International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004

International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781857431797

Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters

The Kidnappers

The Kidnappers
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481449060

"I didn't like Willie Groves, but I didn't hate him enough to want someone to kidnap him." Famous last words. Joey Bishop soon finds himself face-to-face with the kidnappers himself (as well as his archenemy) in this fast-paced, urban story that will leave you panting for your next breath.

Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy
Author: John T. Pardeck
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2021-12-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000510131

First Published in 1993 Bibliotherapy provides literature for mental health professionals which can be used with a clinical approach in helping children with problems. For those not familiar with bibliotherapy, it provides an extensive introduction to the field including reviews of its effectiveness, value and limitations, as well as examples of practical application. Chapters include an overview of bibliotherapy, clinical application, changing role models, blended family, separation and divorce, child abuse, foster care, adoption, and childhood fears. Over 350 children’s books are listed, each briefly annotated, from which the clinician can select suitable material for therapeutic intervention. This book is an essential read for scholars, researchers, and practitioners of clinical psychology, psychology in general.

Undercurrents

Undercurrents
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2002-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689816715

Fourteen-year-old Nikki has trouble accepting her new stepmother Crystal, and the problem grows worse when they visit the Northern California house where Crystal lived as a child and experienced some horrible event that she is trying to keep secret.

Scared Stiff

Scared Stiff
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2001-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689846894

Living next door to a darkened amusement park, brothers Rick and Kenny become involved in a mystery that starts when their mother is kidnapped.

What Could Go Wrong?

What Could Go Wrong?
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2012-05-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689716907

During a frightening trip spent in airplanes and airports between Seattle and San Francisco, three cousins get involved with sinister characters, identical flight bags, and an assault on an innocent old lady.

The View From the Cherry Tree

The View From the Cherry Tree
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689717849

Rob admits having seen a murder, but no one believes him--except the murderer.

Jo and the Bandit

Jo and the Bandit
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1992
Genre: Stagecoach robberies
ISBN: 068931745X

En route to stay with her uncle in Texas in the late 1860s, twelve-year-old Jo experiences a stagecoach robbery and becomes involved with a reluctant young outlaw aiming to change his ways.

Sensitive Issues

Sensitive Issues
Author: Timothy V. Rasinski
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1992-08-21
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Because children's literature explores serious issues using situations and language young students can readily understand, the authors of Sensitive Issues have selected current fiction and nonfiction elementary-level titles that can also be developed into units of study. They describe popular high-quality literature and stimulating activities to help young people deal with specific and important issues in their lives: divorce, substance abuse, death and dying, nontraditional home environments, child abuse, prejudice and cultural differences, moving, and disabilities.

Your Reading

Your Reading
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 530
Release: 1988
Genre: Best books
ISBN:

An annotated listing of books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama recommended for junior high and middle school students.