Every child is completely unique: an individual, developing at their own rate. In this fascinating and thorough investigation of the progression of a child's development, from conception to pre-teens Dr Joan Gomez shares with us the joys of being a parent and explains clearly and concisely why what is `normal' development for one child is not necessarily standard for all. Chapters include an assessment of the common milestones and influences on development, at various stages of growth, such as: baby and toddlerhood, the pre-school years, brother and sisters, educational development and pre-adolescence. Practical appendices include reference charts to offer guidance for assessing: teething, sleep patterns, appropriate toys, timing of immunisation and the differences between boys' and girls' growth patterns.

Designed to introduce the lives and works of those individuals who influenced the development of literary biography as a recognizable genre during the century.

Updates entries already published and supplements the Dictionary of Literary Biography series with entries on newly prominent writers.

Follow the antics of Mr Majeika as he helps save a family of foxes, narrowly escapes having to marry an ugly mermaid and lends Santa a hand in the festive season. As well as stories, there are jokes, Walpurgian recipes and secret coded messages in Mr Majeika's postbag.

Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around! As a rule, magic carpets don't turn up in schools, but this is exactly what happens when Class Three's new teacher flies in through the classroom window and lands on the floor with a bump. Mr Majeika can behave just like any ordinary teacher if he wants to, but something has to be done about Hamish Bigmore, the class nuisance, and so he uses a little magic to turn him into a frog. And to everyone's delight it looks as if Hamish will have to remain a frog because Mr Majeika can't remember the spell to turn him back again! With Mr Majeika in charge, suddenly life at school become much more exciting - there's even a magic-carpet ride to Buckingham Palace! There are lots more Mr Majeika adventures to enjoy, including: Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book Mr Majeika and the School Play Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train

Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around! 'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.' When Class Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her! Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including: Mr Majeika and the School Trip Mr Majeika and the School Play Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker

'Music teacher? What music teacher?' The sudden arrival of a new music teacher throws St barty's School into confusion. Mysterious smells start coming from the staffroom and creepy-crawlies appear out of nowhere. The new arrival is, of course, Wilhelmina Worlock, a wicked witch with some nasty tricks. It's up to Mr Majeika to try to outwit her...