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.Now Then Lad...: Tales of a country bobby
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by: Mike Pannett

May 29, 2008
Written in a conversational style the book takes you right into a year in the life of Mike Pannett who moved from the Met back to Yorkshire where he was born and bred. His narrative points up the difference between policing in the city and policing in the country. Many of the villains are respectful and wait to be searched rather than legging it when they see a police car. He has striking success in dealing with the drugs problem in the area and is soon respected and feared by the local villains. There are incidents both amusing and tragic to keep you reading, and the author's love of the countryside comes over well. I enjoyed it, whilst finding the dialogue a bit irritating as much of it is written how the locals speak and almost needed ... Read More:
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.Child C: Surviving a Foster Mother's Reign of Terror
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by: Christopher Spry

August 04, 2008
This is a 'must have' book. When JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potters series, you could witness the pain as she battled with depression. At times it was difficult to read those books because the dark side was coming out. In this book, Child C, there is a similarity, which is even more touching as this is not a made up story. Eunice Spry tricked the authorities for years, she persecuted her children and made mockery of the vocation of motherhood. The consequences of her actions will ripple forward in the lives of all those who know and have heard this sorry tale. Christopher (the author) has written his story in an easy to read fashion which makes digesting the difficult material easier at times. It won't put you off your food, but it will open your ... Read More:
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.Child Development: An Illustrated Guide 2nd edition: An Illustrated Guide
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by: Carolyn Meggitt

January 19, 2006
I was given this book, before starting my NC child care and early education, i then used if for both my level 2 and 3 SVQ modern aprrentice, and found this much easier to use than books supplied on the course's. I say this book is a must have for anyone studying or wishing to study childcare.
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.An Appeal to Reason: A Cool Look at Global Warming
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by: Nigel Lawson

April 10, 2008
The combined wisdom of the world's leading climate change scientists is clearly no match for Nigel Lawson. He alone is clear sighted enough to see these clever people are all wrong. Stop worrying you people on coastlands and islands as you watch the tide rising. Stop fussing about those droughts Africa and Australia! Trust Nigel, everything will be well because...er because he says so.
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.Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child
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by: Cathy Glass

August 01, 2007
i really enjoyed reading this book, which may sound odd but Cathy Glass has a way of making you feel as though you are there and it is a real page turner to see what happens next really well written i am a real fan of Cathy's and can't wait for her next book Cut as i have also read hidden again a fantastically written page turner.
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.Cut: The True Story of an Abandoned, Abused Little Girl Who Was Desperate to be Part of a Family: The True Story of an Abandoned, Abused Little Girl Who Was Desperate to Be Part of a Family
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by: Cathy Glass

August 04, 2008
Another moving story from Cathy Glass. Once started I found it difficult to put the book down and was soon gripped by the story. As in her other two excellent books, the authors warmth and affection to her foster children comes through in her style of writing and makes her books very moving and also very readable. I found I just had to finish the book as soon as possible to find out how the story unfolds. The book is not just an eye opener on what terrible things can happen to innocent children and the struggles and difficulties they face as a result, but also shows how a truly caring person can help them and can make a real difference in their lives. Well done Cathy for another inspiring book.
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.Roadcraft: The Essential Police Driver's Handbook
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by: Police Foundation

November 30, 2007
Don't be fooled by the new cover on the most recent issue of Roadcraft. This book is not just for Advanced Police drivers but for everyone who has a keen interest in driving and for driving safely. As a traffic cop myself it is the bible for all the courses, however, it also takes drivers who have passed the DVLA standard test and through very well laid out sections, teaches them a whole different approach to their driving.

Without giving too much away, it teaches drivers to adopt a proven system of car control which WILL improve anticipation and observation skills dramatically amongst many other things.

A very worthwhile read indeed.
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.First Steps in Counselling
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by: Pete Sanders

2002-08
I really have a problem with author's who can't see past the tip of their nose, Pete Saunders I believe *can.* A lot of material is very clearly covered - gaining insight bilaterally into the potential of 'counselling' as a career or 'helper.' *Very* good explanations and comparisons of varying psycho-analytic methods.

Oh I so resent Freud for being so stuffy....(Tho there are 'glory moments' in Pete Saunders book, I suppose he's allowed...) ;o)
Very good on the whole, easy to read, thorough explanations and guidance in MANY areas.
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.Confessions of a Working Girl
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by: Miss S.

July 05, 2007
No great literary work,as you may guess, but a very good light read.... ideal holiday book. Some interesting ideas were brought to the reader's attention.
However it did leave me feeling that this was an attempt to justify a lifestyle which even the writer herself felt could not be disclosed to any of her friends and relations,thereby drawing her more and more towards a secret life that not many of us would wish to experience.

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.How to Pass the New Police Selection System: Practise for the Psychometric Tests and Succeed at the Assessment Centres
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by: Harry Tolley, Billy Hodge, Catherine Tolley

February 03, 2007
This book was excellent in preparing me and helping me pass the PIRT.
It gave me the cofidence I needed on the day and I would reccommend it to anyone thinking about applying for the police force.
Go for it!

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