Autumn 2008 marks the presence of a new collection of texts from Footprint Books Australia. The following are drawn from the academic fields of Medicine, Education and Social Responsibility. Each volume provokes timely discussion, and can be purchased online at www.footprint.com.au




Title: Children and Spirituality - Searching for Meaning and Connectedness.
Author: Brendan Hyde
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
ISBN: 9781843105893
Price: $44.95

Children and Spirituality . . . is a definitively driven title by Melbourne based author / educator Brendan Hyde. Comprehensive in content, the book provides insight and guidance to help identify and nurture the spirit in every child - in affect, strengthening young people and their communities. A critical resource for parents and educators, Children and Spirituality . . . . might be considered ‘fundamental’ to the planning and implementation of child-centered policy, across both state and federal levels.

Title: Adapting Cognitive Therapy for Depression - Managing Complexity and Comorbidity
Editor: Mark A. Whisman
Publisher: Guildford Press
ISBN: 9781593856380
Price: $75.00

Adapting Cognitive Therapy for Depression . . . is a newly published resource within the arena(s) of psychiatric and psychological health. Purposeful in evaluation and strategy, the volume hosts an authorship of leading academics, and healthcare specialists. Each contributor provides an articulated commentary for discussion - drawing upon foundational research, and case studies from within professional practice. Adapting Cognitive Therapy for Depression . . . is prefaced by consulting editor Mark A. Whisman, and evolves from the celebrated research of Aaron Beck. A document of pro-activity, its presence is one that can shape, and nurture the fragile mind.




Title: Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety - A Practical Guide 2nd Edition
Author: Kenneth W. Merrell
Publisher: Guildford Press
ISBN: 9781593856489
Price: $54.95

Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety . . . is a key reference for all institutions of education. Now in a revised and expanded edition, the volume provides a content to guide teachers and empower the students they assist. Featuring methodolgies in affective intervention, structured curricula activities, and creative worksheets, Helping Students Overcome Depression . . .   will bring hope to all hearts that learn and hurt.

Title: Cool Connections with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Encouraging Self-esteem, Resilience and Well-being in Children and Young People Using CBT Approaches
Author: Laurie Seiler
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
ISBN:9781843106180
Price: $50.00

Cool Connections with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . . . is a 10 session program of CBT principles, instructions, games and therapeutic exercises. The volume has been devised as a tool of early intervention with children - i.e. before the onset of  mental health difficulties.The content is sensitively compiled, and designed to encourage resilience and self-esteem. Cool Connections . . . is a text of gentle inspiration - it will be an affective resource for all professionals working to improve the well-being of children.




Title: Essentials of Literacy from 0 -7
Author(s): Tina Bruce and Jenny Spratt
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 9781847872425
Price: $57.95

Essentials of Literacy . . . is a text of reference for child-care professionals and teachers of young children. Authored by U.K. consultants Tina Bruce and Jenny Spratt, the volume guides its reading audience through fundamental concepts in child development, and complementing aspects of curriculum. Promoting the language of learning via song, dance and rhythm, Essentials of Literacy . . . celebrates the child as a sensory, intelligent and receptive human being.

Jacqueline Perryman