Madeleine Levy was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at the age of eight. This is a book about her life growing up and the education system as she experienced it. When she was asked by her nursery school teacher what she wanted to be when she grew up, Madeleine's reply was very different to all the other children's: she wanted to be a cat. Later she was bullied for being different - for being bi-sexual, for having autism, or just for being, as she puts it, a weird goth kid. When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Cat is not just a brilliantly frank memoir but also in part a supportive guide for youngsters with autism and their parents or carers, and in part a critique of the education system whose standardised support Madeleine found lacking.It is a book that genuinely gives the perspective from someone on the autistic spectrum - and not just Madeleine's own voice but the voices of nine other individuals with autism spectrum disorder whom she has interviewed for the book.Whatever your interest in autism or whatever your reason for reading it, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Cat is an unforgettable read in which Madeleine addresses the highs and the lows of her life with compelling honesty, and which ultimately carries a hugely positive message for anyone who is facing struggles in life just for being different.

When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Cat: Surviving the education system with Asperger's

Biographies & Memoirs

Levy, Madeleine

Arts & Literature

Cavalcade Books

When a new horse arrives at the Stable Mates yard, all the other animals are worried. 'Noble', the new arrival, is very unhappy - and not behaving in a very noble way. Can the others help him live up to his name and how will they do it? The answer has something to do with thinking about biting lemons, and the story of "The Day We Asked the Goat to Bite a Lemon" carries an important message about 'self talk' and how we influence how we see ourselves. The book uses a dyslexia-friendly font, and Nina Taylor's illustrations beautifully capture the emotions of the different animals in the story.

The Day We Asked the Goat to Bite a Lemon

Children's Books

Kee, Kate

Animals

Jargon and slang have wormed their way into almost every business document, speech, or conversation that we have today. And with online business communications being much more conversational and informal than the written business communications of the past, they positively encourage the use of figurative speech: ergo, more jargon, more slang. This book is by no means all encompassing, but in it author Suzan St Maur has researched and shared several hundred of the most commonly used terms. Not only do we now know what they all mean but, where appropriate, we also learn their origins - some of which are fascinating and very surprising. The result is a very valuable handbook for any student or practitioner in business to help demystify this crazy language called 'English.'

English Business Jargon and Slang: How to Use It and What It Really Means

Business & Money

St.Maur, Suzan

Business Culture

Does the thought of selling your product or service make you shiver with fear or horror? If you'd like not just to be able to sell but to fall in love with sales, this book is for you. Live It, Love It, Sell It is for anyone interested in doing sales in a human, non-sleazy, non-pushy way, whether you're male or female, working for yourself or working for an organisation. In this ground-breaking book Dragons' Den winner Jules White brings you the benefit of her experience and knowledge gained from over 30 years of selling to debunk myths about sales being all about formulas or pushiness and explains how everyone has the power to sell using their natural ability - and to love doing so. It's a book that will transform how you feel about sales and selling.

Live It, Love It, Sell It: How to win at sales with the art of human conversation

White, Jules

Marketing & Sales

Alex Manners was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in 2007 when he was ten years old. By the age of 22 he had written That's Not Right: My Life Living with Asperger's after successfully completing his education, despite it having been a shocking rollercoaster of experiences ranging from good ... to terrible. This book gives Asperger's people, their parents, families, friends, teachers plus anyone else affected, an invaluable insight into UK education's shortcomings where this group of students is concerned. It documents how the Manners family fought to overcome the ignorance and misunderstandings in the system, and offers practical, usable advice for anyone else in similar circumstances. When he was very young the world around Alex seemed confusing and not much made sense. Alex's way of expressing that was by saying, "That's not right!" - hence the title for this book. With hindsight, his parents believe this was the first sign of his Asperger's. But since that time Alex has been putting more "things right" than the vast majority of neurotypical youngsters of the same age. As Alex says, "Having Asperger's has had its challenges." But he believes it makes him who he is today and will be the catalyst that enables him to achieve his dreams and ambitions. In this book, Alex shares some delightful stories about his journey so far. He astounds readers with his entrepreneurial skills and huge talents that have taken him onto a number of broadcast television appearances, his own radio show, lectures and talks to some of the best-known blue chip companies and organisations in the UK, a campaign to raise awareness of autism in football, and much more. "Whatever your circumstances are," says Alex, "never let them define you. Instead, be positive, work hard and you will discover that you can achieve anything. As Walt Disney said, 'All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them.'"

That's Not Right!: My Life Living with Asperger's

Manners, Alex

Community & Culture

Tilly Millpepper and the Wishing Stone

What would you wish for if you were given a wishing stone? Yes, a real wishing stone because that's what Uncle Leonardo gave Tilly Millpepper on her tenth birthday. As things turned out, it was just the beginning of her magical adventures. When she and her family move temporarily from London to a large house in the Essex countryside, they discover several unexpected animals, including a pony for Tilly to learn to ride. But that's not all they discover, for there is also a creepy witch-like housekeeper, who seems to be looking for something.

Narracott, J.E.

What an unfair thing it would beTo ask a fish to climb a tree When Zig Zag the fish is challenged by a boastful cat to climb a tree, he becomes very anxious and unsure of himself. But with help from his friends, he realises how good it is that we are all different and how silly it would be if we were all good at the same things.The story of "The Day We Asked the Fish to Climb the Tree", inspired by the famous Einstein quote, celebrates diversity and carries the positive and inclusive message that we should focus on people's strengths rather than their weaknesses. The book uses a dyslexia-friendly font, and Nina Taylor's illustrations beautifully capture the emotions of Zig Zag and his animal friends as they go through the story to finish up better friends.

The Day We Asked the Fish to Climb the Tree

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When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Cat: Surviving the education system with Asperger's

The Day We Asked the Goat to Bite a Lemon

English Business Jargon and Slang: How to Use It and What It Really Means

Live It, Love It, Sell It: How to win at sales with the art of human conversation

That's Not Right!: My Life Living with Asperger's

Tilly Millpepper and the Wishing Stone

The Day We Asked the Fish to Climb the Tree

Tilly Millpepper and the Wishing Stone