In today's inclusive education system the Special Educational Needs Coordinator has a hugely important and demanding job. With the knowledge base but also the time constraints in mind, we have put together a list of what we consider to be our key titles on autism, Asperger syndrome and related conditions for SENCOS
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This concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.
The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only... more »
2008, Hardback: £14.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-873-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-816-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
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Moonbeam Childhood Wellness Award 2007 Bronze Medalist
Shortlisted for the 2007 Eve Pownall Award for Information Books by the Children's Book Council of Australia
'There is a great deal of truth in humour. If you have only just begun to discover why someone with Asperger's syndrome is different, this book will inform and entertain you. The... more »
2006, Hardback: £9.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-481-0, 210mm x 210mm / 8.25in x 8.25in, 72pp
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All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD.
Following the style of the award-winning All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life... more »
2008, Hardback: £9.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-651-7, 210mm x 210mm / 8.25in x 8.25in, 72pp
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"This is a glimpse into our 21st century parenting reality for millions of families. Alphabet Kids offers expert advice with a dose of compassion to empower parents and professionals with information aimed at helping children with special needs reach their highest potential."
-Deirdre Imus, Founder and President of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology® at... more »
2008, Hardback: £22.50/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-880-1, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 480pp
May 2010, Paperback: £16.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-822-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 480pp
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The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts and feelings. Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort... more »
2009, Paperback: £13.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-807-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
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As awareness of Asperger Syndrome (AS) grows, it becomes increasingly important that all professionals have a familiarity with and understanding of the condition. However, for teachers, who have minimal spare time, it is difficult to access the details they need for working with AS children without wading through extensive books aimed at parents and professionals. Asperger Syndrome - What... more »
2003, Paperback: £11.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-143-7, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Written for Cloud 9 Children's Foundation
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'Combining personal life experiences and those of others along with the acumen of a researcher, Nick Dubin introduces the reader to how the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome interplay with the social environment that makes these children and adults targets of bullying. In addition to clearly depicting the extent of the irreparable harm caused by bullying, he tells us how easily to... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-846-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
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"A goldmine of practical strategies that will be of benefit to teachers with or without experience. This is an extremely readable book which is packed full of practical advice, strategies and opportunities for reflection on managing young people's lives at school, with down to earth text covering such areas as curriculum, transport, discipline, unstructured time and much more. The book... more »
2007, Paperback: £11.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-840-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
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'Children with Asperger Syndrome are the best experts on AS. They can tell adults what seems unusual to them about the world. If they tell this to the adults, the adults should do all in their power to make things right for the child. They should try to make their child feel at home.'
- Kenneth Hall
Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight.... more »
2000, Paperback: £9.95/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-930-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
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'Parents, other family members and professionals have to understand the point of view of people with Asperger's Syndrome in order to work with them effectively. The strength of Tony Attwood's book is that he has made the essential imaginative leap into the Asperger world. He has real empathy with the children and adults he writes about and his sympathy, knowledge and common sense... more »
1997, Paperback: £12.95/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-577-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
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This fully photocopiable resource offers a flexible framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs). Packed with practical assessment and planning sheets, it enables teachers, educators and other professionals to observe and record how children use and understand language, and to follow their progress over... more »
2005, Paperback: £19.95/ $37.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-352-3, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 80pp
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Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children, and trigger adverse behavioural episodes.
Written by an autism... more »
2009, Paperback: £8.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-983-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
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Children on the autistic spectrum frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and flatulence. Far from being 'just part of the condition', worldwide research is confirming parents' reports that many of these children are actually suffering from serious underlying conditions which, if left untreated, are a source of... more »
2009, Paperback: £8.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-984-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 80pp
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Chris and Andrew are very good friends, but sometimes Chris does things that Andrew doesn't understand.
Chris can hear a fly buzzing when it's a mile away! But he doesn't like bright flashing lights like the ones on Andrew's favourite arcade game. Chris and Andrew have lots of fun together, but at times they laugh at completely different things - it doesn't matter though, because... more »
2008, Paperback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-940-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp
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'Jude Welton gives the young child with Asperger's the power of his own voice in explaining himself to his friends. Her calm and deceptively simple approach is complemented by Jane Telford's reassuringly everyday pictures. Parents have needed this book for a very long time.'
- Elizabeth Newson, Early Years Diagnostic Centre
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam... more »
2003, Paperback: £6.95/ $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-206-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp
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Digby Tantam argues in this book that the world affords us a web of subliminal nonverbal communication that regulates our brains. It helps us understand whether our beliefs do or do not have social approval, and it generally guides us in our relations with others. People with autism do not seem to be influenced by these subliminal signals and this results in the difficulties in social... more »
2009, Hardback: £16.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-694-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
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Speech and language skills are a vital part of being able to communicate with others and express one's own needs. The Challenge Me!™ Speech and Communication Cards provide fun and dynamic challenges for children aged 3-12 with any form of speech problem, whether this is a severe problem which is related to a motor disability or a general delay in speech. This set of beautifully... more »
2009, Card Game: £17.01 + VAT = £19.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-946-4, 56pp
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This set of beautifully illustrated full-colour cards, together with a detailed instruction booklet, will be a valuable tool for all professionals and parents facilitating the rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders and general developmental disabilities. The activities address the development of mobility and coordination skills, while also promoting independence and... more »
2006, Card Game: £14.99 + VAT = £17.61/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-497-1, 48pp
56 cards & instruction booklet - Size 12.5 x 9cm
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If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural difficulty,... more »
2009, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-987-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
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'Ten years ago, I picked up a copy of Tony Attwood's Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Little did I know it would change me, my family and our lives together. This straightforward, no nonsense book did for me what nothing and no one else in my entire life had ever been able to do. Simply put, it explained the whys behind who I was, and in so doing, it gave me the... more »
2006, Hardback: £25.00/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-495-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 400pp
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-669-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 400pp
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Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award 2003
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years... more »
2002, Paperback: £12.95/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-098-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
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Children with sensory and cognitive difficulties can struggle to interact with their peers, be easily distracted, and have problems coping with change. Fuzzy Buzzy Groups for Children with Developmental and Sensory Processing Difficulties has been devised to address the needs of children with sensory processing difficulties and development delay in specialist and inclusive settings. ... more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-966-2, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 96pp
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This teacher handbook provides professional developmental support, direction and practical wisdom to those teachers who have children with special abilities in their classrooms. It is the result of the author's extensive experience in working with children who are gifted and talented. Strongly underpinned by current thinking in the area of gifted and talented education, the resource also... more »
2002, Paperback: £14.95/ $27.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-086-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 64pp
A4
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Winner of the NAGC Celebrating Gifts and Talents 2007 "Most Important Book" Gold Award
"This guide is grounded in rich seams of experience, with parents and former counsellors from NAGC taking us through the myths and realities of giftedness. It is a truly family offering, with encouragement for parents and professionals but, most importantly, for the gifted... more »
2006, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-439-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
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This practical guide provides basic need-to-know information for parents and professionals and answers frequently asked questions about dyslexia.
Using illustrative case studies, Alan M. Hultquist addresses many of the issues surrounding dyslexia, including possible causes and subtypes, means of testing, remediation and the controversial matter of “staying back” to repeat... more »
2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-833-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 112pp
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'Imagine how frustrating life would be if you had significant difficulty not only understanding others' thoughts and feelings when conveyed by speech and gestures, but difficulty expressing your own thoughts and feelings. The excellent ISPEEK resources will enable a person with autism to use visual images to understand what someone wants to communicate, and to express his or her own thoughts... more »
2006, CD-Rom: £23.00 + VAT = £27.03/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-510-7, 16pp
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'Imagine how frustrating life would be if you had significant difficulty not only understanding others' thoughts and feelings when conveyed by speech and gestures, but difficulty expressing your own thoughts and feelings. The excellent ISPEEK resources will enable a person with autism to use visual images to understand what someone wants to communicate, and to express his or her own thoughts... more »
2006, CD-Rom: £23.00 + VAT = £27.03/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-511-4, 16pp
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"This is Liam. Every day Liam eats lots of good food. Each time Liam eats, his tummy gets fuller and fuller… and fuller… until Liam's tummy starts to stretch"
Successful toilet training is a time of celebration for both parents and child. It marks the end of dirty diapers and a forward step in the development of a child. Fraught with both stress and triumph, the period... more »
2008, Hardback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-900-6, 160mm x 180mm / 6.25in x 7in, 32pp
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Liam is a very talented boy. He can do lots of neat things, like tricks, tumbles and freaky faces. One day, Liam decided to impress his friend Sarah with a super-duper somersault on the couch. Sara said: 'So?'
In Liam Knows What to do When Kids Act Snitty, lovable Liam finds out why his amazing feats of greatness are sometimes met with snide or snitty responses. He learns that when... more »
2008, Hardback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-902-0, 160mm x 180mm / 6.25in x 7in, 32pp
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This is Liam. Liam has lots of friends who love him and want to play with him. Sometimes Liam goes to his friends' houses to play. Sometimes Liam's friends come to his house to play. When we get together with friends, we greet them by looking at their face and saying, 'Hi'. We don't look down or look away and say nothing. We don't run off when friends arrive. They will think they don't want... more »
2008, Hardback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-901-3, 160mm x 180mm / 6.25in x 7in, 32pp
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Liam has a wonderful big brother called Jamie. Liam and Jamie play lots of fun things together, like computer battle games, sword fighting and pillow boffing. Liam's favourite game though is wrestling. One day when they were wrestling, Jamie had Liam pinned on the ground. Liam got frustrated and whacked Jamie on the nose…
Making mistakes goes hand in hand with learning. It is a... more »
2008, Hardback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-903-7, 160mm x 180mm / 6.25in x 7in, 32pp
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Liam loves playing games. His favourite game is 'Woof Woof' which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says 'Good game Liam'.
When Daddy wins, he gets to shout 'Woof Woof - I win!'. Liam does not like it when he doesn't win.
In Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes, lovable Liam learns that it is ok to feel disappointed if you don't win, but... more »
2008, Hardback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-898-6, 160mm x 180mm / 6.25in x 7in, 32pp
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A qualified counsellor, social worker and psychologist, Wendy Lawson is well-known and respected for her writing and workshops based on her own experiences as a person with autism. Wendy prefers the term 'diffability' to disorder, and her research seeks to explore what being differently abled means in a world of neuro-diversity. Her strong personality and sense of humour make Wendy's talks... more »
2008, DVD: £51.06 + VAT = £60.00/ $99.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-956-3
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The transition from primary to secondary school is a time of great anxiety for most children. For children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) this anxiety can be overwhelming. Fear of the unknown, difficulty coping with monumental changes and the inability to imagine a favourable outcome, can all combine to make this unavoidable step in school life a time of great fear and dread. This... more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-934-1, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 96pp
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In a chaotic or threatening situation, fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. 'Meltdowns', or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person trying to help if they don't know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies, such as hand flapping or leg shaking, can be... more »
2009, Paperback: £9.99/ $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-908-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 80pp
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This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. The clear, user-friendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child's communication skills.
The book suggests creative ways to use everyday toys and objects. For example, if your... more »
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-041-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
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Personal Hygiene? What's that got to do with me? is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Simple factual information is accompanied by humorous cartoons that emphasize how... more »
2004, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-796-5, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 96pp
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'This is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to 'walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience.'
- Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc., Registered Speech-Language... more »
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-623-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 272pp
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is based on the premise that behavior can be influenced by changes in environment and by the reinforcing consequences of that behavior. This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the basic terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language.
Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-860-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 120pp
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Readers seeking information about autism spectrum disorders often find it very difficult to find straightforward answers to their questions. In response to this, Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift through complex scientific literature or... more »
2003, Paperback: £12.95/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-756-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
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Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn helps educators appreciate the learning process and improve its effectiveness for students with Asperger Syndrome.
The author provides a compelling inside view of how AS pupils perceive and understand what goes on in the classroom, and how they, in turn, are perceived by fellow pupils and teachers. She... more »
2005, Paperback: £13.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-804-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 120pp
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'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they are an easy reference/ reminder, for example, they include a normal development chart, what assessments are available and their main aims.'
- National Association of Paediatric Occupational Therapists
Children with learning... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-865-8, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp
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This easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present.
Maggie Mamen enables readers to select the most relevant strategies for coping with and managing their particular symptoms. She provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-593-0, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 176pp
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Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.
The authors describe the everyday experiences of those who interact with infants and... more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-521-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp
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Understanding Sensory Dysfunction is a clear and comprehensive resource to identifying and addressing sensory dysfunction in children, using a range of practical strategies to help them reach their full potential at home, at school and in the community.
The authors explain the causes, contributing factors, symptoms and associated behaviors of sensory dysfunction,... more »
2005, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-806-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
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