Confident Cooking

by Rebecca Vickers

Published 15 April 2009
Want to be a great cook, but don't know the difference between a spoon and a ladle? Or perhaps you just want to know how to bake a cake without catastrophe? Confident Cooking takes you back to basics and unscrambles the mysteries of the kitchen. With A-Z information on kitchen equipment and utensils, de-coding recipes, selecting and preparing ingredients, and cooking methods, this book demonstrates that good cooking really isn't rocket science. Packed with clear instructions, invaluable tips, and lots of simple recipes, Confident Cooking will help you have fun in the kitchen, and impress your friends and family with your mouth-watering food. Yum!

Designed to equip students with the skill sets they need to move confidently into the adult world and achieve success in the workplace. Supports and reinforces core curriculum skills and project-based learning. Promotes practical skills and emotional intelligence.

Cool that Anger!

by Louise Spilsbury

Published 18 November 2008
Do you want to take control of your emotions? Maybe you are unsure why you get really angry with your sister or if your team loses a game? 'Stay Calm, Stay Cool!' will help you to understand how the physical and chemical changes your body is going through can influence the way you deal with frustration and anger. Learn about some of the triggers that may be affecting your emotions, from internal hormonal changes and mood swings to external pressures, such as bullying and difficult family issues. This book is packed with real-life quotations and tips to help you recognize anger flash points in yourself and others, why you feel the way you do, and how to gain control and keep your cool.

Together as a Team!

by Louise Spilsbury

Published 18 November 2008
Working in a group or team is a fact of life for most people--whether at school, in the workplace, or on the sports field. 'Together as a Team!' will help you understand team dynamics and recognize the best ways to use the skills and interests of every person in the group. With tips for organizing strategies, team-building exercises, preventing arguments, and getting your group motivated, this book demonstrates how great teamwork can really make things happen!