{"title":"Books by Katie Taylor","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780241674451","title":"Midlife Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith significant female figures breaking down taboos around menopause and opening the discussion, women are in a stronger position than ever before to insist on a better midlife experience - a real cause for celebration.\u003c\/b\u003e But while these discussions around menopause are brilliant and empowering, it's vital that we don't let the conversation stop there. Because midlife for women is a multifaceted experience, one in which our changing bodies play an enormous part, but that's far from the only thing going on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMIDLIFE MATTERS\u003c\/i\u003e promises to be an all-encompassing guide and manual for midlife women, exploring the five key areas of \u003cb\u003eHEALTH, WELLBEING, RELATIONSHIPS, WORK LIFE, CHALLENGES \u0026amp; OPPORTUNITIES\u003c\/b\u003e with humour and honesty. 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Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorrow from nature, get your hands dirty and let Mother Earth be your trusty teaching companion! \u003ci\u003e50 Fantastic Ideas for Mud Kitchens\u003c\/i\u003e makes the most of every season, providing buckets of muddy fun all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with time- and money-saving activities, this book is designed to guide and inspire creativity in Early Years settings. Each idea encourages children to explore, adapt, and build on their interests – deepening their learning through play. From magical potion stations and acorn mud pies to frozen snow cakes and sandy pancakes, there is plenty on offer to support the development of fine and gross motor skills, early maths and literacy, communication, expressive arts and design skills and understanding of the world. No mud? No problem! This fantastic book explores a range of materials that can also be used in a mud kitchen, such as sand, ice, water and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369200005493,"sku":"9781801997966","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781801997966_3dad5674-c9f6-4bf0-8f2f-906272de52a1.jpg?v=1786026788"},{"product_id":"gridiron-invasion","title":"Gridiron Invasion","description":"\u003cp\u003eWomen have long participated in the game of American football. From informal, secret games, to educators' use of touch football for female students, to attempts at professional leagues, women's experiences in the sport have continuously evolved throughout the gridiron game's history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGridiron Invasion\u003c\/i\u003e, author Katie Taylor traces the hidden history of women and girls playing football, revealing that their progress has not been straightforward. At times, their breakthroughs are hard won and then lost mere years later. Contextualizing women's participation within changes in society and the norms to which girls and women were expected to adhere, this book covers the lives of the pioneering players that contravened expectations. By scouring decades of newspaper reports and other primary sources, Taylor reveals that while there was occasional outrage at women's football, far more often the public accepted the sport. Coverage differed based on the type of outlet. Local newspapers and reports from syndicated material were usually supportive of the participants, whereas articles in national magazines frequently contained stereotypes or expressed indignation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew books delve into the long history of women's football before the first official leagues were developed in the 1960s, making \u003ci\u003eGridiron Invasion\u003c\/i\u003e an invaluable account. 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