Bob Thomson: 5 books

The KEY book for both practitioners and students. Ideal for coaches working primarily non-directively who want to develop their practice by assimilating ideas from a range of approaches.  Therapies such as cognitive behavioural coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Gestalt are examined...

A wonderful blend of facts and humor makes learning about vegetable gardening fun and easy. Learn about fiddleheads, munchkin pumpkins, snow peas, walla wallas, and more! Beautiful color illustrations lead children through a brief introduction to soil preparation and seed planting, as well as through a discovery of both common and exotic vegetables.

First Steps in Coaching is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching. The book's structure follows the reader's progression from novice...

This book has true stories in rhyme covering my sixty years, There are a lot of memories of happy times and of tears. Its about things I did as a kid and remember well, And things I have done as an adult that are safe to tell. Ive stories of friends that I have made throughout my working life, And...

Child protection is one of the most high profile and challenging areas of social work, as well as one where children’s lives and family life are seen to be at stake. Vital as child protection work is, this book argues that there is a pressing need for change in the understanding and consequent organization...