Faiz Kermani – författare

Vast global resources are ploughed into the delivery of treatment interventions ranging from diet and lifestyle advice to complex surgery. In all cases, whatever the intervention, unless the recipient is engaged with the process and understands why the intervention has been offered and the part they play in its success, compliance is an issue. Even where the individual does engage and understand, he or she may choose not to comply. Non-compliance is estimated to cost the pharma industry US$70 billion per year. No figures exist for the cost to healthcare insurers and public health but non-compliance is undoubtedly one of the top five issues facing both drug developers and healthcare providers. During clinical trials, non-compliance undermines the accuracy of the data generated from the whole trial as well as particular aspects such as the efficacy of different dosages. This book explores the key factors which drive compliance and the part that healthcare professionals can play in improving this, with the key underlying goal of improving public health in its broadest sense.

Vast global resources are ploughed into the delivery of treatment interventions ranging from diet and lifestyle advice to complex surgery. In all cases, whatever the intervention, unless the recipient is engaged with the process and understands why the intervention has been offered and the part they play in its success, compliance is an issue. Even where the individual does engage and understand, he or she may choose not to comply. Non-compliance is estimated to cost the pharma industry US$70 billion per year. No figures exist for the cost to healthcare insurers and public health but non-compliance is undoubtedly one of the top five issues facing both drug developers and healthcare providers. During clinical trials, non-compliance undermines the accuracy of the data generated from the whole trial as well as particular aspects such as the efficacy of different dosages. This book explores the key factors which drive compliance and the part that healthcare professionals can play in improving this, with the key underlying goal of improving public health in its broadest sense.

“The crowd clapped as Tungtang sipped the tea elegantly from a tiny porcelain cup. They sighed as she gently swirled the tea in her mouth. They applauded as she rolled her eyes, and they cheered as she rocked from side to side, trilling “Why, this is toad-ily tea-licious!”What happens when you brew together a toad who likes tea, a cruel crow, snobby customers and an ancient prediction? A strong, fragrant story full of unexpected adventures that will take you and Tungtang, the tea-loving toad, from a muddy pond to Queen Catherine’s Olde English Tea Shoppe for a real clash of cultures. Tungtang’s story of her discovery of tea and humanity will change her (and the way you look at tea) forever.The Toad Who Loved Tea is the hilarious tale of a tea-loving toad’s unconventional journey from a muddy pond to an elegant tea shop. It will appeal to children aged 7-11, and fans of Faiz’s former books.

A unique translation of The Frog Who Was Blue. It’s not always easy being different, as Biriwita the blue frog is only too aware. He longs to be accepted at Croak College, the most famous school for frogs in Malawi, but the other students all turn their backs on him. He is just too different!“What’s wrong with you?Why are you blue?You’re the strangest frog we’ve seenNormal frogs are green!” La grenouille qui était bleue (The Frog Who Was Blue) is a witty and charming tale underpinned by the message that being different to others is no bad thing. It will appeal to children aged 7-9, and fans of Faiz’s former books.Faiz published The Frog Who Was Blue to support the World Medical Fund (WMF), a medical charity working in Africa.WMF’s focus is on the region’s poorest and most vulnerable children, including AIDS orphans, whose practical and cost-effective programmes treat over 25,000 children every year in rural Malawi www.worldmedicalfund.orgPraise for The Frog who was Blue:“Faiz writes from the heart here, telling children that it doesn’t matter what colour someone is, they can make a difference, a real contribution to society and be accepted by all.” – Japan Reviewer

Biriwita, de blauwe kikker, wil graag geaccepteerd worden op de Kwaakschool, de beroemdste school voor kikkers in Malawi, maar de andere scholieren keren hem de rug toe. Ze vinden hem er gewoon raar uitzien!“Wat is er mis met jou?Waarom ben je zo blauw?Je bent een kikker zonder fatsoen!Normale kikkers die zijn groen!”Lees dit boek en help het World Medical Fund. Dit boek is geproduceerd ter ondersteuning van het World Medical Fund (WMF), een medische liefdadigheidsinstelling die in Afrika werkt. De focus van WMF% ligt op de armste en meest kwetsbare kinderen in Afrika, waaronder Aidswezen. Onze praktische en kosteneffectieve programma's behandelen jaarlijks meer dan 25.000 kinderen op het platteland van Malawi. Dit levensreddende werk is volledig afhankelijk van donaties.

Now run by the wacky and unpredictable Cannonball Bullfrog, the Stagnant Pond music club in Croakopolis is struggling to survive the disappearance of its biggest star – Stinky Toad, the finest amphibian musician to have ever lived.On the other side of the country, former touring musician Twigbobble the frog is valiantly attempting to keep Stinky Toad’s legendary music alive from his new home in a remote swamp. Short of listeners and low on inspiration, things are not going well for Twigbobble, until his guitar playing attracts a young frog named Gravelpants. Eager to learn this mysterious instrument, Gravelpants begins to take lessons from Twigbobble, who soon spots the young frog’s hidden musical talent.Driven by his passion for the guitar, Gravelpants dreams of becoming a professional musician. One day, Twigbobble receives an invitation from his old friend Cannonball Bullfrog to join him in Croakopolis, and so he decides to bring Gravelpants along.Can a wandering musician and his new student help Cannonball Bullfrog to restore the Stagnant Pond to its glory days and uncover the strange secret that lies behind its faded doors?