Margaret Kerr – författare

In recent years, dating and romantic partners have been recognized as important peer relations within adolescence and research in this area is just emerging. Peer groups and peer pressure are more well established areas of research into adolescence, with recent studies focusing on peer groups and anti-social behaviour.

The book will be the first in a series of three that examines the latest research in key areas of developmental psychology, edited by Rutger Engels and Hakan Stattin.

This volume will present four areas of peer research: the ‘deviancy training’ mechanism of peer influence; behavioural genetic analytical techniques in understanding peer selection; romantic partners as peer relationships; and in-school and out-of-school peers studies.

If you''ve ever bought, owned, or sold a home--or are about to--you know how exciting and how daunting it can be. Buying, Owning and Selling a Home in Canada, Second Edition, completely revised and updated, tells you absolutely everything you need to know about the joys and headaches of owning a home. Complete on-volume reference on every stage of owning a home. Covers shopping for a mortgage; negotiating your agreement of purchase and sale; signing contracts with renovators, movers, and others; understanding those mpenetrable insurance policies; dealing with problem neighbours and much more. Your "operating manual" for legal issues as well as the everyday problems of home ownership. Written in plain English that''s easy to understand. Includes helpful, practical checklists and forms. Tells you what you need to know to prevent and solve many problems on your own. What you need to ask lawyers and other professionals--it may even help to reduce the fees you''ll have to pay. Completely revised and updated including: how to look for a home on the Internet and how you can use your home to save, or get more money. Expand information on such topics as: condominium ownership, making offers on a home, and homeowner''s insurance, to name just a few.

All the information you need to manage your money wisely in one great guide

Looking to expand your knowledge of money management? This all-in-one resource is the tool you need. From dealing with debt and setting financial goals to starting a small business and planning your estate, this indispensable desk reference is bursting with sound financial advice. Our Canadian financial experts offer the insight you need for making first-class money-management decisions.

Setting financial goals — determine your money personality and set a financial course that works for you

Getting yourself out of debt — tackle credit problems and expense issues to set yourself on the right path

Buying and selling a home — get the home of your dreams for the best price and sell your house easily and profitably

Understanding investing essentials — explore your options to make the most of your money

Building wealth through stocks, bonds, and mutual funds — buy the most profitable investment vehicles no matter what the economic climate

Planning your retirement — build your RRSPs to enjoy a comfortable retirement free from money worries

Readying your estate — ensure that your estate is properly managed and safe from taxes

Starting a small business — set out on an entrepreneurial adventure with everything you need to be successful

"An indispensable reference guide." —Mike Gillespie, Canwest News Service

Open the book and find:

How to manage your money to meet your goals

Budget tips to help you save more

How to reduce the taxes you pay

Expert tips on buying your perfect home

The best investments for your personality and goals

How to build a diversified portfolio

The scoop on how much you''ll need to retire comfortably

Essential information on estate planning

What you need to succeed in small business

All the information you need to manage your money wisely in one great guide

Looking to expand your knowledge of money management? This all-in-one resource is the tool you need. From dealing with debt and setting financial goals to starting a small business and planning your estate, this indispensable desk reference is bursting with sound financial advice. Our Canadian financial experts offer the insight you need for making first-class money-management decisions.

Setting financial goals — determine your money personality and set a financial course that works for you

Getting yourself out of debt — tackle credit problems and expense issues to set yourself on the right path

Buying and selling a home — get the home of your dreams for the best price and sell your house easily and profitably

Understanding investing essentials — explore your options to make the most of your money

Building wealth through stocks, bonds, and mutual funds — buy the most profitable investment vehicles no matter what the economic climate

Planning your retirement — build your RRSPs to enjoy a comfortable retirement free from money worries

Readying your estate — ensure that your estate is properly managed and safe from taxes

Starting a small business — set out on an entrepreneurial adventure with everything you need to be successful

"An indispensable reference guide." —Mike Gillespie, Canwest News Service

Open the book and find:

How to manage your money to meet your goals

Budget tips to help you save more

How to reduce the taxes you pay

Expert tips on buying your perfect home

The best investments for your personality and goals

How to build a diversified portfolio

The scoop on how much you''ll need to retire comfortably

Essential information on estate planning

What you need to succeed in small business

Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies walks you through the steps of planning your estate. This friendly guide will help you Reduce the tax you or your estate will pay Plan for your children''s future Leave a charitable legacy Decipher the legal lingo in wills Prepare a living will to ensure you get the treatment you want Hire an estate planning team that will meet your needs

Through practical advice from expert authors, this book helps you ensure that your affairs are in order, and your loved ones will be looked after.

Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies walks you through the steps of planning your estate. This friendly guide will help you Reduce the tax you or your estate will pay Plan for your children''s future Leave a charitable legacy Decipher the legal lingo in wills Prepare a living will to ensure you get the treatment you want Hire an estate planning team that will meet your needs

Through practical advice from expert authors, this book helps you ensure that your affairs are in order, and your loved ones will be looked after.

In recent years research on parenting has changed stance from one where parents shape child outcomes to an interactive perspective. However this shift is only now transferring to adolescents, with research exploring how the roles that adolescents and parents play in their interactions can lead to problem behaviour. Part of the Hot Topics in Developmental Research series, this book presents the new perspective.

If you''ve ever bought, owned, or sold a home--or are about to--you know how exciting and how daunting it can be. Buying, Owning and Selling a Home in Canada, Second Edition, completely revised and updated, tells you absolutely everything you need to know about the joys and headaches of owning a home. Complete on-volume reference on every stage of owning a home. Covers shopping for a mortgage; negotiating your agreement of purchase and sale; signing contracts with renovators, movers, and others; understanding those mpenetrable insurance policies; dealing with problem neighbours and much more. Your "operating manual" for legal issues as well as the everyday problems of home ownership. Written in plain English that''s easy to understand. Includes helpful, practical checklists and forms. Tells you what you need to know to prevent and solve many problems on your own. What you need to ask lawyers and other professionals--it may even help to reduce the fees you''ll have to pay. Completely revised and updated including: how to look for a home on the Internet and how you can use your home to save, or get more money. Expand information on such topics as: condominium ownership, making offers on a home, and homeowner''s insurance, to name just a few.

Understanding Girls'' Problem Behavior presents an overview of recent studies by leading researchers into key aspects of the development of problem behavior in girls.

Integrates interdisciplinary research into girls’ problem behaviors (e.g. aggression, antisocial behavior, rule breaking) Unique in seeking to understand girls'' problem behaviors in their own right Follows the maturing girl from adolescence to adulthood, concluding at the point where she herself becomes a parent and forms new relationships Gives attention to the critical contexts of problem behavior development—society and neighborhood, as well as family and peer contexts

Tried-and-true advice, tools, and strategies to start and succeed in a small business

With more Canadians yearning to start a small business—along with benefitting tax rate incentives and interesting new business opportunities—there''s never been a greater need for a detailed, comprehensive guide to operating a small business.

Comprising the most pertinent information from several bestselling For Dummies books on the subject, this all-encompassing guide gives you everything you need to know about successfully running a small business. 

Define your target market Create  the perfect  business plan Get to the bottom of financials Build a strong online presence and social media following

From soup to nuts, this book is your recipe for small business success.

Understanding Girls'' Problem Behavior presents an overview of recent studies by leading researchers into key aspects of the development of problem behavior in girls.

Integrates interdisciplinary research into girls’ problem behaviors (e.g. aggression, antisocial behavior, rule breaking) Unique in seeking to understand girls'' problem behaviors in their own right Follows the maturing girl from adolescence to adulthood, concluding at the point where she herself becomes a parent and forms new relationships Gives attention to the critical contexts of problem behavior development—society and neighborhood, as well as family and peer contexts

This compact handbook of nature practices can be used by anyone who wants to deepen their connection with the rest of nature. It is also designed to be used by people who work with others in personal development and healing - for example, coaches, therapists, ecotherapists and outdoor educators.We are a part of nature and our relationship with the Earth is reciprocal. We cannot exist separately, and what we do as humans has powerful consequences for the ecosystems we are part of. Experiencing ourselves as part of nature tends to an underlying wound we all carry - a subtle, ever-present feeling of disconnectedness that is clearly visible in our current lives and culture. Experiencing ourselves as part of nature opens up a larger community of life, unconditional acceptance and a deep feeling of belonging. The consequence of this journey is that it can motivate us to start tending the Earth’s ecological wounds and rebalancing our part in the web of life.The book's exercises fall into five categories:Ecological Self, Embodiment, Personal Journey, Mindfulness and Inviting Mystery. Some exercises concentrate on empathising with natural elements or a living being and feeling into their innate intrinsic value. These are categorised as focusing on the Ecological Self. The notion of the Ecological Self comes from the writings of the Norwegian ecophilosopher, Arne Naess and suggests an experience of deeper interconnectedness and being part of nature, where all parts of the whole have an inalienable right to their own existence.​Embodiment focuses on bringing awareness to the body and exploring movement in an ecological context and as part of the Ecological Self.Exercises that invite readers to reflect on their Personal Journey are useful when looking at personal development issues or in therapeutic or coaching processes with clients.Exercises in the Mindfulness category emphasise exploring the senses, observing the mind and experiencing the present moment.Finally, Inviting Mystery describes exercises that invoke playfulness and creativity, expanding beyond the rational everyday world. These experiences may go beyond easy description and invite a taste of mystery into life.

Understanding Girls' Problem Behavior presents an overview of recent studies by leading researchers into key aspects of the development of problem behavior in girls. Integrates interdisciplinary research into girls’ problem behaviors (e.g. aggression, antisocial behavior, rule breaking)Unique in seeking to understand girls' problem behaviors in their own rightFollows the maturing girl from adolescence to adulthood, concluding at the point where she herself becomes a parent and forms new relationshipsGives attention to the critical contexts of problem behavior development—society and neighborhood, as well as family and peer contexts