Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
Facial Exercises and Massage for Health and Beauty
This is a unique, revolutionary and totally natural self-care programme developed to treat muscle based health problems and reduce the signs of ageing.The fully-illustrated handbook guides you through stretching and massage techniques to relax the facial, neck and shoulder muscles, with particular emphasis on the jaw, where tension is often held. ......
Immersing the reader in Daoist philosophy and its impact on life, this new edition of Vital Breath of the Dao by Master Zhongxian Wu is a fully illustrated guide to qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life. The book includes the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of ......
Practical Ideas for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Special Educational Needs
Lisa Rogers has been an educator for over 25 years, working with students with special and diverse needs. She has a Master's in Special Education and is the Director of Educating Diverse Learners, which works with educators, students and their families, offering consultations, classroom support and training in school districts. Lisa has created ......
This book provides a comprehensive overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and specific learning disabilities.Written in a very accessible style, it is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical explanations of how vision difficulties are ......
Activity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.
The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while respecting each individual resident's readiness to engage and ......
In considering the different states in which individual acts of human violence take place, this thorough analysis reveals the opposing state of violence to be creativity. Volume 2 explores violent states of mind, behavioural or subjective, interpersonal violence and the fine distinctions between violent and creative states of mind.
In considering the different states in which individual acts of human violence take place, this thorough analysis reveals the opposing state of violence to be creativity. Volume 1 covers structural and symbolic violence, with violent states and State violence, and with creative responses and creative states at the local and global levels.
This is a provocative collection exploring the different types of violence and how they relate to one another, examined through the integration of several disciplines, including forensic psychotherapy, psychiatry, sociology, psychosocial studies and political science. By examining the 'violent states' of mind behind specific forms of violence ......
Dyadic Forgiveness and Energy Shifts in Restorative Justice Dialogue
A groundbreaking book founded on extensive original research, designed to determine how restorative dialogue works, and the role of forgiveness within it.
The research involved interviews with 20 victims who went through a Victim Offender Dialogue (used in crimes of severe violence), and documents ......
