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.
The Foundations of Whole-Person Care for Health Professionals
This multi-contributed book provides a detailed exploration of mind-body integrated, whole-person rehabilitation. Integrative Rehabilitation Practice goes beyond the treatment of symptoms to explore all levels, roots, and possible contributing factors to an ill health experience, and this book covers both the theoretical foundations of IRP and ......
Covering everything parents need to know when a child has dyslexia, this is the go-to guide on the topic covering diagnosis, assessment, emotional support and communicating with school. Drawing on the expertise of the BDA, this book provides proven guidance and practical advice from leading experts in the field.
Breaking down Chinese dietetics specifically for children, this book shows how Chinese dietary therapy can bring the body closer to a state of balance and further from disease. It provides acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners with an understanding of the role that dietary therapy plays in health and longevity.
An illustrated A-Z providing an age-appropriate introduction to 26 gender identities, from A for Agender to G for Gender Fluid and U for Ungender. The book also includes further resources for parents, with guidance on terminology and questions to aid discussion with children.
An essential guide for anyone who is bisexual, and those looking for more information about bisexuality. With first-hand accounts and advice on coming out, dating, sex, activism, gender identity, and biphobia, this empowering book is a manifesto for bisexual people everywhere.
An empowering anthology of original essays and writing celebrating fat and queer bodies and lives, showcasing writing from up-and-coming and established writers. This book challenges negative and damaging representations of queer and fat bodies, empowering and providing support to those at this intersection.
Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with your Brothers and Sisters
Why can't they just get along?! This indispensable guide from best-selling author Dawn Huebner helps 9-12-year olds manage feelings, resolve conflicts, and strengthen bonds with brothers and sisters. Warm, witty, practical and effective, this book will help children live in peace.
Unique in its approach, the new book by Yvonne Farrell provides a framework for understanding how effective the channel system is at supporting survival through allowing the body to hide or store trauma, stress and burnout in acts of self-preservation. She looks at how these latencies are created by the different channel systems, why they are ......
A Guide for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Bodyworkers
This manual for yoga teachers and bodyworkers provides guidance for working with athletes of all disciplines. It teaches basic principles for application of techniques. Covering yoga background, biomechanics, postures, breathing and mental training, it creates a bridge between evidence-based modern sports medicine and ancient practices of yoga.
