Michael Miller

Rebecca Kelly

David Turton

Jon Wesick

Janet Kuypers

Anna Kander

Allan Onik

Doug Hawley

Chris O'Halloran

Down in Down in the Dirt

Drew Marshall

Marc McMahon

Olivier Schopfer

Adam Kluger

Bekah Steimel

Cecelia Burton

Christina Kosch

Fabrice Poussin

Jeri Langert

Johann Sam

M. Rydel

"Dear Reader" is a 2018 Scars Publications poetry and prose book with material from assorted writers and artists, as the March 2018 issue release of the literary magazine "Down in the Dirt" (http: //scars.tv/dirt). Since 2014 "Down in the Dirt" magazine is released every other month (and sometimes with bonus issues) as a 6"x9" perfect-bound paperback book, with not only it's usual ISSN# (print ISSN# 1554-9623 and Internet ISSN# 1554-9666), but also an ISBN#. Because of ISBN# releases, all issues now carry a title to accompany the new format, reflecting the writing inside the book as well as the cover design. Writers and artists included in this Scars Publications perfect-bound 6" x 9" ISBN# paperback book include Adam Kluger, Allan Onik, Anna Kander, Bekah Steimel, Cecelia Burton, Chris O'Halloran, Christina Kosch, Daniel David Sapp, David Turton, Doug Hawley, Douglas J. Ogurek, Drew Marshall, Fabrice Poussin, Janet Kuypers, Jeri Langert, Johann Sam, Jon Wesick, Kevin Z. Garvey, M.C. Rydel, Marc McMahon, Martina Comorkova, Michael Miller, Rebecca Kelly, S. Clay Sparkman, Shane Ryan Bailey, Stefanie Bennett, Carolyn Poindexter, Edward Michael O'Durr Supranowicz, Eleanor Leonne Bennett, J. Ray Paradiso, Olivier Schopfer, and Rene Diedrich.

Down in the Dirt Magazine V155 (March 2018)

Dear Reader

Patricia Somerset

A fast moving, funny and touching short story in which the tensions of extended family relationships are explored perceptively and sympathetically. It portrays the adolescent peer pressures of secondary school and its consequences within the setting of an idyllic rural community. The subsequent actions of the villagers, when inhibition is inadvertently released, is certain to raise a smile..... All royalties from this publication are donated to Ashgate Hospice - Charity Number: 700636. Thank you for your support.

A Bit Much on a Wednesday

Emma Hatfield

Problem-Based Learning is a way of learning that presents a practical problem scenario in the context of which learning is conducted. Normally students are taught law through the transmission of information about legal principles and not presented with problems until they have accumulated enough information to solve them. In PBL, discussion and analysis of the problem starts the process of learning, rather than acting as an end point. As a curriculum concept, it is becoming increasingly common in law schools as the use of problem scenarios helps to trigger awareness of legal issues and to engage interest by highlighting the real-world ramifications. This new textbook creates a fresh approach to learning land law through the use of scenarios found in real-life which bring what is often perceived to be a dry and difficult subject to life. This helps both to engage the student and make the subject more accessible as well as demonstrating to students how land law actually operates in the real world. Land Law is often seen as an esoteric subject with lots of technicalities and complex vocabulary and students often forget the context in which it operates. With Land Law: A Problem-Based Approach, context is placed at the heart of learning. Students are learning through application rather than via an abstract set of rules and can therefore gain a deeper understanding of how land law works, not just what it is. Unlike other textbooks, Land Law: A Problem-Based Approach integrates a thorough exposition of the law with practice, facilitating a more active learning approach and helping students to engage directly with the key cases and statutes to develop key skills of analysis, problem-solving and application. Written in a clear and concise style but without sacrificing detail or analysis, the book guides the reader towards a deeper understanding of the land law curriculum. Key features include: • An introductory chapter outlining the problem-based learning approach and how to use the book. • Content overviews at the start of each chapter which provide a useful outline of the chapter’s content and the key principles • PBL scenarios at the start of each chapter which provide the real-life context to each topic and help to familiarise readers with the legal language and style they will encounter. Together with the relevant supporting documents, these scenarios are referenced and integrated throughout the chapter • ‘let’s put this into context’ boxes which require students to apply the law that they have learnt back to the problem scenario and offer opportunities to reflect and consolidate on the content covered • Essential Cases and Essential Statutes boxes reinforce the essential role of cases and legislation in the development and application of land law and help students identify key cases and legislation for revision purposes • Understanding Terminology boxes and an online glossary help students to get to grips with the technical terms and vocabulary unique to land law • Tables and diagrams explain difficult concepts and rules, ideal for visual learners • Tips and notes highlight key issues and make links between different aspects of the law without interrupting the flow of the text. • Specimen exam-style questions are ideal for revision and help to provide opportunities to apply learning and practice exam technique

A Problem-Based Approach

Land Law

A Novel

The Station

Millie is a young girl who experiences anxiety and big overwhelming feelings. Luckily her wonderful cat Jasper reminds her how to relax and calm herself down. We are introduced to Millies 'Monkey mind' who stirs up all her worries and fears. Discover how Millie connects to her 'Gentle Turtle' within to help conquer her 'Monkey Mind'. Observe Millie as she practices her techniques to manage her thoughts and emotions as she builds her inner strength, confidence and resilience. Our book is a simple way to connect with your child, enjoy some down time and learn calming techniques together. Mindfulness is an ongoing practice for us all. Being present, connected to your breath and detached from your mind is where you find your stillness and peace. Children not only benefit from Mindfulness in the short term but it also sets them up with skills for life to manage stress, make positive choices and create healthy habits for a happy life. If we can create these 'healthy habits' into their lives from an early age, we can help improve the behaviours they choose in adulthood. We have this opportunity to give our children positive habits of self awareness, cognitive control, emotional intelligence, self regulation and a higher tolerance to stress. With mindfulness and meditation as part of their education we can encourage a greater sense of self, contentment, patience, non judgement and peace within. As the body becomes more practised in this we learn to live more in our parasympathetic nervous system (calm, relaxed, slow) rather than our reactive sympathetic nervous system (flight, fight, freeze and stress). The importance of these learnings becomes more apparent as our world increases with stimulation, noise, busyness and materialism. Namaste

A Mindfulness Book for Children & Adults

Millie and Her Mindful of Mess

The clothes, the hair, the voice! N is for The Nanny is a celebration of the iconic 90s sitcom hit starring the incomparable Fran Drescher. Now you can go on an alphabet adventure with the Flashy Girl from Flushing and educate the next generation with style and flair the Fran Fine way. Perfect for fans of all ages. We know you'll love this book as much as Sylvia Fine loves food! All proceeds from the sale of "N is For the Nanny" go to Cancer Schmancer - Fran Drescher's non-profit organisation dedicated to saving lives through prevention, early detection, and policy change. Thank you for your support.

N Is for the Nanny

Kevin Kelly

The Awesome, Impossible, Unstoppable Gadget is an inspiring picture book from Kevin Kelly and Rebecca Kelly about incredible inventions going haywire illustrates that with persistence, anyone can be awesome, impossible, and unstoppable. Trixie O’Toole is super-excited to be at Camp Create, where she can invent whatever she likes. But when a boy nicknamed “Professor” von Junk gets all the attention, Trixie feels left out. Still, she persists in following her own inspiration. When von Junk’s Invention Inventor goes out of control, everyone is horrified. Is Trixie’s own invention sufficiently awesome, impossible, and unstoppable to save the day? Trixie’s triumph will inspire future inventors and mad scientists to believe in themselves, and show that all good ideas deserve a chance. An Imprint Book “Bold animation-style illustrations bring Camp C.R.E.A.T.E. and its Gadgets Galore Competition to life ... An action-packed story.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Awesome, Impossible, Unstoppable Gadget

Rebecca Kelly

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