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Written By: Jenny Roper Publication Date: Tue, 26/04/2011 - 15:00 Hodder & Stoughton has bought world rights to two parenting guides by Nöel Janis-Norton, an advisor to actress Helena Bonham Carter. The first title Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting will be published in spring 2012 and takes its title from Janis-Norton's teaching programmes which promise to have children confident, happy and cooperative in just 16 steps. Janis-Norton's approach has been formulated over 40 years of teaching children. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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