Catherine Johnson

"A diciotto anni Temple Grandin si costrui una macchina per gli abbracci. Aveva visto che le mucche diventavano mansuete dentro la gabbia di contenimento usata dal veterinario per visitarle, e aveva intuito che uno strumento simile avrebbe potuto calmare anche lei. Cosi, con due assi di compensato che si stringevano dolcemente ai lati di una panca, realizzo lo strano congegno. Che funziono a meraviglia. E Temple, giovane autistica con molti problemi di relazione, capi di avere una speciale affinita con gli animali. E capi che per essere felice avrebbe dovuto studiarli e stare con loro il piu possibile. Quel che non sapeva e che varie altre scoperte avrebbero fatto di lei uno dei piu famosi esperti del comportamento animale. Ma che cosa hanno in comune gli individui autistici e gli animali? Rispondono agli stimoli esterni in modo diverso dalla norma, e tuttavia secondo regole precise, con un linguaggio interiore coerente e un''attenzione concentrata su particolari visivi, uditivi e tattili che a noi sfuggono. Per Temple, incapace di capire i rituali della socialita, un abbraccio non e, ad esempio, che un sovraccarico sensoriale di impulsi contraddittori. Ecco perche deve rifugiarsi dentro una macchina, se vuole provare senza complicazioni quel piacere. Agli animali capita lo stesso con una grande varieta di stimoli, che interpretano secondo i loro codici specifici. Per scoprire questa correlazione occorre una mente fuori dal comune, in grado di vedere la realta dal punto di vista dell''animale. "

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Now with a Q&A and new foreword by the authorWith unique personal insight, experience, and hard science, Animals in Translation is the definitive, groundbreaking work on animal behavior and psychology.Temple Grandins professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals thinkputting autistic people in the perfect position to translate animal talk. Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and even animal genius, Grandin is a faithful guide into their world.Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.

The thrilling true story of how one woman masterminded slave resistance to British rule in eighteenth-century Jamaica - part of the True Adventures series1720. Blue Mountains, windward Jamaica. In the sweltering heat Captain Shettlewood leads a troop of British soldiers through the thick trees towards the river. They are hunting slaves who have escaped from the brutal plantations. Their mission: to find them, and kill them.But up ahead, hidden among the rocks above the water, a group of men with cutlasses and muskets wait patiently for the instructions of their leader. Queen Nanny is a wise woman with a reputation for ancient obeah magic, and a guerilla fighter with a genius for organisation. So the battle for Jamaica begins, the First Maroon War, in which the maroons - escaped slaves - will make a final, do-or-die stand against the slavers and soldiers of Empire.

Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Josephine Baker in this true story chronicling her life from poor girl to beloved actress, dancer and wartime heroine. Dancer, singer, actress, movie star, civil-rights activist Josephine Baker was a phenomenon! Overcoming the poverty and abuse of her childhood, Josephine grew up to become one of the biggest stars of the early twentieth century, particularly adored in her adopted country of France. She used her connections to help the Resistance in their fight against the Nazis during the Second World War and later became involved with Martin Luther King and the civil-rights movements in the US. Controversial and outspoken, she is an iconic historical figure and Catherine Johnson brings her story vividly to life for a young audience in this enthralling piece of narrative non-fiction.

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Characterful, page-turning drama and a vivid mixture of research and imagination - The Sunday Times A gripping tale of a group of larger-than-life con artists who roam the streets of eighteenth-century London. Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkinss family - a group of skilled fraudsters and pickpockets. Theres Addy, who can become a very convincing boy when she needs to; the beautiful Bella, who can charm any rich young man out of his fortune; Sam, an escaped slave and Cato himself, a young boy, who Mother Hopkins has taught everything she knows.But old age is slowing Mother Hopkins down, and she wants to carry out one last con, a con to outdo all the cons that have gone before. And so the gang set about bringing ruin upon Captain Walker, a proud and cruel slave captain, who deserves to be taught a lesson or two .

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2016, this is a very curious tale indeed . . . Out of the blue arrives an exotic young woman from a foreign land. Fearless and strong, Princess Caraboo rises above the suspicions of the wealthy family who take her in. But who is the real Caraboo?In a world where it seems everyone is playing a role, could she be an ordinary girl with a tragic past? Is she a confidence trickster? Or is she the princess everyone wants her to be?This the tale of the ultimate historical hustle, steeped in delectable romance. Whoever Caraboo turns out to be, she will steal your heart . . .

CÓMO ESCUCHAR LO QUE LOS ANIMALES QUIEREN DECIRNOS¿Qué sienten los animales? ¿Qué piensan? ¿Cómo ven el mundo? A veces no nos damos cuenta de que, para entenderlos, debemos cambiar radicalmente nuestra perspectiva humana. Como cientifica experta en conducta animal y tambien como persona con autismo, Temple Grandin propone otras vias para establecer un fuerte vinculo emocional entre los seres humanos y el mundo animal, invitandonos a interpretar su forma de comportarse y expresarse desde otros puntos de vista, no solo desde el nuestro.Un libro profundamente conmovedor y fascinante. OLIVER SACKS

How can we give animals the best lifefor them? What does an animal need to be happy? In her groundbreaking, best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her experience as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into the science of animal emotions and how animals think, act, and feel. Now she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest lifeon their terms, not ours. Knowing what causes animals physical pain is usually easy, but pinpointing emotional distress is much harder. Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies the core emotional needs that drive animal behavior and then explains how to fulfill the specific needs of dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, zoo animals, and even wildlife. Whether its how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures.Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of research, experimentation, and experience in animal welfare. This is essential reading for anyone whos ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.This essential guide to animal welfare translates decades of research into practical actions you can take today: Core Emotional Needs: Learn to identify the four core emotional systems that drive the behavior of every animal, from your family dog to a lion in a zoo. Autism and Animal Perception: See the world as animals do through Temple Grandins unique perspective, which uses insights from her own autism to decode how animals perceive and feel. Enriched Environments: Go beyond basic care to create environments that fulfill an animals mental and emotional needs, whether its keeping a pig from being bored or a horse from being spooked. Species-Specific Advice: Find practical, science-backed solutions for a wide range of animals, including dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, and even wildlife.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. Aged only eleven, Olaudah Equiano was cruelly snatched from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. He spent much of the next ten years serving various masters at sea, travelling to the far corners of the globe. He witnessed horrendous cruelty and occasional kindness, while experiencing daring adventures and extreme peril. Throughout it all, he never gave up hope that one day he would be free again. This is his incredible true story. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie nominated author Catherine Johnson. Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. This is his remarkable and often untold story. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.