Thomas Palfy

Thomas Palfy

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Thomas Palfyleft his native Hungaryfollowing the crushing of the 1956 uprising by Soviet troops. He settled in Melbourne, Australiain 1957 and studied industrial chemistry there. Thomas worked mainly in theplastics industry until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of MelbourneCamera Club for over 20 years and attended several photography courses. Thomashas recorded a variety of subjects with his camera and has entered competitionsand has won numerous awards.

A keen naturelover, he and his wife, Susan have visited all major towns and National Parksof Australia over the years. They have taken many photos and their experienceswere written up as letters to friends. The book Australian Adventures was based on these letters. Its companionbook, Images of Australia containsabout 100 photographs.

Definitely Digital! is aphotography guidebook with detailed description of use the digital cameras.

Across Australia from East to West is the most recent travel guide and photo-essay combined – a bookpacked with information and images for the tourist and armchair travelleralike.

A collection ofPalfy's best images was published under the title Captured with the Camera.

Thomas ismarried, has a married daughter and three grandchildren.

David's ADHD

David's ADHD

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<p>Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?</p><p>Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's &quot;Classroom of Kids,&quot; who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.</p><p>David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his ADHD. Solutions include setting daily schedules and following simple rules that regulate behavior. His teachers and therapists encourage using the computer for academic advancement, and to establish a pattern for study as well as for occasional recreation. David not only learns self-control and communication skills, but is able to fit into the classroom and make friends.</p><p>Once again social values are emphasized in the author's latest illustrated children's story, and classroom friends from previous books are featured. In fact, David has been part of the class for a long time!</p><p><strong><em>&quot;David's ADHD</em></strong><em> is a timely topic for parents and children. A story in rhyme that demystifies ADHD. It explains a youngster's behavior in terms of his inattentiveness and impulsivity and how it impacts those around him. A sensitive way of creating understanding for children with ADHD and their families.&quot;</em> - <strong>Dr. Valerie Allen, licensed school psychologist</strong></p><p><strong>Author Bio: </strong></p><p>Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won 76 awards for her previous 11 rhyming books. She is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. The author has been called &quot;an absolute master of rhyming&quot; and &quot;a modern-day Dr. Seuss.&quot;</p>

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