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LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS / ILLUSTRATIONS Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She has developed and edited books for children with Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Kristjana S Williams, Bob & Roberta Smith, Yuval Zommer and Joe Coelho among others. She is the author of The Cat Family series, and many non-fiction titles for children. She is interested in the history of picture books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. Her favourite books are funny, deceptively simple, thoughtfully written, distinctively illustrated and encourage a love for reading both words and pictures. Lucy would like you to submit the following depending on whether you are a picture book writer / illustrator or both. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. AUTHORS Please send a full manuscript (or 3), in a word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? ILLUSTRATORS If you have a picture book idea please send a story board and a summary of the story. Please send a diverse selection of artworks from your portfolio. It is useful to see examples of the following: people of different ages and ethnicities, character studies showing a range of clothes and expressions, animals, a selection of everyday objects, wide-angle vistas, an example of a book cover (i.e. a classic book reimagined). Please send these in PDF where possible. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 15th May 2025

Food Safety, Social Care and Education Training Courses Introduction to Food Intolerances  CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 hr session Do you serve food, or have people with known food intolerances in your school or on your team? In this interactive course we will explain what food intolerances are, and why it is vital for you to understand how food intolerances affect people Course Contents: What is a food intolerance Different types of food intolerances The Digestive System Consequences of Food Intolerances The importance of good food hygiene Benefits of this Short Course: More than 20% of the population in industrialized countries suffer from food intolerance or food allergy About two million people live with a diagnosed food allergy in the UK, and 32 million in the US This course will teach you the importance of ensuring food is safe to eat for all, without causing significant pain or even death 600,000 people in the UK have coeliac disease

Overview Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. It is very important for the organisation to have a smooth flow of accounting as it plays a very important role in the development of the organisation. Financial Managers or any person who deals with Accounts need to see that the company accounts are very updated and are free from any risks that can become a problem during the time of Auditing.  This course will feed you with all the skills required to have a good Internal Management process it is important to analyse Risk Management to see if the process is working efficiently and measures the effectiveness of controls put in place to alleviate risks. 

In today's world, food allergies are a critical concern for consumers and businesses alike. Whether you are a food industry professional, a healthcare provider, or simply someone interested in understanding food allergens better, our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex landscape. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access This course on Food Allergen Awareness teaches you the essentials of food allergens. You will learn what food allergens are and how they affect people. The course covers common allergic reactions and how to treat them, ensuring you know what to do in case of an emergency. You will also learn how to provide accurate allergen information to consumers, helping them make safe food choices. Additionally, the course offers guidance for food businesses, teaching best practices to avoid cross-contamination and maintain a safe environment for customers with allergies. By the end, you will be better equipped to manage food allergens, protect consumers, and ensure safety in food handling and preparation. Course Curriculum Module 01: Basics of Food Allergens Module 02: Allergic Reactions and Treatments Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers Module 04: Allergen Guidance for Food Businesses Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamental concepts and types of food allergens. Recognise symptoms of allergic reactions and appropriate treatments. Identify key allergen information for consumer awareness. Implement allergen management strategies in food businesses. Interpret allergen labelling and regulatory requirements. Enhance food safety by mitigating allergen risks. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Basics of Food Allergen Awareness 44:42 1: Module 01: Basics of Food Allergens 08:12 2: Module 02: Allergic Reactions and Treatments 12:52 3: Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers 08:54 4: Module 04: Allergen Guidance for Food Businesses 13:44 5: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Food industry workers Restaurant owners and managers Health and safety officers Consumer advocacy groups Food labelling specialists Career path Food safety officer Quality assurance manager Restaurant manager Food labelling specialist Health and safety inspector Consumer protection advocate Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

In today's world, food allergies are a critical concern for consumers and businesses alike. Whether you are a food industry professional, a healthcare provider, or simply someone interested in understanding food allergens better, our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex landscape. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access This course on Food Allergen Awareness teaches you the essentials of food allergens. You will learn what food allergens are and how they affect people. The course covers common allergic reactions and how to treat them, ensuring you know what to do in case of an emergency. You will also learn how to provide accurate allergen information to consumers, helping them make safe food choices. Additionally, the course offers guidance for food businesses, teaching best practices to avoid cross-contamination and maintain a safe environment for customers with allergies. By the end, you will be better equipped to manage food allergens, protect consumers, and ensure safety in food handling and preparation. Course Curriculum Module 01: Basics of Food Allergens Module 02: Allergic Reactions and Treatments Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers Module 04: Allergen Guidance for Food Businesses Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamental concepts and types of food allergens. Recognise symptoms of allergic reactions and appropriate treatments. Identify key allergen information for consumer awareness. Implement allergen management strategies in food businesses. Interpret allergen labelling and regulatory requirements. Enhance food safety by mitigating allergen risks. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Basics of Food Allergen Awareness 44:42 1: Module 01: Basics of Food Allergens 08:12 2: Module 02: Allergic Reactions and Treatments 12:52 3: Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers 08:54 4: Module 04: Allergen Guidance for Food Businesses 13:44 5: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Food industry workers Restaurant owners and managers Health and safety officers Consumer advocacy groups Food labelling specialists Career path Food safety officer Quality assurance manager Restaurant manager Food labelling specialist Health and safety inspector Consumer protection advocate Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

*Understanding Worry* is a FREE, interactive, hands-on workshop, focused on helping you understand uncontrollable, excessive worrying.

This six-step programme is designed to help you quit smoking effectively by addressing the physical, emotional, and habitual aspects of smoking.

Discover the artistry of embroidery in our comprehensive course, "Embroidery: Designing Embroidery Projects." From fundamental stitches to designing and stitching your own projects, explore the world of embroidery with personalized guidance. Unleash your creativity, master special techniques, and take your skills to new heights. Join us to bring your unique visions to life through the timeless craft of embroidery. Enroll now and embark on a creative journey like never before!

The goal of this course is for you to effectively lead and manage people through times of change. Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people's side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 19th May 2025