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How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "e;Surviving the Witness Box"e; demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "e;game"e;. "e;Surviving the Witness Box"e; is a practical discussion covering a variety of important topics, in particular:* The "e;game"e;, and rules, of court* The pathways to court (and how to avoid them!)* How to write reports for court* What constitutes expert evidence* How to deal effectively with cross-examination* The practical do's and don'ts of appearing in court * Courtroom protocolJoin the thousands of psychologists and other professionals who have learned to play the legal "e;game"e; through the "e;Reliable Witness Seminars"e; and book. This revised and expanded edition of "e;A Reliable Witness"e; (2004) is packed with strategies to maximise the chances that you, and your evidence, will be perceived in a positive light. Although written by a psychologist, this book will appeal to all professions, whether mental health, medical, accounting or engineering. With over 600 appointments as "e;Single Expert"e; in the Family Court and 750 reports for other courts, Dr Watts is a highly experienced forensic psychologist. He has given evidence in numerous trials in the Children's, Family, District and Supreme Courts. He has also appeared before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, State Administrative Tribunal, and the Immigration Appeals Tribunal. An interestingpeculiarity is that he actually enjoys giving evidence in court!

My partner was charming, caring and attentive when we met, but over time I discovered a very dark and disturbing side to them. My partner was a ‘psycho’ and our relationship descended into a living hell. What happened? Was it me? Should I have recognised the signs?Dr Phil Watts is a forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience. The information in this book is based on his studies and extensive professional expertise. In an easy-to-read format he provides the skills and tools to:Identify and avoid high conflict and problematic personalities (‘psychos’).Get out of a bad relationship safely.Find a loving and compatible partner.Build a long-lasting relationship.Understand intimacy, trust and communication in a relationship.Understand the complexities of dating in a modern world

In a magical land where peace reigns, an occasional argument or disagreement leads to enmity and must be resolved, for better or worse, through a war. The evil leader of the geckos, the lizard queen, has hatched a plan to eliminate her rivals the frogs with a war unlike any experienced in the history of the Garden-lands. Frego, a young frog, who failed to find an appropriate job, ended up being a frog apprenticed to the Ninja master, Master Rebeid. While he did not realise it at the start, he was lucky enough to be in the right place when their land had a need for a hero. However, after being taken captive by the geckos, was he to fulfil every young frog's dream, to become a master ninja or the next meal for a Lizard? And what about the gecko's evil plan to destroy the frog nursery ...?Arielle Watts - Arielle is a 12 year old high school student with a passion for literature. An incidental comment by a young friend started the quest for writing her first novel. The Garden-land Chronicles marks the start of her literary career.