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By:   Pamela Whitby
Imprint:   Crimson Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 14mm
ISBN:  

9781905410941

ISBN 10:   1905410948
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   February 2012
Audience:   General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock at Abbey's Bookshop
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Pamela Whitby started her professional career as a reporter on a weekly IT magazine nearly 15 years ago. She has covered everything from media and IT to parenting.

This is such an important topic and one that is of concern to many parents, so it's good to see such a well-written book exploring the subject. It covers cyber bullying, social networks, indecent content and grooming - a fast-moving world of which all parents and teachers need to be aware. - Parents in Touch