Family and health Books

Book SynopsisChildren living in separated family situations fare best when their relationship with each of their parents continues to be close. Putting Children First helps mothers and fathers unlock and resolve the conflict around contact with children that can arise during and after separation. Using strategies such as parenting plans, scripted phone calls and parenting meetings, the book will enable parents to communicate effectively on all the most important things in their children''s lives - and make relaxed arrangements for the continued involvement by both parents with their children.Trade Review...quite simply, the best book on separation that we have ever read. Both the authors work at the Centre for Separated Families and have a wealth of experience with this client group. In this clever book - and its associated 'Parenting Plan s' booklet - they guide both mothers and fathers (they have a real understanding of the needs and experiences of both sexes) through the emotional and practical journey of separation and its aftermath. Their explicit aim is to help parents 'put their children first', but the authors know this cannot be achieved until both father and mother can manage and understand their own feelings. Sensitive, practical, beautifully written, we believe this book should be REQUIRED READING for all professionals working in this field; and should always be offered to separating and separated mothers and fathers * Fatherhood Institute *The book is clearly set out and the chapters logically and thoroughly explore all the issues that might arise before reaching a conclusion with sound advice on each topic * Parenting Without Tears *When the authors of a book have been through the scenario and actually run a centre for Separated Families, you know you can trust the content and benefit from the knowledge shared. With family separations being part of today's society, it is important that the children's lives are affected only in a positive way and this can be achieved. It does, however, take a lot of hard work and this is where the book becomes an invaluable tool in the whole process. There could be a tendency to preach but the book focuses on the positive aspects of working together and show light at the end of what can seem a very long tunnel. If you are in this situation, it is great to read this book and know that a happy medium can be reached * From Bump to Grump *

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Book Synopsis"Monica Aggarwal and Jyothi Rao help readers take an honest assessment of their energy, lifestyle, dietary habits, and mental state and provide a series of interventions for reclaiming health. In-depth explanations of the dangers of stress and the benefits of microbiomes on not only digestive health but also general well-being show how common dietary and lifestyle changes can make a dynamic difference. The authors also bring a broader understanding of how our bodies work and what they require to be healthy. The specific plant-based foods that reduce harmful inflammation and nurture healthy digestive organisms are identified. Further guidance is provided on quality sleep--especially in today''s digital age--adequate hydration, mind-body techniques to recharge and activate our bodies, the role of exercise, and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Each chapter includes recommendations and action steps"--

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Book SynopsisIn this step-by-step guide to enhancing cognitive function and fighting—and even reversing—memory loss, Dr. Steven Masley (bestselling author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up) lays out a four-pillar diet-and-lifestyle approach to improving brain health, focusing on food, nutrients, exercise, and stress management. Based on more than a decade of clinical research, The Better Brain Solution provides the tools you need to fight back. Here, Dr. Masley explains exactly how changes in the way you eat and live can reverse elevated blood sugar levels and in the process improve cognitive performance and avert memory loss. Research has shown that insulin resistance, a condition that can lead to diabetes, can also cause memory loss and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Plus fifty delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes specially designed for optimal brain and body health, along with a practical way to assess cognitive function, and much, much more.

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Book SynopsisNeven Maguire is Ireland's most trusted chef. Now he shows you how to give your child the best start in life with honest-to-goodness recipes and advice, all based on his experiences as a busy father of two.In this new collection of recipes for babies and toddlers, Neven takes away the worry of introducing your baby to solid food for the first time and gives you plenty of inspiration to encourage your little one to develop a life-long love of delicious and nutritious eating.If you're looking for inspiration about when, how and what to feed your baby, it's here. Neven Maguire's compendium of 200 recipes for babies and toddlers is not short of creative ideas and practical tips. Paula Mee, The Irish Times

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Book Synopsis''A MIRACULOUS NOVEL'' MEGHA MAJUMDAR ''PLAYFUL AND PROFOUND . . . USING WRY HUMOUR TO DELIVER A DEAD SERIOUS MESSAGE'' MELISSA FU''A BONKERS STORY THAT READS LIKE A FINE TEN-COURSE MEAL'' GARY SHTEYNGARTA young cinephile leaves his rural village in India with big dreams, only to find himself trapped in menial jobs and forced to work off a debt he may never repay. In a small farming village in Punjab, India, a boy crouches over his brother''s phone in a rapeseed field watching clips of Godard''s Bande à part on YouTube. His name is Happy Singh Soni and when he''s not sleeping among the cabbages and eating sugary rotis, Happy dreams of becoming an actor, one who plays the melancholy roles; the sad, pretty boys, rare in Indian cinema. He plans a clandestine journey to Europe, where he''ll finally land a breakout role. After a nightmarish passage to Italy, Happy still manages to find relief in food and fantasyTrade ReviewPlayful, funny, and wildly free, Happy inhabits the seam between beauty and tragedy. A miraculous novel. -- MEGHA MAJUMDAR, author of A BurningA bonkers story that reads like a fine ten-course meal. -- GARY SHTEYNGART, author of Our Country FriendsWith an innovative form that is simultaneously playful and profound, Celina Baljeet Basra's HAPPY is outstanding! From the first to the final pages, I was completely charmed by Happy and his crew as they made their treacherous journey towards dreams of a better life. Using wry humour to deliver a dead serious message with laser-sharp lightness, Basra gives depth and definition to the unjust and inhumane conditions facing many migrants and undocumented workers. Read this book. -- MELISSA FU, author of Peach Blossom SpringRevealed in short snippets of imagined dialogue and interspersed with the perspectives of other characters and even inanimate objects, Happy's view of the world starts off as quirky and charming, but gains increasing pathos as the divide between his starry-eyed hopes and his increasingly hopeless reality grows. Happy's singular voice echoes long after the close to this striking story. * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *First-time novelist Basra delivers a damning indictment of capitalism, a system that swallows the global poor whole and spits out wasted humans. At the same time, Basra maintains a light touch; the novel wears its burdens with good humor. -- Poornima Apte * Booklist (Starred Review) *Happy presents: his world. A fragmented, kaleidoscopic whiz in-keeping with his dreamy, ever-optimistic outlook. Hardships are presented starkly but with humour, the worst of which we are spared in the moment by his glancing away, taking refuge in his own fantasies of superstardom. Immigration, drug abuse, gentrification, racism and death, Happy lives them fully until the book's surprising denoument. A fantastic little gem of a book. -- CHIKODILI EMELUMADU, author of Dazzling

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Book Synopsis'A beautifully written gem of a book, both inspiring and poignant.' Elton John'Incisive and heart-rending.' Richard E Grant Sarah Standing is a wife, a mother, a journalist, a toy shop owner, a grandmother, a great friend, a daughter, and a lover of life. She does not have the time, or inclination, to deal with cancer. But shit happens. After a week or two of struggling to catch her breath, Sarah pops along to see her GP for a few tests. By the end of the day, she has a bag of what looks like bone broth draining from her body and is dealing with a diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's cancer, says her doctor, but it's the good kind.    Radiating personality from the very first page, this memoir is filled with joy, hope and love, and screams 'FUCK YOU, CANCER' at the top of its lungs. Covering the six months that Sarah undergoes chemo - separated from her family by the laws Trade ReviewA wonderful, life-loving, life-living memoir. The fragile line between illness and health is made rock solid by her resilience, by laughter and especially by love. -- Juliet NicolsonThis is a book that makes you want to live and love every day. -- Julia SamuelIncisive and heart-rending. -- Richard E GrantUtterly wonderful. With comedy and candour Sarah has delivered a book that I will return to over and over again. -- Susannah ConstantineA beautifully written gem of a book, both inspiring and poignant. -- Elton JohnA grittily charming book. Sarah writes as she speaks: with down to earth honesty and self-depreciating wit. Dancing with the Red Devil should be required reading for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. -- Trisha GoddardA tremendous book, and a remarkable testament to one woman's pluck, sense-of-humour and steely resolve. -- William Boyd

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Book SynopsisShowing us how to reclaim the joy of eating through mindfulness, a newly revised and updated edition offers a simple tool that restores the healthy relationship with food we were meant to have for the rest of our lives. Original.

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Book Synopsis A guide to self-remembrance with practices, meditations, and self-inquiry questions inspired by yoga and Tantra to help you connect with your inner wisdom, remember your wholeness, and live with clarity and compassion?by the bestselling author of Radiant Rest.The Luminous Self shares teachings and practices that can help us connect with our true Self and reclaim our inherent power and wisdom?essential for living with purpose and grace in our turbulent world. In this book, Tracee Stanley shares teachings and practices in each chapter?including meditation, yoga nidra, breath work, dreaming rituals, community care practices, journaling, and more?that can help us remember and honor our deepest Self.The book is a journey of inner exploration for anyone who desires to know themselves more deeply. Chapters introduce different paths to personal discernment?including facing obstacles to liberation, forgiveness, the power of memory, transitions as portals to wisdom and devotion, and nature as a teacher?and include stories from Stanley''s life, teachings, and practice. 6 audio practices accompany the book.

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Book SynopsisMake your passing easier on your loved ones by compiling and organising all of your important personal information in this simple-to-use planner.

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Book SynopsisA holistic programme designed by an orthopaedic surgeon and a registered dietitian to help optimise your health at home

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Book SynopsisWhat happens if one fine morning you awake to the reality that you have not achieved anything that has the power to provide you absolute peace and ananda, or joy? With all the material wealth and benefits that you have acquired inife, yourife stillooks meaningless to you? And you are faced with the question: What went wrong and where? This question sets you on the path of the search for Truth. And Dhyan: Superpower of Man does exactly that. This book connects you with your soul and helps you find meaning, without which a void iseft in yourife. Dhyan, awareness, or soul, in turneads one on the sure path to inner peace and joy. Dhyan is theight itself.et us use it in removing the darkness we are surrounded with.

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCh 1 Starting out: you and your industry Ch 2 Anatomy and physiology relating to nail services Ch 3 Essential chemistry for nail professionals Ch 4 Your working environment Ch 5 You and your client Ch 6 Providing a manicure treatment Ch 7 Providing a pedicure treatment Ch 8 Providing a UV gel polish manicure Ch 9 Applying tips to the nails Ch 10 Applying overlays Ch 11 The art and skill of applying sculptured nails Ch 12 Maintaining artificial nails Ch 13 Business matters Ch 14 Nail art, basic and advanced Ch 15 Develop your career Ch 16 Using electric files

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Book SynopsisMeet Tim.For nearly a decade Tim kept his depression secret. It made him feel so weak and shameful he thought it would destroy his whole life if anyone found out. But an unexpected discovery by a loved one forced him to confront his illness and realise there was strength to be found in sharing his story with others. When he finally opened up to the world about what he was going through he discovered he was not alone. Boys Don''t Cry is a book that speaks against the stigma that makes men feel like they are less-than for struggling, making sense of depression and anxiety for people who might not recognise those feelings in themselves or others. It is a brutally honest, sometimes heart-breaking (and sometimes funny) tale about what it really takes to be a ''real man'', written by one who decided that he wanted to change the status quo by no longer being silent. This is Tim''s story, but it could be yours too.Trade ReviewThis is a book that needs to be read by all, especially males of any age. It is honest depictions such as these by Tim Grayburn, that can save a person's life. -- Anthony Lee * Anthony Lee Writes *

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Book SynopsisA classic work of Indian philosophy that succinctly spells out how the mind works and what is needed to attain liberation.In 196 short aphorisms, this classic work of Indian philosophy succinctly spells out how the mind works and how it is possible to use the mind to attain liberation. The Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness and a helpful guide to the mental states that one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Chip Hartranft?s translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and its enduring relevance for us today.

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Book SynopsisThis core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills.Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills).Trade Review"Talkabout 2nd Editions presents with clear aims and defined hierarchy of its social skills programme, following a systematic structure to address social skills encapsulating wider features such as gestures, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes many other social skill programmes can focus on just the simplest elements of communication and conversation by addressing appropriate things to say and how close is appropriate to stand near someone. However, Alex Kelly doesn't just address what we say in appropriate social situations, but also how we say it - addressing the finer eloquence of communication. The real life practical examples also support students in a more realistic manner can be applied to daily life instantly, and with summary activities at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning along with visual aids to support and stimulate this is a resource adolescents will thrive on.Talkabout 2nd Edition combines all the elements necessary for supporting adolescents with social communication difficulties and isn't just appropriate for those with a diagnosis of autism, but also for the wider peer group to work towards. However, it is noted by the reviewer that assessment forms may need adapting to suit non-writing users, and language may need adapting to be simpler for those with language or cognition needs. But what Talkabout 2nd Edition offers is a solid basis for the administrator to implement all of the strategies presented with any adaptions necessary as there is a clear session aim and objective with clearly structured activities and necessary handouts present with plausible step up/step down activities. It is a highly useful resource for all practitioners working with adolescents with social communication needs including therapists, support workers and even family members." — Gemma Biles, Speech and Language Therapist"A well assembled step by step guide for speech therapy group work. Addresses all aspects of communication especially social skills of expressing thoughts and feelings, and gaining insight into what is appropriate in different situations. Although this is designed for work with autism, I can see benefits for utilising with the TBI population and other brain injury such as right hemisphere language disorders in adults.Excellent resource for any therapist working in groups with a focus on interaction and communication skill building. You can pick it up and run with it." — Annette Rotherham, NZSTATable of ContentsIntroduction Assessment Level 1: Talkabout Body LanguageLevel 2: Talkabout the Way We TalkLevel 3: Talkabout ConversationsLevel 4: Talkabout AssertivenessGroup cohesion games Record forms References Index

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Book SynopsisBuild your self-esteem, grow your confidence and rediscover your sense of self with this empowering and practical 30-step journal for women"Who am I?"The more confidently you are able to answer this question, the higher your levels of happiness, self-esteem and personal growth tend to be. However, in a world that still socializes women to build their lives around other people, many of us don't have an answer.This 30-step journal will take you on a unique and personal journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. Within these pages you'll find:· A structured approach to self-discovery that builds from step 1 to step 30· Interactive and creative CBT-based activities to nurture your relationship with yourself· Thought-provoking journalling prompts to deepen your self-awareness and allow for reflection· Guidance on how to let go of worries, doubts and other self-limiting beliefs· Actionable advice to help you consciously shape yourself into the person you choose to beThis journal will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.

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Book Synopsis??A bold, much-needed guide for Ashtanga yoga practice, useful for all levelsand illustrated with 250 color photos, by one of yoga?s best known and respected teachers, Kino MacGregor. This offers an updated, more accessible view of the traditional series, adapting it to serve a wider range of practitioners.Even experienced practitioners find the challenging style of Ashtanga Yoga to be daunting. Whether you?re a beginner, living in an unconventional yoga body, or need modifications for any reason, this book will make you feel empowered, inspired, and confident to make the adjustments and modifications that feel right for your body. Kino posits that the Ashtanga Yoga method needs a systemwide reset and reevaluation to make it viable and beneficial to all students. She reframes the guru model and re-envisions the method in a way that will truly make Ashtanga available to all, while maintaining the integrity of the traditional teachings.She also presents a brief theory of movement mechanics that can help prevent injury, optimize physical mobility, and tap into the natural intelligence of the body. The practice section presents each of the poses of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series?plus some of the poses in the Ashtanga Yoga Second Series?in traditional, modified, accessible, and adaptive forms (including using blocks and a chair). Not only will you see how to modify the pose, you will learn how best to work the pose for your unique need. Teachers will find plenty of reference material to update their teaching methodology.

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Book SynopsisAn inclusive women's health guide to puberty from female GP, women's health specialist, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif ITV This Morning's GP Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to navigating puberty for women. This book tackles important topics including: - Physical changes during puberty such as unexpected body hair or acne outbreaks - How periods work and how to handle them - Taking care of your vulva and vagina - Sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases & contraceptionThe Knowledge: Puberty encompasses a range of experiences, including the perspectives of women of color, people of all cultures, and the transgender community to ensure that all groups affected by female health concerns are a part of vital conversations. For all women and people assigned female at birth, whether you are hoping to understand your first period or helping your family navigate these vital years, this book is a no-nonsense reference book packed with clear-sighted, compassionate advice.

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Book SynopsisThe classic, best-selling no-tears guide to making sure your babyâand youâget a full nightâs sleep has been updated â it is now easier to use and has been expanded to include more solutions plus critical new safety information.Nearly all babies fight sleep. Some people argue that parents should let their baby âœcry it outâ until the child falls asleep; others say parents should tough it out from dusk until dawn. Neither tactic fosters happiness in the family. The No-Cry Sleep Solution gives parents a third option: a proven method to pin-point the root of sleep problems and solve them in a way that is gentle to babies, effective for parents, and provides peace in the home.One of todayâs leading experts on childrenâs sleep, Elizabeth Pantley delivers clear, step-by-step ideas for guiding your child to a good night's sleepâwithout any crying. This parenting classic shows how to decipherâand work withâyour baby's biological sleep rhythms, create a

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Book SynopsisThe highly respected DIVERSIFIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS is now DHO HEALTH SCIENCE UPDATED. The Eighth Edition of this trusted text continues to provide an all-in-one resource for introductory coursework in the health science curriculum. Organized in two parts, the text opens with foundational information required to enter a broad range of health professions, including infection control, first aid, legal requirements, and professionalism. The second part covers fundamental entry-level skills for a range of specific careers, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and more. Carefully revised, the updated Eighth Edition includes information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new nutritional guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, updates that correlate with the enhanced Enhanced National Healthcare Foundation Standards, and more to prepare you for success in today's high-demand health science careers.Table of ContentsPart I: BASIC HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS. 1. History and Trends of Health Care. 2. Health Care Systems. 3. Careers in Health Care. 4. Personal and Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker. 5. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. 6. Medical Terminology. 7. Anatomy and Physiology. 8. Human Growth and Development. 9. Cultural Diversity. 10. Geriatric Care. 11. Nutrition and Diets. 12. Computers and Technology in Health Care. 13. Medical Math. 14. Promotion of Safety. 15. Infection Control. 16. Vital Signs. 17. First Aid. 18. Preparing for the World of Work. Part II: SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SKILLS. 19. Dental Assistant Skills. 20. Laboratory Assistant Skills. 21. Medical Assistant Skills. 22. Nurse Assistant Skills. 23. Physical Therapy Skills. 24. Business and Accounting Skills.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS FOR EDUCATORS 1. The Master Educator 2. Study and Testing Skills 3. Learner Characteristics and Learning Principles 4. Methods of Teaching and Learning 5. Program Development and Lesson Planning 6. Educational Aids and Technology 7. Communicating Confidently 8. Effective Presentations 9. Classroom Management and Supervision 10. Challenges to Learning 11. Assessing Progress and Advising Students PART TWO: BEYOND THE BASICS 12. Success Strategies for Students 13. The Student Salon 14. Learning is a Laughing Matter 15. Student Retention 16. Teams at Work 17. Employment Preparation and Business Fundamentals 18. Evaluating Professional Performance

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Book SynopsisOffers a personal, in-depth insight into the exciting work of media make-up. Written for all media make-up students, in particular those studying a VRQ at Levels 2 and 3, this edition has been updated in accordance with the new NOS.Table of Contents1 Media make-up as a career 2 Basic beauty make-up 3 Working in beauty and fashion 4 Contemporary hair 5 Body art and airbrushing 6 Working in theatre 7 Working in television and cinematography 8 Wigs and hairpieces 9 Period make-up and hair 10 Facial hair 11 Casualty effects 12 Prosthetics 13 Character make-up 14 Launching your career

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Book SynopsisFully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards, this 5th Edition of the bestselling textbook, Professional Beauty Therapy: Level 3 by Lorraine Nordmann, has been restructured and updated to reflect the changing needs of the beauty industry and students working towards their Level 3 qualification. Written in Nordmann's trademark engaging and professional style this trusted and respected book is the only Level 3 textbook endorsed by Habia and VTCT, and is a must-have for any advanced beauty therapy student. It is suitable for those studying for the Level 3 qualification with all awarding associations.New to this EditionNew 'Business of Beauty Therapy' chapter includes coverage of employment opportunities, the skills, values and behaviours that underpin the delivery of beauty therapy treatments; plus the all-important legal side of the business, promotion, stock control, sustainability and ethics.Extended 'Science of Beauty Therapy' chapter with in-depth coverage oTable of Contents1 The Business of Beauty Therapy 2 The Science of Beauty Therapy 3 Consultation Practice and Techniques 4 Facial and Body Electrical Treatments 5 Electrical epilation 6 Body Massage: Manual and Gyratory Techniques 7 Massage Using Pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils 8 Stone Therapy Treatments 9 Indian Head Massage 10 Self-tanning 11 Male and Female Intimate Waxing

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Book SynopsisSneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full colour illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section includes tips and ideas for discussion and activities with parents and caregivers (pb edition only).Trade Review"Hits the bull's-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!" --Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog" "The perfect introduction to washing hands for young children."--Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi's Kids Books Blog "Addresses an increasingly important subject in children's health. This book should be in every pediatrician's and family physician's waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school." --Joseph J. Sockalosky, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Mom's Choice Award Finalist--Children's Book-Educational MIPA Midwest Book Award--Children

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Book SynopsisBring more fun, unity, and love to your household through creative activities the whole family will enjoy—featuring ideas for imaginative play, arts and crafts, nature explorations, and more   Embrace family life with creativity at its heart. The Creative Family Manifesto is a guide to using the simple tools around you—your imagination, basic art supplies, household objects, and natural materials—to relax, play, and grow together as a family. When you learn to awaken your family’s creativity, wonderful things will happen: you’ll make meaningful connections with your children, your children’s imaginations will flourish, and you’ll learn to express love and gratitude for each other. This book is just what you need to get started.Amanda Soule has charmed many with her tales of creativity and parenting on her blog, SouleMama. Here she shares ideas and projects with the same warm tone and down-to-earth voice. Perfect for all families, the wide range of projects presented here offers ideas for imaginative play, art and crafts, nature explorations, and family celebrations.             Released on its ten-year anniversary, this revised and updated edition of The Creative Family, carries on Amanda Soule’s thoughtful perspectives on parenting.

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Book SynopsisQueer critique, queer practice: embodied teachings for healing from trauma and social injustice.Jacoby Ballard provides an empowering and affirming guide to embodied healing through yoga and the dharma, grounded in the brilliance, resilience, and lived experiences of queer folks.Part I deconstructs the ways mainstream yoga perpetuates queer- and transphobia and other systemic oppressions, exploring the intersections of yoga, capitalism, cultural appropriation, and sexual violence. Ballard also addresses the trauma--complex, vicarious, historical, and collective--perpetuated against queer communities. In response, he offers tools for self-compassion, tonglen, lovingkindness, and grounding, and helps readers explore questions like:What is trauma? How is it a product of injustice--and how can healing it create justice?The world won''t stop being homo- and transphobic, so how do I encounter that in a way that does the least harm?How do we love what is uniquely trans about us?What are affinity groups, and why do we need them?In part II, Ballard offers a queer-centered, fully embodied, and equity-rooted practice with meditations, practices, and sequences for processing and healing from trauma individually and in community. He explains concepts like lovingkindness, letting go, compassion, joy, forgiveness, and equanimity through a queer lens, and pairs each with corresponding meditations, practices, and beautiful line drawings of queer bodies.Enhanced with stories from Ballard''s personal practice and professional experience teaching yoga in schools, prisons, conferences, and his weekly Queer and Trans Yoga class, A Queer Dharma is a guidebook, reclamation, and unapologetically queer heart offering for true healing and transformation.

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Book SynopsisReflexology is a safe, gentle therapy that boosts the body's healing systems and helps combat stress. This comprehensive book contains everything you need to know about the subject, including zone maps of the hands and feet, techniques for working the reflex points, advice on how to prepare for a reflexology session and a step-by-step routine to treat the whole body. With a detailed directory providing instructions to relieve common ailments, from digestive problems to skin complaints, plus specialised treatments to suit children and the elderly, this is the only guide to reflexology you'll ever need.Table of ContentsIntroduction How reflexology works Reflexology preparation Treating the feet Reflexology for common ailments Specialized reflexology Treating the hands Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisEducate and guide your patients through pre-pregnancy planning, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. The latest edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month serves as a trusted resource and comforting presence for women who are pregnant, postpartum or planning a pregnancy. Featuring patient-friendly language and up-to-date ACOG guidance, this completely revised edition includes the latest medical information, new illustrations, and updated content based on previous reader feedback to ensure that your patients feel supported and confident before, during, and after their pregnancies. Key updates include Explanations of when and how genetic testing is done Exercise recommendations during and after pregnancy New content on postpartum care and breastfeeding A new chapter featuring quick answers to frequently asked questions New medical history and exposure history forms A checklist for tracking postpartum symptoms or concerns Give your patients the information, guidance, and support they need to make the best decisions for their health and pregnancies with this straightforward, reassuring resource from ACOG. Includes new content to empower your patients as active decision-makers in their care, including: Updated information on genetic testing and pain relief during labour A new chapter to find quick answers to frequently asked questions New forms for medical history and environmental exposure A checklist for tracking symptoms or concerns during the postpartum period Content addressing the effects of COVID-19 on telehealth, travel during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and more

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Book SynopsisStructure, our personal form is what orders the events of daily existence. Includes 120 original drawings with accompanying text. Invaluable to anyone who works in the helping professions, or to those interested in the nature of their bodily shape and emotional experience.

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Book SynopsisCells are the basis of all life in the universe. Our bodies are made up of billions of them: an incredibly complex society that governs everything, from movement to memory and imagination. When we age, it is because our cells slow down; when we get ill, it is because our cells mutate or stop working.In How We Live and Why we Die, Wolpert provides a clear explanation of the science that underpins our lives. He explains how our bodies function and how we derived from a single cell - the embryo. He examines the science behind the topics that are much discussed but rarely understood - stem-cell research, cloning, DNA - and explains how all life evolved from just one cell. Lively and passionate, How We Live and Why we Die is an accessible guide to understanding the human body and, essentially, life itself.

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Book SynopsisDevelop a powerful practice of deep relaxation and transformative self-inquiry with this essential guide to yoga nidra, accompanied by downloadable audio meditations.Yoga nidra is a practice devoted to allowing your body and mind to rest while your consciousness remains awake and aware, creating the opportunity for you to tap into a deeper understanding of yourself and your true nature. At its heart, yoga nidra is about waking up to the fullness of your life. In Radiant Rest, Tracee Stanley draws on over twenty years of experience as a yoga nidra teacher and practitioner to introduce the history of yoga nidra, mind and body relaxation, and the surprising power of rest in our daily lives.This accessible guide shares six essential practices arranged around the koshas, the five subtle layers of the body: the physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, and bliss bodies. It also offers shorter, accessible practices for people pressed for time. Each practice is explained through step-by-step instructions and ends with self-inquiry prompts. A set of guided audio meditations provide further instruction. Feel a greater sense of stability, peace, and clarity in all aspects of your life as you deepen your yoga nidra practice and discover its true power.

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Book SynopsisSome difficult people aren’t just hard to deal with—they’re dangerous. Do you know someone whose moods swing wildly? Do they act unreasonably suspicious or antagonistic? Do they blame others for their own problems? When a high-conflict person has one of five common personality disorders—borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial, or histrionic—they can lash out in risky extremes of emotion and aggression. And once an HCP decides to target you, they’re hard to shake. But there are ways to protect yourself. Using empathy-driven conflict management techniques, Bill Eddy, a lawyer and therapist with extensive mediation experience, will teach you to:  - Spot warning signs of the five high-conflict personalities in others and in yourself. - Manage relationships with HCPs at work and in your private life. - Safely avoid or end dangerous and stressful interactions with HCPs.  

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Book Synopsis''Fast to make, slow to ferment - how to fit baking nourishing, delicious and wholesome sourdough into everyday life'' - Dr Michael Mosley''Britain''s queen of sourdough.'' - Telegraph''She''s the real deal: a total inspiration.'' - Diana Henry''Vanessa''s work on sourdough and the gut microbiome is changing the way we think of food, health and baking.'' - Tim Spector, author of The Diet MythSourdough is one of the tastiest and most nutritious breads you can make, but it has a reputation for being both tricky and time-consuming. 10-Minute Sourdough is Vanessa Kimbell''s foolproof guide to slow bread for those with busy lives. None of the fuss-free, no-knead recipes - which include everything from a basic sourdough boule to tomato focaccia and apple spelt sourdough with cinnamon butter - require more than 10 minutes'' active work in total (not including fermentation time or time in the oven) and mean that anyone can turn their hand to sourdough baking, no matter how little time they have.

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Book Synopsis“A treasure trove . . . what Yoga, capital Y, is all about.” —Donna Farhi “Nothing less than a gem.” —Judith Lasater “A vital tool.” —Book Riot This daring, visionary book revolutionizes yoga practice, making it truly accessible to everyone—in every body, at any age, and in any state of health Yoga practice has so much to offer us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But many of us feel discouraged to practice because we see young, slim, flexible, well, and able-bodied people dominating yoga spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bodies change, age, and navigate various health challenges.   Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice it in whatever state we find our body or mind. Accessible Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years sharing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, and in this book, he shares his knowledge by breaking down complex yoga poses, breathing practices, meditation techniques, and yoga teachings into clearly understandable and practical tools we can use every day, regardless of our limitations or challenges.

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Book SynopsisA pioneer in the Feldenkrais movement draws on her extensive experience to offer somatic education practitioners a new perspective on infant developmentWhen should my baby be walking? Should I worry if they are not talking yet? What can I do to help my baby in their development? Dr. Chava Shelhav draws on her forty years of experience in the Feldenkrais movement to offer answers using her holistic approach to child development for practitioners, parents, and caregivers. Child Space describes Shelhav’s unique method for assisting babies in achieving specific developmental milestones at the appropriate time, including physical skills, language, social skills, emotional attunement, and cognitive development. A baby’s natural curiosity and innate desire to learn is stimulated through movements, games, and toys. Methods of touch provide the deep stimulation a baby needs to sense parts of their body, creating the awareness required for mastering motor skills, balance, and coordination. Also covering the importance of nutrition in the beginning years of a child’s life, this book presents new perspectives and techniques that will benefit healthcare professionals like pediatricians, family and child therapists, and physical therapists working with infants.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIf you''re worried about the rising cost of living, Instagram sensation Money Mum is here to help you save thousands without even noticing''Money Mum, here, coming to you, as always, with another money tip! You don''t have to be wealthy or earn a huge salary to achieve all the things you want in life - and I''m here to show you how. Just by spending a little less on everyday small costs or being savvy with your choices, you will naturally have a little more for the finer things in life. My exciting new book will show you everything you need to know to save money and be truly happy forever.''From starting small and making little changes to your everyday habits, through building a second income into your lifestyle, to going for the big goals in your life that you might think are out of your reach - this book will help you reboot your finances one money tip at a time.Inside you''ll find:- Money Mum''s u

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Book SynopsisCocoa Girl Awesome Hair written by Serlina Boyd is a celebration of beautiful textured hair, with step by step tutorials to amazing styles.A celebration of natural hair, this book is filled with tips and features real life girls who love their hair. Spreads include care tips for keeping your hair in tip top condition, photographic step-by-step tutorials, ranging from easy to difficult styles and positive affirmations packed with reasons to love your amazing hair.Discover the perfect cornrows, hair puffs, bubble braids and fro-hawks. Accessorise with beads, hairbands, ribbons and colourful hair extensions. Create amazing hairstyles for any occasion!Trade Review"…packed with reasons for your little girl to love her hair."Black Beauty and Hair magazine "Celebrating beautiful black hair, this fun and practical book is a step-by-step guide to styling textured hair. There are photographic tutorials, tips for keeping your hair in great condition, reasons to love your hair and inspiring ideas for creating awesome styles." The Week Junior

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Book SynopsisA journey into the new science of injury prevention that reveals how ballistic movement can help you get strong, stay healthy and be elite

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Book SynopsisWe think of babyhood and old age as polar opposites on the spectrum of life. Yet they are profoundly linked. Our early experiences set us up for a lifetime of good mental and physical health, or for future health challenges. 1,001 Days will explore the vital and often overlooked factors that determine our lifelong health. Delving into the latest research in the fields of medicine, neuroscience and psychobiology, acclaimed psychotherapist and author Sue Gerhardt explains how many of the most common illnesses affecting our society today from type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular disease, depression and dementia have their roots in pre- and post-natal childhood development. She challenges the political and cultural assumptions that hinder us from acting on what science is telling us for example, that ill health is often seen as a result of wrong lifestyle' choices. The evidence she brings to light could change the way we approach illness, prevention, screening and cure within our healthcare and wider social systems. There is no simple cause and effect that explains an individual's health outcomes. But in learning about the ways your childhood continues to shape your health today, you can feel empowered to seek the help you need.

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Book SynopsisA certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner presents a hands-on guide to self-care based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, offering season-by-season resource for living a vibrantly rich year. Illustrations.

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