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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Five women - all HIV-positive - tell their diverse stories with honesty and determination. These powerful narratives reveal how each woman approached her predicament and the inner qualities she drew on to persevere. This book raises pressing contemporary issues such as the social impact of HIV/AIDS; how people (and particularly women) are marginalised as a result; facing personal fears about death; our life values; and dealing with family and friends. Salli Trathen is a psychologist who initiated this writing project for HIV-positive women. "This collection presents the life stories of five women who share one crucial bond they have been diagnosed HIV-positive. The book raises issues such as the social impact of HIV/AIDS; how people, particularly women, are marginalized as a result; facing personal fears about death and life values; an Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The main aim of this book is to introduce the strategies that are used to help resolve problems with relationships. The best approach to successful relationships is to make sure that both partners are responsible for themselves at all levels within their relationship. Gone are the days when couple counselling focused on teaching ways to communicate to your partner what they need to change in order for you to feel happier. It's up to you to look inwards and see what you can change in yourself, which will in turn have a positive effect on your relationship. Throughout the book you will find exercises that require your input. The exercises are to help you apply the strategies to your own relationship. We want you to start thinking, talking and changing. In this time of increasing relationship breakdown, it is worthwhile thinking about how you can better your relationships. No relationship is perfect, but there is always room for improvement! "This guide to relationships encourages individuals to examine their own thoughts and feelings about their relationship in order to find a way to travel alongside their partners through life. Based on the professional experience of two practicing psychologists, this book reveals that positive change Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Deals with the dangers faced by people in developing Internet relationships without personal contact. The authors describe how these can damage existing relationships and create unreal expectations. The book compares conventional relationships and Internet relationships, and offers advice for parents. "Exploring the problems associated with Internet use and misuse, this guide provides practical information on how to deal with them. Included are useful strategies for dealing with such troublesome issues as online relationships that have led to marriage breakups, young people visiting inappropriate Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This entertaining and informative book designed for the under-40s aims to give couples insights into their relationship and to answer a persistent question: Is this partner right for them? Twenty tests cover important issues associated with attraction, compatibility, commitment, life together, intimacy and sex, communication and expectations. Each quiz from THE PARTNER TEST is intended to be an accessible entry point into a serious relationship topic. An in-depth interpretation follows the test, outlining information about the issue and offering strategies to tackle problems revealed by reader's answers. The authors have created a style of test that has broad appeal because it is based on issues that cause conflict in relationships. The aim of each quiz is to get couples thinking about important issues and how they might resolve problems and bring partners closer together. Jo Lamble and Sue Morris are clinical psychologists and highly qualified relationship counsellors and authors in this field. They have created tests that are well-founded and their analyses and advice have solid psychological foundations. Features 20 tests covering the most important issues in a relationship. An entertaining and informative book designed for the under-40's. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Into Adutlthood is a practical guide for parents of young people who have finished school and are progressing to further study at university, TAFE college or any other tertiary institution. The authors, both university counsellors, work daily with the problems faced by students, and know well the stresses associated with moving fro the more sheltered environment of high school to the independent world of tertiary study. Into Adulthood also helps parents to udnerstand and deal with what their children go through during the transition from late adolescence to adulthood, explaining the emotional and behavioural responses of students and parents to these changes. Teh authors tackle the key issues that parents and students face: The challenges of First Year, Navigating the subsequent years The questions of emerging adulthood ('Who am I? What do I believe in? What are my abilities? What direction do I want my life to take?') The complications of sexual friendships, Growing independence and changing relationships in the family, Maintainin good parent-child communication (especially about 'difficult' subjects like drug and alcohol use and mental health issues).This practical and encouraging book helps parents understand how to best support their young adult children as they progress through tertiary education. This parent's guide to life with an 18 to 25-year-old student addresses issues of career choice, life purpose, sexuality, and separation from family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Children in these years develop assertive independence and have a reputation for being fussy eaters. At no other age is there such a potential for small changes in diet to significantly impact on health. However, they know when they are hungry and when they are not, and if we respect this and apply a few simple rules, good nutrition at this age is easy. The authors, Dr Patricia McVeagh and Eve Reed, specialise in children's health and nutrition, and on a daily basis, answer queries and concerns from parents. In this book they draw on their collective experience to provide parents with important medical and nutritional information - and simple, clear options for feeding toddlers and preschoolers. Provides essential information on nutrition, healthy eating behaviour in children, "normal" appetite, essential diet, issues relating to growth and illness, food additives, and much more. The second title in a series of three. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The author talked to older men, his counterparts, about the issues they identified as important: family relationships, friendships and changing life circumstances. In this book, older men present valuable insights into their lives, in areas such as work, retirement, family relationships, the impact of relocation, deteriorating health, sexuality, spirituality, widowerhood, loneliness and depression. The late Jack Zinn was involved in the formation of OM:NI (Older Men: New Ideas), the first organisation in Australia to focus on issues specifically affecting men in older age. "Speaking with clarity, passion, and humor, older men address issues such as work and retirement, family relationships, deteriorating health, sexuality, spirituality, loneliness, and depression. A compilation of interviews, letters, and focus groups, this thoughtful book features real men explaining Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In GIRL'S TALK, over 150 young women aged 11-20, including girls from all ethnic backgrounds, reveal their loves, hopes, happiness and pain. Joyful, poignant and powerful accounts fill the pages - from short poems to heartfelt stories and diary extracts. We learn of how they have dealt with friendships, obstacles and discrimination, with the complexities of family life and their quests for independence and with struggling to understand their sexuality, achieve their dreams and be accepted. "In this revealing exploration of the world of adolescent girls, teenagers share their thoughts on important issues in their lives, including relationships, bodies, families, school, sex, prejudice, and independence. Joyful, poignant and powerful accounts include short poems, heartfelt stories and d Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book was designed for busy parents. The pressures of life today are so great that many of us have little time for extras. We need ready access to information and to ways of doing things that quickly make a difference in our lives. Rarely do we have the time for extensive research into the many options that are available today. The content and style of this book have been chosen to fulfil these needs as completely as possible. We parents want our children to thrive and grow into healthy happy adults. As busy parents, we also need to receive suggestions that are easy to understand, work well and are flexible enough to adapt to many different situations. To do what is required of us, it, also, helps to have some level of confidence in the guidance we receive from others. We want to get it right with our children. Every chapter in this book is brimming with suggestions that hundreds of parents have used successfully with their children. They have stood the test of time Learn a no-hitting discipline approach which works! Discover how to develop your children's self esteem and listen carefully to what they need; learn ways to communicate clearly with them; understand why children need repetition in order to learn; and find out how to manage conflicts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Acknowledging that a certain amount of fighting in families is inevitable, this guide outlines how some fights can be prevented and how others can be quickly resolved with minimum conflict. Demonstrated is how families can actually benefit from conflict, which provides both a necessary release of pent-up feelings and a path toward healing. The triggers and the nature of family fights are discussed, allowing families to learn lessons about their patterns of behavior. Parents are coached to teach their children how to relate well to each other and how equitable resolutions to fights can be achieved. Also explained is the importance of making rewards and punishments effective, how vital life skills can be developed by avoiding and resolving family fights, and how family meetings are crucial to managing fighting and how they can work with children at various ages. Provides solutions to conflicts in a wide range of family ages and situations, from young children through to adolescents. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bell, Andrew (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this important book on managing children's fears, psychologist Dr Janet Hall outlines how children's anxieties are caused, and shows parents how to recognise and deal with both appropriate and inappropriate fears. She demonstrates why it is crucial that parents adopt the correct approach to helping their child overcome fear, as a wrong approach can actually exacerbate the problem. In a section designed for children's use, Dr Hall addresses three primary sources of fear, tells the real-life success stories of children who have conquered their fears, and formulates a 'secret fear-buster plan' for children. Book jacket. Presesnts imaginative ways of helping children deal with their fears, such as fear of the dark, fear of animals and fear of being alone. It draws on real life case studies to help parent's recognise their child's fear symptoms, overcome specific fears and anxieties, and use games to build confidence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bell, Andrew (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Happy Family is about how to make family life enjoyable. In this book, Ken & Elizabeth Mellor suggest that our families are little communities in which children learn how to live in the wider world. The authors provide simple, easy-to-use ways to manage our families well. Their practical advice on how to do this includes understanding and changing your family patterns, creating balance between family life and work, learning from your childhood experiences of families, handling family conflicts, and working together as a parenting team. "Designed to help make family life enjoyable, this book suggests that families are little communities in which children learn how to live in the larger world. Provided are simple ways for parents to manage families well, such as understanding and changing family patterns, creating balance between fa Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bell, Andrew (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dr John Irvine provides parents with practical solutions to more thn 40 problems with their children, and tackles common daily difficulties, arranging them into three age groups: baby to preschool, primary school and high school years. One outstanding feature is the innovative 'Happy/sad-face discipline system', which uses a simple visual feedback technique that avoids confrontation and draws families closer together rather than dividing them. Dr John Irvine is a specialist in behaviour management of children, a consultant psychologist and author of Who'd Be a Parent? and thriving at School (Published 2008). Provides ideas for parents on 40 or more common problems with children of all ages. Dr Irvine's responses to these problems - which he encounters in his clinic, his public talks and on his Web advisory line - are arranged in three age groups: baby to preschool, primary school and high school years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this practical and sympathetic book, consulting psychologist Jill Burrett shows how parents can continue their commitment to their children to ensure that they thrive - despite the disappointments of separating. She examines ways for parents to manage effectively as single parents, to successfully blend families and assume new and unexpected roles (such as being a step-parent). An author of several books on divorce, relationships and parenting, Jill Burrett shares her extensive experience with families undergoing change to help parents understand what is best for their children. A comprehensive look at the issues families face following divorce or separation, and how parents can get on with life armed with new insights to apply to themselves, including ways to achieve cooperative parenting. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. 21.5 cm. 191 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers, gift inscription signed by the author on flyleaf. Signed by author.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This highly acclaimed book for teenagers provides a valuable perspective and sound advice on how to deal with the most pressing issues of those vital years - the ups and downs of friendship and love, learning to accept ourselves and others, creating a direction in our lives, and relating to our families. Vicki Bennett is a trainer, motivational speaker and author of books on personal fulfilment, effective leadership and success. "Helping to navigate the challenges of adolescence, this book provides advice on dealing with the most pressing concerns of these formative years. Common issues that teenagers experience are covered, including the ups and downs of friendships and love, gaining self- confidence and accepting others, f Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bell, Andrew (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. For many men, the birth of their first child is a truly life-changing event. The newness and wonder of it all - the unfamiliar, overwhelming love, the feelings of protectiveness and responsibility - often cause a man to redefine himself and his place in the world. With such a momentous life change, it is important to family wellbeing that the transition be as smooth as possible. In this practical and straightforward book, Tony White and Dr Graeme Russell help 'expectant' dads understand what is happening from the start of the pregnancy through to the first few months with their new baby.They help fathers-to-be: empathise with their partner during the pregnancy, labour and birth, understand how to work with their partner as a parenting team, accommodate changes to the relationship (and their sex life) with their partner, understand what their baby needs from them in terms of practical care and emotional support, connect with their child, appreciate the importance of fathers to children, and consider strategies for balancing work and family life Based on the authors' joint experience in working with dads in Australia for over 30 years, First-time Father helps men grow into the lifelong challenges and joys of fatherhood. Based on an established Australian program for new fathers, this book assists men to understand what is occurring from the start of the pregnancy, through to the first few months with their new baby. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A program of 30 proven 'emotional workouts' to help people achieve balance, resilience and self-acceptance - from the author of A Helping Hand With Life. A program of 30 proven 'emotional workouts' to help people achieve balance, resilience and self-acceptance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this book, Margaret Newman, an experienced couple and family counsellor and a member of a stepfamily herself, describes challenges that members of a stepfamily usually encounter. In her experience, stepfamily life is different, and therefore different solutions are needed to get it 'on track' - and, more importantly, to help it survive. In this reassuring and straightforward book, Margaret Newman considers a wide range of stepfamily scenarios, and gives practical suggestions as to what to do in each case to overcome any difficulties. Stepfamily Life helps the reader to understand the dynamics of life in a stepfamily - what lies beneath the surface - and how to rationally approach each family issue concerning adults and children. Margaret Newman highlights the fact that while skills such as communication are very important, so too is self-awareness and a basic knowledge of family life. Using case studies and the experience of working with a broad range of stepfamily situations, Margaret Newman examines problem areas and explains what is happening and what to do about it. She shows how, despite the obstacles, a happy stepfamily life can be achieved. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book gives readers an unrivalled collection of advice from 13 of Australia's most renowned parenting practitioners. Key advice from highly-acclaimed Finch parenting titles is combined into one volume for easy access to the topics that most concern parents. The list of contributors includes: Steve Biddulph, Evelyn Field, John Irvine, Richard Fletcher, Janet Hall, John Cooper, Ken and Elizabeth Mellor, Vicky Flory, Tanya Andrusiak and Daniel Donahoo, Eve Reed and Patricia McVeagh Finch Publishing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012, is recognised worldwide for the quality of its Australian parenting list including Steve Biddulph's bestseller, Raising Boys. Valuable advice: *The first social skills your child will need *Bullying: the warning signs *What makes a good father? *Dental care *Understanding allergies *Fight pester power! *Teach your child to be the boss of his or her fears *The benefits of rough-and-tumble play *Identifying your child's emotional needs *Promoting family togetherness *Discipline in a loving home Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Includes index. Bibliography. ports. ; 22 cm. vii, 212 pages VG. Light shelf wear to covers, overall very good condition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. It's a wonder Phillip McMillan ever became a chef at all, given that his introduction to food as a child was of leathery meat and over-boiled vegetables. However, his world was expanded after first sighting exotic food (a humble eggplant) in his local Italian greengrocer. From that moment on he was smitten. Following the mandatory apprentice training, Phillip went on to become a sought-after chef in the highly competitive and physically demanding world of commercial kitchens. YES CHEF! portrays a young man's education in the behind-the-scenes realities of restaurants. Phillip's journey (from dish-pig to sous chef in a five-star casino) is accompanied by delightful reminiscences of what passed as cuisine! His entertaining story parallels the evolution of Australian fine dining - from French- and German-influenced styles to molecular degustation menus, the emergence of fusion flavours and current Asian influences. YES CHEF! reveals the many and varied rivalries between chefs, thefts between restaurants, rumour-spreading and much 'friendly fire' - the behind-the-scenes goings on of the hospitality industry. For those who enjoy food, reading about cooking and watching 'MasterChef' or who dream of running their own restaurant, YES CHEF! provides an entertaining insight into the realities of that industry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the early 1980s recently graduated arts student, Mark O'Flynn, is told in no uncertain terms by his father to stop fruit picking and get a proper job! In an effort to kickstart his son's career in the workplace he arranges for Mark to work in a quarry in outback Australia. Dropped in the middle of central Queensland and somewhat underwhelmed by the 40 degree heat, barrage of flies, never ending parade of snakes and a steady diet of meat and beer, Mark encounters a group of men the likes of whom he has never seen before in his city life. Men the colour of boiled mutton, who work only as hard as they need to, play as hard as they can, adhered strictly to the rules of the union and call each other 'Brother'. Soon Mark realises that the men are under the false impression that he is a 'science expert' and decides the best . and only . thing to do is go with the flow. So begins Mark's adventures in being an 'accidental expert', a situation he finds himself in on a recurring basis, whether it is as a rock specialist, a writer and actor thrust prematurely upon the stage or a special agent charged with the safe transport of a life-size statue of the Virgin Mary to Ireland. These hilarious and droll accounts of three jobs that went 'horribly wrong' continue the rich tradition of the great Australian yarn - and will appeal to readers who appreciate the unexpected and the bizarre wrapped in a laconic sense of humour. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Welcome to the wonderful, slightly-wacky world of Mandy Nolan. She is a stand-up comedian, an artist and a mother of five children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. Her on-stage accounts of everyday events of family life have entertained audiences for years. What I Would Do If I Were You is a hilarious collection of stories centred around Mandy's chaotic and slightly dysfunctional family life. Mandy attempts to be the like the perfect, ideal mother she knows exists. somewhere. Her perspective on home life and all its complications is delightfully unconventional and, above all, wickedly funny. Her humorous take on the bizarre events and mundanities of daily life are honestly and sharply observed whether it is trying to revive her children's dying guinea pig, coping with their Facebook friends, explaining the dangers of sex and drugs (while hoping desperately they don't find out about her own past indiscretions), battling against head lice and the politics of lunch-making, railing against being a human taxi or struggling to regain her own disappearing self-identity. What I Would Do If I Were You also features Mandy's illustrations, which complement her stories with humour and wit, and are sure to delight parents everywhere. AUTHOR: Mandy Nolan is a stand-up comedian, journalist, scriptwriter and respected artist. In her early stand-up career she worked alongside internationally acclaimed celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg and Eartha Kit. Since then she has supported Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Fiona O'Loughlin, Tom Gleeson, Akmal, Charlie Pickering, Arj Barker and almost every high-profile comedian in the country. Mandy currently writes for Prevention magazine and The Byron Shire Echo, along with a regular segment on the Mamamia network. She performs stand-up regularly around Australia solo and with fellow comedian and author Ellen Briggs in their award-winning show Women Like Us. She is the author of 4 books. Mandy and her husband have five children aged two to 15 and live in Byron Bay. Welcome to the wonderful, slightly wacky world of Mandy Nolan. She is a stand up comedian, and a artist and a mother of five children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. her on Stage accounts of everyday events of family life have entertained audiences for years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. NO CHOPSTICKS REQUIRED is Walkley-award winning journalist, Katrina Beikoff's, memoire of the year she and her young family spent living and working in Shanghai (after she and her husband accepted contracts to work at The Shanghai Daily). During their year, Katrina and her family witnessed a range of major events: a once-in-a-lifetime snow storm, a devastating earthquake which killed over 80,000 people, the Tibetan uprising, the enormous cover up of incidents at the Beijing Olympics, the melamine-tainted milk scandal and the crippling global financial crisis. These events were accompanied by a range of more run-of-the-mill situations: being scolded daily by complete strangers for not dressing her children in warm enough clothes, the struggle to find bread that looked like bread, milk that came from a cow and eggs that came from chickens and the ability to cope with corruption and political spin in their newspaper workplaces. Written in a highly amusing and warmly appealing tone, Katrina's personal observations of daily life in contemporary China are insightful as they are as fascinating. In 2008, the author's journalist husband Shorty accepts a job offer working on The Shanghai Daily and together with their two small children, they embark on a fantastic adventure - living and working in China for a year. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The only way you'll ever have a baby is through IVF or adoption." Until the moment she first heard those words, Joanne Jones had taken for granted that she would become a mother with a family of her own. Now she would spend the next decade doing everything within her power to conceive or adopt. From endless rounds of IVF to faith healing and Chinese herbs, she tried them all, believing that with enough willpower and determination she would succeed. But it was not to be. And then began Joanne's real challenge, the painful task of how to accept and adjust to the fact that she would never be a mother, never hold her own child, never share the ups and downs of parenting with her partner. In coming to terms with her childlessness, Joanne faced some hard and often unanswerable questions. When the Bough Breaks is a beautifully written and compelling journey of self discovery - sometimes sad, frequently amusing, courageous and above all, blazingly honest. It will resonate with women everywhere, regardless of their circumstances, as ultimately it is a story of learning to accept yourself for who you are, unconditionally. "The only way you'll ever have a baby is through IVF or adoption." Until the moment she first heard those words, Joanne Jones had taken for granted that she would become a mother with a family of her own. Now she would spend the next decade doing everything within her power to conceive or adopt. But it was not to be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A sensitive and humorous story of a young woman's difficult relationship with her emotionally distant and somewhat eccentric mother whilst hiding the early signs of her own incurable illness. A sensitive and humorous story of a young woman's difficult relationship with her emotionally distant and somewhat eccentric mother whilst hiding the early signs of her own incurable illness Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…