Sheldon press okt 2010 (3 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dyspraxia, which involves difficulties with physical co-ordination, is believed to affect up to 10% of the population. Children with dyspraxia may find it hard to learn to write, tie shoelaces or join in PE lessons at school. Adults with dyspraxia may find everyday tasks problematic, such as driving, having a bath, playing sport or, in some cases, even speaking clearly. This updated edition of Coping with Dyspraxia explains how this condition may affect people at any stage of life, and looks at how to cope with it. Topics include; what causes dyspraxia , getting a diagnosis, help for nursery- and school-age children, life skills for teenagers, support for adults, conventional treatment, complementary therapies, the future, sources of further information. Jill Eckersley provides the latest thinking on this complex condition, and suggests practical ways to make life with dyspraxia easier.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - There are an estimated 370,000 compulsive and problem gamblers in the UK, and some 6.6 million in the US. Both numbers can easily be doubled considering that for each compulsive gambler there is at least one concerned 'significant other'. Numbers are rising annually, particularly in the UK, due to the softening of gambling advertising laws, an increase in casinos, and the popularity of internet gambling. In the USA, many industry insiders predict a return to internet gambling (stopped in 06 by banning deposits to internet casinos). The recession may also make some people more willing to take risks with their finances. This book analyses how and why people - from those with high incomes to the ordinary housewife or struggling student - gamble compulsively, and looks at how to stop.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Tinnitus can be a terrible affliction, both for the individual, and also for friends and family. Hyperacusis, acute sensitivity to noise, can also seriously interfere with everyday life. These conditions are common in adults and may affect children, too. The good news is that prospects for recovery have never been better, thanks to advances in scientific understanding and therapy. There are techniques that can be used to help minimize the distressing effects of these disorders, which can range from lack of sleep and irritability, to loss of concentration and confidence. Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis looks at strategies for coping and includes a complete self-help programme. Topics include; causes and mechanisms of tinnitus and hyperacusis, the impact of these hearing disorders, effective treatments, relaxation and sound therapy, relieving the stress of tinnitus and hyperacusis and avoiding relapse.…