A book of hope and inspiration for sufferers of eating disorders, and their families and friends. This indispensible book details the author's own story of battling anorexia when she was 18, as well as the persoinal stories of other sufferers of bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. There are interviews with specialists in the field and a comprehensive look at the current reatments. Feast or Famine discusses the risk factors that trigger these mental illnesses and how the beauty and fitness industries, advertising and media, propagate cultural ideas about thinness that often precipitate the development of eating problems. Written in a very accessible way, this is a very helpful book both to young people with eating disorders and their parents. It provides honest stories and practical information and advice.
On her thirty-second birthday,Rebecca is in high spirits.Life could not be better.She adores her husband of seven years,Daniel, a successful musician.She is carving out a reputation as a talented painter after several successful exhibitions.She expects to juggle travel,motherhood and a stellar career in the future.But in 2003 she wakes in a hospital after a head injury and find out that nine years,nine months and nineteen days of her life are erased from her memory.Now nearly forty two she can't remember anything after her thirty second birthday, a decade fraught with changes she never would have anticipated.Illness,infidelity and betrayal,separation and death and the disintegration of many of her dreams.
The Paris of the West is a story of love and loss, betrayal and forgiveness, and having the courage to start over. San Francisco, 1948. Having survived the Second World War against all odds, Celina and her family arrive on a Liberty Ship into the Bay Area with high hopes for their new lives. But as new immigrants they face many hurdles, and they have to deal somehow with the trauma of war and the grief of losing loved ones. Betrayal and more heartbreak are just around the corner. A historical read set in the spectacular hily city of San Francisco, 'The Paris of the West' goes from the jazz clubs in the Fillmore District to the sun-kissed vineyards of Sonoma.
Four children discover a magic island in the South Pacific that can send them to various tropical destinations. On Alphabet Resort they join a hunt to find a missing princess bride.
Four children, Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an 'elastic' island that can send them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical island destinations. Their last destination spelt trouble, so this time the children are determined to have a relaxed and safe time when they visit Port Mugaloo on MugaMuga Island. But Ethan falls into a pond and becomes invisible - and the only one who can help them is King Shiny. But King Shiny has gone missing looking for the long-lost royal treasure, so they enlist the help of Mrs Quokka and travel across the desert on a seven-humped camel into very dangerous territory to find him. But have the children made a mistake in trusting Mrs Quokka? They soon learn that quokkas might be famous for their 'quokka logic' but mostly it doesn't make any sense!"--Author's website.
Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud. When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do—scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show the monster who’s boss once and for all. Together Milo and Mel hatch a plan to scare the monster away forever. But in the end, they discover the true cure to a monster problem is a best friend who will stand and face it with you. Accompanied by warm, atmospheric art that dazzles, this soon-to-be bedtime favorite will provide much comfort to children facing a common bedtime fear.
The Faun collectively pieces together short poems and is for everyone who resonates with the messages they may hold for each reader.The poems express the nature of self and our special union with nature all around us, allowing a quiet time to be with the words simply written and delicately placed.Words are used to bring ideas and thoughts to the fore in a childlike innocence that can arouse feelings of comfort to the reader while spending time to reflect and see beyond our everyday lives which can at times distant us from ourselves.The Faun represents a gentle nurturing of our inner child and allows us to open our hearts and minds to a deeper level of individuality and to nurture the elemental forces of nature.The Faun thinks out of the box and celebrates all energies of life and invites our spirit self to do the same and celebrate a soul residing in all of us.
Everyday Strength is an invaluable resource for families facing cancer. Going through treatments for cancer is undoubtedly challenging, which authors Sam Mannering and Karen McMillan well know from personal experience. But this book is packed with practical, everyday things you can do to make each day a little brighter during this difficult time. Sam has created nourishing, easy-to-prepare, family-friendly recipes that are designed specifically for people who may be feeling unwell. Karen has sought advice from experts, so there are practical suggestions that may help with common symptoms such as exhaustion, changes in weight, nausea, pain and discomfort, and the various symptoms you might not want to talk about. There are sections on hair and skin care, as well as emotional wellbeing. There is also a special section of recipes especially designed to tempt young children, along with practical tips, for parents.
New Zealanders of all ages and from all walks of life share their special moments of love. Everyday, down-to-earth examples we can all relate to are mixed with stories of love that will challenge and inspire the way we think about love. Punctuated with famous quotations, Love in Aotearoa is a book for everyone from teenagers to grandparents. Karen McMillan uses the Greek words for the four different types of love: Eros (romance), Storge (family love), Philia (friendship) and Agape (love of humanity). In Eros, people share their experiences from first impressions to being married for more than sixty years. In Storge, Kiwis of all ages talk about the love they have for their children, their parents, their siblings and their extended family. In Philia, friends talk about the simple fun of friendship; and in Agape unsung, modest Kiwis take centre stage for a moment to talk about the caring they do and what motivates them. Love in Aotearoa also explores the five distinct ways that people communicate their love for one another - whether it be verbal words of love, physical touch, kind deeds, quality time or gift giving. It bursts from every page with the most powerful force in New Zealand - aroha, alofa, love.
The third in an exciting series of books for children, a fantasy action-adventure set in the South Pacific! Four children, Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an 'elastic' island that can send them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical island destinations. When the children visit Rainbow Cove, they discover creatures called frivals who are responsible for maintaining the colors of the island. But the frivals have gone on strike after the local people didn't like them changing all the colors around - and now the island is slowly fading to grey. Because of this the chameleons are in danger of dying, so the children set out to find the frivals missing leader in the hope of saving them. But will they succeed before it is too late?
From the experts at Johns Hopkins University who bring you the bestselling Harriet Lane Handbook, the Harriet Lane Handbook of Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy delivers quick, dependable answers to help you effectively treat a broad spectrum of pediatric infectious diseases. This highly regarded medical reference book is your pocket-sized source for all of the evidence-based recommendations you need to provide the best possible care to your young patients. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Get all of the information you need to prescribe the correct drug and the appropriate dose through a detailed drug formulary, expanded from the popular Harriet Lane Handbook. Better manage persistent, hard-to-fight pediatric infections with a section on adverse effects and drug resistance. Make the best clinical decisions with up-to-date practice guidelines from the AAP, CDC, and other authoritative pediatric and infectious disease sources. Stay on top of the most effective treatments with leading-edge coverage of antiretroviral drugs for HIV and hepatitis; antimicrobial pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) information; the latest Vancomycin therapeutic drug-monitoring recommendations; antimicrobial desensitization; pediatric developmental effects of antimicrobials approved in adults but not children; and much more. Depend on the professional wisdom of an expert author team, combined with the front-line input of current pediatric infectious disease fellows.
This book has been written to help anyone who is dying, and their family and carers. The terminal stages of life are like all the rest, in being times for people to live through as richly as they can - but many special practicalities are likely to arise. Drawing on years of experience in hospice care and counselling, Sue Wood and Peter Fox discuss what they and others have found happening in the final stages of illness - what the dying person can expect, what others have found important to do - and generally how to respond positively and practically to the challenges of this difficult journey. The authors also address the people involved in day-to-day care and nursing, as well as the professionals. Their aim is to help people deal positively with the difficulties they encounter, no matter how distressing, and to enhance the dignity and comfort of all concerned. 'This is an amazing resource for anyone who is dying and for those caring for them, and is also essential reading for all health professionals. The approach is holistic, the writing sensitive, and the advice practical and easy to follow. It is a book to come back to again and again.' Mary Schumacher, Chief Executive, Hospice New Zealand
Four friends picnic on a brilliant summer's day and celebrate an engagement, aware of the rumbles of war, but hopeful that in any conflict Poland will have the upper hand... A page-turning story that spans the period of the Second World War, this is a dramatic historical adventure that goes from Warsaw to Lublin, from Bucharest to Paris, from London to the Concentration Camp at Ravensbruck - but always at the heart of this novel is the mesmerising city of Warsaw - 'The Paris of the East.'"--Back cover.
Brian was seventeen years old when he experienced the Blitz first-hand. The youngest armament artificer in the British Army, he journeyed via South Africa to India and the remote jungles of Burma, then saw first-hand the devastation at Hiroshima. This true adventure story through the landscape of war is far more exciting than any fiction.
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