Family and health Books

A healthy body makes for a healthy brain, and this fun and creative guide is designed to help readers have both - they can be smarter, stronger, happier, and more energetic by changing a few dietary habits. Nutritionist and frequent morning talk show...

The majority of women giving birth in the United States receive an epidural during labor and delivery; many others receive a spinal block. The Epidural Book fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis...

For men approaching forty and older, the prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems, ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. Thus, it's important that every man understand what the prostate is, what to do to avoid...

The unique human awareness of our own mortality enables us to ensure our perpetuation beyond death through our impact on others. This continuity of life has been profoundly shaken by the advent of wars of mass destruction, genocide, and the ever-present...

For many adult stepchildren, the marriage of a parent is a complicated situation fraught with emotional difficulties as the existing family structure is reshaped through the introduction of new members and the realignment of familial roles and...

Shoot the Baby offers practical tips and simple tricks for taking great baby photos. More humorous than technical, the advice works with any camera - disposable, digital, mobile phone or Box Brownie! Shoot the Baby is perfect for parents keen to capture...

This comprehensive, introductory book covers the essentials of Chinese massage (Tui na), including the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, and the 20 basic massage techniques. It also includes treatment advice for 12 common ailments, so that the...

This comprehensive, introductory book covers the essentials of Chinese massage (Tui na), including the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, and the 20 basic massage techniques. It also includes treatment advice for 12 common ailments, so that the...

Despite the efforts of Katie Couric to draw attention to the importance of colonoscopy screening for the detection of colon cancer, this cancer still does not receive the publicity devoted to breast, lung, and prostate cancer. Yet colorectal cancer is...

The decision to have an abortion is not an easy one, and it is not the right decision for every pregnant woman, even in difficult circumstances. Every situation is different. Women considering abortion range from nine to 55 years old. They are rich and...

This work takes a no-nonsense look at the sexual issues that many people wonder about, but do not know how to ask about. Selected letters from readers of a national women's magazine provide the basis for this easy-to-read book, which offers a wealth of...

Who will love me? Is sex the same as love? Will sex make me happy? How can I be safe from AIDS? These are just some of the questions that preteens often ask - hard questions that parents do not always feel comfortable answering. Written for the preteen,...

Like gardens, all relationships require care, patience, and nurturing to flourish. Because we are beset with the demands and frustrations of daily life, however, we often put off the hard work and care that are needed to ensure bountiful and harmonious...

The outlook for children with cancer has improved greatly in the past several decades. Still, cancer in a child is an overwhelming experience for a family. Surviving Childhood Cancer: A Guide for Families describes the illness, its treatment, and how it...

"Recovery from Addiction" offers a concise guide for substance dependent persons, their families, and friends to help make sense of the full range of available treatment options. It is a resource for addicts wishing to recover and their loved ones, and...

"Recovery from Addiction" offers a concise guide for substance dependent persons, their families, and friends to help make sense of the full range of available treatment options. It is a resource for addicts wishing to recover and their loved ones, and...

This book presents the myths and facts of sexual ageing in a thoughtful and straightforward manner that celebrates the sexuality of our elders. Dr Hammond rejects not only the misconception that sexuality is neutralised with age, but also the related...

Breast cancer survivor Patty Gelman recounts her journey through "Cancer World" in a series of anecdotes, chronicling her year-long struggle with the disease in an upbeat, colloquial, and often candidly funny way. Typical of her unyieldingly positive...

Designed to help couples achieve a more enjoyable relationship and a better sex life, this comprehensive, constructive guide addresses every aspect of lovemaking and human sexuality. Based on their wide experience of helping couples to achieve more...

Veteran hospital social worker Ellen P. Young, who saw both her mother and aunt struggle with Alzheimer's, says that though hard to find, humour is often the best medicine. Similar to "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" by Oliver Sacks, "Between Two...

This authoritative and user-friendly information source is designed to guide women through the experience of menopause. Complete with a glossary and recommendations for finding useful information on the Internet, "Healthy Transitions" equips women with...

Johnsgard - who's served as an expert commentator for the CBS Winter Olympics - also offers keen insights into how to get yourself motivated to do exercise, how to work exercise into your regular routine, and how to best use weight-loss and fat-reducing...

Albert Ellis, the renowned creator of one of the most successful forms of psychotherapy - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) - offers this candid self-assessment, which reveals how he overcame his own mental and physical problems using the...

Albert Ellis, the renowned creator of one of the most successful forms of psychotherapy - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) - offers this candid self-assessment, which reveals how he overcame his own mental and physical problems using the...

The popularity of homoeopathy has been increasing dramatically both in America and worldwide. Annual world sales of homoeopathic remedies are approaching two billion dollars. In this thorough examination of homoeopathy, physicist Jay W. Shelton analyses...

A sensitive and loving story, Handle With Care is a sympathetic portrayal of the difficulties and trauma of caring for a parent suffering from the progressive deterioration of his or her mental facilities. Describing her mother's long, irreversible...

This volume of original articles by leading sexologists, sociologists, and psychologists deals with discoveries in human sexuality. The topics include: sexual identity and sexual roles, homosexuality, adolescent sexuality, sex and the law, prostitution,...

This in-depth and informative study of fathering at risk emphasizes the importance of a father's presence in a child's life, and then concentrates on what society can do to reverse the dangerous trend toward absentee fathers. Complete with case studies,...

This in-depth and informative study of fathering at risk emphasizes the importance of a father's presence in a child's life, and then concentrates on what society can do to reverse the dangerous trend toward absentee fathers. Complete with case studies,...

The old model of lesbianism as a pathological affliction has largely given way to a liberal social scientific one which presents it as an alternative lifestyle, a way of loving, a sexual preference, or a source of personal fulfilment. This controversial...

The old model of lesbianism as a pathological affliction has largely given way to a liberal social scientific one which presents it as an alternative lifestyle, a way of loving, a sexual preference, or a source of personal fulfilment. This controversial...

Pirates are among the most heavily romanticized and fabled characters in history. From Bluebeard to Captain Hook, they have been the subject of countless movies, books, children's tales, even a world-famous amusement park ride. In Sodomy and the Pirate...

Over the past thirty years, there has been a dramatic shift in the way the legal system approaches and resolves family disputes. Traditionally, family law dispute resolution was based on an "adversary" system: two parties and their advocates stood before...

This book provides a psychologically informed perspective on childhood sexual abuse. Its goal is to help you orient yourself toward recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Written by an author who is herself a...

Lifeways is about children, about family life and about being a parent. But above all it is about freedom, and how the tension between family life and personal fulfilment can be resolved. 'These essays affirm that creating a family, even if you are a...

The purpose of A Catechism for Family Life: Insights from Church Teaching on Love, Marriage, Sex, and Parenting is to present the teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to specific questions in marriage and family life. Many Catholics are...

Are you considering adopting a child, but are intimidated by stories of long waiting lists, investigations into your private life, and outrageous costs? It doesn't have to be that way. This comprehensive guide can direct you to the adoption of your...

This book is an invaluable tool to help people produce a new type of heirloom, one that will be cherished by family members for years to come.Paul McLaughlin, an award-winning broadcaster, tells readers how to capture all the anecdotes, stories, and...

From panic attacks to chronic worry, it is estimated that the UK has as many as 20 million sufferers of an anxiety condition, making it one of the most common reasons people seek psychological help. Now, anxiety experts Martin M. Antony and Peter J...

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic...

This book presents the myths and facts of sexual ageing in a thoughtful and straightforward manner that celebrates the sexuality of our elders. Dr. Hammond rejects not only the misconception that sexuality is neutralised with age, but also the related...

Stress continues to play a part in both the development and exacerbation of psychiatric illnesses. "Does Stress Cause Psychiatric Illness?" explores this issue by bringing together 20 distinguished contributors, all experts in various psychiatric...

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be very challenging, particularly for parents who do not have easy access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is...

'Teenagers are in the midst of an incredible adventure of the soul that forms the foundation of their adulthood.'The teenage years can be challenging time, but family therapist Jeanne Meijs sees teenagehood as a journey along a path, a journey that...

With advances in medicine and preventive health-care measures, more and more people are living to advanced old age while remaining productive and experiencing relatively good health and vitality. Unfortunately, a significant number of the elderly still...

In this classic text on ageing wisely, the renowned Jungian analyst Helen M. Luke reflects on the final journeys described in Homer's Odyssey, Shakespeare's King Lear, and T.S. Eliot's Little Gidding, as well as devoting attention to suffering. In...

This courageous and wise book offers a selfless glimpse into one man's journey with cancer, from the initial shock to inner rebirth, and the gradual discovery of light in the darkness. Diagnosed with a brain tumour, William Ward describes the procession...

This courageous and wise book offers a selfless glimpse into one man's journey with cancer, from the initial shock to inner rebirth, and the gradual discovery of light in the darkness. Diagnosed with a brain tumour, William Ward describes the procession...