If you have Aspeger’s syndrome (AS) or your child or partner does, life can be challenging, difficult and emotionally draining. Help is at hand. From coming to terms with a diagnosis and receiving specialist counselling to pursuing careers and maintaining long term relationships, this essential guide takes a positive and practical approach to living with Asperger’s. Using tried and tested strategies from those who have lived with the condition, you will discover how to develop communication, how to deal with obsessive behaviour and how to get further help and support. Information for those living with a partner suffering from Asperger’s is also provided. Chapters are also included for parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with Asperger’s, together with advice for teachers and carers. This book won’t pretend that living with Asperger’s is easy, but it will help you to understand and live positively with the condition.
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Shih Tzus
- 84 páginas
- 3 horas de lectura
There are more than 8 million dogs in the U.K. and the Shih Tzu is one of the most popular breeds. A dog is for life and this book shows you how to give a puppy a good home and how both dog and owner can enjoy the relationship. The book walks the owner through ‘essential things to know’ including: microchips; vaccinations; insurance; weight etc. All aspects of care are covered including: the Shih Tzu as a puppy; the Shih Tzu as a ‘teen-ager’; feeding and exercising and dangerous foods to be avoided. Health issues that might arise such as Ear mites, Ticks and Fleas are addressed and a chapter on first aid for your Shih Tzu is invaluable. Much more is covered in the book in everyday language that makes it easy to use and understand. Shih Tzus – The Essential Guide is a must for every owner, or potential owner, of this delightful dog.
Which Cat?
- 96 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
A guide to Britain's 20 most popular cat breeds. Helps the reader choose a cat with advice on diet, grooming, likely health issues, exercise and family friendliness.
Whippets
- 84 páginas
- 3 horas de lectura
There are more than 8 million dogs in the U.K. and the Whippet is one of the most popular breeds. A dog is for life and this book shows you how to give a puppy a good home and how both dog and owner can enjoy the relationship. The book walks the owner through ‘essential things to know’ including: microchips; vaccinations; insurance; weight etc. All aspects of care are covered including: the Whippet as a puppy; the Whippet as a ‘teen-ager’; feeding and exercising and dangerous foods to be avoided. Health issues that might arise such as Ear mites, Ticks and Fleas are addressed and a chapter on first aid for your Whippet is invaluable. Much more is covered in the book in everyday language that makes it easy to use and understand. Whippets – The Essential Guide is a must for every owner, or potential owner, of this delightful dog.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK; there are approximately 45,000 new cases every year. A new diagnosis can be very frightening and many people will have no prior knowledge of the disease. This book is for women and their families who are looking for a comprehensive but plain language guide to breast cancer and its treatments. Many people find that doctors, although highly qualified and well meaning, can forget how little the layperson knows about medical procedures and terminology. Starting with the basics, this guide will look at what breast cancer is and how it’s diagnosed, right through to support options, the treatment available and how to care for your carers. The emotional after-effects of being a survivor are also covered in detail. Written by a survivor of breast cancer and peer reviewed by a breast cancer specialist, this book will provide everything women need to know about breast care, being diagnosed with breast cancer and the road to recovery.
For parents to discover their child has autism, it can be a frightening and confusing time. This handbook has been written to address the many questions you will have. The author Hilary Hawkes knows first hand the difficulties facing parents of autistic children. Chapter by chapter the book explores the different types of autism including causes, early signs and related conditions. It answers questions such as: how can I help my child? What support is available? And how will my other children be affected? This is the essential introduction to autism, providing practical advise from professionals and other parents of autistic children. Whether you’re a parent, carer or teacher, this essential guide delivers with optimism all you need to know about autism and how to support an autistic child.
Prostrate Cancer
- 114 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
Generally affecting men over the age of 50, there are around 47,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK. There is currently no screening programme for the disease and the symptoms could be quite easily ignored, as they don’t tend to cause too many problems in the early stages. Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the UK. This essential guide provides straightforward information on the disease: from what the prostate is and how to recognise the symptoms of the condition, to what happens during screening and diagnosis, and the treatments available. Presented in an informative but conversational way, the book is aimed primarily at men who have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but anyone wanting further information on the condition can use it. All the medical issues are covered in an easy-to-follow way, together with sections that deal specifically with the emotional effects of the disease and strategies you can use to help your body fight the cancer.
The ’unique’ fifteen minute plan means that anyone from 18 - 80 can quickly reach their optimum fitness level in just 15 minutes a day. They can then maintain their level by exercising just 3 times a week.The plan is based on The Royal Canadian Air Force BX Plan and has been the core source of fitness in the Canadian Airforce for over 50years.No special equipment is all of the exercises are ’free form’ and can be done at home, in the office or out and about if you travel in your work.There is no need to join a gym so there are no fees to pay. No group memberships although the plans are really good for families and groups of friends.The system is graded so to start with the exercises are quite simple and gentle. You move on to the second set of exercises at your own pace.All of the exercises are illustrated and there are charts to help you plot your progress.Easy steps to get you fit and keep you fit in less time than it probably takes to drive to the gym.Fully illustrated, and with integral progress charts, fitness can be fun.With a minimum amount of space and no costs the Need2Know Plan is ideal for anyone from 18 - 80.
Using expert advice and the latest information, this book provides people with the information they need to make an informed decision as to whether they need to seek further help. Chapters cover self help, diagnosis, types of depression, treatments available and what you can do if you are caring for someone who is depressed. An entire chapter also covers the facts about children and depression. All the information is laid out in clear, easy-to-read sections. Whether you are suffering from depression yourself, or are worried about a friend or loved one, this guide offers the essential information needed to get a diagnosis and find correct treatment.
Forty percent of adults in England suffer from high blood pressure; usually there are no immediate symptoms and you could have it for years without knowing. During this time your heart is weakened and your blood vessels damaged, leading to serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, strokes and kidney failure. Using expert advice and the latest information, this essential guide provides everything you need to know about looking after your own blood pressure. It explains how you can monitor yourself at home and how to change your lifestyle to prevent or reverse the condition. It also covers what to expect in the form of medical treatment. Whether you are concerned about your blood pressure, or are looking to support someone close to you, this essential guide covers everything you will need to know.