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1-2-3 MAGIC. Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (3rd Edition). Phelan, Thomas W. Parentmagic Inc (USA), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 2003, 212 pages, illustrated. The author asks: Who's in charge at your house? (My cat, actually.) Has a small creased area on one page, otherwise it is near-new. ISBN 1889140163. Keywords: children boys girls discipline training education Cat nr 8533 - $A18
1001 NAMES FOR AUSTRALIAN BABIES. Cater, Suzanne. Penguin paperback, 1989, 130p. With meanings, etc. Except for some writing inside back is very good copy. ISBN 0140237364. Keywords: names children babies Cat nr 2371 - $A14
101 COOL WAYS TO MAKE MONEY. Singleton, Glen & Nicholas Brasch. Hinkler Books (Aust) paperback, A heap of good ideas for anyone. A little corner wear, otherwise good. ISBN 1865156035. Keywords: money success business trade trading ideas Cat nr 8016 - $A12
52 WAYS TO TELL YOUR CHILD 'I LOVE YOU'. Dargatz, Jan. Oliver-Nelson, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 144 pages. Help your child know he or she is special. Good copy. ISBN 0840795912. Keywords: children parents boys girls relationships love psychology Cat nr 8206 - $A14
A.D.D. NUTRITION SOLUTION (The). A Drug-Free 30-Day Plan. Zimmerman, Marcia. Owl Books (USA), large paperback, 1999, 269 pages. The author is a specialist and consultant working in the area of AD/HD. Some edge wear, name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 0805061282. Keywords: attention deficit children boys girls juveniles psychology Cat nr 5559 - $A26
A HANDBOOK FOR HAPPY FAMILIES (Author Signed). Irvine, Dr John. Finch, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 214 pages, illustrated. A practical and fun-filled guide to managing children's behaviour. The author is widely known for his work in this area - via radio broadcasts, newspaper columns and books. He is not only a parent himself but has been a teacher, school counselor and lecturer in behaviour management. Near-fine. Signed by author on half-title. It is also scarce. Scarce! ISBN 1876451416. Keywords: families homes children boys girls happiness relationships love Cat nr 6658 - $A24
A MAN NAMED DAVE. A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness. Pelzer, Dave. Orion paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 426 pages. Best-selling account of a child's horrific abuse at the hands of his mother and the life he lived in later years. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0752844083. Keywords: biography autobiography child abuse boys children cruelty Cat nr 6608 - $A16
A MAN'S GUIDE TO RAISING KIDS. Grose, Michael. Random House Australia paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 266 pages. Very good condition. ISBN 1740510046. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles family families parents fathers training upbringing Cat nr 6175 - $A14
A MOVEMENT APPROACH TO EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS. Morison, Ruth. Dent paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1969, 183 pages, illustrated. Has a section of B&W photo plates. The book is well worn and a bit grubby, etc, but is intact and still useful. ISBN 0460094378. Keywords: gymnastics movement physical culture exercise training Cat nr 7772 - $A16
A SECOND SIXTY SONGS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. Whittaker, Wiseman and Wishart (editors). Text by Frances Wood. Oxford University Press, small quarto paperback, 69 pages. Light wear, with a couple of light cancelled library stamps, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0193307626. Keywords: music songs tunes children boys girls Cat nr 3967 - $A26
ACCELERATED LEARNING. Powerful New Method. Rose, Colin. Dell Paperback, 1987, 246p, illsts. The author claims: 'Double reading speed within hours - develop photographic memory - learn a new language in just 12 days - increase creativity - boost IQ.' Most of the book has some noticeable water damage but doesn't affect actual text. ISBN 0440500443. Keywords: learning education training speed reading memory languages creativity success Cat nr 1743 - $A18
ACTIVITIES WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS. Goldstein-Jackson, Kevin. Lon, Souvenir Press, small quarto hardcover, 1980, 143p, illsts. A stack of ideas for parents, teachers - and kids. With line drawings for each 'idea' and notes. Cloth good, book solid, dust-jacket creased and somewhat loose but intact. ISBN 0285624393. Keywords: children juveniles boys girls fun games play activities toys Cat nr 1837 - $A18
ADOLESCENCE AND PURITY. Bancroft, John and Reinisch, June MacHover (editors). Oxford University Press/Kinsey Institute, large octavo hardcover, 1990, 303p., illsts. Near-fine with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0195053362. Keywords: adolescence youth teens teenagers sex sexuality Cat nr 14509 - $A21
ALFRED DELLER. A Singularity of Voice. Hardwick, Michael & Mollie. NY, Praeger, octavo hardcover, 1969, 204p, illsts. With Introduction by Sir Michael Tippett. A biography of the famous countertenor, from a heavily-disciplined early childhood (his father was an army sergeant who whipped his children unmercifully with a razor strop) to international success as founder of the Deller Consort. This copy of the book is degraded, with rather poor cloth under a taped-down worn dust-jacket. But quite solid within. Priced according to condition. Keywords: biography music musicians singers boys teenagers children discipline punishment families Cat nr 14911 - $A18
ALMOST A MAN. Wood-Allen, Mary. Signs Publishing Co, small paperback, no date, 61 pages, illustrated. Sex education for young boys. With 'White Cross Pledge' at end. Warning: This is a decrepit copy - Spine missing, grubby, loose pages, name in front, etc, but is intact so provides a 'reading copy' for reference only. Keywords: sex education boys Cat nr 6276 - $A13
AN INTRODUCTION TO RHYTHMIC SPORTIVE GYMNASTICS. Vyse, Maureen, and Papas, Meryl. Boolarong Publications, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 226 pages, illustrated. Endorsed by the Australian Gymnastics Federation Inc. Illustrated with extensive line drawings, diagrams, etc. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0864391374. Keywords: sport gymnastics competitions games activities Cat nr 6575 - $A36
AN UNSELFISH LIFE. The Pat Roles Story. Stenmark, Maren. Gary Allen - paperback, 1999, 161 pages, illsts. The subject of this book, Pat Roles, lost her first baby soon after birth. Then she discovered she was to have triplets. Born prematurely, the life-saving oxygen given to Cameron, Vaughan and Nigel at birth came at a cost - all three became blind. Pat Roles saw her boys through childhood and schooling. This is the family's story, with numerous B&W family photos. Some edge wear, but fairly good copy. Keywords: children mothers families health eyesight blindness Cat nr 3881 - $A14
ART OF FAMILY (The). Rituals, Imagination, and Everyday Spirituality. Bria, Gina. Dell Trade paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 218 pages. For parents, grandparents and stepfamilies. Front cover curling and there are some edge stains. Blotted-out name in front. Fair. ISBN 0440507723. Keywords: families children parents psychology relationships Cat nr 7830 - $A14
ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES IN CHILDREN. Erickson, Marcene L. C.V. Mosby Co (USA), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1976, 268 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with charts, B&W photos, and with a detailed index. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0801615267. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles psychology development Cat nr 6628 - $A26
ASTROLOGICAL BOOK OF BABY NAMES. Osbond, Catherine. Vermilion paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 381 pages. Over 3,000 names referenced. Good clean copy. ISBN 091882206. Keywords: children boys girls babies infans juveniles names Cat nr 6763 - $A16
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER. A Different Perception (Revised Edition). Hartmann, Thom. Underwood Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1997, 189 pages. 'New ways to work with ADD at home, work, and school.' Some small corner damage but only minor, and general wear. Fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 1887424148. Keywords: attention deficit psychology Cat nr 8253 - $A21
AUSTSWIM: The TEACHING OF SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY. Blanksby, Associate Professor B.A. (editor). Austswim, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, Provides a cross-section of ideas from various experts on the best way to teach swimming to children. Intended as a sound basis for candidates undertaking the Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Course. There is some evidence of insect eating of spine but otherwise the book is good. Keywords: swimming children boys girls instruction training water safety Cat nr 6629 - $A30
BABIES NEED BOOKS. How to Share the Joy of Reading With Your Child. Butler, Dorothy. Pelican paperback, 1980, 199p. Light edge staining from age but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0140224343. Keywords: babies infants juveniles reading books education Cat nr 5324 - $A11
BABY BOOK (The). A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Young Child. Karitane Mothercraft Society. Doubleday (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 198 pages, illustrated. A little edge and corner wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0868243876. Keywords: babies infants children mothers Cat nr 8529 - $A26
BABY MASSAGE. Auckett, Amelia. Hill of Content, Melbourne. Paperback (card), 1981, 75 pages, illustrated. The book is a bit worn externally with marked covers but is o.k. inside. ISBN 0855721227. Keywords: babies infants massage health Cat nr 4192 - $A18
BABY PLAY. 100 FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES to maximize your baby's potential. Masi, Dr Wendy S., and Leiderman, Dr Roni Cohen. Gymboree large paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. A4, 2001, 192 pages, Illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A beautiful book packed with stimulating ideas in the form of full-colour photos and descriptive text. The book is good except that there is some tape on the inside back cover - the heavy body of the book has split away at some stage. There are a few minor defects. ISBN 1864367318. Keywords: babies bay play games exercise recreations health Cat nr 7219 - $A24
BANISHED KNOWLEDGE. Facing Childhood Injuries. Miller, Alice. Virago paperback, 1991, 212p. Trans. from the German. The author has written extensively on the causes and effects of child abuse. Very good copy. ISBN 1853811548. Keywords: children juveniles boys girls families violence homes abuse psychology crime Cat nr 2379 - $A16
BASIC MOVEMENT: A New Approach to Gymnastics. Randall, Marjorie. London, G. Bell & Sons, small octavo hardcover, 1968 reprint, 105 pages, illustrated. Small name in front, book itself fairly good but dust-jacket grubby and worn. Note: has very limited illustrations - some line drawings at end. Keywords: gymnastics movement physical culture exercise training Cat nr 7771 - $A16
BATTLES WITH THE BABY GODS. Interfility: Stories of Hope. Hampson, Amanda. Doubelday Australia paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 265 pages. Sharing the problems with others. Good copy. ISBN 0868247405, Keywords: pregnancy fertility infertility mothers babies birth Cat nr 6374 - $A26
BAUSELL HOME LEARNING GUIDE: Teach Your Child to Read. Bausell, R. Barker, Carole and Nellie. Philadelphia, The Saunders Press, large octavo hardcover, 1980, 399p., illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The cloth and spine lettering are very good. The dust-jacket is a little worn at the edges with a couple of small tears. ISBN 0721615937. Keywords: reading study children boys girls juveniles education school schooling Cat nr 1778 - $A24
BEANIE BABY HANDBOOK, The. Fox, Les and Sue. Scholastic mini-paperback, Pocket Ed, 1998, 215p, illsts. Described on the title page as 'An "Unofficial" Handbook'. Statistics and full-colour photos of the range, with other material of interest to collectors. This copy has been well used, with cover bit bent. Fair and intact. ISBN 0590119567. Keywords: toys hobbies collectibles collectables Cat nr 2439 - $A14
BECOMING BETTER PARENTS (4th Edition). Balson, Maurice. Acer paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995 reprint of 1994 4th Edition, 179 pages. Tendency for pages to be loose at spine. There is also some edge staining and a large name in front. Fair. ISBN 0864311524. Keywords: parents boys girls families children psychology Cat nr 7476 - $A16
BEFORE THE KNIFE. Memories of an African Childhood. Slaughter, Carolyn. Black Swan paperback, 2002, 254p. A child growing up in a home ruled by a cruel father. The author is best known for her novels. This is reality! Some wear and edge marks but fairly good. ISBN 0552999881. Keywords: biography autobiography africa children childhood girls juveniles Cat nr 2306 - $A16
BEING A HAPPY TEENAGER. Matthews, Andrew. Seashell Publishers (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003 reprint, 132 pages, illustrated. The author is well-known for his series of books, including 'Being Happy' and 'Follow Your Heart' which together have sold millions of copies. Seems to be a very popular book - this is the 12th reprint. But scarce! Light wear, good. ISBN 0957881436. Keywords: teens teenagers youth Cat nr 7207 - $A26
BEING BORN. Strain, Frances Bruce. Appleton-Century, octavo hardcover, 1938, 144 pages, illsts. An interesting old book designed to help children understand sex, with numerous drawings and B&W photos. I suspect my father once introduced me to this book but I still remained abysmally ignorant for years after! I guess it has curiosity value, if nothing else. Cloth a little degraded but fair, spine lettering good, inside paper stained and aged. No dust-jacket. Keywords: sex sexuality body boys girls instruction Cat nr 4589 - $A14
BETRAYAL. Child Exploitation in Today's World. Moorehead, Caroline (editor). Barrie and Jenkins (UK) Paperback (card), 1989, 192p. An exposé of a terrible trade in young humans around the world. Minor wear, good copy. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teens teenagers youth youths infants slavery child abuse crime cruelty Cat nr 10966 - $A18
BETWEEN FATHER AND CHILD. How to Become the Kind of Father You Want To Be. Levant, Dr Ronald, and Kelly, John. S&W (Australia) paperback, 1989, 236 pages. Good condition. ISBN 1863440070. Keywords: parents fathers children boys girls families Cat nr 4494 - $A18
BEYOND THE BIRDS AND THE BEES. Fostering Your Child's Healthy Sexual Development in Today's World. Engel, Beverly. Pocket Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 371 pages. A book combining practical advice and helpful instruction and dealing in a frank manner with such 'difficult' topics as masturbation, sexual abuse, contraception, and so on. Well indexed for easy reference! Has a couple of page creases and minor wear, basically good solid copy. ISBN 0671535706. Keywords: sex sexuality children families boys girls parents instruction advice Cat nr 8493 - $A21
BIRRONG INFANTS. A History of Birrong's Early Days and its First School. Hughes, Peter. Sydney, Paperback (card), 1995, 116p, illsts. Interesting book with good selection photos. Good copy. Keywords: australia local history schools education children boys girls infants juveniles juniors Cat nr 1223 - $A21
BIRTH, INFANCY, CHILDHOOD. Isbister, Clair. Reed Books (Aust), Paperback, 1976 reprint, 170p, illsts. The well-known pediatrician gives some practical advice. Some wear to covers and creased at back but fairly good. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles infants juniors Cat nr 4813 - $A12
BLINDFOLD HORSE, The. Memories of a Persian Childhood. Guppy, Shusha. Minerva Paperback, 1992 reprint, 246p. A girl growing up in Persia, now known as Iran. Paper slightly browned but otherwise good copy. ISBN 0749398094. Keywords: biography autobiography iran persia children girls poets writers authors females women society culture history middle east Cat nr 2066 - $A16
BOY YOU BROGHT HOME (The). A Single Mother's Guide to Raising Sons. Marsden, John. Pan Macmillan Australia, square paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, approx. 200 pages. Useful practical advice from the well-known writer of children's books, who also happens to be a teacher. Good. ISBN 0330363557. Keywords: children boys mothers parents single Cat nr 7857 - $A16
BREAKING THE SILENCE. Survivors of Child Abuse Speak Out. Mullinar, Liz, and Hunt, Candida. Hodder & Stoughton (Australia), large paperback (stiff card), 1997, 326 pages, illustrated. There is a big signature across the title page but hard to tell whose it is. Front cover & first few pages bit bent at edges, otherwise book fairly good. ISBN 0733604838. Keywords: children boys girls abuse crime Cat nr 5779 - $A21
BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY. A Guide for the Contemporary Family. Jones, Carl. Collier Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 211 pages, illustrated. A book of practical advice: how to prevent and solve problems, what to do if you are too busy, how friends and families can help, how to combine breast & bottle feeding, and more. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0020804016. Keywords: breast feeding breastfeeding babies nurture nutrition Cat nr 8520 - $A14
BREATHING EASY. A Parent's Guide to Dealing With Your Child's Asthma. Stevens, Maryann. Prentice Hall, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 222 pages. An authoritative sourcebook from a parent whose own children suffered. Good condition. ISBN 0130836923. Keywords: health healing breathing children boys girls asthma respiratory Cat nr 6001 - $A21
C-A-T SPELLS RHINOCEROS. How Amber Learnt to Read. Bates, Nancy. Bates Quick Print (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 80 pages, illustrated. The author is a highly literate individual, a journalist and editor. Thus it was with dismay she discovered that her daughter Amber had a learning disability - dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, a hidden handicap - was diagnosed. This is Amber's story. Light wear, good. ISBN 0646306227. Keywords: children teens teenagers attention deficit disorder dyslexia disability learning language Cat nr 7216 - $A36
CALLUM'S CURE. A Triumph of Positive Parenting. Sykes, Shelley. Simon & Schuster Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 237 pages, illustrated. Callum Sykes was born with cerebral palsy and infant blindness. Callum's mother Shelley refused to accept what the doctors told her: Callum would spend his life in a wheelchair. Today Callum not only walks but runs, sees without glasses and attends his local school. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 073181200X. Keywords: children boys parents illness disabilities blindness sight mobility health psychology Cat nr 8536 - $A18
CANDLES IN THE WIND. Donnelly, Felix. Cassell New Zealand, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979,222 pages. The ideal book for parents dealing with adolescents. A Catholic priest, he holds degrees in Community Health, Education, Religious Education and Criminology. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0908572042. Keywords: families parents teens teenagers youth youths philosophy psychology adolescents Cat nr 7235 - $A18
CAPTAIN COOK CHASED A CHOOK. Children's Folklore in Australia. Factor, June. Penguin Paperback, 1989 reprint, 290p, illsts. A fascinating insight into children's thought patterns. A stack of information, together with extensive Notes and References. Slight edge marking, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0140119167. Keywords: folklore myths mythology fantasy children boys girls juveniles psychology juniors play activities education rhymes verse poems Cat nr 1256 - $A26
CARE OF THE PREGNANT WOMAN AND HER BABY. Beischer, Norman A., and Mackay, Eric V. W. B. Saunders, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 240 pages, illustrated. This is a highly technical medical book, with extensive illustration by line drawings and B&W photos. Permanent plastic over cover, small name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0039001652. Keywords: pregnancy conception childbirth mothers babies Cat nr 6102 - $A21
CASTAWAYS. The Penikee Island Experiment. Cadwalader, George. Chelsea Green Publishing, USA, small quarto hardcover, 1988, 193 pages, map. The story of a Vietnam veteran and helpers who try to help troubled youths. Very slight rubbing of dust-jacket, minor marks, otherwise very good. ISBN 0930031121. Keywords: sociology people youths teenagers delinquents schools education institutions children crime Cat nr 6029 - $A26
CELEBRATE WITH STORIES. The Children's Book Council of Australia 1945-1995. Smith, June, and Hamilton, Margaret. Margaret Hamilton Books (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 192 pages, illustrated. A bit bent at corner and general wear, but otherwise fair and solid. ISBN 0947241752. Keywords: children juveniles books reading literature organizations Cat nr 8505 - $A16
CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY, The Initial Screening and the Intensive Diagnostic Evaluation. Gardner, Richard A. Jason Arosnson, large paperback (pictorial card), 1993, 222 pages. The author is a practising child psychologist and adult psychotherapist. Light wear, minor marks, etc, otherwise good. ISBN 1568210310. Keywords: children boys girls psychology therapy clinical evaluation Cat nr 5517 - $A31
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. A Handbook for Health Care and Legal professionals. Schetky, Diane H., and Green, Arthur H. New York, Brunner/Mazel, octavo hardcover, 1988, 248 pages, illustrated. A professional textbook, intended for workers helping abused children. Ex-library but with only minor wear, generally very good, with fairly good dust-jacket. Slight tendency to bend due to heart. ISBN 0876304951. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles sex sexual abuse crime criminals trials parents families abusers Cat nr 5481 - $A31
CHILDHOOD ASTHMA. A Doctor's Complete Treatment Plan. Whiteside, Dr Mike. Thorsons Paperback, 1991, 160p, illsts. 'The indispensable guide for parents.' Trifle worn, cover crease, etc, but fairly good copy. ISBN 0722522452. Keywords: children childhood boys girls juveniles health healing breathing infections Cat nr 1690 - $A14
CHILDREN OF CHE. Childcare and Education in Cuba. Wald, Karen. Ramparts Press (Calif), octavo hardcover, 1978, 399 pages, illustrated. The book is a bit worn, skewed a bit sideways and has a few edge marks. Dust-jacket poor but retained. ISBN 0878670645. Keywords: children boys girls schools education training cuba communism marxism Cat nr 6172 - $A26
CHILDREN OF CONFLICT. A Study of Interracial Sex and Marriage. Henriques, Fernando. Dutton Paperback, 1975, 196p, illsts. Some edge wear and grubbiness but solid. ISBN 0525473858. Keywords: races racial children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth youths marriage sex sexuality Cat nr 5329 - $A21
CHILDREN OF OROPIRO. Poignant, Axel & Roslyn. Angus & Robertson, pictorial boards, 1976, 20cm x 24.5cm, 40p, illst. with photos. A book of delightful photos featuring three children - two boys & a girl - photographed on the Polynesian island of Raiatea. The majority of the photos are in colour. The very last one, of a little girl dancing, is particularly nice. Warning, an ex-library copy, well used and loose, but intact - with plastic over dust-jacket. Now a scarce book. Keywords: children photography islands pacific polynesia boys girls play games fishing society culture Cat nr 4619 - $A20
CHILDREN WITH CANCER. A Handbook for Families and Helpers. Parker, Merren, and Mauger, David. London, Cassell, octavo hardcover, 1979, 122 pages. Goo copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0304302376. Keywords: health healing psychology children boys girls cancer Cat nr 5666 - $A21
CHILDREN WITH DIABETES. A Guide to Their Management. McGill, Margaret, and Vines, Robert. Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children (NSW), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 120 pages, illustrated. Primarily intended for the parents and other family members of children with diabetes and for the diabetic children themselves. Sections on recent advances in treatment, etc. Illustrated with numerous line drawings, many cartoon-style, suitable for showing to children to explain points. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0959915222. Keywords: health treatment diabetes children boys girls Cat nr 4848 - $A21
CHILDREN'S CLOTHES. Morris, Jill Pan Craft Books, small quarto paperback (card), 1975, 96p, illsts. Attractive book with lots of colour pictures of boys and girls in cute outfits. Ages covered: One to 10-year-olds. Bit grubby on edges and some wear but fair to fairly good. Keywords: clothes clothing children infants juveniles boys girls sewing costume costumes dresses nightwear craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts Cat nr 13446 - $A16
CHILDREN'S FICTION SOURCEBOOK. A Survey of children's books for 6-13 year olds. Hobson, Margaret; Madden, Jennifer, and Prytherch, Ray. Ashgate Publishing (UK), octavo hardcover, 1992, 285 pages. Interesting, informed and perceptive commentary on a large number of books to assist parents and teachers. Ex-library with the usual pocket, cancelled stamps and clear plastic over dust-jacket but fairly good condition. ISBN 1857420225. Keywords: children juveniles fiction novels literature reading Cat nr 6373 - $A31
CHILDREN'S MINDS. Donaldson, Margaret. Flamingo paperback, 1984, 156p. Some light creasing to covers, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0006540791. Keywords: children boys girls mind psychology Cat nr 5339 - $A13
CHILDREN'S PROBLEMS. A parents' guide to understanding and tackling them. Lask, Dr Bryan. Methuen Australia, oversize Paperback (card), 1985, 124p, illsts. Positive Health Guide series. The author is a Consultant Child Psychologist. Very good copy. ISBN 0454009062. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teenagers problems health psychology behaviour toilet emotions learning hyperactivity Cat nr 2080 - $A21
CHILDREN'S STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. Birth to 2-1/2 years. Faragher, Joan, and McLean, Janet. Tafe Publications, 1983, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 118 pages, illustrated. A book of illustrations. Each page has photos and drawings illustrating the stage of development and what the parent can expect. Has some light edge wear, crossed-out name in front and one edge stain. ISBN 0724135952. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles infants development psychology Cat nr 5095 - $A21
CHOLESTEROL AND CHILDREN. Giving Children a Future Free of Heart Disease. Kowalski, Robert E. Bantam paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 370 pages. Small name in front, minor edge staining, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0867534095. Keywords: health children boys girls diet cholesterol Cat nr 8393 - $A14
CHOOSE THE SEX OF YOUR BABY - THE NATURAL WAY. Chesterman-Phillips, Hazel. Bloomsbury, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 184 pages, illustrated. Good clean solid copy. ISBN 074753313X. Keywords: babies infants boys girls birth maternity mothers pregnancy gender sex Cat nr 6936 - $A21
CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, The. Opie, Iona and Peter. Lon, Oxford University Press, quarto hardcover, 1975 reprint, 255p, illsts. Has some water affectation which affects the cloth a little towards the bottom and the pages but no text is damaged, etc. Has a few tiny spots on edge. Dust-jacket is Keywords: myths mythology folklore tales stories children juvenile fantasy Cat nr 11351 - $A21
COMMUNICATION WITHOUT SPEECH. A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Bloomberg, Karen, and Johnson, Hilary. Publisher: ACER (Aust) paperback, 1991, 176 pages, illustrated. Designed for use by parents, teachers and caregivers dealing with children who are difficult to understand or are simply unable to talk. Strategies for the home, preschool and school. Issued by the Australian Council for Educational Research. Small name in front, otherwise good. ISBN 0864310927. Keywords: communications talk talking education children Cat nr 3074 - $A26
COMPARING THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. Thomas, R. Murray. Belmont (Calif), Wadsworth Publishing, large octavo hardcover, 1979, 507p. Cloth a trifle worn, name in front. No dust-jacket. But generally fairly good. Keywords: children boys girls infants juveniles psychology education family families Cat nr 1831 - $A24
COMPLETE BOOK OF DRESSING UP, The. Step-by-step projects for fabulous fun costumes. Moxley, Juliet. Ebury Press, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 64 pages, illustrated. Terrific book for fancy dress parties and such occasions. With instructions and full-colour photos of children dressed in the costumes. Near-new copy. ISBN 0091814030. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies costumes children boys girls fancy dress Cat nr 4903 - $A16
CONTRARY IMAGINATIONS. A Psychological Study of the English Schoolboy. Hudson, Liam. Lon, Methuen, octavo hardcover, 1966, 181p. Psychology and schoolboys. Ex-library, with permanent plastic over dust-jacket, cancelled stamps, but solid and in good condition within. Keywords: boys schoolboys juveniles children school education psychology tests Cat nr 8128 - $A21
COOKING FOR YOUR BABY THE NATURAL WAY. Toms, Laraine. Viking O'Neill paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989 reprint of Revised Ed, 226 pages, illustrated. Inside cardboard covers browned from exposure to sunlight, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0670901431. Keywords: babies food cooking nutrition natural alternative health Cat nr 8507 - $A14
COPING SUCCESSFULLY WITH YOUR CHILD'S SKIN PROBLEMS. Carson, Dr Paul. Sheldon Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 114 pages. A most useful book for the worried parent, written by a medical specialist working in the area of child complaints. With a useful Glossary of medical Terms at the end. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0859695697. Keywords: children boys girl juveniles health skin complexion illness cures eczema dandruff boils bruises diet cryotherapy Cat nr 6381 - $A21
COUNSELLING THE DEFIANT CHILD. A Basic Guide to Helping Troubled & Aggressive Youth. Mordock, John B. CollinsDove paperback, 1991, 227 pages. Ex-LIBRARY with usual cancelled stamps, etc. but fairly good. ISBN 1863713166. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles counselling problems psychology Cat nr 3626 - $A16
CRAIG SHERGOLD. A MOTHER'S STORY. Shergold, Marion. Bantam Books paperback, 1993, 365 pages, illsts. The story of a mother's vigil when her 9-year-old son was diagnosed as having a malignant brain tumor. Worn, but fair. ISBN 0553406299. Keywords: biography health children boys Cat nr 3292 - $A16
CRUTCHES ARE NOTHING! Wignell, Edel (Compiler). Greenhouse/Landmark, paperback (stiff card), 1982, 121pages, illsts. A collection of twelve stories about disabled children. Compiled by Edel Wignell. A book intended to help parents who care for disabled children. Keywords: health children disabled Cat nr 2864 - $A16
CURRICULUM GUIDE. PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS. 3. DANCE. Anon. Education Dept, Victoria (Australia), oblong Paperback, approx. quarto, 1970, 67 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with diagrams and B&W photos of barefoot children dancing. Some corner wear. Fair condition. Keywords: music dance dancing exercise movement children boys girls infants juveniles Cat nr 6404 - $A16
CYBERKIDS. Parenting for the Electronic Age. Waters, Professor Brent. Hodder & Stoughton, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 173 pages, illustrated. Minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0733600611. Keywords: internet net web electronics computers Cat nr 8249 - $A16
DADDY'S GIRL. A Very Personal Memoir. Allen, Charlotte Vale. Severn House paperback, 1994, 277 pages. A searing memoir of childhood abuse - by a little girl's own father. Remainder black line on bottom and a little skewed sideways, but otherwise good. ISBN 0727890077. Keywords: girls children females abuse family parents fathers Cat nr 5115 - $A21
DATING, RELATING & SEX. A Guide to Adolescent Intimacy and Sexuality. McCabe, Dr Marita P., and Collins, Dr John K. Horwitz Grahame (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 184 pages, illustrated. The authors are academics at Macquarie University (Sydney). Dr McCabe is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Dr Collins is Head of the Behavioural Sciences School. Both have children of their own. Very good copy. Keywords: dating relationships teens teenagers youth boys girls sex sexuality Cat nr 8519 - $A21
DAUGHTER OF THE WAVES. Memories of Growing Up in Pre-War Palestine. Jordan, Ruth. NY, Taplinger, octavo hardcover, 1983, 213p, illsts. Evokes a vanished era, with the highs and lows. The author's father was a biologist whose forebears had settled in Palestine in the 1830s. The book itself is vg but the dj is a trifle worn, with some small creases on the flaps.Keywords: palestine middle east israel children youths boys girls teenagers society culture warfare jews Cat nr 11862 - $A18
DIABETES: PRACTICAL AND EASY-TO-FOLLOW ADVICE (Your Child series). Steven, Catherine. Element Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 122 pages. Has a couple of small stains at back, otherwise good. ISBN 186204208X. Keywords: health children diabetes illness Cat nr 7126 - $A14
DISCIPLINE WITHOUT SHOUTING OR SPANKING. Practical Solutions to the Most Common Preschool Behavior Problems. Wyckoff, Jerry, and Unell, Barbara C. Hinckler Books paperback (card), Revised & expanded Edition, 2002 reprint, 160 pages. Front cover has some light creases and there is a small black spot on one edge. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 186515721X. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles discipline punishment behaviour control education psychology Cat nr 4954 - $A16
DIVORCED PARENTING. How to Make It Work. Goldstein, Dr Sol. Mandarin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 192 pages. An important book for our times! Practical do's and don'ts. How to tell the kids, how to avoid escalation of the war, how to answer the kids' questions, how to handle holidays and school events, and more. The cover has a peculiar light-mottled look; seems to be in the original card. Otherwise very good except for a small name stamp inside front cover. ISBN 0749300981. Keywords: parents families children divorce Cat nr 7817 - $A20
DR PAULA'S HOUSE CALLS TO YOUR NEWBORN. Birth Through 6 Months. Elbirt, Paula M. Fisher Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 214 pages, illustrated, plus CD-ROM. Covers tending to curl a bit, otherwise good. ISBN 1555612555. Keywords: children babies birth infants child care mothers parents parenting Cat nr 7147 - $A16
ÉMILE. Or Treatise on Education. Rousseau, Jean Jacques, with William H. Payne. Lon, Sidney Appleton, octavo hardcover, 1906, 363p. International Education Series. Abridged edition, translated and annotated by William H. Payne. Stained edges, jaded cloth, some looseness & damage to front endpaper, but fair. No dust-jacket. Keywords: school schooling education training children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth youths pedagogy sociology psychology philosophy Cat nr 1270 - $A18
ENCOURAGING THE ARTIST IN YOUR CHILD. (Even If You Can't Draw). Warner, Sally. St Martin's Press, quarto paperback (stiff card), 1989, 259 pages, illustrated. 101 failure-proof, home-tested projects for kids age 2-10. A fabulous book for any parent! A stack of useful information and advice, well set out and illustrated. Some light edge marks, and a tendency to bend (from heat), but solid. ISBN 0312033311. Keywords: art painting drawing children boys girls Cat nr 5147 - $A26
ENTERTAINING & EDUCATING BABIES & TODDLERS (Usborne Parents' Guide). Gee, Robyn, and Meredith, Susan. Usborne small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1986, 48 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated in the typical Usborne style! Some wear and a bit of wrinkling of pages due to damp but basically fairly good. ISBN 0746000073. Keywords: children babies toddlers fun Cat nr 6071 - $A13
ESSENTIAL MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES FOR PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY CHILDREN. Dauer, Victor P. Burgess Publishing (USA), quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1972, 325 pages, illustrated. Extensive book filled with information, illustrated with line drawings, charts and B&W photos. 22 chapters including: The Child and Physical Education (frankly, I hated it); Facilities, Equipment and Supplies; Effective Class Management; Basic Movement; Perceptual Motor Competency; Story Games, Finger Play and Dramatic Play, and much more. Name in front and light wear to cover but otherwise good solid book. ISBN 0808704222. Keywords: movement education physical culture exercises health children Cat nr 7251 - $A30
EVEN IN THE BEST OF HOMES. Violence in the Family. Scutt, Jocelynne A. McCulloch Publishing Australia, Paperback, 1990, 358p. Revealing book with many tales of abuse recounted. Some stains on edges and wear but fairly good. Keywords: family marriage homes children society violence abuse crime Cat nr 1482 - $A16
EVERY MOTHER'S SON. The role of mothers in the making of men. Arcana, Judith. Womens Press, Paperback, 1983, 322p. The copy is cracking at spine and a bit grubby on edges but is otherwise fair. Priced accordingly. Keywords: mothers family sons boys women females males Cat nr 9756 - $A14
EVERYTHING A GROWING CHILD SHOULD KNOW. Knight, Dr John. Signs Publishing, square hardcover, pictorial boards, Revised Ed, 1987, 56 pages, illustrated. An attractive book with which to introduce children to the mysteries (and delights?) of sex. Sensible text, nice coloured illustrations. Minor wear, very good copy. ISBN 094714506. Keywords: children boys girls sex sexuality body Cat nr 6860 - $A21
FACING THE CROWD. Managing other people's sensitivities to your disabled child. Fullwood, Deborah, and Cronin, Peter. Royal Victorian Inst for the Blind, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 111 pages, illustrated. Ex-library with cancelled stamps & clear permanent plastic over covers. ISBN 0949390062. Keywords: children boys girls disabled Cat nr 8728 - $A14
FAMILY, The. An Australian Focus. Aspin, L.J. Longmans Cheshire paperback, 1986, 306p, illsts. Permanent plastic over cover, small name in front, bit of edge grubbiness, otherwise good. ISBN 0582684064. Keywords: society sociology family home children relationships Cat nr 8072 - $A11
FAVOURITE (favorite) IRISH NAMES FOR CHILDREN. Flanagan, Laurence. Gill & Macmillan paperback (stiff card), 1993, 117 pages.The 200 top names. Has some names marked with circles by previous owner, otherwise good. ISBN 071712021X. Keywords: names children boys girls ireland irish gaelic Cat nr 5262 - $A16
FERTILITY. 'Why Can't I Have a Baby?' Infertility and Treatments - Latest Facts & Findings. Lee, Kerrie. Health Books (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 64 pages, illustrated. Very good. Keywords: pregnancy conception babies Cat nr 7374 - $A12
FIRST FIVE YEARS OF LIFE, The. A Guide to the Study of the Pre-School Child. Gesell, Arnold. London, Methuen, large octavo hardcover, 1954 reprint, 393p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Written with contributions from members of the Yale Clinic of Child Development. Has an extensive and interesting selection bw photos & sketches. Red cloth fairly good, spine lettering weak, edges a bit stained. No dust-jacket. Keywords: children child development boys girls juveniles juniors psychology learning education kindergarten preschool Cat nr 5926 - $A26
FIRST WORDS. A Childhood in Fascist Italy. Loy, Rosetta. NY, Metropolitan Books, small octavo hardcover, 2000, 186p. Very good with very good dust-jacket. Keywords: italy war fascism politics children girls society biography autobiography rome church catholic Cat nr 11184 - $A18
FIVE MINUTE FACES: Fantastic Face-Painting Ideas. Snazaroo. A4 paperback, 46 large pages, illustrated in full colour. Great ideas - for 30 different faces. Colour photos of every face, Guide to materials and basic techniques. Ideas and instructions for making simple hat & other costume accessories. Tips on face-painting for fund-raising events. Bit bent at corners but otherwise good. ISBN 0862729025. Keywords: faces face painting decoration fancy dress costumes makeup Cat nr 7579 - $A18
FLYING TOYS. A Green Hobby That's Lots of Fun. Sams, Kenneth. Milner Craft quarto paperback (card), 1991, 54p, illsts. Nice book, with bw illustrations plus small section colour plates. Near-new. ISBN 1863510389. Keywords: children boys girls activities kites flight toys Cat nr 16390 - $A16
FOCUS ON MEANING. Talking to some purpose with young children. Tough, Joan. Unwin Paperback, 1980 reprint, 132p. Permanent plastic over cover. Good copy. ISBN 0043720102. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles education school schooling training speech language communication Cat nr 1717 - $A21
FOLLOW YOUR HEART. Finding Purpose in Your Life and Work. Matthews, Andrew. Seashell Publishers (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002 reprint, 144 pages, illustrated. The author is well-known for his series of books, including 'Being Happy' and Making Friends' which together have sold millions of copies. Seems to be a very popular book - this is the 28th reprint. But scarce! Light wear, good. ISBN 0957881436. Keywords: teens teenagers youth Cat nr 7279 - $A26
FUN STARTS HERE, The. A practical guide to the bliss of babies. Yates, Paula. Bloomsbury, octavo hardcover, 1990, 190 pages, illustrated. Down-to-earth advice form Paula. The dust-jacket is a bit creased but otherwise the book is very good. ISBN 0747507651. Keywords: children babies infants boys girls families psychology Cat nr 4396 - $A14
FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS. The Family Book of Games, Hobbis, Trips & Activities. Dreizler, Carl, and Phillips, Phil. Galahad Books (USA), octavo hardcover, 1995, 280 pages. Light edge wear, otherwise good solid copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 088365895X. Keywords: games play boys girls children families activities recreations Cat nr 7332 - $A18
GAME TO PLAY WITH BABIES. Over 225 fun games. Silberg, Jackie. Hinkler Books, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 256 pages, illustrated. Near-new copy. ISBN 1741210291. Keywords: babies children games play fun exercise psychology Cat nr 8397 - $A18
GARDENING FOR CHILDREN. Swane, Valerie. ABC Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 138 pages, illustrated. A 'Life Be In It' book. Has a little edge and corner wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0733300685. Keywords: gardens gardening children boys girls juveniles Cat nr 8675 - $A18
GIRL IN THE PICTURE (The). The remarkable story of Vietnam's most famous casualty. Chong, Denise. Simon and Schuster oversize Paperback, 2000, 372p, illsts. Story behind one of the classic photos of all time - the little naked girl (Kim Phuc) running along a road in Vietnam after her village was napalmed. The book includes a graphic photo of the burns on her body. Surely a reminder at this critical time when war noises are in the air of the human suffering produced by war. Very slight corner wear, but otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: vietnam asia asian war warfare napalm children girls abuse crime burns injuries Cat nr 1546 - $A21
GIVE YOUR CHILD A BETTER START. How to Encourage Early Learning. Howe, Michael, and Griffey, Harriet. London, Michael Joseph, octavo hardcover, 1994, 189 pages. Deals with issues such as language use, numbers, beginning school, physical activities, and more. The book itself is a very good clean neat copy, with no names, etc but the dust-jacket is a little marked and is curling up at edges. ISBN 0718137272. Keywords: children education learning parents early Cat nr 7819 - $A20
GREAT BRAIN ROBBERY, The. What everyone should know about teenagers and drugs. Scott, Tom, and Grice, Trevor. Allen & Unwin A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card, 1997, 112 pages, illustrated. In popular style designed to appeal to teen readers. Good copy. ISBN 1864486554. Keywords: health drugs psychology teens teenagers youth Cat nr 5586 - $A21
GREAT ORMOND STREET BOOK of BABY & CHILD CARE. From Birth to Age Five. Hilton, Tessa, with Maire Messenger. London, The Bodley Head, paperback, 1993, 700 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A comprehensive guidebook produced with the co-operation of the world's most famous children's hospital and backed by the expertise of Great Ormond Street's doctors, psychologists and other specialists. From pregnancy, birth and through early childhood. With a stacks of illustrations. Some edge marks but otherwise a good solid copy. Keywords: babies children infants juveniles boys girls health mothers parents Cat nr 3596 - $A26
GROWING UP IN HOLLYWOOD. Parrish, Robert. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, octavo hardcover, 1976, 229 pages, illustrated. An insider's view of Hollywood. With numerous interesting historic photos. Minor defects and front endpaper missing. Dust-jacket rather poor but retained. ISBN 0151374732. Keywords: movies cinema film films hollywood children teens teenagers Cat nr 7277 - $A15
HEALTHY BABY TOXIC WORLD. Practical ways to protect your baby during pregnancy and infancy. Potter, Melody, and Milam, Erin. New Harbinger Publications (USA), paperback, 1999, 299 pages. Bit of light edge wear, fairly good. ISBN 157224139X. Keywords: babies infants poisons toxic toxicity health chemicals pregnancy mothers Cat nr 5054 - $A18
HEALTHY TEENS, BODY AND SOUL. A Parent's Complete Guide. Marks, Andrea, and Rothbart, Betty. Fireside large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 358 pages. Practical advice on topics such as; nutrition, the right doctor, health problems, sleep problems, STD's and sex, tobacco, alcohol, and more. Light edge wear, fairly good. ISBN 0743225619. Keywords: teenagers teens youth boys girls psychology Cat nr 5527 - $A21
HELP YOUR CHILD TO PERFECT EYESIGHT WITHOUT GLASSES. Goodrich, Janet. Milner (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 258 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with many line drawings and some cute B&W photos of children. Covers tending to curl a bit, but otherwise the book is good and solid. ISBN 0898155738. Keywords: eyes eyesight children boys girls vision Cat nr 7868 - $A26
HIDDEN HANDICAP, The. Dyslexia and Hyperactivity in Children. Serfontein, Dr Gordon. David Bateman (Aust), paperback (stiff card), 1989, 176p, illsts. A practical book with lots of advice and information. Minor creasing to cover and light wear, but is fairly good. ISBN 0949135267. Keywords: dyslexia hyperactivity children boys girls juveniles infants health psychology activity comprehension Cat nr 5417 - $A16
HITE REPORT ON THE FAMILY, The. Growing up Under Patriarchy. Hite, Shere. NY, Grove Press, large octavo hardcover, 1995, 424p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Another massive study by Shere Hite. Fascinating facts. Topics such as the Eroticism of the Mother, & child reactions thereto, Violent Physical Intimacy, Girls' Secret Sexuality (two sections, ages 5-12 & 13-19), Girls and Fathers, Growing up Male, Boys Discover Sex, Boys and Their Fathers . . . and much more. Rough-cut edge, slightest dust-jacket wear, otherwise very good solid copy. ISBN 0802115705. Keywords: sexuality erotica male female boys girls teenagers family mothers fathers sons daughters society sociology Cat nr 12763 - $A21
HOW TO BEAT HYPERACTIVITY WITHOUT DRUGS. Sichel, Michael, and Greta Sichel. Bookbound Publishing (Aust), paperback (stiff card), 2001, 221 pages. Reversing ADD and ADHD in 20 days. Includes proven nutritional program. A scarce book. Fairly good copy. ISBN 1740110102. Keywords: children boys girls psychology activity hyperactivity Cat nr 4975 - $A31
HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY CHILD. . . In Spite of Your Doctor. Mendelsohn, Robert S. Ballantine Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 281 pages. One of America's leading pediatricians advises parents. Well worn, paper browned. Fair only but intact. ISBN 0345342763. Keywords: children boys girls health illness treatment Cat nr 8732 - $A14
HOW TO STAY SANE IN YOUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR (Tresillian Guide - New Edition). Fowler, Cathrine, and Gornall, Patricia. Simon & Schuster Australia, small quarto paperback, New Ed, 2001, 290 pages, illustrated. Some light creases to cover, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0731811305. Keywords: babies infants children girls boys mothers mothercraft parents parenting Cat nr 3583 - $A18
HOW TO TEACH YOUR BABY TO SWIM. Timmermans, Claire. Heinemann paperback (pictorial card), 1977, 159p, illsts. Has a stack of b&w photos throughout. Some edge wear but fairly good and quite solid. Keywords: swimming babies infants teaching water safety swim Cat nr 2633 - $A18
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR KIDS ARE USING DRUGS. Dimoff, Timothy, and Carper, Steve. NY, Facts of File, oversize Paperback, 1992, 152p. A very useful and practical book of advice for today's parents. Some pages have turned-down corners and there is a little damage at one corner but fairly good. ISBN 0816029164. Keywords: drugs children youth youths teenagers boys girls narcotics health psychology Cat nr 4217 - $A16
HYPERACTIVE CHILD (The). A Parents' Guide. Taylor, Professor Eric. Oprima Postive Health Guides, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 124 pages. Present a balanced and practical self-help manual for parents. Near-new copy. ISBN 0356210596. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles activity hyperactive psychology Cat nr 8273 - $A14
I'M OKAY. YOU'RE A BRAT! Freeing ourselves from the guilt-making myths of parenthood. Jeffers, Susan. Hodder Headline (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 303 pages. A stimulating new approach to parenthood. The author pulls no punches as she helps parents face the fact that being a parent is not an easy task. Minor defects, good solid copy. ISBN 073360806X. Keywords: parents parenthood children families psychology Cat nr 5566 - $A26
ILLUSTRATED BABY WATCHING. Morris, Desmond. London, Ebury Press, hardcover (approx. A4), The author hardly needs introduction, a zoologist who is noted for his observations on the human animal, he has again brought his insights to bear on the youngest members of the human family. Near-fine with excellent blue cloth and spine lettering. Dust-jacket slightly marked and a trifle wrinkled at edges but good. ISBN 0091806828. Keywords: babies infants parenting children Cat nr 4250 - $A36
IMAGINE THAT! IT'S MODERN DANCE. Sorine, Stephanie, and Sorine, Daniel. Knopf, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, no pagination, c.44p, illsts. Primarily comprises large bw photos - nice and clear - of the young barefoot female dancers performing various steps, indicated for each photo. A few marks and wear, boards a little sun-faded, but generally good solid copy. No dust-jacket (probably not issued with one). Keywords: dance performers performance dancing ballet girls children barefoot modern Cat nr 1842 - $A24
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN CHILDREN. WESTMAN, Jack C. (editor). John Wiley, octavo hardcover, 1973, 345p, illsts. Collection of papers. Solid copy but has some light edge spots. Dust-jacket well worn but retained. Keywords: children juveniles boys girls teenagers youth youths psychology personality Cat nr 1646 - $A24
IS THIS YOUR CHILD? Discovering & Treating Unrecognized Allergies in Children and Adults. Rapp, Doris J. Quill giant paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 626 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Front cover tending to curl and a bit of general wear but fair and solid. ISBN 0688119077. Keywords: children boys girls wellbeing health psychology allergies Cat nr 7921 - $A22
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE (Revised Edition). Hyde, Margaret O. Franklin Watts, Revised 2nd Ed, 1983, 114 pages. A study of juveniles, both male & female, coming before US courts. The dj is frayed but useful, the book good. Keywords: justice injustice law courts crime children teenagers youths juveniles punishment Cat nr 6917 - $A16
KARATE FOR KIDS. The essential handbook for the young karate-ka. Morris, Vince, and Trimble, Aidan. Stanley Paul, quarto paperback (stiff card), 1991, 96 pages, illustrated. A nice book with lots of B&W photos of barefoot boys (mostly) and a few girls doing karate. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 009174590X. Keywords: karate martial arts children boys girls juveniles Cat nr 5058 - $A21
KEYS TO PARENTING THE ASTHMATIC CHILD. Klein, Gerald, and Timerman, Vicki. Barron's paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 150 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0812016777. Keywords: children parents boys girls asthma health treatment Cat nr 7291 - $A16
KIDS' GAMES - Creative Games & Activities. A Parent's Guide to Playing with your 3 to 6 Year Old. Martin, Elaine. Millennium Books, quarto paperback (stiff card), 1991, 176 pages, illustrated. A goldmine of ideas for parents and teachers. Interesting activities for parents and caregivers. Each game carefully geared to the child's age, physical development and personal interests. Minor wear, light marks, fairly good. Scarce book! ISBN 0855743085. Keywords: games play children boys girsl infants juveniles activities Cat nr 5558 - $A41
LAZY HUSBAND (The). How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework. Coleman, Dr Joshua. Piatkus paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 226 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0749926120. Keywords: parents parenting families homes children mothers fathers housework Cat nr 8508 - $A16
LEARN AND PLAY IN THE GARDEN. Herd, Meg. Hodder & Stoughton Australia, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1996, 128p. Beautifully illustrated book with full colour photos of children engaged in activities, printed on art paper. Light crease to front, otherwise very good. ISBN 034062180X. Keywords: games play children boys girls juveniles crafts activities Cat nr 16132 - $A21
LEAVING EARLY. Youth Suicide: the Horror, the Heartbreak, the Hope. Donaghy, Bronwyn. HarperHealth paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 297 pages. The author says that in Australia 8 young people take their lives each week. Information from professionals, vital advice for parents. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 0732257816. Keywords: youth youths teens teenagers suicide death psychology society Cat nr 8298 - $A26
LETTERS TO JUDY. What Kids Wish They Could Tell You. Blume, Judy. London, Heinemann, octavo hardcover, 1987, 287 pages. Has a little edge wear and a presentation sticker pasted inside front. Small tear to dust-jacket, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0434078409. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teens teenagers youth advice psychology Cat nr 6934 - $A18
LIVES OF CHILDREN (The). The story of the First Street School. Dennison, George. Random House, octavo hardcover, 1969, 308p. Cloth a little degraded, books edges bit worn. Fairly good. Dust-jacket (white background) rather grubby, with creased flap. Keywords: schools education children juveniles society history Cat nr 4660 - $A14
LOST INNOCENTS: RIGHTING THE RECORD. Report on Child Migration. Senate Community Affairs References Committee. Canberra, Commonwealth of Australia, quarto paperback, August 2001, 325 pages, illustrated. The long history of child migration from Britain to the colonies, especially Australia, a mixed record, good and bad, with some appalling evidence of mental, physical and sexual abuse and pervasive cruelty. Apart from very slight corner bending the book is solid and good. No obvious underlining or maginal notes, etc. ISBN 064271102X. Keywords: child children migration immigrants australia britain england abuse cruelty crime Cat nr 6462 - $A71
MAGIC MOMENTS IN THE KINGDOM OF KIDS. Alex, Marlee and Ben. Scandinavia approx. square hardcover, pictorial boards, 1986, 64 pages, illustrated. An album of colour photos. Each with a commentary alongside, some with a religious flavour. Some foxing on a couple of pages and a little marking on covers but fairly good. Keywords: children photos Cat nr 4996 - $A16
MAGIC OF BALLOON MODELLING. The. Anon. Top That! Publishing (UK), large hardcover, pictorial boards, 2002, 48 pages, illustrated. A sought-after book packed with excellent full-colour illustrations. A great way to create an income through fairs and other events, or just for a hobby. Scarce. Very good copy. Keywords: balloons models modeling modelling hobbies activities Cat nr 6519 - $A56
MARANI IN AUSTRALIA. Bandler, Faith, and Fox, Len. Adelaide, Rigby Opal Books, octavo hardcover, 1980, 112p, illsts. The story of an islander boy whose father was taken away by 'blackbirders' - slavers - to work in Queensland. The book itself is good, but has a small ink mark inside back. The dust-jacket is, however, somewhat damaged (plastic-coated), and badly creased on one flap. Overall fair to fairly good. Keywords: stories tales island blackbirders slavers queensland australia pacific boys children fathers families abuse Cat nr 8065 - $A14
MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD. Old-fashioned rhymes, poems, recipes, and songs. Ohrbach, Barbara Milo. Bantam mini-hardcover, 1988, 56 pages, illsts. Cloth has very slight marks but otherwise the book is very good with good dust-jacket. Nicely printed with colour on quality paper. ISBN 0947189467. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles memories memoirs Cat nr 4351 - $A14
MIME IN CLASS AND THEATRE. Marash, J.G. Lon, Harrap, octavo hardcover, 1950, 116p, illsts. The book includes numerous sketches in the text plus some excellent bw photo plates, well and clearly printed (for a change!) featuring children acting out some of the book's theses. Ex-library with cancelled stamps. Cloth good, tiny corner bumps, dj a little frayed but quite useful. Keywords: theatre stage mime plays acting games children school Cat nr 1861 - $A21
MOTHERS AT WORK. How real women successfully combine a career and family. Hart, Melanie. Michael O'Mara Books, Paperback, 1997, 186p. A little bent but fairly good copy. ISBN 1854796941. Keywords: women females wives mothers families children Cat nr 2758 - $A14
MOTHERS BEHAVING BADLY. How to do the most important job in the world - the easy way. Groff, Maggie. Random House large paperback, 1999, 230p, illsts. A humorous but pointed look at the parenting role of mothers. They probably need help the way some husbands opt out! Apart from some small creases to some back pages the book is very good. ISBN 0091840082. Keywords: mothers babies infants nurture behaviour training health psychology Cat nr 6343 - $A14
MY CHILDREN, MY CHILDREN. Life before and after birth: an account of some recent developments. Reid, Robert. Lon, BBC, large octavo hardcover, 1977, 186p. Covers issues such as hemophilia, thalassemia, and spina bifida. Details new methods of diagnosis and treatment being explored. A little damage inside front and back due to sticky tape. Rubbed and worn dust-jacket. Fairly good. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles health healing treatment cures medicine Cat nr 2095 - $A21
MY FATHER'S KEEPER. The Children of the Nazi leaders - An Intimate History of Damage and Denial. Lebert, Stephan. London, Little, Brown and Co, octavo hardcover, 2001, 344 pages, illustrated. Translated from the German. The war and its aftermath as it affected the 'Nazi children', with special emphasis on the children of the leaders of the Nazi movement. Very good with excellent black cloth and spine gilt lettering. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0316858001. Keywords: germany nazis nazism society culture people children youth boys girls families Cat nr 4912 - $A21
MY LIFE AS A TOILET. Killeen, Gretel. Random House Australia, Paperback, 2001 reprint, 257p, illsts. A teenager growing up in Australia - how to survive the experience! Reprinted many times so must have hit a nerve! Minor wear. Fairly good copy. ISBN 0091828503. Keywords: teens teenagers girls youth australia Cat nr 1269 - $A18
MYTH OF ABILITY (The). Nurturing Mathematical Talent in Every Child. Mighton, John. Text Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 209 pages. A challenging book for parents. The front endpaper has some staining but otherwise the book is good. ISBN 1920885021. Keywords: maths mathematics children education study ability psychology Cat nr 8353 - $A18
NAPPY BAG BOOK (The). The National Resource Guide for Parents with Children Aged 0-5 Years. Various contributors. Nappy Bag Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff plastic-coated pictorial card), 6th Ed, 2005, 688 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Huge collection of reference materials for the parents of babies and small children. Effectively a catalog of supplies, etc. Very good condition. ISBN 0975000268. Keywords: children infants babies mothers reference Cat nr 8750 - $A18
NATURAL PARENTING. Walker, Peter and Fiona. Bloosmbury quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 144 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with a stack of coloured drawings and photos. Some corner and edge wear and blacked-out name inside front but fairly good. ISBN 0747500207. Keywords: parents parenting mothers fathers birth conception babies infants Cat nr 6831 - $A14
NATURE CRAFTS FOR KIDS. 50 Fantastic Things to Make with Mother Nature's Help. Diehn, Gwen, and Krautwurst, Terry. Discovery Toys/Sterling, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1992, 144p, illsts. Very attractive book with many colour photos of kids engaged in the projects. ISBN 0806906693. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies child children boys girls activities Cat nr 16427 - $A21
NEW BABY NAMES. Names your child can live with now and into the 21st century. Jeans, Simon. Watermark Press paperback, 1996, 223p. Note, written for Australia. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0949284300. Keywords: babies names children infants Cat nr 2642 - $A18
NOT WITHOUT CLOUDS. Harriot, Patricia Hanson. Dove Paperback, 1980, 158p. 'An Australian story about a family's extraordinary struggle to save a daughter's life and preserve its own happiness.' The story of a family in which a young girl is struck with a rare form of cancer. Good copy. ISBN 0859241513. Keywords: families children girls illness health treatment crisis crises Cat nr 2088 - $A21
OKAY PARENTING. A Psychological Handbook for Parents. Klein, Mavis. Piatkus paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 152 pages. An A to Z guide covering many topics, e.g. Adolescence,Bullying, Crying, Discipline, Jealousy, Handicaps, money Problems, Divorce, Temper Tantrums, and much more. Very good copy. ISBN 0749910585. Keywords: parents parenting children families problems psychology Cat nr 7825 - $A18
OLD SCHOOL, The. Raven, Simon. Lon, Hamish Hamilton, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 139 pages. Noted fiction writer turns his hand to life in the Old English School, with the inevitable floggings, Jew-hating, homosexual encounters ('a much coveted blonde' or 'the house tart') & suchlike revelations. Very good copy with excellent green cloth and spine gilt lettering, and good dust-jacket. ISBN 0241119294. Keywords: schools schoolboys pupils teachers cane beat discipline england jews society homosexuality history Cat nr 6135 - $A26
ON BECOMING BIRTHWISE (birth wise). Understanding Birth by Design. Ezzo, Dirks, Augustson, Nelson, Harer and Hoefke. Parent-Wise Solutions, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 248 pages, illustrated. Greeting inside front, otherwise very good solid clean copy. ISBN 0971453268. Keywords: birth pregnancy mothers conception babies embryos Cat nr 7704 - $A20
OUR LITTLE SECRET. A Father's Abuse - A Son's Life Destroyed. Fairhurst, Duncan. Hodder paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 340 pages. From the age of four Duncan was molested by his own father. The abuse escalated through the years and he was raped and ruthlessly humiliated. Duncan is now happily married and his father is in jail. Another harrowing story of something that never should have happened. Good copy. ISBN 9780340932698. Keywords: children boys families fathers sons abuse crime sex Cat nr 8329 - $A16
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. Hodges, D.I. Redwood Editions oversize paperback, 1999, about 370p, illsts. Some light edge staining but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1865150665. Keywords: games fun activities children outdoor child boys girls Cat nr 1519 - $A21
PAINTING CHILDREN. Rubbra, Benedict. Studio Vista/Taplinger paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 104 pages, illustrated. With numerous illustrative sketches, boys and girls. Very good. ISBN 0800862031. Keywords: art paints painting hobbies children boys girls Cat nr 7563 - $A14
PAPERTEC. How to make 25 original paper models. Hawcock, David. Golden Press, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1987, 140p, illsts. A very attractive book, with full-colour illustrations, diagrams and instructions. Very good with like dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies paper toys Cat nr 13280 - $A24
PARENT'S GUIDE (The). The STEP Approach to Parenting Your Teenager. Dinkmeyer, Don, and McKay, Gary D. American Guidance Service, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 192 pages, illustrated. Cover bit worn and damaged but the book is otherwise fairly good. ISBN 091347682X. Keywords: teens teenagers youth youths families parents Cat nr 7796 - $A24
PARENT'S GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR CHILD IN CYBERSPACE, The. Aftab, Parry. McGraw-Hill, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 3030 pages. Comprehensive guidebook for the worried parent. Some edge and corner wear but fair and solid. ISBN 0071357521. Keywords: internet net cyberspace chart chatrooms predators children juveniles boys girls teens teenagers Cat nr 6640 - $A21
PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC. Teaching Children Responsibility. Cline, Foster, and Fay, Jim. Pinon Press, octavo hardcover, 1994, 229 pages. Minor wear, good solid copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0891093117. Keywords: children teens teenagers youth boys girls parents training upbringing Cat nr 7430 - $A24
PEER PRESSURE REVERSAL. An Adult Guide to Developing a Responsible Child. Scott, Sharon. HRD Press (USA), large paperback, 1985, 185p, illsts. A useful book for today's parents. Good copy. ISBN 0874250196. Keywords: pressure psychology children boys girls teens teenagers youth juveniles child problems behaviour Cat nr 1759 - $A21
PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT BOOK, The. Activities for the 2 to 5's. Martin, Toy. Reed Books Australia, stiff card, 1993 reprint, 64p., illsts. 'In kindergartens, groups, nursery schools, and at home.' Small name in front, otherwise good copy with minor wear. ISBN 0730101959. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts school educational children child Cat nr 2497 - $A18
PREMATURE BABIES. A Guide for Parents. Kitchen, Ryan, Rickards and Doyle. Hill of Content, paperback (stiff card), 2nd Edition, 1998, 137 pages. With four doctors on the job there should be some useful advice here! Minor wear, good. ISBN 0855722916. Keywords: babies birth pregnancy mothers health delivery Cat nr 5555 - $A21
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CHILD MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION. Goldstein, Arnold P. (editor). London, Pergamon Press, large octavo hardcover, printed boards, 1978, 455p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library with a bit of wear, spine sun-faded, and cancelled stamps but fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles infants teens teenagers mind mental psychology psychiatry health Cat nr 1839 - $A21
PRIVILEGE OF YOUTH (The). The Inspirational Story of a Teenager's Search for Friendship and Acceptance. Pelzer, Dave. Michael Joseph/Penguin Books, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), A story that will resonate with many. Shockingly abused in childhood, living in foster homes, moved from family to family, school to school, and suffering relentless physical and emotional bullying by high-school bullies, but finally discovering a new life and true friendship. Inspirational story and Number 1 bestseller. A little wear and some minor damp affection towards back but generally good solid copy. ISBN 0718146697. Keywords: biography childhood youth teens teenagers school bullies bullying abuse autobiography boys males men Cat nr 7663 - $A20
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPRIVATION IN CHILDHOOD. Langmeier, J. and Z. Matejcek, edited by G.L. Mangan. NY, John Wiley, octavo hardcover, 1975, 496p. This copy is basically good but the front endpaper has been roughly torn out (evidently had someone's name on it) and there is plastic taped down over dust-jacket. ISBN 0470517182. Keywords: children childhood culture deprivation psychology psychiatry infants juveniles health mental society family parents Cat nr 2265 - $A21
PUBERTY BOOK, The. A Guide for Children and Teenagers (Revised 2nd Ed). Darvill, Wendy, and Powell, Kelsey. Hodder paperback, 2002 reprint of Updated 2nd Edition (2001), 182 pages, illustrated. Recommended by the Family Planning Association. A sensible guide. Very good copy. ISBN 0733614795. Keywords: children teens teenagers youth youths boys girls juveniles psychology sex sexuality Cat nr 4734 - $A18
PUBERTY BOOK (The). A Guide for Children & Teenagers (Updated 3rd Ed.). Darvill, Wendy, and Powell, Kelsey. Ken Fin (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 2003, 178 pages, illustrated. Presented with an attractive light touch and illustrated with sketches and cartoons. Cover bit creased, otherwise good. ISBN 0733617492. Keywords: teens teenagers youth boys girls puberty development sex sexuality psychology Cat nr 8568 - $A18
QUICK & FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR 1 YEAR OLDS. McGhee, Maria Pender. Hawker Brownlow Education, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 76 pages, illsts. Light wear, good. ISBN 1864016272. Keywords: education learning activities children babies infants boys girls Cat nr 4502 - $A21
RAINY DAY KITES & FLYING OBJECTS. Robson, Denny. Books UK, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1991, 52 pages, illustrated. Very good condition except for child's name in front. Attractive book with colour illsts. ISBN 187161208X. Keywords: children boys girls activities kites flight toys Cat nr 16389 - $A14
RAISING BOYS. Why boys are different - and how to help them become happy and well-balanced men. Biddulph, Steve. Finch (Aust) oversize paperback (card), 1998, 184 pages, illustrated. The three stages of boyhood, how boys' brains are different, the roles of mothers and fathers, and more. Front cover has a bit of wrinkling but the book is otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0646314181. Keywords: boys children education training home fathers relationships juveniles parents parenting families Cat nr 7601 - $A16
RAISING HAPPY KIDS. A guide to happy parenting. Grose, Michael. HarperCollins paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 146 pages. The author shows how to go back to the basics of family life, creating a warm yet challenging environment for children to learn to become citizens of the world, while feeling loved and secure at home. Much sought-after and now scarce book. Very good copy. ISBN 0732259878/ Keywords: children boys girls juveniles family families parents fathers training upbringing parenting Cat nr 6698 - $A51
RAISING KIDS O.K. The Only Complete Parents' Guide to Transactional Analysis. Babcock, Dorothy, and Keepers, Terry. Avon paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1976, 310 pages. Good condition. ISBN 0380009374. Keywords: children families boys girls psychology transactional analysis Cat nr 8365 - $A21
READING AND WRITING BEFORE SCHOOL. Hughes, Felicity. Pan Child Development Series, paperback, 1971, 188p. Paper browned otherwise good copy. ISBN 0330242784. Keywords: reading writing words comprehension grammar school children infants juveniles juniors boys girls school schooling Cat nr 1749 - $A16
READING BUG (The). And how you can help your child catch it. Jennings, Paul. Penguin large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 244 pages, illustrated. Mr Jennings obviously has a vested interest as the author of many children's books, but we all have such an interest. Reading is such a great learning tool for young children we need to do all we can to help them 'get the bug'. A stimulating book, well illustrated. The front cover and first few pages have some creasing, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 014300087X. Keywords: children books reading comprehension education learning Cat nr 8534 - $A21
RED LAMP OF INCEST, The. Fox, Robin. Lon, Hutchinson, octavo hardcover, 1980, 271p. A study of the incest impulse in history and society. Boards somewhat degraded, with good dj lightly taped down over cover. Some edge grubbiness. ISBN 0091440807. Keywords: sex sexuality family families child children law abuse crime boys girls Cat nr 1636 - $A16
RELATED TO SEX. Talking about sexual tensions within your family. Rayner, Claire. Lon, Paddington Press, octavo hardcover, 1979, 256p. Deals frankly with many 'touchy' issues that arise within the family context, e.g. incestuous impulses. The book with maroon cloth and gilt lettering is excellent but the dust-jacket is heavily rubbed. Keywords: families brothers sisters boys girls teenagers youth juveniles youths fathers mothers sex sexuality home incest Cat nr 13334 - $A26
RELATIONS WITH CHILDREN. The psychology of human development in a changing world. Phillips, Dr Shelley. Kangaroo Press Australia, octavo hardcover, 1986, 256p, illsts. A source book for those working with children. Scarce. Good clean copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0864170939. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth families parents relationships society Cat nr 1125 - $A31
SEARCH - A HANDBOOK FOR ADOPTEES AND BIRTH PARENTS. Askin, Jane, and Oskam, Bob. NY, Harper and Row, large octavo hardcover, 1982, 313p. Worn copy, corner bumps, edges lightly stained, etc. No dust-jacket. Keywords: adoption family families law Cat nr 9407 - $A16
SECRET OF HAPPY CHILDREN, The. Biddulph, Steve. Bay Books quarto paperback, 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. The well-known family therapist describes here some remarkable discoveries he has made, along with colleagues around the world, demonstrating how we so deeply affect our children's futures. In particular Steve shows how 'accidental hypnosis' in family life can program children to be losers before they even start school. A valuable book for parents. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0858358158. Keywords: children psychology happiness behaviour parents parenting families boys girls Cat nr 5485 - $A14
SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS FOR PARENTS (The). Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfilment. Chopra, Deepak. Rider paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 156 pages. Front cover badly creased, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0712670734. Keywords: children boys girls parents families success Cat nr 8549 - $A14
SEWING CLASSIC CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN. Illustrated step-by-step instructions. Benton, Kitty. Macmillan/Hearst, A4 hardcover, 1981, 192p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) A great book for anyone needing to provide children with period costume, etc. Many cute designs, with extensive detail and numerous illustrations - sketches and photos. Book little bumped on corners and slightly water-affected but no real damage. Dust-jacket worn, a little frayed, but fair. ISBN 0333338693. Keywords: clothes clothing children infants juveniles boys girls sewing classics period costume costumes Cat nr 3888 - $A26
SEX AT 6PM - A Personal Journey Through IVF. Berman, Annarosa. New Holland, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 320 pages. 'An honest, heartbreaking and sometimes humorous journal of the anxiety of fertility treatment . . . IVF at 39 is a race against time, where the first prize is a baby in our arms.' A little bent and worn on edges, with small name in front, but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1741104610. Keywords: pregnancy childbirth mothers babies ivf fertility insemination in vitro fertilization fertilisation Cat nr 6100 - $A26
SEX FOR MODERN TEENAGERS. Edwards, Mathews, Taylor and Woolnough. Adelaide, Rigby, Paperback (card), 1981 reprint, 75p, illsts. Practical advice. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0727015656. Keywords: children boys girls teenagers teens youth youths sex sexuality body Cat nr 2342 - $A14
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN, The. A Practical Guide to Assessment, Investigation, and Intervention. Goldstein, Seth L. NY, Elsevier Science Publishing Co, large octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1987, 433p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The author an Investigator with the DA's office, County of Napa, California. Has extensive sections dealing with legalities, victims, offenders, characteristics, child porn, interviewing victims, interviewing offenders, and case management. The book shows signs of use but is in good condition but has a large former-owner's name in ink inside front. ISBN 044401117X. Keywords: crime criminals police detection trials law justice children boys girls teenagers youths society sex sexuality abuse Cat nr 9048 - $A36
SEXUAL ODDS, The. Can you choose the sex of your baby? Wells, Dr Ron. Sally Milner Australia, Paperback, 1990, 164p. A few marks but good copy. Keywords: babies infants boys girls birth maternity mothers pregnancy Cat nr 5544 - $A13
SHARDS OF GLASS. Children's Reading & Writing Beyond Gendered Identities. Davies, Bronwyn. Allen (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), date?, 210 pages. Ex-library with Title Page torn out, permanent plastic over cover but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1863734449. Keywords: children boys girls literature Cat nr 6844 - $A15
SKILLS AND TACTICS IN GYMNASTICS. Aykroyd, Peter. Cavendish House, large octavo hardcover, 1982, 152p, illsts. Packed with sketches, bw and colour photos. Mostly girls. Name on title page, otherwise fairly good. No dj. ISBN 0856858234. Keywords: gym gymnastics exercise body girls teenagers barefoot sport Cat nr 4453 - $A14
SOLD. One Woman's True Account of Modern Slavery. Muhsen, Zana. Warner Books paperback, 1996, 229p, illst. w. bw photo plates. The appalling true story of modern-day slavery. A father sold his two 15-yr-old daughters - brought up in England - to primitives in the Middle East. Eight years later Zena escaped to freedom; her sister was - last time I heard - still a slave. Crossed-out name in front, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0751509515. Keywords: crime teenagers children abuse human rights religion society slavery sex women females marriage Cat nr 16199 - $A16
SOMETHING SMALL. The Story of Mittagundi. Stapleton, Ian. Mittagungi Outdoor Educatioin centre (Vic), large octavo hardcover, 1988, 292 pages, illsts. Mittagundi is an independent non-profit outdoor education centre situated in Victoria's high country where groups of young people aged 14 to 18 experience life in a pioneering-style farm with various activities. Has a terrific selection of interesting B&W photos although the porinting quality could have been better. Ex-LIBRARY with usual cancelled stamps, plastic over dust-jacket, etc. but good solid copy. ISBN 073162601X. Keywords: australia victoria camps camping teens teenagers youth bush country outdoor activities Cat nr 3815 - $A18
SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS. Lerner, Janet; Mardell-Czudnowski, Carol, and Goldenberg, Dorothea.New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, pictorial boards, 1981, 369p., illsts. Some edge and general wear but generally good copy. ISBN 0138264619. Keywords: education children infants boys girls handicaps training teaching disabilities Cat nr 1695 - $A31
STARTING RIGHT. Suzy Prudden's Fitness Program for Children 5-11. Prudden, Suzy. Doubleday quato paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 167 pages, illustrated. A wide-ranging comprehensive book with detailed advice and a huge number of cute B&W photos of barefoot boys and girls doing the various exercises. Quite exhausting just looking at them with their enthusiasms! Light wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0385236352. Keywords: children boys girls fitness exercise health Cat nr 6562 - $A30
SUGGESTIONS OF ABUSE. True and False Memories of Childhood Sexual Trauma. Yapko, Michael D. (Ph.D.). NY, Simon and Schuster, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 271p. Includes numerous case studies. Ex-library with cancelled stamps but generally good solid copy that has had little obvious use. Plastic over dust-jacket. Keywords: child children boys girls juveniles infants teenagers youth youths sex sexual abuse cruelty crime society Cat nr 1654 - $A26
SUICIDE: Knowing When Your Teen Is At Risk. Anthony, T. Mitchell. Regal Books, paperback, 1991, 212 pages. Has a religious message. Permanent clear plastic over cover and minor defects, but generally good solid copy. ISBN 0830714065. Keywords: psychology teens teenagers youths children suicide Cat nr 5803 - $A14
SURVIVING CHILDHOOD. A Guide for Adults in Handling Children's Problems.Graham, Rosemary. Methuen Haynes paperback, 1987, 252 pages. The author is a clinical psychologist specializing in work with children. ISBN 0454011210. Keywords: children childhood boys girl juveniles psychology abuse Cat nr 3495 - $A16
TAKEN IN CONTEMPT. When parents abduct their own children. Bowles, Robin. Pan Macmillan Australia, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 356 pages, illustrated. The complex and appalling modern crime, too often allowed to fester because of official inaction. The author's own family was involved - her grandchild illegally abducted to France by his mother. Robin Bowles has woven the story of her own situation into the whole story of child abduction today. With a good selection B&W photos. Very good copy. ISBN 073291101X. Keywords: crime criminals abduction children boys girls parents families abuse Cat nr 5503 - $A26
TAKING CHARGE THROUGH HOME SCHOOLING. Personal and Political Empowerment. Larry, M. and Kaseman, Susan. Koshkonong Press (USA), oversize Paperback, 1991 reprint, 287p. Permanent plastic over cover. Good solid copy. Keywords: school schooling education children teenagers boys girls juveniles study Cat nr 1774 - $A16
TEACH YOUR CHILD HOW TO THINK. de Bono, Edward. Viking oversize paperback, 1992, 313 pages, illsts. Good solid copy. ISBN 0670848069. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles thinking thought learning Cat nr 3273 - $A16
TEACHING CHILDREN EMBROIDERY. Butler, Anne. Lon, Studio Vista, small quarto hardcover, 1964, 56p, illsts. Packed with illustrations - sketches and photos. Well used copy, ex-library but fair. Dust-jacket reasonably good. Some tape residue on cover and dust-jacket. Ex-library copy with cancelled stamps. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies children school education teaching Cat nr 2515 - $A21
TEACHING MODERATELY AND SEVERELY RETARDED CHILDREN. A Diagnostic Approach. Bradley, Hundziak and Patterson. Charles C Thomas (USA), octavo hardcover, 1971, 324p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library but with minimum wear. Some edge grubbiness and cancelled stamps, pocket inside back. Cloth good as is spine gilt lettering. No dust-jacket. Keywords: health psychology psychiatry children retardation Cat nr 2434 - $A31
TEENAGE ALCOHOLISM & SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Causes, Consequences and Cures. Bartimole, Carmel, and Bartimole, John. Frederick Fell Publishers (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 125 pages. This copy is a bit damaged - has some badly creased pages towards front and general external wear to covers and edges, etc. But it is all there and it is scarce! ISBN 0936320184. Keywords: teens teenagers youth alcohol alcoholism drugs narcotics abuse health psychology Cat nr 7841 - $A30
TEENAGE BODY BOOK, The. McCoy, Kathy, and Wibblesman, Dr Charles. Piatkus, A4 hardcover, 1989, 280 pages, illsts. 'Honest, no-nonsense answers to the hundreds of questions you have always wanted to ask.' Very good condition with excellent spine lettering and good dust-jacket. ISBN 086188826X. Keywords: teens teenagers youth boys girls youths psychology sex sexuality relationships health pregnancy physiology Cat nr 4300 - $A21
TEST TOUR CHILD, or How to Discover and Enhance Your Child's True Potential. Stoppard, Dr Miriam. London, Dorling Kindersley, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995 reprint, 192p, illsts. Attractively illustrated. Minor edge wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0863186009. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles tests skills psychology Cat nr 1062 - $A18
TODDLER TAMING. A parents' guide to surviving the first four years. Green, Dr Christopher. Doubleday oversize Paperback (stiff card), 1988 reprint of Revised 1987 ed, 220p, illsts. Famous book packed with useful practical advice. Very good copy. Keywords: children infants babies juveniles boys girls training discipline nurturing Cat nr 3288 - $A16
TODDLER TAMING TIPS. A parent's guide to the first four years. Green, Dr Christopher. Doubleday Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 160 pages. Sleep solutions that really work, successful toilet training, healthy eating, tantrums, illnesses, nasty habits, and more, dealt with. Very good copy. ISBN 1864710756. Keywords: children infants juveniles boys girls discipline training Cat nr 8546 - $A18
TOPS AND TOES. Cox, Leslie M. (text) & Warren, Denise (photos). Leslie Cox Publications (Aust), oblong paperback (card), spiral-bound, 1982, 57p, illsts, fold-out chart. An attractive book of movement and music, illustrated with line drawings. Many songs and music pieces, and packed with a large number of clear photos (a few in colour) of barefoot boys and girls dancing, etc. Good copy. Scarce! ISBN 0908294026. Keywords: music dance dancing exercise movement children boys girls infants juveniles dalcroze eurhythmics Cat nr 6403 - $A31
TV-FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS - 365 THINGS TO DO. Hodges, Di. Redwood Editions, large paperback, 1998, about 370 pages, illustrated. Well set-out book with clear simple instructions, illustrated with sketches. A heap of stimulating and easy-to-follow ideas for the busy mums and dads. Has a little creasing at back but is otherwise a good solid copy. ISBN 1865151122. Keywords: children boys girls activities games recreations child Cat nr 3915 - $A18
TWINS. From Conception to Five Years (Illustrated Edition). Clegg, Averil, and Woolett, Anne. Ballantine Books, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 128 pages, illustrated. 'The only fully practical, illustrated guide for having, raising, and caring for your twins.' Well illustrated with numerous sketches and B&W photos. Light edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0345356616. Keywords: birth infants babies pregnancy mothers twins children boys girls Cat nr 4855 - $A26
TWO CHILDREN BEHIND A WALL. The true story of a family torn apart. Laylle, Catherine. Arrow paperback, 1997, 282p, illsts. The heartbreaking story of a mother who lives alone in London, her children abducted by their German father. In spite of press campaigns, successful court action in the UK and Germany and numerous petitions to the German government the Germans refuse to adhere to the principles of the Hague Convention. This is the story. Good copy. Keywords: crime parents fathers mothers children marriage law justice injustice society Cat nr 11072 - $A15
UNDERSTANDING ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder. Green, Dr Christopher, and Dr Kit Chee. Doubleday Family Issues, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 254 pages. A comprehensive reference guide for the parent, teacher and health professional. Dr Green also wrote the popular 'Toddler Taming'. Minor wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0868245879. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles attention deficit add psychology Cat nr 7722 - $A16
UNWANTED CHILD. Chesser, Eustace. Lon, Rich and Cowan, octavo hardcover, undated, c.1950?, 171p. A useful study by a noted writer. with reference to numerous case studies. The cloth is somewhat degraded and the book lacks a dust-jacket. Has very large black markings inside front cover. But the book is quite solid. Priced according to condition. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles families adoption parents mothers fathers society law Cat nr 3786 - $A21
VACCINATION. A Parent's Dilemma. Beattie, Greg. The Oracle Press (Queensland, Australia). Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 144 pages. The author is father to seven children who in 1994 founded the Vaccination Information Network Qld, Inc. This book appears to present the case for avoiding vaccination. Note, I am just selling this book, the views are not my own! But the author presents his case with much documentation. Greeting inside front, some edge grubbiness and wear, but fair. Scarce! ISBN 1876308001. Keywords: health children boys girls juveniles vaccines vaccination issues Cat nr 6623 - $A26
VACCINE GUIDE, The. Making an Informed Choice. Neustaedter, Randall. North Atlantic Books, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 261 pages. Some of the information only applies to the USA situation but there is much of interest, including a useful Glossary of terms and a section of no less than 37 pages of references on the topic. Light edge wear, greeting written inside front, but fairly good. ISBN 1556432151. Keywords: vaccines medicines injections health treatment Cat nr 7377 - $A24
VILLAGE HERITAGE. Miss Pinnell & Children of Sapperton School. Alan Sutton Publishing, quarto hardcover, 1st edition, 1986, 112p, illsts. Fascinating publication - a history of a Gloucestershire village largely written by the pupils, with lots of interesting artwork, photos, many in colour, of the children in period costume, etc. Great idea here for other parts of the world! Blue cloth and gilt lettering excellent. Dust-jacket has a small tear but is otherwise very good. ISBN Keywords: england britain villages society culture schools education children travel tourism Cat nr 2186 - $A24
WHAT SHALL WE TELL THE KIDS? What Kids Want to Hear from Their Parents. Olshaker, Bennett. Schwartz & Wilkinson paperback,1989, 239p. 'About Sex, About Drugs, Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, Injuries, Racism, Death, Violence.' A useful book for any parent. Minor creases and edge wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 1863370072. Keywords: children boys girls problems education parents Cat nr 5248 - $A16
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING, with: WHAT TO EAT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING. Eisenburg, Murkoff and Hathaway. Cornstalk Publishing, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, total (2 vols) 740 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) This edition adapted by the Childbirth Education Association of Australia (NSW). Two popular (and huge) volumes bound in one. I suspect it will take the whole period of gestation to read it all! Slight corner and edge wear, otherwise solid and fairly good. ISBN 0207197946. Keywords: birth pregnancy mothers babies nurture health food nutrition Cat nr 8555 - $A36
WHEN TO SAY YES! And Make More Friends. Scott, Sharon. Human Resource Development Press, large Paperback, 1988, 107p. The author wrote the best-seller, Peer-Pressure Reversal, who works especially among American youth groups and also appears on TV. Very good copy. Keywords: psychology success friends friendships Cat nr 2732 - $A14
WHICH TESTS FOR MY UNBORN BABY? de Crespigny, Lachlan, with Rhonda Dredge. Oxford Press Australia, Paperback, 1991 reprint, 170p, illsts. A calm view of the techniques to assess prenatal testing. Some edge and corner wear, otherwise fairly good copy. ISBN 0195530942. Keywords: pregnancy birth motherhood babies infants foetuses fetuses mothers Cat nr 4464 - $A16
WINTER IN THE MORNING. A Young Girl's Life in the Warsaw Ghetto and Beyond 1939-1945. Bauman, Janina. Lon, Virago Press, Large octavo hardcover, 1986, 195p, illsts. First-person account of the Nazi holocaust. Boards little bent with heart, dust-jacket worn and frayed but useful. Keywords: europe germany poland war warfare children girls teenagers females women prisons jails camps jews Cat nr 6364 - $A18
WITH ITS HAT ABOUT ITS EARS. Recollections of the Bush School. Nelson, Hank. ABC (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1st Edition, 1989, 211 pages, illustrated. Good solid clean copy. ISBN 0642129843. Keywords: school education pupils teachers boys girls children history australia bush outback country Cat nr 5443 - $A21
WITH THE BEST OF INTENTIONS. Wilson, Noel. Wilson Australia, pictorial card, 1991, 209p. A book of useful practical advice on the problems in relationships between parents and their children. The author deals with issues such as violence, discipline, emotions, school, and much more. Very good copy. Keywords: boys girls children school education families home society psychology Cat nr 10257 - $A16
YOGA WITH PETER AND SUE. Suitable For Asthmatic Children. Zorn, Yogi William. Lon, Pelham Books, octavo hardcover, 1973, 89p, illsts. Ex-library with cancelled stamps and signs of wear, tape marks, etc, but still quite useful. Note - illustrated with line drawings of a boy and a girl. Pity they didn't use real photos! No dust-jacket. Scarce! Keywords: yoga health healing exercise children boys girls juveniles treatment cures asthma Cat nr 4461 - $A21
YOU KNOW ME ANTY NELLY? Liverpool Children's Rhymes. Shaw, Frank (compiler). Wolfe (UK) paperback, New Enlarged Ed, 1970, 134p. Some corner damage and creases but no text affected. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles verse verses poems rhymes psychology Cat nr 2093 - $A18
YOU & YOUR ADD CHILD. Practical strategies for coping with everyday problems. Wallace, Ian. HarperCollins paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 244 pages. Minor wear and a little creasing but fairly good and solid. ISBN 0732256860. Keywords: children attention deficit syndrome add psychology parenting Cat nr 6577 - $A21
YOUR BREAST FEEDING HANDBOOK. Practical answers for your needs. Howard, Dr Virginia