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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 - $A15

A BABY AT LAST. Having a Baby Later in Life (Issues). McFarlane, Jillian. Collins Australia paperback, 2000, 156p, illsts. Small damage front cover, slight edge wear, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0732224284. Keywords: birth pregnancy women females babies Cat nr 1941 - $A19

A COOPERATIVE METHOD OF NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL (Revised 2nd Edition). Nofziger, Margaret. Book Publishing Co (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised 2nd Ed, 1978, 124 pages, illustrated. Combines Basal Body Temperature Method, Cervical Mucus Method and Calendar Rhythm Method to form (it is claimed) 'a safe effective alternative'. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0913990132. Keywords: birth control natural alternatives contraception Cat nr 8703 - $A19

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 - $A27

A MOTHER'S STORY. The truth about the Baby M case. Whitehead, Mary Beth. Arrow paperback, 1990, 220p, illsts. Would you give your baby away for $10,000? Story of the surrogate mother who changed her mind. Some wear but fairly good. ISBN 0099704307. Keywords: women females birth babies legal law society Cat nr 11040 - $A15

A VERY PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DISCIPLINE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. Mitchell, Grace. Telshare Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 160 pages. Dr Mitchell, founder of a chain of childcare centres, freely admits she spanked her own children but now thinks there are better ways of disciplining them. A useful, practical book for the harried parent! Permanent plastic over cover, minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0910287007. Keywords: children discipline juveniles punishment control behaviour boys girls families Cat nr 17058 - $A22

A WAY TO NATURAL CHILDBIRTH. A Manual for Physiotherapists and Parents-to-be. Heardman, Helen. Edinburgh, Livingstone, octavo hardcover, 1948, 124p, illsts. Some wear to boards but fairly good copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: pregnancy birth babies mothers women females alternative natural childbirth Cat nr 4213 - $A15

A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BIRTH-TECH. Tests and Technology in Pregnancy and Birth. Charlish, Anne. Helm (UK) Paperback (card), 1989, 159p, illsts. Some edge wear and corner damage. Fair to fairly good. ISBN 0747004099. Keywords: birth babies pregnancy women females mothers Cat nr 4220 - $A17

ADOLESCENTS. A Guide for Parents. Carr-Gregg, Michael, and Shale, Erin. Finch Publishing (Australia), paperback stiff pictorial card), 2002, 234 pages, illustrated. An adolescent psychologist and school counsellor get together to provide useful advice and insights to parents and teachers. Name in front, very light wear, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 1876451351. Keywords: parenting psychology teens teenagers youths boys girls Cat nr 18331 - $A27

ADVICE FROM A PREGNANT OBSTETRICIAN. Brasner, Dr Shari E. Hyperion Paperback, 1998, 250p. Some cheery advice aimed at putting the pregnant mum at ease. The author is not only an obstetrician but has given birth herself - to twins. Very good copy. Keywords: pregnancy infants babies birth birthing children mothers Cat nr 10366 - $A19

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 - $A15

ANNIE STORIES. Helping Young Children Meet the Challenges of Growing Up. Brett, Doris. Hale & Iremonger (Aust), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint, 114 pages. The author developed a form of therapeutic storytelling to calm the fears of her daughter and help build self-confidence. In this book she shows parents how to craft stories to suit their own children's needs. Has a bit of corner damage (bending) but is fair and otherwise intact. ISBN 0868066192. Keywords: children stories psychology fears parenting Cat nr 18191 - $A15

ANOREXIA NERVOSA. A guide for sufferers and their families. Palmer, R.L. Penguin paperback, 1982 reprint, 156p. Damaged on one corner but doesn't affect text. Keywords: girls teenagers women body nutrition health medicine medical healing treatment therapy Cat nr 3196 - $A13

ANTI-BULLYING HANDBOOK, The. Sullivan, Keith. Oxford University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 250 pages. An invaluable resource book for parents, teachers, counsellors, therapists and others. Scarce and sought-after book. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0195583884. Keywords: education schools schooling students bullies bullying psychology discipline Cat nr 18220 - $A37

ARE YOU POISONING YOUR FAMILY? The Facts About the Foods We Eat. Davis, Damien. Lamont Publishing (Aust) paperback (stiff card), 1992 reprint, 96p., illsts. A book of revelations! Investigates the additives, etc, in our everyday foods. Good condition. ISBN 1875630023. Keywords: health food foodstuffs chemicals additives Cat nr 5265 - $A22

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 - $A15

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 - $A22

AUSTRALIAN BABY & TODDLER MEALS. Barker, Robyn. Pan Macmillan Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000 reprint, 166 pages, illustrated. By the author of 'Baby Love'. Metric measures. Light wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0732909406. Keywords: babies infants children food eating cooking cookery recipes Cat nr 18117 - $A25

AUSTRALIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICAL SYMPTOMS (The). Carter, Dr Warwick. Hale & Iremonger, large paperback, 1999, 396 pages. An invaluable reference guide, now scarce. This copy has a small bit of damp affectation towards the back but no text, etc, affected. ISBN 0868066702. Keywords: health medicine illness symptoms reference Cat nr 8908 - $A37

BABY AND CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES. Wright, Dr James. Golden Press (Australia) paperback (stiff card), 1981, 274p. Paper browned from exposure to sun but otherwise the book is o.k. ISBN 0855587938. Keywords: health healing treatment cures sickness babies infants children boys girls Cat nr 3441 - $A15

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 - $A27

BABY & CHILD. From Birth to Age Five (Revised Enlarged ed). Leach, Penelope. Penguin paperback, Revised & Enlarged Edition, 1989, 559 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) One of the standard reference works to which parents often turn. Don't despair, find the answers here! Light wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0140110224. Keywords: babies infants children boys girls parents Cat nr 17833 - $A17

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 - $A19

BABY RELAX. A Parent's Guide to Massage and Gymnastics for Children. Walker, Peter. Pantheon Books, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial covers), 1985, 14 pages, illustrated. This book is a bit bent on edges and corner and has a name inside front but is otherwise good and useful. It is packed with excellent clear B&W photos of various babies doing their thing, poor dears! (I hated PE at school). ISBN 039475171X. Keywords: babies infants exercise massage gymnastics body health Cat nr 17599 - $A19

BABY-MAKING. The TECHNOLOGY and ETHICS. Downie, Susan. Bodley head paperback (card), 1988, 398p, illsts. Bit grubby on edges and has some creased pages, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 037031137X. Keywords: babies birth pregnancy mothers females women health Cat nr 16348 - $A25

BACKPACKING WITH BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN. Silverman, Goldie. Wilderness Press (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 122 pages, illustrated. An unusual and very useful book, illustrated with numerous photos, etc. Front cover has a heavy crease, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0899970680Keywords: travel tourism children babies infants Cat nr 17062 - $A22

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 - $A19

BECOMING BETTER PARENTS. Balson, Maurice. Australian Council for Educational Research, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993 reprint of 3rd Edition (1991), 166 pages, illustrated. The author heads the Monash Parent-Teacher Education Centre. Has couple of edge spots. Greeting signed by author inside front. Good solid copy. ISBN 0864310765. Keywords: children parents families education training parenting psychology Cat nr 17203 - $A15

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 - $A22

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! Minor defects, e.g. some page corners creased, but generally good. ISBN 0957881436. Keywords: teens teenagers youth Cat nr 18308 - $A22

BENEFITS AND RISKS OF HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION, The. Has the Attitude Changed? Haspels and Rolland. MTP Press, octavo hardcover, 1982, 192p, illsts. Proceedings of an International Symposium, Amsterdam, 19th March, 1982. No dust-jacket. Keywords: health healing contraception birth control treatment medicine hormones medical Cat nr 2804 - $A17

BESTFEEDING. Getting Breastfeeding Right for You. Renfrew, Mary; Fisher, Chloe, and Arms, Suzanne. Celestial Arts (USA), quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 225 pages, illustrated. Light edge and corner wear but fairly good. ISBN 0890875715. Keywords: breastfeeding babies infants nurturing mothers nutrition health Cat nr 8794 - $A21

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 - $A22

BIRTH CONTROL - Now and Tomorrow. Wood, Clive. Lon, Peter Davies, octavo hardcover, 1st Ed, 1969, 211p. A sensible, sensitive and wide-ranging discussion of the various methods of birth control - their advantages and disadvantages, failures, etc - written by a professional biologist. Has some inconsequential edge damage but is otherwise good with a good dust-jacket. Scarce! Keywords: health sex sexuality birth control methods contraceptives prevention relations relationships intercourse Cat nr 4459 - $A17

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 - $A13

BIRTH OF A BABY. Anon. Marshall Cavendish, hardcover, pictorial boards, 1969, 64 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos and sketches. Some wear but fair. Keywords: babies mothers pregnancy birth conception Cat nr 17898 - $A15

BIRTH REBORN. Odent, Dr Michel. London, Souvenir Press, quarto hardcover, 1984, 123 pages, illustrated. Dr Odent provides a setting in which a woman is free to give birth in her own way. If she chooses to labour in darkness or to have her other children with her, if she wants to scream, to walk around or float in a pool of water . . . The book has a lengthy Introduction by Sheila Kitzinger, well known for her work in this field. It is packed with frank B&W photos of birthing. An excellent copy with great black cloth and clean spine lettering and a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0285626248. Keywords: health birth babies mothers pregnancy alternatives Cat nr 17431 - $A37

BIRTH WITHOUT VIOLENCE. Leboyer, Frederick. Adelaide, Rigby, oblong hardcover (approx. quarto), 1975, 105p, illsts. The famous handbook, illustrated with numerous bw photos. Front endpaper missing, some general wear but fairly good. ISBN 0727000136. Keywords: birth birthing pregnancy health life mothers babies infants medical healing Cat nr 3235 - $A22

BOOK OF BABY MASSAGE (The). For a Happier, Healthier Child. Walker, Peter. Kensington Childcare, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 95 pages, illustrated. Foreword by Janet Balaskas. Front cover has a short crease and there is a bit of writing inside cover, also remainder black line bottom edge, otherwise good. ISBN 1575662825. Keywords: babies massage health exercise Cat nr 17551 - $A19

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 - $A17

BRADSHAW ON THE FAMILY. A Revolutionary Way to Self-Discovery. Bradshaw, John. Health Communications (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 242 pages. Based on a popular TV series. And a national bestseller. Over half a million copies sold. Are we living by inherited rules we never wrote? Tiny name inside front and some edge wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0932194540. Keywords: family families relationships parents children psychology Cat nr 8998 - $A22

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 - $A15

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 - $A22

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 - $A19

CARE AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. Sebastian-Nickell, and Milne, Rosemary. Longmans Cheshire, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 292 pages. In series 'Education Australia'. Small name inside front and permanent clear plastic over covers, otherwise very good. ISBN 058266389X. Keywords: education children boys girls juveniles training Cat nr 17673 - $A22

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 - $A22

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. Confronting the Problem. Briggs, Freda. Pitman, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 119 pages. 'A book for parents, teachers and welfare workers responsible for children in the pre-school and primary school years.' Small name in front, otherwise good. ISBN 0858963876. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles sex abuse crime psychology families Cat nr 17790 - $A22

CHILD'S PLAY. Activity Ideas From Birth to Ten Years. May, Anne. Anne May (Australia), paperback (stiff card), 1979 reprint, 61 pages. An oldie but popular - reprinted several times, always a good sign. Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: children infants boys girls play games activities Cat nr 18410 - $A17

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 - $A15

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

CHILDREN'S ANSWERS TO EVERYTHING. Keefer, Marti. New Holland (Australia), square paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 176 pages, illustrated. A charming book, illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout. Sight corner wear but generally good solid clean copy. ISBN 9781741102116. Keywords: children boys girls questions queries puzzles knowledge Cat nr 17281 - $A19

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 - $A22

CHOICE GUIDE TO BIRTH CONTROL. Kane, Penny, and Porter, John. Viking O'Neil Australia Paperback, 1988, 165p., illsts. A modern reference. Minor marks, good copy. ISBN 0670901156. Keywords: birth control health women females contraception contraceptives babies pregnancy Cat nr 4284 - $A19

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 - $A15

COMPLETE BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING (breast-feeding), The. Eiger, Marvin, and Olds, Sally. Arrow Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised & Update Edition, 1987, 351 pages, illustrated. Has some excellent line drawings to help the new mum. Showing signs of age - browned paper and inside covers sun-tanned, general wear, but solid and o.k. ISBN 0553262327450. Keywords: breast feeding breastfeeding mothers babies infants suckling health Cat nr 17318 - $A17

CONTRACEPTION. WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU? Sundquist, Kendra. Health Books (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 64 pages. The author is connected to Family Planning Australia and offers useful advice on a wide range of birth control methods. Near-new. ISBN 1875551394. Keywords: contraception birth control Cat nr 17063 - $A15

COOKING FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS. 6 Months to 5 Years. Wells, Dilys (editor). Treasure Press, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984, 92 pages, illustrated. With some colour plates. Imperial & Metric measures. Some childish scribble inside front cover (baby grew up quickly), and some general wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0706412508. Keywords: parenting babies infants food eating nutrition recipes cooking cookery Cat nr 17591 - $A22

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 - $A22

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 - $A17

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 - $A17

DAD'S PLACE. A New Guide for Fathers After Divorce. Burrett, Jill. Ward Lock (UK), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 152 pages, illustrated. The author is a psychologist. Some edge and corner wear, but generally fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0706376412. Keywords: parents fathers families separation divorce relationships children Cat nr 18420 - $A22

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 - $A22

DEATH BY ADOPTION. Shawyer, Joss. Auckland, Cicada Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 291 pages. Warning: This is a very poor copy of the book with covers insect-eaten and with some staining and bent corners, also a name in front BUT is quite intact, all there. And a very important and exceedingly scarce book. The author is a New Zealand feminist and is herself a single mother of twins born in 1969. In 1973 she founded the Council for the Single Mother and Her Child. She is also a foundation member of Jigsaw, an organization working to change adoption laws. The book includes many interviews with victims of adoption procedures. ISBN 0908599021. Keywords: children families boys girls juveniles adoption adoptees Cat nr 18165 - $A207

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 - $A15

DISCIPLINE WITHOUT SHOUTING OR SPANKING (Revised & Expanded Edition). Wyckoff, Jerry, and Unell, Barbara C. Hinckler Books paperback (card), Revised & expanded Edition, 2002 reprint, 160 pages. 'Practical solutions to the most common preschool behaviour problems.' 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 - $A13

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 - $A21

DON'T TELL MUMMY. A True Story of the Ultimate Betrayal. Maguire, Toni. HarperElement, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 343 pages. A little girl thought her mother would tell her father to stop abusing her, but she didn't. True story but with names and dates, etc, changed to protect people. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 9780007223763. Keywords: children child girls abuse parents families crime sex memoirs Cat nr 17081 - $A22

DOWN'S SYNDROME. An Introduction for Parents. Cunningham, Cliff. Condo (Souvenir Press) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992 reprint of 1988 Revised Edition, 240 pages, illustrated. Positive and practical book, a definitive work for parents. Some edge grubbiness, name stamp inside front, general wear, but fair and intact. ISBN 0285650467. Keywords: parenting children boys girls jhuveniles psychology health Cat nr 18157 - $A19

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 - $A17

DR SPOCK TALKS WITH MOTHERS. Spock, Dr Benjamin. London, Bodley head, octavo hardcover, 1961, 288 pages. The renowned expert of child raising has some advice and ideas although I don't think everyone agrees with him on all points. Minor wear, red cloth very good, as is spine lettering. Dust-jacket a little worn and marked but fair. Keywords: parenting children infants advice Cat nr 18361 - $A19

DRESS-UPS FOR KIDS. Family Circle Magazine. Murdoch Books (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 96 pages, illustrated. A beautifully-produced and stimulating book, packed with ideas and illustrated with fantastic full-colour photos of the various costumes. Witches and wizards, princes and punks, dress-ups for little kids and big kids. Minor wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0864113307. Keywords: fancy dress clothes clothing parties dress-ups costumes characters Cat nr 17358 - $A22

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND YOUR CHILDREN. What Every Parent Needs to Know. Seixas, Judith S., and Geraldine Youcha. Penguin paperback (stiff card), 1999, 238 pages. Near-NEW copy. ISBN 0140280472. Keywords: drugs narcotics alcohol drinking children youth teens teenagers parents families Cat nr 5921 - $A22

DRUGS - THE PARENTS' DILEMMA. Mitchell, A.R.K. London, Priory Press octavo hardcover, 4th Edition, 1972, 158p. Writing inside front and dust-jacket damaged at back, otherwise solid book. Keywords: drugs narcotics health families children teenagers youth parents Cat nr 2586 - $A15

EASIEST PIANO COURSE. Part 1 (One). Thompson, John. Chappell & Co, A4 music book, 1955, 40 pages, illustrated. With many easy tunes for kiddies, nicely illustrated with cute line drawings. Has a bit of pencilling on some pages and the cover card is a bit grubby but is otherwise fairly good. Keywords: music songs child juvenile piano easy beginners Cat nr 17870 - $A17

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 education school Cat nr 6071 - $A14

ESSENTIAL HEALTH FOR WOMEN. Walker, Sharon. Parragon Paperback, 1997, 178p. Pregnancy, Exercise, Homeopathy, Massage, reflexology, Nutrition, and more. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0752524151. Keywords: health healing women females exercise massage nutrition diet pregnancy Cat nr 14634 - $A12

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 - $A15

EVERY WOMAN'S BIRTH RIGHTS. Thomas, Pat. Thorsons paperback, 1996, 303p. Has some damp affectation towards back but no text affected. Small crease at front and mark on bottom edge. But solid. ISBN 0722532814. Keywords: birth reproduction rights women females birthing babies conception obstetrics medicine doctors Cat nr 2165 - $A19

EXPLAINING ENDOMETRIOSIS. Henderson, Riley and Wood. McCulloch Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 'The most common cause of infertility, it affects one in 10 women.' Written from the sufferer's perspective and based on the current state of research. Very good copy, near-new. ISBN 0949646601. Keywords: health treatment birth pregnancy Cat nr 17541 - $A22

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 - $A15

FEEDING BABY AND CHILD. A Guide for Australian Parents. Phillips, Virginia. Hyland House (Australia) paperback, 1992, 295p. Some wear but fairly good. ISBN 0947062882. Keywords: nutrition food feeding babies infants children boys girls diet Cat nr 2634 - $A15

FERTILE FATHERS. Sharkey, Ruth. Ruth Sharkey, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 202 pages. The author who has made many appearances on Australian TV has become known as the babymaker. Near-new copy. ISBN 0958579229. Keywords: fertility birth pregnancy fathers men marriage families babies Cat nr 5693 - $A22

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 - $A13

FOOD FOR THOUGHT. A Parent's Guide to Food Intolerance. Minchin, Maureen. Alma Publications (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982 reprint, 103 pages. Useful reference book for parents trying to fathom child behaviour. A little damaged, with some damp stains towards back, but intact. ISBN 0959318305. Keywords: food chemicals intolerance children Cat nr 8702 - $A13

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 - $A19

GETTING PREGNANT. A Compassionate Resource to Overcome Fertility. Jansen, Professor Robert. Allen & Unwin, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 482 pages, illustrated. 'Getting pregnant is always a matter of chance. Finally, here is a book that helps you increase the odds.' Light edge wear, fairly good and solid. ISBN 0864481439. Keywords: pregnancy birth conception babies infertility fertility mothers fathers Cat nr 6372 - $A32

GETTING PREGNANT (Woman's Answer Book). Winston, Robert. Anaya Publishers (UK), large paperback, 1989, 253 pages. A wealth of information and advice from a world-renowned gynecologist. Professor Winston is Director of the Infertility Clinic at Hammersmith Hospital, London. Ex-library but only minimal library marks, some edge wear, but fairly good. ISBN 1854700022. Keywords: pregnancy mothers birth babies Cat nr 4490 - $A17

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 - $A21

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 - $A22

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 - $A27

HAIR-RAISING JOYS OF RAISING BOYS, The. Meurer, Dave. Spire paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 174 pages. Parenting hints and tips but with a religious message. Very good. ISBN 9780800787296. Keywords: children boys parents education beliefs Cat nr 18016 - $A15

HAPPY KIDS IN THE KITCHEN. Simple Recipes for Children to Make. Anon. Murdoch Books, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, no date, 64 pages, illustrated. Metric measures. Colour illsts. Very good copy. ISBN 0864112661. Keywords: children food recipes cooking Cat nr 17865 - $A13

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 - $A19

HELP! I'M HAVING A BABY. Buckle, Anne, edited & adapted by Louise Rodda. Pan Macmillan Australia quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 176 pages, illustrated. 'The 1000 most important facts you need to know about your pregnancy, giving birth and life with your new baby.' From the makers of the best-selling video. Minor edge wear, very good solid copy. ISBN 1040503565X. Keywords: pregnancy babies mothers birth Cat nr 6513 - $A32

HELPING MOTHERS TO BREASTFEED (Revised Edition). King, F. Savage. African Medical & Research Foundation, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Edition, 1992, 180 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous clear line drawings. Back top corner bit bent and early page wrinkled but basically good copy. ISBN 9966874046. Keywords: mothers infants babies nurture breast feeding breasfeeding nutrition Cat nr 8489 - $A27

HELPING YOUR DEPRESSED TEENAGER. A Guide for Parents and Caregivers. Oster, Gerald D., and Montgomery, Sarah S. Wiley paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 184 pages. Cover tending to bend but otherwise the book is good. The authors are considered to be experts in this field. ISBN 0471621846. Keywords: children youth youths teens teenagers parents parenting Cat nr 7493 - $A22

HIS BRIGHT LIGHT. The Story of Nick Traina. Steel, Danielle. Bantam Press, octavo hardcover, 1998, 293 pages, illustrated. The very personal story of the short life and sad death of the writer's own son, a manic depressive who died at the age of 19. With extensive extracts from his own insightful diary. Slight tendency to be skewed but only a minor fault, otherwise very good copy with excellent black cloth and spine lettering and a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0593044878. Keywords: biography psychology mind writers authors Cat nr 17856 - $A22

HOW TO CHOOSE THE SEX OF YOUR BABY. A complete update on the method best supported by scientific evidence. Shettles, Dr L.B., and Rorvik, David. HarperCollins Australia, paperback, 1998, 175 pages. No method is completely without failure, say the authors, but their thesis can raise the percentage of success, so they claim. Back cover bit creased, but otherwise good. ISBN 0732765134. Keywords: pregancy sex babies boys girls infants birth mothers Cat nr 8863 - $A15

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH BABIES AND CHILDREN. Pictures to Last a Lifetime. Sieveking, Anthea. HarperCollins, paperback (plastic boards), 1994, 144 pages, illustrated. We may be in the age of phone cameras, where everyone is a photographer but there is more to creating truly artistic photos of one's children and this book shows how, with a wealth of stimulating ideas and actual colour photos to demonstrate. Very good condition. ISBN 0004129466. Keywords: photography photos children babies infants boys girls Cat nr 8860 - $A22

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 - $A19

HOW TO STOP YOUR CHILD SMOKING. Carr, Allen. Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 184 pages. A few marks but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0140278362. Keywords: smoking cigarettes tobacco children teens teenagers youths boys girls Cat nr 8979 - $A17

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 - $A17

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 - $A15

I.V.F. IN VITRO FERTILIZATION. Wood, Professor Carl, and Westmore, Ann. Hill of Content (Aust), Paperback, 1987 reprint, 143p, illsts. 'The original, authoritative guide for prospective parents and health professionals.' Back crease to back cover, otherwise fairly good copy. Keywords: birth birthing fertilization fertilisation fertility treatment health babies pregnancy Cat nr 3218 - $A22

INFERTILITY. Kovacs, Gabor, and Wood, Carl. Churchill Livingstone Patient Handbook 22, paperback (stiff card), 1984, 68p, illsts. A useful study by two experts in the field. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 044302856. Keywords: health healing birth babies mothers fertility pregnancy Cat nr 1001 - $A17

INFERTILITY. Kovacs, Gabor, and Wood, Carl. Churchill Livingstone Patient Handbook 22, paperback (stiff card), 1984, 68p, illsts. A useful study by two experts in the field. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 044302856. Keywords: health healing birth babies mothers fertility pregnancy Cat nr 6377 - $A27

INFERTILITY AND IVF. The Chance of a Lifetime. Dettman and Saunders. Penguin Paperback, 1987, 224p, illsts. 'A realistic look at the new hope for infertile couples.' Some corner damage but fair. Keywords: birth mothers fathers fertility health conception babies Cat nr 3193 - $A15

INFERTILITY HANDBOOK, The. A Guide to Making Babies. Tomlins, Jacqueline. Allen & Unwin Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 322 pages, illustrated. Written by an expert, with additional input from those working in the field. Light wear to cover and edges but fairly good. ISBN 1741141451. Keywords: pregnancy birth mothers babies fertility infertility Cat nr 6728 - $A27

IRISH BABIES' NAMES. Cresswell, Julia (compiler). Collins Gem, min-book, plasticized paperback (stiff card), 2004, 288 pages. Near-new excellent copy. ISBN 9780007176175. Keywords: names ireland irish children  Cat nr 18609 -  $A15

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 - $A23

IT TAKES TWO. Reproducing Naturally Today. Ford, Dr Judy. Environmental & Genetic Solutions, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 201 pages. Minor wear, good clean copy. ISBN 0646339192. Keywords: health pregnancy mothers nature natural alternative babies birth conception Cat nr 6935 - $A27

JAMIE. Somerville, Sandra and Bill. Self-published (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 112 pages, illustrated. The sad but challenging story of the aftermath of the near-drowning of a small boy in a family pool. He was left in a comatose condition with little hope of recovery. Greeting signed by the authors. Cover card shows some evidence of handling but the book is fairly good. ISBN 0646075659. Keywords: children swimming pools water drowning catastrophes Cat nr 18465 - $A22

KATY. A FIGHT FOR LIFE. Collins, Joan. London, Gollancz, octavo hardcover, 1982, 156p, illsts. The challenging story of determined parent's fight for the recovery of a badly injured child. Very good copy with excellent black cloth, lettering. Dust-jacket scored and a bit worn but fairly good. ISBN 0575031115. Keywords: biography health children girls family Cat nr 1951 - $A13

KATY. A FIGHT FOR LIFE. Collins, Joan. London, Gollancz, octavo hardcover, 1982, 156 pages, illustrated. The challenging story of determined parent's fight for the recovery of a badly injured child. Has some excellent B&W photos of Katy at various stages and a nice coloured one on the back of the dust-jacket. Very good copy with excellent black cloth, lettering. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0575031115. Keywords: biography health children girls family injuries damage Cat nr 17433 - $A19

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 - $A17

KNOWING YOUR CHILD THROUGH HIS HANDWRITING AND DRAWINGS. Solomon, Shirl. Ace Books (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 180 pages, illustrated. This is a rather ancient copy of the book, with browned paper, a tiny hole in cover, and signs of use, but is quite solid and is surely a worthwhile addition to any parent's armoury. Quite fascinating delving into topics like 'resistance to authority' and 'dominance' and 'passivity' etc. Takes me back to bringing up my own kids; somehow we muddled by! ISBN 0441451519. Keywords: children boys girls handwriting writing drawings art psychology behaviour character Cat nr 17452 - $A27

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 - $A17

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 - $A27

LIFE BEFORE BIRTH. and A Time To Be Born. Nathanielsz, Peter W. NY, Promethean Prss, octavo hardcover, 1992, 238p. An extensive technical study of the birth process. Described as 'the definite Guidebook to the Intrauterine World.' The book is near-fine, the dust-jacket a bit worn at back but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 091685955X. Keywords: birth conception pregnancy fetus development Cat nr 15127 - $A22

LIFEWAYS. Working With Family Questions. A Parent's Anthology. Davy, Gudrun, and Voors, Bons. Hawthorn Press (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 312 pages, illustrated. A resource book of essays on parenting and related topics. Some edge wear and minor edge stains but otherwise fairly good and solid. ISBN 0950706248. Keywords: parenting children families relationships psychology Cat nr 18576 - $A19

LOSING WEIGHT AFTER PREGNANCY. A Step-by-Step Guide to Fitness and Health. Bing, Elisabeth, and Colman, Libby. Piatkus paperback, 1995, 138 pages. Illustrated with sketches. Slight edge damage to some pages at end but not serious - nothing affected. Otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0749914335. Keywords: weight pregnancy birth mothers Cat nr 3599 - $A15

LOVE, LAUGHTER and PARENTING. In the Precious Years From Birth to Six. Biddulph, Steve and Shaaron. Dorling Kindersley, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial plastic-coated card), 2000, 240 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A beautifully-produced book packed with colour photos and lots of sensible advice. Hopefully it will help many children enjoy a happy and secure childhood. Very good copy. ISBN 1740330056. Keywords: parents parenting children advice psychology Cat nr 18260 - $A25

MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING: Pretest, Self Assessment and Review. Gorvine, Beverly, and Watson, Joellen. Wallingford (UK) paperback, 1978, 213p. '500 board-type multiple-choice questions with answers, explanations.' Fairly good copy with plastic over cover and small name in front. ISBN 0914410539. Keywords: nurses nursing health healing treatment maternity birth Cat nr 4463 - $A22

MIDWIFE CHALLENGE, The (New Edition). Kitzinger, Sheila (editor). Pandora paperback, New Edition, 1991, 277 pages. The author writes about the current upheavals taking place around the world in maternity care. Very good copy. ISBN 0044408455. Keywords: birth pregnancy midwifery midwifes mothers babies Cat nr 3683 - $A22

MIDWIFE WISDOM, MOTHER LOVE. James, Sarah. Lothian Books (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 198 pages. A combined pregnancy, childbirth and parenting book that fuses valuable insights that the author gained in per work as a midwife. Tiniest of defects make this a very good copy. ISBN 0734408269. Keywords: babies pregnancy birth birthing midwives midwifery mothers Cat nr 17139 - $A27

MORE SECRETS OF HAPPY CHILDREN. A New Guide for Parents. Biddulph, Steve, with Shaaron Biddulph. HarperCollins, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001 reprint, 134 pages, illustrated. Another worthwhile book for parents, and a very popular one, too. Steve and Shaaron are counsellors, educators and, of course - parents themselves. Humorous, easy-to-read. Small crease one corner, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0732258448. Keywords: children psychology happiness behaviour parents parenting families boys girls Cat nr 18314 - $A17

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 - $A15

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 - $A22

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 - $A19

NATURAL FERTILITY. The Complete Guide to Avoiding or Achieving Conception (Revised Edition). Naish, Francesca. Milner Healthy Living, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002 reprint of Revised 2000 edition, 357 pages, illustrated. The author is director of the Jocelyn Centre, a naturopath, herbalist and hypnotherapist with over 25 years experience. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1863512683. Keywords: fertility birth conception pregnancy women females mothers Cat nr 18141 - $A22

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 - $A15

NATURAL PREGNANCY. A practical holistic guide to wellbeing from conception to birth. Balaskas, Janet. Gaia Books, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1990, 96p, illsts. A little wrinkled towards back. Otherwise good. ISBN 1856750027. Keywords: birth conception babies pregnancy mothers health Cat nr 1971 - $A19

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR MORNING SICKNESS & OTHER PREGNANCY PROBLEMS. Tiran, Denise. Quadrille paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 217 pages. The author is an experienced midwife and lecturer. Minor marks to cover, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 1902757882. Keywords: health healing cures remedies nature natural alternative pregnancy morning sickness Cat nr 6259 - $A32

NATURAL WAY TO BETTER BABIES, The. Preconception Health Care for Prospective Parents. Naish, Francesca, and Roberts, Janette. Random House, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 372 pages, illustrated. 'Did you know that the food you eat, the environment you live in and the lifestyle you lead in the months before you conceive a child can have a profound effect on the wellbeing of your baby?' This book deals with all the issues and has been a bestseller. Except for a couple of pages with turned-down corners, the book is good and solid. ISBN 0091831350. Keywords: babies infants birth pregnancy mothers health parents Cat nr 5907 - $A25

NEWBORN CHILD, The. Vulliamy, D.G. Churchill Livingstone Paperback, 5th Ed, 1982, 217p, illsts. Illustrated with numerous bw photos. Permanent plastic over cover, name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0443024820. Keywords: birth babies infants mothers health birthing Cat nr 4222 - $A19

NO MORE SECRETS FOR ME. Wachter, Oralee (text), and Caroline Binch illsts). . Viking Kestrel, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1985, 64 pages, illustrated. A very useful - and attractive - book designed to help parents teach children about the possibilities and dangers of sexual abuse. There are some references to sources of help at the back which are UK-based but other than that the book should be most useful. Introduction by Claire Rayner. A little wear and minor marks, generally good. ISBN 0670807192. Keywords: parents children boys girls families relationships sex sexuality abuse  Cat nr 18596 -  $A15

NOT WITHOUT CLOUDS. Herriot, Patricia Hanson. Dove (Australia), paperback, 1980, 158 pages. Story of a young girl , Julie, who developed a rare form of cancer, and her family's work to help her, including trips around the world for treatment. Bit worn (damage to front as in photo) but o.k. inside. ISBN 0859241513. Keywords: health illness cancer treatment medicine Cat nr 4028 - $A22

NURSERY IN A WEEKEND (The). Simple step-by-step projects for maximum effect with minimum effort. Ryde, Roo. Merehurst Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 88 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book, inspiring parents with the full-colour photos of what the nursery can look like with relatively simple techniques. Front cover creased but otherwise the book is good. ISBN 1853916218. Keywords: nursery children woodwork decor Cat nr 18555 - $A17

OBSTETRICS ILLUSTRATED. Garrey, Govan, Hodge and Callander. Lon, Churchill Livingstone, quarto Paperback, Revised 3rd Ed, 1980, 544p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Plastic over cover, small name in front, good solid copy. ISBN 0443022232. Keywords: medicine medical surgical surgery health birth pregnancy mothers babies fetuses foetuses embryos Cat nr 2805 - $A32

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 - $A19

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 - $A21

ONE OF THE BOYS. Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood. Plummer, David. Harrington Park Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 364 pages. Little bent at corner but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1560239743. Keywords: males men homosexuality gender sex sexuality society Cat nr 5592 - $A27

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 - $A19

P.E.T. PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING. Gordon, Dr Thomas. Plume paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1975, 334 pages. This is a classic reference book for parents, having sold over one and a half million copies. How to raise responsible children. Paper tending to browning and some wear but fairly good. ISBN 0452264618. Keywords: parents children relationships families psychology Cat nr 17490 - $A19

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 - $A25

PARENTCRAFT. Essential Skills for Raising Children From Infancy to Adulthood. Mellor, Ken and Elizabeth. Finch (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 246 pages, illustrated. The authors are parents themselves and internationally-known parent educators. The book is a little worn on edges and corners but is fairly good and solid. ISBN 1876451068. Keywords: parenting psychology teens teenagers youths boys girls children infants Cat nr 18332 - $A17

PARENTING GIRLS (Updated Second Edition). Irwin, de Vries and Wilson. Pandanus Press (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 208 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive guidebook for the parents of girls. Topics are many but include: sibling rivalry, motivating, tidy rooms, hormones, body piercing, tattoos, lesbian tendencies, divorce, single parenting, step-parents, Anorexia and bulimia, recreational drug perils, binge drinking, dangerous sex, and much more. Good selection drawings and photos. Minor bending one corner but generally good clean solid copy. ISBN 0958540810. Keywords: parents parenting families girls teens teenagers youth juveniles females Cat nr 17229 - $A32

PARENTS' EMERGENCY MEDICAL GUIDE. Kaplan, Dr Robert. McGraw Hill, octavo hardcover, 1987, 278 pages, illustrated. A most useful reference book for any parent, covering a wide range of scenarios. Has some edge age-staining but is otherwise o.k. Dust-jacket bit worn with small tears and creasing. ISBN 0070335567. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles health healing treatment injuries medical Cat nr 8978 - $A17

PLAY SCHOOL PLAY IDEAS. Craft, Ruth. ABC (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1981 reprint, no pagination, about 70 pages, illustrated. Light wear and some damp affectation, name in front, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0858968525. Keywords: school children play activities ideas Cat nr 17202 - $A15

PLAYING SMART. A Parent's Guide to Enriching, Offbeat Learning Activities for Ages 4-14. Perry, Susan K. Hawker Brownlow Education, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 211 pages, illustrated. 'A cornucopia of fun and games that will delight and enrich all family members.' Hundreds of suggested activities to choose from, fully described. Light edge and corner wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 1862996121. Keywords: children boys girls education training schooling Cat nr 17483 - $A25

PREGNANCY BOOK, The. Expert Advice on Childbirth for Expectant Mothers and Fathers. Doctors & Staff of the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney. Bay Books (HarperCollins), quarto paperback (stiff card), 1992 reprint, 192p, illsts. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1862560161. Keywords: pregnancy birth mothers embryos childbirth Cat nr 1009 - $A19

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

PSYCHOLOGY OF THE UNWANTED CHILD, The. Bowley, Agatha H. Edinburgh, Livingstone, small hardcover, 1947, 112 pages. The book itself is generally very good with excellent cloth, etc, although the dust-jacket is a bit worn and grubby. Keywords: children boys girls relationships families parents psychology Cat nr 8954 - $A25

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 - $A19

RAISING GIRLS. The Pleasures, the Perils, the Pitfalls. Irwin, de Vries and Wilson. Pandanus Press (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 208 pages, illustrated. One of my two children was a girl and they do have their 'moments' but they are really wonderful creatures and anyone who doesn't learn how to handle them and enjoy their formative years is missing out on much. This book is scarce. The present copy is a bit worn with a creased front cover and minor edge and corner wear but is basically fairly good. Enhanced with many drawings and B&W photos. Pity the quality of the photo reproduction wasn't better. ISBN 0958540802. Keywords: parenting children girls teens teenagers training upbringing psychology discipline strategies tactics Cat nr 17542 - $A27

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

READING MAGIC. How your child can learn to read before school - and other read-aloud miracles. Fox, Mem. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 145 pages, illustrated. The encouragement of literacy in children, surely a very worthy cause. Very good copy except for small name in front. ISBN 0330362828. Keywords: reading comprehension children understanding literacy Cat nr 17150 - $A19

RECENT ADVANCES IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY. Number Thirteen (13). Stallworthy, John, and Bourne, Gordon. Lon, Churchill Livingstone, large octavo hardcover, 1979, 300p. Some scoring on back of dust-jacket and a blacked-out name in front, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0443018871. Keywords: birth mothers females women gynaecology gynecology health Cat nr 15228 - $A37

RELATIONS WITH CHILDREN. The psychology of human development in a changing world. Phillips, Dr Shelley. Kangaroo Press Australia, octavo hardcover, 1986, 256 pages, illustrated. A source book for those working with children. Some loss of colour to edges of boards, especially lower edge, otherwise the book is solid and good with fairly good dust-jacket. Scarce. ISBN 0864170939. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth families parents relationships society education Cat nr 18295 - $A32

RESOLVING INFERTILITY. Understanding the Options and Choosing Solutions When You Want to Have a Baby. The Staff of Resolve, with Diane Aronson. HarperCollins quarto hardcover, 1999, 370p, illsts. Book very good condition, dust-jacket has some wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0062735225. Keywords: health sex babies infants birth parents conception fertility Cat nr 9895 - $A27

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 - $A17

SECRET OF HAPPY CHILDREN (The). A New Guide for Parents. Biddulph, Steve. Bay Books quarto paperback, 1984, 114 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 17635 - $A15

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 - $A15

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 - $A27

SEX IN THE FUTURE. The Reproductive Revolution and How It Will Change Us. Baker, Robin. New York, Arcade Publishing, large octavo hardcover, 2000 reprint, 320p. Near-fine with near-fine dust-jacket. ISBN 1559705213. Keywords: sex gender sexuality birth people society Cat nr 2984 - $A17

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 - $A14

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 - $A31

STARVING FOR ATTENTION. O'Neill, Cherry Boone. Dove Communications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 187 pages, illustrated. Pat Boone's daughter triumphs over anorexia nervosa. Has some interesting B&W photos; pity the printing quality is so poor. An - has a religious message! Some general wear, small name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 0859242315. Keywords: biography autobiography beliefs health body image psychology Cat nr 8757 - $A19

STERILIZATION (sterilisation) OPTION, The. A Guide for Christians. Biebel, David (editor). Baker Books, paperback, 1995, 102p. The ethics and practical aspects - both male and female. Near-new copy. ISBN 080105267X. Keywords: sex sexuality christian religion psychology health sterilisation Cat nr 3100 - $A15

SUBSTANCE FROM THE SHADOW, The. Loewenthal, Clare. Pen Skill paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 208 pages. The author was a sufferer from Anorexia Nervosa, a battle that lasted for 17 years. At one point Clare's weight dropped to that of a small child. Clare questions many of the stereotypes the general community holds about this insidious disease. Some corner bending but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0646301330. Keywords: anorexia nervosa food eating disorders health body psychology Cat nr 6146 - $A27

SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING (breast feeding). Phillips, Virginia. Nursing Mothers' Assn of Australia, paperback (stiff card), 4th Revised Ed 1987, 213 pages, , illustrated. Worn copy - name in front, small stain on edge and cover bit creased, etc. but intact. ISBN 0949637661. Keywords: mothers women females breast breasts breastfeeding feeding babies infants milk Cat nr 17344 - $A13

TALKERS TO READERS THE NATURAL WAY. Hopkins, Harold. Ashton Scholastic, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 48 pages, illustrated, A now-scarce and sought-after book. Some wear and name in front, and a short repaired tear, but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: children infants juveniles boys girls learning reading comprehension Cat nr 17135 - $A47

TEACHING LITTLE FINGERS TO PLAY. John Thompson's Modern Course for Piano. Thompson, John. Allan & Co, A4 music book, 1936, 39 pages, illustrated. There is a modern reprint of this book available. This is the original. The copy is worn and a bit grubby with bent corners and has a bit of pencilling here and there. Has a great selection of easy tunes for kiddies, nicely illustrated with line drawings. Great way to introduce kids to music. Priced for the parent on a budget! Keywords: music songs child juvenile piano easy beginners Cat nr 17869 - $A17

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 - $A32

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 - $A31

TEN LUNAR MONTHS. Reid, Jane Cabot. Lon, Heinemann Medical, octavo hardcover, 1st Ed, 1956, 180p., illsts. This book aims to draw together the strands of knowledge regarding pregnancy, providing a readable account in lay language for the mother-to-be. Name in front, some grubbiness to red cloth, small corner bumps and minor wear to edges. Fair copy, intact. No dust-jacket. Keywords: pregnancy birth women females Cat nr 4436 - $A27

TO DIE FOR. A young woman's battle with anorexia. Lee, Carol. Century, small hardcover, 2004, 287 pages.The author's god-daughter descended into a long and frightening battle with anorexia. Carol is the only one Emma trusts enough to let her into her tormented world. This is the story. A dramatic and challenging story. Very good copy with a loose but good dust-jacket. ISBN 0712662693. Keywords: health healing illness anorexia teenagers girls females women Cat nr 4026 - $A19

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 - $A19

TOXIC CHEMICAL-FREE PREGNANCY AND CHILD-REARING. Whitmore, Trixie. Milner Health Paperback, 1991, 316p. Very good copy. Keywords: health medicine medical healing treatment therapy chemicals pollutants pollution pregnancy children babies infants Cat nr 1599 - $A17

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 - $A27

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 - $A17

UNEXPECTED LEGACY OF DIVORCE (The). A 25 Year Landmark Study. Wallerstein, Lewis and Blakeslee. HarperCollins, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 147 pages. 'As seen on Oprah'. A unique study begun 25 years earlier when the author began talking to children whose parents were divorcing. She followed seven children in particular into their adult lives and reports here in detail how they fared. A fascinating landmark study. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 073227043X. Keywords: marriage relationships parents children divorce separation Cat nr 17090 - $A37

UP THE DUFF. The Real Guide to Pregnancy. Cooke, Kaz. Viking Australia oversize Paperback (pictorial card), 1999, 467p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) More outrageous humour from Kaz, the well-known Australian newspaper columnist. A week-by-week, blow-by-blow account of those first weeks of pregnancy and baby-raising. Practical advice laced with humour in her inimitable fashion. A good clean solid copy of this very scarce book. Grab it while you can! ISBN 0670882895. Keywords: birth pregnancy babies infants children childbirth women mothers females hospitals health body humour humor Cat nr 8543 - $A37

VACCINATION AGAINST PREGNANCY - Miracle or Menace? Richter, Judith. Spinifex Press/Zed Books paperback, 1996, 182 pages, illsts. Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps, plastic over cover, etc, but fairly good. ISBN 1875559574. Keywords: pregnancy birth mothers women babies health contraceptives Cat nr 4106 - $A22

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 - $A25

WATER FITNESS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY. Katz, Jane. Human Kinetics, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 232 pages, illustrated. The author is an internationally recognized fitness and aquatics expert, who describes the techniques that lead to feeling better during pregnancy - safe and effective. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0873224957. Keywords: pregnancy birth birthing health mothers Cat nr 6582 - $A27

WHAT SOCIETY DOES TO GIRLS. Nicholson, Joyce. Virago oversize paperback, 1984 reprint, 72p, illsts. Light crease front cover, minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0860680215. Keywords: girls females women society education gender sex roles youth children teens teenagers Cat nr 5351 - $A17

WHAT TO EAT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING. Eisenberg, Murkoff and Hathaway. Angus & Robertson, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 317 pages. Tendency to bend (poor storage) and some edge wear, also small name inside front, but fair and solid. ISBN 0207157278. Keywords: expecting pregnancy nutrition food health birth Cat nr 8528 - $A19

WHAT TO EXPECT - THE TODDLER YEARS. Eisenberg, Murkoff & Hathaway. Angus & Robertson, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999 reprint, 904 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An extensive collection of useful advice. Light wear, otherwise fairly good solid clean copy. ISBN 0207180180. Keywords: parenting children infants toddlers boys girls psychology Cat nr 18263 - $A25

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (Australian adaptation). Eisenberg, Alene, with Heidi Murkoff and Sandee Hathaway. Childbirth Education Association of Australia. Large paperback, 1996, 423 pages, illustrated. This edition adapted for Australia by the Childbirth Assn. of Australia. Light edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0207190798. Keywords: health birth mothers pregnancy Cat nr 4516 - $A22

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 - $A37

WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY BODY? A Growing-Up Guide for Parents and Sons. Madaras, Lynda, with Dane Saavedra. Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 263 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with line drawings. Paper age-stained but book is otherwise o.k. ISBN 0140088237. Keywords: children boys families sex education body growth development Cat nr 8955 - $A15

WHAT'S KILLING OUR KIDS? Bowman, Des. Des Bowman, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 226 pages. A book about the major problem of teen suicide but has a religious message. Very good copy. ISBN 9780646474755. Keywords: children teens teenagers youth suicide self-harm psychology religion society Cat nr 18020 - $A22

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 - $A17

WILLIE. Raising and Loving a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder. Colin, Ann. Viking, octavo hardcover, 1997, 248 pages. The author is a former Features Editor of McCall's magazine and the mother of a child with ADD. There is a nice photo of her with her children on the back flap of the dust-jacket. The book has only minor edge wear and is a good solid copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0670863149. Keywords: children add health psychology parenting mothers Cat nr 18531 - $A27

YOGA AND PREGNANCY. Vitality, Relaxtion, Balance. Jamieson, Theresa. Hinkler Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 64 pages, illustrated. Fully illustrated with numerous colour photos of pregnant lady doing yoga. The title page has a piece torn from one corner (nothing important affected) but otherwise the book is good. Note, this is book only, no DVD. ISBN 1741215404. Keywords: pregnancy birth yoga health Cat nr 17893 - $A15

YOGA FOR PREGNANCY. Vitality, Relaxation, Balance. Jamieson, Theresa. Hinkler Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 64 pages, illustrated. Fully illustrated with numerous colour photos of pregnant lady doing yoga. Very good, near-new copy. (Note, this is book only, no DVD.) ISBN 1741215404. Keywords: health healing yoga exercise weight pregnancy birth mothers Cat nr 18218 - $A17

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

YOUR BREAST FEEDING HANDBOOK. Practical answers for your needs. Howard, Dr Virginia. Lothian Australia Paperback, 1990, 168p, illsts. Covers all aspects. Very good copy. ISBN 0850914086. Keywords: birth health babies women females breast breasts breastfeeding milk Cat nr 2595 - $A17

YOUR CHILD. A MEDICAL ADVISOR. A practical introduction to the common diseases and disorders of childhood. Family Circle magazine. Family Circle, A4 Paperback, undated,m 352p, illsts. Printed on cheap paper but has a wealth of information for the harried parent. Some wear but fairly good copy. ISBN 0864110057. Keywords: children childhood boys girls health healing treatment sickness illness Cat nr 4331 - $A15

YOUR CHILD. Headaches & Migraine. Jones, Maggie. Element paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 110 pages. Practical and easy-to-follow advice. Very good. ISBN 862043973. Keywords: children health headaches migraine pain relief Cat nr 6592 - $A15

YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT FROM BIRTH TO ADOLESCENCE. Lansdown, Richard, and Walker, Marjorie. Angus & Robertson, large octavo hardcover, 1992, 512 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A comprehensive coverage of the fascinating business of raising children. Packed with information and advice and fully illustrated with a large number of B&W photos of real-life kids, boys and girls, at various stages in their development. Very good with good cloth and spine lettering, and good dust-jacket. ISBN 0207173494. Keywords: children boys girls babies juveniles psychology relationships families parents parenting Cat nr 17181 - $A27

YOUR NATURAL PREGNANCY. A Guide to Complementary Therapies. Charlish, Anne. Lon, National, quarto hardcover, 1995, 160p, illsts. Consultant: Donald Gibb. Draws on: Naturopathy, herbalism, homeopathy, massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture. yoga, and much more. Well illustrated in colour. Very good copy with very good dust-jacket. Keywords: birth children babies infants mothers women females health medicine medical healing treatment therapy Cat nr 9745 - $A22

YOUR PREGNANCY - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Curtis, Glade B. Element Books, large Paperback, Revised Ed, 1997, 328p., illsts. A little corner and edge wear but fairly good copy. ISBN 185230801X. Keywords: pregnancy mothers babies gestation birth health women females childbearing Cat nr 15182 - $A19

 

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