Nur die Ruhe: Ihr könnt das!Junge Eltern stehen heutzutage vor einer enormen Herausforderung: Sie wollen sich um die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes kümmern, sollen dabei selbst nicht zu kurz kommen und sehen sich in der Umsetzung dieses Spagats den gut gemeinten, aber oftmals vollkommen gegenteiligen Ratschlägen von Freunden, Familienmitgliedern und sogenannten "Experten" gegenüber. Die Kinderärztin Dr. Jane Scott erlebt diese Gratwanderung jeden Tag in ihrer Praxis aus ...

A much-needed guide that delivers essential baby and child-care advice while reminding parents to calm down and trust themselves.Parents are more overwhelmed than ever before -- juggling demands on their time as well as conflicting advice from family, friends, frenemies and "experts" on how to achieve parental perfection. Pediatrician Jane Scott has seen this parental anxiety up close, and in The Confident Parent she shares advice on how to cut through the...

A landmark in the annals of the human bond.An untold story of survival in a small town, 1930s Kentucky, between a young black man and a white child, joined at the hip. Their dependence on one another unfurls in this vivid narrative, sweeping through World War II, across the Atlantic and back. This novel, based on real life, is filled with descriptive vigor and dazzling dialogue, keeping readers awake at night, turning pages.

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The novel is set in a small town and revolves around a central character named Elizabeth, who is known for her strong character and dedication to her community. The story delves into her life, relationships, and the challenges she faces.The title refers to a significant element in the story, possibly symbolic or related to a central plot device, like a garden or a significant location associated with Elizabeth.As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and personal growth are exp...

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, but recognizing the signs, assessing the family's and the child's needs, and undertaking intervention can be difficult and complicated.This book, based on extensive research of the evidence, outlines how neglect can be recognized, examining the signs that parents give to signal their need for help, and the signs that a child's needs are not being met. It then covers how practitioners should respond, including assessment, planning, and...

This book is about a little girl who want's to go outside and play, but the weather gets in the way.

Do you ever really know your family?In the 1880s a sixth daughter learns not to ask for much, even if she’s the daughter of an earl. Even if she married the richest man in her corner of Sussex. Even if she’s now a widow with a splendid Georgian mansion.Lady Helena Whitcombe is still trying to adjust to widowhood and reconcile her family loyalties with her desires when her artist sister Odelia makes a startling suggestion. Why not make her mark on the house ...

This Audiobook contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names Emma [Jane Austen] Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë] The Awakening [Kate Chopin] Heart of Darkness [Joseph Conrad] Crime and Punishment [Fyodor Dostoevsky] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [F. Scott Fitzgerald] The Call of the Wild [Jack London] The Dunwich Horror [H.P Lovecraft] The Art of War [Sun Tzu] The Importance of Being Earnest [Oscar Wilde]

A dynasty is at stake.It seemed like a straightforward request–and Helena is used to her sister Blanche making demands on her time and fortune.But the most ambitious of her sisters reveals a dilemma that may wipe out the title she holds. When tragedy strikes, Helena must reprise her role as the Investigating Lady to save a nephew she doesn’t even like.And what about her own future? The return of a hero from the past awakens old emotions and suggests new pos...

A dynasty is at stake.It seemed like a straightforward request–and Helena is used to her sister Blanche making demands on her time and fortune.But the most ambitious of her sisters reveals a dilemma that may wipe out the title she holds. When tragedy strikes, Helena must reprise her role as the Investigating Lady to save a nephew she doesn’t even like.And what about her own future? The return of a hero from the past awakens old emotions and suggests new pos...

What is depression? What is bipolar disorder? How are they diagnosed and how are they treated? Can a small child be diagnosed with depression and treated with antidepressants - and should they be? Covering depression, manic depression, and bipolar disorder, this Very Short Introduction gives a brief account of the history of these concepts, before focussing on the descriptions and understanding of these disorders today. Jan Scott and Mary Jane Tacchi look at the introduction of mo...