As many as one in 20 women in the western world suffer bouts of uncontrolled binge-eating. Going without food for long periods, making yourself vomit and taking laxatives you don't need are also common and are symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Such illness costs lives if not successfully treated.Now in its second edition, Peter Cooper's sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide gives a clear explanation of the disorder and the serious health issues that can result from it. He describes the...

A Second World War journey from the persepective of a man from South Yorkshire, who would join the Royal Engineers and witness events such as the Battle of Britain, journey across the Atlantic to Egypt and take part in the North Africa campaign. He would be captured during the retreat to Tobruk in Libya in 1941. His war years would be spent as a prisoner of war in notorious camps in Italy such as Sulmona, before transfer to the E715 work cmp next to one of the Auschwitz concentration camps...

Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming in Ruby and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby 3-based application. You'll gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which will be needed for your first Ruby application. Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby 3, 4th Edition is a leading guide to learn Ruby from the ground up.The new edition o...

Step-by-step - the proven path to recovery from binge eating disorderBinge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder but is often misunderstood or dismissed. It can be extremely difficult to talk about due to the feelings of shame and distress it can cause. Many never seek treatment, and those that do can face long waiting lists, efforts that don't work, or a feeling hopeless about the possibility of change.In this sympathetic and supportive ...

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge and disordered eating, affect a significant proportion of the general population. They can cause untold suffering to those with the disorder, and those around them, who find themselves at a loss how to help their loved one. For the first time, this unique bundle combines hope and inspiration to those experiencing eating disorders either first-hand or up close. Includes: self-help programmes for the eating disorders and t...

The complete set of self-help guides from the popular Overcoming series. Each guide is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy which is recommended by the NHS for the treatment of a large number of psychological difficulties. Each guide comprises a step-by-step self-help programme based on CBT and contains:-Useful information about the disorder-Practical strategies and techniques based on CBT-Advice on how to keep recovery going-F...

5 Erotic short novels collected under one cover!Secret Liaisons by Peter CooperThe Conquests by Gareth JamesThe Guitarist's Call Girl by Leanne TaylorThe Journalist's Apprentice by Russell MartinThe Rock Star Slut by Neil Andrews

Whisperin’ Bill: An Unprecedented Life in Country Music presents a revealing portrait of Bill Anderson, one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of country music.Mega country music hits like “City Lights,” (Ray Price), “Tips of My Fingers,” (Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, Steve Wariner), “Once a Day,” (Connie Smith), “Saginaw, Michigan,” (Lefty Frizzell), and many more flowed from his pen, making him one of the most decorated songwriters in music histo...

Many books and essays have addressed the broad sweep of Texas music—its multicultural aspects, its wide array and blending of musical genres, its historical transformations, and its love/hate relationship with Nashville and other established music business centers. This book, however, focuses on an essential thread in this tapestry: the Texas singer-songwriters to whom the contributors refer as “ruthlessly poetic.” All songs require good lyrics, but for these songwriters, the poetic qualit...

From tigers in a South London suburb to retired Victorian police inspectors investigating train based thefts, from collectors of poets at Shadwell to life-changing decisions in Canonbury, by way of an art installation that defies the boundaries of a gallery, Stations takes a sideways look through the windows of the Overground train, at life as it is, or might be, lived beside the rails: quirky, humorous and sometimes horrifying.

Tales From The Grave is a ghostly collection of short stories brought to you by Zimbell House Publishing, showcasing thirty-six new voices to tempt you.Some of these stories are sure to have you looking over your shoulder...Others will have you hiding under the covers...Some will simply haunt you to your grave.

Step-by-step - the proven path to recovery from bulimia nervosaStringent dieting and making yourself vomit after overeating are common features of bulimia nervosa, as are depression, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. This illness causes great distress to sufferers and those who care about them, but in recent years there have been real advances in treatment.In the fourth edition of this sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide, you will find a clear expla...