Family & Relationships

'Immensely powerful and is an extraordinary testament to the human desire for survival' Daily MailA harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from internationally bestselling author Dave Pelzer. Brutally beaten and starved by...

The war is drawing to a close, but life for the Caldwell sisters is far from peaceful...Still waiting for her fiance, James, to return from fighting in North Africa, Imogen focuses her attention on driving for the Auxiliary Territorial Service General...

From TikTok star and Your (favourite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation Building on the lessons she learned on Wall Street about money and the markets, Vivian Tu now offers her best personal finance tips and...

For people with ASDs, depression is common, and has particular features and causes. This outstanding book provides a comprehensive review of these aspects, and an effective self-help guide for anyone with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected by...

Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adultsAutism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book...

When Sky and her older sister Avril were taken into care, the social workers knew this was a case like no other. Raised by troubled parents who hoarded compulsively, creating horrific conditions no child should live in, the two girls arrived at foster...

This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for families of children who have been molested. First published in 1988, this new edition includes current research and information on the nature and effects of molestation on...

Popular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. However, as any parent of more than one child knows,...

You've got to fight for everything when you start with nothing. Susan Knight has a good life. So she turns a blind eye to the gambling winnings her husband Donny puts through the books at her salon. After all, he...

Jo Frost comes to the toddler rescue in this essential companion to her No. 1 bestseller, CONFIDENT TODDLER CARE.Jo Frost Saves Our Sanities in this essential toddler guide. The toddler years can test the most patient and energetic of parents and in this...

Born in the tough East End of Glasgow and married into one of the city's most notorious criminal families, Janey Godley's young life was far from ordinary. From the grim and far-from-swinging 60s, to the discos of the 70s, to the tidal wave of heroin...

AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICKTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -- FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN'T STOP TALKING"Amazing and profound . . . every single person should read it" Johann Hari"Moving...

'Literally blown away! Just when you think nothing can surprise you, I'm still in shock from the twist!' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ___ School should have been the safest place... For Lizzie...

THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel'Mail on SundayA Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by...

Begin your path to a career in Education and Early Years with this T Level textbook that covers both the core content and the early years educator specialism content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. For first teaching...

Life can often feel overwhelming and with pressure from school, relationships and social media it can be hard to remember to take a bit of time for ourselves - to take care of what's going on for us on the inside.Breathe Out has been written specifically...

This book is not a how-to-guide. It won't tell you how to get your baby to sleep, how to deal with toddler tantrums, how to be a good parent, a cool parent or even a renegade parent. It is a book about parenting that contains absolutely no useful advice...

'An extraordinary story' CLOVER STROUD'Astonishing and valuable' THE SPECTATOR'Beautifully written' DAILY MAIL'Intensely gripping . . . as brutal and funny as it is raw and candid' VIV GROSKOP'As vivid an account of addiction as I can remember reading'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473618759Author Emma HeaphyFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint National Library of New ZealandPublisher National Library of New ZealandWeight(grams)...

We are not born hating our bodies. Make sure your kids never do.No parent wants their child to grow up with anything less than wholehearted confidence in themselves. Sadly research shows that children as young as five are saying they need to 'go on a...

The brand new novel from Britain's best-loved saga authorWhitby, 1845Amber Ainsley works as a laundry maid for the wealthy Greenwood family, but when she falls pregnant with her employer's illegitimate child, she is cast out, left homeless and destitute...

* Explains the child's brain to parents in clear concise language for optimal growth and development * A huge success in its original language of Spanish and other global languages, the demand for an English language version of the book is high * This...

Whether your partner left or it's you who decided to end the relationship, breaking-up is painful, difficult and sometimes overwhelming. Friends and family urge you to forget the past and reach for the future. However, it is never that simple. Before you...

The Sunday Times Bestseller'A beautiful book' Giovanna Fletcher'Will stay with you long after you have put it down' Jools Oliver'Bold, compelling... will blow you away' Marina Fogle'Heartbreaking... such an important read' Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Essential, clever and kind' Alain de Botton'I am a huge admirer of Julia's work' Elizabeth Day____________________In her bestselling follow-up to Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass, much-loved psychotherapist Julia Samuel...

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety. In addition, it features...

The new paperback from Sunday Times bestselling saga author, Rosie Goodwin.'Rosie Goodwin gets better and better! I read it in just two days but I didn't want it to end' You Torn apart by destiny, the sisters must learn to survive against the odds in...

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZEA GUARDIAN BEST MEMOIR OF 2023A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023AN iNEWS BEST BOOK TO GIFTJohn Niven's little brother Gary was fearless, popular, stubborn, handsome, hilarious and...

Children have strong feelings and they can't always handle them very well. Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of different emotions. This delightful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170417Author Libby UrquhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

This guide shows how clinicians can help girls and young women with ASC to reach their full potential, by adopting more relationship-based, individualised approaches. With contributions from young women about their experiences in clinical settings, the...

'Poignant, funny, sensitive, but most importantly, heart-stoppingly true. This is an outstanding collection of essays, from some of the finest writers, which gets right to the dark heart of what it really means to be a mother.' - Clover Stroud, author of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623156855Author Jean McBrideFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Althea PressPublisher Althea PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 13mm

You will find this an indispensable resource if you are involved with children or young people with special educational needs or disability. Uncover the intricacies of statutory rules and responsibilities outlined in the code of practice through our...

Designed to complement the student book, this practical and concise revision guide supports students preparing for their WJEC/Eduqas A Level Year 2 and A2 Media Studies assessment. // Written by experienced Media Studies teachers and senior examiners,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Essential, clever and kind' Alain de Botton'I am a huge admirer of Julia's work' Elizabeth Day______________________Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910039465Author Fergus SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint CoramBAAFPublisher CoramBAAFDimensions(mm) 176mm * 125mm * 124mm

One of the most powerful ways we can care for our future is to create a Power of Attorney. This simple document allows an appointed person to make decisions for us in the case that we can no longer do so ourselves. But what does it mean to be someone's...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD**Uncovering the mystery of her mother's disappearance as a child: Laura Cumming, prize-winning author and art critic, takes a closer look at her family story.'A modern...

Make your way through more than 50 mazes in this adventure story! When you find out there are powerful gadgets that can unlock superhero powers buried deep under the earth, your underground adventure begins! Can you dig your way...