Family & Relationships

After her mother, Brenda, passed away and her father sold the family home, broadcaster and writer Emma Kennedy found herself floundering, unable to make peace with the complex, charismatic woman who had been her mum. And then they found the letters . . ...

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus...

____________________________ A moving celebration of what Bill Hayes calls 'the evanescent, the eavesdropped, the unexpected' of life in New York City, and an intimate glimpse of his relationship with the late Oliver Sacks. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140235159Author Fred RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Penguin Random House AustraliaPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams)...

Every couple wants a happy relationship and a meaningful career but how do we balance both?In Couples that Work, Professor Jennifer Petriglieri shifts away from the language of sacrifice and trade-offs and focuses on how couples can successfully tackle...

Sheila O'Flanagan's bestseller BAD BEHAVIOUR is an irresistible tale of friendship, love and sweet revenge, not to be missed by readers of Lisa Jewell and Marian Keyes. Reviewers love Sheila's books: 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic...

The bestselling, devastating account of three sisters torn apart, abused and exploited at the hands of a community that robbed them of their childhood. It reveals three lives, separate but entwined, that have experienced unspeakable horror, unrelenting...

In these 101 stories about the hardest parts of being a teenager, teens share their toughest stories and challenges with you.Being a teenager is difficult even under the best conditions. When bad things happen, the challenges can be overwhelming. But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999593509Author Dana MorningstarFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Morningstar MediaPublisher Morningstar Media

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941599337Author Bruce Fife, NDFormat PaperbackPage Count 95Imprint Piccadilly Books,U.S.Publisher Piccadilly Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 142g

'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg, author of ShapeA funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and...

One rotten apple can spoil the bunchThe Keane sisters grew up together at Raven House, a luxurious riverside home that their mother inherited. On the day of a party at the house, tension fills the air as Jess, Natalie and Teresa all fear the exposure of...

For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a trustworthy steward of the British people and the Commonwealth. In the face of her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913494469Author Anne PowerFormat PaperbackPage Count 360Imprint Confer BooksPublisher Karnac BooksWeight(grams) 568gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 20mm

Are you keen to give your baby the very best start in life and make every moment that you have together count?Based on The Baby Club, the ground-breaking CBeebies show, Play & Learn With Your Baby is packed with bite-sized activities that you can enjoy...

Freddie wakes up grumpy after a bad night's sleep. Late for school, his day just seems to go from bad to worse. When Nana tries to help him at dinner time, Freddie snaps at her. She explains that being tired makes everything feel worse, but she knows...

'A wildly entertaining and necessary book' Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie An honest conversation about Christie Watson's journey through midlife and how to navigate new challenges of a changing body. In her early twenties, Christie Watson was convinced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781891962127Author Art MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Personal Transformation PressPublisher Personal Transformation PressWeight(grams)...

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller. At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass... As Jodie begins to...

Your camera isn't a distraction--it's your portal to presence As a mother, life often feels like it is passing by in a blur. You take countless pictures trying to freeze time and capture the memories, but in looking back find you barely even remember...

'Someone had made a perfect job of creating a place in which to hide a notebook . . . there was no address, only a date: September 1943 . . .''The twists and turns in this unconventional love story will keep you guessing until the end' WOMAN'Stuffed full...

For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, and some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom...

In December 1968 two girls who lived next door to each other - Mary, aged eleven, and Norma, thirteen - stood before a criminal court in Newcastle, accused of strangling two little boys; Martin Brown, four years old, and Brian Howe, three. Norma was...

Men are bold. Men are brave. Men are strong in the face of fear. But what happens when that strength crumbles?Growing up on a council estate in East London, rapper Guvna B thought he knew everything he needed to know about what it means to be a man. But...

Thinking about going to college? What subjects to take? How to organise your time properly? How to meet new people and maintain friendships?This interactive workbook provides guidance for your entire journey through college and further education. Full of...

Tried nagging, shouting, taking away screen time, but with no success?Dr Amber Elliott explains why children who have experienced early trauma need something different - therapeutic parenting - a kind of everyday 'superparenting' which champions empathy...

Fully updated September 2018Your family therapist in a bookParenting a child from around aged 10 can be a testing time for today's parents. In addition to the onset of trademark teenage behaviours, many families are seeing a marked increase in worrying...

Synopsis coming soon.......Book InformationISBN 9780684839363Author Kubler-RossFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 205mm * 127mm * 15mm

This book contains dyslexia-friendly practical activities and ideas that can be readily accessed by parents of dyslexic children and teens, to support their learning in ways that work for them. It includes 70 activities to boost dyslexic learners'...

Feel calm and confident throughout your baby's first year Mindful Mamma is a reassuring and practical guide to help you to navigate the life-changing first year of motherhood. Using simple mindfulness and hypnosis techniques alongside MP3 tracks, you'll...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644380307Author Barry ZworestineFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Booklocker.comPublisher Booklocker.comWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

'A life-changing new book' DAILY MAILWhat problem touches millions of people and causes distress so profound that it can last a lifetime? What if no reliable professional guidance exists for this problem, so most people who suffer from it are on their...

Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows...

ADHD and Teens is a manual of practical advice to help parents cope with the problems that can arise during these years. A crash course is offered on parenting styles that really work with teens with ADHD and how these styles allow the teen to safely...

A baby record journal for parents with a sense of humour. Parenthood is filled with heart-warming milestone moments that you'll want to hold onto forever. But in the years to come, the memories that make you laugh...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641526166Author Lucy RilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Callisto Media Inc.Publisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm...

'Infused with wisdom and a deep love of nature... a how-to book for finding peace of mind' SagaThis is a story about the rain, a boy, an angry dog and a gardener, and how some of them find peace and freedom...In Spring Rain, writer and gardener Marc...

'Heart-wrenching, heart-warming and heartfelt - Mother Ship is a beautifully crafted, warts-and-all love letter to our wonderful NHS' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt After her identical twin girls are born ten weeks prematurely, Francesca Segal...

Healthy relationships depend on maintaining effective personal boundaries. But many people don't know where to start. The New York Times bestselling book Boundaries has helped millions understand how to set boundaries in a loving way that builds...

When your child dysregulates, half the battle is managing your own response. In the moment, you're at the mercy of many competing feelings: embarrassment, fear, panic, exhaustion. Being able to recognise your own triggers and behaviours in order to stay...