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Every woman deserves to live a life free from unnecessary fear and worry, and to have the skills to protect herself and her loved ones if needed. This book cuts through all of the hype, myths and misconceptions around self defence for women and will give you the skills and confidence to know that you (and your loved ones) can get home safely from any situation.

All children deserve to live safe, confident and empowered lives free from unnecessary fear and worry. This book shares what parents need to know to teach their kids how to be safe from predatory violence. It dispels the most common myths and beliefs around self protection for kids and delivers relevant, updated, highly effective information and strategies which are easy to understand, learn and remember. Most importantly, it does so without the fear mongering and scare tactics which do nothing to improve children's safety or quali... read more

A combination of the best pieces from the award-winning zine Rad Dad and the blog Daddy Dialectic, two kindred publications that have tried to explore parenting as political territory. Today more than ever, fatherhood demands constant improvisation, risk and struggle. Rad Dad is the perfect book for every father out there in the real world who is trying to parent in ways that are loving, meaningful, authentic and, ultimately, revolutionary.

Most accidents happen in the kitchen. But if there are lurking dangers, the average kitchen also contains many handy but often overlooked remedies for treating common ailments or household emergencies. These simple remedies include herbs and spices, fruit and vegetables, condiments and dressings, oils and vinegars, and many other common and familiar items. A practical, informative and beautiful book.

Challenged By Childhood gently guides the readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing: facing painful memories, taking stock of ongoing difficulties and addressing these is a forthright manner.
Readers are encouraged to develop pride in their early coping ability, recognise their resilience, acknowledge the healing already achieved and build on their strengths by developing new skills.Kay Douglas, psychotherapist and author of Invisible Wounds, provides practical strategies, helpful information and inspiration. Moving ... read more

More than a tool to correct bad behavior, this handbook urges parents to move beyond typical discipline techniques by creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. The seven outlined principles redefine the parent-dominated family by teaching parents how to achieve mutual parent/child respect without being submissive, set firm limits without using demands or coercion, and empower children to open up, cooperate, and realize their own innate potential. Based on Marshall Rosenberg... read more

Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World In Harmony With Your Values! An enlighting look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this book uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy in order to speak honestly without creating hostilit... read more

Being gluten-sensitive is not the same as having coeliac disease. It is very common. It affects one in ten people. This book answers the questions that are frequently asked: the "who", "how", "what" and "why" about gluten reactions, the diagnosis and treatment. It also contains lots of gluten-free recipes.

Mother- and daughter-in-laws have one thing in common the son and husband who unites them in the relationship of being a family. To one woman, the man will always be her boy, and to the other, he will always be her man. They just need to learn how best to fit into each others lives and, well, share him.
This is a delightful and light-hearted look at what makes a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's relationship special. It's also a glimpse into how many women who share the common bond of loving the same man and seeing him in... read more

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired - and grumpy? Do you get the "run-around" with your health concerns? Are you getting frustrated with no real answers? This book might give you these answers at last! eating gluten might be the cause of all of your health problems. 192 pages 210 x 147 mm First published 2005.

This book is a resource to assist people facing infertility in all its stages and forms to create ceremony and ritual that will help them find their own way to peace and acceptance. Personal stories and examples of ceremony are included, as it is often not easy to find this information elsewhere. It is a resource for infertile people, counsellors, spiritual companions, celebrants and clergy, health professionals working in the field of reproductive medicine and family and friends of those who are infertile.

Five life-changing stories from five individuals - all on the path to Ironman heaven - their weekly journals, their thoughts, their training, and how this one event would affect their lives for the next 12 months. This book is aimed at anyone wanting to prove to themselves that there is no such thing as 'impossible'. You can set any goal that you wish and achieve it with a smile on your face.

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DoP - June 2008, NZ 148 x 148mm / 125pp Any individual seeking change and growth through personal coaching will embrace this book as a fresh approach to a market that is arguably overcrowded in self help material. Ian Williams has cleverly taken the four areas of Passion, Potential, Power and Performance, and broken each one into 13 sections (linked for easy reference and memory to the standard playing cards suits which in turn throughout the ages have been linked with the elements of air, water fire and earth). At every page turn ... read more

With a fresh approach to a common problem, this self-help guide to overcoming back pain advocates adopting the natural, healthy posture of athletes, young children, and people from traditional societies the world over. Arguing that most of what our culture has taught us about posture is misguided—even unhealthy—and exploring the current epidemic of back pain, many of the commonly cited reasons for the degeneration of spinal discs and the stress on muscles that leads to back pain are examined and debunked. The historical... read more

There are hundreds of books by adults and experts giving advice to parents on parenting teenagers. This book is different. In this book,teenagers have the opportunity to guide parents on how to parent them; what works, what doesn’t and why. What better way is there than to hear it from the teenagers themselves ‘What Teens Really Want From Parents’ is for parents who want the ‘unknown’ territory of their relationship... read more

I'm Not Stupid, Lazy or Dumb has been written to make a positive difference for people with learning disabilities - young and old - and those working with them. It is essential that much more is known about this subject by teachers, parents and the general public - and this book fills many of the gaps in understanding.

One in ten people suffer from The Gluten Syndrome - but most are unaware of it. Gluten can cause a wide range of illnesses and diseases, including neurological disorders and coeliac disease. This book shows how these problems are related and explains how you can solve your health problems. Dr Rodney Ford has been promoting this book on National Radio, is speaking at the Auckland Gluten & Allergy Free Expo July 6th, plus many press releases.

John Shackleton challenges anyone to live to 100, and to get there happily, healthy and full of zest to last another 100 years. Part autobiography, this top athlete discovered he was faster at the age of 50 than he had been years earlier during international championship swimming meets and trials for commonwealth games contention.
He personally looks a lot younger than his 50+ years, and has taken on fatherhood late in life (two sons aged 4 & 2), and loves to prove that life is indeed for living and enjoying and th... read more

Designed to provide clear information on the many changes that can affect your breasts. Understanding these changes will give you great peace of mind and allow you to make sensible choices about when and where to seek medical attention. It also addresses the broader issues of health and wellbeing facing us in an industrialised and hectic society. Is the increasing rate of breast cancer a warning that things are seriously amiss with our current lifestyle? Can we move beyond "early detection" and look at reducing the 1:10 risk of ge... read more