With positive stories from women who insisted on the right birth for them, as well as advice from experts in the field of childbirth, such as midwives, obstetricians and advocates of natural and water births.
Includes:
- Why a good birth experience is a great objective
- How and why it’s best to avoid a ‘medicalised’ birth
- Everything you need to know about Caesarians
- What every woman is entitled to before labour
- How to write a birth plan and why it is useful
Illustrated throughout with lighthearted cartoons from The Times’ front page cartoonist.
RRP: £7.99
The method was created by Dr Gowri Motha as an alternative to conventional obstetric practise, when she became alarmed at the increasing number of women needing intervention during their births. It teaches expectant mothers how to train their bodies and minds in order to reduce or prevent complications during pregnancy and labour.
This book outlines the Method, with a month-by-month programme explaining how to rebalance the body and tailor it to the optimum condition for the birthing process. It includes guides to treating problems such as:
- back pain
- nausea
- heartburn
- fluid retention
- stretch marks
The programme offers women a formal framework in which to prepare their bodies and so avoid facing a labour that is unnecessarily long, arduous and traumatic, with significantly lower uptakes of pain relief.
Reviews
There is an intelligence behind her advice that fills me with confidence.' - Gabby Logan, The Times
RRP: £15.99
VE Day – A Day To Remember combines historical analysis of this major milestone in the history of mankind with moving personal accounts from a wide range of individuals. These include not just fighting men but civilians and children all of whose lives were deeply affected. Their recollections of the events and their emotions make for the most graphic reading.
While the war against Japan still had some months to run, 8 May 1945 was indeed a day to remember and this delightful book gives us a chance to celebrate a great victory with gratitude for all those who made it possible.
The authors have compiled a collection of memories and anecdotes from celebrities and members of the public covering their experiences of the Second World War and the day that Victory over the Nazis was declared. We hear from not only those in the Armed Forces but civilians. The book catches the mood of jubilation and exhilaration yet also the great sadness of the huge waste of human life and resources. Hard times still lay ahead.
RRP £19.99
Introducing a deep pool of warm water to the birthing room - either at home or in hospital - is a good way of making labour shorter, easier and more comfortable, increasing the mother’s sense of privacy and making the baby’s entry into the world gentle and free from trauma.
The Waterbirth Book is a straightforward, detailed and supportive guide for both parents and medical staff, providing all the necessary advice for parents contemplating a waterbirth either at home or in a hospital. It includes:
- the history of birthing in water
- the benefits of water in labour - pain relief, hormonal effects, speed of labour and more
- choosing a waterbirth -other birth choices, practical considerations, professional support
- preparing for a waterbirth - hospital facilities, pool hire, learning to be at ease in the water- using the pool in labour - the practicalities, what to expect
Full of inspiring stories and black and white photographs the book provides a fascinating document of home births with water from the past 15 years.
RRP: £14.99
Flirting is a fine art, a sexy, light-hearted art that makes communication fun and has the power to transform your romantic relationships. Successful flirts draw people to them with ease and once they have got that special someone's attention, they rarely lose it!
The key to successful relationships is being able to be yourself. FLIRT COACH, Peta Heskell offers straightforward advice to help you find the love and relationships that are truly right for you by being who you are. By following Peta's program you can really shine and enjoy success in:
- love
- life
- and the bedroom!
RRP: £8.99
Women in the UK spend £3billion a year on beauty products, some of which are very good and a lot of which are just a waste of money. But, when faced with the bewildering number of beauty products on the market, how do you know what to buy? Does paying more really mean more effective products, or is the £2 cream from Boots just as good? This book is your short-cut to the best-value buys.
Using impartial testers, and enlivened with expert and celebrity commentaries, this innovative and easy-to-follow guide gives practical and truly honest advice, covering everything from the best colour-enhancing shampoos to whether £100 moisturisers are really worth it. Before you buy anything, buy Beauty Scoop.
RRP: £9.99
The characters from 'Little Britain' are already household names: Daffyd, the only gay man in his village (and that’s the way he wants to keep it); Jason, the teenage boy with an unhealthy attraction to his best friend's granny; Marjorie Dawes as the terrifying FatFighters group leader; Emily Howard, the rubbish transvestite; Bernard Chumley, the ageing theatre actor with a suspicious need to rid himself of his sister; and, of course, Vicky Pollard as the incomparably incoherent young offender.
The show has made stars of Matt Lucas who appeared as overgrown baby George Dawes on BBC Two quiz 'Shooting Stars' and David Walliams, previously seen on the comedy-drama 'Attachments' and spoof show 'Rock Profiles', alongside Lucas.
Both stars will help create the Little Britain script book, writing new exclusive material and plenty of unique additional features throughout. We will produce a lavish, colour book illustrated throughout that will make this book an instant classic.
Peta Heskell's book uses a mixture of techniques based on the behavior of top performers. Top Sante November 2002
Peta Heskell's new book reveals how anyone can go from wallflower to fabulous flirt. - Cosmopolitan November 2002
RRP £5.99
Trading on the ever-popular Halliwell's name, this book will reveal the top thousand Halliwell's favourite films, in the form of a count-down starting at No. 1000.
Author John Walker will run through each movie, giving a plot summary, and including information such as the cast and crew on the film, any awards the movie won, key critical comments on the movie’s release, DVD and soundtrack availibility plus other interesting information such as original film titles, gossip from behind the scenes and quotes from the director and stars.
Film entries will contain totally new and extended reviews, and the brand new DVD information on each has been thoroughly researched and updated to become the definitive guide to the top films for you to add to your DVD collection.
Fully illustrated with both classic and modern film stills and posters, and with excerpts of witty and salient film dialogue, this will be a book every cinema-goer wants to own.
To supplement John’s countdown, there will be quotes from film stars, showbiz personalities, famous critics and movers and shakers in the film industry, with each naming their favourite films or commenting on the movies John has included in this countdown.
Finally, with this book the Halliwell’s Hall of Fame will be established once and for all!
'...influential...' - Guardian, June 2005
'...erydite, meaty and dominated by vintage auteurs. There is hardly a frivolous bauble in sight...bold and dramatic...well done, Mr Walker.' - The Times, June 2005
'It's a greatest hitlist that demands respect. For ever since movie buff Leslie Halliwell brought out his first Filmgoer’s Companion 40 years ago, it has become the film reference work.' - Daily Express, June 2005
RRP: £17.99
It includes:
- no wheat, no yeast, and 'man made' carbs at lunchtime only
- 70% of your daily menu to be water-rich 'live' foods
- not eating 3 hours before going to bed
- exercising twice a day for 45 - 60 mins
- TV and recreational computer time being kept to a max of 2 hours a day
- 30 great recipes, including Green Veggie Power Soup, Turbo Salad, Protein Snack Attack and Green Power Smoothie
Jason Vale tackles the most common excuses we use to let ourselves off the hook: 'I can't because I've got a slow metabolism I don't have time' and offers inspirational stories of people who have overcome giant obstacles to achieve their goal.
This book will help you move from a dieting mentality to one where you focus on what you can have rather than what you think you can't have.
What made me change was reading a book by Jason Vale. He was the first person who said 'It's up to you!' - ANNE DIAMOND in The Daily Mail
'Your book has been invaluable to me and has changed my way of thinking completely. I feel enlightened and lucky to have come across you in my life journey. If you’re in Harrogate sometime, maybe we could meet over a fresh cup of juice! Thanks again bud.' - Ramesh Mehay
'Thank you, thank you, thank you for your brilliant book Even my husband, who is very much an ‘eat as little fruit and veg as possible’ kind of person, is reading the book and, after just a few days of cutting out the rubbish, is ‘hooked’ on this way of thinking and eating.' - Lynne Pritchard
Divided into simple food sections, both branded and generic, this practical, easy-to-use guide includes: take-away foods and eating out ready-made meals, including brand names such as Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, Safeway, Tesco and Marks and Spencer snacks drinks
The book will be handily broken down into food categories which makes it simple to use the book as you shop, aisle by aisle.
It will have a handy precis of her trademark carb curfew no carbs after 5pm plan too.
Joanna Hall is the UK's most influential woman in Health and Fitness - Cosmopolitan Magazine
Joanna Hall is the new Atkins! - Evening Standard
A comprehensive, sensible and realistic approach to losing weight. - Health and Fitness magazine
RRP: £4.99
RRP £9.99
Contains a clear introduction to GI diets and how they work. Cuts through the jargon associated with technical sounding terms such as glycemic index and loads.
The food rater operates as in the Gem Calorie and Carb counters giving the GI rating as well as calories and carbs for hundreds of different foods.
Provides tips and advice on how to use GI dieting most effectively and helps you maintain a healthy eating regime.
There is also a useful guide to what to choose when eating at your favourite Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc, restaurants.
RRP: £3.99
RRP £4.99
Reducing carbohydrates and following a high protein diet has become a popular and effective way of losing weight and keeping those extra pounds off. The interest in the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution is clear proof of this.
The key to following a high-protein diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. Collins Gem Carb Counter is a guide to the net carb contents of everyday foods. It also gives calories, protein and fat.
Information is given per portion to make it easy to use. High protein, carb-counting diets are often referred to as a man’s diet and this emphasis on portions rather than 100 g means that there is less working out involved.
Boredom is often the downfall of the carb counter, so a section is included which gives suggestions for different meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
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Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 8-10.
Written in a clear, straightforward style, it places words within a context familiar to the student.
It extends and reinforces key dictionary skills by showing parts of speech (for example, whether a word is a noun or verb) and other forms of a word (for example plural forms as well as adjectival forms).
Numbered definitions show multiple uses. Pronunciation help is given for difficult or easily confusable words. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are given to build vocabulary.
The clear layout, highlighted headwords and colour guide words plus the A-Z on every page ensure that the dictionary is an easy-to-use reference tool. Clearly labelled colour illustrations and photographs add extra meaning and information.
It also includes the Collins Word Wizard section which provides unbeatable homework help with writing, grammar, spelling strategies, and how to use the Internet as well as fiendish dictionary games.
Easy to learn find all the alternative words you need
Easy to use explanations and examples lead you to the best alternatives
Easy to read clear layout now with colour
Easy to understand how to avoid over-used words
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Get it right find all the words and definitions needed, including core vocabulary for key subjects
Get there fast clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy
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Collins Student's Dictionary (for high-achieving 11+ and all students aged 14+)
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Words are tools for life. And a Collins dictionary makes them work for you.
The dictionary also offers additional help in the form of a guide to using the dictionary, useful grammar pages, a section on expressing yourself in Spanish, and activities and games for developing dictionary skills. It also lists all the most common, and most dangerous false friends to help prevent very common mistakes beginners make when speaking Spanish. Easy to read, easy to use and easy to understand, the new edition of the Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary is the ideal choice for beginners of any age.
The dictionary also offers additional help in the form of a full guide to using the dictionary, useful grammar pages, a section on expressing yourself in French, and activities and games for developing dictionary skills. It also lists all the most common, and most dangerous false friends to help prevent very common mistakes beginners make when speaking French. Easy to read, easy to use and easy to understand, the new edition of the Easy Learning French Dictionary is the ideal choice for beginners of any age.
no jargon or unclear symbols
useful grammar pages
a full guide to using the dictionary
learn more German with the guide to self-expression
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