Ann Richardson

Actualizado con las últimas investigaciones, este libro se centra en los tres principales temas que preocupan a los padres durante el primer año de vida de su hijo: ¿Por qué llora? ¿Cómo conseguir que duerma bien? ¿Cómo potenciar su desarrollo? Este libro le da respuestas a todos estos interrogantes y trata temas como: la manera que tiene cada niño de enfrentarse a la información sensorial; cómo ayudar al bebé a mantener el estado de calma y alerta; la relación entre el cansancio y el llanto; información sobre la lactancia; información sobre el cólico, con un plan de acción paso a paso. Interprete a su bebé es la clave para: un bebé tranquilo, satisfecho y sin cólicos; establecer buenos hábitos de sueño y tener noches tranquilas, y para el desarrollo óptimo del bebé.

¿Por qué llora el bebé? ¿Cómo lograr que duerma? Comprender el mundo sensorial del bebé es el secreto que se esconde detrás del bebé feliz, que es capaz de comprender el mundo que le rodea, que concilia el sueño con facilidad y duerme durante periodos prolongados. Este libro ofrece las claves para disfrutar de un bebe tranquilo y feliz, establecer buenos habitos de sueño y conseguir un desarrollo optimo del bebe.

« Vers lautomne de mes soixante-dix ans, jai réalisé que jaimais être vieille. » Cest ainsi que commence ce recueil écrit par une personne ayant de nombreuses expériences de vie à partager. Mêlant so

Becoming a grandmother is both exciting and challenging.In Celebrating Grandmothers, 27 women describe - in their own words - how they responded to the many pleasures and demands of this role. They also explore how it changed both their view of themselves and the texture of their lives.How did you feel holding your first grandchild? Does your time with the grandchildren fly by? Is there a new depth in your family relationships? These stories will speak to you.Frequently recommended as an original present for a new grandmother."Confirms in a direct and delightful way just how special the grandmother-grandchild relationship isVery interesting and heart-warming."- Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, author of The Good Granny GuideA fascinating analysis of what it feels like to be a grandmother today - from the joy and fulfilment to the disappointments and anxieties - Virginia Ironside, agony aunt and novelist

Youve heard of hospice care, but you prefer not to think about it. Dying is such an uncomfortable topic, we all avoid it. In ignorance, we fear the worst.This book will change your whole view. Taking you behind the scenes of end-of-life care, you will see the enormous efforts of nurses, doctors, chaplains and others even a thoughtful cook to provide the calm that we all hope for.Perhaps you are looking for end-of-life care for someone you love. Perhaps you are wondering if this is the job for you. Or you just feel like being inspired by humanity at its best. This book will be for you.HIGHLY COMMENDED by the British Medical Association, 2008"An easy-to-read book, which will surprise many readers with its lightness of touch, humanity and refreshing tone. I would recommend it to anyone who has worries about their own or a relatives care at the end of life." BMA Medical Book Competition"The simple reflections on complex areas of care resonate long after you have finished reading the book." Royal College of Nursing

"Somewhere in the middle of my seventies, I realised that I liked being old." So begins this set of engaging stories and thoughts on growing older by someone with a vast range of life experience to share. Part memoir and part reflection on the joys and challenges of modern life, this book explores the nature of old age and how it compares to what came before. The author argues that being older does not have to be feared. Even better, it can be fun. This kaleidoscopic book offers a refreshing and often funny look at a wide range of issues, Including the personal awkwardness of a loss of memory, a new take on the nature of ambition, and sex at the age of 90. It challenges head on many of the prevalent myths and taboos surrounding old age. You may never look at old age in the same way again.

The year is 1991. Diagnoses of HIV are rising and there is no cure in sight. Coming from all corners of the world, forty-one young men and women talk about living with HIV and AIDS. They must cope with the enormous stigma, blame and guilt associated with the disease. And there are challenges in telling their parents and partners, trying to keep healthy and looking for work all while facing an inevitably shortened future.Yet they remain committed to celebrating the joys of life as much as they can. The book is testimony to the resilience of the human spirit.First published in 1992, this book tells their unique stories in their own words."This collection of true stories is as powerful as any great classic of fiction" Sir Ian McKellen"Do read this book. If just to understand and appreciate the beauty of being healthy and alive!" Amazon review