Children will enjoy making & playing in wigwams domes & tunnels. More advanced projects suitable for adults include fences chairs & arbours. Jon Warnes discusses the tools you need planting the willow joining grafting & weaving in detail &

Includes:: other makers work in different styles to inspire you to create your own designs.

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This second book from Matthew Johnstone author of I Had a Black Dog" is an equally touching & beautifully illustrated book written for those who care for those suffering from depression
- friends family members colleagues & even therapists. Using wonderful illustrations & the image of Churchill's infamous 'black dog' Matthew & his wife Ainsley offer a moving inspirational & often humorous portrait of life with depression
- not only for those suffering from it themselves but for those close to them." Living with a Black Dog" speaks directly to the carer & offers practical & sometimes tongue-in-cheek tips on helping the depression sufferer such as: ' Socks have little do with mental health. If people could just 'snap out of it' they would'; & ' Encourage any form of regular exercise. Fitness robs the Dog of its power'. Based on their own experiences Matthew & his wife Ainsley treat the subject of depression sympathetically hopefully & most importantly humorously."

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Living with a Willy is about what it's really like to be a willy owner. It's about your body & what happens to it. Real things stuff like what it feels like to stand in the shower next to someone who's only two weeks older than you but seems to be in possession of a member several sizes bigger. This book isn't going to teach you a lot of long Latin words ending in m but it might just help you understand what it really means to own a daft tuft of flesh shaped like a chipolata. ...

Support for those with a family member on the autistic spectrum. Asperger syndrome which affects communication & social interaction is a neurological disorder which is believed to affect more than 200 000 people in the UK. Unlike others on the autistic spectrum those with Asperger syndrome often want to communicate & to share their lives but dont know how. This book looks at how families with an Aspie" can help them be accepted for what they are to lead full lives & to make the most of their unique gifts. It explains the common signs of Asperger syndrome in babies & young children & gives advice to parents on how to overcome any difficulties at school that an older child might face. Advice is also given on the vulnerable teenage years & how to promote relationships with others. This book also looks at the historical background to this disorder & at great thinkers with Asperger type characteristics including Einstein." ...

Bipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood energy & ability to function. The main symptoms of are mood swings ranging from extreme happiness (mania) to extreme sadness or depression which can last several weeks or more. Different from the normal ups & downs that everyone goes through symptoms are severe. They can result in damaged relationships poor job or school performance & there is an increased risk suicide. The good news is that bipolar disorder can be treated & people with this illness can lead full & productive lives. Bipolar disorder affects around one in 100 people & typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood affecting women & men equally. Often not recognized as an illness it can cause years of suffering before it is properly diagnosed & treated. Like diabetes or heart disease bipolar disorder is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person's life. This book looks at: what is bipolar disorder
- types (Bipolar 1 Bipolar 11) & symptoms; diagnosis including differential diagnoses eg other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia thyroid disorders anorexia nervosa cerebrovascular event dementia; management
- psychological therapy including CBT; management
- drug therapy; self-management
- planning & preventing episodes; alternative therapies that help; & other strategies eg exercise.



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Crohns Disease & ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel disorders which can be unpleasant & embarrassing. This helpful book explains what Crohns Disease is & who is likely to suffer from it. The causes lie in our lifestyle & diet & Joan Gomez advises on how to spot the symptoms & on changes to living & eating habits which will help. She spells out the treatments you may receive including the possibility of side-effects. If you think you may have inflammatory bowel disease this book will provide you with the basic information you need. ...

For people with Developmental Dyspraxia everyday life can pose a multitude of problems. Tasks the majority of people would find simple can often be taxing & frought with difficulty. Living with Dyspraxia" was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Important topics are addressed such as self-esteem whether to disclose your condition within the workplace how to communicate more effectively & also how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions such as Dyslexia ADHD & Asperger's Syndrome. This practical resource will be of use to adults with Dyspraxia the professionals & families members who come into contact with them as well as those who simply wish to learn more about Dyspraxia." ...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by pain in the muscles tendons ligaments & nerves. Other symptoms include fatigue sleep problems allergies anxiety irritable bowel syndrome headaches morning stiffness & problems with short term memory & concentration. Increasing recognition of fibromyalgia means that diagnosis & treatment are increasingly likely but self-help is still key. As well as tried & tested advice on how to reduce pain boost energy levels & help with regular sleep this new edition

Includes:: the latest in treatments such as the popular therapy guaifenesin (sic). It also looks at how pain is experienced explores the possibility that fibromylagia may be due to a rogue gene & clarifies the difference between fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome. Other topics include: * fibromyalgia & immune dysfunction * links with hypothyroidism * psychotherapy * the vital importance of low-impact aerobic exercise such as walking cycling or swimming diet * illustrated posture & exercise advice * pain & stress management * complementary therapies ' Having managed her own fibromyalgia Christine now passes her experience & knowledge on to others so that they do not have to spend their precious time researching what she has already done. Progress has been made over the last few years & more medical professionals are recognising the symptoms but there are still many who lack the knowledge to diagnose & treat fibromyalgia effectively. At present there are no national guidelines for treatment. This is one reason this book is so vital to those with fibromyalgia their families friends & employers.' Pam Stewart MBE Fibromyalgia Association UK chair

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Gluten intolerance is poorly understood by doctors & frequently misdiagnosed for example as irritable bowel disorder. This book gives clear information on both coeliac disease & gluten intolerance explains how they differ from other digestive disorders & looks at possible treatments as well as self-help measures. ...

Sheila Bartons memoir of autism is inspiring. Finding herself at thirty years old with a son with autism & severe learning disabilities she set about learning how to live a different kind of life & be a different kind of mother. This is the story told with passion intelligence & humour of their journey from darkness into light. It is written out of anguish & anger but also out of hope & love. The book opens & closes with a real-life snapshot: the first from when Jonathan was nine the second from when he was twenty-three. The first is told from the edge of despair. The second is upbeat
- the day is one of happiness for Jonny & for his mother. Autism has been integrated into their world
- they have survived it. The chapters in between tell the amazing story of their life together & how they dealt with diagnosis birth school brothers & sisters travel therapies obsessions grief & sex. Sheila writes movingly of the heartbreak & the joy the terror & the liberation. Her son is now in his late twenties & she & Jonny began their journey into this strange & difficult world when understanding of autism was very poor. Today autism is diagnosed more often & attracts more media attention than ever before. This is the story of the triumph of hope & love over pain & sadness. It is a compelling manifesto for greater understanding of those who are born different. Its ending is one of empowerment & joy. This is a book we all should read. A remarkable human story a remarkable piece of writing.
- Jon Snow journalist & broadcaster I loved this book. Vivid & lively writing draws a picture of the ups & downs of family life with a child with autism. The overwhelming love she feels for her children & her spirited responses to setbacks are a joy.
- Clare Coombe-Tennant trustee of Tree House



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