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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Living with Blind Dogs now in its second edition is the only published resource book on this topic. It embodies helpful hints from dozens of blind-dog owners as well as years of ophthalmic nursing veterinary & dog training experiences. Both the veterinary community & dog owners alike continue to praise this text in which Levin successfully answers the common question: What do I do now?"" ...

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." ...

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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'I would sit in the dining hall surreptitiously examining my fellow murderers. You could never have guessed their crimes just by looking. There were former bank managers accountants solicitors bus drivers as well as tinker tailor soldier sailor. There was even a former priest. A more normal-looking group of men you couldn't have found anywhere. Murder it seemed was no respecter of occupation or social status.' Bestselling author of Parkhurst Tales Norman Parker was convicted of murder & spent much of his sentence in category A prisons. There's nothing Norman can't tell you about doing time. By turns horrifying dark & funny Living With Killers is an extraordinary insight into life in one of Britain's most notorious prisons. A real-life story the name of the prison & its inhabitants has been changed allowing Norman to tell nothing but the truth & expose the dark raw reality of prison life. With a huge cast of eccentric characters & stories that will make you laugh & wince in equal measure this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the truth about what really goes on behind bars. ...

Robyn Peltier has always lived a normal life. So when her boss is murdered & she is named prime suspect she is way out of her depth. As the bodies pile up only her friend Hope & Hope's somewhat spooky boyfriend Karl are on her side. Hope meanwhile has a few secrets of her own. Namely that she is half-demon & her 'spooky' boyfriend is actually a werewolf. Hope also knows that Robyn has accidentally stumbled into a bloody supernatural turf war. & the only way she can keep her friend alive is by letting her enter a world she's safer knowing nothing about.. . ...

T J Higgs is one of the most celebrated psychic mediums in the UK whose work has been featured on TV & in the national press. But she has overcome many obstacles to get where she is. A sensitive child her unique psychic gift was not encouraged & as she reveals her life has not been easy. In fact she believes that the challenges she has faced have played an essential part in making her the ground-breaking medium she is today. In this compelling book Tracy Higgs
- known affectionately by her fans as TJ
- shares her story as well as heart-warming true tales from the afterlife. She also brings a lightness of touch amazing accuracy & a fantastic sense of humour to her communications with the spirit world. Intuitive witty & wise she is a very modern medium. & she invites you now to engage with the Other Side in ways you never dreamed possible
- to see the spirit world afresh through her eyes.


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