It is almost impossible to live without anxiety or fear. It is widespread. We feel anxious regularly although for each of us different events situations or relationships will make us feel anxious. Lots of things make us anxious or fearful from everyday events such as crossing the road or meeting new people to bigger decisions such as which school our children should go to. The good news is that anxiety disorders can usually be treated effectively often without medication. This book helps the reader understand what is happening to them & what treatments are on offer. It is not a therapy book that you can use by itself but it will be a useful reference before & during the treatment that you receive from your GP therapist or specialist. ...

The bones joints & muscles of the body make up the locomotor system which enables us to move around. All sorts of problems may develop in this system particularly as we get older. ' Arthritis' refers to problems with the joints. There are many forms of arthritis although not all forms are serious nor do they get progressively worse. ' Rheumatism' is a vaguer term referring generally to aches & pains & problems with the soft tissues such as muscles & tendons. The aim of this book is to help you understand how your locomotor system works what can go wrong & what help is available. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. ...

Autism affects more than 1 million children & adults in the United States & parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism & delivering the lowdown on behavioral educational medical other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore Ed D (Brookline MA) serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations & he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism & Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) & edited Ask & Tell: Self Advocacy & Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health & business. Temple Grandin Ph D (Fort Collins CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) & Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7). ...

Sooner or later almost everyone suffers an episode of back pain. Usually it is an unpleasant awkward but not desperately serious problem. Occasionally there may be a more serious underlying cause. Back pain is a major & increasing health problem & is now the principal cause of absence from work. This booklet aims to show you how the back works what goes wrong why back problems arise how they are treated & to give some indication of when further investigations & specialised help are necessary. ...

If you are over the age of 30 & can't remember when you last had your blood pressure checked you could be one of the 7 to 10 million people in this country who has high blood pressure. Doctors usually use the term 'hypertension' to describe this condition which may cause no symptoms at all for many years but could eventually lead to serious complications including heart disease & strokes. The most important message on hypertension is that unless you have your blood pressure checked you may not know that you have hypertension until it has done you harm. ...

Our knowledge of the bowels has increased enormously over recent years & doctors can now diagnose & cure or relieve nearly all disorders of the bowel. Disorders of the bowel are extremely common. At any given time one in five people is experiencing discomfort from their bowels which can largely be prevented by eating more suitable food. The food we eat & the way we live our lives have enormous effects on our bowels. This book tries to explain these matters helping you to keep the workings of your bowel comfortable & advising what to do if things go wrong. ...

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Each year there are Approx. 41 000 new cases in the UK & over one million worldwide. Although breast cancer is much more common in women it can also affect men & in the UK Approx. 300 men every year develop breast cancer. One in nine women will develop breast cancer at some time in her life. This booklet covers possible causes screening & symptoms of breast cancer & how it is diagnosed & treated. It also contains important information to help women cope with the disease. ...

Get your head around company finance. Whether youre a small business owner or a corporate manager with budget responsibilities having an understanding of your companys finances is crucial. This user-friendly guide takes you through all the key elements of UK business accounting covering everything from evaluating profit margins & establishing budgets to controlling cash flow & writing financial reports. The third edition has been fully updated throughout &

Includes:: brand new content on the emergence of IFRS & dealing with foreign exchange. The book is organised into five Parts: Part I: Accounting Basics Part II: Getting a Grip on Financial Statements (Including cash flow cash flow statements financial reports profit & loss accounts) Part III: Accounting in Managing a Business (Including managing profit performance budgeting ownership structures costs & difference accounting methods) Part IV: Financial Reports in the Outside World (All about auditors & advisors & how investors read financial reports) Part V: Part of Tens

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[ This] is an exciting book written in clear accessible style. Its an informative guide for anyone wishing to explore career counselling as a topic & process -- Professional Manager This is an excellent book
- practical yet scholarly. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how to facilitate the career development of other people in formal or informal settings
- John Arnold Professor of Organisational Behaviour Loughborough University At a time when the career counselling profession has been under some pressure in the UK it is good to have an up-to-date text which cogently outlines the strong base of theory research & practice upon which this professional activity is built. Jenny Kidds lucid text will provide an invaluable resource for new entrants to career counselling & related fields as well as for established practitioners
- Professor Tony Watts Senior Fellow & Life President National Institute for Careers Education & Counselling Cambridge Understanding Career Counselling explores the theory research & practice of career counselling from a British perspective & brings them together in one concise volume. The book addresses exactly what is meant by the term career in the 21st century & the implications this has for those working with clients at different stages of their career. This book is unique in that it clearly relates career theories to career counselling which is often an unclear area for trainees. Divided into two clear parts the first provides a comprehensive account of theories of career development & career counselling & their implications for practice. Taking a critical approach it also shows how research informs our understanding of the field. In the second part career counselling skills tools & techniques are described including the use of assessment tools & the internet. The book also covers ethical issues & evaluation. Understanding Career Counselling is invaluable for students undergoing training in career guidance career counselling outplacement counselling or career coaching but it will also be a use to students on occupational psychology & human resource management courses. In addition experienced career practitioners wishing to find out more about recent developments within their profession. Jennifer Kidd is a Reader in Organizational Psychology & Course Director of the MSc Career Management & Counselling programme at Birkbeck University of London


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Develop your understanding of children's development with this key book in the ' Linking Theory & Practice' series. Understand how young children develop & the practical implications of research with this classic & well-loved textbook. Thorough coverage enables students & practitioners to understand what happens within early childhood & the factors that promote secure learning & well-being. The author focuses on the most important themese
- the importance of personal social & emotional development the significance of developing communication skills & the contribution of young children's physical development. Let Jennie Lindon help you to make connections between theory & practice
- vital for anyone working in the Early Years sector. Part of Jennie Lindon's ' Linking Theory & Practice' series
- developed to support students on Early Childhood degree programmes Early Years Foundation Degree courses practitioners working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) & CPD. Provides descriptions of theory & research linked closely to best practice with young children & families.


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