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. ...

The Border Collie is an extremely versatile breed faithful enough to be a loyal friend honest enough to be a hard worker & intelligent enough to be an asset in rescue & other services. This comprehensive illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding & interpreting the body language of mans best friend. Topics include choosing your Border Collie taking your puppy home common sense dog training nutrition creating a partnership & adolescent & older dogs. ...

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. ...

[ 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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By understanding why children behave in a particular way we are in a better position to help them. Is your childs behaviour normal? How can you deal with bad behaviour? What is ADHD? This book aims to answer these questions from infancy to pre-teenager. If a child is difficult to manage if parenting doesnt come easily or if you want to improve your relationship with a child as a parent teacher or carer this book offers some strategies that you can try. It will also help you decide whether you need expert help & if so where to find it. ...

This leading child development text has been widely acclaimed for its international coverage & its rigorous research-based approach. It begins by introducing the ways in which psychologists study developmental processes before going on to consider all major aspects of development from conception through to adolescence. ...

Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. There is no instruction manual & no one teaches you how to do it. Parents must be multi-skilled; needing to cook clean wash iron play read stories teach manage accounts referee fights & quarrels be taxi drivers & the rest & all of this without pay! If this were not hard enough children often become poorly which makes the task of parenting even more difficult as it is always an anxious time when they are ill. Parents may not be able to diagnose the specific problem but they instinctively know when there is something wrong. It is worth remembering that most bouts of illness pass quickly & leave a child better able to resist the next attack. By reading this book parents may gain a better understanding of some of the more common childhood illnesses which may in turn help to alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding them. ...