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Book Reviews: 12 Feb - 17 Feb 2007

  1. Blooming Pregnancy
  2. Lifetime encyclopedia of natural remedies
  3. What happened to recess and why are our children struggling in Kindergarten ?
  4. Lillian Too's Easy to use Feng Shui-168 ways to success
  5. Playful Parenting
  6. The British Medical Association-Family doctor guide to Asthma
  7. The complete guide to Integrated Medicine
  8. Parenting by heart

1) Blooming Pregnancy

The book helps one to relax and enjoy pregnancy. It considers medical issues to help one to make informed choices. Also the book will help to make decisions for oneself. It aims to personally empower one, at a time when it is all to easy to feel like a "baby receptacle". Being pregnant connects to all the other women who have been pregnant. The tips and advice in the book come from years of experience and that of friends, family and of the many women. The author reveals 52 brilliant ways to get the most out of being pregnant without needing a medical degree and answers to one's questions.

Authors: Lynn Huggins - Cooper
Publishers: Health and relationships
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 256

2) Lifetime encyclopedia of natural remedies

The book has over 1000, safe, effective treatments that one can practise at home to heal today's most common ailments and covers the entire spectrum of common illnesses. It contains the latest health and scientific discoveries, and centuries old cures. It combines information from doctors, research scientist, folk healers, herbalists, nutritionists, reflexologists and acupressure therapists with anecdotal home remedies for disorders. Also, the author describes the symptoms, tells what nutrients one is lacking and discusses the appropriate vitamins, exercises and traditional folk remedies all organized in A-Z format for easy access.

Authors: Cameron Myra
Publishers: Parker Publishing Co.
Date of Publication: 1993
No. of pages: 426

3) What happened to recess and why are our children struggling in Kindergarten ?

The book is both a poignant commentary on the present state of the children education and a useful tool to help the adults change it. The book comprises of true stories for parents who want to make sure their children are taught-not merely evaluated. The author describes in detail the forces behind the pro standards movement, which often place political and business interests above those of children's education.

Authors: Ohanian Susan
Publishers: Mcgraw--Hill
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 263

4) Lillian Too's Easy to use Feng Shui-168 ways to success

The book has 168 ways to enhance your interiors, magnify your success, maximize your potential, energize your love life. It includes practical advice on harnessing the positive energy of your home and garden, using crystals to attract romance and simple steps to run a successful business and gain control of your working life. The book is an illustrated guide and provides all the information one needs to enhance one's personal surroundings and ultimately enjoy great health, wealth and happiness.

Authors: Too Lillian
Publishers: Collins & Brown
Date of Publication: 1999
No. of pages: 168

5) Playful Parenting

The book is a complete guide to using play to raise confident children. It is written with love and humor, with good advice and revealing anecdotes. The book lays emphasis on playful parenting which is important and successful in building strong, close bonds between children.

Authors: Cohen Lawrence J
Publishers: Ballantine Publishing group
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 307

6) The British Medical Association-Family doctor guide to Asthma

This concise guide gives expert advice on living with and understanding asthma. The book includes the causes and triggers of asthma, reassuring and accessible advice on the management of asthma, treatments - both orthodox and complementary, practical advice on diet and lifestyle, case studies, charts and checklists and useful addresses and support groups.

Authors: Prof. Ayres Jon
Publishers: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 1999
No. of pages: 96

7) The complete guide to Integrated Medicine

The book has complementary therapies combined with medical science and how to use the best treatment options The book shows how one can adopt a more integrated approach to one's health care by combining good orthodox approaches with tried and tested alternative therapies. It features a practical, easy to use information on 40 conditions, from colds to cancer that doctors agree with also research based ratings that evaluate the efficacy of therapies in relation to particular ailments.

Authors: Dr. David Peters and Anne Woodham
Publishers: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 192

8) Parenting by heart

The book is a classic, family tested parenting guide. The author offers hundreds of specific, step by step parenting solutions that actually work rather than those that theoretically 'should' work. Empowering, practical, and compassionate, the book will help one feel more confident, be in charge, and create greater connection with the kids in these modern and often difficult times It is about-How to stay connected to your child in a disconnected world.

Authors: Dr. Taffel Ron
Publishers: Perseus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 302

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