The Leading eBooks Store Online
for your Apple or Android device, Nook, Kobo, PC, Mac, Sony Reader...
Most popular at the top
Nutritionby William H. Dietz; Loraine Stern
American Academy of Pediatrics 2011; US$ 12.95Developed by a committee of more than 25 board-certified pediatricians, this fully updated guide is the key to maintaining children’s health. The information and strategies needed to meet kids’ dietary needs—from birth through adolescence—are examined in detail as well as standards of weight and height, eating disorders, alternative diets and supplements, allergies, cholesterol-lowering medications, and concerns regarding food safety. This revised edition also features growth charts, the current food pyramid, and many new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. more...
Baby Laughsby Jenny McCarthy
Penguin Group Inc. 2006; US$ 12.99Jenny McCarthy?s hilarious, no-holds-barred personality has made her an instantly recognizable TV personality and a bestselling author. In Baby Laughs she examines the full range of challenges that new mothers face, including: * The humiliations of postnatal ?numbing spray,? Tucks medicated pads, and adult diapers; jelly belly, balding, and gum disease; and becoming a ?five-foot puke rag? for the baby * Heart-stopping terrors, such as baby manicures, breathing checks, and burp failures * Inadequacies, such as lullaby illiteracy and the need for a ?heavy rotation? of toys, videos, and mobiles * Daddy antics, such as infant wrestling, home-movie mania, sleeping like a log, and expecting sex * Dueling grandmas, germ-ridden guests, Olympic-class... more...
Understanding Your Two-Year-Oldby Lisa Miller
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 13.95What makes children in their 'terrible twos' behave as they do? How can parents decide when their child is ready for day care, and manage their child's transition to a trusted child minder? Lisa Miller guides parents through their two-year-old's development, from how to deal with a 'bossy boots' to understanding the central importance of toys, and the development of language and nonverbal communicative skills. She describes ways in which parents can help a young child express or resolve difficult feelings or jealousy, come to accept and welcome a new-born sibling, and negotiate friendships. more...
Making Babiesby Sami S. David; Jill Blakeway
Little, Brown and Company 2009; US$ 12.99MAKING BABIES offers a proven 3-month program designed to help any woman get pregnant. Fertility medicine today is all about aggressive surgical, chemical, and technological intervention, but Dr. David and Blakeway know a better way. Starting by identifying "fertility types," they cover everything from recognizing the causes of fertility problems to making lifestyle choices that enhance fertility to trying surprising strategies such as taking cough medicine, decreasing doses of fertility drugs, or getting acupuncture along with IVF. MAKING BABIES is a must-have for every woman trying to conceive, whether naturally or through medical intervention. Dr. David and Blakeway are revolutionizing the fertility field, one baby at a time. more...
HappyBabyby Robert W. Sears
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 9.99A healthy baby is a HAPPY BABY ! From the most respected names in parenting come this definitive book on child rearing the all-natural way. HappyBaby combines decades of medical expertise from Dr. Robert W. Sears, renowned doctor in the Sears family of pediatricians, with the nutritional know-how of Amy Marlow, registered dietitian for the popular HAPPY BABY line of organic baby food. Look no further than between the pages of this jam-packed guide to find answers to critically important questions in the life of your baby, such as: What should I eat when nursing my baby to ensure the most nutritional feedings? What simple tips can help me manage the inevitable stress that comes with a new baby in the house? I'm worried about... more...
The Way of Boysby Anthony Rao; Michelle Seaton
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99The problem isn't with boys, it's with our expectations of them In a book that's part advice and part exposÉ, psychologist and expert on boyhood development Dr. Anthony Rao challenges some of the potentially harmful assumptions, attitudes, and behaviors we've developed toward young boyhood over the last few decades. This is not an indictment of medication therapies—in some important instances, Dr. Rao argues that medication is appropriate and necessary. Rather, The Way of Boys is a celebration of natural, constructive boyhood development and an expert, definitive handbook on what to look for and expect in normal growth. Ask yourself these questions: Is his behavior serious enough to interfere with functioning?... more...
It's a Baby Girl!by The Gurian Institute; Stacie Bering; Adie Goldberg; Michael Gurian
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 15.95Very practical science based tips and guidelines and stories for moms and dads of baby girls. Including: Why you need a book just about girls. The very different health issues, genetic predisposition, hard wiring, neurological and biological development of girls, including unique strengths and weaknesses. How to understand the core nature of your girl and nourish it through problems of crying, fussing, eating, sleeping, attaching and other key issues during the first 12 months of life. Warm hearted stories about girls and tips from real moms, and a preview of what's to come for girls as they become toddlers, preschool kids, pubescent and beyond. more...
25,001 Best Baby Namesby Lesley Bolton
Sourcebooks, Inc. 2009; US$ 4.99From the author of the #1 baby name book in the country comes an updated edition of the mass entry into the category: 25,001 Best Baby Names. more...
Super Fit Mamaby Tracey Mallett
Da Capo Press 2009; US$ 17.95If youre concerned about the best way to keep your body and baby healthy during pregnancy-or how youll ever lose the excess weight afterward-youre not alone. Fitness expert Tracey Mallett faced those same challenges when she gained 55 pounds that didnt melt right off after her daughters birth. But gone were the days where she had endless hours and energy to exercise. So she created workouts that take only a few minutes a day-after all, busy moms are short on time! Super Fit Mama shares Traceys secrets for safely getting in shape and back to your pre-baby weight. Her medically-sound program features a blend of strength training, Pilates, yoga, and cardio. more...
Your Baby's First Year For Dummiesby James Gaylord; Michelle Hagen
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 19.99Everything parents need to give their babies the best start Each year, more than 4 million babies are born in the United States-and the first year of a baby's life is a joyous, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming time. Your Baby's First Year For Dummies serves as a complete guide for baby's first twelve months-from what to do when arriving home from the hospital to handling feeding, bathing, and sleeping routines to providing the right stimuli for optimal progress. Packed with tips on every aspect of baby's physical, emotional, and social development, this friendly guide gives parents advice on such important topics as breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding, teething, baby toy safety, food preparation, food allergies, traveling, and much more. more...