Search Results: Child Development/Parenting from Diversity Books, IOBA

New York: Artisan (Workman Publishing), 2000. ix, + 134pp., b/white pictorial halftone plates throughout (photography by Ken Shung). Oblong (landscape) format. Book clean. Vivid silver title on square spine. Blind-stamp title on front black board. Front and rear boards lightly bumped on lower foredge corner. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated dustjacket has a review sticker on front, mild edgewear, and several short, closed tears. Adoptive parents, children and adult children of adoptive parents share their thoughts . . . Contents include: Prelims., Intro., Mothers & Fathers, Kids 9 to 19, Kids Grown Up, Birth Mothers, more. Book weight approx. 1.2 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote.. First Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

United States: Zondervan, 2006. 284pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper nominally scuffed only. "With wisdom and empathy, Dr Townsend, a father of two teens himself, applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of guiding your children through the teen years . . . " Contents include Intro., 45 chapters over four 'parts', Epilogue, Appendix A & B, Notes, Index. Book weight approx. 340g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. 8th Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Australia: The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER), 1996. ix, + 106pp., b/white figures and diagrams intext. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Printed soft card wrapper has negligible edgewear, small sticker ghost to rear panel. "This collection of papers focuses on subject matter within the health and physical education learning area and was generated through a Department of Employment, Education and Training National Professional Development Program (NPDP) Project. The project organisers argued that certain factors influenced the need for, and development of, subject discipline renewal in the learning area . . . " Contributors include: David Kirk, Mary Louise O'Connor, Helen Spork, Jim Smith, Holly Frail, Karen Inge, Gayle DiPietro and Bernie Marshall, Gordon Tait, Marilyn Poole, Peter Gourlay, Wendy Patton, Garth Read, Robin Small, Bruce Abernethy, Richard Tinning and Sara Glover, Terry Kearney, Irene Opper and Margaret Rankin. Book… Read More

Footscray, Victoria, Australia: TAFE Publications, 1996. 95pp., b/white photographic and line-drawn illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper softly creased on front panel "This book aims to provide stimulating and appropriate activities for children. What each child needs will depend largely on age, and the book has been divided into convenient sections for the various age groups . . . " Contents include: About this Book, 4 Weeks, 3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months, 18 Months, 2-2 1/2 Years, Bibliography. Book weight approx. 390g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

U.S.A: Prentice-Hall, 1986. xii, + 420pp., b/white illustrations, figures and charts. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has negligible edgewear, light crease only. The author presents major theories on the development, in children, of problem solving, reasoning, memory, language, perception, the 3 'Rs', and others . . . Contents include: Prelims., 10 chapters, Summary, Refs., Author & Subject Index. Book weight approx. 620g.. 5th Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991. xii, + 260pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated (author portrait on rear panel) card wrapper lightly bumped only. Textbook unmarked. " 'The Co-Dependent Parent' will help mothers and fathers become better parents and thus help them raise healthier, happier, responsible children" - Dr. Dorothy Height . . . Contents include: Prelims., Acks. Introduction. Part 1/ A Profile of Co-Dependent Parenting. 2/ Common Legacies of Pain. 3/ Recovery - Taking Action, Breaking Patterns. Epilogue. Appendices. Index. More. Book weight approx. 360g. . First Thus, 1st Impression. Softcover. Very Good+. 8vo - (approx. 20cm x 13.5cm).

Chicago, et al: Contemporary Books, 2002. xviii, + 266pp., several small, intext sketch illustrations. Book clean and square. Spine firm, lightly bumped on heel. Illustrated card wrapper mildly bumped and edgeworn only. Textblock unmarked. "Full of reassuring advice and real-life success stories, from children and parents, 'Easing the Teasing' shows parents how to give their children the confidence and self-esteem they need to put an end to teasing." Contents include: Prelims., Acks., Introduction, 11 chapters. Bibliography. Index. more. Book weight approx. 405g. . Reprint. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

St Lucia, Queensland: University of Queensland Press, 1977. viii, + 421pp. Book clean and square. Spine firm, vivid silver title there-on. Leaves clean. Backstrip lightly bumped on head and heel. Printed dustjacket slightly edgeworn. Published simultaneously by Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, this volume examines the parenting role, expectation, and direction in a changing world.Contents include: Prelims., 9 chapters, Biblio., Index. Book weight approx. 700g.. First [Aust.]. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1989. xi, + 572pp. Book clean. Spine firm. Leaves clean and unmarked, soft corner crease to small section. Printed card wrapper (covered in adhesive film by previous owner) mildly edgeworn and scuffed. "Written from a linguistic perspective, it provides detailed accounts of the development of children's receptive and productive abilities in all the core areas of language - phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics . . . provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students alike with a cogent and closely analysed exposition of how children acquire language in real time . . . " Contents include: Preface, 10 chapters over two 'parts', Bibliography, Author Index, General Index. Book weight approx. 850g.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Chicago, United States: Northfield Publishing, 2000. 259pp., plus six page author/publisher promo section at rear. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, tiny corner-clip to half-title page. Illustrated card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. From the author of 'The Five Love Languages' comes this book especially written for the parents of adolescents. "Research shows that parents-not peers-exert the most significant influence in the life of a teen. And the door to that influence is love. The key to opening that door, according to Gary Chapman, is learning to express that love in a language that makes sense to a teenager . . . " Contents include: Prelims., 15 chapters, Epilogue, Appendices. Book weight approx. 490g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softcover. Very Good +.

Crows Nest, N.S.W., Australia: Allen & Unwin, 2003. xvi, + 267pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper minimally surface indented. From the rear cover: "Thanks largely to risque advertising and the gravity-defying cleavage sported by our most popular celebs, exposed breasts (real or fake) no longer hold any mystery. But once they shift into milk-bearing mode, breasts suddenly disappear from the public eye. In 'Fresh Milk', through a diverse collection of stories, memories and personal accounts, Fiona Giles uncovers the myths, trurths, and social and psychological implications of breastfeeding." Book weight approx 315g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +.

Warwickshire, England: Scholastic, 1990. 96pp., b/white line-drawn illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper minimally rubbed. From the rear cover: " . . . an essential guide to organising and managing space, resources and children in a variety of pre-school situations and in the reception class. The authors show how you can create a stimulating environment which will encourage children to become active learners. Ideas on how to involve parents, helping children to settle in and coping with the transition to 'big school' have been included." Book weight approx. 265g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.: Shaw Books, 2002. viii, + 278pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper mildly scuffed. "Experienced homeschoolers and novices alike know how difficult it is to be a parent, homemaker, spouse, teacher, cook, coach, social director, and disciplinarian - all in a typical day! . . . Christine Field provides experience-tested advice, practical insights, and witty wisdom for challenges such as teaching multiple ages, managing discouragement and burnout, homeschooling during times of crisis, balancing homeschooling and your marriage, handling classroom discipline, and more . . . " Book weight approx. 390g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Victoria, Australia: Hawker Brownlow Education/ The Learning Ladder, 2004. 96pp., colour illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Previous distributor's sticker to inside front cover. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edgeworn and scuffed. " Every parent wants the best for their child . . . the essential guide for parents of preschool and primary children . . . Packed with activities, games, tips and suggestions for ways to support your child, the book is both a practical guide for dipping into, and a thought-provoking read." Book weight approx. 240g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight.. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Rodale International, 2004. xviii, + 269pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper nominally scuffed only. "Covering everything from the basics of a healthy, child-friendly diet, to finding the right leisure activities, motivating your child, setting realistic and achievable goals, creating secure and supportive emotional relationships, and a positive self-image . . . this book has practical guidelines, invaluable tips and thoughtful advice for all age groups - advice that will benefit the whole family . . . " Book weight approx. 495g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Second Impression.. Softcover. Very Good +.

London: Element, 2003. xi, + 242pp., several b/white line drawn illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated card wrapper nominally scuffed. " Brandon Bays, author of 'The Journey' now applies her remarkable healing techniques to children . . . an exciting, inspiring how-to book for parents and anyone who cares about children. It offers practical tools for partnering your child in liberating their innate genius, letting their natural abilities shine and their spirits soar. With simple user-friendly techniques you can help children clear both emotional blocks and physical challenges. The book is full of inspiring real-life stories as well as two full kids' processes designed for children aged 5-12 . . . " Item weight approx. 450g. . Second Impression.. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

United States: The University of North Carolina Press, 2009. xi, + 385pp., b/white photographic and cartoon-style illustrations. Book clean, square. Dark blue spine firm, red title there-on. Lighter blue boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket mildly edge-creased head and foot of spine. " . . . historian Judith Walzer Leavitt offers a fascinating look at an important but long-neglected aspect of childbirth in America - the changing role of the expectant father . . . " Book weight approx. 750g.. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Oxford, U.K., et al: Blackwell Science (Blackwell Publishing), 2004. xiv, + 338pp. Intext, line-drawn illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Card wrapper mildly edgeworn, with a minor crease. Textblock unmarked. "This book is the first labour and birth handbook written by experienced midwives and aimed specifically at practicing midwives based in hospitals, the community and birthing centres . . . " Contents include: Prelims., Preface. Contributors. List of Abbs., Section 1/ Midwifery Care During Labour and Birth. 2/ Support Information. (Total 23 chapters). Glossary. Appendices (6). Index. Book weight approx. 770g. *Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . 2nd Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - (approx. 24.25cm x 17.25cm).

New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1992. 237pp. Book clean. Spine firm, but slightly cocked. Leaves clean. Printed card wrapper lightly edgeworn only. The author offers a compelling argument against the age-old belief in the benefits of mother-infant bonding immediately after birth.Many professionals and others still blame the lack of this bonding for a variety of social and physical problems children may encounter later in life.Contents include: Acks., 7 chapters, Conclusion, Notes, References, Index. Book weight approx. 340g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st Thus, 3rd Impression.. Softcover. Very Good.

London: Constable and Co., 1915. xii+285pp. Book just starting to skew, corners lightly bumped and scuffed, small spots on cloth. Patinated, but legible gilt title on backstrip. Blind-embossed Presentation Stamp on title-page, fly-sheet removed from rear, uniformly tanned leaves. No d/jacket. An 'Edwardian' era insight into the raising of children.Contents, sub-chaptered, include: Preface, The Background of our Children's lives, Obedience, The Scientific Spirit for Mothers, On joining the Older Generation, Maternity no longer a position for life. Book weight approx. 490gms.. 1st. U.K.Edition,.. Original Blue Cloth Hardcover. Good.. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.