Author: Roddy Doyle
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407017977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Ten years on from The Woman Who Walked into Doors, Booker Prize-winning author, Roddy Doyle, returns to one of his greatest characters, Paula Spencer. Paula Spencer is turning forty-eight, and hasn’t had a drink for four months and five days. Her youngest children, Jack and Leanne, are still living with her. They're grand kids, but she worries about Leanne. Paula still works as a cleaner, but all the others doing the job seem to come from Eastern Europe. You can get a cappuccino in the café and the checkout girls are all Nigerian. Ireland is certainly changing, but then so too is Paula – dry, and determined to put her family back together again. ‘A phenomenally rewarding read... Could not be bettered in its depiction of the minutiae of the life of a recovering alcoholic: relentless, trivial, terrified’ Observer
Paula Spencer
Author: Roddy Doyle
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407017977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Ten years on from The Woman Who Walked into Doors, Booker Prize-winning author, Roddy Doyle, returns to one of his greatest characters, Paula Spencer. Paula Spencer is turning forty-eight, and hasn’t had a drink for four months and five days. Her youngest children, Jack and Leanne, are still living with her. They're grand kids, but she worries about Leanne. Paula still works as a cleaner, but all the others doing the job seem to come from Eastern Europe. You can get a cappuccino in the café and the checkout girls are all Nigerian. Ireland is certainly changing, but then so too is Paula – dry, and determined to put her family back together again. ‘A phenomenally rewarding read... Could not be bettered in its depiction of the minutiae of the life of a recovering alcoholic: relentless, trivial, terrified’ Observer
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407017977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Ten years on from The Woman Who Walked into Doors, Booker Prize-winning author, Roddy Doyle, returns to one of his greatest characters, Paula Spencer. Paula Spencer is turning forty-eight, and hasn’t had a drink for four months and five days. Her youngest children, Jack and Leanne, are still living with her. They're grand kids, but she worries about Leanne. Paula still works as a cleaner, but all the others doing the job seem to come from Eastern Europe. You can get a cappuccino in the café and the checkout girls are all Nigerian. Ireland is certainly changing, but then so too is Paula – dry, and determined to put her family back together again. ‘A phenomenally rewarding read... Could not be bettered in its depiction of the minutiae of the life of a recovering alcoholic: relentless, trivial, terrified’ Observer
The Woman Who Walked into Doors
Author: Roddy Doyle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140255126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“This unflinching novel chronicles a woman’s relationship with a violent man in a way that brings fresh insight to the subject . . . engaging and uplifting.” —O, The Oprah Magazine From Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of The Women Behind the Door, the heartrending origin story of Paula Spencer, a brave and tenacious housewife Paula Spencer is a thirty-nine-year-old mother of four, a blue-collar worker, an alcoholic in recovery—or maybe not. Then one day a police officer knocks on her door. From the look on his face, she can tell it’s not good news. His revelation takes Paula back to the past, to her contented childhood, the audacity she learned as a teenager, the exhilaration of her romance with her husband Charlo, and the violent marriage to him that left her powerless. Now, as she struggles to reclaim her dignity from the abuse that left her with scars and a worsening drinking problem, this new revelation threatens to shatter the fragile peace she’s built for herself and drag her back down the dark paths she thought she’d left behind. Capturing both her vulnerability and strength, Roddy Doyle gives Paula a voice that is singular and real, the story of an ordinary woman whose extraordinary character will stay with you long after this novel and into the subsequent books in his trilogy, Paula Spencer and The Women Behind the Door.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140255126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“This unflinching novel chronicles a woman’s relationship with a violent man in a way that brings fresh insight to the subject . . . engaging and uplifting.” —O, The Oprah Magazine From Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of The Women Behind the Door, the heartrending origin story of Paula Spencer, a brave and tenacious housewife Paula Spencer is a thirty-nine-year-old mother of four, a blue-collar worker, an alcoholic in recovery—or maybe not. Then one day a police officer knocks on her door. From the look on his face, she can tell it’s not good news. His revelation takes Paula back to the past, to her contented childhood, the audacity she learned as a teenager, the exhilaration of her romance with her husband Charlo, and the violent marriage to him that left her powerless. Now, as she struggles to reclaim her dignity from the abuse that left her with scars and a worsening drinking problem, this new revelation threatens to shatter the fragile peace she’s built for herself and drag her back down the dark paths she thought she’d left behind. Capturing both her vulnerability and strength, Roddy Doyle gives Paula a voice that is singular and real, the story of an ordinary woman whose extraordinary character will stay with you long after this novel and into the subsequent books in his trilogy, Paula Spencer and The Women Behind the Door.
Surviving Alzheimer's
Author: PAULA SPENCER. SCOTT
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999555705
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The book recommended by dementia experts and family caregivers as the most complete, practical guide to Alzheimer's and other dementias-now updated and expanded through end-of-life care. This new edition of Surviving Alzheimer's offers the best, most current thinking on how to help a loved one with memory loss and related symptoms without sacrificing YOU. You'll learn: What's behind odd, frustrating behaviors like repetition, wandering, personality changes, bathing resistance, and aggression-and what you can do How to defuse resentment, guilt, and family friction What to say for better communication and more cooperation Special advice for spouses, out-of-town caregivers, and other specific situations 100s of confidence-raising solutions from top doctors, social workers, dementia specialists, and family caregivers All in a fast, scannable format perfect for busy or overwhelmed dementia helpers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999555705
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The book recommended by dementia experts and family caregivers as the most complete, practical guide to Alzheimer's and other dementias-now updated and expanded through end-of-life care. This new edition of Surviving Alzheimer's offers the best, most current thinking on how to help a loved one with memory loss and related symptoms without sacrificing YOU. You'll learn: What's behind odd, frustrating behaviors like repetition, wandering, personality changes, bathing resistance, and aggression-and what you can do How to defuse resentment, guilt, and family friction What to say for better communication and more cooperation Special advice for spouses, out-of-town caregivers, and other specific situations 100s of confidence-raising solutions from top doctors, social workers, dementia specialists, and family caregivers All in a fast, scannable format perfect for busy or overwhelmed dementia helpers.
Parenting: Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Author: Paula Spencer
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345544420
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The only pregnancy resource you will ever need! For the past decade, Parenting magazine has gained the loyal readership of smart, involved parents by getting to the heart of what moms and dads need to know about raising a child. Now Parenting, with an advisory board of leading experts, have created a comprehensive sourcebook to give parents-to-be--and their newborns--the best start possible. The Parenting Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth takes you from conception through the first weeks of a baby's life. Here is up-to-the minute information on: What's Going on in Your Body: Common changes • Tips for a good night's sleep • When to call the doctor • Pregnancy and sex What's Going on in Your Head: Mood swings • Miscarriage fears • Ways to feel your best How Baby Grows: Trimester-by-trimester look at fetal development • First flutters and kicks • Prematurity Checkups and Tests: Choosing a caregiver • All about prenatal tests • Genetic counseling • Eating and fitness: sensible weight gain • Sneaking in nutrients • Foods to avoid • Exercise basics • Getting your body back after pregnancy Special Situations: Multiple births • Placenta problems • Gestational diabetes • Older mom • Bed rest • The breech baby The Big Day: Why every labor is different • Pain management • Stage of labor • Epidural pros and cons • Cesarean birth Plus: Work Concerns • Newborn basics • Naming baby • Travel tips • Real moms' advice stories • Handy checklists And much more!
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345544420
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The only pregnancy resource you will ever need! For the past decade, Parenting magazine has gained the loyal readership of smart, involved parents by getting to the heart of what moms and dads need to know about raising a child. Now Parenting, with an advisory board of leading experts, have created a comprehensive sourcebook to give parents-to-be--and their newborns--the best start possible. The Parenting Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth takes you from conception through the first weeks of a baby's life. Here is up-to-the minute information on: What's Going on in Your Body: Common changes • Tips for a good night's sleep • When to call the doctor • Pregnancy and sex What's Going on in Your Head: Mood swings • Miscarriage fears • Ways to feel your best How Baby Grows: Trimester-by-trimester look at fetal development • First flutters and kicks • Prematurity Checkups and Tests: Choosing a caregiver • All about prenatal tests • Genetic counseling • Eating and fitness: sensible weight gain • Sneaking in nutrients • Foods to avoid • Exercise basics • Getting your body back after pregnancy Special Situations: Multiple births • Placenta problems • Gestational diabetes • Older mom • Bed rest • The breech baby The Big Day: Why every labor is different • Pain management • Stage of labor • Epidural pros and cons • Cesarean birth Plus: Work Concerns • Newborn basics • Naming baby • Travel tips • Real moms' advice stories • Handy checklists And much more!
Bright from the Start
Author: Jill Stamm
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101157852
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A cutting-edge handbook for parents from a pioneer in infant brain development Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple ways you interact with your child every day. It isn’t the right “edu-tainment” that nurtures an infant’s brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and it’s within every parent’s ability to provide. Practical games and tips for each developmental age group will show you not only what the latest findings are but, more importantly, tell you what to do with them.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101157852
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A cutting-edge handbook for parents from a pioneer in infant brain development Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple ways you interact with your child every day. It isn’t the right “edu-tainment” that nurtures an infant’s brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and it’s within every parent’s ability to provide. Practical games and tips for each developmental age group will show you not only what the latest findings are but, more importantly, tell you what to do with them.
Consciously Female
Author: Tracy Gaudet
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307417956
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Tracy Gaudet, director of the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, shares her remarkable vision of a new way of looking at self and wellness, which will change the way women think about their bodies, their health, and their lives. Through her own personal journey as well as her work with thousands of women as an Ob-Gyn, Dr. Gaudet knows that being able to tap into the spiritual, emotional, and cyclical realities of female life has a powerful effect on health and well-being. Yet she has found that many women are “unconscious” of the intimate connections between these realms. Now Dr. Gaudet explains to women how to reconnect their bodies and their souls, in order to become “consciously female.” Using her experience in integrative medicine, which draws on the best of both alternative and conventional Western practices, she offers mind-body techniques that will give you a deeper understanding of the inner workings of your body, and access to your unique feminine wisdom. By helping you make the best possible choices to support your health and wellness, the process of becoming “consciously female” will enrich and empower your life, day to day, week to week, year to year.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307417956
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Tracy Gaudet, director of the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, shares her remarkable vision of a new way of looking at self and wellness, which will change the way women think about their bodies, their health, and their lives. Through her own personal journey as well as her work with thousands of women as an Ob-Gyn, Dr. Gaudet knows that being able to tap into the spiritual, emotional, and cyclical realities of female life has a powerful effect on health and well-being. Yet she has found that many women are “unconscious” of the intimate connections between these realms. Now Dr. Gaudet explains to women how to reconnect their bodies and their souls, in order to become “consciously female.” Using her experience in integrative medicine, which draws on the best of both alternative and conventional Western practices, she offers mind-body techniques that will give you a deeper understanding of the inner workings of your body, and access to your unique feminine wisdom. By helping you make the best possible choices to support your health and wellness, the process of becoming “consciously female” will enrich and empower your life, day to day, week to week, year to year.
Momfidence!
Author: Paula Spencer
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 9780307337429
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author of the monthly Momfidence column in Woman's Day takes a hilarious and sanity-saving look at perfect motherhood and gives readers renewed confidence in their innate parenting skills.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN: 9780307337429
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The author of the monthly Momfidence column in Woman's Day takes a hilarious and sanity-saving look at perfect motherhood and gives readers renewed confidence in their innate parenting skills.
The V Book
Author: Elizabeth G. Stewart, M.D.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307492443
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The Groundbreaking Guide Every Woman Needs With The V Book, women will learn everything they need to know about the basics of vulvovaginal—or “V”–health, an essential yet often overlooked area of women’s health. Dr. Elizabeth G. Stewart, the nation’s foremost expert in vulvovaginal care and sexual-pain disorders, answers the questions about the all too common “V” ailments that women are embarrassed to discuss even with their doctors. Drawing upon the latest medical research and two decades of experience treating thousands of women in her specialized gynecological practice, Dr. Stewart has compiled a wealth of information and advice. This comprehensive and authoritative guide for women of all ages includes: • How your vulvovaginal concerns change throughout the life cycle, from your teens through menopause and beyond • How to pick a good gynecologist, and how to ask the right questions • Dos and don’ts of V hygiene—and why sometimes less is better • The safest use of tampons, pads, and pantiliners • How to handle common symptoms, such as redness, itching, dryness, and discharge • Which medical tests you should insist upon from your doctor • Tips for safe and pleasurable sex, and what to do when sexual intercourse is painful • The latest research on vulvodynia, the vaginal pain syndrome that won’t go away • Diagnosing and treating yeast infections, allergies, and other ailments • What to do if your doctor detects cancer or precancer cells And much, much more...
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307492443
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The Groundbreaking Guide Every Woman Needs With The V Book, women will learn everything they need to know about the basics of vulvovaginal—or “V”–health, an essential yet often overlooked area of women’s health. Dr. Elizabeth G. Stewart, the nation’s foremost expert in vulvovaginal care and sexual-pain disorders, answers the questions about the all too common “V” ailments that women are embarrassed to discuss even with their doctors. Drawing upon the latest medical research and two decades of experience treating thousands of women in her specialized gynecological practice, Dr. Stewart has compiled a wealth of information and advice. This comprehensive and authoritative guide for women of all ages includes: • How your vulvovaginal concerns change throughout the life cycle, from your teens through menopause and beyond • How to pick a good gynecologist, and how to ask the right questions • Dos and don’ts of V hygiene—and why sometimes less is better • The safest use of tampons, pads, and pantiliners • How to handle common symptoms, such as redness, itching, dryness, and discharge • Which medical tests you should insist upon from your doctor • Tips for safe and pleasurable sex, and what to do when sexual intercourse is painful • The latest research on vulvodynia, the vaginal pain syndrome that won’t go away • Diagnosing and treating yeast infections, allergies, and other ailments • What to do if your doctor detects cancer or precancer cells And much, much more...
The V Book
Author: Elizabeth Gunther Stewart
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780749923143
Category : Generative organs, Female
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
The most female parts of a woman's anatomy are still shrouded in mystery, ignorance and misinformation. The V Book is the first book to frankly and thoroughly explain basic anatomy, analyse lifestyle issues and provide a guide to common health and sexual problems and how to avoid them.
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780749923143
Category : Generative organs, Female
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
The most female parts of a woman's anatomy are still shrouded in mystery, ignorance and misinformation. The V Book is the first book to frankly and thoroughly explain basic anatomy, analyse lifestyle issues and provide a guide to common health and sexual problems and how to avoid them.
Who Speaks for Wolf
Author: Paula Underwood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An Indian tribe learns an important lesson after it ignores a hunter's warning and settles in the heart of a great community of wolves.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An Indian tribe learns an important lesson after it ignores a hunter's warning and settles in the heart of a great community of wolves.