Child Health Books

While the stories in this book may appear wordy or (dare I say it) even dreadful at first, as you read them more and more (and I garuntee you will) they will grow on you as they did on me and my toddler!

This collection of stories has a central group of characters, which even the youngest of children can seem to become invovled with. The stories include plot lines that invovle lessons like teamwork, commradery, honesty, modesty and being humble. The stories are fun and have action (which is more then I can say for some of the Thomas books).
It's really wonderful to see my two year old acting out "Thomas Goes Fishing" with his toy trains or the day I realized he had "Terence the Tractor" memorized. This book has really reached my child!

Okay, Ringo Starr is not the best narrator, and the pictures are a bit fuzzy and not all that great having been taken from the TV series video tape and enlarged past what their quality would support; and Thomas (on the cover) does look like his going to `hurl', but little people just don't seem to care and so we give this book and cassette, Four Stars.

There are 4 stories in this collection:

Trouble for Thomas
Thomas Saves the Day
Thomas Goes Fishing
Terence the Tractor

For those of you who can't remember the plot lines I have summarized them below.

In `Trouble for Thomas', kind Edward trades jobs with Thomas so that our favorite Steamie is off to end his boredom by pushing freight cars instead of coaches. The cars get the better of him though because he hasn't listened to Edwards advice. (A frequent Thomas problem.)

In `Thomas Saves the Day' it is poor James' turn to get into trouble with those troublesome trucks. They force him to go off the line. (Wooden brakes, you know). Thomas saves the day by quickly getting the break-down train to the scene, where fortunately James is embarrassed, but unhurt. At the end of this story, James gets new brakes, and Thomas gets his own branch line and Annie and Clarabel.

In `Thomas Goes Fishing', we find out that Thomas loves to stop and watch the river, unfortunately fate and his driver seldom allow him to do so. When he meets the other engines he repeats his dissatisfaction and says, "I want to fish." But they would all say the same thing in reply: "Engines don't go fishing."

Trouble comes when Thomas stops at the river station for water and the pump is out of order. His driver and fireman use a bucket to top him off, but unbeknownst to them, they have put fish in Thomas' boiler. Steamie chaos (and a bit of a stink) ensues.

In `Terence the Tractor', Thomas gets himself into trouble when he bangs up his much hated snowplow so that he actually can't wear it. And when a heavy snow falls, he gets stuck. Terence comes to the rescue and Thomas finds out that `caterpillar treads' are good things indeed.

Four Stars. My son plays this tape over and over and over, all of its faults forgiven.

My 3-year-old son listened to this cassette repeatedly with a walkman when we took a 4 hour flight. A stress-free flight courtesy of Thomas.

My son loves Thomas the Tank Engine and this book, with the cassette, helps him with his pronunciation of the words that he is having trouble saying. I wish that there were more then 4 books on tape with Thomas.

This book is amazing. Evan Cooper knows exactly what every girl is worrying and wondering about and has made yoga work for us! I've tried yoga before and it was okay, but this yoga is the best by far. Reading this book can change your life.

--Stephanie, 18

Evan Cooper's "Um, like...OM, A Girl Goddess's Guide to Yoga" is a breezy read which accomplishes what all good teachers do best: Imparting with vivid good humor the wisdoms of processes taken beyond the classroom. The target audience here, primarily middle-school girls, calls for a most delicate balancing act: Being bright, fun, and "cool" while explaining the theory, practice, and results of a disciplined approach to yoga. Ms. Cooper accomplishes this masterfully with anecdotes, explanations, and her "girl friend" persona.

Scan the table of contents alone and, guaranteed: You're hooked: weight, sex, drugs, peers, parents, and so much else. Add Stacy Peterson's fun, carefully-scripted (by position and motion) illustrations of the exercises, and this fun profound little book will delight and please any "tweener-to-teen." And her mom, who might recover her own "pocket devi" in the process!

A disclaimer: I am a yoga instructor in my mid-thirties. Clearly, I am not this author's target demographic. I took that into account when I first picked it up. Even with that caveat, I initially found the tone so off the cuff and the postures so disorganized that I put it down and walked away.

A few years later, after I'd incorporated much more Kundalini into my own practice, I found myself drawn to this book again. This time, much more of what she was offering for asanas/kriyas made sense to me, as well as many of the meditations. That she doesn't include a lot of different movements in each section also made more sense- often times with kundalini you may find that you get more bang for your buck from fewer movements.

I liked that she not only tackled serious issues- family pressure, drug use, body image, school stress and romance- but that she also had her own contributions to make about how those issues affected her. Her light, breezy style belied the seriousness of both her own and her students' and how yoga helped address- if not cure- all of them.

Like many authors for the younger set, her aim was off- I felt like she was reaching for the older teen, but instead landed on the twelve to fifteen year olds, if not younger. That's probably just as much her style as it is the increasingly jaded affect of all age groups, but it's something to keep in mind.

I'd love to see more from this author- I think she has a lot to offer not only this age group but adults as well.

I loved this book! I never did yoga before, and I tried it once from this book and totally LOVED it. I know do yoga every day, and enjoy it sooo much. PLease get this book! It'll help a girl through just about anything and everything.

When you think about someone being diagnosed with depression, teenagers might not come first to mind. But teenagers are not exempt from things that can make adults experience an extreme feeling of being overwhelmed and saddened. They are just as vulnerable as adults when it comes to having fights and disagreements with friends or family, and problems at school could intensify their negative emotions. With all the problems teenagers encounter these days, how can you determine whether a teenager's depression is serious enough to warrant treatment?

The book "Understanding Teenage Depression: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management," addresses this information. Readers will become more familiar with depression -- how common it actually is; who is likely to be at risk; how to determine if a teenager is depressed; and what treatments are available. Other important information in the book discusses life events that could lead to teenage depression; various therapies; and other disorders that may afflict teenagers.

My ParenTime recommends the book, "Understanding Teenage Depression" by Maureen Empfield, M.D., and Nicholas Bakalar -- it is well-organized, eye-opening, and informs readers about a problem that is much more common today than parents realize.

As a teen with depression I read a lot of book on the topic. THIS IS THE BEST ONE! I was diagnosed with a certin depression, that is hard to find information on -double depression. This book explains all about the differnt kinds of depression, also differtent methods to help feel better. I liked and related so much I would leave the book out with a note teeling my parents or friends to read parts. This book explains all parts if depression, and makes it a good read for a teenager that is depressed, or for some one that knows a teen.

As someone newly trying to grapple with the complicated topic of adolescent depression, from understanding what it is, to thinking about how to cope with it, this book is tops. It is easily readable and yet thorough in discussing every aspect of adolescent depression. Thank you to the authors for publishing this important work.

I dignosed with Depression in my teens and I have read many book out there over the years. THIS IS THE BEST ONE! I realted to it so much and I was able to show other people pages and sections that I tought would help them, help me. This book explains about differnt kinds of depression, and one of them is what I was diagnosed with. This is the only book that I have found that has a whole section of it. I love this book and if you are a teenager, or know a teenager with depression I would recomend this book.

Sue has given us beautifully written stories that guide us through the nuances of aging. Through these vignettes, we are given a bridge to compassionately and gracefully embrace the issues that arise as we age. This is a wonderful resource for seniors and their adult children.

I loved this book of vignettes. It teaches us how to talk with our parents about subjects that are difficult. I read it, then I gave it to our daughter. She is giving it to her daughter. Read it now before you need to. Read it before it is too late. I wish I had the book before my mother passed on. The years are precious. Thanks, Susan, for your insights.

Sue Cunningham has written a little gem of a book that is both insightful and practical. Drawing on her years of experience working with the children of aging parents, she has collected a series of pithy stories and observations that simultaneously inspire and educate. A recommended read for professionals and children of elders alike!

Wow! This book by Susan Cunningham is a special find. It offers keen insight into the emotions and feelings surrounding the challenge of long term care. A must-read for baby boomers who aren't sure how to help their parents as they age, and a must-read for advisors. Don't look here for answers, but instead for something that's much harder to find: insight and understanding.

Most of the articles I read on vaccination are very emotional - they are either pro or against it. They make the decision making process of a new parent even harder. This book has a reasoned, less combative tone. It presents opinions as well as information from both side of the debate. I found it educational and helpful.

Both sides of the vaccination controversy are presented here. Parents can make a more informed choice on vaccinating or nor vaccinating their children after reading this book.

My wife and I have a 14 day old daughter(an absolute angel!!)and we are interested in vaccination issues so we ordered this book. We were really enjoying it until we got toward the back of it and noticed that 20 pages are upside down and that those upside down pages are THE same 20 pages that precede the upside down section!! Hope that wasn't too confusing?! In other words, we not only have upside down pages but we are missing 20 pages!! This is a MAJOR error from either the publisher or the printer. So, we will have to hold off final judgement of this book until amazon ships us a new copy that actually has the missing 20 pages in it!

I recommend this book to every parent and parent to be as well as health care professionals, especially pediatricians. It is an eye opener about the issue of vaccinations. The presentation of the issue is very well rounded. It provides sections on:

1. the childhood diseases against which the routine vaccinations are given 2. the opinions of the health care professionals on the vaccinations themselves 3. the experiences of parents with vaccinations 4. guidelines on how to gather information about vaccination exemptions and alternative "treatments".

I strongly recommend it. All parents owe to get informed about vaccinations. God the Almighty entrusted our children to us and we need to care for them with knowledge, and pray for the best.

This book is a great presentation of the human body. I purchased it as a gift for one of my students in High School, he loved it. It has enough detail for anyone to inquire more and the systems are separated and presented sequentially. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to create a sense of wonder at the beauty of the human body.

Out of all the body books I purchased, I thought this one was the most informational for my children. Definitely worth the money!!

This books is a real winner with my 19 month old. She loves the pictures and has learned so many new words. As she grows up the book will grow with her, as it has great basic anatomy knowledge.

I am very glad that I purchased this book. I am taking an intro. level Biology class and this book was perfect for it. This book is well-rounded. It conists of a basic overview of Biology. The most important component of this book is that it has A LOT of pictures (which is vital for one studying the anatomy).

A well researched card deck about how to easily approach physical wellness. Start out slow, and work your way up as you enjoy the fruits of your physical improvement. Walking will allow you to develop healthy habits and encourage you to stick to your new body, through only the price of a good pair of shoes!!!

I found these flashcards very helpful to improve and get the most out of my walking. I just slip one or two cards in my pocket to refresh myself on want to want to focus on each day.
I especially like the cards with exercises to do along the way. I never realized how much breathing impacts walking.
My walking improved 100% over the last 3 months and I look forward to planning each walk.

If walking is so easy why are we couch potatoes? This deck of cards is a guide to getting started on walking yourself healthy.The emphasis is on conditioning, with instructions on walking technique, toning exercises, monitoring intensity, stretches, and progressive cardio and endurance walks. The reader is led along a path to better health in an upbeat and pragmatic description of various kinds of walks. Who would have thought one could learn a better way to walk the dog? This book makes walking fun and doable. Buy it for yourself, and give it to those dear to you.

I discovered The Walking Deck at a time I decided to commit to walking a half marathon. The Walking Deck has been tremendously helpful in my training journey. I love the fact that I can pull out separate cards and easily read them while doing a stretch or exercise (as opposed to trying to crane your neck to see pictures in a book that won't quite stay open). I like the author's practical, straightforward style. Even though her tips were based on research, she wrote them in an easy-to-understand manner. Her suggestions for different types of walks like interval and distance walks and the specialty walks like meditation and breath-awareness walks were very interesting and applicable to my life. (I always appreciate any practical tips for stress release!) The variety of suggestions ensure that the deck will be suitable for any level of walker, no matter what type of climate you live in. I'd highly suggest this product for newbie or experienced walkers.

This is an amazing book and it's now available in print through Amazon and Bioenergetics Press!

After all this time, this incredible book has now been reprinted!

The Way to Vibrant Health, now in its third printing, represents over 20 years of Bioenergetic Psychotherapeutic practice. Exercises designed to reduce tension and promote natural breathing will help you become more in touch with your feelings and emotions.

Bioenergetic exercises help you:
-Breath in a complete respiratory wave with total body action
-Break unconscious holding patterns that disrupt natural breathing
-Release blocked feelings and emotions and reduce muscular tension

Bioenergetic Analysis, created by internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Alexander Lowen, M.D., is a form of psychotherapy that combines work with the body and the mind. Its goal is to help people resolve their emotional problems and realize their potential for pleasure and joy in living. Bioenergetic Analysis is available in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.

Alexander Lowen, M.D., has practiced psychotherapy for more than 55 years. He has authored 12 books on Bioenergetic Analysis, including Depression and the Body; Love, Sex, and Your Heart; Joy; Narcissism; Bioenergetics; Language of the Body; and Pleasure. Leslie Lowen was an innovator of Bioenergetic Exercises.

The idea that there is a physical component to every psychological problem has always intigued me, and I had previously read a number of Alexander Lowen's books, and found them fascinating. Recently, I became very depressed over something in my life, a failure on my part to achieve something which on the surface level I could say to myself it's understandable, but beneath the surface I was judging myself very harshly. I went into therapy and also bought a number of self help / psychology books, nothing seemed to help much. I was having some pretty extreme physical tensions, and I remembered about Lowen and Bioenergetics. So I got this book, and what I can say is that doing some of the exercises in the book, in particular some of the exercises dealing with expressing anger, helped considerably. And it helped where the normal self help books did nothing. If you are having difficulty in your life and you find yourself interested in this approach, I recommend this book. It certainly won't cost you much and you might be surprised at it's impact.

This book is amazing. I've read Ryan's book as well, and that book is an amazing story of courage and determination. Ryan was an amazing human being and lived a wonderful life in the short time he had here, and was a much better person than most people can hope to be. He was so selfless in all that he did, and it shows by how he helped to shed light on AIDS when it was kept in the shadows by the public.

Jeanne's book shows her love for Ryan, and her determination to continue Ryan's legacy by educating people all over about AIDS. It is emotional and deeply personal, but is wonderfully honest and one of the best books I've ever read.

I definitely recommend it.

its a really good book it made my cry but I liked it alot.

God Bless Jeanne White for writing this book! If you have *never* lost a loved one to AIDS, this is *still* a must read! Ms. White writes not only of living with and dying of AIDS. She writes of the loss of a child, the loss of a loved one, and all the emotions that come forth from this -- faith, fear, anger, confusion, hope, sorrow... this book is a true human experience. If you have lost someone close to you, you must read this book. Jeanne's book brought me tears and smiles... and comfort... and hope. Jeanne, thank you for sharing Ryan's story, but more importantly, thank you for sharing your own story. It is the caregiver who is often the most devastaed after a loss. Thank you for allowing others to experience what we go through

This book is a great story of a mothers dedication to her son and daughter. The story is about Ryan White's devoted mother and how she helps him in the battle against AIDS. She has so much courage; how she delt with her son dieing, and her divorces. A very touching story.

This book discusses the REAL cause of preeclampsia-protein calorie deficientcy. It discusses the how and why and what to do for preeclampsia prevention. Any respectable midwife already knows this, and if you can find this book, you can too. If you've had preeclampsia and want good advice on not geeting it again call Dr Brewer at 1 802 388 0276.This author and retired obgyn is glad to get the word out on prevention of this lifetaking pregnancy complication.

I can't say enough good things about this book. The menus alone make the book worth the purchase price!!! If you can find it, buy it. The author knows what a pregnant woman needs to eat, and why, and what proper nutrition can prevent - eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, toxemia, underweight babies, poor breast milk production etc. This is a fabulous book. I read it first when my sister was pregnant in 1991. I've kept a copy ever since and given copies to several pregnant friends and relatives. Bravo!!!

When I was pregnant with my first child (25 years ago!) I read a gazillion books about all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. This book would be at the top of the list. The information about diet and nutrition for pregnant women (particularly in the prevention of toxemia) was easy to understand and backed by solid research/clinical observations. Assuming this edition is similar to the one I read, it also included a thorough list of the nutritional content of common foods.

Highly recommended!

Learn how to avoid toxemia (pre-eclampsia) in pregnancy. The main point is to eat salt and eat enough protein. The author's doctor husband did research for decades and cured toxemia by simply supplying the salt shaker and adding meat to the diet. Read the details. Get some recipes at the end of the book. Read example stories.