Bøker av Robert Duffy

The Essential Guide.

There are more than 8 million dogs in the U.K. and the Beagle is one of the most popular breeds. A dog is for life and this book shows you how to give a puppy a good home and how both dog and owner can enjoy the relationship.The book walks the owner through 'essential things to know' including: microchips; vaccinations; insurance; weight etc.All aspects of care are covered including: the Beagle as a puppy; the Beagle as a 'teen-ager'; feeding and exercising and dangerous foods to be avoided.Health issues that might arise such as Ear mites, Ticks and Fleas are addressed and a chapter on first aid for your Beagle is invaluable.Much more is covered in the book in everyday language that makes it easy to use and understand.Beagles - The Essential Guide is a must for every owner, or potential owner, of this delightful dog.

Using expert advice and the latest information, this book provides people with the information they need to make an informed decision as to whether they need to seek further help.Chapters cover self help, diagnosis, types of depression, treatments available and what you can do if you are caring for someone who is depressed. An entire chapter also covers the facts about children and depression. All the information is laid out in clear, easy-to-read sections.Whether you are suffering from depression yourself, or are worried about a friend or loved one, this guide offers the essential information needed to get a diagnosis and find correct treatment. 

Forty percent of adults in England suffer from high blood pressure; usually there are no immediate symptoms and you could have it for years without knowing. During this time your heart is weakened and your blood vessels damaged, leading to serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, strokes and kidney failure.Using expert advice and the latest information, this essential guide provides everything you need to know about looking after your own blood pressure. It explains how you can monitor yourself at home and how to change your lifestyle to prevent or reverse the condition. It also covers what to expect in the form of medical treatment.Whether you are concerned about your blood pressure, or are looking to support someone close to you, this essential guide covers everything you will need to know.

Self harm is a much more common occurrence than we might think. It is not something we may care to think about and it is easy not to spot the signs, even the obvious ones. Yet once the thoughts invade our thinking, they are compelling.This book explores the issues in a detailed and practical way, so that both sufferers from self-harm and their nearest and dearest can begin to deal with this terrible compulsion. How do we feel? What do we do when we realise that someone is self harming? How can we move past our own powerful feelings, to change a mindset that has become focused upon self destruction?We may not want to address this problem, and there are no easy answers. But if we do, we will be able to help ourselves - or someone we love - back to a fuller, healthier and happier life. This book will help us all to feel more confi dent about dealing with the issues - sufferer, professional and concerned lay person alike.

Overweight? Obese? What does it all mean and what is the truth behind the alarming headlines? This book shows parents and carers, in practical terms how to deal with child obesity and children's weight problems. Expert advice and the latest information offers strategies and solutions that can be used to achieve a healthy weight, good eating habits and an active lifestyle. Family friendly, easy to follow recipes and healthy meal ideas are all included. If you think your child is overweight, obese or in danger of becoming so, this book is a must. It contains expert advice and useful tips and information to keep your children fit and healthy. Chapters cover topics such as the causes and effects of obesity, the difference between being obese and overweight and healthy eating recipes.

 Nutrition is very important for children, but the most nutritious options are not always the most appealing! There is a lot of coverage in the media about the quality of school dinners and the growing problem of obesity in young children, so, if you are a parent or working in a childcare environment, how should you ensure that the children in your care receive the most nutritious food for their growing bodies?The Essential Guide to Children’s Nutrition will give parents all the information they need to feed their children healthy, delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that don’t cost a fortune. The book explains how a good nutritional start in life will help to ensure long-term health and provides tailored advice for children 0-1 years old, 1-5 years old, 6-10 years old and 11-18 years old. Recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as menus to help support children with specific health or behavioural issues are also included.