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Becoming a father is a moment in a man's life like no other. The love, the pride, the joy and occasionally the fear stirred up inside us by the complex little being that moves into our home and our relationship takes some serious getting used to. And then there's the really tough stuff like putting up a travel cot and installing a car seat. Despite all this though we are often given more advice when we buy a phone than when we become a Dad...until now. This is everything a father needs to know from newborn to nursery, this is Babies and Toddlers for Men. Written by Mark Woods, author of the best selling Pregnancy for Men and proud father of two, this utterly readable guide tells you how it is in a frank and funny way that will leave you educated and energised to take on the next amazing stage of being a Dad.

Engineering degree courses open up a vast range of career options and stable employment prospects. Featuring case studies from current students and insider advice from admissions tutors, this guide gives students detailed advice on how to secure a place on the course of their choice and what career paths are on offer when they graduate.

This annually updated guide has been helping students stay off the reject pile for over 30 years. With step-by-step guidance on how to fill in your UCAS application, and helpful tip boxes throughout, it provides vital advice on avoiding common mistakes and making your personal statement stand out.

When anxiety takes hold, it can feel like there is no way out. But with this pocket guide, you can break free from fear and worry and move towards the life you want. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help you to: - Manage thoughts and feelings more effectively - Take practical steps to improve your resilience and well-being - Create a fuller and more meaningful life Written by three chartered psychologists with many years of experience in treating anxiety, this invaluable guide will help you disentangle yourself from anxiety and build a more fulfilling life.

Follow world-renowned travel photographer, Steve Vidler, on a pictorial journey from Greenwich in the East through the heartof London to Windsor in the West.

Time Out's bestselling Shortlist travel guides give you the lowdown on what's new, what's on and what's best in 2015 in the world's most popular destinations

This annually updated guide has been helping students stay off the reject pile for over 30 years. With step-by-step guidance on how to fill in your UCAS application, and helpful tip boxes throughout, it provides vital advice on avoiding common mistakes and making your personal statement stand out.

If you're thinking of studying law, this new edition of Getting into Law provides all the information that you need to get onto the course of your choice and start a successful law career. From application and interview to funding and your future, this comprehensive guide takes you through every stage.

From gaining work experience to writing the personal statement this guide is the first to cover every aspect of applying for a pharmacy or pharmacology course. Covering everything a prospective student needs to know about landing a place on the course of their choice.

Why won't my baby stop crying? Will I ever lose this baby weight? How can I get a decent night's sleep? Who am I - Help?! A new baby doesn't come with an instruction manual but it feels like it should! It can be utterly terrifying when you bring your baby home for the first time, and nothing quite prepares you for the joys (and sometimes, horrors!) yet to come. First-time Mum addresses all your worries and gives you the practical advice you need to start coping wonderfully with a new bundle of life at home, including advice on how to: * Bond and play with your baby (the fun bits) * Cope with tirednessand feeling like the living dead * Identify your baby's cries and stop tears * Feed your baby and make sure he/she is happy and healthy * Adapt and cope with life at home and the (sometimes) dreaded return to work! * Understand your emotions and the change in mum/dad relationships

How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child has dyslexia, or suspect your child may have dyspraxia. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. She brings you expert knowledge of exactly what dyslexia and dyspraxia are and how they can affect your child's life. Through the experiences of other parents, Sally dispels common myths and helps you to better understand and support your child. From getting a diagnosis to making sure you get enough support from your school this guide is packed with advice to make your life easier. It's packed with practical ways to help your child, including: * how to build your child's confidence if it has been knocked * how you can help with homework, without doing it * games, activities and hobbies to improve co-ordination and motor skills * different ways of learning that your child will respond to Written in a friendly style with other parents' experiences littered throughout, you will find it easy to put this advice into action and help your child.

Are you keen to study dentistry at university? Need advice on making your dental school application stand out head and shoulders above the rest? If so, Getting into Dental School is the book for you, full of essential information that can secure your place at the dental school of your choice. From deciding whether dentistry is right for you and choosing the right A-levels to creating a winning personal statement on your UCAS application and performing brilliantly at interview, everything you need to know to give yourself a chance of success is included. Packed full of expert advice, insider tips, as well as current issues facing the profession, Getting into Dental School will give you a head-start in one of the most competitive application processes in the UK. Fully updated to reflect current dental application procedures and funding advice, Getting into Dental School contains valuable guidance for overseas and mature students, as well as tips on getting useful work experience. Getting into Dental School also contains a look towards your dentistry career by including information on specialisation and dentist salaries and allowing you to plan your career path depending on whether you are interested in a career as a general dental practitioner or as a hospital or community dentist. Founded in 1973, MPW, a group of independent sixth-form colleges, has one of the highest number of university placements each year of any independent school in the UK and has developed considerable expertise in the field of applications strategy. They author the Getting Into guides which explain the application procedures for many popular university subjects, as well as the best-selling How To Complete Your UCAS Application. Also available in the Getting Into series: Getting Into Art & Design Courses Getting Into Business & Economics Courses Getting Into Engineering Courses Getting Into Law Getting Into Medical School Getting Into Oxford & Cambridge Getting Into Physiotherapy Courses Getting Into Psychology Courses Getting Into Veterinary School

Look at your business through the eyes of your customer. Why should people bother to buy from you when they can buy from the competition? And what makes your business different from the rest? As a small business owner these are questions you will have to be able to answer confidently and assertively to make your business a success. You probably won't be the person marketing the product, but you are the person who best understands your business and your sales proposition and you need to ensure your marketing activity is aligned to your business plan. Bright Marketing for Small Business understands this and gives company owners and directors confidence to implement a hooked up marketing plan from research to sales. Author Robert Craven helps you pinpoint: * Who you want to be communicating with (your target audience) * What method of communication is most suitable (email, letter, phone call, Twitter?) * What your message should be (your sales proposition) Remember, in today's increasingly competitive marketplaces, people have a choice. They can buy from the 'me too' mediocrity or they can buy from the market leaders. Whether you trade locally, regionally, nationally or internationally, Bright Marketing for Small Business helps you look at your business through the eyes of your customer and put yourself ahead of the competition.

Want to look stylish during pregnancy without spending a fortune? Feel uncertain about how many cups of coffee you can drink? Have you had a peculiar craving and want to know if it's normal? Need some pointers on what to pack for the hospital? The Pregnancy Pocket Bible is brimming with answers and tips on everything that matters during your special nine months, including: * What happens at your first scan? * Which foods are best for your bump? * When's safe to fly during pregnancy? * How do you prepare for the birth? * Which baby names are popular and which to avoid? This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know when you need to know it.This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Wedding Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Cat Lover's Pocket Bible and The London Pocket Bible.

The perfect gift for every cricket fanWhen was the first Ashes held? Who holds the highest individual Test runs score? And what exactly is a silly mid-off? Find the answer to all these and more inside The Cricket Pocket Bible, a pocket compendium of cricketing trivia and titbits about one of the world's most popular sports. Inside, debate the teams and the triumphs, defend the clubs and the competitions and discover how the quintessentially 'English' game of cricket became so popular in places as far afield as Australia, India and the West Indies. You'll also find practical information in The Cricket Pocket Bible - like the rules of playing cricket, how to kit yourself out in cricket gear, how to explain all the cricketing fielding positions and even how to bowl a googly. This pocket guide will take you through all the highlights of cricket, from the longest Test Match to the most unusual cricket match locations. Find out about memorable cricket World Cup moments, the history of the game, as well as the origin of the name and facts about famous cricket players from Brian Lara and Ian Botham to Freddie Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen. Inside The Cricket Pocket Bible you'll also find out about cricket etiquette, different forms of cricket around the world, how cricket has evolved with advances in technology and information on famous locations such as Lord's Cricket Ground - home to the world's oldest sporting museum.Whether you're a seasoned supporter like Mick Jagger or a recent cricket convert, The Cricket Pocket Bible is guaranteed to educate, enlighten and entertain every lover of the world-renowned game. So whether you're already an avid cricket fan or simply enjoy watching an afternoon's cricket at The Oval, Trent Bridge or Edgbaston, if you want to get all the essential information about cricket - from cricket players and cricket grounds to umpires and cricketing records - sit back with The Cricket Pocket Bible today.It won't have you stumped.'I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God ever created on earth' Harold Pinter'At its best, cricket is the most wonderful entertainment in the world' Michael Parkinson'A cricketer's life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship.' W.G. Grace'It doesn't matter how pretty you look, it's how many runs you get' Steve WaughThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Football pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The DIY Pocket Bible and The Christmas Pocket Bible.

Mums are practically superheroes. They've got to be multiskilled and ready for anything. They are cook, cleaner, teacher, taxi-driver, confidant, gardener, accountant, nurse and more! The Mum's Pocket Bible is a perfect gift for your Mum, whether it's Mother's Day, her birthday, Christmas, or you just want to treat her. Compiling a treasure trove of information - from nifty ways of keeping the kids amused to quick dinners and the perfect Victoria sponge recipe to how to remove the toughest stains - and celebrating motherhood in style, there's advice and guidance for young and old. No other book contains such a diverse collection of information, tips and tricks to help and amuse mums. Make sure you get one for your supermum! Pocket Bibles are great gift books that provide a unique mix of reference information, practical tips and fascinating trivia about each subject. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted and thoroughly researched by authors who are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject.This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Wedding Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.

The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as: Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London's famous tube map Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the London Eye or Big Ben A guide to fun days out with friends or the whole family, from the British Museum to a trip to Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of the Royals This guide is more detailed than a guide book, fun facts about London's hidden character and historic architecture A simple layout which acts as a reference book for long stays or as a quick guide for shorter visits Interesting trivia about the capital and a glossary to make sure you're never baffled by the London jargon With a unique mix of practical tip, trivia and entertainment The London Pocket Bible is a gift-book that is more than just a travel guide, it's a fascinating insight, including: Tantalising trivia about its many famous locations, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, and icons from black cabs to beefeaters Exciting and historical trips; explore London, from the quirky to the famous as well as the traditional side to the city London's artistic and literary roots, from Shakespeare's Globe to Banksy's modern graffiti art Facts and trivia about the macabre side of London including haunted London landmarks, folklore, and notorious criminals including Jack the Ripper The London quiz, test your talents and prove yourself a worthy LondonerHere's what famous and historical personalities have to say about London:"e;No where else in the world can you see such a rich and original cultural scene."e; Twiggy"e;I just fell in love with London..."e; Madonna"e;I feel very at home in London. It's a beautiful city, with beautiful history."e; Scarlett Johansson"e;When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."e; Samuel Johnson"e;I love London. I love England."e; Debra Messing"e;Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner, that I love London so."e; Hubert Gregg"e;London's calling"e; The ClashThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The Traveller's Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible and The Camping Pocket Bible.

Do you know every gardening technique and rule of thumb off pat? Or do you occasionally straighten up from your digging to try and remember exactly what you're meant to be doing? How deep should you plant these bulbs? Was it now you were supposed to prune this rose, or in February? Can you compost this weed? Is it OK to plant out these seedlings now? It's such a pain having to go indoors, kick off your boots, shed your outdoor clothes and start looking up the answer to your question in some great gardening tome. And that's where The Gardener's Pocket Bible comes in. Now, you can stay in the garden and look up all those essential facts and figures in an instant. At your fingertips you'll have all the answers to your on-the-spot questions such as: Which plants do you need to protect from frost? When should you cut the hedge? What plants need staking, and when? How can you get rid of greenfly without using pesticides? This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it - and will save you thumbing through gardening encyclopedias when what you actually want to do is get on with the gardening.This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Outdoor Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The London Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible and The Railway Pocket Bible.

Fancy having a go at growing your own produce? How do you improve your chances of getting an allotment? How do you plan what to grow? And what exactly is a cold frame?Find the answer to all these questions and more inside The Allotment Pocket Bible, the perfect gardening gift full of indispensible tips on how to grow your own herbs and veg all year round on an allotment. Full of practical advice on cultivating and enjoying your plot - whether you've got an allotment in the city, a patch in your garden or an area of farmland, The Allotment Pocket Bible gives gardeners tips from how to find and get different types of allotment to how to organise and manage your allotment space. There's also valuable advice on what to grow (as well as a growing calendar to help you decide when to grow it), tips on edible flowers and fighting pests and diseases. As well as learning the many benefits of allotment gardening, you can also pick up time-saving tips and techniques from pruning to storing your produce.From greenhouses to polytunnels, all the essential information you need to know about allotment gardening can be found in this handy, easy-to-read and durable guide, helping you grow your own produce all year round. Inside The Allotment Pocket Bible you can discover the rising popularity of allotment gardening, as well as how to turn your allotment into a productive venture. Dip in to great ideas for fruit, vegetable and herb recipes made from your hard-earned produce, learn how you can get kids involved with your allotment projects and make sure you've got all the right tools and equipment to make looking after your allotment as easy as possible. From clearing your new allotment and planting raised beds to building compost bins and when to sow, plant and harvest your crops, you'll find all the handy, easy-to-follow advice you need in The Allotment Pocket Bible. Want to start gardening organically and grow your own organic food? The Allotment Pocket Bible will help you grow your own organic produce: organic vegetables, organic fruit and organic herbs.Wondering how to make money from your allotment produce? Planning an allotment competition? Find tips on all the rules and regulations you need to know, as well as how to engage with the allotment community and maintain relations with allotment neighbours..Small and durable and perfectly designed to be used 'on the job', The Allotment Pocket Bible is sure to be your trusty companion on your next visit to the potting shed. "e;An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective."e;Richard Briers"e;Cultivate the garden for the nose, and the eyes will take care of themselves."e;Robert Louis Stevenson"e;All my hurts my garden spade can heal"e;Ralph Waldo Emerson"e;The man who has planted a garden feels that he has done something for the good of the world."e;Vita Sackville-West"e;Gardening is the purest of human pleasures"e;Francis BaconThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Allotment Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible and The Outdoor Pocket Bible.

Christmas is a special time to spend with friends and loved ones. Yet all too often the pressure to have a wonderful time outweighs the fun. The Christmas Pocket Bible helps you take control of your festive activities as you plan your best Christmas ever. This handy book is crammed with answers to everything that matters for this festive period, the stories behind Christmas traditions and fascinating Christmas trivia, including: * Tips for a thrifty Christmas * Preparing and cooking fabulous Christmas feast * The best wines for Christmas lunch * Everything you ever wanted to know about mistletoe * Creative, inexpensive ways to decorate your home * The words to popular carols * The tradition of Boxing Day * New Year's Day traditions & Auld Lang SyneThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible and The Gardener's Pocket Bible.

The perfect gift for those who love to bake Do you devour the classic Victoria sandwich? Fancy making your own scones for a cream tea? Or want to customise the classic cupcake? The Baking Pocket Bible is the perfect kitchen companion to great baking. Whether you dabble in cake baking or are a seasoned home baker, this beautiful hardback gift book will be your go-to friend in the kitchen and helpful guide when out shopping for ingredients. Packed full of history on the origin of baking treats and traditions, The Baking Pocket Bible also contains a wealth of great recipes for experienced bakers and practical know-how for those new to baking including; tips on the perfect sponge, measuring guidelines and sage advice for troublesome times in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for ideas for allergy friendly baking or for baking with children, or simply want to know what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda or how to make your own bread, The Baking Pocket Bible is full of essential baking advice for all. Inside, discover the delights of bread, biscuits and colourful Battenburg to the classic cupcake (and its comeback) through to crumpets and those all important celebration cakes for birthdays, Christmas and weddings. Brush up on your choux, filo and shortcrust pastry recipes and get your piping bag at the ready with tips on creating delectable decorations for classic and contemporary baked goods. Find out how to make the best butter icing, discover the art of sugar craft and those all important finishing touches with cherries on top. Learn about the famous cooks that brought baking to our homes, from Delia Smith and Mary Berry to the famous cake art of Jane Asher and the contemporary twist of Nigella Lawson, plus if you think your baking is top notch The Baking Pocket Bible will give you insights into turning your baking talents into a business. Home baking has never tasted so good, so measure out your ingredients and treat someone to the joy of baking with this beautiful guide. "e;There's always room for cake"e; Jane Asher "e;There's so much personal pleasure and wholesomeness about a kitchen filled with the aroma of baking"e; Delia "e;There is no love sincerer than the love of food"e; George Bernard Shaw "e;It's no surprise: cosy, home cooking is my kind of food"e; Nigella

Love wine, but only know so much? Looking for some guidance on the perfect red? Want to break away from choosing the same old favourites? Are you keen to learn about wine varieties and which will suit the right cuisine? The Wine Pocket Bible is filed with answers to everything that matters in the world of wine, including: * Which wines are best for meat and fish dishes? * How do I interpret labels when buying wine? * Which is the correct way to taste & describe wine? * How do I make a classic champagne cocktail? * How do I go about investing in and storing wine? This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know when you need to know it.

The perfect gift for a literary loverHave you ever dreamt of Darcy? Wished for Wentworth? Or even envied the womanly wiles of Emma? Perhaps you want to know a bit more about the author who so accurately describes the ins and outs of courtship, and whose novels have never been out of print since they were first published nearly 200 years ago? If your nodding in excitement reading this then the Jane Austen Pocket Bible is one for you.This handy little book guides you through Austen's beloved novels, explaining Regency manners, the class system, the importance of inheritance, and the delicate matter of landing a husband. Full of fascinating trivia about the world of Austen's novels this book also contains details of Austen's life, the writers who inspired her, the country estates which make up the settings for her romantic adventures, and details on the countless film and television adaptations which have been made.With facts on genteel dancing, a plan for an Austen dinner party and words of wisdom from the lady herself, it's a must-have for every self-confessed Jane fan or those making their first foray into Austen's carefully crafted world.

Even the most experienced cook has questions. After all, no one (with a life) can remember everything they need to know when they're in the kitchen, from how long a 16lb turkey will take to roast, to which bits of a dragon fruit you can eat. But where do you go for the answers? Until now, most of us have had little choice but to phone a friend. But what if they're out? Or they're the one you're trying to impress with your classic vegetable soup (what does the recipe mean by julienne?), or poached salmon (how do you rescue a curdled hollandaise?), or your fluffy meringues (what were the proportions of egg white to sugar again?). This book puts the answers to all those on-the-spot questions right at your floured fingertips, including: What's the best way to carve a shoulder of lamb? What proportion of fat/flour/milk goes into a white sauce? Are these leftovers still OK after two days in the fridge? Can you substitute creme fraiche if you've run out of fromage frais? What can you serve vegetarians for Christmas dinner? This book will be indispensible to all enthusiastic cooks (and reluctant ones too), and save hours combing through standard cookbooks for the particular snippet of advice you need.