This highly original book argues for increased recognition of pregnancy, birthing and childrearing as social activities demanding simultaneously physical, intellectual, emotional and moral work from those who undertake them. Amy Mullin considers both parenting and paid childcare, and examines the impact of disability on this work. The first chapters contest misconceptions about pregnancy and birth such as the idea that pregnancy is only valued for its end result, and not also for the process. Following chapters focus on childcare provided in different circumstances and on the needs of both providers and receivers of care. The book challenges the assumption that isolated self-sacrifice should be the norm in either pregnancy or childcare. Instead reproductive labor requires greater social support. Written from the perspective of a feminist philosopher, the book draws on the work of, and seeks to increase dialogue between, philosophers and childcare professionals, disability theorists, nurses and sociologists.

Science and laughs combine in this out-of-this-world adventure, featuring illustrations by Ben Mantle! 'Pure joy' PIERS TORDAY '[A] warm, funny alien read' VASHTI HARDY 'A bright, brainy book' THE TIMES 'If you like your science with a dose of laughter, then this rollicking space adventure is for you.' WEEK JUNIOR You might think that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling aliens. And you'd be right. But it's mostly about a boy called Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mind-boggling question ... are we really alone in the universe? Funny, easy to read and hugely likeable, Space Oddity combines science, comedy and adventure for ages 7 and up. A new, younger story from award-winning writer Christopher Edge, author of The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day. Came out of The Big Idea Competition, from a story entry by scientist Dr Sarah Ryan. Cover and inside illustrations by Ben Mantle (The Land of Roar and I, Cosmo).

EL FACTOR MAMA ELLA LA FORMO DE MANERAS QUE LAS SORPRENERIAN A LAS DOS Ninguna otra persona influyo tanto como su mama en lo que usted es hoy. La manera en que enfrento sus necesidades cuando en su ninez modelo sus puntos de vista, sus relaciones, su matrimonio, su carrera, su imagen personal su vida. Como identificaria los aspectos que necesita transformar, tomaria decisiones positivas hacia un cambio personal y estableceria una relacion madura y balanceada con su mama hoy? En El factor mama, los doctores Henry Cloud y John Townsend le guian hacia un camino de descubrimiento y crecimiento que va mas alla de los efectos de seis estilos comunes de crianza: *La mama fantasma *La mama muneca de porcelana *La mama controladora *La mama trofeo *La mama jefa *La mama tarjeta de creditoBarbara Johnson Directora, Spatula Ministries Ministerios Espatula]"