Our children are in crisis: more than one-third are now categorized as being overweight or obese. But what, in the face of a culture that thrusts unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle upon us and our children, can parents actually do? On a basic level, the answer is simple: change the way your family eats and exercises, not just for a few weeks, but for good. This book will help you to do just that, with expert advice about assessing and monitoring weight, ideas about what action you take - including weekly activity and menu planners, fun games and step-by-step exercise routines - and more than 100 healthy, fuss-free family recipes.

Mindfulness is both the latest craze and an ancient practice. There have been many scientific studies that attest to the benefits of mindfulness: increasing selfawareness; making better choices; reducing stress and not least increasing happiness. This insightful book is about bringing the powers of mindfulness into your everyday routine in a realistic and practical way. Kim Davies writes in an inspiring and readable style but her knowledge comes from extensive personal study and experience; her volume stands out for its clear structure and real-life relevance, and also its visual presentation, with thoughtful and beautiful images throughout.

This definitive guide offers a balanced and comprehensive approach, combining natural therapies with conventional options and up-to-the-minute research. The biology of natural fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth is explained and practical issues after birth are also covered, with advice on childcare, feeding, sleeping, and how to encourage development. For parents of toddlers there is much-needed help with temper tantrums, toilet training, bed-wetting, and encouraging social skills. Finally a reference section offers advice on common illnesses, health checks, first aid, healthy eating plans and enticing recipes for your child.

This book STINKS . . . of monsters! A hilariously funny debut, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.

When Alice is sent to stay with her Uncle Magnus, she soon realises that his job agency isn't quite ... normal. It helps monsters find work that makes the most of their unique talons - er, talents. Alice is shocked to discover that monsters are EVERYWHERE. There's even a Cyclops working in the castle as a pastry chef! But when he suddenly disappears, Alice smells something fishy. Can she and her uncle sniff out the missing monster before it's too late?

All 18 episodes from the fourth series of the popular TV comedy. In 'The Agony and the 'Ex'tasy' Carrie has her 35th birthday and Samantha gets a crush on a priest. 'The Real Me' has Carrie asked to model for Dolce & Gabbana. 'Defining Moments' sees Miranda have some bathroom problems with her boyfriend. 'What's Sex Got To Do With It?' finds Carrie having sex with Ray, Charlotte having sex with Trey, Samantha having her sex gay, and Miranda not having sex at all. 'Ghost Town' sees Miranda's ex-boyfriend Steve and Carrie's ex-boyfriend Aidan open a bar together. 'Baby, Talk is Cheap' has Miranda date a marathon runner. 'Time and Punishment' finds Carrie getting jealous when Aidan starts hanging out with a beautiful bartender. In 'My Motherboard, My Self' Miranda's mum dies and Samantha buys a sex manual in the street. In 'Sex and the Country' Carrie is frightened by a squirrel and Samantha has sex with a farmer. 'Belles of the Balls' sees Aidan and Mr Big confront each other in the country. 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda' has Miranda discover that she is pregnant. 'Just Say Yes' finds Carrie and Aidan discussing moving in together. In 'The Good Fight' Carrie storms out on Aidan and Charlotte storms out on Trey. 'All That Glitters' sees Carrie, Miranda and Samantha go dancing at a gay club. 'Change of Dress' has Samantha get upset when she discovers that Richard is still sleeping with other people. 'Ring a Ding Ding' finds Carrie worrying about how to buy back her apartment from Aidan. 'A Vogue Idea' sees Carrie's new job at Vogue get off to a bumpy start. Finally, in 'I Heart NY', Miranda goes into labour, Mr Big leaves for California, Samantha confronts Richard, and Charlotte starts dating again.