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Hardcover. Although plenty of Dr Buchan's advice is still sound today, much is amusing, and some is downright dangerous, this edited selection from one of the first medical self-help manuals gives a fascinating insight into popular treatments of the eighteenth century, derived both from folklore and the emerging medical science of the day. Editor(s): King, Melanie. Num Pages: 208 pages, 26 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JF; MBX; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 364. Medical Advice from 1769. 208 pages, 26 black & white line drawings. Editor(s): King, Melanie. Although plenty of Dr Buchan's advice is still sound today, much is amusing, and some is downright dangerous, this edited selection from one of the first medical self-help manuals gives a fascinating insight into popular treatments of the eighteenth century, derived both from folklore and the emerging medical science of the day. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JF; MBX; VFD. Dimension: 204 x 138 x 23. Weight: 364.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243822
- ISBN
- 9781851243822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.92
€ 13.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book will be an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. Illustrator(s): Phillips-Smith, Anthony. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 5. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054072
- ISBN
- 9781849054072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Harry explains what happens when the sensory information that we all process throughout the day does not transmit smoothly and leads to challenges in learning, movement or behaviour. He talks about how he can be helped at home and at school and the different types of sensory processing challenges that other children can face. Illustrator(s): Medaglia, Mike. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 11 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG; VFJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 6. Weight in Grams: 128.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056403
- ISBN
- 9781849056403
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Hannah invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is and what it feels like to have SM. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information that will be an ideal introduction for family, friends and teachers, clearly showing them how they can support a child with the condition. Illustrator(s): Gallow, Robyn. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMZL; VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 6. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 60
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052894
- ISBN
- 9781849052894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. A boy with a peanut allergy explains what they are and how having one affects his daily life. He talks about how to make sure he lives a nut free life and how his friends and family can help with this. He also explains what treatment is used in emergency situations and how to handle special occasions, trips to friends' houses and going on holiday. Illustrator(s): Blackstock, Alice. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 12 black & white drawings. BIC Classification: 5AH; MJCM1; VFJB; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055932
- ISBN
- 9781849055932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.21
€ 17.21
Paperback. In this illustrated guide Issy invites readers to learn about PDA, a part of the autism spectrum, from her perspective, helping them to understand how it causes her to find simple, everyday demands very stressful. Issy tells readers (aged 7 upwards) about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her. Illustrator(s): Powell, Jonathon. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055130
- ISBN
- 9781849055130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for him, and how he can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends and carers and a great starting point for group discussions. Illustrator(s): Corrow, Lydia T. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849059480
- ISBN
- 9781849059480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is and how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life. This is an ideal, illustrated introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition. Illustrator(s): Hull, Sarah. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053815
- ISBN
- 9781849053815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Maria, a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), explains what MS is, how it affects her life and what her family and friends can do to help. This illustrated introduction to MS will be a helpful guide for children 7+, as well as older readers. Illustrator(s): Wiltshire, Sophie. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, b&w illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 5AH; MJN; VFJD; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 98.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785921469
- ISBN
- 9781785921469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.94
€ 16.94
Paperback. Mollie and her family help readers to understand what it is like to have ME/CFS and how it can affect their day-to-day family life. They explain what ME/CFS is and how it can affect people in different ways. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to this often misunderstood condition. Illustrator(s): Lythgoe-Hay, Jason. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 64 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 5. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054522
- ISBN
- 9781849054522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Jan experiences loneliness. In this illustrated guide, he explains what loneliness is, how it can affect his daily life at home and school and what others can do to help. It is an ideal way to start conversations about loneliness with children aged 7+ and also includes advice on how best to support a child who is lonely. Illustrator(s): Lees, Helen. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, b&w illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 5AH; VFJ; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785922435
- ISBN
- 9781785922435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Meet Ellie - a young girl with epilepsy. Ellie invites readers to learn about epilepsy from her perspective. She tells us what it feels like to have epilepsy, how it affects her physically and emotionally and how it can be treated. This illustrated book is a simple introduction for children and is ideal for family and classroom discussions. Illustrator(s): Hellier, Scott. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 5. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 60
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053099
- ISBN
- 9781849053099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Helen invites readers to learn what eczema is and how she deals with having itchy and inflamed skin on a daily basis. She explains how different creams, ointments and other treatments can help her skin to feel better and lets readers know about other ways she can be helped and supported. Ideal for children, parents, friends, teachers and nurses. Illustrator(s): Phillips-Smith, Anthony. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 13 black & white. BIC Classification: 5AH; MJK; VFJB; YXA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055642
- ISBN
- 9781849055642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
paperback. Marco invites readers to learn about dyspraxia from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and what it feels like when he sometimes struggles to control his movement and co-ordination. He talks about the challenges of having dyspraxia, letting readers know how he can be helped and supported by friends and family at school and home. Illustrator(s): Hallam, Imogen. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054478
- ISBN
- 9781849054478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective, helping them to understand how dyslexia affects her daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for her, and how she can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends, teachers and carers, and a great starting point for group discussions. Illustrator(s): Tulp, Bill. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 4. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849059527
- ISBN
- 9781849059527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. David invites readers aged 7+ to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He tells us why he sometimes needs extra help at home and at school, and describes the ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. Illustrator(s): Thapp, Manjit. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055017
- ISBN
- 9781849055017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. This illustrated book is an ideal introduction to depression. Julie helps readers to understand what depression is, how it feels to be depressed and how it can affect their family life. She explains what help and support is available for people with depression and what friends and family can do to make things easier for her. Illustrator(s): Medaglia, Mike; Dowrick, Paula. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 15 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 230 x 151 x 5. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055635
- ISBN
- 9781849055635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. This illustrated book is an ideal way to introduce dementia to children and aid family discussions. Illustrator(s): Telford, Jane. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, 14 black and white. BIC Classification: MJND; VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 4. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052979
- ISBN
- 9781849052979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Sophie invites readers to learn about cerebral palsy from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like use a wheelchair and communicate with assistive technology. She talks about different forms of cerebral palsy and explains that living with the condition can sometimes be difficult but there are many ways she can be supported. Illustrator(s): Stanton, Katie. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 64 pages, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJD; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 6. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054645
- ISBN
- 9781849054645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective in this beautifully-illustrated book, suitable for readers aged 7 and upwards. He explains the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload and changes in his routine and describes all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him. Illustrator(s): Telford, Jane. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 64 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 229 x 5. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054539
- ISBN
- 9781849054539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Alfie invites readers to learn about asthma from his perspective and describes what it feels like to have an asthma attack, how to use an inhaler, what the common triggers are and how people around him can help. The appealing illustrations make it an ideal introduction for children and a great resource for parents, friends, teachers and nurses. Illustrator(s): Salaman, Rosy. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 13 black and white drawings. BIC Classification: VFJB; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053501
- ISBN
- 9781849053501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.17
€ 17.17
Paperback. Meet Adam, a young boy with AS. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS, telling them what AS is, how it feels to have AS and how they can help by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. Illustrator(s): Telford, Jane. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB; YXK. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102069
- ISBN
- 9781843102069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Paperback. Megan invites readers to learn about anxiety from her perspective, helping them to understand why she sometimes feels anxious and how this affects her physically and emotionally. She talks about techniques she has learnt to help manage her anxiety, and tells family, friends and teachers how they can support someone who suffers from anxiety. Illustrator(s): Tay, Kaiyee. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJP; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055277
- ISBN
- 9781849055277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90
Can I tell you about Adoption?: A guide for friends, family and profes...
Anne Braff Braff Brodzinsky
Paperback. Meet Chelsea - a young girl who is adopted. Chelsea invites readers to learn about adoption from her perspective and introduces us to two friends of hers who have been transracially adopted. Chelsea and her friends help children understand what it means to be adopted, the experiences that follow the adoption process, and how they can help. Illustrator(s): Salaman, Rosy. Series: Can I Tell You About..?. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK; YXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849059428
- ISBN
- 9781849059428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.90
€ 16.90