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The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad. Combines the medical knowledge of a health-care professional with real-life experience. At this crucial life moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: what's a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why's the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle and is that poo normal? Dad's role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help?

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know written and read by Colm Tóibín. 'A father...is a necessary evil.' Stephen Dedalus in Ulysses In Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know, Colm Tóibín turns his incisive gaze to three of Ireland's greatest writers, Oscar Wilde, W.B...

Read by the authors. Discover the satisfaction of becoming the man God created you to be. In a world that’s grown increasingly confused about--and hostile toward--the very notion of masculinity, authors Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson send a powerful call to men everywhere: it's time to step...

Are you finding it hard to tell whether you’re excited or just scared pants-less? Of course you’re excited, but still, what the heck are you supposed to do now? Relax, and take a deep breath - all dads have been in your same shoes once before. Finding out that you’re going to be a dad is one of the most rewarding moments in life, but yes, it certainly comes with a lot of questions and concerns.

On 10th June 2020, the scholar James Nwoye Adichie died suddenly in Nigeria. In this tender and powerful essay, expanded from the original New Yorker text, his daughter, a self-confessed daddy's girl, remembers her beloved father. Notes on Grief is at once a tribute to a long life of grace and wisdom, the story of a daughter's fierce love for a parent and a revealing examination of the layers of loss and the nature of grief.

Read by the author. Transform your life when you discover the essence of true masculinity and become the right kind of man for every challenge that lies ahead. Men are lost and in crisis. In a world full of misinformation and broken relationships, they are unsure of the true meaning of manhood...

'Full of practical parenting advice that will give you the tools to guide your child through this time' Daily Express Raising a tween can often leave you feeling like a parenting beginner all over again. Children in the 'between' stage seem to change almost daily, leaving many parents struggling...

Strong is the moving and heartbreaking memoir from celebrity campaigner, endurance athlete, and father of an angel Ashley Cain. Charting his daughter's birth and the fight for her life when she was diagnosed with leukaemia at 7 weeks old, Ashley reflects on his life and his own struggles since Azaylia's passing in 2021.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Thriving Child by Dr William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, read by Kaleo Griffith. As parents we all want the best for our child, but so often we give in to societal pressures which can result in us over-managing every aspect of their lives leaving them...

Brought to you by Penguin. The enthralling story from military memorabilia and medal specialist Mark Smith, about his father's war and the stories that fostered Mark's enduring fascination Sunday evenings wouldn't be the same without Mark Smith on Antiques Roadshow. Seeing beyond the military...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Things My Son Needs to Know by Fredrik Backman. From the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove. 'You can be whatever you want to be, but that's nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are'...

A stunning new memoir from the number one bestselling, award-winning author of All the Things Left Unsaid and Staring at Lakes. Michael Harding was twenty three when his father died; a parent who was sometimes distant and aloof, yet had a profound effect on the writer's life. In the summer of...

In a world that is evolving with such unprecedented pace, how can we ensure our children remain happy and healthy? Bestselling author and qualified child therapist Kate Silverton explains that whilst our older children might be more independent and more mature physically, emotionally they need us more than ever. Kate outlines the seven core 'pillars' parents can put in place to provide the strongest foundations for their children's mental health and happiness - sharing easy evidence-based tips and scripts to support anyone in the position of caring for a child.

The Parenting Map is a practical fail-safe, whole-family programme designed to help both adults and children heal and thrive. We parents are plagued with doubt. In an ever-changing world our children must adapt constantly to the demands of the modern world - and we as parents do too. From social...

Are you sweating bullets at the prospect of not having a clue about this whole "being a dad" thing? Wondering if you'll be the superhero your pregnant partner and unborn mini-me deserve? If you’ve been nodding along to any of this, keep reading, because relief is on the way. Just by being here, you're already giving yourself a huge advantage at the dad game. So take a deep dive, learn the ropes, and envision yourself as the ultimate supportive partner that she deserves.

A word of mouth bestseller which has become one of the best loved and most successful books in the parenting field. With around 20% new material, Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys includes some startling new research on what helps – and what harms – boys. In this expanded and updated edition...

Are you ready to unlock the code to raising a confident, empowered daughter? The Girl Dad Code is the essential guide for fathers who want to build a deep, meaningful connection with their daughters while preparing them to thrive in today’s world.

From the world-renowned authority and internationally bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person, comes an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children. The Highly Sensitive Parent is the only book of its kind, written specifically...

From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what 'manliness' should look like. How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent...

Attention! An indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherhood. Written by ex-Commando and dad of three Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach you, in no-nonsense terms, how to: survive the first 24 hours; prepare and plan to prevent poor parental performance; maintain morale in the ranks; feed, clothe, transport and entertain your troops; transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres; increase your 'flash to bang' time; and 'square away' tasks along the way. And much, much more. Let training commence.