Non Fiction - Family

Having a baby? Finding it hard to choose a name? Even if you are a non-Maori, this could be a vital book for you to look through. The book provides transliteration of English names to Maori ( e.g. April is Aperira in Maori), as well as a guide to traditional names such as Titi, which means a ray of light. Translations are given for every name, and the book is divided into Boys and Girls names, translating from Maori to English and from English to Maori. There is also a short pronunciation guide, so you can be sure of pronoun... read more

For anyone with a fascination about where they have come from and an urge to begin sleuthing, Need to Know? Tracing Your Family History shows you where to start and how to progress on the journey through your own past. Both practical and entertaining, Need to Know? Tracing Your Family History is the essential beginner's guide to unravelling the mystery of your family's origins. With invaluable tips, advice and information from professional genealogist Anthony Adolph, navigating your way through the wealth of governmental, religiou... read more

It is estimated that there are about 1000 new cases of postnatal depression in Britain every week. The results can be devastating not only to the mother herself, but also to her partner, family, friends. In its most extreme form it can lead to infanticide or suicide. Depression after Childbirth is THE classic text on postnatal depression, one that countless women have found invaluable in helping them understand and cope with this devastating disorder. Now in print for over 20 years, and in its 4th edition, the text has been extens... read more

Ian and Mary Grant maintain that the two great human desires are to know that we can love and that we can be loved. In their latest book, they give skills and tips on how to maintain your relationship with your husband or wife. Whether your relationship is flaming with passion or just flaming awful, this entertaining book gives you insights and practical ideas to make your life stronger and happier. You will take away keys and tips to transform your relationship into one that others will envy, full of fun, communication, passion an... read more

A great starter for new family history researchers plus valuable advice and information for people who want to move to the next stage: writing and publishing their family's story. Expanded from lectures given by John MacGibbon at the National Library of New Zealand.

Do you want to call him Romeo? Or her Tiger Lily? Does the name you have chosen suit your surname? With so many names to choose from, it's not surprising that many parents find choosing a name for their child an alarming prospect. This work offers a survey of over 4,000 names that help you survive this particular minefield.

In a society where one in three marriages now ends in divorce, the traditional model of the nuclear family unit is losing relevance. A startling one in every six children is a stepchild. Yet this phenomenon is hopelessly uncharted territory, where the image of the wicked stepmother still presides. Flora McEvedy could find nothing to help her when she became a stepmother at the age of twenty-eight and the unique passion and energy of this book stems from her experiences. Neatly organised, easy to use, practical and positive, thi... read more

A professor of pediatrics reveals the many modes of learning and arms parents and teachers with the knowledge they need to help children prosper in a school environment.

Everything the expectant mother needs to know about childbirth, from one of the foremost experts in the field. Childbirth is one of the most important and powerful events in a woman's life - and yet many women look back on it as an ordeal. Sheila Kitzinger, acknowledged around the world as an expert in the psychological, social and physiological aspects of birth, has rewritten her first book for today's women. Herself a mother of five, all born at home, she believes that birth can be a positive and deeply satisfying experience. S... read more

Packed with practical information, useful tips and invaluable expertise, this book is an essential reference for all new parents, with clear, sensible advice on how to keep your child safe in and out of the home.

This book is a practical skills-based introduction to relationship counselling. It covers couple counselling for parents, whole family counselling and counselling for children and young people with regard to their relationships with siblings, peers, and parents. The text also includes: an introduction to relationship counselling theory and concepts; discussion of the importance of relying on a clearly defined theory of change; ways to address parenting issues; and, an exploration of confidentiality, disclosing inappropriate behavio... read more

Do you have visual-spatial children? Children who would rather spend the day with a new box of LEGOs