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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Problem-Based Approach
by Sarah M. Creighton Adam Balen Lesley Breech Lih-Mei LiaoThis book provides a multidisciplinary overview of developmental anomalies, disorders and intersex conditions. These are complex conditions that demand high standards of care and treatment by all healthcare professionals involved with the management of these psychological, medical and surgical problems. Contributions from leading international experts from a wide range of disciplines, aims to distil their wealth of expertise and to provide the best possible advice and recommendations for medical intervention. Issues such as the psychological well-being of the patient, the need for informed consent and the right to know one's diagnosis. Patients and their families expect high standards of care, communication and consultation, and this book will help doctors achieve this. Emphasising the multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, this is essential reading for specialists in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, reproductive endocrinologists, paediatric and plastic surgeons, and clinical geneticists.
Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation
by Peter C. RimensbergerWritten by outstanding authorities from all over the world, this comprehensive new textbook on pediatric and neonatal ventilation puts the focus on the effective delivery of respiratory support to children, infants and newborns. In the early chapters, developmental issues concerning the respiratory system are considered, physiological and mechanical principles are introduced and airway management and conventional and alternative ventilation techniques are discussed. Thereafter, the rational use of mechanical ventilation in various pediatric and neonatal pathologies is explained, with the emphasis on a practical step-by-step approach. Respiratory monitoring and safety issues in ventilated patients are considered in detail, and many other topics of interest to the bedside clinician are covered, including the ethics of withdrawal of respiratory support and educational issues. Throughout, the text is complemented by numerous illustrations and key information is clearly summarized in tables and lists.
Pediatría con sentido común para padres con sentido común
by Eduard Estivill Gonzalo PinCriar a un hijo es un reto bonito pero difícil, porque demanda ciertas dosis de reflejos y recursos personales que no se aprenden en ninguna escuela.Este es un libro distinto y novedoso. Sus páginas son vuestras compañeras de viaje.Pediatría con sentido común es una obra rigurosa, sencilla, directa y sobre todo muy amena. Expone cada etapa del crecimiento del niño, su alimentación, el sueño, sus actitudes y sus posibles problemas de salud. Mediante la consulta de las fichas que indican las enfermedades más frecuentes, aprenderéis cuándo hay que acudir al pediatra.Este libro también ayuda en temas fundamentales como los aspectos emocionales de la educación de los hijos. Habla de la autoestima, los valores, la socialización adecuada, el colegio, la disciplina, la educación sexual, los juegos, las nuevas tecnologías, la ecología, los deportes, los estudios y las actividades extraescolares.Pediatría con sentido común, que supone tres libros en uno (guía médica + guía educativa + fichas y resúmenes), es el mejor apoyo que podemos ofreceros. Os ayudara a ser mejores padres o cuidadores y sobre todo a tener un niño sano, física y mentalmente. Todo ello con una buena dosis de sentido común.
Pediatría con sentido común: para padres y madres con sentido común
by Gonzalo Pin Dr. Eduard EstivillPediatría con sentido común reúne tres libros en uno -guía médica, guía educativa y fichas y resúmenes- y es, en definitiva, el mejor apoyo que podemos ofreceros para mejorar como padres o cuidadores y, sobre todo, para tener un niño sano, física y mentalmente. Criar a un hijo es un reto bonito pero difícil, porque exige ciertas dosis de reflejos y recursos personales que no se aprenden en ninguna escuela. Con la esperanza de que se convierta en vuestra compañera de viaje os ofrecemos esta obra rigurosa, sencilla, directa y sobre todo muy amena que expone cada etapa del crecimiento del niño, su alimentación, el sueño, sus actitudes y sus posibles problemas de salud. El libro habla de temas fundamentales como la autoestima, los valores, la socialización adecuada, el colegio, la disciplina, la educación sexual, los juegos, las nuevas tecnologías, la ecología, los deportes, los estudios y las actividades extraescolares. Esta obra os ayudará a encarar los aspectos emocionales de la educación de los hijos y, mediante la consulta de las fichas que describen las enfermedades más frecuentes, aprenderéis cuándo hay que acudir al pediatra. Reseña:«Un viaje en todos los sentidos del crecimiento del niño, físico y emocional, y un extenso catálogo de fichas médicas.»El País
Pediatría para todos
by Jaime CortinaSer padre es la más bella de todas las experiencias de la vida. Traer un hijo al mundo, sin embargo, implica muchísima responsabilidad e infinidad de aflicciones. Saber cómo tratar a un niño es un conocimiento instintivo de los seres humanos y, por fortuna, hoy contamos con toda lainformación necesaria para criar a un hijo sin las preocupaciones típicas de las primeras etapas de su desarrollo. El doctor Jaime Cortina Watson, avalado por el Hospital ABC, pone en tus manos un libro que abarca todos los aspectos de la salud de los niños, desde la gestación hasta la adolescencia: cómo cuidar al recién nacido, cómo bañarlo, cómo alimentarlo; cómo ayudar al niño cuando tiene problemas especiales, qué hacer si se enferma, y cómo manejar las emergencias y situaciones más comunes.Si eres padre o estás a punto de serlo, esta guía, de fácil consulta y muy ilustrativa, te llevará de la mano por todas las etapas decrecimiento y te proveerá todas las herramientas necesarias para que tus hijos crezcan sanos y felices.
Pedro & Daniel
by Federico ErebiaPedro and Daniel are Mexican-American brothers growing up in 1970s Ohio. Their mom doesn’t like that Pedro is a spitting image of their darker-skinned father, that Daniel plays with dolls, that neither of the boys love sports like the other kids in their neighborhood. Life at home can be rough – but the boys have an unshakable bond that will last their entire lives. Pedro & Daniel is a sweeping and deeply personal novel – illustrated with beautiful linework throughout by Julie Kwon – that spans from childhood to teenage years to adulthood, all the while tracing the lives of two brothers who are there for each other when no one else is. Together the brothers manage an abusive home life, school, coming out, first loves, first jobs, and the AIDS epidemic, in a coming-of-age story unlike any other. P R A I S E ★ "Pedro and Daniel’s journey, whether together or apart, is an unforgettable one of resilience and, most of all, love. Stunning." —Kirkus Reviews (starred) "A multi-layered and nuanced story." —School Library Connection
Pedro, First-grade Hero (Pedro)
by Fran Manushkin Tammie LyonSpend some time with Pedro, Katie Woo's fun-loving friend. From a buggy disaster to a run for class president, Pedro has what it takes to be the hero of first-grade. No matter what he's doing, Pedro is always good for some laughs and adventure.
Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent
by Rich CohenA New York Times bestselling author takes a rollicking deep dive into the ultra-competitive world of youth hockeyRich Cohen, the New York Times–bestselling author of The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse and Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football, turns his attention to matters closer to home: his son’s elite Pee Wee hockey team and himself, a former player and a devoted hockey parent.In Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent, Cohen takes us through a season of hard-fought competition in Fairfield County, Connecticut, an affluent suburb of New York City. Part memoir and part exploration of youth sports and the exploding popularity of American hockey, Pee Wees follows the ups and downs of the Ridgefield Bears, the twelve-year-old boys and girls on the team, and the parents watching, cheering, conniving, and cursing in the stands. It is a book about the love of the game, the love of parents for their children, and the triumphs and struggles of both.
PeeWee Pilates: Pilates for the Postpartum Mother and Her Baby
by Holly Jean Cosner Stacy MalinThough she yearns for her pre-pregnancy figure, a new mother has little time to devote to exercise; attending to the needs of a newborn is a full-time job. A revolutionary postnatal fitness program, Pee Wee Pilates gives new mothers what no other fitness program or book has to date: a quick and proven method they can do at home to whip their postpartum body gently back into shape and enrich their babies at the same time. Pilates targets the areas most affected by pregnancy (abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks), so new moms will get results fast without having to leave homes or carve out huge chunks of time. Simultaneously, because the baby is incorporated into the Pilates movements, women get to enjoy a loving and fun interaction with their babies. Unlike other mother/baby fitness programs, however, baby is far more than just a prop; the exercises in Pee Wee Pilates are designed specifically to help foster a little one's development and attachment to mother. Developed by one of New York City's leading Pilates teachers, Pee Wee Pilates promises to be the hot new "baby and me" exercise program for new mothers everywhere.
Peekaboo Bedtime
by Rachel IsadoraThis companion to the beloved Peekaboo Morning takes children through the evening of the same adorable toddler, who plays peekaboo with everyone from his grandparents to his puppy, until it&’s finally time to snuggle into bed with his blankie. Visual clues leading into each page turn, the repetition of the phrase, &“Peekaboo, I see . . . &“ and Rachel Isadora&’s gorgeous illustrations combine to make a wonderful read aloud for young children.
Peekaboo Morning
by Rachel IsadoraA toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too. First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations capture the familiar and cozy people, toys and animals that will delight babies.Join this sweet toddler in the morning fun, sharing words your baby can repeat and pictures your baby will recognize. Then find out what this toddler sees next. It could be you!
Peep and Egg: I'm Not Taking a Bath (Peep and Egg)
by Laura GehlIn this lively addition to the funny Peep and Egg picture book series for toddlers, a reluctant chick named Egg overcomes her aversion to taking a bath.Peep thinks Egg needs to take a bath after playing in the mud. But Egg is not taking a bath. Not in the river, not in the duck pond, and definitely not in the dog's water bowl—too slobbery! Does Peep have any tricks up her feathers to help a chick change her mind? Laura Gehl and Joyce Wan are back with another fun, colorful story that takes the "not" out of "I'm not taking a bath!"
Peep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty (Peep and Egg)
by Laura GehlPeep says it’s time for Egg to start using the potty. But Egg does not want to use the potty—and no amount of lemonade-drinking, running water, or toilet-paper tutus can change that! When things start to get a little uncomfortable, Egg realizes that when nature calls, sometimes you can't say no. Peep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty is the fourth book in the Peep and Egg series, and will be relatable to parents and children alike.
Peepers
by Eve Bunting James E. Ransome"A good introduction to both New England and the joys of nature." —Booklist It's fall again, and time for Jim and Andy to help their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours. The tourists they shuttle around are "Leaf Peepers" and, boy, do those Peepers love to ooh and aah about the dumbest things. Leaves, trees, pumpkins. Bo-o-ring. But this year, even as they poke fun at the Peepers, Jim and Andy can't help but notice how the leaves floating in the river look like a brilliantly colored island, and how the spiky tree branches seem to sweep the clouds across the night sky. Maybe the Peepers aren't so silly after all.
Pelican Point (Bachelors of Blueberry Cove #1)
by Donna KauffmanThe USA Today bestselling author delivers a small-town romance with &“humor, heart, and characters you wish lived next door&” (Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author). Blueberry Cove, Maine, is as small-town as small towns get. More than a little quirky, it has sheltered generations of families. But there&’s always room for a new face . . . Fixing things has always been Alex McFarland&’s greatest gift and keenest pleasure. But with her own life thoroughly broken, she&’s signed on to renovate the dilapidated Pelican Point lighthouse, hoping to reconnect with herself. The last thing she expects is to find herself falling in love—with the glorious coastline, with age-old secrets and welcome-home smiles . . . with rugged Logan McCrae, the man she just might be able to build new hopes on. DIY is so much better with two . . .Includes an easy do-it-yourself restoration project!Praise for Donna Kauffman and Pelican Point &“Charming characters, emotion galore, a small town—you&’re going to love Donna Kauffman!&”—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author &“A light romance with a touch of heat, a pinch of intensity and a dash of mysterious small-town magic.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Kauffman&’s lovable new series, less sugar-fueled than her Cupcake Club books but just as sweet, portrays a small Maine community as surrogate family . . . Gossip and passion make minor appearances, but the most prominent element is emotional warmth.&”—Publishers Weekly &“With equal parts humor and character drama, and a storyline and sweet romance that flows nicely, Pelican Point is a great welcome to Blueberry Cove. 4 Stars.&”
Pemberton Finds a Forever Family
by Steven M. LadikPemberton is a yellow, fuzzy Labrador Retriever-and he wants nothing more than to meet this "forever family" he's been hearing about! As a puppy, Pemberton is taken from his mother and brought to a puppy mill, where he desperately misses the comfort of being loved and cared for. When he's rescued by local shelter workers, he finds himself in a foster home for other dogs like him. While the older labs, Gus and Churchill, help Pemberton come out of his shell, he still longs to find a home where he truly belongs. One day, a family with a shy little boy comes to visit the foster home, and Pemberton thinks this just might be the "forever family" he's heard about . . . Heartwarming, emotional, and uplifting, this early reader's chapter book is sure to delight young puppy-lovers and speak to the need to belong in all of us.
Pembrick's Creaturepedia (The Wingfeather Saga)
by Andrew PetersonThis detailed companion is essential to all who travel to the lands of Skree, and a must-have for all Wingfeather Saga fans. Now with all-new illustrations!Sketcher, adventurer, disguiser, and sneaker Ollister B. Pembrick roamed all of Skree with a sketchbook and pen, searching behind every tree stump and under every stone, in every river and on every hill, to discover and document the endless living wonders of the Maker's world. He risked life and limb--quite literally--to compile sketches and details of the creatures of Skree, usually from the cover of a hollow log, a hedge, or a pile of leaves. Refer to this carefully documented Creaturepedia before traversing through the Stony Mountains or harvesting fartichokes within a fortnight after a sandstorm. The drawings and field notes about squeeblins, toothy cows, oiples, and more will surely save any explorer's life and will definitely keep them--and their appendages--from being gobbled. Tread carefully, young adventurer. The creatures within are not to be trifled with.
Pencilvania
by Stephanie WatsonIn this illustrated, modern take on The Phantom Tollbooth meets Harold and the Purple Crayon, author Stephanie Watson beautifully explores grief and creativity through an unforgettable fantasy world.Ever since she first learned to hold a crayon, Zora Webb has been unstoppable. Zora draws hamsters wearing pajamas and balloons and Lake Superior and pancakes and hundreds of horses. Her drawings fill sketchbooks and cover the walls of the happy home she shares with Frankie and their mother.But when Zora's mom is diagnosed with leukemia, everything changes. After months of illness, she dies, and with her goes Zora's love of creation. Desperate to escape the pain, Zora scribbles out her artwork. Her dark, furious scribbles lift off the page and yank Zora and Frankie into Pencilvania, a magical world that's home to everything Zora has ever drawn. And one drawing—a scribbled-out horse named Viscardi—is determined to finish the destruction Zora started.Viscardi kidnaps Frankie, promising to scribble her and all of Pencilvania out at sunrise. Zora sets out to rescue her sister, venturing deep into Pencilvania—a place crawling with memories, dangers, and new friends. If she is to save Frankie, Zora will have to face the darkness that both surrounds her and is inside of her.
Penelope
by Howard FastDissatisfied with life on the Upper East Side, a socialite finds a new favorite pastime: robbing banksWhen James R. Hastings, president of the City Federal Bank, began construction of a new branch on Madison Avenue, he vowed to make it burglar proof. Vaults set forty feet below ground, an array of cameras, and a quartet of burly guards were intended to deter any bandit. But James Hastings did not count on being robbed by his wife. Three weeks after the bank opens, a demure old woman removes a Luger from her handbag and asks a clerk to empty her register, then disappears into the bathroom with a haul of over $50,000. When the guards arrive, a scared young woman flees the bathroom and points them to the stalls. Inside, they find nothing but a discarded disguise, while the young woman walks calmly out the front door. This is Penelope Hastings—a bored banker&’s wife who, now that she has taken up crime, will never be bored again. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
Penelope Crumb
by Shawn K. StoutPenelope Crumb would LOVE Ramona Quimby! And might even name her eyebrow "Marge. "Penelope Crumb is no ordinary fourth grader. She carries around a red toolbox that used to belong to her father (who's been dead since Penelope was a baby), she keeps a list for the government chronicling the many ways in which her brother is turning into an alien, she helps her home-schooled neighbor Littie with her many projects--including the construction of a marshmallow helmet--and also, she can draw pretty much anything. So when her best friend Patsy has to draw a picture of Penelope for class, she attributes the big nose Patsy gives her to Patsy's poor art skills. But then Penelope finds out that it's true! She does have a big nose! Just like her Grandpa Felix, who's been gone from her life since before she can remember. What follows is a sweet and funny story--with tons of heart and hijinks-- about Penelope finding her grandpa and using her big nose--and his big nose--to make her family whole again. .
Penelope Crumb Follows Her Nose: Book 1 (Penelope Crumb #1)
by Shawn K. StoutSome interesting facts about Penelope Crumb... She has: A brother so awful he MUST be an alien. A mum who draws body parts (ewww!). Her grandpa's nose ... but no grandpa. Her family haven't seen him since her dad died. So Penelope and her friend Lizzie Maple set off across town to find Grandpa Felix, skipping school, taking trains and calling every F. Crumb in the phone book. But what if Grandpa Felix doesn't want to be found? One last fact about Penelope: she doesn't take no for an answer.
Penelope Crumb Follows Her Nose: Book 1 (Penelope Crumb #1)
by Shawn K. StoutSome interesting facts about Penelope Crumb... She has: A brother so awful he MUST be an alien. A mum who draws body parts (ewww!). Her grandpa's nose ... but no grandpa. Her family haven't seen him since her dad died. So Penelope and her friend Lizzie Maple set off across town to find Grandpa Felix, skipping school, taking trains and calling every F. Crumb in the phone book. But what if Grandpa Felix doesn't want to be found? One last fact about Penelope: she doesn't take no for an answer.(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
Penelope Crumb is Mad at the Moon: Book 4 (Penelope Crumb #4)
by Shawn K. StoutPenelope Crumb is not having a very good week. First she accidentally comes to school dressed as an elephant. Next, in gym class she's made to dance with a boy who is known as Lippy Gordon because of how sweaty his lip is. Penelope is mortified. And she's extra mortified when she discovers that Lippy doesn't want to dance with her either! When Grandpa tells Penelope that he sings to the moon when he's having trouble, Penelope grabs onto this plan. But sometimes you need more than the moon to fix things...
Penguin Day
by Nic BishopSpend the day with a little rockhopper penguin as it hops, swims, eats, and snuggles with its parents -- just like you do!Rockhopper penguins live by the sea, but in many ways their families are just like ours. Penguin parents take good care of their children. Mama penguin fishes for food, while papa stays home and watches the baby. But even little ones get tired of waiting for breakfast, and sometimes they wander off... Luckily, penguin parents always save the day!Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop has traveled around the globe to photograph animals of all shapes and sizes. Following in the vein of his bestselling, award-winning book Red-Eyed Tree Frog, now Nic takes a close-up look at caring, and sometimes comical, penguin families.
Penguin Pete and Little Tim
by Marcus Pfistercome and spend the day with Tim and his adventure out in the cold.