**The Sunday Times Bestseller**

In this pocket version of his bestselling Life Without Diabetes, Professor Roy Taylor offers a brilliantly concise explanation of what happens to us when we get type 2 and how we can escape it.

Taylor's research has demonstrated that type 2 is caused by just one factor - too much internal fat in the liver and pancreas - and that to reverse it you need to strip this harmful internal fat out with rapid weight loss.

In simple, accessible language, Taylor takes you through the three steps of his clinically proven Newcastle weight loss plan and shows how to incorporate the program into your life.

Complete with FAQs and inspirational tips from his trial participants, this is an essential read for anyone who has been given a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and wants to understand their condition and transform their outcomes.

It's a time of armed police in armoured Land Rovers and British Army check points. But it's also the time of Murder She Wrote, The Cranberries, Salt-N-Pepa, Doc Martens and The X Files. And while The Troubles may hang over her hometown, Erin has troubles of her own, like the fact that the boy she's in love with (actually in LOVE with) doesn't know she exists. Or that her Ma and Aunt Sarah make her include her weirdo cousin Orla in everything she does. Or that head teacher Sister Michael refuses to acknowledge Erin as a literary genius. Not to mention the fact that her second best friend has ALMOST had sex, whereas Erin's never even kissed anyone yet. These are Erin's Troubles.

Described by the Guardian as 'daft, profane and absolutely brilliant', by the New Statesman as 'pitch-perfect' and by i-D as 'the greatest show on British (and Irish) TV', Derry Girls has dazzled audiences for two series, with Channel 4's biggest UK comedy launch since 2004 and the biggest television series in Northern Ireland since modern records began.

Now, this autumn, comes the first official tie-in. In the manner of the very best TV comedy books, Erin's Diary is a hilarious 'in world' publication that extends the laugh-out-loud humour of Derry Girls onto the page. With Erin's inner take on everything that has happened so far, this book will both dive deeper into the events we have seen unfold on the screen and unveil brand new stories and never-before-revealed details about characters. Complete with newspaper clippings, doodles, poetry, school reports, handwritten notes from her friends, and much much more, Erin's Diary is as warm, funny and brilliantly observed as the TV; a must-have for fans this Christmas.

'Erin is sixteen and wishes she had a boyfriend and a life. Nothing else really happens... It's boring.' Orla McCool

You're having a baby!
Or, at least, your partner is!
Which means you are too.
Not literally, of course, but you do have nine months of excitement, anticipation and nervousness ahead, the likes of which you've never experienced before.
Fatherhood is just around the corner and it's ace - but are you ready?
Most pregnancy books are for the mother but this one is just for you, the new father. It guides you through this emotional rollercoaster and gets you ready for anything your newborn may throw at you (including, but not limited to, regurgitated milk).

From how your baby develops month by month to how to support your partner (it's the little things that count, we tell ourselves), international bestseller Pregnancy for Men is your survival guide to the whole nine months.

And when the newborn arrives (and you can't put the car seat in) Mark's on hand with the next instalment, Babies and Toddlers for Men, packed with funny anecdotes and advice from an array of new dads. Or if you're short on time - Pregnancy for Men 101 Tips and Babies and Toddlers for Men 101 Tips.

Your Baby Skin to Skin gives parents a fresh, empowering approach to parenting. It takes parents on a reassuring and practical journey through your baby's first year. You are invited to contemplate your baby from a different perspective from the usual. One which can bring calm and solace along with many lightbulb moments of recognition.

This book has at its heart the delightful truth that your baby is a highly evolved human, pre-set instinctively to survive. You can simply step back and let your baby show you how to parent by understanding the inbuilt reflexes and instinctive cues. Instincts are not learned, need no practice and can never be wrong. After all, no-one taught us to sneeze, we can't get better at sneezing through practice and we can't sneeze wrong! Likewise, a newborn baby comes ready-primed to feed, sleep and learn perfectly well and cannot get these things wrong, so turn down your anxiety and learn from your little instinctive expert.

Taken from conversations with thousands of parents over 30 years, Your Baby Skin to Skin speaks about the real baby before your eyes. Not some mythical creature you have yet to meet. It reflects you as a real parent and releases you from the need to wrestle with your baby's nature and instead, allow yourself to sink naturally together into parenthood.

By stepping back, accepting that your baby really can't get the business of being a baby wrong, you can finally rid yourself of the need to teach your newborn the basics of life. Parenting can be about watching evolution unfold before your eyes, safe in the knowledge that there are millions of years of natural selection wrapped up in your child and you ensuring that both of you will respond to each other naturally and correctly.

So, don't panic. All is as it should be. Millions of years of evolution have got us here safely and now you can relax and get to know your baby.

Finding out you are expecting for the first time is a magical experience. It can also be pretty daunting and nerve-wracking. We bet you're bursting with questions!

Written by a team of healthcare professionals, My First Pregnancy is here to guide you through all stages of your journey, from finding out the good news to preparing for labour and meeting your baby. Brimming with reassuring advice and essential information, we will help you have a healthy and positive pregnancy.

Inside you'll find:

What to expect at antenatal appointments and how to decipher your notes
Detailed information on scans and what tests are available to you
How your baby is growing week by week - from first flutters to karate kicks!
Tried and tested advice on relieving the inevitable aches and pains of pregnancy, and when to seek help
Looking after yourself at work and how to plan maternity leave
Preparing for labour - what to consider and how to keep calm

It's your complete guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy.

Reaching the boardroom is the aspiration of most managers, but only a few achieve this goal. At the same time the directors' role is under greater scrutiny than ever before with statutory regulations on how directors have to behave and on-going discussions on the numbers of female directors.

The Keys to the Boardroom will provide a map to the boardroom and help you to stay there. Jo Haigh has over 25 years' experience as a director and non-executive director and she explains in practical terms the purpose of a board and the skills you need to get you there. She is the Winner of The Sunday Times Non-Executive Director of the Year award. Full of real life examples and international perspectives, it will show you how to deal with the boardroom dynamics, politics and prejudices that all directors face at some time in their career.

This down to earth and personalised account of what makes a good Director is a must read for those aspiring to the post and those new to the role. James Caan

Jo Haigh is right on target with her analysis and explanations of the Boardroom. A great book for those who want to push their careers to the highest level... John Devaney Chairman Cobham Plc, Chairman National Air Traffic Services

If you really want to get to grips with what being a Director means in the 21st Century this is a must read...
Lord Smith of Kelvin

Jo Haigh is quite simply world class in this space. Steve Gilroy, Chief Executive at Visage, the World's largest CEO network

You are not a bad mother if you can't breastfeed.

For decades mums have been told that 'breast is best', that breastfeeding is the single-most important thing we can do for our children. Despite this huge pressure on modern mums, the vast majority of us end up using formula. And we feel guilty.

In Guilt-Free Bottle Feeding award-winning journalist Madeleine Morris and paediatrician Dr Sasha Howard challenge the simplistic message of 'breast is best', revealing what everybody knows, but nobody says out loud - that bottle fed babies can grow up to be perfectly happy, healthy and smart.

With a thorough yet accessible analysis of health science, parenting sociology and the modern media, the authors provide a balanced, much-needed and long-overdue voice, showing mothers who don't exclusively breastfeed why they are not failures.

A mix of political and practical, Guilt-Free Bottle-Feeding also offers comprehensive advice on feeding, including:

• Choosing a formula, and choosing a bottle


• Sterilising and preparing a feed


• How to promote bonding while bottle-feeding


• Moving from breast to bottle, and mixed feeding

In an era where the pressure on mums is greater than ever before, Guilt-Free Bottle Feeding resets the conversation around infant feeding, supporting all families regardless of how they feed their babies.

This is not an anti-breastfeeding book. This is an anti-guilt book.

www.guiltfreebottlefeeding.com

Over half a million people in Britain are somewhere on the autistic spectrum. It can be devastating to discover that your child has an ASD (autistic spectrum disorder) and even tougher helping them to cope with life.

Many books will tell you the latest theories about what causes ASD, but what you really want to know is how to get a decent night's sleep, or stop your child flapping their arms, or find some time for your other children.

This second, fully updated edition of this lifeline for parents helps them understand their ASD child and offers practical advice on all the problems that can make day-to-day life so tough.

Dogs are wonderful animals and dedicated pets, enjoying the title of man's best friend for centuries; they offer companionship and hours of joy to owners and families alike. Whether you own a dog or simply adore these devoted creatures, The Dog Lover's Pocket Bible answers everything essential about dogs, including
How did dogs become man's best friend?
Can I train a dog to be more obedient?
What is the difference between a pure breed and a pedigree?
How do you work out dog years?
Can I really teach an old dog new tricks?

This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know when you need to know it.

This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...

Other titles in the series: The Cat Lover's Pocket Bible, The Wine Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The Football Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.

How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia?

Perhaps you've just found out your child has dyslexia, or suspect your child may have dyspraxia. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. She brings you expert knowledge of exactly what dyslexia and dyspraxia are and how they can affect your child's life. Through the experiences of other parents, Sally dispels common myths and helps you to better understand and support your child.

From getting a diagnosis to making sure you get enough support from your school this guide is packed with advice to make your life easier. It's packed with practical ways to help your child, including:
- how to build your child's confidence if it has been knocked
- how you can help with homework, without doing it
- games, activities and hobbies to improve co-ordination and motor skills
- different ways of learning that your child will respond to
Written in a friendly style with other parents' experiences littered throughout, you will find it easy to put this advice into action and help your child.

This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...

Other titles in the series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible and The Gardener's Pocket Bible.

Whether you are a life-long vegetarian or a new convert this essential guide gives you practical information on how to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle; Dip in and out for delicious vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking advice; Dazzle your friends with a home-made vegetarian lasagne or treat your other half to a meat free casserole; Take a look at the practical tips for eating out meat-free if you don't fancy doing the dishes tonight.

The Vegetarian Pocket Bible makes sure you have the right nutritional information at your fingertips. Get your five-a-day using interesting and creative meal ideas. The Vegetarian Pocket Bibleis robust enough to be used in the kitchen as you cook; Guides you to healthy substitutes so you eat meat-free with all the nutritional benefit. A must-have guide for meat-free cooking, The Vegetarian Pocket Bible includes; Essential tips for vegetarians in the kitchen; Varied ways and alternatives to eating meat-free and enjoying vegetarian cooking; The differences between types of vegetarianism, from pescatarian to lacto-vegetarian; A quick guide for vegan eating - all you need to know; Advice for the whole family, from children, to the elderly; A vegetable glossary - discover the nutritional and health fighting benefits; The advantages of beans and pulses to the different meat-free options covering tofu and quorn.

The Vegetarian Pocket Bible unearths the facts, essential tips, insightful trivia and quirky know-how for vegetarians of all ages, answering those all important questions: why do carrots make us see in the dark? And why is a potato a vegetable? Full of tips and trivia this handy guide will lead you to a healthier happier vegetarian lifestyle.

Pocket Bibles are a series of best-selling pocket-sized gift books packed with practical advice. Whatever your interest, there's a Pocket Bible for you: whether you're a football fanatic, an avid gardener or a keen cat lover, these beautiful books enlighten and entertain at every page. Also in the Pocket Bibles series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Gardener's Pocket Bible, The Jane Austen Pocket Bible, The Knitting Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible, and The Wine Pocket Bible.

Where is the only tube station where a crown prince has died?

Where is the oak tree where Good Queen Bess took her rest?

Which Queen befriended the Elephant Man - and played a part in the development of the modern Olympic Games?

Where are the favourite shopping haunts of today's young royals?

From Westminster to Greenwich, Kensington to the Tower of London, no other city in the world is steeped in quite as much royal history as London. Overflowing with royal boroughs, royal palaces, royal parks and gardens, London has played host to key historical events for over a thousand years. Royal London brings together the best of the drama and intrigue of royal history, and guides readers to the very spot where the events happened. Topics covered also include:

- Royals round the monopoly board
- Royals sporting London
- Royal stops on the underground
- Royal food and drink
- Areas named after royals
- Royal monuments/statues/plaques
- Royals and the military
- Royal plots and conspiracies

A unique and indispensable guide for Londoners and visitors alike with an interest in all things royal.

Do you know every gardening technique and rule of thumb off pat? Or do you occasionally straighten up from your digging to try and remember exactly what you're meant to be doing? How deep should you plant these bulbs? Was it now you were supposed to prune this rose, or in February? Can you compost this weed? Is it OK to plant out these seedlings now? It's such a pain having to go indoors, kick off your boots, shed your outdoor clothes and start looking up the answer to your question in some great gardening tome. And that's where The Gardener's Pocket Bible comes in. Now, you can stay in the garden and look up all those essential facts and figures in an instant. At your fingertips you'll have all the answers to your on-the-spot questions such as: Which plants do you need to protect from frost? When should you cut the hedge? What plants need staking, and when? How can you get rid of greenfly without using pesticides? This indispensible little guide will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it - and will save you thumbing through gardening encyclopedias when what you actually want to do is get on with the gardening.

This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...

Other titles in the series: The Outdoor Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The London Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible and The Railway Pocket Bible.

Weaning Made Easy Recipes is full of tasty recipes and family meal ideas to suit all babies, toddlers and approaches - from traditional purees to baby-led weaning. Whether you find that your baby loves being spoon-fed, only wants to feed themselves, or you want to try a mixture of both, Weaning Made Easy Recipes provides you with a range of fresh home-cooked recipes that include mashed meals, weaning recipes with pasta, finger foods and family favourites, to make mealtimes enjoyable for everyone.

Whether you're a first-time parent, trying to find weaning recipes for your 6 month old or a busy mum of three, Weaning Made Easy Recipes takes the stress out of weaning, bringing you:

• 150 healthy and simple dishes
• Food charts of what foods to introduce and when
• Weekly meal planners for a varied and balanced diet
• Clear dos and don'ts and FAQs for each age
• Recipes suitable for food allergies or intolerances

Rana is a registered public health nutritionist, specialising in healthy eating during pregnancy and childhood for over 20 years. She has created each dish to contain the nutrients your baby needs for healthy growth and development, helping ensure your child gets a balanced diet.