Anna McGrail – författare

When a new baby cries parents often feel anxious. It’s not easy to work out the cause and find the right solution.Extreme tiredness can make things all the more difficult. In the beginning it is not always easy to recognise whether a baby is hungry, tired, hurt, in need of comfort or bored and it takes time to adapt to the character of your child. This helpful book will answer your questions and provide useful support. Why babies cryRecognising the sounds and what they meanGetting to know your child’s personalityFeeding and routineColic, teething and other possible causesWhen to consult an expertHow other parents manage

A book which covers the first hours, weeks and months after birth, giving needed support. ‘Parents share their experiences about what having a baby is really like – a real plus.’ Penelope LeachSo many books cover the months of pregnancy in great detail or child development after birth. Few, however, offer new parents real practical support in the days and weeks following the birth. Many new mothers are suffering from health problems related to a difficult birth and all need reassurance and useful practical advice. The book deals with:• creating a routine • how to get a good night’s sleep and helping your baby sleep • nappy changing and other basics • sex after birth • nursing and first solids • play • bonding • postnatal depression • your needs as a coupleIn this book, new parents recount their experiences giving useful tips in excellent case studies. The text is designed with clear fact boxes and illustrations.

The facts are these: When Albert Einstein was a young man, his wife-to-be gave birth to a daughter, Lieserl, whom they soon gave up for adoption to a Hungarian woman. Beyond that, Lieserl Einstein is lost to history.But not to literature. Anna McGrail has imagined an amazing yet plausible life for this indomitable woman, one that spans the scientific history of the modern world from the theory of relativity to the atomic bomb and that moves from the plains of rural Hungary to the death camps of Germany to the laboratory at Los Alamos where the entire world was put under threat of annihilation. It is Lieserl's sole burning desire to learn physics, to beat her father at his own game, to teach him that his actions—whether giving away a daughter or unlocking the secrets of the universe—have consequences that cannot be denied. In that she will succeed—but at what cost to herself and to the world?An extraordinary tour de force of the literary imagination, written with utter confidence and panache. A novel certain to be widely reviewed, debated, and read. This breathtaking book will appeal to readers of works as diverse as Sophie's World and Jane Mendelssohn's I Was Amelia Earhart.

Anna and Daphne have combined their many years of experience, producing an interesting and well written book based on fact rather than opinion, covering conception to postnatal. Most expecting mothers will not be seen by the NHS until around 12 weeks of pregnancy, and this book provides the advice and reassurance needed during this time. It also features a ''read your week of pregnancy'', which offers mothers the opportunity to monitor symptoms that can indicate different things at different stages of the pregnancy. Issues broached in the book include: conception difficulties, what tests to opt for, how to break the news at work, when to tell an older child, taking your partner to the scan, opting for a caesarean.

An incomparable guide to every aspect of caring for an infant during the first year, jam-packed with the expert advice and real-world, mom-to-mom wisdom that makes BabyCenter the world''s number-one online parenting resource.First-time moms and dads all share the same concern: Is my baby happy, healthy, and behaving normally? Through extensive research, the trusted editors at BabyCenter, the world''s number-one parenting website, have created the ultimate bedside companion for new parents. This book (featuring all new content never before seen on the Web site) draws on nonjudgmental voices of BabyCenter''s team of advisors and the experiences of millions of parents to paint a detailed, accurate, and helpful picture of a newborn to 12-month-old. In it you''ll find:- Step-by-step guides to the "firsts," including first feeding, first diaper change, first bath, and more- BabyCenter buzz: helpful advice from BabyCenter moms from all walks of life- Milestone reality checks: results from BabyCenter''s exclusive survey of more than 100,000 parents about what really happens when in their baby''s development- Decision guides: pros and cons of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, cloth vs. disposable diapers, and more- Just for dads: involved dads find all the help they need to truly co-parent from day one- Essential health guide helps anxious new parents spot and treat the most common illnesses of the first year