Announcing the completely revised third edition of What to Expect the First Year. With over 10.5 million copies in print, First Year is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever. Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated.
Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever?packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.
Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals?crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements?are revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture). An all-new chapter on buying for baby helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear.
Also new: tips on preparing homemade baby food, the latest recommendations on starting solids, research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers), and “For Parents” boxes that focus on mom’s and dad’s needs. Throughout, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible."
Linda (verified owner) –
Fantastic writing, that painted such a stark and realistic picture. I learned a lot and the story left me with lots to reflect upon about human beings, family, and the effects of politics on the people it is supposed to be for.
I am so proud of this Kenyan writer. I highly recommend this book.
Linda (verified owner) –
In Once There Wad a Star, Meshack Yobby masterfully weaves a tale that gives one compassion for the human being, the human being with hopes and beliefs who is just trying to lead life and care for a family the best they know. And then he drenches you with a healthy dose of reality, several times, starkly illuminating the effects of poor or selfish or power-hungry leadership on the ordinary person.
I really liked the characters in the book, beginning with Ismael Muse, whose family we follow in this story. The writing is really good.
The amount of research that must have gone into the process of writing this book is staggering. I discovered just how little I actually know about Somalia, and the historical connections with her neighbours.
This is an incredible debut novel. I highly recommend it.
George Pacho –
‘Once there was a Star’ is captivating and eye opening at how ethereal our percieved happiness is. With every flip of the page, the violence potrayed in the book is reminiscent of today’s rot in the society where the power hungry, dishonest politians and crooked gorvernmet officials continuously loot, maim and kill our future with no regard. The book is emotionally provocative and allows a reader to get in touch with all emotions known to man. I thorougly enjoyed the book, albeit saddening it was.