Dunmore Publishing

Moemoea: Maori Counselling Journeys by Edited by Kathie Crocket, Eugene Davis, Elmarie Kotzé, Brent Swann, Huia Swann

$42.99 NZD

Category: Health

This book is a collection of material by Māori practitioners. It is a practical and accessible resource for those working alongside whānau Māori. Each chapter demonstrates clear links between practice and philosophy, situating these in whakaaro Māori and in contemporary Western ideas. Practice stories show Māori cultural ethics at work in: counselling, supervision, group work, research, advocacy, and professional education. In their weaving of whakaaro Māori and narrative practice, the stories will inform and inspire practitioners who work alongside Māori, in diverse settings. Throughout the book the voices of both whānau and counsellor explore what happens when mana is recognised, called into presence, and engaged in the task of reimagining the future. ...Show more

Dyslexia Decoded: What it is, What it Isn't and What You Can Do About it by Sue Dymock & Tom Nicholson

$29.99 NZD

Category: Education

This book, written by two highly qualified New Zealand literacy researchers, is for students and other individuals with dyslexia and also for those working with them as tutors and in the workplace. The book cuts new ground in our understanding of dyslexia. It brings together in one volume the latest res earch on this spectrum of learning difficulties. It seeks to encourage empathy and understanding of the needs of adults with dyslexia and shows how they can achieve success in today's competitive world. The book defines dyslexia; debunks myths; shows that this learning condition does not have to be a life sentence; discusses assessment; explains decoding, and writing and spelling strategies; and looks at workplace modification to accommodate the needs of dyslexic people. Book and DVD. ...Show more

Supporting the Journey of Recovery in Mental Health: A Guide for Support Workers, Family/Whanau and Friends by Caril Cowan

$34.95 NZD

Category: Health

Recovery-based support services are now fundamental in mental health service delivery. This book fills a gap, presenting applied knowledge and skills for supporting the recovery journey of people with mental illness within the Aotearoa/New Zealand context. Topics covered include the mental health servic es in Aotearoa/New Zealand; the role of the mental health support worker; interpersonal/communication skills; approaches to self-management of a mental illness and for planning life’s journey embracing active participation in relation-ship with family/whanau & friends, professionals and other support.Knowledge for supporting people within the bicultural and multicultural context of Aotearoa/New Zealand is entwined within the chapters. First published 2008. ...Show more

The Whole Sphere: Supporting well-being and recovery from relational trauma by Nicki Weld

$34.99 NZD

Category: Health

This book explores the concept of well-being to support personal growth and development and also to assist with recovery from relational trauma. The model used to do this is an acronym ‘Sphere’ (Spiritual well-being, Physical well-being, a sense of  Hope, Emotional well-being, Relational well-being and a sense of Engagement), and this is applied in a variety of ways, including offering: A simple framework to explore well-being. Easily accessible information about the impacts of relational trauma to help build self-understanding. Strategies to help with well-being. Ideas to help manage the impacts of relational trauma. How to undertake a self-assessment using the Three Houses tool and develop a plan from this. The Whole Sphere is a valuable resource for social workers, counsellors and other helping professionals, as well as anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of supporting overall well-being and to understand the impacts of relational trauma. “Nicki Weld has written a clear, passionate and accessible guidebook to help people along the road to recovery from adversity and trauma.  She recognizes that healing is not only about the body or the mind, but about the soul as well.”  Sandra L. Bloom, M.D. ...Show more

It's All in the Mind: Take Charge of Your Stroke Recovery by Roger Lampen

$28.95 NZD

Category: Health

A practical self-help guide for anyone who has suffered a stroke and is seeking information to speed their return to health. It is the author's personal story of having a stroke whilst cycling in the Himalayas. The book describes his determined journey toward rehabilitation and, finally, to getting back on his bike. ...Show more

Building a Family with the Assistance of Donor Insemination by Ken Daniels

$39.95 NZD

Category: Health

For purchase, please contact the author: Ken.daniels@canterbury.ac.nz This book has been written for parents who have used donor insemination to build their families and also for those considering whether the donor insemination option is the right option for them. The parents who share their stories in this book tell of the range of thoughts and feelings that they experienced from the time they discovered they needed help to build their families. They discuss the issues they faced concerning the decision to be open and honest with their children and how they talked with them. Here Ken Daniels combines parents' expectations with his and others' research and thinking. The result is a book that will contribute to the health and well-being of families that have been built with the assistance of donor insemination. ...Show more

Safety in Numbers: Essential Calculations for Nurses by Karl Dodds

$74.95 NZD

Category: Health

This text tackles the difficult yet critical topic of drug dose calculations for the administration of medicines. The process is transformed into a sequence of easy steps by drawing on the common sense and life skills of the reader.

Managing Mayhem : Work Life Balance in New Zealand by Marilyn Waring

$42.95 NZD

Category: Health

Edited by Marilyn Waring and Christa Fouché, Managing Mayhem: Work–Life Balance in New Zealand explores the reality of what work–life balance means in Aotearoa–New Zealand. Waring and Fouché have brought together recent research that reveals the complexities and nuances that people grapple with in thei r lives as they seek to balance unpaid work with paid work and still find time to live in between. It exposes the hidden issues for, among others, women who are Mâori, of the Pacific, who are unpaid caregivers, older women parenting for the second time, or who are establishing businesses or living portfolio lives. Importantly it also examines the experiences of men, who until now have been underrepresented in the debate. Each of the contributors adds richly textured material to the emerging mosaic of knowledge about work–life balance in Aotearoa–New Zealand. ...Show more

Birth in Focus by Irene Calvert

$29.95 NZD

Category: Health

Hearts Hands Minds: The cardio-thoracic nurses of Green Lane Hospital by Margaret Horsburgh with Heather Spinetto, Judy Murphy, Jill Crawford, Rachel Ronaldson & Sylvia Hilton

$34.99 NZD

Category: Health | Reading Level: Very Good

A poignant and well-researched history of Green Lane's cardio-thoracic unit: of interest to those who worked at, or have links to, Green Lane Hospital; personal stories, recollections and photographs are included; covers societal issues and the development of New Zealand's health services; describes the evolution of heart surgery in New Zealand; captures the highs and lows, the team work and camaraderie of nurses and doctors. ...Show more

Cannabis on the Brain by Paul Smith

$34.95 NZD

Category: Health

Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Popular as a recreational drug for thousands of years, it has also been used as a medicine since 2300 BC. Over the last few decades, cannabis users and an increasing number of doctors and scientists have demanded that reform of cannabis laws. B ut do we know how cannabis works? What effect does it have on the brain? What ill-effects are associated with its use? Is there any convincing evidence supporting its use as a medicine? Should it be decriminalised? This book answers these and other questions using the latest scientific information from pharmacology and medicine, using a minimum of technical jargon. ...Show more

Gay Men, Sex and HIV in New Zealand by Heather Worth

$37.95 NZD

Category: Health

This book gives an overview of New Zealand gay men's lives in the era of AIDS, their sexual practices and the strategies they have used in dealing with the epidemic. Using data, both qualitative and quantitative, investigates the hard facts about gay men's response to the virus as well as their personal stories. ...Show more