D is for Dad
Survival Tips for the Modern Father
Apple Press
Published on 1. May 2009
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-84543-318-5 (ISBN)
Description
From the basics of feeding and clothing baby to advice on how best to embarrass your teen, this dependable standout reference volume offers fathers the answers to 101 of parenthood's tricks and challenges. D is for Dad is packed with expert advice that's both practical and easy to follow, enabling any dad to navigate confidently through the minefield that is bringing up children - from the moment you bring your junior home until it's time for them to start looking after you. Learn how to: change a nappy, baby-proof your home, do 'the detachable finger', host the perfect kids' party, make balloon animals, build a go-kart, behave at parents' evening, teach your child to swim, discuss the birds and the bees, dance like a dad. Frank, witty and engaging, this is an indispensable source of knowledge for the modern father: a handbook of classic paternal wisdom for all those striving to enhance their fatherly know-how. About the author Sam Martin is a well-known writer and modern dad. He is the best-selling author of many manly titles including G is for Gentleman (Apple, 2007), How to be a Hero (Apple, 2008). Bringing Up Baby and How to Mow the Lawn.
He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Denise, and two sons, Ford and Wren.
He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Denise, and two sons, Ford and Wren.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
full colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84543-318-5 (9781845433185)
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Persons
Michael Heatley wrote the best-selling The Dads' Book: For the Dad Who's Best at Everything (Scholastic Books). He is the author of biographies of personalities ranging from Rolf Harris to Ricky Gervais, has interviewed personalities from Dolly Parton to George Best and has written for numerous magazines including the Radio Times and the Mail on Sunday colour supplement. He is also the father of three children, now in their teens and twenties.