Deze auteur, een voormalig arts voor spoedeisende hulp en huisarts, heeft zich verdiept in de wereld van de mannelijke gezondheid en het welzijn. Zijn werk verkent vaak praktische aspecten van zelfzorg en geestelijk welzijn, en biedt toegankelijk advies via diverse publicaties. Door zijn uitgebreide schrijfcarrière en medirollen is hij een belangrijke stem geworden in discussies over de gezondheid van mannen.
Making sure that the woman's point of view is properly represented, well-known broadcaster and agony aunt Suzie Hayman has read the manuscript, made a few corrections and provided numerous hints and tips; these have been illustrated in inimitable style by cartoonist Jim Campbell.
Taking delivery of a new baby is even more exciting than taking delivery of a new car (at least for most people). It can also be more worrying - after all, if you decide you've made a mistake you can't send the baby back to the factory or trade it in for another one. Conception, pregnancy and birth can nowaddays be associated with some very high-tech equipment, but underneath the monitors and scanner screens the basic process is the same as it ever was (just as the internal combustion engine itself has not changed, despite being surrounded by electronic sensors and control units). This manual gives you what you would expect from down-to-earth, step-by-step instructions, written by professionals from practical experience. The manual should help you decide when and how to start; keep your cool in the delivery room; maintain baby's bodywork in optimum condition; prevent corrosion of vital parts; understand the on-board diagnostic system; and decide when to call in professional assistance.
Man Mk 1 has been around a very long time, the basic model having remained unchanged for a lot longer that the original Model T Ford. Engine, chassis and bodywork spec are not a great deal different from that seen in the super cool showrooms of the last Ice Age. With a little care, this high performance machine will last a long lifetime with minimal need for maintenance or spare parts. However, like any piece of high technology, a basic understanding of what goes on beneath the bonnet will greatly aid longevity. Men tend to view their bodies in a mechanistic way, which is fine, as long as the working tolerances of their particular model are not exceeded and regular maintenance takes place. Designed to help men look after themselves, this text takes a general look at men's health.
"Этот роман бурлит творческой энергией и клокочет идеями. "Алгебраист" открывает окно в неведомое - и оттуда веет освежающим ветром" (The Scotsman)
