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- Fathers Direct has joined forces with the An-Nisa Society to publish Working with Muslim Fathers: A Guide for Practitioners, which provides an introduction to Muslim parenting.

The An-Nisa Society was founded in 1985 to create more Muslim-friendlyservices and tackle Islamophobia and religious discrimination. The guidecosts 4.95 from www.fathersdirect.com or call 0845 634 1328.

- A world where trains run exactly on time, office workers sit inrocking chairs, and all children dream of winning the Chess World Cup iscreated in Autism Planet, a book written for children with and withoutautistic disorders by Jennifer Elder. It is available from JessicaKingsley Publishers for 11.99 and can be ordered atwww.jkp.com.

- Parents and families on low incomes will find tips on how to budgetand avoid going into debt in a free pocket guide, Financial Futures TopTen Tips. It is produced as part of the three-year Financial Futuresinitiative between Barclays Bank and children's charity NCH. Theinitiative will also provide one-to-one advice, workshops, and access tobenefits from 18 locations around the country. Visit www.nch.org.uk/toptips or call the NCH Supporter helpline on 08457 626 579.

- Author Pamela Bartram's new book in her 'Understanding Your Child'series is for parents and carers of children with special educationalneeds. Understanding Your Young Child with Special Needs explores howdisabilities affect a child's development and their relationships, anddeals with challenges including toilet-training and attending nurseryand school. To order a copy at 8.99 visit www.jkp.com.

- A series of books for children who are cared for by childminders iscalled 'Tina's Trio'. The Hospital Dash depicts a small emergencysituation; Tina Tackles Behaviour concerns play problems; and The OfstedInspection is about a mysterious visitor. There are also good-practicetips for childminders at the end of each book, which cost 5 fromwww.kidpremiership.com or on 01484 536 553.