England) Hospital for Sick Children (London

The editors have drawn together a body of articles by eminent clinicians from around the world to produce this invaluable reference work for teaching paediatrics and for surgeons and paediatricians already in post.

The Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital has a reputation second to none, and its Institute of Child Health is renowned for its research into child health and illness. This book draws together the expertise of its staff and offers advice about all aspects of raising children during the first five years.