Minerals Book

Driving Dilemma or Alberto Salazars Guide to Running

2009-12-05T20:07:00.000-08:00

Driving Dilemma: The Complete Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their Families

Author: Elizabeth Dugan

It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years - but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear.

The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information about the effects of age, medical conditions, and medications on driving. She offers practical advice on how to discuss this issue with loved ones. Such talks can be difficult, and the book provides not only the facts, but also a research-based approach to communication, with useful sample dialogue scripts that will help you discuss driving with your loved ones. Also included are state-by-state listings of available resources, making this book a total information source for families.

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Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running: The Revolutionary Program That Revitalized a Champion

Author: Alberto Salazar

A sensible, balanced, low-stress approach to running

In ALBERTO SALAZAR'S GUIDE TO RUNNING, the three-time New York City marathon winner and former marathon world-record-holder draws on the latest research to show you that a twenty-minute, two-to three-mile run can be just as beneficial as a longer, harder run. He offers a complete year-long program designed to build beginning runners' weekly distance to a relatively short fifteen to twenty miles. Salazar also points out the many advantages of helping your running program with aerobic and strength-building activities.

Interspersed throughout the book you'll find fascinating and instructive anecdotal sidebars in which Salazar shares the hard-won lessons he's learned about running, fitness, avoiding injuries, and more. There's also valuable advice for more experienced runners on trail running, winter training, cross training, and increasing distance.

From one of the greatest champions of all time comes a sensible, easy-to-follow fitness program for people of all ages

Here's a revolutionary approach to running for fitness and pleasure developed by one of the all-time great marathon runners. Once Alberto Salazar was renowned for grueling training schedules that included running as many as 130 miles every week. Now, Alberto rarely runs more than five miles at a time, and he's running injury-free and enjoying every minute of it. In Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running, the marathon hall-of-famer draws on the latest research and his own experiences to show why, when it comes to reaping the many health and fitness benefits of running, harder and longer isn't better, and consistency matters most. He shares his hard-won lessons on running and outlines a sensible adaptable low-impact training program for nonrunners wanting to get fit, runners dissatisfied with their current workouts, or recovering from injuries, and anyone looking for a fitness program they can follow for years to come.

Running is an ideal way to burn calories, tone muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and simply put, feel better. Unfortunately, most people presume that any useful running program requires a tough, time-consuming regimen. But nothing could be further from the truth. Three-time New York City marathon winner and marathon world-record holder Alberto Salazar explains why in this groundbreaking guide. Drawing on his personal experiences, as well as the latest research, he shows that a gentle, low-stress workout of just 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week is all you really need.

In Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running, Salazar introduces a sensible, balanced approach to running, suited to people of every age, body type, and degree of fitness. Based on training principles that allowed an athlete once known for his extreme methods to emerge from early retirement after ten years and win the world's leading ultramarathon, the revolutionary year-long program outlined here is designed to help you to build gradually from your first quarter mile to a distance of 15 to 20 miles a week—and have fun doing it!

Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running covers all the bases. You get guidance on choosing the best running shoes, warming up, achieving and maintaining optimum body weight, and dealing with aches, pains, and common injuries. You also learn about the advantages of supplementing your running program with other aerobic and strength-building activities, such as bicycling, cross-country skiing, rowing, weight training, walking, and hiking. For more advanced runners there are valuable tips on trail running, winter training, cross-country training, and increasing speed and distance. And, interspersed throughout the book, you'll find fascinating and inspiring anecdotes in which Salazar shares his hard-won lessons about running and fitness, avoiding injuries, and more.

Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running is must-reading for anyone who wants to take full advantage of the most natural, enjoyable, and beneficial method of improving health and fitness.

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction	1
Running 101.	Running for Fun and Fitness
1.	Welcome to the New Era of Running	11
2.	Running for the Decades: A Conservative Program for Lifestyle Running	19
3.	The Running Life	33
4.	Equipping Yourself	60
5.	Running Form	85
6.	Stretching	97
7.	Weight Training and Cross-Training	109
8.	Achieving and Maintaining Healthy Body Weight	126
9.	Aches and Pains	139
Running 201.	Expanding your Horizons
10.	Challenges and Adventures	161
11.	Race Training	171
12.	Race Day	187
	Index	203

Moldea tu cuerpo or Everything Dieting Book

2009-12-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

Moldea tu cuerpo

Author: Jennifer Wad

Different forms of exercise and bodywork that relieve tension, increase strength, improve balance, and heighten awareness of the physical body and its well-being are presented in each volume of this affordable series.

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Everything Dieting Book

Author: Sandra K Nissenberg

Have you tried every fad and crash diet that's been advertised -- only to find that they don't work? The Everything Dieting Book helps you determine the best diet that will work for your individual health concerns. Registered dietitian Sandra K. Nissenberg provides sensible information about nutrition and exercise, giving you the tools you need to lose weight safely and effectively. Including several health-conscious recipes and a daily diet journal, The Everything Dieting Book helps you develop a fun and encouraging dieting experience -- with guaranteed success!

	Introduction	xi
Chapter 1	Facing the Weight Challenge	1
	Overweight Versus Obesity	2
	So Why Lose Weight?	3
	How Your Shape Affects Health Risk	4
	Other Factors Affecting Risk of Obesity	5
	What Causes Obesity?	6
	Where Do Eating Habits Come From?	8
	Evaluating Your Lifestyle	9
	Making Permanent Changes	10
Chapter 2	What Should I Weigh?	13
	The Benefits and Limitations of the Bathroom Scale	14
	Understanding Body Weight	15
	Determining a Healthy Weight	16
	Determining Body Fat	19
	Body Mass Index	23
	Accepting Yourself for Who You Are	25
Chapter 3	Why We Eat What We Eat	27
	Factors Affecting Food Choices	28
	What about the Media?	30
	Behaviors that Lead to Overeating	31
	Physical Versus Emotional Hunger	33
	What Type of Eater Am I?	34
	Tackling the Challenges of Overeating and Uncontrollable Overeating	37
	Starting a Diet Diary	38
Chapter 4	How Fast Can I Lose?	41
	The Current Diet Industry	42
	The Real Story of Fad Dieting	43
	The All-Dreaded Diet	44
	Psychological Concerns from Excess Dieting	48
	Spotting a Fad Diet	49
	What about Weight-Loss Medications?	50
	Surgery as a Weight-Loss Option	54
Chapter 5	Dietary Guidelines for Americans	55
	Current Guidelines	56
	Aim for Fitness	56
	Build a Healthy Base	57
	Choose Sensibly	62
Chapter 6	Smart Eating/Smart Snacking	71
	The Food Guide Pyramid	72
	Daily Serving Recommendations	75
	It All Takes Planning	82
Chapter 7	What's the Best Way to Lose?	87
	Are You Ready to Lose?	88
	Losing Weight Safely and Effectively	88
	Examining Your Attitude about Food	90
	Seeking a Plan That Works for You	91
	Setting Some Weight-Loss Rules	95
	Seeing How Small Changes Add Up	96
	Looking at Commercial Weight-Loss Programs	97
	Identifying Secrets to Successful Weight Loss	99
Chapter 8	Understanding Energy and Caloric Needs	101
	What Is a Calorie?	102
	Where Do Calories Come From?	103
	Carbohydrates: Your Primary Energy Source	105
	Protein: The Body's Building Blocks	106
	Fat: An Essential Nutrient	108
	How Many Calories Do You Need?	111
	Understanding Nutrition and Weight Loss	113
	The Connection Between Age and Decreasing Metabolism	114
Chapter 9	The Noncaloric Nutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water	117
	Vitamins: The Organic Compounds	118
	Fat-Soluble Vitamins	118
	Water-Soluble Vitamins	120
	Minerals: The Inorganic Elements	123
	Macrominerals	123
	Microminerals	124
	Phytonutrients	126
	Are Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Necessary?	127
	What about Water?	129
Chapter 10	The World of Sugar and Fat Substitutes	131
	Cutting the Sugar out of Food	132
	Types of Sugar Substitutes	132
	Using Sugar Substitutes	135
	Removing the Fat from Food	136
	Types of Fat Replacers	137
	Safety Concerns	139
	Reducing Total Sugar and Fat Calories	140
Chapter 11	Going Vegetarian	143
	Why Become a Vegetarian?	144
	The Health Benefits	144
	A Vegetarian Food Pyramid	145
	What Does Going Vegetarian Mean?	146
	The Challenges of Vegetarian Eating	148
	Vegetarian Meal Planning	152
Chapter 12	Problems Associated with Eating Disorders	155
	What Causes an Eating Disorder?	156
	Who Is at Risk?	158
	Early Signs of Eating Disorders	160
	Anorexia Nervosa: The Starvation Disorder	161
	Bulimia: The Bingeing-Purging Disorder	163
	Binge Eating Disorder: Compulsive Overeating	165
	Seeking Proper Treatment	166
Chapter 13	Handling an Overweight Child	169
	Potential Causes of Weight Gain	170
	How to Recognize a Problem	170
	Encouraging Healthier Habits in Children	173
	Building Positive Body Image in Your Child	177
	Establishing Good Habits You Can Live With	179
Chapter 14	Fitting in Fitness	183
	The Truth about Exercise	184
	The Benefits of Physical Activity	185
	What Kind of Exercise Should I Do?	189
	How Much Should I Exercise?	191
	Getting Started on Your Exercise Program	192
	Starting a Walking Program	195
	What about Fluids?	196
	Measuring Your Heart Rate	197
	Exercise Motivators	199
Chapter 15	Eating Out	201
	Why We Eat Away from Home	202
	Weight Control and Maintenance Challenges	202
	Healthy Choices in and Around Town	203
	The Fast-Food Dilemma	206
	Restaurant Choices: Good and Bad	207
	Packing Lunches to Go	216
Chapter 16	Meal Planning and Shopping	219
	Planning Appealing Meals	220
	Managing Your Food Budget	221
	Preparing Shopping Lists	223
	Stock Those Staples	227
	Reading Food Labels	231
	The Nutrition Facts Label	234
Chapter 17	Taking It off and Keeping It Off	237
	Accepting Body Weight	238
	Setting Realistic Goals	239
	Creating Meal Plans	239
	Keeping Active	242
	Making Changes to Last a Lifetime	242
	Resisting Fads and Trends	245
	Making the Transition from Losing to Maintaining	246
Chapter 18	Suggested Meal and Snack Plans	249
	Evaluating Your Favorite Meals	250
	Creating Meal Plans for Weight Loss	250
	Using Meal Plans to Meet Your Needs	251
Chapter 19	Keeping Your Personal Records and Diet Diary	257
	Your Records	258
	Setting Goals	259
	Creating Your Diet/Exercise Diary	261
	Evaluating Results	267
Chapter 20	Recipes for Dieting Success	269
Appendix A	Index of Recipes	296
Appendix B	Resource Information	297
Appendix C	Helpful Web Sites	298
	Index	299

Plantas Para Triunfar or The Perricone Weight Loss Diet

2009-12-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

Plantas para triunfar: 22 nuevas alternativas para la salud

Author: Octavio Deniz

If you believe in the curative power of plants, this new work by Octavio Déniz will become an invaluable resource guide. This book provides descriptions of more than twenty plants capable of curing and preventing the most common modern illnesses. You will learn about the properties of the most important traditional herbs, as well as become familiar with the healing powers of recently discovered plants.

The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet: A Simple 3-Part Program to Lose the Fat, the Wrinkles, and the Years

Author: Nicholas Perricon

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Perricone– respected physician, award-winning research scientist, and trusted expert on health and beauty–comes the biggest breakthrough in weight loss since Atkins.

Millions of women and men have restored youthful radiance, smoothness, and suppleness to their skin through Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s advice, care, and transformative eating plan–and all with the welcome yet unexpected benefit of losing excess weight along with the wrinkles! Building on this discovery, Dr. Perricone breaks new ground with his trademark anti-inflammatory program based on the foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes with the proven ability to accelerate fat loss by increasing metabolism and building and maintaining muscle mass.

Consider this staggering fact: As we age, we can expect to gain ten pounds of fat and lose five pounds of muscle each decade. In three easy steps, Dr. Perricone shows how to fight this weight gain and rebuild muscle mass, and avoid the haggard, aging, and drawn appearance that results from other weight-loss programs.

Inside The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet discover

• the rejuvenating and slimming secrets of the anti-inflammatory diet
• which foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes enable us to lose fat while maintaining muscle
• how to control hormones such as insulin and cortisol to lose weight
• how to maintain youthful, firm, and radiantly toned skin on the face and body during weight loss

As an added bonus, as you follow Dr. Perricone’s program you’ll sleep better, have more energy and less stress, and experience greatermental clarity without the food cravings. Lose the weight, the wrinkles, and the years!

Library Journal

Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom or Recovery from Smoking

2009-12-02T07:34:00.000-08:00

Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom: A Week Inside a Yoga Ashram

Author: John Ittner

The powerful combination of exercising both mind and body in the quest for spiritual enlightenment is integral to Hindu spiritual life, and the ashram is where it takes place. This guide introduces you to the typical ashram schedule as experienced in three different communities -- India, New York, and the Bahamas -- to show you what you can expect from the yoga, meditation, worship, and study that define an ashram retreat. Whether you're simply curious about this millennia-old spiritual practice, or interested in experiencing it firsthand, this is the ideal handbook to get you started, no matter what your faith tradition. A helpful glossary of terms, a list of resources for further reading, and a directory to yoga ashrams in North America and elsewhere will enable you to set up your own visit and explore the spiritual benefits of yoga ashram life for yourself.

Publishers Weekly

This installment in SkyLight Paths' "Week Inside" series opens the doors of an ashram, introducing a community of yoga practitioners as taught by venerable Indian guru Swami Sivananda. The author is himself a yoga teacher, freelance journalist and veteran of the New York Post, who offers testimony from his experience of the healing and cleansing power of yoga practice. As serious students know, yoga is the Sanskrit word for "yoke," implying discipline. The sets of postures that many Americans know as yoga are only one part of a comprehensive system of mind-body training, which Ittner outlines by explaining key concepts and activities that characterize yoga practice. Chapters explore different aspects of the disciplined life, including diet and work, making for an appropriately holistic approach. The personal frame of reference and Ittner's everyday-guy voice (with a discernible New York accent) are the greatest virtues of the book, offering you-can-do-it-too encouragement to curious beginners who don't know asana (yoga posture) from ahimsa (the principle of non-harming). These and other commonly used Sanskrit terms are defined in a helpful glossary. The reading list is a little short; there are plenty more doors offering access to this vast spiritual mine. On the whole, however, the book is a competent, friendly introduction to a complex and ancient spiritual tradition that was exotic to Americans little more than 100 years ago. (Nov.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

A journalist and yoga instructor, Ittner casually engages the reader in stories of his many adventures visiting yoga ashrams in both the United States and abroad, treating the reader to what feels like an enjoyable dinner conversation with a friend. He flows from topic to topic and ashram to ashram, with transitions that are sometimes so seamless that readers may forget where he has taken them, though they will feel light and relaxed from the journey. Like other titles in the "A Week Inside" series, this volume serves as a handbook for spiritual retreat. Ittner gives details about each aspect of the typical ashram day, including meditation, chanting, spiritual talks, asana (posture) classes, work, free time, and eating. He ends the book with his personal, day-to-day journal of one particular week spent in an ashram in the Bahamas. The short glossary, selected bibliography, and directory of ashrams will help those who would like to pursue the experience further. Recommended for all libraries with religious or spiritual collections.-Annette Haines, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor

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Recovery from Smoking: Quitting with the Twelve Step Process

Author: Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman PhD

Second Edition

Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman rationalized her smoking for 27 years, then she finally accepted the fact that she was powerless over cigarettes. Using her own story, the Twelve Steps and techniques she has developed as a practicing psychologist, Hoffman will help you find the strength to finally let go of smoking.

Every Bite Is Divine or Doing It All Isnt Everything

2009-12-01T03:23:00.000-08:00

Every Bite Is Divine: The balanced approach to enjoying eating, feeling healthy and happy, and getting to a weight

Author: Annie B Kay

Are you in lifestyle conflict with yourself? Does one part of you want to shed pounds while another part of you feels deprived... or too tired to exercise... or that it's just not worth the effort? Every Bite Is Divine presents an innovative, balanced approach for getting to the weight that's truly best for you. You may already be a lot closer than you think.

The key is cultivating unconditional love for yourself as you are right now. It is a brilliant blend of stress relief through yoga with cutting-edge science and practical techniques that support you in restructuring your health and weight reality. As you proceed, you will find yourself...: ...Relaxing, ...Becoming comfortable as you awaken to your "natural body", ...Getting back to eating well as a way to celebrate life and give yourself the care you deserve. You can embrace gentle, nurturing methods for getting past false conceptions of weight and step into a more real and joy-filled experience of yourself. Consider it a "spiritual exercise," to help you naturally align body, mind, and spirit to recognize and love your more authentic weight and shape. It's hard to succeed-at anything-when you're fighting with yourself. Every Bite is Divine will put you back on track to getting your whole self enthusiastically moving in the same direction: toward a healthy weight and a happy you.

Doing It All Isn't Everything: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Empowerment

Author: Stephanie Allen

Tired of "doing-it-all-to-have-it-all?" In a gentle and wise way, this book shows how women can become whole, authentic individuals who can create and lead harmonious lives--where multiple roles can be fulfilled--and provides the encouragement and tools they need to make sound choices about investing their talents, energy, and passion. "A beacon of common sense".--Dr. Judith Briles (Woman to Woman). (New Perspectives Press)

	Our Partnership	11
	Acknowledgments	17
Pt. 1	The Roots of the Quest
1	Creating Harmony in Your Life	21
2	Empowering Yourself	31
3	The Masculine and Feminine Perspectives	35
Pt. 2	The Facets of Empowerment
4	Authenticity: Knowing Who You Are	47
5	Risk Taking: Using Your Knowledge, Experience, and Competence	59
6	Vision: Seeing What Is and What Could Be	69
8	Doing It All Isn't Everything
7	Health: Using Your Energy Wisely	83
8	Humor: Approaching Life With a Light Heart	93
9	Harmony: Bringing Your Many Roles Into Harmony	99
10	Receptivity: Having an Open Mind	115
11	Accountability: Taking Responsibility for Your Life	127
12	Contentment: Experiencing Love and Joy	141
13	Graciousness: Being Comfortable to Be Around	149
14	Alignment: Aligning Your Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, and Values	159
15	Communication: Communicating Well With Others	167
16	Versatility: Working Effectively With Men and Women	181
Pt. 3	Moving Forward
17	Last Thoughts on the Journey	197
	Bibliography	200
	Index	203
	The Athena Group	207

International Dictionary of Food and Nutrition or Own Your Health

2009-11-29T23:12:00.000-08:00

International Dictionary of Food and Nutrition

Author: Kenneth N Anderson

The most comprehensive food and nutrition reference available today… The International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition As menus in both homes and restaurants grow more sophisticated, a wider knowledge of foods and their nutritional components grows increasingly important. To meet this need, The International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition presents a bounty of definitions and descriptions of words, phrases, and terms related to foods, their preparation and production, and more. In more than 7,500 standardized entries, The International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition:

Covers food ingredients, garnishes, sauces, entrées, and appetizers
Describes cooking methods, food preparation, and processing techniques
Cross-references words and terms in more than 40 languages
Explains the origins and original meanings of both English and foreign words and terms commonly used in the kitchen

From bouillabaisse to bain-marie, from timbale to tamari, The International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition is a comprehensive cross section of the world’s current literature on foods and cookery, and an invaluable addition to the libraries of foodservice professionals, students of the culinary arts, and professional and amateur chefs everywhere.

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Own Your Health: Choosing the Best from Alternative and Conventional Medicine

Author: Roanne Weisman

Everyone wants good health, but most people are confused about the best ways to achieve it.

Alongside the miracles of conventional medicine are problems: side effects of drugs and chemotherapy; harried doctors juggling too many patients; too much emphasis on surgery and pills and not enough attention to the emotional and spiritual sides of people.

So millions of people are turning to alternative methods such as acupuncture, herbs, massage and yoga. But what works? Which ones are safe? What do you tell your doctor? How can you combine alternatives with conventional care?

Own Your Health will help you navigate the confusing array of choices so that you can take responsibility for your health and find your own power to heal. Authors Roanne Weisman and Dr. Brian Berman give you valuable health information, advice and the latest research evidence from more than a hundred interviews with experts and alternative practitioners.

Did you know, for example, that soy may diminish pain; black cohosh can help with hot flashes; tai chi helps reduce falls in the elderly; you must never take certain herbs if you are taking an anticoagulant?

You will also read moving stories of people who combined alternative and conventional medicine to:

overcome pain
recover from heart disease
live more easily with chronic illness
find effective, gentle treatments for childhood ear infections, allergies stomach upsets and asthma
tolerate chemotherapy for cancer
age gracefully with optimism and good health
manage anxiety and stress
get more energy, lose weight, stopsmoking, and enjoy life more

This indispensable resource is one that your family will refer to again and again, and will provide you with the knowledge to take charge of your health.

What People Are Saying About Own Your Health . . .

"I recommend this book to all people who want to know how to navigate the confusing world of alternative medicine and choose sensible therapies that work. Whether you intend to use alternative therapies on their own or to integrate them with conventional medicine, the information in Own Your Health can guide you to making the right decisions. "
-Andrew Weil, M. D. , author, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

"Own Your Health is truly a landmark book in integrative medicine. It combines moving, personal stories with the latest scientific research in alternative medicine. Most importantly, Dr. Brian Berman is one of the few international authorities with the depth of both clinical and research experience to accomplish this task. With this practical guide, he and Ms. Weisman have elegantly articulated the potency of individual empowerment and informed choice as the cornerstone of health and healing. "
-Kenneth R. Pelletier, Ph. D. , M. D. (hc), clinical professor of medicine, University of Arizona and University of Maryland Schools of Medicine; former director, NIH Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at Stanford School of Medicine; author, The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Does Not

"A responsible book for getting the best out of medicine. Inspiring yet grounded in science, Own Your Health is for everyone. "
-Wayne B. Jonas, M. D. , director, Samueli Institute; former director, Office of Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health; coeditor, Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Publishers Weekly

This solid reference book came as a result of alternative treatments that helped Weisman, a medical writer, recover after suffering a debilitating stroke. Although the doctors offered her some solutions, she attributes most of her recovery to using a variety of exercise and massage techniques as well as Chinese medicine. Drawing on her own experience, Weisman presents a variety of case histories along with the available treatments, conventional and otherwise. Among the illnesses discussed are cancer, cardiovascular illness, spinal cord injuries and more. Included are comments from the patient along with detailed descriptions of the types of treatments. Particularly helpful are the shaded boxes that offer clear assessments of both conventional and complementary treatments. For more skeptical readers, there are sections called "What's the Evidence?" that discuss the research on a particular topic. The book also includes useful appendices of resources including organizations, books and Web sites on complementary medicine. For readers interested in pursuing alternative treatments, this is a first-rate guide. (Mar.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Marijuana Medicine or Hwa Yu Tai Chi Chuan

2009-11-28T19:01:00.000-08:00

Marijuana Medicine: A World Tour of the Healing and Visionary Powers of Cannabis

Author: Christian R tsch

A comprehensive survey of the therapeutic, historical, and cultural uses of cannabis in traditions around the world.

• The most complete visual record of cannabis culture ever published.

• Christian Ratsch is one of the world's foremost ethnopharmacologists and is the current president of the German Society for Ethnomedicine.

Marijuana Medicine explores the role of hemp in medicinal systems spanning the globe. Cannabis has accompanied the development of human culture from its very beginnings and can be found in the healing traditions of cultures throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Even today it is an important part of many Asian healing traditions: in Ayurveda cannabis is praised for its tonic and aphrodisiac qualities and in traditional Chinese medicine it is cited as a superb antidepressant. It also remains a significant part of the healing and visionary traditions of Latin American curanderos and Brazilian, Nepalese, and Indian folk medicine. Modern research has confirmed the effectiveness of marijuana's application in treating such diseases as asthma and glaucoma. Christian Ratsch profiles the medicinal, historical, and cultural uses of cannabis in each of these societies and medical systems, providing remedies and recipes for those interested in how cannabis can be used to treat specific conditions.

Branches of Light

Marijuana Medicine is the most complete visual record of cannabis culture ever published.

American Herb Association

The historical, medicinal, cultural, and visionary uses of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) in Africa, Asia, India, Europe, and the Americas is discussed in this visual tribute to a versatile plant. The dialog is clear and engaging, yet maintains a scientific approach. Complete with very good photography, this has to be the most complete pictorial and informative presentation of Cannabis.

Booknews

This ethnohistorical study, first published in Germany in 1992, traces the medicinal uses of the cannabis plant by many people in many eras. Nine US states have now moved to legalize marijuana in the treatment of ailments such as cancer, AIDS, and glaucoma, putting the states at odds with a federal government that continues to forbid its use. Though the war on drugs makes the topic politically hot, R<:a>tsch's work is not a political treatise, but a cross-cultural survey that allows the facts (and the plant) to speak for themselves. He includes remedies and recipes in his profiles of the uses of cannabis across the globe. An anthropologist, R<:a>tsch is president of the German Society for Ethnomedicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Foreword by Dr. Lester Grinspoon
Foreword by Dr. William A. Emboden
Preface
Translator's Note
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Bum Shankar!
Ma
Kamanin
Vijaya
Bhanga
Myan rtsi spras
Kancha
Penka
Nascha
Azallu-Qannapu
Smsmt
Kannabion--Cannabis
Hashish
Hanaf
De Hanf-Cannabus
Hempe
Distillates
Home Remedies
Dagga
Kif
Ganja
Kinnickinik
Marijuana
Maconha
Dilutions
Dope
THC and Analogs
Perspectives for Hemp and World Health
Glossary
List of Diseases and Medical Systems
Hemp Substitutes
Organizations
Bibliography
Index

Christian Rätsch, Ph.D., is a world-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist who specializes in the shamanic uses of plants. He is the author of Marijuana Medicine and coauthor of Plants of the Gods, Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas, Witchcraft Medicine, and The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants. He lives in Hamburg, Germany, and lectures around the world.

Hwa Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Five-Word Song

Author: Glenn Newth

The basis for many of the family styles, Hwa Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan is more than 1,000 years old, but remained a closed style until quite recently. This comprehensive, practical guide explains this unique and sophisticated kinesthetic form in detail. The book contains step-by-step instructions and photo sequences that illustrate forms practice, fighting applications, and push hands; a thorough explanation of the form's philosophical and theoretical basis; and an overview of the many health benefits of this ancient art.

Return of the Tribal or Cancer Recovery Plan

2009-02-20T16:24:00.000-08:00

Return of the Tribal: A Celebration of Body Adornment

Author: Rufus C Camphausen

A photographic exploration of the modern revival of piercing, tattooing, scarification, and body painting that reveals its origins in tribal culture and practices.

Since earliest times, tribal cultures around the world have used body marks and modifications to indicate membership and rank within the group, identify with spiritual totems, express sacrifice and loss, and enhance physical attraction and sexual enjoyment. Today we are witnessing a renaissance of interest in body adornment that many interpret as a return to our tribal beginnings--a way to identify who we are in an urban world that has lost its sense of community. Return of the Tribal takes a non-judgmental look at a great variety of practices of body adornment and modification--from prehistoric and aboriginal to those of modern urban tribals in cities such as London, New York, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. From the beautiful to the bizarre, the author shows the many beautiful and bizarre ways people choose to alter their appearance.

Alternative Publisher Review

The Return of the Tribal attempts to look at all types of body adornment from tribal to urban, from piercing to body painting, from scarification to tattoos, and from genital mutilation to structural modifications of the ears, legs & neck. And it does so with a cornucopia of full-color photos presented alongside a very readable text. This may well be the best book of its kind currently available.

Book about: The Industrial Revolution or Under 40 Financial Planning Guide

Cancer Recovery Plan: How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Treatment and Live a Fuller, Healthier Life

Author: D Barry Boyd

Increase the effectiveness of your cancer treatment and live a fuller, healthier life.

According to oncologist D. Barry Boyd, controlling weight, becoming active, and reducing stress are not simply nuances of basic well-being; they are absolutely necessary for the successful treatment of cancer. Even with the best medical care, including chemotherapy, a patient's cancer treatment can be sabotaged if these areas are neglected.

In The Cancer Recovery Plan, Dr. Boyd presents his proven integrative program for maximizing the effectiveness of cancer treatment. He lays out a clear, practical nutrition and exercise plan to help cancer patients lose the weight that might impede their recovery, and describes how to reduce stress with such techniques as meditation, tai chi, massage, improving sleep, and building a support network. Along the way, stories from Dr. Boyd's patients-cancer survivors-provide motivation and inspiration. Cancer is not always a hopeless disease. The Cancer Recovery Plan offers readers the hope they need.

Library Journal

Boyd (director, Integrative Oncology, Greenwich Hosp., CT) and breast cancer survivor Betancourt believe that an overabundant diet affects the body's hormonal balance, which in turn predisposes an individual to uncontrolled cell growth that can lead to cancer. While aimed primarily at people undergoing cancer therapy, the book emphasizes the role that weight, insulin resistance, and the American lifestyle play in cancer development. The authors contend that patients can enhance the effects of therapy and those without cancer can lessen their chances of getting the disease by improving their diet, engaging in physical activity, and lowering stress levels. Yet their suggestions for dietary choices and supplements are very basic and their exercise and stress management tips minimal, particularly in relation to those who are undergoing chemo or radiation therapy. Even though Boyd and Betancourt make a strong case for the role of diet in cancer, the lack of concrete advice on changing one's lifestyle limits the book to larger collections. General readers should instead see Harmon Eyre and others' Informed Decisions: The Complete Book of Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery.-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp. Lib., Tampa Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Barnes and Noble Basics Diabetes or How to Talk to Your Childs Doctor

2009-02-19T12:12:00.000-08:00

Barnes and Noble Basics Diabetes

Author: Paul Heltzel

You've just learned you have diabetes, and you're scared: as the 17 million Americans suffering from the disease know, it's stressful caring for an illness that requires 24/7 monitoring. Will you need to give yourself shots? What happens if you accidentally take too much insulin? How can you avoid suffering the side effects diabetes can cause? This reassuring manual will show you what to do, guide you when you see your doctor, and help you feel in control of your illness. It includes all the latest treatments (traditional, alternative, nutritional) as well as cutting edge therapies involving stem cell transplants. But you'll also find out what life is like with diabetes, how to cope with the psychological impact of having a chronic disorder, and how to talk to friends, family, and co-workers about the illness.

	Foreword	6
Chapter 1	Getting the Diagnosis	7
	Experiencing the symptoms	8
	Seeing your doctor	10
	Tests for diabetes	12
	Types of diabetes	14
	Getting a diagnosis	16
	Possible causes	18
	You are not alone	20
	Keeping a health journal	22
	Helpful resources	24
Chapter 2	Treatments	25
	Doing the work of the pancreas	26
	Glucose meters	28
	All about insulin	30
	Insulin injections	32
	Insulin pumps	34
	Pills for type 2 diabetes	36
	Big benefits from exercise	38
	Diet and weight loss	40
	Smart treatment tips	42
	Helpful resoruces	44
Chapter 3	Using the Internet	45
	Top health sites for laypeople	46
	Top medical research sites	48
	Nonprofit organizations	50
	Government agencies	52
	On top of the news	54
	Diet and exercise	56
	Keeping useful records	58
	Better searching	60
	Online support	62
	Mailing lists	64
	Helpful resources	66
Chapter 4	Putting Your Team Together	67
	Your primary care doctor	68
	Endocrinologist	70
	Diabetes educator	72
	Ophthalmologist	74
	Your advocate	76
	How to be a smart patient	78
	Support groups	80
	Helpful resources	82
Chapter 5	Eating Right	83
	Food fundamentals	84
	Eating for your health	86
	Hyperglycemia	88
	Hypoglycemia	90
	Using exchanges	92
	Counting carbohydrates	94
	Smart food shopping	96
	All about alcohol	98
	Eating on the go	100
	Diabetes at all ages	102
	Helpful resources	104
Chapter 6	Complementary Therapies	105
	Weighing your alternatives	106
	Massage & bodywork	108
	Stress management	110
	Meditation	112
	Yoga, the "mindful" exercise	114
	Beware of quackery	116
	Helpful resources	118
Chapter 7	Living Smart	119
	Exercise at work and play	120
	Sex and diabetes	122
	Finding insurance	124
	Eating out	126
	Traveling with diabetes	128
	Helpful resources	130
Chapter 8	Sick Days	131
	Dealing with flu and colds	132
	Testing when ill	134
	Over-the-counter medications	136
	Working from home	138
	Going to the hospital	140
	Helpful resources	142
Chapter 9	Preventing Complications	143
	Knowing the risks	144
	Heart disease and stroke	146
	Neuropathy	148
	Retinopathy	150
	Nephropathy	152
	Helpful resources	154
Chapter 10	On Stress and Comfort	155
	What is stress?	156
	Chronic stress	158
	Smart coping strategies	160
	Learning to relax	162
	Talking about it	164
	Your partner's concerns	166
	Managing the inconveniences	168
	Helpful resources	170
Chapter 11	The New You	171
	Life with diabetes	172
	Stages of adjustment	174
	Acceptance	176
	Overcoming setbacks	178
	Helpful resources	180
Chapter 12	Pregnancy	181
	Diabetes and pregnancy	182
	Gestational diabetes	184
	Pregnancy with type 1	186
	Pregnancy with type 2	188
	Helpful resources	190
Chapter 13	Children with Diabetes	191
	Stages of diabetes in children	192
	After the diagnosis	194
	I'm that child	196
	A family experience of illness	198
	Activities for children	200
	Helpful resources	202
Chapter 14	Cutting-edge Research	203
	Living history	204
	The transplant cure	206
	Improved testing and delivery	208
	Less painful testing	210
	Insulin improvements	212
	Helpful resources	214
	Glossary	215
	Index	220

Look this: Southern Cooking to Remember or Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book

How to Talk to Your Child's Doctor: A Handbook for Parents

Author: Christopher Johnson

A two-year-old develops a nasty cough and after experiencing breathing problems, his concerned parents take him to the emergency room. The doctor on call diagnoses his symptoms as croup, prescribes treatment, but days later the cough is no better. After another trip to the emergency room, x-rays, respiratory therapy, and treatment for asthma, the little boy still cannot shake his cough and breathing difficulties. Finally, two weeks later, the family doctor suggests an examination by an ear-nose-and-throat specialist. Using a bronchoscope, the specialist finds a small piece of plastic from a toy lodged in the edge of the child's trachea. After removing the obstruction, the boy returns to normal within a day. In fact, he never had croup or asthma.

Could this lengthy, frustrating experience have been avoided?

In this illuminating guide to communicating with your child's doctor, pediatrician Christopher M. Johnson shows parents how to talk more effectively to their doctors about their children's health. Johnson takes the nonmedical layperson into the mindset of the physician examining a sick child for the first time. He demonstrates how doctors evaluate symptoms, interpret answers to their questions, and decide on a course of treatment. The book invites and then empowers parents to join their child's doctor as a partner in the diagnostic and therapeutic process. Each chapter ends with a communication checklist to help parents find the right words while visiting the doctor.

Dr. Johnson covers the following topics:
• The medical history and why it is so important
• How and why the doctor examines your child
• How a doctor uses lab tests
• How a doctorarrives at a diagnosis
• Time-honored medical wisdom that all doctors rely on
• The difference between specific treatments and supportive care when a diagnosis is uncertain
• Consulting specialists along with the family physician

The final chapter encourages the reader to become a sort of "junior doctor" by presenting several real-life cases and challenging the reader to work through the problem as a physician would.

This jargon-free and completely accessible guidebook will enable you to assist your child's doctor in the vital work of effectively caring for your child in health and illness.

On Board Medical Emergency Handbook or Working with Colour Healing

2009-02-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

On-Board Medical Emergency Handbook: First Aid at Sea

Author: Spike Briggs

The only boater’s emergency medical guide designed to provide fast answers in an emergency and to withstand the marine environment

Designed and packaged for use on your boat, this emergency medical handbook has waterproof covers and features 50 quick-reference flow charts to guide you through the proper responses to injuries and illnesses on board.

Dr. Spike Briggs is a consultant in intensive care medicine and anesthesia. He is a medical advisor/fleet medical officer to the Challenge Business, which runs ocean yacht races across the Atlantic and around the world.

Dr. Campbell Mackenzie is a retired Surgeon Commander, having served in the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve. He is an instructor for the Royal Yachting Association First Aid course and an advisor on marine medicine for the British coast guard.

Books about: Administrative Law or Black Visions

Working with Colour Healing: How to Use Colour to Heal Your Body and Enhance Your Life

Author: Jane Struthers

Yellow generates happiness and stimulates our brains. Red feeds our sense of passion and energy. These and every other color have the power to enhance your life and improve your general sense of well-being. Make the most of the rainbow of colors around you with this attractive reference. Featuring beautiful images throughout that capture the essence of each hue, it explains how color healing works and provides practical exercises to try with every color. An in-depth study of the seven major colors of the spectrum reveals how they relate to the seven chakras of the body, and there’s also comprehensive advice on using crystals, light, color patterns in the home and garden, and color-related foods.

Low Carb 1 2 3 or Age Defying Beauty Secrets

2009-02-17T03:48:00.000-08:00

Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes

Author: Rozanne Gold

Low-carb cooking has never been this easy-or delicious!

Now 1-2-3 cooking goes low-carb, and the results are simply fabulous! Here readers learn how to create dishes that are not only low-carb but low in calories and saturated fat-from Pan-Seared Tuna Niçoise, Baked Eggs Splendido, and Wasabi-Stuffed Shrimp to Fresh Cherry Compote with Chocolate Drizzle-each using only three ingredients!

In Low Carb 1-2-3 readers will discover:
o Recipes that fit effortlessly into any low-carb or good-carb diet, including South Beach, Atkins, and Sugar Busters o 225 great-tasting dishes created by an award-winning chef o A focus on healthy eating with recipes that promote good fats and carbs; shun trans-fats; use whole, unprocessed, fresh ingredients; and eliminate white flour and sugar o An accurate carb count for each recipe, lists of low-glycemic index foods, and 100 menu plans Perfect for today's busy lifestyles, these recipes make it easy for anyone to eat more healthfully every day.

Age-Defying Beauty Secrets: Look and Feel Younger Each and Every Day

Author: Diane Irons

Discover the fountain of youth in your own home

From beauty-industry expert Diane Irons comes the ultimate collection of tips and tricks for defying your age.

Whether you’re looking to simply combat graying hair or considering something more dramatic, Age-Defying Beauty Secrets is an invaluable resource for the woman who wants to look great and feel even better--and do it all without breaking the bank.

--Learn how aging celebrities keep looking great
--Take off the years with foods and supplements
--Discover wrinkle-fighting skin-care solutions
--Concoct your own age-defying beauty bargains
--Find flattering fashion over 40
--Stay positive and healthy at any age

Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Age-Defying Attitude
2. Age-Defying Skin
3. Age-Defying Bodies
4. Age-Defying Celebrities
5. Age-Defying Makeup
6. Age-Defying Style
7. Age-Defying Health
8. Age-Defying Nutrition
9. Age Defying on a Budget
10. Age-Defying Hair
11. Age-Defying Fast Fixes
12. Age-Defying Breakthroughs
13. Age-Defying Surgery
14. Real-Life Age Defying
15. Age-Defying Extremes
16. Age-Defying Problems/Solutions
17. Sites, Resources, and Freebies

Final Words
Index
About the Author

Hair Matters or After a Fashion

2009-02-15T23:36:00.000-08:00

Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness

Author: Ingrid Banks

"Introduces the audience to consider the value of the insider/outsider relationship in another's culture"
—National Women's Studies Association Journal

Long hair in the 60s, Afros in the early 70s, bobs in the 80s, fuschia in the 90s. Hair is one of the first attributes to catch our eye, not only because it reflects perceptions of attractiveness or unattractiveness, but also because it conveys important political, cultural, and social meanings, particularly in relation to group identity. Given that mainstream images of beauty do not privilege dark skin and tightly coiled hair, African American women's experience provides a starkly different perspective on the meaning of hair in social identity."
--National Women's Studies Association Journal

"Grab your copy at your local bookseller and get hip to what your hair is saying to others with regards to beauty, culture and politics. Learn about how culture has a love for coifs, because after all, so do you!"
—Sophisticate's Black Hair Styles GuideDrawing on interviews with over 50 women, from teens to seniors, Hair Matters is the first book on the politics of Black hair to be based on substantive, ethnographically informed research. Focusing on the everyday discussions that Black women have among themselves and about themselves, Ingrid Banks analyzes how talking about hair reveals Black women's ideas about race, gender, sexuality, beauty, and power. Ultimately, what emerges is a survey of Black women's consciousness within both their own communities and mainstream culture at large.

Women Studies Association Journal

Introduces the audience to consider the value of the insider/outsider relationship in another's culture.

Library Journal

For this discussion on the politics of black hair, Banks, a professor of black studies at Virginia Tech, interviewed over 50 women, from teens to seniors, to determine how hair shapes ideas about race, gender, sexuality, beauty, and power. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

	Acknowledgements
	Introduction: Unhappy to Be Nappy	1
1	Why Hair Matters: Getting to the Roots	21
2	The Hair "Do's" and "Don'ts" of Black Womanhood	41
3	Splitting Hairs: Power, Choice, and Femininity	69
4	Women and Girls Speak Out: Five Hair-Raising Sessions	99
5	Black Hair, 1990s Style	139
	Conclusion	147
	App. I: Methods, Methodology, and the Shaping of Hair Matters	157
	App. II: Defining Black Hair and Hairstyling Practices	171
	App. III: Interviewee Demographics	175
	Notes	179
	References	185
	Index	193
	About the Author	197

Books about: Cocktails or More Seasonal Cooking

After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles

Author: Frances Grimbl

How do you design a Renaissance Fair costume? Restore a Victorian wedding dress? Bid on antique buttons at Internet auctions? The new edition of After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles, answers all these questions and more. This practical, information-packed guide tells how to make authentic historic reproductions and how to mend and alter vintage clothes. It includes many techniques developed by the author, Frances Grimble. Detailed drawings by Deborah Kuhn enhance the style descriptions and step-by-step instructions.

After a Fashion covers medieval through Art Deco styles, for men and women. It guides readers through each stage of a reproduction project-planning, designing, choosing materials, and constructing. It advises them on all aspects of collecting vintage clothes-buying, restoring, altering, and wearing. The pattern-making and sewing instructions are useful to sewers at any experience level. Directions have been added for using the Internet to buy and sell, research styles, and contact costumers and collectors. An updated, expanded appendix lists over 600 sources (on-line and otherwise) for supplies, vintage clothes, and information.

Here's what readers say about the first edition: "One of the most wonderful sewing/historical costuming books I've ever read." "Whenever I'm trying to figure out how to restore a vintage piece, this is the book I turn to." "A wonderful work that has something for everyone-beginner to advanced." "Hard-to-find information is unified and clearly presented. I know I'll use it as a reference for a long time and recommend it often." "Like five books for the price of one." "Engaging, informative, well written-a wonderful resource!"

Bodymakers or Birthing Fathers

2009-02-14T19:23:00.000-08:00

Bodymakers: A Cultural Anatomy of Women's Body Building

Author: Leslie Heywood

Women with muscles are a recent phenomenon. While generating a good deal of interest, both positive and negative, their importance to the cultural landscape has yet to be acknowledged. Leslie Heywood looks at female body building as a metaphor for how women fare in our current political and cultural climate. BODYMAKERS reveals how female bodybuilders find themselves both trapped and empowered by their sport. 14 illustrations.

Book about: Meds Money and Manners or Discretionary Time

Birthing Fathers: The Transformation of Men in American Rites of Birth

Author: Richard K Reed

In the past two decades, men have gone from being excluded from the delivery room to being admitted; then invited, and, finally, expected to participate actively in the birth of their children. No longer mere observers, fathers attend baby showers, go to birthing classes, and share in the intimate, everyday details of their partners' pregnancies.

In this unique study, Richard Reed draws on the feminist critique of professionalized medical birthing to argue that the clinical nature of medical intervention distances fathers from child delivery. he explores men's roles in childbirth and the ways in which birth transforms a man's identity and his relations with his partner, his new baby, and society. In other societies, birth is recognized as an important rite of passage for fathers. Yet, in American culture, despite the fact that fathers are admitted into delivery rooms, little attention is given to their transition to fatherhood.

The book concludes with an exploration of what men's roles in childbirth tell us about gender and American society. Reed suggests that it is no coincidence that men's participation in the birthing process developed in parallel to changing definitions of fatherhood more broadly. Over the past twenty years, it has become expected that fathers, in addition to being strong and dependable, will be empathetic and nurturing.

Well-researched, candidly written, and enriched with personal accounts of over fifty men from all parts of the world, this book is as much about the birth of fathers as it is about fathers in birth.

Raising Stable Kids in an Unstable World or Still Giving Kisses

2009-02-13T15:11:00.000-08:00

Raising Stable Kids in an Unstable World: A Physician's Guide to Dealing with Childhood Stress

Author: David R Marks

In his ten years of medical experience, including working on the front lines of Ground Zero during the weeks after the World Trade Center tragedy, Dr. David Marks has witnessed today's children having to cope with stresses that their parents never had.

The statistics are disturbing - one out of three American children suffers from stress-related illnesses such as headaches, stomachaches, chest pains, dizziness, sleep and eating disorders and depression. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. David Marks shows how much of this suffering can be avoided, and treated without medication.

In today's mobile and global society children experience stresses resulting from an overload of organized activities, excessive pressure to succeed, ongoing exposure to violence, and perhaps the most stressful event of all: the catastrophic day of September 11, 2001, that forever changed the lives of American youth.

In this practical and informative book, Dr. Marks explains how parents and care-givers can help children of all ages cope with different types of stresses that, if not released or resolved, will result in harmful behaviors and illnesses. He explores the mind/body connection offering an engaging look at what can be done to treat and prevent stress reactions and suggests practical ways for parents to ease the stress level on their children.

Dr. Marks' findings are supported by the latest medical and psychological research and humanized by anecdotes of his experiences dealing with children as a physician and as a father.

Library Journal

From playground bullies and overfilled schedules to the aftershocks of the September 11 terrorist attacks, these books address contemporary childhood stresses. Marks, an M.D. who worked in a New York City trauma and burn center in the aftermath of the attacks, offers good, if general, observations (e.g., "Fear, loss of control, instability, and insecurity can cause a great deal of stress in children"), but his tone is ultimately alienating. Neither scientific nor journalistic, he attempts to persuade readers into accepting his personal rationale for what upsets children. Scenarios are directed at children of the suburban and urban upper class instead of a wider audience. This can grate, as when he implies that all Americans are materialistic, celebrity obsessed, and media manipulated (Marks himself is a health reporter for NBC). Not recommended; consider instead Sheldon Lewis and Sheila Kay Lewis's Stress-Proofing Your Child or Nancy Poffenberger's focused September 11, 2001: A Simple Account for Children. Like Marks, Greenspan (The Irreducible Needs of Children) notes that our culture can create "deep insecurity" but that children can become successful by creating and maintaining relationships with others. Unlike Marks, however, Greenspan did not cobble this together in response to September 11. Greenspan argues that the child who "can figure out the world and understand how emotions and relationships work" is termed "resilient." Against the backdrop of four guiding principles (spend time together, offer reassurance, express feelings, and help others), chapters illuminate developmental stages in nurturing resiliency. Offered tools include the adaptable "floor time," where adults follow "the child's lead helping him to engage with others, communicate," explore feelings, etc., in the "safe" environment of home. Greenspan's tone has a wise-old-man-on-the-mountaintop quality, but the book's brevity can make some material feel underdeveloped. Yet overall, his developmental approach is tried and true and will attract many readers looking for thoughtful advice. For all libraries. Douglas C. Lord, Connecticut State Lib., Hartford Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Interesting book: Early American Cookery or Far Out

Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer's Victim You Love

Author: Barbara A Smith M S OTR L

This book is the story of the author's mother as she succumbs to Alzheimer's disease over an eight year period. Readers will learn about therapeutic techniques, adaptations and behavioral interventions to promote function and quality of life. Extensive resources and medical, legal and care-giving information provide survival tools. The target audience is friends and family of an Alzheimer's disease victim and readers who enjoy a compelling memoir.

Fresh Lipstick or Mitchells Story

2009-02-12T10:59:00.000-08:00

Fresh Lipstick: Redressing Fashion and Feminism

Author: Linda M Scott

Fresh Lipstick shakes feminist fashion down to its Birkenstocks.

Linda M. Scott wants to put an end to the belief that American women have to wear a colorless, shapeless uniform to achieve liberation and equality.

A pointed attack on feminism's requisite style of dress, Fresh Lipstick argues that wearing high heels and using hair curlers does not deny you the right to seek advancement, empowerment, and equality. Scott asserts that judging someone on her fashion choices is as detrimental to advancement as judgments based on race, nationality, or social class. Fashion is an important mode of personal expression, not an indication of submission. She demonstrates that feminism's dogged reduction of fashion to sexual objectification has been motivated by a desire to control other women, not free them. This push for power has produced endless conflict from the movement's earliest days, hindering advances in women's rights by promoting exclusion. It is time for the "plain Jane" dress code of the revolution to be lifted, allowing all women to lead, even those wearing makeup and Manolos.

Marching through 150 years of American dress history, Scott rips down feminism's favorite positions on fashion-from the power of images to the purpose of makeup. The illustrative examples-from flappers to Twiggy to body-piercing-are often poignant, occasionally infuriating, but always illuminating and thought-provoking.

With Fresh Lipstick, Linda Scott gives women the ammunition to settle the fashion debate once and for all. She challenges feminists to move beyond appearances and to return their focus to the true mission of the movement: equality for all womeneverywhere.

Publishers Weekly

In this strident, well researched and sometimes exhausting critique of the women's movement's strains of "antibeauty ideology," Scott, an associate professor at the University of Illinois, argues that feminist doesn't have to mean frumpy. It won't be news to post Sex and the City "do-me" feminists, but adornment, Scott insists, is a natural, inherently positive way for women to express their identities; fashion is neither the instrument of male oppression that members of the mid-19th-century anti-corset "dress reform" movement insisted it was nor the vehicle for sexual exploitation (or signal of antifeminist backlash) that some contemporary feminists suggest it is. Beginning with Susan B. Anthony's prudish rejection of stylish Elizabeth Oakes Smith at the 1852 Women's Convention, academic and upper-class feminists have consistently discredited women (especially of lower classes) who don't fit the mold, Scott argues. Scott's analysis extends to what she sees as today's antibeauty books and films (e.g., Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth, Jean Kilbourne's Killing Us Softly movies), which she argues are hypocritical, reductionist and, at worst, classist. Scott is most convincing when she argues for the liberating capacity of fashion: "By ignoring the way that self-decoration expresses the human force of creative expression...[;] and by denying the strength these practices can bring at depression, dislocation, and even death, the antibeauty critique engages in cultural cruelty." But she sometimes falters, as when she glosses over the media and fashion industry's relationship to the very real danger of eating disorders. (Jan.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Scott (advertising & women's studies, Univ. of Illinois) contends that leaders in the women's movement-from Susan B. Anthony to Gloria Steinem-have misled women by suggesting what they ought (and ought not) be wearing. Scott disputes the claim that a patriarchal fashion industry has been oppressing women and offers a detailed and revealing analysis of women's magazines and advertisements with a focus on the women involved in their publication. Scott argues that, from the beginning, the feminist movement has been dominated by white, educated, financially comfortable women who have not considered the concerns of women from other social classes or ethnic groups. She observes that body decoration is practiced by men and women in cultures worldwide and is a valid means of self-expression, arguing that feminists should stop being concerned with what women wear and focus on important issues like jobs and discrimination. This well-researched, enlightening, and provocative book is recommended for academic and large public libraries.-Debra Moore, Cerritos Coll., Norwalk, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

	Introduction : tossing down the glove	1
Ch. 1	The natural fallacy	11
Ch. 2	Dress reform and domination	23
Ch. 3	Making the myth	53
Ch. 4	Reading the popular image	89
Ch. 5	The power of fashion	127
Ch. 6	Sex, soap, and Cinderella	165
Ch. 7	Rethinking necessities	191
Ch. 8	Freudian feminism and commercial conspiracy	223
Ch. 9	Something different	251
Ch. 10	Style and substance in the second wave	281
Ch. 11	Exclusive rights	311
Ch. 12	Fresh lipstick	327

Go to: Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs or Clinical Handbook of Co existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

Mitchell's Story: Living with Cerebral Palsy

Author: Jeff Parkin

Mitchell's Story. . . . Living with Cerebral Palsy is about a mother who has a touching and somewhat sad tale to tell about her only son who contracted the frustrating disease called cerebral palsy.
The remarkable thing about this book is the courage displayed by Lynda and Grant Thompson as they began a daily struggle to give their son as normal of a life as they possibly could.
Lynda feels that this book can be of great assistance to those who are just now finding out that their son or daughter has this awful disease. She speaks of obstacles she has encountered which can prepare the new parents of CP kids for the challenges that lie ahead.
Part of the book deals with the help she received as she was dealing with her son on a day to day basis. Inside the book is information that new parents might find valuable in dealing with and helping their child.
We hope that everyone who reads her story will find that it helped him or her in some way.

Como entender y superar la Anorexia Nervosa or YOGA

2009-02-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

Como entender y superar la Anorexia Nervosa

Author: Lindsey Hall

This book offers Spanish-language readers a complete understanding of the eating disorder of self-starvation. It provides straightforward information for sufferers, their families, and therapists. Included are self-help suggestions, insights from recovered anorexics, and guidelines for healthy eating and weight restoration.

Look this: Sports Nutrition or Carbohydrate Addicts Program for Success

YOGA: Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life

Author: Swami Janakananda Saraswati

Yoga, Tantra And Meditation In Daily Life offers an alternative to the approach of most books on yoga, which maintain the misconception that the practice of yoga, tantra and meditation requires adopting a new lifestyle. This book demonstrates how the reader can practice Tantric Yoga and go on living life as usual.

Stress Free Traveler or Principles of Gender Specific Medicine

2009-02-10T02:34:00.000-08:00

Stress-Free Traveler: Simple Exercices and Stretches to Keep Your Cool on Trains, Planes, and Automobiles

Author: Sandy Paton

On-the-go relaxation techniques for any traveler

Perfectly portable for business trips, vacations, or even daily commutes, this fully illustrated new handbook offers stress-busting techniques to reduce the physical and emotional effects of traveling. It includes a complete program of easy exercises that can be performed sitting in a chair or standing in lines, as well as personal relaxation rituals and mind-body methods to beat motion sickness.

Specially designed by a certified yoga instructor, these simple but effective strategies can help you to:

Feel peaceful and well rested in stressful situations
Soothe headaches, stiffness, soreness, and fatigue
Recharge and restore energy in the hotel or at home
Calm negative thoughts or fears
Increase vitality and stamina, even in confined spaces
Overcome travel rage

Sandy Paton is a certified yoga instructor who has taught for the past ten years. A freelance medical writer and frequent business traveler, she lives in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Lonni Sue Johnson is a professional illustrator whose works have been featured in the New Yorker and the New York Times.

Book about: Electronic Office Machines or Principles of Cost Benefit Analysis for Developing Countries

Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine

Author: Marianne J Legato

Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine examines how normal human biology differs between men and women and how the diagnosis and treatment of disease differs as a function of gender. This revealing research covers various conditions that predominantly occur in men, and as well conditions that predominantly occur in women. Among the subjects covered are cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, the immune system, lung cancer as a consequence of smoking, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and infectious diseases.

* Gathers important information in the field of gender-based biology and clinical medicine, proving that a patient's sex is increasingly important in preventing illness, making an accurate diagnosis, and choosing safe and effective treatment of disease
* Addresses gender-specific areas ranging from organ transplantation, gall bladder and biliary diseases, to the epidemiology of osteoporosis and fractures in men and women
* Many chapters present questions about future directions of investigations

Breast Cancer Prevention Plan or Exercise Physiology

2009-02-08T22:22:00.000-08:00

Breast Cancer Prevention Plan: 20 Proven Steps for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk

Author: Edward J Conley

A breakthrough 20-step program that reducesbreast cancer risk and gives you thelatest information on new therapies

Written by the host of the PBS special ”ReducingYour Breast Cancer Risk,” this book outlinesthe 20 proven steps women can take to significantlylower breast cancer risk, and shatters generally-acceptedmyths about breast cancer and hormonereplacement therapy. With information on supplementsthat can bolster your breast cancer suppression genes,antioxidants that can protect breasts from damage, andhousehold chemicals that silently increase risk, TheBreast Cancer Prevention Plan is essential reading.

Edward Conley, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Michigan State University and an affiliate physician of the Cleveland Clinic. He is the author of America Exhausted and host of the PBS special "10 Secrets to Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk," airing on 100 stations in the United States and Canada.

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Conley, assistant clinical professor of medicine at Michigan State University, reveals "secrets" that may "lower your breast cancer risk by 90% or more." He discusses estrogen and its role in the disease as well as nutrients and antitoxins. Though most of Conley's suggestions-e.g., get more rest, eat more fruits and vegetables-certainly can't hurt, the secretive nature and tone of the presentation are off-putting. For inclusive collections. Surgeon Horner considers natural foods and relaxation as a means for women "to influence [their] state of health more than [they] ever imagined." Thinking organic and avoiding toxins are basic to her approach for empowerment. Appropriate for alternative/complementary health collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications with Powerweb

Author: George A Brooks

Considered a standard in the ﬁeld, this text integrates Bioenergetics into every chapter and provides a comprehensive survey of current data and research in exercise physiology. In-depth discussion of all areas of exercise physiology makes this text an invaluable resource for students in exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, human biodynamics, and physical education.

Michael Kalinski

This multiauthored textbook is written at an advanced level. The authors integrate traditional and classical exercise physiology with more current approaches in cell and molecular biology. The focus is on human bioenergetics and attempts to describe muscle performance in terms of energy transduction at the cellular level. The authors, all distinguished professionals, describe this as a departure from existing texts in the field and as a contribution to the evolution of exercise biochemistry. This text is intended for graduate students. I am using it successfully for graduate courses such as Exercise Energy Metabolism and Energy Metabolism and Body Composition at Kent State University. The authors are eminently qualified and recognized for their expertise. For several decades they have been in the forefront of the exercise physiology profession. They do a good job providing readers with current information on the subject. A very broad scope of topics is covered to link physiological systems, metabolism, nutrition, and exercise performance. The text is very well organized and adequately referenced. Overall there are several strengths: in-depth technical discussions based on expertise and research experience, inclusion of the authors' original data and interpretation of the events within the broader discipline of biological science, and a sufficient number of recent as well as historical references. Chapters 5-10 are unique in depth and in presentation of innovative biochemical concepts, which are particularly useful in teaching. They are highly readable and immensely informative. This is an excellent addition to an already extensive list of teaching texts in traditional exercisephysiology. This text is well written and I would highly recommend it as a graduate text for exercise physiology/exercise biochemistry oriented students around the world. This book compares very favorably to other textbooks used for courses in exercise physiology. The design makes it superior to similar texts on the market. My graduate students respectfully describe it as a very solid and serious textbook. I have completed 30 years of teaching experience in the field of exercise biochemistry on both sides of Atlantic, including 20 years of teaching at Kyiv Institute of Physical Education in Ukraine. There I also served 19 years as the Chair of the Department of Exercise Biochemistry. Having the experience of writing three monographs on the biochemical adaptation to exercise and coauthoring the text ""Exercise Biochemistry,"" which has been a most usable textbook in the field in the former Soviet Union for more than a decade, I would state here that there is no other advanced book of such quality in the field of exercise physiology. I give this text the highest marks.

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Reviewer: Michael Kalinski, PhD, FACSM (Kent State University)
Description:This multiauthored textbook is written at an advanced level. The authors integrate traditional and classical exercise physiology with more current approaches in cell and molecular biology.
Purpose:The focus is on human bioenergetics and attempts to describe muscle performance in terms of energy transduction at the cellular level. The authors, all distinguished professionals, describe this as a departure from existing texts in the field and as a contribution to the evolution of exercise biochemistry.
Audience:This text is intended for graduate students. I am using it successfully for graduate courses such as Exercise Energy Metabolism and Energy Metabolism and Body Composition at Kent State University. The authors are eminently qualified and recognized for their expertise. For several decades they have been in the forefront of the exercise physiology profession. They do a good job providing readers with current information on the subject.
Features:A very broad scope of topics is covered to link physiological systems, metabolism, nutrition, and exercise performance. The text is very well organized and adequately referenced. Overall there are several strengths: in-depth technical discussions based on expertise and research experience, inclusion of the authors' original data and interpretation of the events within the broader discipline of biological science, and a sufficient number of recent as well as historical references. Chapters 5-10 are unique in depth and in presentation of innovative biochemical concepts, which are particularlyuseful in teaching. They are highly readable and immensely informative. This is an excellent addition to an already extensive list of teaching texts in traditional exercise physiology.
Assessment:This text is well written and I would highly recommend it as a graduate text for exercise physiology/exercise biochemistry oriented students around the world. This book compares very favorably to other textbooks used for courses in exercise physiology. The design makes it superior to similar texts on the market. My graduate students respectfully describe it as a very solid and serious textbook. I have completed 30 years of teaching experience in the field of exercise biochemistry on both sides of Atlantic, including 20 years of teaching at Kyiv Institute of Physical Education in Ukraine. There I also served 19 years as the Chair of the Department of Exercise Biochemistry. Having the experience of writing three monographs on the biochemical adaptation to exercise and coauthoring the text "Exercise Biochemistry," which has been a most usable textbook in the field in the former Soviet Union for more than a decade, I would state here that there is no other advanced book of such quality in the field of exercise physiology. I give this text the highest marks.

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A text for an advanced undergraduate course, or reference for beginning graduate students, on the functioning of the body during exercise. The focus is on human bioenergetics and the description of performance in terms of energy transduction from cell to whole-body levels. This revised edition reflects the growth and expansion of the field since the first edition was published in 1984. The authors support their conclusions with original data sets, which are included. Also included are original figures, tables, and graphs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

5 Stars from Doody

Heinermans Encyclopedia of Juices Teas and Tonics or Universal Beauty

2009-02-07T18:11:00.000-08:00

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Juices, Teas and Tonics

Author: John Heinerman

From a medical anthropologist's files, here are juices, teas and tonics for hundreds of today's most common health problems.From coltsfoot tea for asthma and a tomato brew for constipation, to a 'weed' from the Southwest that wards off arthritis and oregano juice for varicose veins, this remarkable guide offers an array of practical, tasty ways to use the healing power of common herbs and foods to relieve over 100 health conditions.

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Universal Beauty: The Miss Universe Guide to Beauty

Author: Cara Birnbaum

The MISS UNIVERSE Pageant represents the international ideal of beauty, and this unique beauty guide has the inside tips from all over the world that only members of this very exclusive club can tell. Beauty writer Cara Birnbaum and former Miss Universe winners bring together the diverse tips, insights, and secrets that have set these women apart and brought them to the pinnacle of beauty. Former title holders will share their beauty regimens as will the professionals who work with contestants to achieve the Miss Universe look. Readers with busy schedules will benefit from tips that will take them from daytime looks to ultraglamour in a matter of minutes.

Because Miss Universe is international, all races, skin tones, hair types, and body types will be included. Former title holders of different ages will address how personal care and beauty regimens change over time to continue to achieve a fantastic appearance.

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Former Miss Universe winners and professionals who work with the contestants share beauty regimens, tips, and insights in this guide by beauty editor and writer Birnbaum. The beauty advice, whether for skin, hair, or makeup, is standard stuff (e.g., apply sunscreen, wear moisturizer). As a result, the guide works better as a pictorial history and behind-the-scenes look at the Miss Universe pageant. Also included are a foreword by Donald Trump, who along with NBC owns the Miss Universe Organization; a short chapter on teen beauty by Miss Teen USA winners, which seems out of place; and a Q&A with Miss Universe title holders, which ends the guide. Recommended only for large public libraries.-Christine Holmes, San Jose State Univ. Lib., CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Ninjitsu for Women or Back Off Ill Lose Weight When Im Ready

2009-02-06T07:53:00.000-08:00

Ninjitsu for Women: Ninja Secrets of Defensive Fighting

Author: Ashida Kim

Showing how women are getting their "kicks" nowadays, this guide instructs on how to defend against any attacker and how to distract, disable, disarm, and then disappear. 150 illustrations.

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Back Off! I'll Lose Weight When I'm Ready: A Weight Loss Guide for Teens and Their Crazed Parents

Author: Debi Davis

Back Off! is the perfect combination of information and empowerment. The short, easy-to-read chapters will enable the reader to learn about themselves while mastering their ability to create behavior and nutritional changes that fit into their personal family lifestyle. It can provide a source of information on a variety of topics that can be referenced by specific challenges:

Bodywork Shiatsu or Sharp Spear Crystal Mirror

2009-02-05T03:41:00.000-08:00

Bodywork Shiatsu: Bringing the Art of Finger Pressure to the Massage Table

Author: Carl Dubitsky

For the first time, an expert in the Asian art of finger-pressure massage shifts the practice of shiatsu from the floor to the massage table--increasing the comfort of the patient, conserving the energy of the therapist, and augmenting the effects of the treatment. Skillfully integrating current Western scientific research with traditional energetic concepts and techniques of shiatsu, Carl Dubistsky provides a new perspective on this ancient healing art. His analysis of the muscular anatomy of the points and pathways is unique in Western literature, making shiatsu techniques more accessible and comprehensible to health professionals and bodyworkers of all schools.

BodyWork Shiatsu grounds its discussion of shiatsu in a thorough review of traditional Asian medical theory, explaining the concepts of yin and yang, the five elements, and the flow of life energy, qi, along with the meridians of the body. These concepts form the basis of the health professional's approach to examination and treatment. The heart of the book contains detailed instructions in applying shiatsu to the massage table--from basic finger technique to choosing equipment--with specific recommendations for treating each part of the body. The fruit of the author's many years of immersion in both Eastern and Western systems of massage, BodyWork Shiatsu is an invaluable aid to all those interested in advanced applications of shiatsu as well as those wishing to incorporate basic principles of finger-pressure massage into their health-care practice.

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Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror: Martial Arts in Women's Lives

Author: Stephanie T Hopp

• Twenty-four women martial artists discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps bring meaning and purpose to their lives

• Women aged 12 to 83 are interviewed on the importance and meaning of martial arts in their lives.

• Explores in-depth why many women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts.

• An inspiration for anyone concerned with enhancing the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life, and for those interested in women's self-defense and safety.

Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror explores in depth how, why, and to what effect considerable numbers of women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. The twenty-four women interviewed here discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps to bring meaning and purpose to their lives. Their disciplines include T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Capoeira, Wing Chun, Judo, Kajukenbo, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung Fu, and their backgrounds are equally diverse. Some were accomplished athletes before beginning, while others had never been comfortable with their physical bodies until discovering the martial arts. All have received deep spiritual nourishment through their practice, integrating and healing their bodies and minds as well as enriching community bonds. Those interested in women's studies will find a wonderful sample of contemporary American women who speak articulately about the forces that have shaped their lives.

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An intriguing gracefully written book of interviews . . . Hoppe knows what questions to ask in order to help herself—and us—probe the discoveries and mysteries that come with the serious pursuit of a martial art on all its levels. This is a book about training the mind, body, and spirit, and has something to offer anyone striving for excellence in any field. . . . Women are influencing the face and direction of the martial arts. . . . Sharp Spear Crystal Mirror is an important contribution to this movement. It recognizes the work of a number of outstanding women and is helping to spread their knowledge and wisdom. Anyone engaged in martial arts—male or female, student or teacher—can deepen and reinforce their experience with this book. And those considering taking up the study will be inspired to do so.

What People Are Saying

Coleen Gragen
I see women coming to the martial arts as a young movement, a new growth in the martial arts that will transform it forever in a very deep way. The martial arts will never be the same again for this influence, and that's been what my life has been about, sitting right on that cusp and being engaged in that process. (Coleen Gragen, fifth-degree black belt Kajukenbo instructor)

Healing in the History of Christianity or Ed Schoen M D on Circumcision

2009-02-03T23:29:00.000-08:00

Healing in the History of Christianity

Author: Amanda Porterfield

Healing is one of the most constant themes in the long and sprawling history of Christianity. Jesus himself performed many miracles of healing. In the second century, St. Ignatius was the first to describe the eucharist as the medicine of immortality. Prudentius, a 4th-century poet and Christian apologist, celebrated the healing power of St. Cyprian's tongue. Bokenham, in his 15th-century Legendary, reported the healing power of milk from St. Agatha's breasts. Zulu prophets in 19th-century Natal petitioned Jesus to cure diseases caused by restless spirits. And Mary Baker Eddy invoked the Science of Divine Mind as a weapon against malicious animal magnetism. In this book Amanda Porterfield demonstrates that healing has played a major role in the historical development of Christianity as a world religion. Porterfield traces the origin of Christian healing and maps its transformations in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds. She shows that Christian healing had its genesis in Judean beliefs that sickness and suffering were linked to sin and evil, and that health and healing stemmed from repentance and divine forgiveness. Examining Jesus' activities as a healer and exorcist, she shows how his followers carried his combat against sin and evil and his compassion for suffering into new and very different cultural environments, from the ancient Mediterranean to modern America and beyond. She explores the interplay between Christian healing and medical practice from ancient times up to the present, looks at recent discoveries about religion's biological effects, and considers what these findings mean in light of ages-old traditions about belief and healing. Changing Christian ideas ofhealing, Porterfield shows, are a window into broader changes in religious authority, church structure, and ideas about sanctity, history, resurrection, and the kingdom of God. Her study allows us to see more clearly than ever before that healing has always been and remains central to the Christian vision of sin and redemption, suffering and bodily resurrection.

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Tell the story of healing throughout Christian history in under 250 pages--a daunting task? Absolutely. But Porterfield, a religion professor at Florida State University, pulls it off admirably. In her view, healing encompasses more than just dramatic miracles worked by Jesus or his followers. Learning to live with chronic pain can be seen as a form of healing, as can repentance and the experience of being forgiven. The early church frequently described Christ as a physician and suggested that spiritual healing could protect believers from physical illness. Christians nursed the sick in a conscious emulation of Christ's ministry. The medieval church developed the idea that the body parts of long-dead saints could heal, and icons were considered "vehicles of healing power." This book is boldly global in scope--the chapters on the early modern and modern eras travel from China to South Africa--yet one wishes that Porterfield, who cut her scholarly teeth on colonial New England, would have written a bit more about the U.S. Nonetheless, she proves that healing is a central theme in Christian history, and is a fascinating lens through which to examine the Christian faith. Indeed, she has produced not just a history of healing in Christianity, but a history of Christianity itself. (Nov.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

1	Jesus : exorcist and healer	21
2	Healing in early Christianity	43
3	Healing in medieval Christianity	67
4	Healing in early modern Christianity	93
5	Healing in Western Christianity's global expansion	119
6	Christianity and the global development of scientific medicine	141
7	Christian healing in the shadow of modern technology and science	159

Ed Schoen M. D. on Circumcision: Timely Information for Parents and Professionals from America's #1 Expert on Circumcision

Author: Ed Schoen

Although circumcision is the number one surgical procedure, up to date information on this controversial subject is hard to find. All too often juried studies and peer review have been replaced with hysteria and hype delivered by lay "experts" lacking medical credentials. Now Ed Schoen, M.D., chair of an American Society of Pediatrics Study Group on Circumcision and Clincial Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, offers straightforward answers to questions about this vital newborn health issue. Drawing on the latest research findings, Schoen presents the facts parents and practitioners need to know to make an informed decision on circumcision.

Behavioral Sciences and Health Care or Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

2009-02-02T19:18:00.000-08:00

Behavioral Sciences and Health Care

Author: Olle Jane Sahler

This book is designed for medical students and trainees. It presents succinct information about the wide variety of behavioral, social, and psychological sciences that comprise the behavioral sciences relevant to health and wellness. Brain and behavior, culture and ethnicity, complementary medicine, clinical decision-making, and psychopathology are featured sections. Each chapter begins with guidance questions and ends with current recommended readings and review questions. A complete 300+ question-and-answer USMLE-type review section not only allows readers and students to check how well they have learned the material, but also highlights important points and adds additional specific information to supplement the text.

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Reviewer: William Miles, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is a structured textbook of the behavioral sciences, examining how human behavior is governed by the connection of biology, psychology, and the social sciences.
Purpose: The purpose is to offer a comprehensive examination of human behavior, how to approach it in the medical field, and to identify and examine the many variables that govern this behavior. These are certainly worthwhile objectives, particularly in the field of psychiatry.
Audience: The author states that the book is written for medical students as well as for students in other behavior-related fields. However, the subject matter is too important to be limited to only students of human behavior. Residents and practicing clinicians will also find it invaluable.
Features: The book examines the clichйd "biopsychosocial" model so often discussed (but so poorly understood) in psychiatry. The book expands on this concept, and attempts to identify the many mechanisms that interconnect these variables. A tremendous variety of topics is covered in an attempt to do this. The many sections of the book (each divided into several chapters) discuss such things as the evolution of the modern health care model, human developmental stages, and contemporary social issues, and each section discusses how these various subjects relate to the field of human behavior and how they impact the biopsychosocial model. Each chapter begins with bulleted questions focusing on key points covered in the chapter. A thorough answer key (with discussion) to these questions is found at the end of the book. Two excellent appendixes review basic epidemiology and biostatistics. No references are provided.
Assessment: This is one of the better books I have reviewed in the past several academic years. It provides an excellent history and summation of the biopsychosocial model, but then goes further to examine the interrelationship between these concepts and how hey are influenced by other variables. The multiplicity of factors that can compromise human behavior and the relationships between these factors should be understood by any practicing clinician. Anyone who has ever struggled to understand the biopsychosocial model and its true impact on human health should read this book.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

	About the Editors
	Contributors
	Table of Contents
Sect	The Behavioral Sciences and Health	1
1	Evolving Models of Health Care	5
Sect. II	Biological Mediators of Behavior	13
2	Neuronal Structures and Functions	15
3	Brain Structures and Their Functions	23
4	Chronobiology and Sleep	29
5	Predisposition	35
Sect. III	Individual-Environmental Interaction	41
6	Sensation	43
7	Learning	47
8	Cognition, Emotion, and Stress	55
Sect. IV	Development Through the Life Cycle	63
9	Pregnancy and Infancy	65
10	The Preschool Years	71
11	The School Years	79
12	The Adult Years	87
13	Selected Theories of Development	95
Sect. V	The Individual and Social Groups	103
14	Social Behavior and Groups	105
15	Theories of Social Relations	109
16	Culture and Ethnicity	115
17	Health Care in Minority and Majority Groups	123
18	The Family	129
19	Human Sexuality and Sexual Disorders	139
Sect. VI	Societal Health Problems	151
20	Obesity	153
21	Poverty and Homelessness	157
22	Substance Abuse	161
23	Interpersonal Violence	167
24	Suicide	175
Sect. VII	Providing Health Care	181
25	Complementary Medicine	183
26	The Health Care System	193
27	Ethical and Legal Issues in Patient Care	203
28	The Physician-Patient Relationship	213
29	The Medical Encounter	219
30	The Clinical Decision Making Process	225
Sect. VIII	Psychopathology	231
31	Introduction to Psychopathology	233
32	Adjustment Disorders and Somatization	241
33	Eating Disorders	247
34	Anxiety Disorders	253
35	Major Mood Disorders	259
36	Dissociative Disorders and Cognitive Disorders	265
37	Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders	269
38	Personality Disorders and Impulse Control Disorders	275
39	Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence	281
App. A	Epidemiology	291
App. B	Biostatistics	297
	Review Questions - Answer Key	305
	Practice USMLE Exam	307
	Practice USMLE Exam Answers	355
	Subject Index	401

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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide

Author: John M Freeman

The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.

In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources.

"No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential." -- From Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

Eric R. Hargis

This remarkable book has been empowering parents with vital information for more than ten years, and the new edition promises to do the same. It is committed to making parents active partners in their children's care and will be a vital resource for families everywhere.

Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential.

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Reviewer: Paula M Cotruta, M.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is an excellent reference for the public, both parents of children with epilepsy and for patients with epilepsy. It addresses not only diagnosis and treatment but also deals in detail with coping and living with epilepsy.
Purpose: The book is an approach to seizures and epilepsy written for the public, but it also is helpful for medical students, nurses, and general practitioners. The book is needed, given the many implications of this condition in a person's life, and given the fact that these questions are sometimes incompletely addressed during a regular doctor visit. The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: It is written for the general public, medical students, nurses, general practitioners.
Features: The book covers seizures, epilepsy, treating epilepsy, and living with it. I found particularly useful the differentiation between being epileptic and having a seizure, also the information about the current diagnostic methods used (CT, EEG, MRI, blood tests). A unique feature of this book is the detailed approach of living with epilepsy.
Assessment: This a thorough look at epilepsy aimed at the general public. It educates parents on the diverse field of childhood epilepsy.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

The Healing Power of Herbs or Beating Prostate Cancer without Surgery

2009-02-01T15:06:00.000-08:00

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants

Author: Michael T Murray ND

If you don't believe the 80% of the world's population who depend on herbal remedies to treat common ailments, there is now a wealth of scientific research to substantiate the claims. If used properly, herbal medicine is powerful, effective and simple. THE HEALING POWER OF HERBS draws on scientific research to corroborate what many have known for years: herbs are the key to a longer, more healthful life. Inside you will find a directory to 37 common medicinal plants along with recommendations for treating 34 common health problems.
Discover:
• How licorice can be used to heal canker sores
• How ginkgo biloba can be used to delay the effects of Alzheimer's disease
• How garlic can be used to improve cholesterol levels
• How green tea can be used to help prevent cancer
• How bromelain can be used to heal athletic injuries

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Beating Prostate Cancer without Surgery

Author: James D Priest

Surgery is the most common means of treating prostate cancer, but many survivors later suffer from embarrassing quality-of-life issues, including incontinence and impotence. In this book, a retired surgeon and prostate cancer survivor discusses treatment options with less risk of these and other side effects.

Hair Replacement Revolution or Dr Jensens Guide to Body Chemistry and Nutrition

2009-01-31T10:54:00.000-08:00

Hair Replacement Revolution: A Consumer's Guide to Effective Hair Replacement Techniques

Author: Emanuel Marritt MD

The truth is that there is no single cure for hair loss quite yet. However, there is some pretty exciting news--revolutionary drugs, high-tech surgical techniques, and hair cover-ups that are more natural looking than ever. For those experiencing hair loss, the problem lies in seeing through the hype of hair-replacement ads, and finding the product or technique that really works.

The Hair Replacement Revolution is an easy-to-understand guide that discusses each hair replacement option--its strengths, its weaknesses, and its breakthroughs. For each of the three basic approaches to hair replacement--drug therapies, artificial hair systems, and surgical procedures--the author first explains the most popular techniques available, including the latest advances. The author then discusses the pros and cons of each approach, and offers guidelines that allow readers to evaluate what is best for their own specific needs. Finally, and most important, Dr. Marritt highlights important questions that consumers should-and must--ask to avoid potentially dangerous and unexpected consequences. By separating the fact from the hype, and the safe from the questionable, The Hair Replacement Revolution provides an accurate picture of what you can actually expect-not what you can wish for.

Dr. Jensen's Guide to Body Chemistry and Nutrition

Author: Bernard Jensen

In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Jensen eXplains the importance of 16 key chemical elements to the human body and provides valuable information on recommended daily intake.

Crystals Types Use and Meaning or Getting Your Life Back Schizophrenia

2009-01-30T06:42:00.000-08:00

Crystals, Types, Use and Meaning

Author: Connie Islin

Tarot card reading, dream symbolism, astrology, and the reading of body characteristics are explored in depth, as is the use of objects, such as crystals and coffee grounds, significant in their ability to connect humans with another realm of existence. Other avenues into otherworldly experience, such as channeling, the I Ching, meditation, and Wicca are also extensively discussed.

Getting Your Life Back - Schizophrenia

Author: Roberta Temes

Despite recent advances in medicine and psychology, schizophrenia remains a complex and challenging disease. In this practical manual, Roberta Temes explains what the disease is, describes treatment options and resources, and presents an innovative "collaborative cure" that brings together a support team to help the person with schizophrenia lead a fuller life.

The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal or Optimal Wellness

2009-01-29T02:30:00.000-08:00

The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal: Your Total Body and Face Rejuvenation Daybook

Author: Nicholas Perricon

A companion to the bestselling The Perricone Prescription, this personal journal is filled with information, tips, and a three–month day–by–day guide to everything you need to do to look and feel years younger!

With detailed information about Dr P.'s diet and exercise suggestions, tips for staying motivated, a step–by–step daily skin–care routine, and a helpful three–month day–by–day guide to each step in the Perricone process, The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal is the perfect companion to the bestselling The Perricone Prescription.

Let's face it : the average Australian wants to look his or her best (not to mention, his or her youngest), but busy schedules and a life on the go make it difficult to remember and ௥ncil inߡll the details of a new diet, even one as easy–to–follow as Dr Perriconeᱮ The Perricone Prescription Personal Journal, which breaks the diet into daily doses, makes the instructions easier to stick to and remember, and virtually guarantees a successful journey to vibrant, younger–looking skin, and a fit, toned body.

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Optimal Wellness

Author: Ralph Golan MD

If you fall into the gray zone between health and disease but your physician can't find anything wrong ... if you have an illness for which modern medicine can offer no cure ... if your medical treatments are "working," but you still don't feel healthy, then Optimal Wellness is just what the doctor ordered.

This empowering self-care guide challenges the "crisis/disease" orientation of modern medicine — prescription drugs, expensive surgery, and high-tech intervention — and points the way to a more comprehensive system of health care that heals the whole person.

Learn to identify and understand the "Ten Common Denominators" of illness that most frequently threaten optimal health. Take the Master Symptom Survey, which reveals the hidden conditions that are eroding your good health. Find a practical framework for identifying dietary hazards and creating your own optimal diet. Learn about recommended dosages for vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies —"New age and age-old" approaches to wellness, such as fasting, herbal medicine, and energy medicine. Read the guidelines for choosing and working more effectively with your doctor and other health professionals. And much, much more.

Publishers Weekly

Prevention and self-care are the watchwords for this hefty health manual by a Seattle physician whose practice combines conventional and alternative medicine. Golan examines the underlying causes of chronic ailments, which he dubs the Ten Common Denominators of Illness. Dietary hazards and nutritional deficiencies receive the greatest attention; most of the other sources of illness he lists are also diet-related, e.g., toxic bowel, food allergies. In another section, he offers an alphabetical list of 100 common ailments from abscesses to water retention, identifying symptoms, common causes and suggested treatments and preventive measures for each. While approaches to wellness occasionally include conventional medical treatment, most are recommendations for dietary changes, herbal remedies and nutritional supplements. Although Golan, who teaches naturopathic medicine, slights other alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic and massage, his holistic approach will appeal to those frustrated by the disease-oriented approach of conventional medicine. (Nov.)

Library Journal

Holistic physician Golan provides here a detailed compilation of self-care methods from both New Age and "age-old" approaches. His focus is on developing health rather than "fixing" disease. Chapters cover fasting, herbal therapies, acupuncture, homeopathy, natural immunity, improved diet, environmental health, and detoxification. Golan also includes a master symptom survey to identify conditions for which modern medicine has no cure, offering specific guidance in using alternative methods to create optimal wellness. This useful health reference is recommended for public libraries.-Valerie Vaughan, Hatfield P.L., Mass.

Naomis Guide to Aging Gratefully or Daily Word for Healing

2009-01-27T22:18:00.000-08:00

Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully: Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers

Author: Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd has been called "The Face of the Boomer Generation." At 78 million strong, boomers have become America's largest demographic. In Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully, she debunks society's harmful myths about aging and finds more meaningful ways we can define ourselves so we can enjoy (rather than dread) getting older.

Freedom is the focus, and there's no better time than now to free yourself from untrue and outdated ideas about your own potential. Naomi is full of fresh ideas to help readers look at their futures in a whole new way. The aging process, as Naomi shows, is an opportunity for new experiences, original routines, and more contentment than ever before.

Naomi offers tips on finding simplicity, streamlining possessions, disengaging from "energy vampires," and discovering the most effective ways to support your life force and boost your energy. Each chapter includes vital new health information and proactive lifestyle suggestions for your body, mind, and spirit. Naomi has a solution-oriented approach to everything from beauty tips to getting in sync hormonally with bioidentical HRT. She also offers wisdom on dealing with grief as well as enlightening ideas on how to recognize and enjoy your own uniqueness no matter how old you are.

Packed with personal anecdotes, commentary from celebrity friends and data from renowned doctors, and plenty of Naomi's own special brand of lemonade-out-of-lemons wit and wisdom, Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully encourages readers to believe that it's never too early or too late to enter an important new chapter in their lives and embrace opportunities to become their happiest ever.

Publishers Weekly

Country music star Judd (Naomi's Breakthrough Guide) offers a mix of salty advice and inspirational suggestions to baby boomers as they age. Based on her own experience, interviews with contemporaries and reliable medical tips, Judd provides a sprightly and engaging perspective on the goal of healthily sustaining oneself physically and emotionally. Judd debunks the youth-obsessed media, which relentlessly stereotype and ridicule seniors. The author strongly believes in honing a positive attitude that includes practicing five daily acts of kindness, such as extending oneself to neighbors. Judd also affirms the importance of building a strong network of friends and family as well as relationships that may include a long-term love and satisfying sexual involvement. Judd's strong faith leads her to offer evidence for the value of spirituality as one ages, and she devotes a chapter to the often touchy subject of getting along with children and grandchildren. Nicely juxtaposed with her intellectual and psychological musings are the author's down-to-earth recommendations on nutrition, exercise and the role of both traditional and complementary medicine. Uplifting and informative, this should be popular with both fans and middle-aged readers looking for advice on how to move gracefully, and gratefully, into middle and old age. Photos not seen by PW. (Jan.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

With humor and common sense, Judd-mother, singer, and television personality-offers a wide range of motivation and life strategies for baby boomers. Her topics include aging in a youth-obsessed society, sexuality, mental health, physical attractiveness, finding new life-challenges, and one's relationships with adult children and their children. Judd illustrates many of her points by discussing what she has discovered through her own widely publicized difficulties and mistakes. These experiences have proven to her the value of curiosity, humor, persistence, and developing a positive attitude. Having gone to experts for help, she can recommend from personal experience the expertise of Andrew Weil on nutrition and Judith Orloff on recognizing and combating energy vampires. Sure to inform and delight many 50-plus listeners, this program, expertly read by Renée Raudman, is recommended for self-help collections in public and hospital libraries.-Kathleen Sullivan, Phoenix P.L.

Daily Word for Healing: Blessing Your Life with Messages of Hope and Renewal

Author: Colleen Zuck

Continuing the bestselling Daily Word series, Daily Word for Healing is a life-affirming new collection of prayers, meditations, and stories to help comfort and console in times of trouble. For anyone seeking greater health, experiencing a healing challenge or helping others in need of healing, each page is rich with hope and inspiration.

"Daily Word has been a part of my life for years. I need inspiration...to help in my transformation. As a surgeon, I know how many people seek face lifts. What I seek is a faith lift. Daily Word supplies it." (Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles)

Author Biography:

Herbal Remedies or Yoga for Stress Relief

2009-01-26T18:07:00.000-08:00

Herbal Remedies

Author: Andrew Chevallier

For anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and how to use them at home, Herbal Remedies provides essential information on how to safely use herbal medicines and shows you how to create your own remedies to target common ailments.

Books about: The Dependent Patient or Homeopathy for Children

Yoga for Stress Relief: A Simple and Unique Three-Month Program for De-Stressing and Stress Prevention

Author: Swami Shivapremananda

Clearly and authoritatively written, with step-by-step illustrated instructions, Yoga for Stress Relief demonstrates the appropriate positions (asanas), breathing exercises, and meditations for the relief and prevention of stress. The techniques are suited for the beginner and for more experienced practitioners of yoga.

Tuning Fork Therapy Level Three Training or Security for Women the Evolution of Empowerment

2009-01-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

Tuning Fork Therapy - Level Three Training

Author: Francine Milford

Discover how the use of sound and vibration can bring healing to your body.

Security for Women, the Evolution of Empowerment

Author: Laura Clark

Every woman's Bible for prevention against violence, this book is a milestone in the evolution of women's security. For the first time women can become proactive in their personal security and learn to protect themselves and their families. Get SASD: Situational Awareness and Surveillance Detection, two state of the art prevention methods used by top security professionals to protect heads of state and government resources. Confirm early on whether or not a predator is watching and preparing to victimize you or your children. Reduce your odds of being stalked, raped, or abducted. Gain peace of mind and build self-confidence by taking charge and refusing to be victimized.
This revolutionary work is by the authors of Surveillance Detection, The Art of Prevention, the first book ever published on this effective early warning system used to protect high value targets worldwide from crime and terrorism.

100 Questions Answers About Erectile Dysfunction Second Edition or The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes

2009-01-24T09:41:00.000-08:00

NetBeans: The Definitive Guide

Author: Pamela Ellsworth

As the Java programming language has increased in both functionality and complexity, developers have demanded more of their program editors. Gone are the days when a simple visual editor is sufficient for even small programming projects. While there are numerous IDEs available today for use by Java developers, one stands above the rest, not only for its functionality, but for its extensibility: NetBeans. In NetBeans: The Definitive Guide, you'll find out how to use this IDE to its fullest, making your Java programming more efficient and productive than ever before. You'll understand the basics of the IDE, and quickly be utilizing the various editor and explorer windows. You'll also master many of NetBeans' advanced features, and work with XML documents, CVS repositories, Javadoc trees, and web applications, all within the NetBeans framework.

In addition to teaching you how to use the existing features of NetBeans, this work goes on to cover developing additional modules for NetBeans. Through this instructional portion of the book, you will master the NetBeans APIs, and learn how to enhance NetBeans for your own specific needs. Whether you need to add customized behavior to handle your proprietary file formats, or want to redistribute NetBeans as a proprietary product, NetBeans: The Definitive Guide will allow you to master this open source IDE and all of its advanced features. Whether you are an enterprise developer looking for an IDE that can handle your complex program tasks, an open source developer looking to integrate NetBeans into your own visual projects, or a manager trying to maximize your team's development potential, NetBeans: The Definitive Guide is the book for you.

	Preface
1	Getting and Installing the IDE	1
2	Concepts and Paradigms	18
3	Working with the Source Editor	53
4	Debugging	66
5	Compilation and Execution Services	80
6	Customizing the Environment	93
7	Using Source Control (CVS)	115
8	GUI Building	132
9	JavaBeans	154
10	Using Javadoc	168
11	Working with XML	180
12	Developing Web Applications	198
13	Extending NetBeans	208
14	Understanding the NetBeans APIs	218
15	The Open APIs	243
16	Developing Modules - the New Module Wizard	283
17	Internals of the Running IDE	288
18	Creating the QuickPanel Module	311
19	A Mail-Based Filesystem	329
20	Creating the User Interface for the Mail Client	356
21	Score File Support	383
22	Creating a Structural View of the Score	398
23	Compiling Scores	420
24	Executing Scores	433
25	Better Score Support in the Explorer	454
26	Tuning Modules for Performance & Memory Footprint	491
27	Producing Modules (Packaging & Distribution)	504
28	Building Your Distribution of NetBeans	550
A	A Tour of Existing Modules	572
B	Useful Utility Classes	586
	C: Resources	590
	D: Future Plans	595
E	Working with Open Source and NetBeans	602
F	Additional Modules and Where to Find Them	615
	Index	627

The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes

Author: Elaine Mage

An easy-to-follow, personalized eating plan —loaded with the foods you really want!

At last, a book that can help you eat better, stay healthier, and enjoy the foods you love-written by a registered dietitian and bestselling nutrition author. The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes considers your personal dietary and lifestyle preferences as it provides the tools you need to start making choices that are right for you.

Here is delicious proof positive that it's possible to eat well and stay within the American Diabetes Association's new guidelines. Elaine Magee's nutritionally sound strategies for sensible blood sugar management and weight control will help you create a practical eating plan that will not leave you feeling deprived of your favorite foods. Packed with invaluable information, The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes includes:

50 healthy and delicious recipes that allow you to enjoy many of the foods you miss most
An easy new plan —the C-F-F plan for counting carbohydrates, fat, and fiber —that makes sense of the newest guidelines
Scores of tables that help you easily keep track of your diet
An easy-to-use supermarket "scorecard" that rates the best-tasting fat-free and sugar-free foods
Guidelines for simplified carbo-counting
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about food and nutrition

Customized Body or Essence of Taiji Qigong

2009-01-23T05:29:00.000-08:00

Customized Body

Author: Ted Polhemus

Weirdest book of the month must be The Customized Body crammed with photographs of people whose bodies have been variously tattooed, pierced and otherwise decoratively mutilated. Keep it on your coffee table for when there's an awkward lull in the conversation.-Cosmopolitan

"This comprehensive book is a grand tour of the world of body adornment, from the ephemera of hairstyles and clothing to the more permanent statements made by cosmetic surgery and tattooing."-Skin Two

Ted Polhemus is an American social anthropologist who lives in London. His books include Style Surfing: What to Wear in the Third Millennium and Fashion and Anti-Fashion.

Book review: Econometrics or Frontiers in Development Economics

Essence of Taiji Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan

Author: Yang Jwing Ming

The Essence of Taiji Qigong is for beginners who have learned the basic Taiji form and want to reach new levels of skill and ability. Qigong prepares the body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening the joints, warming the muscles, relaxing the breath and stimulating concentration and focus. Qigong is also the key to developing the phenomenal martial power of Taijiquan, a fact that many Taiji books ignore. In addition, regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji by reducing stress, bolstering the immune system, and strengthening the physical and energy bodies. This authoritative guide helps beginning students explore deeper levels of Taijiquan practice, and is usable by every Taijiquan style.

Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia or The Egyptian Yoga

2009-01-22T01:17:00.000-08:00

Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia

Author: Anthony Cavender

In the first comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of folk medicine in the Appalachian region, Anthony Cavender melds folklore, medical anthropology, and Appalachian history and draws extensively on oral histories and archival sources from the nineteenth century to the present. He provides a complete tour of ailments and folk treatments organized by body systems, as well as information on medicinal plants, patent medicines, and magico-religious beliefs and practices. He investigates folk healers and their methods, profiling three living practitioners: an herbalist, a faith healer, and a Native American healer. The book also includes an appendix of botanicals and a glossary of folk medical terms.

Demonstrating the ongoing interplay between mainstream scientific medicine and folk medicine, Cavender challenges the conventional view of southern Appalachia as an exceptional region isolated from outside contact. His thorough and accessible study reveals how Appalachian folk medicine encompasses such diverse and important influences as European and Native American culture and America's changing medical and health-care environment. In doing so, he offers a compelling representation of the cultural history of the region as seen through its health practices.

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction: An Overview of Folk Medicine Research in Southern Appalachia	1
1	Health and Disease in Southern Appalachia	11
2	The Folk Medical Belief System	31
3	Folk Materia Medica	55
4	Folk Treatments	79
5	Folk Healers	147
6	Contemporary Perspectives on Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia	175
	App. A: Archival and Manuscript Sources	189
	App. B: Frequently Mentioned Medicinal Plants in Sources	197
	Glossary	203
	Notes	207
	Bibliography	241
	Index	259

Interesting textbook: The New Public Personnel Administration or In Defense of Anarchism

The Egyptian Yoga: Movements of the Gods and Goddesses

Author: Muata Abhaya Ashby

16.
EGYPTIAN YOGA The Postures of The Gods and Goddesses Discover the physical postures and exercises practiced thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt which are today known as Yoga exercises. Discover the history of the postures and how they were transferred from Ancient Egypt in Africa to India through Buddhist Tantrism. Then practice the postures as you discover the mythic teaching that originally gave birth to the postures and was practiced by the Ancient Egyptian priests and priestesses. This work is based on the pictures and teachings from the Creation story of Ra, The Asarian Resurrection Myth and the carvings and reliefs from various Temples in Ancient Egypt 8.5" X 11"

Natural Healing with Qigong or Joslin Diabetes Great Chefs Cook Healthy Cookbook

2009-01-20T21:05:00.000-08:00

Natural Healing with Qigong: Therapeutic Qigong

Author: Aihan Kuhn

A simple Qiqong routine that combines physical exercises, stretching, breathing and self-massage. The program is divided into six groups, each focusing on different areas to achieve maximum benefit.

Go to: Cases and Materials on Sales or Performance Management

Joslin Diabetes Great Chefs Cook Healthy Cookbook

Author: Frances Towner Giedt

Five-Star Food for People with Diabetes

Living with diabetes doesn't mean you can't enjoy five-star food. With The Joslin Diabetes Great Chefs Cook Healthy Cookbook, you can savor sophisticated, restaurant-quality cuisine at home while maintaining your blood glucose levels and healthy lifestyle. Award-winning authors Frances Towner Giedt and Bonnie Sanders Polin, Ph.D., and 114 superstar chefs from around the world, in conjunction with the world-famous Joslin Diabetes Center, have come together to produce a cookbook of extraordinary food for special occasions, specifically for people with diabetes. Here are more than 135 delicious recipes from acclaimed restaurants, each with a nutritional analysis that includes a list of carbohydrates, calories, and Joslin Choices provided by Joslin's Nutrition Services Staff.

This book will help you plan for an elegant dinner party or an intimate dinner for two, with sumptuous recipes that include David Paul Johnson's Spicy Lobster Gazpacho with Avocado Crème Fraîche from David Paul's Lahaina Grill, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Asparagus and Gingered Grapefruit Salad from Ris Lacoste of 1789, Washington, D.C.; Broiled Halibut with Spring Mixed Beans and Spicy Thai Lemongrass Broth from Susanna Foo of Susanna Foo, in Philadelphia; Grilled Duck Breast with Sautéed Peaches and Tuscan Bread Salad from Don Pintabona of Tribeca Grill, New York City; Banana Pot Stickers with Mango Lime Sorbet and Roasted Pineapple from Michael Herschman of Mojo Café, in Cleveland, Ohio; and Light Apple and Lime Soufflé from Michel Guérard of Les Prés d'Eugénie, in Eugénie-les-Bains, France.

Eight pages ofgorgeous color photographs will convince you to get into the kitchen and start cooking. Whether you're living with diabetes or just love fine restaurant food, The Joslin Diabetes Great Chefs Cook Healthy Cookbook will become a favorite in your culinary arsenal.

Publishers Weekly

The latest offering from the authors of the James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award-winner The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook contains elegant recipes from well-known chefs, each designed to fit the special dietary requirements of diabetics. The recipes are appropriately ambitious, and sometimes rely on costly ingredients, such as the Leek Terrine with Vinaigrette and Truffles, which requires two truffles (although the authors allow for canned if necessary), or the Medallion of Braised Nandu (Ostrich) on Rose-Hip Sauce with Wild Patagonian Mushrooms, Served in a Nest of Whole-Wheat Pasta, whose name says it all. Because these recipes come from the files of internationally renowned chefs, the simple, five-ingredient dish is a rarity (it's opposite is not: a recipe from the Pulse Sports Club would have home cooks making Basil-Orange Oil, Ginger Juice, Spice Powder, Noodle Salad, Tamarind Coulis and Pepper Brunoise-all to dress a top-quality piece of tuna). But it's a pleasure indeed to know that even people with restricted diets can concoct Steamed Cod on Broccoli Mousse with Red Bell Pepper Salsa, Watercress Pesto, Oven-Dried Celery Root, and Balsamic Reduction and not have to worry about excess carbohydrates or calories. In fact, these recipes will work well for anyone, diabetic or not, who longs to cook healthy meals with four-star flair. 8 pages of color illustrations not seen by PW (Oct. 7) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Giedt and Polin, both diabetics themselves, wrote in conjunction with the renowned Joslin Center several other books, including The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook. This time they offer a collection of recipes from an impressive roster of three- and four-star restaurant chefs from around the world, including Michel Gu rard, Alice Waters, and many other culinary luminaries. The recipes are sophisticated and elegant-perfect dinner-party fare-but many of them are quite easy to prepare. The authors have grouped main course recipes under "Small Plates" and "Large Plates," along with starters, soups, salads, vegetables and other sides, and desserts. Each recipe, of course, includes nutrition information, and there are many suggested menus scattered throughout. For all subject collections. [Good Cook Book Club alternate.] Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

The Hallelujah Diet Workbook or Triumph Over Hepatitis C

2009-01-18T11:00:00.000-08:00

The Hallelujah Diet Workbook: Experience the Optimal Health You Were Meant to Have

Author: George H Malkmus

Biblically based. Scientifically validated. Personally evidenced. The Hallelujah Diet is whole-person health at its God-given best. When you feed your body the nutrients it needs through The Hallelujah Diet, and nurture your mind and spirit through the Hallelujah lifestyle, every part of you will know and experience the optimal health we were all meant to have.

Triumph Over Hepatitis C: An Alternative Medicine Solution

Author: Lloyd Wright

Revised and Expanded Third Edition.

Triumph Over Hepatitis C, An Alternative Medicine Solution 2002 Revised and Expanded Edition contains my story of how I contracted hepatitis C from blood transfusions in 1979 and the graphic turbo charged events that followed.

I document my encounters with the medical community and their failure to deal with this virus. In this new expanded edition I document the horrific injustices I encountered and expose the fact that this same set of circumstances still plague the medical community today eight years later.

After speaking with over 50,000 people who have hepatitis c, speaking at several universities and conventions and speaking on numerous radio shows, I still encounter the same lack of knowledge about hepatitis c both in American society and the medical community.

I have answered the most frequently asked questions encountered over the past 3 Ѕ years of constant contact with the infected.

There are several new chapters that detail the long-term effects of interferon.

In Part 2, I detail the exact program that I used to treat the virus after interferon failed.

My blood tests and liver biopsy are included as well as my herb schedule which tells how and when to best take the suggested herbs, supplements and glandulars.

This illustrated edition includes many new testimonials and research by many Medical Doctors who know that interferon is a drug looking for a disease to cure and hepatitis c is not it.

About the Author

I contracted hepatitis c in 1979 from 4 blood transfusions. After 15 years of misdiagnoses I was finally diagnosed by mistake. My doctor told me that interferon was an 80% cure and it was my only hope. After interferon failed Idecided I was not finished yet. I was given 3 to 5 years to live. That was 8 years ago.

After curing myself from this tragic virus, I wrote my first book, Triumph Over Hepatitis C, and discovered that thousands of people had similar experiences as I did.

Thousands called and emailed to find out just what to do. I then began to supply people with the same items I used to get well at wholesale prices.

This was never my intent; it just developed and has saved the lives of many.

People who have been bed ridden for years get up and go back to work.

People from all over the world come to me just to say thank you for having their lives back. It is just overwhelming.

I then published Hepatitis C Free, Alternative Medicine VS. The Drug Industry, The People Speak. This is a book of testimonials, a cross section of over 50,000 emails and letters from people who did some of what was in my first book. Many have been blessed from my experience and I continue to help every person I can.

Why ADHD Doesnt Mean Disaster or Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West

2009-01-17T23:48:00.000-08:00

Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster

Author: Dennis Swanberg

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

If your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.), you may already be wondering how it will affect your family's life and your family's future. Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster provides a realistic, encouraging perspective from parents who have raised children with A.D.H.D. Filled with encouraging insights, gentle humor, and sound medical expertise, this book will give you hope that breaks through the hype.

Interesting textbook: American Presidency or Essentials of Global Health

Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West

Author: Michael Moor

Herbalist Michael Moore, one of the founders of the modern herbal medicine movement in the United States, here updates in expanded form his classic work Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West, the indispensable field guide to identifying southwestern medicinal plants and their preparation and use. Drawing on a thirty-five-year career as a teacher, merchant, and alternative-medicine practitioner, Moore has produced the most accessible herbal available for professionals and non-professionals alike. Practical and user-friendly, this guide to one hundred twenty-nine medicinal plants, with its extensive therapeutic index covering hundreds of common ailments and conditions, provides essential herbal remedies for the panoply of nonacute diseases left unaddressed by standard-practice medicine.

Cosmic Fusion or Easy Stretching Workbook

2009-01-17T14:37:00.000-08:00

Cosmic Fusion: The Inner Alchemy of the Eight Forces

Author: Mantak Chia

HEALTH / TAOISM

Cosmic Fusion is an advanced level of Inner Alchemy that teaches how to bring the physical body into balance with the energy body--a necessary prerequisite for the formation of the universal body, the pearl of compassion that is one with Original Creation and the Universal Tao. Cosmic Fusion works with the expression of the eight pakua (bagwa) of Chinese cosmology, through which all creation is divided and given form, its nature, and definition.

Cosmic Fusion exercises establish the spiritual body firmly in the lower abdomen, where Chi energy is gathered and distributed to all parts of the physical body. The fully illustrated exercises in this book also show how to collect and channel the greater energies of the stars and planets. By “fusing” all these different energies together, a harmonious whole is created, a unity of what is above and below. As heavenly and earthly forces are brought into balance, the life perfectly suited to the practitioner manifests, allowing the spirit body to prepare to move into worlds beyond--and back.

A student of several Taoist masters, MANTAK CHIA founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979 and has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world. He is the director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and is the author of twenty-six books, including Energy Balance through the Tao and The Inner Structure of Tai Chi.

Easy Stretching Workbook: A Complete Stretching Class in a Book

Author: Karen Smith

Former dancer—and present-day ballet and Pilates teacher—Karen Smith has a movement philosophy: “To extend your life, start extending your body!” To that end, she offers twenty basic stretches that anyone can perform in the comfort of his or her own home, along with information on building a simple routine and exercising safely. Just follow the photographs and the instructions on the 60-minute CD that comes with the book, and begin gaining flexibility—especially in the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings. In addition, there are alternative and modified versions of the stretches for newcomers, easy relaxation techniques, and special stretches for a variety of sports and for combating the stresses of everyday life.

Body Type or Bargain Beauty Secrets

2009-01-17T02:26:00.000-08:00

Body Type: Intimate Messages Etched in Flesh

Author: Ina Saltz

Body Type is an eye-opening look into the amazingly creative ways that tattoo artists are utilizing typography. Whereas the majority of tattoo art uses images to convey messages, here the message actually is the image. Twenty-six alphabetical characters might not seem like much to work with, but a look through these photographs reveals the contrary. Here are truly unique social commentaries, expressions of love, hilarious examples of biting satire, plus some mottos, intricate logotypes, deeply personal song lyrics, and, of course, those tattoos that exist for one reason only: to shock the hell out of you. The crisp photographs are accompanied by an insightful commentary from renowned graphic designer and typographer Ina Saltz, plus consistently surprising and heartfelt explanations from the tattooed.

Book about: Workouts from Boxings Greatest Champs or The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia

Bargain Beauty Secrets: Tips and Tricks for Looking Great and Feeling Fabulous

Author: Diane Irons

Beauty and industry expert Diane Irons knows the secrets of top models and celebrities, and they are not as expensive as you think! In fact, you can match these insider tricks of the trade with just a quick trip to your grocery or drug store. From professional makeup application to spa facials and runway fashion, you’ll learn how to get a top-notch look in the least amount of time and with little or no money--and you’ll feel great doing it!

Bargain Beauty Secrets is the perfect guide to an amazing look and a boost of confidence, on your terms and within your budget. What could be better?

--Find Instant chic on the cheap
--Learn the low- or no-cost tricks of models and celebrities
--Do-it-yourself pampering for your skin, hair, hands and feet
--Avoid the marketing ploys that push your buttons and get you to spend

Introduction

Chapter 1:
The Price of Beauty
Chapter 2:
Cheap Tricks
Chapter 3:
Food for Beauty
Chapter 4:
Ageless Secrets
Chapter 5:
Weight Loss Bargains
Chapter 6:
Personal Stuff
Chapter 7:
Bargain Fitness
Chapter 8:
Do It Yourself
Chapter 9:
Skin Savings
Chapter 10:
Making up for Less
Chapter 11:
Hair Bargains
Chapter 12:
Heavenly Hands
Chapter 13:
Fabulous Feet
Chapter 14:
Spa Savings
Chapter 15:
Model Savings
Chapter 16:
Celebrity Savings
Chapter 17:
Shopping Bargains
Chapter 18:
Cheap Chic
Chapter 19:
Accessorizing for Less
Chapter 20:
Dressing up for Less
Chapter 21:
Fast Fixes
Chapter 22:
Bargain Travel Secrets

Final Words
Sites and Resources
Index

Personal Health or Healing Touch

2009-01-16T17:14:00.000-08:00

Personal Health: Perspectives and Lifestyles

Author: Patricia A Floyd

PERSONAL HEALTH: PERSPECTIVES AND LIFESTYLES, Fourth Edition emphasizes the individual's personal responsibility for wellness by presenting general (core) and current health information to guide decision making. The focus of the text is to present health topics, including cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity issues, identify risk factors, and give you useful and sensible suggestions to reduce the risk for preventable diseases and conditions in order to achieve optimal levels of wellness for yourself, your friends, and your family.

Booknews

This third edition of an accessible introductory text for undergraduates continues to emphasize the relationship between health and various cultural differences, and adds new boxes on diversity which provide information on topics including stress as it relates to age, gender differences in communication, and HIV/AIDS in the African- American community. Other pedagogical features include tips for applying information in daily life, critical thinking boxes (new to this edition), facts and statistics on topics of interest, self- assessment, and study and review questions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Look this: Kill Bin Laden or Constitutional Law for a Changing America

Healing Touch: The Church's Forgotten Language

Author: Zach Thomas

This helpful book shows how clergy, friends, and congregations can reclaim the ancient practice of healing touch. Presents biblical principles that encourage wholesome behavior and protect against unhealthy touch.

	Foreword
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Pt. 1	Touch in Western Healing Traditions
1	Called and Created to Touch	3
2	The Role of Touch in the Mind/Body Split	25
3	The Language of Healing Touch	43
Pt. 2	Touch in Modern Ministry
4	The Intention of Touch in Pastoral Care	61
5	Expectations and Settings of Touch	74
6	Healing Touch in Worship	92
	Epilogue	107
	Appendix A. Reflections Sheets	109
	Appendix B. Examples of Ministries with Bodywork Therapy	113
	Notes	119
	Bibliography and Resources	133
	Index	141

Herbal Remedies from the Wild or The Artists Complete Health and Safety Guide

2009-01-16T06:03:00.000-08:00

Herbal Remedies from the Wild: Finding and Using Medicinal Herbs

Author: Corinne Martin

A handbook for the home herbalist, detailing how to identify, gather, and prepare more than fifty different wild plants for medicinal use. Traditional herbal medicine, long practiced as a primary form of healing in many cultures around the world, is gaining tremendous popularity and acceptance in this country. Plants such as echinacea and St. John's wort have become common remedies, and new scientific studies show evidence that these plants are in fact effective in bolstering the immune system and treating depression. Anyone interested in plants and in learning more about how to use them to enhance health will enjoy this book. Herbal Remedies From the Wild gives full descriptions of 52 medicinal herbs common to North America—plants such as valerian, used for insomnia; red clover, for coughs; and elderberry, for fever. For each species, the author gives details on its appearance, where it is found, how to harvest and prepare it, and the recommended dosage for specific ailments (including cautions about conditions that preclude the use of the herb). The introduction provides instructions for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups. A line drawing of each herb aids in identification. A huge surge of interest in herbal medicine coincides with this book's re-release. Herbal Remedies from the Wild is a revised and redesigned edition of the book Earthmagic, which sold nearly 10,000 copies in its first edition. 52 b/w illustrations.

Internet Book Watch

Certified herbalist Corinne Martin's Herbal Remedies From The Wild: Finding And Using Medicinal Herbs provides full descriptions for fifty-two medicinal herbs common to North America. The information provided includes the herb's appearance, where it is to be found, how to properly harvest and prepare it, and recom-mended dosages for specific ailments. Martin also includes cautions about conditions that preclude the use of the herb. The reader is given complete instructions for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups. Herbal Remedies From The Wild is a core addition to any personal, professional, or community library alternative health medical and herbal reference collection.

	Dedication	viii
	Acknowledgments	ix
	Notice to the Reader	xi
	Preface	xiii
	Introduction: The Earth as Healer	1
	Using Herbs in the Healing Process	9
	The Herbs by Season
	Spring	23
	Willow Salix species	25
	Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens	29
	Catnip Nepeta cataria	33
	Goldthread Coptis trifolia	37
	White Pine Pinus strobus	40
	Violet Viola species	44
	Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus	48
	Elderberry Sambucus canadensis and pubens	52
	Cleavers Galium aparine	56
	Shinleaf Pyrola elliptica and species	60
	Chickweed Stellaria media and species	64
	Summer	69
	Plantain Plantago species	71
	Yarrow Achillea millifolium	75
	Red Clover Trifolium pratense	79
	Comfrey Symphytum officinale	83
	Sweet Fern Comptonia peregrina	89
	Partridgeberry Mitchella repens	93
	Mullein Verbascum thapsis	97
	Raspberry Rubus idaeus and species	101
	Sundew Drosera species	105
	Shepherd's Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris	109
	Pipsissewa Chimaphila umbellata and maculata	113
	Blueberry Vaccinium species	117
	St. John's-wort Hypericum perforatum	121
	Self-Heal Prunella vulgaris	125
	Lobelia Lobelia inflata and species	129
	Tansy Tanacetum vulgare	133
	Blue Cohosh Caulophyllum thalictroides	137
	Valerian Valeriana officinalis	141
	Mint Mentha species	146
	Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum	150
	Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca	154
	Blue Vervain Verbena hastata	158
	Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara	162
	Blackberry Rubus allegheniensis and species	166
	Jewelweed Impatiens capensis and pallida	170
	Wild Lettuce Lactuca species	174
	Wild Cherry Prunus serotina and species	178
	Juniper Juniperus species	183
	Hops Humulus lupulus	187
	Fall	191
	Gentian Gentiana species	193
	Solomon's Seal Smilacena racemosa and Polygonatum biflorum	197
	Yellow Dock Rumex crispus	202
	Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana	206
	Skunk Cabbage Symplocarpus foetidus	211
	Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica and species	216
	Dandelion Taraxacum officinale	220
	Rose Hips Rosa species	224
	Horsetail Equisetum arvense	228
	Burdock Arcticum lappa and minor	232
	Hawthorn Berries Crataegus species	236
	Barberry Berberis vulgaris and thunbergii	240
	Bibliography	244
	Herbal Associations and Societies	246
	Glossary	248
	Index	251

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The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide

Author: Monona Rossol

The safe use of art or craft materials requires awareness and training. A host of toxic industrial chemicals and environmental pollutants are often found in these materials. Since The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide was first published in April, 1990, new research has changed the safety information about and threshold limit values for a number of chemicals used in art materials. This revised edition is a guide to using these potentially toxic materials safely and ethically. It is also designed to help art workers and teachers comply with health and safety laws in the United States and Canada. Coverage includes technical hazards information in plain language, tables of data on art materials ingredients, steps to comply with health and safety laws, safety checklists for studios and classrooms, detailed descriptions of safe practices, recommendations for proper protective equipment, and a list of non-toxic products for use by children and others who are especially sensitive to toxic substances.

Hygiene Industrial Association Journal

This book is well written, easy to read, practical, authoritative, and useful, not only for artists but also for teachers and industrial hygienists.

Library Journal

Most artists are at least vaguely aware of the dangers their profession poses, and several high-profile lawsuits have led to complex regulations regarding the handling of art materials. These concerns are ably addressed by Rossol's manual, a standard in the field. A chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist, Rossol is also the founder and president of ACTS (Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety). Her use of the word "complete" in the title is not misplaced; other books in the field, such as Michael McCann's Health Hazards Manual for Artists, don't come close. Four exhaustive sections cover regulations and specific hazards, artists' raw materials, precautions for individual media, and reproductive risks to artists. Fully equipped with appendixes on sources, governmental agencies, and an annotated reference list, this vitally important volume is essential for any art collection. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

It is now widely recognized that the supplies commonly used by artists can be highly toxic. In fact, they are regulated under an amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act. The author, herself an artist and a chemist, has completely revised her first edition of this guide to handling such substances (Allworth Pr., 1990), a highly important work for any artist, craftsperson, or teacher in the arts. Rossol covers solvents, pigments and dyes, metals and metal compounds, minerals, and plastics. She discusses their relationships to diseases of the skin, eyes, respiratory system, heart and blood, nervous system, liver, kidneys, bladder, and reproductive system. This is more than just an alarming catalog of hazards, however; the book is largely devoted to practical precautions for various media, including painting, printmaking, textiles, glass, photography, and smithing. This comprehensive guide is highly recommended for any artist's studio or art teacher's classroom and for all libraries that serve those in the arts and crafts.-Daniel J. Lombardo, Jones Lib., Amherst, Mass.

Tai Chi and Aikido or You Dont Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted

2009-01-15T19:48:00.000-08:00

Tai Chi and Aikido

Author: Andrew Popovic

Clearly illustrated with more than 700 photographs, the step-by-step guides to the basic postures, movements, techniques and applications of Tai Chi and Aikido are demonstrated by expert practitioners. This book will prove a useful reference tool time and time again, as the key to enjoyment and progression is the practice of the basic skills described in these pages. With advice on choosing schools and useful contacts, this book allows the reader to fully discover both disciplines and choose the methods that are right for their lifestyle and needs.

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You Don't Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted!: A Program to Bring Joy, Energy, and Balance to Your Life

Author: Anne McGee Cooper

Are you tired of being tired?
Do you find yourself dragging out of bed each morning and dragging yourself to work? Do you come home at night and collapse in front of the TV? Do you feel as though your job is your life... or your life is a job?

Here's your personal power pack!
Plug into this action resource and discover how to recharge your batteries at a moment's notice. This practical, one-of-a-kind program is based on fascinating new research - from brain science to stress reduction - and has been tested extensively by the author's leading corporate clients. Open to any page and you'll find a wealth of creative ideas and strategies that can help turn your life around.

Secrets of the Beauty Insiders or The Complete Idiots Guide to Long Term Care Planning

2009-01-15T10:34:00.000-08:00

Secrets of the Beauty Insiders: Top to Toe Tips from the Pros in the Know

Author: Nada Guirgis Manley

Secrets of the Beauty Insiders, a fresh new look at today’s beauty industry, provides fun beauty tips and secrets from 75 of the country’s top beauty experts-salon owners, makeup artists and consultants to the stars, to name just a few.

Secrets of the Beauty Insiders includes revealing information on:
--Skin care
--Face makeup
--Eye makeup
--Lip makeup
--Body care
--Hair care
--Sun care
--Manicures and pedicures

For readers who want insider advice on how to look their best, Secrets of the Beauty Insiders is a one-stop reference from the industry’s leading experts.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning

Author: Marilee Driscoll

You're no idiot, of course. You know that most people need long-term care at some time and that this care is expensive. However, most people are ill-prepared to pay for this care, which can average $50,000 or more per year, whether they're at home, in an assisted-living facility, or in a nursing home.

You don't have to jeopardize your retirement if you or a family member needs long-term care. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning will show you exactly what options are open to you -- whether you are still working or are already retired, and whether you are healthy or not.

Midlife Meltdown or Diet and Nutrition

2009-01-14T22:23:00.000-08:00

Midlife Meltdown

Author: Janet C Maccaro

Midlife Can Be a Springboard to a New and Exciting Era in Your Life. It is time to answer the wake-up call of this timely book and start experiencing improved health, spiritual fulfillment, and long-lasting relationships that will enrich and lengthen your days. Physical changes, along with stresses that you face during midlife years, do not have to put your life on hold. Janet Maccaro tells you how to correct and prevent common conditions as she offers practical and insightful information.

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Diet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach

Author: Rudolph Ballentin

A holistic and comprehensive overview of nutrition including Eastern and Western perspectives. Over 110,000 sold.

Contemporary Time

A wonderful book...if I were forced to choose one book on nutrition from my extensive library, this would be it. Almost every chapter could have been produced legitimately as an excellent booklet, and I would have bought them all. This wonderufl book is an eye opener...highly recommended. --Contemporary Time

What People Are Saying

C. Norman Shealy
From C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Founder and Past President, American Holistic Medical Association

A superb book...should be read by all physicians.

Linus Pauling
Needed...and documented.

Ken Dychtwald
A brilliant book...a clear, concise, complete statement about the many facets of nutrition and the relationship between diet and well-being. This book is an absolute must.

Kundalini Awakening or The Diet Selector

2009-01-14T12:11:00.000-08:00

Kundalini Awakening: A Gentle Guide to Chakra Activation and Spiritual Growth

Author: John Selby

Kundalini Awakening delivers a universe of easy benefits for readers seeking to find relaxation, harmony, and inner peace.

Kundalini Awakening demystifies the complex science of Kundalini in a compelling content of:

· A full understanding of the seven Chakras, from the first Root Chakra located at the base of the spine to the brain's Crown Chakra
· The power of mantras and complete instructions for their use
· Breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction
· Meditation exercises using the guided imagery and the magnificent full color Chakra paintings of Zachary Selig that clarify the color coding of the Chakras

Kundalini Awakening presents a dynamic humanization solution through Chakra models framed in meditations to address the challenges in our world and the way we interact with ourselves.

The Diet Selector: From Atkins to The Zone, More Than 50 Ways to Help You Find the Best Diet for You

Author: Judith C Rodriguez

The only diet book you'll ever need!

Atkins, Master Cleanse, Jenny Craig, South Beach, The Zone. So many diets to choose from and so many different books to buy. But, at last, a path has opened in the enormous, overgrown thicket of diet information. This revolutionary book takes information from these weight loss and health management plans and organizes them into a sensible, easy to use reference.

There is no other book even remotely like this one-as complete or as useful. The Diet Selector gives readers the skinny on more than 50 ways to lose weight through low- calorie, low-carbohydrate, or low-fat diets with a thorough discussion on the merits of each approach. It gives the lowdown on popular fasting diets, liquid regimens, surgical solutions, jaw wiring, patches, and pills-every conceivable tactic used today to slim down.

The Diet Selector ranks all of the best-known diets with at-a-glance icons indicating: how punishing they are, cost of food, whether they're for quick weight loss or the long haul, popularity, and suitability for people of different ages. Although the information is serious and valuable, the presentation is full of colorful charts, indicating such things as caloric values of key foods and the effectiveness of different exercise regimes. Also in there for fun: diet trivia that includes the first known diet, crazy celebrity trends, and fab or forbidden foods. There are also sample weekly eating plans presented diary-style on a grid with links to relevant websites.

Beyond the quest for thin, this volume also addresses how to use nutrition to effectively combat health conditions like allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroidproblems, migraines, low metabolism, and heart disease. It truly is the most comprehensive diet book you can buy.

Philadelphia Inquirer

The Diet Selector is a treasure that may the last, or next to last, diet book you'll ever need

St. Petersburg Times

.doubles as an anthropological study of America's obsession with diets. very attractive format with an easy-to-skim weekly menu chart for each diet.

Indianapolis Star

.organized as an easy-to-use reference guide to help you select a diet that suits your needs, lifestyles, goals and budget.

Quick & Simple

To find the best way to lose weight, check out The Diet Selector . this handy guide sorts through every diet you've ever considered.

Kent Messenger (UK)

Navigate your way through the maze of diets and make informed choices about which will work for you with this invaluable guide.

Low Carb Vegetarian or Wellness

2009-01-14T01:00:00.000-08:00

Low-Carb Vegetarian

Author: Margo DeMello

Let Margo DeMello, a true fan of delicious cuisine, show you how to follow popular low-carb diets like South Beach and the Zone, while enjoying easy-to-make, delicious meatless and dairy-free meals. Sample menus and meal planning tips provide support not only for short-term weight loss, but long-term weight maintenance and overall good health.

Wellness: Guidelines for a Healthy Lifestyle (with Instant Access 1pass for HealthNOW and InfoTrac)

Author: Werner WK Hoeger

WELLNESS: GUIDELINES FOR A HEALHY LIFESTYLE, Fourth Edition is geared toward courses that emphasize the dimensions of wellness, including the impact of psychological, emotional, and physical health, as well as environmental influences that affect behavior. The authors provide unparalleled coverage of the mind-body connection, the relationship between fitness and wellness, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's health. Additionally, the text provides 39 assessments that help students put chapter concepts to immediate, practical use. Plus, new with this fourth edition, students have access to HealthNow, an online learning tool that includes pre- and post- test review questions and a series of interactive, self-paced activities. From theory to application, after students read this text, they will be equipped to understand the overall importance of wellness and make lifelong healthy life choices.

Medicine Ball for All Training Handbook or Body Work Beauty and Self Image in American Culture

2009-01-13T15:48:00.000-08:00

'Medicine Ball for All' Training Handbook

Author: Patrick Mediat

Provides the most complete medicine ball training guide for youth, adults, and seniors ever written. Begins with the basics of medicine ball training and continues through advanced program design considerations, including every step necessary to develop a successful conditioning program using medicine balls for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Covers potential health and fitness benefits, how to choose the right medicine balls, safety considerations, training principles, program variables, individual evaluation, program prescription, warm-up and warm-down exercises, lower and upper body, specialty, reaction, stability, core, and flexibility exercises, periodization, progression levels, samples workouts, special populations and much, much more. Contains dozens of photographs and illustrations.

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Body Work - Beauty and Self-Image in American Culture

Author: Debra L Gimlin

Today women are lifting weights to build muscle, wrapping their bodies in seaweed to reduce unwanted water retention, attending weigh-ins at diet centers, and devoting themselves to many other types of "body work." Filled with the voices of real women, this book unravels the complicated emotional and intellectual motivations that drive them as they confront American culture's unreachable beauty ideals. This powerful feminist study lucidly and compellingly argues against the idea that the popularity of body work means that women are enslaved to a male-fashioned "beauty myth." Essential reading for understanding current debates on beauty, Body Work demonstrates that women actually use body work to escape that beauty myth.
Debra Gimlin focuses on four sites where she conducted in-depth research--a beauty salon, aerobics classes, a plastic surgery clinic, and a social and political organization for overweight women. The honest and provocative interviews included in this book uncover these women's feelings about their bodies, their reasons for attempting to change or come to terms with them, and the reactions of others in their lives. These interviews show that women are redefining their identities through their participation in body work, that they are working on their self-images as much as on their bodies. Plastic surgery, for example, ultimately is an empowering life experience for many women who choose it, while hairstyling becomes an arena for laying claim to professional and social class identities.
This book develops a convincing picture of how women use body work to negotiate the relationship between body and self, a process that inevitably involves coming to terms withour bodies' deviation from cultural ideals. One of the few studies that includes empirical evidence of women's own interpretations of body work, this important project is also based firmly in cultural studies, symbolic interactionism, and feminism. With this book, Debra Gimlin adds her voice to those of scholars who are now looking beyond the surface of the beauty myth to the complex reality of women's lives.

Conscious Breathing or Living with RSDS

2009-01-13T03:36:00.000-08:00

Conscious Breathing: Breathwork for Health, Stress Release, and Personal Mastery

Author: Gaylord Hendricks

Conscious Breathing draws on more than twenty years of research and practice to present a simple yet comprehensive program that can be used every day to improve energy, mental clarity, and physical health. As the essential life-force of the body, the breath influences how we feel on every level. But many traditional breathing programs are limited by esoteric or cultlike elements. Pioneering therapist Gay Hendricks has refined the most important practices into a mainstream healing tool that can provide dramatic benefits—ranging from lowered blood pressure and pain reduction to elimination of depression and anxiety—in as little as ten minutes a day. At the core of the book are eight key breathing exercises, fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions, plus the "short form" ten-minute breathing program. Additional chapters provide breathing techniques for special concerns, including: Breathing to aid in trauma release and recovery from addictions. Treatment of asthma and other respiratory problems. Enhancement of sex and communication between couples. Improved concentration and stamina in sports.

Publishers Weekly

``In your lifetime you will breathe in and out more than a hundred million times.... What if you made a tiny improvement in something you did that many times?'' So queries Hendricks, a professor of counseling at the University of Colorado and author of Conscious Loving, at the start of this quietly assured guide. His guided breathing exercises, most done lying down and in combination with gentle movements, are designed to free the movement of the diaphragm, increase oxygenation and relax the body. Benefits can include stress reduction, pain management, improved health and spiritual growth. In his discussion of the anatomy of breathing, Hendricks errs in saying there are two lobes in each human lung (the right lung has three lobes), but this handsome handbook, appealingly illustrated and laced with aphorisms about breathing from sports heroes, poets and philosophers, offers much of value to those just fostering awarenes of breathing to such advanced practitioners as singers and athletes. (Apr.)

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Living with RSDS

Author:

With symptoms including swelling, stiffness, skin discoloration, and chronic burning pain, RSDS is an underdiagnosed and undertreated syndrome that often leaves its victims bedridden and in incredible pain. Written by an orthopedic surgeon and an RSDS sufferer, Living with RSDS offers readers the latest research and self-help techniques for dealing with this neurological condition that six million Americans currently suffer from. This in-depth book will help those in need to get appropriate medical care, manage their pain, and regain control over their lives.

Staying Sane when Youre Quitting Smoking or Dieting With the Duchess

2009-01-12T18:24:00.000-08:00

Staying Sane when You're Quitting Smoking: True Stories and Practical Advice on How to Weather Withdrawal, Avoid Weight Gain, and Battle Monstrous Cravings

Author: Pamela Brodowsky

The emotional and physical triggers that cause us to light up don't miraculously disappear when we decide to quit smoking. Indeed, when the nicotine patch isn't fooling you anymore and when you've chewed more gum than you can bear to recount, here are true stories from the front lines of the battle to counter inevitable cravings and avoid other smokers. Distracting, amusing, and inspiring, this book helps readers stick with the effort to kick the habbit! Misery loves company and sometimes the only advice we'll take is from someone who has already stood in our shoes. Whether it is about giving up smoking, trying to lose weight, or having in-laws move in for a month, the Staying Sane series provides readers with just this kind of been-there, done-that commiseration. Each Staying Sane volume is filled with sometimes humorous (laughter is the best medicine, after all!), sometimes inspiring but always sanity-saving success stories of how other people have overcome obstacles or have risen above the situations in question. Practical tips and coping strategies lighten the reader's load throughout. Bibliotherapy of the first order, the Staying Sane guides will support beleaguered readers as they strive to persevere through the duration of their particular challenge.

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Dieting with the Duchess: Secrets and Sensible Advice for a Great Body

Author: Sarah Ferguson

"I am here to say that no matter how insurmountable your problems may seem, you can change your life for the better. If I can do it, so can you."
Sarah, The Duchess of York

She has established herself as a hardworking single mother who is successfully conquering her weight issues. Now Sarah, The Duchess of York shares her personal secrets and tips for her healthful new lifestyle and tells every woman how she, too, can be a winner in the battle of the bulge. Dieting with The Duchess blends the sound weight-loss guidance of the trusted authority in weight loss, Weight Watchers, with the real-life wisdom of The Duchess of York.

Packed with The Duchess's own advice on everything from smart eating to exercising to learning from your past mistakes, Dieting with The Duchess features:

* "My Truths," the five rules The Duchess learned on her own weight-loss journey

* A primer on food fundamentals, including information on the food groups and nutritional supplements

* Simple techniques for creating the workout that suits your unique exercise style, and for getting -- and staying -- motivated

* How to (re)discover your true self during the weight-loss process, including practical ways to project a positive self-image and change your behavior

* Plus 75 delicious recipes based on Weight Watchers revolutionary 1·2·3 Success® Weight Loss Plan, including POINTS® values

With Weight Watchers, The Duchess, and a wide selection of flavorful recipes that will satisfy all your senses, Dieting with The Duchess is the weight-loss guide you can't afford to be without.

Pilates Workbook for Pregnancy or Secret Keeping

2009-01-12T07:11:00.000-08:00

Pilates Workbook for Pregnancy: Illustrated Step-By-Step Matwork Techniques

Author: Michael King

Specifically designed for expectant mothers by two noted Pilates instructors, Pilates Workbook for Pregnancy helps you train and strengthen your core abdominal, back and pelvic muscles -- easing the effects of labor and helping you quickly regain your original figure.

	Introduction
	Introduction	6
	What is Pilates?	8
	Pilates in pregnancy	12
	The benefits	16
	Posture in pregnancy	18
	Ligaments and separation	20
	The Principles
	The principles	26
	The pelvic floor	30
	Finding neutral	32
	Breathing	34
	Concentration and relaxation	36
	Finding the right level	38
	The Movements
	Warm-Ups
	Chest stretch	44
	Swinging	45
	One-arm circles	46
	Double arm circles	47
	Cat/dog	48
	Toy soldier	49
	Side rotation	50
	The Program
	Push-up	52
	Swimming	54
	Roll-down/roll-up	56
	One-leg circles	58
	The hundred	60
	Shoulder bridge	61
	One-leg stretch	62
	Scissors	64
	Side kick	66
	Spine stretch	68
	Spine twist	70
	Double arm stretch	72
	Leg pull prone (Plank)	75
	Postnatal Movements
	Postnatal exercise	78
	Finding the right level	80
	Push-up	82
	Swimming	84
	Roll-down/Roll-up	85
	The hundred	86
	One-leg stretch	86
	Spine stretch	87
	Leg pull prone (plank)	87
	Shoulder bridge	88
	Side kick	89
	Rolling back	90
	Spine twist	91
	Side bend	92
	Useful Organizations	94
	Index	95
	Acknowledgments	96

Secret Keeping: Overcoming Hidden Habits and Addictions

Author: John Howard Prin

Every day millions of people do things they hide from friends and family: gambling, shopping, adultery, eating disorders, drug use, and more. In fact, about one in fifteen people is living a secret life. That means somebody close to you may be a Secret Keeper. Or it could be you.
For three decades, author and counselor John Howard Prin lived as a Secret Keeper, and his secret addictions escalated to near catastrophe. Since breaking the habit, he has directly experienced the rewards of successful recovery — whole-mindedness and renewed integrity. In these pages, he offers compelling true stories and practical exercises to empower anyone to break secret-keeping habits or help a loved one caught in a web of deception.
The first half of the book explores the human tendency to keep secrets, profiling a variety of Secret Keepers from all walks of life. The second half provides a clear, step-by-step approach to healing, rebuilding self-esteem, and living a healthy, secret-free life.

Empty Force or Children with Autism

2009-01-11T20:59:00.000-08:00

Empty Force: The Power of Chi for Self-Defense and Energy Healing

Author: Paul Dong

Ling Kong Jing, the "Empty Force," is the highest martial arts skill in China. This extraordinary technique harnesses the power of chi, the body's vital energy, enabling masters of the art to defend themselves against opponents without making physical contact. The book takes readers step by step from theory to the actual practice used to generate Empty Force, and shows how to use its remarkable power for healing as well as self-defense.

	Acknowledgments
	Preface
Ch. 1	The Mystery of Chi	1
Ch. 2	The Empty Force	13
Ch. 3	The Empty Force Masters	21
Ch. 4	The Great Debate	35
Ch. 5	Martial Arts, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung	45
Ch. 6	The Healing Power	58
Ch. 7	A "How-to" Guide to the Empty Force	71
Ch. 8	The Students Speak: Experiences with the Empty Force and Chi Kung	97
	Afterword	119
	Glossary	126
	Bibliography	130
	Index	133

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Children with Autism: A Parents' Guide

Author: Michael D Powers

When parents learn that their child has autism, they often feel helpless and bewildered. Their child appears to live in an isolated, almost impenetrable world which may seem impossible to bridge. To understand autism and overcome their fears, parents need both information and hope.

Recommended as the first book on autism that parents and family should read, Children With Autism covers areas that are of special concern to parents. By providing up-to-date information about autism, this comprehensive book will ease the fears and concerns of many parents struggling to understand and cope with their child's disorder.

Michael Powers has combined the expertise and wisdom of professionals and parents into a compendium dealing with various issues of interest to parents...

Internet Book Watch

In Children With Autism: A Parent's Guide, Michael Powers has gathered together an indispensable guide to the nature and terminology of the conditions collectively referred to as "autism" or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Parents are provided comprehensive information relevant to daily and family life, development, early intervention, educational programs, legal rights, advocacy. Of special note is the chapter dedicated to adults with autism. Current diagnostics criteria surveyed included Applied Behavior Analysis, medications, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), as well as autism advocacy resources on the Internet. Highly recommended, essential reading for parents and caretakers of autistic children of any age or degree of severity, Children With Autism is thoroughly "reader friendly" and enhanced with a glossary, reading and resource list (including extensive web site listings), and photographs of children with autism.

Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs or Behavior Based Safety Process

2009-01-11T11:47:00.000-08:00

Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs

Author: Stella Lucia Volp

As physical activity becomes increasingly popular, the diversity of active participants is greater than ever. Professionals working with active clients have an appreciation for the fact that many of their clients face unique dietary challenges. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is the first book to deliver state-of-the-art nutrition information pertaining to a variety of these special populations with distinctive dietary needs.

This easy-to-use reference provides scientifically based nutrition guidelines for a wide range of physically active clients—including vegetarians, pregnant and menopausal women, children and adolescents, older adults, people with diabetes, and participants in weight-restricted sports. Written in a straightforward manner, Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is ideal for athletic trainers and personal trainers. It allows them to guide clients in proper eating for optimal exercise performance, and it recognizes when a client needs to be referred to a registered dietitian. The text may also be used as a quick reference for nutritionists and dietitians and as a valuable resource for those who exercise competitively, for health and fitness, or just for fun.

The following are some of the text's useful features:

50 figures, tables, and special elements that you can photocopy and give to patients or clients to ensure they follow your suggestions—including examples of poor versus better carbohydrate choices, the Motherwell Pregnancy Food Pyramid, and the healthy effects of certain fats
12 real-life case studies from guest dietitians to illustrate how the material can be applied in a variety of settings
Sample meal plans and an appendix of alternative food choices that you can photocopy so you can design individualized plans for patients or clients and teach them how to adapt the plans to accommodate personal tastes and needs
Exercise guidelines for specific populations to assist you in prescribing appropriate exercise for each person's condition and stage of life

In addition, the reference is valuable to coaches and sports medicine physicians in their efforts to provide sound dietary advice to both noncompetitive exercisers who want to stay fit and competitive athletes who want to achieve optimal performance. The text contains practical guidelines for addressing the needs of children who exercise and play sports as well as the needs of overweight athletes and exercisers in weight-dependent sports—an area often overlooked in sport nutrition books.

Physical therapists who work with the geriatric population will also find the resource useful because it will bring them up to date on meeting the nutrition and exercise needs of older adults as they progress through the physiological changes that come with aging. Psychiatrists will use the practical information to ensure proper counseling, healthy nutrition, and appropriate exercises for patients with eating disorders and disordered eating.

There is no better resource for anyone who needs to understand scientifically based nutrition guidelines for a wide range of physically active people. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs explains nutrition guidelines for unique populations and also helps you prescribe a healthy diet appropriate to each client's condition and stage of life to ensure they achieve optimal performance and stay fit.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Michelle H Tegenkamp, BS, MS(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Description:This book provides nutrition and exercise related information on groups of people with specific needs. It includes reproducible handouts that can be used by professionals and incorporates case studies at the end of each chapter.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a sports nutrition oriented reference to health professionals on specific groups such as vegetarians, children/adolescents, older adults, pregnant and postmenopausal women, individuals with eating disorders, and people who exercise in extreme climates. It is useful to have this information in one reference and the authors meet their objectives.
Audience:The audience includes registered dietitians, sports nutritionists, athletic and personal trainers, physical therapists, and sports medicine physicians. The book is written at a level that is easy to understand for people without an in-depth knowledge of nutrition. This is a good basic reference for the intended audience, but may be too basic for individuals with experience in the area.
Features:Each chapter covers specific nutritional needs of a particular group, physical activity recommendations, and special issues related to that group. Each chapter also contains several case studies for that specific population, which repeat a lot of what is covered in the chapters while adding the element of application to the information. The book is all black and white, but this allows for the reproducible figures which are a unique and relevant feature.
Assessment:There are few if any books that include nutrition and sportsinformation on all these special groups. This book would be beneficial for professionals without a lot of background knowledge in these areas.

Behavior-Based Safety Process: Managing Involvement for an Injury-Free Culture

Author: Thomas R Kraus

The Behavior-Based Safety Process Since the behavior-based approach to accident prevention was launched in 1980 by the author and his associates, safety performance is increasingly prominent on the agendas of many companies. Several powerful factors contribute to this trend. The widespread reorganization of personnel into work-groups that are leaner and more self-directed, the increasing importance of international competition, the growing awareness of critical environmental issuesthese and related factors highlight the value of any mechanism that promotes continuous improvement in safety performance. Detailing a step-by-step approach to just such a mechanism for continuous improvement, The Behavior-Based Safety Process is a path-breaking guide that represents an important resource for anyone concerned with performance related issues in the workplace. As the title indicates, the focus is on process versus programs. The reason is simple: off-the-shelf safety imposed from the top down does not meet the safety needs of most organizations. This fact has been abundantly demonstrated in facility after facility throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In genuinely meeting the need for continuous improvement in safety performance, the behavior-based approach presents many parallels with the quality improvement process. Both of these approaches use scientific methods to identify, measure, and provide feedback on upstream factors of excellence. In the case of the behavior-based approach to safety, these upstream factors are critical behaviors that are the leading indicators of safety performance in the organization, targeting areas of concern in advance of even first-aid incidents. For anin-depth treatment of how to integrate behavioral and statistical methodologies, see the authors companion volume from Van Nostrand Reinhold: Employee-Driven Systems for Safe Behavior. In addition to presenting these parallels with quality. The Behavior-Based Safety Process also provides powerful techniques aimed at implementation issues: organizational development, trainer-training, and employee involvement. The author and his associates developed these techniques over a decade of consultation with a variety of industries, working closely in that time with such safety leaders as Monsanto, Shell Chemical Company, ARCO Chemical, ALCOA, Rohm and Haas, Scott Paper Company, Georgia Gulf Corporation, The Pillsbury Company, and Chevron U.S.A.

Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer or The Anti Aging Solution

2009-01-10T23:36:00.000-08:00

Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer

Author: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicin

a simple new dietary approach to cancer prevention and treatment

Current research has shown that what you eat is one of the strongest factors in preventing cancer. You can take advantage of this fact to safeguard your health–and this book shows you how. Drawing on the latest medical and dietary research, Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer presents a complete and sensible plant-based nutrition program that can help make cancer less likely–and also help those already diagnosed to heal.

Showing how you can put food to work against today’s most common forms of cancer (including lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, cervical, and digestive tract cancers), this book provides detailed nutritional guidelines that have been carefully drafted by Physicians Committee nutrition experts. The book includes over 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help you put these healthy eating principles to work right away. Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer contains important information on:

• Antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other protective weapons

• Foods that boost the immune system

• Nutrition during cancer treatment

• Exercise and weight management

• Stress-reduction techniques

• And more

Whether you are looking to prevent or heal cancer, this book will give you the crucial knowledge you need to take charge now– of your diet, your health, and your life.

Also available:

Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes (0-471-43598-8)

Healthy Eating for Life for Children (0-471-43621-6)

HealthyEating for Life for Women (0-471-43596-1)

Booknews

Based on studies of people who survive for long periods after being diagnosed with cancer, this book outlines new approaches to nutrition. It offers detailed nutritional guidelines to prevent cancer or help survive it. Chapters discuss nutrition, foods for cancer survival, nutrition during treatment, foods which help fight cancer, fitness, and stress. Eighty recipes are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	List of Recipes
	Foreword
Pt. I	Essentials
1	New Power Against Cancer	3
	What Is Cancer All About?	4
	How Cancer Starts	5
	Powerful Protection Found in Simple Foods	6
	Cancer and Its Dietary Origins	8
	Cancer in Various Parts of the World	11
	What to Eat, What Not to Eat	12
2	Tracking Down the Culprits	14
	Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire	15
	What's the Matter with Meat?	16
	Dairy - Far from Perfect	23
	A Little Douse Will Do You Harm	26
	Go Lean	26
	Alcohol: Fuel on the Fire	27
3	The Right Stuff: Getting the Nutrients You Need	28
	Fat	28
	Protein	30
	Carbohydrate	31
	Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate: Where Do We Find the Good Varieties?	32
	Why Animal Products Are Not Recommended	35
	Foods for Health	35
	Strong Support for Plant Foods	35
	Calcium	36
	Vitamin D	39
	Vitamin B[subscript 12]	39
	Omega-3 Fatty Acids	40
	Practical Pointers	40
Pt. II	Making It Work for You
4	Cancer: Dietary Self-Defense	43
	Veggies, Fruits, and Natural Antioxidants	44
	The Antioxidant Arsenal	45
	Getting the Protection You Need	53
	More Cancer Fighters in Plant Foods	54
	A Colorful Crew of Allies	55
	Legumes: Protein Powerhouses of the Plant Kingdom	57
	The Joy of Soy Foods	58
	Nuts and Seeds: A Little Go a Long Way	59
	Great Grains and Friendly Fiber	61
	Carbohydrates - Friend or Foe?	62
	Fiber: An Effective Force	62
5	Foods for Cancer Survival	66
	Foods and Immune Defenses	68
	Cutting Fat and Cholesterol	69
	Natural Immune Boosters	70
	The Example of Breast Cancer	72
	Cancers of the Uterus, Ovary, and Prostate	74
	Digestive Tract Cancers	75
6	Nutrition During Cancer Treatment	76
	Lack of Appetite	76
	Taste Changes	77
	Dry Mouth	77
	Chewing or Swallowing Problems	77
	Nausea and Vomiting	80
	Diarrhea	80
	Constipation	80
	Weight Loss	81
	Weight Gain	82
	Eating during Recovery	82
	Programs Offering Nutritional Support	83
Pt. III	Lifelong Health
7	Putting Food Power to Work Against Today's Common Cancers	87
	Lung Cancer	87
	Supersize Your Fruits and Veggies	88
	Synthetic Shortcomings	89
	Cut the Fat	90
	Prostate Cancer	90
	Breast Cancer	95
	Colon and Rectal Cancers	98
	Ovarian Cancer	100
	Cervical Cancer	101
	Putting Science to Work	103
8	Treating Yourself to Good Food and Great Health	104
	Making Friends with Healing Foods	105
	Food Safety and Food Storage	109
	Social Events	111
9	Fitness, Friendship, and Freedom from Stress	115
	The Research: Good Reason to Move	116
	Weight Management	122
	Stress Management	122
10	Putting it all Together	130
11	Cooking Tips and Techniques	132
	Planning a Menu	132
	Making a Shopping List	134
	Seasonal Eating	136
	Stocking Up	137
	Meal Preparation	140
12	Menus for a Week	147
13	The Recipes	151
	Breakfasts	151
	Grains and Pastas	157
	Sandwiches and Wraps	161
	Salads	168
	Dips, Dressings, and Sauces	172
	Soups and Stews	180
	Entrees	186
	Vegetables	196
	Breads and Desserts	207
	Beverages	213
	Glossary	215
	Resources	220
	References	222
	Index	236

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The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young

Author: Marcia Zimmerman

A medically proven program to prevent and reverse the DNA damage that causes aging

You have it in your power to retain the health, beauty, and vitality of youth well past fifty or sixty and beyond. All of us grow older, but it's a medically proven fact that how we age is a choice. With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can reap amazing visible and tangible benefits in just a few days—and this groundbreaking book shows you how.

Written by an all-star team of internationally acclaimed anti-aging experts, The Anti-Aging Solution is the first guide to reveal how you can reverse aging on a genetic level. By following a uniquely effective five-step program—which includes stress-reduction techniques, easy-to-follow dietary guidelines, moderate exercise, inexpensive skin treatments, and supplements—you can reverse DNA damage, enhance DNA repair, and start to look younger, feel younger, and be younger right away. The Anti-Aging Solution shows you how to:

• Say goodbye to aching joints, sagging skin, and fatigue

• Improve the quality and function of the genetic material in your cells

• Ramp up your body's self-repair functions

• Increase your stamina, endurance, and sex drive

• Dramatically improve your resistance to disease, including many cancers

• Have more youthful, radiant skin

Publishers Weekly

Anti-aging expert Giampapa (Quantum Longevity), DNA researcher Pero and nutritionist Zimmerman present a five-step program that claims to reverse the aging process. Before readers can say they've seen this before, the authors insist their book is different because it "attacks aging at its genetic roots with a comprehensive plan." Giampapa, Pero and Zimmerman first present a set of simple self-examinations for readers to "factor their personal aging equation" by measuring "aging indicators" like chronic pain, poor memory and reduced mobility. After a detailed explanation of how poor nutrition and free-radical damage promote aging, the authors present their program, which intends to change "the way our genes express themselves." The five stages consist of reducing stress, enhancing nutrition, exercising regularly, using dietary supplements and caring for the skin. For each step, the authors offer an abundance of helpful pointers; their advice on nutrition and its effects is particularly useful. Among the book's perks are easy to follow, color-coded charts detailing a healthy diet (which can be modified for vegetarians), recommended exercise routines that are beneficial but not overly demanding, skin care regimens and a list of suppliers of nutraceuticals (natural, bioactive chemical compounds that have health-promoting, disease-preventing or medicinal properties). (Mar.) Forecast: With a $75,000 marketing budget, publicity in New York and New Jersey, and national print and radio campaigns, this book has a shot at selling out its 50,000-copy first printing. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Cancer Therapy or Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified

2009-01-10T13:24:00.000-08:00

Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide to Non-Toxic Treatment and Prevention

Author: Ralph W Moss

This thorough guide is a must-read for cancer patients and their families seeking treatment options.

Library Journal

In this consumer's guide, the author of The Cancer Industry ( LJ 2/15/80; LJ 10/15/89, rev. ed.) discusses alternative cancer therapies that include vitamins, minerals, herbs, diets, immune boosters, and other substances. He also covers conventional chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation but emphasizes their adverse effects. Though he provides references to scientific articles, most of them are animal or tissue culture studies; there is no information about the effectiveness of these treatments for humans. A strongly worded disclaimer encourages readers to seek medical advice before using these treatments, and a handshake symbol in the text indicates a substance that is compatible with conventional therapies. Moss also includes a resource list of organizations concerned with cancer treatment. Malin Dollinger, M.D. & others' Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy ( LJ 5/15/91) offers a detailed, objective overview of current cancer care that is a more appropriate choice for most collections, but Cancer Therapy is a useful addition to collections where there is interest in alternative health treatments.-- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.

Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin

Author: Gabrielle Kaplan Mayer

Increasing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes, all of whose lives depend on insulin, as well as type 2 diabetics, have already adopted the insulin pump, which replaces a regimen of insulin shots with a continuous delivery of insulin. Yet many who stand to benefit from "the pump" are put off by not fully understanding the device, and many already using it don't have anyone with whom to compare notes about its use. Now Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, who has used the pump for more than three years, cuts through common personal fears about the pump and offers insight into the day-to-day challenges—and rewards—of life with it. Drawing on interviews with more than seventy-five pump users, including Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, as well as diabetes experts and other health professionals, Kaplan-Mayer discusses how the pump affects your sex life, dealing with money issues, finding support, counting carbohydrates, and much more. Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified offers knowledgeable, informative, reassuring advice that all pump users—current and future—will find extremely valuable. Charts and tables add to this valuable insider's guide.

Library Journal

An insulin pump is one of the newer technologies for insulin delivery to diabetics, giving them greater control over blood sugars. Attached to the body, it allows the wearer to administer medication frequently without traditional syringes. Kaplan-Mayer, a diabetic who has used the pump since 1999, has written an essential guide for those considering use of the device. She emphasizes the necessary motivation for success as well as the pros and cons of the pump and encourages potential users to do extensive research, listing suggested web sites and organizations. She also covers body image, do's and don'ts, special occasions, troubleshooting, emotional implications, cost, and sleep considerations. A comparison chart of the various devices on the market is included. The author's discussion of what to expect during initial setup is very helpful, and she clearly explains changes in lifestyle after transition to the pump. An outstanding contribution to diabetes collections.-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

	Foreword	xi
	Introduction: We're in This Challenge Together!	1
Part 1	To Pump or Not to Pump?	7
1	What Is an Insulin Pump and Why Would I Want One?	9
2	Seeking Knowledge	14
3	Finding Support	24
4	Making the Commitment	31
Part 2	What's It Really Like to Live with the Pump?	37
5	Body Image, Fashion, and Visibility	39
6	Sleeping with the Pump	50
7	And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen ... the Question You've All Been Waiting For: Sex and the Pump!	54
8	Money Makes the World Go Round ...	60
9	Inconvenience, or How Much More Do I Need to Schlepp?	66
10	The Mechanics of the Pump, or "But I Can't Even Program My VCR!"	71
11	Exercise with the Pump	76
12	Swimming, Water Sports, and Days at the Beach	84
Part 3	Preparing to Pump--What You Need to do Before Your "Big Day"	89
13	Which Pump to Choose?	91
14	Carbohydrate Counting, or What Evil Lies Within That Slice of Pizza?	102
15	Your First Days on the Pump	112
Part 4	Happily Pumping Ever After ...	119
16	The First Few Weeks	121
17	Weight Management and the Pump: Watching Those Pounds	126
18	Troubleshooting the Bumps in the Road	131
19	Your Emotional Health	137
20	Staying Motivated	143
21	Pump Therapy and Travel	148
Part 5	Pumping for Everyone! Kids, Teens, Seniors, and Moms-to-Be	153
22	Pumping Kids	155
23	Pumping Teens	161
24	Pumping Seniors	166
25	Pumping During Pregnancy	170
	Epilogue: What Lies Ahead in Insulin Pump Technology	176
	Glossary of Diabetes and Insulin Pump Terms	179
	Counting Carbohydrates	181
	References	183
	Acknowledgments	185
	Index

Full Body Flexibility or Ashtanga Yoga

2009-01-10T02:12:00.000-08:00

Full-Body Flexibility

Author: Jay Blahnik

About the Author

Jay Blahnik has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is the spokesperson and education consultant for the Nautilus Health and Fitness Group. For more than 10 years, Blahnik has served as a spokesperson for Nike's programs and products and provides direction and consultation to Nike regarding fitness industry trends and product design. In addition, he is an education consultant, program developer, and spokesperson for the BOSU Balance Trainer. Blahnik also serves as a consultant and program developer for some of the world's largest and most successful fitness chains. Recently, he developed a new series of successful programs titled "Leg Xpress" and "Ab Xpress" for 24 Hour Fitness, and he has developed the new indoor cycling program for Bally Total Fitness.

Blahnik was named one of Shape magazine's Top 5 Group Exercise Instructors in the United States in 2000 and was selected as the IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year in 1996. He has starred in more than 17 award-winning exercise videos and has been the technical advisor and director for some of the best-selling exercise videos of all time. He served as the exercise consultant and choreographer for Jane Fonda's final six highly acclaimed videos and has worked with, consulted, or trained many of the world's leading exercise video superstars.

Blahnik is a master member of IDEA, an organization devoted to promoting fitness, health, and wellness. He is on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) editorial advisory board and is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) continuing education provider. Blahnik is also the inventor and designer of The Power, a fitness machine designed to make closed-chain strength exercises easier to do.

Blahnik's clients have included Jane Fonda, Faye Dunaway, Jonelle Allen (of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"), Leonard Lauder (Estйe Lauder), Iman (supermodel), and Tawny Kitaen (of "America's Funniest People"), to name a few. He currently trains athletes as well as numerous Iron Man competitors. Blahnik has appeared on many television and radio shows, and his work has been featured in Shape, Sports Illustrated, Self, Fitness, Family Circle, Vogue, Living Fit, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Outside, Fit, and Skiing magazines. He has been consulted as a fitness expert for hundreds of newspaper articles around the world.

Blahnik has presented educational workshops and motivational seminars in all 50 states, England, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Germany, Australia, France, Scotland, Korea, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands.

Blahnik lives in Laguna Beach, California, and enjoys running, ocean kayaking, and surfing.

Team physician, co-chairman, Sports Medicine Committee United States Diving - Benjamin D. Rubin

Jay Blahnik's extensive knowledge and teaching experience are evident in the concise and accurate descriptions of the goals and techniques of the various stretches. This unique book should improve the performance of recreational and competitive athletes and enhance the comfort of nonathletes while they perform daily activities.

Book about: O Fado da África:das Esperanças de Liberdade ao Coração de Desespero

Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide to Dynamic Yoga

Author: John C Scott

John Scott's Ashtanga Yoga draws on his expertise as a teacher of this most energetic form of yoga. An easy-to-use guide, it features color photographs and a series of step-by-step exercise sessions — starting with a simple sequence designed for beginners that, once mastered, provides the foundation for moving to the next cycle.

How to Eat like a Vegetarian Even if You Never Want to Be One or Dr Atkins New Diet Cookbook

2009-01-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

How to Eat like a Vegetarian Even If You Never Want to Be One: Shortcuts, Hints, and Simple Solutions

Author: Patti Breitman

Don't have time to cook? Don't like to follow recipes? Cutting back on meat but don't know what to serve? Want an easy way to eat healthfully? This is the book for you. The lists, charts, and hints in this book will reward you with meals, snacks, and surprises that are as easy to make as they are delicious.

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Dr. Atkins' New Diet Cookbook

Author: Robert C Atkins

This book contains 250 of the most asked for recipes at the Atkins Center.

Publishers Weekly

In 1972, Atkins became a household name with his bestselling book, The Diet Revolution . In it, he claimed that to induce rapid weight loss one need only follow a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet--carbs were the culprit in keeping people overweight. Twenty years later, he published Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution , continuing to maintain that weight gain had little to do with fat intake--a controversial conviction. His latest work is a cookbook designed as a companion to the 1992 volume, and promising to provide the most ``mouth-watering meals for the most effective diet ever devised.'' In case readers are unfamiliar with his weight-loss program, Atkins describes its four stages and offers a selection of sample menus. Recipes range from the simple (hard-boiled eggs) to appetizers, salads, meats and poultry. No-holds-barred desserts call for heavy cream, eggs, sour cream and butter; despite Atkins's claims, his is not always light cooking. In the end, it's the desserts that illustrate the absurdities of the Atkins program: a recipe for cheesecake is chock full of cream cheese, eggs and creme fraiche, yet the final ingredient is 12 packets of a sugar substitute. ``Good cuisine has always rooted itself firmly in luxurious fat,'' writes Atkins in his introduction. Really? (June)

Library Journal

This complement to Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (LJ 7/92) presents menus along with 200 recipes. Devised by Atkins Center director Fran Gare, the recipes follow the same high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet (including the complex carbohydrates) that Atkins proposes in his previous book. Atkins maintains that his diet controls diabetes, but the Atkins diet is contrary to information given by the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetic Association. In the ``University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter'' (December 1992), Dr. Sheldon Margen cautions people against following this diet, arguing that it could harm some people, especially diabetics. All cheeses are allowed freely (though they are high in fat, sodium, and cholesterol), as are all meats. Several recipes for salad dressings contain raw eggs, which could lead to salmonella food poisoning. Since the recipes in this book could be dangerous if followed, it is not recommended.-Loraine F. Sweetland, Rebok Memorial Lib., Silver Spring, Md.

Damaged Angels or Migraine

2009-01-09T04:48:00.000-08:00

Damaged Angels: An Adoptive Mother Discovers the Tragic Toll of Alcohol in Pregnancy: Case Histories of FASD Families

Author: Bonnie Buxton

Part heartfelt memoir, part practical guide, Damaged Angels recounts Bonnie Buxton's struggles to raise an adopted daughter whom she didn't realize was afflicted with fetal alcohol disorder. Her book also offers guidance to parents who have children with FASD. By the time Bonnie's daughter Colette hit first grade, her parents were coping with her frequent stealing and lying, and the necessity of special education. At fourteen, she discovered drugs and sex; by eighteen, she was a crack addict living on the streets. After many frustrating years consulting numerous therapists, a TV news story gave Bonnie the answer she was looking for — and sent her on a quest for a diagnosis and help for Colette. Damaged Angels can aid and comfort all those affected by FASD — the most common cause of intellectual impairments in most industrialized nations — and reduce the number of babies born with this disorder in the future. The most important book on fetal alcohol disorder since Michael Dorris's The Broken Cord, Damaged Angels is a book for every parent, practitioner, and teacher working with a child with FASD.

Publishers Weekly

One day, clicking around on the family computer, Buxton found her 14-year-old adopted daughter Colette's will. What might have been a typical angst-filled document by another teenager was quite worrisome in this case: Colette suffered from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), an impairment that affects one out of every 100 North Americans, according to Buxton. The disorder made her violent and antisocial. By the time Colette wrote the will, she was addicted to drugs and prone to violent outbursts; before she was 18, she had endured multiple brushes with death. Canadian journalist Buxton thoroughly describes her frustrating attempts to get help for her two daughters (another adopted daughter also suffered from FASD). Her honesty and humility are blunt: "The fact that Brian [her husband] and I could make each other laugh at least once a day, often making evil jokes about our children, was what kept us relatively sane...." The devil really is in the details in this sometimes painful account. On the one hand, Buxton's insistence on logging the minutiae of caring for her daughters is impressive, and she intersperses these sections with copious research and case studies on FASDs. On the other hand, her recounting of umpteen doctors' appointments, forms and phone calls weighs the memoir down and buries some salient gems. (May) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

In a book certain to be compared with Michael Dorris's The Broken Cord, Canadian journalist Buxton recounts the trials of raising an adopted daughter who displays puzzling self-destructive tendencies. Despite the best nurturing efforts of her parents, Colette begins stealing and lying as soon as she enters school; by 18, she is a homeless crack addict. In trying to help her daughter, Buxton does extensive research, learning eventually that Colette suffers from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Including a superb bibliography, this is perhaps the definitive lay reader's guide to FASD research; highly recommended for all academic and public libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

A Canadian journalist's experience raising an adoptive daughter with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) leads to an exploration of the disorder and a consciousness-raising campaign. Buxton, co-founder with her husband, Brian Philcox, of FASworld, a Canadian organization that promotes awareness of FAS around the world, had no idea that her daughter Colette, adopted at age three, had been permanently brain-damaged by prenatal alcohol. Hers is a harrowing account of coping with a child who was violent, lied, stole and had major learning problems. Buxton's pleas for help from professionals went unheeded, and by the time the uncontrollable Colette was 17, she had been in and out of a residential treatment center and was a crack addict living on the streets of Toronto. Soon after, she became pregnant twice. Seeing a television program on FAS in 1997 was the a-ha! moment for Buxton, who eventually discovered the work of Ann Streissguth, a psychologist specializing in FAS. Through her Web site, Buxton is now in touch with many people afflicted by FAS, and several of her chapters tell the stories of other adoptive parents' experiences, of adult survivors of FAS, and of mothers who gave birth to FAS babies. While most of the accounts are pain-filled, Buxton includes a few success stories from parents proud of the achievements of their FAS children. What those parents have in common, Buxton finds, are acceptance, reduced expectations, commitment, knowledge, creativity, a positive outlook and "a whopping sense of humor." While positive stories may offer encouragement and ideas to those trying to raise FAS children, this is not primarily a hands-on guidebook for parents; Buxton's aim is to make the syndromemore widely understood by all who work with children-pediatricians, teachers and social workers, police, judges and probation officers. The bibliography, however, does recommend several parenting guides, helpful newsletters and Web sites. Moving personal memoir melded with a realistic look at the widespread ramifications of drinking during pregnancy.

Interesting textbook: Life at the Bottom or The Arab Center

Migraine: Your Questions Answered

Author: Carol Foster

Providing practical guidance about the various self-help measures, conventional medical options and complementary therapies, this jargon-free question-and-answer guide provides practical advice about coping with various forms of migraines.

Ride Hard Ride Smart or The Peoples Pharmacy

2009-01-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

Ride Hard, Ride Smart: Ultimate Street Strategies for Advanced Motorcyclists

Author: Pat Hahn

Ride Hard, Ride Smart is a practical, hands-on survival guide for the average motorcyclist. This book provides advanced survival and safety strategies for the developing rider. The vast wealth of knowledge and information developed by the motorcycle safety industry is bound into one chapter and one simple concept-the "three degrees of separation"-that sets the stage for the rest of the book. The three degrees of separation are riding strategies, training and skills, and protective gear-the things that separate the rider from death and injury. Hahn rates motorcycle risk and riding on a scale of one to ten, ten being mere moments away from certain death, and one being home safe in bed. Every motorcycle ride falls somewhere in between. Using the three degrees of separation, a rider can get the risk level down to a controllable level, creating the safest possible situation on a moving motorcycle.

	Introduction	6
Chapter 1	Using the Three Degrees of Separation	10
Chapter 2	Getting Hurt 101	22
Chapter 3	Risk	52
Chapter 4	The Safest Distance Between Two Points	58
Chapter 5	Good Times, Bad Times	66
Chapter 6	Visibility	74
Chapter 7	Riding at Night	84
Chapter 8	Make it Familiar	86
Chapter 9	Making Friends	92
Chapter 10	Trouble Areas	98
Chapter 11	The Worst Types and Your Best Defense	112
Chapter 12	Reading the Road	118
Chapter 13	Group Riding and Other Distractions	130
	Index	143

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The People's Pharmacy

Author: Joe Graedon

The lifesaving, money-saving guide that should be within reach of every medicine cabinet

Join the millions of smart, health-conscious consumers who turn to Joe and Teresa Gradeon for sound advice on the enter spectrum of medications and health care products on today's drugstore shelves.

From antiperspirants to antidepressants, from dandruff shampoos to cold remedies, antacides, pain relievers, laxatives, betacarotene, and the newest prescription drugs for heart disease, the Graedons provide the latest data on safety and effectiveness, and enable readers to make informed choices.

Topics covered include:
New warnings about side effects and interactions Breakthroughs that could change your life How, when and with what to take your medications New drugs such as Imitrex, Effexor, Aleve, Pepcid AC, Tagament HB, and Zantac 75: what they do and what to watch out for Home remedies for arthritis, dandruff, hiccups, heartburn, bug bites, bad breath, and more Drugs for children and women (including the latest word on Ritalin estrogen treatment, and contraceptives)
Ready-reference guide to the 100 most commonly prescribed drugs How to save money--sometimes hundred of dollars a year--by knowing when a generic is as good as a brand-name drug Allergy, asthma, Alzheimer's anxiety, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, headache, heartburn, high cholesterol, and other medican conditions

Up in Smoke or Rapid Recovery Handbook

2009-01-08T08:23:00.000-08:00

Up in Smoke: From Legislation to Litigation in Tobacco Politics

Author: Martha A Derthick

About the Author

Martha Derthick retired in 1999 from the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, where she was the Julia Allen Cooper Professor. She is the author of numerous books on American government, including: Dilemmas of Scale in America's Federal Democracy (editor, 1999); Agency Under Stress: The Social Security Administration in American Government (1990); The Politics of Deregulation (with Paul J. Quirk, 1985); and Policymaking for Social Security (1979), which won the Kammerer Prize of the American Political Science Association as the best book of the year on American public policy. Before going to the University of Virginia, she was for twelve years a member of the Governmental Studies Program of the Brookings Institution, and was the program's director between 1978 and 1983. She has also taught at Dartmouth College, Stanford University, Harvard University, and Boston College.

Professor of American Politics, Boston College - Thomas P. ONeill, Jr.

"Here is a fascinating, well-written case study that introduces the reader to a brave new political world of ambitious state attorneys general, ingenious and fabulously wealthy tort lawyers, crusading regulators, and, of course, scheming tobacco executives. Just as importantly, it forces us to ask whether current efforts to exorcise the demon tobacco have weakened our commitment to self-government."

Rhodes College - Stephen Wirls

"After reading only the first few chapters, I was convinced that this was certainly one of the most politically dense and rich events in the last few decades. Although the policy problem, regulating the production and sale of cigarettes, seems simple and readily comprehensible, the attempts to address it raise an almost unbelievable number of exciting and serious issues in constitutional government and democratic politics."

Books about: Marketing Essentials Student Edition or Effective Teamwork

Rapid Recovery Handbook: Your Complete Guide to Faster Healing After Surgery

Author: Elizabeth Motyka

The ultimate guide to maximizing the body's ability to heal for anyone who is planning for or recovering from surgery, injury or pregnancy.

By understanding the body's marvelous ability to repair and rebuild itself, we can prepare and fine–tune our bodies to optimize our healing potential post surgery. THE RAPID RECOVERY HANDBOOK will provide an understanding of the healing process and the essential tools to make sure self–healing mechanisms are in top working order, covering every repair–related detail a patient needs to know from the planning–for–surgery period through the late stages of recovery at home. Written for a variety of patients dealing with a wide scope of surgeries and injuries, THE RAPID RECOVERY HANDBOOK reveals three practical factors that account for the individualized nature of recovery: nutrition and botanical support (the primary way to prepare for surgery and to enhance healing from injury), physical support (including such beneficial therapies as massage, acupuncture, Reiki, hydrotherapy and others) and mind–body support (including hypnosis and mindful breathing to address the stress response). Complete with a foreword by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the book also has several appendices for lay and science–savvy readers alike.

Brainlash or The Complete Idiots Guide to Body Ball Fitness Illustrated

2009-01-07T22:11:00.000-08:00

Brainlash: Maximize Your Recovery from Mild Brain Injury

Author: Gail L Denton

This is the definitive book on brainlash, the result of a whiplash action tot he brain causes it to be bruised of torn within the skull.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Ball Fitness Illustrated

Author: Karon Karter

Get fit and have a ball doing it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Ball Fitness Illustrated is just the thing to introduce readers of all fitness levels to the latest fitness craze. The stability ball keeps workouts fun and interesting while challenging the body. Karon Karter draws upon her experience as a Pilates instructor to introduce dozens of illustrated exercises that help tighten and tone the body while jazzing up balance and strength training using the stability ball.

• Features three complete workouts of 10-12 exercises each, for varying fitness levels that can be done at home or the gym
• Contains an additional complete "Pilates on the ball" workout
• Includes a series of restorative stretches to ease muscles and back and hundreds of helpful, informative photographs

Author Biography: Karon Karter is the author of several books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method, The Core Strength Workout, and Healthy Living for Travelers. She currently teaches fitness classes at several major health clubs in Dallas, and has written fitness, health, and travel articles for the Dallas Morning News and D magazine.

Weisss Herbal Medicine Classic Edition or Shopping

2009-01-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Weiss's Herbal Medicine, Classic Edition

Author: R Weiss

The classic edition is back! First published in 1988, WEISS'S HERBAL MEDICINE is revered by herbalists and medical professionals alike as the seminal work in the field of phytotherapy. This book has established itself as an indispensable resource and is widely acknowledged as the key text in the field of medical herbalism.

You will find clear, detailed information on treating conditions ranging from colds and influenza to rheumatic problems, metabolic and endocrine disorders, cancer, and much more. Conveniently arranged by organ system, the text provides guidelines for prescribing herbal remedies, with sections on dosage, application, and precautionary measures.

Plus, for each plant discussed, you will find lists of their occurrence, botanical features, differentiation from related species, constituents, and medical benefits. Proprietary formulations, full references, and a comprehensive subject index of almost 2,000 entries round out the superb coverage!

Weiss's life's work examines the subject of herbal medicine from both a clinical and practical viewpoint, incorporating his personal observations and clinical experience with scientific studies. This material formed the basis of HERBAL MEDICINE, 2/E, also by Thieme. The second edition, revised, expanded and modernized by Volker Fintelmann, streamlines the work into a more clinical text, incorporating the latest scientific research and Commission E findings on the efficacy of herbs. This edition is recommended for allopathic physicians and other medical professionals who are new to the field of herbal medicine.

Professor Rudolf Fritz Weiss (1895-1991) is highly regarded as the "foundingfather" of modern German phytotherapy. He studied botany and medicine at the University of Berlin, qualifying as a doctor in 1922 and subsequently taking additional qualifications in internal medicine. A teaching post in herbal medicine was interrupted by war service as an army doctor, followed by seven years in Russian captivity as a doctor in prisoner-of-war camp hospitals. After retiring from clinical practice in 1961, he devoted his life to the scientific development and acceptance of herbal medicine. Weiss was appointed as a member of the German Commission E in 1978. He was founder and editor of the Zeitschrift fuer Phytotherapie, and lectured on current advances in the subject at the University of Tuebingen.

Books about: Java Junkie Little Gift Book or Maran Illustrated Cooking Basics

Shopping

Author: Mandy Stanley

What could be more familiar to a toddler than a grocery shopping trip with Mom or Dad? Shopping is sure to be a hit with parents seeking a look-and-tell book to share on this subject.

Marcie Flinchum Atkins - Children's Literature

This board book has bold, bright colors with simple drawings of easily recognizable items associated with shopping. On each page there is a picture in front of a bright background. Each illustration is outlined in bold, black lines and painted with bright colors. The word identifying that object is written below. Words such as cart, bag, salesperson, and money tell toddlers about things you use or would see when shopping. Words like milk, ham, jelly, and pineapple illustrate what you might buy when you go shopping. This book is an excellent choice for babies and toddlers. Babies will enjoy looking at the bright colors. Toddlers will love identifying the items that are pictured. The durable pages make it perfect for use by toddlers and infants. This book is part of a board book series illustrated by the same illustrator. 2003, Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin, Ages 3 mo. to 2.

Hasty Gourmet Low Salt Favorites or Living Well

2009-01-07T00:48:00.000-08:00

Hasty Gourmet Low Salt Favorites: 300 Easy-to-Make, Great-Tasting Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

Author: Bobbie Mostyn

This first installment of the Hasty Gourmet series includes 300 healthy, savory dishes that are sure to please without requiring lots of time in the kitchen. From appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts that span Asian, Hispanic, and Mediterranean influences as well as traditional American comfort food, these recipes use readily available ingredients, have easy-to-follow directions, and take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Although created specifically for those required to monitor their salt intake, the majority of recipes are also low in fat and cholesterol- and sugar-free. Each recipe contains a complete listing of the nutritional information and total sodium content per ingredient. Hints on stocking a low-salt pantry, general cooking techniques, food labeling guidelines, and calorie and nutrient vignettes help make the switch to low-salt cooking easy and delicious.

Library Journal

In the first volume of a projected series of "Hasty Gourmet" cookbooks, Mostyn (Pocket Guide to Low Sodium Foods) begins with a discussion of the "low-salt lifestyle" with accompanying sidebars and boxes of useful information, including a quiz on which foods have more sodium (Manhattan or New England clam chowder?). The recipes follow and are arranged by course or type of food, with many familiar dishes adjusted for low-sodium diets, e.g., chicken quesadillas, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and bread pudding. Each recipe features a sidebar of comments (suggestions), nutritional information per serving, and the total amount of sodium and fat per ingredient. Some recipes contain "Food Notes" or "Variations" that provide additional information. This cookbook assumes that the reader has some knowledge of cooking, if a potato pancake recipe lacking guidance on the amount of batter to use is any indication. While the American Heart Association's Low-Salt Cookbook remains the bible on the subject, Mostyn's book is an excellent addition to the healthy cooking section of any library.-Christine Bulson, SUNY at Oneonta Lib. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

New interesting textbook: Cucina Classica or Grandmas Home Kitchen

Living Well: Taking Care of Yourself in the Middle and Later Years

Author: James F Fries

Medical care allows us to live longer, but to enjoy life we need to stay healthy. Living Well presents a thorough but unstressful program for keeping in good mental and physical shape as we grow older, with advice on everything from choosing a doctor to having a happy sex life. Here you will find up-to-date information about how many diseases associated with aging, such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, and atherosclerosis, can be avoided or put off, along with clear advice on financial planning, medications, and keeping your mind active.

This edition of Living Well has been inproved with forty-five east-to-use decision charts and large easy-to-read print. Always mindful of helping readers make and preserve choices in medical care, Drs. Vickery and Fries have designed each chart—on hip pain to incontinence to diet and exercise—to provide valuable advice on solving a specific problem of later life.

About the Author:
James F. Fries, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and a nationally recognized expert on wellness programs. His books include the best-selling health guides Take Care of Yourself, The Arthritis Helpbook, Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide, and Taking Care of Your Child, which together have sold more than fourteen million copies.

	To the Reader	xiii
	Preface	xiv
	How to Use This Book	xv
	Acknowledgments	xvi
Part I	Vitality and Aging	1
Chapter 1	Aging Versus Vitality	2
	The Bad News: You Can't Live Forever	4
	Better News: You Will Probably Live Longer Than You Think	7
	The Best News: You Can Stay Vital	8
	Principal Principles	15
Chapter 2	Avoiding Fatal Illnesses	18
	Prevention of Specific Diseases	21
	Atherosclerosis	21
	Cancer	24
	Emphysema (COPD)	26
	Cirrhosis	27
	Diabetes	27
	Trauma	28
	The Limits of Prevention	29
Chapter 3	Avoiding Nonfatal Diseases	32
	Osteoarthritis	33
	Back Problems	34
	Hernias	35
	Hemorrhoids	35
	Varicose Veins	36
	Thrombophlebitis	36
	Gallbladder Disease	37
	Ulcers	38
	Bladder Infections	38
	Dental Problems	39
	Prevention of Surgery	40
Chapter 4	Avoiding Some of the Problems of Aging	41
	Osteoporosis	42
	Falls and Fractures	43
	Medication Side Effects	44
	Cataracts	45
	Corneal Opacification	46
	Hearing Loss	46
	Memory Loss	47
	Dependence	47
	Using Your Master Plan for a Better Life	48
Chapter 5	Reject the Stereotype	49
	Facing the Stereotype	51
	Senior Pride	51
Chapter 6	The Psychology of Healthy Aging: Choices, Coping, Optimization, and Growth	55
	Avoid Learned Helplessness	57
	Develop Self-efficacy	58
	Choose the Right Coping Strategies	59
	Optimize Selectively and Compensate	59
	Use the Life Cycle to Your Advantage	61
	Growth	63
Part II	The Essential Strategies for Living Well	65
Chapter 7	Five Keys to a Healthy Senior Lifestyle	66
	Exercise	67
	Diet and Nutrition	74
	Smoking	81
	Alcohol	84
	Obesity	84
	Other Health Habits	87
Chapter 8	The Doctor	88
	Choosing the Right Doctor	88
	Negotiating a Plan	92
	The Checkup	95
Chapter 9	Medications	98
	Your Defense Mechanisms	98
	The Declining Dose Requirement--A Central Principle	100
	Multiple Problems and Multiple Medications	102
	Cutting Back	103
	Vitamins and Minerals	104
	A Word on Water	105
	The Bottom Line	106
Chapter 10	The Healthy Head	107
	Jogging the Memory	108
	Exercising the Mind	112
	Fighting Depression	114
	Wisdom	115
Chapter 11	Senior Sexuality	116
	Changes with Age	116
	The Woman	117
	The Man	118
	The Situation	119
Chapter 12	The Healthy Home	121
	Ease and Routine: The Yearly Inventory	121
	Protection Against Injury: The Safety Inventory	123
Chapter 13	Retirement	127
	Options	128
	Finances	132
Chapter 14	Completing the Plan: Advance Directives	143
	The Living Will	147
	The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care	148
	The Durable Power of Attorney for Financial/Asset Management	149
	The Last Will and Testament	150
	The Easy Way Out	152
	Completing the Plan	153
Chapter 15	Surviving Chronic Illness with Style: Secondary Prevention	154
	Compensation, not Coping	155
	Arthritis	157
	Osteoporosis	160
	High Blood Pressure	163
	Diabetes	167
	Congestive Heart Failure (Heart Failure, CHF)	169
	Emphysema (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD)	172
	Alzheimer's Disease	174
	Succeeding with Chronic Illness	176
	Walking	303
	Climbing Stairs	306
	Sleeping	308
Part IV	Data	311
Appendix A	Some Surprising Statistics	313
Appendix B	For Further Reading	346
	Index	351

The Needs of the Dying or In Vitro Fertilization

2009-01-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

The Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort, and Love to Life's Final Chapter

Author: David Kessler

In gentle, compassionate language, The Needs of the Dying helps us through the last chapter of our lives. Author David Kessler has identified key areas of concern: the need to be treated as a living human being, the need for hope, the need to express emotions, the need to participate in care, the need for honesty, the need for spirituality, and the need to be free of physical pain. Examining the physical and emotional experiences of life-challenging illnesses, Kessler provides a vocabulary for family members and for the dying that allows them to communicate with doctors, with hospital staff, and with one another, and-at a time when the right words are exceedingly difficult to find-he helps readers find a way to say good-bye. Using comforting and touching stories, he provides information to help us meet the needs of a loved one at this important time in our lives.

Book about: The New Glucose Revolution Life Plan or Understanding the Alcoholics Mind

In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T.* of Making Babies: *Assisted Reproductive Technology

Author: Geoffrey Sher

In Vitro Fertilization is a comprehensive guide to this increasingly common and successful practice for the 3.3 million couples in the United States seeking alternative means of conception. It discusses everything you need to know about IVF, including how to find and choose the best in vitro programs, what to expect as you go through the process, and what your chances are of achieving a successful pregnancy. The book is designed to prepare couples for the complex and emotional process of IVF, and it has been specially updated to cover the latest developments in the field. No one considering IVF should overlook this indispensable reference.

	Foreword
	Preface
Ch. 1	The Growing Dilemma of Infertility	1
Ch. 2	The Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction	6
Ch. 3	Natural Conception and IVF: Two Pathways to Pregnancy	29
Ch. 4	IVF Step 1: Preparation for Treatment	39
Ch. 5	IVF Step 2: Induction of Ovulation	49
Ch. 6	IVF Step 3: Egg Retrieval	64
Ch. 7	IVF Step 4: Embryo Transfer	76
Ch. 8	Who Are Most Likely to Be Successful IVF Candidates?	86
Ch. 9	Is IVF the Most Appropriate Option?	102
Ch. 10	Shaping Realistic Expectations about IVF	121
Ch. 11	How to Find the Right IVF Program	134
Ch. 12	GIFT and Other Alternatives to IVF	145
Ch. 13	Third-Party Parenting: Other Options for Couples with Intractable Infertility	155
Ch. 14	Ethical Implications of Fertility Technology	168
Ch. 15	Putting the IVF House in Order	182
	Glossary	194
	Index	216

Safe Dieting for Teens or Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes

2009-01-06T03:23:00.000-08:00

Safe Dieting for Teens

Author: Linda Ojeda

Today's teenagers are faced with a mind-boggling number of weight and lifestyle challenges and contradictions. They are less active than ever before (thank you TV, cars, computers and less PE in school), are served unhealthy fast foods in school and huge servings in restaurants but are constantly urged to try fad diets to look like stick-thin celebrities. It is no surprise that obesity, anorexia and bulimia are all on the rise.

If you are a teen today, what you need is not a ninety-pound role model, but rather information about balancing your nutrition and activity to feel good and gain a positive self-image. This book has the tools and information you need to make choices that will work for you, not against you.

The first edition of Safe Dieting for Teens introduced the basics of nutrition and exercise along with information on eating disorders and weight loss programs, helpful tips for teens and parents and much more. This revised edition has been fully updated, and important new sections include- Why most diets fail and the dangers of yo-yo dieting, How to design your own unique diet, Girls' special diet dilemma, How to stay motivated and confident, Healthy alternatives for meals, snacks and drinks.

About the Author:
Linda Ojeda, PhD, is a respected authority on weight loss and women's health

Introduction     1
How to Use This Book     5
To Diet or Not to Diet?     7
Appraising the Situation     8
How Did the Fat Find Your Body?     9
Health Concerns for Being Overweight and Being Underweight     15
But I'm Not Motivated     15
Girls' Special Diet Dilemma     17
Girls Naturally Carry More Fat than Guys     18
Girls Make Fat Easily     18
Female Hormones and Cravings     20
Female Hormones and Weight Loss     22
The Pill and Weight Gain     22
Inability to Handle Carbohydrates     22
Why Most Diets Fail     24
Skipping Meals     25
The Very-Low-Calorie Craze     26
What's Wrong with the Low-Fat Diet?     28
Pros and Cons of the Low-Carb Programs     29
Commercial Programs: Good or Bad?     32
Pills and Diet Aids     33
When Dieting Takes a Dangerous Turn     38
Anorexia     39
Bulimia Nervosa     41
Compulsive Overeating     43
Emotional Eating     44
What's More Important than Losing Weight?     50
Feel Good about Yourself Now     52
Change the Voice in Your Head     56
Why Do You Want to Lose Weight?     59
Design Your Dreams     61
Thought for the Day     62
Create a Goal Board     63
Physical Activity and Exercise Are Key to Success     65
Move Your Body All Day Long     65
How Exercise Helps     67
Getting Serious about Exercise     70
The Big Three     71
The First Workout     74
Why People Quit     75
How Many Calories Am I Burning?     76
Designing Your Own Unique Diet     79
The Basics     79
Mapping Our Your Strategy     81
Action Steps     81
Getting Started     83
Write It Down to Take It Off     84
Getting Rid of Fat Promoters     87
Making Better Choices     88
Go Slowly     90
Eating Healthy Foods Helps Keep the Weight Off     92
The Basics of Reading Food Labels     96
Help! What to Eat? What to Eat?     100
Breakfast     100
Lunch     106
Dinner     114
Snacks and Desserts      119
Drinks     127
Putting It All Together     140
Eating in Restaurants     140
Tips for Success     145
You Can Do It!     147
Resources     148
Internet Sites for Teens     148
Weight-Loss Programs and Camps for Teens     150
Books for Parents     151
A Note to Parents: How You Can Help Your Teen Lose Weight     152
Index     155
Food Record and Calorie Log     160

Interesting book: Application Cases in MIS or Globalizing LA

Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes

Author: Patricia Bazel Geil

Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents.

Recipes and projects help kids understand the importance of food to their health. Includes:

Recipes that teach children about the link between diabetes and nutrition
Hints for parents on managing their children's nutrition
Creative projects to enrich children's connection to food

Patti B. Geil, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A., C.D.E. is a diabetes nutrition educator at the University of Kentucky Hospital, an associate editor of the ADA Editorial Advisory Board and a coauthor of two books published by the ADA.

Tami A. Ross, R.D., C.D.E. is a diabetes educator at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Stark Reality of Stretching or The Thinking Persons Guide to Sobriety

2009-01-05T18:11:00.000-08:00

Stark Reality of Stretching: An Informed Approach for All Activities and Every Sport

Author: Steven D Stark

Improper muscle preparation prior to exercise is the most common cause of acute pain, strain, and permanent damage. Many of these injuries are preventable with proper lower extremity stretching. This book addresses the need for warm-up exercises, analyzes the stretching process, and illustrates anatomy and basic biomechanics. Myths associated with stretching are dispelled. For example, many people believe that stretches and warm-up exercises are the same, when in fact, warm-up exercises should be a preparation for stretches. Applying the strategies outlined in this book will help keep an athlete healthy, build strength and power, and, most important prevent injury.

Interesting textbook: Short History of the American Stomach or The Physiology of Taste

The Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety

Author: Bert Pluymen

"Could I, of all people have a drinking problem?"

That is the question Bert Pluymen once asked himself. As a highly successful attorney, he was the last person anyone would think of as an alcoholic. Can a busy person who never misses a day of work, never drinks in the morning or wakes up with the shakes, who's never been arrested or lost a job, be addicted to alcohol? When he considered two crucial questions, Bert Pluymen came up with his answer.
-Do I regularly try to moderate the amount I drink?
-Do I need alcohol to have fun?
Answering yes to these questions sparked Pluymen's realization that life could be so much more fulfilling if he was sober. This book is Bert Pluymen's story of struggle and triumph over alcohol addiction. It also contains insightful, witty, uplifting, and wryly humorous stories of the many people Pluymen met who were also searching for sobriety. This is an informative book that will shed new light on how alcohol abuse can ruin people's lives--even if they thought it could never happen to them.

Kate Jacobs

This book is transformative. I can't begin to tell you how many people have been moved to examine their lives because of it. -- WKRC Radio, Cincinnati

EastSide Weekend

Much more than a book that shatters some of the most commonly held notions about alcoholism, The Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety is about living a joyful, passionate, and peaceful life.

Cassandra Moreno

One of the best books I've ever read. -- KWHY-TV, Los Angeles

CBS Radio

Uplifting, inspiring, enlightening. A must-read for people in early recovery, and all who want to stay up to date. -- (Charlie and Jeff, CBS Radio, "The Addiction and Recovery Show")

What People Are Saying

Donald W. Goodwin
This book is not necessarily for the full-blown alcoholic, but for people who worry about whether their drinking has 'crossed the line.' Full of facts, interspersed with anecdotes, this is a worthy addition to alcoholism literature. -- (Donald W. Goodwin, M.D., author of Alcoholism: The Facts)

Ann W. Richards
Plain talk and personal experiences make Bert Pluymen's book a real guide for anyone whose life has been touched by addiction. The section on women is especially good. -- (Ann W. Richards, former governor of Texas)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xiii
AUTHOR'S NOTE	xv
PART ONE: WAKE-UP CALL
CHAPTER ONE
Bottom's Up!	3
The Fun's Just Beginning	4
I'll Have What the Gentleman on the Floor Is Having	6
You Can Always Tell an Alcoholic	but You Can't Tell
'Em Much	7
No Hay Problema	8
CHAPTER TWO
Denial Is Not a River in Egypt	9
The Great Fog Machine	11
Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over While
Expecting a Different Result	14
CHAPTER THREE
Now Hear This!	18
That's the Spirit!	19
Sex and Spirit	21
CHAPTER FOUR
Your Mind Is Like a Bad Neighborhood: Never Go in There
by Yourself	23
Una Mas, por Favor	25
Desperado	27
CHAPTER FIVE
Thirty Minutes of Begging Is Not Foreplay	31
Put a Fork in Me, I'm Done	33
PART TWO: RECOVERY
CHAPTER SIX
Lie Down on Your Back and Yell,"Uncle!"	39
Wanted: New General Manager of Universe	41
CHAPTER SEVEN
HALT	47
Relief	49
CHAPTER EIGHT
"You're Not an Alcoholic"	52
CHAPTER NINE
Don't Feel Bad	55
CHAPTER TEN
Wind Chimes	57
PART THREE: PERSONAL & SCIENTIFIC SNAPSHOTS
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Who Are the Alcoholics Among Us?	63
CHAPTER TWELVE
Ashley	67
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Grandpa Made Me	78
Adoption Studies	79
How Many Times Have You Been Divorced?	80
He's Got Nothing to Do with Me	80
Broken Homes and Poverty	80
When the Family Tree House Is a Tavern	81
Our Family's Had Enough to Drink	81
Out of Sight, Out of Mind	81
Twin Studies	81
Sorry, Alcohol Is No Excuse for Your Personality	82
Why Couldn't I Have Inherited a High Tolerance for Money
Instead?	83
I Knew I Peaked Too Soon	84
Conclusion	85
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Michael	86
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
I've Got the Bomb, When Does It Explode?	95
Isn't It About Time You Graduated?	95
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Tony	98
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Wake-up Call for Women	111
Conclusion	114
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Jessica	115
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Michelle	132
CHAPTER TWENTY
Sarah Beth	142
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
Don't Get Stressed Out in the Dark Listening to Slow Music	153
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
God Created Alcohol So the Irish Wouldn't Conquer the
World--and the Chinese Would	155
Why Bars Are Not Guarded	155
If Only I Could Remember It the Next Day	156
We Like to Drink, Ltd	157
Moving to a Land of Beer and Money	157
I'm in Love, Pass the Rice Wine	158
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
Kevin	160
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
Nicole	170
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
It's All in Your Head	176
Dopamine--the Pleasure Transmitter	177
Serotonin--the Happiness Transmitter	177
GABA--the Depressant Transmitter	179
Opioids--the Pain Relief Transmitter	180
Conclusion	181
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Daniel	182
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
Where Blindness Leads	192
The Heart	192
The Big C	193
The Ominous Threat of Epidemic	193
There's Nothing Worse Than an Airhead	195
Unless it's an Anxious Airhead	195
Strokes	195
Hepatitis C	196
No Wonder So Many Urinals Have Cigarette Butts	196
Where's That Nonsmoking Meeting?	196
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
What Can I Do?	198
Controlled-Drinking Training	199
Shrinks	199
Inpatient Treatment	200
Day Clinics	201
Evening Treatment	201
The Pain Treatment Program	201
Man, I Want Another Drug	202
A Proven and Free Solution	202
Other Mutual-Support Groups	203
Conclusion	204
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
Thinking Person's Test	205
EPILOGUE	209
POSTSCRIPT	211
APPENDIX	213
The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous	213
"New Life" Acceptance Program of Women for Sobriety, Inc	214
Secular Organizations for Sobriety	216
NOTES	217

Hip Tranquil Chick or The Essential Oils Book

2009-01-05T05:59:00.000-08:00

Hip Tranquil Chick: A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat

Author: Kimberly Wilson

Hip Tranquil Chick addresses that huge but unacknowledged demographic of fashionistas equally at home at Bergdorf's and the yoga studio. The book is divided into two major sections that cover all bases for the style-minded seeker. "On the Mat" shares seven must-have modern-girl yoga sequences, such as "Healing Hip Openers" and "Negativity Releasing Heart Openers," and explains yoga philosophy in hip chick language. "Off the Mat" showases nine ways to become more fabulous and balanced by incorporating yogic qualities like introspection, strength, and flexibility into daily life. The nine lifestyle chapters reveal how to turn on-the-mat wear into on-the-town style, how to create soulful surroundings at home and work, mindful money management, finding a passion-filled career, how strategic soiree-throwing creates community, tips for practicing social consciousness, and more. Each chapter is accompanied by helpful "OMwork" to translate these concepts into reality. Abundant illustrations accentuate the text, and a "savvy sources" section encourages further exploration.

Go to: America Between the Wars or Founding Fathers

The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind and Body

Author: Colleen K Dodt

A rich resource on the applications of aromatherapy and its uses in everyday life, including aromas for the home, business environments, and essences for the elderly.

Healthy Aging or The Higher Self

2009-01-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being

Author: Andrew Weil

Hugely informative, practical, and uplifting. Healthy Aging is infused with the engaging candor and common sense that have made Dr. Andrew Weil our most trusted source on healthy living.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:

– The Anti-inflammatory Diet: following Dr. Weil's guide to eating right for a healthy lifestyle

– Separating myth from fact about vitamins, herbs, hormones, anti-aging "medicines," and other would-be elixirs of life extension

– Mastering exercise, breathing, and stress-management techniques to benefit your mind and body

– Understanding the science behind the aging process

– Sharing life lessons with your loved ones

Publishers Weekly

America's best-known complementary care physician offers a convincing portrait of aging as a natural part of life that can be active, productive and satisfying. Using the examples of his mother, who died at age 93; centenarians from Okinawa and Sardinia; and myths and legends, Weil (Eating Well for Optimum Health) explores common Western beliefs and attitudes about aging and urges readers to develop healthier perspectives. The 60-year-old author assesses the growing and lucrative field of anti-aging medicine, takes the position that aging is not reversible, and offers many ways for readers to prevent conditions and illnesses that limit mortality and ensure well-being into the later years. He provides scientifically based information on why and how the body ages and advice on key components of good health at every age: exercise, nutrition, vitamins and herbs, and stress-relieving activities. Much of this advice is available in Weil's previous works as well as on his Web site. The real value is Weil's courageous stand, one likely to meet resistance in a culture devoted to external indicators of eternal youth. Refreshingly, Weil embraces the notion, popular in Eastern cultures, that age brings wisdom, peace and prosperity of a different kind. Agent, Richard Pine. (Oct. 18) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

In his latest book, Weil (director, Program in Integrative Medicine, Univ. of Arizona; 8 Weeks to Optimum Health) explains the aging process and offers practical guidelines for maintaining good health while growing older. He begins with a discussion of the physiological processes involved before segueing into various antiaging therapies and explaining why they don't work. Using reputable scientific studies as a basis, he provides tools that will help us age well: good nutrition to minimize inflammation, the cause of cardiovascular disease; physical activity; a few well-chosen nutritional supplements; adequate rest and sleep; stress reduction; and a satisfying social and spiritual life. Although this is not groundbreaking information, Weil's inclusion of scientific sources sets his book apart from the glut of antiaging titles, e.g., Michael F. Roizen's The RealAge Makeover: Take Years Off Your Looks and Add Them to Your Life. Highly recommended for public and consumer health libraries. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 6/1/05.]-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Book review: Globalization or Louisiana Governors

The Higher Self: The Magic of Inner and Other Fulfillment

Author: Deepak Chopra

THE YOU INSIDE OF YOU
The world's foremost producer of personal development and motivational audio programs now presents the key to spiritual understanding and personal fulfillment.
Why are you here? What do you really need? How can you get it? Inside you there's a "you" who knows the answers to these questions -- a "higher self" that resides in each of us that is naturally boundless, totally intelligent and completely free.
In this revolutionary audio program, Dr. Deepak Chopra, author of the bestsellers Perfect Health, Quantum Healing and Ageless Body, Timeless Mind combines modern science and ancient spirituality to show you how to reach your higher self and its empowering source of intelligence that will help you:
* Eliminate fear, judgement and other obstacles to spiritual growth
* Utilize your intuitive healing ability
* Experience an increased sense of self-worth
By learning to balance the material, psychological and spiritual levels of your being, you'll become a more peaceful, harmonious, whole person in everything you do.

1	American fathers and hospital childbirth	1
2	Couvade in society and history	32
3	Standing vigil : fathers in the waiting room, 1920-1970	76
4	Birthing revolution : men to the barricades	104
5	Birthing classes : training men to birth	135
6	Men's experience of birth	161
7	Fathers, birth, and society	211

	Why a Low-Carb Vegetarian Cookbook?	5
	A Look at Low-Carb Diets	7
	The Vegetarian Low-Carb Plan	23
	Breakfast	41
	Soups	51
	Salads	71
	Sandwiches and Lunch	89
	Main Dishes	97
	Quickie Snacks	131
	Desserts	141
	Product References	153
	References	154
	Index	155

Minerals Book

Driving Dilemma or Alberto Salazars Guide to Running

Driving Dilemma: The Complete Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their Families

Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running: The Revolutionary Program That Revitalized a Champion

Table of Contents:

Moldea tu cuerpo or Everything Dieting Book

Moldea tu cuerpo

Everything Dieting Book

Table of Contents:

Plantas Para Triunfar or The Perricone Weight Loss Diet

Plantas para triunfar: 22 nuevas alternativas para la salud

The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet: A Simple 3-Part Program to Lose the Fat, the Wrinkles, and the Years

Library Journal

Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom or Recovery from Smoking

Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom: A Week Inside a Yoga Ashram

Publishers Weekly

Library Journal

Recovery from Smoking: Quitting with the Twelve Step Process

Every Bite Is Divine or Doing It All Isnt Everything

Every Bite Is Divine: The balanced approach to enjoying eating, feeling healthy and happy, and getting to a weight

Doing It All Isn't Everything: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Empowerment

Table of Contents:

International Dictionary of Food and Nutrition or Own Your Health

International Dictionary of Food and Nutrition

Own Your Health: Choosing the Best from Alternative and Conventional Medicine

Publishers Weekly

Marijuana Medicine or Hwa Yu Tai Chi Chuan

Marijuana Medicine: A World Tour of the Healing and Visionary Powers of Cannabis

Branches of Light

American Herb Association

Booknews

Table of Contents:

Hwa Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Five-Word Song

Return of the Tribal or Cancer Recovery Plan

Return of the Tribal: A Celebration of Body Adornment

Alternative Publisher Review

Cancer Recovery Plan: How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Treatment and Live a Fuller, Healthier Life

Library Journal

Barnes and Noble Basics Diabetes or How to Talk to Your Childs Doctor

Barnes and Noble Basics Diabetes

Table of Contents:

How to Talk to Your Child's Doctor: A Handbook for Parents

On Board Medical Emergency Handbook or Working with Colour Healing

On-Board Medical Emergency Handbook: First Aid at Sea

Working with Colour Healing: How to Use Colour to Heal Your Body and Enhance Your Life

Low Carb 1 2 3 or Age Defying Beauty Secrets

Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes

Age-Defying Beauty Secrets: Look and Feel Younger Each and Every Day

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Hair Matters or After a Fashion

Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness

Women Studies Association Journal

Library Journal

Table of Contents:

After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles

Bodymakers or Birthing Fathers

Bodymakers: A Cultural Anatomy of Women's Body Building

Birthing Fathers: The Transformation of Men in American Rites of Birth

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Raising Stable Kids in an Unstable World or Still Giving Kisses

Raising Stable Kids in an Unstable World: A Physician's Guide to Dealing with Childhood Stress

Library Journal

Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer's Victim You Love

Fresh Lipstick or Mitchells Story

Fresh Lipstick: Redressing Fashion and Feminism

Publishers Weekly

Library Journal

Table of Contents:

Mitchell's Story: Living with Cerebral Palsy

Como entender y superar la Anorexia Nervosa or YOGA

Como entender y superar la Anorexia Nervosa

YOGA: Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life

Stress Free Traveler or Principles of Gender Specific Medicine

Stress-Free Traveler: Simple Exercices and Stretches to Keep Your Cool on Trains, Planes, and Automobiles

Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine

Breast Cancer Prevention Plan or Exercise Physiology

Breast Cancer Prevention Plan: 20 Proven Steps for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk

Library Journal

Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications with Powerweb

Michael Kalinski