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Saving Your Brain or Depression SourceBook

2009-12-05T20:44:00.000-08:00

Saving Your Brain: The Revolutionary Plan to Boost Brain Power, Improve Memory, and Protect Yourself Against Aging and Alzheimer's

Author: Jeffrey Ivan Victoroff

Using the latest research, Dr. Jeff Victoroff has developed a powerful new plan that combines all the best science-based methods to protect you from brain aging and memory problems. With the help of this book, you will be able to keep your mind sharper, stronger, and healthier and to vigorously defend your brain against the physiological changes that lead to Alzheimer's. Saving Your Brain is a wake-up call telling you exactly how you can apply the wonderful findings of preventive medicine to the care of your brain.

Publishers Weekly

The author, an associate professor of clinical neurology at the Keck School of Medicine at the Univ. of Southern California, argues that it is possible to slow the rate of brain aging by making lifestyle changes. According to Victoroff, the latest studies in brain deterioration indicate that aging-related neurodegeneration of the Alzheimer's type (ARNAT) is not as distinct from normal aging as previously thought. The presence of plaques and tangles traditionally associated with ARNAT have been found in the brains of elderly people who were functioning well until their death. Victoroff details here his "relativity theory" of brain deterioration, positing that environmental as well as genetic factors are responsible for memory loss and dementia, which are, hence, partially preventable. Of greater interest than the author's complex recounting of scientific research are his suggestions for maximizing mental fitness. Based on many reputable studies, his recommendations for brain fitness include following a healthy diet, exercising, staying mentally active, avoiding neurotoxicants (such as aluminum), reducing stress and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. In this encouraging and informative volume, Victoroff also advocates forming a relationship with an informed physician who can support positive behavior changes. (July) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Aging baby boomers are becoming acutely aware of their own memory lapses. Is each case incipient Alzheimer's or just a benign "senior moment"? The increase in age-related memory impairment has produced a host of new books on preventing (or slowing) memory loss based on the latest scientific knowledge of brain and memory. In Saving Your Brain, Victoroff, director of the neurobehavioral program at Ranchos Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, challenges the theory that Alzheimer's and similar memory disorders are abnormal responses to aging. Instead, he proposes that age-related memory loss may actually be a natural part of aging. Drawing on his clinical experiences and reviews of some 14,000 research studies, his fascinating treatise explores the evolution and function of the human brain and the many things that can damage the delicate balances that enable us to think and function. The author suggests numerous changes that can prevent memory loss and improve brain function: avoiding even minor head injuries and exposure to chemicals (including pesticides and aluminum in drinking water), increasing physical activity, eating a low-fat diet, and keeping mentally sharp with lifelong learning and other mentally challenging activities while avoiding the mind-numbing effects of television. In The Memory Bible, neuroscientist Small, director of UCLA's Memory Clinic and Center on Aging and the author of Parentcare, has compiled an amusing and informative array of self-tests, puzzles, quizzes, and other techniques to enhance memory performance. He also draws upon current scientific advancements in memory and recommends brain-saving lifestyle changes similar to Victoroff's. Small's approach is entertaining yet practical, and the numerous case histories are appealing, but some of his memory-enhancing techniques (like the "peg method" for remembering numerical sequences) seem too cumbersome to be useful. Both titles deserve a place in aging and self-help collections along with Guy McKann and Marilyn Albert's Keep Your Brain Young, which explores the relationship between brain health and physical well-being in later years. Karen McNally Bensing, Benjamin Rose Lib., Cleveland Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

	Preface	xi
Part I	What's Happening to Us?
	Introduction: Why Brains Change	3
1.	Adam's and Eve's Brains	12
2.	What and Where Is Memory?	24
3.	The Brain's Voyage of Life	31
4.	What Is "Alzheimer's," and Are You Getting It?	46
Part II	What Can We Do About It?
	Introduction: Twain's Maxim and Pascal's Bet	63
5.	Is Stress Destroying Your Brain?	74
6.	Is Your Job Eating Your Brain?	97
7.	Can Sex Hormones Keep You Smart?	120
8.	Can Non-sex Hormones Keep You Smart?	141
9.	Dodging Aluminum May Save Your Brain	163
10.	Saving Your Brain's Blood Flow	174
11.	Food for Thought: The Brain-Saving Diet	200
12.	Good News: Antioxidants Save Your Brain	238
13.	Botanicals for the Brain: The Growing Promise of Natural Neuroprotection	259
14.	Smart Drugs: Utopian Dream or Fast-Approaching Reality?	280
15.	More Good News: Anti-inflammatories Help Save Your Brain	298
16.	Saving Your Brain by Saving Your Skull	315
17.	Brain Fitness I: Using Your Body to Build Your Brain	343
18.	Brain Fitness II: Using Your Mind to Build Your Brain	364
	Conclusion: What the Future Holds for the Human Brain	385
	Selected References	399
	Index	435

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Depression Sourcebook

Author: Sandra J Judd

According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression afflicts nearly one in ten adults each year. Women appear to be about twice as susceptible as men. Depression can strike at any age, although it most commonly first appears between the late teen years and the mid-twenties. Its effects can be severe, resulting in impairment in daily living and increased complications in patients with other medical disorders. Depression can also be a contributing factor in suicide. Depression is treatable, however; and the vast majority of people with depression can experience relief from their symptoms.

Depression Sourcebook, Second Edition provides updated information about the most common forms of depression, including unipolar depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression, and other mood disorders. It explains which populations are at greatest risk and offers details about diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and coping strategies. Reports on current research initiatives describe advances in the understanding of how mood disorders develop and promising new treatments. A section on suicide describes warning signs and offers suggestions on how to help a suicidal person. A glossary of terms related to mood disorders, a directory of resources for additional help and information, and a list of mental health hotlines are also included.

Drugs for Less or Chen Chiu The Original Acupuncture

2009-12-04T16:43:00.000-08:00

Drugs for Less: The Complete Guide to Free and Discounted Prescription Drugs

Author: Michael P Cecil

The first easy-to-use reference guide to saving 50% or more on the 250 most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.

Over 40 million Americans lack health insurance. Another 40 million Americans are insured by Medicare and do not have prescription medications as a covered benefit. The 50 million covered by Medicaid are threatened by reduced benefits and limited formulary coverage. Even the 74 million Baby Boomers with health insurance are impacted, as pharmaceutical companies pass their costs on in the form of higher co-pays and insurance premiums. We all are affected by the problem of rising prescription drug costs.

Drugs for Less is the answer to the problem. Empowering consumers with needed information, the book outlines seven simple strategies to reduce rising pharmaceutical prices. Here, for example, are tips on how to ensure that drugs you buy online are safe, guidelines on how to slice medications, and information on which generic drugs are more effective than the expensive brand-name versions. Most importantly, the book includes an extensive directory of the 250 most commonly prescribed medications with specific information on how to save money on that drug.

Making sense of the convoluted system of pricing drugs and showing you how to beat it, Drugs for Less is the best investment you can make in your health.

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Chen-Chiu - The Original Acupuncture: A New Healing Paradigm

Author: Claus C Schnorrenberger

Chen-Chiu — The Original Acupuncture is based on an historic Chinese acupuncture text that remains vital to this day: the Ling-Shu-Jing. Dr. Claus Schnorrenberger, who has produced a well-known translation of Ling-Shu-Jing, here applies his personal medical experience — as a lecturer, and moreover, as an orthodox Western physician and Chinese acupuncturist and herbalist — to the principles of the text. The result is a new view of the prevailing Western perceptions of Chinese medicines. The author calls into question such concepts as Chi, the meridians, and even acupuncture itself, in order to correct erroneous translations still in use by many to this day. Chen-Chiu provides an epistemological reflection on what Chinese medicine and acupuncture really mean, and adds new contrast and insight into Western and Eastern views of healing. This, the author rightly contends, is essential for the successful integration of Chinese medicines in the West. Schnorrenberger's book is well-balanced and much-needed, appropriate not only as a reference for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine, but also as a learning aid for patients, health-care workers and administrators, Western physicians, and more.

Low Carb Gourmet or Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes

2009-12-03T12:42:00.000-08:00

Low-Carb Gourmet: Recipes for the New Lifestyle

Author: Brigit Binns

The author or coauthor of 13 cookbooks, BRIGIT BINNS has a wealth of knowledge about food, from home-style gourmet and low-fat cooking to complex chef's dishes. She attended professional cooking school and owned a catering business in Europe, and currently resides in Venice, California.
* An upscale low-carb cookbook featuring 70 recipes that emphasize vegetables, heart-healthy fats, lean protein, and eggs.

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Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes

Author: Linda Siminerio

In this newly revised second edition, parents will learn how to help their child adjust insulin, have a busy schedule and still feel healthy, negotiate the twists and turns of being "different," accept the many challenges life has to offer, and much more.

Linda Siminerio, R.N., M.S., C.D.E., has worked with children with diabetes for more than 25 years as a diabetes educator.

Jean Betschart, R.N., M.N., C.D.E., who has type 1 diabetes, has been a diabetes educator since 1980 and was named Outstanding Health Professional Educator in 1994 by the American Diabetes Association.

Caring for the Parkinson Patient or The Ten Hidden Barriers to Weight Loss and Exercise

2009-12-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

Caring for the Parkinson Patient: A Practical Guide

Author: J Thomas Hutton

One million people in the United States suffer some form of Parkinson's disease, a condition characterized by tremors, difficulty with walking and balance, speech problems, and problems swallowing. In the past, relatively little was known about this neurological disorder, but in recent years, research into Parkinson's disease has exploded; treatment options have broadened; and, thanks to heightened media awareness, public recognition of and support for Parkinson patients is at an all-time high.

This revised and expanded edition of Caring for the Parkinson Patient has mined the depths of the best and most current research to provide new information and valuable suggestions relating to virtually every concern faced by Parkinson's sufferers, family members, and caregivers. Sixteen new or updated chapters -- written by experts in neurology, diagnostics, treatment research, nursing, speech and communication, physical therapy, psychiatry and psychology, and support services -- combine to form a useful and comprehensive volume.

Caring for the Parkinson Patient is an indispensable resource guide for all those touched by Parkinson's disease. With a wealth of information, encouragement, and practical advice, this book offers much-needed hope to patients, families, and caregivers alike.

Library Journal

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder that afflicts at least 500,000 Americans over the age of 45. Neither cause nor cure has been found, although some progress has been made in treatment of symptoms. This is the first book written for patients, families, and caregivers, and it is extremely well done. Comprehensive information on the course of the disease, possible complications, and current research is combined with very practical chapters on medication, exercise, and emotional support. Very highly recommended. --Evelyn L. Mott, Palm Beach Cty. P.L. System, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Booknews

This volume comprises 14 essays written with the non-professional in mind. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Foreword	7
1.	Diagnosis and Treatment	9
2.	Emotional Changes in Parkinson's Disease	30
3.	Parkinson's Disease and the Family	44
4.	Psychiatric Aspects	60
5.	Parkinson's Disease and Its Impact on Sleep	72
6.	Nursing Aspects of Parkinson's Disease	77
7.	Occupational and Physical Therapy	98
8.	Sexuality and Parkinson's Disease	122
9.	Speech, Swallowing, and Communication	131
10.	Causes and Prevention of Falls in Parkinson's Disease	144
11.	Ways to Reduce the Risk of Falling in the Home Environment	158
12.	Surgical Treatments for Parkinson's Disease	170
13.	Cognitive Changes Associated with Parkinson's Disease	175
14.	Community Support Systems	188
15.	Caregivers Need Care, Too	197
16.	Research in Parkinson's Disease	211
Appendix A.	Home Exercise Program	221
	Glossary	237
	Author Profiles	247

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The Ten Hidden Barriers to Weight Loss and Exercise

Author: Lynette Menefe

Despite $33 billion spent annually on diet and exercise programs, over half of American adults are overweight, and one in five is obese. Many people lose weight in the initial stages of dieting but then get off track, return to their original weight, and become trapped in a discouraging cycle. In this book, two behavioral-change experts help readers identify their particular reasons for getting off track in the past and learn to address those issues in the present. The authors offer ten key proven strategies for sticking with a diet or exercise plan and maintaining weight loss, including creating a readiness to change; stating and knowing the goal; and creating a supportive environment.

Recommended Dietary Allowances or Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer

2009-12-01T04:40:00.000-08:00

Recommended Dietary Allowances: 10th Edition

Author: National Research Council

This book has become the accepted source of nutrient allowances for healthy people. Organized by nutrient, the volume reviews the function of each nutrient in the human body, sources of supply, effects of deficiencies and excessive intakes, and the latest relevant study results. It concludes with the invaluable "Summary Table of Recommended Dietary Allowances".

Booknews

RDA 10 is here reprinted in paper covers at a lower price--lower by $5. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer

Author: Michael W DeGregorio

This authoritative and timely book presents a balanced discussion of the diagnosis of breast cancer and the risks, benefits, and limitations of treatment alternatives, particularly the widely used drug, tamoxifen. Using an accessible question-and-answer format, the authors provide up-to-date information.

Booknews

The cover--but not the title page--carries the subtitle, What Everyone Should Know About the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Endorfinas or Look Speak Behave for Women

2009-11-30T00:39:00.000-08:00

Endorfinas (N. P. )

Author: Jack Lawson

Did you know that your body is capable of segregating a drug that is hundreds of times more potent than heroin or morphine and that has no side effects. Endorphins, powerful biochemical analgesics segregated by the brain, are one of the most significant scientific discoveries in the history of medicine. Massage, sports, music, and especially doing what we enjoy doing, prompt our body to manufacture endorphins. Their proper flow throughout our body makes us feel good. Happiness is a biochemical state we can all achieve, and endorphins are drugs that make it possible.

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Look, Speak, & Behave for Women

Author: Jamie L Yasko Mangum

Now anyone can have the same advice given in corporate training seminars at organizations like Estée Lauder, the American Management Association, and Pfizer.

For years, highly paid executives at major corporations have had the benefit of professional image consultants to give them feedback about their presentation in the workplace. That expert advice has helped them to dress properly for any business occasion, improve their public speaking and presentation skills, understand the dos and don’ts of the workplace, and enhance their standing in the business community. Now that same type of guidance is available to anyone—recent graduates looking to enter the workplace as well as managers and executives looking to polish themselves and their skills. Jamie L. Yasko-Mangum’s clients include Estée Lauder, the American Management Association, Pfizer, Darden Restaurants, high schools, colleges, and universities. They hire her to give seminars to employees and students on how to project a positive and smart self-image, create a polished appearance, understand what is and is not proper behavior, and see how to communicate intelligently. Men and women will find ideas for improving their credibility, authority, reputation, and confidence in a workplace environment, regardless of their profession or position.

Therapy Demystified or Your Guide to Prostate Cancer

2009-11-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

Therapy Demystified: An Insider's Guide to Getting the Right Help, Without Going Broke

Author: Kate Scharff

From an experienced clinician passionate about opening up therapy to everyone-an all-in-one, no-nonsense guide to the complex world of mental health. Therapy practiced well by the right professional is an effective way to sort out a wide range of troubles, but how do you know if it's right for you? In Therapy Demystified, Kate Scharff, an experienced clinical social worker and psychotherapist, decodes and destigmatizes psychotherapy for everyone who's ever considered it, proving that good, affordable help is available to those who want it. Among the key questions Scharff answers are: How do I know if I should see a therapist? What are the different kinds of therapy, and why should I care? Where can I find a therapist that I can afford? What should I expect (and ask) within the first few sessions? How can I tell if a therapist is right for me? How can I tell if therapy is working? Is there any truth to the bad things I've heard about therapy and therapists? What should I do if my child another other loved one needs therapy? Therapy Demystified empowers everyone to become an educated therapy consumer. If you've ever considered therapy but felt skeptical or confused, or if you are currently receiving therapy but aren't sure if you're getting the most out of it—this book is for you.

	Introduction	xiii
Part 1	To Go or Not to Go?	1
1	When to Get Help	3
2	The Top Ten Misguided Reasons for Avoiding Therapy	12
Part 2	The Lay of the Land	27
3	Important Theories	29
4	Types of Therapists	40
5	How Psychodynamic (or Insight-Oriented) Therapy Works	58
Part 3	Taking the Leap	75
6	Getting Ready to Shop	77
7	Shopping	86
8	The Initial Consultation	96
Part 4	In Therapy	111
9	Ethics and Etiquette	113
10	Is This Working?	133
11	Child Therapy	142
Epilogue	Beyond Therapy (and Back Again)	165
	Resources	168
	Professional Organizations	168
	Self-Help and Social Service Organizations	169
	References	174
	Acknowledgments	177
	Index	179

Your Guide to Prostate Cancer

Author: Roger Kirby

Your Guide to Prostate Cancer is the patient's ultimate source of essential and invaluable information. Providing all the necessary facts, guidance and support, this book will enable the reader to make informed choices and regain control of their life.

Written by Prof. Roger Kirby and Dr. Claire Taylor, world-renowned experts in this area of oncology, this book uncovers everything you need to know about prostate cancer. From explaining exactly what prostate cancer is, what causes it and its symptoms to the diagnosis, what exactly the tests
involve and every treatment available, this book gives you advice that will inform, reassure and support you when you need it most.

The clear, straightforward design of the book together with original features such as myth/fact boxes, key terms, question and answer section and a chapter on who the patient/carer might meet in the NHS and their role in the treatment of the condition will prepare the reader for all that may lie
ahead.

Triple H Making the Game or Healthy Women Healthy Lives

2009-11-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body

Author: Triple H

Love him or hate him, Triple H does what he wants, when he wants to do it. And now, for the first time anywhere, he tells you how he does it -- and how you can, too.

More than a personal account of life in and out of the ring, Making The Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body is Triple H's verbal and visual blueprint for building your body. The leader of Evolution discusses how "a jones for bodybuilding and a love for wrestling" morphed a skinny, 135-pound fourteen-year-old from Nashua, New Hampshire, into one of the biggest superstars ever to dominate World Wrestling Entertainment. But be warned -- the "Cerebral Assassin" has zero tolerance for anything less than a hundred percent effort. He's spent the past twenty years living by the philosophy that training results in improved strength and conditioning, self-discipline, and an ability to focus on setting goals. This book isn't for big mouths who'd rather exercise their egos than their deltoids.

Of course, even Triple H had help along the way. He didn't get to be "that damn good" without the support of a loving family. And over the years several bodybuilders (including world-renowned trainer Charles Glass) worked with him to develop the best training regimens. Their advice, plus hardcore commitment, helped Paul Levesque survive "The Hard Way In" through Walter "Killer" Kowalski's wrestling school in Malden, Massachusetts, and go on to become "Terra Ryzing" within Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation; enabled a "GUD" ("Geographically UnDesirable") to adjust to a difficult life on the road as "the French guy" in World Championship Wrestling; and gave "Hunter Hearst-Helmsley" the self-assurance to earn his stripes in WWE and eat something that literally made other up-and-comers squeal.

On the subject of food consumption, Making The Game imparts tips as essential as exercise is for burning off calories and adding on muscle. Triple H spends over two hundred days a year on the road, and his traveler's guide will help you find ideal meals even in fast-food restaurants. He also provides the template for a must-have training-and-meals diary. Triple H reveals the dietary plan that he claims stokes his furnace 24/7 -- the plan he believes is "the single biggest element" in transforming his physique.

Nevertheless, for a World Champion in WWE, it's as the saying goes: "No pain, no gain." That's why Making The Game breaks down and demonstrates the split-training workout program Triple H has embraced to achieve new levels of success in sculpting his body. Between drilling you with reps and sets, he relates in painstaking detail how training gave him the inner strength to shoulder the brunt of a controversial "Curtain Call" in the ring and, later, to elevate his position with Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock as one of the "Big Three" in WWE. Then, after breaking a sweat with Triple H reliving the fateful Raw events of May 2001 that left him with a torn quadricep muscle, you too can feel "The Triple H Burn," one of the exercises he endured through nine months of intense physical therapy to repair his leg that had been destroyed and resume a career most considered was "Game Over." Pain is temporary...but "The Game" is forever.

Besides offering step-by-step exercises for both novice bodybuilders and those looking to radically advance their workout, Making The Game weighs in on the science behind progressive-training resistance and rest-pause techniques; the significance of exercise form over volume; the truth behind achieving "six-pack abs"; the dangers of overtraining and "skullcrushing" exercises that risk injury; and how creativity can go a long way in your workout. Triple H sees it as his mission to provide the guidelines for you to follow in the months and years ahead. And if there's one thing he knows how to do, it's succeed. It's time to stop playing The Game...and time to start Making The Game.

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Healthy Women, Healthy Lives: A Guide to Preventing Disease, from the Landmark Nurses' Health Study

Author: Susan E Hankinson

Since 1976, the world-famous Harvard Medical School Nurses' Health Study has followed more than 120,000 real women, leading real lives, to discover what factors contribute to improving the health of women. The most important findings are made accessible to the general public in this easy-to-understand book that will revolutionize the way women live.

Healthy Women, Healthy Lives goes beyond simply labeling preventive measures and risky behavior -- it provides practical tips and strategies from clinical experts at Harvard Medical School for making healthy lifestyle changes. Here are the best ways to lower the risk of a host of chronic diseases, as well as tips for losing weight, stopping smoking, eating healthily, and exercising regularly. With easy-to-read graphs that clarify complex information and personal stories from nurses who have contributed to the remarkable study, Healthy Women, Healthy Lives is an extraordinary health book that will prove invaluable to women everywhere.

Library Journal

For more than 25 years, Harvard Medical School researchers have studied women's health issues by regularly surveying more than 275,000 nurses from 11 states. This book's goal is to improve consumer access to this important research, originally published in medical journals. Basic concepts like methods and statistics open the work, so it can be read in order or in single chapters. In "Lowering the Risk of Disease," the risks of coronary heart disease, breast cancer, lung cancer, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, osteoporosis, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and skin cancer are discussed. Another chapter covers asthma, arthritis, age-related eye disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Concluding each section is "What I Tell My Patients," written by women physicians. The final chapters look at changing behaviors and making decisions that can affect women's health. Covering physical activity, weight control, smoking, nutrients, food, alcohol, vitamins and minerals, postmenopausal hormones, birth control, and aspirin, they reinforce the prevention messages of the earlier disease-oriented sections. Charts and illustrations highlight risks and disease processes. High school, public, and academic libraries should purchase two copies: one for reference and one to circulate. This could also serve as a readable text for women's health courses. Margaret Allen, Lib. Consultant, Stratford, WI Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

The 7 Minute Miracle or The Insomnia Answer

2009-11-26T12:35:00.000-08:00

The 7-Minute Miracle: The Breakthrough Program to Banish Spot Fat Forever

Author: Sheldon Levin

Sheldon Levine, M.D. shows how it's entirely possible (and easy) to shrink our tough luck areas—our hips and thighs, our bellies and butts. Based on landmark research Levine's program allows you to spot reduce your fat so you can target exactly the areas that bother you most.

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The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia

Author: Paul Glovinsky

Finally, a groundbreaking, drug-free solution that works-first time in paperback.

The 50 million Americans who suffer from insomnia need-and want-this answer now. There is no "one size fits all" solution to insomnia because, as this revolutionary book illustrates, there are three types that affect those who suffer from it: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and broken sleep. And each of them requires a specialized treatment program. Now, leading experts in the evaluation and treatment of insomnia deliver personalized programs that provide relief for solve such persistent sleep problems as:

- Sunday night insomnia
- Anxiety caused by the "dread of bedtime"
- Waking before the alarm
- Awaking with a sudden start or jolt
- Scattered sleep patterns

Based on cutting-edge knowledge of circadian rhythms developed in research labs for decades, this is the first sleep program that helps readers to self-diagnose and treat their particular type of insomnia.

101 Tips for Outsmarting Diabetes or Rasayana

2009-11-25T08:34:00.000-08:00

101 Tips for Outsmarting Diabetes

Author: David Schad

For people with diabetes, the disease can seem as though it has a mind of its own. Sometimes the best way to manage diabetes is to simply outthink it. The newest installment in the American Diabetes Association’s 101 Tips series does just that--by following the same great quick, easy-to-read question-and-answer format that appeals to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. Divided into 11 sections, 101 Tips for Outsmarting Diabetes covers monitoring diabetes, improving diet, preventing complications, interacting with health care teams, and much more.

David Schade, M.D., is the head of the University of New Mexico Diabetes Health Care Team.

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Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation

Author: Harbans Singh Puri

Ayurveda, the science of life, has been divided into eight disciplines. The first six disciplines can be easily related to similar topics of modern medical science, but the last two -- Rasayana and Vajikarna, are unique in themselves and until recently were the least understood. In Indian culture Rasayana are the agents, which, among other things, cure diseases of the body and mind and delay old age. They also increase power, energy, memory, and the body's disease resistance capacity. This book describes the pre-treatment and the processes involved in Rasayana therapy, the administration of herbs and the interaction between Rasayana and Vajikarna. It also discusses the different herbs that are used as Rasayana and the effects that these agents have on the human body. This volume should be of interest to everyone involved in medicinal and aromatic plant applications and research.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Mary Beth Holz, MS, RN, FNP, HNC (Private Practice)
Description: This book, second in the series, Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times, covers Rasayana and specifically addresses ayurvedic herbs used to promote longevity and rejuvenation. Originating in India approximately 7,000 years ago, Ayurveda is known as the "science of life" and Rasayana is one of the eight disciplines of this system. Each volume in the series provides information on herbal remedies or plant medicines of a particular country.
Purpose: The book is intended to serve as a reference for practitioners and scientists with an interest in the investigation of Rasayana herbal remedies. Historically, Rasayana has been equated with methods used to promote rejuvenation and longevity. Subsequently, many of the herbs used have been identified as adaptogens. As interest in Ayurveda education spreads globally, there is a need for reference texts documenting research available. The author has met these objectives, while specifying that further research will evolve.
Audience: This book is intended for scientists with an interest in the study of this classification of remedies, as well as practitioners who are engaged in a serious course of study in Ayurvedic traditions. Dr.Puri is a credible authority on this subject and has been cited as researcher on the doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
Features: The book includes a definition of Rasayana with brief reference to terms most frequently used. Rasayana preparations and methods of administration are described. Plants are illustrated and identified by botanical name. Descriptions include distribution region, uses in folklore and ayurveda, preparation methods and therapeutic indications. A chapter on Rasayana formulas has been included. The best feature of this book is the reference to scientific data. However, most references originate from India.
Assessment: As interest in Ayurvedic medicine grows, reference books such as this will be beneficial to clinical researchers in the field.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

	Foreword
	Preface to the series
	Preface
1	Introduction	1
2	What are Rasayana?	4
3	Tridosha	10
4	Rasayana preparations	13
5	Aak (Calotropis spp.)	16
6	Akrakara (Anacyclus pyrethrum)	20
7	Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica)	22
8	Anantmul (Hemidesmus indicus)	43
9	Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)	46
10	Badam (Prunus amygdalus)	59
11	Bala (Sida spp.)	64
12	Banslochan	71
13	Bhalatak (Semecarpus anacardium)	74
14	Bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata)	80
15	Bhuiamla (Phyllanthus spp.)	86
16	Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)	94
17	Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica)	98
18	Chuara (Phoenix dactylifera)	102
19	Draksha (Vitis vinifera)	105
20	Gaduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)	107
21	Gokshru (Tribulus terrestris)	116
22	Guggal (Commiphora wightii)	124
23	Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)	135
24	Hing (Ferula foetida)	141
25	Jaiphal and Javitri (Myristica fragrans)	144
26	Kabab Chini (Piper cubeba)	147
27	Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata)	151
28	Kawanch (Mucuna pruriens)	157
29	Keshar (Crocus sativus)	164
30	Kikar (Acacia nilotica)	170
31	Kuchla (strychnos nux vomica)	175
32	Kulanjan (Alpinia galanga)	180
33	Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa)	184
34	Kuth (Saussurea Spp.)	190
35	Malakangani (Celastrus paniculatus)	196
36	Mandukparni (Centella asiatica)	200
37	Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)	209
38	Musli (Curculigo orchioides)	212
39	Neem (Azadirachta indica)	215
40	Peepali (Piper longum)	219
41	Punernava (Boerhavia diffusa)	227
42	Pushkarmul (Inula racemosa)	233
43	Salai Guggal (Boswellia serrata)	237
44	Salep (Orchis latifolia)	242
45	Semal Musli (Bombax ceiba)	247
46	Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis)	250
47	Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus)	255
48	Som Ras (Amanita muscaria)	262
49	Sonth (Zingiber officinale)	265
50	Talamkhana (Hygrophila spinosa)	270
51	Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)	272
52	Vacha (Acorus calamus)	281
53	Vata Vriksh (Ficus spp.)	289
54	Vatsnabh (Aconitum spp.)	295
55	Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)	299
56	Vidari Kand (Pueraria tuberosa)	303
57	Vidhara (Argyreia speciosa)	309
58	Some Rasayana formulations	312
	Index	337

Shiatsu Theory and Practice or Start Fresh

2009-02-21T10:46:00.000-08:00

Shiatsu Theory and Practice: A comprehensive text for the student and professional

Author: Carola Beresford Cook

This book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen Shiatsu, presenting vivid detail on the theoretical foundations of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. It offers remarkably clear, high-quality illustrations and photos that support text discussions. The all-encompassing 2nd Edition takes the reader through an exploration of the various approaches to treatment routines, with case studies, explanations, and step-by-step descriptions of techniques.
• Clear and readable text allows even beginners to build knowledge and practice with confidence.
• Thorough explorations of the various strands of theory - TCM, five elements, Zen - are presented to make their integration into practice clear and rational.
• Detailed text descriptions and illustrations of meridians, point locations, and functions are presented together with the relevant underlying anatomy.
• Step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and appropriate touch techniques enable readers to apply what they've learned.
• More detail has been added to the points covered in each meridian section.
• Greater mention is made of other styles of Shiatsu practice, giving the reader a frame of reference with each style in context alongside Zen Shiatsu.
• New case studies emphasize practical applications and solutions.
• More material is presented on diagnostic techniques and the interpretation of diagnoses.
• New line illustrations and photographs enhance the text.

Section One: Practice
1. The Basics — Why, When and How
2. Recommendations for the Shiatsu Practitioner
3. Shiatsu Tools and Techniques
4. Shiatsu Treatment Routines in the Four Positions

Section Two: Theory
5. Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Shiatsu Practitioner
6. Zen Shiatsu Theory

Section Three: Harmonizing TCM and Zen Shiatsu Theory
7. The Water Element — The Kidneys and Bladder
8. The Wood Element — The Liver and Gall Bladder
9. The Fire Element — The Heart, Small Intestine, Heart Protector and Triple Heater
10. The Earth Element — The Spleen and Stomach
11. The Metal Element — The Lungs and Large Intestine

Section Four: Bringing Theory and Practice Together
12. The Four Methods of Diagnosis
13. Interpreting the Diagnosis
14. The Treatment
15. After the Treatment

Section Five: Appendices

Books about: British Columbia Wine Country or Viticulture and Brewing in the Ancient Orient

Start Fresh!: Your Complete Guide to Midlifestyle Food and Fitness

Author: Diane Clement

A complete program for a rich, rewarding and healthy mid-lifestyle.

Healthy eating combined with a realistic exercise plan is key to maintaining optimal health and avoiding chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. The authors, a chef and an MD -- and both former Olympians -- join forces to provide a tailored mid-life plan for embarking on a solid path to good health and well-being -- and, most important, for staying on track.

Start Fresh! provides the basic tools to assess health and fitness levels, to set practical and realistic goals, and to create a personal exercise model. With this plan in place, the authors add a careful selection of nutritious and easy-to-prepare recipes that complement the exercise program and lead to the sustainable fitness and good health that every mid-lifer wants and needs.

Special sections in the book include a HealthSpan fitness guide and a HealthSpan 10 km power walk program. There is also a section on the new staples -- for pantry, fridge and freezer.

Some of the tasty recipes are:

Italian mozzarella and fennel salad

Spanish almond tart with orange and date compote

Sangria blanca.

Getting fit and staying healthy is hard work and requires a solid program. Staying with that program really pays off with benefits that will last a lifetime.

Regreso Al Eden or One Moment Changes Everything

2009-02-20T06:45:00.000-08:00

Regreso Al Eden

Author: Jethro Kloss

Spanish Edition

One Moment Changes Everything: The All-America Tragedy of Don Rogers

Author: Sean D Harvey

Don Rogers was a three-sport phenomenon who energized a forgotten corner of the world (North Sacramento). He could run, jump and tackle better than anyone in California. A role model to children, he became both an honor student and a consensus All- American football player for UCLA, where he dominated two Rose Bowls and was a favorite of fans and sportswriters alike. Rogers went on to become a first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns and was voted rookie of the year in 1984. Then it fell apart.

Just one week after the overdose death of basketball star Len Bias, and only one day before his marriage to his college sweetheart, while in the upstairs bedroom of his mother's home Rogers made the incomprehensible decision to use cocaine, and died just hours later. This All-American story is about a good man whose life transcended sports, and whose death continues to spur important debate about burden, love, addiction, responsibility, and what constitutes happiness in the material world.

The Emotional Energy Factor or Aging without Growing Old

2009-02-19T02:43:00.000-08:00

The Emotional Energy Factor: The Secrets High-Energy People Use to Beat Emotional Fatigue

Author: Mira Kirshenbaum

Do you wish you had more energy?
Do you often feel drained, even after a good night’s sleep?
Are there days when you can’t get going...when you just feel blah?
If so, you’re not alone. You’re suffering from emotional fatigue--an all too common outgrowth of our frenetic modern-day lives. But you can regain your emotional energy forever with this groundbreaking book from psychotherapist and bestselling author
Mira Kirshenbaum that includes many helpful hints and informative real-life stories.
This book shows you how to tap into the sources of emotional energy that already lie within you. In these remarkable pages, you’ll discover 25 practical, no-nonsense secrets to living the vital, happy, hope-filled life you deserve by building the kind of energy no pills, push-ups, or power bars can provide...the kind of energy that comes to the rescue when your body has reached its limits. It’s called emotional energy. Successful, high-energy people have learned to harness it--and now you can too with their secrets in this powerful, life-enhancing book.
Drawing on nearly three decades of professional experience as a psychotherapist and researcher, Mira Kirshenbaum has developed a bold new program to help you raise your inner energy quotient and keep it high for life. The results are astounding: an aliveness of mind, happiness of heart, and a spirit filled with hope--the fuel that makes all things possible. Now you can reclaim the energy within, the energy that drives and sustains you, as you discover:
• How to diagnose your own emotional fatigue
• The power of active prayer
• Two simplethings you can do to turn a pressure situation into one that gives you emotional energy
• Positive Negatives: how to say no to the things you don’t want to do
• How to live your life your way--a giant step to emotional well-being
• The Appointment Book Cure to free up time and get things done
• How to stop buying into someone else’s expectations of you
• The Emotional Energy Diet: how to lose those extra pounds and keep them off
• PLUS many more tips, tools, and techniques for you to get more emotional energy today!
“The single biggest difference between people who get what they want and people who don’t is energy,” states author Mira Kirshenbaum. With energy, everything is possible. This book shows you how to harness it in order to accomplish more, struggle less, feel more energetic, and find the zest--and courage--you need to live the life of your dreams.

Publishers Weekly

Emotional energy is "an aliveness of the mind, a happiness of the heart, and a spirit filled with hope"-and unfortunately, it's not always easy to come by. When we feel grouchy and lethargic, when we drag our heels through life and avoid treating ourselves to things we enjoy, then, writes psychotherapistKirshenbaum, we're likely suffering from emotional fatigue. And we're hardly alone: according to the National Institutes of Health, one individual in eight becomes saddled with a stubborn case of the blahs. In this upbeat and consumer-friendly how-to, the author of Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay strives to shrink that stat. By sharing real-life anecdotes and posing pointed questions-"Do you live in fear of other people's judgments?"; "[Do] you frequently compare yourself to others and feel resentful?"-Kirshenbaum helps readers identify the roots of their lethargy, and implement the appropriate strategies for regaining their spunk. Her solutions are straightforward (and perhaps easier said than done): Stop the negative thinking; focus on the positive. Envision yourself with pep; invest in what you can control. Like all self-help books, this volume should not be treated as a magical elixir, and Kirshenbaum is careful to advise readers whose fatigue may be associated with psychological or physical illness to seek professional help. But it may be enough to lift readers out of the doldrums, which makes the going worthwhile. (Jan.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Debra Waterhouse
Every woman I know needs the sound, simple, and satisfying advance Mira Kirshenbaum so effectively offers here. Read this life-changing book, and you'll not only release the negative emotions that are paralyzing your life—you'll also reclaim the positive energy necessary to add more joy to your days and vitality to your years. I highly recommend it!
—Debra Waterhouse, M.P.H., R.D., author of Outsmarting Female Fatigue

Susan Forward
A lively and highly practical book, full of wisdom and pragmatic solutions. I will recommend it to both my clients and my friends.
—Susan Forward, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Toxic Parents and Emotional Blackmail

Jason Theodosakis
An eye opening journey into the oft overlooked realm of what separates happy, successful, and fulfilled people from those who seem to struggle through life.
—Jason Theodosakis, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Arthritis Cure

Arthur P. Ciaramicoli
Mira Kirshenbaum's latest book addresses the most important and least understood ingredient in maintaining high energy. This practical, easy to understand book takes cutting edge research and puts it in the hands and hearts of everyone who wants the opportunity for a high spirited life. Every patient I see asks me how to increase energy; Mira has provided the answer. Highly recommended.
—Arthur P.Ciaramicoli, Ed.D., Ph.D., author of The Power of Empathy

Kelly R. Hale
Fascinating! I think people need to grasp the premise in this book that physical energy amounts to only 30% of total energy. 70% of a person's energy must come from emotional energy. All this untapped energy and we're not even tuned in. Everyone should read this book. Thyroid patients could especially be empowered with such knowledge.
—Kelly R. Hale, President, American Foundation of Thyroid Patients

Book review: The Rise of Modern Business in Great Britain the United States and Japan Second Edition Revised and Updated or Professional Communication Series

Aging without Growing Old

Author: Judy Lindberg McFarland

The most important investment you can make is the investment in your health. Judy Lindberg McFarland wants to help you prevent disease and the heartache that results from the loss of one's health. This is not just a book on aging, but a complete nutrition book that will teach you how to stay well and active the rest of your life. Discover how it is possible to become healthy through natural and nutritional means.

Campus Safety or Inner Yoga

2009-02-17T22:42:00.000-08:00

Campus Safety

Author: Guy J Antinozzi

A handbook that covers it all.

There are many issues surrounding campus safety that students should be prepared for. This unique guide covers everything from dorm rules, frat house myths and realities, and protecting property, to staying out of trouble on the Web, at the ATM, and elsewhere, to drinking, drugs, dating, spring break, staying healthy, how to handle different kinds of people and places, and what to do in emergencies.

First Things First     1
Making It on Your Own     3
Great Expectations     4
Criminal Curriculum     5
Safety in Numbers?     7
Develop Relaxed Attention     8
How to Be a People Person     9
Announcing Yourself     10
Making an Entrance     12
Lower Your Voice     12
Frightened Because We Run     12
A Body Language Glossary     13
Hand Signals     14
Reading People     15
Victimology 101     16
Spotting Bad Actors     16
Profile of a Victim     17
Accept Responsibility     19
Scoping Out Schools     21
In Search of an Experience     22
The Traditional Campus     22
Small World or Real World?     23
Look Closely at the College Community     24
Commit to the College Community     25
Phone Home     25
The Urban Campus     26
Protecting the Campus     26
Homelessness     27
Commuter Considerations     28
Commuter Parking     28
Public Transportation     29
Your "Safety School"     30
On the Web, in the Brochure     31
The Clery Act     32
Be Prepared, Not Scared     34
On Campus and Off     35
Dorm Rules     37
Choosing Roommates     38
A Word on Criteria     38
Ask the Basic Questions     39
Living the Golden Rule     39
Safe Room     41
Lock Up     41
Please Don't Burn Down the Dorm     41
"Neighborhood" Watch     42
So Be a Little Old Lady     43
Bear Witness     43
The RA     44
Use the System-Don't Let It Use You     45
Find the Balance     46
Be My Guest     46
Who Is That Guy, Anyway?     47
Guarding the Gate     48
Stuff Happens-Better Make a Plan     49
Greek World     51
The Good, the Bad, the Oh So Ugly     52
The Lifetime Benefits of Greek Life     52
Another Point of View     53
Frat and Sorority Myths and Realities     54
Rushing and Pledging     55
Hazing     56
Hazing Examples      58
Hazing Myths     60
Think You're Immune?     61
Substance Abuse     61
Binge-Drinking Dangers     62
Paying the Piper     63
Drug Abuse     64
Sexual Assault and Rape     65
Animal House Meets the Rule of Law     65
Private Property     69
In Plain Sight     70
My Roommate's No Thief!     71
A Thief Is Made, Not Born     71
Don't Be a Victim     72
In Class and on Campus     73
Watch Those Books!     74
Securing Your Stuff     74
A Lock Is Only as Good as Its Key     75
Even More to Lock Up     75
Common Sense     76
Getting Personal     76
How and When to Be Selfish     77
Risky Business     78
Take Stock     79
Make Your Mark     79
Insurance Matters     80
Web Life     83
Hanging Out in Cyberspace     84
A Quick Catalog of Common Risks     84
Fighting Malware and Spam     86
Cyber Scams     88
Corralling the Trojan Horse      88
Gone Phishin'     89
Social Sites     90
Don't Be Lured     90
Surf Smart     91
Cyberbullying and Threats     92
Legal Risks     92
Online Dating     93
Digital Commerce     95
Scoping Out a Secure Site     96
A Question of Identity     97
Seller Reviews     97
Privacy, Please     98
Many Happy Returns?     98
Buyer Beware     98
Out and About     101
Ivory Tower?     102
Defensive Driving Revisited     103
Before You Start Up     104
On the Move     105
Assume the Worst in Others     106
Plan a Way Out and Avoid Danger     107
Parking     108
Leaving Your Car     108
Parking Garages     108
Returning to Your Car     109
Carjacking     110
On Two Wheels     112
Walking the Walk     112
At the ATM     113
ATM Robbery: Just the Facts     114
Countermeasures     114
Stay Alert     115
The Transaction and After     115
If You Are Confronted     116
The Case for Public Transportation     116
Ever Vigilant     116
Danger Points     117
Staying Safe En Route     117
The Kindness of Strangers     118
Drink and Drugs     121
What the Law Says     122
Alcohol     122
Marijuana and Controlled Substances     123
Your Health     124
What Happens When You Drink     125
How Drinking Affects Your Health     126
Alcoholism     127
Marijuana and Your Health     129
Other Controlled Substances     130
Your Career-Now and Later     131
The "Social" Drinker and the "Binge" Drinker     132
DUI/DOA     133
Getting Help     134
Spring Break     137
What's It All About?     138
Vacation Venues     138
Local Laws     139
Law on the Beach     140
Sin City?     141
Vegas Pot     141
A Street-Smart Spring Break     142
Prepare to Have Fun     142
Being There     143
Hotel Safety     145
Checking In     146
Elevator Safety     147
Going Out     148
Fire!     148
In Praise of Inhibition     150
Travel Scams     150
International Incidents     151
Alcohol and Drugs South of the Border     153
Safety and Security     153
Behind the Wheel     154
Advice from the U.S. Department of State     154
Register with the Embassy or Consulates     157
The Roads Less Traveled     157
The People You Meet     159
Conflict: Surviving Your Roommate-and Others     161
An Ounce of Prevention     162
Speak Up, Listen Up     162
Ease Up, Shut Up     163
Make Plans Together     164
Fix Problems, Not People     165
Disagree Without Being Disagreeable     166
Tackle the Issues     167
Calm Down     168
Walk Away     169
Say No-Without Slamming the Door     169
Seek Mediation     171
Calling It Quits     172
"That Girl Has a Serious Problem"     173
"I'm Just Going to Kill Myself ..."     174
"I Don't Want to Talk About It"     175
Dating     177
The Rules     178
Make a Plan     178
A Place to Date     178
Alone Together     179
Your Objective?     180
Great Expectations     180
Ask! (and Answer)     181
Set Up a First Meeting Instead of a First Date     182
Keep Your Eyes-and Your Mind-Open     182
Safe Sex     183
Making the Choice     184
Talk It Out     185
Date Rape     185
Dating Online     186
Drinking and Dating     187
The Meaning of No     188
Disturbing People, Dangerous People     191
Diversity or Deviance?     192
A Fine Line     193
Look for Behavior     194
Look for a Pattern     195
Taking Action     196
Talk About It     196
Crossing the Line     197
Look Out-for Yourself and Others     197
Getting Help and Helping Yourself     199
On the Edge, Over the Edge     201
Health Emergencies     202
Emergency vs. Urgent Need      202
Get Checked Out     206
Vital Stats     206
Stressed Out     207
All Wound Up     208
Your Best Friend Should Tell You     209
First Things First     209
Stress Relief     209
Spill Your Guts     210
Get a Workout     211
Break Your Routine     211
Call a Friend-or a Few Friends     211
Shun Stress Amplifiers     211
Worn Out     211
Sad and Lonely     212
What to Do About the Blues     213
When Nothing Works     213
Mad as Hell     214
Eating Disorders     215
The 411 on 911     216
The Campus Helpers     219
A Band of Brothers-and Sisters     220
Compete-but Care     220
One Step Beyond     221
Who Ya Gonna Call?     221
Academic Assistance and Advice     222
Your Advisor     222
Seek a Balance     223
Financial Aid     223
Pay Attention, Read the Fine Print, Respond     224
Keep Track     224
Let Your Parents in on It All     225
About Loans     225
Buyer Beware     226
The Goal of Financial Aid     226
Student Health Services     227
Wellness     227
Cost     228
Special Health Needs     228
Do I Still Need Insurance?     228
Psychological Counseling     229
Spiritual Resources     229
Campus Cops     230
Defending Your Life     233
Gut Checks     234
Get Out, Get Away     234
Assess Your Surroundings     236
Living Off Campus: Special Considerations     236
Roommates and Neighbors     237
Guard Your Castle     237
Guard Against Fire     237
Guard AGainst Burglars     239
Behave Yourself     240
Drive Danger from Your Door     241
Cell Phone Savvy     242
Assess the Threat     242
Yell, Yell, Yell     243
Responding to a Weapon     244
Fight Back     244
Breaking Contact     244
Arm Yourself?     245
Commit     247
Appendixes
Emergency!     249
Index     253

Inner Yoga: Selected Writings of Sri Arivan

Author: Sri Anirvan

In Inner Yoga Sri Anirvan explores in depth the various levels of spiritual practice, offering practical advice to the seeker as well as explications of the connections between mind and body. He speaks with the deep knowledge of an accomplished yogi who has absorbed the texts and who illuminates the experiences of a practitioner: "We have seen how strenuous an effort is required to remove [the mind's] restlessness and fix the mind on an object. We usually call this the effort of meditation. But if we try to meditate not with the mind, but with the awareness, the effort becomes easier."

Thin Thighs Card Deck or Step by Step Ballet Class

2009-02-16T18:38:00.000-08:00

Thin Thighs Card Deck

Author: Karen Burk

A range of exercises designed by leading dermatologist and research scientist Karen Burke, to banish cellulite. Super effective, step-by-step exercises to trim and tone your thighs.

Book about: Entraînement pour le Leadership :la Pratique d'Entraînement de Leadership des Plus grands Autocars du Monde

Step-by-Step Ballet Class

Author: Royal Academy of Dancing

Seven lessons follow a young dancer's development, from basic positions and postures to more advanced levels.

Library Journal

This title follows the updated International Examination Syllabus by illustrating a selection of exercises for pre-primary through grade five students taught at the Royal Academy of Dancing. Professional preparation is also discussed. Unfortunately, the illustrated instruction assumes a high level of knowledge and instructional assistance for comprehension, and access to the glossary is restricted by its awkward placement on page 14, between "How To Tie the Ribbons" and "Taking an Examination." Of greatest interest is the section that tracks a day in the life of two ballet students and provides eight short autobiographies of international dancers. For instructional purposes, the format is simply outmoded, as many dance guides are now on videocassette, including the Royal Academy's own 1991 videocassette, Grades Examinations Syllabus for Girls and Boys. For comprehensive dance collections only.-Irene Herold, Monmouth Coll. Lib., Ill.

The Little Strength Training Book or Makeover Myth

2009-02-15T14:36:00.000-08:00

The Little Strength Training Book (Little Book Series)

Author: Erika Dillman

For anyone looking for an exercise program to maintain or lose weight while increasing energy, strength training provides the ultimate workout in mere minutes! Resistance training helps to burn fat and calories, build lean muscle, prevent injuries, and improve bone density, while protecting against illnesses like osteoporosis, heart disease, and depression. Plus, strong muscles boost metabolism and make everyday activities easier. The Little Strenth Training Book is filled with all the information and expert advice necessary to start reaping these benefits immediately. Based in three complete workouts, this guide will help readers assess their body types and personal goals so as to allow them to create a personalized training program. Also included is information about free weights versus machines, as well as tips for training at home, in the gym, and on the road. This is the perfect book to get anyone on their way to a stronger sleeker body.

Interesting textbook: Cuidate or Complete Book of Stretching

Makeover Myth: The Real Story Behind Cosmetic Surgery, Injectables, Lasers, Gimmicks and Hype, and What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Author: Bethanne Snodgrass

Americans spend billions of dollars on cosmetic surgery, injections, laser treatments, and related procedures every year. The popularity of medical spas and cosmetic treatment "vacations" is skyrocketing. Unfortunately, for too many cosmetic patients, things don't go as smoothly as hoped - botched procedures, dangerous methods, and unqualified providers can all make for a potentially disastrous - even life-threatening - experience. Fortunately, The Makeover Myth by Bethanne Snodgrass, M.D., FACS, is here to help people avoid these and other frightening scenarios.

The Makeover Myth is the most authoritative safeguard available for anyone considering cosmetic treatment. Along with a fascinating look at the cultural phenomenon of cosmetic enhancement, Dr. Snodgrass provides readers with all the information and tools they need to help them get past the hype and glitz, learn about cosmetic medical care realities, and find capable physicians who have their best interests at heart. Dr. Snodgrass draws on her years of clinical experience to expose the misrepresentations and misinformation put out by plastic surgery reality shows. She covers the risks and potential complications of procedures that doctors may not tell their patients. She also reveals the underbelly of the business.

Meds Money and Manners or Discretionary Time

2009-02-13T22:21:00.000-08:00

Meds, Money, and Manners: The Case Management of Severe Mental Illness

Author: Jerry E Floersch

As case management has replaced institutional care for mental health patients in recent decades, case management theory has grown in complexity and variety of models. But how are these models translated into real experience? How do caseworkers use both textbook and practical knowledge to assist clients with managing their medication and their money? Using ethnographic and historical-sociological methods, Meds, Money, and Manners: The Case Management of Severe Mental Illness uncovers unexpected differences between written and oral accounts of case management in practice. In the process, it suggests the possibility of small acts of resistance and challenges the myth of social workers as agents of state power and social control.

Booknews

Having worked with and studied case managers while they mobilized resources in a mental health organization to enable former hospital patients to continue living in communities, Floersch (social service administration, U. of Chicago), describes how they use case management theory called continuum-of-care or community reintegration to produce apartment-dwelling consumers of mental health services. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Tables
	Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	Introduction	1
Ch. 2	The Formation of Community Support Services	17
Ch. 3	The Rise of the Case Manager	42
Ch. 4	Strengths Case Management	61
Ch. 5	Landscape for a Case Manager: The Carless Mentally Ill	83
Ch. 6	Oral and Written Narratives of Case Managers	108
Ch. 7	Money	125
Ch. 8	Meds	150
Ch. 9	The Helper Habitus: Situated Knowledge and Case Management	180
Ch. 10	Conclusion	202
App. A	Methods, Data, and Analysis: A Critical-Realist Perspective	215
App. B	Continuum of Services	221
App. C	Interview Schedule	223
	Notes	227
	References	235
	Index	249

Interesting book: The Cultures of Caregiving or The Global Resistance Reader

Discretionary Time: A New Measure of Freedom

Author: Robert E Goodin

A healthy work-life balance has become increasingly important to people trying to cope with the pressures of contemporary society. This trend highlights the fallacy of assessing well-being in terms of finance alone; how much time we have matters just as much as how much money. The authors of this book have developed a novel way to measure 'discretionary time': time which is free to spend as one pleases. Exploring data from the US, Australia, Germany, France, Sweden and Finland, they show that temporal autonomy varies substantially across different countries and under different living conditions. By calibrating how much control people have over their time, and how much they could have under alternative welfare, gender or household arrangements, this book offers a new perspective for comparative cross-national enquiries into the temporal aspects of human welfare.

Healthy Living with Hypertension or Engine 2 Diet

2009-02-12T18:19:00.000-08:00

Healthy Living with Hypertension: A Guide for African Americans

Author: Cheryl Campbell Atkinson

"Soul Food" is a term coined by African Americans to capture the uniqueness of the cooking style utilized for themselves, families and friends, all prepared with love, care and lots of soul. Many of these foods are rich in vitamins and minerals, but are also rich or high in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (salt).

Cutting back on salt, as well as providing recipes that are lower in sodium, fat, and cholesterol, will help to promote "heart-healthy living".

New interesting book: American Lung Associations 7 Steps to a Smoke Free Life or Salon Dialogue

Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan That Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds

Author: Rip Esselstyn

As a fireman Rip Esselstyn has helped people and saved lives, but with his ENGINE 2 DIET plan he will help save lives on a much larger scale. A world-class professional triathlete-turned-fireman, as well as the son, grandson and great-grandson of renowned physicians, Rip Esselstyn knows how to live a healthy lifestyle. So, when he learned that one of his fellow Engine 2 firefighter's cholesterol level was dangerously high, he immediately went into action. First, he created THE ENGINE 2 DIET, a 28-day health and weight loss program. Next, he enlisted not only his at-risk friend, but the entire firehouse to follow the plan. Everyone lost weight (some more than 20 pounds!), lowered their cholesterol and improved their overall health. Encouraged, Rip went on to further prove the effectiveness of his plan through a citywide study--and the results were even more amazing! In this easy-to-follow, 28-day program, readers are given a choice of two plans; the Fire Cadet Plan begins with a "flexitarian" approach to eating that includes a nutrient-rich, mostly plant-based diet featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, some fish and chicken, and the other, the Firefighter Plan, is all plant-based. To ensure every reader's success, THE ENGINE 2 DIET also includes recipes, meal plans, grocery lists, cooking tips, and a firefighter-inspired exercise program to boost metabolism, build strength and endurance.

Diabesity or Riding the Windhorse

2009-02-10T14:46:00.000-08:00

Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America--and What We Must Do to Stop It

Author: Francine Ratner Kaufman MD

Experts now predict that more than one-third of American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Written by one of the world’s leading authorities on the link between obesity and diabetes, this passionate, frightening–but ultimately hopeful–book points the way to a solution.

To enter Dr. Francine Kaufman’s clinic is to see the future of America: a 220-pound twelve-year-old boy…a 267-pound thirteen-year-old girl…their concerned but equally overweight parents…the human faces and human suffering behind the epidemic of type 2 diabetes that threatens to overwhelm our health care system. Once a disease of the elderly, type 2 diabetes now strikes adults in their prime–and, increasingly, children. It has nearly doubled in the last decade. The cause? Our soaring rates of obesity.

Diabesity takes us to the front lines of the fight against this preventable but deadly disease. Through vivid patient stories, it explains how excess weight destroys the body’s ability to process sugar properly–with life-threatening consequences. It shows what happens when the genes that evolved to protect us from famine collide with a sedentary lifestyle that has put bacon cheeseburgers on every corner. And it demonstrates why our usual blame-the-victim response is futile in face of the complex, worldwide forces behind this epidemic.

Detailing the tools for change at every level–from families to school systems to government–and reporting on innovative programs that are already making a difference, Diabesity offers a compelling action plan for winning this battle.

Publishers Weekly

Kaufman explains the severity of the obesity/diabetes epidemic this way: "our ancient genes and our modern environment have collided," and so many adults and children are now being diagnosed with the disease that it "imperils human existence as we now know it." The author, who recently served as president of the American Diabetes Association and was instrumental in banning the sale of soda in Los Angeles schools, notes that the sharp increase in the number of diabetics in the U.S. mirrors the increased incidence of obesity (hence the word "diabesity," first used by health journalists in the late 1990s). Her first-rate, important book discusses the diagnosis of diabetes and its subsequent sequelae, the world history of both diabetes and obesity, and, most importantly, what must be done to fix the problem. Not so much a how-to for patients as a call to arms for policy makers and those in the health-care industry, the book intersperses riveting case studies that serve to accentuate the importance of "creating a new normal" mode of behavior in American culture-one that includes eating intelligently and exercising diligently. Kaufman has taken on a difficult topic, but her text is easy to understand and will be useful to many. Agent, Adam Chromy. (Mar.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Fueled by the increased incidence of obesity in the American population, diabetes has become the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Hence, experts have begun to link the two as a single problem of "diabesity," especially in children. A pediatric endocrinologist and former president of the American Diabetes Association, Kaufman has written an enlightening text on this epidemic and its impact on the individual, family, and society. She explains how obesity triggers diabetes, the devastating long-term effects on the human body, and what means of prevention and treatment are available. She also relates the history of diabetes as it has evolved with changes in culture and lifestyle and explains what can be done through education and healthcare systems to improve individuals' health. Kaufman's sympathetic, nonjudgmental accounts of her patients highlight the many factors contributing to the problem, and her compassion and dedication shine through. This engrossing volume is recommended for all consumer health collections. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 7/04.]-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Riding the Windhorse: Manic-Depressive Disorder and the Quest for Wholeness

Author: Robert S Corrington

In this account of his struggles with manic-depressive disorder, distinguished philosopher Robert S. Corrington, creator of the school of ecstatic naturalism, presents a compelling argument for rethinking the nature of this malady. Having inherited the disorder from his mother, a gifted actress, who struggled with her own form of it until her death, he early on developed crucial survival strategies that he here recommends to other sufferers. In this study Professor Corrington details the latest medical, psychological, and spiritual thinking about bipolar disease; a disorder characterized by extreme mood swings and that is responsible for many untimely deaths each year. However, manic-depression is also found in almost all forms of genius and Professor Corrington presents two detailed case studies showing this correlation, that of the English scientist Sir Isaac Newton and the Indian mystic Sri Ramakrishna. The book represents one person's eventual triumph over a potentially crippling disease and shows that creativity and the quest for wholeness can support the erratic flight of the windhorse of manic-depression.

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
1	A Life's Journey and Dreamscape	1
A	A Life's Journey	8
B	A Dreamscape	40
2	Body and Soul - Medical and Psychological Vistas	55
A	Medical Vistas	58
B	Psychological Vistas	82
3	Creativity and Genius in Manic-Depression	103
A	Creativity as Manifest in: Products, Processes, and Communities	104
B	Genius and the Not Yet	111
C	Two Case Studies of Manic-Depressive Genius: Newton and Sri Ramakrishna	127
c.a	Isaac Newton: Cosmology and Divinization	129
c.b	Sri Ramakrishna: Divine Energy	149
4	Intimations of Wholeness	167
A	Spirituality, Sacred Folds, and Intervals	172
B	Creative Distancing and Communal Testing	177
C	Individuation and the Spirits	183
App	My Passage from Panentheism to Pantheism	193
	Endnotes	217
	Bibliography	231
	Index - Names	238
	Index - Subject	241

Alternative Medicine Guide to Womens Health Vol 1 or The Patients Guide to Medical Terminology Third Edition

2009-02-09T10:44:00.000-08:00

Alternative Medicine Guide to Women's Health, Vol. 1

Author: Burton Goldberg

In this book, 32 leading physicians give their clinically safe and proven alternative medicine treatments for 10 major women's health conditions, complete with details on 34 actual patient success stories.

Leading practitioners explain how they use clinically proven alternative medicine therapies, such as acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and diet, supplements, homeopathy, and many other approaches, to successfully reverse women's health problems.

Book about: The Geography of the Canadian North or Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts

The Patients' Guide to Medical Terminology Third Edition

Author: Charlotte Isler

Have you ever left your doctor's office confused by a term used to describe what's wrong with you? As a patient, you need to know what your doctor has diagnosed, what tests are being ordered, and what your medical insurance is being billed. The Patients' Guide to Medical Terminology: Translating the Confusing Language of Medicine into Easy-to-Understand English helps you take the first step towards educating yourself so you can get the answers you need regarding a doctor's diagnosis or recommended treatment. Designed for the patient who is intimidated or just plain frustrated by medical jargon, this easy-reference guide provides brief, clear descriptions about common illnesses, diagnostic tests, terms and procedures. The alphabetical listings allow you to look up a word, an abbreviation or even a partial phrase to crack the code of "medicalese." Plus, an explanation of measurements and equivalents for prescription dosage is also included.

Dr Atkins Revised Diet Package or Consumer Handbook on Dizziness and Vertigo

2009-02-08T06:42:00.000-08:00

Dr. Atkins' Revised Diet [Package]

Author: Robert C Atkins

A shrink-wrapped set of books.

New interesting textbook: Compra:Selección y Consecución para la Industria de Hospitalidad

Consumer Handbook on Dizziness and Vertigo

Author: Dennis Po

Dizziness and vertigo are among the 25 most common reasons Americans visit the doctor-accruing more than 25 million physician visits each year. According to studies from the NIH, 42% of the population will complain to their doctors of dizziness at least once in their lifetime. This book answers an essential need to better understand this dreaded condition, one which in its worst state is completely debilitating.
Dr. Poe has brought together the most distinguished ear, nose and throat physicians, surgeons and rehabilitation therapists, each writing a chapter within their specialty. It is destined to be a classic resource for anyone suffering from this malady. Every reader can benefit as if privately consulting with each specialist. There's a wealth of information and knowledge available, including causes, from stress or head trauma to tumors. It reveals potential diagnoses, treatment options, the impact of medication regimes, surgical and non-surgical alternatives including traditional and nontraditional options, and details on the many tests you could undergo in the process of being assessed for dizziness or vertigo.
Much of the anxiety associated with this chronic problem can be alleviated just by knowing the facts provided in this book. It will unveil many of the mysteries surrounding this malady, informing readers not only what actions their healthcare practitioners may take, but the importance of preparing oneself for both the assessment and possible treatment. Research studies have shown that the majority of dizziness and balance disorders can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated following a comprehensive assessment.
In this book readers will:
· discoverthe nature of dizziness
· learn the difference between dizziness and vertigo
· read about what they can do, often simple things, to improve life
· educate themselves on what normal balance should look like
· recognize the importance of ones own history and how to present it clearly to the doctor
· know what to expect regarding a physical exam and balance testing procedures
· discover what medical and neurological conditions cause dizziness
· uncover some of the mysteries of Meniere's disease
· find out what medical and surgical treatments are available
· recognize how important vestibular rehabilitation is to the healing process
· read about the consequences of common falls due to dizziness
· discover self-help techniques that can make all the difference in the world

Making Peace with Chronic Pain or Ever Since I Had My Baby

2009-02-07T02:41:00.000-08:00

Making Peace with Chronic Pain: A Whole-Life Strategy

Author: Marlene E Hunter

Offers advice on how to deal with everyday physical pain and psychological Pain, Including Pain Relief Techniques, Lifestyle Changes, Emotional changes, coping skills and medication.

Lorraine Amorosi

Using the metaphor of "the dance," the author outlines various strategies and coping mechanisms to help people live with chronic pain. The book recognizes that chronic pain significantly intrudes on one's life and offers mechanisms to help people respond differently to their pain, therefore gaining control of their life as well as their pain. The purpose is to help people gradually change their concept of chronic pain and their attitudes toward it. It identifies internal and external factors associated with pain and offers solutions to understanding and controlling one's pain. The audience for this book is vast; it is for healthcare providers as well as for people who live with chronic pain. The book outlines the physiology as well as the psychological aspects of pain; if one is to control pain, one must understand both etiologies of pain. For those that live with pain this book is extremely helpful. It primarily justifies how "real" their pain is, helps to define what they feel but may not be able to articulate, and offers them concrete mechanisms to put them back in control of their lives. At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the topics discussed as well as worksheet on which a person's level, or "the dancers," of the pain are assessed. These are unique features that make this book very user-friendly and help to serve as resource. Practitioners can extract these worksheets for their own patients' use. I found this book to be worthwhile in addressing the reality of pain, the physical and psychological components of pain, and coping strategies of living with chronic pain. I did not relate to the metaphor of "the dance"; I could understand why the author chose themetaphor, yet I thought another metaphor would have been more appropriate. I liked the holistic approach to pain management. The book appropriately discusses pain medications, yet concentrates on one's internal strengths to help control their pain. The book gives a feeling of hope and offers empowerment to those living with chronic pain.

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Reviewer: Lorraine Amorosi, MA, RN (Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center)
Description: Using the metaphor of "the dance," the author outlines various strategies and coping mechanisms to help people live with chronic pain. The book recognizes that chronic pain significantly intrudes on one's life and offers mechanisms to help people respond differently to their pain, therefore gaining control of their life as well as their pain.
Purpose: The purpose is to help people gradually change their concept of chronic pain and their attitudes toward it. It identifies internal and external factors associated with pain and offers solutions to understanding and controlling one's pain.
Audience: The audience for this book is vast; it is for healthcare providers as well as for people who live with chronic pain. The book outlines the physiology as well as the psychological aspects of pain; if one is to control pain, one must understand both etiologies of pain. For those that live with pain this book is extremely helpful. It primarily justifies how "real" their pain is, helps to define what they feel but may not be able to articulate, and offers them concrete mechanisms to put them back in control of their lives.
Features: At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the topics discussed as well as worksheet on which a person's level, or "the dancers," of the pain are assessed. These are unique features that make this book very user-friendly and help to serve as resource. Practitioners can extract these worksheets for their own patients' use.
Assessment: I found this book to be worthwhile in addressing the reality of pain, the physical and psychological components of pain, and coping strategies of living with chronic pain. I did not relate to the metaphor of "the dance"; I could understand why the author chose the metaphor, yet I thought another metaphor would have been more appropriate. I liked the holistic approach to pain management. The book appropriately discusses pain medications, yet concentrates on one's internal strengths to help control their pain. The book gives a feeling of hope and offers empowerment to those living with chronic pain.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Look this: Old Bobs Collection of Old Recipes or Basic Asian

Ever Since I Had My Baby: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing the Most Common Physical Aftereffects of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author: Roger P Goldberg

“Now women have it all—a much-needed book covering an undiscussed part of women’s health, a book that beautifully explains the common and distressing problems of prolapse and incontinence. Finally, a woman can have the facts and options to make her a team player with her physician as she tackles these issues. The information in this book picks up where that in What to Expect® When You’re Expecting leaves off.”
—Elizabeth G. Stewart, M.D., author of The V Book

At last, a reassuring, straightforward, and practical guide to easing, preventing, and even curing, once and for all, the symptoms of pelvic-floor disorders, including:

•incontinence
•prolapse
•pressure and pain
•sexual difficulties
•bowel troubles

Pelvic-floor disorders are much more common than you might think—millions of women suffer from one or more symptoms of pelvic-floor injury. These problems often stem from the strain placed on the body during pregnancy and childbirth, although symptoms may take years, or decades, to appear—if they don’t begin right away. Childbirth can wreak havoc on even the healthiest woman’s body, and you may still be feeling the effects long after the birth of your last child.

If you suffer from any of these conditions, you do not need to feel helpless, and you are certainly not alone. Every one of these pelvic disorders is treatable, even curable in many cases. Dr. Roger Goldberg, a respected physician in the emerging field of urogynecology, provides the most up-to-date information on surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. He offers aclear explanation of the pelvic anatomy and why these disorders occur and also describes simple preventive techniques you can use to ease pelvic symptoms and minimize further strain (including the correct way to do Kegel exercises).

Armed with the facts and candid advice contained in Ever Since I Had My Baby, you will be able to discuss your individual symptoms and potential treatments with your doctor confidently and knowledgeably. This book will help you realize the freedom you’ve been seeking from the emotional and physical burden of symptoms that often go unmentioned, or are overlooked, in women’s health care.

Straight Talk about Your Mental Health or Islamic Medicine

2009-02-05T22:39:00.000-08:00

Straight Talk about Your Mental Health

Author: James R Morrison

Too often, mental health care is postponed due to fears about what treatment might entail. Now Dr. James Morrison, a highly experienced practitioner with a no-nonsense approach, provides up-to-date facts and reliable advice about what might be wrong and what you can do about it. Explaining what really works for a wide range of psychological difficulties, Dr. Morrison gives frank and empathetic answers to all the common questions, plus many you may not even think of asking:

*Why do I have these symptoms and when will they get better?
*How safe _are_ drugs like Prozac--and what about herbal remedies?
*What will I have to go through to find out what's wrong?
*How will I know if I've found a good therapist?
* How can I get the best care when my insurance and finances are limited?
*What can I expect in the months and years ahead?

Whether you feel trapped by depression or driven by anxiety, whether you're worried about an aging parent's memory loss or a spouse's mood swings, Straight Talk gives you the knowledge you need now and anticipates what you'll need in the future. It helps you make well-informed choices about this critical aspect of health and well-being--for yourself and those you love.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Diana Marta, BSN, RN (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is an excellent guide to psychiatric disorders designed to assist the patient, family, and support people in making good decisions about treatment.
Purpose: The objective is to inform people about mental illness and encourage them to get the help they need and to make educated decisions. Attempting to advocate for the patient by helping him make good treatment decisions is definitely a worthwhile goal and the author has accomplished this successfully.
Audience: This reference is aimed at the lay person or for a professional to recommend to a patient, which would be appropriate for almost any mental illness. It gives basic information in a thoroughly readable, not academic, style. The author has treated over 15,000 patients, teaches at the university level, and has authored several books for professionals. It is clear that he hasn't lost touch with the needs of his patients.
Features: The book describes disorders, medications, and therapies, as well as anticipating and addressing the many questions and fears that patients often have in the course of treatment. The vignettes are short and effective. The author answers the questions many people are afraid to ask, and explains things clearly without being patronizing. This book was written to empower the patient and family in getting the best mental healthcare. My only regret that it won't be read by all patients.
Assessment: This is an easy-to-read and very thorough reference for virtually any question a person might have about mental illness and its treatment. It answers many questions that patients often have before they seek treatment and, in many cases, may mean the difference between a person getting the help they need or not. Its tone isn't "ivory tower" but rather the sort of advice you'd hope to get from a caring friend. The author is clearly a patient advocate in the best sense of the word.

Library Journal

Morrison (clinical psychiatry, Oregon Health and Science Univ.; DSM-IV Made Easy) adds to his growing list of works this effective lay readers' guide to treating mental illness. As the author reveals, many people put off getting help for fear of what their treatment may involve, the cost of treatment, of being stigmatized, and the side effects of medication. Morrison provides authoritative answers to those and many other concerns typically raised by individuals and their families, organizing the material into sections on seeking help, mental disorders, and, most important, treatment options. Morrison explains which treatments work best for which illnesses, detailing numerous drugs, including the new generation of antipsychotics. Although written for consumers, this book will also well serve professionals and students and nicely complements Daniel G. Amen's Healing the Hardware of the Soul. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-Dale Farris, Groves, TX

Booknews

Explaining what really works for a range of psychological difficulties, this guide for general readers tells how to seek help for mental problems and how clinicians determine what is wrong, explains how treatments work and which problems they address, and describes the symptoms and course of various mental health diagnoses and the treatments that are most likely to work. There is much information on drug side effects, interactions, and prices. Morrison is a psychiatrist and educator who has written several books for professionals. He teaches clinical psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

	Introduction	1
Pt. 1	Seeking Help	7
Ch. 1	Taking Charge of Your Care: What Mental Health Clinicians Do	11
Ch. 2	Will Treatment Help Me?	21
Ch. 3	Where Can I Go for Help?	27
Ch. 4	What Is My Role in Treatment?	36
Pt. 2	Treatment Options	45
Ch. 5	Introduction to Psychiatric Drugs	47
Ch. 6	Antidepressants	63
Ch. 7	Mood Stabilizers	85
Ch. 8	Drugs to Treat Anxiety and Insomnia	96
Ch. 9	Antipsychotic Medications	112
Ch. 10	Drugs for Dementia	129
Ch. 11	Medications to Treat Substance Abuse	137
Ch. 12	Nondrug Physical Treatments	148
Ch. 13	Psychotherapy	158
Ch. 14	Behavior Modification	178
Pt. 3	Mental Disorders	189
Ch. 15	Depression	191
Ch. 16	Mania and Mood Swings	214
Ch. 17	Anxiety and Panic	224
Ch. 18	Phobias	236
Ch. 19	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	246
Ch. 20	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	251
Ch. 21	Somatization Disorder	257
Ch. 22	Psychosis and Schizophrenia	264
Ch. 23	Alzheimer's and Other Dementias	276
Ch. 24	Eating and Sleeping Disorders	287
Ch. 25	Substance Abuse	299
	App. A: Resources	319
App. B	Medication Generic and Trade Names	327
	Index	337
	About the Author	344

Interesting textbook: From Earth to Herbalist or Practical Miracles for Mars and Venus

Islamic Medicine

Author: Manfred Ullmann

This highly readable survey describes the development of Islamic medicine and its influence on Western medical thought. It explains the main features of Islamic medicine: its system of human physiology; its ideas about the nature of disease; its rules for diet and the use of drugs; and its relationship with astrology and the occult.

Performance Nutrition for Team Sports or Driving with Care

2009-02-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

Performance Nutrition for Team Sports

Author: Monique Ryan

Team sport athletes need to follow sound sports nutrition principles to optimize their body composition, recover daily after training, and consume the optimal fuel prior to training and competition. These athletes also have unique nutritional needs based on the type of training sessions specific to their sport. This guide, aimed at experienced athletes along with those of high school and college age, addresses those needs in three sections. Section one provides an overview of nutrition guidelines for good health and optimal exercise, training, and competition, including clear guidelines for choosing foods. Section two shows readers how to tailor nutrition to particular sports and performance goals. This section explains how to develop muscle and power, maintain a healthy level of body fat, and eat for endurance. Section three covers detailed nutrition guidelines specific to each sport with respect to training and competition.

Book review: Great Canadian Beer Guide or Great Prawn Cookbook

Driving with Care: Education and Treatment of the Impaired Driving Offender: Strategies for Responsible Living and Change

Author: Kenneth W Wanberg

Driving With CARE (DWC) is a three-level education and treatment program for persons convicted of driving while impaired (DWI). Clients learn that change in behavior is made by changing their thoughts, attitudes and beliefs. They learn about their own patterns of drug use and abuse and how to make cognitive and behavioral changes so as to prevent recidivism into DWI behavior and prevent future involvement in a pattern of alcohol or other drug (AOD) use that can lead to AOD problems and to impaired driving behavior. Participants take an active part in exercises, work sheets and group discussion.

The Provider's Guide presents a comprehensive overview of cognitive behavioral treatment for impaired driving offenders; a thorough review theory and practice related to client evaluation; legal and cultural considerations; as well as operational procedures for assessing and matching DWI offenders to appropriate levels of education and treatment services. Guidelines are provided for developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing appropriate education and treatment curriculum protocol whereby clients relate and apply the lesson and session material to their own unique circumstances and situations. Clients learn self-control over thinking and actions, responsible behavior towards others and the community.

	Introduction : core strategies and assumptions	1
Sect. I	Historical perspective	1
Ch. 1	Scope of the problem	8
Ch. 2	History of impaired DWI countermeasures and legislation	12
Ch. 3	Causative and interactive factors of impaired driving	17
Ch. 4	Characteristics of the driving while impaired offender	21
Ch. 5	Underaged impaired drivers	29
Ch. 6	The hard-core impaired driver and repeat offender	39
Ch. 7	Perspectives on a process and convergent validation model for the assessment of impaired driving offenders	43
Ch. 8	Counter measures, intervention and treatment approaches and outcomes	65
Ch. 9	Overview of cognitive-behavioral theory	84
Ch. 10	Issues of culture and diversity related to impaired driving and its intervention : enhancing provider cultural competence	99
Sect. II	The education and treatment platform	125
Ch. 11	Conceptual framework for the education and treatment of the impaired driving offender	126
Ch. 12	Characteristics of the effective DWI provider and the client-provider relationship	155
Ch. 13	Assessment of the driving while impaired offender	166
Ch. 14	Operational guidelines and procedures for driving with care education and treatment protocols	181
Sect. III	The education and treatment curriculums	189
	Introduction to the education and treatment service protocols	190
	Alcohol, other drugs and driving safety education : level I education	199
	Alcohol, other drugs and driving safety education : level II education	225
	Treatment of the impaired driving offender : level II therapy	273

100 Questions and Answers about Alchoholism or Palliative Ethics of Care

2009-02-03T14:36:00.000-08:00

100 Questions and Answers about Alchoholism

Author: Charles Herrick

This text addresses these problems and answers the most common 100 questions asked by patients and their family about alcoholism/drug abuse and their treatment. Additionally, there are contributions from actual patients throughout.

Interesting book: Tower of Babble or International Politics on the World Stage

Palliative Ethics of Care: Clinical Wisdom at Life's End

Author: Joseph J Fins

Thid book presents a unique, innovative approach to caring for the terminally ill patient. Using vignettes, the text explains how to develop a set of patient/physician goals for improving quality of life, resolving end of life issues, and generally treating dying patients.

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Reviewer: David B Cotton, MA; MDiv. (Jersey Shore University Medical Center)
Description: Dr. Fins, in a highly readable, conversational style, presents residents and experienced physicians with a two-part guide to the ethics of caring for patients at the end of life. Part one traces the ethical and legal underpinnings of palliative care, along with some historical context for its appearance on the medical-ethical landscape. Part two is a comprehensive guide for practical application, featuring a specific clinical pathway with goal setting as its guiding principle.
Purpose: The purpose is to educate physicians-in-training regarding the best way to care for the dying. It shares principles and offers relevant information on the skills and strategies necessary for developing a plan of care that meets the patient's needs and respects the patient's goals. In the literature and in the life of the hospital, it is evident that physicians are well prepared for high-tech, aggressive, curative interventions. They are, on the other hand, quite ill prepared to address the complex bundle of issues surrounding death and dying. This book takes direct aim at correcting this imbalance.
Audience: The book is directed specifically to physicians-in-training, especially residents and perhaps fellows. Dr.Fins' wealth of experience and impressive educational credentials combine to make this book worthwhile for practitioners at any level. Reading it is like being on rounds with a master!
Features: The book is divided into two distinct sections. The first chapter addresses the audience directly, stating the case for learning what the book teaches. The following three chapters present the historical, ethical, and legal contexts pertinent to the rise of bioethics consults and the growing emphasis on end-of-life care. The second section builds upon this ethical, historical, and legal framework by presenting a practical guide for bedside care of the dying. This section begins by stressing the importance of the often overlooked step of goal-setting. The need to communicate and formulate a plan of care centered on the patient's and/or family's goals is the most important contribution of the book. The entire application section is centered upon the critical issue of the goal of care as the driver of medical decisions. Fins presents the reader with a Goals of Care Assessment Tool (GCAT) in the book's appendix. It is a terrific answer to the medical-ethical dilemma that presents itself when the physician reaches the point of asking the all-too-familiar question, "Which direction should I go from here with this patient?" Exhausted residents may be tempted to skip the first section and cut right to the practical stuff, but those who hang in there will gain a great deal of wisdom in return for a small sacrifice of time.
Assessment: This is a comprehensive, yet concise, compelling review of the concept, the context, and the content of quality end-of-life care. The emphasis on the need for individual medical decisions to be driven and directed by the goal of care is the book's finest hour and most important contribution. Hopefully it will make the pronouncement, "There's nothing more we can do," obsolete. Dr. Fins encourages and empowers the professional with the idea that competent, compassionate, goal-centered care is every bit as rewarding as cure.

Rating

5 Stars! from Doody

	Foreword	xi
	Preface	xv
	Acknowledgments	xxv
	Permissions	xxxi
Part I	Death and Dying in Context	1
Chapter 1	Medical Students, Residents, and the Dying Patient	3
	The Challenge of Caring for the Dying	3
	Goal-Setting Near the End of Life	9
	How This Book Is Organized	10
	Closing Words	11
Chapter 2	The Rise of Bioethics and Palliative Care Movements	13
	European Origins of Hospice and Palliative Care	14
	The American Context	17
	The Rise of Self-Determination	19
	Toward an Ethic of Patients' Rights	22
Chapter 3	Death, Dying, and the Law	29
	The Law and the Rise of Patient Self-Determination	29
	Quinlan and the Right to Die	30
	Quinlan and the Institutionalization of Hospital Ethics Committees	32
	Cruzan and the Patient Self-Determination Act	34
	Advance Care Planning in Theory and Practice	36
	From Self-Determination to Physician-Assisted Suicide	37
	Physician-Assisted Suicide: Laying out the Arguments	39
	Physician-Assisted Suicide in the Courts	41
	A Consensus on Palliative Care	45
	Back to the Future: The Schiavo Case	48
	Epilogue	52
Chapter 4	End-of-Life Care in the Hospital	63
	Death in the Modern Hospital	63
	Medical Rescue and Intensive Care	64
	Fostering Communication	70
	Communication, Palliation, and the Road Not Taken	72
	Milestones at the End of Life	73
	Ambivalence and Medical Futility	77
	Futility: A Definitional Primer	79
	The Evolution of Futility Disputes	82
	Goal Convergence, Palliative Care, and the Avoidance of Futility Disputes	85
Part II	Goal-Setting: A Strategy for Effective Palliative Care	91
Chapter 5	Goals of Care: Triggering the Process	93
	Goal-Setting as Differential Diagnosis	93
	Triggering the Process	95
	Concluding Comments	99
Chapter 6	Goals of Care: When Death Is Near	101
	Introduction	101
	Clinical Perceptions	101
	Patient Perceptions	104
	When a Patient Wants to Die	106
	Surrogate Perceptions	109
	Decision-Making Capacity	110
	Helping Surrogates Decide	113
Chapter 7	Goals of Care: End-of-Life Decisions	119
	Introduction	119
	Do Not Resuscitate Orders	121
	Advance Care Planning	125
	Working with the Proxy	129
	Withdrawals of Care	132
	Hospice or Palliative Care Referral	134
	Hospice Care	137
Chapter 8	Goals of Care: Medical Developments	145
	Introduction	145
	A Life-Threatening Illness	146
	Prognosis	149
	Acute Decompensation and the Use of Life-Sustaining Therapies	153
	Consideration of ICU Transfer	153
	Symptoms at the End of Life	155
	The Ethics of Opioid Use	156
Chapter 9	Goal-Setting: Gathering Information	163
	Introduction	163
	Sources of Information	163
	Demographics and Local Culture	165
	The Power of Diagnosis	167
	Forced Prognostication and Patient Expectations	169
	Assessment of Capacity and the Refusal of Life-Sustaining Therapies	172
	Knowledge of Diagnosis and Prognosis	174
	Constructing a Shared World of Meaning with the Patient and Family	176
	Breaking Bad News	180
	The Therapeutic Exception	186
	DNR in the OR	189
	The Elusive Advance Directive	192
	Family Dynamics	195
	The Symbionic Family	198
	Cultural Issues: Religious Objections to Brain Death	201
	Public Perspectives on Pain and Meaning	211
	Biological Symptom Assessment	212
Chapter 10	Formulating the Goals of Care	225
	Introduction	225
	Defining Goals	226
	Hospital Resources	232
	Psychiatry Consultation	233
	Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy	236
	Pain Service/Palliative Care Consult/Referral to Palliative Care Unit	239
	Hospice Referral	241
	Social Work	242
	Ethics Committees	244
	The Centrality of Communication and Consensus	250
	Working with Nurses	252
	Involving the Patient and Family	255
	One Good Death	256
Appendix	The Goals of Care Assessment Tool (GCAT)	263
	Index	267

The I That Is We or Cancer de la Prostata

2009-02-02T10:35:00.000-08:00

The I That Is We: Awakening to Higher Energies Through Unconditional Love

Author: Richard Moss

How to awaken to higher energies through unconditional love, this book is for those individuals who have reached into life and felt and seen and thought about the deeper issues, exploring the individual and collective energies of health, and how group energies can be shared for transformation and healing.

Books about: Vos Rôles et Responsabilités Comme un Membre du conseil d'administration, Vol.2

Cancer de la Prostata

Author: Sheldon Marks

The most definitive and up-to-date source for information on prostate cancer is finally available for Spanish-speaking men and their families--the Spanish translation of our bestselling "Prostate and Cancer". The clear advice on options for treatment, side effects and recovery plus the question-and-answer format will help communications with each other and the doctor.

Hope for the Journey through Cancer or Epilepsy Patient Family Guide

2009-02-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

Hope for the Journey through Cancer: Inspiration for Each Day

Author: Yvonne Ortega

Cancer touches nearly everyone, whether firsthand or through the life of a loved one. Counselor and teacher Yvonne Ortega discovered this when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and began her journey to recovery. In Hope for the Journey through Cancer, she shares with readers her personal triumphs and setbacks with humor and refreshing candor, always reminding us of God's desire to meet us exactly where we are. These sixty devotions are divided into sections- diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and recovery- each incorporating Scripture into daily life. Ortega's attention to even the most basic hopes and fears that a cancer patient faces each day offers encouragement that can come only from one who has been there herself.

Acknowledgments     11
Introduction     13
Diagnosis
The News I Didn't Want to Hear     27
The Joy of the Lord     29
Angry Thoughts     31
Riding the Roller Coaster Backward     33
The Red-Sea-Splitting God     35
Intended for Good     37
Tears and More Tears     39
Hit Broadside     41
The Blue Card     43
Surgery
Memories of 1995     47
A Tenderhearted Nurse     49
The One in Charge     51
Not Me!     53
My Drain Bulb Angel     55
Twelve Inches or Twelve Feet     57
Splashes of Joy     59
Not Alone     61
My Daily Carrot Juice     63
Love in the Storm     65
Blood and Burns     67
Dracula's Blood Bank     69
Clean at Last     71
A Mixed Message     73
A Swirling Mind     75
Longing for a Healing     77
Too Much Reality     79
On the Road Again     81
Back to School     83
To Life     85
Strength in Weakness     87
Surprise!     89
The Poster Child for Cancer     91
I Want to Live!     93
Treatment
Decision Time     97
Struggling for a Normal Life     100
My Strength and My Song     102
A Long Day at the Hospital     104
Shopping for a Wig     106
An Extra Charge     108
An Unexpected Setback     110
Bubbly Bob     112
Freedom for the Captives     114
Reunions in the Hospital     116
Fight, Yvonne, Fight!     118
Hopping with Hope     120
Out of the Cage     122
The Last Round     125
Good-bye PICC Line     127
Germans and Muslims     129
Painted for Warfare     131
Giggles, Geniality, and George     133
Tangier Island     135
Riding the Shuttle     138
Turbans and Tightwads     140
Recovery
Getting Ready to Live     145
Fear of Lymphedema     147
In the Counseling Mode     149
On the Farm at Last     151
Lessons from the Trenches     153
The Ultimate Healing      155
Conclusion     157

Look this: Carob Cookbook or Taste of China

Epilepsy - Patient & Family Guide

Author: Devinsky

This easy-to-read guide for lay persons offers an overview of the medical and social topics relevant to epilepsy, including diagnosis and treatment, epilepsy in children and adults, legal and financial issues, and available resources. Includes a complete glossary of terms and anti epileptic drugs, plus tables and illustrations.

[BOOK JACKET]:
Vincent Van Gogh is an inspiration for all of us. His artwork--like the beautiful sunflowers on the cover, for example--is a constant reminder of how he fulfilled his potential in spite of living with epilepsy. so can you.

In this Second Edition, epilepsy expert Dr. Orrin Devinsky provides you with an easy to read guide to understanding the disease so that you can maintain a high quality of life.

Ideal for adults with epilepsy or for parents of children with the disorder, the reader will learn about:

The nature and diversity of seizures
The factors that can cause seizures or help to prevent them
The risks and benefits of the various antiepileptic drugs
Medical and surgical therapies for seizures
Various ways your diet affects seizures

This book will educate the recently diagnosed as well as those who have been living with epilepsy for years. Arm yourself with reliable and factual knowledge about epilepsy, dispel the uncertainties and fears, build self-confidence and independence, and become your own advocate in your medical care toward seizure control.

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Reviewer: Jesse Taber, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:This is a comprehensive review of the medical and social aspects of seizures, written for patients and their families. It is divided into six parts covering medical aspects, diagnosis and treatment, epilepsy in children and adults, legal and financial aspects, and resources for people with epilepsy.
Purpose:The purpose is to empower people with epilepsy toward achieving a better quality of life, a topic on which the author has widely published.
Audience:Although this book is written for the layperson, it is a wonderful review for any health care worker, whether physician, nurse, or social worker, involved in the care of people with epilepsy. And for patients and their families, it is a wonderfully complete and readable source.
Features:This is a compact paperback, with a well organized table of contents and complete index. There is a wealth of useful information regarding day-to-day living, including some very thoughtful chapters on parenting, pregnancy, and family and personal relationships. The book also contains explanations of legal rights, employment, and medical insurance. There are a limited number of relevant illustrations and photographs, including patients undergoing EEG testing, neuroimaging procedures, diagrams of neuroanatomy, and color photographs of anticonvulsant medications. The last 14 pages of text contain definitions of medical terminology, selected references, and addresses of pertinent organizations.
Assessment:This is a superbly written book. The author's style is concise, yet clearly explainscomplicated medical issues. His tone throughout is marked by his obvious concern and respect for people with epilepsy. As a neurologist whose practice is largely focused on adults with epilepsy, I am now advising all of my newly diagnosed patients (and most of those with known seizure disorders) to get this book. I will also recommend that our neurology residents read this book, for it provides a window into the lives of our patients and can empower us as well.

Exercise Beats Arthritis or The Art of Aromatherapy

2009-01-31T02:30:00.000-08:00

Exercise Beats Arthritis

Author: Valerie Sayc

Based on the book that has sold more than 30,000 copies in Australia, "Exercise Beats Arthritis" offers an easy-to-follow daily regime of exercises designed to help arthritis sufferers keep their joints mobile, increase muscle strength, strengthen bones and ligaments, and improve overall quality of life. 200 photos. 41 illustrations.

Library Journal

Here are two fine additions to the recent literature on living with arthritis. Phillips's book follows through on its promise to offer ``meaningful, sound, and compassionate advice to those who must deal with osteoarthritis.'' Phillips covers the basics about the disease--what it is and how it is diagnosed and treated. He talks about day-to-day problems encountered by arthritis patients, such as pain and physical discomfort, changes in diet and choice of activities, and using medications. But what makes this book stand out as one to add to the stacks is that it addresses emotional concerns of arthritis patients--the guilt, anger, depression, stress, and fears they face on a daily basis--as well as how their disease affects their interactions with family, friends, and co-workers. Sayce and Fraser's book tackles arthritis from a purely physical standpoint. Illustrated exercises take the reader through morning workouts while still in bed to neck, arm, hand, hip, and feet exercises, and more (including chair exercises)--literally a head-to-toe workout. All are fashioned to counteract the pain and reduced mobility faced by arthritis patients. This book is already in publication in Australia; however, the exercises are pretty much the same as those recommended in this country. The prices on these books help make them attractive selections for public libraries.-- Carol Spiel man Lezak, General Learning Corp., Northbrook, Ill.

Interesting textbook: Cooking Soups For Dummies or Mrs Cubbisons Best Stuffing Cookbook

The Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing & Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers & Herbs

Author: Robert B Tisserand

This complete, practical guide shows how to use the essential oils of flowers and herbs as a gentle yet effective method of natural healing. Beginning with the history and use of essential oils in cosmetics and perfumes from ancient Egyptian times to the present day, the author details 29 essences, with their properties and applications in more than 100 conditions, ranging from emotional stress to skin disorders.

Includes easy-to-prepare recipes for massage and medicinal oils, facial masks, ointments, and aromatic baths.

Explains the importance of essential oils in Swedish, shiatsu, and neuromuscular massage.

Provides tables of evaporation rates, odor intensity, therapeutic index, and glossary of medical terms.

Vogue

Standard reference work since it was published.

Delicious

Robert Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, although the art of using essential oils from plants dates back some 5,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Tisserand brought the practice into modern popularity with his 1977 book, The Art of Aromatherapy.

Foreword
1. About Essential Oils
2. From Ancient Times
3. Basic Principles
4. Odours
5. The Body
6. The Mind
7. Aromatic Baths
8. Massage
9. Skin Care
10. Practical Hints and Recipes
11. The Essential Oils
Tables
Complementary Relationships of Yin and Yang
Glossary of Medical Terms
Therapeutic Index
Index of Properties
Bibliography
Prescribing Essences to take Internally
Epilogue
Where to Obtain Essential Oils

Hay Diet Made Easy or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2009-01-29T22:29:00.000-08:00

Hay Diet Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Food Combining

Author: Jackie Habgood

is century by an American surgeon named William Hay. The Hay diet involves separating carbohydrate meals from protein meals, enabling the body to digest food more easily. Now people with digestive problems can adapt their everyday eating pattern with basic advice on selecting meals and menus. Diagrams.

Read also Gestão de Cadeia de Provisão

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Facts

Author: Padmal de Silva

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a relatively common psychological problem, whose symptoms may include repeated checking, excessive hand-washing or other cleaning rituals, extreme slowness, or unwanted, repugnant intrusive thoughts. In some, the disorder can seriously affect everyday life. In this book, the authors have drawn on their clinical and research experience to give a lucid account of the nature of obsessive-compulsive problems. The book is intended for those who have this disorder as well as their family and friends. It will also appeal to the general readers interested in finding out about the disorder. It gives up-to-date information about the nature, symptoms, causes and theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The book also discusses the treatments that are available, and provides valuable practical advice to those who may need help. Numerous case histories are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of the disorder and its treatment.

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Reviewer: Michael Joel Schrift, DO (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is the third edition of this book, intended primarily for the nonprofessional, on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The authors make a claim at the bottom of the cover: "all the information you need - straight from the experts." Unfortunately, at least in terms of biological information, it should say, "all the biological misinformation you don't need!" Although the book is written by two internationally recognized experts on cognitive and behavioral therapy for the anxiety disorders, they seem to believe that the brain has little to do with the mind or behavior, resulting in a book with an anachronistic view of how their very effective therapy works.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to provide "up-to-date information about the nature, symptoms, and causes of OCD; practical advice, including discussions of the psychological and drug treatments that are available; and case histories of real patients, showing how their lives have been affected by OCD and how they have been treated." The authors certainly do an excellent job on psychological treatments, but provide a very biased and jaundiced view of drug therapy and ignore the large body of literature on the functional and structural brain abnormalities in OCD as well as the relationship to an array of neurological diseases and streptococcal infection.
Audience: The book is written for the individual who knows someone or personally suffers from OCD.
Features: The book contains 152 pages divided into 10 chapters and 8 appendixes. Topics covered include the definition and description of the disorder, its relationship to other disorders, patient descriptions, and the effect of the illness on family, work, and social life, the prevalence and epidemiology, theories, treatment options, diagnosis, and OCD in children. The appendixes contain a useful guide to relaxation therapy, a list of antidepressant drugs, the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory and its scoring, the Symmetry, Ordering, and Arranging Questionnaire, and the Children's Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory and its scoring. There are no references cited in the book (except for the appendixes).
Assessment: This book is great for patients who want to understand cognitive and behavioral strategies for OCD. I cannot recommend a book to the public if they have to ignore the comments on the biological causation and much of the slanted view of pharmacotherapy. Since nobody who does biological research in OCD believes that OCD is caused by a shortage of clomipramine or of serotonin, I question why the authors even pose this as an argument in a book intended for the public.

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

Fight Like a Girl and Win or Plague Time

2009-01-28T18:27:00.000-08:00

Fight Like a Girl... and Win: Defense Decisions for Women

Author: Lori Hartman Gervasi

FIGHTLIKEAGIRLANDWIN.COM

It's an unfortunate reality that women are susceptible to random acts of aggression, from sexual harassment and stalking to physical assaults, domestic violence, date rape and worse. But women can learn how to protect and defend themselves—with this groundbreaking guidebook. Let martial arts black belt and accomplished journalist Lori Hartman Gervasi walk you through easy-to-follow, everyday steps for taking charge of your personal safety, training your reflexes, and—if and when the time comes—using force. Her program consists of 26 potentially life-saving decisions that every woman must make, including:

DECIDE TO BELIEVE IN YOUR FIGHT – Battles are waged from the inside out. Your conscience, intelligence, and guts must be committed to the cause. You and those you love are the things worth fighting for.
DECIDE TO DEVISE A STRATEGY – Create a one-way ticket out of every imaginable circumstance, from back-door escape routes to getaways in public places. Think “what-if…?”, plan for the unexpected, and be ready for anything!
DECIDE TO RECOGNIZE THE THREAT OF THE INITIAL ATTACK – When practicing awareness, you can detect danger before it happens. The bad guy will take steps to get close to you. Watch carefully and identify these for what they are—the preludes to an attack.
DECIDE TO MOVE – If an attacker strikes, don't freeze—get moving! Break through your fear with instant mobility. You have limitless options and any movement works as long asit leads to your safety.
DECIDE TO ACT ON YOUR INSTINCTS – Your intuition is your guide, but you must respond physically in order to be successful. When something isn't right, take action, change plans, redirect yourself, and control your destiny!

…along with Defense Do's And Don'ts, inspiring “Power Points,” and other survival tactics that can help you to be prepared, stay strong, and

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL…AND WIN

Books about: Design Mix or The Baby Cookbook

Plague Time: The New Germ Theory of Disease

Author: Paul W Ewald

In Plague Time, the eminent biologist Paul W. Ewald challenges conventional medical thought with the thesis that germs, more than our genes, cause the most important maladies of our time.

Indeed, with little if any evidence, experts in the health sciences have assumed that infections are not the primary causes of the chronic plagues that afflict us today: heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and cancers. Ewald explains how infections may be the source of these diseases, and how this knowledge raises new opportunities for controlling them. Controversial and fascinating, Plague Time is an important work of science with major implications for our lives today.

Library Journal

For many years stomach ulcers were thought to be the product of stress, acid, and spicy foods; now we know they are caused by bacteria. Amherst biology professor Ewald (Evolution of Infectious Diseases) suggests that many other chronic diseases--including clogged arteries, diabetes, cancer, and schizophrenia--are at least partially caused by infectious agents, and here he presents research that bolsters his claims. Beyond this, he argues that studying how infectious agents evolve can lead to techniques for more effective control of killer diseases such as malaria and AIDS through decreasing their virulence. He also discusses some ethical issues related to treating diseases. An example is whether it is best to treat an individual with antibiotics when this may cause problems for a whole population if antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a result. Ewald's ideas are controversial but intriguing and have far-reaching implications. His clear, entertaining, and well-documented style makes the book appealing to a wide variety of readers. Highly recommended for all types of libraries.--Marit MacArthur Taylor, Auraria Lib., Denver Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

A lucid and controversial study of infections, infectiousness, and chronic illness. Many of the chronic ailments we think of as genetic are really, in Ewald's (Biology/Amherst Coll.) view, the result of "stealth" infections we don't entirely understand; our models for combating them are badly outdated, like attempts to fight this century's war with last century's weapons. For many of these infections, the solutions are simple (use insect-proof window screens, don't administer the same antibiotics to animals and humans, provide clean drinking water, and teach hygiene in the schools)—but remarkably difficult to enact. We worry about acute infections like influenza, Ebola, and Nile River encephalitis because they kill dramatically, quickly, and exotically, but most acute infections are neutralized by our immune system: if they don't kill us, they will bother us no more. Or will they? Chicken pox can resurface as shingles; other herpes viruses also reemerge. In addition to providing a fascinating history of our combat with microbes (and an excellent, readable explanation of the immune system), the author exposes us, so to speak, to a host of viruses and bacteria that can live for years without displaying the smallest symptom. Heliobacter pylori, for example, is responsible for most peptic ulcers and may cause certain cancers; the papillomavirus causes genital warts in its acute phase and cervical and penile cancers in its chronic phase. Both kill widely, but neither results in the high alert that more foreign-sounding infections arouse. This is why, Ewald argues, we are far behind in the search for cures to most chronic illnesses. Although the arrival of retroviruses like HIVandHTLV has forced us to rethink the mechanism of infection, we are still largely in the dark as far as treatment is concerned. The bad news is that inoculation as we know it simply may not be possible—or, if it is, may have only a limited role in prevention and cure. A frightening alarm whose many suggestions—starting with simple hygiene—will be ignored at our own peril.

Publishers Weekly

Could breast cancer be caused, not by genes, but by a pathogen passed to humans from mice? Very possibly, according to Amherst College biology professor Ewald (Evolution of Infectious Disease) in this controversial page-turner that's certain to garner attention. In a cogent defense of our evolutionarily selected genes, Ewald proposes that the true culprits behind chronic ailments and even mental disorders are pathogens. He propels his argument by noting the "biases of human thought" that inhibited scientific growth in the 19th century (when the notion of microbes was first rejected) and those that are, he believes, stifling the research of infectious diseases today. For example, the infectious origin of peptic ulcers wasn't recognized until the mid-1980s, more than 30 years after physicians demonstrated the effectiveness of antibacterial agents in ulcer patients. The reason for this "scientific paralysis" lies in the prevalent misconception that most infectious diseases are like the common cold, acute yet ephemeral rather than chronic. Challenging this popular mindset, Ewald thoroughly examines the calculated attack strategies of a number of chronic, sexually transmitted diseases (such as herpes, syphilis and AIDS). In contrast to the complex task of determining disease origins, however, Ewald's solutions are surprisingly simple: clean water, safe sex, home care when you're ill, awareness of pathogen evolution and more funding. The world of infectious diseases, Ewald makes clear, continues to thrive--and anyone involved in the study or practice of medicine and any scientifically literate reader curious about the origins of disease will want to read this challenging work. Author tour. (Nov. 14) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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With an argument certain to stir controversy, Ewald asserts that germs are the culprits for almost every serious ailment plaguing humans today, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and arthritis. he also proposes some broad policy measures. Although Ewald can be arrogant, his enthusiasm for the topic is contagious.

Optimal Digestive Health or Essence Total Makeover

2009-01-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide

Author: Trent W Nichols

HEALTH/DIET

More than ninety million Americans suffer from digestive disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health, yet very few of us know where to turn for help and information.

Optimal Digestive Health presents the most comprehensive, up-to-date information and treatments available from both mainstream and alternative medicine for more than thirty digestive disorders--from seriously debilitating and chronic conditions to the occasional imbalances that can temporarily stop any of us in our tracks, including:

Reflux and heartburn • Ulcers • Candida • Fibromyalgia • Food allergies Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease Parasitic infection • Gallstones • Chronic constipation and diarrhea Diverticulosis • Colon and pancreatic cancer

Drawing on the advice and research of twenty-five top physicians and practitioners in the field of Integrative Medicine, the book begins with an overall evaluation of your current health and then explores the symptoms, possible causes, medical testing, and most effective treatments available.

The book helps you create an individual health program using diet, nutrients, medications, exercise, rest, and stress reduction. Optimal Digestive Health demystifies the use of herbal therapies, homeopathy, acupuncture, biofeedback, and Ayurveda in the treatment of digestive disorders. This approach pairs the best of mainstream medicine and complementary therapies with intelligent self-care for an integrated patient-centered approach to healing.

TRENT W. NICHOLS, MD, is an internist,nutritionist, and gastroenterologist with more than thirty years of clinical experience. He is the founder and director of the Center for Nutritional Digestive Disorders and also the Advanced Magnetic Research Institute in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He was recently selected as one of America’s Top Physicians by Consumers’ Research Council of America.

NANCY FAASS, MSW, MPH, is a writer and editor in San Francisco. She is the coauthor of The Germ Survival Guide and Boosting Immunity and editor of Integrating Complementary Medicine into Health Systems, voted 2001 Medical Book of the Year.

Book about: Princípios básicos de Finanças de Bens imóveis

Essence Total Makeover: Body, Beauty, Spirit

Author: Patricia Mignon Hinds

The millions of sisters who read Essence have always known that looking and feeling good go hand in hand. True beauty is much more than having perfect makeup and a great hairstyle. It's about maximizing your potential -- spiritually, mentally, and physically. Here, from Essence Books, is a step-by-step guide on making the most of your assets.

The Essence Total Makeover provides useful, in-depth, very practical advice on how to be your best. You will learn how to:
         ¸  Care for your face, cleanse your skin, and moisturize it to bring out its natural glow
         ¸  Treat your hair with love, assess its condition, and decide what style is best for you
         ¸  Nurture your body from head to toe, with everything from recipes for at-home manicures to expert advice on beginning a fitness program
         ¸  Incorporate healthy eating into your active lifestyle
         ¸  Get your life in balance by taking stock and seeing what works and what needs to be changed
         ¸  Tap into your soul power and find peace

Illustrated throughout with stunning full-color photos, The Essence Total Makeover is a must-have for any woman of color looking for easy tips and practical techniques to reveal her total beauty.

Essence Magazine - Patricia M. Hinds

This book offers the real deal on caring for our hair, skin, body, health, and emotional and spiritual well-being. It's a complete and practical guide to self-awareness and self-renewal both inside and out. Hightlights includes expert guidance from such sister notables as spirtual adviser Iyanla Vanzant, time tested tips from industry insiders, striking makeovers and celebrity quotes, all enhanced by beautiful photography. This book will inspire and teach self-love and honor.

Library Journal

This is a fully illustrated guide from the popular lifestyle magazine for African American women, covering all the beauty bases: skin, hair, makeup, fitness, diet, and health. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

YA-Hinds has done a stunning job of celebrating the spirit-building wellness of African-American women. The book is old-fashioned and full of zest, and includes many of the ingredients that teenaged girls need to be healthy. Readers will learn how to cleanse and moisturize their skin and make facial masks at home, and acquire expert advice on beginning a fitness program. Facts are provided about how to treat, care for, and love their hair; assess its condition; and select styles that are best for individual facial features. The author also gives advice on how to balance one's life, tap into one's soul power, and find peace in the new millennium. Last but not least, a sprinkling of beauty secrets from celebrities and experts around the world is included. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs. YAs searching for a book about pampering themselves from head to toe would do well with this book.-ayo dayo, Chinn Park Regional Library, Prince William, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Total Nutrition or What to Eat if You Have Diabetes

2009-01-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Total Nutrition: The Only Guide You'll Ever Need

Author: Victor Herbert

Facts are healthier than fads. New myths and theories about nutrition splash across the headlines every day. Americans spend over $12 billion a year on worthless-even dangerous-nutrtion products. Total Nutrition replaces fads and ignorance with scientific fact.

"A feast of information," says USA Today. What's the best way to give a baby a healthy start? What is the right diet for someone with diabetes or heart disease or arthritis? Do sugar and food additives make children hyperactive? Can foods and vitamins protect against disease? How do foods and medicines interact? What weight-loss diet is both safe and effective? What should an athlete eat for top performance?

The thinking person's guide to nutrition: With forty-one chapters packed with expert medical advice and over two hundred tables, illustrations, and sample menus, this book gives the clear, authoritative answers to all of these questions and more. As fitness broadcaster and columnist Gabe Mirkin, M.D., says, "It is so full of solid scientific information about food that everyone should own a copy."

What to Eat if You Have Diabetes: Healing Foods That Help Control Your Blood Sugar

Author: Maureen Kean

Fully updated based on the latest research

This new edition of What to Eat If You Have Diabetes is an invaluable guide to helping patients, their families, and their caregivers develop an individualized program for stabilizing blood sugar and maintaining an all-around healthy lifestyle. The book features revised diabetes management guidelines, new lab tests, and the latest research on gestational diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin resistance. New whole-food diet plans, additional menus and recipes, and instructions for carbohydrate counting are also included.

Maureen Keane, M.S., C.N., is certified by the state of Washington as a nutritionist and is a member of the American Dietetic Association. She is the author of more than thirteen books on health and nutrition.

Daniella Chace, M.S., C.N., is a medical nutrition author, whole foods expert, and the author of over 20 books on nutrition. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, The American Diabetes Association, and the Society for Nutrition Education.

Foreword     vii
Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction     xi
The Body, Diabetes, and Nutrition     1
The Microscopic World Inside You     3
Organs and Organ Systems     21
Carbohydrates, Carbohydrate Metabolism, and Diabetes     61
Fats, Fatty Acids, and Diabetes     99
Vitamins and Diabetes     121
Minerals, Antioxidants, and Diabetes     149
Treating Diabetes and Its Complications     171
Non-Insulin Diabetes Medications     175
Managing Low Blood Sugar, High Blood Sugar, and Ketoacidosis     187
Dealing with Oral Complications and Motility Disorders     203
Gestational Diabetes     223
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol     229
Obesity, Overweight, and the Weight-Loss Equation     243
Diet Plans: Developing Your Nutritional Therapy Regimen     257
Climbing the Food Pyramid     261
Counting Calories and Counting Carbs     297
Higher-Carbohydrate Diet     313
Lower-Carbohydrate Diet     319
Recipes     327
Resources     351
References     357
Index     375

Clinical Sports Nutrition or Meeting Physical and Health Needs of Children with Disabilities

2009-01-25T06:22:00.000-08:00

Clinical Sports Nutrition

Author: Louise Burk

A unique reference providing state of the art sports nutrition information, coupled with advice on how to apply sports nutrition guidelines in a clinical and practical framework. Thoroughly revised and updated with contribution from over 25 experts in their fields. Each chapter contains specific reviews followed by practice tips.

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Reviewer: Li Li Ji, Ph.D.(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Description: The book offers general, up-to-date knowledge about nutritional requirements and practices for athletes and physically active people, as well as coaches and clinical practitioners.
Purpose: The book has two worthy central objectives. These are to provide introductory information regarding the scientific basis underlying nutrient needs for physically active people and to provide practical tips for dietary choices with respect to nutrients for athletes.
Audience: According to the authors, the book is written for students interested in sports nutrition and clinical sports nutritionists. In reality, however, readers are required to have substantial prior knowledge and experience in nutritional science and clinical sports nutrition to understand the issues and maximize the value of the book. Most of the authors are knowledgeable practitioners in the field, but not all are active investigators in the field.
Features: The book describes the basic science of nutrition on a nutrient by nutrient basis, the effect of acute exercise and training on their metabolism and utilization, dietary requirements, potential modification of nutrient needs by exercise, and the merit of nutrient supplementation. The book includes many detailed aspects of clinical sports nutrition directly applicable to practitioners, and addresses different athletic populations (such as women, children, elderly, disabled, etc). References are thorough and useful. However, there are some shortcomings, including: an overly brief introduction to the scientific background of each nutrient andexercise metabolism; a lack of useful illustrations; a lack of uniformity of topics between chapters; and an unattractive physical appearance.
Assessment: The book fills a niche in clinical sports nutrition and provides a useful resource for practitioners. However, it will not serve as an ideal textbook for the average undergraduate student in this field because of the overly brief coverage of introductory material. The third edition includes some important new information since the second edition was published.

Ch. 1	Exercise physiology and metabolism	1
Ch. 2	Measuring nutritional status of athletes : clinical and research perspectives	21
Ch. 3	Kinanthropometry : physique assessment of the athlete	53
Ch. 4	Protein and amino acid needs for training and bulking up	73
Ch. 5	Energy requirements of the athlete : assessment and evidence of energy efficiency	113
Ch. 6	Weight loss and the athlete	135
Ch. 7	Making weight in sports	175
Ch. 8	Disordered eating in athletes	201
	The evolution of the female athlete triad	227
Ch. 9	Bone, exercise and nutrition	237
Ch. 10	Iron depletion in athletes	263
Ch. 11	Vitamin, mineral and anti-oxidant needs of athletes	313
	The science of anti-oxidants and exercise performance	343
Ch. 12	Prepartion for competition	355
Ch. 13	Fluid and CHO intake during exercise	385
Ch. 14	Nutrition for recovery after training and competition	415
Ch. 15	Nutritional strategies to enhance fat oxidation during aerobic exercise	455
Ch. 16	Supplements and sports foods
	Nutrition for the athlete's immune system : eating to stay well during training and competition	581
Ch. 17	Nutrition for special populations : children and young athletes	589
Ch. 18	Nutrition and the ageing athlete	633
Ch. 19	Special needs : the athlete with diabetes	677
Ch. 20	Special needs : the vegetarian athlete	699
Ch. 21	Athletes with gastrointestinal disorders	721
Ch. 22	Special needs : athletes with disabilities	739
Ch. 23	Medical and nutritional issues for the travelling athlete	755
Ch. 24	Nutritional issues for special environments : training and competing at altitude and in hot climates	765
Ch. 25	Providing meals for athletic groups	785

Meeting Physical and Health Needs of Children with Disabilities: Teaching Student Participation and Management

Author: Kathryn Wolff Heller

This book teaches pre-service special education teachers how to teach children with physical disabilities and health impairments (i.e., orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, deaf-blindness, etc.). Heller and her co-authors practically illustrate how to effectively monitor students' health, assist students in providing their own care, and intervene if significant health-related problems occur in the classroom. This text includes a wide variety of techniques for meeting the student's physical and health needs, including how to position the student for optimal instruction, lifting and handling procedures, feeding techniques, and how to work with health-related apparatus and medications.

Padma or The Roots of Ayurveda

2009-01-24T02:20:00.000-08:00

Padma: An Ancient Tibetan Herbal Formula

Author: Nan Kathryn Fuchs

Padma is an impressive cooling anti-inflammatory herbal formula that originated hundreds of years ago in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet. In Tibetan medicine, illnesses are categorized as being hot, cold, or neutral, and remedies are designed to create balance. Many of today's most common ailments are considered "hot." These include arteriosclerosis, intermittent claudication (leg pain), and every condition that ends in itis. Although herbal formulas typically have little or no science behind them, Padma is the most studied "cooling" formula with more than fifty scientific studies to back up its effectiveness. Individually, each of the nineteen herbs and two other natural ingredients in this formula reduce inflammation and increase circulation. However, Padma does much more. The combined effect of all of its ingredients helps regulate and restore balance to various systems of the body for optimal health.

This is how Padma is able to support an underactive immune system or turn down an overactive one. Padma has a broad base of activity. It is an adaptogen and immune regulator, as well as an antioxidant formula with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. In this book, you will learn how this ancient Tibetan formula has been found through sound scientific studies to increase circulation, reduce plaque in veins and arteries, and control bacterial infections in the lungs that lead to asthma and allergies. You'll learn how all "hot" illnesses, from dermatitis to hepatitis, arthritis, tendonitis, thyroiditis, and colitis can benefit from Padma's cooling effects. You will also learn how it may help stop the spread of cancer, help you recover more quickly from strenuous exercise, and reduce the plaque that can lead to vascular Alzheimer's disease.

	Introduction	1
1.	Understanding Tibetan Medicine	3
2.	The Discovery of Padma	6
3.	Padma and Healthy Circulation	10
4.	Padma and Inflammation	15
5.	Padma and Immunity	19
6.	Padma and the Lungs	22
7.	Padma and Cancer	25
8.	The Future of Padma	27
9.	How to Use Padma	31
	Conclusion	33
Appendix	Contents of Padma	34
	Resources	36
	References	37
	Index	39
	About the Author	41

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The Roots of Ayurveda

Author: Dominik Wujastyk

Ayurveda, the ancient art of healing, has been practiced in India for more than two thousand years and survives today as a living medical tradition whose principles are at the heart of many "alternative" therapies now used in the West. This "science of longevity" has parallels with Buddhist thought, and advocates a life of moderation through which the three humors of the body will be brought into balance. The writings selected for this volume are taken from Sanskrit medical texts written by the first Ayurvedic physicians, who lived between the fifth century b.c. and the fourteenth century a.d. Here readers will find wide-ranging and fascinating advice on the benefits of garlic therapy, prayers for protection against malevolent disease deities, surgical techniques, exercise regimens, the treatment of poisons, the interpretation of dreams, and more.

Rethinking Mental Health and Disorder or 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Yourself

2009-01-22T22:19:00.000-08:00

Rethinking Mental Health and Disorder: Feminist Perspectives

Author: Laura S Brown Phd

This volume presents cutting-edge work at the interface of feminist theory and mental health. Building on the success of their acclaimed Personality and Psychopathology, which called into question traditional models of health and disorder, Mary Ballou and Laura S. Brown have invited a stellar array of contributors to continue the vital process of feminist theory building and critique. The book outlines compelling theoretical approaches-including postmodern, constructivist, relational-cultural, and feminist ecological perspectives-that go beyond simply inserting analyses of gender, culture, and other contextual factors into existing paradigms. Also examined are specific areas of distress and disorder about which new feminist understandings have been developed in the past decade. Shedding new light on such conditions as depression, PTSD, psychosis, somatoform disorders, and premenstrual syndrome, chapters address critical questions about how disorders are diagnosed, who gets labeled as "sick," and how treatment is conceptualized and delivered.

Booknews

As evolutionary and biological theories of psychology gain prominence, not incidentally buttressing conservative political agendas and the profits of pharmaceutical corporations, a number of feminist and other critics have objected that the experience of oppression and the sources of resilience arising from structures of gender, culture, class, race, and sexuality continue to play a major role in how normal and abnormal are construed by mainstream mental health professions. Ballou (counseling psychology, Northeastern U.) and Brown (psychology, Argosy U.) present eleven chapters in which these critics discuss both the feminist critique of normative psychology and present new perspectives on "psychopathologies." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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50 Simple Ways to Pamper Yourself

Author: Stephanie L Tourles

Contains recipes, tips, techniques, and ideas for giving your body and mind the care they deserve. Licensed esthetician Stephanie Tourles offers suggestions for relieving stress, promoting relaxation, and beautifying every part of the body. Tourles is the author of Storey's best-seller The Herbal Body Book.

The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health or Infusions of Healing

2009-01-21T18:17:00.000-08:00

The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness

Author: Larry Trivieri

A Complete and Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Treatment

"Larry Trivieri beautifully illuminates the full spectrum of natural healing approaches, highlighting the unifying themes and distinctive features of health systems around the world and across the ages. This book is a valuable resource for individuals interested in their personal well being, as well as health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of holistic medicine."–David Simon, M.D., Medical Director, the Chopra Center for Well Being, Author, Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness

Find reputable practitioners and put proven healing therapies to work in your life with this informative and reliable guide to holistic medicine and its primary treatment methods, including:

Nutritional Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Mind-Body Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine
Chiropractic
Botanical Medicine
Bodywork/Massage
Naturopathic Medicine
Homeopathy
Ayurvedic Medicine
Acupuncture
Yoga

and many more

	Acknowledgments
	Foreword
Pt. 1	Holistic Health
Ch. 1	The History and Philosophy of Holistic Medicine	3
Ch. 2	The Holistic Self-Care Program	18
Pt. 2	The Major Therapies of Holistic Medicine
Ch. 3	Nutritional Medicine	41
Ch. 4	Environmental Medicine	76
Ch. 5	Mind-Body Medicine	100
Ch. 6	Osteopathic Medicine	144
Ch. 7	Chiropractic	165
Ch. 8	Botanical Medicine	186
Ch. 9	Bodywork	215
Ch. 10	Naturopathic Medicine	256
Ch. 11	Homeopathy	273
Ch. 12	Ayurveda	297
Ch. 13	Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture	330
Ch. 14	Yoga	363
Ch. 15	Additional Therapies of Holistic Medicine	382
	About the American Holistic Medical Association	401
	Bibliography	404
	Index	423

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Infusions of Healing: A Treasury of Mexican-American Herbal Medicine

Author: Joie Davidow

NATURAL REMEDIOS FOR EVERYDAY AILMENTS

When the Spaniards conquered the Aztecs, they stumbled upon a treasure trove ultimately more valuable and lasting than the glittering mounds of Moctezuma's gold—the herbal remedies and medicines developed by the Indians, which in many ways surpassed the rudimentary medicine of the Old World. The remnants of these cures, potions, infusions, and tonics form the basis of the countless natural remedies still used in many Mexican-American households today. Now, these healing herbs and remedies are brought together in a volume that is as practical as it is fascinating. In Infusions of Healing you'll find:

* The intriguing story of how this long-suppressed ancient knowledge was passed down over the course of five centuries.

* Hundreds of safe, effective herbal treatments for everyday ailments—teas, liniments, compresses, salves, and soothing baths for headaches, colds, fevers, digestive disorders, menstrual cramps, skin problems, aches and pains, and much more.

* An alphabetical listing of more than 200 herbs and plants, from abedul (birch) to zarsaparilla (sasparilla), including their English, Spanish, Nahuatl (Aztec), and botanical names, with extensive notes on their histories and healing properties.

* Expert advice from today's traditional healers and practitioners of Mexican-American herbal medicine, many of their remedies recorded in print for the first-time.

Thorough, well organized, and rich with history, Infusions of Healing is a practical handbook for anyone interested in natural remedies, as well as an invaluable contribution to the preservation of a tradition deeplyembedded in Latino culture.

The Ancient Art of Life and Death or Certified Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer

2009-01-20T14:15:00.000-08:00

The Ancient Art of Life and Death: The Book of Dim-Mak

Author: A Flane Walker

Contrary to popular myth, the original purpose of dim mak was not the training of assassins. It was an intensive study of the medical arts that incorporated the martial arts, and its ultimate goal was to heal, not to destroy. True to the intent of the ancient Chinese masters, here is an undiluted, holistic study of dim mak as both a martial and a healing art. Included are a historical overview of dim mak and Traditional Chinese Medicine, discussions of the physiological mechanism and medical risks of acupoint strikes, an indepth introduction to the classical 36 Chamber training program traditionally used to teach dim mak; detailed analyses of the medical and martial applications of each of the acupoints on the 12 main meridians, complete with detailed diagrams outlining each meridian system and its acupoint locations; and an introduction to herbal pharmacology, which was an integral part of traditional dim mak training. Appendices serve as quick reference guides to the activation method and results of selected point strikes. For academic study only.

Certified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer: Finding and Getting a Great Job

Author: Felice Primeau Devin

A career as a fitness professional can lead to an exciting and rewarding future with room for advancement. Certified Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer helps candidates get started on the path to fitness career success. This guide includes descriptions of the wide variety of jobs in the fitness industry, including the many sectors where instructors and trainers are employed. The book provides essential information on a range of training programs, and how to earn certification. In addition, there are helpful tools for financing education, conducting a successful job search, and uncovering the steps to proficiency and the path to success. Important tips on client and management relations, information on liability issues, and keeping current with the latest changes and trends in the fitness industry round out this excellent guide.

Smashed or The Fainting Phenomenon Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

2009-01-18T07:11:00.000-08:00

Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood

Author: Koren Zailckas

Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller. Eye- opening and utterly gripping, Koren Zailckas's story is that of thousands of girls like her who are not alcoholics-yet-but who routinely use booze as a shortcut to courage and a stand-in for good judgment.

With one stiff sip of Southern Comfort at the age of fourteen, Zailckas is initiated into the world of drinking. From then on, she will drink faithfully, fanatically. In high school, her experimentation will lead to a stomach pumping. In college, her excess will give way to a pattern of self-poisoning that will grow more destructive each year. At age twenty-two, Zailckas will wake up in an unfamiliar apartment in New York City, elbow her friend who is passed out next to her, and ask, "Where are we?" Smashed is a sober look at how she got there and, after years of blackouts and smashups, what it took for her to realize she had to stop drinking. Smashed is an astonishing literary debut destined to become a classic.

"Gripping... one of the best accounts of addiction, the college experience, or even what it means to be an average teenage girl in America. A." -Entertainment Weekly

The New York Times - Janet Maslin

… Ms. Zailckas somehow stayed sharp enough to remember the most humiliating things that happened to her. At the same time, she got drunk with a frequency and variety that translate into a whole book's worth of 100-proof cautionary tales. Her memoir offers a mortifyingly credible story of smart young women doing stuporous things.

Library Journal

Zailckas, 24, charts her relationship with alcohol from first taste at 14 to eventual abstinence at 23. Her cast of supporting drinkers reveals that her alcohol abuse-"highlights" of which include alcohol poisoning at 16 and a blackout with possible loss of virginity in college-is not uncommon. These women drink as a method of socializing and as a seeming means to deal with rage, self-doubt, and depression. Alcohol was the author's preferred conduit of bonding with other women, yet it prevented her from forming meaningful relationships. While Zailckas's writing lacks the humor of Augusten Burroughs's Dry, her rather poetic prose works to reveal a problem that goes beyond the personal. However, her own story remains the strongest and most moving aspect of the book, despite tiresome rants against the alcohol industry's glamorization of drinking and the government's and colleges' lame campaigns against problem drinking. Overall, a powerful memoir; recommended for large collections and especially high school and college libraries.-Amanda Glasbrenner, New York Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

An astonishingly revealing debut chronicles nine years of binge drinking in high school, college, and beyond. Now 23 and sober, the author begins her story of alcohol abuse with her first drink, taken in the summer of 1994 when she was14. It's an event she remembers vividly, as she does the first time her parents caught her drinking a year later and the first time she blacked out, another year after that. With alcohol, Zalickas discovers a way to end her feelings of shame, lack of self-confidence, even self-loathing. Since her drunken self becomes confident and brave, she drinks expressly for the purpose of getting drunk. Throughout high school, she has to hide her drinking, but at college-Syracuse University-she finds that it's more than accepted; it's expected. This is certainly true at the sorority she joins, nicknamed the Zeta Alcoholics and reputedly filled with fast-living and fun-loving girls. Zailckas confesses to spending more time in the bars around campus than at the gym, the library, or the dining hall. Out of college and working in Manhattan, she continues for a time to binge drink to quell her social anxieties, but after a blackout that ends with her waking up not knowing where she is or with whom, she is scared enough, or perhaps grown-up enough, to quit. While her account of college years rarely mentions the academic side, she clearly must have spent some fruitful time in class. Certainly the influence of her writing teacher, Mary Karr, author of The Liar's Club, is evident here. Unlike Karr, however, Zailckas repeatedly inserts into her disturbing memoir facts about teenage drinking to demonstrate that her experience with booze is not unique ("the mean age of the firstdrink for girls is less than thirteen years old," or "nearly three-fourths of sorority-house residents are binge drinkers"). Riveting, with a powerful message for parents of teenaged girls. Agent: Erin Hosier/The Gernet Company

The Fainting Phenomenon Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

Author: Blair P Grubb MD

Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person’s life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death.
The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting.
Written for the layperson, this book will help you:

Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance
Seek proper medical attention and treatment
Deal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension

This is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and care givers.

The Mind Boosters or The Ritalin Fact Book

2009-01-17T20:10:00.000-08:00

The Mind Boosters: Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory and Mood

Author: Ray Sahelian

Everyone forgets things sometimes. But do you ever feel like you can't keep track of simple things like acquaintances' names, your car keys, and the two things you needed to pick up on the way home? As America's population ages, more and more people are struggling with the fact that their memory and mental power are not that they used to be. Maybe you've tried "exercising" your mind, or maybe you've just started keeping better "to do" lists. But a proven way to improve your mind, memory and mood is to feed your brain the nutrients it needs to function at its peak performance level. Over the past few years, scientists have discovered dozens of new supplements that enhance and sharpen memory, intelligence, vision, and mental performance.

In Mind Boosters, one of the world's most respected nutritional experts examines the very latest research on these breakthrough brain nutrients, amino acids, herbs, and hormones. Along with a scientific and practical evaluation of their benefits and risks, Dr. Sahelian explains how to combine mind-boosting supplements to help patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression as well as those with normal age-related mental decline. People of all ages can benefit from the sensible, step-by-step programs tailored to the differing needs of the young, the middle aged and the elderly.

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The Ritalin Fact Book: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You about ADHD and Stimulant Drugs

Author: Peter R Breggin

Known as the "Ralph Nader of psychiatry," Peter Breggin has been the medical expert in countless civil and criminal cases involving the use or misuse of psychoactive medications. This unusual position has given him unprecedented access to private pharmaceutical research and correspondence files, access that informs this straight-talking guide to the most-prescribed and controversial class of psychoactive medications prescribed for children. From how these drugs work in the brain to documented side and withdrawal effects, The Ritalin Fact Book is up-to-the-minute and easy-to-access. With its suggestions for non-prescriptive ways to treat ADD and ADHD, it is essential reading for every parent whose child is on or who has been recommended psychoactive medication.

Booknews

Written to provide adults the information they need to make informed choices about the medications they use and those they give their children, this book explains how stimulants work and identifies their limitations and potential harms. It also scrutinizes the ADHD diagnoses and provides alternative treatments. Breggin is a psychiatrist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Joining the Thin Club or Whole Food Bible

2009-01-17T11:08:00.000-08:00

Joining the Thin Club: Tips for Toning Your Mind after You've Trimmed Your Body

Author: Judith Lederman

Many books will help you lose weight. But Joining the Thin Club will help you keep the weight off for good.

After losing 80 pounds and going from a size 22 to a size 8, Judith Lederman has beaten the odds and stayed slim for several years. Combining her experience with the professional expertise of Larina Kase, Psy.D., Joining the Thin Club offers advice for every aspect of your new life, from handling compliments and reconciling the inner you with the new outer you, to negotiating social eating and keeping exercise interesting. All the common fears and challenges that you, as someone who is losing or has lost weight, will face are addressed. With Joining the Thin Club, you’ll learn to:
- Deal with temptation and prevent a backslide
- Break out of the negative self-critiquing rut and appreciate all you’ve achieved
- Create new goals to keep you inspired
- Embrace the ongoing process of mind and body toning
- Eliminate the stressors that caused you to become heavy in the first place
- Eliminate the stressors that caused you to become heavy in the first place
With this candid, straightforward book, you’ll be able to set realistic goals regarding your weight, address your body-image concerns, and adhere to a plan for exercise and a healthy diet because-when you join The Thin Club, you’ll want to be a member for life.

Introduction: Joining the Thin Club     1
Against All Odds: How I Made the Journey Downscale     21
What If the Weight Comes Back?: How to Handle the Most Common Concerns and Fears Following Weight Loss     45
Fear of the Fat Coming Back     47
Your Relationship with Food: Addressing the Hidden Meanings     64
When the Goal Is Gone: Creating New Goals to Keep You Inspired     78
Cut the Criticism: Building a Better Body Image     89
Risky Times: Dealing with Backslide Temptations     106
Staying Fit: Developing Exercise Routines You Can Stick With     119
Who Am I?: Living Life as "The New You"     143
Friends and Foes: Developing a Positive Support Network     145
Soul Food: Feeding the Spirit     174
Making Up for Lost Time: Reclaiming Yourself     182
Shopping: Dressing the New You     191
Social Situations: Handling Holidays, Parties, and Vacations     212
"You Look Great!": How to Accept Compliments     225
The Skinny on Sex     232
Loose Ends: Plastic Surgery     244
Conclusion: Home Free: How You Know You're Thin for Life     257
Resources     267
Notes     271
Acknowledgments     281
Index     283

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Whole Food Bible: How to Select & Prepare Safe, Healthful Foods

Author: Chris Kilham

For people concerned with the quality and integrity of the food they eat and who want to take the guesswork out of shopping, The Whole Food Bible provides a ready source of up-to-date information on all varieties of foods. The author details the latest findings on such topics as food irradiation, pesticides, and chemical food additives, enabling consumers to minimize their exposure to the hazards existing in many foods today. The author also provides extensive information on diet and nutrition and the benefits of eating foods that are organically grown and minimally refined.

• New edition of the best-seller.

• First published by Addison-Wesley in 1991, with more than 35,000 copies sold.

• A handy guide for both the experienced and beginning cook.

• More than 100 simple, healthy, and delicious recipes and a large assortment of tips on how to select and prepare delicious whole foods.

Adult ADD The Complete Handbook or Aromatherapy Companion

2009-01-16T23:05:00.000-08:00

Adult ADD-- The Complete Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about How to Cope and Live Well with ADD/ADHD

Author: David B Sudderth MD

Do you have difficulty getting organized? Are you forgetful? Unable to focus? Hyperactive? You may have adult attention deficit disorder. Distraction can make it hard to detect, and debate among doctors can complicate an accurate diagnosis. But now two of the most prominent neurologists in the field cut through the confusion to define what adult ADD really is and what you can do about it.

Interesting textbook: Introducing Microsoft Office Infopath 2003 or Programming Windows Services with Microsoft Visual Basic 2008

Aromatherapy Companion: Medicinal Uses/AyurVedic Healing/Body-Care Blends/Perfumes and Scents/Emotional Health and Well-Being

Author: Victoria H Edwards

Edwards shares 13 years of experience to create the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available including profiles of essential oils, instructions for blending and using them, and information on careers in aromatherapy.

Encyclopedia of Womens Health or The Guide to Living with HIV Infection

2009-01-16T14:04:00.000-08:00

Encyclopedia of Women's Health

Author: Sana Lou

The Encyclopedia speaks to the health concerns that face women today, and the needs of everyone involved in preserving female health and well-being: physicians, nurses, therapists, caseworkers, educators, mentors. In addition, government agencies, departments of public health, academic libraries, women's health organizations and women's studies programs will benefit from this timely volume.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Sally Ling, M.D. (University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine)
Description: This book intends to bring together knowledge on topics related to women's health from a wide range of fields including medicine, law, psychology, and others.
Purpose: The book is written as a reference for both non-health and health professionals looking to understand more about fields outside of their own immediate areas of knowledge. There is an assembly of a large amount current information in this one resource.
Audience: This reference is targeted at any one with interest pertaining to women's health in a broad context.
Features: The first section of the book covers several foundational aspects including the history and evolution of women's health and related issues particularly from a psychosocial context. The second portion covers topics quite succinctly in alphabetic format.
Assessment: This book will be of interest to those working with women in health related fields. It provides useful updated information in an easy to read format.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Interesting book: Public House or Islands of the Mediterranean

The Guide to Living with HIV Infection: Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic

Author: John G Bartlett

The Guide to Living with HIV Infection is the most complete source of medical, emotional, social, and practical advice available for those infected with HIV and their loved ones. Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic, the guide provides essential information for making decisions about treatment and testing in a world transformed by new research and pharmacotherapy.

In this thoroughly updated sixth edition, Dr. John Bartlett and Ann K. Finkbeiner address the latest information about risks of transmission, viral mutations that confer drug resistance, and new, rapid, HIV testing. They offer guidelines for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), a therapy protocol that has dramatically increased life expectancy for HIV-positive people. They describe how to follow HAART and when to change drug regimens, the symptoms of and treatments for HAART side effects, and the costs of and insurance coverage for HAART. They also outline the possibilities for a diagnosis of "no detectable virus."

Accompanied by updated references and resources, the sixth edition of The Guide to Living with HIV Infection offers new hope for people living with a virus that once left no hope at all.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Mark D. Goodman, MD (Creighton University Medical Center)
Description: This is un updated edition of a self-care and caregivers manual for those living with or affected by HIV. Previous editions were published in 1991,1993, 1996, and 1998. Thirteen chapters address topics such as understanding and communicating about HIV, HIV infection and its treatment, options for medical care, traditional and alternative medicine, with separate chapters on dying, and on living.
Purpose: The book is meant to be a "companion and a guide" for those living with HIV, as stated by the authors in the introduction. The objective is worthy, and very well met.
Audience: Written by two very credible authors, the book is intended primarily for patients and their loved ones, but I found it to be a very comprehensive brush-up as an HIV physician. There is a tremendous wealth of material in this book, and it is presented so well that it is a pleasure to read. As an insider in the medical profession, I believe we often lose sight of how monolithic and frightening the medical system must seem to some of our patients. This book serves to tease apart the terms, define the roles in the relationship between doctor and patient, and cast light upon the process.
Features: The book is intended to be comprehensive, but the authors state in the introduction that two facets of HIV care were deliberately omitted:HIV home care and HIV in children:presumably because of the specific nature of the subjects. What I like best about the book is the "cast of characters" that a patient might come up against while an inpatient. The book employs the use of eight "voices," real quotes from fictional characters, that help to convey the spirit of what is being discussed.
Assessment: The book is excellent. I look forward to recommending it to my patients (in fact, it would make my job a lot easier if we ALL read it), and I have seen no other books written for patients with HIV that are as complete, thoughtful, resourceful and respectful as this book. Frequent changes in the medical standards of care necessitate this new edition, and no doubt future editions will also be necessary.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

Contents:

Introduction: About This Book

Chapter 1 When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV

Chapter 2 Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread

Chapter 3 HIV Infection and Its Treatment

Chapter 4 HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions

Chapter 5 HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relationships

Chapter 6 The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment

Chapter 7 HIV-Associated Dementia: HIV and the Central Nervous System

Chapter 8 Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures

Chapter 9 Traditional and Alternative Medicine

Chapter 10 Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions

Chapter 11 On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death

Chapter 12 On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health

Chapter 13 What's Ahead

Appendixes

A. Resources: Where to Go for Help

B. Understanding Tests for HIV

Glossary

Acknowledgments

Index

Insights on Death and Dying or Healing Childhood Ear Infections

2009-01-16T03:02:00.000-08:00

Insights on Death and Dying

Author: Joy Ufema

This book brings together the most popular and thought-provoking Insights on Death & Dying columns written by internationally acclaimed thanatologist Joy Ufema for the Nursing journal. The book offers the kind of thoughtful advice that only a seasoned practitioner skilled in the palliative arts could provide. The preface presents a history of thanatology and explains why it's such an important part of today's health care landscape. The body of the book consists of ten themed chapters filled with Joy Ufema's personal, first-hand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and co-workers through the most stressful times in their lives.

Book review: The Courage to Laugh or Generation XL

Healing Childhood Ear Infections: Prevention, Home Care, and Alternative Treatment

Author: Michael A Schmidt

Ear infections are still the leading reason parents take their child to a doctor. To combat infections, parents and doctors employ arsenals of antihistamines and antibiotics, and too quickly resort to ear tubes and surgery. In this updated and revised second edition of his bestselling Childhood Ear Infections, Dr. Michael Schmidt describes the current controversy in medical journals questioning existing treatments for chronic earaches.

Kids on the Ball or The Style Guy

2009-01-15T17:01:00.000-08:00

Kids on the Ball: Using Swiss Balls in a Complete Fitness Program

Author: Anne R Spalding

They're colorful, big, and enticing. In recent years, innovative teachers have introduced the Swiss Ball, previously used primarily for therapy, into educational settings. Now you can use this unique tool to help children develop balance, coordination, rhythm, and fitness skills. In Kids on the Ball the authors, three physical educators and a physical therapist, explain the benefits of using Swiss Balls; describe activities using the ball; include step-by-step instructions, reproducibles, and written objectives; discuss modifications for special needs students (mainstreamed or not); address safety procedures, management, and care of the ball; provide curriculum ideas for incorporating the Swiss Ball into your present program; integrate Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and different learning styles; and list content standards and benchmarks (NASPE and APENS).

Booknews

Explains how to use large, colorful Swiss balls, in educational settings to help children develop balance, coordination, rhythm, and fitness skills. Describes activities using the ball, and includes step-by-step instructions, reproducibles, and written objectives. Discusses modifications for special needs students, and addresses safety procedures and care of the ball. Provides curriculum ideas, integrating Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence and different learning styles. Presents a total of 118 activities and 23 complete lesson plans. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

See also: Quantum Computer Science or Birt

The Style Guy: The Answers to the Questions Men Are Asking on Sex, Manners, Grooming, Fashion, Travel, Women, and the Meaning of Life

Author: Glenn OBrien

"Style isn't fashion.
Fashion is about what everybody's doing, what everybody's wearing.
Style is about what you're doing, what you're wearing."

As the no-nonsense columnist for Details magazine, Glenn O'Brien has helped thousands of guys naturally develop their own unique sense of style. Now he can help you. Here is practical, down-to-earth advice on dress, manners, sex, grooming, and dating—including cigar and cell-phone etiquette, tips on ordering wine in restaurants, and the cold, hard facts on cutoff jeans, ribbed tank tops, black shoes with white socks, and the age-old conundrum: boxers or briefs.

What's the difference between a ticket pocket and a fob pocket? A raconteur and a loudmouth?
Does slipping a maitre d' a tip like they do in the movies get you a better table?
How do you tell your date that she has spinach in her teeth?
What's the best thing to say to someone when you've prematurely ejaculated?
What do you wear with a brown suit?

If guys (and their girlfriends) are wondering about it, then O'Brien has the answers. Having style was never so easy!

Dealing with Depression Naturally or Beyond Power Yoga

2009-01-15T07:58:00.000-08:00

Dealing with Depression Naturally: Alternatives and Complementary Therapies for Restoring Emotional Health

Author: Syd Baumel

From the cutting edge of natural antidepressant research, here is new information on St. John's wort, SAMe, bright light therapy, and other proven natural remedies for depression. This fully updated second edition explores emotional health, including mood-enhancing fats and herbal antidepressants.

Syd Baumel, a medical writer, is the author of Serotonin: How to Naturally Harness the Power Behind Prozac and Phen/Fen, and Natural Antidepressants.

Books about: Madam Secretary or We Were One

Beyond Power Yoga

Author: Beryl Bender Birch

FROM SWEAT TO SAMADHI: The Path of ASTANGA YOGA

Beyond Power Yoga presents and explores the complete journey of the classical astanga yoga system, from power yoga to meditation and liberation. Bender Birch's first book, the groundbreaking Power Yoga, introduced one level of astanga yoga to mainstream America -- a high-heat, high-energy mind/body workout. Now, Beyond Power Yoga presents all eight levels, or limbs, of this ancient method -- a total practice for body and soul.

Drawing a parallel between astanga yoga's eight limbs and the mind/body energy centers (chakras) of Eastern philosophy, Bender Birch shows us how we can balance and heal our body, focus and relax our mind, amplify and direct our energy (prana), and ultimately reclaim our spiritual connection to Universal Consciousness. Each chapter offers specific practices to help the reader uncover and experience the insights of the astanga yoga journey.

The YAMAS: Exploring the Fundamentals
The NIYAMAS: Doing the Work
ASANA: Practicing the Postures
PRANAYAMA: Breathing Mindfully
PRATYAHARA: Turning Inward
DHARANA: Developing Concentration
DHYANA: Experiencing Meditation
SAMADHI: Living Joyfully

Presented in the down-to-earth illuminating style and inspiring voice of the author, illustrated with easy-to-follow photos, plus a special wall chart of the asana sequences, Beyond Power Yoga offers a short form of the dynamic mind/body power yoga method, thenjourneys through the deeper levels of spiritual practice.

The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women or Alaskas Wilderness Medicines

2009-01-14T19:56:00.000-08:00

The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women (McGraw-Hill Sourcebook Series)

Author: M Sara Rosenthal

A vital sourcebook for the millions of American women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women answers women's questions about how to manage diabetes and shows how to cope with the disease to live a fuller, healthier life. A major revision of M. Sara Rosenthal's guide on the subject, The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women focuses on:

The revised screening guidelines for diagnosis
The latest medications and treatments available
How women's hormones interact with insulin
How menopause and pregnancy affect diabetes management
How low-carb diets can be dangerous for women with type 2 diabetes
How to follow the ADA carb counting guidelines while avoiding weight gain

M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., is the author of more than 25 recommended health books, including The Gynecological Sourcebook and The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women. She is currently Director, University of Kentucky Program for Bioethics and Patients' Rights and Assistant Professor, Bioethics, University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For more information, visit the author’s website at www.sarahealth.com.

Book about: Successful Grants Program Management or Action Research in Organisations

Alaska's Wilderness Medicines: Healthful Plants of the Far North

Author: Eleanor G Viereck

A natural history guide to the plants of Alaska and the Northwest and how they can be used for heath care, healing, and first aid.

Stretching or Juice Ladystm Guide to Juicing for Health

2009-01-14T09:54:00.000-08:00

Stretching: The Stress-Free Way to Stay Supple, Keep Fit, and Exercise Safely

Author: Suzanne Martin

Discover the key to staying fit and supple with this easy-to-do stretching program. Targeted warm-up and cool-down stretches prevent sports injuries, while others effectively counter aches and pains, bad posture, and the effects of aging. An added benefit is ease: this practical stretching program fits effortlessly into a busy life.

About the Author:
A licensed physical therapist, Suzanne Martin received her certification in fitness instruction from the American College of Sports Medicine. She has worked extensively in the fields of group fitness, pre- and post-natal exercise, and dance fitness. She contributes regularly to Dance Magazine's Health and Fitness column and is the Director of Pilates Therapeutics. Her private practice in physical therapy and Pilates conditioning, Total Body Development, is based in Alameda, California.

Books about: Arab Israeli Cookbook or Bottomless Cocktail

Juice Lady'stm Guide to Juicing for Health: And Vegetables

Author: Cherie Calbom

Gain in-depth information and dietary tips targeting specific conditions. Learn juicing remedies, backed by scientific data and extensive research, to treat everything from allergies to water retention.

Foreward (January) - Allen

With a Master's degree in nutrition, six books and many magazine and newspaper articles to her credit, Calbom's is a competent voice for juicing for health. Calbom begins with the story of her personal odyssey to health through juicing. She answers many questions a reader might have with great detail--from what juicer to buy to what juice combinations are best for which ailments.
Working from allergies through chronic fatigue, eczema and high blood pressure to varicose veins, Calbom has gathered information on health supportive alternatives to drugs. In the section entitled Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Calbom provides a description of the ailment, what causes it, dietary and nutrient recommendations and suggestions for herbal remedies and juice ingredients. Calbom's nine recipes for juices that help fibrocystic breast disease like Watermelon Refresher, Sweet Calcium Cocktail, Magnesium Special and Beautiful Bone Solution are easy to prepare with familiar ingredients.
Juicing for health began in the sixties and seventies on the far out edges of nutrition and health with such books as Paavo Airola's How to Keep Slim, Healthy and Young with Juice Fasting. From the abundant list of presently available books on it, juicing along with herbs and a healthful diet seems to be moving closer to center among the health-minded.
Calbom leads and inspires the reader into an easy approach to better nutrition. With the push for more fresh fruit and vegetable consumption her book is a valuable aid. She carefully holds readers' hands as they discover a new path to health and healing. While it may not be the answer to everyone's prayers, Calbom demonstrates that juicing can be one tasty and life affirming way to deal with illness.

Looking within or Fast Food Diet

2009-01-13T22:52:00.000-08:00

Looking within: How X-Ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Other Medical Images Are Created, And

Author: Anthony B Wolbarst

A hundred years ago, a doctor had no way to look within the body of a patient other than to slice it open. That changed radically at the turn of the century, with the discovery of X-rays. X-ray and other forms of diagnostic imaging technology developed slowly but steadily from then until the 1970s, at which point a revolution occurred. Made possible largely by the availability of powerful but inexpensive computers, the rapid and widespread adoption of computed tomography (CT) and, a decade later, of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) greatly expanded the power of clinical imaging, and even changed the ways in which physicians view and think about the human body.
This unique guide explains how the principal imaging devices work and how they help physicians save lives. It gives readers a grasp of the major medical technologies that might come to play important roles in their lives, and it provides succinct, easy-to-understand, and reliable explanations for those who wish to explore the issues of the associated benefits, costs, and risks in an informed manner. In nonspecialized language, Looking Within discusses how X-ray, fluoroscopic, CT, MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound, and other medical pictures are created, and explores the essential roles they play in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It should be of interest to patients and their friends and loved ones, and to those who are simply curious about this vitally important, exciting, and cutting-edge branch of medicine. Its brief but clear descriptions of how these essential tools work should also be of value to health care providers in supporting and educating their patients.

Interesting textbook: Cases in Marketing Management or Project Management Demystified

Fast Food Diet: Lose Weight and Feel Great Even If You're Too Busy to Eat Right

Author: Sinatra

Lose weight eating at McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, and Wendy's?

Yes, it's possible—and this book shows you how!

"Dr. Steve Sinatra is one of the top preventive cardiologists in America. . . . In The Fast Food Diet, he shows readers how to eat smarter and more nutritiously at any fast food establishment in America so they will actually become healthier as they lose weight. What a brilliant strategy and practical approach!"
—BARRY SEARS, bestselling author of The Zone

We're a nation on the go—and we're gaining weight at alarming levels. Chances are you realize you should lose weight and eat healthier foods, but when you're hungry and hurried, all too often you choose the drive-through over a healthy home-cooked meal. This breakthrough guide presents a practical, real-world solution that teaches you how to make healthier fast-food choices and save hundreds of calories per meal—without giving up the delicious taste and convenience of fast foods.

In addition to tips for dining guilt-free at all types of fast-food restaurants, The Fast Food Diet includes:

• A Six-Week Fast-Food Diet Eating Plan that lets you choose among 150 meal selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks from more than fifty of the most popular fast-food chains

• Valuable tips for business travelers, holiday revelers, and kids who are fast-food junkies

• Advice on eating well at food courts, sit-down restaurants, airports, and convenience stores

• Recipes for nutritious, home-cooked meals you can prepare in 15 minutes or less

Ifyou cut just 500 calories from your meals every day, you'll lose a pound a week. That's 50 pounds a year—and The Fast Food Diet makes it easy.

Library Journal

Eat super-sized fries, lose weight, and prevent disease? Not exactly. As cardiologist and nutritionist Sinatra (former chief of cardiology & director of medical education, Manchester Memorial Hosp.; Optimum Health: A Natural Lifesaving Prescription for Your Body and Mind) and Punkre (chief copywriter, Rodale Press) explain, their approach to weight loss is actually quite sensible: greatly decrease caloric intake by making healthier, more nutritious choices at fast food restaurants (fast food consumption should be limited to 20 percent of the daily diet) and increase activity with a 10,000-steps-a-day exercise regimen. The book includes an invaluable chapter listing the calorie and fat content of the offerings at the most popular food chains as well as a suggested meal plan for weight loss that incorporates fast food. Also useful is the chapter on vitamin and mineral supplementation. Michael F. Jacobson and Sarah Fritschner's The Fast-Food Guide covered similar ground but is now outdated. Recommended purchase for public libraries and for academic libraries serving colleges with courses in nutrition. Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Acknowledgments.

Foreword by Barry Sears, Ph.D.

Introduction.

Get Smarter, Get Slimmer on Fast Food.

1 The 80/20 Rule.

2 Why Regular Diets Fail.

3 The Secrets of Easy Weight-Loss Success.

4 The Fast-Food Diet Restaurant-by-Restaurant Guide.

5 Smart Sit-Down Dining.

6 The Fast-Food Diet at the Mall.

7 The Six-Week Fast-Food Diet.

8 Fast Food at Home.

9 The Fast-Food Diet for Kids.

10 The Fast-Food Diet Vitamins and Supplements.

11 The Fast-Food Diet for Business Travelers.

12 The Fast-Food Diet for the Holidays.

13 The Fast-Food Diet for Vegetarians.

14 The Fast-Food Diet Walking Plan.

15 The Future of Fast Food.

Appendix A: The Glycemic Foods Index.

Appendix B: Low-Calorie Snacks.

Bibliography.

Index.

Thom Hartmanns Complete Guide to ADHD or Secondhand Chic

2009-01-13T13:51:00.000-08:00

Thom Hartmann's Complete Guide to ADHD: Help for Your Family at Home, School and Work

Author: Thom Hartmann

In this volume, the acknowledged pioneer in attention deficit disorder research combines the best of his previous books with important new information. In the new chapters (about 25 percent of the book), Hartmann looks at how and why America's school system fails to assist children diagnosed with ADHD and urges parents to find alternative means of educating their children when this happens.

Look this: American Cancer Societys Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer or Menopause Bible

Secondhand Chic: Finding Fabulous Fashion at Consignment, Vintage, and Thrift Shops

Author: Christa Weil

Fun, funky, and fabulous, this is the first personal buying guide to help you get in on the resale craze that is sweeping America.

Would you like to find a mint-condition Yves Saint Laurent jacket for $25...abrand-new, pleated wool skirt still bearing the original $40 price tag, for $7...a genuine Dior suit for $75? Now you can! In Secondhand Chic you'll discover where to look, what to look for, and how to buy quality. In fact, you'll get all the secrets of spotting a valuable bargain so you can shop brilliantly whether you're in a consignment, thrift, or vintage store. Expert shopper Christa Weil shares the insider information that will help you buy the best clothes you've ever owned...at a fraction of the retail cost.

Learn about:

Spotting quality—which you will know immediately from buttons, pockets, seams, and fabric

Labels...big names, department store brands, exquisite foreign lines—and fakes!

Finding your size when there are no labels or tags

Flaws you can fix and the ones you can't—from wrong lengths and wrinkles to stains and shininess

Unearthing handmade shoes, silk scarves, name jewelry, and other elegant accessories

Buying what you really need—and caring for the clothes you've got

The styles that make your body look best

From domestic to international stores, from New York to London, from Memphis toParis—no matter where you buy, you can buy secondhand chic.

BUST Magazine

In her new book, Christa Weil helps you find quality clothes dirt cheap, achieve the perfect fit, and determine which flaws in a garment are fixable and which aren't....Secondhand Chic is the perfect companion for those weekends of scavenging and scouring, whether you're hunting for a Lily Pulitzer classic or just a comfortable cardigan.

Library Journal

What woman wouldn't want to find a designer original at a fraction of its original cost or some long-gone artifact from another fashion era? With that goal in mind, Weil packs her guide to the secondhand clothing market (consignment, vintage, and thrift) with so much detail and coursework that one should have a Ph.D. by book's end. Weil insists that a good secondhand shopper needs to study fabrics (hard to do on paper), design qualities, and designers to make the most of the shopping experience. She recommends field trips to high-end department stores and boutiques to evaluate specific designers, with note-taking essential. Part 2 covers proper fit, and Part 3 discusses garment care. Weil tends toward the cutesy in her headers and superfluous sidebars. And would a woman really carry a kit containing a pocket flashlight, pocket mirror, and white travel soap in order to detect permanent stains? It all seems a bit cloak-and-dagger (oh, is that cloak Armani Couture?). At this price public libraries could certainly consider a copy or two of this tutorial, but most shoppers probably won't want to delve this deeply into their wardrobes.--Bette-Lee Fox, "Library Journal" Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

After Miscarriage or Crystal Awareness

2009-01-13T01:49:00.000-08:00

After Miscarriage: Medical Facts and Emotional Support for Pregnancy Loss

Author: Krissi Danielsson

About the Author:
Krissi Danielsson is a freelance writer and editor now studying to become a registered nurse

Interesting textbook: Nouvelle Direction de Produits

Crystal Awareness

Author: Catherine Bowman

"Just the facts" was the request on an old TV show and, if you want just the facts about crystals and how to use them, you need Crystal Awareness by Catherine Bowman. This book gives you all the scientific and spiritual information you need in order to work with crystals for yourself and helping others.

Scientifically, you'll learn what crystals are and how they are made. You'll learn the differences in their shapes and what causes some crystals to be colored or have inclusions.

Spiritually, you'll discover how to use crystals to empower yourself and help others. You will learn the secrets of the many ways crystals can be used in meditation. You will open your chakras and heart to depths of meditation you had not believed possible.

Crystal Awareness reveals secrets of healing with crystals, too. You'll learn how to program crystals to do their healing work. You'll see the different functions for various types and colors of crystals.

The book includes information on using crystals to protect property, cleanse the aura, charge water, and help plants grow. For advanced workers, you'll learn how to make a special crystal mattress where crystals, linked by copper wire, are embedded in a foam mattress. This can actually help couples get over problems and live happier lives together.

Never before has so much information been packed into a book on crystals. Already, 130,000 people are using this book and improving their lives. I think you should try it, too. Find out how powerful crystals can be in your life. Get Crystal Awareness.

Low Carb Cocktails or Hormone Connection

2009-01-12T16:48:00.000-08:00

Low-Carb Cocktails: All the Fun and Taste Without the Carbs

Author: Marlene Koch

Low-carb living just got a lot more fun! Thanks to Marlene and Chuck Koch low-carb cocktails have arrived. These trendsetting drinks, spotlighted at topnotch hotel chains and restaurants can be make right at home. 50 luscious recipes and these drinks look as good as they taste.

	Introduction	ix
Part 1	Carbohydrates and Alcohol
	Carbohydrates and Alcohol 101	3
	Alcohol, Carbs, and Calories	4
Part 2	Cocktail Basics
	Ingredients	9
	Tools of the Trade	12
	Mixing Techniques	12
	Measures	13
	Glassware	15
Part 3	Cocktail Recipes
	Classics
	Black Russian	18
	Chuck's Classic Martini	19
	Dirty Martini	20
	Mintlulep	21
	Old-Fashioned	22
	Perfect Manhattan	23
	Ramos Gin Fizz	24
	Side Car	25
	Ultra-Low-Carb Side Car	26
	Tom Collins	27
	Whiskey Sour	28
	White Russian	29
	Bar Favorites
	Bloody Mary	32
	Brandy Alexander	33
	Gin and Tonic	34
	Irish Coffee	35
	Kamikaze	36
	Long Island Ice Tea	37
	Lynchburg Lemonade	38
	Margarita	39
	Ultra-Low-Carb Margarita	40
	Mudslide	41
	Strawberry Margarita	42
	Wine Spritzer	43
	Tropical Libations
	Chuck's Tropical Punch	46
	Coconut Creamsicle	47
	Daiquiri ... Up	48
	Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri	49
	Lemon Raspberry Slush	50
	Mojito	51
	Pina Colada	52
	Ultra-Low-Carb Pina Colada	53
	Planter's Punch	54
	Rum Punch	55
	Party Time
	Champagne Cocktail	58
	Coffee Liqueur (Mock Kahlua)	59
	Eggnog	60
	Ultra-Low-Carb Killer Eggnog	62
	Fourth of July Lemonade	64
	Hot Buttered Rum	65
	Marlene's Moose Milk	66
	Mexican Coffee	67
	Orange Liqueur (Mock Grand Marnier)	68
	Sangria	70
	Superb Orange and Brandy Coffee	72
	Novelties
	Chuck Wagon	74
	Cognac Martini	75
	Frozen Coffee Cocktail	76
	Ginger Snap	77
	Jell-O Shooters	78
	Lemon Drop	80
	Ultra-Low-Carb Lemon Drop	81
	Orange Crush	82
	Saketini	83
	Vanilla Velvet	84
	About the Authors	85

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Hormone Connection: Revolutionary Discoveries Linking Hormones and Women's Health Problems

Author: Gale Maleskey

Is this YOU?

Do you have vague symptoms like fatigue, dry skin, or constipation?
Do your symptoms come and go, especially around the time of your period?
Do standard medical tests say that you're " normal"?
Are you bothered by anxiety, irritability, or depression but don't know why?
Are you taking an antidepressant like Prozac but still don't feel right?
Does stress make your problem worse?
Do you have trouble losing weight or keeping it off no matter how hard you try to diet?

Maybe your hormones are out of balance.

In The Hormone Connection, you'll uncover the hormone imbalances that affect many women but even doctors often overlook.

How many of these symptoms sound like you?

* Food cravings
* Joint aches and pain
* Wheezing
* Leaky bladder
* Sleep problems
* Aggressive outbursts
* Nervous tension
* Forgetfulness
* Easy distractibility
* Upper lip hair
* Lukewarm sex drive
* Knee pain
* Tearfulness
* Unexplainable fatigue

Each symptom could be linked to hormones in some way.

The Hormone Connection goes beyond estrogen and menopause to tell women what they need to know about all the hormones that affect them during their thirties, forties, and fifties: progesterone, thyroid hormones, metabolic hormones, even stress hormones.

Featuring a three-phase plan to restore and maintain healthy hormone levels

Cancer and Vitamin C or Flax Cookbook

2009-01-12T05:44:00.000-08:00

Cancer and Vitamin C: A Discussion of the Nature, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Cancer with Special Reference to Th

Author: Ewan Cameron

Cancer and Vitamin C explains in plain language the nature and known causes of this disease. It also weighs the value and limitations of various modes of treatment: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormones, immunotherapy, and a number of unorthodox ones.

The value of vitamin C as an adjunct therapy is corroborated by detailed accounts of cancer patients who have derived varying degrees of benefit from vitamin C treatment.

Book review: Eclipse of Morality or Training for Professionals Who Work with Gay and Lesbians in Educational and WorkPlace Settings

Flax Cookbook: How to Use the Most Powerful Plant on the Planet

Author: Elaine Mage

Flaxseed has been around for centuries, but its pleasant flavor and unsurpassed health benefits have been largely overlooked until now. In The Flax Cookbook, nutritionist Elaine Magee introduces the reader to this extraordinary plant, explains why this rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber is essential to any diet, and shows how easily it can be incorporated into the foods we eat every day. Magee — a regular contributor to Fitness, Parenting, and Cooking Light magazines — offers 80 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that cover everything from muffins and power bars to entrees, desserts, and smoothies. Complete with sections on the history and properties of flax, the latest scientific findings on its health benefits, and 100 tips to help readers customize their own plan for adding flax to their diet, The Flax Cookbook is perfect for cooks looking to add some extra nutrition to the foods they love.

Library Journal

With recent research suggesting that it can help reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent and/or fight cancer, and lower cholesterol levels, flaxseed has been in the nutritional news lately. Magee, a contributor to WebMD.com and Women's Day and Parenting magazines, takes a balanced look at the possible benefits of this tiny seed and offers 80 easy and healthful recipes featuring it (just one to two tablespoons is the recommended "daily dose"). For most nutrition and diet collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

The Bodybuilders Nutrition Book or Ritalin Is Not the Answer

2009-01-11T19:43:00.000-08:00

The Bodybuilder's Nutrition Book, Vol. 1

Author: Franco Columbo

Dr. Franco Columbo, a well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology (and two-time Mr. Olympia) presents the most successful strategies and diet plans for achieving a superior physique. How the body utilizes the basic nutrients and how to use that to your advantage is explained in detail.

Publishers Weekly

Most bodybuilders realize the vital role nutrition plays in their progress, and the savvy seek enlightened assistance on understanding their body's use of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. But those looking for more than rudimentary guidance will have difficulty finding it amidst Columbo's jumble of personal reminiscences, warmed-over textbook-ishness, meal plans, and pro forma warnings on steroids and other harmful substances. Woman bodybuilders will also be frustrated by the scant attention paid to their special nutritional needs. Columbo is a two-time Mr. Olympia, and former training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who became a doctor of chiropractics and nutrition. Photos not seen by PW. October

New interesting textbook: Easier Simpler Faster or Software Security

Ritalin Is Not the Answer: A Drug-Free, Practical Program for Children Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD

Author: David B Stein PhD

At Last! A Healthy, Drug-Free Alternative to Ritalin
Nearly one-tenth of all school-aged children in the United States are being coerced into taking mood-altering drugs with side effects that include insomnia, tearfulness, rebound irritability, personality change, nervousness, anorexia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, heart palpitations, and cardiac arrhythmia. These are the children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin Is Not the Answer confronts and challenges what has become common practice and teaches parents and educators a healthy, comprehensive behavioral program that really works as an alternative to the epidemic use of medication-without teaching children to use drugs in order to handle their behavioral and emotional problems.

Harlan Gephart

This book is written to counteract the current medical practice of medicating (usually with Ritalin or stimulant medication) children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. The author does not accept these as diagnostic entities, but rather blames parenting deficiencies (""unintentional neglect"") as the major cause of ADD and ADHD, which he redefines respectively as ""inattention"" and ""highly misbehaving."" In doing so, he ignores a great deal of current scientific data from Great Britain, Norway, and the U.S., which are clearly demonstrations of the scientific basis of ADHD for most children. The purpose is to counteract the use of medication by providing a behavioral approach to parenting to serve as an alternative treatment program. The audience is primarily the parents of children manifesting these problems, and to a lesser extent educators and healthcare providers. Despite an emphasis on cognitive therapy (i.e., changing the child's behavior by changing his/her thinking), the author describes rather contemporary and well-accepted behavioral techniques including ignoring, reinforcement, time-out, and reinforcement removal. I feel the sections on identifying target behaviors and the school daily report card are particularly well stated and can be helpful to parents. Unfortunately the helpful material found in the later sections of the book are negated to some extent by the overwhelming bias against medication treatment in the earlier sections. Statements implicating Ritalin usage in childhood as either resulting in addiction or substance abuse in adolescence, have not been found to be true in recent scientific inquiry, and do a disservice to the management of this difficult andcomplex disorder, particularly since recent research (e.g., NIMH, MTA, study 1999) demonstrates that medication plus behavioral therapy gives the best results in ADHD.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Harlan R. Gephart, MD (University of Washington School of Medicine)
Description: This book is written to counteract the current medical practice of medicating (usually with Ritalin or stimulant medication) children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. The author does not accept these as diagnostic entities, but rather blames parenting deficiencies ("unintentional neglect") as the major cause of ADD and ADHD, which he redefines respectively as "inattention" and "highly misbehaving." In doing so, he ignores a great deal of current scientific data from Great Britain, Norway, and the U.S., which are clearly demonstrations of the scientific basis of ADHD for most children.
Purpose: The purpose is to counteract the use of medication by providing a behavioral approach to parenting to serve as an alternative treatment program.
Audience: The audience is primarily the parents of children manifesting these problems, and to a lesser extent educators and healthcare providers.
Features: Despite an emphasis on cognitive therapy (i.e., changing the child's behavior by changing his/her thinking), the author describes rather contemporary and well-accepted behavioral techniques including ignoring, reinforcement, time-out, and reinforcement removal. I feel the sections on identifying target behaviors and the school daily report card are particularly well stated and can be helpful to parents.
Assessment: Unfortunately the helpful material found in the later sections of the book are negated to some extent by the overwhelming bias against medication treatment in the earlier sections. Statements implicating Ritalin usage in childhood as either resulting in addiction or substance abuse in adolescence, have not been found to be true in recent scientific inquiry, and do a disservice to the management of this difficult and complex disorder, particularly since recent research (e.g., NIMH, MTA, study 1999) demonstrates that medication plus behavioral therapy gives the best results in ADHD.

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xv
1.	What Are We Doing to Our Children?	1
2.	Understanding the Myths of Attentional Disorders	19
3.	The Importance of Effective Parenting	39
4.	Beginning the Caregivers' Skills Program	53
5.	Improving Behaviors	75
6.	Punishment	93
7.	Beginning to Learn Discipline	103
8.	Using Time Out Correctly for the IA or HM Child	115
9.	Reinforcement Removal for Very Difficult Behaviors	131
10.	Improving School Performance	137
11.	Helping the IA or HM Child to Feel Better	159
12.	Ten Ways to Stop Creating an Attentional Disorder Child	169
	Appendix	175
	References	177
	The Author	189
	Index	191

Taking the Lead or Cesarean Section

2009-01-11T10:41:00.000-08:00

Taking the Lead: Dancing with Chronic Illness

Author: Louise Giroux

Before Louise became chronically ill, she loved to dance, and she was good at it! After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she discovered she would have to learn a new type of dance if she was to have any quality of life. TAKING THE LEAD helps chronically ill people avoid the trap of becoming their disease.

Look this: Introduction to Management Accounting or World Class Management Practices

Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth

Author: Michele Moor

One in four babies born in the United States and Europe comes into the world via Cesarean section. Yet this procedure has been described by critics as an unnecessary and potentially dangerous medical intervention. Consequently, expectant mothers often fear this option, and women who have had C-sections can feel a sense of failure.

In Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth, Drs. Michele Moore and Caroline de Costa emphasize the joy of delivering a healthy baby, however that is best achieved. They explain why Cesarean births are sometimes preferable to vaginal delivery for both mother and baby, and they help women understand the issues behind the decision to perform the procedure. From anesthesia, surgery, and recovery through at-home care of mother and child, the authors offer reassurance and practical information for all mothers and mothers-to-be. They also discuss the latest findings on postpartum depression and planning for future births, including the possibility of vaginal birth after a Cesarean section.

For every woman who has a planned -- or unplanned -- Cesarean section, this book provides the information they need to alleviate their fears and come to value this delivery option.

"Because up to a quarter of all births are Cesarean births, prenatal preparation should include information about Cesarean sections for every woman. And that is why we have written this guide.... We believe strongly that it is time to speak out and say that Cesarean section is a normal birth method and that women who have a Cesarean section should not be made to feel that they have failed.... We hope you find the information in this book useful andhelpful in thinking about C-section, whether you have already had a Cesarean and want to understand the experience better, you wish to plan for another C-section birth, or you are expecting a baby and want to be informed about all the possibilities ahead, including this other normal way of bringing a baby into the world." -- from the Introduction

Library Journal

American physician Moore specializes in women's and preventive healthcare, and Australian physician de Costa is an obstetrician/ gynecologist. They've come together to produce a small book with a big message-Cesarean section is simply another method for giving birth, with the corollary that what is significant is having a healthy newborn and not the procedures that lead to the birth. Although one in four babies born in the United States and Europe is delivered via C-section, many women who give birth this way feel that they have "failed" to have a "normal" delivery and/or to follow the precepts they've been taught in "natural childbirth" and other birthing programs. The authors convincingly contradict this kind of thinking by carefully and reassuringly discussing the reasons why C-sections are performed, the history of C-section, what occurs during a C-section, and other related topics. Anecdotal accounts of mothers' experiences, a Q&A section, and an extensive bibliography and glossary help to reinforce the authors' thesis. An important and timely book for consumer health and health sciences collections.-Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction	1
Pt. I	The Why, What, and When of Cesarean Section
Ch. 1	Why Are Cesarean Sections Performed?	11
Ch. 2	A Brief History of Cesarean Section	20
Ch. 3	What Happens in Cesarean Section and Who Performs the Surgery?	27
Ch. 4	When Is a Cesarean Section an Emergency?	47
Ch. 5	When Is a Cesarean Section Not an Emergency?	59
Ch. 6	Considering the Risks of Cesarean Section	71
Pt. II	What's Next? After a Cesarean Section
Ch. 7	Going Home: You and Your Family	85
Ch. 8	Postpartum Depression	93
Ch. 9	Contraception	98
Ch. 10	Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section	112
	App. A: Questions to Ask Your Doctor	121
App. B	The Apgar Scale	125
App. C	Calcium-rich Foods	126
App. D	Iron-rich Foods	128
App. E	My Baby Died	130
	Glossary	133
	Resources	139
	Selected Bibliography	143
	Index	147

Classic Yoga For Fitness Relaxation or Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs

2009-01-10T22:40:00.000-08:00

Classic Yoga For Fitness & Relaxation

Author: Vimla Lalvani

Free yourself from the stress of daily life by following this full-color 3-step program that takes a modern approach to classical yoga techniques. Graded courses guide the complete beginner safely to an advanced level, and large color photographs clearly display every position and transition. From introductory moves to the most complex combinations that require flexibility, balance, and mental focus, you'll find this is the ultimate body, mind, and spirit guide to exercise!

New interesting book: The Technological Economy or The Craft of Corporate Journalism

Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs

Author: Martin J Scott

Dog owners can care for their canines from puppyhood to old age through a safe and natural system using the flower remedies created by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. This book explores how this healing therapy heals ailments with different flora and can be applied to dogs to ease their mental stress, worry, and other emotional problems. Individuals can gain a closer understanding with their dogs and spare them from unnecessary medications and drugs in the process. The book delves into the background of the 38 different Bach flower remedies and their applications in animal health, and it also addresses commonly asked questions that dog owners may have.

Just Terriers; Just Frenchies

Explains how to use flower essences safely to address emotional issues that can affect dogs . . . a 'must purchase' reference!

Womans Belly Book or American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes

2009-01-10T12:38:00.000-08:00

Woman's Belly Book: Finding Your True Center for More Energy, Confidence, and Pleasure

Author: Lisa Sarasohn

For most women, trying on a bikini is the ultimate moment of truth. Endless reps of sit-ups don't banish the dread of the fitting-room mirror. Because of a societal fixation on "rock hard" and "washboard," most women want their bellies to look exactly as they are not meant to be. The Woman's Belly Book helps women rejoice in their feminine center. The book takes a soul-powered approach to building body confidence and better health, blending yoga, breath work, and simple exercises to help women awaken their core. The concepts are presented with humor and insight, and the exercises, which utilize techniques from Pilates, belly dancing, body shaping, chi kung and tai chi, are simple, fun, and invigorating. Reclaiming the belly as honorable, even sacred, the book provides a foundation for a body-centered spiritual practice that invokes the presence of the Sacred Feminine.

Publishers Weekly

In the second belly book this season (after The Way of the Belly by Neena and Veena Bidasha), Sarasohn, a veteran Kripalu yoga teacher and writer on yoga and health, writes that the life force focused in the belly "activates your physical, emotional and spiritual vitality. It's the source of your passion and creativity, your courage and confidence, your capacity to love fully. It's the starting point of your intuition, insight, and sense of purpose." In this scenario, a bloated, uncomfortable belly is the sign of something out of balance in your life. Sarasohn sees the belly as the site of women's soul power and connection to "Source Energy," and throughout she presents exercises to access this power. In the second half, she presents the seven belly-energizing exercises that make up what she calls "The Gutsy Women's Workout," designed to increase the seven soul qualities: vitality, pleasure, confidence, compassion, creativity, intuition and purpose. While some of the poetry and creative exercises in this book are goofy (writing a letter to your belly? decorating your underwear?), Sarasohn's basic argument is liberating. (July) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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American Dietetic Association Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes

Author: American Dietetic Association ADA

The definitive guide to eating well and staying healthy with diabetes

"Nutrition is pivotal to diabetes care. This book is a terrific tool for managing diabetes through good nutrition. It’s a guide you can use every day–a treasure chest of advice on how to eat healthfully."
–Richard M. Bergenstal, MD, Executive Director
International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

From the American Dietetic Association comes this authoritative guide to choosing foods to control your blood sugar and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It provides the must-know basics of daily diabetes care–from designing a food plan and preventing low blood glucose levels to losing weight and carbohydrate counting–so you can personalize diabetes and food decisions to fit your needs. You’ll see how to manage blood fat levels and blood pressure–an important part of diabetes care–and gain invaluable insight into making healthy food choices and planning tasty meals. You’ll also find tips on reducing sugar and fat in foods; quick and easy meal ideas; and a special section on prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Detailed menu plans for daily caloric levels of 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000, and 2,500 calories
Includes fast-food restaurant and ethnic food guides
Ratings for high, low, and moderate glycemic index foods

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	1
Part 1	Understanding Diabetes	5
1	Planning for Success	7
2	Understanding Diabetes	12
Part 2	Starting Your Food Plan	31
3	Keeping a Food Diary	33
4	Designing Your Food Plan	38
5	Making Quick and Easy Meals	50
Part 3	Key Aspects of Diabetes Care	69
6	Using Blood Glucose Records	71
7	Staying Active	81
8	Losing Weight	90
9	Preventing Low Blood Glucose	103
Part 4	Knowing What's in Food	115
10	Mastering Carbohydrates	117
11	Understanding Protein	142
12	Learning about Fats	149
13	Examining Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Dietary Supplements	160
Part 5	Planning Your Meals	167
14	Discovering Carbohydrate Counting	169
15	Using the Exchange System	183
Part 6	Tips for Choosing Foods	193
16	Enjoying Meals Away from Home	195
17	Reading and Using Food Labels	209
	Appendixes	217
Appendix A	Finding a Nutrition Expert and Other Diabetes Resources	219
Appendix B	Preventing Type 2 Diabetes	221
Appendix C	Your Food Diary	226
Appendix D	Food Exchange Lists	227
Appendix E	Fast Food Restaurant Guide	245
Appendix F	Ethnic Food Guide	249
Appendix G	Glycemic Index Guide	259
	Index	263

Diagnosis or The Corinne T Netzer Carbohydrate Counter

2009-01-10T01:37:00.000-08:00

Diagnosis: Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource

Author: Rachel Miller

The disease is not fatal but few diagnoses have the capacity to instill as much fear in the hearts of patients and families. Here is a profoundly reassuring book that shows there can be life after a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The book includes thirty-five first-person accounts, along with chapters by professionals on a wide range of issues from hospitalization to rehabilitation. Jargon-free and technically accurate, the chapters are short and offer up-to-date information on medication, coping skills, social services, clinical research, and much more. Patients and their families can read the book from cover to cover or skip around and select topics as the need arises.

Publishers Weekly

Shrouded in myth and mystery, distorted by sensationalist films like The Three Faces of Eve and mistakenly confused with multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, the authors argue, is one of the least understood mental disorders in the world. It affects 1% of the U.S. population, and this book, primarily targeted at those with the disease, marks an important entry in the mental health genre, particularly since it is coauthored by a group of 35 patients (from a New York treatment program) and has first-person accounts of diagnosis, delusional states and recovery. Miller and Mason, social workers who specialize in the issue, note that while it's still not clear if there is a cure for schizophrenia, many people can successfully manage the condition through a combination of structured routines, medication and therapy. Readers with short attention spans will be able to handle the short chapters, which offer straightforward, nonjudgmental advice on handling a variety of symptoms. Of particular interest are the sections addressing how much information to give co-workers and employers. The authors assume no prior knowledge or background on the subject, and their book is far easier to understand than the classic title for schizophrenics and their families, E. Fuller Torrey's Surviving Schizophrenia. Illus. (Sept.) Forecast: While the press information indicates that the publisher hopes to capitalize on the recent interest in Andrea Yates and John Nash, a more general readership seems unlikely, given the book's obvious orientation toward people diagnosed with schizophrenia, their friends and relatives. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

In the United States, one out of every 100 people suffers from schizophrenia, the mental illness that afflicts Nobel prize winner John Nash, the subject of Sylvia Nasar's A Beautiful Mind and the Ron Howard film of the same name. In this atmosphere of heightened awareness, Miller (M.S.W., Hillside Hosp., NY) and Mason (social work, Yeshiva Univ.) present an excellent guide for patients and their families dealing with the onset and long-term effects of schizophrenia. Intermingled with firsthand accounts by 35 patients is jargon-free information by mental health specialists on the initial diagnosis and beginning of treatment, answers to frequently asked questions, the physiology of the brain, a basic explanation of the illness, the state of research on the origins of the disease, dealing with family and friends, coping with side effects and negative symptoms, using drugs and alcohol, getting the services necessary to recover, and today's new generation of antipsychotic medications. The appendixes include state phone numbers for client assistance programs, national mental-health advocacy organizations, and vocational rehabilitation programs, but surprisingly none of the state agencies responsible for mental health services in hundreds of community mental health centers. Still, the heartfelt delivery of these comprehensive and vital data will facilitate a greater understanding of a complex disease. Essential for all public libraries. Dale Farris, Groves, TX Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

The Corinne T. Netzer Carbohydrate Counter

Author: Corinne T Netzer

Revised and Updated 7th Edition

• The most comprehensive collection of carbohydrate data available
• Featuring both generic and brand-name foods, plus your favorite fast-food items

The ultimate carbohydrate counter from America’s #1 authority on the nutritional content of food, Corinne T. Netzer

It’s the ultimate reference for the carbohydrate-conscious consumer — jam-packed with information to help you make the most informed choices about the foods you eat.

Whether you’re restricting carbs or boosting them — or just trying to keep track of your daily intake — here is the book that puts you in control.

All the information you need is in these pages: an extensive, up-to-date list of the latest brand-name and generic foods, including fresh and frozen produce, dairy products, breads, grains, pastas, sweets, fast foods, and more.

Looking for a pre-workout snack? A healthy fast-food fix? A great idea for a special dinner? The Corinne T. Netzer Carbohydrate Counter, now fully revised and updated for the 7th edition, gives you the information you can trust.

So make that dinner of your dreams ... plan for the holidays without regrets ... take that cruise without fear. Discover true freedom — and knowledge — with the most comprehensive carbohydrate counter money can buy!

Fitskiing or Interval Training Workout

2009-01-09T16:35:00.000-08:00

Fitskiing: Your Guide for Peak Skiing Fitness

Author: Andrew Hoog

Many people ski themselves into shape when the season begins and can barely make it down the mountain without gasping for air. Others risk injury; while many wander aimlessly wondering what exercises will get them in better shape when they hit the snow. FitSkiing© has taken the guesswork out of your ski conditioning program.

What People Are Saying

Kasha Rigby
Andrew has helped me to achieve better conditioning so that I can tackle any terrain or condition. My balance and overall fitness level have improved significantly.
—U.S. Extreme Skiing Champion Team North Face Adventurer

Tom Moore
FitSkiing provides its reader with the information they need to properly train for skiing. Andrew's ski conditioning program incorporates a healthy and safe approach to training for the slopes.
—M.D., Ph.D., U.S. Ski Team Physician

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Interval Training Workout: Build Muscle and Burn Fat with Anaerobic Exercise

Author: Joseph T Nitti

The Interval Training Workout, cowritten by a doctor and a certified trainer, shows how interval training can be done practically anywhere and benefit anyone who wants to get healthy. The training has three key components:·Interval training workoutswith brief repetitions of intense exercise alternating with intervals of rest; (extended) workouts: longer weekly sessions which allow certain biochemical and muscular adaptations that improve fitness and burn fat; and·active rest days: steady, comfortably paced exercises that help the body rest and recover while still burning calories. The book also offers specific customizable programs for training and tips for assessing performance and tracking progress.

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Important Note	vi
	Foreword	vii
	Preface	ix
1.	I.T. Basics: The Science Behind the Fitness	1
2.	Before You Start: Building the Foundation	9
3.	Your First I.T. Workout	25
4.	Customizing Your I.T. Workout	35
5.	Putting It All Together: The Workouts	41
6.	The Mental Edge: Motivation and Goal Setting	61
7.	Beyond I.T.--Diet, Strength Training, Cross Training, Stretching, and Injury Prevention	73
8.	The I.T. Competitive Edge Program	109
	Workout Log	135
	Glossary	138
	Resources	143

Strength of the Earth or Recipes for Diabetics

2009-01-09T04:34:00.000-08:00

Strength of the Earth: The Classic Guide to Ojibwe Uses of Native Plants

Author: Frances Densmor

From techniques for tapping maple trees and harvesting wild rice to extracting dyes from bloodroot to making dishes from birch bark and dolls with cattails, Strength of the Earth details the many uses of over 200 forest and prairie plants. Early twentieth-century ethnologist Frances Densmore recorded traditions and techniques relayed by dozens of Ojibwe women to create this invaluable handbook perfect for readers interested in Native American art and culture, organic gardening, natural remedies, and living off the land. Brenda J. Child offers a fresh introduction focusing on the power of female healers in Native communities.

Recipes for Diabetics

Author: Billie Littl

The essential cookbook for people with diabetes

Over 350,000 copies sold

Delicious, easy-to-make, and healthful recipes for people who have to watch what they eat

If you or someone in your family has diabetes, here’s the end of monotonous mealtimes and being ruled by what not to eat. This classic cookbook, fully revised and updated, helps you plan meals the whole family will enjoy.

From easy favorites to extravagant treats, Recipes for Diabetics offers low-calorie, low-fat dishes, so you don’t have to worry about going off your diet.

This indispensable resource includes:

• The newest exchange lists from the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association

• Daily menus

• More than 300 recipes for soups, salads, appetizers, entrées, breads, desserts, and drinks

• Recommended Daily Allowance chart for essential nutrients

• Exchange-group breakdowns and calorie counts for measuring individual servings

• Guides for using nutrition labeling to compute exchanges

• Dining-out tips, and much more

You don’t have to choose between good food and good health. You can have both.

	Foreword
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Remember
	Weights, Measures, and the Metric System	1
	General Rules	4
	Exchange Lists	6
	Exchange Lists for Meal Planning	8
	Notes on Special Ingredients Used in Recipes	19
	Aids to Varying Meals	22
	Additional Suggestions	24
	Eating Out	26
	Daily Menu Guide	29
	Appetizers and Beverages	39
	Soups	51
	Salads	58
	Cheese and Egg Dishes	80
	Fish, Meat, and Poultry	87
	Sauces	112
	Vegetables	127
	Breads	140
	Desserts: Fruits, Puddings, and Souffles	154
	Cakes	169
	Cookies	190
	Pies and Piecrusts	205
	Canning and Freezing	223
	Jams and Jellies	226
	Converting These Recipes for Microwave Ovens	232
	How to Use Nutrition Labeling to Work Out Food Exchanges	241
	Food Buying Guide for Fruits and Vegetables	245
	Recommended Dietary Allowances, Revised 1995	253
	Printed Material Available	256
	Index	259

1001 Healthy Baby Answers or Muscle Mechanics

2009-01-08T19:32:00.000-08:00

1001 Healthy Baby Answers: Pediatricians' Answers to All the Questions You Didn't Know to Ask

Author: Gary Morchower

What parent hasn't had the experience of leaving a pediatrician's office more confused than when they came in? Or gotten home and thought of 10 questions they should have asked after the diagnosis was given?

Dr. Morchower understands. As a board-certified pediatrician and President of the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas, he has helped thousands of parents by helping keep their child healthy.

1001 Healthy Baby Answers collects the most common questions parents have about a variety of different ailments, along with expert answers detailing everything the parent needs to know.

Perfect for parents to have on hand and in the home for quick reference, this essential guide will alleviate fears and give parents the right advice to help their child feel better . . . without another trip to the doctor's.

Find authoritative answers to your questions about:
- Jaundice
- Asthma
- Seizures
- Chicken pox
- Anemia
- Rapid breathing
- Autism
- Croup
- Pneumonia
- Diabetes
- Heart murmurs
- Sleep disorders
And much, much more.

"A must for a parent or grandparent caring for a sick child."
-Carden Johnston, MD, past president, American Academy of Pediatrics

Introduction     ix
Contributing Specialists     xiii
Common Conditions in Newborns     1
Arm Paralysis (Brachial Plexus Palsy)     3
Birth Defect     6
Blood Infection (Bacterial Sepsis)     10
Cephalohematoma     13
Chromosomal Abnormalities     16
Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate     20
Clubfoot     26
Heart Disease-Congenital     29
Hypoglycemia     33
Hypospadias     37
Intestinal Inflammation (Necrotizing Enterocolitis)     40
Jaundice     44
Kidney Enlargement (Hydronephrosis)     48
Lung Rupture (Pneumothorax or Pneumomediastinum)     52
Meconium Aspiration     56
Pneumonia-Neonatal     61
Rapid Breathing (Respiratory Distress Syndrome/Transient Tachypnea)     64
Seizures-Neonatal     69
Undescended Testicle(s)     73
Common Conditions in Children and Adolescents     77
Acne     79
Anemia     85
Appendicitis     89
Asthma     93
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)     99
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)     102
Autism     109
Back Pain     116
Bedwetting (Enuresis)     119
Bellyaches (Recurrent Abdominal Pain)     123
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)     127
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)     132
Blood Vessel Birthmark (Hemangioma)     136
Boil (Carbuncle)     139
Breast Enlargement in Males (Gynecomastia)     142
Breath-Holding Spells     145
Bronchiolitis     148
Bronchitis     152
Bruising (Excessive)     155
Chicken Pox (Varicella)     158
Colic     162
Constipation     166
Corneal Abrasion     170
Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)     173
Craniosynostosis     176
Crohn's Disease (Regional Ileitis)     181
Croup     185
Cuts (Requiring Stitches)     190
Developmental Delay     194
Diabetes (Mellitus)     198
Diaper Rash     203
Diarrhea     207
Dysplasia (Developmental) of the Hip     211
Ear Infection-Middle Ear (Otitis Media)     214
Ear Infection-Outer Ear (Otitis Externa)      220
Ear Wax Impaction (Cerumen Impaction)     224
Eating Disorders (e.g., Bulimia, Anorexia)     227
Eczema     232
Eye Infection (Conjunctivitis)     241
Eyelid Gland Swelling (Chalazion)     244
Eye Muscle Imbalance (Strabismus)     247
Failure to Thrive     249
Fainting (Syncope)     253
Fifth Disease     256
Flu (Influenza)     259
Food Allergy     262
Foreign Body Aspiration     268
Ganglion     272
Hair Loss (Alopecia)     275
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Syndrome     282
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)     285
Headaches     290
Head Asymmetry     294
Head Lice     299
Hearing Deficit     303
Heart Murmur     307
Heart Rhythm Irregularities (Arrhythmias)     311
Hepatitis     314
Hernia (Inguinal)     319
Hip Joint Inflammation (Synovitis)     324
Hives     329
Hydrocele (of the Testes)     334
Hypertension     338
Hypothyroidism     345
Ingrown Toenail     349
Insect Bite     352
ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura)     355
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)     359
Large Head (Macrocephaly)     363
Laryngitis     366
Learning Differences     371
Leg and Foot Structural Disorders (e.g., Bowlegs, Knock-Knees, Pigeon-Toes, Flatfeet)     375
Lyme Disease     380
Lymph Node Enlargement (Lymphadenopathy)     384
Meningitis     388
Menstruation-Onset (Menarche)     392
Mole (Pigmented Nevus)     396
Mononucleosis     401
Mood Disorder (e.g., Depression, Anxiety, Mania)     405
Mouth Infection (Stomatitis)     409
Neck Muscle Contraction (Torticollis)     413
Nephritis     416
Nephrotic Syndrome     421
Nosebleeds     427
Obesity     432
Pin Worms (Enterobiasis)     436
Pityriasis Rosea     439
Pneumonia     442
Poison Ivy     446
Precocious Puberty     449
Psoriasis     453
Pyloric Stenosis     458
Rheumatoid Arthritis-Juvenile     462
Ringworm of Body (Tinea Corporis)     467
Ringworm of Scalp (Tinea Capitus)     470
Roseola     475
Scabies     478
School Phobia     481
Scoliosis     484
Seizures     491
Sexual Abuse (Suspected)     495
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (e.g., Conorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes)     498
Short Stature     501
Sinusitis     505
Skin Infection (Impetigo and Cellulitis)     512
Sleep Disorders (e.g., Night Terrors, Nightmares, Difficulty Getting to Sleep, Sleepwalking)     515
Small Head (Microcephaly)     519
Spitting Up (Gastroesophageal Reflux-GER)     521
Sprain of Extremity (e.g., Toe, Ankle, Knee, Finger, Wrist, Elbow)     527
Stye     532
Tear Duct Obstruction (Nasolacrimal Obstruction)     534
Thrush     537
Tic Disorders     541
Tonsillitis     544
Torsion of the Testicles     550
Umbilical Cord Stump Inflammation (Umbilical Granuloma)     553
Umbilical Hernia     556
Vomiting     559
Choosing a Pediatrician     563
Afterword     566
Index     567
About the Author      577
About Medical City Children's Hospital     578

New interesting book: The Official Golds Gym Beginners Guide to Fitness or Lean on Me

Muscle Mechanics

Author: Everett Aaberg

Obtain optimal muscle gains using superior technique! Muscle Mechanics will teach you how to train for strength, definition, and muscle size using 65 of the most effective exercises covering all the major muscle groups. By combining full-color anatomical illustrations and expert technical guidance, this book will help you better understand how to properly target specific muscles by using the most efficient alignment, positioning, and lifting technique for each exercise.

Three programs for base strength, full-body fitness, and advanced split routines show how to combine the exercises into progressive strength programs. And by varying intensity, volume, recovery, and exercise sequencing, you can design customized programs for reaching both immediate and long-term training goals.

Resistance training expert and Cooper Institute instructor Everett Aaberg is one of the world's foremost instructors and authors in strength training. In Muscle Mechanics, he puts the emphasis on training mechanics to help you maximize results and minimize the risk of injury.

What People Are Saying

Greg Roskopf
"Everett Aaberg's extensive knowledge of biomechanics and enhancement of human performance is well known. In Muscle Mechanics he presents, in an easy-to-understand style, exercise techniques and programs that will allow you to begin improving your body's level of function and fitness."
—Developer of MAT therapy; MAT therapist and biomechanics consultant for NFL (Denver Broncos), NHL (Denver Avalanche), NBA (Utah Jazz)

Fit and Well Alternate Edition Text Only or American Heart Association

2009-01-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

Fit and Well, Alternate Edition - Text Only

Author: Fahey

Fit and Well, Alternate Edition, offers an outstanding text and teaching package designed to help students incorporate fitness and wellness into their daily lives. It provides accurate. up-to-date coverage of the five components of health-related fitness, as well as coverage of nutrition, weight management, stress, and cardiovascular disease. It also gives students the practical tools they need to take charge of their wellness-related behaviors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Chapters 1-11 of the full version of Fit and Well (15 chapters) are included in the Alternate Edition.

Book review: Physical Activity and Health or Living with Juvenile Diabetes

American Heart Association: To Your Health! A Guide to Heart-Smart Living

Author: American Heart Association

Whether you're a couch potato, diet dropout, or heavy smoker, it's hard to change old habits. But with this step-by-step guide, you can do it!

You'll learn how to set realistic goals and follow through on them, plus stick to your new healthful habits. Stories of how other real people overcame the same hurdles will motivate you.
• Find physical activities that are fun for you. Reward yourself in healthful ways for your fitness achievements.

• Create a personalized eating plan that you can really live with
• Learn how to identify your most common smoking triggers. Discover ways to beat those urges and kick the habit for good.
• Find out how to get reliable information and become proactive about your health.

This friendly little book is filled with tips and can help you change for the better. You'll take charge of your health and celebrate again and again. To your Health!

	Introduction	xi
Chapter 1	Getting Started: How to Psyche Yourself Up for Success	1
	Attitude Adjustment	3
	How Badly Do You Want This?	5
	What's Your HQ (Health Quotient)?	10
	Let's Get Physical: Regular Checkups	18
	The Nuts and Bolts of Changing Your Life	27
Chapter 2	Living Lean: How to Lose Weight - and Keep it Off	33
	How to Keep Your Head While Losing Weight	37
	How Does Your Weight Stack Up?	37
	Eight Great Reasons to Lose Weight	42
	Preparing to Face the Challenges	46
	Ten Secrets to Losing Weight-and Keeping It Off	51
Chapter 3	Getting off Your Rocker: How to Dump Your Couch-Potato Lifestyle and Really Start Living	115
	"No Pain, No Gain" Is a Pain	117
	The Pleasure Principle: Find an Activity That's "Fun and Games"	121
	Good News for Nonjocks	123
	Prod Your Bod	126
	Your Target Heart Rate	127
	Does Your Workout Measure Up?	130
	What Is Fitness?	132
	Walking: The No-Sweat Workout	135
	Breaking the Whine Barrier	149
	Setting Goals-and Getting Your Just Rewards	153
	Your Quick-Start-into-Action Checklist	157
Chapter 4	Clearing the Air: How to Make A U-Turn on Tobacco Road	161
	Why Smoking Is Playing with Fire	165
	What Happens When You Put Out the Flames	168
	Calling It Quits	171
	How to Beat the Tar Out of Smoking Urges	175
	Smoke and Mirrors: What Really Makes You Want to Light Up?	181
	Getting Help from Nicotine Gum, Patches, Inhalers, and Drugs	201
	How to Quit: A Step-by-Step Guide	209
Chapter 5	Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: How to Work with Your Doctor to Stay Well	221
	Who's in Charge Here?	223
	Information Highway	227
	Just What the Doctor Ordered	230
Chapter 6	You Can Take it from here! We're Behind You All the Way	243
	Five Steps to Success	245
	Hang On to This Book	247
	For Further Information	249
	Index	253

12 Stages of Healing or Warning

2009-01-07T22:29:00.000-08:00

12 Stages of Healing: A Network Approach to Wholeness

Author: Donald M Epstein

The Twelve Stages of Healing offers us fascinating insights into the complex relationship between mind, emotions, and body, and shows us how we can use these insights to promote greater health in our bodies and harmony in our relationships.

After observing thousands of people in both private practice and public seminars, Dr. Epstein discovered twelve basic rhythms, or stages of consiciousness, shared by all humanity. Each stage of healing has a distinct "rite of passage" -- a chaotic experience or healing crisis-- that healps us to reunite with aspects of ourselves that are traumatized, alienated, forgotten, abused, shamed, or unforgiven. Each stage also has a charcteristic pattern of breath, movement, and touch that can help us to reconnect with the natural, internal rhythms of our body and experience a greater sense of joy and well-being.

The Twelve Stages of Healing takes us beyond traditional books on healing as it gently guides us through the lessons of each stage on a journey toward greater wholeness, spiritual awareness, and true healing in all areas of our life.

Library Journal

Epstein, a chiropractor for over 20 years who combines traditional chiropractic services with new mind/body principles, here describes how to progress successfully through 12 stages of consciousness. The healing practices he describes include suffering through ascent, concluding with spiritual knowing, and a sense of integration with oneself and the general community. Each chapter concludes with a special breathing exercise and affirmation for that stage of healing. Of course, Epstein allows for the "backsliders" and sadly reports that most people remain in stages 1 or 2 throughout their lives. (Part of the process, Epstein acknowledges, is seeking professional help along the healing path when necessary.) With the flourishing of authors like Bernie Siegel, Dean Ornish, and Deepak Chopra, this title will do well in public libraries with a demand for popular medical information.-Lisa Wise, Univ. of Southern Colorado, Pueblo

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Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health

Author: William Glasser
How psychopharmacology has usurped the role of psychotherapy in our society, to the great detriment of the patients involved.
William Glasser describes in Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health the sea change that has taken place in the treatment of mental health in the last few years. Millions of patients are now routinely being given prescriptions for a wide range of drugs including Ritalin, Prosac, Zoloft and related drugs which can be harmful to the brain. A previous generation of patients would have had a course of psychotherapy without brain–damaging chemicals. Glasser explains the wide implications of this radical change in treatment and what can be done to counter it.

Publishers Weekly
Swimming against what he sees as the tide of prescriptions written for antidepressants such as Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac, psychiatrist Glasser (Choice Theory) argues that these drugs can do more harm than good. He asserts that there has been some scientifically sound psychiatric research that suggests the drugs can damage mental health and even the brain itself. Through selective case studies and extrapolation of evidence, the author urges readers to think twice before accepting "brain drugs"; he states that the effectiveness of certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors has been exaggerated by the drug companies. To his credit, Glasser does offer several practical alternatives for patients. But he seems to cherish his outsider status and questions the way psychiatry is practiced today. Group therapy transcripts and case studies constitute the bulk of his case, and chapters like "Luck, Intimacy, and Our Quality World" and "We Have Learned to Destroy Our Own Happiness" are designed to help the reader understand symptoms. Some of the anecdotes are compelling, and individuals seeking alternatives to drug treatments may benefit. (May) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
Psychiatrist Glasser (Reality Therapy; Choice Theory) condemns psychiatry as a profession dominated by pharmaceutical money and managed-care values. He considers mental illness to be a fiction (after Thomas Szasz), attributing conditions from depression to schizophrenia to unhappiness and the choices people make. Drugs mostly do harm and should be avoided. Psychiatrists often lock people up and medicate them by force if they resist. This is a cuckoo's nest treatment of issues much better handled in other recent books, notably Out of Its Mind by J.A. Hobson and J. Leonard. Glasser's self-assurance and self-promotion are of a piece: this reads like a long commercial for his Choice Theory Focus Sessions. Some of it is commonsensical and even creative, but it reads like a watered-down version of Otto Rank's will therapy. Libraries meeting demands for popular self-help books will need a copy, though.-E. James Lieberman, George Washington Univ. Sch. of Medicine, Washington, DC Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:
Foreword
Preface
1 Who Am I, Who Are You, and What Is Mental Health? 1
2 The Difference between Physical Health and Mental Health 12
3 Unhappiness Is the Cause of Your Symptoms 38
4 The First Choice Theory Focus Group Session: Choosing Your Symptoms 45
5 We Have Learned to Destroy Our Own Happiness 62
6 Introducing External Control Psychology and Choice Theory 72
7 The Third Choice Theory Focus Group Session - Joan, Barry, and Roger 87
8 The Role of Our Genes in Our Mental Health 94
9 How Can You Say That We Choose Our Symptoms? 105
10 The Fourth Choice Theory Focus Group Session 128
11 Luck, Intimacy, and Our Quality World 145
12 The Fifth Choice Theory Focus Group Session 163
13 Important Material from Al Siebert, Ph.D., and Anthony Black 178
14 You Have Finished the Book, Now What? 215
Appendix 229
Index 239

Diabetes Everyday Cookbook or Cystic Fibrosis

2009-01-07T13:28:00.000-08:00

Diabetes Everyday Cookbook: Health for Life: For the Way We Eat Today

Author: Jody Vassallo
The world of special-diet cookbooks takes a quantum leap forward with the debut of the Health for Life series—for the Way We Eat Today. Unlike many other traditional cookbooks that focus on diet-related conditions, the Health for Life books are terrifically designed and priced—with beautiful four-color photos throughout—and include fifty delicious, simple, and nutritionally balanced recipes that neither take all day to prepare nor rely on exotic ingredients. Here is food that is completely in tune with the way we eat today, and which one can truly imagine preparing every day, for every meal. Covered are Breakfast (Sunrise Juice Semolina with Banana and Nuts), Soups and Snacks (White Bean and Salsa Soup; Baked Spring Rolls), Lunch (Teriyaki Chicken Burgers; Cajun Fish Wraps), Dinner (Thai Prawn and Noodle Stir Fry, Chicken with Pesto Barley), and Sweet Things (Little Upside-Down Apple Cakes; Cherryberry Cobbler). Every recipe is pictured and includes key nutritional information, including the overall glycemic-index value for each dish—a first-ever feature in a special-diet cookbook.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Author: Ann Harris
Cystic Fibrosis: The Facts provides a much needed simple and understandable source book about this disease. It is aimed at those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), either themselves or members of their families or their friends.

The book explains clearly what is happening to the body in CF, what causes it and what treatment options are available for the different aspects of the disease. There are more detailed chapters for those wanting to find out about the genetics of the disease and specific aspects such as how it affects life choices and employment. It looks to the future in terms of potential new therapies for CF and provides useful information on organizations that can provide help and further information across those areas of the world where the disease is prevalent.

Susanna A. McColley
This third edition offers a comprehensive and updated description of cystic fibrosis (CF), including genetics, daily care needs, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. "Its stated purpose is to provide current factual information about living with CF; new information is emphasized, and a chapter on genetics has been added. This is a worthy objective, especially in light of the rapid advances in CF research. "The book, targeted for a lay audience, is written at a sophisticated level, although a scientific background is not necessary to understand the principles involved. It also would make an excellent introductory text for paramedical personnel, medical students, and even physicians who are not familiar with CF care. "It is nicely illustrated, and several tables add to the readability. The utility of some illustrations is uncertain with respect to a lay population (for example, lung scans). It is a small paperback book with an appealing cover, adding to its accessibility. "This book is a very comprehensive account of cystic fibrosis and CF care. Although the reader need not have a scientific background, it is written at a sophisticated level and is therefore not appropriate for all CF caregivers. However, it is recommended reading for educated CF caregivers and patients and paramedical personnel, particularly those who may be new to a multidisciplinary CF team. It would also give an excellent introduction to medical students and physicians about this disease.
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Reviewer: Susanna A. McColley, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This third edition offers a comprehensive and updated description of cystic fibrosis (CF), including genetics, daily care needs, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose: Its stated purpose is to provide current factual information about living with CF; new information is emphasized, and a chapter on genetics has been added. This is a worthy objective, especially in light of the rapid advances in CF research.
Audience: The book, targeted for a lay audience, is written at a sophisticated level, although a scientific background is not necessary to understand the principles involved. It also would make an excellent introductory text for paramedical personnel, medical students, and even physicians who are not familiar with CF care.
Features: It is nicely illustrated, and several tables add to the readability. The utility of some illustrations is uncertain with respect to a lay population (for example, lung scans). It is a small paperback book with an appealing cover, adding to its accessibility.
Assessment: This book is a very comprehensive account of cystic fibrosis and CF care. Although the reader need not have a scientific background, it is written at a sophisticated level and is therefore not appropriate for all CF caregivers. However, it is recommended reading for educated CF caregivers and patients and paramedical personnel, particularly those who may be new to a multidisciplinary CF team. It would also give an excellent introduction to medical students and physicians about this disease.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:
1 Introduction and making the diagnosis 1
2 How cystic fibrosis affects the lungs 9
3 How cystic fibrosis affects the digestive system 23
4 How cystic fibrosis affects other organs 31
5 Daily treatment for cystic fibrosis 37
6 The cystic fibrosis team 59
7 Nutrition in cystic fibrosis 63
8 Micro-organisms in the cystic fibrosis lung 69
9 Cystic fibrosis and the family 75
10 Cystic fibrosis and school 85
11 Growing up with cystic fibrosis 93
12 Future therapies 99
13 Genetics of cystic fibrosis 105
14 Genetic counselling in cystic fibrosis 119
15 Survival 131
App. 1 Further reading 133
App. 2 Cystic fibrosis associations 135
App. 3 Glossary 141
Index 147

The Act of Marriage after 40 or Great Starvation Experiment

2009-01-07T01:12:00.000-08:00

The Act of Marriage After 40: Making Love for Life

Author: Tim LaHay
Yes, lovemaking does change after 40, but it is still the most thrilling experience two married people of the opposite sex can experience on this earth!

In this practical, fun-to-read, illustrated guidebook, Tim and Beverly LaHaye cover a broad spectrum of key topics and show married couples how to experience a more satisfying and joy-filled sex life long after age 40.

Millions of married couples have questions about sexual intimacy. Yet all too often, their questions go unasked . . . or unanswered. This easy-reading, medically sound book candidly addresses issues of intimacy.

Does sexual desire actually reverse with aging?
How does menopause affect a woman's sex drive?
How can exercise and nutritional supplements improve our sex life?
Is there such a thing as male menopause?
What can we do to put more spark into our lovemaking?

You'll learn about sexual desire and dysfunction. Understand the risk and temptation of extramarital affairs. Gain a better understanding of menopause and the dangers of breast and prostate cancer. Learn how to prepare for, and adjust to, physical changes affecting lovemaking.

You and your spouse can rekindle that sexual spark in your marriage--or build even stronger intimacy and commitment.
Publishers Weekly
Stress, aging and illness can contribute to a flagging sexual relationship for men and women after age 40. But the LaHayes, whose 1976 2.5-million-copy bestseller, The Act of Marriage, made it more permissible for evangelical Christians to discuss sex openly, say that combining the correct frame of mind with a few basic techniques can make the middle to golden years the richest and most sexually fulfilling. The husband-and-wife team (writing with Mike Yorkey, former editor of Focus on the Family magazine) cover the spectrum of sex and aging by discussing both male and female menopause, fluctuations in sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, breast and prostate cancer, common temptations and the importance of maintaining good health to enhance peak sexual performance. They offer practical tips and suggestions for the bedroom, demonstrating how spirituality affects sexual intimacy. Specifically, the authors advise couples to work on cultivating a warm relationship before entering the bedroom. They should take time to make thoughtful physical preparations and choose surroundings that are comfortable for both partners. Foreplay should offer a gentle touch, and intercourse involves finding those positions most conducive to mutual pleasure. The authors include a fascinating survey of approximately 800 men and women who answered 71 questions on their sexual history, satisfaction and habits. Each chapter is worthy of thoughtful, careful reading, offering hope to "over-40" married Christian couples. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Library Journal
The authors' The Act of Marriage (Zondervan, 1998) has been a best seller among Christian sex manuals. With this latest collaboration, Tim, author of the popular "Left Behind" series, and Beverly, chair of Concerned Women for America, pitch their biblical-supported eroto-positive message to boomers and older. Their combination pep talk, refresher, and repair guide discusses enhancing intimacy, the basics of sexual arousal/response, male and female menopause, erectile dysfunction, breast and prostate cancer, sex and disability, nutrition and exercise, avoiding affairs, and recognizing one's spirituality through accepting Christ. Facts are supported by appropriate references plus survey data from older Christian couples. Stressing wives' satisfaction as well as husbands', this book belongs in all public libraries along with The Act of Marriage and Douglas E. Rosenau's A Celebration of Sex (Thomas Nelson, 1994). Books by credentialed Christian sex counselors Clifford and Joyce Penner, Ed and Gaye Wheat, and Archibald Hart should also be considered.--Martha Cornog, Philadelphia Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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Great Starvation Experiment: Ancel Keys and the Men Who Starved Science

Author: T Tucker
“The Great Starvation Experiment is wide-ranging, weaving progress in the war into the day-to-day suffering of the hungry volunteers.” —Saint Paul Pioneer Press

“Fascinating . . .” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

Near the end of World War II, thirty-six conscientious objectors volunteered to be systematically starved for renowned scientist Ancel Keys’s study at the University of Minnesota in the basement of Memorial Stadium. Aimed to benefit relief efforts in war-ravaged Europe and Asia, the study sought the best way to rehabilitate starving citizens. Tucker captures a lost moment in American history—a time when stanch idealism and a deep willingness to sacrifice trumped even basic human needs.

“Tucker provides a fascinating and moving history of the experiment, centering on the lives and experiences of the volunteers and the formidable obstacles they overcame. Tucker tells the story with verve and economy. . . . Keys, his experiment and his 36 starving men form a compelling combination.” —Publishers Weekly

Todd Tucker is the author of several books, including Notre Dame vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan (2004). He served on the legendary Navy submarine USS Alabama before moving to Valparaiso, Indiana.

Table of Contents:
Prologue: Starved into Submission     1
High Altitude Studies     7
Work of National Importance     39
The Cornelius Rhoads Award     64
Control     76
Crucifying the Flesh     96
The Stigmata of Starvation     128
Restricted Rehabilitation     163
The Helsinki Declaration     188
The Cover of Time     201
Unrestricted Rehabilitation     214
Acknowledgments     231
Notes     233
Sources     251
Index     261

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum or Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great

2009-01-06T15:11:00.000-08:00

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Chantal Sicile Kira
From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers:

- Health risks such as seizures and depression
- Treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies
- Teaching skills to cope with puberty, self-care, and social skills
- Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating
- Middle school, high school, and developing an Individual Educational Program
- Preparing for life after high school

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Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body

Author: Stuart McRobert
Build Muscles, Lose Fat, Look Great has 200 pages devoted to exercise technique, to provide the most complete descriptions on the market in addition to over 400 pages to cover other issues. Building on his popular titles Brawn and Beyond Brawn, this newest book by Stuart McRobert provides an extraordinary wealth of additional complementary information. It is crammed with practical, safe and highly effective instructions. This book is for men and women of all ages who want to transform their bodies, whether beginners or experienced trainers.

Identifying Child Molesters or Everyones Guide to Cancer Supportive Care

2009-01-06T04:09:00.000-08:00

Identifying Child Molesters: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse by Recognizing the Patterns of the Offenders

Author: Carla van Dam
"Identifying Child Molesters: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse by Recognizing the Patterns of the Offenders clearly spells out the techniques that child sexual molesters so successfully use to charm adults into giving them access to children. When these strategies are seen and understood, adults can take much more direct responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse than was previously possible." "Anyone who lives or works with children needs to own this book. The information you'll encounter in Identifying Child Molesters might startle you, but it might also help you save the life of a child!"--BOOK JACKET.
Booknews
By presenting stories of molesters, their families, and their victims, van Dam (a clinical and forensic psychologist) outlines the steps that typically proceed child sexual abuse. She explains the techniques child sexual molesters use to charm adults and gain access to children. Chapters discuss various aspects of the problem, including the need for clarity, the harm resulting, and its prevalence. They then discuss the ways in which it is done, the social climate that allows it, visible grooming, and prevention. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care: A Comprehensive Handbook for Patients and Their Families

Author: Ernest Rosenbaum
Knowledge and information provide the greatest tools-and greatest comforts-for anyone fighting cancer or helping a family member or friend who is. Now AMP bolsters that strength-giving arsenal with Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care.
Through more than 50 chapters, cancer care specialists Ernest and Isadora Rosenbaum-along with nearly 80 other medical experts-answer every conceivable question concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. This extremely effective format first appeared as Supportive Cancer Care (Sourcebooks 2001), but we've completely revised and updated the entire book to reflect the latest care advances and techniques.
The wide range of covered topics includes:
" Understanding cancer and its treatments
" Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects
" Stress and cancer
" The will to live
" Cancer and spirituality
" Sexuality
" Nutritional considerations
" Rehabilitation and fitness With this book, cancer patients and those who care for them can make informed decisions, face the disease with renewed courage, and care for both their well-being and their bodies. The Rosenbaums provide an incredible source of information and hope in the face of this frightening illness.

	Preface	xi
	Initiation
	First Taste	3
	First Waste	27
	First Offense	55
	Coma Girl	85
	The Usual
	All You Can Drink	109
	Greek Mythology	135
	Excess
	You're Pretty When I'm Drunk	157
	Love in the Time of Liquor	181
	Beer Tears	211
	Abuse
	Ascent and Descent	247
	Liquid Heart	275
	The End Has No End	301
	The Still-to-Learn	319

	Foreword
	Preface
1	Who Am I, Who Are You, and What Is Mental Health?	1
2	The Difference between Physical Health and Mental Health	12
3	Unhappiness Is the Cause of Your Symptoms	38
4	The First Choice Theory Focus Group Session: Choosing Your Symptoms	45
5	We Have Learned to Destroy Our Own Happiness	62
6	Introducing External Control Psychology and Choice Theory	72
7	The Third Choice Theory Focus Group Session - Joan, Barry, and Roger	87
8	The Role of Our Genes in Our Mental Health	94
9	How Can You Say That We Choose Our Symptoms?	105
10	The Fourth Choice Theory Focus Group Session	128
11	Luck, Intimacy, and Our Quality World	145
12	The Fifth Choice Theory Focus Group Session	163
13	Important Material from Al Siebert, Ph.D., and Anthony Black	178
14	You Have Finished the Book, Now What?	215
	Appendix	229
	Index	239