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Book SynopsisNames and celebrates aspects of the Dominican tradition that are at the very core of its spirituality. One of the things which has characterized the Dominican spirit from the beginning is a sense of openness to the world. This book presents the Dominican vision of life.Trade ReviewWhile most of us wouldn't associate Dominic's Order with the love of learning or with mystical experience, Dominican spirituality has, in fact, been congenial to the work of the likes of St. Thomas Aquinas, Meister Eckhart, and Mechthild of Magdeburg. Murray's charming book urges readers to make use of Dominican spirituality by drinking the experience of the world while remaining rooted in God's word. * Library Journal *Through his rich knowledge of Dominic, Thomas, Catherine of Siena and modern-day Dominicans, Murray draws his readers through compelling narrative and poignant use of anecdote into exploring a tradition that has produced some of the sharpest minds and some of the most passionate preachers of Christian History.' -- Dr Natalie Watson * Methodist Recorder *Sit back, relax and drink in this book: you are in the hands of an enthusiast! ... I can't recall reading as lucid account of the balance between action and contemplation anywhere as in the section The World Within God's Hand in the first chapter. What a joy, too, to read some genuinely exuberant writing on the importance of happiness for Dominicans. -- Roland Riem, Canon Pater and Missioner, Winchester Cathedral * The Pastoral Review *...combines impeccable scholarship, profound wisdom, accessible clarity and a wonderful sense of fun, bringing admirably to life the captivating humanity of early Dominicans. -- Fernandi Cervantes * The Tablet *Table of ContentsForeword by The Most Reverend Timothy Radcliffe OP Introduction; 1. What is Dominican Spirituality?; 2. Dominicans and Happiness; 3. Eat the Book; 4. Dominicans Drinking.

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Book SynopsisPrayer is a word we take for granted. Ought we to do so? What do we mean by prayer? What does the word mean in the Christian context? This book addresses such questions.Trade Review...a genuine attempt to introduce the theory and practice of prayer to the uninitiated, in language that is accessible to all men and women. * Mount Carmel *The book has been written by one who clearly lives every word she writes...Ruth Burrows...writes with authority - and it shows! I especially appreciate how in this volume great care has been taken with the use of language, which is inclusive both as regards God and ourselves. -- Elizabeth Ruth Obbard * Mount Carmel *...a valuable contribution to the vast array of books offering advice and encouragement to Christians on the subject of prayer. This book is full of insights...Ruth Burrows...reflections are thought-provoking and described with encouragement and simplicity. -- John Mann * Church of Ireland Gazette *Here is a major contribution from the pen of a well-known writer on spiritual themes...An impressive offering...different from her earlier works, and well worth a little study. -- Elizabeth CSF * Franciscan *It is useful as spiritual reading that will help the prayer and Christian lives of men and women living in the world. For that, it can be recommended. -- Prebendary John Gaskell * Church Times *Essence of Prayer is a good introduction to the chief labour of Carmel. * The Daily Telegraph *The person who has most clearly written about this area in our own times is Ruth Burrows in books such as Essence of Prayer. -- Christopher Howse * The Tablet *Ruth Burrows, the experienced Carmelite writer: hard-headed, warm-hearted, helpful and positive about God's universal invitation to prayer. -- Christopher Howse * The Tablet *This is a book that should change lives. Its central message is that everyone can pray....Essence of Prayer is a collection of short essays on prayer...this structure works better than a book hammered out to a continuous shape, because there is a chance to avoid misunderstanding by coming at a subject from a difference angle. -- Christopher Howse * The Tablet *Table of Contents1. Growth in Prayer; 2. Prayer that is Jesus; 3. The Human response to God; 4. The Way to perfection; 5. Doctor of the Dark Night; 6. Sustained Passion; 7. Alone with Him Alone; 8. A Stark Encounter with the Human Condition; 9. Consecrated Life.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive textbook for doctors undertaking courses in anthroposophical medicine.It includes chapters on the philosophical foundations of anthroposophical medicine; developing dynamic perception; polarities; metamorphosis; working with the texts of Rudolf Steiner; and the anthropsophical path of inner development.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. The Art and Science of Medicine -- Anton Dekkers2. A Philosophical Foundation of Anthroposophical Medicine -- Erik Baars3. Developing Dynamic Perception -- Guus van der Bie4. Dynamic Morphology and Embryology -- Jaap van der Wal5. Polarities: Projective Geometry -- Ferdie Amons6. Metamorphosis: Essence and Manifestation -- Guus van der Bie7. Observing Nature and Studying the Elements -- Guus van der Bie8a. The Anthroposophical View of the Human Being -- Arie Bos8b. Pathology and Therapy -- Guus van der Bie9. Working with the Texts of Rudolf Steiner -- Anton Dekkers10. The Anthroposophical Path of Inner Development -- Marion van Bree, Guus van der Bie, Machteld HuberAppendix

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Book SynopsisModern day witches are a culmination of the old and new-they travel to the grocery store, work nine to fives, and teach in our classrooms. They carry black tourmaline and quartz, and wave bay and rosemary bundles over their doorways. Within an ancient sacred practice, a new generation of witches are rising; those who understand the power of action paired with energy and intent, who fight for the best versions of themselves through whispered chants and candlelight and match their activism with manifestation. The modern witch creates change within the hearth, the heart, and the world, one spell at a time.Frankie Castanea is at the centre of a thriving community of modern practitioners who use witchcraft to enrich their lives day-to-day and improve the world around them. In Spells for Change, Frankie demonstrates how witchcraft has both personal and worldwide applications, whether it''s protecting the home or self from negative energies through boundaries a

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Book SynopsisThis introductory textbook presents Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics.Table of ContentsContents1. Varieties of Ethics and Moral ThoughtCase Study: Violence against Women and Children2. Ethics in the Hebrew ScripturesCase Study: Care for the Environment3. Ethics in the Christian ScripturesCase Study: The Nearest and the Neediest4. Divine Command TheoryCase Study: Intervention, Exemptions, and Conscience5. Natural Law EthicsCase Study: Human Sexuality6. Individualistic EthicsCase Study: Abortion7. Kantian EthicsCase Study: Capital Punishment8. UtilitarianismCase Study: War9. Continental EthicsCase Study: Euthanasia10. Virtue EthicsCase Study: LyingEpilogue: Love and Christian EthicsGlossaryFurther ReadingIndexes

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Book SynopsisPractical Feline Behaviour contains all the relevant information that a veterinary nurse or technician needs to understand and handle the behaviour and welfare of house cats, and to offer safe and practical advice to clients. There have been ground-breaking advances in our understanding of feline behaviour in recent years and, to protect the welfare of cats, it is increasingly important that anyone involved with their care, especially those in a professional capacity, keep up to date with these developments. This approachable and down-to-earth text describes the internal and external influences on feline behaviour; on communication, learning, social behaviour, the relationship between behaviour and disease, and the cat - human relationship. It also provides practical advice on how the welfare of cats in our care may be protected and how behaviour problems should be addressed and how to avoid them. In this book Trudi Atkinson draws on her extensive experience as a veterinary nurse and a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist to provide a rapid reference and an intensely practical feline behaviour resource for owners, breeders, veterinary professionals, shelter and cattery workers and anyone involved in the care of our feline companions. - Practical, down to earth guide detailing all aspects of feline behaviour - Rapid reference for instant access to information - Written by a well-known animal behaviourist who has extensive experience in treating feline behaviour problems and in advising clients to protect the welfare of their cats - Includes a foreword by John Bradshaw, School of Veterinary Science at University of Bristol, UKTable of Contents-: About the Author -: Preface Part One: Understanding Feline Behaviour 1: The Origin and Evolution of the Domestic Cat 2: The Senses 3: Feline Communication 4: Social, Feeding and Predatory Behaviour 5: Kitten to Cat - Reproduction and the Behavioural Development of Kittens 6: Health and Behaviour 7: Learning, Training and Behaviour Part Two: Practical Feline Behaviour 8: Advice for Breeders 9: Advice for Prospective Cat Owners 10: Advice for Cat Owners 11: Advice for Veterinary Professionals 12: Advice for Other Cat Carers Appendix 1: Environmental Enrichment Appendix 2: Play Appendix 3: Reducing Resource Competition in a Multi-cat Household Appendix 4: Neutering Appendix 5: Introducing an Additional Cat to your Household Appendix 6: Helping a Grieving Cat Appendix 7: Introducing Cats and Dogs Appendix 8: Cat Flaps Appendix 9: Teaching Your Cat to Come to You When You Call Appendix 10: Cats, Babies and Children Appendix 11: House-training Your Cat or Kitten Appendix 12: Training Your Cat to Like the Cat Carrier Appendix 13: Medicating Your Cat Appendix 14: Teaching Your Cat or Kitten to Accept Veterinary Examination Appendix 15: First Aid Advice for Common Feline Behaviour Problems Appendix 16: Friend or Foe Appendix 17: Approaching, Stroking and Picking Up Appendix 18: Recognizing Stress

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Easy, colorful, full of flavor and vegetable forward, Everyone’s Table will surely be everyone’s favorite cookbook. Having immensely enjoyed Gregory’s fantastic food over the years, I’m so excited for the world to taste exactly what makes him such a favorite on Top Chef.” — Padma Lakshmi, author and host/executive producer of Bravo’s Top Chef and Hulu’s Taste the Nation “Everyone’s Table offers an explosion of flavors from whole food ingredients, infusing spice, texture, and bursts of color into simple, everyday recipes.” — Melissa Urban, CEO of Whole30 and New York Times bestselling author “Chef Gregory’s show-stopping, umami-packed, globally inspired, technicolor dishes are the stuff dreams are made of. I’m over the moon that I can finally cook his genius recipes at home!” — Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of the Nom Nom Paleo blog “In Everyone's Table, Chef Gregory shares not only his delicious thoughts on food but also provides a blueprint on how to live a healthier life. He intimately shares how he evolved not only as a chef but as a person. There are so many insights that we all can learn from and exciting recipes to replicate at home. Thankful for Chef Gregory for sharing this with us.” — Marcus Samuelsson award-winning chef, restaurateur & author “Everyone's Table celebrates the rich culture of Gregory Gourdet's heritage with seriously good cooking and a global pantry of healthy ingredients. His food is fresh, inventive and bursting with flavor and every dish is free of gluten, dairy, soy and refined sugar. Gregory’s life experiences have transformed his approach to eating and living, and now his delicious journey is documented in these exciting recipes.” — Steven Satterfield, author Root to Leaf, Chef Miller Union “Gregory Gourdet takes us on an emotional journey from wrapping us in a warm blanket as he talks about his Haitian family and roots to his not-so-pretty bout with drugs to his obsession with running and health. A journey that eventually places us all around Everyone's Table. Gregory brings us modern healthy food that's 100% unprocessed, dairy-free, bright, and beautiful with just as much ingredient diversity and elegance. This just may become my #1 go to cookbook.” — Carla Hall, Chef/TV Host “In his book you will find a wealth of information on global flavors, the freshness of the seasons with local and sustainable products. The recipes are bright, full of spice, acidity as well as easy to follow. The influences from his childhood in Haiti, his love of southeast Asian food and his French training are all incorporated into his personal style of cooking. I am so proud of the chef he has become and the lifestyle he has embraced.” — Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author and Bon Vivant

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Book SynopsisA broad selection of more than 350 poems, blessings, prayers, poems, and dramatic readings that Pagans and Witches can incorporate into their spiritual practice

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The residentâs trusted, one-stop guide to acing the USMLE Step 3 â co-written by residents who recently took the exam and know what it takes to passSTRONG FOCUS ON TEST-RELEVANT MATERIAL MAXIMIZES YOUR STUDY TIME! First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition provides busy residents with thousands of high-yield facts, mnemonics, and full-color visual aids to help them pass the last of the required USMLE examinations. Also included are the reader-acclaimed âœmini-casesâ designed to help residents pass the case portion of the examination.  First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition

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Book SynopsisThe NKJV Thinline Youth Edition Bible is ideal for students to take God’s Word with them anywhere.The NKJV Thinline Bible Youth Edition, featuring the trusted New King James Version, is lightweight and convenient—ideal for students on the go. Striking the perfect balance between portability and readability, this Bible fits easily into purses and backpacks, and it comes with features that will enhance your reading experience: the elegant and readable Thomas Nelson NKJV font, two ribbon markers, and the words of Christ in red.This Bible is an ideal option to have a name personally engraved.Features include: Getting to Know God clearly explains the Gospel and how this impacts a person’s relationship with God A Visual Survey of the Bible provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Bible Words of Christ in red

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Book SynopsisDrugs in Use: Case Studies for Pharmacists and Prescribers helps you to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge about medicines and the practical application to your patients. The sixth edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to ensure that a primary care focus is included whenever possible, in order to reflect the fact that drug management of chronic conditions increasingly takes place in primary care, and that this is an expanding role for pharmacists working in GP surgeries. There are new chapters on atrial fibrillation, chronic asthma, general surgery, sepsis, deprescribing and supporting adherence.

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Book SynopsisThe books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth recount the compelling journey of Israel's beginnings and awe inspiring history. Watch God's people transition from wanderers to conquerors as told by The Passion Translation.

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Book SynopsisRevised and updated for its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine is the must-have resource for respiratory trainees, internal medical trainees and other junior doctors in acute and internal medicine, medical students, and all clinicians caring for patients with respiratory problems. Concise, practical, and designed for rapid access to essential information, this handbook will ensure you have everything you need for the ward, clinic, or in the run up to exams.All major respiratory diseases and symptoms are covered in practical, succinct chapters. This new edition includes the latest clinical guidelines from the British Thoracic Society and NICE, and covers key developments in the field. Additional detail has been added to more challenging topics such as sleep medicine, lung transplantation, and pulmonary disease in the immunocompromised patient, and there is a dedicated section on COVID-19. The handbook features unique sections on practical procedures and a symptoTrade ReviewThis is another blockbuster from the highly respected Oxford Medical Handbook Series and as expected, this is superb. Like the other siblings in the series, it is packed with huge amounts of information relevant to clinical practice, in the title topic... Crucially it is well written, easy to read and packed with information that is relevant to the topic. I would say, this is information dense but highly readable and written with dealing with patients in mind. * Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia *Table of Contents1: Breathlessness 2: Chest pain 3: Chronic cough 4: Critically ill patient with respiratory disease 5: Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage 6: Diffuse lung disease 7: Haemoptysis 8: Pleural effusion 9: Post-operative breathlessness 10: Pregnancy and breathlessness 11: Preoperative assessment 12: Pulmonary disease in the immunocompromised-non-HIV 13: Pulmonary disease in the immunocompromised-HIV 14: Sleep and breathing 15: Unexplained ventilatory failure 16: Acute respiratory distress syndrome 17: Asbestos and the lung 18: Asthma 19: Bronchiectasis 20: Bronchiolitis 21: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 22: Connective tissue disease and the lung 23: Cor pulmonale 24: Cystic fibrosis 25: Drug and toxin-induced lung disease 26: Dysfunctional breathing 27: Eosinophilic lung disease 28: Extreme environments-flying, altitude, diving 29: Gastrointestinal disease and the lung 30: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 31: Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias 32: Lung cancer 33: Mediastinal abnormalities 34: Paediatric lung disorders 35: Pleural effusion 36: Pneumoconioses 37: Pneumothorax 38: Pulmonary hypertension 39: Pulmonary thromboembolic disease 40: Rare lung diseases 41: Respiratory infection-bacterial 42: Respiratory infection-fungal 43: Respiratory infection-mycobacterial 44: Respiratory infection-parasitic 45: Respiratory infection-viral 46: Sarcoidosis 47: Sickle cell disease and the lung 48: Sleep apnoea and hypoventilation 49: Upper airway and tracheal disease 50: Vasculitis and the lung 51: Ethical considerations 52: Financial entitlements 53: Immunosuppressive drugs 54: Inhalers and nebulizers 55: Intensive care unit referral 56: Lung transplantation 57: Non-invasive ventilation 58: Oxygen therapy 59: Palliative care 60: Pulmonary rehabilitation 61: Smoking cessation 62: Airway management 63: Bronchoscopy 64: Chest drains 65: Cricothyroidotomy 66: Miscellaneous diagnostic tests 67: Pleural biopsy 68: Pleurodesis 69: Pleurodesis 70: Pneumothorax aspiration 71: Safe sedation 72: Thoracic ultrasound 73: Thoracoscopy 74: Tracheostomy

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Book SynopsisIn today's contentious political environment surrounding abortion, clinicians, counselors and social workers need a clear framework for providing skilled, compassionate decision counseling. They need help working with the hard stuff: What do I do when my patient asks me if God will forgive her? or What do I say when a woman says that she feels like she's killing her baby? These are the questions asked by clinicians and mental health professionals everywhere; these are also the questions for which this book offers answers. The fields of healthcare and counseling psychology have long-awaited a manual for conducting pregnancy decision counseling across the spectrum of patient issues, employee skill levels, and clinic resources. Using case examples, individual and group exercises, guided self-reflection, and values clarification, the reader will develop the necessary skills to provide compassionate and informed pregnancy decision counseling. This book will define the gold standard for decision assessment and counseling for all pregnancy options and will be cited as the definitive guide for learning, teaching, and providing high-quality, compassionate counseling in abortion and family planning clinics nationwide.

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Book SynopsisIn a culture of distorted love, sisters and speakers offer real-life stories, biblical truths, and down-to-earth advice to help single women break free from false views of romance and uncover God's vision for lasting love and satisfying relationships.

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Book Synopsis Selected as a 2023 Doody’s Core Title!  Prepare for a new career as a case manager—or just upgrade your skills to a whole new level—with the newly updated Case Management: A Practical Guide for Education and Practice , 4th Edition . Ideal for case management certification (CCMC) exam preparation, this is a thorough review of the case manager’s many roles and skills, from acute to post-acute care. Whether you are a nurse transitioning to case management or already active in it, this is your road map to coordinating successful patient care, from hospital to home.Build a strong case management career foundation, with expert, evidence-based direction: NEW chapter on case manager orientation programs that offers orientation checklists, competency assessment, and learning profiles, with available online tools NEW topics on current practice issues and developments,

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Book SynopsisWe live in an age of scepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it''s easy to wonder: why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites sceptics to consider that Christianity is as relevant now as ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice and hope - and Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet all these needs. Written for both sceptic and believer, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

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Book SynopsisLearn the world-famous Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting for long-term health benefits Accepted as a classic cure for many medical and physical issues, as well as a key to good general health, Otto Buchinger's therapeutic fasting methods have attracted millions of followers and been in use for more than five decades. In Therapeutic Fasting, written by an internationally renowned authority on fasting (also, a member of the original Buchinger family), the details and methodology of this highly effective program are disclosed for a whole new generation of readers and clinicians. Special Features Offers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the original, acclaimed Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting, which is firmly rooted in concepts of medical sciences and physiology Enhanced by step-by-step instructions, how-to tips, clear explanations, full-color photographs, and compelling personal commentary by individuals who have experienced the program The author Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, MD, is an international authority on fasting and heads the well-known Buchinger clinics in Europe. Explores the far-reaching physical, spiritual, and psychological effects of fasting Shows how motivational techniques and physical exercises complement the program and lead to a strong sense of well-being, with examples of yoga, correct breathing, abdominal massage, and more Demonstrates how food is slowly and safely introduced after the fast, with more than 40 savory recipes that promote nutritional awareness in everyday life The only book on this topic available in English, Therapeutic Fasting: The Buchinger-Amplius Method will enable all readers to learn patterns of healthy behavior, practice them with professional guidance, and integrate them into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. It is a fascinating reference for general practitioners, nutritioniTable of ContentsFasting—The Basics Fasting is Natural The Three Dimensions of Fasting Spirituality and Fasting What Happens in Our Body when We Fast? The Effects of Fasting Psychological Effects of Fasting Experiences: When and Why Do We Fast? Your Fasting Program Planning Your Individual Fast The Seven Pillars of Fasting Dealing with Possible Discomforts or Crises Let's Get Started: Suggestions and Tips for Your Fast Deliberately Designing the Building-up Phase Eating Healthily after the Fast Enjoying Natural Foods Recipes for Transition, Fasting, and Building-up Eating Healthily after the Fast Recipes

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Book SynopsisThe complete, authoritative, and practical guide to ultrasound-guided nerve blocks â updated to reflect the most current NYSORA initiativesA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!INCLUDES THREE ATLASESHadzicâs is the most comprehensive color guide to the procedures and equipment used in ultrasound guided nerve blocking. Color drawings and photographs are bolstered by concise, step-by-step instruction from the world-renowned St. Lukeâs Hospital in New York. The third edition has been updated to include more international contributors, and better align the bookâs content with the New York School of Regional Anesthesiaâs (NYSORA) standards of practice.Featuring sections that progress from the foundations of regional anesthesia to the clinical applications of nerve blocks, Hadzicâs includes tips and insider perspective from the leadership of NYSORA and its academic affiliates. The book also includes three

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Book SynopsisWritten by leaders in the field of stroke medicine,Handbook of Stroke, Third Edition, is a concise, one-stop guide covering all aspects of clinical management of patients with cerebrovascular disorders. This user-friendly handbook brings you up to date with the most recent advances and knowledge in the field, providing practice-oriented overviews and recommendations that save lives and reduce impairment of function. It addresses specific situations you’re likely to encounter, offering clinical guidance based on available evidence and practical experience. Covers everything from clinical and laboratory assessment, differential diagnosis, and initial management to medical and surgical treatment, prognosis, rehabilitation, and stroke prevention. Includes new chapters on the global burden of stroke and restorative therapies following stroke. Provides expert state-of-the-art guidance on acute stroke treatment, cerebrovascular disease genetics, primary stroke prevention, management of unruptured intracranial aneurysms, and current therapies for stroke-related symptoms and disorders. Guides your decision making with clear presentations of the thought processes that experienced neurovascular clinicians typically use, including what can be learned from the history, clinical management algorithms, when patients with stroke should be hospitalized vs. evaluated as outpatients, and more. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisWritten by experts in the field, Advanced Exercise Physiology: Essential Concepts and Applications builds upon foundational topics and looks further into key physiological components to help advanced students gain a deeper level of understanding.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Exercise Metabolism Chapter 2. Dynamics of Skeletal-Neuromuscular and Gastrointestinal Physiology Chapter 3. Cardiovascular System: Function and Control Chapter 4. Pulmonary Exercise Physiology Chapter 5. Immune and Endocrine System Chapter 6. Principles for Testing and Training for Aerobic Power Chapter 7. Principles for Testing and Training Anaerobic Strength, Power, and Range of Motion Chapter 8. Body Composition and Weight Management Chapter 9. Performance: Environmental Stressors, Genetics, Nutrition, and Ergogenic Aids Chapter 10. Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Fitness Chapter 11. Emerging Concepts: Exercise Pharmacology and Exercise Genomics Appendix A. Calculations for Oxygen Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Production Appendix B. Efficiency and Energy Expenditure Appendix C. Metabolic Equivalent of Task Values of Common Activities Appendix D. Professionalization of the Exercise Professional Appendix E. Common Scientific Abbreviations and Units

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A triumph' Guardian 'Glorious ... makes the past at once familiar, exotic and thrilling.' Dominic Sandbrook 'A brilliant book' Mail on Sunday Just like us, medieval men and women worried about growing old, got blisters and indigestion, fell in love and had children. And yet their lives were full of miraculous and richly metaphorical experiences radically different to our own, unfolding in a world where deadly wounds might be healed overnight by divine intervention, or the heart of a king, plucked from his corpse, could be held aloft as a powerful symbol of political rule. In this richly-illustrated and unusual history, Jack Hartnell uncovers the fascinating ways in which people thought about, explored and experienced their physical selves in the Middle Ages, from Constantinople to Cairo and Canterbury. Unfolding like a medieval pageant, and filled with saints, soldiers, caliphs, queens, monks and monstrous beasts, it throws light on the medieval body from head to toe - revealing the surprisingly sophisticated medical knowledge of the time in the process. Bringing together medicine, art, music, politics, philosophy and social history, there is no better guide to what life was really like for the men and women who lived and died in the Middle Ages. Medieval Bodies is published in association with Wellcome Collection.Trade ReviewA brilliant book ... beautifully illustrated ... A triumphant piece of historical writing -- Kathryn Hughes * Mail on Sunday *An extraordinary story and a wonderfully rich study of the Middle Ages ... Hartnell's idea of approaching the medieval worldview through the body is inspired ... This beautifully illustrated book succeeds brilliantly in bringing this much maligned period to life ... A triumph of scholarship. -- PD Smith * Guardian *One of the achievements of this splendid book is to make our world view seem more narrow and fragmented than that of the extensive period we place somewhere between the Dark Ages and the Renaissance ... at every point you'll encounter wit, learning and riveting stories. A wonderful read. -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *An erudite, wide-ranging, thoughtfully illustrated book -- Laura Freeman * The Times *'Glorious ... makes the past at once familiar, exotic and thrilling.' Dominic Sandbrook, The Sunday Times -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *A thick, spicy plum pudding of a book * London Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisThe fieldâs most trusted and comprehensive guide to treating common and rare problems in newbornsGomellaâs Neonatology makes it easy to quickly retrieve information and includes sections on procedures and drug administration. The volume of information in this field has exploded over the last several decades and physicians, especially trainees, need a quick, dependable reference to inform their clinical decisions. Compared to other softcover neonatal handbooks, this is my favorite, and it has become the most widely used book in the NICUs that I have visited. It is no longer a small pocket-sized book, but its unique attribute of being both comprehensive and concise makes it the preferred reference in this area. The section of "On-Call" problems is invaluable to residents, and they are now frequently searching for the latest edition in our unit. âJay Goldsmith,  MD, Doodyâs Review Services - 5 Star Review "A copy Table of ContentsI. Antepartum, Intrapartum, Delivery, and Transport ManagementII. Basic ManagementIII. Advanced ManagementIV. ProceduresV. On-Call ProblemsVI. Diseases and DisordersVII. Neonatal PharmacologyAppendices

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Book SynopsisHighly practical, instructive, and authoritative, this book vividly describes how to conduct child-centered play therapy. The authors are master clinicians who explain core therapeutic principles and techniques, using rich case material to illustrate treatment of a wide range of difficulties. The focus is on nondirective interventions that allow children to freely express their feelings and take the lead in solving their own problems. Flexible yet systematic guidelines are provided for setting up a playroom; structuring sessions; understanding and responding empathically to children's play themes, including how to handle challenging behaviors; and collaborating effectively with parents.Trade Review"This is one of those rare books that combine rich theoretical and contextual frameworks with clear and relevant practice examples. At a time when the term 'child-centered play therapy' is often loosely applied or misunderstood, this book could not be more timely. The authors take CCPT back to its fundamental principles, speaking with an authoritative but also warmly empathic voice. Chapters are illustrated with helpful case material and specific suggestions for therapeutic 'dos and don'ts.' The book will be invaluable as a refresher for experienced play therapists or as a starting point for students and others just getting acquainted with the principles of nondirective play. It should be required reading in any introductory play therapy or child psychotherapy course."--Geraldine Thomas MSc, Filial/Play Therapist and Instructor, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services,London, UK "A practical guide for beginning and experienced child clinicians. This book is unique in the depth of its coverage of the essential ingredients of child-centered play therapy, from how to set up a therapy room to recognizing and interpreting play themes and setting limits with child clients. The authors seamlessly share their wealth of knowledge and expertise, offering a generous mix of applications and rich case studies. They tackle such important issues as the use of touch in therapy, cultural considerations, and research evidence for play therapy. This well-rounded and easy-to-read work is a 'must have.'"--Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S, Director of Clinical Training, Astor Services for Children and Families, Poughkeepsie, New York "Finally, a book that teaches and illustrates the essential 'how-to' details of child-centered play therapy (CCPT)! The approach is presented in such a comprehensive, explicit format that whether you are a beginning play therapist or an experienced practitioner or professor, the book has tremendous value. Drawing on their vast knowledge of the field, the authors address the importance of the relationship, how to work with parents, and practical applications for children with a wide variety of psychological difficulties. Using detailed case studies, they show how CCPT can enhance anyone's play therapy style. This book is a 'must' for teaching CCPT and should be on the shelves of all therapists interested in using play to help children heal."--Heidi Gerard Kaduson, PhD, RPT-S, Director, The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc., Hightstown, New Jersey "This book provides excellent explanations of the critical skills that therapists need to practice child-centered play therapy. It presents a well-conceptualized discussion of common themes that children present in play therapy, and strategies for understanding and utilizing these in the treatment process. It also offers a thorough discussion of the application of child-centered play therapy to a variety of common problems, as well as how to handle difficult behaviors in session. Both graduate students and seasoned play therapists will find this book significantly expands the way they think about one of the most widely practiced forms of play therapy."--Kevin O'Connor, PhD, RPT-S, Distinguished Professor, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University -Offers a comprehensive introduction into the world of child-centered play therapy, its efficacy, and application. The text makes several strong contributions to the practice of CCPT....Appropriate for the novice play therapist. It offers a plethora of insight for the experienced play therapist as well, and is an easy and enjoyable read.--Play Therapy Magazine, 9/29/2010ƒƒ The authors are all experienced with CCPT....Chapters on touch and cultural considerations in the use of CCPT are especially interesting. Highly recommended. Upper-division graduates through faculty and professionals. --Choice, 5/3/2011ƒƒ VanFleet, Sywulak, and Sniscak bring with them perspectives developed over many years of experience in working with children and families with complex needs....The authors speak collectively with an authoritative but also warmly empathic voice....Child-Centered Play Therapy provides a rich and valuable addition to the existing literature on non-directive play and will be a much welcomed book in that it combines rich theoretical and contextual frameworks along with clear and relevant practice examples to address a wide range of difficulties and in a variety of settings. In these days when the notion of child-centred practice has become a loosely applied and often misunderstood term the strength of this book lies in its synthesis of clear practice principles, well illustrated case material, and specific suggestions for dos and donts in child-centred therapy. For professionals who need to remind themselves of fundamental tenets on which their practice is based and want to remain well grounded in delivering evidence-based therapy, this book will be handy as a refresher for their skills....It should be required reading, alongside other acknowledged texts, in any introductory play therapy and child psychotherapy course. --British Journal of Play Therapy, 3/27/2011Table of ContentsPreface I. Background and Relevance 1. The Importance of Play 2. A Brief Overview of Play Therapy 3. History, Theory, Principles, and Variations of Child-Centered Play Therapy II. Logistics and Techniques 4. Playroom Set-Up and Logistics 5. The Four Skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy 6. Recognition and Interpretation of Play Themes III. Parent Involvement 7. Engaging Parents and Teachers in Child-Centered Play Therapy 8. Filial Therapy IV. Practical Applications and Issues 9. Child-Centered Play Therapy with Different Presenting Problems 10. Handling Select Child Behaviors and Special Circumstances 11. Touch in Child-Centered Play Therapy 12. Cultural and Systemic Considerations in the Practice of Child-Centered Play Therapy V. Research and Professional Issues 13. Research on Child-Centered Play Therapy and Filial Therapy 14. Developing Competence in Child-Centered Play Therapy Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIf you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you know how debilitating the symptoms can be. Many times, people with PTSD will suffer flashbacks, have intense nightmares and difficulty sleeping, and may feel angry, anxious, and constantly "on alert." Living with PTSD is extremely difficult, but there are ways that you can manage your symptoms and, in time, recover.In The iRest Program for Healing PTSD, clinical psychologist and yogic scholar Richard C. Miller-named one of the top 25 yoga teachers by Yoga Journal-offers an innovative and proven-effective 10-step yoga program for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The deep relaxation meditations in this book will help you overcome the common symptoms of PTSD, such as anxiety, insomnia, and depression, and maintain emotional stability so that you can return to living a full, meaningful life.The author's iRest protocol is an integrative approach that heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body and mind. It recognizes the underlying sense of calm that is always present, even amidst all changing circumstances of life. Extensive research has shown that iRest effectively supports the healing process across a broad range of populations. Currently, there are iRest programs in military hospitals across the US, as well as in correctional facilities, hospices, clinics, schools, and organizations supporting personal growth and well-being. iRest has been endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General and Defense Centers of Excellence as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).If you are ready to start healing from your trauma and get back to living the life you once knew-a life free from fear, anxiety, and sleepless nights-this book will help you find your way. To find out more about Richard C. Miller and the iRest program, visit www.irest.us.

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Book SynopsisFor over fifty years, nutritional and medical scientists have dissected the problem of obesity. The result of this half-century of investigation has been a series of recommendations about what and how much to eat, and an unintended consequence is that we've been deprived of the joy of eating. From low-fat diets to the no-carb craze, the market has been continually flooded with one assortment of fad products and diets after another. So, when does it end?If you're struggling with emotional overeating and are trying to lose weight, you should know that you don't need to deny yourself certain foods. In The Emotional Eating Workbook, you'll learn about the real psychological needs that underlie your food cravings, how to meet those needs in positive ways, be mindful of your body, and find the deep satisfaction many overeaters seek in food.It's not about food. It's about how food is used to self-soothe, numb ourselves against the pain of living, or self-medicate in coping with stress and unresolved emotions. The Anchor Program™ approach detailed in this book is not about dieting. It's about being anchored to your true, authentic self. When you find your unique anchor, you will relate better to your body, you'll know intuitively how to feed your body, and you'll reach the weight that's right for you.

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Book SynopsisTwo renowned experts in healthcare transformation show how leaders are implementing behavior-driven strategies to ensure quality care and create lasting change.Healthcare is in the midst of a massive disruption. With financial structures in tatters and the future uncertain, this is the moment to begin the revolution. But first, leaders need to learn how to support staff at all levels as they make transformational improvements in care. This book demonstrates that real change is very personal and has to start at the topâwhether youâre an executive, governing board member, manager, or physician. A powerful new approach to healthcare leadership, this book showcases executives in health systems around the world as they:  Practice behavior-based solutions to organizational problems Learn how to support continuous improvement Be more present in their leadership role Learn how to reflect and assess themselves as leadersTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Current Stateof Healthcare PART IChanges1 What Change Looks Like 2 Governing the Change 3 Change and the Chief Executive 4 Coaching 5 Frontline Leaders 6 Becoming Partners 7 Start Here: The Assessment PART IIInstruments8 The Personal A3 9 Your Radar Chart 10 The X Matrix for Strategy PART IIIOpportunities11 Reinvention Acknowledgments AppendixBibliography Index

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Book SynopsisReduce IBS symptoms with a 4-week meal plan and simple, delicious recipes!The Low-FODMAP IBS Solution Plan and Cookbook is your guide to successfully navigating the low-FODMAP diet and reducing IBS symptoms, including a 4-week meal plan and more than 100 low-FODMAP, gluten-free recipes that can be easily prepared in less than 30 minutes. If you are one of the 45 million Americans suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), eating food may be the start of a vicious cycle. The Low-FODMAP IBS Solution Plan and Cookbook will provide everything you need to stop this cycle and heal your gut, using the medically proven low-FODMAP diet. Reduce symptoms of IBS and other digestive conditions with an easy-to-understand introduction to the low-FODMAP diet, a 4-week meal plan to guide you through the first phases, and more than 100 delicious low-FODMAP, gluten-free recipes that can be easily prepared in less than 30 minutes. You will receive sound, results-based advice from internationally recognized physician, surgeon and researcher Dr. Rachel Pauls, who uses the low-FODMAP diet to successfully treat her own IBS symptoms. Inside, you’ll find guidance and straightforward low-FODMAP recipes that put you back in control, plus numerous vegan and vegetarian options. Enjoy mealtime once again with recipes such as: Lemon Blueberry Mug Muffins Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos Flat-Tummy Chicken Corn Chowder Summertime Salad with Toasted Pecans Lemon Chicken with Rotini and Vegetables Tangy Turkey Sloppy Joes Peanut Pad Thai Hummus Pizza with Greek Salad Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Bars Chewy Brownie Cookies with Walnuts Scrumptious Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites Make this book the start of a healthier and happier lifestyle and a healthier and happier you!Table of ContentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) AND THE IBS SOL UTION CHAPTER 2: EASY BREAKFASTS FOR HOME OR ON THE ROAD CHAPTER 3: SIMPLE STARTERS AND SIDES CHAPTER 4: HEALTHY FISH AND SHELLFISH CHAPTER 5: DELICIOUS MEAT AND POULTRY CHAPTER 6: SUPERFOOD VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEALS CHAPTER 7: MOUTHWATERING SNACKS AND TREATS CHAPTER 8: AMAZING STOCKS, SAUCES, DRESSINGS, AND DIPS References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisMost people do not “grow out” of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For many, their ADHD traits have led to difficulties in school, relationships, and work. But for our hunter-gatherer ancestors these characteristics were necessary for survival. Hunters must be easily distractible, constantly scanning their environment, and unafraid of taking risks. When humanity experienced the agricultural revolution 10,000 years ago, a vastly different type of personality—the methodical “Farmer”—became dominant. Most of our modern world is tailored to this Farmer personality, from 9-to-5 jobs to the structure of public schools, leaving ADHD Hunters feeling like unsuccessful outcasts. However, the Hunter skill set offers many opportunities for success in today’s Farmer society—if you learn how to embrace your ADHD traits instead of fighting against them.In this step-by-step guide, Thom Hartmann explains the positive side of Hunter behavior. Drawing on solid scientific and psychological principles, he provides easy-to-follow organizational strategies, tips to maintain focus and create a distraction-free workspace, and tools to set goals, build a business plan, and discover the right business project to keep you motivated. Hartmann also includes tips on navigating family relationships and parenting—for most Hunter parents are also raising Hunter children.Trade Review“Thom Hartmann’s Adult ADHD is a classic. This book is inspiring, validating, and an extremely practical guide for the entrepreneur with a ‘hunter’s’ mind. Adult ADHD continues to make an important and unique contribution to the field and to adults with ADHD who long to lead a meaningful and satisfying life.” * Sari Solden, MS, LMFT, author of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder and Journeys Through ADDultho *“Thom Hartmann is one of the most prolific cultural-creatives of our time. In this book he discloses the inner secret of how he uses his own self-diagnosis of Adult ADD, to ‘make the lemonade’ from what otherwise might be considered a disorder. Likewise, he shows how many of the movers and shakers of our world have succeeded the same way he has--by recognizing how their unique ‘hunter’ talents readily lead both to creative opportunities and financial success.” * Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., author of Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind and The Neurofeedback Solution *“As an empathetic native guide, Hartmann inspires hunters to revel in their evolutionary legacy. He provides empowering strategies for transforming ADHD challenges into tools for prospering in the farmer’s domain. The motivating success stories reveal a multitude of paths to self-acceptance and celebrate the triumph of neurodiversity over conformity.” * Ellen Littman, Ph.D., coauthor of Understanding Girls with ADHD *“My therapy clients often compare ADHD to a radio that is on scan--they jump from station to station and get a lot of static. This book is like landing on The Thom Hartmann Program on your radio--a rare voice of calm, clarity, and compassion that reminds us our so-called deficits can often reveal our greatest strengths.” * Rabbi Hillel Zeitlin, LCSW-C, director of the Maryland Institute for Ericksonian Hypnosis & Psychoth *Table of ContentsForeword by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. An Entrepreneur’s Note to the Reader by Wilson Harrell Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION How This Book Will Help You TERRITORY ONE What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Why Is It Important? 1 Nature of ADHD 2 Understanding Why ADHD People Are Hunters 3 The Challenges of an ADHD Business Hunter 4 ADHD Medications and Therapies TERRITORY TWO How to Succeed with ADHD in the Workplace 5 Hunters within Someone Else’s Company 6 Succeeding with ADHD in the Workplace TERRITORY THREE ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building Your Own Business 7 The Hunter as Entrepreneur 8 Choosing to Start a Business: Your Best Hunt 9 Picking Out the Prey: What’s Your Best Business Goal? TERRITORY FOUR Hunting for Success: Building a Life With, Through, and in Spite of Your ADHD 10 Preparing for the Hunt: Ways to Push through ADHD 11 Tracking the Prey: Heading for Success 12 Enjoying the Fruits of the Hunt Bibliography Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFelson's Ten Axioms for a Lifetime of Learning in Medicine 1. The Radiographic Examination: The Basics 2. Cross-Sectional Imaging Techniques 3. The Normal Chest X-Ray: Reading Like the Pros 4. Chest CT: Putting It All Together 5. Lobar Anatomy 6. The Silhouette Sign 7. The Air Bronchogram Sign 8. Signs of Lung and Lobar Collapse 9. Patterns of Lung Disease 10. Understanding the Mediastinum 11. The Pleural and Extrapleural Spaces 12. Cardiovascular Disease Quiz: Ten Great Cases Index Bonus content available online at https://expertconsult.inkling.com* Supplement 1: Segmental Anatomy Supplement 2: Interstitial Lung Disease: A Picture Book Supplement 3: Thoracic Imaging: The Fleischner Society Glossary of Terms Supplement 4: "The Beatles, the Nobel Prize, and CT Scanning of the Chest” (From Radiol Clin N Am) Bonus Quiz 1: Unknown Cases: Twelve More Great Cases Bonus Quiz 2: Unknown Cases: On Your Own Bonus Quiz 3: Unknown Cases: The Ultimate Challenge-- For Radiology Residents and Hard Chargers

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Book SynopsisThis is the quick, go-to-reference book for public health trainees and practitioners. It distils information from the core disciplines of public health into one concise volume. It is also packed with practical tips on professional competencies and skills development, as well as new emerging topics.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition All occupational physicians including trainees and those looking to conduct research, practising physicians who interpret workforce data and plan interventions and senior colleagues working at the strategic level will find something of relevance in this book. There is an immense amount of content for such a small book and, as such, it represents good value for money. * Lachlan Mackay Brown, Occupational Medicine, 64 (2014) *This fantastic little handbook has had a group of excellent editors over the previous two editions and this third edition sees four well-known and rather different public health advocates and practitioners take over the reins...For whom would I recommend this book? Just about everybody! All practitioners and students of public health without question. * Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health *For whom would I recommend this book? Just about everybody! All practitioners and students of public health without question ... My old copies of this book are scruffy and dog-eared and much loved. I can tell that in time this edition will be, too. * Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health *This is a useful core text for trainees in that it gives a succinct view on the key public health topics, issues and skills. It is also useful for established specialists... This fills an almost unique gap in the market as a quick guide and handbook to real-life public health practice. * BMA Book Awards 2014. Winner in Public Health category *Table of Contents1. Assessment 1.1: Gabriele Bammer: Scoping public health problems 1.2: Sian M. Griffiths, Robyn Martin, and Don Sinclair: Priorities and ethics in health care 1.3: Julian Flowers: Assessing health status 1.4: John Wright and Ben Cave: Assessing health needs 1.5: Alex Scott-Samuel, Kate Ardern, and Martin Birley: Assessing health impacts 1.6: Peter Brambleby: Economic assessment 2. Data and information 2.1: Barry Tennison and Lamberto Manzoli: Understanding data, information, and knowledge 2.2: Don Detmer: Information technology and informatics 2.3: Sara Mallinson, Jennie Popay, and Gareth Williams: Questions, design, and analysis in qualitative research 2.4: Walter Ricciardi and Stefania Boccia: Epidemiological approach and design 2.5: Kalyanaraman Kumaran and Iain Lang: Statistical understanding 2.6: Iain Lang: Inference, causality, and interpretation 2.7: Anne Brice, Amanda Burls, and Alison Hill: Finding and appraising evidence 2.8: Richard Hopkins and Aaron Kite-Powell: Monitoring disease and risk factors: surveillance 2.9: Patrick Saunders, Andrew Kibble, Amanda Burls, and A.T Saunders: Investigating alleged clusters 2.10: Rachael Brok, Sara Stevens, and Jem Rashbass: Assessing longer-term health trends: disease registers 3. Direct action 3.1: Sarah O>'Brien: Communicable disease epidemics 3.2: Wendy Heiger-Bernays and Kathryn Crawford: Environmental health risks & assessment 3.3: Stefanos N. Kales and Michael S. Chin: Safeguarding and promoting health in the workplace 3.4: Meredith Minkler and Charlotte Chang: Engaging communities in participatory research and action 3.5: Paul Bolton and Frederick M. Burkle, Jr: Disasters 3.6: Angela Raffle, Alex Barratt, and J. A. Muir Gray: Assuring screening programmes 3.7: Hilary Burton and Mark Kroese: Genomics 3.8: Rachel Faulkenberry, Mesfin Bekalu, and Kasisomayajula Viswanath: Health communication 3.9: Steve Gillam: Public health practice in primary care 3.10: Shoba Ramanadhan: Translating research into practice DS implementation science 4. Policy arenas 4.1: Don Nutbeam: Developing healthy public policy 4.2: Lauren Smith and Ichiro Kawachi: Translating evidence to policy 4.3: John Battersby: Translating policy into indicators and targets 4.4: Rebekah A. Jenkin, Christine M. Jorm, and Michael S. Frommer: Translating goals, indicators, and targets into public health action 4.5: Simon Chapman and Becky Freeman: Media advocacy for policy influence 4.6: Tim Lang and Martin Caraher: Influencing international policy 4.7: Nicholas Banatvala and Eric Heymann: Public health in poorer countries 4.8: Lawrence Gostin: Regulation 4.9: David Pencheon, Sonia Roschnik, and Paul Cosford: Health, sustainability, and climate change 5. Healthcare systems 5.1: Elena Azzolini, Mary Harney, and Walter Ricciardi: Sustainability of healthcare systems 5.2: David Lawrence: Planning health services 5.3: Martin McKee and Ellen Nolte: Comparing healthcare systems 5.4: Richard Richards: Commissioning healthcare 5.5: Thomas Rice: Controlling expenditures 5.6: Corrado De Vito and Paolo Villari: Using guidance and frameworks 5.7: Diana Delnoij: Health care process and patient experience 5.8: Chiara de Waure and Carlo Favaretti: Health technology assessment 5.9: Sharon Friel: Improving equity 5.10: Nick Steel, John Ford, and Iain Lang: Improving quality 5.11: Martin McKee, Marina Karanikolos, and Ellen Nolte: Evaluating health care systems 5.12: Muir Gray and Walter Ricciardi: Value-based healthcare 6. Personal effectiveness 6.1: Fiona Sim: Developing leadership skills 6.2: Edmund Jessop: Effective meetings 6.3: Edmund Jessop: Effective writing 6.4: Alan Maryon-Davis: Working with the media 6.5: John Ford, Nick Steel, and Charles Guest: Communicating risk 6.6: Charles Guest: Consultancy in a national strategy 6.7: Leonard Marcus: Effective negotiation 7. Organizations 7.1: Virginia Pearson: Governance and accountability 7.2: John Fien: Programme planning and project management 7.3: Mike Gogarty: Business planning 7.4: Shannon L. Sibbald, Anita Kothari, Malcolm Steinberg, and Beverley Bryant: Working in teams in public health 7.5: Julian Elston: Partnerships 7.6: Jeanette Ward and Jeremy Grimshaw: Getting research into practice 7.7: Felix Greaves and Charles Guest: Workforce

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Book SynopsisJoyce Meyer takes the principles that have made THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND a 3-million copy bestseller and takes them to a new level in her latest book.

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Book SynopsisCarries the momentum of Disciplines of a Godly Man to the next generation of Christians, featuring a relevant, no-nonsense angle that appeals to the sensibilities of young men.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2020""Finalist for the PROSE Award in Economics, Association of American Publishers""Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year""Finalist for the Best Non-Fiction Book, Digital Book World Awards""Finalist for the Best Book Published by a University Press, Digital Book World Awards""One of the Financial Times Selected Titles for 2020 Visions: The Year Ahead in Books""One of New Statesman's Books to Read in 2020""A New York Times Bestseller""A Wall Street Journal Bestseller""One of Next Big Idea Club's Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of Spring""A New York Times Editors' Choice""One of the Financial Times' Summer Books of 2020: Economics""One of the Strategy+Business Best Business Books 2020 in Economics""One of The Sunday Times' Best Business Books of 2020""Winner of the William G. Bowen Book Award, Industrial Relations Section of Princeton University""An excellent book."---Nicholas Kristof, New York Times"This book is of the highest importance."---Martin Wolf, Financial Times"Deaths of Despair is on a short list of the most important books of the 21st century for what is going on in our country."---David Leonhardt, New York Times columnist"We Americans are reluctant to acknowledge that our economy serves the educated classes and penalizes the rest. But that’s exactly the situation, and Deaths of Despair shows how the immiseration of the less educated has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, even as the economy has thrived and the stock market has soared."---Atul Gawande, New Yorker"A highly important book."---Arlie Russell Hochschild, New York Times Book Review"This highly important book examines the pain and despair among white blue-collar workers and suggests that the hopelessness they are experiencing may eventually extend to the entire American work force." * New York Times Editors’ Choice *"Excellent." * Joyce Carol Oates on Twitter *"Gripping. . . . [Case and Deaton] do not merely rehearse decades of mortality and wage statistics. Rather, they seek to catalogue how an entire way of life first frayed and then fell apart over the past half-century, and the cruelty of an American meritocracy that heaps lavish rewards on the winners while increasingly leaving others to rot."---Joshua Chaffin, Financial Times"A remarkable new book."---John Harris, The Guardian"Disturbing. . . . . Case and Deaton do a great job making the case that something has gone grievously wrong."---Jim Zarroli, NPR"I highly, highly recommend it."---Cardiff Garcia, NPR Planet Money’s The Indicator"[A] remarkable and poignant book."---Dani Rodrik, Project Syndicate"The system is broken and every bit of it needs fixing. This is a sobering – and essential – book."---Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist"Why economics really matters is illustrated in Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism. . . . The authors argue that the capitalism that lifted countless people out of poverty is now destroying blue-collar America. They have solutions to make it work for all. They had better be right." * New Scientist *"[Case and Deaton] dive into and weave the data through different demographic and clinical lenses — race, gender, age, social connectedness, work history, and the most important through-line: education. Thus Case and Deaton connect the dots, literally, in the many charts that explain what factors are driving the Deaths of Despair."---Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Health Populi Blog"The rise in premature deaths among working-class whites has become a national crisis, and the authors tie the problem to the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and to a health-care sector that redistributes working-class wages to the wealthy." * Publishers Weekly *"Although the authors completed this book before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic — it was published four days after President Trump declared a national emergency — their diagnosis is still painfully relevant."---Carlos Lozada, Washington Post"Timely and important."---Ed Balls, Financial Times"Refreshing . . . a careful, deep, and troubling look at the America that lies beyond the Ivy League."---James K. Galbraith, Project Syndicate"Case and Deaton explain how every detail of this crisis unfolded, examining recent historical events and rightly placing much of the blame on the United States’ distinctive strain of capitalism, designed to protect and grow the assets of the wealthy few."---Keri Leigh Merrit, Common Dreams"Anne Case and Angus Deaton are senior economists at Princeton with expertise in public health and poverty, respectively. The combination, plus clear writing and ample doses of caution and open-mindedness, makes Deaths of Despair a compelling book."---Edward Hadas, Reuters BreakingViews"The policies that the authors advocate not only would address deaths of despair, they would improve the health and welfare of the American people more generally."---David Canning, Science"[a] hard-hitting study of US capitalism."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"The authors add an important dimension to the growing body of research on the suffering of African Americans in the US; but their main argument is that it is the uneducated white working class that is now in “long-term and slowly unfolding” freefall."---Anne Nelson, Times Literary Supplement"Complementing their candid prose with enlightening charts and graphs, Case and Deaton make the scale and immediacy of the problem crystal clear. This is an essential portrait of America in crisis." * Publishers Weekly *"Deaths of Despair is designed to shine a light on a generational catastrophe that could—perhaps will—become a multigenerational disaster. It does this with chilling precision."---Mike Jakeman, Strategy+Business"Through simple figures and clear prose, it presents a huge bodyof evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s WONDER database and other sources that the arc of the white working class’s fate over the last two decades is long, but it bends toward nihilism and an early grave."---Gabriel Rossman, Washington Examiner"Elaborately explained and well-presented. . . . Case and Deaton’s well-written and gloomy book was meant as a warning. Relentlessly fighting an infectious disease, the U.S. government seems to have treated it as a handbook."---Joakim Book, American Institute for Economic Research"Well-researched, compassionate."---Susan Babbitt, New York Journal of Books"Simply put, this is a terrific book. I suspect it will be on many people’s top 10 book lists of 2020. Although written before COVID-19, the book’s critique of the US approach to health care and inequality is remarkably prescient. In many ways, the opioid crisis Case and Deaton analyze is a microcosm of the anguish the world is experiencing today, and we would be remiss not to pay attention to their insights."---Kenneth Rogoff, Finance & Development"A must-read for anyone attempting to objectively understand our collective American pain as well as those gaining from it."---Rahul Gupta, Democracy"Important."---Michael Tomasky, Democracy"The best account of [the] White collapse."---David Ignatius, Washington Post"Well researched and incisive. . . . This is a tragic, but important book, and hopefully it helps to nudge the needle towards where badly needed social reforms need to go."---Simon Cocking, Irish Tech News"Building on Case and Deaton’s extraordinarily influential research on the mortality resulting from the tragic opioid epidemic in the United States, this book examines three causes of death – drug overdose, suicide, and alcohol-related liver disease – that have risen rapidly since the mid-1990s. It is extraordinarily well written – sweeping yet succinct. And though it was published before the COVID-19 crisis, its critique of the US approach to health care and inequality is remarkably prescient."---Ken Rogoff, Project Syndicate"I’ll offer my own endorsement from the [New York Times Notable] 100: Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism, by Anne Case and Angus Deaton. It covers arguably the single most alarming development in American life, one that helps explain the frustration pulsing through the country: In many communities, people are not living as long as their parents did."---David Leonhardt, New York Times"[A] well-argued, important book."---Rosamund Urwin, Sunday Times"Case and Deaton’s extraordinary research in this book is an important warning of the consequences this might have for people’s health and wellbeing and family and community life."---Economic Annals, Jelena Žarković

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