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Book SynopsisNow with space to record your thoughts, prayers, and reflections! Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever.

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Book SynopsisBecome inspired, find your voice, and create work that matters.Why are human beings driven to make?It’s as if we collectively intuited, long before science gave us the language, that the universe bends toward entropy, and every act of creation on our part is an act of defiance in the face of that evolving disorder.When we pick up a paintbrush, or compose elements through our camera viewfinders, or press fingers into wet clay to wrestle form from a shapeless lump, we are bending things back toward Order and wrestling them from Chaos.But making things is often not enough.We also want the things we make to be filled with meaning. We’re each trying to describe what we know about life, to create a collective sense of “safety in numbers.” When we reach the end of our traditional descriptive powers, it’s time to weave collective meaning from poetry, painting, writing, dancing, photographing, filmmaking, storytelling, singing, animating, designing, performing, carving, sculpting, and a million other ways we daily create Order out of the Chaos and share it with each other for comfort.On this journey we need a creative philosophy which will help us find our voice, discover our message, deal with the responses to our work, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated creators as we strive to find “the meaning in the making.”Table of Contents Chapter 1: Order Chapter 2: Logos Chapter 3: Breath Chapter 4: Voice Chapter 5: Ego Chapter 6: Control Chapter 7: Attention Chapter 8: Envy Chapter 9: Critique Chapter 10: Feel Chapter 11: Shadows Chapter 12: Meaning Chapter 13: Time Chapter 14: Benediction

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I CONCEPTS AND METHOD Fundamental Concepts of Descriptive Psychopathology Eliciting the Symptoms of Mental Illness Section II CONSCIOUSNESS AND COGNITION Consciousness and Disturbed Consciousness Attention, Concentration, Orientation and Sleep Disturbance of Memory Section III AWARENESS OF REALITY: TIME, PERCEPTION AND JUDGEMENT Disorder of Time NEW CHAPTER: Abnormalities of aesthetic sense Pathology of Perception Delusions and Other Erroneous Ideas Disorder of the Thinking Process Disorder of Speech and Language Insight Section IV SELF AND BODY The Disordered Self Depersonalization Disorder of the Awareness of the Body The Psychopathology of Pain Section V EMOTIONS AND ACTION Affect and Emotional Disorders Anxiety, Panic, Irritability, Phobia and Obsession Disorders of Volition and Execution Section VI VARIATIONS OF HUMAN NATURE The Expression of Disordered Personality Section VII DIAGNOSIS Psychopathology and Diagnosis Assessment Self-Assessment 1 Self-Assessment 2 Self-Assessment 1: Answers Self-Assessment 2: Answers

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Book SynopsisHow can Christians today interact with those around them in a way that shows respect to those whose beliefs are radically different but that also remains faithful to the gospel? Join bestselling author Timothy Keller and legal scholar John Inazu as they bring together illuminating stories to answer this vital question.In Uncommon Ground, Keller and Inazu bring together a thrilling range of artists, thinkers, and leaders to provide a guide to living faithfully in a divided world, including: Lecrae, a recording artist, songwriter, and record producer Claude Richard Alexander Jr., senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina Rudy Carrasco, a program officer for the Murdock Charitable Trust Sara Groves, a singer and songwriter Shirley V. Hoogstra, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Kristen Deede Johnson, a professor of theology and Christian formation a

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Book SynopsisWith insight and humor, this motivating guide shows how to bring executive functions (EF) to the forefront in K-8 classrooms--without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. Ideal for professional development, the book includes flexible, practical, research-based ideas for implementation in a variety of classroom contexts. It shares stories from dozens of expert teachers who are integrating explicit EF support across the school day. Provided is a clear approach for talking about EF barriers and strategies as part of instruction, and working as a class to problem-solve, explore, and apply the strategies that feel right for each student. Several reproducible tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"Faith, Bush, and Dawson fully understand that EF deficits are best dealt with by incorporating accommodations and supports into the natural flow of instruction, rather than by using pull-out training methods that have no hope of generalizing back to the classroom. Strengthening EF helps children 'show what they know' where it matters most--in real life. Congratulations to the authors for giving us this very practical guide that will be of great value to school psychologists, educators, and others who support children with EF deficits in school settings."--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (retired) “If I were to describe this book in one word, it would be 'ingenious'! It is conversational and informative, and provides multiple low-cost strategies honoring the needs of both educators and students. The book is thorough and well explained, while acknowledging an educator’s ability to use the ideas provided and create your own twist. I love the holistic approach and creative suggestions for using the book based on the time and energy you have. The ideas in this book can be used immediately in your class and will encourage students to reflect, model, and practice learning EF strategies from one another. I’m excited to reread sections and be inspired each time!”--Rachael Ramsey, EdD, sixth-grade educator, McKelvie Intermediate School, Bedford, New Hampshire “Life is loaded with EF challenges that we navigate every day without realizing it. This book offers a way for teachers the world over to understand and tap into the power of using EF to improve learning and engagement. It is creative, collaborative, and strengths based--exactly what teachers are looking for! The authors provide an adaptable treasure trove of strategies and ideas for engaging students and running a stress-free, effective, and efficient classroom. Whether you are time strapped, like a free-flowing approach, or work in a high-stress environment, there is something for everyone. If you are interested in strengthening your relationship with the students in your classroom and empowering them to be the architects of their own success, run to the store and grab a copy of this book."--Bettina Hohnen, PhD, DClinPsy, Lecturer, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, United Kingdom “Instead of a packaged program, this book provides a way of thinking and doing that allows teachers and students to collaboratively overcome EF challenges. The authors' approach builds a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel they matter and belong, and are motivated to problem-solve and find shared solutions. The book helps educators develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to remove barriers to student learning and well-being. Teachers, administrators, and other school personnel should pick up a copy, read it, and implement it!"--Sue Ball, PhD, CPsych, Chief Psychologist, York Region District School Board, Canada-When practitioners read this book, they will find clear explanations of each concept and how to implement research-based intervention strategies. The authors also integrate research into their book to provide a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of each example….This informative, hands-on book will open your eyes to the applications of EF strategies in the classroom….The authors speak directly to the readers and draw them into the benefit of doing EF support in the classroom. I do recommend this book to practitioners and students who are interested in studying executive function skills.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2023Table of Contents1. Executive Functions and Learning 2. Laying the Foundation: Building Whole-Class EF Literacy 3. How EF Literacy Can Improve Instruction: A Simple and Versatile Approach 4. How EF Literacy Can Improve Observation 5. How EF Literacy Can Improve Feedback 6. How EF Literacy Can Improve Summative Assessment 7. How EF-Literate Teaching Supports Other Educational Priorities 8. History and Reflections: Our Work with Teachers Appendix A. Strategy Teaching Interventions for Executive Functions Appendix B. EF Basics: A Series of 11 Mini-Lessons to Build Whole-Class EF Literacy Appendix C. Mentor Texts for Teaching About Executive Functions Appendix D. Index of EF Barriers and Strategies References Index

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Book SynopsisJust one more sleep before EID! Safa is so excited for Eid-al-Fitr. As her mum takes her on an adventure to gift delicious Eid treatsto all their neighbours, Safa learns an important lesson: whatmakes Eid exciting is sharing special moments with the people welove.

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Book SynopsisThis is the ideal companion for postgraduate pain medicine exams and a comprehensive guide to acute, chronic, and cancer pain management for practising doctors, pain nurses, and allied health professionals.Table of ContentsSection 1 - Overview of Pain 1: Sabina Bachtold, Enrique Collantes, Praveen Ganty, Yehia Kamel, Gustav Jirikowksi, Deepak Ravindran, Jan Rudiger, Alifia Tameem, and John Tanner: Types of Pain and Pain Assessment Section 2 - Pain Physiology 2: Enrique Collantes, Gustav Jirikowski, Paolo Pais, Deepak Ravindran, Jan Rudiger, and Maria Stasiowska: Pain Pathways 3: Ramy Mottaleb, Nofil Mulla, and Maria Stasiowska: Neurotransmitters and receptors 4: Bethany Fitzmaurice, Senthil Jayaseelan, Gustav Jirikowski, Sandeep Kapur, and Manish Mittal: Neurobiology of Pain Section 3 - Pharmacology 5: Nishi Patel and Kathleen Shelley: Basic Principles of Pharmacology 6: Enrique Collantes, Kavita Poply, and Jan Rudiger: Local anaesthetics 7: Enrique Collantes, Praveen Ganty, James Jack, Jonathan Norman, and Jan Rudiger: Opioids 8: Peter Keogh: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol 9: Mohammed Sajad and Alifia Tameem: Anticonvulsants 10: Hadi Bedran, Enrique Collantes, and Peter Keogh: Antidepressants 11: Hadi Bedran: Neurolytic agents 12: Sadiq Bhayani, Bethany Fitzmaurice, and Alifia Tameem: Corticosteroids 13: Hadi Bedran, Udaya Chakka, Bethany Fitzmaurice, Praveen Ganty, James Jack, Peter Keogh, Arumugam Pitchiah, Kavita Poply, Manamohan Rangaiah, Jan Rudiger, Maria Stasiowska, and Alifia Tameem: Miscellaneous 14: Sabina Bachtold, Rahul Guru, Katharine Howells, James Jack, Sandeep Kapur, Jan Rudiger: Clinical pharmacology Section 4 - Pain interventions 15: Adnan Al-Kaisy, Simon Braude, Enrique Collantes, Sumit Gulati, Ashok Puttapa, Jan Rudiger, Haggai Sharon, and Alifia Tameem: Overview of interventions 16: Ann-Katrin Fritz and Jan Rudiger: Head and Neck 17: Laura Beard, Mohamed Dorgham, Rahul Guru, Doug Stangoe, and Alifia Tameem: Thorax and abdomen 18: Sadiq Bhayani, Yehia Kamel, Bhavesh Raithatha, Jan Rudiger, and Tom Smith: Lumbar and pelvis 19: Ann-Katrin Fritz, Rahul Guru, Gustav Jirikowski, Bhavesh Raithatha, Subramanian Ramani, and Jan Rudiger: Autonomic nervous system 20: Sangeeta Das, Gustav Jirikowski, Yehia Kamel, Deepak Malik, Manish Mittal, Yin Yee Ng, Stefano Palmisani, David Pang, Jan Rudiger, Athmaja Thottungal: Spinal cord and neuromodulation 21: Erlick AC Perreira: Surgical techniques 22: Hadi Bedran, Sadiq Bhayani, Bill Clark, Llya Kantsedikas, Andrzej Krol, Attam Singh, and John Tanner: Miscellaneous interventions Section 5 - Clinical 23: Owen Bodycombe, Enrique Collantes, Mohammed Dorgham, Bethany Fitzmaurice, Rahul Guru, Yehia Kamel, Sandeep Kapur, Nofill Mulla, Paolo Pais, Arumugam Pitchiah, Shankar Ramaswamy, Jan Rudiger, Tom Smith , Athmaja Thottungal, and Ivan Wong: Musculoskeletal pain conditions 24: Sabina Bachtold, Owen Bodycombe, Sumit Gulati, Rajesh Gupta, Rahul Guru, Nofill Mulla, Ashok Puttapa, Erlick AC Perreira, , Jan Rudiger, Tom Smith, Kantaruby Tambirajoo, Alifia Tameem, Athmaja Thottungal: Neuropathic pain conditions 25: Sian Griffith: Rheumatological conditions 26: Enrique Collantes, Paolo Pais, Jan Rudiger, and Athmaja Thottungal: Visceral pain conditions 27: Enrique Collantes, Nofill Mulla, Kavita Poply: Widespread chronic pain 28: Enrique Collantes, Anthony Gubbay, Sumit Gulati, Sarah Harper, Tommy Lwin, Nofill Mulla, Paolo Pais, David Pang, Shankar Ramaswamy, Jan Rudiger, Kantaruby Tambirajoo, Victoria Winter, and Ivan Wong: Other pain conditions Section 6 - Cancer and Pain 29: Kasia Chmiel, Mahesh Choudhari, Alix Dumitrescu, Yehia Kamel, Ashok Puttapa, and Alifia Tameem: Cancer and Pain Section 7 - Psychology of pain medicine 30: Sabina Bachtold, Caroline Burrow, Rahul Guru, and Karen LeMarchand: Psychology and Pain Section 8 - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 31: Rebecca Pardoe and Fiona Thomas: Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Section 9 - Epidemiology & Statistics 32: Sabina Bachtold, D. Pang, and Alifia Tameem: Epidemiology & Statistics

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Book SynopsisDiscover the energizing and healing benefits of yoga nidra with this empowering beginner's guide.Yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, is a deeply restorative and nourishing practice. With no need for physical movement, it enables you to rediscover a naturally restful and meditative state that frees you from the stress of everyday life. This ancient and sacred form of yoga is accessible and adaptable. Experts Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli draw on decades of teaching experience to show you how you can easily integrate yoga nidra into your life for sleep-filled nights and energized days. You’ll learn: · how to enter the state of yogic sleep · tips and hints to memorize the practice so you can take it with you wherever you go · the tools to create a sequence that’s perfect for you· about inspiring real-life case studies from yoga nidra practitioners By following the practices in this book and listening to over 20 specially created audio resources to support your journey, you’ll soon experience a sense of peace, vitality, wellbeing and reconnection to the cycles that nourish all of life.

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Book SynopsisA TIME magazine Must-Read Book of the Year Ever wonder what your therapist is thinking? Now you can find out, as therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb takes us behind the scenes of her practice — where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she). When a personal crisis causes her world to come crashing down, Lori Gottlieb — an experienced therapist with a thriving practice in Los Angeles — is suddenly adrift. Enter Wendell, himself a veteran therapist with an unconventional style, whose sessions with Gottlieb will prove transformative for her. As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her own patients’ lives — a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen who feels she has nothing to live for, and a self-destructive twenty-something who can’t stop hooking up with the wrong guys — she finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very questions she is bringing to Wendell. Taking place over one year, and beginning with the devastating event that lands her in Wendell’s office, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone offers a rare and candid insight into a profession that is conventionally bound with rules and secrecy. Told with charm and compassion, vulnerability and humour, it’s also the story of an incredible relationship between two therapists, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious inner lives, as well as our power to transform them.Trade Review‘Absorbing and fascinating.’ -- Oliver Burkeman * The Guardian *‘This is a wonderful book … I wish I hadn’t finished reading it, but will start from the beginning again happily.’ -- Nigella Lawson‘Gottlieb has written a wise, funny, and sometimes blisteringly sad book that is warmer than any self-help guide: one that feels like a friend.’ -- Anna Leszkiewicz * New Statesman *‘Candid and deeply personal, this is a book about being both patient and clinician, and one that offers hope to us all.’ -- Sarah Shaffi * Stylist Magazine’s ‘Your Guide to 2019’s Best Non-Fiction Books’ *‘In prose that’s conversational and funny yet deeply insightful, psychologist Lori Gottlieb is here to remind us that our therapists are people, too.’ * Refinery29 *‘In her memoir, bestselling author, columnist, and therapist Lori Gottlieb explores her own issues — and discovers just how similar they are to the problems of her clients.’ * Bustle *‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is funny, hopeful, wise, and engrossing — all at the same time. Lori Gottlieb takes us inside the most intimate of encounters as both clinician and patient and leaves us with a surprisingly fresh understanding of ourselves, one another, and the human condition. This is a daring, delightful, and transformative book.’ -- Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and founder & CEO of Thrive Global‘I’ve been reading books about psychotherapy for over a half century, but never have I encountered a book like Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: so bold and brassy, so packed with good stories, so honest, deep, and riveting. I intended to read a chapter or two but ended up reading and relishing every word.’ -- Irvin Yalom MD, author of Love’s Executioner, and other Tales of Psychotherapy, and professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University.‘If you have even an ounce of interest in the therapeutic process, or in the conundrum of being human, you must read this book. It is wise, warm, smart, and funny, and Lori Gottlieb is exceedingly good company.’ -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet‘Shrinks, they’re just like us — at least in Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the heartfelt memoir by therapist Lori Gottlieb. Warm, funny, and engaging (no poker-faced clinician here), Gottlieb not only gives us an unvarnished look at her patients’ lives, but also her own. The result is the most relatable portrait of a therapist I’ve yet encountered.’ -- Susannah Cahalan, New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire‘Here are some people who might benefit from Lori Gottlieb’s illuminating new book: Therapists, people who have been in therapy, people who have been in relationships, people who have experienced emotions. In other words, everyone. Lori’s story is funny, enlightening, and radically honest. It merits far more than 50 minutes of your time.’ -- A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is ingenious, inspiring, tender, and funny. Lori Gottlieb bravely takes her readers on a guided tour into the self, showing us the therapeutic process from both sides of the couch — as both therapist and patient. I cheered for her breakthroughs, as if they were my own! This is the best book I've ever read about the life-changing possibilities of talk therapy.’ -- Amy Dickinson, “Ask Amy” advice columnist and New York Times bestselling author of Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things‘This book is so insightful, and compassionate, and rich, and taught me a lot about myself. I was sucked right in to these vivid, funny, illuminating stories of humans trying to climb their way out of hiding, overcome self-defeating habits, and wake up to their own strength. Gottlieb has captured something profound about the struggle, and the miracle, of human connection.’ -- Sarah Hepola, New York Times bestselling author of Blackout‘With wisdom and humanity, Lori Gottlieb invites us into her consulting room, and her therapist’s. There, readers will share in one of the best-kept secrets of being a clinician: when we bear witness to change, we also change, and when we are present as others find meaning in their lives, we also discover more in our own.’ -- Lisa Damour, PhD. New York Times bestselling author of Untangled‘Some people are great writers, and other people are great therapists. Lori Gottlieb is, astoundingly, both. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is about the wonder of being human: how none of us is immune from struggle, and how we can grow into ourselves and escape our emotional prisons. Rarely have I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-loud funny and utterly absorbing.’ -- Katie Couric, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Best Advice I Ever Got‘Gottlieb is an utterly compelling narrator: funny, probing, savvy, vulnerable. She pays attention to the small stuff — the box of tissues and the Legos in the carpet — as she honours the more expansive mysteries of our wild, aching hearts.’ -- Leslie Jamison, author of The Recovering: intoxication and its aftermath‘Saturated with self-awareness and compassion, this is an irresistibly addictive tour of the human condition.’ STARRED REVIEW * Kirkus *‘Gottlieb finds herself learning powerful lessons from her patients as they untangle their emotional challenges while learning to understand her own self-image and what it genuinely means to be human ... Written with grace, humor, wisdom, and compassion, this heartwarming journey of self-discovery should ­appeal to fans of Mitch Albom and Nicholas Sparks.’ * Library Journal *‘Therapists play a special and invaluable role in the lives of the 30 million Americans who attend sessions, but have you ever wondered where they go when they need to talk to someone? Veteran psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author Lori Gottlieb shares a candid and remarkably relatable account of what it means to be a therapist who also goes to therapy, and what this can teach us about the universality of our questions and anxieties.’ * Thrive Global, ‘10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2019’ *‘A dishy romp, an eavesdropper’s guilty pleasure … provocative and entertaining … Gottlieb gives us more than a voyeuristic look at other people’s problems (including her own). She shows us the value of therapy.’ -- Susan Sheehan * The Washington Post *‘What makes this book a joy to read is that it offers a wise and witty meld of the author’s personal insights and clinical observations plus bite-sized nuggets of psychology without ever lecturing or boring the reader ... For those who are skeptical, fearful or turned off by the idea of the talking cure, this fly-on-the-wall view of the subject just might convince you that therapy is remarkably worthwhile ... For self-help aficionados, there is wisdom galore on topics such as the drivers and inhibitors of psychological transformation, managing loss and grief, discovering meaning in life and work ... And for therapists, there is the chance to sit back and take note of how another clinician applies her skills to conjure up the magic of effective therapy ... A talented and highly accomplished writer, Gottlieb’s insecurities and chronic internal conflicts may surprise some readers. The fact that she doesn’t hold back talking about her suffering is what makes this book so powerful ... a most satisfying and illuminating read for psychotherapy patients, their therapists, and all the rest of us.’ -- Karen R. Koenig * New York Journal of Books *‘An irresistibly candid and addicting memoir ... [Gottlieb’s] book does feel deeply, almost creepily, voyeuristic ... In showing us how patients reveal just a part of their selves, [Gottlieb] gives us a dizzily satisfying collage of narratives, a kind of ensemble soap opera set in the already soap operatic world of Los Angeles ... Gottlieb can be judgmental and obsessive, but she’s authentic, even raw, about herself and her patients.’ -- Alex Kuczynski * The New York Times Book Review *‘She combines journalism and therapy, most notably in her “Dear Therapist” advice column for the Atlantic, which itself somewhat makes the argument for therapy based on the fact that the questions are often far too complicated ever to be answered in the span of one response, though Gottlieb does her best ... There’s something satisfyingly voyeuristic and intimate about getting to listen in on anyone else’s therapy, a feeling Gottlieb amplifies by contextualising what is actually happening in each session from a more clinical perspective. She does this by gently and constantly explaining to the reader what exactly therapists are trying to do with their patients, sharing language and frameworks ... It’s strange to see Gottlieb, a therapist herself, seemingly imply that someone can be too ‘together’ to benefit from talking to someone. And yet, I’m glad she grapples with this. Watching her come to the realisation that the process has things to offer her beyond a quick solution is a lesson in and of itself.’ -- Susan Matthews * Slate *‘As Gottlieb’s patients proceed (often painfully) through their sessions, so does Gottlieb with her new therapist, Wendell. And we get to listen in through this unusual combination of memoir, self-help guide and therapy primer ... warm, approachable, and funny — a pleasure to read ... As we watch Gottlieb and her patients learn to tell the rest of their own stories and move beyond their pain, we find some surprising insights and even a bit of wisdom.’ -- Sarah McCraw Crow * Bookpage *‘Gottlieb plunges further into the psychological depths as she discloses how therapists keep each other honest ... Some readers will know Gottlieb from her many TV appearances or her “Dear Therapist” column, but even for the uninitiated-to-Gottlieb, it won’t take long to settle in with this compelling read.’ -- Joan Curbow * Booklist *‘An addictive book that’s part Oliver Sacks and part Nora Ephron. Prepare to be riveted.’ * People Magazine, Book of the Week *‘Reading it is like one long therapy session — and may be the gentle nudge you need to start seeing a therapist again IRL.’ * Hello Giggles *‘With startling wisdom and humour, Gottlieb invites us into her world as both clinician and patient, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others ... Maybe You Should Talk To Someone is revolutionary in its candour, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.’ * Bookreporter *‘A psychotherapist and advice columnist at The Atlantic shows us what it’s like to be on both sides of the couch with doses of heartwarming humour and invaluable, tell-it-like-it-is wisdom.’ * O, The Oprah Magazine *‘Entirely reframes the way we think about psychotherapy … Movingly depicts our collective longing for lasting connection.’ * Entertainment Weekly *‘A delightful, fascinating dive into human behavior and idiosyncrasies, habits, and defenses, fears and blind spots: hers, her patients’, yours, and mine.’ * Chicago Tribune *‘This relatable memoir reminds us that many of our struggles are universal and just plain human.’ * Real Simple *‘A no-holds-barred look at how therapy works.’ * Parade *‘A fascinating, funny behind-the-scenes look at what happens when people — even shrinks themselves — ‘break open,’ with the help of a therapist.’ * Shondaland *‘Who could resist watching a therapist grapple with the same questions her patients have been asking her for years? Gottlieb, who writes the Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” column, brings searing honesty to her search for answers.’ -- Bethanne Patrick * The Washington Post, The 10 books to read in April *‘[Maybe You Should Talk to Someone] explores the ups and downs of life with humour and grace.’ * BookBub *‘Charmingly readable.’ -- Sarah Ditum * In The Moment *‘In her compassionate and emotionally generous new book, Gottlieb … pulls back the curtain of a therapist’s world … The result is a humane and empathetic exploration of six disparate characters struggling to take control of their lives as they journey back to happiness.’ * ALA’s Public Libraries Online *‘[A] smart, hilarious, insightful book. Lori Gottlieb will have you laughing and crying as she breaks down the problems of her patients, her therapist, and herself.’ * Patch.com *‘Both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, [Gottlieb] reveals how our stories form the core of our lives.’ * Orange County Register *‘Reads like a novel and reveals what really happens on both sides of the couch.’ * Men’s Health *‘A hugely entertaining memoir about a therapist in therapy.’ -- Kerri Sackville * Sunday Age *‘A rare and candid insight into a profession that is conventionally bound with rules and secrecy. Told with charm and compassion, vulnerability and humour, it’s also the story of an incredible relationship between two therapists and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious inner lives, as well as our power to transform them.’ * Sunraysia Daily *’Heartwarming and upbeat, this memoir demystifies therapy and celebrates the human spirit.’ * Shelf Awareness *‘A sparkling and sometimes moving account of her work as a psychotherapist, with the twist that she is in therapy herself ... For someone considering but hesitant to enter therapy, Gottlieb’s thoughtful and compassionate work will calm anxieties about the process; for experienced therapists, it will provide an abundance of insights into their own work.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘A source of inspiration.’ -- Cherlynn Low * Yahoo Finance *‘A great read for anyone interested in mental health, humanity, and empathy.’ -- Jen Saulnier * Mirage News *‘It‘s incredibly open, honest, and there are insights Gottlieb comes to acknowledge in the pages that will resonate with you deeply.’ -- Jess Campbell * GQ *

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Book SynopsisBlogger, speaker, and Bible teacher invites readers to embrace the upside-down teachings of Jesus, where failure is success, endings are beginnings, and freedom is found only as we learn to fully submit.

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Book SynopsisClinical Skills: an introduction for nursing and healthcare covers the essential clinical skills required by nurses. It offers an ideal introduction to clinical skills for adult nursing students, and it will also be useful for student nurses in other fields of practice, for trainee nursing associates and for other healthcare students who need to carry out clinical procedures when caring for people in a healthcare environment. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book will help students to: develop their proficiency in carrying out the nursing procedures required to qualify as a Registered Nurse understand when and how to provide nursing intervention and support to people in their care broaden and deepen their knowledge through the use of realistic scenarios apply their knowledge in a person-centred and compassionate way reflect on their own values and learning experiences to enhance their nursing practice improve their nursing skills by using the ‘hints for practice’ and ‘alerts’ The clear, reader-friendly presentation will help students develop the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the clinical skills they will need throughout their healthcare career. “The clinical skills book is a gem, easy to follow, eye catching, and relevant to all skills modules across all years of the nursing programme.” Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire UniversityTrade Review‘This book is brilliant in so many ways… the step-by-step instructions were so useful and have really helped me to consolidate my learning. I will be recommending it to fellow students.’ Adult nursing student, University of East Anglia‘The patient scenarios are one of my favourite aspects of the book, especially the continuity of particular case studies throughout the book. This is going to be an excellent addition to bookshelves and a fantastic reference.’ Newly Qualified Nurse, ex-Sheffield Hallam University‘The book is excellent. It aligns extremely well to the NMC Future Nurse Proficiencies and our own Practice Assessment Documentation. I was very impressed at the way the book reviews relevant topics and breaks this down into smaller paragraphs to aid the learning. This will be added to my reading list.’ Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University‘The text is well presented and accessible; it presents key information and avoids getting bogged down in details that might in any case quickly change. As a result the text would serve students for the full three years of their programme, and would hopefully provide the basis for further exploration. The focus on a few key scenarios is useful as it reflects the approach take in the delivery of skills and simulation.’ Senior Lecturer, Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Worcester‘I think it is excellent value for money... The text is an excellent resource for students and I like the way that the chapters take you on a journey from admission to end of life care... It is visually lovely to look at, which I feel that students will find appealing... The use of Learning Outcomes at the onset of each chapter will assist the student to focus on the context and potential applications of knowledge and skills, help them connect learning in various contexts, and help guide assessment and evaluation.’ Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Liverpool John Moores University‘I enjoyed reviewing it and will add it to my reading list. I think the book is easy to read and succinct – good for those starting out in a career in health and social care. Topics and skills are presented in an easy to access format and aren’t over complicated – which I think is useful for those with limited experience.’ Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of EssexGood book ‘My daughters in her first year at uni training to be a nurse. She is finding this book very useful in her studies.' Amazon reviewer Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Infection control 4. Nursing assessment 5. Observations 6. Early warning scores – the detection of deterioration 7. Personal care 8. Specimen collection 9. Skin integrity, assessment and pressure area care 10. Moving and handling 11. Nutrition and fluid management 12. Bowel care, suppositories and enemas 13. Legal, ethical and professional aspects of medicines management 14. Administration and optimisation of medicines 15. Pain management 16. Catheterisation 17. Airway management and life support 18. Pre- and post-operative care 19. Venepuncture and cannulation 20. Blood transfusion 21. Transferring and discharging people 22. Caring for the dying person Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisEverything pharmacists and pharmacy students need to know about drug information managementA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023! Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists provides you with the tools you need to to research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most effective and efficient manner possible. This trusted resource addresses essential topics such as formulating an effective response and recommendations for information, evaluation of drug literature, the application of statistical analysis in the biomedical sciences, medications and patient safety, investigational drugs, and more.This updated seventh edition also addresses other important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing information, how to respond to requests for information, and how to determine what information should be made available.

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Book SynopsisEnergetic Kinesiology is an emerging field internationally in the Complementary Health Sciences, gaining more and more scientific support and recognition. This fully referenced textbook describes the field and explains the techniques upon which it is built. It covers the underlying principles, the methods and scientific support for the efficacy of Energetic Kinesiology. It also offers a unique history of Energetic Kinesiology based on the first-hand experience of Charles Krebs who knew most of the originators of Energetic Kinesiology techniques personally. The book is a unique, well-illustrated, single source of a vast array of information, research and clinical knowledge in a format that is both accessible and practical to clinicians and students.Table of ContentsSection 1 Understanding Kinesiology. Section 2 The Energetic Structures of Man. Section 3 Muscle Monitoring. Section 4 Digital Indicators. Section 5 Client Assessment. Section 6 Information Gathering; 'Set-Up'. Section 7 Core Correction Techniques. Section 8 Concluding Sessions Section 9 A Model for Energetic Healing

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to his critically acclaimed book The Shattering of Loneliness, Erik Varden provides a glimpse of the value of a monastic life and a Christian calling in our troubled modern age.Be whole and so be happy.--St. Bernard, founder of the Cistercian orderIn the aftermath of a pandemic and the midst of political upheaval, Erik Varden has observed a growing interest in the monastic life even among those who have no intention of entering a monastery. For in times of anguish and uncertainty, basic principles of monastic life have become particularly appealing. Varden, Trappist monk and now Bishop, invites us to observe and learn from monastic life in our turbulent times. After a very personal introduction, he follows the Church year and seasons, always inspired by scriptural reading. The values he highlights include: tranquility; seeking peace; obedience; personal integrity; not continually passing judgement on others; asceticism as oppoTrade ReviewI have little doubt that this will also become a spiritual bestseller following on from his previous much acclaimed book, The Shattering of Loneliness. -- Dominic Walker * Church Times *Varden's work is the fruit from a tree for the healing of the nations, from a monk who has his feet firmly and incarnationally on the ground. * Lutheran Theological Journal *[Erik’s] homilies are accessible – written in clear, standard English – but rich, sometimes breathtakingly, in their content. * Catholic Herald *These [homilies] are as bracing and enlivening for the reader as they will have been for the congregations who heard them … Varden’s combination of extensive learning, passionate engagement with the history and demandingness of Christian life, and the sharp focus of a keen mind, make his preaching something from which many will benefit. * The Tablet *Varden’s erudition in this edifying work of Catholic monasticism should earn him comparisons to Edith Stein. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Introduction PART ONE: WHAT MAKES A MONK 1 Vows 2 Patrimony 3 The Heart's Expansion PART TWO: A MONASTIC YEAR 4 Seasons 5 Ordinary Time 6 Saints Appendix: Vision Notes on the Text Notes

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Book SynopsisWith two new chapters, improved artwork, and significant updates made throughout to increase readability, the fourth edition of Audiology: Science to Practice continues to be the most comprehensive textbook for audiology and hearing science courses, as well as for health care professionals wanting a better understanding of hearing science and audiology practices. It is written in a style that makes new or difficult concepts relatively easy to understand, while still providing more coverage of hearing and vestibular science and clinical audiology than other introductory texts. Topics include information about the profession of audiology, acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, preparing for the patient, otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry and speech measures, audiogram interpretations, masking, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, wideband acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem responses, hearing screening, hearing aids, assistive listening aides, cochlear and other implantable devices, vestibular evaluation, descriptions of auditory and vestibular disorders, and aural rehabilitation. There is also a chapter on the roles of speech-language pathologists related to understanding and caring for persons with hearing and balance concerns. Where relevant, the material includes evidence-based practice. New to the Fourth Edition Two new chapters: Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Other Treatments and (Re)habilitation of Hearing and Balance Disorders Many new beautifully drawn two-color anatomy and physiology illustrations Black and white figures have been color-enhanced Several chapters were reorganized and updated to include vestibular anatomy, physiology, and vestibular disorders within the relevant auditory chapters A separate chapter on vestibular evaluation and bedside screening Many chapters expanded to provide information on environmental factors that affect the transmission of sound, signal-to-noise ratio, preparation for testing, cerumen management, assistive listening technology systems (HATS), and status of over-the-counter hearing aids Updated references and standards throughout Key Features Many illustrations than other texts to help clarify and expand on key concepts Chapters begin with a list of learning objectives and end with key references Punctuated with historical and informational side boxes An easy-to-read writing style to help students understand scientific concepts Key terms highlighted throughout with a comprehensive end-of-book glossary A PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides and an image bank for instructors, James Jerger's chapter on the History of Audiology, and more The authors have also created a companion study aid for students, Audiology Workbook, Fourth Edition.Table of ContentsPreface Contributors PART I. Perspectives on the Profession of Audiology Chapter 1. The Discipline of Audiology Professional Organizations in the United States Development of the Profession of Audiology References Chapter 2. Audiology as a Career Education and Professional Credentials in the United States What Do Audiologists Do? Membership Demographics in the United States and Work Settings References PART II. Fundamentals of Hearing and Balance Science Chapter 3. Properties of Sound and Speech Acoustics Simple Vibrations and Sound Transmission Frequency Wavelength Other Factors That Affect Sound Propagation Phase Amplitude Intensity and Pressure Decibels Inverse Square Law Audibility by Frequency Complex Sounds Signal-to-Noise Ratio Resonance Acoustics of Speech Filtering Psychoacoustics References Chapter 4. Anatomy of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems Overview and General Orientation Outer Ear Middle Ear Inner Ear Neural Pathways References Chapter 5. Functions of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems Air-to-fluid Impedance Mismatch Outer Ear Middle Ear Inner Ear (Cochlea) Cochlear Nerve Summary of the Auditory Transduction Process Tuning Curves Frequency Coding Intensity Coding Vestibular System References PART III. Evaluation of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems Chapter 6. Preparation for Testing and Pure-tone Audiometry Preparation for Testing Case History Otoscopy Pure-tone Audiometry Test Environment Audiometers Transducers Air Conduction Versus Bone Conduction Testing Obtaining Pure-tone Thresholds Variables Influencing Thresholds Variations with Young Children or Difficult-to-test Populations References Chapter 7. Audiogram Interpretation Audiogram Describing Audiograms Other Audiogram Situations to Consider Pure Tone Average Decibel Sensation Level References Chapter 8. Speech Audiometry Speech Testing Equipment and Calibration Speech Threshold Measures Word Recognition Score Interpreting Word Recognition Scores Speech-in-Noise Tests Variations with Young Children or Difficult-to-test Populations References Chapter 9. Masking for Pure-tone and Speech Audiometry Interaural Attenuation Maskers Making Decisions on When to Mask How to Mask for Air Conduction Pure-tone Thresholds (Plateau Method) How to Mask for Bone Conduction Pure-tone Thresholds (Plateau Method) Summary of Pure Tone Masking Steps Masking Examples for Pure-Tone Thresholds Masking for Speech Audiometry References Chapter 10. Immittance Immittance Concepts Tympanometry Wideband Acoustic Immittance Acoustic Reflex Threshold Acoustic Reflex Decay References Chapter 11. Auditory Evoked Physiologic Responses Otoacoustic Emissions Auditory Brainstem Responses Auditory Steady State Responses References Chapter 12. Screening for Hearing Loss Historical and Current Practice Guidelines Infant Hearing Identification Programs School Age Children Adults Screening Outcomes and Efficacy References Chapter 13. Vestibular Evaluation and Screening Nystagmus Basic Test Battery Other Vestibular Tests Office/Bedside Screening References Chapter 14. Disorders of Hearing and Balance Describing Hearing Disorders Outer Ear Middle Ear Inner Ear (Cochlear) Acquired Auditory Nerve Central Auditory Nervous System Nonorganic (Functional) Hearing Loss Tinnitus Vestibular System References PART IV. Treatment/Management of Hearing Problems Chapter 15. Hearing Aids H. Gustav Mueller Hearing Aid Dispensing Workflow for the Selection and Fitting of Hearing Aids Assessment of Hearing Aid Candidacy-Step 1 Treatment Planning-Step 2 Selection and Fitting of Hearing Aids-Step 3 Basic Hearing Aid Styles Hearing Aid Programming Verification-Step 4 Orientation-Step 5 Validation-Step 6 Hearing Assistive Technology References Chapter 16. Implantable Devices Bone-anchored Implant Middle Ear Implant Cochlear Implant Auditory Brainstem Implant References Chapter 17. Other Treatments and (Re)habilitation Cerumen Management Tinnitus Aural (Re)habilitation References Chapter 18. Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist Collaboration Counseling Prevention and Wellness Screening Assessment Treatment Modalities, Technology, and Instrumentation Population and Systems References Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisFind the better you''ve been longing for in the pages of God''s Word.Lysa TerKeurst and the Proverbs 31 ministry team have come together to write a Bible study that will show you how God''s promises fulfill our deepest longings.We know the Bible is a big book and can oftentimes feel overwhelming. Lysa and Proverbs 31 team have created an eight-week study that will help you understand the story of the Bible, from start to finish, along with its amazing promises.In 40 Days Through the Bible: The Answers to Your Deepest Longings, you will: Take a journey through the storyline of the Bible in 40 days so you can see major themes, how they are all connected and what that means for us as we read the Bible today. Discover the eight major things humanity longs for and how Jesus fulfills all of them for us. Stop the endless cycle of seeking and searching for satisfaction and find the answers to your deepest lon

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Book SynopsisHave you ever had a great idea but didn’t know where to start? The rules of creativity are simple. Founder and CEO of creative network Zealous, Guy Armitage shows you how to unlock your creative potential with seven easy steps. Everyone is born creative (have you ever met a child who wasn’t creative? Neither have we). Our experiences directly impact our ability to stoke our imaginations and let that creativity flow – and that is what this book aims to unlock. Part manifesto, part how-to guide, using humour and simple, playful prompts and exercises, Guy Armitage arms you with the tools you need to unleash your creative spark.From making space for creativity in your life to creating your own inspiration, and from planning your project efficiently to seeking proper feedback that will spur you on, Armitage addresses so many of the restraints that hold us all back in one way or another. Change is never easy (and if you want effective change, neither should it be) but the invaluable lessons found within will help enable you to rediscover your creative self.Whatever type of creative you are, this is the only book you’ll need to get started, stay motivated, keep your creativity flowing and make your ideas happen.Trade ReviewThe exact book I need when I want to get my creative juices flowing! -- Lulu Mayo, illustratorWe're all creative and this book shows us how to unlock that creativity in an entertaining and fun read -- Tabish Khan, art critic, Londonist

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Book SynopsisThis follow-up to Dr. Caroline Leaf's bestselling book will help readers apply the science and wisdom of Switch On Your Brain to their daily lives so that they can experience maximum happiness and health.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Seminary Co-Op Notable Book of the Year""Winner of the American Book Fest Best Book Award, Religion Category""A meditative blend of history and travelogue . . . brings the soundscape of the desert to life." * New Yorker *"An engaging and inspiring book that provides much needed reflection on the significance of nature, sound, and silence in a noisy age."---Elizabeth Orens, The Living Church"[Sonorous Desert] is about the experience of solitude, sound, and silence in the ancient world and today. . . . These ideas are significant for current discussion of spirituality and human well-being." * Choice *

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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive guide through the contested terrain of outsider art and the related domains of art brut, visionary art, “art of the insane”, and folk art. The book examines the history and primary issues of the field as well as explores the intersection between culture and individual creativity that is at the very heart of outsider art definitions and debates.Trade ReviewLavishly illustrated, many of the images never before seen by the public, this indispensable volume is steeped in details about the lives of outsider and visionary artists. Authoritative, informative, and accessible, this groundbreaking volume is a work of art itself as well as a monumental achievement in scholarship, one that forces us to rethink conventional notions of art and creativity."" - Michael Owen Jones, professor emeritus, Department of World Arts and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles.""By exploring personal histories and traumatic experiences of creative people sometimes living at the fringe of society, Daniel Wojcik brings new insights into the phenomenon of outsider art. This comprehensive study will influence how outsider art is now seen and evaluated; it blurs the boundaries between insiders and outsiders and contributes to our understanding of art today. Engagingly written and wonderfully illustrated - in full color! - this is an essential resource that takes the reader on a mesmerizing and inspiring journey. Where are my paint brushes?"" - Peter Jan Margry, professor of European ethnology, University of Amsterdam.""Wojcik's new book seems destined to become an essential text for understanding the field today. Outsider Art: Visionary Worlds and Trauma now brings a great deal of clarity and understanding not only to one of the major hotbeds of activity in the international art market, but to the creative act itself. It is a must-read for anyone serious about better understanding this fascinating subject."" - Roger Manley, director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University and curator of exhibitions of self-taught art at more than forty other institutions, including the American Visionary Art Museum.""Wojcik's informed writing - demonstrated by an almost encyclopedic knowledge of self-taught and outsider art and history - his original research, his balanced and nuanced thinking, the representative examples he discusses, and his ability to articulate his findings make this book required reading for anyone interested in outsider, self-taught, or contemporary folk art."" - Carol Crown, professor emerita, University of Memphis, and coeditor of Sacred and Profane: Voice and Vision in Southern Self-Taught Art

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Book SynopsisA Bible with large print in an easy-to-carry format that is ideal to take with you wherever you are wanting to read and enjoy God''s Word. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.This KJV Bible contains a unique layout for reading and exploring God’s Word. With a single-column, line-matched format in large Comfort Print, this Bible easily fits in your hand making it ideal for reading and studying Scripture. In addition, the Bible offers thousands of cross-references at the ends of verses that allow you to easily find the connections within Scripture. Features include: 43,000 cross-references at the end of verses allow you to find related passages quickly and easily The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or not

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Book SynopsisIf you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips--all science-based. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the revised and updated second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource to help you take back your life from ADHD. Mental health professionals, sTrade Review"Powerful and essential! Your health, happiness, and future have long been a paramount concern to Dr. Barkley. Here he shares step-by-step guidance to get you where you want to be. Dr. Barkley's clear, compassionate voice makes you feel like you're in a private conversation with him. This updated second edition is worth its weight in gold."--Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? "The first edition of this book was excellent; the second edition is even better! Dr. Barkley is a foremost researcher who helps you understand and cope with impairments while also developing your strengths. He provides not only practical guidance about treatment, but also strategies to avoid difficulties in education, work, relationships, money management, and health. Dr. Barkley shares his genuine empathy and personal insights into the challenges ADHD poses. This book is a valuable resource for adults with ADHD and all those who love and care for them."--Thomas E. Brown, PhD, author of Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD "The second edition of this wonderful book offers an insightful, fact-based description of how to obtain an accurate diagnosis and find appropriate help. Information is presented in a clear manner that will be helpful in guiding you through treatment. This book has earned its place as a mainstay reference."--Lenard A. Adler, MD, author of Scattered Minds-Divided into noteworthy sections, and a 'stop anywhere' format, this book is an easy read covering a complex topic….The book presents up-to-date facts combined with strategies for living successfully with ADHD as an adult….This book is a valuable tool for the layperson and professional alike. The layout of the book is brilliant, making it easy to read and just what someone who may struggle with ADHD would need. This includes revisiting chapters for a review or providing a reminder of what has just been read. What a clever way to show the author knows his stuff! I encourage everyone to read a copy. It will improve your knowledge of behavior in general.--Doody's Review Service, 2/11/2022ƒƒThis is a comprehensive and scientifically based yet comprehensible manual for understanding and managing adult ADHD. With this information, adults with ADHD or those close to them can be informed consumers of available treatment options, behavioral strategies, and supplemental support resources. (on the first edition)--Library Journal, 10/1/2010ƒƒBarkley knows what works. (on the first edition)--ADDitude, 10/1/2010Table of ContentsIntroduction Step One. To Get Started, Get Evaluated 1. Is It Possible That You Have ADHD? 2. Can You Handle the Problem on Your Own? 3. Where Can You Go to Get Help? 4. What Do You Need for the Evaluation? 5. What Will the Evaluation Tell You? Step Two. Change Your Mindset: Know and Own Your ADHD 6. Know Your ADHD 7. Resisting Impulses: The First Step in Self-Control 8. Self-Control: How to Get What You Want 9. Executive Functions: The Abilities That Make Up Self-Control…and More 10. The Nature of ADHD and How You Can Master It 11. Own Your ADHD Step Three. Change Your Brain: Medications for Mastering ADHD 12. Why It Makes Sense to Try Medication 13. The Stimulants 14. The Nonstimulants 15. What to Expect from Treatment Step Four. Change Your Life: Everyday Rules for Success 16. Rule 1: Stop the Action! 17. Rule 2: See the Past…and Then the Future 18. Rule 3: Say the Past…and Then the Future 19. Rule 4: Externalize Key Information 20. Rule 5: Feel the Future 21. Rule 6: Break It Down…and Make It Matter 22. Rule 7: Make Problems External, Physical, and Manual 23. Rule 8: Have a Sense of Humor! Step Five. Change Your Situation: Mastering ADHD in Specific Areas of Your Life 24. Education 25. Work 26. Money 27. Relationships 28. Driving, Health, and Lifestyle Risks 29. Other Mental and Emotional Problems 30. Drugs and Crime Appendix: A Closer Look at ADHD Symptoms Resources Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A New Statesman Essential Non-Fiction Book of 2021""Winner of the PROSE Award in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, Association of American Publishers""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""[A] superb new history of infectious disease. Be so grateful you live now!"---David Frum"Magisterial. . . . [Harper’s] mastery of the science is only matched by the ease of his prose. If I were to nominate a book of the year, it would be this one."---Andrew Sullivan, The Dishcast"[A] sweeping masterpiece. . . . It’s difficult for me to think of anyone who will not find something eye-opening and enlightening in the pages of this comprehensive, beautifully written and eloquent book." * Forbes *"Plagues upon the Earth is a remarkable achievement."---Talha Burki, The Lancet"This magnificent book stood out as much for its nuance and academic rigour as it did for its readability." * Inquisitive Biologist *"An ambitious, engaging, and unified history of humanity’s interaction with infectious disease."---Gregory J. Morgan, Science"By integrating history, demography, economics, evolutionary biology and genomics into a seamless narrative, [Harper] does something that I, for one, have never seen before done so eloquently or persuasively: he demonstrates that any thorough understanding of health requires the kind of sweeping perspective that the humanities offers."---Steve Mintz, Inside Higher Ed"Comprehensive."---Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution"A remarkable accomplishment that weaves together microbiology, history, and economics to understand the role of diseases in shaping human history. Harper, an established historian known for his first three books on Rome and late antiquity, has an impressive command of virology, bacteriology, and parasitology as well as history and economics. In 'Plagues Upon the Earth.' he explains all of these clearly and with many arresting turns of phrase and insights."---Alex Tabarrok, Marginal Revolution"Well-conceived. … [Kyle] Harper combs through the literature of history, economics, epidemiology, and other disciplines to deliver a solid study of the role of infectious disease in the human story. ... Harper’s long-view study is a welcome addition to the spate of recent books on epidemic disease." * Kirkus Reviews *"This is a solid book, superbly referenced and interdisciplinary, covering disease from pre-human origins to the present, and making extensive use of published DNA comparisons and descriptions of plagues by historical observers." * Choice *"Completing the reading of this book leaves one with more than a feeling of satisfaction. Admiration for a major task that was written in an engaging style that retains a facile elegance throughout its 700 pages, that presents comprehensive and detailed information as though it were the sort of material that readers come across every day, is what one might not expect, but welcomes, in a serious work of this size."---Ian Lipke, Queensland Reviewers Collective"This timely work is the book of extraordinary brilliance and scope and the most significant in the field since William McNeill’s Plagues and Peoples from the mid-1970s."---David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer"Magisterial." * Prospect *"Plagues Upon the Earth is a highly provoking and enjoyable read. It shows that our success as a species is equally paralleled to the success of pathogens"---Makayla Alderson Fox, World History Encyclopedia

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Book SynopsisThis unique textbook provides an introductory, yet comprehensive overview of the pharmaceutical sciences. It is the first text of its kind to pursue an interdisciplinary approach. Readers are introduced to basic concepts related to the specific disciplines in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry. In an easy-to-read writing style, the book provides readers with up-to-date information on pharmacogenomics and includes comprehensive coverage of industrial drug development and regulatory approval processes. Each chapter includes critical-thinking exercises, as well as numerous figures, tables, and graphs. Many chapters contain review questions, practice problems, and cases. More than 160 illustrations complement the text.

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Book SynopsisIn Simply Jesus, Tom Wright sets out to answer three simple but vital questions about Jesus: who was he, what did he do and why does it matter? Perfect for those wanting a popular level entry point into Tom Wright's views on Scripture

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Book SynopsisDiscover essential skills to liberate yourself from persistent anxiety about your health.Are you constantly worrying about your health, or the health of a loved one? Do you frequently check yourself for lumps, bumps, tingling, or pain? Do you find yourself endlessly looking up symptoms on the internet? Perhaps you find yourself asking others for reassurance or validation that you’re okay, obsessing over health scares in the media, or monitoring your blood pressure on an hourly basis? No matter how your health anxiety manifests, it can be a crippling psychological burden. Endlessly ruminating about illness and death can affect all aspects of life—at home, work, school, as well as the doctor’s office. And if you’re obsessing over the health of a loved one, that can put tremendous pressure on the relationship.In Freedom from Health Anxiety, nationally recognized anxiety expert Karen Lynn Cassiday teaches you skills to conquer health anxiety, once and for all. You’ll learn to switch from focusing on worst-case scenarios to appreciating the joy of the present moment—regardless of health status. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and the author’s “learned inhibition” model, you’ll finally acquire the tools you need to take charge of your fear and break the cycle of stressing over your—or your loved one’s—well-being. You’ll also learn effective methods for tolerating health uncertainty, getting in touch with your body’s cues, and rediscovering the pleasure of the present.It’s time to find freedom from the obsessive fears that stand between you and true happiness. If you’re ready to trade endless hours of online self-diagnosis (Goodbye, Dr. Google!) for a life filled with a genuine appreciation for each moment, this book will show you the way.

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Book SynopsisA practical step-by-step guide and follow-up companion toHealing Developmental Trauma--presenting one of the first comprehensive models for addressing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is an integrated mind-body framework that focuses on relational, attachment, developmental, cultural, and intergenerational trauma. NARM helps clients resolve C-PTSD, recover from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and facilitate post-traumatic growth.Inspired by cutting-edge trauma-informed research on attachment, developmental psychology, and interpersonal neurobiology, The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma provides counselors, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, and trauma-sensitive helping professionals with the theoretical background and practical skills they need to help clients transform complex trauma. It explains:The four pillars of the NARM therapeutic model Cultural and transgenerational trauma Shock vs. developmental trauma How to effectively address ACEs and support relational health How to differentiate NARM from other approaches to trauma treatment NARM''s organizing principles and how to integrate the program into your clinical practice

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Book SynopsisAre you a picky eater? Do you worry that food will make you vomit or choke? Do you find eating to be a chore? If yes, this book is for you! Your struggles could be caused by an avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a disorder characterizedby eating a limited variety or volume of food. You may have been told that you eat like a child, but ARFID affects people right across the lifespan, and this book is the first specifically written to support adults. Join Drs. Jennifer Thomas, Kendra Becker, and Kamryn Eddy - three ARFID experts at Harvard Medical School - to learn how to beat your ARFID at home and unlock a healthier relationship with food. Real-life examples show that you are not alone, while practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities take you step by step through the latest evidence-based treatment techniques to support your recovery--Trade Review'The authors have crafted a self-help book that empowers individuals with ARFID to coordinate their own treatment pathway. This is critical given limited access to expertise in the assessment and treatment of ARFID. The book provides guidance on engaging with medical providers regarding signs and symptoms of ARFID and potential evaluations that may uncover underlying nutritional deficiency. It also offers a framework for understanding ARFID alongside valuable tools to build and support a healthy diet. The authors recognize the variable presentations of ARFID in terms of restricted volume and/or variety, provide real world examples of treatment planning and implementation, and outline a roadmap for expanding dietary intake across food groups.' William Sharp, Ph.D., Director of the Children's Multidisciplinary Feeding Program, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Associate Professor, Division of Autism and Related Disorders and Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine'In this book, three of the most skilled and approachable ARFID clinicians on the planet usher you through a step-by-step proven approach to broaden your food horizons and conquer your food fears. They demystify exposure treatment and approach severe picky eating in a completely nonjudgmental fashion. Case histories are woven throughout the book like avatars so that you can see how real people with severe ARFID are able to be liberated from often life-long restrictions. The book's visuals enrich the text providing a second layer of explanation and alternative ways to learn. This self-help psychology gem guides you in becoming your own therapist and illustrates how to recover at your own pace.' Cynthia M. Bulik, PhD, FAED, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Founding Director, UNC Centre of Excellence for Eating Disorders; Professor, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden'Jennifer, Kendra and Kamryn give us an essential reading, both for people affected by this 'new' eating disorder and for professionals who wish to expand their knowledge. The accessible way in which the concepts are handled allows the individual to begin their journey towards recovery through an evidence-based method, especially important for populations with limited access to specialized treatment. The book raises awareness of the prevalence of eating disorders as well as the suffering and the limitations that living with ED symptoms entails, ultimately contributing towards breaking the stigma around these diseases. I am very honored to be one of the first to read this book and I congratulate the authors for this great contribution to our field.' Eva Maria Trujillo Chi Vacuán, MD, FAED, CEDS, Fiaedp, FAAP; CEO and co-founder of Comenzar de Nuevo, A.C.; Clinical Professor at Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud. Tecnologico de Monterrey.'Drs. Thomas, Becker, and Eddy have written a beautiful and very accessible approach to ARFID that enables those struggling with the symptoms of ARFID to not only feel seen and understood, but to also experience hope for change. The case examples, self-assessment, and theoretical model of how avoidance perpetuates the maintenance of symptoms are important treatment elements. These elements help facilitate an individual's understanding of their unique experience with ARFID and to galvanize them to create an approachable plan personalized to their own pace. Well-known elements of cognitive behavior therapy such as monitoring of symptoms and the contexts in which these symptoms arise help individuals to develop an understanding of the factors that maintain their food avoidance and further individualize their treatment strategy.' Nancy Zucker, Ph.D., Director, Duke Center for Eating Disorders, Associate Director, Graduate Studies in Psychology and Neuroscience, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science'Although officially recognized as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association in the DSM-5 in 2013, ARFID is still both misunderstood and underappreciated. This important new book will be an invaluable resource for both health care professionals as well as individuals seeking to understand the 'picky' eating habits of themselves or those they care for. It takes a scholarly evidence-based approach, but conveys the important information in accessible language with practical tools and constructive advice. It's an invaluable addition to the body of knowledge in the field of eating disorders.' Elissa Myers, CAE, IOM, MA, Executive Director, Academy for Eating Disorders'Written by ARFID experts, this engaging and pragmatic self-help book walks you, step-by-step, through the process of identifying ARFID, understanding it, and implementing effective strategies for treatment. It will undoubtedly increase access to care for those who might not otherwise seek treatment or have access to ARFID-trained clinicians. Not only is this evidence-based self-help program accessible and easy to implement for individuals struggling with ARFID it is also an excellent resource for both novice and seasoned professionals. Positive and encouraging, this book offers examples and materials to keep you focused and engaged as you work toward your treatment goals. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this book will deliver! Bravo to the authors for pouring their experience, wisdom, and passion for treating ARFID into this resource.' Jennifer D. Lundgren, Ph.D., FAED, Professor of Psychology, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri'Drs. Thomas, Becker and Eddy are leading figures in providing the eating disorders field with much-needed information about the etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of ARFID. To this end, they were first to publish a clinician manual on this condition and with the publication of this self-help guide, they have taken another significant step toward addressing the needs of ARFID sufferers (and their carers). This easily accessible e-book provides a step-by-step guide, based on currently available evidence, to support the sufferer in their recovery. It is not just a resource for those with a diagnosis of ARFID but will also be most helpful to those who are trying to provide support to those struggling with this eating disorder, whether a parent, other loved one, or a clinician.' Daniel Le Grange, Ph.D., FAED Benioff UCSF Professor, Children's Health, and Director, Eating Disorders Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco'I am excited to enthusiastically recommend The Picky Eater's Recovery Book by Thomas, Becker and Eddy. The overall approach described in the book is based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-an evidence-based approach for eating disorders-and incorporates key elements of CBT such as the use of a personalized model, self-monitoring, regularizing eating patterns, and exposure and behavioral experiments. These methods are illustrated through clinical vignettes of the three major types of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)-sensory sensitivity, fear of adverse consequences, and low appetite. This self-help manual is clearly written and includes figures, tables, and other helpful learning tools that readers will find useful when implementing it. This book will undoubtedly be helpful for many adults with ARFID. It is practical, clinically informed, and a pleasure to read.' James Lock, MD, Ph.D., The Eric Rothenberg, MD Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Stanford University School of MedicineTable of ContentsDedication; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. All About ARFID: 1. What is ARFID?; 2. Do you have ARFID?; Part II. Getting Started (Stages 1 and 2): 3. How does ARFID work?; 4. Regular eating and early change; 5. Identifying what else needs to change; Part III. Tackling What Keeps Your ARFID Going (Stage 3): 6. Sensory sensitivity; 7. Fear of aversive consequences; 8. Lack of interest in eating or food; 9. Shape and weight concerns in the context of ARFID symptoms; Part IV. Moving Forward (Stage 4): 10. Continuing to make progress and preventing relapse; 11. Conclusion; References.

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Book Synopsis"Brilliant Like reading the best well kept secrets about the human body freely, clearly and openly!This is a must read for all movement teachers, practitioners and all curious about the human body!" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I am exuberant about this book. It is stunning in its depth, including an historical perspective of anatomy as well as clearly written exposition about the intricacies of human posture and movement. I especially like the exercises for practice that help to bring the text alive. I couldn''t be more pleased with this articulate, readable anatomy and movement book. I predict it will become a sourcebook for yoga teachers and other health professionals for years to come."Judith Hanson, yoga teacher"From Anatomy to Architecture, from Biomechanical to Biomotional and from Classical to Connected "- speaks to all bodies, in all modalities; in a world seeking unity and connection more than ever.Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement was written partly as an appeal for Yoga Teachers to appreciate the depth and breadth of Yoga as a science, a movement practice and a philosophy that fundamentally espouses "wholeness" as the basis of living anatomy and form. Yoga calls for unifying who and how we are; and as teachers - how we can help our clients (who are all different) move better.Classical Anatomy (in the West) divides the body down into its component parts and traditionally (unchanged for 400 years) reduces its functionality to those parts; usually described in a 2D iconic forms and founded in lever-based mechanics. In the East, such reductionism was never espoused and Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement covers two huge bases to bridge the difference and upgrade understanding of Yoga, to 21st Century anatomy:The first is to recognise that the leading edge of Fascia Science changes all those reductionist views (anatomically and biomechanically). It is carefully explained in the first part of the book and shows how the New Science of Body Architecture actually makes perfect sense of yogic philosophy of union and wholeness.The second is to take this paradigm shift and apply it in practice, to the subtle understanding of the fascial architecture and how that helps us move better. Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement attempts to ask questions, find suitable research and make all this practical and applicable to teachers and practitioners of all types. (Indeed, it teaches "posture profiling" and creating Class Mandalas, to support this). It is a contemporary yoga teacher''s bible.This book is for those who want to integrate scientific knowledge with practical application in yoga and movement disciplines, as well as yoga therapists and teacher, yoga instructors, bodyworkers, manual therapists, movement educators, anatomy and physiology students, somatic practitioners, fascia enthusiasts.Joanne''s newest book Myofascial Magic in Action: A Movement Practitioner''s Guide to How the Body Really Moves (Understanding Fascia) publishes in December 2024.

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Book SynopsisIn many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity, introduces us to some aspects and personalities of the Orthodox Christian world, from the desert contemplatives of the fourth century to philosophers, novelists and activists of the modern era, that suggest where we might look for fresh light and warmth. He shows how this rich and diverse world opens up new ways of thinking about spirit and body, prayer and action, worship and social transformation, which go beyond the polarisations we take for granted. Taking in the world of the great spiritual anthology, the Philokalia, and the explorations of Russian thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, discussing the witness of figures like Maria Skobtsova, murdered in a German concentration camp for her defence of Jewish refugees, and the challenging theologies of modern Greek thinkers lTrade ReviewThe language is precise and exact, yet also evocative and elegant. * Church Times *An austere read, reflecting a lifetime’s intellectual engagement with Orthodoxy. It is at the same time full of warmth. Williams' account of holy folly is wonderful. * The Tablet *There is no theological writer in English whose prose is more lucid, more crystalline, more careful, than Lord Williams of Oystermouth, known more widely as Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012 ... Looking East in Winter is a brilliant exploration of modern Orthodox theology ... Archbishop Rowan has completed another remarkable book, the reading of which is itself a meditative and nourishing experience. * Medium *

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Deep Brain Reorienting introduces a novel, evidence-based approach to the treatment of trauma-related disorders. Steeped in neuroscience, this book builds on recent scientific contributions to the effects of shock, trauma, and neglect on the brain at the deepest levels. Enhanced by detailed case material and underpinned by a strong theoretical framework, the authors give special attention to clinically significant forms of dissociation, as well as attachment wounding and its treatment. This neurobiologically informed focus offers fresh perspectives, reaching beneath the level of cognitive, affective, and defensive components of traumatic responding.Written at the interface of neuroscience and psychotherapy, this book will be invaluable to psychotherapists whose clinical practice is calling for new ways to work with the effects of traumatic experiences. In addition, several hypotheses will appeal to research-oriented psychotherapists and clinically-led researchers in a

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Book SynopsisAn essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 6th Edition, provides critical insights for Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their practice to the next level. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice. Engaging case studies and study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients. NEW! Update content aligned with the 11th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription prepares students to confidently perform the most effective client fitness assessments and create successful resistance training programs. UPDATED! Full-color photographs clarify concepts and techniques. Chapter objectives keep students focused on the most vital content. Case Studies provide essential practice applying concepts to realistic scenarios commonly encountered by Certified Personal Trainers. Key Points and chapter summaries reinforce important chapter takeaways.

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Essential Title for 2025! Since its first edition over 60 years ago, Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults has been the go-to reference for treating a wide range of fractures in adult patients. The landmark, two-volume tenth edition continues this tradition with two new international editors, a refreshed mix of contributors, and revised content throughout, bringing you fully up to date with today’s techniques and technologies for treating fractures in orthopaedics. Drs. Paul Tornetta III, William M. Ricci, Robert F. Ostrum, Michael D. McKee, Benjamin J. Ollivere, and Victor A. de Ridder lead a team of experts who ensure that the most up-to-date information is presented in a comprehensive yet easy to digest manner. Follows a templated format throughout, with numerous time-saving treatment algorithms, checklists, charts, and tables for quick reference Presents preoperative planning in convenient checklists; nonoperative treatments, pitfalls, management of adverse outcomes, and operative techniques in easy-to-read tables; detailed “Author’s Preferred Treatment” algorithms, and annotated references for key trials and studies Includes two completely new chapters on Artificial Intelligence and 3D-Guided Surgery in Orthopaedic Trauma, and Regional Anesthesia for Fractures and Dislocations Offers deepened coverage of periprosthetic fractures of the upper extremity, atypical fractures of the olecranon, and much more Features more than 70 high-quality videos that offer instruction and guidance on clinical procedures 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 SynopsisTake an evidence-based approach that prepares nurses to be leaders at all levels. Learn the skills you need tolead and succeed in the dynamic health care environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their application, you’ll develop the core competences needed to deliver and manage the highest quality care for your patients. You’ll also be prepared for the initiatives that are transforming the delivery and cost-effectiveness of health care today. New, Updated & Expanded! Content reflecting the evolution of nursing leadership and management New! Tables that highlight how the chapter content correlates with the core competencies of BSN Essentials, ANA Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice or Specialty Standards of Practice New! 10 NCLEX®-style questions at the end of each chapter with rationales in an appendix New & Expanded! Coverage of reporting incidents, clinical reasoning and judgment, communication and judgment hierarchy, quality improvement tools, leveraging diversity, security plans and disaster management, health care and hospital- and unit-based finances, and professional socialization Features an evidence-based and best practices approach to develop the skills needed to be effective nurse leaders and managers—from managing patient care to managing staff and organizations. Encompasses new quality care initiatives, including those from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report, AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Report which form the foundation of the content. Discusses the essentials of critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving, including concepts such as SWOT, 2x2 matrix, root-cause analysis, plan-do-study-act, and failure mode and effects analysis. Demonstrates how to manage conflict, manage teams and personnel, utilize change theory, and budget Uses a consistent pedagogy in each chapter, including key terms, learning outcomes, learning activities, a case study, coverage of evidence, research and best practices, and a chapter summary. Table of Contents Part I: Foundations and Background Chapter 1: Core Competencies for Safe and Quality Nursing Care Chapter 2: Health-Care Environment and Health Policy Chapter 3: Theories and Principles of Nursing Leadership and Management Chapter 4: Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice Chapter 5: Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice Chapter 6: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Clinical Reasoning Part II: Promotion of Patient Safety and Quality Care Chapter 7: High-Reliability Health-Care Organizations Chapter 8: Effective Communication Chapter 9: Improving and Managing Safe and Quality Care Chapter 10: Information Technology for Safe and Quality Patient Care Part III: Leadership and Management Functions Chapter 11: Creating and Managing a Sustainable Workforce Chapter 12: Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Work Environment Chapter 13: Organizing Patient Care and Staffing for Patient Safety Chapter 14: Delegating Effectively Chapter 15: Leading Change and Managing Conflict Chapter 16: Managing Finances Part IV: Managing Your Future in Nursing Chapter 17: Transitioning From Student to Professional Nurse and Beyond NCLEX®-Style Review Questions Answer Key

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025! Using an easy-to-read style, Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department, Third Edition, discusses 365 topics in which errors are frequently committed in the practice of emergency medicine. The authors give practical, easy-to-remember key points for avoiding these pitfalls. Chapters are brief, evidence-based, and easy-to-read immediately before the start of a shift, used for quick reference during a shift, or read daily over the course of one year for personal growth and review. Drs. Michael E. Winters, Dale P. Woolridge, Evie Marcolini, Mimi Lu, and Sarah B. Dubbs have fully revised this edition offering a fresh perspective in this rapidly changing field. Presents hard-earned clinical wisdom in an informal, easy-to-read style that focuses on uncommonly taught pearls, pitfalls, and misconceptions in every area of emergency medicine Contains extensive revisions throughout, including new topics, updated content, new expert contributors, a newly streamlined organization, and more Includes new and revised content on COVID-19, chest pain management, sepsis, stroke, anaphylaxis and angioedema, pneumonia, acute heart failure, and more Ideal for emergency medicine physicians, residents, and attendings; emergency nurse practitioners; physician associates who practice in the ED; and primary care physicians in urgent care centers Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead 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 SynopsisTime wants you dead. Not just you, but your friends, family, pets - everyone you’ve ever met… ''A beautifully written book about life and death: busts myths, explores the stories of science and history, and ultimately is rich and uplifting.'' Dr Adam Rutherford With over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it’s a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don’t betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions. Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing ''life-extending'' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad. Exploring the multitude of ways our bodies can kill us, from inherited genetic conditions, through heart attacks, arrythmias and angina, onto the delicate workings of the brain, Live Forever? offers compelling insight into how our bodies work, how we can best look after them - and ultimately live longer, healthier lives. *** ''I heartily recommend this deep dive into wellness... It turns out that none of us are getting out of here alive, but John has bravely put his mind and body on the line to discover the secrets of staying healthy and happy as we get older. A funny, fascinating and educative book.'' Ben Willbond, co-creator of Ghosts ''The idea that a book about death and dying could be a delightful read seems ridiculous, and yet John Tregoning has pulled off this trick with humour, flair and elegance.'' Nessa Carey, author of The Epigenetics Revolution ''An enjoyable and entertaining mixture of scientific facts about ageing and completely unscientific self-experimentation... recognizing that although none of us will live forever, there are ways we can improve our chances of living well while we are still around.'' Dame Sarah Gilbert

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Book Synopsis** WINNER OF THE PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZE 2021 **''Beautiful, evocative, authoritative.'' Professor Brian Cox''Important reading not just for anyone interested in these ancient cousins of ours, but also for anyone interested in humanity.' Yuval Noah HarariKindred is the definitive guide to the Neanderthals. Since their discovery more than 160 years ago, Neanderthals have metamorphosed from the losers of the human family tree to A-list hominins.Rebecca Wragg Sykes uses her experience at the cutting edge of Palaeolithic research to share our new understanding of Neanderthals, shoving aside clichés of rag-clad brutes in an icy wasteland. She reveals them to be curious, clever connoisseurs of their world, technologically inventive and ecologically adaptable. Above all, they were successful survivors for more than 300,000 years, during times of massive climatic upheaval.Much of what defines us was also in Neanderthals, and their DNA is still inside us. PlTrade ReviewImportant reading not just for anyone interested in these ancient cousins of ours, but also for anyone interested in humanity. - Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens * The New York Times *Beautiful, evocative, authoritative. Kindred is a beautifully written exploration of our fast-developing understanding of Neanderthals and their culture and a compelling insight into how modern science is revealing the secrets of an extinct species who, for 350 thousand years before Homo Sapiens became dominant, inhabited a world “as wide and rich as the Roman Empire.” -- Professor Brian Cox, Physicist and TV presenterRebecca Wragg-Sykes's fact-packed but highly readable book puts us right with a superbly authoritative guided tour of much new evidence. It's tempting to say, "If you read only one book about the Neanderthals, read this one" -- except that if the next 20 years provide as many revelations about our ancestors as the past 20 have done, she will need to produce just as weighty a second volume. -- Richard Morrison * The Times *Blending cutting-edge science with lyrical storytelling, Rebecca Wragg Sykes paints a detailed portrait of our enigmatic relatives. -- Professor Alice Roberts, anatomist, author and broadcasterWritten with such pleasing, elegant prose, Kindred is a captivating ode to the subtle complexities of palaeoanthropology – the thrill of discovery, the frustrating gaps in the evidence, the tantalising question marks hovering above our favourite ideas. Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes balances admirable scientific caution with her joyous enthusiasm, and the result is a generous, enthralling history of how we first came to know our ancient cousins, and how we’re still getting to know them today. -- Greg Jenner, historian and author‘Kindred is a thrillingly full account of what we currently know about the Neanderthals… Wragg Sykes' project is to write about Neanderthals as an end in themselves, not as a failed version of humanity.’ * London Review of Books *Rebecca Wragg Sykes’s book paints a vivid portrait of our adaptable ancient relatives ... immersive. -- Josie Glausiusz * Nature *Kindred is a tour de force. A rich and beautiful synthesis of all that is known about Neanderthal biology and culture, it should be required reading for anyone interested in the history of humanity. -- Dr Tori Herridge, palaeontologist and TV presenter‘The knowledge condensed here is certainly impressive … Rebecca Wragg Sykes has studied their landscapes, territories and tools and emerges as an expert and enthusiastic character witness for Neanderthals and their way of life. Neanderthals probably didn’t have PR, but they do now.’ * Guardian *Wragg Sykes paints a fascinating picture of a field transformed almost beyond recognition over the past 30 years. -- Simon Ings * New Scientist *Current, compelling, well researched, beautifully written and poetical, Kindred is like no other book you've read on Neanderthals. -- Professor Lee. R. Berger, University of WitwatersrandTable of ContentsA Note on Names Introduction Chapter 1: The First Face Chapter 2: The River Fells the Tree Chapter 3: Bodies Growing Chapter 4: Bodies Living Chapter 5: Ice and Fire Chapter 6: The Rocks Remain Chapter 7: Material World Chapter 8: Eat and Live Chapter 9: Chez Neanderthal Chapter 10: Into the Land Chapter 11: Beautiful Things Chapter 12: Minds Inside Chapter 13: Many Ways to Die Chapter 14: Time Travellers in the Blood Chapter 15: Denouements Chapter 16: Immortal Beloved Epilogue Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by highly experienced clinicians and examiners, this thoroughly revised and expanded second edition is an essential text for orthopaedic trainees preparing for FRCS (Tr&Orth) examination. Highly illustrated and containing over 1,000 single best answer questions (SBAs), it is a high-quality, useful revision tool. Rather than promoting simple recall like most orthopaedic MCQ texts, SBAs encourage higher order thinking and judgement which will support more comprehensive revision and understanding for trainees. This edition builds on key features from the first, containing new and updated exam questions that cover the spectrum of the orthopaedic syllabus. This includes difficult subject areas such as biomechanics, prosthetics/orthotics, anatomy and statistics. The text also contains two new chapters covering the impact of ethics and diseases on orthopaedic surgery. Crucially, this edition is tailored to post pandemic examination and deals with the more difficult isosteric ambiguous types of SBA questions that often appear in the real test.

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Book SynopsisMost twentysomethings don't have disorders that need to be treated; they have problems that need to be solved.

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