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Book Synopsis**CHOSEN BY OPRAH AS ONE OF HER ''BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH''**The international bestselling spiritual book, in a brand new special edition. Eckhart Tolle demonstrates how to live a healthier, happier, mindful life by living in the present moment. ************''I keep Eckhart''s book at my bedside. I think it''s essential spiritual teaching. It''s one of the most valuable books I''ve ever read.'' Oprah WinfreyTo make the journey into The Power of Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle offers simple language and a question and answer format to show us how to silence our thoughts and create a liberated life.Surrender to the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here we find our joy, are able to embrace our true selves and discover that we are already complete and perfect. If we are able to be fully present and take each step in the Now we will be opening ourselves to the transforming experience of The Power of Now.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shows you what to do with your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move forward with strength and resilience.

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Book SynopsisGrowing older is inevitable, but aging can be prevented, even reversedbut only when you upgrade your brain, using both ancient and modern science, to create psychosomatic health. A healthy brain is the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, and in Grow A New Brain, modern shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function, right now. It combines ancient and modern science to eliminate old senescent cells, detoxify your brain and body, reduce inflammation, increase the growth of brain cells that support neuroplasticity, and more. Readers will learn: How to turn your kitchen into a shaman's laboratory to make your own probiotics that repair that gut and produce neurotransmitters that balance the brain. How to use shamanic meditative techniques to switch on genes for health and turn off genes for illness and disease, and drawing on the science of epi

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Book SynopsisDo you need direction for your next step? Does the future seem uncertain? Do you wonder how you can make a difference today? The Next Step is a vibrant devotional that encourages readers to turn to God and His Word for daily wisdom and for life’s big decisions.Life can sometimes feel like a series of starts, stops, and ruts. Whether you''re walking with God for the first time, are feeling stuck and in need of a reset, or want to grow in your faith and live more intentionally, The Next Step will help you seek God, engage with the Bible, and move toward more focused, purposeful living.In her newest devotional, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Sadie Robertson Huff shares insights, practices, and inspiration for living intentionally, discerning the plans God has for you, and walking in the wisdom of His Word. Through the framework of the Bible''s Wisdom Books—P

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Book SynopsisTo follow your Tao is to live in accordance with your own meaning, values and energy: to discover your true self, nurture your growth and enjoy a harmonious and healthy life.Drawing from the disciplines of Chinese Medicine, qigong, Five Element theory and Buddhism, Stephanie Nosco explains how your body''s energy (or qi) can help you reconnect with your natural energetic flow.Each chapter is devoted to one of the five major yin organs - the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and lungs - showing you how to identify when they are out of balance and giving you ways to rebalance them. Along with the organ''s associations and attributes, there are descriptions of their physical, emotional and spiritual properties and functions. Each chapter ends with ''soul work'' exercises to help counteract anything that is holding you back, whether that is anxiety, anger, inconsistency, pain, fear or the inability to let go.With these thoughtful practices, you will learn to t

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Book SynopsisThis is not a diet book it's Healthyish!Packed with quick and easy recipes that bring all the goodness and none of the fuss, Healthyish is about cooking that works for real life.No rules, restrictions or counting carbs or macros just simple, wholesome food with a little wiggle room.Taking all the best bits of healthy eating, discover:High-protein, batchable breakfastsPre-prepped lunches that keep you energizedPlant-forward dinners full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutesRefined-sugar-free treats for when you need a sweet fixSwaps, substitutions and storage tips for every recipeThink delicious, convenient, feel-good cooking with everything you need to eat well without it feeling like a chore because healthy and balanced eating shouldn't feel impossible.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the Present, Create Your Future: Ancient Teachings for Health, Success, and Lasting HappinessCHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME AND BECOME IMMORTALDiscover the secrets of timeless living from a Himalayan monk''s journey to enlightenment. In this transformative guide, spiritual leader Ishan Shivanand reveals ancient wisdom for modern seekers.Born in India and raised in monasteries, Ishan unlocks the mystical concept of Mahakaal - a state of boundless existence beyond the constraints of time. Learn to: Transcend the limitations of finite thinking Cultivate unshakeable presence in every moment Step into your infinite potential for health, success, and joy Through practical meditation and mindfulness techniques, The Practice of Immortality offers a roadmap to profound inner transformation. Ishan''s teachings, rooted in centuries-old traditions, provide a fresh perspective on living fully in the present moment, harnessing the power of now for lasting fulfilment, and achieving harmony between your inner world and outer reality.Embark on a life-changing journey to redefine your relationship with time and discover how to live with purpose and vitality, embracing a truly eternal state of mind.

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world exploration of Starseeds in this modern tarot deck expands traditional tarot symbolism to include spaceships, lasers, star codes, and extraterrestrial beings. Activate the star magic within you, meet your Galactic Star Guides, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos!Explore the deeper meanings of tarot with a little help from your Star Guides, an extensive array of Star Beings from diverse places across the Milky Way galaxy. In THE GALACTIC STAR TAROT, you'll meet the Lyrans of the Wands, the Pleiadeans of the Cups, the Sirians of the Swords, and the Arcturians of the Disks who've sworn to protect and support you and all other humans and Starseeds on Earth. Intricately detailed art takes you from the desert of Area 51 on Earth to royal courts held upon starships and everywhere in between. When you reconnect to memories of your galactic history and the infinite potential of the Universe, miracles happen. Activate the star magic within you and awaken to a new realm of

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"…The authors did an excellent job at going deep into the surface of the style, a helpful beginning for those interested and a further study for those with experience in traditional Chinese martial arts…Grayscale photos and illustrations also help paint a clearer picture as to what the written instructions describe." -- Martial Journal

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Book SynopsisJessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, author and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement (2 million followers on Instagram). With her first book Glucose Revolution, a no. 1 international bestseller, she started teaching everyone about the importance of blood sugar and easy hacks to manage it.In The Glucose Goddess Method, she offers a four-week step-by-step plan to integrate simple, science-proven strategies for steadying your blood sugar into your everyday life. It comes complete with 100+ delicious recipes, an interactive workbook and lots of tips and advice from the Glucose Goddess community on how to stay on track.This Method has been used by thousands to regulate their glucose, and the results are astonishing. You will gain boundless energy, curb your cravings, clear your skin, slow your ageing process, reduce inflammation, rebalance your hormones, improve your mood and sleep better than you have ever done before. You will create positive new habits for life. The best part? You won't be counting calories, and you'll eat everything you love.'Jessie's tips have been a lovely addition to my daily routine.' Davina McCall

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Book SynopsisOprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences – and how healing must begin with a shift to asking 'What happened to you?' rather than 'What’s wrong with you?'.Through wide-ranging and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad - influences the people we become.A simple change in perspective can open up a new and hopeful understanding about why we do the things we do, why we are the way we are – and provide a road map for repairing relationships, overcoming what seems insurmountable, and ultimately living better and more fulfilling lives.Many of us experience adversity and trauma during childhood that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. And as we’re beginning to understand, we are more sensitive to developmental trauma as children than we are as adults. ‘What happened to us’ in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights into the patterns of behaviours so many struggle to understand.A survivor of multiple childhood challenges herself, Oprah Winfrey shares portions of her own harrowing experiences because she understands the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma at a young age.Throughout her career, Oprah has teamed up with Dr Bruce Perry, one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, youth, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events.Now, Oprah joins with Dr Perry to marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.Grounded in the latest brain science and brought to life through compelling narratives, this book shines a light on a much-needed path to recovery – showing us our incredible capacity to transform after adversity.Trade ReviewAn incredible dialogue that bares the fundamental causes of trauma, and rightly turns the question of shame on it’s head and back to the environment. There is so much more we need to learn and this book is the perfect guide to reframing how we can act - through research, experience and compassion - in tomorrow's world. An essential read -- Dr Camilla Pang, biochemist and author of Explaining HumansRevealing, intimate, and educational, it’s a testament to the authors’ wish for readers to come to grips with, and let go of, the past – and to move forward into 'post-traumatic wisdom.' -- Leigh Haber, O Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe time-tested, most popular board prep resourceâupdated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top facultyâensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily hone in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. Thereâs a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2025 edition, youâll instantly understand why itâs a resource you ca

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this unique handbook continues to provide an accessible and comprehensive, signs-and-symptoms based source of information on medical problems commonly seen in the tropics. A practical guide to diagnosis and management for medical practitioners and students, it provides vital information at the reader's fingertips.Trade ReviewThis is a highly useful handbook for clinicians in tropical disease environments. The topics are presented with tremendousclarity and economy of language. * Kenneth Schaefle, MD (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Doody's *Review from previous edition This book presents information in a simple manner combined with updated current knowledge, making it a useful adjunct for its intended readers. * BMA Book Awards 2014. Highly Commended *This is a useful resource for healthcare providers who work in limited-resource settings and/or in tropical areas. * Doody's *Overall, this book is well written, easy to read and practical, providing easy access to crucial information, from common problems to rare diseases. * Dipti Patel , Occupational Medicine Book Review *Table of Contents1: Management of the sick child 2: Malaria 3: HIV medicine 4: Tuberculosis 5: Chest medicine 6: Gastroenterology 7: Cardiovascular 8: Renal Medicine 9: Neurology 10: Haematology 11: Endocrine disorders 12: Ophthalmology 13: Dermatology 14: Bone, joint and soft tissue infections 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections 16: Nutrition 17: Multi-system diseases and infections 18: Mental health 19: Trauma 20: Poisoning and envenoming 21: Immunization 22: Health emergencies in humanitarian crises 23: Obstetric emergencies 24: Healthcare-associated infection, antimicrobial prescribing, and antimicrobial resistance

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Book Synopsis Approachable in detail and rich with dynamic illustrations, Snell’s Clinical Neuroanatomy, 9th Edition, is your complete, clinically oriented introduction to neuroanatomy. This easy-to-use text is organized classically by body system, introducing basic components of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system before moving on to more complex functions. This revised and enhanced 9th Edition reflects the latest clinical approaches to neuroanatomy structures and reinforces concepts with enhanced illustrations, diagnostic images, and surface anatomy photographs. Each chapter begins with clear objectives and a clinical case for a practical introduction to key concepts. Throughout the text, Clinical Notes highlight important clinical considerations. Chapters end with bulleted key concepts, along with clinical problem solving cases and review questions that test students’ comprehension and ensure preparation for clinical application. UPDATED with new, enhanced images, a Color Atlas of Brain presents multiple views of the brain in one place for fast reference and review. NEW! Coverage of nucleus accumbens strengthens students’ clinical understanding of the motivators behind addiction. Clinical Cases open each chapter with an emphasis on practical applications of key content. Clinical Notes highlight relevant conditions, surgeries, physical exams to streamline clinical practice. Full-color illustrations, diagrams, and photographs clarify complex concepts and structures with vibrant detail.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xiii About the Authors xv Acknowledgement xvii Part One: Introduction to Qualitative Research: Starting Out 1 The Essentials of Qualitative Research 3 What is qualitative research? 3 The characteristics of qualitative research 3 The primacy of data 4 Contextualisation 5 Immersion in the setting 5 The ‘emic’ perspective 6 Thick description 7 The research relationship 8 Insider/outsider research 9 Reflexivity 9 The place of theory in qualitative research 11 The use of qualitative research in healthcare 11 Choosing an approach for health research 13 References 14 Further Reading 16 2 The Paradigm Debate: The Place of Qualitative Research 17 Theoretical frameworks and ontological position 17 The natural science model: positivism objectivism and value neutrality 18 The paradigm debate 19 The interpretive/descriptive approach 21 Focus on postmodernism and social constructionism 23 Conflicting or complementary perspectives? 24 Final comment 25 References 25 Further Reading 26 3 Initial Steps in the Research Process 27 Selecting and formulating the research question 27 Practical issues 31 The research design and choice of approach 31 The literature review 32 Writing a research proposal 35 Access and entry to the setting 41 Summary 44 References 44 Further Reading 45 4 Ethical Issues 47 The foundational ethical framework for research 49 Ethics in qualitative research 52 Interviews and observations 53 The participant information sheet 60 Researching one’s peers 62 The research relationship 62 Research in the researcher’s workplace 64 The role of research ethics committees 64 Reviewing the research project 66 Key ethical questions: audiotaped interviews 66 Summary 70 References 70 Further Reading 72 5 Supervision of Qualitative Research 73 The responsibilities of supervisor and student 74 Writing and relationships 76 Practical aspects of supervision 78 Single or joint supervision 79 Problems with supervision 80 Academic problems 81 Final notes 82 Summary 83 References 83 Further Reading 83 Part Two: Data Collection and Sampling 6 Interviewing 87 Interviews as sources of data 87 The interview process 88 Types of interview 89 Contents vii Practical considerations 92 Recording interview data 96 The interviewer–participant relationship 98 Problematic issues and challenges in interviewing 99 Ethical issues in interviewing 103 Summary 105 References 105 Further Reading 106 7 Observation and Documents as Sources of Data 107 Participant observation 107 The origins of participant observation 108 Immersion in culture and setting 108 Types of observation 111 Problems in observation 116 Technical procedures and practical hints 117 Documentary sources of data 118 Summary 122 References 122 Further Reading 123 8 Focus Group Research (FGR) 125 The nature and features of focus group research 125 The origin and purpose of focus groups 127 Focus group research in healthcare 127 Sample size and composition 128 Conducting focus group discussions 131 Research with online or virtual focus groups 133 Recording analysing and reporting focus group data 134 Critical comments on focus group research in healthcare 138 Summary 138 References 139 Further Reading 140 9 Sampling Strategies 141 Sampling decisions 141 A variety of sampling types 145 Inclusion and exclusion criteria 150 Sampling parameters 150 Sample size 151 Saturation 152 Giving a label to the participants 153 Summary 154 References 154 Further Reading 155 Part Three: Approaches in Qualitative Research 10 Ethnography 159 The development of ethnography 160 Ethnographic methods 162 Ethnography in healthcare 163 The main features of ethnography 165 Fieldwork 169 Doing and writing ethnography 172 Analysis 172 Interpretation 174 Pitfalls and problems 175 Summary 176 References 176 Further Reading 178 11 Grounded Theory Methodology 179 History and origin 180 Symbolic interactionism 181 The main features of grounded theory 181 Data collection theoretical sampling and analysis 183 The three main approaches 189 Using the literature 190 Integration of theory 192 Theoretical memos and fieldnotes 192 Pitfalls and problems 193 Which approach for the health researcher? 196 Summary 197 References 197 Further Reading 199 12 Narrative Inquiry 201 The nature of narrative and story 201 Narrative research 202 Narratives in health research 202 The everyday story 206 Autobiographical and biographical stories 206 Cultural stories 207 Collective stories 207 Illness narratives 208 The restitution narrative 209 The chaos narrative 210 The quest narrative 210 Narrative interviewing 211 Narrative analysis 212 Contents ix Thematic and holistic analysis 213 Structural analysis 214 Dialogic/performance analysis 215 Visual analysis 216 Ongoing debates about narrative 216 Summary 218 References 218 Further Reading 220 13 Phenomenology 221 Intentionality and the early stages of phenomenology 222 Phases and history of the movement 223 The German phase 224 The French phase 226 Schools of phenomenology 227 The phenomenological research process: doing phenomenology 228 Grounding 228 Reflexivity and positional knowledge 229 Humanisation and the language of experience 229 Phenomenology and health research 231 Topics for phenomenological approaches 232 Choice of approach: descriptive or interpretive phenomenology 233 Procedures for data collection and analysis 235 Summary 238 References 238 Further Reading 241 14 Action Research 243 The origins of action research 244 Critical social theory 245 Action research in healthcare 246 The main features of action research 247 The methodological continuum 248 Practical steps 250 Trustworthiness in AR 252 Problems and critique 253 Summary 255 References 255 Further Reading 256 15 Additional Approaches 259 Case study research 259 Overview 260 Features and purpose of case study research 260 Conversation analysis 262 The origins of conversation analysis 263 The use of conversation analysis 263 Discourse analysis 265 Critical discourse analysis (CDA) 267 Performative social science 269 PSS in health research 270 Summary 271 References 272 Further Reading 275 Discourse Analysis 275 Further Reading 276 Performative Social Science 276 Further Reading 277 Part Four: Data Analysis and Completion 16 Data Analysis: Strategies and Procedures 281 Transcribing and sorting 283 Taking notes and writing analytic memos 284 Ordering and organising the data 285 Analytical styles 286 Coding and categorizing 287 Thematic analysis 288 Meaning and Gestalt 289 Problems of QDA 289 Inferential leaps and ‘premature closure’ 289 Collaboration in the process of analysis and interpretation 290 Computer- aided analysis of qualitative data 290 The reasons for computer use 291 Storing annotating and retrieving texts 292 Locating words phrases or segments of data 292 Naming or labelling 292 Sorting and organising 292 Identifying data units 293 Preparing diagrams 293 Approaches to qualitative computer analysis 293 Language- oriented 293 Descriptive/interpretive approaches 293 Theory building 294 The practicalities of using computer- aided analysis 294 Advantages of computer use 295 Problems and critique of computer analysis 295 Summary 296 References 297 Further Reading 298 17 Establishing Quality: Validity and Trustworthiness 299 Quality 299 Conventional criteria 300 Rigour 300 Reliability 300 Validity 301 Generalisability or external validity 302 Objectivity and subjectivity 303 The concept of validity in qualitative research 304 An alternative perspective: trustworthiness 305 Dependability 305 Credibility 305 Transferability 305 Confirmability 306 Authenticity 306 Strategies to ensure trustworthiness 307 Member checking 307 Searching for negative cases and alternative explanations 309 Peer review 310 Triangulation 310 The audit or decision trail 311 Thick description 312 Prolonged engagement 312 Reflexivity 313 Quality and creativity 313 Summary 314 References 314 Further Reading 315 18 Writing up and Publishing Qualitative Research 317 The research account 317 Use of the first person 318 The format of the report 319 Title 320 Abstract 321 Acknowledgement and dedication 323 Contents 323 Introduction 323 Entry issues and ethical considerations 324 Methodology and research design 325 Findings/results and discussion 326 Conclusion and implications 328 Referencing 330 Appendices 330 Critical assessment and evaluation 331 Guide to research evaluation 331 Publishing and presenting the research 332 Books 333 Articles 333 Types of article 334 Alternative forms of presenting or disseminating the research 335 Summary 336 References 336 Further Reading 337 Final Note 339 Glossary 341 Index 347

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Book SynopsisIn this book, one of America's most distinguished psychologists describes his experiences in helping people to discover the path to personal growth through an understanding of their own limitations and potential. What is personal growth? Under what conditions is it possible? How can one person help another? What is creativity, and how can it be fostered? These are some of the issues raised, which challenge many concepts of traditional psychology.Contemporary psychology derives largely from the experimental laboratory, or from Freudian theory. It is preoccupied with minute aspects of animal and human behaviour, or with the mentally ill. But there are rebels, of whom the author counts himself as one, along with Gordon Allport, Abraham Maslow and Rollo May, who feel that psychology and psychiatry should be aiming higher, and be more concerned with growth and potentiality in man. The interest of such a psychology is in the production of harmoniously mature individuals, given that we all have qualities and possibilities infinitely capable of development. Successful development makes us more flexible in relationships, more creative, and less open to suggestion and control.This book, philosophical and provocative, summarizes Dr Rogers' experience. Non-technical in its language, it is not only for psychologists and psychiatrists, but for teachers and counsellors, religious and social workers, labour-management specialists and anyone interested in 'becoming'.

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Book SynopsisThomas Keating was a Cistercian monk who founded the worldwide ''Contemplative Outreach'', teaching people the art of meditation. This is the 20th anniversary edition of Continuum''s best-selling spiritual classic, which has sold over half a million in the English language and has appeared in 10 foreign-language editions.This book is designed to initiate the reader into a deep, living relationship with God. Written by an acknowledged spiritual master, the book moves beyond discursive meditation and particular acts to the intuitive level of contemplation. Keating gives an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and step-by-step guidance in the method of centering prayer. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation, and active prayer. The book ends with an explicit treatment of the contemplative dimension of the gospel. Open Mind, Open Heart will take readers into a world where God can dTrade ReviewThe leader within the Catholic world in the task of recovering our Christian contemplative heritage. -- Ewert H. Cousins * Ewert H. Cousins, general editor, World Spirituality: An Encyclopedic History of the Religious Quest *My mother is a self-proclaimed 'soul shopper' from way back. We started going to St Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass when I was 7 years old. Several years later, Keating became a St. Benedict's monk. He developed centering prayer, which is a lot like meditation and what this book is about. He says that meditation (or centering prayer) is a way of reducing the obstacles to the development of grace. I can sit for only five to ten minutes. It's very hard for me. Still, when I get in trouble, it shifts my perspective. As they say, we don't pray to change our circumstances; we pray to change ourselves. * Blurb from reviewer from Felicity Huffman's Bookshelf in "Oprah's Books" *Table of Contents1. The History of Contemplative Prayer in the Christian Tradition 2. First Steps in Centering Prayer 3. The Sacred Word as Symbol 4. The Wanderings of the Imagination 5. The Birth of Spiritual Attentiveness 6. More Subtle Kinds of Thought 7. Unloading the Unconscious 8. Summary of the Centering Prayer Method 9. The Intensive Centering Prayer Experience 10. What Contemplation Is Not 11. Dimensions of Contemplative Prayer 12. Methods of Extending the Effects of Centering Prayer into Daily Life 13. Guidelines for Christian Life, Growth and Transformation Appendices

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Book SynopsisRediscover the Reformations in Europe with this insightful and comprehensive new edition of a long-time favorite Amongst the authoritative works covering the European Reformation, Carter Lindberg''s The European Reformations has stood the test of time. Widely used in classrooms around the world for over twenty-five years, the first two editions of the book were enjoyed and acclaimed by students and teachers alike. Now, the revised and updated Third Edition of The European Reformations continues the author''s work to sketch the various efforts to reform received expressions of faith and their social and political effects, both historical and modern. He has expanded his coverage of women in the Reformations and added a chapter on reforms in East-Central Europe. Comprehensively covering all of Europe, The European Reformations provides an in-depth exploration of the Reformations'' effects on a wide variety of countries. The author discusTrade Review“The third edition of Carter Lindberg’s book deserves a prominent place on the shelf of anyone who wishes to understand the larger scope of the events that rocked the Western church and European society in the sixteenth century.” - Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly, Vol. 120, No. 3 (Summer 2023)Table of ContentsList of Figures xi Preface to the Third Edition xiii Preface to the Second Edition xvi Preface to the First Edition xviii List of Abbreviations xxi 1 History, Historiography, and Interpretations of the Reformations 1 History and Historiography 1 Interpretations of the Reformations 6 Suggestions for Further Reading 19 2 The Late Middle Ages: Threshold and Foothold of the Reformations 20 Agrarian Crisis, Famine, and Plague 21 Towns and Cities: Loci of Ideas and Change 28 The Printing Press 29 Of Mines and Militancy 31 Social Tensions 32 The Crisis of Values 35 The Western Schism 35 Conciliarism 38 Anticlericalism and the Renaissance Papacy 43 Suggestions for Further Reading 45 Electronic Resources 45 3 The Dawn of a New Era 46 Martin Luther (1483–1546) 46 Theological and Pastoral Responses to Insecurity 51 Theological Implications 57 Indulgences: The Purchase of Paradise 59 The Squeaky Mouse 62 Politics and Piety 64 From the Diet of Worms to the Land of the Birds 66 The Diet of Worms 71 Suggestions for Further Reading 72 Electronic Resources 73 4 Wait for No One: Implementation of Reforms in Wittenberg 74 In the Land of the Birds 74 Melanchthon: Teacher of Germany 75 Karlstadt and Proto-Puritanism 76 Bishops, Clerical Marriage, and Strategies for Reform 78 The Gospel and Social Order 84 Suggestions for Further Reading 91 5 Fruits of the Fig Tree: Social Welfare and Education 92 Late Medieval Poor Relief 93 Beyond Charity 94 The Institutionalization of Social Welfare 98 Bugenhagen and the Spread of Evangelical Social Welfare 101 Education for Service to God and Service to the Neighbor 104 The Catechisms and Christian Vocation 106 Was the Early Reformation a Failure? 108 Suggestions for Further Reading 109 6 The Reformation of the Common Man 111 "Brother Andy" 111 Thomas Müntzer 117 Müntzer's Origins and Theology 118 Müntzer's Historical Development 121 On to the Land of Hus 122 The Revolution of the Common Man, 1524–1526 128 The Role of Anticlericalism 130 Luther and the Peasants' War 131 Suggestions for Further Reading 136 7 The Swiss Connection: Zwingli and the Reformation in Zurich 137 The Affair of the Sausages 137 Zwingli's Beginnings 137 Magistracy and Church in Zurich 140 Zwingli’s Reform Program 141 Excursus: Medieval Sacramental Theology 146 The Marburg Colloquy, 1529 154 Suggestions for Further Reading 159 8 The Sheep against the Shepherds: The Radical Reformations 160 The Anabaptists 161 Excursus: Reformation Understandings of Baptism 164 Zurich Beginnings 168 Anabaptist Multiplicity 173 The Münster Debacle 176 The Subversive Piety of the Spiritualists 179 Suggestions for Further Reading 181 9 Augsburg 1530 to Augsburg 1555: Reforms and Politics 183 The Trail of Worms 183 The Diet of Worms, 1521 185 The Diet of Speyer, 1526 186 The Diet of Speyer, 1529 187 The Diet of Augsburg, 1530, and the Augsburg Confession 188 The Right of Resistance to the Emperor 192 Reformation Ecumenism, War, and the Peace of Augsburg 193 Suggestions for Further Reading 198 10 "The Most Perfect School of Christ": The Genevan Reformation 199 John Calvin (1509–1564) 199 Journey to Geneva 202 The Reformation in Geneva 204 Sojourn in Strasbourg 206 Geneva under Calvin, 1541–1564 210 Calvin's Consolidation of His Authority 212 The Servetus Case 215 Protestant Mission and Evangelism: The "International Conspiracy" 218 Suggestions for Further Reading 220 11 Refuge in the Shadow of God's Wings: The Reformation in France 221 The Shield of Humanism 221 Evangelical Progress and Persecution 224 Calvin's Influence in France 226 The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 231 The Wars of Religion, 1562–1598 232 The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 234 "Paris is Worth a Mass" 237 Suggestions for Further Reading 238 12 The Blood of the Martyrs: The Reformation in the Netherlands 239 "La Secte Lutheriane" 241 Dissident Movements 242 The Rise of Calvinism and the Spanish Reaction 243 A Godly Society? 246 Suggestions for Further Reading 247 13 The Reformations in England and Scotland 248 Anticlericalism and Lutheran Beginnings 249 The King's Great Matter 255 Passions, Politics, and Piety 257 Edward VI and Protestant Progress 259 Mary Tudor and Protestant Regress 261 Elizabeth I and the Via Media 263 Mary Stuart (1542–1587) and the Reformation in Scotland 267 Suggestions for Further Reading 271 14 Reformations in East-Central Europe 272 Bohemia 276 Livonia 277 Prussia and Poland 278 Antitrinitarian Developments 281 Slovakia and Hungary 283 Suggestions for Further Reading 288 15 Catholic Renewal and the Counter-Reformation 289 Late Medieval Renewal Movements 289 The Index and the Inquisition 295 Loyola and the Society of Jesus 299 The Council of Trent, 1545–1563 304 Suggestions for Further Reading 310 Electronic Resources 310 16 Legacies of the Reformations 311 Confessionalization 311 Politics 314 Culture 318 The Reformations and Women 318 Toleration and the "Other" 323 Economics, Education, and Science 328 Literature and the Arts 330 Back to the Future: The Reformations and Modernity 336 Suggestions for Further Reading 338 Electronic Resources 338 Chronology 339 Genealogies 345 The House of Valois and Bourbon, to 1610 346 The family of Charles V 347 The English crown, 1485–1603 348 Ottoman sultans, 1451–1648 349 Popes, 1492–1605 350 Maps 351 Europe about 1500 325 Germany at the time of the Reformations 353 The Empire of Charles V 354 The Ottoman Empire 355 The Portuguese and Spanish overseas empires 356 Religious divisions in Europe about 1600 357 Glossary 358 Appendix: Aids to Reformation Studies 361 Bibliography 364 Index 403

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when we stop worrying about a challenging world full of difficult people and instead simply love everybody? In the highly-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling phenomenon Love Does, Bob Goff takes readers on an entertaining, life-altering journey into the secret of living without fear, care, constraint, or worry.

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Book SynopsisDr. Paul L. Marino's concise, engaging writing style is just one of many reasons that Marino's The ICU Book is the best-selling reference in critical care. This highly regarded, full-color resource contains the essential information needed to care for patients in any ICU, regardless of the specialty designation of the unit. The newly revised Fifth Edition continues the focus on practical aspects of patient care and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the care of critically ill patients. The intended audience incudes medical students, interns and residents in medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, critical care physicians and nurses, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and paramedics. Dr. Marino has been a practicing critical care specialist for 44 years, and the material in his book is a reflection of this vast experience. The text has been completely rewritten and incorporates the latest concepts and most recent clinical practice guidelines. Because this is a single-author text, the writing and style are consistent from chapter to chapter, and redundancies are held to a minimum. New chapters have been added on fluid management, approaches to clinical shock, acute pulmonary embolism,liver failure, and acute pancreatitis. As in prior editions, there are numerous illustrations and tables that highlight the material in the text, and each chapter ends with a section called A Final Word that presents a take-home message from the chapter. The text will be updated quarterly to include recently published guidelines and pertinent clinical studies.

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Book SynopsisGai Eaton''s Islam and the Destiny of Man is a wide-ranging study of the religion of Islam from a traditional point of view. Covering all aspects that a reader would wish to know about Islamincluding the Qur''an, the life of the Prophet, Islamic history, Islamic law, art and mysticismIslam and the Destiny of Man explains what it means to be a Muslim and describes how Islam has shaped the hearts and minds of Muslims down the centuries. However, in Islam and the Destiny of Man, Gai Eaton is concerned not simply with Islam in isolation, but with the very nature of religious faith, its spiritual and intellectual foundations and the light it casts upon the mysteries and paradoxes of the human condition.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1998, The Divine Conspiracy captured the attention of Christians across the world, by offering a timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship.Gracefully weaving biblical teaching, popular culture, science and scholarship together, Dallas Willard refuted the view that Christianity is solely about gaining admittance to heaven when we die, and taught that, as disciples, we have access now to the life of the kingdom.Equally relevant today as it was on publication, The Divine Conspiracy challenges us to step aside from the pieties of contemporary Christian practice and offers instead a practical plan by which we can become Christ-like. Truly, it has earned its reputation as a modern Christian classic.Trade Review‘I am struck by the comprehensive nature of this book… It provides me with a conceptual philosophy for understanding the meaning and purpose of human existence…’ - Richard Foster, theologian, author, and founder of Renovaré

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Book SynopsisThe Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors, 3rd edition, provides a concise introduction to teaching. Written by experienced medical educators from the Advanced Life Support Group and Resuscitation Council (UK), this best-selling guide gives comprehensive and practical advice on the most effective teaching methods. Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors covers basic principles and practical aspects of teaching in a variety of modalities. This edition includes material which reflects current developments within instructor courses and includes new material on feedback, an awareness of non-technical skills, the teaching of teams and supporting learners. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in teaching doctors and healthcare professionals in any context. It is aimed at the relative newcomer to the teaching role in all its variety and provides essential, practical advice as to how to get the best out of learners.Table of ContentsWorking group vii Contributors to the third edition ix Contributors to the first and second editions xi Foreword xiii Preface to the third edition xvii Preface to the first edition xix Acknowledgments xxi 1 Adult learning 1 2 A structured approach to teaching 11 3 Lecturing effectively 15 4 Teaching skills 27 5 Managing simulations 33 6 Facilitating discussions 43 7 Getting assessment right 51 8 Feedback 59 9 e-Learning 69 10 Supporting learning 75 11 Teaching teams 81 Index 85

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Book SynopsisExplores essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths. This book emphasizes the inner - rather than the institutional - dimensions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It conveys the appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.

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Book SynopsisYou’ve enjoyed peace in His presence with Jesus Calling. Now be embraced by joy in Sarah Young’s new 365-day devotional, Jesus Always. The first 365-day devotional since Jesus Calling, which has touched millions of lives, Jesus Always focuses on the biblical teaching of the joy we can experience at any time and in all circumstances.

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Book SynopsisThe perennial classic: this intimate journal chronicling the Narnia author''s experience of grief after his wife''s death has consoled readers for half a century with its ''sensitive and eloquent'' magic (Hilary Mantel)''An intimate, anguished account of a man grappling with the mysteries of faith and love ... Elegant and raw ... A powerful record of thought and emotion experienced in real time.'' Guardian ''Raw and modern ... This unsentimental, even bracing, account of one man's dialogue with despair becomes both compelling and consoling ... A contemporary classic.'' Observer''A source of great consolation ... Lewis deploys his genius for vivid imagery ... It is a relief for the reader to find that he or she is not alone in the intense loneliness or feelings of anguish that bereavement brings.'' Henry Marsh, The Times''Testimony from a sensitive and eloquent witness [on] The Human Condition'. It offers an interrogation of experience and a glimmer of hardwon hope. It allows one bewildered mind to reach out to another. Death is no barrier to that.'' Hilary Mantel''Here, sorrow and despair, the tiredness and numbness and petulance and nightmarishness of grief, all have their full, uncontrolled, experienced force ... [Such] radical openness ... Brilliant.'' Francis Spufford***No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.Narnia author C.S. Lewis had been married to his wife for four blissful years. When she died of cancer, he found himself alone, inconsolable in his grief. In this intimate journal, he chronicles the aftermath of the bereavement and mourning with blazing honesty. He grapples with a crisis of religious faith, navigating hope, rage, despair, and love - but eventually regains his bearings, finding his way back to life.A luminous modern classic, A Grief Observed has offered solace to countless readers for decades. This companion edition combines the original text with personal responses from Hilary Mantel, Rowan Williams, Francis Spufford, Maureen Freely, Kate Saunders, Jessica Martin and Jenna Bailey.***What readers are saying:''A truly great book - inspirational and untold help.'' ''Every human being, living or dead, understands what Lewis means ... One of the most valuable books ever written.'' ''Lewis, as always, sits down next to you and validates your grief like a true friend. He lets you rage, and cry, and even be furious with God, just as he did.''''If you are grieving an enormous loss, you may find comfort here ... A great mind and wonderful writer who understands your grief well enough to put words to it.''''His journal was also my journal as I worked through my own grief. Reading this book was actually comforting in that I knew that someone else understood my situation and offered insight and hope ... I highly recommend this book for anyone who has gone through the death of a loved one or who wants to comfort. ''This little book has had me in floods of tears [and] shows a real understanding of grief ... To read the words of this great man who shared and understood my pain and is a life affirming and faith affirming experience.''

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Book SynopsisHow can we make the gospel central to our lives?For decades, Stanley Hauerwas has been provoking Christians with his insistence that if they would only follow their Master, it would impact all areas of life, from the personal to the societal. The lanky Texan whom Time magazine dubbed “America’s theologian” for his zinging insights into today’s ethical questions says Christians should stop bemoaning their loss of cultural and political power and instead welcome their status as outsiders and embrace the radical alternative Jesus has had in mind for them all along. These accessible readings selected from Hauerwas’s seminal books will introduce a timely, prophetic voice to another generation of followers of Jesus tired of religion as usual.

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Book SynopsisThe Bhagavad Gita, a timeless text exploring life's mysteries through a dialogue between the soul and God, is made accessible and relevant to all by Ranchor Prime's non-sectarian approach. His commentary guides spiritual seekers to a personal understanding of the Gita's teachings.

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Book SynopsisThe Impatient Woman''s Guide to Getting Pregnantis a complete guide to getting pregnant-the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects, told in a straight-forward, funny, and compassionate manner, like talking to a good friend who''s been through it all. Jean Twenge covers everything you''ll be wondering about and advises what you can do at home, before getting a doctor involved. Twenge explains how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about having a child, how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner, how to know when you''re ovulating, and when best to have sex, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage, and what to do when you do get pregnant. Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and utter disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman''s Guide to Getting Pregnantis the bedside comTrade Review“This book is comforting, accurate, and very funny! I recommend it!" --Christiane Northrup, M.D., ob/gyn physician and author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause“Reducing stress is essential for healthy conception, and this book is sure to help!” --Stephanie McClellan, M.D., coauthor of So Stressed"Psychology professor Twenge (Generation Me) cuts to the chase in this wonderful (and often humorous) guide to getting pregnant—and fast. The author explains that when she was trying to conceive, she read everything she could get her hands on—and found that much of the commonly accepted information was false. She decided to set matters straight and help women get pregnant as quickly and effortlessly as possible. Twenge takes a active and confident approach from the get-go, assuring women that if they use her methods of “fertility awareness,” there’s a good chance of getting pregnant on the first try. She offers three ways to determine the time of ovulation: charting, ovulation predictor kits, and fertility monitors, advising that the “Very Impatient Woman” use all three. Twenge details the vital importance of timing, citing research on the best days—and hours—to procreate as well as to synchronize ovulation with the chances for a boy or girl. This is a fine science, indeed, but Twenge explains her approach with clarity and precision. She debunks the myth that a relaxed attitude affects outcome and shoots down outdated statistics (e.g., oft- cited research about the fertility of women over 35 culled from birth records from France in the 1600s). Women hoping to conceive will swiftly find very helpful information in this manageable, informative, and entertaining guide." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis could be the most important book you will read this year. Around the office at Chelsea Green it is referred to as the "pharmaceutical Silent Spring." Well-known author, teacher, lecturer, and herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner has produced a book that is certain to generate controversy. It consists of three parts: A critique of technological medicine, and especially the dangers to the environment posed by pharmaceuticals and other synthetic substances that people use in connection with health care and personal body care. A new look at Gaia Theory, including an explanation that plants are the original chemistries of Gaia and those phytochemistries are the fundamental communications network for the Earth's ecosystems. Extensive documentation of how plants communicate their healing qualities to humans and other animals. Western culture has obliterated most people's capacity to perceive these messages, but this book also contains valuable information on how we can restore our faculties of perception. The book will affect readers on rational and emotional planes. It is grounded in both a New Age spiritual sensibility and hard science. While some of the author's claims may strike traditional thinkers as outlandish, Buhner presents his arguments with such authority and documentation that the scientific underpinnings, however unconventional, are completely credible. The overall impact is a powerful, eye-opening expos' of the threat that our allopathic Western medical system, in combination with our unquestioning faith in science and technology, poses to the primary life-support systems of the planet. At a time when we are preoccupied with the terrorist attacks and the possibility of biological warfare, perhaps it is time to listen to the planet. This book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the state of the environment, the state of health care, and our cultural sanity.Table of Contents1. The Taste of Wild Water 2. The Two Wounds 3. Epistemological Conflict 4. The Loss of Biophilia and Biognosis 5. The Environmental Impacts of Technological Medicine 6. The End of Antibiotics 7. "Plants Are All Chemists" 8. Plants as Medicines for All Life on Earth 9. Herbelegy 10. The Lost Language of Plants 11. Living Biognosis: The Work of Carol McGrath, Sparrow, Rosemary Gladstar, John Seed

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Book SynopsisThe stunning new book from Professor Alice Roberts, acclaimed and bestselling author of Ancestors and Buried.

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Book SynopsisFrom Indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen comes a first-of-its-kind book about our aspiration for sustainable, collective flourishing through Indigenous wisdom, traditions, and practices that bridge Indigenous and Western knowledges and ways.How do we cultivate happiness? When facing the monumental challenges of our world, we often end up disconnecting in order to focus on our mental health. Dr. Yuria Celidwen explains this focus on our own state of mind alone is precisely why so many of us struggle to flourish. What's been overlooked is the Indigenous perspective of relationality, she says. It is the understanding that happiness is only possible in community, when we cultivate our relationships toward all kin, from human to more-than-human, and to our living Earth.Dr. Celidwen's research shows the tremendous benefit of integrating Indigenous approaches into our approach to well-being, while recognizing the gains made by Western positive psychology, mindfulness,

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Book SynopsisConcise, readable, and well-illustrated, Handbook of Glomerulonephritis is a convenient, one-stop resource for physicians, residents and fellows, advanced practice professionals, and nurses who are involved with the care of patients with glomerular diseases. Drs. Patrick H. Nachman, Michelle Rheault, and Edgar V. Lerma, along with a team of internationally renowned glomerulonephritis experts, provide practical guidance on both adult and pediatric glomerular diseases, across the spectrum of clinical presentations and pathogenic mechanisms.

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Book Synopsis'A striking memoir...A must-read for anyone healing from complex trauma' Jeanette McCurdy, bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom DiedEvery cell in my body is filled with the code of generations of trauma, of death, of birth, of migration, of history that I cannot understand. . . . I want to have words for what my bones know. By the age of thirty, Stephanie Foo was successful on paper: she had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer at This American Life and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door, she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning. After years of questioning what was wrong with herself, she was diagnosed with complex PTSD - a condition that occurs when trauma happens continuously, over the course of years. Both of Foo's parents abandoned her when she was a teenager, after years of physical and verbal abuse and neglect. She thought she'd moved on, but her new diagnosis illuminated the way her past continued to threaten her health, relationships, and career. She found limited resources to help her, so Foo set out to heal herself, and to map her experiences onto the scarce literature about C-PTSD. In this deeply personal and thoroughly researched account, Foo interviews scientists and psychologists and tries a variety of innovative therapies. She returns to her hometown in California to investigate the effects of immigrant trauma on the community, and she uncovers family secrets in the country of her birth, Malaysia, to learn how trauma can be inherited through generations. Ultimately, she discovers that you don't move on from trauma - but you can learn to move with it. Powerful, enlightening and hopeful, What My Bones Know is a brave narrative that reckons with the hold of the past over the present, the mind over the body - and examines one woman's ability to reclaim agency from her trauma.Trade ReviewA striking memoir...A must-read for anyone healing from complex trauma -- Jeanette McCurdy, bestselling author of I'M GLAD MY MOM DIEDAn intimate, deeply engrossing story of psychological recovery * The Australian *As Foo sheds necessary light on the little-discussed topic of C-PTSD, she holds out the hope that while 'healing is never final . . . along with the losses are the triumphs' that can positively transform a traumatized life. . . . A sharp, insightful and stirring memoir. * Kirkus Reviews *Foo's writing is shrewdly insightful. In telling her story so compellingly, she joins authors such as Anna Qu and Ly Tran in adding nuance to the 'model minority' myth, if not actively subverting it. . . . Highly recommended. -- Library Journal (starred review)This is a work of immense beauty. * Publishers Weekly *Many trauma survivors struggle to describe the seemingly indescribable sense of carrying something intangibly sharp - something there but not there - inside. But in What My Bones Know, Stephanie Foo details that and more. Her achingly exquisite memoir takes us on a journey through complex trauma, illuminating her path of self-discovery and providing real hope for those who long to heal. -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONEWhat My Bones Know is an absolute triumph. Foo's beautifully written memoir is a balm and a light for anyone afraid that their early traumas have permanently stunted their capacity for connection, love, and purpose. This book is a must-read for anyone hungry for hope. -- Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of GROUPStephanie Foo's incredible memoir speaks to so many things at once: the horrors of an abusive childhood, the enduring power of trauma, the messy science of the brain and the lifelong quest for meaning and healing. Funny and tragic, unflinchingly honest and relentlessly hopeful, What My Bones Know is a marvel of a book. -- Ed Yong, New York Times bestselling author of I CONTAIN MULTITUDESFoo's journalistic eye serves her generously through a hard-won examination of trauma and its aftermath. I cried while turning the pages; I knew that I was witnessing an astonishing literary endeavour. For others who live with C-PTSD, this is a crucial, life-changing book. -- Esmé Weijun Wang, New York Times bestselling author of THE COLLECTED SCHIZOPHRENIASAt turns funny and devastating, terrifying and transcendent, Foo's quest for understanding should be relevant not just to someone with C-PTSD but to anyone seeking to grow and be present in this one life. -- Jenny Odell, New York Times bestselling author of HOW TO DO NOTHINGIn What My Bones Know, Stephanie Foo mines her past in search of answers, uncovering what it means to navigate trauma over generations. With striking candidness, Foo takes readers on her journey to understand her diagnosis of complex PTSD, weaving together reporting and personal history. A testament to Foo's determination, What My Bones Know is an act of reclamation - and a bold, defiant proclamation: "I am here." -- Kat Chow, author of SEEING GHOSTS

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Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of an obesity epidemic, but despite being inundated with diet advice we are only getting fatter. We count calories and exercise regularly, yet still the pounds won't budge. Why?In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr Jason Fung sets out a groundbreaking new theory: that obesity is caused by our hormones, rather than a lack of self-control. He reveals that overproduction of insulin in the body is the root cause of obesity and obesity-related illnesses including type 2 diabetes, and offers robust scientific evidence that reversing insulin resistance is the only way to lose weight in the long term. It turns out that when we eat is just as important as what we eat, so in addition to his five basic steps a set of life-long eating habits that will improve your health and control your insulin levels Dr Fung explains how to use intermittent fasting to break the cycle of insulin resistance and reach a healthy weight for good.

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Book SynopsisThis resource fully supports the ODP learner through the degree curriculum, including higher degree apprenticeship standards, and has been updated to align with the new HCPC Standards of Proficiency for ODP (2023). It is a valuable resource for perioperative CPD and maintaining best practice via rapid access to essential knowledge.

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Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDo you ever feel left out, lonely, or less than? Learn the secret of belonging, which will help you keep rejections in perspective and be better equipped to foster healthy connections in your relationships.New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection''s ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God. With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa will help you: Stop feeling left out by believing that even when you are overlooked by others you are handpicked by God. Change your tendency to either fall apart or control the actions of o

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Book SynopsisWhy the War on Cancer Has Failed and What That Means for More Effective Prevention and Treatment A groundbreaking look at the role of water in living organisms that ultimately brings us closer to answering the riddle of the etiology of, and therapy and treatment for, cancer When President Nixon launched the War on Cancer with the signing of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the allocation of billions of research dollars, it was amidst a flurry of promises that a cure was within reach. The research establishment was trumpeting the discovery of oncogenes, the genes that supposedly cause cancer. As soon as we identified them and treated cancer patients accordingly, cancer would become a thing of the past. Fifty years later it’s clear that the War on Cancer has failed—despite what the cancer industry wants us to believe. New diagnoses have continued to climb; one in three people in the United States can now expect to battle cancer during their lifetime. For the majority of common cancers, the search for oncogenes has not changed the treatment: We’re still treating with the same old triad of removing (surgery), burning out (radiation), or poisoning (chemotherapy). In Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Thomas Cowan, MD, argues that this failure was inevitable because the oncogene theory is incorrect—or at least incomplete—and based on a flawed concept of biology in which DNA controls our cellular function and therefore our health. Instead, Dr. Cowan tells us, the somatic mutations seen in cancer cells are the result of a cellular deterioration that has little to do with oncogenes, DNA, or even the nucleus. The root cause is metabolic dysfunction that deteriorates the structured water that forms the basis of cytoplasmic—and therefore, cellular—health. Despite mainstream medicine’s failure to bring an end to suffering or deliver on its promises, it remains illegal for physicians to prescribe anything other than the “standard of care” for their cancer patients—no matter how dangerous and ineffective that standard may be—and despite the fact that gentler, more effective, and more promising treatments exist. While Dr. Cowan acknowledges that all of these treatments need more research, Cancer and the New Biology of Water is an impassioned plea from a long-time physician that these promising treatments merit our attention and research dollars and that patients have the right to information, options, and medical freedom in matters of their own life and death.Trade ReviewForeword— “In Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Thomas Cowan presents a lengthy list of promising alternatives and complements to the standard treatment. Moreover, he details a radical new theory about how the state of the water in our cells greatly affects overall health. . . . As in his two other important books, Cowan’s writing is compelling and eminently hopeful."“Dr. Cowan provides a provocative overview of the philosophy of medicine in relationship to the issue of cancer. He discusses multiple alternative, nontoxic cancer therapeutic strategies that are especially relevant in light of a failed medical system.”—Dr. Thomas Seyfried, professor, Boston College; author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease“Cancer has perplexed generations of doctors and continues to puzzle and confound. I believe in clinical experience, however, and Dr. Cowan has plenty of clinical experience to share. As usual, his thinking is unconventional and compelling. This book affirms that the answer to the riddle of cancer is to be found only in nature and natural means of assisting the body in healing itself.”—Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome“In Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Dr. Cowan dismantles the conventional explanation of how cancers grow with a credible counter-explanation based on the fourth phase of water. This not only gives us a biologically plausible mechanism for the etiology and growth of cancer, but also explains some of the many ‘miracle cures’ that we know exist but which cannot be explained by conventional theory. It only takes one fact to disprove a hypothesis, and the conventional medical explanation of cancer is destroyed by the multiplicity of facts presented by Dr. Cowan in this wonderful book. “Most importantly Dr. Cowan explains what can be done, mostly without physician intervention, to allow the body to heal itself. All who wish to avoid cancer, and those who face stark choices as to how to manage their disease, must read this book and take control of their health. This book has changed my thinking and shaped my medical practice. Buy it, read it, and do it.”—Dr. Sarah Myhill, author of Sustainable Medicine and Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis“An eye-opening book. With insights developed from years of medical practice and original thinking, Dr. Cowan presents evidence for an unsuspected protagonist in the development of cancer: water. He not only argues that the gel-like state of the cell, created by water’s structure, serves as the basis of cellular organization and function, but also that any compromise of that gel-like state can trigger the development of cancer. He connects well with readers, weaving threads of sensitivity and humanity through the fabric of the book. At the same time, he is not shy to criticize the cancer establishment for its narrow focus on genetics—which has arguably produced few gains over many decades. Highly recommended, not only for those interested in cancer—who isn’t?—but also for anyone interested in logical thinking in science.”—Gerald H. Pollack, PhD, professor, University of Washington; author of The Fourth Phase of Water“As a doctor who wholeheartedly supports a terrain-centric approach to the prevention and treatment of cancer, I found Dr. Cowan’s book refreshing and inspiring. With nearly half the US population expected to have a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, it is crucial to understand why in order to change these statistics. Dr. Cowan has never shied away from questioning conventional wisdom about the health-disease continuum, and this book is no different. In examining why the standard of care often falls far short of a positive outcome for those with cancer, Dr. Cowan dives into the disease’s actual metabolic and cytoplasmic origins—as opposed to perceived genetic origins—and explains cancer as the result of the fundamental breakdown of a crucial element within our cells: water. For decades, many of us have been exploring a terrain-centric approach to this devastating disease process—one of damaged mitochondria, murky cytoplasm, and a deviation from our true nature. Now, with Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Dr. Cowan makes another important contribution to that growing body of work, bringing vitalism back into modern medicine, examining the role of structured water in cellular health, and inviting us all to consider some truly out of the box thinking to address this growing epidemic.”—Dr. Nasha Winters, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer“Dr. Cowan has written a must-read for anyone on their cancer journey. Cancer and the New Biology of Water is filled with research on promising treatment options that help to bridge the gap between conventional and integrative medicine.”—Ivelisse Page, executive director and cofounder, Believe Big

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Book SynopsisThat maternity staff are under pressure, with many leaving their jobs each year, is well known. Personal sacrifices, long working hours, lack of resources and an overstretched system take their toll, and occasionally staff are involved in traumatic and emotionally difficult situations. Many tolerate these conditions in the service of doing a job they love, but what happens to their mental health over time? Nurturing Maternity Staff explains how the system and individuals within it relate to each other, highlighting both the vital role compassionate leadership has in creating psychologically safe working environments, as well as tools individuals can use to optimise their own mental wellbeing. Let’s dare to dream maternity services could be different.

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Book Synopsis'Reading this felt like being at home - I didn't realise how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over.' - Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans'Unmasking Autism is at once a most deeply personal and scholarly account of the damage caused by autistic (and all) people leading masked lives, and how unmasking is essential to creating a self-determined, authentic life... This is a remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.' - Dr Barry M. Prizant, author of Uniquely Human'A powerful argument for radical self-acceptance applicable to all readers.' - Los Angeles Times'An essential roadmap for autistic people to be themselves.' - NPR'Price's accessible and compassionate writing shines, and readers will feel encouraged to embrace a new understanding of themselves. Its potential to help masked autistic adults, especially those from systemically marginalized backgrounds, makes this book essential for most collections.' - Library Journal (starred review)Have you, a friend or family member been living with undiagnosed autism?For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical. They don't fit the stereotypical mould of Autism and are often forced by necessity to mask who they are, spending their entire lives trying to hide their Autistic traits. In particular, there is evidence that Autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender non-conforming people, many of whom are only now starting to recognise those traits later in life.Blending cutting-edge research, personal insights and practical exercises for self-expression, Dr Devon Price examines the phenomenon of 'masking', making a passionate argument for radical authenticity and non-conformity. A powerful call for change, Unmasking Autism gifts its readers with the tools to uncover their true selves and build a new society - one where everyone can thrive on their own terms.Trade Review'Reading this felt like being at home - I didn't realise how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over. * Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans *'Unmasking Autism is at once a most deeply personal and scholarly account of the damage caused by autistic (and all) people leading masked lives, and how unmasking is essential to creating a self-determined, authentic life... This is a remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement' * Dr Barry M. Prizant, author of Uniquely Human *"Price's accessible and compassionate writing shines, and readers will feel encouraged to embrace a new understanding of themselves. Its potential to help masked autistic adults, especially those from systemically marginalized backgrounds, makes this book essential for most collections."-Library Journal'An essential roadmap for autistic people to be themselves' * NPR *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsWorking Group for Fourth Edition x Contributors to Fourth Edition xii Working group for third edition xiv Contributors to previous editions xv Foreword to fourth edition xvii Preface to fourth edition xviii Acknowledgements xix Contact details and further information xxi How to use your textbook xxii Abbreviations xxiii Part 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 3 2 Saving mothers’ lives: lessons from the Confidential Enquiries 5 3 Structured approach to emergencies in the obstetric patient 15 4 Human factors 19 Part 2 Recognition 5 Recognising the seriously sick patient 31 6 Shock 41 7 Sepsis 51 8 Intravenous access and fluid replacement 61 9 Acute cardiac disease in pregnancy 73 Part 3 Resuscitation 10 Airway management and ventilation 87 11 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the pregnant patient 103 12 Amniotic fluid embolism 113 13 Venous thromboembolism 121 14 Resuscitation of the neonate at birth 127 Part 4 Trauma 15 Introduction to trauma 147 16 Domestic abuse 153 17 Thoracic emergencies 157 18 Abdominal trauma in pregnancy 165 19 The unconscious patient 171 20 Spine and spinal cord injuries 179 21 Musculoskeletal trauma 185 22 Burns 191 Part 5 Other obstetric medical and surgical emergencies 23 Abdominal emergencies 199 24 Diabetic emergencies 207 25 Neurological emergencies 213 26 Perinatal psychiatric illness 223 Part 6 Obstetric emergencies 27 Pre- eclampsia and eclampsia 231 28 Major obstetric haemorrhage 243 29 Caesarean section 253 30 Abnormally invasive placenta and retained placenta 261 31 Uterine inversion 267 32 Ruptured uterus 271 33 Ventouse and forceps delivery 275 34 Shoulder dystocia 289 35 Umbilical cord prolapse 297 36 Face presentation 301 37 Breech delivery and external cephalic version 305 38 Twin pregnancy 319 39 Complex perineal and anal sphincter trauma 323 40 Symphysiotomy and destructive procedures 331 41 Anaesthetic complications in obstetrics 339 42 Triage 355 43 Transfer 361 44 Consent matters 373 References and further reading 381 Index 393

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