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Random House USA Inc With the Old Breed
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Eugene Sledge became more than a legend with his memoir, With The Old Breed. He became a chronicler, a historian, a storyteller who turns the extremes of the war in the Pacific—the terror, the camaraderie, the banal and the extraordinary—into terms we mortals can grasp.”—Tom HanksIn The Wall Street Journal, Victor Davis Hanson named With the Old Breed one of the top five books on epic twentieth-century battles. Studs Terkel interviewed the author for his definitive oral history, The Good War. Now E. B. Sledge’s acclaimed first-person account of fighting at Peleliu and Okinawa returns to thrill, edify, and inspire a new generation. An Alabama boy steeped in American history and enamored of such heroes as George Washington and Daniel Boone, Eugene B. Sledge became part of the war’s famous 1st Marine Division—3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. Even after intense training, he was shocked to be thrown into the battle of Peleliu, where “the world was a nightmare of flashes, explosions, and snapping bullets.” By the time Sledge hit the hell of Okinawa, he was a combat vet, still filled with fear but no longer with panic. Based on notes Sledge secretly kept in a copy of the New Testament, With the Old Breed captures with utter simplicity and searing honesty the experience of a soldier in the fierce Pacific Theater. Here is what saved, threatened, and changed his life. Here, too, is the story of how he learned to hate and kill—and came to love—his fellow man.“In all the literature on the Second World War, there is not a more honest, realistic or moving memoir than Eugene Sledge’s. This is the real deal, the real war: unvarnished, brutal, without a shred of sentimentality or false patriotism, a profound primer on what it actually was like to be in that war. It is a classic that will outlive all the armchair generals’ safe accounts of—not the ‘good war’—but the worst war ever.”—Ken Burns
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Kube Pub Ltd A Dua Away
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Little, Brown Book Group Animal Reiki How to use energy to heal the
Book SynopsisReiki is particularly effective in healing animals but there is very little specific information currently available. Whether you are a newcomer to the field of energy medicine, an experienced practitioner or an animal lover committed to learning everything you can about your companion''s health, ANIMAL REIKI will open your eyes to a new level of healing and wellbeing. Discover how Reiki can: help maintain your animal''s health on all levels; heal physical illness and injury; aid in emotional healing following trauma, abuse or neglect; accelerate healing after surgey; and provide comfort and support for dying animals.From dogs and cats to horses and birds, this book is everything you need to understand and appreciate the power of Reiki to heal and deepen the bond with the animals in your life.The book contains helpful black and white photos showing the hand positions for healing.Trade ReviewOpen your eyes to a new level of well-being with this book, which will appeal to a wide range of readers HORSE magazine Sure to inspire and entertain any true animal lover! YOGA magazine Animal Reiki is a great introduction to the growing field of energy medicine. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book will be enjoyed by animal guardians and vets alike Shawn Messonnier, DVM, author of THE NATURAL HEALTH BIBLE FOR DOGS AND CATS As a new Reiki therapist, I wanted to learn about using it on animals, so I bought this book. Part One explains the basics of Reiki, (for more details I would recommend The Reiki Sourcebook by Frans and Bronwen Stiene), Part Two is the actual getting rea The book is aimed at people who have taken Reiki Level 1. However it can be enjoyed by all levels, I myself am a Reiki 2. The stories of the animals are lovely and encourage you to go out and do your thing!
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Oxford University Press The Library of Greek Mythology
Book SynopsisThe only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the Library of Apollodorus is a unique guide to Greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the Trojan War. Apollodorus'' Library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st-2nd century BC to the present, influencing writers from antiquity to Robert Graves. It provides a complete history of Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles and Helen of Troy. As a primary source for Greek myth, as a reference work, and as an indication of how the Greeks themselves viewed their mythical traditions, the Library is indispensable to anyone who has an interest in classical mythology. Robin Hard''s accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. The introduction gives a detailed account of the Library''s sources and situates it within the fascinating narrative traditions of Greek mythology. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Trade Reviewthe primary source book for all collections of Hellenic myths * Oxford Times *it is an accessible and enjoyable trip through Greek mythology. * Herts Advertiser (St Albans edition), 10 July 1997 *
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SPCK Publishing Reading Backwards
Book SynopsisAn investigation into how the four Gospel writers drew on the Old Testament to demonstrate their belief that Jesus was nothing less than the embodiment of Israel’s God.Trade Review· ‘Hays opens new and striking vistas on texts we thought we knew—and, particularly, on the early church’s remarkable belief in Jesus as the embodiment of Israel’s God.’ -- N. T. WrightYou might have seen Richard Hays’ Reading Backwards: Figural Christology and the Fourfold Gospel Witness with a different cover. Originally published by Baylor University Press, there is now a paperback edition courtesy of SPCK and they graciously sent me a copy. I hadn’t read any of Hays’ works, but I see his name frequently and N. T. Wright did dedicate PFG to him. Sometimes I get bored with regular reading so the opportunity to learn a new skill intrigued me. The book itself is derived from a series of lectures Hays delivered at Cambridge in 2013 and 2014. It is a preview of a Gospel focused sequel he is working on toEchoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. In his preface, Hays mentions several forerunners to the type of work he is doing (Dodd, Wright, Hurtado, Bauckham, to name a few). He then offers an introductory chapter on figural reading, which as you might have figured, is the backwards reading the title refers to. There then follows a short chapter on each Gospel writer’s strategy of doing this. The final chapter offers summary thoughts on retrospective readings and the challenge and benefit of Gospel-shaped hermeneutics. If you leave out the front and back matter, the body of this book (chapters 1-6) is just over 100 pages. As such, it is quick read but a slow digest on reading the Old Testament in light of Christ. It is thought provoking and nowhere near a final word on the method of reading this way. After reading it, I’d like to go back and dig into some of Hays other works and I’ll look forward to the full length title that this book previews. Richard B Hays, Reading Backwards: Figural Christology and the Fourfold Gospel Witness. London: SPCK, May 2015. 155 + xxii pp. Paperback, $26.73. Buy it: Amazon Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to SPCK for the review copy! -- Nathaniel Claiborne * http://nathanielclaiborne.com/ *After Hays’s enormously influential book, Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul (1989), readers have eagerly anticipated a companion volume on the Gospels. This is not it, as Hays says in the Introduction, but it is offered as an interim statement until time permits a fuller study. The book has an introduction, where the concept of ‘figural reading’ or ‘reading backwards’ is expounded, a chapter on each of the canonical Gospels, and a concluding reflection which sums up the thesis of the book, ‘Retrospective Reading: The Challenges of Gospel-Shaped Hermeneutics’. Historical-critical scholars have long pointed out that the New Testament authors interpreted the Scriptures in the light of their Christian beliefs and criticized them for doing so. Conservative scholars responded by trying to show that such beliefs were at least implicit in the ancient texts (‘latent’ is becoming a popular word). Hays, however, accepts the point but denies the criticism, stating that ‘in light of the unfolding story of Jesus, it is both right and illuminating to read backwards and to discover in the Law and the Prophets an unexpected foreshadowing of the later story’ (p. 94). The problem with historical-critical scholarship is that, once an element of dissonance has been discerned, it fails to dig deeper. Hays attempts to correct this by offering fresh readings of the Gospels, where careful attention to echoes and allusions not only brings new insights but also challenges a number of critical consensuses. For example, Mark is said to have a ‘low’ Christology but Hays argues that the text invites readers to search the Scriptures to answer such questions as: ‘Who is the Kyrios?’ (1.2–3); ‘Who can forgive sins but God alone?’ (2.7); ‘Who is the shepherd of Israel?’ (6.34); ‘Who walks on the sea?’ (6.45–52). The answer in each case is Israel’s God, and so while it is true that Mark is not as explicit about Jesus’ divinity as John’s Gospel he is ‘hinting that Jesus is the mysteriously embodied presence of Israel’s God’ (p. 26). Hays does not wish to neglect the many features of Mark that could imply ‘Jesus non-identity with God’ (p. 27) and concludes that we are ‘drawn into the contemplation of a paradoxical revelation that shatters our categories and exceeds our understanding’ (p. 32). He is less comfortable with Matthew since his editorial proof-texts are precisely what he wishes to challenge but he does seek to show that there are riches to discover if the wider context of the citations is explored. As one has come to expect from Hays’s writings, the book is a joy to read and will prompt much discussion. For example, on what basis are echoes and allusions of ‘divine identity’ (he records his debt to Bauckham here) given greater weight than explicit quotations that identify Jesus with the ‘anointed prophet’ (Luke 4.16–21) or ‘servant of God’ (Matt. 12.17–21)? Can Job 9.8, which poetically describes God as the one who ‘trampled the waves of the sea’ really be the key to understanding Mark’s ‘walking on the water’ episode? -- Steve Moyise * Theology journal *
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Pearson Education (US) Anatomy Coloring Book The
Book SynopsisWynn Kapit, the designer and illustrator of this book, has had careers in law, graphic and advertising design, painting, and teaching. In 1955, he graduated from law school, with honors, from the University of Miami and was admitted to the Florida Bar. He practiced law both before and after military service. Four years later, he decided to pursue a childhood ambition and enrolled at what is now the Art Center College in Los Angeles, where he studied graphic design. Afterwards, he worked in the New York advertising world for six years as a designer and art director. He dropped out in the late 1960s, returned to California, and began painting. His numerous exhibitions included a one-man show at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1968. He returned to school and received a master's degree in painting from the University of California at Berkeley in 1972. Kapit was teaching figure drawing in Adult Ed in San Francisco in 1975 when he decided he Table of ContentsTable of Contents PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION TO COLORING ORIENTATION TO THE BODY Anatomic Planes & Sections Terms of Position & Direction Systems of the Body (1) Systems of the Body (2) Cavities & Linings CELLS & TISSUES The Generalized Cell Cell Division / Mitosis Tissues: Epithelial Tissues: Fibrous Connective Tissues Tissues: Supporting Connective Tissues Tissues: Muscle Tissues: Skeletal Muscle Microstructure Tissues: Nervous Integration of Tissues INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM The Integument: Epidermis The Integument: Dermis SKELETAL & ARTICULAR SYSTEMS Long Bone Structure Endochondral Ossification Axial / Appendicular Skeleton Classification of Joints Terms of Movements Bones of the Skull (1) Bones of the Skull (2) Temporomandibular Joint Vertebral Column Cervical & Thoracic Vertebrae Lumbar, Sacral, & Coccygeal Vertebrae Bony Thorax Upper Limb: Pectoral Girdle & Humerus Upper Limb: Glenohumeral (Shoulder) Joint Upper Limb: Bones of the Forearm Upper Limb: Elbow & Related Joints Upper Limb: Bones / Joints of the Wrist & Hand Upper Limb: Bones / Joints in Review Lower Limb: Hip Bone, Pelvic Girdle, & Pelvis Lower Limb: Male & Female Pelves Lower Limb: Sacroiliac & Hip Joints Lower Limb: Bones of the Thigh & Leg Lower Limb: Knee Joint Lower Limb: Ankle Joint & Bones of the Foot Lower Limb: Bones & Joints in Review MUSCULAR SYSTEM Introduction to Skeletal Muscle Integration of Muscle Action Head: Muscles of Facial Expression Head: Muscles of Mastication Neck: Anterior & Lateral Muscles Torso: Deep Muscles of the Back & Posterior Neck Torso: Muscles of the Bony Thorax & Posterior Abdominal Wall Torso: Muscles of the Anterior Abdominal Wall & Inguinal Region Torso: Muscles of the Pelvis Torso: Muscles of the Perineum Upper Limb: Muscles of Scapular Stabilization Upper Limb: Muscles of the Musculotendinous Cuff Upper Limb: Movers of the Shoulder Joint Upper Limb: Movers of Elbow & Radioulnar Joints Upper Limb: Movers of Wrist & Hand Joints Upper Limb: Movers of Hand Joints (Intrinsics) Upper Limb: Review of Muscles Lower Limb: Muscles of the Gluteal Region Lower Limb: Muscles of the Posterior Thigh Lower Limb: Muscles of the Medial Thigh Lower Limb: Muscles of the Anterior Thigh Lower Limb: Muscles of the Anterior & Lateral Leg Lower Limb: Muscles of the Posterior Leg Lower Limb: Muscles of the Foot (Intrinsics) Lower Limb: Review of Muscles Functional Overview NERVOUS SYSTEM Organization Functional Classification of Neurons Synapses & Neurotransmitters Neuromuscular Integration CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Development of the Central Nervous System (CNS) Cerebral Hemispheres Tracts / Nuclei of Cerebral Hemispheres Diencephalon Brain Stem / Cerebellum Spinal Cord Ascending Tracts (Pathways) Descending Tracts CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: CAVITIES & COVERINGS Ventricles of the Brain Meninges Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Cranial Nerves Spinal Nerves & Nerve Roots Spinal Reflexes Distribution of Spinal Nerves Brachial Plexus & Nerves to the Upper Limb Lumber & Sacral Plexuses: Nerves to the Lower Limb Dermatomes Sensory Receptors AUTONOMIC (VISCERAL) NERVOUS SYSTEM ANS: Sympathetic Division (1) ANS: Sympathetic Division (2) ANS: Parasympathetic Division SPECIAL SENSES Visual System (1) Visual System (2) Visual System (3) Auditory & Vestibular Systems (1) Auditory & Vestibular Systems (2) Taste & Smell CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Blood & Blood Elements Scheme of Blood Circulation Blood Vessels Mediastinum, Walls, & Coverings of the Heart Chambers of the Heart Cardiac Conduction System & the ECG Coronary Arteries & Cardiac Veins Arteries of the Head & Neck Arteries of the Brain Arteries & Veins of the Upper Limb Arteries of the Lower Limb Aorta, Branches, & Related Vessels Arteries to Gastrointestinal Tract & Related Organs Arteries of the Pelvis & Perineum Review of Principal Arteries Veins of the Head & Neck Caval & Azygos Systems Veins of the Lower Limb Hepatic Portal System Review of Principal Veins LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Lymphatic Drainage & Lymphocyte Circulation IMMUNE (LYMPHOID) SYSTEM Introduction Innate & Adaptive Immunity Thymus & Red Marrow Spleen Lymph Node Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue (M.A.L.T.) RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Overview External Nose, Nasal Septum, & Nasal Cavity Paranasal Air Sinuses Pharynx & Larynx Lobes & Pleura of the Lungs Lower Respiratory Tract Mechanism of Respiration DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Overview Oral Cavity & Relations Anatomy of a Tooth Pharynx & Swallowing Peritoneum Esophagus and Stomach Small Intestine Large intestine Liver Biliary System & Pancreas URINARY SYSTEM Urinary Tract Kidneys & Related Retroperitoneal Structures Kidney & Ureter The Nephron Tubular Function & Renal Circulation ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Introduction Pituitary Gland & Hypothalamus Pituitary Gland & Target Organs Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands Pancreatic Islets REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Male Reproductive System Testis Male Urogenital Structures Female Reproductive System Ovary Uterus, Uterine Tubes, & Vagina Menstrual Cycle Breast (Mammary Gland) BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES APPENDIX A: ANSWER KEYS APPENDIX B: INNERVATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLES GLOSSARY INDEX
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Zondervan If You Want to Walk on Water Youve Got to Get Out
Book SynopsisYou''re one step away from the adventure of your life. John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, Come?Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It''s thrilling beyond belief. It''s everything you''d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God''s purpose for your life in the process. There''s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You''ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.In this Christianity Today Award-winning read, bestselling author John Ortberg pushes
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HarperChristian Resources They Like Jesus but Not the Church Bible Study Participants Guide
Book SynopsisIn this six-session small group Bible study, They Like Jesus But Not the Church, Dan Kimball explores and addresses the most common objections and misconceptions about Christianity.Ask someone today if he or she likes Jesus, and the answer is usually yes. But ask if that person likes the church, and chances are you will get a far less favorable response.Led by author Dan Kimball, this six-session small group Bible study will help you explore and respond truthfully, caringly, and engagingly to the most common objections and misunderstandings culture has about the church and Christianity. Through interviews with those who like Jesus but not the church and teaching by Dan Kimball, this small group Bible study will teach you how to respond to the common objections of the faith. Includes discussion questions and resource listings.This Participant Guide is designed for use together with the They Like Jesus But Not the Church DVD (sold separately) and
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University of California Press Religion and Nothingness
Book SynopsisTaking absolute nothingness as the fundamental notion in rational explanations of the Eastern experience of human life, this book examines the relevance of this notion for contemporary life, and in particular for Western philosophical theories and religious believes.Table of ContentsForeward Translation's Introduction Preface 1. What Is Religion? 2. The Personal and the Impersonal in Religion 3. Nihility and Sunyata 4. The Standpoint of Sunyata 5. Sunyata and Time 6. Sunyata and History Notes Glossary Index
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Out of the Wilderness
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HarperCollins Publishers Celtic Daily Prayer Book Two
Book SynopsisA brand new two-year collection of daily readings and prayers, with Celtic themes and inspiration.Building on the foundations set down in the first volume, this new collection blends the voices of the early Celtic and desert saints with more contemporary sources in ways that continue to speak to us in our own generation and culture.Prayer is the ''heartbeat' of the Northumbria Community, and this book contains the Daily Office (morning, midday and evening prayer, and compline), which can be said, or sung to the music provided.As well as the Daily Office, there are four original Communion services, along with liturgies and prayers that have emerged out of real-life experiences of seeking God in many differing contexts throughout the world. Topics include reaching adulthood/mid-life/old-age; renewal of a marriage; the summer solstice; living with pain; blessing a garden; Christmas preparation; after an argument; scattering ashes; studying; peace; the father wound'; loyalty and sleep, among many, many others.There is also a meditation for each day of the month.Trade Review‘What a wonderful resource for those yearning to swim upstream and resist that powerful temptation to be running in busy circles!’- Lina Andronovienė, Lecturer, Scottish Baptist College ‘I think it was the American theologian Stanley Hauerwas who once said, in typically strong language, that what the church needs is a ‘damn good prayer book’. Well, Celtic Daily Prayer is exactly that.’- Ian Stackhouse, Guildford Baptist Church ‘[O]ur world needs this wonderful, spiritual treasure trove of a book.’- Dr Ash Barker, Director, The Newbigin Centre, Springdale College, Selly Oak Birmingham
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Reasons to Believe
Book SynopsisBestselling author Scott Hahn explains the ''how and why'' of the Catholic faith, drawing from Scripture, his own struggles and those of other converts, as well as from everyday life and natural science. Hahn shows that reason and revelation, nature and the supernatural, are not opposed to one another; rather they offer complementary evidence that God exists.Reasons to Believe unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections about the Catholic faith. It is the ideal book both for Christians who want to grow stronger in their faith and to share it with others, and for enquirers in search of a belief that satisfies both the mind and the heart.
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Penguin Publishing Group Dmso Natural Healer Natures Healer
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-understand, up-to-date guide on the highly publicized drug, DMSO DMSO—dimethyl sulfoxide—is a simple by-product of wood and has been called a “miracle” drug, capable of relieving pain, diminishing swelling, reducing inflammation, encouraging healing, and restoring normal function. In this groundbreaking work, award-winning health science writer Dr. Morton Walker examines the powerful and compelling case for the use of DMSO in the treatment of many debilitating disease and health-related problems. In DMSO: Nature’s Healer, Dr. Walker cites documented cases of its astounding use in healing and prevention of a host of health disorders, including arthritis, stroke, cancer, mental retardation, and sports and auto injuries. He also recounts the dramatic story of the long struggle to gain FDA approval of DMSO.
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Self-Realization Fellowship,U.S. How You Can Talk with God
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Crossway Books ESV Illuminated Bible Art Journaling Edition
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Yale University Press The First Thousand Years
Book SynopsisHow did a community that was largely invisible in the first two centuries of its existence go on to remake the civilizations it inhabited, culturally, politically and intellectually? Beginning with the life of Jesus, this title narrates the dramatic spread and development of Christianity over the first thousand years of its history.Trade ReviewPraise for The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: "Magnificently learned [and] deeply felt. . . . An attentive reader of Wilken, whether believer or nonbeliever, will be touched anew by his survey of Christian intellectual life."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World"Brilliant . . . a riveting story."—Publishers Weekly"Robert Wilken has written the best kind of authoritative historical survey. Its treatment is learned, thorough, but also accessible for all aspects of early Christian history, and especially for the great significance of Islam to the entire Christian world from the seventh century forward."—Mark Noll, author of The Rise of Evangelicalism: The Age of Edwards, Whitefield, and the Wesleys"A marvelous and unique survey, learned and authoritative, yet also a perfect introduction to the early history of Christianity. Robert Wilken redraws many boundaries, expanding horizons, summarizing and analyzing with consummate skill. This beautifully written book sets new standards on multiple levels, and should stand for a long time as the benchmark by which all other surveys are measured."—Carlos Eire, author of Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy"This is a rich and wonderful book, not only because of Robert Wilken's narrative gifts, but because of his immense scholarly range and sympathies. His is one of the few treatments of Christianity's first millennium for Anglophone readers that embraces the faith's whole history, cultural and geographical, Eastern and Western, Chalcedonian and Non-Chalcedonian, European, Asian, and African. It is a pure joy to read."—David Hart, author of Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies"Christianity is a historical religion, yet much of its actual life from the New Testament until early modern times remains largely unknown. Robert Wilken, one of our best historians, provides here a fascinating account of Christianity’s first millennium, the undivided church which is the patrimony of all Christians. Written with elegance, grace, and insight."—Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School"A lively, engaging, and highly enjoyable tour of the church’s first millennia."—Jacob Sweeney, Semper Reformanda (blog)
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Oxford University Press The Quran
Book SynopsisM. A. S. Abdel Haleem's acclaimed translation of the Qur'an is now published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book. The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation; the text is accompanied by an invaluable introduction, notes, and an index.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition ''[Haleem] transforms the Holy Book's complex grammar and structure into smooth, contemporary English mercifully free from archaisms, anachronisms and incoherence. The result it both accessible and compelling...a remarkable achievement' (on the English translation)' * New Statesman *a refreshing, very useful and interesting new translation ...one of the best to have appeared in recent times. * Muslim News *[Haleem] has managed to transform the complex grammar and structure of the holy book into a form of modern English which reads easily and flows smoothly without taking liberties with the inviolable text. * The Economist *[Haleem] knows the text by heart, and his intimacy with it shows in the brevity and intuitive intelligence of his solutions. * Times Literary Supplement *accurate, sensitive, well-annotated English translation of the Qur'an. * Scotland on Sunday *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Weight of Glory A Collection of Lewis Most
Book SynopsisSelected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt.Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our day-to-day lives, C.S. Lewis's ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding.Considered by many to be Lewis's finest sermon of all, and his most moving address, The Weight of Glory' extols a compassionate vision of Christianity an dincludes lucid and compelling discussions on faith.Also included in this volume are Transposition, On Forgiveness, Why I Am Not a Pacifist, and Learning in War-Time.Trade Review“I read Lewis for comfort and pleasure many years ago, and a glance into the books revives my old admiration.” – John Updike “If wit and wisdom, style and scholarship are requisites to passage through the pearly gates, Mr. Lewis will be among the angels.” – The New Yorker “C. S. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way.” – New York Times Book Review “Lewis, perhaps more than any other twentieth-century writer, forced those who listened to him and read his works to come to terms with their own philosophical presuppositions.” – Los Angeles Times
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Faber & Faber Farmelo G Strangest Man
Book Synopsis''A monumental achievement - one of the great scientific biographies.'' Michael FraynThe Strangest Man is the Costa Biography Award-winning account of Paul Dirac, the famous physicist sometimes called the British Einstein. He was one of the leading pioneers of the greatest revolution in twentieth-century science: quantum mechanics. The youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize for Physics, he was also pathologically reticent, strangely literal-minded and legendarily unable to communicate or empathize. Through his greatest period of productivity, his postcards home contained only remarks about the weather.Based on a previously undiscovered archive of family papers, Graham Farmelo celebrates Dirac''s massive scientific achievement while drawing a compassionate portrait of his life and work. Farmelo shows a man who, while hopelessly socially inept, could manage to love and sustain close friendship.The Strangest Man is an extraordinary and moving human story, as well as a study of one of the most exciting times in scientific history.''A wonderful book . . . Moving, sometimes comic, sometimes infinitely sad, and goes to the roots of what we mean by truth in science.'' Lord Waldegrave, Daily Telegraph
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd The Revised New Jerusalem Bible Study Edition
Book SynopsisA Bible for study and proclamation. The Revised New Jerusalem Bible presents anew the scholarship, character and clarity of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible (the first modern English version) and the 1985 New Jerusalem Bible. It prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, written that ‘the message might be fully proclaimed’ (2 Ti 4:17).Trade Review“The RNJB fulfils the pressing need for a lucid translation with clear explanatory notes for use in public and private reading, for instruction and for the liturgy.” -- Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB"The Revised New Jerusalem Bible is an outstanding piece of work." -- Nicholas King"The RNJB is one of the most beautiful and poetic of all the translations of the Bible. Years ago, I read the New Jerusalem Bible and was astonished at how it brought to vivid life the stories of the Old and New Testament. One could, I discovered with delight, read them as if you were reading a well-written story. Now the RNJB improves on this by updating its scholarship and its sensitivity to subtle changes in contemporary English, and in the process introduces the Bible to a new generation of readers." -- Fr James Martin SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage, editor at large, America Magazine
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SPCK - IVP USA Give Me an Answer
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Marian Press Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
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The Islamic Texts Society AlGhazali on the Ninetynine Beautiful Names of
Book SynopsisIn this work, here presented in a complete English edition for the first time, the problem of knowing God is confronted in an original and stimulating way. Taking up the Prophet''s teaching that ''Ninety-nine Beautiful Names'' are truly predicated of God, Ghazali explores the meaning and resonance of each of these divine names, and reveals the functions they perform both in the cosmos and in the soul of the spiritual adept. Although some of the book is rigorously analytical, the author never fails to attract the reader with his profound mystical and ethical insights, which, conveyed in his sincere and straightforward idiom, have made of this book one of the perennial classics of Muslim thought, popular among Muslims to this day.This volume won a British Book Design and Production Award in 1993.
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Zondervan The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex
Book SynopsisBring greater satisfaction to your relationship in every way--emotionally, spiritually, and physically--whether you''re preparing for your honeymoon or are empty nesters looking for a new spark.Are you wondering if there''s more to your sex life than the status quo? Or maybe you have questions about your upcoming marriage that aren''t exactly appropriate for the rehearsal dinner? This edition of The Good Girl''s Guide to Great Sex from tell-it-like-it-is blogger and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire has been completely updated and expanded to include new research from surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people. With humor, stories, and highly practical ideas, Sheila helps you: See how God intends sex to unite couples physically, emotionally, and spiritually--and how to overcome roadblocks in each area Understand more about your two bodies and how they were meant to go together
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: Recovery,
Book SynopsisAcupuncture can play a vital role in helping the growing number of cancer survivors adjust to life after receiving cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. This includes managing the physical and emotional after-effects of diagnosis and treatment, making healthy lifestyle choices, coping with fear of recurrence, learning how to manage a chronic condition, and establishing the "new normal" that is the legacy of a cancer diagnosis and its treatments.As a guide for practitioners, it aims to help acupuncturists to:· Understand the challenges faced by cancer survivors who have completed treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy)· Understand the biomedical context of the consequences of cancer treatments· Relate their patient's cancer experience to the principles of east Asian medicine· Treat some specific consequences of cancer treatment· Work safely with cancer survivors· Support cancer survivors on an emotional level· Help patients come to terms with a chronic condition and adjust to the "new normal" · Manage expectations of both patient and practitioner· Access the research that has been conducted in this field.Trade ReviewThis beautifully written book has the advantage of coming from the perspective of a highly experienced practitioner-academic. Dr de Valois combines her knowledge of acupuncture in private practice, and experience of working in an integrated healthcare team in the NHS; detailing biomedical and acupuncture approaches to managing the consequences of cancer treatments. -- Dr Christine A Barry BA, BSc, PhD Medical Anthropology Senior Research Fellow, Brunel University (retired)This makes me feel I have the skills to be able to offer something good to cancer survivors. I find the honesty and clarity of Beverley's writing in sharing her own approach and experiences very empowering -- Maggie Bavington Lic Ac, MSc Chinese Herbal Medicine Acupuncturist and HerbalistBeverley de Valois is the acupuncture authority on cancer survivorship in the UK and West. This ground-breaking book reflects her in-depth knowledge and extensive expertise. -- Angela Hicks BSc LicAc FBAcC MRCHM Co-founder and President, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire UKThis book is an exciting and important new resource in the evidence-informed practice of acupuncture for supporting cancer survivors. I wish I had had it during my years in a hospital oncology service; this is a large population of patients with deep needs for continuing care that may not be effectively addressed by a system that is set up for crisis management. Dr. de Valois' decades of experience in listening to and caring for these patients are plainly evident, and shine through her careful presentations of what is needed and how we can be of help. -- Dr Claudia Citkovitz PhD MS LAC Adjunct Faculty, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Author, Acupressure and Acupuncture During Birth.This book has been anticipated by practitioners and acupuncture students alike. Extending beyond the TCM patterns for cancer, this manual will serve as a wonderful resource for acupuncturists working with cancer patients covering all the softer issues that come with this area of work as well as diagnosis and treatment options in acupuncture. It is filled with information gathered over many years by the author, who has a great wealth of experience both as a practitioner and as a researcher.Beverley has brought together years her unique experience working withcancer survivorship as a Chinese medicine practitioner in this book. It willprovide a new generation of practitioners with most valuable support andguidance that is both practical and useful in a clinical setting. * Kim Chan BA (Hons), MA, LicAc, MBAcC Programme Leader for Acupuncture Skills, Chinese Medicine Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire UK *This book will be invaluable for practitioners of course but also for their clients. The book will facilitate the deepening of the therapeutic relationship * Isobel Cosgrove BA[SS], MA[Oxon]MLitt, FBAcC Acupuncturist and Founder of UK Supervision Network, London, UK *a valuable resource for practitioners; very informative, clear, written with an intelligent heart * Margré de Vries, LicAc, BSc (Hons) Acupuncture, Dip Shiatsu DO Acupuncture and Shiatsu practitioner, London UK *This is a wonderfully written book which is easy to digest, balancing Beverley's research and clinical experience. * Amy Din MSc BSc (Hons) Dip MBAcC Traditional Acupuncturist. Senior Research Assistant, Trial Coordinator, PhD candidate, University of Southampton, UK *Clear, knowledgeable, practical and diverse information .... this is a must for an acupuncturist's book shelf/reference . * Rachel Peckham MSc LicAc FBAcC Acupuncturist. Trustee and trainer, NADA GB, London UK *A key strength of this unique text is the content on lymphoedema and the importance of adapting acupuncture techniques for risk reduction and safe practice. I love the detailed case studies providing numerous practical tips. * Margaret Sneddon, British Lymphology Society Chair *
£42.75
Thomas Nelson Publishers Life Without Lack
Book SynopsisWhat would it be like to live without fear? Join renowned philosopher Dallas Willard as he shares the biblically-backed secret to living with true contentment, peace, and security.In Life Without Lack, Dallas Willard revolutionizes our understanding of Psalm 23 by taking this comfortably familiar passage and revealing its extraordinary promises: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.Written with Willard''s characteristic gentle wisdom, Life Without Lack helps you experience: God''s comforting presence God''s abundant generosity Peace and freedom from worry Based on a series of talks by the late author and edited by his friend Larry Burtoft and by his daughter, Rebecca Willard Heatley, Life Without Lack will forever change the way you experience the most well-known passage in a
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SPCK Publishing Breathing Under Water
Book SynopsisIn Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr enables us to identify our addiction (whatever it may be) and to overcome it through the grace of God.Trade ReviewRichard Rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness. The latest example is his new book, Breathing Under Water. A prolific writer, his books have helped countless souls, especially those who struggle with issues of brokenness and seek transformation. * National Catholic Reporter *Spirituality is perhaps an ill-chosen word in this book's subtitle, given that Rohr's characterization of Christianity is (and always has been) relentlessly incarnational. Here his identification of the gospel with the core tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous underscores how redemption comes to us in and through the messes we make of our lives, not despite them. Anyone with first- or even second-hand knowledge of the Twelve Steps can attest to the unsettling challenges they present to safe, respectable, middle-class Christianity: "When the churches forget their own gospel message, the Holy Spirit sneaks in through the ducts and air vents. AA meetings have been very good ductwork, allowing fresh air both in and out of many musty and mildewed churches." * The Christian Century *Breathing Under Water is a must-read for any person who recognizes the need to go "inward" on their soul’s journey to question what their relationship is with God, themselves, and others. The author guides us on a journey that begins with a powerlessness or being shipwrecked on a deserted island. It is God’s greatest surprise and constant disguise. We always want to be the manager of our lives. But God makes sure that several things will come our way that we cannot manage on our own... What Breathing Under Water comes to be is an understanding that those people who have undergone suffering and pain come up to be a compassionate people, loved by God, to be there for others experiencing a similar challenge in life. Rohr summarizes that a graced moment from God is when the suffering people can love and trust a suffering God, and through this deep transformation, will save and be there for one another. -- Paula J. Scraba, PhD * The Cord *This book offers us all a taste of the deep compassion of Christ towards and within our communities. -- Will van der Hart * Christianity Magazine *rich as a plum pudding it revitalised [his] moribund prayer life * Expository Times *a well laid out workout for the soul; pointing to a wisdom that spells genuine freedom * Inspire Magazine *
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Scribe Publications The Sleep Solution: why your sleep is broken and
Book SynopsisFrom the man dubbed the ‘Sleep Whisperer’ comes a brand-new approach to fixing your sleep, once and for all. Challenging the reader to take control and to stop hiding behind excuses for a bad night’s sleep, neurologist W. Chris Winter explains the basic, often-counterintuitive rules of sleep science. Dr Winter explores revolutionary findings, including surprising solutions for insomnia and other sleep disturbances, empowering readers to stop taking sleeping pills and enjoy the best sleep of their lives. Written in a clear and entertaining way, The Sleep Solution contains tips, tricks, exercises, and illustrations throughout. Dr Winter is an international expert on sleep and has helped thousands of patients — including professional athletes — rest better at night. Now, he's ready to help you.Trade Review‘I call Dr. Winter a sleep whisperer. Through his work with top athletes, he’s found an amazingly effective way to show that sleep can be the ultimate performance enhancer — in sports, at work, and in every aspect of our lives.’ -- Arianna Huffington‘[I]rreverent but still rooted in clinical science … [Winter’s] no-nonsense advice can be quickly summoned at 3.07am when the temptation to check Facebook or raid the biscuit tin can feel overwhelming.’ * Evening Standard *‘Until I met Chris Winter, I slept like a baby: I woke every two hours and cried. And then Dr. Winter … helped me. He was my sleep solution; this book will be yours.’ * Peter Moore, co-author The Eight-Hour Diet *‘[The Sleep Solution] is already being hailed as a ‘solution’ to insomnia. It's a no-nonsense, colloquial approach to sleep difficulties that aims to change the narrative around sleep in order to make it more manageable.’ -- Jess Commons * Refinery29 *‘Chris is world class in his field; he is incredibly pragmatic in his application of medicine to real world, high-performance settings.’ -- Mark Simpson, LA Clippers Director of Performance and former Head of Strength and Conditioning for the British Cycling Team‘Dr. Winter has spent his career bringing attention to the benefits of sleep and for the first time, this book brings it all together. He has written an important resource for athletic trainers and professional athletes alike. His professional experiences and research has assisted with bringing to light the impact sleep has on our athletes within their sport.’ -- Ben Potenziano, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Pittsburgh Pirates‘Dr. Winter's ‘personal touch’ [is] his … touch of humor and true caring about improving … lives through ‘healthy sleep.’’ -- Herm Schneider, Head Athletic Trainer Chicago White Sox‘Dr. Chris Winter’s new work, The Sleep Solution, is a jewel of a book for anyone who has struggled with sleep issues.’ -- Ron Adams, veteran coach of the Golden State Warriors‘Dr. Winter is our go-to sleep specialist. In The Sleep Solution, you will find much of what he has shared with our athletes as he has helped us navigate the rigorous NBA schedule.’ -- Donald S. Strack, DPT, ATC Director of Medical Services Oklahoma City Thunder‘In the baseball industry, the travel, change in time zones and just sleeping in a different bed is not easy. I have leaned on Dr. Winter many times. Thank you Chris.’ -- Ron Porterfield, Athletic Trainer Tampa Bay Rays
£15.29
Thomas Nelson Publishers The NKJV MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisWith over 2 million readers around the world, The MacArthur Study Bible is one of the most comprehensive and reliable study Bibles ever created. In this fully redesigned second edition, the updated study notes and expanded selection of maps and charts ensure that the meanings, themes, teachings, people, and places of Scripture are even more clear.
£52.25
Wolters Kluwer Health Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Book SynopsisFeeling unsure about your critical care nursing skills? Time to gain some confident know-how, with the freshly updated Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. This friendly, fully illustrated guide offers clear, concise direction on treating numerous acute and life-threatening issues. Absorb current best practices on critical care basics and specialized areas such as advanced life support measures, multisystem trauma, and treating specialized needs. This is ideal guidance for students, nurses new to clinical care, and those preparing for the Critical Care (CCRN) certification exam. Let this expert review text guide you to exam and on-the-unit success: NEW end-of-book practice exam Expansive, systems-based review of acute care conditions for all body systems Guidance on treating multisystem disorders – burns, hyperthermia, hypothermia, hypovolemic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), septic shock, trauma and more Expert guidance on nursing skills – blood and fluid replacement, rapid assessment and interventions, emergency measures, fluid replacement/resuscitation, drug therapy, pressure ulcer management, moderate sedation, CPR and emergency cardiac care, and more Numerous images and charts demonstrate clinical use of IV fluids, interpreting serum electrolyte test results, drug therapy for multisystem disorders, and more Step-by-step direction on performing blood transfusions with a guide to transfusion reactions Top-level instruction in areas including oncology, acute care surgery, drug overdose and poisoning, palliative care and pain management, nutrition, prevention and screening, professional roles and ethics, test-taking strategies Ideal review text for grasping the components required to master the CCRN certification exam Chapter features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter Advice from experts – tips and tricks and key troubleshooting techniques Take charge! – potentially lethal situations and steps to take when they occur Handle with care – identifies concerns and actions related to elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients Weighing the evidence – highlights research that guides practice Memory joggers – memory aids to help you grasp and remember difficult concepts Certification tips – draws out the most important concepts from each chapter in relation to the CCRN exam Quick quiz – end-of-chapter multiple choice questions, with answers and rationales Practice makes perfect – extensive end-of-book practice exam to test knowledge in preparation for NCLEX and certification About the Clinical Editor David W. Woodruff, PhD, APRN, CNE, CCRN-K, FNAP, is Faculty Development Specialist at the Center for Faculty Excellence at the Chamberlain College of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio. Table of Contents1 Critical care basics 2 Holistic care issues 3 Neurologic system 4 Cardiovascular system 5 Respiratory system 6 Gastrointestinal system 7 Renal system 8 Endocrine system 9 Hematologic and immune systems 10 Multisystem issues Appendices Moderate sedation CPR and emergency cardiac care Comparing types of shock Preventing complications in the critically ill obese patient Drug overdose and poisoning Critical care Q&A Glossary Index
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Energy Paradox
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Essential reading for the many people who are overworked, burned out, running on empty, and feeling sick and tired all the time. As Dr. Gundry shows, fatigue is not your fate!” — Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global "Practical, applicable advice on how to conquer fatigue and maximize energy." — Kirkus Reviews
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Kinns The Clinical Medical Assistant
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 - Introduction to Medical Assisting 1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team 2. Health Records 3. Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology PART 2 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 4. Infection Control 5. Vital Signs 6. Physical Examination 7. Patient Coaching 8. Nutrition and Health Promotion 9. Surgical Supplies and Instruments 10. Assisting with Surgical Procedures 11. Principles of Electrocardiography 12. Medical Emergencies PART 3 - Assisting with Medications 13. Principles of Pharmacology 14. Pharmacology Math 15. Administering Medications PART 4 - Assisting with Medical Specialties 16. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 17. Dermatology 18. Allergy and Infectious Disease 19. Gastroenterology 20. Orthopedics and Rheumatology 21. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 22. Neurology 23. Behavioral Health 24. Endocrinology 25. Cardiology 26. Pulmonology 27. Urology and Male Reproduction 28. Obstetrics and Gynecology 29. Pediatrics 30. Geriatrics PART 5 - Assisting with Clinical Laboratory Procedures 31. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 32. Urinalysis 33. Blood Collection 34. Analysis of Blood 35. Microbiology and Immunology PART 6 - Advanced Clinical Skills 36. NEW! Intravenous Therapy 37. NEW! Radiology Basics 38. NEW! Positioning for Radiology PART 10 - Job Seeking 39. Employment Skills and Strategies
£89.29
SPCK Publishing Into the Heart of Romans
Book SynopsisAn in-depth study of Romans from today's leading interpreter of Paul.Trade Review‘A master class in close reading of Scripture. . . A stimulus to a richer understanding of the gospel that Paul proclaimed.’ -- Richard B. Hays, Professor Emeritus of New Testaments, Duke divinity School, North Carolina‘An exemplar of a pastorally and exegetically rich analysis.’ -- Esau McCaulley, Associate Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College, Illinois‘Tom Wright is one of the great biblical commentators of our day, whose writing on the Bible will stand the test of time.’ -- Amy Boucher Pye'One of the world's leading New Testament scholars' -- Craig S. Keener'Paul's greatest living interpreter' -- Tom Holland
£16.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Meridians: Maps of the Soul
Book SynopsisMeridians are the bridge between the psyche and soma, the system that allows our life force to flow through our body. Each of the twelve main meridians stand for a fundamental life principle and by examining them, we can begin a journey towards better health- as well as freedom and contentment.In this inspirational, easy-to-read deep dive, Mike Mandl uses his own wit and humour to explore the life principles of the meridians and offers a toolbox for self-diagnostic purposes, demonstrating how to strengthen these principles, correct imbalances, and keep in harmony with yourself through daily observation and maintenance.Translating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into an engaging, accessible resource for practitioners and novices alike, this is the perfect first step in harnessing the meridians for your own self-actualisation.Trade ReviewThis is the liveliest, most accessible guidebook you are ever likely to find to those invisible bridges between mind and matter, psyche and soul: the 'meridians' of Chinese medicine. Mike Mandl combines decades of clinical experience with his writer's ear for the everyday metaphors that confirm the lived reality of these invisible pathways. Be prepared for unsettling and enlightening moments as you recognize friends, loved ones, colleagues and - most importantly - yourself, in the mirror of these pages! -- Nick Pole author of ‘Words That Touch - How to ask questions your body can answer’ (Singing Dragon, 2017)The Meridians by Mike Mandl is like a precious jewel. It sits comfortably in your hand and gleams uniformly as you roll it around your palm. It shines with the polish of long practice and gradually accrued wisdom. It pleases the eye with its many-sided beauty and rolls rhythmically as you examine first one angle and then the next. Regardless of perspective, this gem gleams with agile wit and humour that only dedicated and good humoured experience can bestow. This book will delight anyone interested in the central facet of Oriental medicine - the magic of the meridians. -- Chris McAlister, practitioner and instructor of Oriental medicine, Qigong and Taiji for over 30 years, author of The Poetry of Touch: Alchemy, Transformation and Oriental Medicine.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd The Human Past
Book SynopsisFifteen new contributors bring fresh perspectives to the fifth edition of The Human Past, the most authoritative introduction to world prehistory, revealing our shared human story with the latest scholarship. Thoroughly updated by its team of authors, including 15 leading specialists new to this edition, this fifth edition introduces students to a more equitable and representative view of world prehistory. A total of 30 contributing authors a truly international team of experts introduce the enormous diversity of the human story as it occurred around the world, from the emergence of the first Homo species to human migrations, sedentism, domestication and agriculture, population growth and urban living, and the social systems and inequalities that were present across human groups of many sizes, from small societies to vast empires. Twenty chronological chapters focus on individual regions, and new content appears in every chapter. The new authors bring first-hand scholarship a
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Oneworld Publications Breakthrough
Book SynopsisMeet the doctors, scientists and patients patients fighting the world’s worst diseases ‘A must read.’ Siddhartha Mukherjee, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies What does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy rarely runs smooth. Drug hunting demands radical leaps of imagination, the expertise of many… and a hefty dollop of luck. Unsurprisingly, ‘eureka’ moments come few and far between - but, when they do, they change lives. Charting the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of biomedical research and celebrates the tireless work of the scientists, doctors, patients and families fighting for better medical care. For each of these medicines, whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer, or something as commonplace as paracetamol, there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. Documenting these fascinating journeys, Breakthrough grants a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve - and very often save - our lives. Foreword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus *** ‘Utterly compelling.’ Dame Kate Bingham, author of The Long Shot ‘A celebration of medical innovation.’ Guardian ‘Captivating... An essential read.’ Art Levinson, former CEO of Genentech
£999.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Rang Dales Pharmacology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1. What is pharmacology? 2. How drugs act: general principles 3. How drugs act: molecular aspects 4. How drugs act: cellular aspects - excitation, contraction and secretion 5. How drugs act: Biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy 6. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, repair and regeneration 7. Cellular mechanisms: host defence 8. Method and measurement in pharmacology 9. Absorption and distribution of drugs 10. Drug metabolism and elimination 11. Pharmacokinetics 12. Individual variation, pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine SECTION 2 CHEMICAL MEDIATORS 13. Chemical mediators and the autonomic nervous system 14. Cholinergic transmission 15. Noradrenergic transmission 16. 5-Hydroxytryptamine and purines 17. Local hormones: histamine, lipids, peptides and proteins 18. Cannabinoids 19. Nitric oxide and related mediators SECTION 3 DRUGS AFFECTING MAJOR ORGAN SYSTEMS 20. The heart 21. The vascular system 22. Atherosclerosis and lipoprotein metabolism 23. Haemostasis and thrombosis 24. Haemopoietic system and treatment of anaemia 25. Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant drugs 26. Skin 27. Eye 28. Respiratory system 29. The kidney and urinary system 30. The gastrointestinal tract 31. The control of blood glucose and drug treatment of diabetes mellitus 32. Obesity 33. The pituitary and the adrenal cortex 34. Thyroid 35. The reproductive system 36. Bone metabolism SECTION 4 NERVOUS SYSTEM 37. Chemical transmission and drug action in the central nervous system 38. Amino acid transmitters 39. Other transmitters and modulators 40. Neurodegenerative diseases 41. General anaesthetic agents 42. Headache 43. Analgesic drugs 44. Local anaesthetics and other drugs affecting sodium channels 45. Anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs 46. Antiepileptic drugs 47. Antipsychotic drugs 48. Antidepressant drugs 49. Psychoactive drugs 50. Drug use and addiction SECTION 5 DRUGS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS AND CANCER 51. Basic principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy 52. Antibacterial drugs 53. Antiviral drugs 54. Antifungal drugs 55. Antiprotozoal drugs 56. Antihelminthic drugs 57. Anticancer drugs SECTION 6 SPECIAL TOPICS 58. Harmful effects of drugs 59. Lifestyle drugs and drugs in sport 60. Drug discovery and development Index
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Wolters Kluwer Health The Psychiatric Interview
Book SynopsisFocusing on the practical skills needed to establish rapport with patients and gain valuable clinical insights,The Psychiatric Interview, 5th Edition, offers a practical, concise approach to improving interviewing skills. Noted psychiatrist and award-winning mental health journalist Dr. Daniel J. Carlat uses a proven combination of mnemonics, specific techniques for approaching threatening topics, and phrasing examples to illustrate the nuances of the interviewing process, making this easy-to-digest text essential reading for trainees and practitioners in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, and related fields. Offers a concise, real-world approach to the psychiatric interview, filled with tips and pearls to develop confidence in interviewing Brings you up to speed with the DSM 5-TR and current research, and includes a new chapter on techniques for the agitated patient and a new discussion of prolonged grief Contains focused, practical sections on general principles of effective interviewing, obtaining the psychiatric history, and interviewing for diagnosis Uses mnemonics and pocket cards to help you understand and remember key elements of the effective interview Provides clear techniques for approaching threatening topics, and shows how relationships that are endangered can be repaired Presents information in an engaging, conversational manner, helping you form an alliance with each patient in order to promote cooperation and effective treatment 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.
£54.15
SPCK Publishing Friend of God
Book SynopsisThis richly detailed account of the life and times of Abraham adds depth to our understanding of this pivotal figure in God's plan of salvation - both for us and for the whole world.Trade Review'I read everything John Lennox writes.' -- Rick Warren'John C. Lennox is not only one of the best minds and voices promoting and defending the Christian worldview, he is also an excellent Bible teacher. Whether he's preaching on the Logos of John's Gospel, or writing about the lives of Daniel, Joseph, and now, Abraham, his spiritual insight and application for believers of all ages and backgrounds is incalculable. In a day when the deep study of Scripture is often neglected, I'm thankful that Dr Lennox has given us this new volume on Abraham, the Father of all who have faith, and the friend of God.' -- Brian Brodersen, Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, CA, USA'John Lennox - both an accomplished mathematician and a serious Christian - has blessed the world with many works showing why science and faith make good companions. Now he has blessed us with another, this time an exposition of the Abraham story in Genesis, which displays many virtues. He wants you to be sure that the stories are true, but also that they have a bearing on us today. In this well-written and thoughtful book, he keeps his eyes on the ancient settings of these tales, but also on the New Testament, traditional Jewish reflections, and modern application. In all of this he reminds me of another Oxford Cambridge academic, who likewise came from Northern Ireland, C.S. Lewis: an "amateur" in Biblical Studies, who has something to say, not only to us "professionals," but especially to the general public. I am pleased to commend this book to you.' -- C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, MO, USA'I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy Professor John Lennox's Friend of God, probably the greatest book ever written on the life of Abraham. A book with massive scholarship but with personal anecdotes, this will encourage the ordinary Christian. Friend of God is both an apologetic achievement and one that will increase the reader's own faith - and make him or her desire to be a friend of God like Abraham.' -- R. T. Kendall'Friend of God is an insightful, profound and deeply relevant exploration of the person of Abraham. We learn what it means to be human and to have a relationship to God. Author, John Lennox, also carries these essential truths into the heart of our contemporary distress: like connecting the ancient story of the Tower of Babel to contemporary author Yuval Harari, who insists we are on the brink of creating a new kind of species who will become human gods who will live forever. I finished reading with tears of gratitude to God for how he pursues us in order to offer his indescribable gift.' -- Rebecca Manley Pippert, author, speaker, evangelist: founder of Becky Pippert Ministries'Reformed faith has three components - evidence, meaning and action. To take each in turn, I had no idea there was so much evidence for Abraham. I think I just thought it was so long ago, one just had the precious chapters of Genesis, which were uncorroborated, but you will be staggered by the evidence for this patriarch. Again when it came to the meaning of Abraham's life, though I was familiar with the narrative and most of the 60 New Testament references, I discovered my understanding was so shallow as my eyes were opened to text after text. Lastly, of course, once the evidence and meaning have been grasped, then the difference it makes to one's living faith is quite thrilling. I shall never read Hebrews 11 verses 8 to 10 with the same mindset. We need to thank Professor Lennox for waking a sleeping giant of Scripture for us.' -- Rico Tice, All Souls and Christianity Explored
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Cambridge University Press Prescribers Guide
Book SynopsisThe latest edition of Prescriber's Guide features seven new compounds, updates to the profiles of the entire content and collection, and data on new injectable and transdermal formulations, as well as updated warnings and indications. A must-have manual for everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health.
£999.99
Little, Brown Book Group Beyond Anxiety
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within.We live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming it is to think our way out. And for a while it works. But there is always something that sends us back into the anxious spiral we''ve been trying to climb out of.In Beyond Anxiety, Dr Martha Beck explains why anxiety is skyrocketing around you, and likely within you. She also tells you how to not only reduce your anxiety but use it to propel you into a life filled with peace, meaning, and joy.Using a combination of the latest neuroscience as well as her background in sociology and coaching, Beck explains how our brains tend to get stuck in an ''anxiety spiral,'' a feedback system that can increase anxiety indefinitely. To climb out, we must engage different parts of our nervous system - the parts involved in creativity. Beck provides instructions for engaging the ''creativity spiral,'' in a process that not only shuts down anxiety but leads to innovative problem solving, a sense of meaning and purpose, and joyful, intimate connection with others - and with the world.The opposite of anxiety, it turns out, is a wonderful new way of life - one that can calm and inspire us as individuals and help us become a source of healing for everything around us.
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McGraw-Hill Education Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy Physiology ISE
Book SynopsisDesigned for the one-semester anatomy and physiology course, Hole''s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology assumes no prior science knowledge and supports core topics with clinical applications, making difficult concepts relevant to students pursuing careers in the allied health field. The Learn, Practice, and Assess system is used throughout the text and digital content for immediate application. Learning outcomes begin the chapter and set the stage for what students will learn, Practice questions conclude each major section and help students recall the information they've consumed, and Assess end-of-chapter resources allow students to confirm their accurate recall of what they learned and practiced. The learn, practice, and assess system is highly effective in providing students with a solid understanding of the important concepts in anatomy and physiology.Table of ContentsUNIT 1- LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 2. Chemical Basis of Life 3. Cells 4. Cellular Metabolism5. TissuesUNIT 2- SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT6. Integumentary System7. Skeletal System8. Muscular SystemUNIT 3- INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION9. Nervous System10. The Senses11. Endocrine SystemUNIT 4- TRANSPORT12. Blood13. Cardiovascular System14. Lymphatic System and ImmunityUNIT 5- ABSORPTION AND EXCRETION15. Digestive System and Nutrition16. Respiratory System17. Urinary System 18. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base BalanceUNIT 6- THE HUMAN LIFE CYCLE19. Reproductive Systems20. Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics
£56.04
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd More Fuel You: Understanding your body & how to
Book SynopsisWhat we eat has a huge impact on our physical and mental health, and on our performance in our chosen sport, whether we’re elite-level athletes or enthusiastic amateurs. But, with so much information out there, how do we choose a way of eating that is right for us?More Fuel You is a clear and authoritative guide to making the most of your nutrition. Leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor looks at fuelling needs for sporting participation, training and competition, and analyses some popular diet options, including low-carbohydrate, vegan and intermittent fasting.But this is not just another sports nutrition book. Renee recommends a holistic view: by understanding the human body and being self-aware, you can find the ideal nutritional approach for you personally. Significantly, Renee also discusses areas of sports nutrition in populations that are often overlooked, including women’s health and the menopause, healthy ageing, and the inclusion of individuals who don’t necessarily conform to the stereotype of an athlete, such as people living with chronic health conditions.Whatever your race, genetics, gender, age, socio-economic status, body type or ability, it’s important to be your own athlete, fuel appropriately for your body and enjoy what you do.Whether you’re a world-class or real-world athlete, if you’re serious about sport and nutrition, you can’t afford not to read this book.Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Damian HallA WORD FROM THE AUTHORINTRODUCTIONFuelling for Training and Competition CHAPTER 1: Food as FuelCHAPTER 2: Athlete DietsCHAPTER 3: Low-Carbohydrate DietsCHAPTER 4: Vegan and Plant-Based DietsCHAPTER 5: Intermittent FastingCHAPTER 6: Calorie-Controlled DietsFuelling for Specific PopulationsCHAPTER 7: The Female AthleteCHAPTER 8: The Masters AthleteCHAPTER 9: The Individual AthleteCHAPTER 10: Over to YouACKNOWLEDGEMENTSNOTESBIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
£13.46
UniAdmissions The Ultimate UCAT Guide: A comprehensive guide to
Book SynopsisThe brand new, fully updated second edition of the world''s best selling UCAT book.Published by the UKs Leading Medical Admissions Company, the Ultimate UCAT Guide is your complete guide to success in every section of the UCAT. With an all new edition updated for the 2022 admissions cycle, it contains powerful time-saving strategies that will allow you to answer difficult questions within the time limit as well a massive 1,250 Practice Questions written in the style and difficulty of the real exam. Each question comes with Fully Worked Solutions that guide you through the most efficient way for getting the correct answer as quickly as possible.The book is an excellent resource as it trains you mentally to identify tricks to skill, traps to avoid and techniques to master for the real exam.This book includes 250 Verbal Reasoning, 100 Decision Making, 300 Quantitative Reasoning, 300 Abstract reasoning and 300 SJT questions. With contributions and advice from over 20 Specialist UCAT Tutors, this is your Ultimate companion to the UCAT and a MUST-BUY for those looking to do well in the exam.For more UCAT resources, and free preparation materials, check out www.uniadmissions.co.uk
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Simple Exercises to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve: An
Book SynopsisIn a world where our lives and daily rhythms are becoming increasingly demanding, being able to implement effective techniques to downregulate our stress levels is essential to maintaining a healthy mind and body. The most significant component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates our ability to “rest and digest,” the vagus nerve is an information superhighway transmitting information between the brain and the heart, the gut, the immune system, and many organs. By stimulating the vagus nerve, you can work with your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress and anxiety, regulate digestion and appetite, moderate heart rate and blood pressure, and balance systems throughout the body. Backed up by the latest scientific research, this book will guide you through more than 100 effective exercises to naturally and gently stimulate your vagus nerve and in turn help manage anxiety, depression, inflammation, sleep, and digestive disorders. The simple techniques include a variety of balance, hearing, sight, breathing, and touch exercises. By improving the quality of stimulation the vagus nerve receives, these neuroeffective exercises enable the brain-gut and brain-heart axes to function more predictably and effectively, providing a solid foundation for mental health, physical resilience, and self-healing. With this comprehensive and accessible guide to natural vagus nerve stimulation, anyone can apply these powerful self-help techniques and experience a more balanced and resilient mind and body.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Youre Going to Make It
Book SynopsisFind the healing and hope you long for when you take time to experience God''s presence each day.Incorporate a new rhythm for those days when life feels too hard through the daily practice of receiving and releasing—receiving God''s encouragement, instruction, and truth to start your day and releasing to God all that''s weighing you down at the end of each day. He''ll set you on a path toward healing.In her newest devotional, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps you stay connected to God and continue loving others even in the middle of discouraging, disappointing, or even devastating circumstances. Experience 50 days of morning and evening devotions complimented with beautiful color photography of significant locations where Lysa has worked through her own healing. Each devotion contains: a Bible verse to start your day a statement of truth to remember throughout your
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Crossway Books ESV Prayer Journal
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Health Care 2. The Person's Rights 3. The Nursing Assistant 4. Ethics and Laws 5. Student and Work Ethics 6. Communicating with the Person 7. Health Team Communications 8. (NEW) Medical Terminology 9. Body Structure and Function 10. The Older Person 11. Safety Needs 12. Preventing Falls 13. Restraint Alternatives and Restraints 14. Preventing Infection 15. (NEW) Isolation Precautions 16. Body Mechanics 17. Moving the Person 18. Transferring the Person 19. The Person's Unit 20. (NEW) Bedmaking 21. (NEW) Oral Hygiene 22. Daily Hygiene and Bathing 23. Grooming 24. (NEW) Dressing and Undressing 25. Urinary Needs 26. Urinary Catheters 27. Bowel Needs 28. Nutrition 29. (NEW) Meeting Nutrition Needs 30. Fluid Needs 31. Measurements 32. Exercise and Activity Needs 33. (NEW) Comfort and Rest Needs 34. Collecting Specimens 35. Wound Care 36. Pressure Injuries 37. Oxygen Needs 38. Rehabilitation Needs 39. Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems 40. Common Health Problems 41. Mental Health Disorders 42. Confusion and Dementia 43. Emergency Care 44. End-of-Life Care 45. Getting a Job Procedure Checklists Competency Evaluation Review Textbook Chapters Review Practice Examination 1 Practice Examination 2 Skills Evaluation Review Answers to Review Questions in Textbook Chapters Review Answers to Practice Examination 1 Answers to Practice Examination 2
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