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Book SynopsisTrauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.This edition includes a new epilogue by the author assessing what has-and hasn't-changed in understanding and treating trauma over the last three decades.Hailed by the New York Times as "one of the most important psychiatry works to be published since Freud," Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how we heal.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 The Body 2 Back 3 Thorax 4 Abdomen 5 Pelvis and Perineum 6 Lower Limb 7 Upper Limb 8 Head and Neck 9 Neuroanatomy Index

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Book SynopsisToday's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break. So, how can you ensure that your child is fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses?Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program-that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis-author Angela Hanscom offers several activities to help your child thrive, even if you live in an urban environment.Today it is rare to find children rolling down hills, climbing trees, or spinning in circles just for fun. We've taken away merry-go-rounds, shortened the length of swings, and done away with teeter-totters to keep children safe. Children have fewer opportunities for unstructured outdoor play than ever before, and recess times at school are shrinking due to demanding educational environments.With this book, you'll discover activities you can do anytime, anywhere, to help your kids achieve the movement they need to be happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

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Book SynopsisThe struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. His vivid stories take us to battlefield surgical tents in Iraq, to a polio outbreak in India and to malpractice courtrooms around the country. He discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections, examines the influence of money on modern medicine and recounts the astoundingly contentious history of hand-washing. Finally, he gives a brutally honest insight into life as a practising surgeon. Unflinching but compassionate, Gawande's investigation into medical professionals and their progression from good to great provides a detailed blueprint for success that can be used by everyone.Trade ReviewI found I had been gripping the book so hard that my fingers hurt ... it calls to mind one of the great classics of medical literature, Mikhail Bulgakov's A Country Doctor's Notebook. Few modern authors can stand that comparison, but Gawande can. * Sunday Times *A fascinating study. * Irish Tatler *This wise and often profound book should be an inspiration to doctors all over the world * Sunday Times *His book is riveting: packed with insights, its luminous prose lifting effortlessly off the page ... It is essential reading for doctors and should be handed out with the antibiotics to all users of the NHS. It has already been described as a modern masterpiece - and so it is. * Independent *It seems unfair that a surgeon should be able to write so beautifully ... Better is perfect bedside reading - although it might keep you awake - for doctors as well as patients ... All will learn something of value from this infinitely wise and humane surgeon * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisBarb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations.Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism.Trade ReviewA friend once told me that getting an autism diagnosis in mid-life was like finding the Rosetta Stone to herself. This marvelously honest and historically important book will be that Rosetta Stone for many women on the spectrum who will recognize aspects of their own lived experience on every page. I am in awe of the practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement assembled here by these wise elders of their tribe. -- Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the History of NeurodiversitySpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism brings us the voice of spectrum women, adding multi-faceted layers of Autism knowledge previously unavailable to Professionals and lay people alike. Throughout the chapters the writers not only share their lives, but often bare the intimate recesses of their souls with the reader. This book marks a pivotal moment in the history of Autism - we now have a definitive resource on Autistic women available to us. -- Nelle Frances, author of the Ben and His Helmet series, Aspergerchild - Simply Explained and Sustainable Social SkillsSpectrum Women is a beautiful tapestry woven in wisdom, humour and hope. I found myself laughing out loud and quietly nodding with each resonating reflection of life within its pages. In a world of misinformation around autism, with these spectrum sisters, you are in good and safe hands. -- Rachael Lee Harris, Psychotherapist and author of Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism SpectrumSpectrum women have a voice that needs to be heard. They need people to understand the challenges they face in daily life, and to recognise their talents and many achievements. The coherent explanations and wise advice provided in this book are highly recommended for women with ASD, their families and clinicians. -- Tony Attwood, PhD, Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Queensland and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.For too many years, women on the spectrum have been pushed aside in terms of diagnosis, intervention and support. It took a long time before professionals finally understand and recognize the complexity and richness of the female profile of ASD. Spectrum Women's book is a breakthrough in many ways. First account and professionals combine their views and experience to provide rich and valuable information. I salute this initiative because this book will become a fundamental resource for the ASD community, families and professionals. -- Isabelle Hénault, Ph.D, Psychologist & Sexologist and author of Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through AdulthoodSpectrum Women more than fills a gap, it addresses the huge void and absence of critical information to best understand, support and develop meaningful relationships with autistic women. Written eloquently by women who have experienced first-hand the misconceptions, misinformation and lack of recognition of the unique characteristics and abilities of autistic women, Spectrum Women will become the voice and the essential work that will help to further advance the inclusion, acceptance and appreciation of so many individuals who have been marginalized for so many years. -- Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Brown University and author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFilling a yawning gap in the autism literature with a combination of lived experience and research, recognition of women on the autism spectrum comes of age. In addition to these pioneering authors bringing awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of females on the autism spectrum to new heights, this amazing contribution teaches everyone the beauty of human diversity. -- Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Internationally known educator, author, and presenter on issues related to the autism spectrumBy far this is the best book I have read about autistic females. As an autistic woman, wife and mother to a daughter on the spectrum, this book is such a treat. This book gives a sense of belonging, packed full of valuable information, honest insights and great advice, wrapped beautifully together with Dr Michelle Garnett's supporting views.The 15 autistic authors share their personal experiences, covering many aspects of life for fellow Spectrum Women from disclosure, sensory issues, communication, health, anxiety, self-care to relationships, parenthood and employment. It's the full package.Spectrum Women: Walking to the beat of Autism will help so many autistic women around the world and will be valuable information to partners, parents and professionals. Together this tribe of truly amazing women (my autism mentors) have written an absolutely brilliant masterpiece. You are my Dream Team, ladies. -- Anne Skov Jensen, autism advocate, public speaker and a proud spectrum sisterSpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is so much more than the average book about autism; it is a collection of works that addresses a significant gap in the publishing world. Informative, emotionally charged, and honest, the chapters guide the reader through a variety of experiences. Through multiple autistic voices and clearly defined summations that acknowledge and validate each writer's experiences from a clinician's understanding, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is a necessary read for professionals, families, and any woman who belongs within this amazing tribe. -- Rebecca Vine Foggo, BA Psych, MA Autism, Doctoral Researcher (Autism)Spectrum Women is a powerful resource to own. This book offers the previously unknown and untold experiences of a vast demographic of autistic women allowing other individuals on the spectrum, their parents, educators and anyone involved in wanting to learn more by understanding and sharing their unique perspectives and challenges. But most of all, this book allows people to realise that a diagnosis doesn't have to be and shouldn't be seen as doom and gloom. Allow these women to transport you into their minds and their hearts to gain a new perspective of knowledge. -- Nichole Conolly, Autistic Individual and Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, University of WollongongTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Finding Your Tribe, Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland). 2. Growing up on the Spectrum, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 3. Identity: A Beautiful Work in Progress, Artemisia (Planet Earth, Galaxy: Milky Way). 4. Diversity: Gender, Intersectionality and Feminism, Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom). 5. Personal Relationships, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 6. Socializing, Anxiety and Addictions, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 7. Personal Safety, Liane Holliday Willey (Michigan, USA). 8. A Real Parent, Samantha Craft (Olympia, Washington, USA). 9. Independence, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 10. Promoting Positive Employment, Jeanette Purkis (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia). 11. Our Sensory Worlds, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom), Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 12. Communication, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA). 13. Emotional Regulation, Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 14. Executive Functioning, Terri Mayne (Nottingham, England, United Kingdom), Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 15. General Health, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 16. Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 17. Considering Autistic Life and Mental Wellness, Dena Gassner (Long Island, New York, USA). 18. Self-Care, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA), Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 19. Intense Interests, Christine Jenkins (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) & Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 20. And Another Thing...

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Study Bible, Personal Size compresses the features of the award-winning ESV Study Bible into a smaller size for easier carrying.

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Book Synopsis Your Body, Your Yoga goes beyond any prior yoga anatomy book available. It looks not only at the body’s unique anatomical structures and what this means to everyone’s individual range of motion, but also examines the physiological sources of restrictions to movement. Two volumes are provided in this book: Volume 1 raises a new mantra to be used in every yoga posture: What Stops Me? The answers presented run through a spectrum, beginning with a variety of tensile resistance to three kinds of compressive resistance. Examined is the nature of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, bones and our extracellular matrix and their contribution to mobility. The shape of these structures also defines our individual, ultimate range of movement, which means that not every body can do every yoga posture. The reader will discover where his or her limits lie, which dictates which alignment cues will work best, and which ones should be abandoned. Volume 2 will take these principles and apply them to the lower body, examining the hip joint, the knee, ankle and foot, and will present how your unique variations in these joints will show up in your yoga practice. Trade ReviewCompulsory reading for those teaching and studying yoga! The best therapeutic exercise has a defined technique and dosage, but these are different for every person. Bernie Clark masterfully guides readers through an understanding of their unique bodies. Nothing else compares to the value and knowledge gained. With this, readers can create the most rigorous, evidence-based and effective yoga practice, finding what works best for them.--Professor Stuart McGill, PhD, University of Waterloo; Canada. You will not need another book on the mechanics of yoga. Bernie has written many wonderful books on yoga, but the one in your hands is his opus. I will be recommending this one to everyone!--Sarah Powers, co-founder of Insight Yoga Institute and author of Insight Yoga; U.S.A. Finally, a book that dares to combine yoga with state-of-the art critical thinking and scientific reflection! To my knowledge, the most accurate and anatomically-knowledgeable book in this field. I knew that Bernie Clark would contribute something remarkable. But this book goes way beyond even the highest expectations. A truly groundbreaking contribution to the field of science-inspired yoga.--Professor Robert Schleip, PhD, Ulm University; Germany. Your Body, Your Yoga is a fascinating, provocative, and scientifically-informed look at the inner workings of the body as it affects the practice of asana. Bernie Clark challenges much dogma in the modern postural yoga world, including a few heretofore sacrosanct principles of alignment, to demonstrate that a healthy and effective yoga practice should be adapted to each individual's unique needs, abilities and anatomy. Required reading for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, and highly recommended for avid practitioners.--Timothy McCall, MD, author of Yoga As Medicine; U.S.A. An exceptionally well-informed and interesting way of approaching the human enterprise of doing yoga. Full of beautiful and stimulating pictures and analogies, awakening a deep thirst to know more and think more yet.--Loren M. Fishman, MD, B. Phil.(oxon.), author of Healing Yoga and many other books; U.S.A. If you want to buy only one book on yoga and anatomy, buy this one. It fills a gap that urgently needed filling, and makes our work as yoga teachers and educators immensely easier. This will be a textbook for our future yoga teacher trainings.--Anat Geiger, co-owner of YogaGarden; Netherlands. This book will revolutionize the practicing and teaching of yoga. It is going to be the next yoga bible! It is an incredible treasure, and it will help everybody to truly understand the essence of physical yoga practice. --Stefanie Arend, author of Yin Yoga, Detox Yoga, and Fascia Massage; Germany Your Body, Your Yoga is an essential book for all serious yoga practitioners. Through skillful marshaling of evidence, Bernie Clark decisively illustrates the importance of individuality in yoga practice.--Norman Blair, Yoga teacher, author and trainer; United Kingdom. A must-read for yoga teachers and practitioners. This book will reframe the way you think about body movements. --Jo Phee, senior yoga teacher trainer; Singapore. I am so amazed: Your Body, Your Yoga is more than a great book--it is like participating in a training at home. I could not stop myself from finishing it.--Devrim Akkaya, senior yoga teacher trainer; Turkey. This is an instant classic. Your Body, Your Yoga demystifies and reveals the limitations in one's yoga practice in a very clear and in-depth manner.--Sebastian & Murielle, senior yoga teacher trainers; Indonesia. Teachers will benefit greatly from understanding all that this book has to offer, and advancing students will enjoy and benefit all the more because of it. Bernie Clark's book is a terrific contribution to the field of yoga, which until recently has been overly "posture-centric." Bernie gives a readable, clear account of individual differences--how to recognize them, their consequences for asana practice, and how to sense when you are going too far. There is a wealth of information on the deeper mechanics of muscles and fascia, and an extensive treatment of the specifics of the joints.--Doug Keller, author of Yoga As Therapy and associate professor in the Maryland University of Integrative Health Master's Degree Program in Yoga Therapy; USA This is a brilliant book. It is an absolutely essential research resource for anyone who teaches, hopes to teach, or wants to practice the asana component of yoga in a safe, therapeutic, and effective way. Bernie Clark's thesis that we are not all the same and therefore there are no universal alignment principles that work for everyone is a huge contribution to today's yoga literature. I couldn't agree more. It is hard to believe that anyone would say this about a book on anatomy, physiology and human movement, but once I started reading, I was so excited I couldn't put it down! --Beryl Bender Birch, author of 4 books on yoga and the founder/director of The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute and The Give Back Yoga Foundation; USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements How to Read this Book Foreword: The History of Teaching Alignment in America Table of Contents for Volume 1: What Stops Me? Sources of Tension and Compression Intentions Chapter 1: You Are Unique--So Is Your Yoga Range of Human Variations Examples of Human Variations Chapter 2: What Stops Me? Tension Compression Sensing Tension and Compression Functional Yoga versus Aesthetic Yoga Chapter 3: The Value of Stress Chapter 4: The Physiology of Our Tissues Sources of Tension Muscles Myofascia Tendons Fascia Ligaments The Nervous System The Immune System The Wonder of Water Sources of Compression Bones Joints and Cartilage Volume 1 Summary Appendix A: The Forms of Stress Appendix B: Muscle Shapes and Functions Appendix C: The Myofascial Meridians Appendix D: Facts About Osteoporosis Appendix E: The Types of Joints Appendix F: The Biomechanics of Joint Motion Volume 1 Endnotes Table of Contents for Volume 2: The Lower Body Intentions 1. The Bare Bones of Yoga The Planes of the Body 2. The Joint Segments of the Lower Body The Hip Joint Form The Architecture of the Hip Joint The Bones of the Hip Joint The Joint Capsule and Ligaments Muscles of the Hip The Types and Ranges of Variations Function-Application in Yoga Postures Normal Ranges of Motion Sources of Tension Sources of Compression Variation in Ranges of Motion Hip Joint Summary 3. The Knee Joint Form The Architecture of the Knee The Bones of the Knee The Knee-Joint Capsule and Ligaments Muscles of the Knee The Types and Ranges of Variations Function-Application in Yoga Postures Normal Ranges of Motion Sources of Tension Sources of Compression Variation in Ranges of Motion Knee Joint Summary 4. The Ankle-Foot Segment Form The Architecture of the Ankle-Foot Segment The Bones of the Ankle and Foot The Ligaments The Muscles and Tendons The Types and Ranges of Variations Function-Application in Yoga Postures Normal Ranges of Motion Sources of Tension Sources of Compression Variation in Ranges of Motion Ankle-Foot Segment Summary 5 Volume 2 Summary Appendices A. List of Anatomical Directions B. Variations in the Female Pelvis C. Mechanical Advantage-Pulleys and Levers D. Flexion-Caused Impingement at the Hip Joint E. The Dangers and Benefits of Valgum or Varum Knee Orientation F. The Movements of the Foot and Ankle Sidebars It's Important: Beware of studies It's Important: Who is flying the airplane It's Important: Playing your edge It's Important: Injuries caused by yoga It's Important: Antifragility (or no strain--no gain!) It's Important: The value of compression It's Important: Millimeters versus inches It's Important: Safely stressing joints It's Important: The value of alignment It's Important: Remember, compression can be good! It's Important: Co-contraction It's Important: Are you valgus or varus? It's Important: Don't assume it's your ankles! It's Complicated: Averages and norms It's Complicated: Femoral neck-shaft-angle variations It's Complicated: Stress at the cellular level It's Complicated: Sarcomere contraction It's Complicated: Adding sarcomeres Its Complicated: Our ground substance It's Complicated: Other parts of our joints It's Complicated: Which muscles cause which movement can vary It's Complicated: Estimating available ranges of motion It's Complicated: Femoral acetabular impingement syndrome It's Complicated: What is a newton? It's Complicated: Hyperextension of the knee It's Complicated: The trochlea of the talus It's Complicated: What causes plantar fasciitis? It's Complicated: Arch support It's Complicated: Where should the dorsiflexed foot point? Note to Teachers: When students can't go further Note to Teachers: Stress when injured Note to Teachers: Should we try to stress tendons? Note to Teachers: Sources of compression Note to Teachers: Be cautious of creating alignment cues based only on your own experience Note to Teachers: Yoga is a self-selecting practice Note to Teachers: Explore from the core outwards Note to Teachers: Customizing Classes Note to Teachers: Do not offer a correction without knowing the cause! Note to Teachers: Don't be afraid of locking the knees Note to Teachers: Getting grounded Note to Teachers: Sickling--plantarflexion with supination Note to Teachers: Aligning the feet in Down Dog

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Book SynopsisGod gives us purpose in each relational season we experience: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. Discover how to thrive in each one in the updated edition of the bestselling Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, now with a new chapter.In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do more people than ever feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, studies show that most single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided?Pastor and author Ben Stuart guides you in navigating the four stages of a relational life and embracing the intentions and truths God has established for each one. This updated edition includes an additional chapter on how to end dating relationships well.As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Leverage singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God Pursue dating with clarity and purity Break up in a healthy and respectful way Use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage Maximize your life as a married couple for shared mission Continually seek God and His will throughout each stage  Discover how to embrace God''s design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you''re in.

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Book SynopsisPatient-centred and practical, the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care serves the consultant, trainee, nurse, and other allied health professionals as both a reference and aide memoir, as an indispensable guide to all aspects of critical care.

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Book SynopsisInstant Anatomy presents anatomy and anatomical relationships in a simple, unique, schematic manner to aid the speedy understanding and retrieval of anatomical facts. It shows structuressuch as nerves and blood vessels in their entirety, unlike the partial, regional presentations given in most textbooks. Covering the major aspects of anatomy, each section presents the relevant structures in double page spreads, with clear, full-colour diagrams on the left and concise text for each structure on the right. This new fifth edition includes more surface anatomy such asnew myotome maps,bones of the hands and feet,principles of movement at shoulder and hip and images to clarify the understanding of the inguinal region and the lesser sac of the stomach.Ideal for use alongside a core anatomy textbook, Instant Anatomy is the perfect quick reference guide for medical students,surgeons, radiologists and those in many other specialties.The companion website Table of ContentsPreface to fifth edition, vi Preface to first edition, vii Notes on the text, viii 1 Arteries, 1 2 Veins, 47 3 Lymphatics, 59 4 Autonomic nervous system, 72 5 Cranial nerves, 91 6 Peripheral nerves, 115 7 Dermatomes and cutaneous nerve distribution, 147 8 Muscles, 155 9 Joints, 181 10 Ossification times, 191 11 Foramina—skull and spine, 197 12 Position of structures according to vertebral levels, 205 13 Pharyngeal derivatives, 207 14 Surface anatomy and key areas, 211 Rules and exceptions, 267

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016 MRI at a Glance encapsulates essential MRI physics knowledge. Illustrated in full colour throughout, its concise text explains complex information, to provide the perfect revision aid.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii How to use your textbook ix About the companion website xi 1 Magnetism and electromagnetism 2 2 Atomic structure 4 3 Alignment 6 4 Precession 8 5 Resonance and signal generation 10 6 Contrast mechanisms 12 7 Relaxation mechanisms 14 8 T1 Recovery 16 9 T2 decay 18 10 T1 weighting 20 11 T2 weighting 22 12 PD weighting 24 13 Conventional spin echo 26 14 Fast or turbo spin echo – how it works 28 15 Fast or turbo spin echo – how it is used 30 16 Inversion recovery 32 17 Gradient echo – how it works 34 18 Gradient echo – how it is used 36 19 The steady state 38 20 Coherent gradient echo 40 21 Incoherent gradient echo 42 22 Steady-state free precession 44 23 Balanced gradient echo 46 24 Ultrafast sequences 48 25 Diffusion and perfusion imaging 50 26 Functional imaging techniques 52 27 Gradient functions 54 28 Slice selection 56 29 Phase encoding 58 30 Frequency encoding 60 31 K space – what is it? 62 32 K space – how is it filled? 64 33 K space and image quality 66 34 Data acquisition – frequency 68 35 Data acquisition – phase 70 36 Data acquisition – scan time 72 37 K space traversal and pulse sequences 74 38 Alternative K space filling techniques 76 39 Signal to noise ratio 78 40 Contrast to noise ratio 80 41 Spatial resolution 82 42 Chemical shift artefacts 84 43 Phase mismapping 86 44 Aliasing 88 45 Other artefacts 90 46 Flow phenomena 92 47 Time-of-flight MR angiography 94 48 Phase contrast MR angiography 96 49 Contrast-enhanced MR angiography 98 50 Contrast agents 100 51 Magnets 102 52 Radiofrequency coils 104 53 Gradients and other hardware 106 54 MR safety – bio-effects 108 55 MR safety – projectiles 110 Appendix 1a: The results of optimizing image quality 112 Appendix 1b: Parameters and their associated trade-offs 113 Appendix 2: Artefacts and their remedies 114 Appendix 3: Main manufacturers’ acronyms 115 Glossary 116 Index 121

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Book SynopsisWhat is cancer? What causes it, and why do some people get it, while others don't? And with so much conflicting information now available who can we really trust for sensible medical advice anyway? We wholeheartedly recommend The Cancer Roadmap' The Bone Cancer Research TrustThis book is essential, both a courageous no-nonsense companion and a comforting balm.' Donna AshworthWe all want certainty and hope for ourselves or those we love after a cancer diagnosis, but what we really need is honesty and truth.In The Cancer Roadmap, breast cancer surgeon and three-time cancer patient Dr Liz O'Riordan confronts the big cancer truths (and myths), offering clear, evidence-based answers. She breaks down the latest research to give the facts you need to make informed treatment decisions that are right for you or your loved one.She gives definitive answers to common questions such as:Is it your fault you got cancer?Do you need to stop drinking alcohol?Can you cure cancer by changing your diet?Does alternative medicine work better than chemo?Dr Liz also suggests meaningful, practical steps to reduce the risk of future recurrence, even when the odds feel stacked against you.Let her guide you through your cancer journey with confidence and clarity, and give you the best chance of your cure.

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated third edition of the bestselling Ancient Egypt seeks to identify what gave ancient Egypt its distinctive and enduring characteristics, ranging across material culture, the mindset of its people, and social and economic factors. In this volume, Barry J. Kemp identifies the ideas by which the Egyptians organized their experience of the world and explains how they maintained a uniform style in their art and architecture across three thousand years, whilst accommodating substantial changes in outlook. The underlying aim is to relate ancient Egypt to the broader mainstream of our understanding of how all human societies function.Source material is taken from ancient written documents, while the book also highlights the contribution that archaeology makes to our understanding of Egyptian culture and society. It uses numerous case studies, illustrating them with artwork expressly prepared from specialist sources. Broad ranging yet impressTrade Review‘It is hard to express how important this book is for me. When Barry J. Kemp sorts out the anatomy of Egyptian civilization, from elite and royal Early Dynastic Tombs to tower houses of late antiquity, he provides critical new understanding, beautifully illustrating each lesson with enviable elegance and clarity. In this third edition, Kemp continues to offer fresh, in-depth, eminently use-able, lasting perspectives on many facets of ancient Egyptian society and economy, while eschewing ephemeral, trendy theory. More than any other book, this one, and now it its third edition, continues to teach about and inspire a passion for the people of ancient Egypt and the civilization they created.’ Mark Lehner, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements; List of abbreviations of works; Introduction; Part I Establishing identity; 1 Who were the ancient Egyptians?; 2 The intellectual foundations of the early state; 3 The dynamics of culture; Part II The provider state; 4 The bureaucratic mind; 5 Model communities; Part III Intimations of our future; 6 New Kingdom Egypt: the mature state; 7 The birth of economic man; 8 Egypt in microcosm: the city of Amarna; Index

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Book SynopsisConversations with God took its readers on an inspirational journey, teaching them how to conduct a dialogue with God and reach a better understanding of themselves, others and the world we all inhabit. In Neale Donald Walsch''s latest book, they will travel further on this journey towards a greater relationship, and ultimately friendship, with God.Trade Review'Contains a wisdom I believe we all have inside us but don't stop to listen to . . . there is the wisdom of the ages in this book'Dr Bernie Siegel on Conversations with God Book 1Contains a wisdom I believe we all have inside us but don't stop to listen to . . . there is the wisdom of the ages in this book * Dr Bernie Siegel on Conversations with God Book 1 *

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Book SynopsisPeople of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. When and where did they live? Are they mentioned in the Bible? What do their fossils tell us? Dinosaurs and the Bible explores the historical, scriptural, and fossil evidence about dinosaurs, and shares what we can know after many years of thoughtful, careful research.

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Book SynopsisChildbirth guru Dr Gowri Motha, who practises with Dr Yehudi Gordon author of Birth and Beyond shows women how her revolutionary method helps women carry the baby to full term, have less intervention in the birth; feel less pain in labour, and feel happy and in control.The Gentle Birth method is a concise pregnancy programme combining diverse therapies such as creative healing' massage, a simple diet, self-hypnosis, reflexology and affirmation techniquesThe method was created by Dr Gowri Motha as an alternative to conventional obstetric practise, when she became alarmed at the increasing number of women needing intervention during their births. It teaches expectant mothers how to train their bodies and minds in order to reduce or prevent complications during pregnancy and labour.This book outlines the Method, with a month-by-month programme explaining how to rebalance the body and tailor it to the optimum condition for the birthing process. It includes guides to treating problems sucTrade ReviewThere is an intelligence behind her advice that fills me with confidence.' Gabby Logan, The Times

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDK presents a readily accessible guide to fill in the blanks and help educate younger readers on the components, cells and organs that comprise us. Well-drawn 3D illustrations play a key role, reinforced by diagrams, infographics, tables and text to present a vast amount of information in a welcoming format. Recommended for budding scientists. * How it Works *My daughter is very interested in her body and bodily functions and this book help us answer all her questions... Each part of the body is warmly described in accurate details. It's definitely one of my daughter's favourite books -- Parent with child age 8 * Toppsta *This is an absolutely wonderful encyclopedia for older children. It is beautifully laid out with extremely engaging illustrations... I can see this book being a tremendous resource for my daughter over the coming years and one that we use on a regular basis -- Parent with child age 8 * Toppsta *An excellent educational book -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *I shall be taking this book along with me to school to use... as I think it will be really helpful during biology classes. The human body is amazing. Always so many things to learn. Even my mum has enjoyed reading this book with me too -- Child age 11 * Toppsta *A spectacularly visual feast for the eyes and the mind! What an extraordinary book and probably the best book on the human body I have ever read -- Parent with child age 9 * Toppsta *Both my daughter and I found this book extremely fascinating and easy to read. The whole book is bright and engaging with lots of pictures and descriptions of how our body works -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of a proven textbook offers an up-to-date articulation of a conservative evangelical position on Old Testament history.Table of ContentsPrefacePreface to the Second Edition1. Recalling Israel's Past: Issues and StrategiesPreliminary ConsiderationsThe History of Israel and HistoriographyThe Old Testament as Historiography2. OriginsIsrael at MoabThe Purpose of TorahThe Story of the Patriarchs3. The Exodus: Birth of a NationThe Meaning of the ExodusThe Historical Setting of the ExodusThe Date of the ExodusThe Dates and Length of the Egyptian SojournPatriarchal ChronologyThe Wilderness Wandering4. The Conquest and Occupation of CanaanThe Land as Promise FulfillmentThe Ancient Near Eastern WorldThe 'apiru and the ConquestThe Strategy of JoshuaThe Date of Joshua's ConquestThe Campaign against the AnakimAlternative Models of the Conquest and OccupationThe Tribal AllotmentsThe Second Covenant Renewal at Shechem5. The Era of the Judges: Covenant Violation, Anarchy, and Human AuthorityThe Literary-Critical Problem in JudgesThe Chronology of JudgesThe Ancient Near Eastern WorldThe Judges of IsraelThe Bethlehem Trilogy6. Saul: Covenant MisunderstandingThe Demand for KingshipThe Chronology of the Eleventh CenturyThe Selection of SaulThe First Challenge to SaulThe Decline of SaulTheological ConsiderationsThe Rise of David7. David: Covenant KingshipThe Lack of Nationhood before DavidDavid at HebronChronicles and Theological HistoryJerusalem the CapitalThe Establishment of David's PowerAn Introduction to a Davidic Chronology8. David: The Years of StruggleEgypt and Israelite IndependenceThe Ammonite WarsThe Beginning of David's Domestic TroublesJerusalem as Cult CenterThe Rebellion of AbsalomDavid's Efforts at ReconciliationAdditional TroublesDavid's Plan for a TempleThe Solomonic SuccessionThe Davidic Bureaucracy9. Solomon: From Pinnacle to PerilProblems of TransitionThe Failure of the Opposition to SolomonThe Conclave at GibeonInternational RelationsThe Building Projects of SolomonCracks in the Solomonic EmpireSolomonic StatecraftSpiritual and Moral ApostasySolomon and the Nature of Wisdom10. The Divided MonarchyThe Roots of National DivisionThe Immediate Occasion of National DivisionThe Reign of RehoboamThe Reign of JeroboamThe Pressure of Surrounding NationsAbijah of JudahAsa of JudahThe Reemergence of AssyriaNadab of IsraelThe Dynasty of Baasha of IsraelOmri of IsraelJehoshaphat of JudahAhab of IsraelThe Threat of AssyriaAhab's SuccessorsThe Anointing of Hazael of DamascusJehoram of JudahThe Anointing of Jehu11. The Dynasty of Jehu and Contemporary JudahThe Reign of Jehu of IsraelAthaliah of JudahThe Role of Other NationsJoash of JudahJehoahaz of IsraelThe International SceneJehoash of IsraelAmaziah of JudahJeroboam II of IsraelUzziah of JudahThe Ministry of the Prophets12. The Rod of Yahweh: Assyria and Divine WrathFactors Leading to Israel's FallThe End of the Dynasty of JehuAssyria and Tiglath-pileser IIIMenahem of IsraelThe Last Days of IsraelThe Impact of Samaria's FallJudah and the Fall of SamariaHezekiah of JudahThe Viewpoint of the Prophets13. Fading Hope: The Disintegration of JudahThe Legacy of HezekiahManasseh of JudahAmon of JudahThe International Scene: Assyria and EgyptJosiah of JudahThe Fall of JerusalemThe Prophetic Witness14. The Exile and the First ReturnAn Introductory OverviewThe World Situation during the ExileThe Jewish People during the ExileThe World Situation during the Period of RestorationThe First ReturnProblems Following the ReturnEncouragement from the Prophets15. Restoration and New HopeThe Persian InfluenceSubsequent Returns: Ezra and NehemiahMalachi the Prophet

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Study Bible, Personal Size compresses nearly all the features of the award-winning ESV Study Bible into a smaller size for easier carrying.

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Book SynopsisThis book helps us experience the power of the gospel and see the beauty it creates as we allow God to transform our beliefs, perspectives, and practices. Part of the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series.

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Book SynopsisWhat potential does psychotherapy have for mediating the impact of childhood developmental trauma on adult life?Combining knowledge from trauma-focused work, understandings of the developmental brain and the neurodynamics of psychotherapy, the authors explain how good care and poor care in childhood influence adulthood. They provide scientific background to deepen understanding of childhood developmental trauma. They introduce principles of therapeutic change and how and why mind-body and brain-based approaches are so effective in the treatment of developmental trauma. The book focuses in particular on Pesso Boyden System Psychotherapy (PBSP) which uniquely combines and integrates key processes of mind-body work that can facilitate positive change in adult survivors of childhood maltreatment. Through client stories Petra Winnette and Jonathan Baylin describe the clinical application of PBSP and the underlying neuropsychological concepts upon which it is based. Working with Traumatic Memories to Heal Adults with Unresolved Childhood Trauma has applications relevant to psychotherapists, psychologists and psychiatrists working with clients who have experienced trauma.Trade ReviewFor those interested in learning more about Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Therapy (PBSP) and its use in the treatment of individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, Working with Traumatic Memories to Heal Adults with Unresolved Childhood Trauma by Petra Winnette and Jonathan Baylin was written for you. Winnette was a student of Albert Pesso and her description of the therapeutic content, interventions, and process of PBSP, along with four detailed case studies of this use of this treatment model, demonstrate clearly how and why this mind-body method of psychotherapy is widely considered to be very effective in treating unresolved trauma. Winnette also traces the roots of PBSP to attachment theory and research along with our developing knowledge of developmental trauma, while Baylin describes in an understandable and thorough manner a neurobiological understanding of why PBSP is likely to be effective treatment model for trauma resolution, new learning and integration. Along with learning the basics of PBSP, the reader is also likely to understand ways in which the PBSP therapeutic process and specific interventions are likely to positively contribute to the effectiveness of their current practice in providing treatment for traumatized adults. -- Daniel Hughes, Ph.D., Founder of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and President of DDPIThis is the book we have been waiting for! It is unique in integrating the neuroscience of early development, attachment theory and an intriguing therapeutic approach, Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP). The theorectical perspective and insightful case studies of adults with unresolved childhood trauma may well change one's mind about the possibilities in psychotherapy. A great achievement! -- Michal Goetz, MD, Ph.D., Child Psychiatrist, Charles University in PragueTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Background. 1. When Things Go Right. 2. When Things Go Wrong. 3. Children, Adults and Therapeutic Change. Part 2: Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor as a Therapeutic System. 4. PBSP. Part 3: PBSP Client Case Studies. 5. Emma, The Lady With a Bowl of Cold Water. 6. Anthony, The Young Man Who Jumped. 7. Rebecca, The Lady With a Wrong Ring. 8. Silvester, The Man Who Changed Everything. 9. Epilogue. Appendix. References.

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Book SynopsisA foundation of Chinese life sciences and medicine, this title is available in an annotated English translation. Combining the views of different schools, it relies on natural law as conceptualized in "yin/yang" and Five Agents doctrines to define health and disease, and repeatedly emphasizes personal responsibility for the quality of one's life.

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Book SynopsisThe full text of the KJV, in easy-to-read large print, with extra study helps is an excellent Bible for a new Christian or someone interested in learning more about God and His word. The KJV Holy Bible, Larger Print Paperback edition is an affordable full text of the King James Version that is a faithful companion for you as you embark on your spiritual journey. This is an essential easy-to-carry Bible with a very readable large Comfort Print ® font and helpful features such as a plan of salvation and reading plans.Features include: KJV sectional headings Plan of Salvation presents the grand narrative of the Bible pointing to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for salvation 30-Days with Jesus Reading Plan provides an easy guide to begin reading the Bible by using brief passages from Jesus’ life

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Book SynopsisOffers a picture of Jesus of Nazareth, highlighting the problems and pitfalls encountered in such a venture, and including a survey of scholarship. This guide discusses scholarship on Jesus since the nineteenth century, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus.Trade Review‘Written by an expert in the historical context of the emerging Christian movement, this is a thoughtful, lucid and intelligent introduction to the historical Jesus, ideal for the new student and the general reader.' - Mark S. Goodacre, Duke University, USA -- Mark S. Goodacre‘This is a gem! Bond manages to canvass an ocean of modern Jesus-scholarship in an impressively concise discussion, clearly and accessibly conveying the basics of each scholar and issue considered, and also crisply representing majority views of scholars on the key historical data and what we can make of them. It is, to my knowledge, the best general-reader-level introduction to the subject available.' - Larry W. Hurtado, University of Edinburgh, UK -- Larry W. HurtadoTable of ContentsIntroduction.; 1: Origins.; 2: Ministry; 3: Teaching; 4. Healing; 5: Trial and Execution.; 6: Resurrection.; 7: The Jesus movement and the early Church; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisChronicles King James' obsession with demons, their alleged attempts on his life, and the first recorded witch trials. This title offers a knowledgeable and sympathetic look at the details of the magick and witchcraft of the period. It features historical woodcut illustrations and includes the old English text in its entirety.

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Book SynopsisLeading evangelical scholars provide comprehensive commentary on every quotation, allusion, and echo of the Old Testament that appears in Matthew through Revelation.Table of ContentsContributorsCraig L. Blomberg (Denver Seminary) on MatthewRikk E. Watts (Regent College) on MarkDavid W. Pao (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Eckhard J. Schnabel (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on LukeAndreas J. Köstenberger (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) on John I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) on ActsMark A. Seifrid (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) on Romans Roy E. Ciampa (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and Brian S. Rosner (Moore Theological College) on 1 CorinthiansPeter Balla (Károli Gáspár Reformed University, Budapest) on 2 Corinthians Moisés Silva (author of Philippians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) on Galatians and Philippians Frank S. Thielman (Beeson Divinity School) on Ephesians G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) on ColossiansJeffrey A. D. Weima (Calvin Theological Seminary) on 1 and 2 Thessalonians Philip H. Towner (United Bible Societies) on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus George H. Guthrie (Union University) on Hebrews D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on the General Epistles G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) and Sean M. McDonough (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) on Revelation

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Book SynopsisIn this 8-session video study, leading New Testament scholars, N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, hope to take you on a tour of the New Testament Story. They will look at who Jesus is, the real meaning of his death and resurrection, and examine the debates and setbacks that they had along the way.

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Book SynopsisFrom a master chronicler of legal and financial misconduct, a magnificent investigation nine years in the making, this book traces the political intrigue and inner workings of the Catholic Church. Decidedly not about faith, belief in God, or religious doctrine, this book is about the church''s accumulation of wealth and its byzantine entanglements with financial markets across the world. Told through 200 years of prelates, bishops, cardinals, and the Popes who oversee it all, Gerald Posner uncovers an eyebrow-raising account of money and power in perhaps the most influential organization in the history of the world. God''s Bankershas it all: a rare exposé and an astounding saga marked by poisoned business titans, murdered prosecutors, mysterious deaths of private investigators, and questionable suicides; a carnival of characters from Popes and cardinals, financiers and mobsters, kings and prime ministers; and a set of moral and political circumstances that clarify not only

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Book SynopsisTeach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God.Mother Teresa left her family at age 18 to become a missionary. St. Patrick helped spread Christianity to Ireland. St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin--and also had a pet lion!Written for ages 8 to 12, A Saint a Day inspires young readers with remarkable stories of people who made extraordinary choices to love and serve God. Featuring popular saints such as Teresa of Ávila, Francis of Assisi, Juan Diego, and Thomas Aquinas, each of the 365 devotions includes: A Scripture verse and prayer A short summary or inspiring story of a saint A notable fact Artwork with a fresh, k

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Book SynopsisIn Live No Lies, John Mark Comer offers spiritual practices and advice for finding happiness and peace by recognising and resisting evil in the world, the flesh and the devil.Trade ReviewThis is the book I've been waiting for and one of the most important books a follower of Jesus will ever read. It will become a classic * Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women *John Mark Comer is a gift to the church. He writes with adept cultural nuance, theological savvy, and refreshing spiritual depth. In Live No Lies, he's taken on a multilayered, ancient topic and brilliantly rearticulated it for our generation. This is a gem * Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of The Deeply Formed Life *If your soul feels depleted and beat up, Live No Lies is the book you need to pick up and read. Right now. It is brilliant, deep, scriptural, and will equip you to face the enemy and fight. * Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering *In a time that feels full of contradictions and confusion, John Mark does a masterful job of laying out what is true, what true is, and why it matters deeply that we know the truth. This is the book for our day. * Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun *I devoured every word of this book and found myself deeply stirred and nourished. John Mark speaks to the mind and soul, as he uncovers in his usual thoughtful way the three great enemies to our peace-the world, the flesh, and the devil. You will emerge better after reading these pages. * Bryan Loritts, author of Insider Outsider *Every day we are dealing with temptations in multiple forms that draw us away from faithfulness to the Way of Jesus. In this compelling work, john Mark gives a vision of the beauty of Jesus is a culture of lies. * Jon Tyson, pastor of Church of the City New York and author of The Intentional Father *This book is a godsend. It exposes our spiritual enemy of untruth-a foe impacting our societies on a global scale. In a world where everyone tries to live their own 'truth,' this book reveals and challenges the many lies that have become common, normal, and accepted in our everyday conversations and decisions. * Albert Tate, lead pastor of Fellowship Church *Comer has personally helped me on my faith journey and I believe he is one of the greatest teachers of our generation. As you read Live No Lies, your heart will be strengthened and your eyes opened to the daily war waged against our personal peace. * Rich Wilkerson Jr., pastor of VOUS Church *In a time where deception seems to have settled upon the land like a dense fog, Live No Lies offers us a clearing to see how we have been deceived, to learn how we deceive ourselves, and to flee from the one who deceives. An essential guide for discernment in our contested age. * Mark Sayers, senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and author of a number of books including Strange Days and Reappearing Church *

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I read it in 2 days and it's now in my top 3 most valued books EVER – STEVEN BARTLETT:DIARY OF A CEO HOST & Dragons Den "20+ years in professional football, you get to meet some incredible people!! I was lucky enough to spend time with Prof Peters with England. If you've not read 'A Path through the Jungle' I'd highly recommend it!" BEN FOSTER: EX ENGLAND GOALKEEPER Ever wanted to succeed but not sacrifice your health, relationships and values to get there? This is possibly the most important book you will ever read!!! Professor Michael Coleman, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Cambridge Professor Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist and author of the bestselling self-help book, The Chimp Paradox. He has years of experience as a clinician, an educator and has worked with some of the world’s most successful athletes. His new book 'Path through the Jungle' will help you to become robust and resilient. Professor Peters explains complex neuroscience in straightforward terms with his Chimp Management Mind Model. Robust: Becoming robust means having plans in place to manage your own mind and whatever situations you meet in life. Resilient: is being able to bounce back and manage the challenges of life. Resilience is a skill. A Path through the Jungle offers a structured programme with exercises and practical real-life examples. This book will help you to improve in areas such as: Managing stress and anxiety Improved relationships Emotional management Grief and loss Self-confidence Peace of mind Happiness Managing stress

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Book SynopsisUpdated throughout and filled with all the latest research, treatment plans, commonly asked questions and more, the bestselling resource on schizophrenia is back—now in its seventh edition.“E.Trade Review“A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach. . . . Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions.” — Psychology Times “Torrey does not simply report—he offers [an] extraordinary amount of useful information. . . gained through his observations, research, clinical practice, and community activity and advocacy. He is comprehensive in his coverage of topics and thorough in his discussion.” — NAMI Advocate “E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.” — Los Angeles Times

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