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Book SynopsisThe NASB Pew and Worship Bible is perfect for any church pew or classroom and matches page-for-page with the NASB Preacher’s Bible. Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print typeface.

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Book SynopsisAn incisive, in-depth investigation into the meaning and purpose of Jesus’s death by one of the world’s leading biblical theologiansTrade ReviewIf the Immortal has died, then everything needs to be rethought. Tom Wright marshals his deep knowledge of the first century world, his architectonic grasp of early Christianity, his sharp intelligence, his refusal to be forced into false either-ors, his humanity and his integrity, to help us give us a bigger and richer view of the Cross – and a call to revolutionary cross-shaped living. * Michael Lloyd, Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and author of Café Theology *This stimulating book is highly recommended. * Church of England Newspaper *Another magisterial book from Bishop Tom Wright. It is impossible ... not to be inspired by it. * Church Times *'Comprehensive and stimulating' -- The Reader

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Book SynopsisA great occupational therapist is a key success factor in your inclusive school—OTs are on the front lines every day, making critical decisions that help students access the curriculum and fully participate. This is the friendly, down-to-earth survival guide OTs need to deliver their important services effectively as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with practical guidance and tips, examples that relate directly to an OT’s daily practice, and first-person insights from seasoned OTs, this guidebook is key to helping students develop new skills in key areas, from motor skills and mobility to academic achievement and friendships. All new OTs should read this book before their first day in an inclusive school—and veteran OTs will find it invaluable for ensuring that supports are delivered in the least restrictive environment.STRATEGIES THAT HELP OTs: collaborate with other members of the school team choose and use environmental, behavioral, social, and academic supports that help students succeed stay focused on strengths and abilities rather than disability use an RTI framework to deliver appropriate levels of support match supports to students’ specific strengths avoid “the Velcro effect” and support student independence facilitate peer supports and friendships resolve challenging behavior in gentle, positive ways keep expectations high for all students PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Tools and checklists to help organize team meeting notes, choose student supports, define team roles and responsibilities, support participation of nonverbal students, presume competence, and more.

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Book SynopsisThe story of the search for p53--the most important gene in medicine.All of us have lurking in our DNA a most remarkable gene: it is known simply as p53 and its job is to protect us from cancer. p53: The Gene that Cracked the Cancer Code tells the story of the discovery of the gene and of medical science''s mission to unravel its mysteries and get to the heart of what happens in our cells when they turn cancerous. When all is well, this gene constantly scans our cells to ensure that when they grow and divide as part of the routine maintenance of our bodies, they do so without mishap. If a cell makes a mistake in copying its DNA during the process of division, p53 stops it in its tracks, sending in the repair team before allowing the cell to carry on dividing. Cancer cannot develop unless p53 itself is damaged or handicapped by some other fault in the system. Not surprisingly, p53 is the most studied single gene in history. Through the personal acTrade ReviewMore than any textbook, article, or lecture could, this book offers a sip of contagious enthusiasm and a conviction that scientists will eventually “crack the cancer code" * Science *Armstrong’s book is genuinely engrossing on many levels, and the story is very well told. It has considerable depth, yet sufficient clarity to be able to reach a wide audience ... a highly readable, well-written and crafted book. * Cell *A succinct, accessible study of humanity's genetic bulwark against cancer. * Nature *One of the best accounts I’ve read of how science is actually performed. -- Peter Forbes * The Guardian *Armstrong paints a very human picture ... Not only does Armstrong make p53 understandable but she also sheds light on the scientific method. In an age of government austerity, highlighting the importance of scientific research is also a gift. * The Lancet *Ms. Armstrong¹s book comes alive in the sections where she explores cancer¹s human toll, including the devastating experience of families with rare genetic mutations, such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which leaves children of parents with a faulty gene vulnerable to cancer at almost any age. She also captures the excitement of researchers as they come upon eureka moments. * Wall Street Journal *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Flesh of our Own Flesh Chapter 2: The Enemy Within Chapter 3: Discovery Chapter 4: Unseeable Biology Chapter 5: Cloning the Gene Chapter 6: A Case of Mistaken Identity Chapter 7: A New Angle on Cancer Chapter 8: p53 Reveals its True Colours Chapter 9: Master Switch Chapter 10: ‘Guardian of the Genome’ Chapter 11: Of Autumn Leaves and Cell Death Chapter 12: Of Mice and Men Chapter 13: The Guardian’s Gatekeeper Chapter 14: The Smoking Gun Chapter 15: Following the Fingerprints Chapter 16: Cancer in the Family Chapter 17: The Tropeiro Connection? Chapter 18: Jekyll and Hyde Chapter 19: Cancer and Ageing: A Balancing Act Chapter 20: The Treatment Revolution Dramatis Personae Glossary Notes on Sources Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle to discern God’s voice in the decisions and challenges you face? God is always speaking--the key is discovering the unique way He speaks to each of us, which is your unique prophetic personality.Hearing God''s voice is one of the greatest gifts we''ve been given, but it can also feel complex and frustrating. As a teenager, Havilah Cunnington didn''t think she could hear God''s voice, thinking it was like trying to tune into a radio station and never finding the correct frequency. But one night at a conference, she had an encounter with God that changed everything. She realized He had been speaking to her the whole time--she just hadn''t learned to recognize His voice.Now an author, speaker, pastor, and founder of the well-known ministry Truth to Table, Havilah teaches people around the world to recognize the unique way God is speaking to them. After more than twenty-five years studying and teaching about hearing from God, she has

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Book SynopsisDiscipleship that Deeply Changes Your Relationship with Others As Part 2 of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course, Pete and Geri Scazzero developed Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships over a 27-year period to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life.In EH Relationships Expanded Edition, everyone will learn eight practical relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships with others, such as: Stop Mind Reading and Clarify Expectations Climb the Ladder of Integrity Incarnational Listening Clean Fighting And since loving others and loving God cannot be separated, each person will also grow in their personal, first-hand relationship with Jesus by incorporating stillness, silence, and Scripture as daily life rhythms. Part 2 of the Emotionally Healthy Disciple

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Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, Dermatologic Surgery is an extensively illustrated, practical manual of cutaneous defect repair options. Each option is presented in a logical, consistent format supported by numerous diagrams and case photographs. One of the unique features of this book is the accompanying video demonstrations that invite practitioners and trainees into the operating room with a ‘bird’s-eye view’ of the key points of each operation.KEY FEATURES: Step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and real case photographs Organised by anatomical region and repair type for easy access and review Over 100 video demonstrations of defect repairs NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter on key surgical risks and complications, including prevention and management New chapter on a multidisciplinary approach to the management of skin lesions Thoroughly reviewed and revised, with over 70 new defect repairs Written by international experts in the field of Mohs surgery and defect repairs, this manual will develop practitioners’ surgical skills and expand their knowledge of repair options to enable closure of more difficult defects. All surgeons and trainees who undertake cutaneous defect repairs and wish to extend their skills, including general practitioners with a special interest in skin cancer, will find Dermatologic Surgery 2e an excellent resource.Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceAbout the authorsAcknowledgementsVideo indexSECTION 1: NOSEChapter 1 Nasal TipChapter 2 Nasal AlaChapter 3 Nasal DorsumChapter 4 Nasal SidewallChapter 5 Nasal RootSECTION 2: FOREHEAD AND TEMPLEChapter 6 Central ForeheadChapter 7 Lateral ForeheadChapter 8 Eyebrow and SuprabrowChapter 9 TempleSECTION 3: PERIORALChapter 10 Lateral Upper Lip and Perialar RegionChapter 11 Central Upper LipChapter 12 Vermilion Upper LipChapter 13 Lateral Lower LipChapter 14 Central Lower LipChapter 15 Vermilion Lower LipChapter 16 ChinSECTION 4: CHEEKSChapter 17 Medial CheekChapter 18 Central CheekChapter 19 Preauricular AreaChapter 20 Mandibular AreaSECTION 5: EARSChapter 21 Upper-third of the Helical RimChapter 22 Middle-third of the Helical RimChapter 23 Conchal Bowl and External Auditory CanalChapter 24 Anterior EarChapter 25 Posterior EarChapter 26 Ear LobeSECTION 6: PERIOCULARChapter 27 Lateral CanthusChapter 28 Lower EyelidChapter 29 Medial CanthusChapter 30 Upper EyelidSECTION 7: SCALPChapter 31 ScalpSECTION 8: NECK AND MASTOIDChapter 32 NeckChapter 33 Mastoid AreaSECTION 9: TRUNK AND LIMBSChapter 34 Trunk and LimbsSECTION 10: COMPICATIONS AND THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHChapter 35 Surgical Complications and their ManagementChapter 36 Multidisciplinary ApproachIndex

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Book SynopsisAt the core of every man''s true purpose and lasting success is a singular pursuit: seeking the heart of God. This practical, easy-to-use devotional equips men--in just a few minutes each day--to pursue God and build a life-changing relationship with him.Every man yearns for a life of meaning and purpose. Every man wants to use his strengths and abilities to achieve something that matters. But no pursuit compares with seeking--and finding--God himself. And yet, many Christians struggle to find the time and resources to connect meaningfully with God in this age of busyness and distraction.This devotional is here to help. In this accessible devotional, popular Bible teacher and YouTuber Daniel Maritz equips men with the tools they need to start their day right. Each daily reading combines a Bible passage with a short devotional that speaks to the issues and questions men face, providing spiritual strength, encouragement, and inspiration. And the applicat

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Book SynopsisChronicles how our understanding of stroke has evolved over the centuries, drawing on primary sources to place the research in its historical context. Featuring the accounts of those present at key points in the history of stroke, this book covers both the successes and blind alleys of stroke research.Table of Contents1. The ventricles(apoplexy in the 16th century); 2. The force of blood (apoplexy in the 17th century); 3. Congestion (apoplexy in the 'long 18th century'); 4. Forgotten forms of apoplexy; 5.Haemorrhage; 6.Ramollissement; 7. Thrombosis and embolism; 8. No man's land: the neck arteries; 9. Lacunes; 10. Stroke warnings; 11. Saccular aneurysms; 12. Cerebral venous thrombosis.

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Book SynopsisCompletely reorganized to be more clinically focused on diagnosis and treatment, Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, Eighth Edition, provides the up-to-date information practitioners, researchers, and students need in an easily accessible manner. Drs. Dennis S. Chi, Dineo Khabele, Don S. Dizon, and Catheryn Yashar oversee an expert team of international, multidisciplinary authors who offer practical coverage of the entire field, including new management and treatment strategies for gynecologic cancers. Each disease site now has a dedicated section with individual chapters on epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnostic imaging, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and more—all designed for  quick clinical reference and efficient study.  Features a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and care including expert views from radiation oncology, pathology, internal medicine, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology

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Book SynopsisA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!The #1 Textbook in Pharmacotherapy providing optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based medication therapiesâupdated with the latest advances and guidelinesFor more than 30 years, DiPiroâs Pharmacotherapy has been the essential textbook for learning how to properly select, administer, and monitor drugsâeverything needed to provide safe, effective drug therapy across all therapeutic categories. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based information and recommendations.With content from 300 expert contributors, this valuable resource offers detailed descriptions of common and uncommon disease states, including treatment by pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic means. Each disease chapter opens with a Patient Care Process, helping readers understand the collaborative care model in which pharmacists work and communicate with other healthcare providers for effective coordinated car

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii How to Use This Book ix This book is neither a comprehensive text nor an exam-review tool. It is an overview of the immune system, designed to give anyone who is learning immunology a feel for how the system fits together. About the Companion Website x Lecture 1 An Overview 1 The immune system is a “team effort,” involving many different players who work together to provide a powerful defense against invaders. Focusing on one player at a time makes it hard to understand the game. Here we view the action from the grandstand to get a wide-angle picture of what the immune system is all about. Lecture 2 The Innate Immune System 12 The innate immune system is a “hard-wired” defense that has evolved over millions of years to recognize pathogens that commonly infect humans. It provides a rapid and powerful response against “everyday” invaders. Lecture 3 B Cells and Antibodies 26 B cells and the antibodies they produce are part of the adaptive immune system – a system that protects us against pathogens both common and rare. Lecture 4 The Magic of Antigen Presentation 40 T cells, another weapon of the adaptive immune system, only recognize invaders that are properly presented by specialized antigen presenting cells. This feature keeps T cells focused on the types of attackers they can defend against. Lecture 5 T Cell Activation 52 Before they can spring into action, T cells must be activated. This requirement helps insure that only useful weapons will be mobilized. Lecture 6 T Cells at Work 60 Once they have been activated, helper T cells orchestrate the immune response, and killer T cells destroy infected cells. Lecture 7 Secondary Lymphoid Organs and Lymphocyte Trafficking 69 B and T lymphocytes travel through secondary lymphoid organs looking for the intruders they can defend against. Once activated in the secondary lymphoid organs, B and T cells are dispatched to the particular areas of the body where they can be most useful. Lecture 8 Restraining the Immune System 82 The powerful weapons of the immune system must be restrained lest they become overly exuberant. In addition, once an invader has been defeated, the immune system must be “reset” to prepare for future attacks. Lecture 9 Self Tolerance and MHC Restriction 86 T cells must be “tested” to be sure they focus on appropriately presented antigens, and B and T lymphocytes must be screened to eliminate those which might attack our own bodies. Lecture 10 Immunological Memory 97 The innate immune system remembers pathogens which have been attacking humans for millions of years. In contrast, B and T cells remember pathogens we have encountered during our lifetime. Memory B and T lymphocytes respond more quickly and effectively to a subsequent attack by the same invader. Lecture 11 The Intestinal Immune System 103 The human intestines are home to trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. How the immune system deals with these potentially dangerous intestinal residents, which frequently invade the tissues surrounding the intestines, is a hot topic in immunology. Lecture 12 The Immune System Gone Wrong 110 The immune system usually does a good job of defending us. Sometimes, however, mistakes are made. Two examples of the “immune system gone wrong” are allergies and autoimmunity. Lecture 13 Immunodeficiency 119 Serious disease may result when our immune system does not operate at full strength. Humans who are infected with HIV-1 have profoundly impaired immune systems. Lecture 14 Vaccines 125 Vaccines safely mimic a microbial attack so that our immune system will be primed and ready for a future challenge by the same pathogen. Lecture 15 Cancer and the Immune System 132 The human immune system is not very good at defending us against cancer. Indeed, there is a built-in conflict between the need to minimize the chance that its weapons will attack our own bodies and the need to destroy cancer cells. Lecture 16 Immunotherapy 139 Physicians are “borrowing” some of the weapons of the immune system and using them to treat disease. Lecture 17 COVID-19 and the Immune System 146 The COVID-19 pandemic has given immunologists a “laboratory” to study the immune response to respiratory viral infections. The COVID-19 vaccine program has resulted in major advances in vaccine design, including the mRNA vaccine platform. Glossary 154 Here are definitions of some of the terms that immunologists use – but which “normal” people wouldn’t. Acronyms and Abbreviations 158 Immunologists are big on acronyms and abbreviations, but they can drive you crazy. So I’ve made a list to which you can refer. Index 159

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Book SynopsisIncendiario es un devocional inmersivo de 40 dias que encendera el corazon del lector con el fuego de la pasion y le inspirara a ver a Dios, a las personas que le rodean, el dolor que sufren y el amor que comparten de una forma renovada y emocionante.

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Book SynopsisThe 5th and final volume in a masterwork for students of herbalism and practicing herbalists Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range of herbal formulas. Organized by body system, each volume includes hundreds of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. For each formula, Dr. Stansbury briefly explains how the selected herbs address the specific condition. Sidebars and user-friendly lists help readers quickly choose which herbs are best for specific presentations and detail traditional uses of both Western and traditional Asian formulas and herbs that are readily available in the United States. Volume 5 focuses on autoimmune and allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, hives, and food sensitivities. A chapter on ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and throat includes herbal therapies for eye infections, glaucoma, and other eye conditions; sinus infections, colds, and sore throats; and tooth decay and oral infections. A chapter on the musculoskeletal system covers common conditions such as sore muscles and bruising as well as chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Each chapter includes a materia medica section that describes individual herbs with tips on their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant best addresses. These formularies are also a tutorial for budding herbalists on the sophisticated art of fine-tuning an herbal formula for the constitution and overall health condition of an individual patient, rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all treatment for a basic diagnosis. The text aims to teach by example, helping clinicians develop their own intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas. Previous volumes include Digestion and Elimination (Volume 1), Circulation and Respiration (Volume 2), Endocrinology (Volume 3), and Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management (Volume 4).Trade Review“Jill Stansbury’s Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals reflect not only the maturity of contemporary biomedical herbal medicine but also the mastery gained from years of clinical practice. Throughout the text, a thoughtful integration of traditional context is blended with science-principled herbalism. This therapeutic guide allows the clinician and patient to experience the best of what medical herbalism has to offer in a way that is relevant to healthcare today. If you practice herbal medicine, or want to dive in deeply with a master in the field, these books will be in a prized place on your shelves.”—Bevin Clare, professor, Maryland University of Integrative Health; president, American Herbalists Guild“Over the five volumes of Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Jill Stansbury has shown us what a remarkable practitioner she is, presenting nuanced therapeutic protocols for a wide array of conditions that exemplify cutting edge medical knowledge and are firmly rooted in a deep understanding of plants and traditional herbalism. Amazingly, all of this is done in a highly accessible manner that conveys the personal knowledge that Jill has gained over decades of practice. There is, quite frankly, nothing else like it, and no one else like Jill.”—jim mcdonald, herbalist and founder, herbcraft.org“There are many herb books, but few address the fine points of clinical herbal prescribing. To remedy this deficiency, Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND, has written perhaps the best herbal formulary since the days of the renowned Eclectic physicians. . . . Each section and page clearly shows the skill, experience, and expertise of the author and will help even the seasoned naturopathic physician or herbalist improve their clinical practice and success in treating their patients.”—David Winston, RH (AHG), dean, David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies; founder, Herbal Therapeutics Research Library“Fabulous! This book is an outstanding resource. Dr. Jill Stansbury, one of the most respected herbalists and naturopathic doctors of our time, has created an up-to-date formulary that combines the best of traditional formulas with modern research and her own extensive clinical experience.”—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist; founder, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a gift to all healthcare practitioners seeking to heal their patients through a natural medicine approach. The expertise of Dr. Stansbury is extraordinary. This text is not a simple guide; it is a fascinating educational read and treatment formulary that is practical and evidence-based.”—Mimi Guarneri, MD, president, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is an essential reference set for all practitioners who use, or aspire to use, botanical medicine. The coverage is comprehensive, from the first volume on digestion and elimination through to this ultimate volume on immune, EENT, and musculoskeletal conditions. I appreciate as well the book’s opening chapter on the art of formulation, which provides an excellent description of how to best address the precise presentation of a patient, rather than a general diagnosis or condition. Thank you Dr. Stansbury for providing this much needed reference!”—Linnea Wardwell, cofounder, Herbal Educational Services, BotanicalMedicine.org“Accomplished naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury brings her vast clinical experience, deep knowledge, commitment, and passion for herbs to this exciting modern-day formulary. There is no other formulary as comprehensive or as accessible to the clinician; this book truly fills an empty space in the list of current herbal clinical education publications.”—Dr. Mary Bove, ND, author of Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants“Jill Stansbury is a quintessential medicine woman in today’s world. Her rich experience as a clinician and professor of naturopathic medicine is palpable, and she writes with a compassionate knowing that the mental health field so keenly deserves. She grounds this formulary through her deep respect and dedication to indigenous wisdom that she has experienced and supported through her work in the Peruvian Amazon as well as with other wisdom keepers. Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals are the texts my clinic students have been waiting for.”—Kat Maier, author of Energetic Herbalism, director, Sacred Plant Traditions“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume I is simply the best text available for the modern clinical practice of Western herbal medicine. It’s likely to become an instant classic and essential book for any student of herbal medicine, as well as seasoned practitioners.”—Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, fourth-generation herbalist“Esteemed clinical herbalist and naturopathic physician Jill Stansbury shares thirty years of experience with botanical medicines from all over the globe in this incredibly helpful text, which is part guidebook, part materia medica, and part recipe-based formulary, laced with an enthusiastic appreciation of all things herbal. It will no doubt be a frequently referenced text in the library of any herbal practitioner.”—Timothy Miller, ND, MAc, LAc, RA; founder, Naturopathic CE“Dr. Stansbury is a prescient, loving steward of the Standing Green Nation. Deeply loved by herbalists globally, her mentoring and clinical mastery powerfully manifest in this set of formularies. It is at once classic, complete, and enduring, offering herbal medicine savvy and deep research through articulate narratives and formulations for many conditions. The volumes themselves are beautiful objects whose rich content and elegant design are exemplary and respectful of this hard-earned, cumulative wisdom.”—David J. Schleich, PhD, president emeritus, National University of Natural Medicine“Dr. Jill Stansbury’s Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a formidable accomplishment and historic contribution to the rapidly developing field of botanical medicine. Herbal Formularies is practical and immediately usable for anyone interested in the applications of herbal medicine. Its depth will satisfy senior clinicians, academic researchers, and medical educators, while its accessibility will greatly further the education of students and the serious lay person.”—David Crow, LAc, founder, Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures“Reading Dr. Stansbury’s formulary has quickly supported us in updating and filling in gaps in our dispensary stock to better serve our customers. I believe this book will similarly inform the dispensing practices of practitioners of all experience levels. Previous efforts have been predominately geared toward licensed acupuncturists or naturopathic physicians, but these volumes will speak to a broader, dynamic audience. This book offers mature templates for improvisation to treat a myriad of complex health conditions with botanical medicines.”—Benjamin Zappin, LAc, herbalist; cofounder, Five Flavors Herbs“Formulation is one of the key elements of a clinical herbalist’s practice. It is also an aspect that intimidates many practitioners, especially those newer to herbal medicine. Jill Stansbury’s book is a valuable guide to formulation that will lend a strong guiding hand for herbalists of all skill levels. Her language is clear, instructive, and easy to read. She gives multiple examples drawn from her extensive practice, and her explanations offer direction for working with individual patients.”—7Song, director, Northeast School of Botanical Medicine; director, Holistic Medicine, Ithaca Free Clinic

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament''s Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. Introductions to each New Testament book, containing guidance for reading and specific information about how the book relates to the Judaism of the period, have been revised and augmented, and in some cases newly written. Annotations on the text--some revised, some new to this edition--provide verse-by-verse commentary. The thirty essays from the first edition are thoroughly updated, and there are twenty-four new essays, on topics such as Mary in Jewish Tradition,, Christology, and Messianic Judaism. For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist.The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none.Trade ReviewThis annotated version of their New Testament forces Christian readers to rethink some of their perceptions about New Testament texts, together with their presuppositions and prejudices. All those who teach the New Testament and who preach from its pages would do well to ponder Amy-Jill Levine's survey, Bearing False Witness: Common Errors Made about Early Judaism. * Christoph Stenschke, Neotestamentica *Any reader who wishes to study the text of the New Testament from a scholarly perspective will find plenty of engaging, illuminating readings guaranteed to make it worth their while...Highly recommended. * Jenny Webb, Association for Mormon Letters *Praise for the first edition: "A magnificent achievement... The Jewish Annotated New Testament is a marvelously bounteous compilation." * Commonweal *An admirable piece of scholarship... Much contemporary writing on Scripture is faddish or tendentious. This book is a disciplined work of clarification and illumination. * Marilynne Robinson, Wall Street Journal *Table of ContentsThe New Testament Gospels and Acts - Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler The Gospel According to Matthew - Introduction and Annotations by Aaron M. Gale The Gospel According to Mark - Introduction and Annotations by Lawrence M. Wills The Gospel According to Luke - Introduction and Annotations by Amy-Jill Levine The Gospel According to John - Introduction and Annotations by Adele Reinhartz The Acts of the Apostles - Introduction and Annotations by Gary Gilbert Epistles and Revelation - Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler The Letter of Paul to the Romans - Introduction and Annotations by Mark D. Nanos The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians - Introduction and Annotations by Shira Lander The Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians - Introduction and Annotations by Alan J. Avery-Peck The Letter of Paul to the Galatians - Introduction and Annotations by Shaye J.D. Cohen The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians - Introduction and Annotations by David Kraemer The Letter of Paul to the Philippians - Introduction and Annotations by Michael Cook The Letter of Paul to the Colossians - Introduction and Annotations by Peter Zaas The First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians - Introduction and Annotations by David Fox Sandmel The Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians - Introduction and Annotations by Adam Gregerman The First Letter of Paul to Timothy - Introduction and Annotations by Naomi Koltun-Fromm The Second Letter of Paul to Timothy - Introduction and Annotations by Alejandro F. Botta The Letter of Paul to Titus - Introduction and Annotations by Jennifer L. Koosed The Letter of Paul to Philemon - Introduction and Annotations by Barbara Geller The Letter to the Hebrews - Introduction and Annotations by Pamela Eisenbaum The Letter of James - Introduction and Annotations by Herbert Basser The First Letter of Peter - Introduction and Annotations by Marcie Lenk The Second Letter of Peter - Introduction and Annotations by Gila Vachman The First Letter of John - Introduction and Annotations by Michele Murray The Second Letter of John - Introduction and Annotations by Julie Galambush The Third Letter of John - Introduction and Annotations by Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus The Letter of Jude - Introduction and Annotations by Andrew S. Jacobs The Revelation to John - Introduction and Annotations by David Frankfurter The Essays Introduction to the Essays - Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler History The Greco-Roman Background of the New Testament - Erich S. Gruen Jewish History, 331 BCE-135 CE - Martin Goodman Revolts against Rome -- Eric M. Orlin Society Judaism and Jewishness - Shaye J. D. Cohen Ioudaios -- Joshua D. Garroway Archaeology of the Land of Israel at the Time of Jesus - Jodi Magness The Sanhedrin - David Goodblatt Jewish Family Life in the First Century CE - Ross S. Kraemer Marriage and Divorce - Michael L. Satlow Gender - Tal Ilan Movements Jewish Movements of the New Testament Period - Daniel R. Schwartz Pharisees - Lawrence H. Schiffman Messianic Movements - David B. Levenson The Historical Jesus - Sarah J. Tanzer Paul and Judaism - Paula Fredriksen Judaizers, Jewish Christians, and Others - Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert Jews and Gentiles Jewish Views of Gentiles - Meir Ben Shahar The Concept of Neighbor in Jewish and Christian Ethics - Michael Fagenblat Food and Table Fellowship - David M. Freidenreich Birkat ha-Minim: A Jewish Curse of Christians? - Ruth Langer Religious Practice The Law - Jonathan Klawans Sacrifice and the Temple - Naphtali Meshel The Synagogue - Lee I. Levine Prayer - Avigdor Shinan Time, Calendars, and Festivals - Sacha Stern Circumcision - Lawrence Hoffman Baptism and Eucharist - Isaac W. Oliver The Burial of Jesus: Between Texts and Archaeology - Steven Fine Religious Belief Jewish Miracle Workers and Magic in the Late Second Temple Period - Geza Vermes & Gideon Bohak Supernatural Beings - Rebecca Lesses Logos, A Jewish Word: John's Prologue as Midrash - Daniel Boyarin Afterlife and Resurrection - Martha Himmelfarb Literature The Canon of the New Testament - Michael R. Greenwald The Language of the New Testament and the Translation of the Bible - Naomi Seidman The Septuagint - Leonard Greenspoon Midrash and Parables - David Stern The Dead Sea Scrolls - Menahem Kister Philo of Alexandria - David Satran Josephus - Jack Pastor The New Testament between the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and Rabbinic Literature - Marc Zvi Brettler A Jewish Reflection on Christian Claims - Jacob Neusner Scripture Fulfillment - Ruth Sheridan Responses to the New Testament Jewish Responses to Believers in Jesus - Claudia Setzer Jesus in Rabbinic Tradition - Burton L. Visotzky Jesus in Medieval Jewish Tradition - Martin Lockshin Jesus in Modern Jewish Thought - Susannah Heschel Paul in Jewish Thought - Daniel R. Langton Mary in Jewish Tradition - Daniel J. Lasker Jesus and the New Testament in Modern Yiddish and Hebrew Culture - Matthew Hoffman The New Testament in the Jewish Arts - Marc Michael Epstein Christology - Randi Rashkover Messianic Judaism - Yaakov Ariel Bearing False Witness: Common Errors Made about Early Judaism - Amy-Jill Levine The New Testament and Jewish-Christian Relations - Ed Kessler

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Book SynopsisWith pretty pink soft-tone binding, silver page edges and ribbon marker, this Bible is ideal as a gift or for personal use.Trade ReviewThis newly updated edition of the NIV retains it commitment to accuracy even while remaining accessible to the widest audience possible. * Philip Yancey *

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Book SynopsisAnimal behavior expert Daniel T. Blumstein delves into the evolutionary origins and diverse ecological contexts of fear. Fear protects organisms from threats, but at a cost in health and productivity. The various species manage these costs differently, providing lessons for humans as we seek to benefit from fear without succumbing to panic.Trade ReviewClearly, The Nature of Fear is a book for this moment. Dread is all around, manifold and constant during the coronavirus pandemic, of course. But a particular theme of our escalating anxieties comes to the fore with Blumstein’s book in hand: the fear of belonging to nature…As the pandemic brings into focus our biological fragility, the time seems apt to examine the nature of human fear through the lens of, well, nature. * The Atlantic *A revelatory and masterful work by the world’s authority on fear in animal societies. Blumstein focuses the lenses of animal behavior and evolution on very human anxieties and fears. The result is a beautifully written book rich in crucial insights, with salience for scientists, students, policy makers, and every human being navigating their way through our sometimes frightening world. -- Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, coauthor of Wildhood and ZoobiquityBlumstein has studied fear in the animal kingdom for more than 30 years. In this highly readable book, he explains how related insights can help us do everything from composing scary music to managing biodiversity and imposing effective public health measures…Embrace your fears, and give it a read! * BBC Wildlife *The Nature of Fear’s main province is the fluttering pulse-rates of the broader animal kingdom, and that makes for mind-changing reading. -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review *This terrific book is a reminder that when we are afraid, we are not alone. Lizards have fear. Mice have fear. Marmots have fear. This feeling is ancient, and for many millions of years, it has guided animals’ actions. If you want to understand the roots of fear, and also make more sense of your own life, read this book. -- Rob Dunn, author of Never Home AloneBlumstein shows us how fear can be a positive force. When equipped with the knowledge of fear’s origin, we have a blueprint for conquering it. Informed by animals and evolution, The Nature of Fear is a biological thriller that everyone needs to read. -- Brian Hare, coauthor of The Genius of DogsIn this lively and informative book, Blumstein takes the study of fear from the laboratory into the wild to emphasize the costs and benefits of fear responses and their evolution. This novel approach has much to offer as we try to understand the origin of our own fears. -- Guy Beauchamp, author of Animal Vigilance: Monitoring Predators and CompetitorsIn this fascinating book, Daniel Blumstein explores the causes and consequences of fear for human and nonhuman animals, providing important insights into the ways that we all recognize and cope with risks in the course of our daily lives. -- Tim Clutton-Brock, author of Mammal SocietiesThe feature making this project most compelling is the thesis that fear can be chronic, inappropriate, and very costly…An enjoyable book. -- James Chadwick Johnson * Quarterly Review of Biology *In this slim but packed book, Daniel Blumstein explores many facets of an emotion all animals feel: fear in all its different faces, broadening the discussion in ways that will challenge readers to re-examine the values of a trauma nobody likes. -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review *

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Book SynopsisLook around you - what do you see? You may discover to your surprise that the people who are most at peace with money are the ones who walk nimbly between having too little and having too much. They have found a balance between indulgence and austerity; between success and happiness; between motivation and inspiration; and between any number of other poles we tend to think of as either/or choices, but which in reality are simply posts on either side of a doorway through which we must pass.For many of us the subject of money is unavoidably stressful. Managing our personal finances is complicated, time consuming and often, particularly in the slow countdown to pay day, dispiriting. The good news is that in Japan - where a Zen approach to life is more widely practiced - a pathway to a better relationship with money is being carved, by Ken Honda.This beautifully written book will reinvent the way you see your personal finances. You will come to understand that money flow

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Book SynopsisThe Intervention Mapping bible, updated with new theory, trends, and cases Planning Health Promotion Programs is the "bible" of the field, guiding students and practitioners through the planning process from a highly practical perspective.Table of ContentsFigures and Tables vii Acknowledgments xiii About the Authors xvii Part One: Foundations 1 Chapter 1 Overview of Intervention Mapping 3 Competency 3 Perspectives 7 Intervention Mapping Steps 12 Core Processes for Using Theory and Evidence 20 The Role of Culture in Intervention Planning 28 Navigating the Book 30 Important Repeating Concepts in the Book 31 Summary 32 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 38 References 39 Chapter 2 Behavior-Oriented Theories Used in Health Promotion 57 Competency 57 Perspectives 58 Overview of Theories 65 Learning Theories 66 Theories of Information Processing 70 Theories of Health Behavior 74 Theories of Reasoned Action 78 Theories of Goal-Directed Behavior 84 Theories of Automatic Behavior, Impulsive Behavior, and Habits 89 Stage Theories 95 Attribution Theory and Relapse Prevention 99 Theories of Persuasive Communication 101 Theories of Self-Regulation 105 Social Cognitive Theory 109 Theories of Stigma and Discrimination 113 Diffusion of Innovations Theory 116 Summary 120 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 120 References 121 Chapter 3 Environment-Oriented Theories 145 Competency 145 Perspectives 146 General Environmental-Oriented Theories 149 Interpersonal-Level Theories 155 Organizational-Level Theories 160 Community-Level Theories 167 Societal and Governmental Theories 184 Summary 192 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 192 References 193 Part Two: InterventionMapping Steps 209 Chapter 4 Intervention Mapping Step 1: LogicModel of the Problem 211 Competency 211 Perspectives 212 Tasks for Step 1 214 Summary 261 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 262 References 263 Chapter 5 Intervention Mapping Step 2: Program Outcomes and Objectives—LogicModel of Change 283 Competency 283 Perspectives 284 Tasks for Step 2 286 Summary 330 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 331 References 332 Chapter 6 Intervention Mapping Step 3: Program Design 345 Competency 345 Deciding How to Start 345 Perspectives 350 Tasks for Step 3 355 Summary 416 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 417 References 418 Chapter 7 Intervention Mapping Step 4: Program Production 435 Competency 435 Perspectives 436 Tasks for Step 4 437 Summary 475 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 475 References 476 Chapter 8 Intervention Mapping Step 5: Program Implementation Plan 483 Competency 483 Perspectives 484 Tasks for Step 5 494 Summary 528 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 529 References 530 Chapter 9 Intervention Mapping Step 6: Evaluation Plan with Patricia Dolan Mullen 541 Competency 541 Perspectives 541 Tasks for Step 6 546 Summary 584 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 585 References 585 Chapter 10 Using Intervention Mapping to Adapt Evidence-Based Interventions with Linda Highfield, Marieke A. Hartman, Patricia Dolan Mullen, and Joanne N. Leerlooijer 597 Competency 597 Perspectives 598 Intervention Mapping for Adaptation 603 Summary 642 Discussion Questions and Learning Activities 643 References 643 Index 651

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Book SynopsisFOLLOW THIS REVOLUTIONARY HEALTH PLAN AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE... THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW BEING PILOTED ON THE NHSFrom the pioneer of diabetes reversal whose research is behind the new NHS programme to reverse type 2 diabetesProf Roy Taylor is one of the world's leading experts in type 2 diabetes, the man who discovered that this life-limiting disease was actually a reversible condition. With his team of researchers at Newcastle University, he launched a series of studies culminating in a multi-million-pound trial, which recently confirmed that simple advice about diet could bring about lasting remission. In Life Without Diabetes, Taylor brings all the knowledge and experience of four decades of treating people with diabetes. He explains exactly what is happening in the body as type 2 develops and presents a brilliant 3-step weight loss plan that will enable you to reverse your type 2 and live a full and healthy life beyond it.** Includes delicious tried-and-tested recipes **Trade ReviewRoy Taylor and his team at Newcastle University have not only cracked the mystery of what causes type 2 diabetes, the greatest health problem of our time, but shown the world how to get rid of it. This is a terrific book, which will help a huge number of people.When I met Roy in 2012, I had type 2 diabetes - and he showed me another way. Now my blood sugars are normal and my diabetes is a thing of the past."This fine book contains good science, good writing and good advice in equal measure. It is both fascinating and useful for readers.'Fascinating, informative and, in today's world, important. For anyone with type 2 diabetes it's a no-brainier; follow Roy's roadmap and reverse it. And if you haven't got type 2 diabetes - yet - follow Roy's roadmap and avoid it.

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Book Synopsis''There are a few rare occasions in life, when events seem to conspire in a profound and extraordinary way. In those moments God pulls back the curtain on his plans and you get to see a glimpse of what he has in store in you. In the end you are clearer on your life''s purpose and destiny. This was one of those moments.''AS MANY AS THE STARS tells the story of how one man moved with his wife and six young children from the UK to China to follow God''s call. Robert Glover was a social worker in the East of England who went on to radically transform Chinese government''s policy on care welfare. In conversations with the Chinese government Robert fought to show that family-based fostering and adoption was a better alternative to the system of state-sponsored orphanages. In 1998, Robert pioneered the first small pilot project in Shanghai. In the same year Care for Children was founded as a charity as the first joint venture social welfare project between the Britis

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Book SynopsisFollowing the painful loss of his father, former Chief Rabbi Sacks began to learn how to celebrate life in a new way.''I have tried to say what happiness is, how we make it, how we lose it, and how we sometimes walk past it without recognising it. Happiness isn''t somewhere else, it''s where we are. It isn''t something we don''t have, we do. It isn''t fantasy, it''s reality experienced in a certain way. Happiness is a close relative of faith.''Sacks discovered where happiness lives, often in unexpected places, through family, community, friendship and responsibilities. He also found it through a renewed relationship with God who spoke to his deepest needs.Based, in part, on his columns in the UK''s Times newspaper, Celebrating Life is for people of all faiths and none. It shows us how to be human and, in becoming so, how we can touch the divine.Table of ContentsPart One: Making a Blessing over Life Part Two: Affirmations in Unexpected Places Part Three: Where Happiness Lives Part Four: Finding God Part Five: Faith in the Family Part Six: The Moral Voice Part Seven: Communities of Faith Part Eight: Faith and Friendship Part Nine: From Optimism to Hope

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Book SynopsisSince Mondors times in the forties of the last century there was no other book in surgery to be written so easy and witty Boris D. Savchuk, World Journal of Surgery This, the fifth edition of Scheins Common Sense Emergency Abdominal Surgery, builds on the reputation of the four previous editions. Already a worldwide benchmark, translated into half a dozen languages, this book guides surgeons logically through the minefields of assessment and management of acute surgical abdominal conditions. Tyro and experienced surgeons alike will benefit from the distilled wisdom contained in these pages. The direct, no-nonsense style gives clear guidance while at the same time providing amusing (or saddening) insights into our collective surgical psyche. Old chapters were revised or rewritten and new chapters have been added, including a completely new colorectal section with its new co-editor. Finally, in an attempt to rejuvenate the book, Danny took over the helm while the aging Moshe was pushed down the line Selected reviews and comments from readers of the previous edition What to say, perhaps the most appropriate medical book ever written. This is written with short punchy chapters making it a very difficult book to put down. By the end I was a total enthusiast this is a text like no other I read Unreservedly recommended to old and young alike. A Must Have Book. I am about to end my chief year in general surgery residency my copy of the first edition shows the wear of half a dozen total read throughs and probably hundreds of referencings... Simply perfect. The best choice in surgery for trainees! It makes the more difficult surgery areas very easy to understand. I recommend it to all surgeons. One of the best books I have read in my life! Must read for all docs out there. But the moral of the book is that if scientific rigorousness (protocols, guidelines, evidence-based) and common sense are at odds, follow common sense.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: Radiation Basics and Dental Image Characteristics 1. Radiation History 2. Radiation Physics 3. Radiation Biology 4. Radiation Protection 5. Radiation Characteristics 6. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics PART II: Equipment and Digital Imaging Basics 7. Dental X-Ray Equipment 8. Digital Imaging PART III: Film Imaging Basics 9. Dental X-Ray Film 10. Film Processing 11. Film Mounting and Viewing PART IV: Dental Radiographer Basics 12. Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer 13. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer 14. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer 15. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer 16. Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer 17. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office PART V: Intraoral Technique Basics 18. Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations 19. Paralleling Technique 20. Bisecting Technique 21. Bite-Wing Technique 22. Exposure and Technique Errors 23. Occlusal and Localization Techniques 24. Imaging of Patients with Special Needs PART VI: Extraoral Imaging Basics 25. Panoramic Imaging 26. Extraoral Imaging 27. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging PART VII: Normal Anatomy Basics 28. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images 29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images PART VIII: Image Interpretation Basics 30. Introduction to Image Interpretation 31. Descriptive Terminology 32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects 33. Interpretation of Dental Caries 34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease 35. Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions Appendix: Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisFuel bodybuilding success with macronutrient meal prepSculpting your ideal body demands hard work, dedication, and the right diet. The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook will help you achieve a lean, chiseled look with an array of macro-rich dishes that can be prepped quickly and enjoyed on the go.What sets this bodybuilding cookbook apart: 6-week meal plan?This step-by-step guide does the heavy lifting for you, laying out what you should make each week to achieve your fitness goals, providing shopping and equipment lists, and guiding you through any advanced prep work. Success beyond 6 weeks?This cookbook includes 40+ additional recipes that allow you to seamlessly create and customize your meals far past the initial 6-week plan. Optimize your intake?Each recipe contains comprehensive nutritional calculations, so you know the exact calorie count and the amount of protein, carbs, and fat you?re getting. Pump up your meal prep for the physique you seek with this indispensable bodybuilding cookbook.

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Book SynopsisThe book of Isaiah is a collection of prophecies that is more than a historical record or teaching. It is the overarching vision of the heart of God revealed to his prophet. It spans the ages and touches every nation on earth, becoming a collective overview of all that God has planned.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch hilft PNP-Betroffenen und Patienten mit Restless-Legs-Syndrom, ihre Krankheit zu erkennen, zu verstehen, mit ihr umzugehen, und es klärt über die Therapiemöglichkeiten auf: Was sind die Ursachen und was kann die Schulmedizin in Diagnostik und Therapie leisten? Wie sieht die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin diese Krankheiten und warum sind ihre Behandlungen so erfolgreich? Was kann ich selbst tun, um das Leiden zu verringern oder sogar zu verhindern?Polyneuropathie verläuft schleichend und quälend. Vor allem ältere Menschen leiden an Symptomen wie Missempfindungen an Füßen, Beinen und Händen, Gefühlsverlust und Schmerzen. Hinzu kommen Schwäche und motorische Störungen beim Gehen. Die unruhigen Beine (RLS), von denen eher Jüngere betroffen sind, machen das Einschlafen zur Belastung und rauben die Nachtruhe. Sowohl RLS-Patienten als auch PNP-Betroffenen gibt dieser Ratgeber Informationen an die Hand als Orientierungshilfe im Dschungel der Meinungen und Angebote. Er macht ihnen Mut, die Krankheit zu akzeptieren und Wege zu finden, mit ihr zu leben.Trade Review“... Nicht nur für Betroffene und ihre Angehörigen, sondern auch für Therapeuten stellt der informative Ratgeber eine lohnende Lektüre dar. Er liefert wertvolle Hintergrundinformationen, erklärt komplizierte Zusammenhänge und bietet Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe.” (Dorit Zimmerman, in: Homöopathie Zeitschrift, Heft 4, 2022)Table of Contents

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