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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold! When 4-year-old Colton Burpo emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven, his family doesn’t know what to believe. Heaven is For Real details what Colton saw and his family’s journey towards accepting their young son had visited the afterlife.“Do you remember the hospital, Colton?” Sonja said. “Yes, mommy, I remember,” he said. “That’s where the angels sang to me.”Colton told his parents he left his body during an emergency surgery–and proved that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital during his operation. He talked of visiting heaven and described events that happened before he was born and how he spoke with family members he’d never met. Colton also astonished his parents with descriptions and obscure details about h

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Book SynopsisMake your marriage sizzle by identifying your spouse's ten most important needs. Over 1 million sold. Extensively revised and updated.

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Book SynopsisThe Hidden Lamp is a collection of one hundred koans and stories of Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present day. This revolutionary book brings together many teaching stories that were hidden for centuries, unknown until this volume. These stories are extraordinary expressions of freedom and fearlessness, relevant for men and women of any time or place. In these pages we meet nuns, laywomen practicing with their families, famous teachers honored by emperors, and old women selling tea on the side of the road.Each story is accompanied by a reflection by a contemporary woman teacher--personal responses that help bring the old stories alive for readers today--and concluded by a final meditation for the reader, a question from the editors meant to spark further rumination and inquiry. These are the voices of the women ancestors of every contemporary Buddhist.

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Book SynopsisA foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine.Trade Review“David Hoffmann has produced an herbal reference masterpiece. This is one of the most comprehensive and detailed reference books to be produced in many years and will become one of the standard texts for professionals and researchers. I will place it next to my desk with my most often-used books.” * Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, editor of HerbalG *“Hoffmann beautifully blends science with his very holistic approach to herbal healing, displaying a true gift for making chemistry and physiology easy to understand. He not only suggests herbs and dietary changes to treat many conditions but explains why they work. Such knowledge aids both practitioner and herb user in understanding how they can choose the most effective and safe herbs. I applaud this as an important book for herbalism in the modern world.” * Kathi Keville, director of the American Herb Association *“I consider David Hoffmann one of the most original and brilliant herbalists of our time, who dwells 'on the cutting edge' of thought and is often paving the way for others. The author of one of our finest herbal classics, The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal, David’s ambitious undertaking of his ­brilliant new book provides us with yet another exceptional textbook on herbs that merges art, ­science, and conservation into a system of holistic herbalism for the future. This will be a valuable book for practitioners of herbal medicine as well as for other medical professionals.” * Rosemary Gladstar, president of United Plant Savers and author of Rosemary Gladstar’s Family H *"A well-written compendium of herbal medicine that cannot be found elsewhere in a single book." * The Bloomsbury Review, May/June 2004, Vol 24 Issue 3 *"Contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants both by chemical structure and physiological effect." * Share Guide, May/June 2004, Issue 73 *"Medical Herbalism is an endeavor that will likely become a staple as an educational tool and indispensable reference for many." * Katherine Duff, Townsend Letter, Aug/Sept 2004 *". . . Hoffman displays a true gift for making chemistry and physiology easy to understand." * American Herb Association, Vol. 20:2 *“David Hoffmann has outdone himself. This text provides a depth of knowledge that is truly needed by the herbalist, the physician, and the pharmacist in order to understand how to use herbal ­medicine safely and effectively. Also an excellent resource to educate patients about the many ­herbal remedies possible.” * David Winston, AHG, dean of the Herbal Therapeutics School of Botanical Medicine and chair of the Ad *“Medical Herbalism provides a clinically oriented, systematic approach to Western herbal medicine missing from most texts. A great contribution to the herbal literature. ” * Roy Upton, herbalist and executive director of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia *"For all students and practitioners of herbalism, this complete handbook details the chemistry of herbs and presents in-depth discussions of specific ailments and treatments." * Creations Magazine, Oct-Nov 2005 *"For mid-level to advanced herbal students, or for any professional health care practitioner, this book represents an outstanding contribution. Kudos to both author David Hoffman and to Healing Arts Press for giving us this amazing volume." * Leah Samul, Pan Gaia, Jan-Mar 2006 *"This is simply the most comprehensive reference work on holistic herbalism from a clinical perspective in existence. . . . This well-researched, incredibly knowledgeable textbook could be said to usher in a new, critical phase in the development of herbalism." * Georg Feuerstein, Traditional Yoga Studies, Sept 2007 *" . . . this manual gives the more serious herbalist a look at herbs with a thorough and scientific approach without stripping that something unexplainable that happens when we use herbs as medicine. . . . Hoffmann's style is straightforward and informative containing a fascinating depth, making Medical Herbalism a reference tool any herbalist will reach for without hesitation." * dkMommySpot, March 2009 *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Introduction to Principles and Practices1--Herbs, Holism, and ScienceScience and Phytotherapy Pharmacognosy and Ways to Assess Herb Quality The Conservation of Medicinal Plants2--Classification of Medicinal PlantsThe Linnaean System of ClassificationDerivation of Botanical Names3--An Introduction to PhytochemistryPrimary and Secondary Plant MetabolitesCommonly Used Terms and Concepts4--CarbohydratesMonosaccharidesPolysaccharidesGlycoproteinsGlycosidesGums and Mucilages5--LipidsFatty AcidsLipids Containing Glycerol6--TerpenesMonoterpenesIridoids SesquiterpenesSesquiterpene LactonesDiterpenoidsSaponinsTriterpenoid Saponins Cardenolides and BufadienolidesPhytosterolsNortriterpenoidsPlant Exudates ResinsOleoresinsBalsamsGum Resins7--PolyphenolsSimple Phenols and Phenolic AcidsPhenylpropanoids and Cinnamic AcidsCoumarinsQuinonesXanthonesStilbenoidsFlavonoidsFlavones and FlavonolsIsoflavonoidsFlavanonesDihydrochalconesBiflavonoidsLignans and NeolignansTannins8--AlkaloidsPyrrolidine and Piperidine AlkaloidsTropane AlkaloidsPyrrolizidine AlkaloidsPurine AlkaloidsIsoquinoline AlkaloidsIndole AlkaloidsErgot AlkaloidsCarboline AlkaloidsQuinoline AlkaloidsQuinolizidine AlkaloidsDiterpenoid AlkaloidsSteroid AlkaloidsMiscellaneous Alkaloids9--PharmacologyPharmacodynamicsPhytoestrogensPharmacokineticsImmunomodulators Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory AgentsCancer and Plant ConstituentsAntiviral AgentsAntioxidants and Free Radical ScavengersCardiac GlycosidesNonsteroidal Cardioactive Plant ConstituentsCholesterol and Lipid-Lowering ActivityHypertension and Hypotensive AgentsPlatelet Function and Cardiovascular Herbs and the LiverHypoglycemic Agents10--Toxicity, Contraindications, and SafetyEvaluating Causality in Adverse Events ToxicologyOxalic Acid Terpenes GlycosidesPolyphenolicsAlkaloids PolypeptidesLectinsPhotosensitivity11--The Formulation and Preparation of Herbal MedicinesHerbal MedicinesInfusionsDecoctionsTinctures (Tincturae)Fluid Extracts (Fluid Extracta)Syrups, Elixirs, and Emulsions (Emulsiones)Juices (Succi), Linctuses (Lincti), Mucilages and OxymelsWaters (Aqua)Capsules, Pills, and TabletsLozenges (Trochisci) and Pastilles (Pastilli)Baths (Balneotherapy)Douches and EnemasOintments and SuppositoriesLinimentsGargles (Gargarisma) and MouthwashesInhalants (Vapors) and Spray Solutions (Nebulae)OilsCompresses and PoulticesIncompatibilityPart Two: Treatment Approaches by Body System12--A Model of Holistic Herbal MedicinePhytotherapeutic Selection CriteriaDosage and Formulation CriteriaOutline of Treatment Chapters13--The Digestive SystemFlatulenceConstipationLaxativesDiarrheaAphthous Ulcers Periodontal DiseaseEsophagitis and Gastroesophageal RefluxGastritis Peptic UlcersHiatus Hernia Functional Dyspepsia or “Indigestion” Irritable Bowel Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ulcerative Colitis DiverticulitisJaundiceChronic HepatitisViral Hepatitis CirrhosisCholecystitisCholelithiasisHemorrhoids14--The Cardiovascular SystemTonics for the Cardiovascular System CholesterolHypertensionArteriosclerosisCongestive Heart Failure Angina PectorisPeripheral Arterial Occlusive DiseaseVaricose Veins15--The Respiratory System CoughsAcute BronchitisChronic BronchitisPertussis AsthmaEmphysemaThe Common ColdInfluenzaHay FeverSinusitisLaryngitisTonsillitis16--The Nervous SystemManaging Stress: An OverviewDepressionInsomniaWithdrawal from BenzodiazepinesAnorexia NervosaHeadacheMigraineNeuritisTinnitusMotion SicknessShingles17--The Urinary SystemFrequencyDysuriaHematuriaEdemaCystitisUrinary Calculus18--The Reproductive SystemEmmenagoguesAmenorrheaDysmenorrheaPremenstrual SyndromeMenopausePregnancyHerbs to Avoid During PregnancyUterine FibroidsEndometriosisFibrocystic Breast DiseaseBenign Prostatic Hypertrophy19--The Musculoskeletal SystemExternal Applications for Musculoskeletal Problems Myalgia OsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisOsteoporosisGoutBursitis and Tendinitis Restless Leg Syndrome20--The SkinHerbs for Topical ApplicationEczema and DermatitisPsoriasisAcne21--The Immune SystemGeneral Support ProtocolsDetoxification Postoperative RecoveryGeneral Guidelines for Treating InfectionVaginitisProstatitisBoilsFungal Skin InfectionCancer22--The Endocrine SystemHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismDiabetes Mellitus The Adrenal Glands23--Phytotherapy and the ElderlyToning and Nurturing Health in EldersPrevention and Treatment of Disease in Elders24--Phytotherapy and ChildrenMeaslesMumpsColicConstipationDiarrheaIndigestionNauseaOtitis MediaAttention Deficit Disorder Diaper RashCradle CapImpetigo25--Herbal ActionsAdaptogen AlterativeAnticatarrhalAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobialAntirheumaticAntispasmodicAstringentBitterCardiac RemediesCarminativeCholagogueDemulcentDiureticEmmenagogueExpectorantHepaticHypnoticHypotensiveNervineStimulant26--Materia MedicaAppendices1--Glossary2--Selected Examples of Binomial Meanings3--Herbs by Latin and Common Names4--Pharmacy Terms5--Weight and Measure Conversion6--Herbal Information Sources7--Taxonomy HierarchyBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essential read for those who are considering a plant-based lifestyle and those who are already following a vegetarian or a vegan diet.Trade Review"Dr Campbell-McBride has done it again! She brings her intelligence and uncorrupted common sense to the table and re-introduces us to the middle path of nutrition outlined in her book. It’s not just a ‘must-read’ but also a ‘must follow’!"–Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt MD, PhD"Vegetarianism Explained is a rational, science-based, common-sense explanation of how our bodies use food, that will allow all of us – healthy people, sick people, parents raising children - to understand the role of our food choices, what different foods do in our bodies and what our bodies need. This book should be required reading for every teenager, every parent, and every person fighting an illness. Thank you Dr Campbell-McBride, you’ve produced another critical masterpiece of health guidance for us all!"–Dr. Tom O’Bryan, DC CCN DACBN, author of The Autoimmune Fix"Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride has done it again! As in her previous publications, she shone clear light where there is much misunderstanding and misinformation about nutrition and health. Her masterly blending of clinical cases, extensive review of the literature, and voice of personal experience make for compelling reading."–Dr. Shideh Pouria, PhD"Finally a world-class human digestion expert explains why eating animals is positive for human health. The current diatribe against animal agriculture and meat consumption needs to tangle with a formidable foe: the human gut. As Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride dissects human digestion and its relationship to animals, the accusations that grass-fed livestock is destroying the planet are clearly disproven."–Joel Salatin, Organic Farmer, Consultant, and Author of Folks, This Ain’t Normal, and Your Successful Farm Business

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Book SynopsisOne of the Best Health and Wellness Books of 2017 Sports Illustrated Deep Nutrition cuts through today's culture of conflicting nutritional ideologies, showing how the habits of our ancestors can help us lead longer, healthier, more vital lives. Physician and biochemist Catherine Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier livesdiets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and Blue Zoneand identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. These four nutritional strategiesfresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meatsform the basis of what Dr. Cate calls The Human Diet.Rooted in her experience as an elite athlete who used traditional foods to cure her own debilitating injuries, and combining her research with the

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Book SynopsisA regional and functional approach to learning human neuroanatomy â enhanced by additional full-color illustrations and PowerPoint slides of all images in the text for instructors!Neuroanatomy: Text and Atlas covers neuroanatomy from both a functional and regional perspective to provide an understanding of how the components of the central nervous system work together to sense the world around us, regulate body systems, and produce behavior. This trusted text thoroughly covers the sensory, motor, and integrative skills of the brains and presents an overview of the function in relation to structure and the locations of the major pathways and neuronal integrative regions.Neuroanatomy: Text and Atlas also teaches readers how to interpret the new wealth of human brain images by developing an understanding of the anatomical localization of brain function. The authoritative core content of myelin-stained histological sections is enhanced by Table of Contents•SECTION I: THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM oChapter 1: Organization of the Central Nervous System oChapter 2: Structural and Functional Organization of the Central Nervous System oChapter 3: Vasculature of the Central Nervous System and the Cerebrospinal Fluid •SECTION II: SENSORY SYSTEMS oChapter 4: Somatic Sensation: Spinal Mechanosensory Systems oChapter 5: Somatic Sensation: Spinal Systems for Pain, Temperature, and Itch oChapter 6: Somatic Sensation: Trigeminal and Viscerosensory Systems oChapter 7: The Visual System oChapter 8: The Auditory System oChapter 9: Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell •SECTION III: MOTOR SYSTEMS oChapter 10: Descending Motor Pathways and the Motor Function of the Spinal Cord oChapter 11: Cranial Nerve Motor Nuclei and Brain Stem Motor Functions oChapter 12: The Vestibular System and Eye Movements oChapter 13: The Cerebellum oChapter 14: The Basal Ganglia •SECTION IV: INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS oChapter 15: The Hypothalamus and Regulation of Bodily Functions oChapter 16: The Limbic System and Cerebral Circuits for Reward, Emotions, and Memory •SECTION V: ATLAS oAtlas I: Surface Topography of the Central Nervous System oAtlas II: Myelin-Stained Sections Through the Central Nervous System oGlossary •Answers to Clinical Cases

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Book SynopsisThe landmark pharmacology referenceâupdated to reflect the latest research and developments in the fieldA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!For more than 50 years, Goodman & Gilmanâs: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics has represented the pinnacle of authority and accuracy in describing the actions and uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology. The text's careful balance of basic science and clinical applications has guided thousands of health care practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing and treating disease.This Fourteenth Edition includes five new chapters, 600+ illustrations, and important content from 53 new contributors. More than a textbook, Goodman & Gilmanâs is a working template for the effective and rational prescribing of drugs in daily practice.Goodman & Gilmanâs: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Fourteenth Edit

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive and up-to-date high-yield review available for the USMLE Step 2 CKâcompletely revised and better than ever!The expert author team that guided students to success on the USMLE Step 1 presents the latest edition of this skill-sharpening review for the USMLE Step 2 CK. With an easy-to-follow bulleted presentation of must-know diseases and disorders, this one-of-a-kind study companion offers the most current overview of all core areas on the boards. Included is a host of learning tools, from key facts and mnemonics to full-color illustrations and proven test-taking strategiesâeverything students need to pass the exam with flying colors. Co-written by students who excelled on the recent exam and reviewed by top faculty Concise summaries of more than 1,000 commonly tested clinical topics for fast, high-yield study Key Facts and mnemonics reinforce must-know concepts Expert coverage of best initial steps in diagnosi

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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Elaine Marieb received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College. While teaching at Holyoke Community College, where many of her students were pursuing nursing degrees, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of nursing practice. To that end, while continuing to teach full-time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialization in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. It is this experience that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her publications are known. Dr. Marieb passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of supporting numerous institutions and programs and providing local philanthropic support toTable of ContentsUNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY The Human Body: An Orientation Chemistry Comes Alive Cells: The Living Units Tissue: The Living Fabric UNIT 2: COVERING, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY The Integumentary System Bones and Skeletal Tissue The Skeleton Joints Muscles and Muscle Tissue The Muscular System UNIT 3: REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity The Autonomic Nervous System The Special Senses The Endocrine System UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE BODY Blood The Cardiovascular System: The Heart The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses The Respiratory System The Digestive System Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation The Urinary System Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance UNIT 5: CONTINUITY The Reproductive System Pregnancy and Human Development Heredity

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses. 2. Synapses. 3. Anatomy and Research Methods. 4. Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity. 5. Vision. 6. Other Sensory Systems. 7. Movement. 8. Wakefulness and Sleep. 9. Internal Regulation. 10. Reproductive Behaviors. 11. Emotional Behaviors. 12. Learning, Memory, and Intelligence. 13. Cognitive Functions. 14. Psychological Disorders. Appendix A: Brief, Basic Chemistry. Appendix B: Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Research.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily Telegraph  'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening Standard ‘Gripping… Fascinating… While bodily remains tell excellent tales, they require an equally vivid historical context if they are to come fully alive’ Guardian 'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice Roberts . . . Helps you understand the facts on a technical level, but also makes you feel them in your bones' New Scientist The new book by Sunday Times bestselling author of Ancestors and Buried - the final instalment in Professor Alice Roberts' acclaimed trilogy.We can un

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Book SynopsisMany today may see the relationship between God and humanity as one of passive submission and thus unquestioning. Two outstanding Dominicans, Timothy Radcliffe and Lukasz Popko. suggest otherwise. Questioning God explores Biblical conversations with God and there is no genuine conversation without true questions. Our God question us, from the first conversation of God and humanity in the Bible, where God asks Adam, ''Where are you?'', to the Risen Lord''s questioning Peter on the beach: ''Do you love me more than these others?'' But humanity questions God too, as in the audacious questioning of Jesus by the Samaritan woman at the well. In this process of mutual questioning, humanity is drawn ever deeper into the life of God, the eternal conversation of the Trinity. Insights into these transformative conversations are helpful as the Church questions how to be faithful to God in this uncertain time. Fr Popko offers a fresh translation and insights of Biblical s

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Book SynopsisThe Eastern Christian tradition is filled with theological and spiritual riches. In Passions of the Soul, Rowan Williams opens up the great classics of Eastern Christian writing to show how it can help us to understand and cope with the ups and downs of modern life.With compelling and illuminating insight, he shows the cost of living in a culture that is theologically and philosophically undernourished, working with a diminished and trivialized picture of the human self. The Eastern tradition teaches us how to develop our self-knowledge and awareness, so that we can relate to the world without selfish illusions. Only then can we be ready for our eyes to be opened to God, and avoid destructive patterns of behaviour.Only in this way can we understand the kind of people we need to become.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction: A Tradition for Learning Freedom Part One 1 Mapping the Passions of the Soul 2 Pride, Listlessness and the Truth of Dependence 3 Anger, Gluttony and the Grace of Poverty 4 Avarice, Lust and the Risks of Mercy 5 Envy, Despair and the Light of Hope Part Two 6 To Stand Where Christ Stands 7 Early Christian Writing Author’s Note Notes Index of Names

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Book SynopsisThe runaway New York Times bestseller!Can a simple concept shift your entire world? Bob certainly thinks so. When it comes to loving your neighbors, rather than focusing on having the right answers or checking the right boxes, what if you decide to simply DO love? To shamelessly show love and grace to those around you? What would that look like?It might look like spending sixteen days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. It might look like taking your kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. It might look like taking a road trip with a stressed-out college student--even though you just got married a few days before.In Love Does, Bob shows you: how to live a fully engaged life how to stop putting things off until next time and instead find your place of imagination, whimsy, and wonder today that God usually chooses ordinary people to get thing

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Book SynopsisYou are chosen, loved, prized, wanted, and believed in by a perfect Father. In Seeing God as a Perfect Father, Louie Giglio invites us to experience God in a life-changing way: as a perfect Father who wants you to live under the waterfall of His blessing.How you view God informs everything about who you are and who you''re becoming. In this updated and retitled edition of the national bestseller Not Forsaken, Louie Giglio challenges our common perceptions of who God is and points us to know Him as a heavenly Father who is not absent or ambivalent but is available and ready to embrace us with His approval and blessing.Seeing God as a Perfect Father invites you to: see that God is the perfection of your earthly father, not a reflection of him discover how to walk in the freedom of your identity as a loved child, uniquely created by God break the chains of generational patt

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover why millions rely on the #1 New York Times best-selling Medical Medium for health answers and natural healing protocols they can’t find anywhere else to over 100 symptoms, nervous system diseases, and disorders.The first of two essential books, in full color and over 600 pages, about our most complex organ—the BRAIN—dives deep into why people all over the world are suffering with mental health and brain-related symptoms and conditions, and explains what to do to finally heal.“After years of doctors being unable to diagnose, identify, or pinpoint our child’s gastrointestinal issues, Anthony’s expertise and intuition led us to not only identifying the issue, but more importantly, Anthony’s precise protocols have been the invaluable catalyst in our daughter’s healing, recovery, and her happiness...” — Dwayne “The Rock&rd

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Book SynopsisDiscover your connection to the five elements through Chinese metaphysics and astrology with this beautifully illustrated oracle deck, grounded in ancient wisdom interpreted through a modern perspective.The Chinese Five Elements Oracle represents the 60 pillars of the five elements in Chinese Metaphysics, grounded in traditional theories and Taoist wisdom, channeled through a modern perspective. The oracle deck is designed to be easy to use, but with many layers of meaning embedded in each card, so that you're able to grasp it whether you're a novice or advanced in your knowledge of oracle cards, the five elements, and energy work. Divining a card's meaning can be as simple as reading the guidebook entry or as deep as one's understanding of Chinese Metaphysics. The 60 cards provide insights into the past, present, and future. They can be used as a tool to connect and communicate with the Divine and to help you gain a deeper understanding of the secrets

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Book SynopsisVenture beyond the well-traveled paths of the Rider-Waite-Smith conventions to the world of Sefirot Tarot where history, esoteric tales, Judaic Kabbalah, and the Marseille Tarot tradition combine to create a powerful tool for intuition, reflection, and growth.Since ancient times, the mysterious island of Dioscoria has been a harbor for mystics and misfits, rebels, and outcasts. But back even before the founding of this magical country, the Sefirot Tarotrumored to have originated in the temples of Thoth and Hekate at the dawn of timewas already a popular game used for reflection and meditation and as tool for divination.Drawing from the history of tarotfrom Rider-Waite-Smith and Marseille, to Judaic Kabbalah and esoteric lorethis deck explores the deep roots of the archetypes and symbolism as well as the many uses of tarot as a game, a powerful divination tool, and a meditation aid.The mystical, fantastical world of Dioscoria and th

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Book SynopsisBarbara Hughes encourages women to joyfully pursue a disciplined life of godliness through insightful reflections on Scripture, wise questions for self-evaluation, and helpful suggestions for direct application. Newly redesigned.

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Book SynopsisThe third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This omnibus edition comprises of Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin. Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, bad-tempered cattle and equally irritable farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things WisTrade ReviewBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleHerriot's enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight. -- Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess

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Book Synopsis''This book is an important contribution, and I hope it will open many minds. What is particularly important in it are the discussions of David Bohm, of bioplasma, biophotons, and bioelectronics.'' - PROFESSOR ZBIGNIEW WOLKOWSKI, Sorbonne University, ParisAnswers so many questions, scientific and esoteric, about the true nature of our reality... A seminal work... Will revolutionise how we frame reality and the thinking of everyone on this planet. Kudos to Professor Temple for striking the first match to light the fire. - NEW DAWNThe story of the science of plasma and its revolutionary implications for the way we understand the universe and our place in it.Histories of science in the 20th century have focused on relativity and quantum mechanics. But, quietly in the background, there has been a third area of exploration which has equally important implications for our understanding of the universe. It is unknown to the general public despite the fact tha

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Book SynopsisFeaturing more than 225 user-friendly handouts and worksheets, this is an essential resource for clients learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and those who treat them. All of the handouts and worksheets discussed in Marsha M. Linehan's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, are provided, together with brief introductions to each module written expressly for clients. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has been demonstrated effective in treatment of a wide range of psychological and emotional problems. No single skills training program will include all of the handouts and worksheets in this book; clients get quick, easy access to the tools recommended to meet their particular needs. The 8 1/2" x 11" format and spiral binding facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print additional copies of the handouts and worksheets. Mental health professionals, see also the author's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, which provides complete instructions for teaching the skills. Also available: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, the authoritative presentation of DBT, and Linehan's instructive skills training DVDs for clients--Crisis Survival Skills: Part Oneand This One Moment.Trade Review“DBT skills are useful not only for individuals who suffer from persistent emotion regulation difficulties, but also for individuals in extreme circumstances and people who have ordinary problems. This updated manual provides the ‘flexibility within fidelity’ in teaching these skills that practitioners and treatment adopters need. New, improved, expanded, and much clearer skills--they’re all here! Skills trainers and their clients will benefit from Linehan and her colleagues’ decades of systematic research and time spent developing, testing, and refining these skills, empowering practitioners to confidently offer multiple ways of understanding and practicing new behavior. Experienced skills trainers will notice the evolved richness and depth, while the explanations and teaching points will provide new trainers and students with an excellent foundation for skills training with both adults and adolescents. Providing a solid evidence-based foundation for core clinical training curricula, the manual and accompanying volume of handouts and worksheets will be essential across the mental health disciplines."--André Ivanoff, PhD, Columbia University School of Social Work "Linehan's pioneering work has guided many--myself included--to incorporate mindfulness into compassionate clinical care in a structured format. The second edition of Linehan's DBT skills training manual and the companion volume of handouts and worksheets reflect two additional decades of wisdom and innovation, further bolstering these indispensable resources."--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Toronto–Scarborough, Canada "Skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance are invaluable for those working to overcome complex problems. DBT offers an especially effective way to learn these skills. I highly recommend this book of worksheets and handouts and the companion manual for therapists."--Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy "DBT is a proven evidence-based treatment that combines the best of our science with the knowledge and compassion of Marsha Linehan--an exceptional researcher and clinician whose innovative work has advanced the field and shifted many individuals from lives of suffering to lives of hope. These outstanding second editions offer guidance on how to implement DBT skills training, while providing the tools needed to deliver this state-of-the-art treatment. They will stand as the authoritative guides for teaching DBT skills, partnering with clients to build lives worth living, and helping us to address our national and international priorities of saving millions of lives lost to suicide worldwide. These 'must-have' books belong on the shelves of every clinician and will be valuable course texts."--Joan Rosenbaum Asarnow, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles "Since its introduction to the literature over two decades ago, Marsha M. Linehan's skills training manual has revolutionized the treatment of individuals with borderline personality disorder, and also the practice of psychotherapy in general. Now in a second edition, the manual and accompanying volume of handouts and worksheets provides clinicians, educators, students, and patients with a resource that can guide even novice clinicians to become more effective and knowledgeable in treating our field’s most challenging cases. Of interest to the psychoanalytically informed reader, the second edition has elaborated DBT’s attention to interpersonal concerns, with robust consideration of interpersonal dynamics replacing the approach to enhancing effectiveness presented in the prior edition."--Lois W. Choi-Kain, MD, MEd, Director, Adult Borderline Center and Training Institute, and Program and Medical Director, Gunderson Residence, McLean Hospital; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School -Marsha Linehan is a pioneering and well-respected researcher and clinician. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become a therapy of choice for BPD since the publication of her first manual in 1993. DBT has been recommended in guidelines of the English National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)….Ideal for therapists, trainers, and students, the manual can now show the extent to which theory is underpinned by research on outcomes, quoting studies conducted since the publication of the first edition. The research base now includes core skills training for a variety of disorders and not only for those with a diagnosis of BPD and suicide risk. This makes the manual relevant to therapists treating varied clinical and non-clinical populations. The skills for helping clients with emotion regulation and distress tolerance should be in the repertoire of every mental health practitioner and addictions worker. There is a wealth of material in these manuals, now that over 20 years the skills have been tried, tested and refined by Linehan and her colleagues and made accessible to all. Trainers will find that the teaching points in the training manual are clear, with more practical examples citedan excellent foundation for students. The rationale for emphasizing particular behavioral skills is given as well as an explanation of how to use the material with clients….The training skills manual, along with the handout and worksheet volume are valuable resources for practicing clinicians in the field of mental health and addictions, whether or not DBT is their main orientation.--Alcohol and Alcoholism, 05/01/2015ƒƒThis is an essential resource for clients learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and those who treat them….The book offers quick, easy access to all needed handouts or worksheets for building mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills….There is an astonishing array of material contained in this 400-plus page book….The ease with which these handouts will facilitate DBT makes it an essential part of treatment and extremely valuable for the nominal cost. *****--Doody's Review Service, 07/21/2015Table of ContentsIntroduction to This Book General Skills: Orientation and Analyzing Behavior General Handouts *Orientation Handouts *Handouts for Analyzing Behavior General Worksheets *Orientation Worksheet *Worksheets for Analyzing Behavior Mindfulness Skills Mindfulness Handouts *Handouts for Goals and Definitions *Handouts for Core Mindfulness Skills *Handouts for Other Perspectives on Mindfulness Skills Mindfulness Worksheets *Worksheets for Core Mindfulness Skills *Worksheets for Other Perspectives on Mindfulness Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Handouts *Handouts for Goals and Factors That Interfere *Handouts for Obtaining Objectives Skillfully *Handouts for Building Relationships and Ending Destructive Ones *Handouts for Walking the Middle Path Interpersonal Effectiveness Worksheets *Worksheets for Goals and Factors That Interfere *Worksheets for Obtaining Objectives Skillfully *Worksheets for Building Relationships and Ending Destructive Ones *Worksheets for Walking the Middle Path Emotion Regulation Skills Emotion Regulation Handouts *Handouts for Understanding and Naming Emotions *Handouts for Changing Emotional Responses *Handouts for Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind *Handouts for Managing Really Difficult Emotions Emotion Regulation Worksheets *Worksheets for Understanding and Naming Emotions *Worksheets for Changing Emotional Responses *Worksheets for Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind *Worksheets for Managing Really Difficult Emotions Distress Tolerance Skills Distress Tolerance Handouts *Handouts for Crisis Survival Skills *Handouts for Reality Acceptance Skills *Handouts for Skills When the Crisis Is Addiction Distress Tolerance Worksheets *Worksheets for Crisis Survival Skills *Worksheets for Reality Acceptance Skills *Worksheets for Skills When the Crisis Is Addiction

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Book SynopsisCould a little-known drug really revolutionize treatment for autoimmune diseases, cancer, depression, and more? “[LDN] raises hopes of reversing memory loss in old age.”—the Guardian Over 30,000 copies sold! Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) holds the potential to help millions of people suffering from various autoimmune diseases and cancers, and even autism, chronic fatigue, and depression, find relief. Administered off-label in small daily doses (0.5 to 4.5 mg), this generic drug is extremely affordable and presents few known side effects. So why has it languished in relative medical obscurity? The LDN Book explains: The drug’s origins Its primary mechanism The latest research from practicing physicians and pharmacists Compiled by Linda Elsegood of The LDN Research Trust—the world’s largest LDN charity organization with over 19,000 members worldwide—the book features ten chapters contributed by medical professionals on LDN’s efficacy and two patient-friendly appendices. The LDN Book is a comprehensive resource for doctors, pharmacists, and patients who want to learn more about how LDN is helping people now, and a clarion call for further research that could help millions more.Trade Review“I first came across LDN several years ago when a medical colleague said I should look into its positive effects in patients with MS, Crohn’s disease, and other autoimmune disorders. I was so impressed with what I read that I helped submit a petition to the UK government to ask for funding for further research into this inexpensive drug. But, as with so many petitions, no progress was made. I hope The LDN Book—which presents up-to-date findings that again confirm the efficacy of this safe, cheap, generic drug in helping to control many chronic, disabling conditions—is read by those in the Department of Health and by all doctors caring for patients with autoimmune disease. In the UK, LDN has been stranded in limbo; maybe now the time has come for it to be accepted as a recognized therapy that could, at least, be tried on those suffering such long-term diseases of the immune system.”--Dr. Chris Steele, MBE, general practitioner; medical presenter on ITV’s This Morning“As a practicing physician who has used LDN as a cornerstone therapy for over fifteen years, I can say without equivocation that LDN is the most important and successful medicine I have ever used. I often joke that if not for LDN I couldn’t pay my mortgage; I’ve had so many new patients referred to me by someone whose life has improved dramatically through the use of LDN. And despite my knowledge and experience with LDN, I’ve learned a great deal from The LDN Book—aspects of its basic science I hadn’t known, new uses, and how its uses can inform us about the causes of various diseases. This is a wonderful book for any patient with an autoimmune disease, cancer, depression, or a host of other conditions and is a must-read for any physician whose goal is to help their patients.”--Dr. Thomas Cowan, author of The Fourfold Path to Healing and coauthor of The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care“Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) was discovered by my husband and partner, Dr. Bernard Bihari. Incredibly informative and superbly written by various members of the medical profession sharing their experiences using this extraordinary drug, The LDN Book honors his legacy in helping patients suffering from autoimmune and other diseases to regain their health and their lives.”--Jacqueline Young

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Book SynopsisA masterful synchronization of history and cutting-edge science shines new light on humanity's darkest diagnosis. Over 50,000 copies sold! "Tripping over the Truth will have profound consequences for how cancer is managed and prevented."—Thomas N. Seyfried, author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease In the wake of the Cancer Genome Atlas project's failure to provide a legible roadmap to a cure for cancer, science writer Travis Christofferson illuminates a promising blend of old and new perspectives on the disease. Tripping over the Truth follows the story of cancer’s proposed metabolic origin from the vaunted halls of the German scientific golden age to modern laboratories around the world. The reader is taken on a journey through time and science that results in an unlikely connecting of the dots with profound therapeutic implications. Transporting us on a rich narrative of humanity’s struggle to understand the cellular events that conspire to form malignancy, Tripping over the Truth reads like a detective novel, full of twists and cover-ups, blind-alleys and striking moments of discovery by men and women with uncommon vision, grit, and fortitude. Ultimately, Christofferson arrives at a conclusion that challenges everything we thought we knew about the disease, suggesting the reason for the failed war against cancer stems from a flawed paradigm that categorizes cancer as an exclusively genetic disease. For anyone affected by this terrifying disease and the physicians who struggle to treat it, this book provides a fresh and hopeful perspective. It explores the new and exciting non-toxic therapies born from the emerging metabolic theory of cancer. These therapies may one day prove to be a turning point in the struggle against our ancient enemy. We are shown how the metabolic theory redraws the battle map, directing researchers to approach cancer treatment from a different angle, framing it more like a gentle rehabilitation rather than all-out combat. In a sharp departure from the current “targeted” revolution occurring in cancer pharmaceuticals, the metabolic therapies highlighted have one striking feature that sets them apart—the potential to treat all types of cancer because they exploit the one weakness that is common to every cancer cell: dysfunctional metabolism. With a foreword by Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, PhD and contributions from Thomas Seyfried, PhD, author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease; Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS, author of Keto for Cancer; and Beth Zupec Kania, consultant nutritionist of The Charlie Foundation. "Brilliant, timely, and expertly consolidated . . . It reads like a novel and is easy to comprehend for everyone interested in the new conversation around cancer and cancer care. I recommend it to patients, family, friends, and colleagues and refer back to it often.”—Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to CancerTrade Review"Travis Christofferson provides a compelling historical account of how cancer has been misunderstood as a genetic disease when, in fact, it is a type of metabolic disease. Unlike normal cells, which obtain their energy from respiration, cancer cells have damaged respiration and obtain much of their energy from the primitive process of fermentation. Travis describes how the mutations in tumors arise as an effect of respiratory damage and cannot be the cause or drivers of cancer. The information presented in Tripping over the Truth will have profound consequences for how cancer is managed and prevented. Metabolic therapies will be more effective and less toxic than the current gene- or immune-based therapies and have the potential to significantly improve quality of life and long-term survival for millions of cancer patients worldwide.”--Thomas N. Seyfried, PhD, author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease“I absolutely loved Dr. Seyfried’s book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease, and Dr. Mukherjee’s book, The Emperor of all Maladies, but it was difficult to get my patients to read these two books to understand the history of cancer and the cancer industry, not to mention the movement from the somatic to the metabolic theory of cancer, both intimidating subjects. Then, along came Travis Christofferson’s brilliant, timely, and expertly consolidated book. It reads like a novel and is easy to comprehend for everyone interested in the new conversation around cancer and cancer care. I recommend it to patients, family, friends, and colleagues and refer back to it often.”--Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer“Phenomenal…required reading for anyone who has cancer or knows someone who has cancer…I cannot stress its importance enough. Get yourself a copy, and read it.”--Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder and director, mercola.com“The author takes us on over a hundred-year exciting journey of the research to understand and eradicate this disease…This is a great scientific mystery book…This book is for everyone, but should be read by all physicians that treat cancer. I congratulate the author for a marvelous job and highly recommend this book.”--Robert L. Elliot, MD, PhD“An iconoclastic, information-rich narrative that boldly challenges our current understanding and treatment of cancer. Christofferson persuasively argues and documents why a restricted calorie, high (good) fat diet should at least be considered for most malignancies. An absolute must-read to understand the history and evolution of present day cancer therapy.”--Joseph C. Maroon, MD, Author of The Longevity Factor

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Book SynopsisThis engaging anatomy coloring book for medical students, yoga enthusiasts, and teachers, offers a delightful combination of a coloring book and an instructional guide to unravel the mysteries of anatomy, and includes 32 perforated flash cards enabling readers to quiz themselves and study yoga anatomy on the go. Join Kelly Solloway, a seasoned yoga instructor, licensed massage therapist, and anatomy teacher, on an enlightening and enjoyable exploration of the human body. With a primary focus on the bones, joints, and muscles involved in yoga, Kelly presents a wealth of information in an accessible manner. Begin your journey with an introduction to essential anatomical terms before delving into the intricacies of the skeletal system, joints, and connective tissue. The subsequent chapters cover the muscular system, providing comprehensive insights into its structure and function. Enhancing the learning experience, each anatomical feature is beautifully illustrated with a black-and-white drawing depicting a yoga posture, or asana, which you can color to your heart's content. By immersing yourself in the process of coloring the bones, muscles, and their corresponding names, you'll foster a deeper understanding and easier recall of their location and purpose. Immerse yourself in this captivating blend of education and creativity, as you unlock the secrets of anatomy for yoga practitioners and instructors alike. Let Kelly Solloway be your guide as you embark on an illuminating journey through the human body, demystifying yoga's connection to anatomy in an engaging and memorable way.

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Book SynopsisIn this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship and essential plant medicines. By honouring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing. Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find: The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive lifestyle choices The relationship of well-being to the seasons through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory and how our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system of energetic medicine How to assess imbalances in the body using the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an emerging tool in Western herbalism The senses as the main tools for navigating through energetic herbalism A deep appreciation of the wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred plant traditions Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling, Maier seamlessly blends theory and practice with her experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier stresses the critical message of how to address the challenge of threatened medicinal plant populations, offering practical and inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast a materia medica of more than 100 herbs, but in keeping with an emphasis on sustainable practice, Maier instead focuses in depth on 25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most temperate climates and soils, including: Dandelion Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) Goldenseal Burdock Calendula Echinacea Goldenrod Whether you are a seasoned clinical herbalist, an herbalist-in-training or simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for your family, this book is a source of inspiration, insight and answers you will return to again and again.Trade Review“This amazing book almost leaves me speechless. Energetic Herbalism integrates the many different sources that flow into modern herbalism into an integrated conception and practice. Although the book is directed for the home herbalist, it is also a textbook for beginner to advanced levels, to be treasured and assimilated over many years. This is the type of book that can be written only by one who has been ruminating and practicing for decades, yet it also represents a stream of energy arising from the plants themselves, expressing themselves through Kat, in herbal wisdom. This book touches upon everything that I hold dear in herbal medicine, founded upon the real experience of Nature as a living, intelligent, spiritual being.”—Matthew Wood, MS (Herbal Medicine), founder, Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism; author of The Book of Herbal Wisdom“A beautifully written, all-encompassing guide to understanding the major healing traditions from around the world—Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine. Lest you think that this is all Kat Maier offers, let me dispel that thought. Diving deep into sacred healing traditions, Kat leads us to the plants. She enlightens with the uses, indications, and preparations of the plants she has chosen for the apothecary. Energetic Herbalism is a book you’ll return to again and again.”—Phyllis Light, author of Southern Folk Medicine“A wonderfully practical and accessible guide to energetic herbalism, filled with the wisdom and Viriditas of a Real Herbalist. Thank you, Kat!”—David Hoffmann, RH (AHG), fellow, National Institute of Medical Herbalists; principal scientist, Traditional Medicinals“I always ask my students: Do you want to be a good herbalist or a great herbalist? One of the essentials necessary to achieve a high level of herbal practice is the study of herbal energetics. In Energetic Herbalism, Kat Maier has distilled the teachings of the world’s great herbal traditions into a concise, easy to learn guide that will allow any herbalist to begin to treat each person as an individual rather than generically treating diseases, and in so doing, to truly achieve excellence."—David Winston, RH(AHG), DSc(hc), author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief“That Kat Maier’s book so wonderfully conveys the essence and importance of energetic herbalism is a blessing. That the book also frames our use of herbs within the larger relationships we hold with the land, the seasons, and the sacred is essential. In Energetic Herbalism, Kat doesn’t share mere uses of herbs but keen insights into establishing a deeper understanding of the patterns of health and nature.”—jim mcdonald, herbalist and founder, herbcraft.org “Kat Maier has written Energetic Herbalism with her heart forward. Beginning with her story of how she got into herbalism—a journey that became her life’s work—Kat takes on the hard task of making complex herbal systems easily understandable. She also does something that is even harder. She leads her readers to understand that plant medicine is a relationship that needs to be approached from the heart.”—Karyn Sanders, cofounder, Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine; cohost, The Herbal Highway“Energetic Herbalism provides herbalists with the essential tools and language necessary to comprehend the patterns of nature. Kat Maier’s way of conveying the ancient art of energetics in healing brings insight not only to the bodily expressions but to the innate nature of plants. This book nurtures an awareness of partnership between people and plants—it is a reverent call to sustainability. Kat’s profound teachings always leave me awestruck and entice me further into my love affair with herbs. In her book, her impassioned voice penetrates the healer’s heart.”—Mimi Hernandez, executive director, American Herbalists Guild“Kat Maier’s Energetic Herbalism is a wonderful, much-needed addition to the growing sophistication of American herbalism.”—Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of The Lost Language of Plants and Healing Lyme“In this beautifully written resource, Kat Maier has distilled her immense understanding of plant medicine into a captivating and comprehensive guidebook. Her extensive trainings in both the herbal energetic arts and the world of conventional medicine make her a trustworthy guide. With the skill of a practiced healer, she deftly balances the practical with the poetic, weaving together the needs of personal wellness with those of planetary health. As an herbal teacher, this is a book I would recommend. As a practicing herbalist, this is a book I will reference. And as a reader, this is a book that offers me inspiration and hope.”—Lorna Mauney-Brodek, founder and director, Herbalista“Although I have been an herbalist for forty years, I was never able to understand the concepts of Chinese or Ayurvedic energetics as applied to healing with plants. Kat Maier is the first person to make the connection clear, and I am grateful—I get it! Energetic Herbalism is a book to savor and digest slowly, and the rewards will merit the effort. I especially like the section on the energetic virtues of kitchen herbs and spices. Kat’s evocation of ‘heart space’ in which we acknowledge and revere plants as spiritual beings in physical bodies, just like ourselves, gives me hope for our future as a planet. Just getting started as an herbalist? Want to be a better herbalist? A better person? A better steward of the planet? This is the wisdom book for you.”—Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, founder, The Abdominal Therapy Collective; author of The Urban Herbalist“Kat Maier has crafted a very necessary book for these times and the era ahead. We all come from an herbalism tradition somewhere in our lineage. Kat weaves together many of these global practices, paying attention to giving credit where it is due and honoring the sources of the wisdom she shares. Her focus on conservation and kitchen herbalism and her message that less can be more are refreshing. The distillation of a materia medica down to twenty-five mostly common yet powerful plants is one excellent example. Ultimately, this book delves into the sometimes subtle yet significant ways seasonality and energetics aid in healing, filling a niche greatly needed in the herbal community.”—Marc Williams, ethnobiologist; facilitator, Botany Every Day; executive director, Plants and Healers International“It has been such a pleasure to dig into this verdant body of work, layered in plant knowledge, folk remedies, and the rich studies of our human experience with herbs and healing. Kat Maier has crafted a beautiful, lyrical work of art. She weaves together her wealth of knowledge on herbalism through the lens of story, culture, archetypes, the medicine of place, the Celtic wheel of the year, and the always abundant kitchen apothecary. This book is chock full of applicable learnings for any novice or astute lover of the healing realms of the plant traditions. Dig in, and enjoy.”—Leah Song, Rising Appalachia“If you want to understand the wisdom and healing potential of herbalism, you have come to the right place by choosing this book. At this crucial juncture in our relationship with Nature, it is vital we learn how we can live in greater harmony. The way we nurture a respectful relationship with ourselves, society, and the planet will determine our future. The insights in Energetic Herbalism will go a long way to helping you understand the language of plants and to develop a deep relationship with their healing potential. So explore this book, awaken your senses, experience the character and personality of the plants, and you will find a whole new world of herbal harmony.”—Sebastian Pole, cofounder, Pukka Herbs and Herbal Reality“Kat Maier has skillfully crafted a book for the ages. Energetic Herbalism is a guide to building authentic plant relationships, couched in the context of ecology and energetics. This book invites the reader to connect with plant medicine in a living relationship of respect and reciprocity. Paying tribute to cultures of North America and around the globe, Kat offers insight into the traditions that have informed and molded the practice of modern herbalism. Her book weaves together energetic framework, practical application, and spiritual relationship, bringing complex teachings to life in an accessible format for the lay herbalist and clinical practitioner alike. I am excited to share this book with my students, knowing they will pass it down to their students in turn.”—Emily Ruff, director, Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary"Kat Maier is a genuine wise woman able to combine carefully considered scientific research with the principles of credible and insightful healing traditions, a deep ecological sensibility with real-life conservation efforts, extensive herbal experience with a personal vision rooted in a most intimate and passionate relationship with the plants. If you are looking for a great new herb book to inform and inspire you, Energetic Herbalism is one that Kiva Rose and I can recommend for sure."—Jesse Wolf Hardin, cofounder, Plant Healer Events and Publications

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Book Synopsis‘The most mind-blowing information on heart disease. . . . I consider this to be the best book I’ve ever read on cardiovascular health.’—Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling author Despite what we might think living in a world filled with Covid, cancer, famine and obesity – heart disease remains the number-one killer in the world. There continue to be huge investments in advanced medical procedures and more and more powerful pharmaceutical drugs, but the rate of heart disease continues to rise. As a type 1 diabetic, Dr Stephen Hussey had always known that he was at two to four times greater risk of developing heart disease. As a result, he has dedicated his entire adult life to understanding the heart, to prevent himself from becoming a statistic. Dr Hussey believes that the continued rise in heart disease is due in part to fundamental misunderstandings about how the heart really functions and how to keep it healthy. These misunderstandings can result in improper medical approaches and off-target intervention therapies. Sadly, Dr Hussey’s worst nightmare came true. He suffered a ‘STEMI,’ a blockage in the left anterior descending artery of his heart. STEMIs are typically so fatal that they are known as ‘widowmakers.’ Only 12 per cent of those who experience them outside of a hospital setting survive. Dr Hussey was among the lucky 12 per cent, but faced a difficult decision during his recovery: follow the standard of care laid out for him by the attending cardiologist, or politely decline and apply everything he’d learned about the heart to a recovery protocol that would look massively different than what the doctors were recommending. In Understanding the Heart, Dr Hussey shares the information that guided him through the highest-stakes decision of his life, including: A large body of research suggesting that the heart is not the main mover of blood in the body, and what that means for your overall health The evolutionary origins of the nervous system and how these manifest today in rampant rates of heart disease Deep analysis of the widely accepted idea that saturated fat and cholesterol will clog your arteries The importance of reducing oxidative stress for a heart healthy lifestyle In Understanding the Heart, Dr Stephen Hussey lays bare everything he has learned in his deep investigation into the heart and guides you on a path to prevent disease in the context of a highly diseased modern world in order to enjoy lifelong good health.Trade Review“The most mind-blowing information on heart disease. . . . I consider this to be one of the best books I’ve ever read on cardiovascular health.”―Ben Greenfield, New York Times best-selling author“Finally, a holistic, evolutionary-rich, and practical approach to understanding heart disease. This book is powerful, informative, and approachable.”—Dr. Bill Schindler, author of Eat Like a Human“With simple prose, and sprinkled with many entertaining personal stories, Dr. Stephen Hussey reveals the magic in biology and dispels a number of myths about heart disease. You will learn that the heart is a vortex, not a pump, that its preferred fuels are fats and ketone bodies, that the blood flows through the vessels via electromagnetic energy driven by exclusion zone water, and much else. This book will make you think of your heart in a totally new way.”—Stephanie Seneff, PhD, author, Toxic Legacy"Exceptionally 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, making this an ideal and highly recommended addition to community, college, and university library Health/Medicine collections. Informative and iconoclastic."—Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisDiscover your body's neural pathways to calmness, safety, and connection. An intense conversation, a spat with a partner, or even an obnoxious tweet-these situations aren't life-or-death, yet we often react as if they are. That's because our bodies treat most perceived threats the same way. Yet one approach has proven to be incredibly effective in training our nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding to the world with greater safety and ease: Polyvagal Theory. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body. Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous system moment to moment-and change the way you respond to the great and small challenges of life. Here, you'll explore: . Polyvagal Theory-get to know the biology and function of your vagus nerve, the highway of the nervous system . Befriending Your Nervous System-attune to what's going on in your body by developing your "neuroception" . Using Your Vagal Brake-discover key techniques to consciously regulate the intensity of your emotions . Connection and Protection-learn to recognize and influence your internal cues for safety and danger . Your Social Engagement System-find ways to create nourishing relationships with others and the world around you . Practices and guidance to gently shape your nervous system for greater resilience, intuition, safety, and wonder Through guided imagery, meditation, self-inquiry, and more, Anchored offers a practical user's manual for moving from a place of fear and panic into a grounded space of balance and confidence. "Once we know how our nervous system works, we can work with it," teaches Deb Dana. "We can learn to access an embodied, biological resource that is always present, available, and there to guide us toward well-being."

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Book SynopsisQuintessential Atlas of Anatomy expands on widely acclaimed prior editions! Atlas of Anatomy, Latin Nomenclature, Fourth Edition builds on its longstanding reputation of being the highest-quality anatomy atlas published to date using Latin nomenclature. With more than 2,000 exquisitely detailed illustrations, including over 120 new to this edition, the Atlas helps students and seasoned clinicians master the details of human anatomy. Key Features: NEW! Expanded Radiology sections include over 40 new radiographs, CTs, and MRIs NEW! A more dissectional approach to the head and neck region places neck anatomy before that of the head – the way most students dissect NEW! Additional images and tables detail the challenging anatomy of the peritoneal cavity, inguinal region, and infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae NEW! Almost 30 new clinical boxes focus on function, pathology, diagnostic techniques, anatomic variation, and more NEW! More comprehensive coverage clarifies the complexities of the ANS, including revised wiring schematics Also included in this new edition: Muscle Fact spreads provide origin, insertion, innervation, and action An innovative, user-friendly format: every topic covered in two side-by-side pages Online images with "labels-on and labels-off" capability are ideal for review and self-testing What users say about the Atlas of Anatomy: "I can't say enough how much I like the organization of this text. I think Thieme has 'hit the nail on the head' with structuring everything by region (Lower Limb) and sub-region (Ankle & Foot). It's very easy to find what you're looking for…" "The figures in the Atlas of Anatomy are exemplary and surpass other competing texts. The images are clear, precise, and aesthetically colored. The unique views presented in this work are also very helpful for studying a three-dimensional subject such as human anatomy." This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

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Book SynopsisSold worldwide and translated into 13 languages, John Murtagh’s General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference for general practice and primary health care. Its emphasis on the importance of clinical reasoning, early diagnosis and treatment makes this the essential reference for medical students, trainees and general practitioners. Written by renowned general practitioners and educators, and with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts, the eighth edition provides fundamental knowledge and skills required for the challenging field of general practice. Key features:•Diagnostic strategy models for common presenting problems, including diagnostic triads•Clinical frameworks, including management and treatment•Evidence-based research, with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts•Extensive coverage of mental health, health promotion, women’s health, and paediatric and geriatric care New to this edition:•New chapters on obesity, mood disorders, breast disorders, and traveller’s health and tropical medicine•Updated and new information on genetic disorders, chronic pain and infectious diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome with reference to coronaviruses and COVID-19•Restructure of table of contents to allow for easier navigationAbout the authorsJohn Murtagh is Emeritus Professor in General Practice at Monash University; Professional Fellow of General Practice at the University of Melbourne; and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame. Jill Rosenblatt is a general practitioner and was Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Primary Health Care at Monash University. She received a Distinguished Service Award of the RACGP in 2014. Jill has a wealth of rural and urban medical experience. Justin Coleman is a general practitioner in the Tiwi Islands and was Senior Lecturer at Flinders University. He’s on the Editorial Advisory Board of Diabetes Management Journal, a member of Choosing Wisely Australia (NPS) and a prolific writer for a number of publications. Clare Murtagh is a general practitioner in Sydney. She holds postgraduate qualifications in Dermatology, Medical Education, and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Table of ContentsPart1 The basis of general practiceCh1 The nature, scope and content of general practiceCh2 Consulting skillsCh3 Communication skillsCh4 Counselling skillsCh5 Health promotion and patient educationCh6 Prevention in general practiceCh7 Research and evidence-based medicineCh8 Inspection as a clinical skillPart2 Diagnostic perspective in general practiceCh9 A safe diagnostic strategyCh10 DepressionCh11 Diabetes mellitusCh12 Drug and alcohol problemsCh13 AnaemiaCh14 Endocrine and metabolic disordersCh15 Spinal dysfunctionCh16 Urinary tract infectionCh17 Malignant diseaseCh18 Baffling viral and protozoal infectionsCh19 Baffling bacterial infectionsCh20 Infections of the central nervous systemCh21 Connective tissue disease and the systemic vasculitidesCh22 Neurological dilemmasCh23 Genetic conditionsPart3 Presenting symptoms and problem solving in general practiceCh24 Abdominal painCh25 ArthritisCh26 Anorectal disordersCh27 Thoracic back painCh28 Low back painCh29 Bruising and bleedingCh30 Chest painCh31 ConstipationCh32 CoughCh33 Deafness and hearing lossCh34 DiarrhoeaCh35 Dizziness/vertigoCh36 Dyspepsia (indigestion)Ch37 DysphagiaCh38 DyspnoeaCh39 The painful earCh40 The red and tender eyeCh41 Pain in the faceCh42 Fever and chillsCh43 Faints, fits and funny turnsCh44 Haematemesis and melaenaCh45 HeadacheCh46 HoarsenessCh47 JaundiceCh48 Nasal disordersCh49 Nausea and vomitingCh50 Neck lumpsCh51 Neck painCh52 Shoulder painCh53 Pain in the arm and handCh54 Hip, buttock and groin painCh55 Pain in the legCh56 The painful kneeCh57 Pain in the foot and ankleCh58 Walking difficulty and leg swellingCh59 PalpitationsCh60 Sleep disordersCh61 Sore mouth and tongueCh62 Sore throatCh63 Tiredness/fatigueCh64 The unconscious patientCh65 Urinary disordersCh66 Visual failureCh67 Weight changePart4 Mental healthCh68 Depression and other mood disordersCh69 The disturbed patientCh70 Anxiety disordersCh71 Difficult behavioursPart5: Chronic disease managementCh72 Allergic disorders including hay feverCh73 AsthmaCh74 Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCh75 Cardiovascular diseaseCh76 Chronic heart failureCh77 HypertensionCh78 DyslipidaemiaCh79 Chronic kidney failureCh80 ObesityCh81 OsteoporosisCh82 Chronic painPart6 Child and adolescent healthCh83 An approach to the childCh84 Specific problems of childrenCh85 Surgical problems in childrenCh86 Common childhood infectious diseases (including skin eruptions)Ch87 Behavioural and developmental issues and disorders in childrenCh88 Child abuseCh89 Emergencies in childrenCh90 Adolescent healthPart7 Women's healthCh91 Cervical cancer screening Ch92 Family planningCh93 Breast disordersCh94 Abnormal uterine bleeding Ch95 Lower abdominal and pelvic pain in womenCh96 Premenstrual syndromeCh97 The menopauseCh98 Vaginal dischargeCh99 Vulvar disordersCh100 Basic antenatal careCh101 Postnatal carePart8 Men's healthCh102 Men's health: an overviewCh103 Scrotal painCh104 Inguinoscrotal lumpsCh105 Disorders of the penisCh106 Disorders of the prostatePart9 Sexual healthCh107 The subfertile coupleCh108 Sexual healthCh109 Sexually transmitted infectionsCh110 Intimate partner violence and sexual assaultPart10 Problems of the skinCh111 A diagnostic and management approach to skin problemsCh112 PruritusCh113 Common skin problemsCh114 Acute skin eruptionsCh115 Skin ulcersCh116 Common lumps and bumpsCh117 Pigmented skin lesionsCh118 Hair disordersCh119 Nail disordersPart11 Accident and emergency medicineCh120 Emergency careCh121 Stroke and transient ischaemic attacksCh122 Thrombosis and thromboembolismCh123 Common skin wounds and foreign bodiesCh124 Common fractures and dislocationsPart12 Health of specific groups 1467Ch125 The elderly patientCh126 End of life/palliative careCh127 The health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesCh128 Refugee healthCh129 Travellers' health and tropical medicine

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Book SynopsisClinical Sports Nutrition, now in its sixth edition, is a cornerstone of the Sports Medicine series offered by McGraw Hill. It is an invaluable asset for all professionals and students who are either working in or seeking a career in sports science, coaching science, sports medicine or sports dietetics.All chapters have been substantially revised and updated, with contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners in sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine. Contributors are experts in their field, with extensive practical experience working with elite and recreational athletes at different ages, abilities and levels.Clinical Sports Nutrition is an essential resource for all students and instructors in the discipline of sports nutrition, and a must-read for elite athletes, sports professionals and trainers who need to keep their knowledge current.Features: âPractice tips to enable health professionals to translat

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Book SynopsisDo you suffer from bloating, a chronic cough or sore throat? Relieve and heal your acid reflux symptoms with this tried-and-tested 28-day dietary programme!In The Acid Watcher Diet, Dr Jonathan Aviv, a leading authority on the diagnosis and treatment of acid reflux disease, helps readers identify those often misunderstood symptoms while providing a proven solution for reducing whole-body acid damage quickly and easily. His 28-day programme is part of a two-phase eating plan, with a healthy balance of both macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants), that works to immediately neutralize acid and relieve the inflammation at the root of acid reflux. Dr Aviv guides readers through healthy dietary choices with targeted recipes, helping them balance their bodies and minds for optimal health and break acid-generating habits for good.

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Book Synopsis'Just the sort of creative prompts any cook could use right now' - The Wall Street Journal'A fascinating, thought provoking, palette-teasing read for anyone interested in food' - New York Journal of Books'We build tools to create culinary happiness' - Foodpairing.com 'There is a world of exciting flavour combinations out there and when they work it's incredibly exciting' - Heston BlumenthalFoodpairing is a method for identifying which foods go well together, based on groundbreaking scientific research that combines neurogastronomy (how the brain perceives flavour) with the analysis of aroma profiles derived from the chemical components of food.This groundbreaking new book explains why the food combinations we know and love work so well together (strawberries + chocolate, for example) and opens up a whole new world of delicious pairings (strawberries + parmesan, say) that will transform the way we eat. With ten times more pairings than any other book on flavour, plus the science behind flavours explained, Foodpairing will become THE go-to reference for flavour and an instant classic for anyone interested in how to eat well.Contributors:Astrid Gutsche and Gaston Acurio - Astrid y Gaston - PeruAndoni Luiz Aduriz - Mugaritz - SpainHeston Blumenthal - The Fat Duck - UKTony Conigliaro - DrinksFactory - UKSang Hoon Degeimbre - L'Air du Temps - BelgiumJason Howard - #50YearsBim - UK/CaribbeanMingoo Kang - Mingles - KoreaJane Lopes & Ben Shewry - Attica - AustraliaVirgilio Martinez - Central - PeruDominique Persoone - The Chocolate Line - BelgiumKarlos Ponte - Taller - Venezuela/DenmarkJoan Roce - El Celler de Can Roca - SpainDan Barber - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - USAKobus van der Merwe - Wolfgat - South AfricaDarren Purchese - Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio - MelbourneAlex Atala - D.O.M - BrazilMaría José San Román - Monastrell - SpainKeiko Nagae - Arôme conseil en patisserie - ParisPeter Coucquyt - Chef and co-founder of Foodpairing™Bernard Lahousse - Bio-engineer and co-founder of Foodpairing™Johan Langenbick - Entrepreneur and co-founder of Foodpairing™

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Book SynopsisUnderstand and assess the sensory needs of people with dementia, and learn how to implement sensory modulation-based approaches for enriched care.Drawing on the author's Sensory Modulation Program, this approach aids with self-organization and meaningful participation in life activities. Explaining sensory-processing issues specific to older populations, this book provides a downloadable assessment tool to help review individual sensory-processing patterns. It includes a range of sensory-based activities which can be carried out with people at all stages of dementia, both with individuals and in groups. The book also provides recommendations for modifying physical environments to make care settings sensory-enriched.Trade ReviewA comprehensive, compassionate guide to helping those with memory loss. Warm, wise and well-researched, it offers essential insights, practical strategies, and sensory-smart solutions that can help our parents, grandparents, and clients feel safe and secure and engage optimally in tasks and activities that give lives meaning and purpose. -- Lindsay Biel, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Co-author, Raising a Sensory Smart ChildDr. Champagne presents an innovative and compelling application of sensory integration theory and principles to a growing elderly population. Use of this adaptation of the Sensory Modulation Program provides effective tools to support the daily life functioning and quality of life of adults with dementia. -- Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Executive Director, Spiral FoundationTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Aging and Dementia. 1.1. Types of Dementia. 1.2. Stages of Dementia. 1.3. Hallucinations, Delusions and Paranoia. 1.4. The Stress Response. 1.5. Working with People with Dementia. 1.6. Restraint and Seclusion Reduction. 1.7. Trauma Informed Care. 1.8. International Initiatives in Dementia Care. 2. Aging and Sensory Processing. 2.1. Sensory Systems and Aging. 2.2. Sensory Integration and Processing. 2.3. Sensory Processing Umbrella. 2.4. Evidence-based Practice: Sensory-based Interventions. 3. The Sensory Modulation Program. 3.1. Introduction to the Sensory Modulation Program. 3.2. Sensory Modulation Program Components. 3.3. Sensory Modulation Program Goals. 3.4. Sensory Modulation Program Implementation: Individual & Programmatic Applications. 4. Assessment and Safety Considerations. 4.1. Safety Considerations and Trauma History. 4.2. Sensory-based Assessment and Screening. 4.3. Dementia, Cognitive and Other Assessments. 5. Sensorimotor Activities and Sensory-based Modalities. 5.1. Calming and Alerting Strategies. 5.2. Sensory Strategies Organized by Sensory Systems. 5.3. Safety Considerations. 6. Sensory Diets. 6.1. Sensory Diet: Supporting Safety, Comfort, and Participation. 6.2. Supporting Safety and Relaxation. 6.3. Supporting Self-care Participation. 6.4. Supporting Rest and Sleep. 6.5. Supporting Roles and Social Participation. 6.6. Supporting Fitness and Leisure Participation. 6.7. Individual and Programmatic Applications. 6.8. Sensory Diet Communication. 7. Environmental Modifications and Enhancements. 7.1. Enabling and Empowering Environments. 7.2. Homelike Environment. 7.3. Sensory Rooms. 7.4. Sensory Carts. 7.5. Sensory Kits. 7.6. Sensory Gardens. Resources. Appendix. References.

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Book SynopsisEliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This book's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.Trade ReviewIn The Family Experience of PDA Eliza Fricker shares her heartfelt insights through an accessible illustrated volume that will be helpful to parents as they support, encourage, and manage their children who may have features of PDA. The book through words and pictures provides the important lessons she has learned about the sensitivities and regulatory capacity of her child. Eliza shares the basic principles that enabled her child and family to feel safer and to mutually enjoy daily interactions. We learn the power of softening the edges of restrictive parenting, which may function in more resilient children with higher thresholds to be reactive but is disastrous with a child with feature of PDA. We learn that a gentler less demanding, accepting, and positive playful parental strategy will lead to more cooperative behaviors and mutually rewarding co-regulatory interactions. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis book is the perfect tonic for frazzled loved ones of children with PDA. Perfectly imperfect, quirky and always en pointe, Eliza will make you nod and smile with her descriptions and illustrations whilst also providing you with a tonne of practical ideas without once seeming preachy. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ExpertTable of ContentsForeword by Ruth Fidler; Introduction; Tolerance Levels; Meltdowns; Relationships; Sensory; Anxiety; Collaboration; Flexibility; Prioritising; Positives; Self Care

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback - Chris Wark's bestselling guide can help you beat cancer through a toxin-free diet and lifestyle and embark on your own journey towards wellness and healing.Millions of readers have followed Chris Wark's journey on his blog and podcast, and in Chris Beat Cancer, he dives deep into the reasoning and scientific foundation behind the approach and strategies that he used to successfully heal his body from stage III colon cancer. Drawing from the most up-to-date and rigorous research, as well as his deep faith, Chris provides clear guidance and continuous encouragement for his healing strategies, including his Beat Cancer Mindset; radical diet and lifestyle changes; and means for mental, emotional and spiritual healing.Packed with both intense personal insight and extensive healing solutions, this Wall Street Journal bestseller will inspire and guide you on your own journey.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how the individual parts of the human body function in this anatomy book with a difference, and learn about the body through colouring in. Organised by body area and system, each page includes a detailed colour artwork alongside an identical, annotated line drawing, showing the elements of the featured body part. Following the detailed artworks, students can colour in the line drawings, learning about the different bones in the skull, the respiratory system, blood circulation, the workings of the heart – and every other body system – as they colour. By colouring, students absorb the information more effectively and learn more thoroughly. The book features 215 scientifically precise colour artworks accompanied by 215 highly accurate line drawings, organised by body area: head, neck, thorax, upper limbs, abdomen, reproductive system, pelvis, lower limbs and whole body systems. Human Body Colouring Book is a fun and effective way to learn about human physiology.Table of ContentsCONTENTS HEAD Skull Front of the skull Side of the skull Top and base of the skull Scalp Brain The brain Blood vessels of the brain Cerebral hemispheres Thalamus/hypothalamus Limbic system Basal ganglia Cerebellum Cranial nerves Face Facial muscles Arteries of the face and neck Facial nerves Eyes Eyeball Muscles, blood vessels and nerves of the eye Eyelids and lacrimal glands Nose Nose and nasal cavity Paranasal sinuses Jaw/Mouth Oral cavity Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Ears Ear Inside the ear NECK Inside the neck Vertebral column Cervical vertebrae Muscles of the neck The brainstem Brachial plexus Pharynx Larynx Oesophagus Thyroid and parathyroid gland THORAX Thoracic vertebrae Lumbar vertebrae Sacrum and coccyx Spinal cord Spinal nerves Muscles of the back Pectoral girdle Muscles of the pectoral girdle Ribcage Muscles and movements of the ribcage Female breast Diaphragm Lungs Respiratory airways Vessels of the lung The Heart Chambers of the heart Valves of the heart Vessels of the heart Conducting system of the heart UPPER LIMBS Shoulder joint Movements of the shoulder joint Axilla Structure of the humerus Ulna and radius The Elbow Muscles of the upper arm Muscles of the forearm Blood vessels of the arm Nerves of the arm Bones of the wrist Carpal tunnel Bones of the hand Muscles of the hand Nerves and blood vessels of the hand ABDOMEN Overview of the abdomen Muscles of the abdominal wall Stomach Small intestine Liver and biliary system Caecum and appendix Colon Rectum and anal canal Pancreas and spleen Inguinal region Overview of the urinary tract Kidneys Bladder and ureters REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Male reproductive system Testes, scrotum and epididymis Penis Female reproductive system Uterus Cervix and vagina Ovaries PELVIS Pelvic bones Pelvic floor muscles Muscles of the gluteal region LOWER LIMBS Hip joint Femur Tibia and fibula Knee joint and patella Ligaments and bursa of the knee Muscles of the thigh Muscles of the lower leg Arteries of the leg Veins of the leg Nerves of the leg Ankle Bones of the foot Arches and ligaments of the foot Muscles of the upper foot Muscles of the sole of the foot GENERAL The skeleton Types of joint Types of muscle Overview of circulation Peripheral nervous system Autonomic nervous system Lymphatic system Skin and nails

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Book Synopsis"This is the book that would've saved me nine different therapists, decades of self-analysis, thousands of pounds, twelve different doctors and untold amounts of pain, frustration and trauma - in spending a lifetime looking for the right answers in the wrong places I've become an accidental expert."In this candid, witty and insightful exploration into therapy, Steph Jones uses her professional and lived experiences as a late diagnosed autistic woman and therapist, as well as consulting therapists from across the world and tapping into the autistic community, to create the ultimate autistic survival guide to therapy.Steph confronts the statistics, inadequate practices and ableist therapists head on and poses the questions of how we can make therapy neurodivergence-affirming and how to create safe spaces for autistic individuals. With strategic and practical advice to help recognise the 'red flags' of a dodgy therapist and provide a clear roadmap to finding your confidence and setting the appropriate boundaries with a new therapist, Steph has every question answered.To support therapists striving for inclusivity and a neurodiverse affirming practice, the inclusion of a context guide provides a deconstruction of each therapy session so you can recognise how undiagnosed (or diagnosed) autism may present itself during therapy and how you can start to explore this in the therapeutic space.Trade ReviewAn absolutely crucial resource in a world where autistic people are desperately looking for effective therapy, but few therapists seem appropriately equipped to deal with us. Given that many autistic people have co-occuring conditions, it is vital that therapists have up to date knowledge and training on how to understand and treat us. A real gem that will change lives. -- Samantha Stein, AuDHD YouTuber, coach and authorSteph Jones takes readers on an entertaining, informative and incredibly relatable ride through her therapy journey as a late diagnosed Autistic woman and therapist. Steph's insights and advice on what to look for in an affirming therapist, how to know when a therapist is not for you, and so much more, will prove invaluable to Autistic adults and therapists alike. -- Raelene Dundon, Autistic ADHDer Psychologist and Author.

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Book Synopsis Revive Your Heart is a call for spiritual renewal and an invitation to have a conversation with one of the world’s most recognizable voices on Islam, Nouman Ali Khan. This collection of essays is disarmingly simple, yet it challenges us to change. To revise our actions, our assumptions and our beliefs so we can be transformed from within, as well as externally. It aims to help modern Muslims maintain a spiritual connection with Allah and to address the challenges facing believers today: the disunity in the Muslim community, terrorists acting in the name of Islam, and the disconnection with Allah. These challenges and more are tackled by Nouman Ali Khan, with his profound engagement with the Qur''an, in his trademark voice that is sought out by millions of Muslims on a daily basis. About the Author Nouman Ali Khan is a Muslim speaker and the CEO and founder of Bayyinah Institute, an Arabic studies educational instit

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Book SynopsisThe revised and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of livesThe science is clear. The results are unmistakable.You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet.More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written.Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom's groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition.The China Study—Revised and Expanded Edition presents a clear and concise message of hope as it dispels a multitude of health myths and misinformation. The basic message is clear. The key to a long, healthy life lies in three things: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Trade Review"[These] findings from the most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease are challenging much of American dietary dogma."—The New York TimesTable of ContentsPrefaceForewordIntroductionPart I: The China Study1. Problems We Face, Solutions We Need2. A House of Proteins3. Turning Off Cancer4. Lessons from ChinaPart II: Diseases of Affluence5. Broken Hearts6. Obesity7. Diabetes8. Common Cancers: Breast, Prostate, Large Bowel (Colon and Rectal)9. Autoimmune Diseases10. Wide-Ranging Effects: Bone, Kidney, Eye and Brain DiseasesPart III: The Good Nutrition Guide11. Eating Right: Eight Principles of Food and Health12. How to EatPart IV: Why Haven’t You Heard This Before?13. Science—The Dark Side14. Scientific Reductionism15. The “Science” of Industry16. Government: Is It for the People?17. Big Medicine: Whose Health Are They Protecting?18. Academia19. Repeating HistoriesAppendix A. Q&A: Protein Effect in Experimental Rat StudiesAppendix B. Experimental Design of the China StudyAppendix C. The “Vitamin” D ConnectionReferences

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Book SynopsisKnown for its hallmark Clinical Blue Boxes, Moore’s Essential Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, combines an easy-to-read approach, dynamic surface anatomy and medical imaging features, and engaging digital resources to build clinical confidence and equip users for success from foundational science courses through clinical training and practice. The concise, user-friendly format emphasizes structures and functions critical to physical diagnosis for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of emergency medicine and general surgery. This updated 7th Edition reflects the latest clinical perspectives and is supported by valuable self-assessment tools, case studies, and interactive BioDigital software to enrich understanding for students and practitioners alike. NEW! Sex and gender content clarifies important gender considerations and reflects an equitable focus on female as well as male anatomy. Extensively revised Clinical Blue Boxes highlight the practical applications of anatomy, accompanied by helpful icons, illustrations, and images that distinguish the type of clinical information covered. Revised comprehensive surface anatomy photographs ensure accurate, effective physical examination diagnoses with integrated natural views of unobstructed surface anatomy and illustrations superimposing anatomical structures with landmarks for more accurate physical examination. Insightfully rendered, anatomically accurate illustrations, combined with many photographs and medical images, strengthen comprehension of anatomical concepts and retention of “mental images” of anatomical structures. Medical Imaging sections familiarize students with plain and contrast radiographic, MRI, CT, and ultrasonography studies they’ll use in clinical practice. Comprehensive tables clarify complex information about muscles, veins, arteries, nerves, and other structures for easy study and review.

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Book SynopsisNow with Lippincott Connect! Learn more HERE. With a legacy spanning more than 40 years, Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance has helped nearly half a million students and exercise science practitioners build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This widely praised, trendsetting text presents a research-centric approach in a vibrant, engaging design to make complex topics accessible and deliver a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training affect human performance. The extensively updated 9th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field as well as a rich contextual perspective to ensure readiness for today’s clinical challenges.

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Book SynopsisCranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches is the masterwork of the legendary neurosurgeon Albert L. Rhoton, Jr.—a distillation of 40 years of work to, in the author’s words, make the “delicate, fateful, and awesome” procedures of neurosurgery more “gentle, accurate, and safe.” This definitive text on the microsurgical anatomy of the brain remains an essential tool for the education and enrichment of neurosurgeons at any level of experience. The hardbound collection of this complete classic work contains more than 2,000 high-quality images. Covers every aspect of cranial surgery: general operative techniques, the supratentorial cranial compartment, and the posterior fossa Details the safest approaches to brain surgery, including micro-operative techniques and instrument selection; microsurgical anatomy and approaches to the supratentorial area and anterior cranial base; anatomy and approaches to the posterior cranial fossa and posterior cranial base; and supra- and infratentorial areas Illustrates surgical approaches using a combination of clearly written text and detailed photographs and illustrations, which highlight the key features of each procedure Features outstanding cadaveric anatomic photographs that highlight relevant anatomy and anatomical variations Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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