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Book SynopsisThis fully updated second edition of Emotion-focused Therapy for Complex Trauma: An Integrative Approach presents theory, research, and practice guidelines for short-term, evidence-based individual treatment for adults.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction to Emotion-Focused Therapy for Trauma: Development, Defining Features, Strengths, and ContributionsI. Theory Chapter 1. Trauma and its Effects Definition of Trauma Types of Traumatic Events Prevalence and Risk Factors Effects of Trauma Implications for Treatment Chapter 2. The EFTT Treatment Model Theoretical Foundations Distinguishing Features of EFTT Distinctions Between EFTT and the General Model of Emotion-Focused Therapy The Treatment Model Chapter 3. Working with Emotion Review of Emotion Theory Underlying EFTT Change Processes: Emotional Processing in EFTT Model of Change and Phases Of EFTTII. Practice Early Phase of Therapy Chapter 4. Cultivating the Alliance Intervention Principles for Developing a Productive Alliance Goals of Alliance Formation in Phase 1 Of EFTT Conducting the First Three Sessions Alliance Difficulties Chapter 5. Promoting Experiencing Features of Experiencing EFTT Compared With Other Perspectives on Experiencing Experiencing Compared to Other Constructs Measurement of Experiencing Research on Experiencing in Therapy The Process of Deepening Experiencing Step by Step Guidelines for Structured Focusing Procedure Difficulties With Experiencing Chapter 6. The Imaginal Confrontation Procedure Imaginal Confrontation of Perpetrators Intervention Principles The Process of Engagement in IC Steps in the IC Procedure and Corresponding Therapist Operations Relationship Development in the Initial IC Evocative Exploration as an Alternative to IC Client Difficulties With the Initial ICMiddle Phase of Therapy Chapter 7. Memory Work in EFTT Theory Different Approaches to Memory Work Goals and Processes of Memory Work In EFTT Practice Guidelines for EFTT Memory Work Memory Work When Memories Are Shallow Memories Are Warded Off Memories of Self as Defective or Damaged Summary, Considerations, and Cautions Chapter 8. Reducing Fear, Anxiety, and Avoidance of Internal Experience Perspectives on Fear, Anxiety, and Avoidance: EFTT Compared With Other Approaches Process Diagnosis: Distinguishing Different Types of Fear and Anxiety Change Processes and Goals Interventions for Managing Anxiety and Fear Helping Clients Allow Primary Emotional Experience Chapter 9. Transforming Guilt, Shame, and Self-Blame Perspectives on Guilt and Shame: EFTT Compared With Other Approaches Process Diagnosis: Distinguishing Different Types of Shame Experience Change Processes and Goals Intervention Principles Relevant to Shame Interventions for Reducing Secondary Shame Intervention for Primary Adaptive Shame About Violating Personal Standards Intervention for Transforming Primary Maladaptive Shame Compassionate Self-Soothing Difficulties When Working With Fear and ShameLate Phase of Therapy Chapter 10. Resolution of Interpersonal Trauma Through Adaptive Anger Review of Theory and Research on the Resolution of Interpersonal Trauma Anger and Trauma Across Theoretical Perspectives Process Diagnosis: Distinguishing Different Types of Anger Intervention Principles Interventions for Changing Maladaptive Anger Intervention for Promoting Primary Adaptive Anger Chapter 11. Resolution of Interpersonal Trauma Through Sadness and Grief Traumatic Grief Across Theoretical Perspectives Process Diagnosis: Distinguishing Different Types of Sadness Change Processes and Goals Intervention Principles for Promoting Adaptive Sadness Interventions for Promoting Sadness and Grieving Losses Intervention for Other Types of Sadness Chapter 12. Termination Completion and Consolidation of Changes Awareness and Acceptance of Limited Change Sharing Mutual Feedback Difficulties With Resolution Difficulties With Therapy Termination Bridge to The Future Afterword Appendix A: Short Form of the Client Experiencing Scale Appendix B: Short Form of the Working Alliance Inventory Appendix C: The Degree of Resolution Scale (Short Form) Appendix D: Yoga Therapy as a Complement to EFTT: Integrating Body-Based Interventions References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisMany people blame sugar cravings on lack of willpower rather than accept that sugar is highly addictiveeven more so than cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol. The problem isn't just dessert, but the fact that sugar is everywhere. Approximately 80% of products in supermarkets contain sugar, so it's unsurprising that many people struggle to eliminate it from their diets. In Sugarless, Dr. Nicole Avenaa pioneering neuroscientist on food addictionspells out the substance's detrimental effects on the brain and body. She empowers readers with an easy 7-step program to help them find the hidden sugars in their foods, control their sweet tooth, and break the vicious diet cycle for good. Sugarless also includes 30 sugar-free recipes.

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Book Synopsis'A mine of treasures, a source of visions, a microcosm of human experience and suffering, the philosopher's stone: Migraine is a remarkable achievement' - Sunday Telegraph. Migraine is an age-old – the first recorded instances date back over two thousand years – and often debilitating condition, affecting a 'substantial minority' of the population across the globe. In Migraine, Oliver Sacks offers at once a medical account of its occurrence and management; an exploration of its physical, physiological, and psychological underpinnings and consequences; and a meditation on the nature and experience of health and illness.Trade ReviewIt delves into the workings of the brain with brilliant complexity, and should be required reading for migraine sufferers or those with an intellectual bent. * Cosmopolitan *Migraine is full of those wondrous insights that have made Oliver Sacks the most accessible and at the same time the most magisterial of doctors. -- Anita Brookner * Spectator *Written with Sacks's customary insight and grace, no book has helped me understand more about the mind-body connection. -- Hilary Mantel * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisA user-friendly illustrated guide to all the major skeletal muscles, written for students and practitioners. This concise, pocket-sized guide is a full-color, on-the-go reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy. Easy to use and fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, it provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, blood supply, and action. Each muscle drawing is accompanied by a unique inset of the relevant attachments, which (along with the precise text) paints a complete picture from which to learn. There is a useful appendix that clearly illustrates the dermatomes and sensory nerve supply to further enhance the reader’s knowledge. While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates, The Pocket Atlas of Skeletal Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.Trade Review“The illustrations are of a very high quality, both in terms of presentation and pedagogical value.” © Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Dana J Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA, Parker University (4-star review)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Anatomical TermsChapter 2. The Muscular SystemChapter 3. Muscles of the Scalp and FaceChapter 4. Muscles of the NeckChapter 5. Muscles of the TrunkChapter 6. Muscles of the Shoulder and ArmChapter 7. Muscles of the Forearm and HandChapter 8. Muscles of the Hip and ThighChapter 9. Muscles of the Leg and FootAppendix. Dermatomes and Sensory Nerve Supply

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Book SynopsisAn evidence-based guide to the uses, benefits and practical application of a plant-based diet for all health professionals, taking both a holistic and a systems-based (heart, respiratory system, diabetes, kidneys, liver, gut) approach. The book draws on the University of Winchester's Plant-based nutrition course, the first university course on plant-based nutrition in the UK. Edited by two cancer doctors based in the UK and Canada and a specialist dietitian, chapter authors include the key exponents of plant-based nutrition in their chosen field, many with international reputations. While each chapter looks at an individual body system, the aggregate evidence from all authors is clear - eating plant-based whole foods will save millions of lives and years of suffering from chronic diseases.Trade ReviewThis is a meticulously researched and lovingly crafted book on plant-based nutrition in clinical practice. A seminal clinical guide that outlines the evidence based scientific grounding of the role a plant-based diet plays in optimal health, disease treatment and disease prevention. Darren Maguire, Director of Plant Based AcademyTable of ContentsIntroduction; Overview of plantbased dietary patterns and impact on health and disease; Nutritional epidemiology and plant-based diets; Meeting nutritional requirements on a plant-based diet from birth to old age; Cardiovascular disease; Cancer; Respiratory diseases; Overweight and obesity; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes; Kidney disease; Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; Gastrointestinal disorders; Mental health and well-being; Female and male-specific considerations; Dementia and frailty; Autoimmune diseases; Bone health; Skin disorders; Plant-based diets for athletes; Barriers to adopting plant-based diets; Sustainable diets for planetary health - climate change, farming and agriculture, epidemic/pandemic infections, antibiotic resistance

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Book SynopsisClassical acupuncture according to the philosophy of the heavenly stems and earthly branches uses the fundamental, cyclical rhythms of nature and life as a foundation for health and development. This book is one of the first of its kind in the western world to offer a practical and scholarly approach to applying this philosophy to clinical practice. This handbook guides the practitioner into a journey of better understanding of the self and provides the theoretical background to be able to confidently diagnose and treat patients. It offers invaluable insight into the use of Chinese philosophy, psychology and pulse diagnosis.Trade Review'Mind-Blowing', was my first impression of Joan's teachings, almost thirty years ago... 'Mind-Blowing' is my impression again - upon laying down this fascinating book. With love, compassion and humility Joan shares with us his knowledge; gained through decades of diligent study, clinical experience and personal development. This is a book about constitutional acupuncture and healing; but even more so, it is a book of Humanity and Humaneness, written by a master acupuncturist and a truly inspiring teacher. I believe it will be a corner-stone for deeper understanding and an inspiration for generations of acupuncturists to come. -- Rani Ayal, Constitutional acupuncturist and teacherJoan Duveen masterfully explains the complexities and subtleties of this ancient system that lies at the heart of Chinese medicine. He smartly unfolds the workings of the heavenly stems and earthy branches, allowing practitioners to utilize this effective information in their personal cultivation and clinical practice. I highly recommend this book to people looking for understanding of the universal qi flow. -- CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese MedicineThe theory and practice of the Stems and Branches belongs to the oldest, complex foundations of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Few acupuncturists know and master this ancient theory of "the rhythm of the laws of Qi" as Joan Duveen. In this book he has succeeded in explaining this difficult subject in a clear, structured, and pleasant readable way, so that it can also be applied in daily practice. It is a book that should be a standard part of every acupuncture course, in order to understand what Chinese medicine is all about. -- Yan Schroën, Practitioner, Lecturer and Researcher of Chinese medicineChinese medicine as defined by the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine embodies a holistic system of scientific knowledge that regards the human body as a microcosm in the context of an all-encompassing cosmic environment. It represents one of the world's most time-honored alchemical traditions examining the phenomenon of human existence in the process of its continuous fusion with Heaven and Earth. At a time when the limits of the monodimensional approach of materialist science and its repercussions in the field of modern medicine have become more apparent than ever, Joan Duveen's excellent introduction to the intricate macrocosmic background sciences of Chinese medicine is cause for celebration. His monograph on the Stems and Branch system of cyclical energy calculation not only honors the lineage of J.D. van Buren, one of the first European master teachers of this wisdom tradition, but also makes this once hermetic information approachable by enriching it with a lifetime of clinical insights from a senior practitioner of acupuncture. I highly recommend this book for every student and practitioner of Chinese medicine! -- Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc. Founding Professor, College of Classical Chinese Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OregonI have read this book with pleasure and at times could not put it down, which is rare for a study book. Joan is able to grip the reader and explain the different aspects of the Stems and Branches Theory in a concise and understandable way, which will help many who read this book.Furthermore he forces the reader to look at their personal development, which to my mind is irrevocably linked to this theory. You cannot work with this material without looking at yourself. Then it will grow and you can make it your own. I believe that has always been the aim of Dr van Buren. It is wonderful to see little aspects of "the great Master" mirrored in Joan's words and attitude. Joan makes it also very clear that you have to read the pulses correctly and to the best of your ability to be able to apply the Stems and Branches. That was something Dr van Buren was a Master at. He would always listen to the pulses above all else and adapt his treatment accordingly. He always said "Stems and Branches mean nothing if it does not fit the pulses. -- Pauline van Buren, wife of Dr J.D. van Buren (deceased) and former Principal of the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM)In a subject where written works are few and the original texts in the Neijing Suwen give little guidance on their application to clinical practice, Joan Duveen's mature and thoughtful book is a welcome addition to the literature, backed as it is by years of clinical and teaching experience. If you have been curious about Stems and Branches acupuncture, but don't know where to begin, this book provides an excellent entry point into that world. -- Peter Firebrace FBAcC, acupuncturist, writer, lecturer, director of Guan ? Academy, past principal of the International College of Oriental Medicine (UK)The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches (GanZhi ??), a rich and multi-layered system with roots soundly embedded in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences, has been used for thousands of years to codify the patterns of life. The GanZhi are the building blocks that allow us to dive ever more deeply into the arts of Chinese astrology, Chinese cosmology, classical Chinese medicine, and more. In this work, Joan Duveen shares decades' worth of study and clinical experience to guide practitioners in learning how to use the GanZhi to both gain insight into the constitutional patterns that shape a person's health and wellbeing throughout their life stages, and to guide effective treatment. Demonstrated through valuable case studies, this book is an important manual for Chinese medicine students and practitioners and all those who are interested in the practical application of the time-honored GanZhi arts. -- Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 15 books on Chinese wisdom traditionsJoan Duveen is a leading practitioner and scholar of Chinese medicine. His new text, Applying Stems and Branches in Clinical Practice, takes us on a deep dive into an important, and often neglected. dimension of clinical practice. Joan presents Chinese medicine in an ecological context embracing a deeply compassionate and integral view of the self. This work should improve our grasp of the subtleties of physiology and the relationship between constitutional endowment and life experience in the evolution of the self. I have waited 20 years for Joan to complete this work and am delighted with its depth and humanity. -- Lonny Jarrett, practitioner, scholar and author of Nourishing Destiny, Clinical Practice, and Deepening Perspectives on Chinese MedicineTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Tae Hunn LeePrefacePart I: The Ten Great Movements and Ten heavenly StemsChapter 1. The Field of Stems and BranchesChapter 2. The Birth ChartChapter 3. Yuan Heng Li ZhenChapter 4. The Five HeavensChapter 5. A. Dynamics of the Great Movements B. Dynamics of host and guest movements Chapter 6. Dynamics of the Great Movement EarthChapter 7. Dynamics of the Great Movement MetalChapter 8. Dynamics of the Great Movement WaterChapter 9. Dynamics of the Great Movement WoodChapter 10. Dynamics of the Great Movement FireChapter 11. Treating Great MovementsChapter 12. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem JiaChapter 13. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem YiChapter 14. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem BingChapter 15. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem DingChapter 16. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem WuChapter 17. Five Methods of TreatmentChapter 18. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem JiChapter 19. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem GengChapter 20. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem XinChapter 21. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stems Ren and GuiChapter 22. Unlike Qi and the Dynamics of the Four PossibilitiesPart II: The Twelve Earthly Branches and Deep QiChapter 23. IntroductionChapter 24. Seasonal QiChapter 25. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ZiChapter 26. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ChouChapter 27. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch YinChapter 28. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch MaoChapter 29. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ChenChapter 30. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch SiChapter 31. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch WuChapter 32. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch WeiChapter 33. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ShenChapter 34. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch YouChapter 35. Introduction of the Earthly Branches Xu and HaiChapter 36. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch XuChapter 37. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch HaiChapter 38. Deep QiChapter 39. Like QiChapter 40. Unlike Qi Relationship Between Zi and WuChapter 41. Unlike Qi Relationship Between Mao and YouChapter 42. Unlike Qi Relationships Between Si and Hai, Yin and ShenChapter 43. Unlike Qi Relationships Between Chou, Chen Wei and XuChapter 44. Three Dynamic FieldsChapter 45. The Four PossibilitiesChapter 46. Dynamics of Inverted HexagramsChapter 47. Hidden StemsChapter 48. The Dynamic Ego AppendixBibliography

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Book SynopsisThis spiritual guide to the self is a handbook of tazkiyah or ''self-purification''. Not only does it illustrate the maladies of the human spiritual condition, it recognises the struggles and insecurities we all succumb to from time to time, and offers up the remedies too. The antidotes to our ailments are drawn from Qur''anic verses and authenticate ahadith (Prophetic sayings), inspiring mindfulness of the Almighty Cherisher (SWT) and His Beloved Prophet (PBUH). This guidebook, drawing on the 11th and 12th Century works of the ''Proof of Islam'' and the wondrous sage, Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali can be applied to our busy lives in the modern, hi-tech era, and will prove accessible to people of all ages, all denominations: believers and non-believers alike. 

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Book Synopsis"It's time we bring forward Black autistic pain points and celebrate the triumphs of ourselves, family members, and organizations that care for these individuals. Through following the real stories of others from around the world, I hope fellow Black and autistic individuals will be empowered to realize that being Black and autistic is enough."In this powerful insight into the lives of Black autistic people, Kala Allen Omeiza brings together a community of voices from across the world, spanning religions, sexuality and social economic status to provide a deep and rich understanding of what it means to be autistic and Black.Exploring everything from self-love and appreciation, to the harsh realities of police brutality, anti-Black racism, and barriers to care, as well as amplifying the voices of the inspiring advocates who actively work towards change, protection, and acceptance for themselves and others, this book is an empowering force, reminding you that as a Black autistic person, you are enough.Trade ReviewThose of us who are both Black and autistic have stories to tell, and the moment to share them is now. This is an important work that weaves together a tapestry of lived experiences that have historically remained obscured. For those who seek to deepen their understanding of Black autistic experiences and foster an environment of empathy and change, this book is a must-have for the bookshelf. -- Morgan Harper Nichols, Autistic Author and ArtistIn 'Autistic and Black', Kala Allen Omeiza masterfully weaves together 20 poignant voices, creating an impressive tapestry charting diverse journeys with autism across global landscapes. A transformative exploration of identity, love, and advocacy, this book is a testament to resilience and the vibrant tapestry of the Black autistic experience. -- Montreece Payton-Hardy Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Specialist Writer and Speaker Disabled Babes Book Club MemberKala's book 'Autistic and Black' paints a diverse and enriching picture of lived experiences. I was transported across continents through the pages of the book and the lens of the neurodivergent. The message of the book was thus conveyed so artistically, making it a must-read for any and everyone! -- Dr. Bolu Ikwunne, Rhodes Scholar at University of Oxford, Department of PsychiatryIt is always wonderful when people are allowed to tell their own story. Reading Kala's book felt like sitting with friends, who are invited - finally - to share their personal experiences of being autistic. 'Autistic and Black' is a wonderful read. -- Neurodiversity Society at the University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisMost people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential resource for people with NLD or AS seeking or in employment and their existing or potential employers.Trade ReviewThis book is very suitable for people with Asperger syndrome who are conducting their job search independently or semi-independently, and who are interested in finding a career, not just a job. The author herself has a Non-Verbal Learning disorder and a large part of the book is devoted to contributions from other people with Non-Verbal learning disorder of Asperger syndrome, describing their experiences of employment. The later chapters look in depth at the issues, and provide lots of information and advice on the application procedure and dealing with your employers. Interestingly, the author recommends non-disclosure to employers, and instead suggests being honest about yourself and how you are without giving people labels. This is definitely a book for people who want to be taken seriously. -- Asperger Information.netEmployment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability is the best book I have read on AS/NLD and career issues. I also highly recommend it for the parents and other family members of people with AS/NLD, educators, vocational rehabilitation personnel, mental health professionals, employers, and even the general public. It is essential that more people learn about AS and NLD, and on how both disorders affect employment. Hopefully in the future, the prognosis for those with Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder in the workplace will be more positive. This book is the first step on that journey. -- Asperger's Association of New England NewsletterTable of ContentsIntroduction. NLD and AS: Descriptions, Differences and Similarities. Part I. Career Voices. NLD Voices. 1. I Should have Listened. 2. The Lawyer. 3. The Long Road. Charlene A. Derby. 4. The Research Associate. 5. The Professor. 6. For the Love of Books. 7. Try, Try, Try Again. Kim Stocum. 8. The Corporate Backpacker. Lisa Marti. 9. Teaching. Debbie Green. AS Voices. 10. The Prodigal Son. 11. The Eccentric. 12. The Transcriptionist. 13. Great Expectations. 14. Survival in the Workplace. Stephen Shore. 15. The Salesman. Jeff G. 16. The Graduate. 17. In Pursuit of Approval. 18. The Entrepreneur. Part II. Career Strategies. Planning for a Career. 19. Career Planning for the AS/NLD Individual. 20. The Professional Voice: Career Counseling for the NLD/AS World. Marcia Brown Rubinstien. 21. Transitioning from School to Work. James Emmett, Karen Steffan and Yvona Fast. 22. Finding a Job. 23. A Short Intro to Job Hunting. 24. Presenting Yourself: In Print. 25. Showcase your Work. 26. Presenting Yourself: In Person. 27. The Professional Voice: How to Survive the Job Interview. Lawrence M. Blim, CPA, CGFM. 28. Questions to ask in the Interview. Maintaining a Career. 29. The Professional Voice: The Employer's Perspective on Hiring People with NLD/AS. Lawrence M. Blim, CPA, CGFM. 30. Your First Hundred Days. 31. Work Issues. 32. Major Hurdles: Sociability and Communication. 33. More Hurdles. 34. A Few Lists. 35. Disclosing: If, how and when to do it. 36. Some Commandments for an employer who is working with an NLD employee. Jennifer Lerner. 37. Strategies for Successful Employment. Debbie Green. 38. Workplace Bullying and the AS/NLD Individual. Lana Kapchinsky. 39. You have a Bad Attitude. Alice E. Gerard. 40. Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and the NLD/AS Individual. 41. Individualized Employee Plan.Judy Lewis and Debbie Green. 42. I Have a Dream. List of Jobs. Part III. Resources. Disability Resources. Career Resources. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a unique, revolutionary and totally natural self-care programme developed to treat muscle based health problems and reduce the signs of ageing. The fully-illustrated handbook guides you through stretching and massage techniques to relax the facial, neck and shoulder muscles, with particular emphasis on the jaw, where tension is often held. The exercises address health issues such as teeth clenching and grinding, pain in the face, jaw, head or neck, and can even improve the effects of Bell's Palsy. They also achieve positive cosmetic results such as reduced facial lines and healthy glowing skin. The strengthening exercises will help to lift the facial features and prevent facial sagging. The impact of each exercise is clearly explained so you can concentrate on techniques to target your individual situation, needs and goals.This supportive guide will help anyone who wants to improve the wellbeing and appearance of the face and neck, and will also be of particular interest to those working in the fields of health and beauty.Trade ReviewIn "Vital Face: Facial Exercises and Massage for Health and Beauty," Finnish physiotherapist Leena Kiviluoma presents her MimiLift Facial MuscleCare system. This program of self-massages and relaxation exercises targets two main groups of facial muscles--the chewing muscles and the mimic ones that form facial expressions--along with other muscles (including the tongue) in the head and neck. It is designed to help reduce facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, and headaches realted to muscle tightness, in addition to improving one's appearance and reducing stress. "Vital Face" provides an excellent introduction to facial anatomy before presenting the MimiLift system in a series of easy-to-follow, cleanly illustrated steps. -- Energy TimesThe book is easy to follow and well illustrated making it easy to understand. The book explains the science behind the technique and as well as the promise of a youthful face it also explains things like the link between tight jaw muscles and headaches, and covers neck pain, posture and treatments for teeth clenching and grinding. It is a fascinating book and covers everything from the anatomy of the face and theories of anti-ageing, to how to take care of the muscles of the face and neck, correct posture and supportive self-treatments. -- Wellbeing Magazine, UKLeena Kiviluoma has done trailblazing work in developing her ingenious, easy-to-use facial muscle care technique. I use her book when I teach anatomy, physiology and skin care to trainee beauty care professionals. With the help of this book clients of beauty therapists can also practice effective self-applied beauty routines at home which will help to maintain a youthful appearance. -- Anna-Liisa Halsas-Lehto, Master of Health Science, Vocational Teacher, Beauty TherapistThe developer of facial muscle care and facial muscle therapy, physiotherapist Leena Kiviluoma has written a comprehensive book about facial muscle care, which has many benefits for muscles and the connective tissues, the nervous system, the circulatory system, the skin and the bones. The medically-based instructions are safe and everyone can choose the right exercise and procedures suitable for their individual needs. Regular practice of facial muscle exercises improves both health and outlook. -- Good Health Magazine, Finnish editionI tried this programme developed by Leena Kiviluoma. Both the relaxedness and the capacity of my jaw increased noticeably. -- Fitness and Health Magazine, Finnish editionI use Leena Kiviluoma's book when I teach students on oral health care degree programmes about masticatory systems and how patients can treat certain dysfunctions themselves. This is an excellent book for health care professionals. -- Tarja Ruokokoski, Dentist, Senior lecturer, Savonia University of Applied SciencesTable of Contents1.Introduction to MimiLift Facial MuscleCare. 2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Face. 3. Ageing Face. 4. Muscles and Muscle Tensions of the Facial Area. 5. How to Take Care of the Mimic and Chewing Muscles. 6. How to Take Care of Other Muscles of the Head. 7. Posture Correction. 8. Supportive Self-Treatments. 9. MimiLift Natural Facial Rejuvenation. 10. Health Problems and Treatments. About the Author. References.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive textbook provides a detailed, practical and thorough basis for the understanding and application of the homeopathic process. Drawing on the experience and knowledge of a wealth of contributors, the book offers the foundations for the safe and broadest practice of modern homeopathy.Divided into 6 sections, this book takes the understanding of homeopathy from basic principles to the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, the first prescription, and difficult, confused and hidden cases. Each section progresses through five themes broadly divided into philosophy, material medica, case taking, case analyses and case management. Each theme is woven together through the text and, section by section, builds into an essential study guide for the homeopathic student. It provides opportunities for reflection, and invites all practitioners to engage in their own personal and professional development.Trade ReviewAt last, the first comprehensive modern homeopathy textbook in English since Herbert Roberts in 1936 and George Vithoulkas in 1978, and it surpasses them both. Despite being a textbook it is exciting and innovative with time and space for reflection and personal growth. The inspired choice of authors for some of the chapters (Sherr, Norland and Curtin, for example) crosses boundaries and enlivens the discussions. Read this and your practical understanding of the theories of homeopathy will grow. It is equally suitable for experienced medical and professional homeopaths, and for students on all qualification courses. -- Francis Treuherz MA RSHom FSHom, Registered Homeopath, Homeopathic Private Practitioner, London and Letchworth, UKA tour de force, from basic homeopathy, through practical application to the more esoteric boundaries of holistic thought. Something for everyone. David Owen's style of interactive teaching is reflected in this comprehensive work - if you want to be both educated and challenged to broaden your horizons, then read this book. -- John Saxton BVet Med VetFFHom Cert. IAVH, MRCVS President, Faculty of Homeopathy, Homeopathic teacher, author and veterinary homeopathic referral practitioner, UKOne of the confusing aspects of homeopathic practice has been the apparently random focus of different prescribers on varying aspects of a particular case. David Owen presents a theoretical background from within which to understand and work with this phenomenon. From the outset he makes it clear that this book should bring the reader to ask and meditate on questions, as much as it may provide some answers. This is not another study of materia medica. It is primarily a study into the concepts that lie behind, and the process of case analysis, developed in a way and to a degree that I have not met before. It will be a very useful textbook for students, and offer experienced practitioners a source for reflection and further development of their understanding of and competency with their work. Starting from a study of different models of health, the book takes us through the themes involved in simpler case presentations on to those in difficult cases. Whilst being primarily a theoretical discussion, case examples are frequently used for illustration and avenues provided to assist with the many obstacles in the way of the homeopath. -- Dr Nick Goodman MbBS MFHom FACNEM, General Practitioner and registered homeopath, Sydney, AustraliaThis is the most comprehensive book there is on the principles and practice of homeopathy. The beauty of this book is that its breadth is matched in equal measure by its depth. No aspect of homeopathy is neglected, from local prescribing to Sankaran's sensations and miasms. The style is at once practical and profound, and honours the many different ways that homeopathy is practised. I am particularly impressed by Dr Owen's numerous insights into the psychodymamics of the homeopathic history, and his emphasis on the homeopath's own personal evolution. In his own words, by reading this book the student's work is transformed 'from being a necessary task to being an opportunity for growth'. -- Dr Philip Bailey MBBS MFHom, Private Practitioner and author of Homeopathic Psychology (North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California), Fremantle, West AustraliaThis book drips holism and there is wisdom here aplenty. Speaking as someone who has wrestled with homeopathy for 30 years, David's book touches on concerns and connections that any serious practitioner will share. I predict it will become a classic. -- Professor David Peters, School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UKThis exceptional book gathers, reflects on, and deeply enquires into, the evolving principles of homeopathy in a way that encourages any practitioner to develop themselves, their understanding and their art. Written with an approach that invites reflective pause, the reader is supported, encouraged and challenged to review issues of health, self, illness, caring and treatment. This weave is practical and accessible, rooted in clinical practice and examples, yet tackles at the same time the profound issues and questions which homeopathic practice and training raises. This is an important step forward in homeopathic textbooks that I would recommend whatever your current level of practice. -- David Reilly, Consultant, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital, Researcher and Teacher, Glasgow Homeopathic Academic CentreTable of ContentsSection I. Foundation. 1. What is Health? 2. Provings. 3. The Homeopathic Consultation. 4. Assessing the Homeopathic Case. 5. Introduction to Prescribing. Section II. Causation and the Presenting Symptoms. 6. The Symptom, Susceptibility and Hierarchy. 7. The Materia Medica. 8. Taking the Case. 9. Local Prescribing and Reportorisation. 10. Managing Different Types of Cases. Section III. Totality and Constitution. 11. Holism and Understanding Complex Cases. 12. Dynamic Materia Medica. 13. Receiving the Case. 14. Reaching Towards the Totality. 15. Managing Complex Cases. Section IV. Broadening our Understanding. 16. The Second Prescription. 17. The Chronic Miasms. 18. Veterinary Prescribing. 19. Homeopathic Computer Programs. 20. Homeopathic Pharmacy. Section V. Deepening our Approach. 21. Signatures. 22. A Journey of Discovery into Kingdoms, Families and Miasms. 23. The Homeopathic Relationship. 24. Homeopathic Research. 25. The Therapeutic Encounter and Supervisory Relationship. Section VI. Confused and hidden Cases. 26. Holographic and Relational Models of Health. 27. Emotional and Living Materia Medica. 28. Understanding the Dynamic of Confused and Hidden Cases. 29. Approaches to Treating Confused and Hidden Cases. 30. Managing the Bigger Picture.

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Book SynopsisPlayfulness has the power to reconnect us with our sense of self, and help us achieve growth and self-fulfilment.The author of this wide-ranging book explores the universal significance of play in the pursuit of happiness and authenticity. Providing a brief overview of the role of play in social, spiritual and intellectual endeavours throughout history, she discusses the harmful consequences of taking things too seriously, and reveals playfulness as a necessity for both the psyche and soul. Informed by the Core Process psychotherapy model, Buddhist philosophy and personal testimonies, the book illustrates how the lighter side of life enables us to re-examine the makeup of our identity and recover from negative experiences. Much more than an insight into the therapeutic properties of play, it is an eloquent ode to the importance of simply "en-joying" ourselves.Trade ReviewPlayful Awakening is a wonderful weave of rich imagination and deep insights into our psycho-spiritual being. Di Gammage skilfully draws the nature of play out from beneath the cloak of our prescribed adult reality to give it a central role in how we can awaken to our nature. This book is a lively and ever enlivening exploration of our relationship to play in both its creative expression and its potentially dark side. We see how our capacity for play is so much part of our innate vitality and yet can become drowned in a life full of prescriptions, responsibilities and psychological fears and insecurities. In Playful Awakening Gammage brings back to life the magical, mysterious, liberating significance of play as a source of health and transformation, not just for children but for us all. She shows us that when we see the play of our reality, we discover how much lighter, kinder and more joyful our world can then be. -- Rob Preece, author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra, The Wisdom of Imperfection and Feeling Wisdom.We learned: "hard work" is the key to success, play is kids' stuff. Grownups then value work and devalue play, sadly separating them. This fascinating, deep dive into play rejoins the two. That marriage produces more creative and innovative work, more authentic lives and healthier relationships. -- Bowen F. White, M.D., author of “Why Normal Isn’t Healthy" and founding board member of the National Institute for PlayIn [Di Gammage's] comprehensive look at play ... the reader can begin to appreciate its richness and life affirming reality. -- Stuart Brown MD, Founder, President, The National Institute for PlayTable of ContentsPrologue. Act One. 1. The Universality of Play. 2. Towards a Definition. 3. The Cloak. 4. Play the Weaver. Act Two. 5. Falling Asleep. 6. The Day of the Square Yellow Sun - Obstacles to Play. 7. Deadly Play. 8. The Shadow Side of Play. Act Three. 9. The Call from the Great Below - Aspiration to Awaken. 10. Manifestations of Play. 11. Play for Surviving, Play for Thriving. 12. Staying Awake.

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Book SynopsisAs the great-granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Laura Eisenhower is able to reveal exopolitical information about his administration, that has been largely held in secrecy. The prophetic warning about the future of the military-industrial complex, delivered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address in January, 1961, is regarded as one of the most famous speeches in American history. Laura recounts how she was conscripted to join the Mars colony, due to her relationship to Eisenhower bloodline. Fortunately, she was able to avoid her recruitment and was awakened to the false matrix of reality, blinding her from seeing the truth behind the military-industrial complex's hidden agenda. Laura is also a master astronomer, and can derive cosmic truths from the knowledge of celestial movements. For example, the study of the Venus Transit can aide in self-correction, healing and transformation in fighting the global reset. Instead, we're made aware of a great awakening

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Book SynopsisKendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition, transforms this landmark Physical Therapy classic to prepare you for unparalleled clinical success in today’s practice. Timeless coverage of manual muscle testing, evaluation, and treatment meets the latest evidence-based practices, engaging imagery, and dynamic digital resources to create a powerful resource you will reference for years to come. The extensively revised 6th Edition of this proven classic details normal and abnormal range of motion, developmental factors and environmental influences on posture, length tests and stretching exercises, entrapment and compression syndromes, scoliosis, and more, incorporating extensive updates and enhancements to help you develop clinical confidence and ensure safe, effective practice throughout your career. Expanded ergonomics and body mechanics content familiarizes you with the most current perspectives in these critical areas. Considerations for special populations alert you to specific approaches for pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as patients with comorbidities. Photographs and illustrations clarify the latest technologies and clinical advances in muscle testing in a clear, user-friendly format. Case studies enhance your clinical application capabilities with realistic patient scenarios. Classic Kendall boxes detail key assessment, process, and treatment content in the trademark Kendall approach for unparalleled understanding at a glance. Historical Notes enrich your understanding of important links between past and current practices. Referencesand Suggested Readings point you to the most current research literature for further study.

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023! Practical and highly illustrated, Genital Dermatology Manual, 4th Edition, by Drs. Libby Edwards and Peter J. Lynch, helps clinicians at all levels of experience arrive at an accurate diagnosis for both common and rare genital dermatologic lesions. More than 500 full-color photographs are arranged by appearance for rapid identification, offering superb visual guidance even for conditions not previously encountered. This easy-to-use reference is ideal for any clinician who sees men and women with disorders of the external genitalia, including dermatologists, gynecologists, urologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants. Arranges core chapters by disease presentation, such as patches and plaques, papules and nodules, and ulcers Includes variable morphologies, making it easier to arrive at a correct diagnosis even when encountering an atypical appearance of a common condition—for example, herpes simplex virus infection is discussed in chapters on blisters, erosions and ulcers, and special issues of immunosuppressed patients Updates include more clinical photographs throughout; an expanded therapy section including sinus tract un-roofing, vestibulectomy, lysis of adhesions and therapy of clitoral pseudocyst and phimosis; a new chapter on patient education; and new coverage of transgender and cosmetic issues Features chapters on special issues such as symptoms (itching and pain), immunosuppression, and pediatric, psychologic, and geriatric aspects of genital conditions Offers increased information on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as patient handouts suitable for copying and distribution 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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Book SynopsisWith the new 6th Edition, this book-only version of Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance continues to provide an authoritative resource for mastering exercise physiology. This engaging, accessible and approachable resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions. Updated throughout, the text uses sound pedagogical principles to explain scientific research that is the foundation of exercise physiology and incorporates multiple features to help students apply their knowledge to improve human health, fitness, and performance. Content in this edition is organized by independent units (Metabolic, Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning experience for students. New Literature Search exercises reinforce the scientific basis of each discipline and boost students’ information literacy. Current research incorporated throughout the text keeps students up to date with emerging topics and the latest approaches to exercise physiology. Focus on Application and Focus on Research boxes strengthen students’ ability to recognize the impact of research on practice and apply basic concepts to relevant scenarios. Clinically Relevant boxes familiarize students with information, situations, or case studies they may encounter during internships or professional practice. Check Your Comprehension boxes reinforce the ability to work through problems, interpret circumstances, analyze information, and deduce answers as you move through each chapter. Example boxes enhance problem-solving and calculation skills. Definition boxes help students master key terminology. Summaries highlight essential chapter takeaways at a glance. Links to Online Resources help students make the most of their study time and ensure understanding.

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Book SynopsisUp to date, easy to use, and rich with vibrant illustrations, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition, provides a highly visual presentation of essential cell and molecular biology with a focus on topics related to human health and disease. This engaging approach incorporates all of the most popular features of the bestselling Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, including abundant full-color illustrations, chapter summaries, and review questions that link basic science to real-life clinical situations. The updated, versatile 3rd Edition can be used for a standalone cell biology course in medical, health professions, or other graduate and upper-level undergraduate programs; as a review for course and board exams; or in conjunction with other Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews for a seamless integrated course. UPDATED! Revised content throughout—including updated unit overviews and chapter summaries—helps students master the latest cell and molecular biology knowledge. UPDATED! Clinical Application boxes reinforce key concepts and enrich students’ understanding and clinical application capability. More than 250 full-color, annotated illustrations clarify complex processes and simplify study. Online animations and interactive review questions strengthen comprehension and retention.

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023! Pocket-sized and easy to use, Pocket Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition, provides accurate, actionable, and up-to-date information essential to caring for patients in life-threatening situations. Edited by Drs. Richard D. Zane and Joshua M. Kosowsky, this handy, loose-leaf resource is designed to be used at the bedside by clinicians on the front lines of emergency care. A volume in the popular Pocket Notebook series, it organizes chapters by presenting condition and supports the thought processes needed to hone everyday diagnostic decision making. Offers easily accessible information on the entire field of emergency medicine—from history and physical exam to differential diagnosis testing to therapeutics to disposition—all in one easy-to-navigate notebook Follows the popular Pocket Notebook format, featuring bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain Features fully updated content throughout, including the latest research and best practices, as well as a new subsection on COVID-19 Covers all major organ systems, plus emergencies related to the environment, pediatrics, the psychiatric patient, toxicology, airway management, trauma, and more Contains useful quick-reference appendices on abbreviations, PALS, ICU medications, equations, and more Written by emergency medicine residents from the University of Colorado and Harvard Medical School, and edited by senior faculty

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Book SynopsisDevelop a practical understanding of neuroscience and confidently prepare for your future career as a clinician, researcher, or instructor with this thoroughly updated, extensively illustrated bestseller.   Favored by students and educators for its user-friendly approach to complex neurological concepts, Neuroscience for Communicative Disorders, 6th Edition, provides a simplified and meaningful overview of the basics of functional neuroscience enhanced by for problem solving studies that connect neuroscience to the specific disorders of cognitive communication you’ll encounter in practice. The 6th Edition introduces full-color images and reflects the latest findings and clinical applications in the field, making this trusted resource even more engaging and easy to use.   Improved structural clarity in figures highlights the relationship between neurological/ physiological concepts and cognitive communicative functions. UPDATED! Applied content throughout the text familiarizes students with technological advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically rooted communication disorders, as well as the latest approaches to speech-language pathology. UPDATED! Question Bank for self-assessment with new multiple choice questions and end-of-chapter exercises challenges students to apply their understanding to a combination of neudiagnostic angios, MRI, CT scans, and brain dissection images. Clinical Correlates and Clinical Relevance boxes place concepts in a clinical context with relevant treatment examples and mental function cases. UPDATED Case Studies at the end of each chapter reinforce the clinical application of concepts and hone students’ critical thinking capabilities, accompanied by detailed answers for each case.   

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Book SynopsisPerfect for stand-alone review or as preparation for the USMLE, PRITE in-service, ABPN Part I, and recertification examinations,Kaplan and Sadock’s Study Guide and Self-Examination Review in Psychiatry, 10th Edition, is a comprehensive, authoritative review of the entire field. Written by Drs. Eric R. Williams and Lindsay Moskowitz, this essential review tool contains more than 600 multiple-choice questions and answers, with explanatory discussions of correct and incorrect responses. Also new to this edition are twenty videos and additional corresponding questions through the complementary digital copy. Features more than 600 questions and answers—all of which are new, written for this edition—in single-answer, multiple choice format Reflects the types of questions you’ll encounter on ABPN board exams, the USMLE, and the PRITE in-service exam Includes current terms and definitions consistent with DSM5-TR and ICD-11 Parallels the essential corresponding chapters in Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, a staple of psychiatry education around the globe Includes access to twenty videos and additional corresponding questions Included e-book features the ability to randomly generate interactive practice tests that draw questions from throughout the book Ideal for psychiatrists and other physicians, as well as psychiatric residents, medical students, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals who provide care for the mentally ill 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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Book SynopsisWritten by national recognized experts and senior fellows at leading research institutions, including the National Institutes of Health, and edited by Drs. Griffin P. Rodgers and Neal S. Young, The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Hematology, 5th Edition, is a concise, comprehensive handbook designed for everyday clinical use. Organized in a quick-reference, portable format, it covers the clinical information you need to know for the diagnosis and treatment all of blood and bone marrow disorders. Readable and practical, the Bethesda Handbook features numerous tables, algorithms, illustrations, and bulleted lists throughout to help bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday clinical practice. Provides clinically focused, authoritative, and current guidance in this complex area, logically organized by disease category Discusses the pathophysiology, natural history, risk factors, diagnosis, management, and follow-up of common hematological diseases Features new diagnostic and treatment strategies, updated references, and revised information throughout An ideal resource for practitioners at every level of training: students, residents, and fellows on a hematology or oncology service, as well as internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners whose practice includes patients with blood diseases

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Book SynopsisLearn how to quiet your inner critic, confront chronic anxiety, and relax into God''s perfect presence.Do you truly experience the promises Jesus gave to those who follow him—the benefits of peace, freedom, and love? The fact is that many of us struggle with a gap between what we believe about God and how we encounter him in our everyday lives. We don''t want our faith to be merely conceptual—we want to experience it viscerally—and yet we often come up against one or more of these major gaps:   I believe God loves me, but I don''t feel it. I believe God is with me, but I don''t see him. I thought I''d be further along in my spiritual progress by now.  In The Expectation Gap, Steve Cuss—pastor and founder of the leadership organization Capable Life—offers tangible tools for engaging with God in a deeper, more soul-satisfying way. You''ll unveil harmful

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Book SynopsisReal-life cases sharpen your critical thinking skills for your clerkship and the shelf examThe 60 cases in Case Files Surgery feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study. Realistic cases are accompanied by questions that encourage you to think through the differential diagnosis and treatment options Real-life surgery cases with high-yield discussions aligned to clerkship guidelines USMLE-style review questions and clinical pearls accompany each case Primer on how to approach clinical probTable of ContentsSection I - How to Approach Clinical Problems Part 1. Approach to the Patient Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving Part 3. Approach to Reading Section II - Cases General Trauma Breast Esophagus Stomach/Small Bowel Abdominal Wall Liver, Biliary, Pancreas Chest Neurological Musculoskeletal/Soft Tissue Endocrine Vascular Pediatric Genitourinary Hematological Section III -Review Questions

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Book SynopsisHundreds of durable high-yield flash cards provide the authoritative, need-to-know information you need to ace the ABIM examCovering board exam topics on cardiovascular medicine, Ace of Hearts: Flash Cards for Cardiovascular Board Review provides 250 flash cards, reviewing all topics appearing on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) cardiology exam, including the fundamentals of valvular disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, hypertension, vascular diseases, congenital heart disease, and pericardial disease. Bonus cards offer exam strategies and test-taking tips. Ace of Hearts: Flash Cards for Cardiovascular Board Review is perfect for quick, on-the-go review, as well as a more in-depth refresher for practicing cardiologists.Features High-Yield Clinical Pearls Evidence-based, including ACC/AHA Guidelines Pre-punched holes enable readers to removeTable of ContentsValvular Disease (15% of exam)Coronary Artery Disease (21.5% of exam)Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies (17% of exam)Arrhythmias (15% of exam)Hypertension (~10% of exam)Vascular Diseases (6% of exam)Congenital Heart Disease (5% of exam)Pericardial Disease (4% of exam)Cardiology FundamentalsMiscellaneous Exam Strategies 1) Studying (how much time, how, etc.) 2) Test Taking tips

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Book SynopsisThe quickest, most efficient way to master critical facts about common drugs Perfect for NAPLEX and course review, McGraw Hill's 2024/2025 Top 300 Pharmacy Drug Cards is the most concise and up-to-date resource for building a solid knowledge base of the most commonly used drugs. Adverse reactions are organized by common, less common, and rare but serious to help users organize thoughts for counseling patients. This updated edition includes 30 new cards.Each card features: â  Generic and common nameâ  Dosage Formsâ  Approved Dose and Indicationsâ  Off-Label Useâ  Contraindicationsâ  Adverse Reactionsâ  Drug Interactionsâ  Monitoring Parametersâ  Medication Safety Issues and Black Box Warningsâ  Strong focus on patient safety

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Book Synopsis300 flash cards deliver a fun, fast, high-yield review for the USMLE Step 1LANGE Pathology Flashcards deliver complete coverage of all major topics covered in medical school pathology courses. Each disease-specific card features a clinical vignette and details of the disorder, including etiology and epidemiology, pathologic or histologic findings, classic clinical presentations, current medical treatments, and perfect for disease comparisons. Vignettes include presentation of the patient followed by lab/imaging/histologic finding.Features: 300 two-sided cards Essential for board review and coursework Clinical vignettes show how important concepts relate to real-world practice Cases/vignettes on one side and the answer to the cases on the other side

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Book SynopsisFrom the most pedagogically sound organization to the exceptional art, to the integration of text with technology, Saladin's, Human Anatomy has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable students to understand and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other anatomy texts with an approach borne out of more than 30 years of teaching, unparalleled art, and a writing style that has been acclaimed by reviewers. Designed for a onesemester college anatomy course, Human Anatomy requires no prior knowledge of chemistry or cell biology.

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Book Synopsis''Preston fuels our courage, revisits the essentials, and lights a path back to the narrow road.''- CHARLIE DATES''Preston shares his compelling story of becoming a Christian and then provides a road map - through his successes and failures - for how to lovingly and naturally share your faith with others.''- SEAN McDOWELLIn How to Tell the Truth, Preston Perry tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, but amid crime and violence God found him and awakened in him a gift for sharing his faith.On those Chicago streets he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth - from Jehovah''s Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but also how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone''s heart. Sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it''s about winning hearts. And the wa

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Book SynopsisA Waterstones science book of the yearA book of the year for The Times and Sunday TimesNew York Times editor''s choice Winner of the Giles St Aubyn Award for Non-Fiction''The book that might change the world ... This is luxury-class science writing'' TELEGRAPH''One of the best books of any genre that I''ve read in 2023, this superbly-written book ... will fascinate absolutely everyone'' FORBES''A delight. To learn more about phages is to discover fascinating details about a hidden world'' NATURE''Outstanding'' CLIVE MYRIEThe viruses that do us harm are vastly outnumbered by viruses that can actually save lives. These good viruses are called ''phages'', and they are the most abundant life form on Earth.The Good Virus reveals how these weird and wonderful microbes shape our health, support our ecosys

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Book SynopsisSystematic assessment of dissociation is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of trauma survivors. The SCID-D is an interactive, semi-structured interview for assessing dissociative symptoms and disorders in adults and adolescents based on Dr. Steinberg's innovative Five Component Model of Dissociation Assessment (amnesia, depersonalization, derealization, identity confusion, and identity alteration). Over 30 years of worldwide research and clinical use have confirmed the reliability and validity of the SCID-D interview, and its universality across cultures. The interview has demonstrated a powerful ability to distinguish people with dissociative symptoms and disorders from those with other conditions, and it is widely regarded as the gold standard in the field. This edition of the SCID-D includes all the psychometrically validated interview questions of previous editions, preserving its excellent psychometric properties. The SCID-D is a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers assessing individuals suffering from complex posttraumatic and dissociative disorders. In the hands of a nonjudgmental empathic interviewer, the SCID-D is more than just a diagnostic tool; it can also accelerate the therapeutic alliance, promote client insight, and provide a roadmap for healing. The SCID-D's evaluation method is independent of DSM or ICD nosology, though its results can be mapped into their diagnostic criteria. Administering and scoring the SCID-D interview requires familiarity with the Interviewer's Guide to the SCID-D.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsKey Points About the SCID-DPreface to the 2023 EditionPart I: Psychiatric and Medical HistoryHistory QuestionsPart II: The Five Components of Dissociation AssessmentAmnesia: Past and Current SymptomsDepersonalization: Past and Current SymptomsDerealization: Past and Current SymptomsIdentity Confusion: Past and Current SymptomsIdentity Alteration: Past and Current SymptomsPart III: Further Exploration of Identity Confusion & AlterationAssociated Features of Identity Confusion and Identity AlterationFollow-Up Sections: Identity Confusion and AlterationDSM-5-TR Specific: Optional History Questions Relevant to Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), Example 2Part IV: Post-Interview RatingsNonverbal/Observable CuesAppendicesAppendix 1: SCID-D Severity Rating DefinitionsAppendix 2: Typical SCID-D Symptom Profiles for the Dissociative DisordersAppendix 3A: ICD-11 Diagnostic Criteria for the Dissociative DisordersAppendix 3B: DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for the Dissociative DisordersAppendix 4A: Summary Scoresheet (with ICD-11 diagnosesAppendix 4B: Summary Scoresheet (with DSM-5-TR diagnoses)Appendix 4C: Charting The Client's SCID-D Profile

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Book Synopsis DSM-5-TR Self-Exam Questions: Test Questions for the Diagnostic Criteria elucidates the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, through self-exam questions designed to test the reader's knowledge of the new edition's diagnostic criteria. Mental health professionals, ranging from clinicians and students to psychiatric nurses and social workers, will benefit from this substantive text's 400-plus questions. This book is a "must have" for anyone seeking to fully understand the content of DSM-5-TR. Some of the book's most beneficial features include the following: • Self-exam questions and cases designed to test the reader's knowledge of diagnoses and diagnostic criteria (e.g., the new diagnosis, prolonged grief disorder).• Questions about selected conceptual components of Section III in DSM-5-TR—including the online assessment measures, Cultural Formulation Interview, and alternative model of personality disorders—enabling readers to learn about important diagnostic considerations and tools, as well as potential future diagnostic approaches.• Short answers that explain the rationale for each correct answer, with page references to content in DSM-5-TR for further information.• Answers containing important information on the diagnostic classification, criteria sets, diagnoses, codes, severity, dimension of diagnosis, and considerations of culture, age, and gender. Straightforward, practical, and illustrative, DSM-5-TR Self-Exam Questions: Test Questions for the Diagnostic Criteria will successfully test and broaden the DSM-5-TR knowledge of all mental health professionals.Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 2. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 3. Bipolar and Related Disorders Chapter 4. Depressive Disorders Chapter 5. Anxiety DisordersChapter 6. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Chapter 7. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Chapter 8. Dissociative Disorders Chapter 9. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Chapter 10. Feeding and Eating Disorders Chapter 11. Elimination Disorders Chapter 12. Sleep-Wake Disorders Chapter 13. Sexual Dysfunctions Chapter 14. Gender Dysphoria Chapter 15. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders Chapter 16. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 17. Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 18. Personality Disorders Chapter 19. Paraphilic Disorders Chapter 20. Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Chapter 21. Assessment Measures Chapter 22. Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR Section III) Chapter 23. Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (DSM-5 Section III)

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Book SynopsisBreaking Bad News provides practical guidance on the key principles needed to create a framework for discussions with the patient Key Features: Concise, practical guide Features a simple 10 step approach Clear explanations with key phrases for you to use For doctors, students and healthcare professionals The ability to impart bad news well is an important skill for all doctors and many healthcare professionals. But it is perceived as a particularly stressful part of the job, even though it is a skill that can easily be understood and practised. When handled well it can significantly enhance the relationship with the patient and their relatives. 10 Simple Steps The principles are presented as 10 simple steps which emphasise that the process of breaking bad news is a negotiation with the patient to ensure that you provide them with the correct level of information they need at that time. The steps also encourage the patient to talk and think about their situation. Each of the steps is clearly explained and sample questions and key phrases are provided to help you navigate these discussions effectively and with compassion. If you learn to ask questions of the patient first and then elicit their concerns, you will help them and you will gain their trust.Table of ContentsPreface; About the author Introduction Why is it important? Why is it difficult? How not to do it Some perceptions of bad news "Please don't tell" 10 steps in breaking bad news A model of breaking bad news Step 1: Preparation Step 2: What is known? Step 3: Is more information wanted? Step 4: Allow denial Step 5: The warning shot Step 6: Explain (if requested) Step 7: Elicit concerns Step 8: Venting of feelings Step 9: Summary and plan Step 10: Offer availability Follow-up 1: Further explanation Follow-up 2: Emotional adjustment Follow-up 3: Meeting relatives Discussion Conclusion Summary Further reading

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