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Book SynopsisWith a newly enhanced, realistic art program, this updated edition of Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology comes to life. Written for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course, this text is comprehensive enough to provide the depth necessary for those courses not requiring prerequisites and is presented with such clarity that it nicely balances the thorough coverage. Clear descriptions and exceptional illustrations combine to help students develop a firm understanding of anatomy and physiology and understand how to apply those concepts.Known for having a strong emphasis on critical thinking, Seeley's unique pedagogy integrates clinical case studies throughout each chapter with a visual program that presents material in understandable, relevant images, with application questions that follow.Table of Contents0 How to Be Successful in A&PPart 1 - Organization of the Human Body1. The Human Organism2. The Chemical Basis of Life3. Cell Biology4. TissuesPART 2 - Support and Movement5. Integumentary System6. Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue7. Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy8. Joints and Movement9. Muscular System: Histology and Physiology10. Muscular System: Gross AnatomyPART 3 - Integration and Control Systems11. Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue12. Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves13. Brain and Cranial Nerves14. Integration of Nervous System Functions15. The Special Senses16. Autonomic Nervous System17. Functional Organization of the Endocrine System18. Endocrine GlandsPART 4 - Regulation and Maintenance19. Cardiovascular System: Blood20. Cardiovascular System: The Heart21. Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation22. Lymphatic System and Immunity23. Respiratory System24. Digestive System25. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation26. Urinary System27. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base BalancePART 5 - Reproduction and Development28. Reproductive System29. Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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Book SynopsisPresenting pathophysiology through the lens of body function, Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach, 4th Edition, goes beyond memorization of facts to give students a thorough understanding of altered human function and a practical framework for applying concepts in clinical settings. By helping students understand that diseases are rarely confined to one body system, this novel approach conditions students to think like practitioners, working from symptom to cause to build an understanding of the disease process essential to successful practice. Supported by the latest clinical practices and research-based evidence, this 4th Edition has been updated to prepare students for today’s changing healthcare environment. Engaging features and resources throughout the text emphasize active learning strategies and challenge students to apply their knowledge to a wide range of diseases.

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Book SynopsisPart of the popular Washington Manual® handbook series, The Washington Manual® of Critical Care provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. Edited by Drs. Marin H. Kollef, Vladimir N. Despotovic, Bryan D. Kraft, Rachel K. McDonald, and Nguyet Nguyen, and written by teams of Washington University residents and faculty, the fourth edition focuses on the essential information you need to know, using a brief, bulleted format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of bedside diagnosis and management of the most frequently encountered illnesses and problems seen in the ICU—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. Covers the treatment and management of shock, sepsis, acute episodes of COPD and asthma, myocardial infarctions, organ failure, and other conditions and disorders

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Book SynopsisA paradigm-shifting book, arguing that, far from supporting male privilege, the Qur'an actually encourages the full equality of women and men.Trade Review`This is an original and, at times, ground-breaking piece of scholarship.' John L. Esposito, University Professor and Founding Director of the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University; `[A] brilliantly executed work . . . A new generation of scholar-activists . . . will take cues from such a study to open up interpretations and modes of Islamic praxis that will resonate with the avowedly non-repressive divine intentions for Muslim and other faith communities worldwide.' Arab Studies Journal; `Barlas's thesis is irresistible: the Qur'an itself has a very positive view of women whereas patriarchal culture caused the various interpreters of the Qur'an to read their own biases into the text to justify the oppression of women. Barlas quotes from a smorgasbord of Islamic scholars, resulting at times in a choppy read that drowns out her own more appealing voice. The opening chapter is bogged down in such quoting, and also in excessive worrying over her critics on either side of the debate. Despite these flaws, this book is loaded with interesting facts about Islam that may even surprise Muslims' Publishers Weekly; `A refreshing read ... a unique analysis that underscores the exclusively the role of women in Islam' New Arab

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Book SynopsisWhat you believe about God sets the foundation of the person you will become.In God Has a Name, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer invites you to rethink many of the prevalent myths and misconceptions about God and weigh them against what God actually tells us about himself. After all, what you believe about God will ultimately shape the type of person you become.We all live at the mercy of our ideas, and nowhere is this more true than our ideas about God. The problem is many of our ideas about God are wrong. Not all wrong, but wrong enough to form our souls in detrimental and disheartening ways.God Has a Name is a simple yet profound guide to understanding God in a new light--focusing on what God says about himself in the Bible. This one shift has the potential to radically alter how you relate to God, not as a doctrine, but as a relational being who respo

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy and well-being that comes with the daily expression of gratitude. Join New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp to create a rhythm of gratitude that permeates every area of your life, every day of the year.Gifts and Gratitudes is a daily companion that urges you to savor every moment by recognizing and listing only three things you are grateful for each day. This life-altering practice will allow you to record and reflect upon more than one thousand gifts of blessing throughout the year. Multiple studies show that expression of gratitude helps: Lower stress levels Benefit relationships Improve physical and mental health Help deal with adversity Support and improve mental health and overall wellbeing  Through the daily and healing practice of gratitude, you can discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that i

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Book SynopsisExperience deeper connection with God through the six SACRED steps of prayer in this 90-day guided prayer journal.Ann Voskamp shares her own personal prayer practice to help you discover the power and beauty of prayer:SACRED Stillness to know God Attentiveness to hear God Cruciformity to surrender to God Revelation to see God Examine to return to God Doxology to thank God  Discover with Ann, that, when we retreat from the world to pray, to wait, to hope in God—we find true and beautiful perspective for our souls. Ann shares the six steps of SACRED prayer through this 90-day guided journey.Prayer, communion, and connection with God is a life-changing discipline and gift. Prayer will enhance your life by:Growing your relationship

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to motivational interviewing (MI) for health care practitioners has been completely revised to reflect important developments and make the approach even more accessible. When it comes to helping patients manage chronic and acute conditions and make healthier choices in such areas as medication adherence, smoking, diet, and preventive care, good advice alone is not enough. This indispensable book shows how to use MI techniques to transform conversations about change. Even the briefest clinical interaction can serve to build trust, clarify patients' goals as well as reasons for ambivalence, and guide them to take positive steps. Vivid sample dialogues, tips, and scripts illustrate ways to incorporate this evidence-based approach into diverse health care settings. New to This Edition *Restructured around the four processes of MI (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning). *Incorporates lessons learned from the authors' ongoing clinical practice and practitionerTrade Review"Whether you are a health care professional-in-training or an experienced practitioner, this book is for you! The second edition is chock-full of information on current everyday challenges in a busy practice, including medication adherence, pain management, vaccine hesitancy, weight loss, addressing multiple behavior changes, working with hostile patients, and using MI remotely. The book weaves together the spirit of MI and micro-skills with newer processes of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning, which are essential to facilitating behavior change. Highlights include practitioners’ reflections, practical exercises, annotated clinical scenarios, and sample open-ended questions for each process. This book can help you rediscover the joys of clinical work and prevent burnout by using MI to create more satisfying, efficient, and effective patient conversations."--Melanie A. Gold, DO, DMQ, Professor of Pediatrics and Population and Family Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center "We use this book as one of the texts in our Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention course, which introduces MI skills to advanced practice registered nurses. The students learn to see patients as people first, and to achieve better outcomes by using partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. The text has simple instructions with practical tools for application. This book fits into the classroom and practice setting as a resource for many health care disciplines."--Melanie Markham, MSN-ED, RN, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, Regis College “Health care has been stuck in the ‘righting reflex,’ trying to fix patients by projecting science onto them. But to truly shift towards healthy outcomes, patients want our hearts and our ears before our science. This book guides us toward a process of care that is more effective for those we serve and more rewarding for ourselves. The second edition thoroughly updates this classic resource for delivering value-based care."--David Rakel, MD, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health “Full of helpful tips to help clinicians guide their patients to achieve better health outcomes. I have been using the principles of MI since I first had the pleasure to learn this impactful approach more than 20 years ago. Each section of the book describes a step in the journey of helping people change their behavior by having constructive conversations during brief clinical visits. The second edition revisits and refines MI techniques in a practical, teachable format. All providers should become familiar with these critical elements of behavior change.”--Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, American Diabetes Association; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School "Rollnick, Miller, and Butler do a terrific job of breaking down MI skills for students and practitioners using MI for health behavior change. The case examples are a wonderful tool to help the reader understand key concepts. In all aspects of health care, we come across clients who could benefit from changing behaviors, and this book is instrumental as a guide. In the second edition, I especially enjoyed the new chapter on MI for administrators and managers and the case study on vaccine hesitancy."--Toby Spiegel, PsyD, School of Health Sciences, California Southern University of Health Sciences "An essential handbook for any practitioner who strives to have a positive impact on people's health and well-being. Written with the busy clinician in mind, this second edition guides you through the spirit and skills in a way that makes MI feel accessible and easy to implement in high-pressure environments. I will keep this book by my side in every meeting with clients. I cannot think of a single area in health care where this book would not be needed."--Orla Adams, MSc, primary care dietitian, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, United Kingdom; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) "As an internist, when I first learned MI, a colleague suggested that I try it with patients who had uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, the bread and butter of my practice. Only then did I see the opportunity to sprinkle MI into every primary care interaction. This wonderful book provides scenarios relevant to diverse medical specialties and settings, helping clinicians to immediately apply the spirit, processes, and powerful skills of MI. It provides timely insights into using MI remotely, in groups, and to address vaccine hesitancy. The case studies in the final section pull it all together and challenge learners to think about how they would respond and what they would say, thus preparing them to hit the ground running with their own patients."--Damara Gutnick, MD, Departments of Family and Social Medicine; Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and Epidemiology and Population Health, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine "In its second edition, this is a 'must-have' text for graduate health and human services students who want to communicate effectively with their patients/clients for positive outcomes. The text will be especially helpful for interprofessional education courses on communication skills, as there are various health care setting examples along with sample dialogue and practice exercises. The book is also for experienced practitioners who want to stay abreast of the current thinking and practice of MI. Rollnick, Miller, and Butler have written a book that is delightful to read, clear, concise, and addresses current topics such as using MI remotely and MI and vaccine hesitancy."--Melinda Hohman, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work (Emeritus), San Diego State University-Table of Contents Prologue I. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 1. Good Practice: The Compassionate Guide 2. Motivational Interviewing II. Skills 3. Asking 4. Listening 5. Affirming 6. Summarizing III. Motivational Interviewing in Practice 7. Connecting with a Person: Engaging 8. Finding Direction: Focusing 9. Addressing the Why and How of Change: Evoking 10. Heading Into Action: Planning IV. Everyday Challenges 11. Offering Advice and Information 12. MI Briefly 13. MI and Assessment 14. MI in Groups 15. MI Remotely 16. MI for Administrators and Managers V. Inside Motivational Interviewing 17. Vaccine Hesitancy: A Case Study 18. MI in Depth: What Would You Say Next? Appendix. A Practitioner’s Guide to Motivational Interviewing Research References Index

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Book SynopsisBible journaling is the powerful and popular new way to engage with scripture through art. Complete Guide to Bible Journaling is your go-to guide to the latest lettering, drawing, painting and crafting techniques for bringing God's Word to life.

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Book SynopsisThis concise, beautifully illustrated book provides a convenient introduction to the basic science of medical microbiology and how this relates to clinical practice. Expanded from the prize-winning first edition to cover virology and parasitology in addition to bacteriology, this second editions explains the essentials of microbial infection and continues to provide a sound basis for developing logical diagnostic and management strategies, including the critical area of antibiotic usage. Section One focuses on the clinical with chapters centred around infections of the organ systems, while full coverage of the scientific aspects underpinning microbial disease follows in Section Two. Table of ContentsSection One: Clinical Aspects of Microbial Infection. Introduction to Clinical Microbiology. Anti-Infective Guidelines in the Hospital. The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. Preventing Disease and Infection Control. Infections of the Blood. Infections of the Urinary Tract. Infections of the Respiratory Tract. Tuberculosis. Infections of the Liver including Viral Hepatitis. Infections of the Nervous System. Infections of the Skin, Soft Tissues, Bones and Joints. Infections in a Modern Society. Section Two: Scientific Basis of Microbial Infection. The Structure and Function of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell. The Classification of Bacteria, Fungi and Parasites. The Structure and Replication of Viruses. How Organisms Cause Disease. The Science of Anti-infective Agents and Resistance. Appendix One: Notifiable Diseases. Appendix Two: Key Point Summary of Organisms and Conditions.

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Book SynopsisA lucid guide to energy psychology that demonstrates techniques and procedures that can bring about remarkably rapid changes in the way people feel and move through the world. Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times nonfiction bestselling author of The Body Keeps the ScoreWhat if the answer to what's holding you back was at your very fingertips? That's exactly the solution presented in Tapping.We all face a range of issues in common areas of life, from worry, depression, and trauma to self-defeating habits, addictions, and relationships. Thankfully, Tapping is an accessible and authoritative new work that offers a vibrant response to the psychological and spiritual trials presented by a world in unprecedented distress.Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. David Feinstein, along with the world's most sought-after expert on energy medicine, Donna Eden, promise: Whether the emotional issue at hand is caused by

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Book SynopsisRodney Stark''s fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won—for Jesus (Newsweek)—a provocative report that challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity''s astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life.Compelling reading (Library Journal) that is sure to generate spirited argument (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity''s remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity''s rise to dominance ... must read it. says Yale University''s Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion''s appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most ear

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Book SynopsisWith its affordable price and beautiful design options, the NKJV Gift and Award Bible is a great choice for celebrating milestones and special achievements.

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Number One BestsellerJay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose', distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life.Over recent years, Jay Shetty has become a favourite in the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. His social media following totals over 32 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos, which have amassed more than 5 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose', is consistently ranked the world's #1 health-related podcast.In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk in the Vedic tradition to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Drawing on ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us.The lessons monks learn are profound but often abstract. Shetty transforms them into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, boost focus, improve relationships, identify our hidden abilities, increase self-discipline and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can and should think like a monk.

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Book Synopsis**CHOSEN BY OPRAH AS ONE OF HER ''BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH''**The international bestselling spiritual book, in a brand new special edition. Eckhart Tolle demonstrates how to live a healthier, happier, mindful life by living in the present moment. ************''I keep Eckhart''s book at my bedside. I think it''s essential spiritual teaching. It''s one of the most valuable books I''ve ever read.'' Oprah WinfreyTo make the journey into The Power of Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle offers simple language and a question and answer format to show us how to silence our thoughts and create a liberated life.Surrender to the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here we find our joy, are able to embrace our true selves and discover that we are already complete and perfect. If we are able to be fully present and take each step in the Now we will be opening ourselves to the transforming experience of The Power of Now.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shows you what to do with your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move forward with strength and resilience.

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Book SynopsisGrowing older is inevitable, but aging can be prevented, even reversedbut only when you upgrade your brain, using both ancient and modern science, to create psychosomatic health. A healthy brain is the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, and in Grow A New Brain, modern shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function, right now. It combines ancient and modern science to eliminate old senescent cells, detoxify your brain and body, reduce inflammation, increase the growth of brain cells that support neuroplasticity, and more. Readers will learn: How to turn your kitchen into a shaman's laboratory to make your own probiotics that repair that gut and produce neurotransmitters that balance the brain. How to use shamanic meditative techniques to switch on genes for health and turn off genes for illness and disease, and drawing on the science of epi

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Book SynopsisDo you need direction for your next step? Does the future seem uncertain? Do you wonder how you can make a difference today? The Next Step is a vibrant devotional that encourages readers to turn to God and His Word for daily wisdom and for life’s big decisions.Life can sometimes feel like a series of starts, stops, and ruts. Whether you''re walking with God for the first time, are feeling stuck and in need of a reset, or want to grow in your faith and live more intentionally, The Next Step will help you seek God, engage with the Bible, and move toward more focused, purposeful living.In her newest devotional, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Sadie Robertson Huff shares insights, practices, and inspiration for living intentionally, discerning the plans God has for you, and walking in the wisdom of His Word. Through the framework of the Bible''s Wisdom Books—P

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Book SynopsisTo follow your Tao is to live in accordance with your own meaning, values and energy: to discover your true self, nurture your growth and enjoy a harmonious and healthy life.Drawing from the disciplines of Chinese Medicine, qigong, Five Element theory and Buddhism, Stephanie Nosco explains how your body''s energy (or qi) can help you reconnect with your natural energetic flow.Each chapter is devoted to one of the five major yin organs - the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and lungs - showing you how to identify when they are out of balance and giving you ways to rebalance them. Along with the organ''s associations and attributes, there are descriptions of their physical, emotional and spiritual properties and functions. Each chapter ends with ''soul work'' exercises to help counteract anything that is holding you back, whether that is anxiety, anger, inconsistency, pain, fear or the inability to let go.With these thoughtful practices, you will learn to t

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Book SynopsisThis is not a diet book it's Healthyish!Packed with quick and easy recipes that bring all the goodness and none of the fuss, Healthyish is about cooking that works for real life.No rules, restrictions or counting carbs or macros just simple, wholesome food with a little wiggle room.Taking all the best bits of healthy eating, discover:High-protein, batchable breakfastsPre-prepped lunches that keep you energizedPlant-forward dinners full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutesRefined-sugar-free treats for when you need a sweet fixSwaps, substitutions and storage tips for every recipeThink delicious, convenient, feel-good cooking with everything you need to eat well without it feeling like a chore because healthy and balanced eating shouldn't feel impossible.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the Present, Create Your Future: Ancient Teachings for Health, Success, and Lasting HappinessCHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME AND BECOME IMMORTALDiscover the secrets of timeless living from a Himalayan monk''s journey to enlightenment. In this transformative guide, spiritual leader Ishan Shivanand reveals ancient wisdom for modern seekers.Born in India and raised in monasteries, Ishan unlocks the mystical concept of Mahakaal - a state of boundless existence beyond the constraints of time. Learn to: Transcend the limitations of finite thinking Cultivate unshakeable presence in every moment Step into your infinite potential for health, success, and joy Through practical meditation and mindfulness techniques, The Practice of Immortality offers a roadmap to profound inner transformation. Ishan''s teachings, rooted in centuries-old traditions, provide a fresh perspective on living fully in the present moment, harnessing the power of now for lasting fulfilment, and achieving harmony between your inner world and outer reality.Embark on a life-changing journey to redefine your relationship with time and discover how to live with purpose and vitality, embracing a truly eternal state of mind.

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world exploration of Starseeds in this modern tarot deck expands traditional tarot symbolism to include spaceships, lasers, star codes, and extraterrestrial beings. Activate the star magic within you, meet your Galactic Star Guides, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos!Explore the deeper meanings of tarot with a little help from your Star Guides, an extensive array of Star Beings from diverse places across the Milky Way galaxy. In THE GALACTIC STAR TAROT, you'll meet the Lyrans of the Wands, the Pleiadeans of the Cups, the Sirians of the Swords, and the Arcturians of the Disks who've sworn to protect and support you and all other humans and Starseeds on Earth. Intricately detailed art takes you from the desert of Area 51 on Earth to royal courts held upon starships and everywhere in between. When you reconnect to memories of your galactic history and the infinite potential of the Universe, miracles happen. Activate the star magic within you and awaken to a new realm of

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"…The authors did an excellent job at going deep into the surface of the style, a helpful beginning for those interested and a further study for those with experience in traditional Chinese martial arts…Grayscale photos and illustrations also help paint a clearer picture as to what the written instructions describe." -- Martial Journal

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Book SynopsisJessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, author and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement (2 million followers on Instagram). With her first book Glucose Revolution, a no. 1 international bestseller, she started teaching everyone about the importance of blood sugar and easy hacks to manage it.In The Glucose Goddess Method, she offers a four-week step-by-step plan to integrate simple, science-proven strategies for steadying your blood sugar into your everyday life. It comes complete with 100+ delicious recipes, an interactive workbook and lots of tips and advice from the Glucose Goddess community on how to stay on track.This Method has been used by thousands to regulate their glucose, and the results are astonishing. You will gain boundless energy, curb your cravings, clear your skin, slow your ageing process, reduce inflammation, rebalance your hormones, improve your mood and sleep better than you have ever done before. You will create positive new habits for life. The best part? You won't be counting calories, and you'll eat everything you love.'Jessie's tips have been a lovely addition to my daily routine.' Davina McCall

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Book SynopsisOprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences – and how healing must begin with a shift to asking 'What happened to you?' rather than 'What’s wrong with you?'.Through wide-ranging and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad - influences the people we become.A simple change in perspective can open up a new and hopeful understanding about why we do the things we do, why we are the way we are – and provide a road map for repairing relationships, overcoming what seems insurmountable, and ultimately living better and more fulfilling lives.Many of us experience adversity and trauma during childhood that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. And as we’re beginning to understand, we are more sensitive to developmental trauma as children than we are as adults. ‘What happened to us’ in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights into the patterns of behaviours so many struggle to understand.A survivor of multiple childhood challenges herself, Oprah Winfrey shares portions of her own harrowing experiences because she understands the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma at a young age.Throughout her career, Oprah has teamed up with Dr Bruce Perry, one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, youth, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events.Now, Oprah joins with Dr Perry to marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.Grounded in the latest brain science and brought to life through compelling narratives, this book shines a light on a much-needed path to recovery – showing us our incredible capacity to transform after adversity.Trade ReviewAn incredible dialogue that bares the fundamental causes of trauma, and rightly turns the question of shame on it’s head and back to the environment. There is so much more we need to learn and this book is the perfect guide to reframing how we can act - through research, experience and compassion - in tomorrow's world. An essential read -- Dr Camilla Pang, biochemist and author of Explaining HumansRevealing, intimate, and educational, it’s a testament to the authors’ wish for readers to come to grips with, and let go of, the past – and to move forward into 'post-traumatic wisdom.' -- Leigh Haber, O Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe time-tested, most popular board prep resourceâupdated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top facultyâensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily hone in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. Thereâs a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2025 edition, youâll instantly understand why itâs a resource you ca

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this unique handbook continues to provide an accessible and comprehensive, signs-and-symptoms based source of information on medical problems commonly seen in the tropics. A practical guide to diagnosis and management for medical practitioners and students, it provides vital information at the reader's fingertips.Trade ReviewThis is a highly useful handbook for clinicians in tropical disease environments. The topics are presented with tremendousclarity and economy of language. * Kenneth Schaefle, MD (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Doody's *Review from previous edition This book presents information in a simple manner combined with updated current knowledge, making it a useful adjunct for its intended readers. * BMA Book Awards 2014. Highly Commended *This is a useful resource for healthcare providers who work in limited-resource settings and/or in tropical areas. * Doody's *Overall, this book is well written, easy to read and practical, providing easy access to crucial information, from common problems to rare diseases. * Dipti Patel , Occupational Medicine Book Review *Table of Contents1: Management of the sick child 2: Malaria 3: HIV medicine 4: Tuberculosis 5: Chest medicine 6: Gastroenterology 7: Cardiovascular 8: Renal Medicine 9: Neurology 10: Haematology 11: Endocrine disorders 12: Ophthalmology 13: Dermatology 14: Bone, joint and soft tissue infections 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections 16: Nutrition 17: Multi-system diseases and infections 18: Mental health 19: Trauma 20: Poisoning and envenoming 21: Immunization 22: Health emergencies in humanitarian crises 23: Obstetric emergencies 24: Healthcare-associated infection, antimicrobial prescribing, and antimicrobial resistance

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Book Synopsis Approachable in detail and rich with dynamic illustrations, Snell’s Clinical Neuroanatomy, 9th Edition, is your complete, clinically oriented introduction to neuroanatomy. This easy-to-use text is organized classically by body system, introducing basic components of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system before moving on to more complex functions. This revised and enhanced 9th Edition reflects the latest clinical approaches to neuroanatomy structures and reinforces concepts with enhanced illustrations, diagnostic images, and surface anatomy photographs. Each chapter begins with clear objectives and a clinical case for a practical introduction to key concepts. Throughout the text, Clinical Notes highlight important clinical considerations. Chapters end with bulleted key concepts, along with clinical problem solving cases and review questions that test students’ comprehension and ensure preparation for clinical application. UPDATED with new, enhanced images, a Color Atlas of Brain presents multiple views of the brain in one place for fast reference and review. NEW! Coverage of nucleus accumbens strengthens students’ clinical understanding of the motivators behind addiction. Clinical Cases open each chapter with an emphasis on practical applications of key content. Clinical Notes highlight relevant conditions, surgeries, physical exams to streamline clinical practice. Full-color illustrations, diagrams, and photographs clarify complex concepts and structures with vibrant detail.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xiii About the Authors xv Acknowledgement xvii Part One: Introduction to Qualitative Research: Starting Out 1 The Essentials of Qualitative Research 3 What is qualitative research? 3 The characteristics of qualitative research 3 The primacy of data 4 Contextualisation 5 Immersion in the setting 5 The ‘emic’ perspective 6 Thick description 7 The research relationship 8 Insider/outsider research 9 Reflexivity 9 The place of theory in qualitative research 11 The use of qualitative research in healthcare 11 Choosing an approach for health research 13 References 14 Further Reading 16 2 The Paradigm Debate: The Place of Qualitative Research 17 Theoretical frameworks and ontological position 17 The natural science model: positivism objectivism and value neutrality 18 The paradigm debate 19 The interpretive/descriptive approach 21 Focus on postmodernism and social constructionism 23 Conflicting or complementary perspectives? 24 Final comment 25 References 25 Further Reading 26 3 Initial Steps in the Research Process 27 Selecting and formulating the research question 27 Practical issues 31 The research design and choice of approach 31 The literature review 32 Writing a research proposal 35 Access and entry to the setting 41 Summary 44 References 44 Further Reading 45 4 Ethical Issues 47 The foundational ethical framework for research 49 Ethics in qualitative research 52 Interviews and observations 53 The participant information sheet 60 Researching one’s peers 62 The research relationship 62 Research in the researcher’s workplace 64 The role of research ethics committees 64 Reviewing the research project 66 Key ethical questions: audiotaped interviews 66 Summary 70 References 70 Further Reading 72 5 Supervision of Qualitative Research 73 The responsibilities of supervisor and student 74 Writing and relationships 76 Practical aspects of supervision 78 Single or joint supervision 79 Problems with supervision 80 Academic problems 81 Final notes 82 Summary 83 References 83 Further Reading 83 Part Two: Data Collection and Sampling 6 Interviewing 87 Interviews as sources of data 87 The interview process 88 Types of interview 89 Contents vii Practical considerations 92 Recording interview data 96 The interviewer–participant relationship 98 Problematic issues and challenges in interviewing 99 Ethical issues in interviewing 103 Summary 105 References 105 Further Reading 106 7 Observation and Documents as Sources of Data 107 Participant observation 107 The origins of participant observation 108 Immersion in culture and setting 108 Types of observation 111 Problems in observation 116 Technical procedures and practical hints 117 Documentary sources of data 118 Summary 122 References 122 Further Reading 123 8 Focus Group Research (FGR) 125 The nature and features of focus group research 125 The origin and purpose of focus groups 127 Focus group research in healthcare 127 Sample size and composition 128 Conducting focus group discussions 131 Research with online or virtual focus groups 133 Recording analysing and reporting focus group data 134 Critical comments on focus group research in healthcare 138 Summary 138 References 139 Further Reading 140 9 Sampling Strategies 141 Sampling decisions 141 A variety of sampling types 145 Inclusion and exclusion criteria 150 Sampling parameters 150 Sample size 151 Saturation 152 Giving a label to the participants 153 Summary 154 References 154 Further Reading 155 Part Three: Approaches in Qualitative Research 10 Ethnography 159 The development of ethnography 160 Ethnographic methods 162 Ethnography in healthcare 163 The main features of ethnography 165 Fieldwork 169 Doing and writing ethnography 172 Analysis 172 Interpretation 174 Pitfalls and problems 175 Summary 176 References 176 Further Reading 178 11 Grounded Theory Methodology 179 History and origin 180 Symbolic interactionism 181 The main features of grounded theory 181 Data collection theoretical sampling and analysis 183 The three main approaches 189 Using the literature 190 Integration of theory 192 Theoretical memos and fieldnotes 192 Pitfalls and problems 193 Which approach for the health researcher? 196 Summary 197 References 197 Further Reading 199 12 Narrative Inquiry 201 The nature of narrative and story 201 Narrative research 202 Narratives in health research 202 The everyday story 206 Autobiographical and biographical stories 206 Cultural stories 207 Collective stories 207 Illness narratives 208 The restitution narrative 209 The chaos narrative 210 The quest narrative 210 Narrative interviewing 211 Narrative analysis 212 Contents ix Thematic and holistic analysis 213 Structural analysis 214 Dialogic/performance analysis 215 Visual analysis 216 Ongoing debates about narrative 216 Summary 218 References 218 Further Reading 220 13 Phenomenology 221 Intentionality and the early stages of phenomenology 222 Phases and history of the movement 223 The German phase 224 The French phase 226 Schools of phenomenology 227 The phenomenological research process: doing phenomenology 228 Grounding 228 Reflexivity and positional knowledge 229 Humanisation and the language of experience 229 Phenomenology and health research 231 Topics for phenomenological approaches 232 Choice of approach: descriptive or interpretive phenomenology 233 Procedures for data collection and analysis 235 Summary 238 References 238 Further Reading 241 14 Action Research 243 The origins of action research 244 Critical social theory 245 Action research in healthcare 246 The main features of action research 247 The methodological continuum 248 Practical steps 250 Trustworthiness in AR 252 Problems and critique 253 Summary 255 References 255 Further Reading 256 15 Additional Approaches 259 Case study research 259 Overview 260 Features and purpose of case study research 260 Conversation analysis 262 The origins of conversation analysis 263 The use of conversation analysis 263 Discourse analysis 265 Critical discourse analysis (CDA) 267 Performative social science 269 PSS in health research 270 Summary 271 References 272 Further Reading 275 Discourse Analysis 275 Further Reading 276 Performative Social Science 276 Further Reading 277 Part Four: Data Analysis and Completion 16 Data Analysis: Strategies and Procedures 281 Transcribing and sorting 283 Taking notes and writing analytic memos 284 Ordering and organising the data 285 Analytical styles 286 Coding and categorizing 287 Thematic analysis 288 Meaning and Gestalt 289 Problems of QDA 289 Inferential leaps and ‘premature closure’ 289 Collaboration in the process of analysis and interpretation 290 Computer- aided analysis of qualitative data 290 The reasons for computer use 291 Storing annotating and retrieving texts 292 Locating words phrases or segments of data 292 Naming or labelling 292 Sorting and organising 292 Identifying data units 293 Preparing diagrams 293 Approaches to qualitative computer analysis 293 Language- oriented 293 Descriptive/interpretive approaches 293 Theory building 294 The practicalities of using computer- aided analysis 294 Advantages of computer use 295 Problems and critique of computer analysis 295 Summary 296 References 297 Further Reading 298 17 Establishing Quality: Validity and Trustworthiness 299 Quality 299 Conventional criteria 300 Rigour 300 Reliability 300 Validity 301 Generalisability or external validity 302 Objectivity and subjectivity 303 The concept of validity in qualitative research 304 An alternative perspective: trustworthiness 305 Dependability 305 Credibility 305 Transferability 305 Confirmability 306 Authenticity 306 Strategies to ensure trustworthiness 307 Member checking 307 Searching for negative cases and alternative explanations 309 Peer review 310 Triangulation 310 The audit or decision trail 311 Thick description 312 Prolonged engagement 312 Reflexivity 313 Quality and creativity 313 Summary 314 References 314 Further Reading 315 18 Writing up and Publishing Qualitative Research 317 The research account 317 Use of the first person 318 The format of the report 319 Title 320 Abstract 321 Acknowledgement and dedication 323 Contents 323 Introduction 323 Entry issues and ethical considerations 324 Methodology and research design 325 Findings/results and discussion 326 Conclusion and implications 328 Referencing 330 Appendices 330 Critical assessment and evaluation 331 Guide to research evaluation 331 Publishing and presenting the research 332 Books 333 Articles 333 Types of article 334 Alternative forms of presenting or disseminating the research 335 Summary 336 References 336 Further Reading 337 Final Note 339 Glossary 341 Index 347

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Book SynopsisIn this book, one of America's most distinguished psychologists describes his experiences in helping people to discover the path to personal growth through an understanding of their own limitations and potential. What is personal growth? Under what conditions is it possible? How can one person help another? What is creativity, and how can it be fostered? These are some of the issues raised, which challenge many concepts of traditional psychology.Contemporary psychology derives largely from the experimental laboratory, or from Freudian theory. It is preoccupied with minute aspects of animal and human behaviour, or with the mentally ill. But there are rebels, of whom the author counts himself as one, along with Gordon Allport, Abraham Maslow and Rollo May, who feel that psychology and psychiatry should be aiming higher, and be more concerned with growth and potentiality in man. The interest of such a psychology is in the production of harmoniously mature individuals, given that we all have qualities and possibilities infinitely capable of development. Successful development makes us more flexible in relationships, more creative, and less open to suggestion and control.This book, philosophical and provocative, summarizes Dr Rogers' experience. Non-technical in its language, it is not only for psychologists and psychiatrists, but for teachers and counsellors, religious and social workers, labour-management specialists and anyone interested in 'becoming'.

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Book SynopsisThomas Keating was a Cistercian monk who founded the worldwide ''Contemplative Outreach'', teaching people the art of meditation. This is the 20th anniversary edition of Continuum''s best-selling spiritual classic, which has sold over half a million in the English language and has appeared in 10 foreign-language editions.This book is designed to initiate the reader into a deep, living relationship with God. Written by an acknowledged spiritual master, the book moves beyond discursive meditation and particular acts to the intuitive level of contemplation. Keating gives an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and step-by-step guidance in the method of centering prayer. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation, and active prayer. The book ends with an explicit treatment of the contemplative dimension of the gospel. Open Mind, Open Heart will take readers into a world where God can dTrade ReviewThe leader within the Catholic world in the task of recovering our Christian contemplative heritage. -- Ewert H. Cousins * Ewert H. Cousins, general editor, World Spirituality: An Encyclopedic History of the Religious Quest *My mother is a self-proclaimed 'soul shopper' from way back. We started going to St Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass when I was 7 years old. Several years later, Keating became a St. Benedict's monk. He developed centering prayer, which is a lot like meditation and what this book is about. He says that meditation (or centering prayer) is a way of reducing the obstacles to the development of grace. I can sit for only five to ten minutes. It's very hard for me. Still, when I get in trouble, it shifts my perspective. As they say, we don't pray to change our circumstances; we pray to change ourselves. * Blurb from reviewer from Felicity Huffman's Bookshelf in "Oprah's Books" *Table of Contents1. The History of Contemplative Prayer in the Christian Tradition 2. First Steps in Centering Prayer 3. The Sacred Word as Symbol 4. The Wanderings of the Imagination 5. The Birth of Spiritual Attentiveness 6. More Subtle Kinds of Thought 7. Unloading the Unconscious 8. Summary of the Centering Prayer Method 9. The Intensive Centering Prayer Experience 10. What Contemplation Is Not 11. Dimensions of Contemplative Prayer 12. Methods of Extending the Effects of Centering Prayer into Daily Life 13. Guidelines for Christian Life, Growth and Transformation Appendices

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Book SynopsisRediscover the Reformations in Europe with this insightful and comprehensive new edition of a long-time favorite Amongst the authoritative works covering the European Reformation, Carter Lindberg''s The European Reformations has stood the test of time. Widely used in classrooms around the world for over twenty-five years, the first two editions of the book were enjoyed and acclaimed by students and teachers alike. Now, the revised and updated Third Edition of The European Reformations continues the author''s work to sketch the various efforts to reform received expressions of faith and their social and political effects, both historical and modern. He has expanded his coverage of women in the Reformations and added a chapter on reforms in East-Central Europe. Comprehensively covering all of Europe, The European Reformations provides an in-depth exploration of the Reformations'' effects on a wide variety of countries. The author discusTrade Review“The third edition of Carter Lindberg’s book deserves a prominent place on the shelf of anyone who wishes to understand the larger scope of the events that rocked the Western church and European society in the sixteenth century.” - Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly, Vol. 120, No. 3 (Summer 2023)Table of ContentsList of Figures xi Preface to the Third Edition xiii Preface to the Second Edition xvi Preface to the First Edition xviii List of Abbreviations xxi 1 History, Historiography, and Interpretations of the Reformations 1 History and Historiography 1 Interpretations of the Reformations 6 Suggestions for Further Reading 19 2 The Late Middle Ages: Threshold and Foothold of the Reformations 20 Agrarian Crisis, Famine, and Plague 21 Towns and Cities: Loci of Ideas and Change 28 The Printing Press 29 Of Mines and Militancy 31 Social Tensions 32 The Crisis of Values 35 The Western Schism 35 Conciliarism 38 Anticlericalism and the Renaissance Papacy 43 Suggestions for Further Reading 45 Electronic Resources 45 3 The Dawn of a New Era 46 Martin Luther (1483–1546) 46 Theological and Pastoral Responses to Insecurity 51 Theological Implications 57 Indulgences: The Purchase of Paradise 59 The Squeaky Mouse 62 Politics and Piety 64 From the Diet of Worms to the Land of the Birds 66 The Diet of Worms 71 Suggestions for Further Reading 72 Electronic Resources 73 4 Wait for No One: Implementation of Reforms in Wittenberg 74 In the Land of the Birds 74 Melanchthon: Teacher of Germany 75 Karlstadt and Proto-Puritanism 76 Bishops, Clerical Marriage, and Strategies for Reform 78 The Gospel and Social Order 84 Suggestions for Further Reading 91 5 Fruits of the Fig Tree: Social Welfare and Education 92 Late Medieval Poor Relief 93 Beyond Charity 94 The Institutionalization of Social Welfare 98 Bugenhagen and the Spread of Evangelical Social Welfare 101 Education for Service to God and Service to the Neighbor 104 The Catechisms and Christian Vocation 106 Was the Early Reformation a Failure? 108 Suggestions for Further Reading 109 6 The Reformation of the Common Man 111 "Brother Andy" 111 Thomas Müntzer 117 Müntzer's Origins and Theology 118 Müntzer's Historical Development 121 On to the Land of Hus 122 The Revolution of the Common Man, 1524–1526 128 The Role of Anticlericalism 130 Luther and the Peasants' War 131 Suggestions for Further Reading 136 7 The Swiss Connection: Zwingli and the Reformation in Zurich 137 The Affair of the Sausages 137 Zwingli's Beginnings 137 Magistracy and Church in Zurich 140 Zwingli’s Reform Program 141 Excursus: Medieval Sacramental Theology 146 The Marburg Colloquy, 1529 154 Suggestions for Further Reading 159 8 The Sheep against the Shepherds: The Radical Reformations 160 The Anabaptists 161 Excursus: Reformation Understandings of Baptism 164 Zurich Beginnings 168 Anabaptist Multiplicity 173 The Münster Debacle 176 The Subversive Piety of the Spiritualists 179 Suggestions for Further Reading 181 9 Augsburg 1530 to Augsburg 1555: Reforms and Politics 183 The Trail of Worms 183 The Diet of Worms, 1521 185 The Diet of Speyer, 1526 186 The Diet of Speyer, 1529 187 The Diet of Augsburg, 1530, and the Augsburg Confession 188 The Right of Resistance to the Emperor 192 Reformation Ecumenism, War, and the Peace of Augsburg 193 Suggestions for Further Reading 198 10 "The Most Perfect School of Christ": The Genevan Reformation 199 John Calvin (1509–1564) 199 Journey to Geneva 202 The Reformation in Geneva 204 Sojourn in Strasbourg 206 Geneva under Calvin, 1541–1564 210 Calvin's Consolidation of His Authority 212 The Servetus Case 215 Protestant Mission and Evangelism: The "International Conspiracy" 218 Suggestions for Further Reading 220 11 Refuge in the Shadow of God's Wings: The Reformation in France 221 The Shield of Humanism 221 Evangelical Progress and Persecution 224 Calvin's Influence in France 226 The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 231 The Wars of Religion, 1562–1598 232 The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 234 "Paris is Worth a Mass" 237 Suggestions for Further Reading 238 12 The Blood of the Martyrs: The Reformation in the Netherlands 239 "La Secte Lutheriane" 241 Dissident Movements 242 The Rise of Calvinism and the Spanish Reaction 243 A Godly Society? 246 Suggestions for Further Reading 247 13 The Reformations in England and Scotland 248 Anticlericalism and Lutheran Beginnings 249 The King's Great Matter 255 Passions, Politics, and Piety 257 Edward VI and Protestant Progress 259 Mary Tudor and Protestant Regress 261 Elizabeth I and the Via Media 263 Mary Stuart (1542–1587) and the Reformation in Scotland 267 Suggestions for Further Reading 271 14 Reformations in East-Central Europe 272 Bohemia 276 Livonia 277 Prussia and Poland 278 Antitrinitarian Developments 281 Slovakia and Hungary 283 Suggestions for Further Reading 288 15 Catholic Renewal and the Counter-Reformation 289 Late Medieval Renewal Movements 289 The Index and the Inquisition 295 Loyola and the Society of Jesus 299 The Council of Trent, 1545–1563 304 Suggestions for Further Reading 310 Electronic Resources 310 16 Legacies of the Reformations 311 Confessionalization 311 Politics 314 Culture 318 The Reformations and Women 318 Toleration and the "Other" 323 Economics, Education, and Science 328 Literature and the Arts 330 Back to the Future: The Reformations and Modernity 336 Suggestions for Further Reading 338 Electronic Resources 338 Chronology 339 Genealogies 345 The House of Valois and Bourbon, to 1610 346 The family of Charles V 347 The English crown, 1485–1603 348 Ottoman sultans, 1451–1648 349 Popes, 1492–1605 350 Maps 351 Europe about 1500 325 Germany at the time of the Reformations 353 The Empire of Charles V 354 The Ottoman Empire 355 The Portuguese and Spanish overseas empires 356 Religious divisions in Europe about 1600 357 Glossary 358 Appendix: Aids to Reformation Studies 361 Bibliography 364 Index 403

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when we stop worrying about a challenging world full of difficult people and instead simply love everybody? In the highly-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling phenomenon Love Does, Bob Goff takes readers on an entertaining, life-altering journey into the secret of living without fear, care, constraint, or worry.

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