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Book SynopsisThe definitive text on the full spectrum of neurology-50th Anniversary Edition!  A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!For 50 years the fieldâs gold-standard text, Adams and Victorâs Principles of Neurology provides up to date treatment and management strategies needed to confidently handle both common and rare neurologic conditions. Presented in full color, this enduring resource meets the needs of todayâs aspiring clinician or seasoned professional, and has been hailed as the most detailed, thorough, and authoritative text on the subject.Adams and Victorâs Principles of Neurology, Twelfth Edition features: An evenness of style and a uniform approach to subject matter across subspecialties that allows a quick and easy review of each topic and condition Scholarly discussions that give readers a comprehensive overview of neurologic illnesses Unrivaled coverage of signs and symptoms Evidence b

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Book SynopsisGod''s Dream for Your Life Awaits You.A great dream is a statement of faith. Whether you dream of creating something beautiful or accomplishing something incredible, your dream is the first step God uses to develop your spiritual maturity and change your life. The Bible is full of stories of people whose God-given dreams became reality—but to get there, they had to take a journey of faith.In this 6-session video Bible Study (streaming code included), Rick Warren reveals how God uses six phases to develop your spiritual maturity while fulfilling the dreams God gives you.Sessions and video run times: How Faith and Dreaming Are Connected (25:30) Discovering God’s Dream for You (25:30) Making Wise Decisions (22:00) Persisting Through Delays (24:00) Dealing with Difficulties (28:00) From Dead Ends to Deliverance (25:30)  This study guide ha

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Book SynopsisThe Sixth Edition of Anatomy & Pathology: The World’s Best Anatomical Charts features 52 new and updated anatomical charts created by some of the world's best medical illustrators. This reference is an essential addition to every library, whether you are a health professional, student, or interested consumer. These anatomical charts show the human body in a format that provides a clear and visual understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and diseases. Medical terminology and easy-to-understand supporting text are printed directly on each chart so you never have to refer to a separate key card or manual. The convenient size and format make it ideal for studying, patient consultation or quick reference.Systems of the Body: 12Structures of the Body:16Diseases, Disorders and Conditions: 2458 pages52 full color chartssize 10' x 12'Spiral bound, soft coverTable of ContentsSYSTEMS OF THE BODYThe Digestive SystemThe Endocrine SystemThe Female Reproductive SystemThe Lymphatic SystemThe Male Reproductive SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Nervous SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Skeletal SystemThe Spinal NervesThe Urinary TractThe Vascular System and VisceraSTRUCTURES OF THE BODYThe BrainThe Ear—Organs of Hearing and BalanceEar, Nose and ThroatThe EyeFoot and AnkleHand and WristAnatomy of the HeartHip and KneeLigaments of the JointsPregnancy and BirthThe ProstateShoulder and ElbowThe Skin and Common DisordersThe Human SkullAnatomy of the TeethThe Vertebral ColumnDISEASES, DISORDERS AND CONDITIONSDangers of AlcoholUnderstanding AllergiesUnderstanding ArthritisUnderstanding AsthmaUnderstanding High Blood PressureUnderstanding Breast CancerCardiovascular DiseaseUnderstanding High CholesterolUnderstanding Colorectal CancerUnderstanding the Common ColdUnderstanding DepressionUnderstanding DiabetesDiseases of the Digestive SystemGastroesophageal Disorders and Digestive AnatomyUnderstanding InfluenzaUnderstanding Lung CancerDiseases of the LungRisks of ObesityUnderstanding PainUnderstanding Prostate CancerSexually Transmitted InfectionsDangers of SmokingHuman Spine DisordersUnderstanding Stroke

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1: TRAUMA 5 Trauma Overview Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 13 Primary Effects of CNS Trauma Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR and Luke L. Linscott, MD 49 Secondary Effects and Sequelae of CNS Trauma Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR SECTION 2: NONTRAUMATIC HEMORRHAGE AND VASCULAR LESIONS 65 Approach to Nontraumatic Hemorrhage and Vascular Lesions Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 73 Spontaneous Parenchymal Hemorrhage Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 91 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Aneurysms Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 113 Vascular Malformations Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 145 Arterial Anatomy and Strokes Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR, Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR, and Luke L. Linscott, MD 181 Venous Anatomy and Occlusions Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 201 Vasculopathy Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR SECTION 3: INFECTION, INFLAMMATION, AND DEMYELINATING DISEASES 231 Approach to Infection, Inflammation, and Demyelination Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 235 Congenital, Acquired Pyogenic, and Acquired Viral Infections Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR and Luke L. Linscott, MD 269 Tuberculosis and Fungal, Parasitic, and Other Infections Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 293 HIV/AIDS Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 311 Demyelinating and Inflammatory Diseases Luke L. Linscott, MD and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR SECTION 4: NEOPLASMS, CYSTS, AND TUMOR-LIKE LESIONS 337 Introduction to CNS Neoplasms and Nonneoplastic Cysts Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 341 Adult-Type Diffuse Gliomas Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 359 Pediatric-Type Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 367 Pediatric-Type Diffuse High-Grade Gliomas Luke L. Linscott, MD 375 Circumscribed Astrocytic Gliomas Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 395 Glioneuronal and Neuronal Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 423 Ependymal Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 441 Choroid Plexus Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 453 Embryonal Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 471 Pineal and Germ Cell Tumors Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 487 Cranial Nerve Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 505 Meningiomas and Melanocytic Lesions Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 527 Mesenchymal, Nonmeningothelial Tumors Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 545 Hematolymphoid and Hematopoietic Tumors Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 563 Sellar Region Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 587 Metastases and Paraneoplastic Syndromes Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 605 Nonneoplastic Cysts Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 641 Miscellaneous Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR SECTION 5: TOXIC, METABOLIC, DEGENERATIVE, AND CSF DISORDERS 661 Approach to Toxic, Metabolic, Degenerative, and CSF Disorders Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 671 Toxic Encephalopathy Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 695 Inherited Metabolic Disorders Luke L. Linscott, MD 719 Acquired Metabolic and Systemic Disorders Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 747 Dementias and Brain Degenerations Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 771 Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders Karen L. Salzman, MD, FACR and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR SECTION 6: CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS AND GENETIC TUMOR SYNDROMES 793 Approach to Congenital Malformations Luke L. Linscott, MD 799 Posterior Fossa Malformations Luke L. Linscott, MD and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 813 Commissural and Cortical Maldevelopment Luke L. Linscott, MD and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 827 Holoprosencephalies, Related Disorders, and Mimics Luke L. Linscott, MD and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 837 Genetic Tumor Syndromes Involving the CNS Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 869 Vascular Neurocutaneous Syndromes Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR 883 Anomalies of the Skull and Meninges Luke L. Linscott, MD and Anne G. Osborn, MD, FACR

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Book SynopsisIn an updated encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related substances, the author offers a blend of authority and playfulness and includes a new introduction to each resource.

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Book SynopsisUsing illustrations and clear examples, leading Old Testament scholar Peter Gentry helps readers understand how to read the prophetic texts as they were intended to be read.

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Book SynopsisHighly creative and interactive, this apologetics resource helps readers identify and evaluate 21 different worldviews through engaging yes-or-no questions and easy-to-understand descriptions. Appendices include answers to common questions and suggestions for further reading.

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Book SynopsisThe Inflammation Spectrum, Dr Will Cole's follow up to Ketotarian, teaches us how inflammation is often the catalyst for most common health woes.Arriving at a time where issues of inflammation and gut health are becoming increasingly prominent within mainstream discourses, Dr Will Cole offers us a solution to this growing issue. The Inflammation Spectrum teaches us that ultimately how we feel is symbiotically linked to what we consume; indeed, food, in Cole's words, 'constantly and dynamically influences' our health. Subsequently he teaches readers how to do nutrition the right way, providing us with a personal guide which seeks to aid readers to find out which foods their bodies love, hate and need to feel great!Cole's book informs us to think twice before consuming pharmaceutical drugs to "fix" issues of inflammation and instead proposes that readers reassess their eating habits, using 'food as thy medicine'. This book, Dr Mark Hyman suggests, is for 'anyone who is fed up with fad diets' as Cole uses his years of experience in functional-medicine to teach us how to love our bodies enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. From personal quizzes to scientific breakdowns The Inflammation Spectrum offers empowering advice and puts readers on the path to achieving food freedom and optimal health.

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Book SynopsisThis book walks readers through relevant Scripture passages on the topic of conciencea largely neglected topic in the church todayto offer guiding principles and practical advice for aligning our consciences with God's will.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for children ages 812 as they transition from a beginner's Bible, theESV Following Jesus Biblewill strengthen children in their faith and teach them what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

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Book SynopsisA stylish and durable pocket-sized Bible with a contemporary and distinctive grey and orange colourway.Trade ReviewThis newly updated edition of the NIV retains its commitment to accuracy even while remaining accessible to the widest audience possible. * Philip Yancey, Author *

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Book SynopsisHuman Blood Groups is a comprehensive and fully referenced text covering both the scientific and clinical aspects of red cell surface antigens, including: serology, inheritance, biochemistry, molecular genetics, biological functions and clinical significance in transfusion medicine. Since the last edition, seven new blood group systems and over 60 new blood group antigens have been identified. All of the genes representing those systems have now been cloned and sequenced. This essential new information has made the launch of a third edition of Human Blood Groups, now in four colour, particularly timely. This book continues to be an essential reference source for all those who require clinical information on blood groups and antibodies in transfusion medicine and blood banking.Trade Review “It is fascinatingly detailed, and makes a wonderful book for browsing, with many interesting facts, often with historical context to each blood group discovery; but its main audience will be those working within the transfusion laboratory, for whom this will be an invaluable reference.” (Haem Trainee, 1 August 2013) “Get it. If you are involved in blood banking, this is a must-have.” (Doody’s, 14 June 2013)Table of ContentsForeword, vii Preface to the third edition, viii Some abbreviations used, ix 1 Human blood groups: introduction, 1 2 ABO, H, and Lewis systems, 11 3 MNS blood group system, 96 4 P1PK, Globoside, and FORS blood group systems, plus some other related blood groups, 162 5 Rh and RHAG blood group systems, 182 6 Lutheran blood group system, 259 7 Kell and Kx blood group systems, 278 8 Duffy blood group system, 306 9 Kidd blood group system, 325 10 Diego blood group system, 336 11 Yt blood group system, 354 12 Xg blood group system, 359 13 Scianna blood group system, 371 14 Dombrock blood group system, 376 15 Colton blood group system, 384 16 LW blood group system, 391 17 Chido/Rodgers blood group system, 400 18 Gerbich blood group system, 410 19 Cromer blood group system, 427 20 Knops blood group system and the Cost antigens, 439 21 Indian blood group system and the AnWj antigen, 449 22 Ok blood group system, 457 23 Raph blood group system, 461 24 JMH blood group system, 465 25 I and i antigens, and cold agglutination, 469 26 Gill blood group system, 485 27 Junior and Langereis blood group systems, 487 28 Er antigens, 493 29 Low frequency antigens, 495 30 High frequency antigens, including Vel, 500 31 Sid antigen, 505 32 HLA (Human Leucocyte-Associated) Class I antigens on red cells, 512 33 Polyagglutination and cryptantigens, 515 Index, 524

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Book SynopsisThe go-to textbook on the increasingly important and rapidly evolving topic of medical ethicsA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!Ethical issues are embedded in every clinical encounter between patients and clinicians. In order to practice excellent clinical care, clinicians must understand ethical issues such as informed consent, decisional capacity, surrogate decision making, truth telling, confidentiality, privacy, the distinction between research and clinical care, and end-of-life care. This popular, clinically-oriented guide provides crystal-clear case-based coverage of the ethical situations encountered in everyday medical practice.Clinical Ethics introduces the proven Four Box Methodâa much-needed pattern for collecting, sorting, and ordering the facts of a clinical ethical problem. This easy-to-apply system is based on simple questions about medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual features that explaTable of ContentsIntroductionThe Four Topics Ethical Reasoning in Clinical Ethics Resources in Clinical Ethics Acknowledgements Bibliography The Four Topics Chart TOPIC ONEMedical Indications 1.1 Indicated and Nonindicated Interventions1.2 Clinical Judgment and Clinical Uncertainty1.3 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Orders not to Resuscitate1.4 Medical Error1.5 Determination of Death1.6 Summary TOPIC TWOPreferences of Patients2.1 Informed Consent2.2 Decisional Capacity 2.3 Decision Making for the Mentally Incapacitated Patient 2.4 Surrogate Decision Makers 2.5 Failure to Cooperate in the Therapeutic RelationshipTOPIC THREEQuality of Life3.1 Divergent Evaluations of Quality of Life3.2 Enhancement Medicine3.3 Compromised Quality of Life and Life-Sustaining Interventions3.4 Pain Relief for Terminally Ill Patients3.5 Medically Assisted Dying3.6 SuicideTOPIC FOURContextual Features4.1 Health Professions4.2 Other Interested Parties4.3 Confidentiality of Medical Information 4.4 Economics of Clinical Care 4.5 Allocation of Scarce Health Resources 4.6 Influence of Religion on Clinical Decisions 4.7 Role of Law in Clinical Ethics 4.8 Clinical Research and Education 4.9 Public Health 4.10 Organizational Ethics

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Book SynopsisBased on the popular "anti-diet" program, Intuitive Eating, this take-anywhere card deck offers 50 bite-sized tips and tools to help you honor your hunger, reject diet mentality, and make peace with food.Are you tired of fad diets that don't work and leave you feeling bad about yourself-and mealtime in general? You aren't alone. In our image-obsessed culture, it's easy to get caught up in a "diet mentality," and stuck in a constant cycle of guilt and deprivation. As a result, many of us have forgotten how to really enjoy food. But it doesn't have to be this way.Grounded in the same evidence-based approach outlined in the breakthrough guide, Intuitive Eating, as well as The Intuitive Eating Workbook, this portable and uplifting card deck offers daily strategies and affirmations to help you pay attention to natural cues of hunger and satisfaction, so you can stop worrying about calories and really savor your food. Organized by the ten principles of intuitive eating, the cards also feature simple, in-the-moment exercises you can use on the go to help you challenge common misconceptions about food and your body, identify and balance your emotions, and-most importantly-stop feeling so distressed at mealtime.If you're ready to move beyond dieting and start building a better relationship with food-and yourself-this card deck will help you, one day at a time. Keep the cards next to the fridge, on your work desk, or even in your car for gentle reminders, positive reinforcement, and meal-by-meal support-anytime and anywhere.

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Book Synopsis''a brilliant history'' The Sunday Times ''makes for riveting reading'' The IndependentModern pagan witchcraft is arguably the only fully-formed religion England has given the world, and has now spread across four continents.This second edition of The Triumph of the Moon extensively revises the first full-scale scholarly study of modern pagan witchcraft. Ronald Hutton examines the nature and development of this religion, and offers a history of attitudes to witchcraft, paganism and magic in British society since 1800. Its pages reveal village cunning folk, Victorian ritual magicians, classicists and archaeologists, leaders of woodcraft and scouting movements, Freemasons, and members of rural secret societies. We also find some of the leading figures of English literature, from the Romantic poets to W. B. Yeats, D. H. Lawrence and Robert Graves, as well as the main personalities who have represented pagan witchcraft to the public world since 1950. Thriller writers like Dennis Wheatley, and films and television programmes, get similar coverage, as does tabloid journalism. The material is by its nature often sensational, and care is taken throughout to distinguish fact from fantasy, in a manner not previously applied to most of the stories involved. Meticulously researched, The Triumph of the Moon presents an authoritative insight into an aspect of modern cultural history which has attracted sensational publicity but has hitherto been little understood. This edition incorporates new research carried out by the author as well as research by others who have been inspired by this book over the twenty years since its first publication.Trade ReviewHutton's book is a must-read not only for anyone interested in modern Paganism, or the occult, but it also embodies a deep insight into the development of British society and culture. * Pavel Horák, Czech Academy of Sciences, Religious Studies Review *It is to the credit of Ronald Hutton that he has documented its history so clearly and recognises its spiritual value to so many people. * Paula Dempsey, Fortean Times *Review from previous edition this work ... makes for excellent reading. Hutton's extensive scholarship allows him to make and clarify connections between people and movements in recent centuries. * Northern Earth, No.83 *spirited, amusing and immensely informative ... Hutton's exceptional work is by far the most scholarly, comprehensive and judicious analysis of the subject yet published. It will remain the standard for many years to come. * Publishers Weekly *A remarkable book ... passionate yet written with calm and clarity ... a passionate, important and consistently fascinating book. * Journal of Ecclesiastical History *The Triumph of the Moon, which is densely argued and heavily annotated, leaves little doubt that the history which modern occultism has constructed for itself is bunk ... It all makes for riveting reading and, despite Hutton's demolition of the supposed lineage of witchcraft, I am tempted after reading his book to become a witch myself. * Robert Irwin, The Independent *Hutton's book is excellent ... Hutton uses his historical skills to tease apart some of the themes in this popular rural romanticism, and to locate their purely modern origin. * T. M. Luhrmann, Times Literary Supplement *Hutton's professional expertise shows paganism in a new light * Katrina Dixon, The Scotsman *An excellent study of the only religion England gave the world: pagan witchcraft. Scholarly and incisive, writing with verve and passion, Hutton exposes the Victorian fascination with the pagan ... Hutton writes a brilliant history of a faith that draws on ancient texts yet speaks to present concerns. * Kevin Sharpe, The Sunday Times *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Macrocosm 1: Finding a Language 2: Finding a Goddess 3: Finding a God 4: Finding a Structure 5: Finding a High Magic 6: Finding a Low Magic 7: Finding a Folklore 8: Finding a Witchcraft 9: Matrix 10: God (and Goddess) Parents Microcosm 11: Gerald Gardner 12: Gerald's People 13: The Wider Context: Hostility 14: The Wider Context: Reinforcement 15: Old Craft, New Craft 16: The Man in Black 17: Royalty from the North 18: Uncle Sam and the Goddess 19: Coming of Age 20: Grandchildren of the Shadows Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe Aging–Disability Nexus explores the complex and competing narratives we create about aging and disability, providing fresh perspectives on how these markers interact with each other and with other indicators of power and difference.Trade ReviewThe Aging-Disability Nexus provides a comprehensive overview of current studies on the relationships between aging and disabilities[...] * CHOICE Connect *I really appreciated the breadth of topics, including experiences of dance among people with Parkinson’s; an arts-based initiative called Re•Vision, which seeks to disrupt normative narratives of aging and disability; and the stories of two women aging with and aging into cognitive disability. Furthermore, with few exceptions, most theoretical discussions are illustrated with compelling real world examples. -- W. Ben Mortenson, associate professor, University of British Columbia * Occupational Therapy Now *Table of ContentsIntroduction / Katie Aubrecht, Christine Kelly, and Carla RicePart 1: Conceptualizing the Nexus1 Aging and Disability: The Paradoxical Positions of the Chronological Life Course / Amanda Grenier, Meridith Griffin, and Colleen McGrath2 Spectres of Unproductive Life: The Aging–Disability–Dementia Complex / Lucy Burke3 Cripping Care Advice: Austerity, Advice Literature, and the Troubled Link between Disability and Old Age / Sally Chivers4 Dancing In and Out of Control: Challenging the Myth of Bodily Mastery through the Lens of Parkinson’s Disease / Monique LanoixPart 2: Politics of Care5 Aging, Disability, and Long-Term Care Policy: Toward a Critical Ethics of Care Approach / Maggie FitzGerald6 Directly Funded Home Care for Older Adults: Exploring the Legacies of Disability Activism / Christine Kelly7 Age, Disability, and Encounters with Care: Older People’s Experiences of Home Care / Rachel Barken and Alan Santinele Martino8 Power, Agency, Aging, and Cognitive Impairment: The Stories of Two Women / Margaret Oldfield and Nancy Hansen9 Regulation of “Care” in Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario / Poland LaiPart 3: Timescapes and Landscapes10 Aging with and into Disability: Futurities of New Materialisms / Nadine Changfoot and Carla Rice11 From Boomer to Zoomer: Aging with Vitality under Neoliberal Capitalism / Anne McGuire12 Deconstructing Dependency and Development in Global Dementia Policy / Katie Aubrecht and Akwasi Boafo13 Aging and Disability in the Time of AIDS: Reflections from Research with Older Women Caregivers in South Africa / May Chazan14 Disability, Age, the British Countryside, and Social Exclusion / Nathan KerriganDialogue: Speaking from the NexusThinking into Aging–Disability Nexuses: A Dialogue between Two Scholars / Ruth Bartlett and Alison KaferIndex

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Book SynopsisImpossibly wonderful' Daily TelegraphRevised and updated with a brand new chapter.Find peace in a restless world.James's heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.' Richard Miller, clinical psychologist, researcher and yogic scholar.In today's fast-paced world, we've never been busier. We're surrounded by pressures from work, family, study and social media. It can feel like there's never time to truly switch off and relax.But the answer is simpler than you think and it's within you.Through simple, easily learned techniques The Book of Rest reveals how to find a moment of peace even in the busiest of days, and a path to a calmer, happier and more relaxed you.Trade Review‘James has been the most amazing teacher. Not only am I fitter and more flexible but also I feel better balanced, mentally and emotionally.’ Emma Watson ‘James' heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.’ Richard Miller, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Researcher and Yogic Scholar ‘Reevesian rest might just save the world.’ Telegraph ‘Simple, easy-to-learn techniques.’ HELLO magazine

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Book SynopsisThe second edition ofRad Tech''s Guide to MRIprovides practicing and training technologists with a succinct overview of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Designed for quick reference and examination preparation, this pocket-size guide covers the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, MRI equipment, data acquisition and processing, image quality and artifacts, MR Angiography, Diffusion/Perfusion, and more. Written by an expert practitioner and educator, this handy reference guide: Provides essential MRI knowledge in a single portable, easy-to-read guide Covers instrumentation and MRI hardware components, including gradient and radio-frequency subsystems Provides techniques to handle flow imaging issues and improve the quality of MRIs Explains the essential physics underpinning MRI technology Rad Tech''s Guide to MRIis a must-have resource for student radiographers, especially those preparing for the AmeriTable of Contents1. Hardware Overview 1 Instrumentation: Magnets 1 Instrumentation: RF Subsystem 6 Instrumentation: Gradient Subsystem 8 2. Fundamental Principles 11 Electromagnetism: Faraday’s Law of Induction 11 Magnetism 12 Behavior of Hydrogen in a Magnetic Field 14 3. Production of Magnetic Resonance Signal 19 4. Relaxation and Tissue Characteristics 23 T2-Relaxation 23 T1-Relaxation 24 Proton Density 24 T2* (Pronounced “T2 star”) 25 5. Data Acquisition and Image Formation 27 Pulse Sequences 27 Image Contrast Control 30 Image Formation 42 Data Acquisition 43 Scan Time 50 Controlling Image Quality with FSE 57 6. Magnetic Resonance Image Quality 61 Spatial Resolution 61 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 63 7. Artifacts 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in Different Voxels) 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in the Same Voxel) 77 Magnetic Susceptibility 79 Motion and Flow 81 Spatial Presaturation 82 Gradient Moment Nulling (Flow Compensation) 84 Compensation for Respiration 84 Cardiac Compensation 86 Aperiodic Motion 88 Aliasing 89 Gibbs and Truncation Artifact 91 Radio-Frequency Artifacts 92 Gradient Malfunctions 93 Image Shading 93 Inadequate System Tuning 94 Reconstruction Artifacts 94 8. Flow Imaging 97 Flow Patterns 97 Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Non Contrast) 98 Reduction of Flow Artifacts 102 Signal Loss in MRA 102 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Time-of-Flight 103 Signal Loss with Two-Dimensional TOF 104 Three-Dimensional TOF 106 Signal Loss with Three-Dimensional TOF 108 PC Techniques 109 Contrast Enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) 113 9. Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging 117 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) 117 10. Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents 125 Characteristics, Composition and Structure 125 Index 129

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Book SynopsisA chapter devoted to health literacy helps people and caregivers make the best use of the medical care system and a chapter on driving helps evaluate when it is no longer safe to be behind the wheel.Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful resource for anyone thinking about how to increase the safety of the home to allow for independence as people live longer. Publisher's Weekly I think anyone who's over the age of 50 needs this book on their shelf. If you're concerned about safety for a loved one or want to maintain independence yourself, Living Safely, Aging Well will give you the steps you need. -- Terri Schlichenmeyer Bookworm An excellent guide that describes the types of injuries that commonly happen at home, and how to prevent them... This is a top reference for any who would live well. Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents1. What's "Old" Got to Do with It?2. Don't Fall!3. Too Hot and Too Cold4. Poisoning5. Preventing Asphyxia6. When Driving Is Dangerous7. The Backyard and the Workshop8. All around the House9. Seeing the DoctorAppendix A: Injury Statistics for People 65 and OlderAppendix B: Agencies and Organizationsthat Can HelpReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisA celebration of Egyptologistsâ intimate diaries and journals, brilliantly capturing the excitement of the golden age of Egyptology.Trade Review'This is a sumptuous volume and can be recommended without hesitation for those who are interested in Egyptology and also the history of the study of the subject as well. It is highly informative, well written, has beautifully reproduced illustrations and is a delight to read' - Timeless TravelsTable of ContentsIntroduction: These Rough Notes • An Untouched Antique Land: Athanasius Kircher; George Sandys; Frederik Ludwig Norden; Richard Pococke • Artists, Expeditions and Nationalist Competition: Dominique Vivant Denon; Pascal Xavier Coste; Frédéric Cailliaud; William John Bankes; James Burton; Edward William Lane; Robert Hay; Jean-François Champollion; Nestor l’Hôte; John Gardner Wilkinson; Hector Horeau; Karl Richard Lepsius • Archaeology Begins: Giovanni Battista Belzoni; Jean-Jaques Rifaud; Joseph Hekekyan; Luigi Vassalli; Tombs, Mummies and Treasure; Amelia Edwards; W. M. F. Petrie; Marianne Brocklehurst; Victor Loret; Percy Newberry; Howard Carter; Norman & Nina de Garis Davies • Temples, Towns and Cities: George Andrew Reisner; Ernesto Schiaparelli; Hassan Effendi Hosni; John Pendlebury; Walter Bryan Emery

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Book SynopsisThe Archaeologist''s Fieldwork Companion is the only current one-volume collection of the practical information and material needed by archaeologists doing fieldwork. Designed as a literal companion to fieldwork: a concise informational toolkit to be carried into the field Provides lists and checklists, planning help, recording and measurement charts and tables, analysis and classification guides, information on drafting and artifact drawing, abbreviations, sample forms, and legislation concerning archaeological fieldwork Offers additional information for processing research, such as a guide to research publication and an extensive bibliography for further resources An invaluable aid not only to students undertaking fieldwork for the first time, but also to seasoned archaeologists Trade Review"An excellent compilation of equipment lists and procedures, covering a wide range of fieldwork activities. It will be valuable to professionals and students alike, in both the field and the classroom." Harold Mytum, University of York "Kipfer's all-inclusive guidebook will no doubt help archaeologists of all levels avoid common mistakes in the field and the lab by providing useful information in a handy portable format." Diana DiPaolo Loren, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University "This useful compendium of practical resources for students, professionals, and amateurs condenses a plethora of reference information, from conversion tables to codes of ethics, into one handy package." Ruth M. Van Dyke, Colorado College “This easy-to-use spiral-bound book by independent scholar Kipfer offers extensive information and materials to assist in the practical aspects of doing archaeology … It will be invaluable for a variety of readers from beginners in archaeological fieldwork to professional archaeologists ... Highly recommended.” Choice "There is something for everyone in this volume. The wire spiral binding gives the added advantage of being easy to use in the field." Australian ArchaeologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Classification and Typology. 2. Forms and Records. 3. Lists and Checklists. 4. Mapping, Drawing, and Photographing. 5. Measurement and Conversion. 6. Planning Help. 7. Resources. Appendix: Abbreviations and Codes.

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Book SynopsisThis practical, thorough, and concise pocketbook is the perfect companion to the clinical skills needed for life on the wards. It covers all the essential elements that lie at the heart of medical practice in which students must prove their competence, and lays the foundations needed for the rest of their medical career. Part One covers history taking, examination and communication; and Part Two provides an overview of key practical procedures and diagnostic skills, all of which are typically examined via Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) or other clinical case format examinations. The coverage of examination skills alongside practical procedures and explanations of typical tests and investigations make this pocketbook invaluable for students new to clinical medicine. The authors are specialists in teaching clinical skills from both a medical and surgical perspective, and are perfectly placed to cover these cornerstones of medical practice.Trade ReviewPublished Reviews "Lecture Notes on Clinical Skills fits into both white coat and book budget, something the first year clinical student should bear in mind." GKT Gazette "It is a little smasher." Surgo, Glasgow University Medical School "An excellent reference for students and junior doctors on hospital clinical placements." Scottish Medical Journal "A very practical, 'white coat' text." Pediatric Endocrinology ReviewsTable of ContentsSection I: History and examination Chapter 1 History taking 3 Chapter 2 General examination 25 Chapter 3 Examination of the cardiovascular system 59 Chapter 4 Examination of the chest 87 Chapter 5 Examination of the abdomen 97 Chapter 6 Examination of the mental state 112 Chapter 7 Examination of the nervous system 122 Chapter 8 Assessment of disability including care of the elderly 166 Chapter 9 Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principles 173 Chapter 10 Presenting cases and communication 185 Section II: Clinical investigation and practical skills Chapter 11 Clinical and radiological investigations 201 Chapter 12 Endoscopy 230 Chapter 13 Cardiological investigations 236 Chapter 14 Practical skills 279 Chapter 15 Common emergency treatments 326 Appendices Appendix 1 Jaeger reading chart 338 Appendix 2 Visual acuity 3 m chart 338 Appendix 3 Cardiac arrest instructions 340 Appendix 4 Duties of a doctor 341 Appendix 5 Laboratory results—normal values 342 Appendix 6 Examples of OSCE assessment stations 349 Appendix 7 Rockall Score 350 Index 351

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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition ''Tyldesley and Grieve''s Muscles, Nerves and Movement'' has established itself as the leading textbook for the study of movement by occupational therapists. The book provides students with a sound understanding of the way in which bones, joints, muscles and nerves allow the body to perform movement during daily activities. Early chapters provide a foundation for the study of movement, with the complexity of detail increasing as the book progresses. Functional anatomy is related to the movements of daily living and is supported by activities for experiencing and observing the way we perform everyday tasks. Later chapters consider the integration of sensory and motor processes for the planning and execution of movement. This fourth edition has been extensively updated and revised. Highly illustrated and now in full colour throughout the book also includes: Case histories with self assessment exercises Summary boxes Key termsTable of ContentsPreface To The Fourth Edition ix Acknowledgements x Section I: Introduction to movement 1 Chapter 1 Basic units, structure and function: supporting tissues, muscle and nerve 3 Framework and support: the connective tissues 4 Articulations 9 Skeletal muscle 12 Basic units of the nervous system 18 Muscle tone 27 Summary 29 Chapter 2 Movement terminology 31 The anatomical position 32 Planes and axes of movement 33 Structure and movements at synovial joints 34 Group action and types of muscle work 38 Biomechanical principles 41 Summary 49 Chapter 3 The central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord 50 PART I: THE BRAIN 51 Introduction to the form and structure 51 Cerebral hemispheres 56 Basal ganglia 65 Thalamus 66 Hypothalamus and limbic system 67 Brain stem 69 Cerebellum 71 Summary of brain areas: function in movement 73 PART II: THE SPINAL CORD 73 Position and segmentation of the spinal cord 73 Spinal reflex pathways 79 Summary of the functions of the spinal cord 82 Summary 82 Chapter 4 The peripheral nervous system: cranial and spinal nerves 84 Introduction 85 Spinal nerves 86 Peripheral nerves 90 Cranial nerves 92 Autonomic nervous system 96 Summary 99 Section II: Anatomy of movement in everyday living 101 Chapter 5 Positioning movements: the shoulder and elbow 103 Introduction 104 PART I: THE SHOULDER 105 The shoulder (pectoral) girdle 105 The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint 108 Muscles of the shoulder region 109 PART II: THE ELBOW 121 Elbow position and function 121 The elbow joint 121 Muscles moving the elbow 123 Summary of the shoulder and elbow in functional movements 127 Summary 129 Chapter 6 Manipulative movements: the forearm, wrist and hand 130 Introduction 131 Functions of the forearm and wrist 131 The forearm 131 The wrist 134 Functions of the hand 140 Movements of the hand: fingers and thumb 141 Muscles moving the hand: fingers and thumb 144 Types of grip 157 Summary of muscles of the forearm and intrinsic muscles of the hand 160 Summary 161 Chapter 7 Nerve supply of the upper limb 162 Introduction 163 The brachial plexus 163 Terminal branches of the brachial plexus 165 Axillary nerve: shoulder movement 165 Spinal segmental innervation of the upper limb 173 Summary 174 Chapter 8 Support and propulsion: the lower limb 175 Introduction 176 Joints and movements of the pelvis, thigh and leg 176 Muscles of the thigh and leg in support, swing and propulsion 183 Functions of the foot 197 Summary of the lower limb muscles 204 Summary 204 Chapter 9 Nerve supply of the lower limb 206 Introduction 207 Lumbar plexus: position and formation 207 Terminal branches of the lumbar plexus 207 Sacral plexus: position and formation 211 Terminal branches of the sacral plexus 211 Spinal segmental innervation of the lower limb 216 Summary 216 Chapter 10 Upright posture and breathing: the trunk 218 Introduction 219 Upright posture 220 Breathing 230 Pelvic tilt and the pelvic floor 236 Nerve supply of the muscles of the neck and trunk 238 Summary of the muscles of the trunk 239 Summary 239 Section III: Sensorimotor control of movement 241 Chapter 11 Sensory background to movement 243 Somatosensory system 244 Vestibular system 254 Visual system 256 Regulation of posture 258 Summary 259 Chapter 12 Motor control 261 Introduction 262 Spinal mechanisms 262 Descending motor system 267 Planning, co-ordination and motor learning 272 Summary 277 Section IV: Human occupation 279 Chapter 13 Occupational performance skills and capacities 281 Multiple factors in control of occupational performance skills 282 Core positions and patterns of occupational performance skills 286 Summary 300 Chapter 14 Occupational performance 301 Introduction 302 Framework for understanding human occupation 302 Case scenarios 305 PART I 306 Example case scenario 306 Further case scenarios 308 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 308 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 310 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 310 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 311 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 311 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 312 PART II 313 Case scenario 1: Mabel; the ageing process 313 Case scenario 2: Mary; Parkinson’s disease 314 Case scenario 3: John; traumatic brain injury 316 Case scenario 4: Patrick; hand injury 317 Case scenario 5: Christopher; spinal cord injury 318 Case scenario 6: Susan; chronic pain 320 Conclusion 323 References 323 Further reading 324 Appendix I: Bones 326 Appendix II: Segmental nerve supply of muscles 336 Glossary 340 Index 354 Practice note-pad list 365

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Book SynopsisMedicine for MRCP provides a comprehensive review of the material that you need to pass the MRCP Parts 1 and 2 written papers. The twenty-seven chapters mapped out to the RCP syllabus, cover all areas from molecular medicine and genetics, through to medical law and ethics. Written by specialist contributors and educational experts, the content is carefully crafted to build your understanding for both papers. Each chapter begins with the basic science required for Part 1, before covering clinical medicine for Part 1, Part 2 and the PACES examinations. To ensure effective revision, material is presented in short sections with bullet lists, tables, and boxes. Over 150 drawings and photos illustrate key principles and clinical topics making them easier to retain. References to evidence-based protocols and directions to further reading allow for deeper understanding. Candidates can review their progress via the 180 end-of chapter self-assessment questions.Drawing on the authors'' expertise,Trade Review[From the foreword] The editors for this book have enrolled an extensive field of authors who are experts in their fields to provide facts which may be assimilated rapidly and that will be helpful both in revising for the MRCP examinations but also in day to day practice ... It covers aspect of medicine that ... are enormously important in everyday presentations to the acute hospital including obstetric medicine ... this work will help you in studying for the MRCP diploma but if used well will stand the reader in good stead for their future career. * Mike Jones, Consultant Acute Physician, GIRFT National Clinical Lead for Acute and General Medicine *Table of Contents1: Metabolic medicine, bone and calcuim metabolism 2: Molecular medicine and genetics 3: Clinical pharmacology and toxicology 4: Drug development and clinical trials/translational medicine 5: Radiological investigations and applications 6: Immunology 7: GU medicine and HIV 8: Infectious diseases and tropical medicine 9: Haematology 10: Principles of oncology and palliative care 11: Respiratory medicine 12: Critical care 13: Cardiology 14: Gastroenterology 15: Hepatology 16: Nephrology 17: Neurology 18: Ophthalmology 19: Diabetes and endocrinology 20: Rheumatology 21: Dermatology 22: Psychiatric disorders and their treatment 23: Obstetric medicine 24: Environmental medicine 25: Epidemiology and public health 26: Statistics 27: Medical law and ethics

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition showcasing the social health of the least religious nations in the worldReligious conservatives around the world often claim that a society without a strong foundation of faith would necessarily be an immoral one, bereft of ethics, values, and meaning. Indeed, the Christian Right in the United States has argued that a society without God would be hell on earth. In Society without God, Second Edition sociologist Phil Zuckerman challenges these claims. Drawing on fieldwork and interviews with more than 150 citizens of Denmark and Sweden, among the least religious countries in the world, he shows that, far from being inhumane, crime-infested, and dysfunctional, highly secular societies are healthier, safer, greener, less violent, and more democratic and egalitarian than highly religious ones. Society without God provides a rich portrait of life in a secular society, exploring how a culture without faith copes with death, grapples with the meaning of life, and remainTrade ReviewZuckerman has been at the forefront of the growing field of Secular Studies for the best part of two decades. From Society Without God, it's easy to see why: beautifully written and engaging, drawing on both deep scholarship and an insightful mind. This is classic Zuckerman. -- Stephen Bullivant, Professor of Theology and the Sociology of Religion, St Mary's University, UK

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Book SynopsisChildren will experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young’s bestselling adult book, this inspiring year-long devotional?has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus'' message of peace, for today and every day.Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions?for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader,?this devotional?will engage your children and tweens and help them find lifelong encouragement in Him.In Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids,?your 6- to 12-year-old child willFeel comforted by words of hope and enc

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Book Synopsis'A major step in patient education and participation in the management of diverticulitis' - Professor Frank A. FrizelleDiverticular disease (DD) is a digestive disorder caused by enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is very common, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and 300,000 in the USA. Symptoms are usually persistent abdominal pain plus disturbed bowel function (constipation or diarrhoea or alternating between the two). Diverticulitis sometimes becomes very severe leading to perforation of the bowel, forming an abscess or rarely peritonitis. This best-selling book looks at the treatment and self-management of DD - while the doctor can help, particularly with antibiotics, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of this condition.Topics include:The medical treatment of diverticular disease Probiotics ('good' or 'friendly' live bacteria and yeasts said to be good for digestive healthThe increase of diverticular disease in the populationEffects of diverticular disease

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Book SynopsisPopular blogger offers readers strategies to avoid negative thought patterns, streamline decisions they're often prone to overthink, and proactively bring more peace, joy, and love into their lives.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is a very valuable contribution… Highly recommended. -- Carol Joyce Blumberg * International Statistical Review *A well-written and thoughtful reflection on the doing of causal inference from one of causal inference’s noted experts. -- Jameson A. Quinn and Luke W. Miratrix * Journal of the American Statistical Association *The author’s voice is an important element in the book’s success. Rosenbaum is consistently clear and direct, and seems at times to be speaking directly to the reader. His excellent set of examples (twenty-five of them altogether) bring the more theoretical discussions to life. -- William J. Satzer * MAA Reviews *A treasure trove of considerations and strategies for making causal inferences from observational studies and experiments. The book is a joy to read and contains interesting material for readers at all levels of experience with causal inference. -- Dylan S. Small * Observational Studies *Rosenbaum is a gifted expositor, and as a result, this book is an outstanding introduction to the topic for anyone who is interested in understanding the basic ideas and approaches to causal inference. -- Joel B. Greenhouse and Edward H. Kennedy * Psychometrika *A researcher seeking instruction in the sophisticated use of [statistical significance] techniques may want to consult Observation and Experiment. -- James Ryerson * New York Times Book Review *Rosenbaum’s book is, as would be expected, a carefully and precisely written treatment of its subject, reflecting superb statistical understanding, all communicated with the skill of a master teacher. -- Stephen M. Stigler, author of The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom

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