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Book SynopsisIn this book, Phelps and Parente explore the US health care system and set out the case for its reform. They trace the foundations of todayâs system, and show how distortions in the incentives facing participants in the health care market could be corrected in order to achieve lower costs, a higher quality of care, a higher level of patient safety, and a more efficient allocation of health care resources. Phelps and Parente propose novel yet economically robust changes to US tax law affecting health insurance coverage and related issues. They also discuss a series of specific improvements to Medicare and Medicaid, and assess potential innovations that affect all of health care, including chronic disease management, fraud and abuse detection, information technology, and other key issues.The Economics of US Health Care Policy will be illuminating reading for anyone with an interest in health policy, and will be a valuable supplementary text for courses in health economicTable of ContentsPART 1: THE MARKET FOR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Chapter 1: The Pivotal Role of Employer-Paid Health Insurance Chapter 2: An Alternate Universe: Life Without the Tax Subsidy Chapter 3: How To Get There From Here and Also Grow the Economy Chapter 4: Who Might Support or Oppose Our Proposal? Chapter 5: What Else Needs Fixing?Chapter 6: Pre-Existing Conditions and the Individual Mandate PART II – MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Chapter 7: Understanding Medicare and Medicaid Chapter 8: Rationalizing Medicare and Medicaid Chapter 9: Further Discussion of Our Medicare and Medicaid Proposals PART III – THINGS THAT AFFECT EVERYBODYChapter 10: Chronic Conditions Chapter 11: Bringing Health Care Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Technology into the 21st CenturyChapter 12: Towards a Functional Electronic Health Record—Soon Chapter 13: Maximizing the Promise of Accountable Care Organizations Chapter 14: Getting Rid of Overstated Medical Bills Chapter 15: Concluding Comments

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Effective Writing for Healthcare Professionals is an invaluable insider''s guide to publishing, providing tips and advice for time-poor professionals working in the healthcare sector.But how do you get published? Where do you start? How do you know if your writing is good enough and what can you learn to make it better? Offering an accessible guide to the key issues, this is the perfect book for those who have busy working lives and find the process of writing challenging. It covers issues ranging from getting started to the winning habits of successful authors; from the rights and responsibilities of authors to how to get noticed. This new edition has been updated to include guidance on publishing norms, collaborative digital platforms, social media, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on publishing trends.Written by a best-selling academic author, this is an essential resource for novice writers and healthcare providers interested in puTable of Contents1.Writing, Publication and Scholarship in the Healthcare Professions. 2.Getting Started. 3.The Writing Process. 4.The Winning Habits of Successful Authors. 5. Producing a Work. 6.Troubleshooting. 7.Promoting, Making Visible and Maximising the Impact of Your Work. 8.Publishing Norms and Author responsibilities. 9.Academic Freedom, Copyrights, and Author Rights. 10.Publishing Norms In The Spotlight: Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Book SynopsisThis book sheds light on important philosophical assumptions made by professionals working in clinical and research medicine. In doing so, it aims to make explicit how active philosophy is in medicine and shows how this awareness can result in better and more informed medical research and practice.It examines: what features make something a scientific discipline; the inherent tensions between understanding medicine as a research science and as a healing practice; how the replication crisis in medical research asks us to rethink the structure of knowledge production in our modern world; whether explanations have any real scientific values; the uncertainties about probabilistic claims; and whether it is possible for evidence-based medicine to truly be value free. The final chapter argues that the most important question we can ask is not, How can we separate values from science? but, In a democratic society, how can we decide in a politically and morally acceptable way what valTable of ContentsAnnotated Table of ContentsA Note on the CoverIntroductionChapter 1: The Boundaries of MedicineChapter 2: The Concept of HealthChapter 3: Evidence in MedicineChapter 4: Explanations in MedicineChapter 5: Probability in MedicineChapter 6: Value-Free MedicineChapter 7: Truth and HappinessIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is a fully-updated, comprehensive guide for trainees preparing for the MRCPsych CASC exam (Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies). Success in the CASC is the final step in being awarded the MRCPsych qualification, which signifies the physician has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and has passed the membership exams conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The book is presented in a clear layout and covers the full range of psychiatry subspecialties likely to be encountered on exam day.Table of ContentsGeneral Adult Psychiatry. Old Age Psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Learning Disability Psychiatry. Liaison Psychiatry. Forensic Psychiatry. Psychotherapy. Personality Disorders. Addictions. Anxiety Disorders. Eating Disorders. Physical Examination. Investigations and Procedures. Perinatal Psychiatry.

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Book SynopsisRaising a good child to become a good person begins with a mother's own inner transformation. This book celebrates what mothers know and what we would like them to know. It encourages them to attend to their own happiness in the quest to become better mothers.

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Book SynopsisWant your pout to look like Angelina's? Forgot to pack your eye-liner? Can't get that last bit of blush to come off? Traumatised by age spots that just won't go away? From creating perfect smoky eyes to a DIY sugar scrub, this title offers tips for daytime routines, nighttime glamour, travel, and other times you want to look and feel beautiful.

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Book SynopsisShe has some great tips that are easy to apply and help make your life better" —Heidi KlumAccess Hollywood host Maria Menounos shares her own experiences and a set of hard-learned practical tips that every girl can apply to achieve her own successful, healthy life.Trade Review"One stop shopping! Maria shows us girls how to successfully juggle it all while looking fabulous. I love her lazy woman workout and yummy recipes!" -- Kim Kardashian "Although she's a beautiful woman, Maria is that rare individual who has learned how to retain her childlike enthusiasm for life and it shows in everything she does, especially this book. She is contagious in the most wonderful way. Can you tell I adore her?" -- Kathie Lee Gifford "Maria always has great advice and solutions! Whether it's getting ready for the red carpet or organizing your life, Maria always does it better, faster, and cheaper." -- Tori Spelling "She is a beautiful, hard working lady who has a will and way to make things work for herself! She has some great tips that are easy to apply and help make your life better" -- Heidi Klum "Why didn't someone give me Maria's book a few years ago??? I have wasted so much of my life looking for my other shoe! Maria is organized, down to earth, and sweet to boot. What a trifecta (and a great read)!" -- Hoda Kotb

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Book SynopsisSuitable for moms who know that the well-being of their brood relies on them, this book provides the information you need to know about food storage, water and sanitation, fuel and energy, medical preparedness, communication protocols and more. It allows us to see that being proactive in the face of uncertainty isn't paranoid.Trade Review"In this impressively comprehensive manual, suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters...Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay." -- Publishers Weekly "Given the recent prevalence of floods, tornadoes, and power outages, this book comes at a good time. Bedford... discusses how to handle emergencies, from purifying water and storing food to making lists of financial records and establishing a safe room. [R]eaders... would do well to prepare." -- Library Journal "Lisa Bedford's Survival Mom is a much needed resource of practical preparedness and survival knowledge that anybody (even 'Survival Dads') will find an indispensable addition to their self-reliance library!" -- Ed Corcoran, Editor, Survivalist Magazine "Lisa Bedford has given every family an upbeat and useful step-by-step guide to getting through these alarming times. Hurrah for Survival Mom." -- Lew Rockwell, editor, lewrockwell.com "This 'stockpiled guide' to self-sufficiency emergency preparedness is a wealth of information for both the novice and seasoned 'survival mom'!" -- Roxanne L. Griswold, Co-Owner, Ready Made Resources/Founder, Ready Made Woman Blog + No Candidate "Well-referenced, with fresh insights, Survival Mom is funny and well-written." -- Don Aslett, author of Is There Life After Housework? "Lisa Bedford's book, like her blog, is full of up-to-date, useful information from reputable sources. Survival Mom is a good read, and has a place in any prepper/survivalist library." -- Leon Pantenburg, author of survivalcommonsense.com "Lisa Bedford explains preparedness not just as a long term goal for the future, but as an everyday lifestyle for today. This manual is a great read for anyone concerned about their own well-being and security, and that of their loved ones." -- Paul M. Munsen, President, Sun Ovens International "Lisa Bedford has written an outstanding book! Survival Mom is chock full of valuable tips and perspectives that had never crossed my mind, showing me how valuable the female perspective is when it comes to prepping and survival! This book is a keeper!" -- Matthew Stein, author of When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival "After you become a mom, your head often swims with 'what-ifs.' But you can ease your mind with a little preparation, says Lisa Bedford, blogger and author of Survival Mom : How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios." -- USA Weekend

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] giddily wacky memoir" -- Washington Post "Janowitz's greatest strength has always been her bluntness, and there's certainly no lack of it in Scream." -- The Guardian "The account of Janowitz's desolation...is genuinely affecting." -- Harper's Magazine "Although her life has been unique, there are universal elements, which she writes about with honesty and humor." -- Bustle "[This time] Tama turns the criticism on herself and offers insight, humor and detail in a way that's not afraid to touch on the strange parts of life." -- Buzzfeed "...grim, and hilarious, Janowitz's primal scream exposes...the highs and lows of her writing life, and the boons and traumas of fame and love." -- Booklist "...Scream, a sharp memoir that follows her life from '80s excess to a calmer, though no less astutely observed, present day." -- Town & Country "...first-rate memoir that cuts with razor-sharp insight through the truth about living life after youth." -- DuJour "In this fantastic mid-life memoir, Tama details everything from her mother's dementia to her daughter's angsty teenage years." -- Brit + Co

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Book SynopsisA stunning visual collection of more than fifty different braided hair styles, with detailed instructions and helpful photographs that show how to create them.From the big screen to the runway to the red carpet, braided hairstyles have never been more popular than they are today.Trade Review"From the Dutch braid to the fishtail braid, the book offers step-by-step instructions, details and photographs showing you how to make the look your own." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Book SynopsisHannah Bronfman is challenging us all to rethink our default standards of beauty and definitions of ‘healthy’ —and I, for one, couldn’t be happier to hear this from another woman of color in the wellness community.  Do What Feels Good is a practical, inspirational, and beautiful guidebook to feeling good in your own skin.” --Gabrielle Union, actress and bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More WineAs a food lover, beauty product addict, exercise junkie, and wellness entrepreneur, Hannah Bronfman practically radiates confidence and health. But she’ll be the first one to admit that the road to wellness and self-acceptance hasn’t been easy. As a woman of color who grew up watching a close family member struggle with an eating disorder, Hannah’s had to forge her own path and create her own standards of beauty. And what she’s learned is this: Healthy is beautiful. And

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Book Synopsis“Nicole Jardim walks the talk, and I am confident that Fix Your Period will help ignite the hormone balance you are seeking and restore your vitality.” --Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone CureA life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular cycles and missing periods, from Nicole Jardim, certified women’s health coach and co-host of the podcast The Period Party.For most women, getting their period sucks. Bloating. Cramps. Acne. Aches. Moodiness. Messiness. No wonder we call it The Curse! For many, it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a colossal life disruption, forcing them to miss work, school, appointments, or dates. We’ve been encouraged to medicate away common period problems with bir

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Book SynopsisAs seen in The New York Times -- discover what French women know about embracing that irresistible joie de vivre We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating our inner beauty, confidence, and unique personal style, at any age. From savoring the everyday beauty around you to engaging in captivating conversations, playing dress-up, hosting impromptu dinner parties under the stars, and of course mastering the art of French flirting, the lively and inspiring lessons in this “syllabus” will help you rediscover your beautiful, fierce, romantic, engaging best self—to attract the best of everything into your life.   Ready to embark on the adventure of your life? Parisian Charm School is in session….

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Book SynopsisA new ethnic order has emerged in the United States. The growing number of Latinos and Asians has rendered the old black-and-white binary obsolete. And yet, political pundits and commentators on both the left and the right continue to overlook the changing face of discrimination and opportunity in today's new multiethnic, multiracial America. With Color Lines, John David Skrentny brings us a collection of essays that reexamines the role of affirmative action and civil rights in light of this important shift in American demographics. The book explores issues of public policy, equal opportunity, diversity, multiculturalism, pathways to better work and higher learning, and attempts in countries outside the United States to protect minority civil rights. Combining perspectives from specialists in fields as diverse as sociology, history, political science, and law, Color Lines is a balanced and broad-ranging guide for anyone interested in civil rights policy and the future of ethnic relations in America. Contributors:Erik BleichLawrence D. BoboFrank DobbinJohn Aubrey DouglassHugh Davis GrahamKyra R. GreeneErin KellyGeorge R. La NoueJennifer LeeMichael LichterDeborah C. MalamudSunita ParikhJohn C. SullivanThomas J. SugrueCarol M. SwainSteven M. TelesRoger WaldingerChristine Min Wotipka

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Book SynopsisThe gypsies of central France, the Manus, do not speak of their dead and burn or discard all the deceased belongings. Patrick Williams argues that this view of death is central to how the Manus see the world and their place in it.

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Book SynopsisDo you sometimes feel as though you're sleepwalking through life? If so, through the relaxing and proven techniques of hypnotherapy, Stop Existing, Start Living guides you step by step through an enlightening process of change, helping you to take control of your own life.Trade Review‘I found Stop Existing, Start Living a very useful and comprehensive guide to explaining how hypnotherapy works, dispelling many of the misconceptions that can create concerns for some people. The process Christine follows throughout the book is clear and easy to follow. She guides the reader to help themselves by understanding, identifying and addressing their limiting beliefs, blocks and barriers to change. With the added benefit of the 11 downloads which offer additional benefits and enhance the process to resolution and transformation.’ -- Elaine Marsh'Stop Existing, Start Living' is an excellent introduction to the concepts behind hypnotherapy and how it works. It is a great resource for anyone wishing to explore and understand their own thought processes in more detail, to take the first steps towards long-lasting positive change.’ -- Abigail Rogers, DFSH AfSFH.reg HPD'A very helpful addition to the literature on self hypnosis / hypnotherapy and self development.' -- Daniel Kronenberg, Clinical Hypnotherapist PGcert. Clin. Hyp., BSCH Bath and Salisbury UK

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Book SynopsisThe health benefits of a vegetarian dietTrade Review"The Complete Vegetarian is the no-nonsense, evidence-based book on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. I highly recommend this authoritative volume to vegetarians, anyone who lives with a vegetarian, or anyone who is considering a vegetarian lifestyle."--Joseph M. Carlin, U.S. Administration on Aging“Thoroughly reviews the positive and negative aspects of a vegetarian diet . . . Recommended.”--Choice"A very useful resource for academic, health science, and public libraries."--American Reference Books Annual"The Complete Vegetarian is the definitive resource on nutrition and vegetarianism, written by all of the leading vegetarian nutritionists in the United States."--Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical TheoryTable of Contents1. Introduction 1Peggy Carlson, MD Vegetarians 2 History of Vegetarian Diets 2 Diets around the World 5 History of the "Western" or "Affluent" Diet 5 History of Scientific Research into Diet-Related Diseases 9 Conclusion 13 References 132. Protein 15Virginia Messina, MPH, RD Introduction 15 Summary of the Scientific Literature 15 Practical Aspects 19 Conclusion 19 References 213. Fats 23Brenda Davis, RD Introduction 23 Summary of the Scientific Literature 24 Practical Aspects 38 Conclusion 46 References 464. Fiber 51Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 51 Summary of the Scientific Literature 51 Practical Aspects 60 Conclusion 60 References 615. Iron 64Dina Aronson, MS, RD Introduction 64 Summary of the Scientific Literature 64 Practical Aspects 74 Conclusion -- Vegetarians: At Risk, or Having an Edge? 75 References 766. Calcium and Vitamin D 78Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD John J. B. Anderson, PhD Introduction 78 Summary of the Scientific Literature 79 Practical Aspects 80 Conclusion 81 References 827. Vitamin B12 83Michael A. Klaper, MD Introduction 83 Summary of the Scientific Literature 83 Practical Aspects 88 Conclusion 91 References 918. Zinc 93Virginia Messina, MPH, RDReed Mangels, PhD, RD, FADA Introduction 93 Summary of the Scientific Literature 93 Practical Aspects 96 Conclusion 96 References 979. Other Vitamins and Minerals 99Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, FADA Introduction 99 Summary of the Scientific Literature 99 Practical Aspects 107 Conclusion 107 References 10810. Heart Disease 111Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 111 Summary of the Scientific Literature 111 Practical Aspects 126 Conclusion 127 References 12711. Cancer 134Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 134 Summary of the Scientific Literature: Cancer Rates among Vegetarians 134 The Relationship Between Diet and Cancer 140 Practical Aspects 155 Conclusion 156 References 15612. Hypertension 162James Craner, MD, MPH Introduction 162 Summary of the Scientific Literature 163 Practical Aspects 178 Conclusion 179 References 17913. Stroke 184Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 184 Summary of the Scientific Literature 184 Practical Aspects 196 Conclusion 196 References 19614. Obesity and a Vegetarian Diet 202Sudba Raj, PhD, RD Introduction 202 Summary of the Scientific Literature 202 Practical Aspects 208 Conclusion 209 References 20915. Diabetes and Vegetarian Diets 212Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 212 Summary of the Scientific Literature 214 Practical Aspects: How to Plan a Vegetarian Diet for Diabetics 232 Conclusion 233 References 23316. Osteoporosis 239John J. B. Anderson, PhD Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD Introduction 239 Summary of the Scientific Literature 239 Practical Aspects 246 Conclusion 247 Acknowledgments 248 References 24817. Gallbladder Disease, Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Kidney Stones, and Kidney Failure 250Valerie Kurtzbalts, MSN, APRN, BC Peggy Carlson, MD Introduction 250 Summary of the Scientific Literature 250 Practical Aspects 259 Conclusion 259 References 26018. Vegetarian Diets and Children 264Jeanene Fogli, MS, RD, LDN Carol M. Meerschaert, RD, LDN Introduction 264 Summary of the Scientific Literature 264 Practical Aspects 270 Conclusion 274 References 2719. Pregnancy and Lactation 277Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, FADA Introduction 277 Summary of the Scientific Literature 277 Practical Aspects 282 Conclusion 284 References 28420. Optimal Nutrition for Active Vegetarians and Vegetarian Athletes 288D. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, FACSM Mary Helen Niemeyer, MD, MPH, FAAFP Introduction 288 Summary of the Scientific Literature 289 Practical Aspects 309 Conclusion 310 References 31021. Environmental and Food Safety Aspects of Vegetarian Diets 317Carl V. Phillips, MPP, PhD Simon K. Emms, PhD Erin L. Kraker, MS, REHS Introduction 317 Types of Animal Food Production 318 A Variety of Environmental Impacts 318 Summary of the Scientific Literature 319 Practical Aspects 333 Conclusion 334 Acknowledgment 335 References 33522. Planning Nutritious vegetarian Diets 338Cheryl Sullivan, MA, RD Introduction 338 Summary of the Scientific Literature 338 Practical Aspects 342 Conclusion 343 References 34423. Conclusion: Summary of Protective Factors 345Virginia Messina, MPH, RD Peggy Carlson, MD Factors in Vegetarian Diets That Are Protective 346 Vegetarian Diets May be More Healthful Because of Lower Intakes of These Factors 347 Conclusion 348Contributors 349 Index 353

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Book SynopsisHow parenting became a verb, from Dr. Spock and June Cleaver to baby whispering and free-range kids.When did “parenting” become a verb? Why is it so hard to parent, and so rife with the possibility of failure? Sitcom families of the past—the Cleavers, the Bradys, the Conners—didn’t seem to lose any sleep about their parenting methods. Today, parents are likely to be up late, doomscrolling on parenting websites. In Long Days, Short Years, Andrew Bomback—physician, writer, and father of three young children—looks at why it can be so much fun to be a parent but, at the same time, so frustrating and difficult to parent. It’s not a “how to” book (although Bomback has read plenty of these) but a “how come” book, investigating the emergence of an immersive, all-in approach to raising children that has made parenting a competitive (and often not very enjoyable) sport.  Drawing on par

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Book SynopsisA deft combination of narrative and portraiture that breaks the taboo around dementia, replacing the fear and futility with empathy and nuance.A graphic designer, a writer, a public servant, a retired PhD, a 29-year-old with early-onset Alzheimer’s. These are just some of the 50 million people living with dementia who share their deeply personal stories with Joe Wallace in The Day after Yesterday, a powerful collection of portraits and personal stories that humanizes the millions of people living with the disease. Each story in this poignant volume offers a unique and powerful lesson—not just about how to live with a terminal illness, but how to do so with resilience and dignity.Dementia is often a taboo subject with limited public awareness or discourse. A diagnosis can become a mechanism for segregating those affected from society, making it easier to see only the label and not the individual, which, in turn, makes it easier to ignore the bur

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Book SynopsisNo one can anticipate what it will be like for you the day you discover you must become a caregiver for one or both of your parents. As you begin to care for them, you will be filled with questions and looking for advice. Our Turn to Parent shows you how to work with your parent to become their caregiver and their champion, and it provides the tools you need to make decisions and feel confident that you are doing right by your aging parents. With stories from real lives, it also offers honest and personal anecdotes about surviving these trying times. Our Turn to Parent is the best and most thorough caregivers’ guide available in Canada today. Our Turn to Parent offers practical advice on•deciding when you need to step in and help •developing the caregiver relationship with your parents•discussing with the family your parents’ hopes and plans for the future •adapting the home so that it is saf

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Book SynopsisIntimate Issues answers the twenty-one questions about sex most frequently asked by Christian wives, as determined by a nationwide poll of over one thousand women. Written from the perspective of two mature Christian wives and Bible teachers-women who you’ll come to know as teachers and friends-Intimate Issues is biblical and informative: sometimes humorous, other times practical, but always honest. Through its solid teaching warm testimonials, scriptural insights, and experts’ advise, you’ll find resolution for your questions and fears, surprising insights about God’s perspective on sex, and a variety of practical and creative ideas for enhancing your physical relationship with the husband you love. With warmth and wisdom, authors Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus speak woman to woman: examining the teachings of Scripture, exposing the lies of the world, and offering real hope that every woman’s marriage relationship can beco

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of a consumer resource explains how potentially harmful hybrid products that combine pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are not currently regulated by the FDA, in a volume that includes more than 800 new entries. Original.

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Book SynopsisThe key to amping your body to its full fat-burning potential—now in your pocket!   Jillian Michaels’s Master Your Metabolism plan has already helped millions achieve hot healthy bodies naturally through nutrition and hormone balance. Now she’s made optimal health even easier by putting key resources into this on-the-go guide. No matter where you’re making your food choices—at home, dining out, or in the grocery store—this guide makes staying on the Master Plan simple and straightforward.   The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter is packed with information that makes it the ultimate compendium for anyone leading a Master-full life.  • Complete nutritional information for over 5,000 foods—carbs, fat, calorie, and hormone-positive, negative, or neutral counts • Best and worst choices at dozens of national restaurant chains • What to shop for i

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Book SynopsisThe Daniel Plan is an innovative approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle where people get better together by optimizing their health in the key areas of faith, food, fitness, focus and friends.

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Book SynopsisWhether your family has been doing devotions for years or this is your first time introducing them, Building a Family of Faith--recently featured on GMA3--is just what you need to help your family connect with one another, grow in faith, and learn how physical activity can influence your relationships and your faith.Who better to guide you than Andy Dooley--a passionate leader, pastor, social media influencer, fitness professional, and father of four who has worked with families for more than eighteen years through sports, fitness, and ministry.In this family-friendly devotional, he will help you simplify yet enhance your family''s quality time with devotions that children of all ages will enjoy and learn from. As you read through this devotional each week, your family will . . . Engage in meaningful conversations through the powerful stories and guided questions about God''s Word Enjoy physical activities to get your familyTrade ReviewAndy Dooley has found a creative and engaging way to restore the value of family time that is centered around God's Word and making it relatable, fun, and engaging. I'm excited to use this book to help my family grow, as well as help the families I serve! Kevin L. Nickerson, founder of GameBreakers Academy, NFL chaplain for the Los Angeles RamsFar too many parents know they are supposed to be investing in their family's discipleship but feel like it's more of a duty than a joy. Andy Dooley stands in the gap to make real engagement with God's Word both practical and fun. The authenticity and passion I've observed in him as a father comes through in his efforts as an author. Read this book with those you love most--you will not regret it. Brian McCormack, lead pastor, Reach Church, Kirkland, WashingtonI have known Andy Dooley personally for more than six years now and can attest to the fact that he truly embodies the three foundational pillars that he is so passionate about sharing with the world: faith, family, and fitness. I love the simplicity of his approach, from powerful faith-based lessons to direct calls to action to bring the family closer together! Chris Powell, host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

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Book SynopsisNow you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment-commonly known as PRK and LASIK-a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process-including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again.• What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?• What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?• How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment?• Will the procedure be painful?• When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?• Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?• How well has the FDA monitor

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREat the World’s Most Delicious Foods—and Start Dropping Pounds Today!Discover thousands of shocking food truths to help flatten your belly fast—and get you on the path to better health!   NBC News health and wellness contributor Dave Zinczenko, author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Eat This, Not That! series, blows the lid off the bizarre, unnecessary, and shocking ingredients in many common brands, and shows you how making smart choices about the foods you love—including burgers, pizza, and chocolate—can help you lose weight, drop blood pressure, boost your immune system, and more.   Discover how you can EAT IT! to help . . .   BEAT IT! WEIGHT GAIN! IHOP’s Chicken and Spinach Salad has as many calories as 6 Klondike Bars! Good news: A similar salad at another restaurant will save you more than 1,200 calories!

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Book SynopsisTake control of your personal well-being with LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS, 16th Edition. The book shows you how to assess your current behaviors, identify potential problem areas and apply practical steps to start positive changes. Real life stories from other students bring chapter concepts to life. Additionally, hands-on activities help you assess your fitness and wellness level and put chapter concepts into personal practice. Online resources reinforce key concepts through behavior modification planning activities, practice tests, online activities and labs, and a behavior change planner. Empower yourself to make positive changes and improve your health with LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS.Table of Contents1. Physical Fitness and Wellness. 2. Behavior Modification. 3. Nutrition for Wellness. 4. Body Composition. 5. Weight Management. 6. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. 7. Muscular Fitness. 8. Muscular Flexibility. 9. Personal Fitness Programming. 10. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease. 11. Cancer Prevention. 12. Stress Assessment and Management Techniques. 13. Addictive Behavior. 14. Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections. 15. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness. Appendix A: Physical Fitness and Wellness Profile. Answer Key. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisDr. Karen K. Lee is a force for good around the world, working behind the scenes to help people improve their diets, get in shape, and live longer. In the arena of public health, this Canadian woman is an international superstar. In the early 2000s, she went to the US to join a team of health detectives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking was in decline, and so the US CDC's attention had turned to the next biggest causes of premature death: over-eating and under-exercising. Dr. Lee's zeal in seeking out the root causes--in schools, restaurants, and environments that encourage a sedentary, calorie-packed way of life--was matched by her inspired approach to finding solutions. She was next recruited by the City of New York, where she was instrumental in introducing Active Design, an initiative for creating opportunities for healthy living in everyday life that has helped reverse childhood obesity and lengthen life expectancies. Her influence

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking work of practical, popular science reveals that fat is much smarter than we think.Trade Review"Finally, a book that sheds some light on understanding body fat—specifically, its role, why it is so difficult to fight, and how it works differently for different people… This genuinely enlightening book will be a revelation to those engulfed in self-blame and shame about their weight." -- Publishers Weekly"Body fat is so much more than a passive calorie storage depot, as Sylvia Tara brilliantly shows. Read The Secret Life of Fat to make friends with this misunderstood and critically important organ." -- David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, Professor, Harvard Medical School and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Always Hungry?"For years we presumed that body fat is just a depot for energy, but current science is proving that it is actually the largest endocrine gland in our body. This enigmatic organ conveys many paradoxes and surprises; depending on its location, color and genetic makeup it might be either dangerous or protective. Sylvia Tara dove deeply in science of fat and adeptly explains it all in this fascinating book." -- Osama Hamdy, Medical Director of the Obesity Clinical Program at Joslin Diabetes Center and author of The Diabetes Breakthrough"You can outsmart your body fat, but first you must understand it! With the right lifestyle, eating, and exercise approach you can lose weight and keep it off. Learn how in this engaging and informative masterpiece." -- Michael Dansinger, MD, MS, founding director of the Diabetes Reversal Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston"Dr. Sylvia Tara addresses important concepts related to the development, prevention, and treatment of obesity. This book will be a very interesting read for lay people interested in fat and obesity, as well as for many in the scientific community—I really enjoyed reading it!" -- Carl Lavie, MD, author of The Obesity Paradox"A refreshing change to the conflicting advice and opinions about food that we are subjected to every day." -- Philippa Matthews - Chemistry World"A useful primer on the biology of fat…. Illuminating." -- Jerome Groopman - The New Yorker"Powerful… [Tara’s] research and insight is deeply perspective-shifting." -- Melissa Wuske - Foreword"Like comfort food for anyone carrying around a lifetime of guilt for eating an extra cookie." -- Carol Saline - Hadassah Magazine"Biochemist Tara gives readers the skinny on fat in a lively discussion that incorporates sumo wrestlers, a bloated diet industry, [and] genetics… Readers will discover that, regardless of body size and shape, fat does some heavy work on our behalf." -- Tony Miksanek - Booklist"[Tara] ably combines an accessible explanation of how the body’s metabolism works with a clear survey of the latest research on obesity. [The Secret Life of Fat] should have wide appeal, not only to those fighting the battle of the bulge." -- Kirkus

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Book SynopsisAn important addition to the literature of cancer by an award-winning scholar and memoirist.Trade Review"In this ambitious and inspiring book, her discussion--happily, in nonacademic language--combines with up-to-date research confirming that writing heals both mind and body. It adds up to a convincing argument that words heal, and you--even if you haven't written a thing since high school--can tap into the power of words." -- Philadelphia Inquirer"[Gubar] has spent much of the past decade writing about life with ovarian cancer, having composed a memoir about her experiences and maintained a New York Times blog on the topic. Her new volume capitalizes on that work, at once testifying to the power of writing about cancer and offering practical advice to those who would like to follow her lead." -- Slate"The book I wish I’d had beside me as I embarked on my own journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment. For, more than any other book I’ve read, it helps us understand precisely what it is that writing can help us accomplish during the most difficult time of our lives, and…understand that we are not alone." -- Louise DeSalvo"This is the book I wish I’d had when I had cancer. Susan Gubar’s clarity and compassion are a model for living with any illness that transforms a life." -- Arthur W. Frank, author of At the Will of the Body and The Wounded Storyteller"Susan Gubar has given us a wonderful tour of cancer through the written word. There is something for everyone from the newly diagnosed wanting an outlet to understand their disease to the scholar looking for a summary of cancer writing, to the blogger! Should be required reading for all doctors and patients!" -- Dr. Susan Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book"Beyond surviving, the greatest challenge after a cancer diagnosis is learning how to live as fully as possible. Gubar’s book shows us how reading and writing about living with cancer can help." -- Wendy S. Harpham, MD, author of Happiness in a Storm: Facing Illness and Embracing Life as a Healthy Survivor

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Book SynopsisThe gripping story of a group of boys discovered in what may be the largest talent search in sports history.Trade Review"Engrossing. . . . A masterful account of the drama and science of scouting [and] a lively evocation of football mania in Africa." -- The Economist"Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative." -- Sports Illustrated"Follows a group of teenagers plucked from the dirt fields of Africa and swept up in the international soccer machine for a chance at stardom." -- Men's Journal"A sobering look at the realities of the pursuit of big-time sporting opportunities." -- Kirkus (starred review)"[The Away Game] follows the fortunes of three young African players who participated in the Qatari [Football Dreams] program and for whom soccer represented a ticket out of poverty. . . . An excellent introduction to this shady world.”" -- Nicolas van de Walle - Foreign Affairs"Every fan of international soccer must read The Away Game. It shows how soccer stars are made, and it captures the desperation and the pain behind African footballers’ search for fame and money in the Middle East and Europe." -- Helon Habila, author of Oil on Water and The Chibok Girls"What a fantastic story: a soccer-themed mix of Hoop Dreams and The Sports Gene, told with surpassing empathy for the boys of Senegal, Ghana, and other African countries involved. Sebastian Abbot knows his soccer, but The Away Game is a tale with universal appeal to anyone who cares about the human condition." -- Grant Wahl, author of The Beckham Experiment"An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game." -- Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United

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Book SynopsisA searing exposé of how the multibillion dollar college sports empire fails universities, students, and athletes.Trade Review"Eye-opening and important....any honest reader will come away appalled—and rightfully so." -- Kirkus (starred review)"McIntire paints a grim picture of a culture of malfeasance, particularly in its treatment of women, at the heart of college athletics." -- New York Times Book Review"A deeply unsettling exposé." -- Booklist (starred review)"[McIntire] effectively weaves together emails, police reports, court transcripts, and interviews with whistle-blowers and victims....[He] summarizes the history of college sports and the social and economic culture of football in American universities…convincingly arguing that these transgressions are widespread." -- Publishers Weekly"Notable and heartrending." -- Library Journal"Relentlessly reported, Champions Way is a rich, powerful, and at times chilling page-turner. More than giving us an exposé, McIntire serves up a first-rate narrative that will forever change the way readers look at one of the top college football programs in America." -- Jeff Benedict, best-selling author of The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big Time College Football"In a damning, taut narrative, Champions Way shows how easy it is for college athletes to game the legal system for their own benefit. In merciless prose, Mike McIntire exposes how nuisances like sexual assaults and fake classes are no match for the big dollars associated with a winning football program." -- William D. Cohan, author of The Price of Silence"Investigative reporter Mike McIntire has written a smart and fearless exposé of the madness and corruption undermining college football. From widespread academic fraud to the sexual predators to the hypocrisy of college presidents, it's all here in shocking detail and highly readable prose. A timely and important book." -- Gilbert M. Gaul, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Billion-Dollar Ball"College athletic programs are prisms revealing the priorities of our schools, and our society. In Champions Way, Mike McIntire focuses his first-rate reporting skills on Florida State’s football team—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and tells us what he found in a fast-paced detective story. Whether you’re interested in college athletics, higher education, or just a damn good story, you’ll love Champions Way." -- John U. Bacon, New York Times best-selling author of Three and Out, Fourth and Long, and Endzone

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Book SynopsisThe definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic games—by a New York Times best-selling sportswriter. A Boston Globe Best Book of 2016 A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2016Trade Review"A people’s history of the Olympics. . . . [Goldblatt] has taken on a challenge worthy of a marathoner." -- Mary Pilon - New York Times Book Review"Goldblatt has a particular eye for how the gung-ho competitiveness of Americans shaped international sport." -- Aram Goudsouzian - Washington Post"[A] bracingly debunking history. . . . Goldblatt writes about [the Olympics] with all his usual intelligence and social insight." -- David Runciman - Guardian"[An] outstanding book. . . . Illuminating, erudite, fair-minded and readable." -- Matthew Engel - Financial Times"A tour de force history of the Olympics in romanticized myth and political reality. . . . Gracefully written and compellingly argued, this is one of the best books of the year and one of the best sports books ever written." -- Kirkus (starred review)"Highly recommended. . . . [E]xplores the social and political history of the Olympic Games, from Pierre de Coubertin’s neo-Hellenic vision as founder of the IOC to the expensive spectacles of the twenty-first century." -- Library Journal (starred review)"A magisterial history of the Olympics . . . chronicling classic moments of sporting achievements as well as the Games' significance in international conflicts." -- Publishers Weekly"[The Games] makes a significant contribution to sports history." -- Booklist

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