Family and health Books

Book SynopsisDementia is a little understood and incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. This book outlines the SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) for managing dementia that allows both sufferer and carer to maintain the quality of life, in various stages of the illness.Trade Reviewan indispensable handbook for anyone coping with the effects of dementia and who wants to keep a sufferer as happy as is humanly possible * Daily Express *a revolutionary new way of treating dementia brings amazing benefits for patients and carers alike * Guardian *I found myself weeping ... An important book -- Sarah Stacey * YOU magazine *Explains a revolutionary way to care for dementia patients ... tender techniques that can ease absent minds * Telegraph *I bought it and can confirm that anyone who wants help in caring for the condition will find this excellent work a revelation -- Bel Mooney * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisA manual for relating to the brain in a revolutionary new way, Super Brain shows you how to use your brain as a gateway for achieving health, happiness, and spiritual growth. Two pioneers, bestselling author and physician Deepak Chopra and Harvard Medical School professor Rudolph E. Tanzi, one of the world's foremost experts on the causes of Alzheimer’s, have merged their wisdom and expertise for a bold new understanding of the “three-pound universe” and its untapped potential. In contrast to the “baseline brain” that fulfills the tasks of everyday life, Chopra and Tanzi propose that, through a person’s increased self-awareness and conscious intention, the brain can be taught to reach far beyond its present limitations. “We are living in a golden age for brain research, but is this a golden age for your brain?” they ask. Super Brain explains how it can be, b

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Book SynopsisDo you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Hobby Farms 101 7 Chapter 1: Heading for the Country 9 Chapter 2: Before Taking the Plunge: Is This the Life for You? 19 Chapter 3: Finding Your Place in the Sun 33 Chapter 4: Getting Along with Your Neighbors 49 Part II: Down on the Farm: Getting Your Property in Order 63 Chapter 5: Getting Out of the House: Outbuildings and Enclosures 65 Chapter 6: Gearing Up with the Right Tools, Clothes, and Equipment 77 Chapter 7: Saving, Using, and Making Power on the Farm 101 Chapter 8: Managing and Accessing Your Land and Natural Resources 115 Part III: Calling In the Critters: What’s a Farm without Animals? 133 Chapter 9: What Kinds of Critters Should You Get? 135 Chapter 10: Acquiring Animals for Your Farm 165 Chapter 11: Caring for and Feeding Your Animals 177 Chapter 12: Critter Care: Providing Medical Attention for Your Animals 197 Part IV: Choosing and Growing Plants and Crops 215 Chapter 13: Deciding What and How Much of It to Grow 217 Chapter 14: Getting Those Plants Started 241 Part V: Using the Fruits of Your Labor 259 Chapter 15: Preserving and Using Food Items 261 Chapter 16: Where’s the Beef? From Hoof to Table 281 Chapter 17: Preparing Fiber and Making Crafty Goods 287 Chapter 18: Dealing with the Less Desirable Stuff 307 Part VI: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: Ten Opportunities for Community Fun 319 Chapter 20: Ten Misconceptions about Farm Living 327 Part VII: Appendixes 333 Appendix A: Helpful Resources 335 Appendix B: Glossary 343 Index 351

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Book Synopsis"Everyone should read this. Mindfulness is such a great way to live life to the full." - Amazon Customer "The greatest 'little book' ever! Take my advice, buy it now and you will wonder how you ever managed without it!" - Amazon Customer "Patrizia Collard's depth of experience as a teacher and practitioner shines through. I love this little book!" - Amazon Customer "Great book to pick up if you just have a few minutes a day." - Amazon Customer "I carry it with me everywhere. Lovely little calming book." - Amazon Customer "Delightful little book." - Amazon CustomerMindfulness is the easy way to gently let go of stress and be in the moment. It has fast become the slow way to manage the modern world - without chanting mantras or setting aside hours of time for meditation.Dr Patrizia Collard will show you how to bring simple 5- and 10-minute practices into your day in order to free yourself from stress and, ultimately, find more peace in your life.This beautifully illustrated book will set you and your family on the road of mindfulness so you can lead a more mindful, peaceful and relaxed life. Find long-lasting happiness with The Little Book of Mindfulness!CONTENTS:1. Being in the Now2. Accept and Respond3. Making Your Mind Up4. Simply Be5. Mindful Eating6. Gratitude and Compassion7. Everyday MindfulnessTrade ReviewEveryone should read this. Mindfulness is such a great way to live life to the full. * Amazon Customer *The greatest 'little book' ever! Take my advice, buy it now and you will wonder how you ever managed without it! * Amazon Customer *Patrizia Collard's depth of experience as a teacher and practitioner shines through. I love this little book! * Amazon Customer *Delightful little book. * Amazon Customer *

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Book SynopsisMastering the latest fitness craze-keeping your brain healthy at any age Judging from the worldwide popularity of the brain game, Nintendo DS, and such mind-bending puzzles as SuDoku and KenKen(R), keeping one's mind as limber as an Olympic athlete is an international obsession.Trade ReviewBe a memory marvel follow these tips. (Daily Express, December 2010). covers everything you need to know to keep your mind sharp . (At Home, May 2011).Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Brain Training Basics 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Brain Training 9 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Brain 15 Chapter 3: Brain Training for Your Needs 29 Part II: Remember, Remember Keeping Your Memory Sharp 39 Chapter 4: Honing Your Long-Term Memory 41 Chapter 5: Improving Your Short-Term Memory 53 Chapter 6: Improving Your Language Skills 67 Chapter 7: Recognising Faces and Remembering Directions 75 Part III: Fostering a Happy, Healthy Mind 87 Chapter 8: Improving Your Creativity 89 Chapter 9: Developing a Positive Mindset 101 Chapter 10: Reaping the Rewards of Peace and Quiet 113 Chapter 11: Keeping Your Brain Sociable 123 Part IV: Getting Physical: Looking at Brain-Friendly Diet and Lifestyle 133 Chapter 12: Feeding the Brain 135 Chapter 13: Looking at Stimulants: Drugs and Caffeine 147 Chapter 14: Building Up Mind/Body Fitness 157 Part V: Game On! Brain Training Games to Play at Home 171 Chapter 15: Verbal Brain Games 173 Chapter 16: Numerical Brain Games 183 Chapter 17: Logic Games 203 Part VI: The Part of Tens 215 Chapter 18: Ten New Habits to Train Your Brain 217 Chapter 19: Ten Brain Games to Play on the Move 225 Appendix: The Payoff: Checking Your Answers 231 Index 247

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Book SynopsisEverything football fans need to know about the 101 most talked about teams in the world.Trade Review"All the classic stories are here [as well as] lesser-known tidbits... Dempsey's prose is a nice mix of flavorful sports-reporting and poetic impressions... Enjoyable and informative." "Succeeds wildly... Dempsey packs a surprising amount of history and information into the scant few pages allotted for each of the teams, a testament to his knowledge and tenacity... [R]eaders even remotely interested in soccer will have a difficult time putting it down." -- Douglas Lord "Luke Dempsey is one of the funniest, most charming narrative companions I know. This book is the perfect vessel for his genius and one of the world's great reference books. I will keep it next to my television, so that I will have a wholesome way to kill halftimes." -- Franklin Foer, bestselling author of How Soccer Explains the World "Built on a vault of detail that will impress soccer aficionados, supplying choice cuts of thinking, anecdote and history that can be used to impress when waxing authoritatively on the game...[It's] free from sentimentality, and crafted with a sharp wit." -- Alan Black

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Book SynopsisWho hasn''t felt better after a walk in the woods, a picnic alfresco or a swim in the sea? There is something soul-soothingly simple and refreshing about getting back to nature, about making the most of the great outdoors, being mindful of Mother Nature''s gifts and grabbing spring and summer - and those blue sky, brisk days of autumn and winter - with both hands. But sadly it is a skill we are losing. We are becoming creatures wrapped in walls and trapped by to-do lists, hibernating while the world sprouts, grows and changes.From a simple walk in the woods and countryside couples therapy to DIY natural beauty products and how to bring the outdoors to your home, Forest Therapy will provide seasonal tips to help you reconnect with nature. This book is not just for mountain climbers or white water rafters - it is for uninspired fathers wanting to reconnect their families, bookworms looking to shake off their cobwebs, cooped-up kids needing to let off stea

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Book SynopsisMany people are diagnosed with IBS - a catch-all for chronic gut problems for which no cause can be found - but what if a parasite named Giardia lamblia were the cause? Medical herbalist Susan Koten explains in detail in a step-by-step approach how to detect and treat this common but under-recognised parasite using natural herbal medicine. Based on many years of helping tackle digestive disorders, she explains the signs, symptoms and treatments for both lay persons and professional naturopathic therapists. Understanding what Giardia is - and its connection with the malaria parasite - is key to overcoming it. Throughout she includes case studies to explain and illustrate her approach. Anyone with unexplained digestive problems should investigate this.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Overview; Giardia in depth; How Giardia is transmitted; Prevention; Testing for Giardia (conventional and kinesiologic); Misdiagnosis; The connection with malaria; The gallbladder connection; The connection with gluten sensitivity; Headaches and migraines; The connection with the pancreas and diabetes; Stress; Asthma and hayfever; Giardia in pregnancy and children; Giardia and skin conditions; Treatment protocol for Giardia; Recipes and herb index; Maintaining a healthy digestion during Giardia treatment; Herbal formulae; How to take herbal remedies; Case studies

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Book SynopsisDetermined to keep this year's New Year's resolution to curb that spending and bank more money to boot? This book has practical and painless ideas to stretch the performance of the reader's current income by slashing spending.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Getting Down to Basics. Chapter 1: Living Frugally in a Spendthrift World. Chapter 2: All in the Family: Establishing a Frugal Front. Chapter 3: Eliminating Debt and Setting Up a Budget. Part II: Eating Like a King with a Peasant’s Purse. Chapter 4: Going to the Grocery without Being Taken to the Cleaners. Chapter 5: No More Macaroni and Cheese, Please! Creating Frugal Meals. Chapter 6: Quick and Thrifty Cooking Tips. Part III: Funding the Frugal Family. Chapter 7: Cutting Kid Costs: Providing the Basics on a Tight Budget. Chapter 8: Putting Kids through School While Protecting Your Pocket. Chapter 9: Looking Good and Feeling Good on a Tight Budget. Chapter 10: The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together: Frugal Family Fun. Chapter 11: Frugal Holiday Fun Year ’Round. Chapter 12: Celebrating Special Occasions, Frugal-Style. Part IV: Enjoying a Frugal Home and Hearth. Chapter 13: Saving Money around the House and Driveway. Chapter 14: Cutting Utility and Service Bills. Chapter 15: Saving Money on Big-Ticket Items. Chapter 16: Calling Secondhand Rose: Finding Quality in Previously Owned Merchandise. Part V: Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Frugal Ways to Tell Your Sweetheart, “I Love You!” Chapter 18: Ten Frugal Gift-Giving Ideas. Index.

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Book SynopsisNow in it's third edition, Maurice Lister's Men's Hairdressing is essential reading for existing practitioners as well as those studying towards barbering and men's hairdressing qualifications with all awarding organisations, including City & Guilds, VTCT and ITEC.This book has been developed to equip you with everything that you need in order to plan a career in barbering, gain qualifications as well as continue as a comprehensive guide throughout your career.Table of ContentsPART ONE: WORKING IN THE BARBER���S SHOP 1. Barbering ��� from its origins to the present day 2. Health and safety in the barber���s shop 3. Working effectively in the barber���s shop PART TWO: MENSWORK 4. Client care for men 5. Shampooing and conditioning men���s hair 6. Cutting facial hair using basic techniques 7. Cutting men���s hair using basic techniques 8. Drying and finishing men���s hair 9. Colouring men���s hair 10. Creating basic patterns in hair PART THREE: ADVANCED MENSWORK 11. Advanced men���s hair cutting 12. Shaving services 13. Face massage services 14. Designing facial hair shapes 15. Design and create patterns in hair

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Book SynopsisSimple strategies for a happier home and more cooperative kids.For children aged 3-13.Finally, a revolutionary programme that gives you simple steps to take the daily battles out of parenting. These strategies resolve one of parents'' biggest frustrations: getting your children to listen and do what you ask, the first time you ask. When children are at their best, it is easy to get along with them and enjoy them. However, when they are defiant, argumentative or disrespectful, it is easy to get wound up, to argue back, threaten, nag or shout. If this sounds like the situation in your home too much of the time, then Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting is for you. When you use these strategies, not only will your children become more cooperative, but also more confident, self-reliant and considerate. Learning new skills like Preparing for Success, Descriptive Praise and the Never Ask Twice method can transform your relationship witTrade ReviewIt has taken the stress out of parenting - I'll probably live 10 years longer. * Helena Bonham Carter *

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Book SynopsisA full-color practice deck of the Ashtanga Primary Series--by the dynamic yoga teacher Kino MacGregor.Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most popular and rigorous styles of yoga?and now practicing the Primary Series at home could not be easier! This full-color set of practice cards includes ninety poses (the series plus each pose in Surya Namaskara A and B), each with photos, instructions, the drishti (point of focus), and a list of benefits. Kino MacGregor?s clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice and will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization will inspire all practitioners

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Book SynopsisA FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 INDIE CHAMPIONS AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER BOOK 2023 'Prepare to be blown away' CHIKWE IHEKWEAZU, Assistant Director General at WHO 'Important and ambitious' OBSERVER This searing polemic reveals how racism and colonialism have shaped science and medicine - leading to the health inequalities we see all around us today. Activist, doctor and patient, Annabel Sowemimo reinserts the stories of Black and Indigenous scientists and doctors into the historical narrative, reframing how we see the 'objective' systems we operate within. In confronting this history, she argues for better understanding of our collective past to bring about urgent change. 'Outstanding ... I can't stress the importance of this book strongly enough' JACQUELINE ROY, author of The Fat Lady Sings 'An unflinching, hugely eye-opening exploration of medicine's brutal colonial history' THE iTrade ReviewDivided is a vital call to action. With passion and expertise, Dr Sowemimo exposes the racism in modern medicine and shows us how we can - and must - transform healthcare for future generations -- Leah HazardAn unflinching, hugely eye-opening exploration of medicine's brutal colonial history * The i *Important and ambitious ... Divided is a necessary book ... A call to action -- Roopa Farooki, Book of the Day * Observer *An illuminating and powerful intersectional analysis of health inequalities and racism * i-D Magazine, All the books to be excited for in 2023 *Annabel Sowemimo ... is taking the art of curating stories that matter to another level. Prepare to be blown away -- Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director General at WHODivided restores [historic Black and Indigenous scientists] to the history of medicine and makes a convincing case for decolonising healthcare * New Scientist *Through meticulous research and compelling story-telling, the book is an erudite and urgent examination of how modern medicine is intertwined with colonial histories and racist ideas. Annabel deftly weaves history, her own experiences and contemporary inequalities into a powerful and urgent book. While essential reading for anyone working in healthcare, Annabel reminds us that the arts and humanities were also instrumental in communicating so-called 'scientific' ideas about race that informed medical practices ... important reading for anyone engaged in anti-racist and decolonising work across all disciplines -- Joanna Wolfarth, author of MILKNecessary. In the right hands, this book will save lives -- Nova Reid, author of THE GOOD ALLYThis outstanding book should be mandatory reading for all medical practitioners. Beautifully written and erudite, yet highly accessible, it conveys some uncomfortable truths about the unequal treatment of patients of colour, locating the origins of this in European colonialism, history and science. It provides a basis for bringing an end to discriminatory practices, which couldn't be more timely, particularly in the context of COVID. Annabel Sowemimo's compassion and humanity shine through. I can't stress the importance of this book strongly enough -- Jacqueline Roy, author of THE FAT LADY SINGSWide-ranging in scope, Divided is an important contribution to the literature on racism and health. Dr Sowemimo challenges us to think deeper about what we know about medicine and question what we have been taught. Divided is an essential book for anyone working in healthcare, and will be of interest to anyone who is a patient. I will be recommending it far and wide! -- Dr Rageshri DhairyawanThis polemic [...] explains how health divisions are not accidental but occur because of ways in which modern healthcare is built on the back of race science and our colonial history * Bookseller, Editor's Choice *

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Book SynopsisA practical and easily accessible guide for bodyworkers and movement teachers, including massage therapists and all other complementary therapists, to the setting up and running of a private practice in order to make it into a successful business.This book is for people who wish they didn''t need this book; for people who wish that their passion for their work was all they need to run a business but have learned that it is not. This book provides guidance to give the reader a head for business while maintaining their heart for their work.Filled with practical real-world explanations of basic business skills, it is written with warmth, humor, and an appreciation for the heart-led work of everyone in the health and wellness world. From bookkeeping to financing, business plans to contracts, the reader will find answers to the most basic questions: where do I start and how do I do that?When you love your healing work and need to learn how to run your business this book is the friend you need.

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Book SynopsisThe immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home.Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

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Book SynopsisFight aging, build strength, and achieve whole-body health in just 30 minutes a day, once or twice a week, with these 30 strength training exercises based on science and mindfulness practices—for people of all ages and activity levels. The mixed messages we’ve received about exercise, aerobics, and mental and physical fitness are all misleading...or at least incomplete. Clinical research shows that we lose muscle mass as we age, and that preventing muscle loss through strength training—more than cardio, stretching, or flexibility—is the key to staying active, healthy, and well. Deep Fitness introduces Mindful Strength Training to Failure (MSTF), a science-based method that reverses muscle loss and improves overall strength in just 1 or 2 30-minute sessions a week. MSTF exercises are simple and effective, and can be done at home with resistance bands and bodyweight, or with the machines at your local gym. Using slow reps, MSTF marries mindful body awareness with proven strength-training techniques to help you become stronger at any age. With more than 30 full-color exercises, Deep Fitness explains the science behind MSTF. It shows how the program boosts longevity and healthspan; aids weight loss and fat reduction; increases overall wellness and mental health; and can improve or reverse symptoms of:  •  Prediabetes and diabetes  •  Cardiovascular disease  •  Metabolic syndrome  •  Alzheimer’s and dementia  •  Chronic inflammation  •  Osteoporosis  •  Other chronic illnessesAppropriate for people of all ages and activity levels, the exercises and techniques in Deep Fitness are effective, straightforward, and sustainable, helping you enjoy the vibrant, fit, whole-body health you deserve.

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Book SynopsisDeepen and enliven your yoga practice with 30 themes based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that can inspire on and off the mat.Yoga draws many practitioners because of its physical benefits, but it is often the experience of peace that people return for. Threads of Yoga supports those seeking to learn more about yoga’s deeper spiritual teachings. Each short chapter introduces a foundational yogic theme, such as letting go, the breath, the yamas and the niyamas, and the chakra system. Each theme is accompanied by practices, including meditation, complementary poses, breath work, or quotes to contemplate. It is an ideal guide for both practitioners and teachers who want to connect with the spiritual wisdom of yoga, deepen their personal practice, or develop and support a theme for yoga class.

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Book SynopsisThe most important accessory one can wear is a stunning smile. The mouth is the focal point of the face and should be backed by a set of healthy and beautiful teeth. But sadly, most of us are prone to dental infection and damage. This book reinforces your awareness about teeth care, both clinical and cosmetic, so that you can dazzle the world with your sparkling teeth through practical and planned oral healthcare.

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Book SynopsisThis is a two volume set containing each of the following volumes by Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer™; Lead instructor at Advanced-Trainings.com: Advanced Myofascial Techniques Volume 1: Shoulder, pelvis, leg and foot Advanced Myofascial Techniques Volume 2: Head, neck, spine and ribs These two beautiful visual and narrative guides to a selection of unique hands-on myofascial techniques will enhance the skills of any osteopath, massage therapist or other bodyworker. The techniques have been selected based on their relevance to the most common client complaints. Each chapter presents key considerations, anatomy overview, therapeutic goals, and cautions relevant to hands-on work. There are clear step-by-step instructions for every complaint and regular QR codes throughout each book which take you to video clips demonstrating a given technique.

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Book Synopsis''Fast to make, slow to ferment - how to fit baking nourishing, delicious and wholesome sourdough into everyday life'' - Dr Michael Mosley''Britain''s queen of sourdough.'' - Telegraph''She''s the real deal: a total inspiration.'' - Diana Henry''Vanessa''s work on sourdough and the gut microbiome is changing the way we think of food, health and baking.'' - Tim Spector, author of The Diet MythSourdough is one of the tastiest and most nutritious breads you can make, but it has a reputation for being both tricky and time-consuming. 10-Minute Sourdough is Vanessa Kimbell''s foolproof guide to slow bread for those with busy lives. None of the fuss-free, no-knead recipes - which include everything from a basic sourdough boule to tomato focaccia and apple spelt sourdough with cinnamon butter - require more than 10 minutes'' active work in total (not including fermentation time or time in the oven) and mean that anyone can turn their hand to sourdough baking, no matter how little time they have.

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Book SynopsisHiatus hernia affects 1 in 3 people over 50, but it doesn't have to limit or significantly impact your health and wellbeing. Most symptoms can be very easily prevented, or managed, at home with some simple and easy to manage changes to your diet and lifestyle. In his career as a GP, Dr Tom Smith has helped hundreds of people to manage their hiatus hernia, eliminating and significantly improving such symptoms as heartburn, reflux or bloating. This book sets out, step-by-step, some basic strategies you can use not just to feel better but also to improve your general health, including a better diet, less stress and more physical activity. Including the very latest insight, research and advice from top consultant gastroenterologists, the book will explain what medications are available for those who reach that stage, and also discuss surgical management for those who might need it. Simple, supportive, practical and designed for anyone who thinks they might have a hernia - regardless of age, weight or lifestyle - Coping Successfully with Hiatus Hernia will accompany you on the path back to physical health, free of digestive distress or discomfort.

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Book SynopsisAt the end of life, our comfort lies mainly in relationships. In this book, Daniel Miller, one of the world's leading anthropologists, examines the social worlds of people suffering from terminal or long-term illness. Threading together a series of personal stories, based on interviews conducted with patients of an English hospice, Miller draws out the implications of these narratives for our understanding of community, friendship, and kinship, but also loneliness and isolation. This is a book about people's lives, not their deaths: about the hospice patients rather than the hospice. It focuses on the comfort given by friends, carers and relatives through both face-to-face relations and, increasingly, online communication. Miller asks whether the loneliness and isolation he uncovers is the result of a decline of English patterns of socialising, or their continuation. This moving and deeply humane book combines warmth and sharp observation with anthropological insight and practical suggestions for the use of media by the hospice. It will be of interest not only to students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, social policy and media and cultural studies, but also to healthcare professionals and, indeed, to anyone who would like to know more about the role of relationships in the final stage of our lives.Trade Review'The Comfort of People reveals, in both technicolour and shades of grey, the ordinariness, the drama, the simplicity and the complexity of networks as people live out lives in the shadow of a serious diagnosis... These stories need to be read by all those working with dying people.' —Dr Ros Taylor, Clinical Director, Hospice UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword Introduction Story 1) Sarah Story 2) Champneys for the Terminal Story 3) The Curse Of Confidentiality Story 4) Parkinson�s Story 5) Four Friends Story 6) Betty and Gloria Story 7) Tom, Dick and Robin Rigby Story 8) My Fair Lady Story 9) Maypole Story 10) Control Centre Story 11) Our Forum Story 12) Depression Story 13) Community Story 14) Bluebells Story 15) The Intimacy Of Strangers Story 16) The Silent Community Story 17) In This Room Story 18) Matt Conclusions Recommendations for Hospice Use of New Media Bibliography

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Book SynopsisMeet Tim.For nearly a decade Tim kept his depression secret. It made him feel so weak and shameful he thought it would destroy his whole life if anyone found out. But an unexpected discovery by a loved one forced him to confront his illness and realise there was strength to be found in sharing his story with others. When he finally opened up to the world about what he was going through he discovered he was not alone. Boys Don''t Cry is a book that speaks against the stigma that makes men feel like they are less-than for struggling, making sense of depression and anxiety for people who might not recognise those feelings in themselves or others. It is a brutally honest, sometimes heart-breaking (and sometimes funny) tale about what it really takes to be a ''real man'', written by one who decided that he wanted to change the status quo by no longer being silent. This is Tim''s story, but it could be yours too.Trade ReviewThis is a book that needs to be read by all, especially males of any age. It is honest depictions such as these by Tim Grayburn, that can save a person's life. -- Anthony Lee * Anthony Lee Writes *

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Book SynopsisA classic work of Indian philosophy that succinctly spells out how the mind works and what is needed to attain liberation.In 196 short aphorisms, this classic work of Indian philosophy succinctly spells out how the mind works and how it is possible to use the mind to attain liberation. The Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness and a helpful guide to the mental states that one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Chip Hartranft?s translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and its enduring relevance for us today.

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Book Synopsis“A treasure trove . . . what Yoga, capital Y, is all about.” —Donna Farhi “Nothing less than a gem.” —Judith Lasater “A vital tool.” —Book Riot This daring, visionary book revolutionizes yoga practice, making it truly accessible to everyone—in every body, at any age, and in any state of health Yoga practice has so much to offer us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But many of us feel discouraged to practice because we see young, slim, flexible, well, and able-bodied people dominating yoga spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bodies change, age, and navigate various health challenges.   Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice it in whatever state we find our body or mind. Accessible Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years sharing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, and in this book, he shares his knowledge by breaking down complex yoga poses, breathing practices, meditation techniques, and yoga teachings into clearly understandable and practical tools we can use every day, regardless of our limitations or challenges.

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Book SynopsisA pioneer in the Feldenkrais movement draws on her extensive experience to offer somatic education practitioners a new perspective on infant developmentWhen should my baby be walking? Should I worry if they are not talking yet? What can I do to help my baby in their development? Dr. Chava Shelhav draws on her forty years of experience in the Feldenkrais movement to offer answers using her holistic approach to child development for practitioners, parents, and caregivers. Child Space describes Shelhav’s unique method for assisting babies in achieving specific developmental milestones at the appropriate time, including physical skills, language, social skills, emotional attunement, and cognitive development. A baby’s natural curiosity and innate desire to learn is stimulated through movements, games, and toys. Methods of touch provide the deep stimulation a baby needs to sense parts of their body, creating the awareness required for mastering motor skills, balance, and coordination. Also covering the importance of nutrition in the beginning years of a child’s life, this book presents new perspectives and techniques that will benefit healthcare professionals like pediatricians, family and child therapists, and physical therapists working with infants.

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Book SynopsisSneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that s why it s never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it s so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section for adults includes ideas for discussion and activities.

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Book SynopsisThe emerging science of biotensegrity provides a fresh context for rethinking our understanding of human movement, but its complexities can be formidable. Biotensegrity: The Structural Basis of Life, Second edition - now with full color illustrations throughout - explores and explains the concept of biotensegrity and provides an understanding and appreciation of anatomy and physiology in the light of the latest research findings.The reader learns that biotensegrity is an evolving science which gives researchers, teachers, and practitioners across a wide range of specialisms, including bodyworkers and movement teachers, a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human body. They are then able to develop clinical practice and skills in light of this understanding, leading to more effective therapeutic approaches, with the aim of improved client outcomes.The second edition provides expanded coverage of the developmental and therapeutic aspects of biotensegrity. Coverage now includes:A more thorough look at life''s internal processesClosed kinematic chains as the new biomechanicsEmbryological development as an evolutionary processThe human body as a constantly evolving system based on a set of unchanging principlesEmergence, heterarchies, soft-matter and small-world networksA deeper look at what constitutes the therapeutic process

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Book SynopsisThis core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills.Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills).Trade Review"Talkabout 2nd Editions presents with clear aims and defined hierarchy of its social skills programme, following a systematic structure to address social skills encapsulating wider features such as gestures, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes many other social skill programmes can focus on just the simplest elements of communication and conversation by addressing appropriate things to say and how close is appropriate to stand near someone. However, Alex Kelly doesn't just address what we say in appropriate social situations, but also how we say it - addressing the finer eloquence of communication. The real life practical examples also support students in a more realistic manner can be applied to daily life instantly, and with summary activities at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning along with visual aids to support and stimulate this is a resource adolescents will thrive on.Talkabout 2nd Edition combines all the elements necessary for supporting adolescents with social communication difficulties and isn't just appropriate for those with a diagnosis of autism, but also for the wider peer group to work towards. However, it is noted by the reviewer that assessment forms may need adapting to suit non-writing users, and language may need adapting to be simpler for those with language or cognition needs. But what Talkabout 2nd Edition offers is a solid basis for the administrator to implement all of the strategies presented with any adaptions necessary as there is a clear session aim and objective with clearly structured activities and necessary handouts present with plausible step up/step down activities. It is a highly useful resource for all practitioners working with adolescents with social communication needs including therapists, support workers and even family members." — Gemma Biles, Speech and Language Therapist"A well assembled step by step guide for speech therapy group work. Addresses all aspects of communication especially social skills of expressing thoughts and feelings, and gaining insight into what is appropriate in different situations. Although this is designed for work with autism, I can see benefits for utilising with the TBI population and other brain injury such as right hemisphere language disorders in adults.Excellent resource for any therapist working in groups with a focus on interaction and communication skill building. You can pick it up and run with it." — Annette Rotherham, NZSTATable of ContentsIntroduction Assessment Level 1: Talkabout Body LanguageLevel 2: Talkabout the Way We TalkLevel 3: Talkabout ConversationsLevel 4: Talkabout AssertivenessGroup cohesion games Record forms References Index

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Book SynopsisMany of the common plants around you are powerful medicines. In this simple and useful book of herbs and potions, renowned hedgewitch Glennie Kindred shares her essential natural medicine cabinet for the first time, packing these small pages with ancient potions and lotions, salves, ointments, and simple country wisdom.

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Book SynopsisApply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A–Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama DisciplineEvery baby- and toddler-care decision sends parents scrambling to do the right thing, and often down into the rabbit hole of conflicting advice. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has sifted through the reliable research (including about all those old wives’ tales) and will help you make a manageable molehill out of the mountain of information and answer more than sixty common concerns and dilemmas, including • Breast or bottle? Or breast and bottle? Will that cause nipple confusion?• What’s the latest recommendation for introducing solids in light of potential allergies?• Should I sign us up for music and early-language classes?• What’s

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Book SynopsisWorry is always with us, but, the lived experience of anxiety is often complex, embarrassing and hard to explain. Using clear, down-to-earth language, this book explores its characteristics, available treatments and effective self-help techniques.

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Book SynopsisJoin author Andrew Biel on a unique and fascinating journey as he helps build a human body in motion, step-by-step. TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT uses the same encouraging voice and subtle humor as the iconic TRAIL GUIDE TO THE BODY, making the study of human movement easy to understand, captivating and memorable. Instead of dissecting the body into smaller, isolated pieces, Biel's TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT's unique approach builds the body into larger, interconnected components. The book designs four key structures for movement: connective tissue, joints, muscles and nerves. After applying some biomechanical principles, the reader puts the body to the test by exploring concepts of posture and gait. The book includes free study tools for students.TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT won the gold medal in the PubWest Book Design Awards.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. The Essentials of Movement 3. Connective Tissue, Part 1. 4. Connective Tissue, Part 2. 5. Joints, Part 1. 6. Joints, Part 2. 7. Muscles, Part 1. 8. Muscles, Part 2. 9. Muscles, Part 3. 10. Nerves, Part 1. 11. Nerves, Part 2. 12. Biomechanics, Part 1. 13. Biomechanics, Part 2. 14. Posture. 15. Gait.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Hair Removal History and Careers. 2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin and Hair. 3. Client Safety. 4. Infection Control. 5. Basic Concepts of Electricity. 6. Hair Removal: Electrolysis. 7. Hair Removal: Laser and IPL. 8. Hair Removal: Waxing. 9. Hair Removal:Sugaring. 10. Hair Removal:Threading. 11. Building an Electrolysis and Hair Removal Business.

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Book SynopsisThe idea of family lies close to the meaning of life, but in practice, families do not always come together, or chat about what matters, or laugh as much or as often as they should. Everyone gets too busy, or it can feel hard to get into certain topics – and without anyone meaning to, occasions keep slipping by. The Family Game is the solution; this is a game expressly designed to help family gatherings live up to our highest hopes. It consists of a host of questions (chosen randomly with a dice) that kick-start the best sorts of conversations: ones in which we reconnect, say things we always meant to, laugh warmly together – and remember why family counts. The cards cover 5 categories: Gentle Teasing - What would the movie of your family be called? Gratitude - To whom have you been a bit too moody? Self - How would you like to evolve? Memories - What was your favourite time of day when you were little? Regrets - If you could be forgiven for something, what would it be?

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