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Book SynopsisGet rolling! Your body will ask for more.Created by veteran yoga teacher Yamuna Zake, body rolling is a revolutionary fitness technique that uses six- to ten-inch inflatable balls to strengthen, tone, and realign the body, while providing sensations that can surpass the bliss of a massage. Now, in the first book devoted to body rolling, Zake shares the routines that she has imparted to thousands of clients across the country, and shows you how to get on the ball--and get the body you’ve always wanted.The next step for fans of yoga and Pilates, body rolling is the ultimate way to streamline your figure and promote physical wellbeing without the bulked-up results of conventional workout methods. Like yoga and Pilates, these easy-to-follow, fully illustrated routines will condition and lengthen your muscles, improve core strength, and enhance posture, flexibility, and balance. But unlike those practices, body rolling also realigns your spine and joints, reliev

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Book SynopsisExamines the progress of nine health care delivery systems and discusses health care concerns such as the public backlash against managed care and the challenges of providing care to people with chronic illness.Trade Review"Remaking Health Care is so rich in strategic analysis, so detailed in its case studies, and so logical in organizing barriers and critical success factors that it cannot help but enlighten every health system leader in America." (Health System Leader)Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: The Problem and the Challenge; Chapter Two: An Idealized Health Care System; Chapter Three: Participants, Framework, and Approach; Chapter Four: Functional Integration; Chapter Five: Physician-System Integration; Chapter Six: Clinical Integration; Chapter Seven: Managing and Governing the Organized Delivery System; Chapter Eight: Moving Forward: The Policy Issues and Implementation: Challenges: Resources; References

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Book SynopsisThe authors of the New York Times bestseller Super Brain present a bold new understanding of our genes and how simple changes in lifestyle can boost genetic activity. The leap into radical well-being is a promise waiting to be fulfilled.       You are not simply the sum total of the genes you were born with, writes Deepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi. You are the user and controller of your genes, the author of your biological story. No prospect in self-care is more exciting. Learning how to shape your gene activity is at the heart of this exciting and eagerly-anticipated book from the bestselling duo behind Super Brain, which became a nationwide hit on public television.  For decades medical science has believed that genes determined our biological destiny. Now the new genetics has changed that assumption forever. You will always have the

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Book SynopsisWhat does it really mean to be a good father? What did your father tell you, that has stayed with you throughout your life? Was there a lesson from him, a story, or a moment that helped to make you who you are? Is there a special memory that makes you smile when you least expect it?After the publication of Tim Russert’s number one New York Times bestseller about his father, Big Russ & Me, he received an avalanche of letters from daughters and sons who wanted to tell him about their own fathers, most of whom were not superdads or heroes but ordinary men who were remembered and cherished for some of their best moments-of advice, tenderness, strength, honor, discipline, and occasional eccentricity.Most of these daughters and sons were eager to express the gratitude they had carried with them through the years. Others wanted to share lessons and memories and, most important, pass them down to their own children. This book is for

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Book Synopsis Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) are among the most misunderstood problems facing young children today. Drugs like Ritalin and Cylert are traditionally prescribed to treat these disorders, but their use is controversial. While many children have been helped by these medications, at best, pills only temporarily improve symptoms. Sometimes they don’t work at all, and they can come with disturbing side effects such as weight loss, insomnia, and may even slow growth in younger children. ADD/ADHD Drug Free gives frustrated parents a long-awaited natural alternative. The first book to feature enjoyable, practical activities for children that will help them cope with their disorder by strengthening brain functioning, this life-changing guide shows parents, teachers, and counselors how they can improve learning and behavior effectively and without medication. Timely and thTable of Contents CONTENTS Foreword by Dr. Jay Cartervii 1When Medication Isn’t the Answer or Isn’t Enough1 2The “Challenging” Child9 3Your Child’s Amazing Brain: Boiled-Down Neurology for Nonscientists . . . by Nonscientists25 4Gabriel, Patrick, Denny, Tad, and Jeremy: A Few of Our Kids35 5About Learning Styles59 6Survival Skills 101 for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors69 7Reaching the Challenging Child—and Avoiding the Traps75 8Getting Started89 Appendix ISurvey of the Seven Strengths97 Appendix II“Brain-Exercising” Activities103 Workbook A Logical-Mathematical Activities105 Workbook B Bodily-Kinesthetic Activities119 Workbook C Intrapersonal Activities133 Workbook D Musical-Rhythmic Activities147 Workbook E Visual-Spatial Activities161 Workbook F Interpersonal Activities175 Workbook G Verbal-Linguistic Activities189 Appendix IIIAnswer Guide203 References205 Index210

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Book Synopsis Selected as one of the Top 5 Educational Books by Literacy News The signs and statistics are undeniable: boys are falling behind in school. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the biggest culprits are not video games, pop culture, or female-dominated schools biased toward girls. The real problem is that boys have been thrust into a bewildering new school environment that demands high-level reading and writing skills long before they are capable of handling them. Lacking the ability to compete, boys fall farther and farther behind. Eventually, the problem gets pushed into college, where close to 60% of the graduates are women. In a time when even cops, construction foremen, and machine operators need post-high school degrees, that’s a problem. Why BoyTable of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgments xi Introduction to the Paperback Edition 1 1 Discovering the Problem 13 2 The Reason for the Boy Troubles: Faltering Literacy Skills 27 3 The Likely Causes of the Reading Lapses 39 4 The Writing Failures 63 5 The Blame Game: What Gets Blamed (Unfairly) for the Gender Gaps 79 6 Solutions: What Works for Boys? 107 7 Impediments to a Solution: The Ideological Stalemate 135 8 The International Story: Australians Struggle with the Boy Troubles 151 9 Why These Gender Gaps Matter 163 10 Actions That Need to Be Taken 181 Appendix: The Facts About Boys 211 Notes 217 Index 229 About the Author 239

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Book Synopsis Turn back the clocks! Your sweet child has morphed into a teen. And it's no longer just a messy bedroom or an attitude with a capital 'A' causing concern. There's a whole new range of issues on the horizon. What if your daughter texts a naked picture to a 'boyfriend'...which he then forwards to the entire class? What if your son becomes increasingly withdrawn...Or your child is being bullied online? Would you know what to do? You could read a whole book on teen psychology--but who has the time! As a parent, what you need most is quick and candid advice for dealing with the issue at hand. After all, if you say the right thing you will open up the lines of communication, but say the wrong thing...and WATCH OUT. A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens is the solution. Covering a broad range of issues from the terrifyingTable of Contents CONTENTS Foreword by Ari Graynor Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . Raising a Teen 1 Deflection and Denial: Your Teen’s Main Defense Mechanisms 2 My Teenage Clone: The Power of Conformity 3 Getting Your Teen Up in the Morning: Strategies for Eliminating the Daily Fight from the Morning Routine 4 You Can’t Always Get What You Want: The Demanding and Entitled Teen 5 Too Much Time on Their Hands: The Busier the Teen, the More Motivated 6 The Power of Puberty: Changing Body, Changing Brain 7 L Is for Lazy: Getting Your Teens to Do What You Want Them to Do 8 Trust vs. Temptation: How to Help a Sneaky Teen 9 Lies of Omission: “Oh. I Didn’t Think I Had to Tell You That” 10 Why Don’t Boys Talk? A Different Kind of Silent Treatment 11 My Kid the Quitter: Why Won’t My Teen Stick with Anything? 12 The Parent-Teen Power Struggle: You Can’t Make Me 13 Helping Your Teen with Remembering: You Forgot Your __________ Again? 14 Teen Self-Absorption: My Teen the Narcissist 15 My Teen the Pit Bull: Never Takes No for an Answer 16 The Teen Who Talks Back: The Kid’s Got Attitude 17 The Messy Room: To Clean or Not to Clean PART TWO Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . Keeping My Teen Motivated and Engaged in School 18 Why Can’t My Teen Do Better? How to Assess Achievement 19 Studying and Learning vs. Texting and Facebook: Strategies for Time Management 20 The Plight of the Homework Avoider: It’s Not Just Laziness 21 The Drama of Exams: A Strategy for Success 22 The Report Card: A Call to Action 23 Summer Reading: Thank You Teachers, for Ruining My Last Few Weeks of Summer PART THREE Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . Navigating the College Process 24 Senioritis-Parentitis: Surviving the Application Process and Tips for Successful College Visits 25 Eenie, Meenie, Miney Mo, to Which College Should I Go? A Roadmap for Decision Making 26 What to Expect from Your High School Graduating Senior: Letting Go 27 What to Expect from Your College Students When They Return Home PART FOUR Just Tell Me What to Do About . . .Helping My Teen Avoid the Friendship Traps 28 The Bully Pulpit: Strategies to Ward Off a Bully 29 Loyalty in Teens Can Be Harmful to Their Health: Penn State, a Case Study 30 The Agony of a Ninth-Grade Boy: What It Feels Like to Be the Youngest Boy in the School 31 Teens Who Feel Left Out: “Why Don’t They Ever Call Me?” 32 The Bad Seed Friend: What to Do About the Friend You Wish Your Teen Didn’t Have PART FIVE Just Tell Me What to Do About . . .Drinking and Drugs 33 Getting to Know Your Teen’s Drinking Personality: What Motivates Your Teen to Drink or Do Drugs? 34 Keeping Your Teens Safe If or When They Choose to Drink: A Successful Strategy 35 The Consequences of Teens Drinking in Your Home: It’s Always Your Responsibility to Keep Teens Safe 36 What Happens When Teens Are Left Unsupervised: A Room-for-Improvement Parenting Story 37 A Chilling Drinking Story: Alcohol and Date Rape 38 Dope, Weed, Pot, Grass, Cannabis, Marijuana, Hemp: They All Spell Trouble 39 Teen-Proofing Your Home for Alcohol and Drug Safety: Looking at Your Home Through a New Lens 40 Party Planning with Your Teen: Commonsense Rules PART SIX Just Tell Me What to Do About . . .Understanding and Dealing with My Teen’s Sex Life 41 Talking to Your Teen About Sex 42 Boy Wants Sex, Girl Likes Boy: Helping Your Daughter Say No 43 Spin the Bottle and Other Sexual Situations: Strategies for Good Decision Making 44 Keeping Your Teen Dressing Like a Teen: Sexy and the Teenage Girl 45 Finding Your Teen Between the Sheets: Love in the Afternoon 46 Is Your Teen Gay/Lesbian? Discussions on Sexuality PART SEVEN Just Tell Me What to Do About . . .Online and Phone Sexting 47 The Consequences of Sexting: A “Weinergate” Moment 48 A Teenage Girl’s Painful Lesson: A Private Photo Goes Public 49 Sexual Harassment: Sending Sexy Photos Is Not Always a Choice 50 Skyping, Sexting, and Exotic Dancing: The Allure of a Live Audience 51 The Legal Consequences of Sexting: My Son, the Sex Offender PART EIGHT Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . Cellphones and Smartphones 52 Cellphone/Smartphone Monitoring: Should I or Shouldn’t I? 53 Dealing with Your Teen’s Cellphone Addiction 54 Does My Teen Text Too Much? If So What Can I Do About It? 55 Driving Distracted: Don’t Let Their Fingers Do the Talking When They’re Driving 56 Teens Losing Sleep: Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Texting 57 Should I Buy My Teen a Smartphone? 58 A Scary Story: The Misuse of Smartphones PART NINE Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . Social Networking Sites and Applications 59 Teaching Your Teen Safe Posting: The Too-Much-Information Dilemma 60 A “Friending” Intervention: Teaching Your Teen How to “Make Friends” on Social Networking Sites 61 To Give or Not to Give: My Parents, My Passwords 62 Facebook + Alcohol Posts = Problem Drinkers 63 Icky New Social Networking Sites . . . Beware! 64 Facebook Posts That Could Put Your Teen in Jail: Threats That Are Taken Seriously 65 Social Networking and the Stolen Identity: Keeping Your Teens Safe from Other Teens 66 I’ll Give You My Password If You Give Me Yours: Going Steady in the 21st Century 67 Cleaning Up Facebook and Twitter Posts: Preparing Your Teen for the Real World of Jobs and College 68 Online Bullying: Being Made Fun Of Can Really Hurt PART TEN Just Tell Me What to Do About . . . My Parenting Style 69 Four Ways of Fighting: A Roadmap for Effective Arguing 70 Puh-leez . . . No Lecture 71 Playing the Game of Curfew: “Please Can I? Everybody Else Is” 3 72 Ask Less, Get More: Stop the Interrogation 73 Too Much Love Can Be a Bad Thing: Holding Your Teen Accountable 74 Too Much, Too Soon: Understanding Age-Appropriate Privileges 75 “So What, Who Cares?” Making Consequences Mean Something 76 Teaching Your Teen About Money Management: Curbing the Teen Money Pit 77 I Just Don’t Fit into This Family Anymore: Helping Your Teen to Feel Connected 78 Successful Rule Making: Sharing the Control 79 Good Cop–Bad Cop: A Parenting Dilemma 80 Finding the Bliss with Your Teen: Treasuring the Time Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisRebellious, entitled, disrespectful, many kids pummel their parents with demands, and boss them around with impunity. Experts might label them âœdifficultâ and advise how to âœfixâ them. But parenting struggles rarely originate from just one side. Instead, they erupt at the volatile intersection of a childâs personality with a parentâs own insecurities and behaviors. Fixing the child requires fixing yourself.In When Kids Call the Shots, therapist and parenting expert Sean Grover untangles the forces driving family dysfunction, and helps parents assume leadership roles. With a liberating message and perceptive advice, the book explores: Three common bullying styles (defiant, manipulative, anxious) used by kids Parenting styles (guilt-prone, anxiety-fueled, fix-everything) that contribute to power imbalances Critical testing periods in a childâs development Coping mechanisms that backfire Personalized plans for calmly exerting authority inany scenario Table of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Escape the Suffering Parents Club 2 What Happened to My Sweet, Adorable Child? 3 How We Become Our Kids’ Victims—and Strategies to Prevent Parent Burnout 4 Understanding Your Kid’s Bullying Behavior Style 5 Your Parenting Style—and How Good Parents Fall into Bad Habits 6 Tools to Give You Both Just the Right Amount of Power 7 How to Assemble Your Anti-Bullying Support Team 8 Navigating the Seven Parenting Crises That Can Trigger Bullying Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisIs your young athlete’s diet helping or hindering? You may be surprised where the difference lies!Table of Contents Contents Introduction Nutrition Is the Secret Weapon Nutrition and the Young Athlete Why You Need to Eat Like a Champion Part I: Nutrition Rules and Regulations Chapter 1: The Growing Athlete: Body and Brain Growing for the Gold Matching Calories for Growth and Sport When the Growing Gets Tough Cracking the Brain Code Chapter 2: The Starting Line-Up: Major Nutrients Busting the Myths about Carbohydrates Protein: Getting Past the Hype Fat Can Be Your Friend Chapter 3: The Second String: Vitamins and Minerals The Purpose and Function of Vitamins and Minerals Critical Vitamins and Minerals for the Young Athlete Eating a Well-Balanced Diet The Pros and Cons of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Chapter 4: The Relief Pitcher: Fluids and Hydration Thermoregulation: Keeping Your Body's AC Running The Dangers of Dehydration Hydrate for Health Double-Check Your Hydration Status What to Drink: The Beverages of Choice Getting Practical with Healthy Drinks Part II: Play-by-Play Eating Chapter 5: Game Plan--One, Two, Three Meals! Focus on the Family Meal Making Everyday Food Good Food The Mealtime Environment: Keeping It Happy Cooking When Time Is Tight Getting Meals on the Table Eating Right When Eating Out Chapter 6: Take a Time Out--Top Off with Snacks Snacking for Success Why Should Athletes Snack? Who Gets a Snack? Healthy Snacks Rule! Snack Recipes for the Athlete Chapter 7: Foul Play--Supplements and Per7formance Aids The Scoop on Supplements The Rolodex of Supplements Used by Young Athletes Weighing the Risks Managing Supplements in the Young Athlete Part III: Clearing the Hurdles Chapter 8: Getting Off the Bench--Healing the Body with Food Common Hurdles Set Up by Inadequate Nutrition Injuries and the Role of Nutrition Chronic Medical Challenges Chapter 9: The Special Diet Dilemma Diets, Dieting, and the Young Athlete Mainstream Diets--Do They Deliver? Understanding the Needs of the Vegetarian Athlete Chapter 10: Changing the Youth Sports Nutrition Landscape The Big Offenders Bucking the System Notes Resources Index

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Book SynopsisOne step towards self-healing is to take responsibility for your own nourishment. This book takes guidance from the insight of traditional Chinese medicine, and each of the 100 recipe's energetic actions are described to enable the reader to choose recipes suited to their own individual needs.Table of ContentsPart One Nourishment: perspectives on nourishment - a cosmic perspective, a cultural perspective, an ancestral perspective, biography as biology; the sources of nourishment - air, water, trees and plants, cosmic energy, sensual nourishment, relationship, nourishment from food. Part Two Working with Chinese medicine: meridians and organs - what is a human being made of?, meridians, organs, the spleen, the lung, the kidney, the liver, the heart; the substances - qi, blood, stagnation of qi and blood, essence; yin and yang - yin and yang, yang deficiency, yin deficiency; the climates - heat, cold, dampness, wind; invasion and defence - invasion of wind, invasion of wind heat, invasion of wind cold, invasion of wind damp, invasion of cold, invasion of dampness. Part Three Recipes for self-healing: nutrition East and West; some guidelines for eating; choosing ingredients; the energetics of food; about the recipes; understanding the recipe pages; measurements; equipment; language; soups; salads; grains; vegetables and beans; meat and fish; sauces, dips and relishes; condiments; bakery; desserts; drinks; how to create a self-healing recipe. Part Four Leftovers: coffee and tea; alcohol; sugar; dairy; vegetarianism; raw food; pregnancy; babies and children; slimming and obesity; fasting; microwave ovens; genetic engineering; the energetic actions of vitamins, minerals and common drugs.

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