Family and health Books

Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD''Dr. van der Kolk''s masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller'' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and RecoveryThe effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world''s experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.''Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years'' Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself ''An astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything'' Tara WestoverThe Body Keeps Score has sold over 3 million copies since publication [Circana BookScan, April 2024]Sunday Times (UK) and New York Times (USA) bestseller, March 2024Trade ReviewAn astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything -- Tara WestoverFascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years -- Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes ItselfA gripping bestseller about where trauma goes, and its disastrous effects on both individuals and societies. Deeply interesting. * The Times *Nobody can stop talking about this book right now . . . you might want to listen -- Maddie Bender * Men's Health *Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller -- Judith Herman, M.D., author of Trauma and RecoveryEveryone should read this book -- Nigella LawsonA seminal book that outlines the author's pioneering work -- Thea Jane May * Vogue *Draws on 30 years of experience to argue powerfully that trauma is one of the West's most urgent public health issues... Packed with science and human stories ... van der Kolk has a lot to say, and the struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving * New Scientist *Fundamental in understanding how our physical self is connected to all the things we go through and beyond -- Gemma CairneyA masterpiece of powerful understanding and brave heartedness, one of the most intelligent and helpful works on trauma I have ever read. . . a brilliant synthesis of clinical cases, neuroscience, powerful tools and caring humanity, offering a whole new level of healing -- Jack Kornfied, author of A Path With HeartIncredible -- William Leith, 'Books of the Year' * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisA London researcher was the first to assert that the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine known as MMR caused autism in children. Following this discovery, a handful of parents declared that a mercury-containing preservative in several vaccines was responsible for the disease. If mercury caused autism, they reasoned, eliminating it from a child's system should treat the disorder. Consequently, a number of untested alternative therapies arose, and, most tragically, in one such treatment, a doctor injected a five-year-old autistic boy with a chemical in an effort to cleanse him of mercury, which stopped his heart instead. Children with autism have been placed on stringent diets, subjected to high-temperature saunas, bathed in magnetic clay, asked to swallow digestive enzymes and activated charcoal, and injected with various combinations of vitamins, minerals, and acids. Instead of helping, these therapies can hurt those who are most vulnerable, and particularly in the case of autismTrade ReviewEvery child has a right to be vaccinated against deadly diseases. We started Every Child By Two to protect children from diseases. It didn't occur to me that I would also have to protect them from misinformation about life-saving vaccines. Paul A. Offit's book sets the facts straight. -- Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, cofounder of Every Child By Two Autism's False Prophets is a compelling story of heartbroken parents, understandably desperate for an explanation of autism, being taken in by false hopes unsupported by genuine science. This book goes to the heart of a question that affects every aspect of American culture and political life. Are public policies to be determined by evidence and reason or by emotions that, however intense they may be, have nothing to do with reality? -- Susan Jacoby, author of The Age of American Unreason A definitive analysis of a dangerous and unnecessary controversy that has put the lives of children at risk. Paul A. Offit shows how bad science can take hold of the public consciousness and lead to personal decisions that endanger the health of small children. Every parent who has doubts about the wisdom of vaccinating their kids should read this book. -- Peter C. Doherty, Ph.D., St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Nobel Laureate in Medicine for fundamental contributions in Immunology In his latest book Paul A. Offit unfolds the story of autism, infectious diseases, and immunization that has captivated our attention for the last decade. His lively account explores the intersection of science, special interests, and personal courage. It is provocative reading for anyone whose life has been touched by the challenge of autism spectrum disorders. -- Susan K. Klein, MD, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve Hospital, and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Medical Center [A] thoughtful and readable study. Library Journal (starred review) Enlightening, highly readable and... timely. -- Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Salon.com Arguably the most courageous and most knowledgeable scientist about vaccines in the United States. -- Robert Goldberg New York Post [Dr. Offit] has done a huge public service by exposing the tragic and dangerous place the anti-vaccine hysteria has taken us. -- Huntly Collins Philadelphia Inquirer An invaluable chronicle that relates some of the many ways in which the vulnerabilities of anxious parents have been exploited. -- Linda Seebach Wall Street Journal A good read and an important piece of work. -- Lisa Jo Rudy About.com More than a book about a disease, it is an ode to uncorrupted science and a cautionary tale that data alone is never enough. SEED magazine [Offit] provides important insight into the fatal flaws of the key arguments of vaccine alarmists. Buffalo News A very good read. -- Dom Giordano The Bulletin A sobering indictment. -- Isabelle Rapin, M.D. Neurology Today Highly recommended. Choice A fascinating read... Eloquently and clearly written. -- Stan L. Block, MD Infectious Diseases in Children A very helpful book for both medical personnel and parents. The New England Journal of Medicine The book is a fantastic read. I recommend it to all physicians and their patients and families. -- Brian Alverson, MD Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine This is a powerful book which should be read by all professionals working in the area ofmedicine. -- Michael Fitzgerald Social History of Medicine Paul A. Offit is one of the most respected scientists and clinicians in a field of vital importance to public health. -- Patricia M. Rodier BioScience [This] book doesn't just show that the anti-vaccine activists are wrong; it attempts to explain why, in our culture, they tend to win. -- Jason Fagone Philadelphia Magazine Detailed but easily readable... should be required reading for any parents who are considering denying vaccination to their children. Communication: The Magazine of the National Autistic Society Arguably the most detailed and thorough history available of the current anti-vaccine movement. -- Roy Richard Grinker Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders [A] must-read... it will keep pediatricians and pediatric neurologists awake over the nightmarish possibilities of pseudoscience in the 21st century. -- Roger A. Brumback, M.D. Journal of Child Neurology The vast range of professionals who may be enriched, professionally, by the book's contents extends to: psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, neuroscientists, speech pathologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, geneticists, virologists, immunologists, vaccine experts, nurses, infectious disease experts, internists, gastroenterologists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, special education teachers, bioethicists, biochemists, biologists, biostatisticians, endocrinologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, pharmaceutical industry professionals, health policy makers, journalists, politicians, and trial lawyers. -- Leo Uzych Metapsychology Seeking to help readers realize the truth about Autism, Autism's False Prophets is a much need read, not to be missed. Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Tinderbox 2. Lighting the Fuse 3. The Implosion 4. A Precautionary Tale 5. Mercury Rising 6. Mercury Falling 7. Behind the Mercury Curtain 8. Science in Court 9. Science and the Media 10. Science and Society 11. A Place for Autism Epilogue

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Book SynopsisBabycalm offers a refreshing alternative to prescriptive, routine-led parenting. If you want to find ways to cope with tiring days and difficult nights without putting your baby on a strict routine, or resorting to sleep training, this gentle guide is for you. Full of advice, support, tips and the experiences of other new parents, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, experienced mum of four, antenatal teacher, doula and author of the bestselling The Gentle Sleep Book, shares her methods which will enable you to enjoy your baby and to trust your own parenting instincts from the start. You will learn how to:Decipher your baby''s cues Access a toolbox of calming techniques Understand normal baby sleep patterns Encourage your baby''s sleep Trust your maternal instincts This invaluable guide will help you through the challenging early days, helping to ensure happier parents and calmer babies.Trade ReviewBabyCalm is a brilliant, positive resource that focuses on intuition, feelings, love and trust.Everything [said] in the book really resonated with the way we hoped we would parent * Dame Sarah Storey *

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Book SynopsisThis introductory book offers a clear guide to the new field of Positive Health which incorporates a shift towards perceiving body and mind as an integrated system. The book combines Lifestyle Medicine research and practice, such as healthy eating, good sleep hygiene, and physical activity, with positive psychology research and practice, including cognitive, arts-based, and positive affect tools, to delve into the psychology of positive health, physiology, and health behaviour.Combining theory with interventions, and illustrated by case material, mind-maps, and infographics, the book also provides exercises on how to use key research findings from the field of positive health to enhance personal wellbeing. It helps readers focus on the changes they can make to their thinking, attitudes, and behaviours, as well as changes they can instigate in their environment that can lead to positive health. Topics covered include the social determinants of health and meaning as a factor contributing to health.It is essential for introductory courses on Positive Health, and supplementary reading for courses on positive psychology or wellbeing, as well as valuable reading for all healthcare professionals and policy makers.

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Book SynopsisA knowledgeable handbook for those afflicted with the incurable disease known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD).

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Book SynopsisThe essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook for hiking and backpacking the PCTIf you want bare-bones information about the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail without all the long, detailed descriptions, the Pacific Crest Trail Data Book is exactly what you're looking for. Based on data from the three comprehensive Wilderness Press guidebooks to the PCT, this book is filled with convenient, easy-to-read, at-a-glance tables. Compact and lightweight, with trail-tested features, it's handy both on and off the trail. Use it for pre-trip planning for resupply stops; setting daily on-the-trail mileage goals by anticipating campsites, water sources, trail gradient, and facilities; and easily calculating distances between any two points on the trail. Whether you're north- or south-bound, whether you're hiking the entire PCT or just sections of it, the first step of your journey begins with this book.

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Book SynopsisNewly Revised and Updated!Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.You will discover: • Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD• The most effective ways

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Book SynopsisDonald Thomas provides information for women who wish to become pregnant and advises readers about working with a disability, complementary and alternative medicine, infections, cancer, and a host of other topics.Trade ReviewA wealth of detail on the many ways lupus affects the human body, the various related treatment options, a range of patient resources for support, and more... a caring, comprehensive guide to understanding and coping with lupus. Library Journal The Lupus Encyclopedia is [a] carefully-researched, easily-understood and comprehensive book. It is, as it claims, an ENCYCLOPEDIA... If you [could have] only one book in your library about lupus, The Lupus Encyclopedia might well be it. The Lupus Guru There is great depth and much to learn from reading and referring to this important book... This book should stand the test of time as one of the great books about this complex auto-immune disease. Lupus, the Adventure Between the Lines I highly recommend The Lupus Encyclopedia. It's an amazing source of information, and I feel empowered by the fact that I have a reliable resource to turn to whenever I need it. No matter what your symptoms are or the level of severity, you owe it to yourself to get this book. Lupine Life The Lupus Encyclopedia is a book that that every lupus patient should have in their home library. It's the most comprehensive lupus book out there, and is a valuable resource for anyone searching for a detailed and in-depth explanation of this complicated and mysterious disease. -- Sara Gorman Despite Lupus This is a highly readable medical text... This encyclopedia would be useful for public libraries, medical libraries, or academic libraries. -- Amy B. Parsons American Reference Books Annual ... packed with facts, advice and encouragement... The Nursing Times This title strikes a pitch perfect balance: on one side, there is information of value to those suffering from or caring for the condition, on the other, data suitable for clinicians seeking a better general understanding of the condition. This volume represents outstanding value for money and would be a useful addition to medical, healthcare and personal bookshelves. Reference Reviews We can't imagine a more thorough, readable guide to lupus than this. Pain-Free LivingTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForeword, by George C. Tsokos, MDPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Systemic Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Directly Affects the Body6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Special Populations and Surgery20. PrognosisPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks and Strokes22. Infections23. Cancer and SLE24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treatment of Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Anti-Malarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Benlysta: The First FDA-Approved Drug for Lupus in More Than Fifty Years35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Nonmedical Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary and Alternative MedicinePart V: Practical Matters40. Talking to Your Doctor and Deciphering Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, and Using Contraception42. Health Insurance and Affording Healthcare43. Working and Dealing with Disability44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistPatient ResourcesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring memoir about a father and son entering World''s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer?s.?Travis and Mace have touched a generation of families around the world with their courage, resilience and kindness.?--Bear Grylls, star of Man vs. Wild and host of World?s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji ?Watching Mark and Travis Macy compete together for Eco-Challenge Fiji was a true inspiration.Travis?s selfless act of taking his father on what may be his last race is a story that anyone can relate to and what we need more of these days.? --Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group; creator and producer of Survivor, The Apprentice, and World?s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge FijiIn October 2018, Mark ?Mace? Macy, sixty-four years old, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer?s disease.Mace had spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few people who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Once diagnosed, Mace feared losing endurance, strength, and independence.Mace''s son Travis, also a professional endurance athlete, also struggled to see his father battling the disease. In 2019 they decided to participate in World''s Toughest Race?a seven-day, grueling 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle?for one final race together.Weaving excerpts from Mace''s passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, A Mile at a Time tells the story of this incredible journey and what both father and son learned along the way.A powerful story about living?and thriving?with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans. This timely, and deeply moving father-son adventure sheds light on the hard truths of this disease while giving readers hope of all that still can be achieved.

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Book SynopsisInsomnia? Gone. Anxiety? Gone. All without medication. Unpleasant side effects from blood pressure pills? Gone. A cheap and effective way to combat cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, obesity, and GI disorders? Yes. Sounds too good to be true? Believe it.Contemporary science confirms what generations of healers have observed through centuries of practice: Breath awareness can turn on the body's natural abilities to prevent and cure illness. The mental and physical stresses of modern life, such as anxiety, frustration, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, high blood pressure, digestive woes, and immune dysfunction can all be addressed through conscious control of your breath. In addition, it can increase energy, accelerate healing, improve cognitive skills, and enhance mental balance.Yet most of us stopped breathing in the anatomically right way, the way to take advantage of these benefits, when we were four or five years old. We now mostly breathe in a way that i

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Book SynopsisA clinical specialist who focuses solely on the often-misunderstood musculoskeletal disease provides those suffering from the condition with medical guidance and her proven ?four Rs? treatment, that includes rest, repair, rebalance and reduce. Original.

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Book SynopsisAs Seen on the Today Show! The USA Today Bestseller! The last book you’ll ever need about cellulite, and the first book you need to take control and change your health forever! Forget everything you’ve ever been told about cellulite—it’s a myth! Ashley Black, fascia pioneer, and body guru to the stars, unveils never before known secrets to obliterating cellulite and changing your personal health paradigm. For years we’ve been conditioned to believe that cellulite is a fat problem, yet skinny girls have it, active girls have it, sedentary girls have it, curvy girls have it, older women have it and, guess what, so do younger women. In fact, 90% of women struggle with it . . . you are not alone! The appearance of fat is affected by the sticky webbing of tissue it’s housed in called fascia—which can be manipulated. Get ready for the most radical shift in Health and Beauty of the century! Obliterate cellulite, transform your body, and revolutionize your life!

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Book SynopsisCutting edge research from a leading consultant cardiologist. High blood pressure is on the increase and is expected to rise by 24% in developed countries, affecting one in three of the world's adult population by 2025. As it is, hypertension is already a fact of life for around half of people in the UK over 65, and for some 70% of those in their 70s. It has a strong correlation with obesity and diabetes, levels of which are also soaring, and is strongly linked to lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, fatty diets and high salt consumption. On the positive side, lifestyle modifications can be very effective, and even small changes can be beneficial. This book looks at how blood pressure is diagnosed and treated.

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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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