Family and health Books
MIT Press Ltd The Day after Yesterday
Book SynopsisA deft combination of narrative and portraiture that breaks the taboo around dementia, replacing the fear and futility with empathy and nuance.A graphic designer, a writer, a public servant, a retired PhD, a 29-year-old with early-onset Alzheimer’s. These are just some of the 50 million people living with dementia who share their deeply personal stories with Joe Wallace in The Day after Yesterday, a powerful collection of portraits and personal stories that humanizes the millions of people living with the disease. Each story in this poignant volume offers a unique and powerful lesson—not just about how to live with a terminal illness, but how to do so with resilience and dignity.Dementia is often a taboo subject with limited public awareness or discourse. A diagnosis can become a mechanism for segregating those affected from society, making it easier to see only the label and not the individual, which, in turn, makes it easier to ignore the bur
£27.20
MIT Press Ltd Kids Across the Spectrums
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£36.10
Hachette Go The Power of the Downstate
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£23.20
Random House USA Inc Our Turn to Parent
Book SynopsisNo one can anticipate what it will be like for you the day you discover you must become a caregiver for one or both of your parents. As you begin to care for them, you will be filled with questions and looking for advice. Our Turn to Parent shows you how to work with your parent to become their caregiver and their champion, and it provides the tools you need to make decisions and feel confident that you are doing right by your aging parents. With stories from real lives, it also offers honest and personal anecdotes about surviving these trying times. Our Turn to Parent is the best and most thorough caregivers’ guide available in Canada today. Our Turn to Parent offers practical advice on•deciding when you need to step in and help •developing the caregiver relationship with your parents•discussing with the family your parents’ hopes and plans for the future •adapting the home so that it is saf
£17.81
Random House USA Inc A Consumers Dictionary of Food Additives 7th
Book SynopsisAn Essential Household Reference…Revised and Updated With our culture’s growing interest in organic foods and healthy eating, it is important to understand what food labels mean and to learn how to read between the lines. This completely revised and updated edition of A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives gives you the facts about the safety and side effects of more than 12,000 ingredients–such as preservatives, food-tainting pesticides, and animal drugs–that end up in food as a result of processing and curing. It tells you what’s safe and what you should leave on the grocery-store shelves. In addition to updated entries that cover the latest medical and scientific research on substances such as food enhancers and preservatives, this must-have guide includes more than 650 new chemicals now commonly used in food. You’ll also find information on modern food-production technologies such as bovine growth hormone and genetically engineered vegetables. Alphabetically organized, cross-referenced, and written in everyday language, this is a precise tool for understanding food labels and knowing which products are best to bring home to your family.
£999.99
Three Rivers Press Intimate Issues
Book SynopsisIntimate Issues answers the twenty-one questions about sex most frequently asked by Christian wives, as determined by a nationwide poll of over one thousand women. Written from the perspective of two mature Christian wives and Bible teachers-women who you’ll come to know as teachers and friends-Intimate Issues is biblical and informative: sometimes humorous, other times practical, but always honest. Through its solid teaching warm testimonials, scriptural insights, and experts’ advise, you’ll find resolution for your questions and fears, surprising insights about God’s perspective on sex, and a variety of practical and creative ideas for enhancing your physical relationship with the husband you love. With warmth and wisdom, authors Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus speak woman to woman: examining the teachings of Scripture, exposing the lies of the world, and offering real hope that every woman’s marriage relationship can beco
£14.93
Random House USA Inc A Consumers Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of a consumer resource explains how potentially harmful hybrid products that combine pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are not currently regulated by the FDA, in a volume that includes more than 800 new entries. Original.
£16.14
Harmony/Rodale The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter
Book SynopsisThe key to amping your body to its full fat-burning potential—now in your pocket! Jillian Michaels’s Master Your Metabolism plan has already helped millions achieve hot healthy bodies naturally through nutrition and hormone balance. Now she’s made optimal health even easier by putting key resources into this on-the-go guide. No matter where you’re making your food choices—at home, dining out, or in the grocery store—this guide makes staying on the Master Plan simple and straightforward. The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter is packed with information that makes it the ultimate compendium for anyone leading a Master-full life. • Complete nutritional information for over 5,000 foods—carbs, fat, calorie, and hormone-positive, negative, or neutral counts • Best and worst choices at dozens of national restaurant chains • What to shop for i
£8.33
Zondervan The Daniel Plan 40 Days to a Healthier Life
Book SynopsisThe Daniel Plan is an innovative approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle where people get better together by optimizing their health in the key areas of faith, food, fitness, focus and friends.
£21.55
Zondervan Building a Family of Faith
Book SynopsisWhether your family has been doing devotions for years or this is your first time introducing them, Building a Family of Faith--recently featured on GMA3--is just what you need to help your family connect with one another, grow in faith, and learn how physical activity can influence your relationships and your faith.Who better to guide you than Andy Dooley--a passionate leader, pastor, social media influencer, fitness professional, and father of four who has worked with families for more than eighteen years through sports, fitness, and ministry.In this family-friendly devotional, he will help you simplify yet enhance your family''s quality time with devotions that children of all ages will enjoy and learn from. As you read through this devotional each week, your family will . . . Engage in meaningful conversations through the powerful stories and guided questions about God''s Word Enjoy physical activities to get your familyTrade ReviewAndy Dooley has found a creative and engaging way to restore the value of family time that is centered around God's Word and making it relatable, fun, and engaging. I'm excited to use this book to help my family grow, as well as help the families I serve! Kevin L. Nickerson, founder of GameBreakers Academy, NFL chaplain for the Los Angeles RamsFar too many parents know they are supposed to be investing in their family's discipleship but feel like it's more of a duty than a joy. Andy Dooley stands in the gap to make real engagement with God's Word both practical and fun. The authenticity and passion I've observed in him as a father comes through in his efforts as an author. Read this book with those you love most--you will not regret it. Brian McCormack, lead pastor, Reach Church, Kirkland, WashingtonI have known Andy Dooley personally for more than six years now and can attest to the fact that he truly embodies the three foundational pillars that he is so passionate about sharing with the world: faith, family, and fitness. I love the simplicity of his approach, from powerful faith-based lessons to direct calls to action to bring the family closer together! Chris Powell, host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition
£14.24
Little, Brown Spark Undoing Depression
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£18.69
Little, Brown Spark Mind Over Meds Know When Drugs Are Necessary When
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£999.99
Little Brown and Company The Power of Tranquility in a Very Noisy World
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£19.20
Random House USA Inc From Anger to Forgiveness
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£7.99
Random House USA Inc Native Wisdom For White Minds
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£14.24
Penguin Random House Group Macular Degeneration
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc Lasik The Eye Laser Miracle
Book SynopsisNow you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment-commonly known as PRK and LASIK-a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process-including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again.• What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?• What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?• How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment?• Will the procedure be painful?• When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?• Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?• How well has the FDA monitor
£12.59
Random House USA Inc Eat It to Beat It
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREat the World’s Most Delicious Foods—and Start Dropping Pounds Today!Discover thousands of shocking food truths to help flatten your belly fast—and get you on the path to better health! NBC News health and wellness contributor Dave Zinczenko, author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Eat This, Not That! series, blows the lid off the bizarre, unnecessary, and shocking ingredients in many common brands, and shows you how making smart choices about the foods you love—including burgers, pizza, and chocolate—can help you lose weight, drop blood pressure, boost your immune system, and more. Discover how you can EAT IT! to help . . . BEAT IT! WEIGHT GAIN! IHOP’s Chicken and Spinach Salad has as many calories as 6 Klondike Bars! Good news: A similar salad at another restaurant will save you more than 1,200 calories!
£18.00
Lifetime Physical Fitness Wellness
Book SynopsisTake control of your personal well-being with LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS, 16th Edition. The book shows you how to assess your current behaviors, identify potential problem areas and apply practical steps to start positive changes. Real life stories from other students bring chapter concepts to life. Additionally, hands-on activities help you assess your fitness and wellness level and put chapter concepts into personal practice. Online resources reinforce key concepts through behavior modification planning activities, practice tests, online activities and labs, and a behavior change planner. Empower yourself to make positive changes and improve your health with LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS.Table of Contents1. Physical Fitness and Wellness. 2. Behavior Modification. 3. Nutrition for Wellness. 4. Body Composition. 5. Weight Management. 6. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. 7. Muscular Fitness. 8. Muscular Flexibility. 9. Personal Fitness Programming. 10. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease. 11. Cancer Prevention. 12. Stress Assessment and Management Techniques. 13. Addictive Behavior. 14. Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections. 15. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness. Appendix A: Physical Fitness and Wellness Profile. Answer Key. Glossary. Index.
£181.48
Random House Canada Fit Cities My Quest to Improve the Worlds Health
Book SynopsisDr. Karen K. Lee is a force for good around the world, working behind the scenes to help people improve their diets, get in shape, and live longer. In the arena of public health, this Canadian woman is an international superstar. In the early 2000s, she went to the US to join a team of health detectives for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking was in decline, and so the US CDC's attention had turned to the next biggest causes of premature death: over-eating and under-exercising. Dr. Lee's zeal in seeking out the root causes--in schools, restaurants, and environments that encourage a sedentary, calorie-packed way of life--was matched by her inspired approach to finding solutions. She was next recruited by the City of New York, where she was instrumental in introducing Active Design, an initiative for creating opportunities for healthy living in everyday life that has helped reverse childhood obesity and lengthen life expectancies. Her influence
£23.16
WW Norton & Co Howard Cosell the Man the Myth and the
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WW Norton & Co The Secret Life of Fat The Science Behind the
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking work of practical, popular science reveals that fat is much smarter than we think.Trade Review"Finally, a book that sheds some light on understanding body fat—specifically, its role, why it is so difficult to fight, and how it works differently for different people… This genuinely enlightening book will be a revelation to those engulfed in self-blame and shame about their weight." -- Publishers Weekly"Body fat is so much more than a passive calorie storage depot, as Sylvia Tara brilliantly shows. Read The Secret Life of Fat to make friends with this misunderstood and critically important organ." -- David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, Professor, Harvard Medical School and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Always Hungry?"For years we presumed that body fat is just a depot for energy, but current science is proving that it is actually the largest endocrine gland in our body. This enigmatic organ conveys many paradoxes and surprises; depending on its location, color and genetic makeup it might be either dangerous or protective. Sylvia Tara dove deeply in science of fat and adeptly explains it all in this fascinating book." -- Osama Hamdy, Medical Director of the Obesity Clinical Program at Joslin Diabetes Center and author of The Diabetes Breakthrough"You can outsmart your body fat, but first you must understand it! With the right lifestyle, eating, and exercise approach you can lose weight and keep it off. Learn how in this engaging and informative masterpiece." -- Michael Dansinger, MD, MS, founding director of the Diabetes Reversal Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston"Dr. Sylvia Tara addresses important concepts related to the development, prevention, and treatment of obesity. This book will be a very interesting read for lay people interested in fat and obesity, as well as for many in the scientific community—I really enjoyed reading it!" -- Carl Lavie, MD, author of The Obesity Paradox"A refreshing change to the conflicting advice and opinions about food that we are subjected to every day." -- Philippa Matthews - Chemistry World"A useful primer on the biology of fat…. Illuminating." -- Jerome Groopman - The New Yorker"Powerful… [Tara’s] research and insight is deeply perspective-shifting." -- Melissa Wuske - Foreword"Like comfort food for anyone carrying around a lifetime of guilt for eating an extra cookie." -- Carol Saline - Hadassah Magazine"Biochemist Tara gives readers the skinny on fat in a lively discussion that incorporates sumo wrestlers, a bloated diet industry, [and] genetics… Readers will discover that, regardless of body size and shape, fat does some heavy work on our behalf." -- Tony Miksanek - Booklist"[Tara] ably combines an accessible explanation of how the body’s metabolism works with a clear survey of the latest research on obesity. [The Secret Life of Fat] should have wide appeal, not only to those fighting the battle of the bulge." -- Kirkus
£19.94
WW Norton & Co The Dad Report Fathers Sons and Baseball
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable look at how baseball families share our national pastime.Trade Review"[Cook] deftly interweaves sports and family stories…the book works on the same level the game does: as a time machine shuttling between childhood games of catch and wobbly video of Babe Ruth hitting a homer." -- Kate Tuttle - Boston Globe"What makes Cook special as a sportswriter is that he is able to balance the joy and pain of being a fan with the investigative and analytical skill of a professional journalist…. Cook’s prose has the perfect conversational style for combining baseball’s childlike dreams and grown-up realities into a satisfying narrative." -- Publishers Weekly"[L]yrical…an affectionate look at the diamond dads and their (mostly) sensational sons." -- David M. Shribman - Wall Street Journal"Cook is a gifted and kindhearted writer who has done his research…sure to be a good choice for most sports collections." -- Booklist"Kevin Cook, the son of a minor-league screwball pitcher, has just the right voice to explore how baseball connects fathers and sons. The Dad Report is a smart, fresh take on a timeless topic." -- Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports"[T]he ultimate Father’s Day book, albeit one the sons will want to read, too." -- Allen Barra - Dallas Morning News"The Dad Report is a book both about baseball families and for baseball families. But most of all, it is perhaps the best book ever on how baseball creates family. A great piece of sports literature." -- Allen Barra, author of Yogi Berra: The Eternal Yankee"The part baseball plays in the bonds between fathers and sons has enduring appeal. Still, even worthy subjects can be exhausted. But wait—Kevin Cook finds a different way in. The distinctly different stories of fathers and sons who played in the big leagues—with just enough of the Cook family’s own connections to the game—make The Dad Report such an enjoyable and informative read." -- Bob Costas
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WW Norton & Co Reading and Writing Cancer
Book SynopsisAn important addition to the literature of cancer by an award-winning scholar and memoirist.Trade Review"In this ambitious and inspiring book, her discussion--happily, in nonacademic language--combines with up-to-date research confirming that writing heals both mind and body. It adds up to a convincing argument that words heal, and you--even if you haven't written a thing since high school--can tap into the power of words." -- Philadelphia Inquirer"[Gubar] has spent much of the past decade writing about life with ovarian cancer, having composed a memoir about her experiences and maintained a New York Times blog on the topic. Her new volume capitalizes on that work, at once testifying to the power of writing about cancer and offering practical advice to those who would like to follow her lead." -- Slate"The book I wish I’d had beside me as I embarked on my own journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment. For, more than any other book I’ve read, it helps us understand precisely what it is that writing can help us accomplish during the most difficult time of our lives, and…understand that we are not alone." -- Louise DeSalvo"This is the book I wish I’d had when I had cancer. Susan Gubar’s clarity and compassion are a model for living with any illness that transforms a life." -- Arthur W. Frank, author of At the Will of the Body and The Wounded Storyteller"Susan Gubar has given us a wonderful tour of cancer through the written word. There is something for everyone from the newly diagnosed wanting an outlet to understand their disease to the scholar looking for a summary of cancer writing, to the blogger! Should be required reading for all doctors and patients!" -- Dr. Susan Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book"Beyond surviving, the greatest challenge after a cancer diagnosis is learning how to live as fully as possible. Gubar’s book shows us how reading and writing about living with cancer can help." -- Wendy S. Harpham, MD, author of Happiness in a Storm: Facing Illness and Embracing Life as a Healthy Survivor
£19.94
WW Norton & Co The Away Game The Epic Search for Soccers Next
Book SynopsisThe gripping story of a group of boys discovered in what may be the largest talent search in sports history.Trade Review"Engrossing. . . . A masterful account of the drama and science of scouting [and] a lively evocation of football mania in Africa." -- The Economist"Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative." -- Sports Illustrated"Follows a group of teenagers plucked from the dirt fields of Africa and swept up in the international soccer machine for a chance at stardom." -- Men's Journal"A sobering look at the realities of the pursuit of big-time sporting opportunities." -- Kirkus (starred review)"[The Away Game] follows the fortunes of three young African players who participated in the Qatari [Football Dreams] program and for whom soccer represented a ticket out of poverty. . . . An excellent introduction to this shady world.”" -- Nicolas van de Walle - Foreign Affairs"Every fan of international soccer must read The Away Game. It shows how soccer stars are made, and it captures the desperation and the pain behind African footballers’ search for fame and money in the Middle East and Europe." -- Helon Habila, author of Oil on Water and The Chibok Girls"What a fantastic story: a soccer-themed mix of Hoop Dreams and The Sports Gene, told with surpassing empathy for the boys of Senegal, Ghana, and other African countries involved. Sebastian Abbot knows his soccer, but The Away Game is a tale with universal appeal to anyone who cares about the human condition." -- Grant Wahl, author of The Beckham Experiment"An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game." -- Warren St. John, author of Outcasts United
£20.90
WW Norton & Co Champions Way Football Florida and the Lost Soul
Book SynopsisA searing exposé of how the multibillion dollar college sports empire fails universities, students, and athletes.Trade Review"Eye-opening and important....any honest reader will come away appalled—and rightfully so." -- Kirkus (starred review)"McIntire paints a grim picture of a culture of malfeasance, particularly in its treatment of women, at the heart of college athletics." -- New York Times Book Review"A deeply unsettling exposé." -- Booklist (starred review)"[McIntire] effectively weaves together emails, police reports, court transcripts, and interviews with whistle-blowers and victims....[He] summarizes the history of college sports and the social and economic culture of football in American universities…convincingly arguing that these transgressions are widespread." -- Publishers Weekly"Notable and heartrending." -- Library Journal"Relentlessly reported, Champions Way is a rich, powerful, and at times chilling page-turner. More than giving us an exposé, McIntire serves up a first-rate narrative that will forever change the way readers look at one of the top college football programs in America." -- Jeff Benedict, best-selling author of The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big Time College Football"In a damning, taut narrative, Champions Way shows how easy it is for college athletes to game the legal system for their own benefit. In merciless prose, Mike McIntire exposes how nuisances like sexual assaults and fake classes are no match for the big dollars associated with a winning football program." -- William D. Cohan, author of The Price of Silence"Investigative reporter Mike McIntire has written a smart and fearless exposé of the madness and corruption undermining college football. From widespread academic fraud to the sexual predators to the hypocrisy of college presidents, it's all here in shocking detail and highly readable prose. A timely and important book." -- Gilbert M. Gaul, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Billion-Dollar Ball"College athletic programs are prisms revealing the priorities of our schools, and our society. In Champions Way, Mike McIntire focuses his first-rate reporting skills on Florida State’s football team—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and tells us what he found in a fast-paced detective story. Whether you’re interested in college athletics, higher education, or just a damn good story, you’ll love Champions Way." -- John U. Bacon, New York Times best-selling author of Three and Out, Fourth and Long, and Endzone
£20.90
WW Norton & Co The Games
Book SynopsisThe definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic games—by a New York Times best-selling sportswriter. A Boston Globe Best Book of 2016 A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2016Trade Review"A people’s history of the Olympics. . . . [Goldblatt] has taken on a challenge worthy of a marathoner." -- Mary Pilon - New York Times Book Review"Goldblatt has a particular eye for how the gung-ho competitiveness of Americans shaped international sport." -- Aram Goudsouzian - Washington Post"[A] bracingly debunking history. . . . Goldblatt writes about [the Olympics] with all his usual intelligence and social insight." -- David Runciman - Guardian"[An] outstanding book. . . . Illuminating, erudite, fair-minded and readable." -- Matthew Engel - Financial Times"A tour de force history of the Olympics in romanticized myth and political reality. . . . Gracefully written and compellingly argued, this is one of the best books of the year and one of the best sports books ever written." -- Kirkus (starred review)"Highly recommended. . . . [E]xplores the social and political history of the Olympic Games, from Pierre de Coubertin’s neo-Hellenic vision as founder of the IOC to the expensive spectacles of the twenty-first century." -- Library Journal (starred review)"A magisterial history of the Olympics . . . chronicling classic moments of sporting achievements as well as the Games' significance in international conflicts." -- Publishers Weekly"[The Games] makes a significant contribution to sports history." -- Booklist
£22.79
WW Norton & Co The TFactor Fat Gram Counter
Book SynopsisThis is the book that made publishing history and started a revolution in the way Americans think about what they eat. Now, for the first time, it is available in a trade edition, with larger, more readable type.
£7.28
WW Norton & Co The TFactor Fat Gram Counter
Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated; over 6 million copies sold! The easy-to-use pocket-sized guide designed to help you make smart, healthy food choices and take control of your weight.
£7.56
WW Norton & Co Yoga for Osteoporosis The Complete Guide
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, user-friendly medical yoga program designed for the management and prevention of osteoporosis, with more than four hundred illustrations.
£20.04
WW Norton & Co The Rotation Diet Lose Up To A Pound A Day And
Book SynopsisLose those unwanted pounds and keep them off once and for all with an easy three-week diet.
£13.29
WW Norton & Co Yoga for Back Pain
Book Synopsis"To many of his patients [Dr. Fishman] is a miracle worker." —Jane E. Brody, New York TimesTrade Review"Dr. Fishman's advice is as specific and practical as it is wise. These easy-to-follow guidelines can lead even the stiffest back to find relief in the stretch. It is the best book I have ever read on the application of yoga to back pain. This is truly a gem for back pain sufferers!" -- James M. Dillard, MD, author of The Chronic Pain Solution and Alternative Medicines for Dummies"If you are one of the many people who have experienced back pain at some point in your life, this book is for you. This book is well-researched with clear practical instructions accompanied by photographs to guide the reader. It is a welcome union of the age-old healing techniques of yoga with the science of modern medicine." -- David Riley, MD, editor in chief, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
£15.99
WW Norton & Co Yoga for Weight Loss
Book SynopsisAn instructive, inspiring guide to using yoga as an effective and approachable tool to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co The Secret Life of Fat The Science Behind the
Book SynopsisA biochemist shows how we can finally control our fat—by understanding how it works.Trade Review"A useful primer on the biology of fat." -- Jerome Groopman - The New Yorker"Sylvia Tara dove deeply in science of fat and adeptly explains it all in this fascinating book." -- Osama Hamdy, author of The Diabetes Breakthrough"You can outsmart your body fat, but first you must understand it! With the right lifestyle, eating, and exercise approach you can lose weight and keep it off. Learn how in this engaging and informative masterpiece." -- Michael Dansinger, MD, MS, founding director of the Diabetes Reversal Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston"Dr. Sylvia Tara addresses important concepts related to the development, prevention, and treatment of obesity. This book will be a very interesting read for lay people interested in fat and obesity, as well as for many in the scientific community—I really enjoyed reading it!" -- Carl Lavie, MD, author of The Obesity Paradox"A refreshing change to the conflicting advice and opinions about food that we are subjected to every day." -- Philippa Matthews - Chemistry World"Powerful.… [Tara’s] research and insight is deeply perspective-shifting." -- Melissa Wuske - Foreword"Like comfort food for anyone carrying around a lifetime of guilt for eating an extra cookie." -- Hadassah"Finally, a book that sheds some light on understanding body fat—specifically, its role, why it is so difficult to fight, and how it works differently for different people.… This genuinely enlightening book will be a revelation to those engulfed in self-blame and shame about their weight." -- Publishers Weekly"[Tara] ably combines an accessible explanation of how the body’s metabolism works with a clear survey of the latest research on obesity. [The Secret Life of Fat] should have wide appeal, not only to those fighting the battle of the bulge." -- Kirkus"Body fat is so much more than a passive calorie storage depot, as Sylvia Tara brilliantly shows. Read The Secret Life of Fat to make friends with this misunderstood and critically important organ." -- David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, Professor, Harvard Medical School and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Always Hungry?"Biochemist Tara gives readers the skinny on fat in a lively discussion that incorporates sumo wrestlers, a bloated diet industry, [and] genetics… Readers will discover that, regardless of body size and shape, fat does some heavy work on our behalf." -- Tony Miksanek - Booklist
£12.99
WW Norton & Co The Away Game The Epic Search for Soccers Next
Book Synopsis“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts UnitedTrade Review"Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative." -- Sports Illustrated"What a fantastic story: a soccer-themed mix of Hoop Dreams and The Sports Gene.… A tale with universal appeal to anyone who cares about the human condition." -- Grant Wahl, author of The Beckham Experiment"Every fan of international soccer must read The Away Game." -- Helon Habila, author of Oil on Water and The Chibok Girls"An excellent introduction to this shady world." -- Nicolas van de Walle - Foreign Affairs
£11.99
WW Norton & Co Good to Go What the Athlete in All of Us Can
Book SynopsisA New York Times Sports and Fitness Bestseller “The definitive tour through a bewildering jungle of…claims that compose a multibillion-dollar recovery industry.” —David Epstein, best-selling author of The Sports GeneTrade Review"Authoritative, delightful, and much-needed." -- Ed Yong, best-selling author of I Contain Multitudes"Christie Aschwanden makes the mind-boggling world of sports recovery a hilarious adventure, and she mixes science with stories that everyone can relate to." -- Jessie Diggins, member of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team"The question of how to best adapt to and benefit from training is still fraught with confusion.… Christie Aschwanden offers much-needed clarity on the subject in Good to Go." -- Becky Wade - Runner’s World"Skeptical and precise but also immensely enjoyable… a tour de force of great science journalism." -- Nate Silver, author of The Signal and the Noise"The most important book about training you’ll read this year." -- Alex Hutchinson, best-selling author of Endure"An intelligent and entertaining tour of fitness research for anyone who exercises, with clear advice on what actually works to aid recovery." -- Julia Belluz - Vox"When a work like this is written by one of the best science writers in the world, there is much to learn not only from the way [Christie Aschwanden] combines narrative with a clear synthesis of what the scientific evidence actually supports, but also about how the world of sports recovery can teach us something more fundamental about human nature." -- Jonathan Wai - Psychology Today"A useful introduction to how scientific research works—and why, in sports science, it often doesn’t. Such insights make Good to Go appealing to more than just gym rats and weekend warriors. It’s for anyone who wonders how scientific studies happen, and how they influence the claims on products found in grocery stores and athletic stores alike." -- Bethany Brookshire - ScienceNews"Absorbing.… Aschwanden separates the facts from the hype in the realm of athletic recovery, dispensing welcome doses of common sense." -- David Takami - Seattle Times"An amusing and exhaustive takedown of the recovery products and trends that fitness enthusiasts have transformed into a multibillion-dollar industry." -- Andrea Gawrylewski - Scientific American
£12.00
WW Norton & Co The Age of Football
Book SynopsisA monumental exploration of soccer and society in our time—by its preeminent historian.Trade Review"Superb.… Goldblatt provides vignettes and beautifully crafted case studies, country by country, of contemporary politics and economics, told through, and around, the global game." -- TLS"Reading David Goldblatt, you don’t just understand football better. You understand the world a bit better, too. The breadth of his research is unmatched, and the writing is always a pleasure." -- Simon Kuper, best-selling coauthor of Soccernomics"Scintillating." -- Barney Ronay - Guardian"A globe-trotting magnum opus." -- Tobias Jones - Sunday Times"Essential reading not just for fans of the sport, but also for students of geopolitics." -- Kirkus (starred review)"Next time people tell you politics has no place in football, tell them to read David Goldblatt’s The Age of Football." -- Cas Mudde, University of Georgia"[Goldblatt] writes about soccer with the expansive eye of a social and cultural critic." -- David Runciman - Wall Street Journal
£14.24
WW Norton & Co The Helpers
Book SynopsisA deeply moving narrative of the coronavirus pandemic, told through portraits of eight individuals who worked tirelessly to help others.Trade Review"Kathy Gilsinan’s optimistic The Helpers describes the remarkable awakening that coalesced around the COVID-19 pandemic. Gilsinan does not shy away from the very real grief, but her powerful storytelling brings to light the grit, urgency, and inspiration of ordinary Americans in extraordinary times. A necessary dose of hope!" -- Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, clinical professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine, Editor-in-Chief of Bellevue Literary Review, and author of When We Do Harm"Brilliantly conceived, carefully reported, grippingly and vividly written, The Helpers is a story of the pandemic that will last." -- James Fallows, coauthor of Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America"Poignant stories from the darkest days of the pandemic.... Compassionate throughout, [Gilsinan] effectively conveys the struggles, fears, and sacrifices that each of these individuals faced. She also exposes many of the fatal flaws in the American medical system. A comforting, much-needed reminder that we are still all in this together." -- Kirkus Reviews"Inspiring.... Intimate and engaging, this is a worthy tribute to those who stepped forward in a time of tremendous need." -- Publishers Weekly
£17.09
WW Norton & Co Fragmented
Book SynopsisAn award-winning physician-writer exposes how pervasive cracks in the health care system cost us time, energy, and lives—and how we can fix them.Trade Review"Yurkiewicz is working against the grain of American health care, in which patients are assumed to be consumers, not managers of it. . . . [Her] book is a detailed, moving portrait of what medicine could look like." -- Leah Libresco Sargeant - National Review"Illuminating case studies drive home the dire consequences of fragmentation . . . Persuasive and damning, this scathing indictment unsettles." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Moving . . . Yurkiewicz’s poignant prose reads like a novel . . . An engaging read that paints an honest picture of how a broken system impacts patients and providers." -- Kirkus"Yurkiewicz makes a frightening and compelling case against a medical system that doesn’t promote—and often hinders—communication among medical caregivers, to the detriment of patients . . . An informative and sobering look at the state of patient care in the United States." -- Library Journal"Fragmented is a bravura feat of synthesis, showing how so many failings of America’s health care system are actually facets of the same horrible problem. It’s a call to arms, showing that said problem is intolerable and fixable. It’s an essential book, possessed of a ferocious urgency and anchored by Ilana Yurkiewicz’s stirring, compassionate writing." -- Ed Yong, New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize"A beautiful meditation on and exposé of the failures and opportunities in American health care. Ilana Yurkiewicz brings her singular voice—as a brilliant doctor scrabbling to provide top-notch care, a vulnerable daughter actively bridging gaps during her own father’s serious illness, and an expert observer of systems and policy—to this crucial book full of empathy, gripping stories, and hard-won wisdom about how to achieve better care for us all. I loved it." -- Lucy Kalanithi, MD, Stanford School of Medicine, and widow of Paul Kalanithi, author of When Breath Becomes Air"American health care is so technically advanced, the spawning ground for life-changing medical breakthroughs, yet it fails so many by being dysfunctional, absurdly costly, and uneven . . . Ilana Yurkiewicz combines lucid prose, astute observations as a frontline provider, and incredible empathy to dissect this paradox in an unforgettable way . . . An important book." -- Abraham Verghese, author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone"Urgent, timely, and eye-opening." -- Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, author of When We Do Harm"A lucid diagnosis of the systemic problem that has resulted in our ‘broken’ health-care system. Yurkiewicz allows readers to see through a young doctor's eyes as the reality of fragmentation dawns during intensely emotional situations, infusing compelling narratives with humor and humanity, and making sense of inscrutable health policy issues that affect us all. Somehow, amid the chaos, Fragmented is able to find a glimmer of hope that is desperately needed." -- James Hamblin, MD, author of Clean"Fragmented is a riveting, impassioned narrative that details the Kafka-esque paradox of American medicine: Despite having access to more information than ever, our doctors seem to know less and less about us. What makes it so uplifting and inspiring is that Yurkiewicz, an oncologist who has witnessed this problem first-hand, is optimistic that these challenges can be overcome—and that a more compassionate, humane healthcare system is within reach." -- Seth Mnookin, New York Times best-selling author and professor of science writing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"From the intimacy of the hospital wards and her relationships with her own patients, Yurkiewicz tells the compelling story of the razor-thin margins by which medical care is delivered successfully in the United States, and how easily people can slip through the cracks of our health system. A must-read." -- Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, author of Drugs and the FDA and When Blood Breaks Down
£23.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Live Right 4 Your Type
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£27.45
Penguin Putnam Inc The Complete Guide to Symptoms Illness Surgery
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£28.05
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Wild Beauty Wisdom and Recipes for Natural
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and easy-to-use primer on natural beauty, featuring 45 recipes for using essential oils to make your own perfumes and room sprays, lip balm, face and body oils, bath salts, juices, tonics, and more, including an overview of important plant ingredients, the benefits of detoxing your beauty regimen, and tips for creating a cleaner self-care routine.Just like chemical additives in our food, synthetic ingredients in our hair and skin care can wreak havoc with our bodies. Luckily, there's no need to compromise luxurious, effective skin and hair care for safety. From a leader in the world of natural beauty, Wild Beauty is an inspiring and highly usable guide to harnessing the miraculous power of plants to make your own face oils, body balms, hairspray, bath salts, and more. Jana Blankenship, founder of the popular beauty company Captain Blankenship, believes that organic beauty products create a direct link with nature, and ingredients like cold pressed org
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Complete Nutrition CounterRevised Edition
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£9.43
Penguin Putnam Inc Moms Who Drink and Swear True Tales of Loving My
Book SynopsisIf you feel like your kids are killing you, you’ve come to the right place. This irreverant, hilarious guide to the trials of motherhood makes the perfect gift for mom—or any woman with a huge heart and a mouth that sometimes needs washing out with soap.Attention all potty-mouthed, cheap-wine-drinking mothers: Prepare to meet your match. Any bad thought you’ve had about your kids, Nicole Knepper has had worse. Much worse. It’s not that she doesn’t love her kids. It’s that she understands what a mind-f*?% it can be to try to civilize those wild little beasts.Based on her hugely popular Facebook page, “Moms Who Drink and Swear,” this book reveals why family dinners are like herpes, how to avoid smashing toys that are being fought over, and the joy of hearing that your son has murdered his imaginary friend. As Nicole rants and raves about caring for children (without crushing their souls), family togetherness (w
£14.40
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Wellness Mama 5Step Lifestyle Detox The
Book SynopsisKatie Wells, author of The Wellness Mama Cookbook and founder of Wellness Mama, finally shares the secret of how she manages six kids, a company, and a career without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle with this step-by-step, comprehensive guide to clean, natural living.By following her simple detox plan, you'll be able to implement a system for better living by reducing toxic exposure, transforming your diet, and regaining control over your health. Katie provides practical tips for slowly incorporating this rewarding lifestyle into an already busy schedule, giving you the option to choose what area of life you'd like to work on first. You can detox your body with whole foods and natural medicines; clean up your beauty regime with all-natural moisturizers, cleansers, hair products, and makeup; get rid of toxic household products that include bleach, ammonia, and acids; try a digital detox for you and your family; or learn how to de-stress by adopting healthier sleepi
£14.24
Penguin Books Ltd The Mcdougall Program Twelve Days to Dynamic
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking diet book from the bestselling author of The Starch Solution and The Healthiest Diet on the PlanetDr. John McDougall, bestselling author and creator of the nationally renowned diet and exercise program at the St. Helena Hospital in Deer Park, California, introduces his remarkable twelve-day plan. Building on the idea that the traditional meat-rich American diet is hazardous to our health, Dr. McDougall has developed a medically sound, low-fat, starch-based diet that not only facilitates weight loss but also reverses serious illness, without drugs, and provides a broad range of dramatic and lasting health benefits. Step-by-step, he takes you through his revolutionary new program, providing: • Over 130 easy-to-prepare recipes • Delicious day-by-day menus • Suggestions for healthful dining out Plus a comprehensive listing of health p
£18.70
Penguin Putnam Inc The Black Book Of Hollywood Beauty Secrets
Book SynopsisThe beauty secrets of Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Liz Hurley, Charlize Theron and many, many more.
£14.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc Obesity and Diabetes
Book SynopsisType 2 diabetes, associated with obesity, is today the most common form of diabetes. It is also associated with a number of other cardiovascular risk factors which constitute the metabolic syndrome. Effective management of diabesity' is crucial to the reduction of morbidity and premature morbidity due to cardiovascular disease. Part of the successful Diabetes in Practice' series, Obesity and Diabetes Second Edition focuses on the link between diabetes and obesity, two of the most pressing health problems in the developed world. It covers topics ranging from the changing epidemiology of type 2 diabetes to an analysis of the principal causes of the metabolic syndrome. Includes new chapters on obesity management in ethnic minorities and obesity issues in the workplace Features many suggestions of practical value Describes a contemporary approach to the clinical assessment of obesity and its management in both primary and secondary care sTrade Review"Obesity and Diabetes is an extremely useful, high quality reference book and does what it does effectively, educating clearly and comprehensively on the science of the conditions, with a highly eminent cast list." (Practical Diabetes International, May 2010) Table of Contents1. Changing epidemiology of obesity - implications for diabetes 2. The genetics of human obesity 3. Lifestyle determinants of obesity 4. Pathogenesis of obesity related Type 2 diabetes 5. Obesity and prevention of Type 2 diabetes 6. Diet and food-based therapies for obesity in diabetic patients 7. Behavioural modifications in the treatment of obesity 8. Physical activity, obesity and Type 2 diabetes 9. Diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease - therapeutic implications 10. Drug therapy for the obese diabetic patient 11. The role of bariatric surgery in the management of Type 2 diabetes 12. Childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes 13. Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome 14. Management of diabetes in primary care: a multi disciplinary approach 15. Management of obesity and the workplace issues 16. Obesity in different ethnic groups
£108.25
