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Book SynopsisDr. Todd demonstrates first that our diet is not only deficient and why, but that it cannot be made adequate without supplementation. He explains the concept of free radical pathology in simple, understandable terms, and shows how elevated blood cholesterol is the result of the body's attempt to neutralize the destructive free radicals. Cholesterol is a friend, rather than an enemy, and selected vitamins and minerals effectively neutralize free radicals and thus allow cholesterol levels to drop. There is no reason, Dr. Todd concludes, that our normal life span shouldn't be about 120 years. Concisely written, this book is aimed squarely at the people who are increasingly concerned about their health, and accept responsibility for their own destiny. It is without a doubt the best book on health and nutrition ever written for a growing health-conscious population.

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Book SynopsisThe Sex and the City of modern day spirituality, Heartbreak Yoga is a humorous, thought-provoking, soul searching exploration of the heart organ, the heart chakra, and the heartbreaks smart girls suffer along the way

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Book SynopsisJulie Wilkes, author of The 7 Life Miracles, is herself a miracle. Born with a heart compared by doctors to Swiss cheese, her mother was told to hold her and love her because she might only live for minutes. Minutes grew to hours, then days, weeks, months, and now years. Julie attributes this miracle in her life to seven miracles. She feels she was given life to share these miracles with others-so that they can experience miracles in their own lives. The uniqueness of these miracles is that they are already in place in all of our lives-we just need to unlock them. Ms. Wilkes' describes her own struggles with challenges along her LifeMap. She states, When you were born, a roadmapâyour LifeMapâwas placed in your imaginary back pocket. It remains there for your entire life. It is there to remind you of the journey you are on, to help you learn and grow as your soul intended.

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Book SynopsisPRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS, 3RD EDITION familiarizes readers in Allied Health programs with essential math processes using real-life examples and straightforward instruction. Using a word problem format, this text starts with simple examples and progresses to complex paradigms to ensure readers are engaged throughout each chapter. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, problems involving medications, intravenous solutions, and other emulsions information are also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Practical Problems In Mathematics For Health Science Careers, 3rd Edition provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes used in all areas of health care.Trade Review1. Whole Numbers. 2. Common Fractions. 3. Decimal Fractions. 4. Percent, Interest, and Averages. 5. Ratio and Proportion. 6. Metric and Other Measurements. 7. Measurement Instruments. 8. Graphs and Charts. 9. Accounting and Business. 10. Math for Medications. 11. Introduction to Health Occupations.Table of Contents1. Whole Numbers. 2. Common Fractions. 3. Decimal Fractions. 4. Percent, Interest, and Averages. 5. Ratio and Proportion. 6. Metric and Other Measurements. 7. Measurement Instruments. 8. Graphs and Charts. 9. Accounting and Business. 10. Math for Medications. 11. Introduction to Health Occupations.

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Book SynopsisHealth Geographies: A Critical Introduction explores health and biomedical topics from a range of critical geographic perspectives. Building on the field s past engagement with social theory it extends the focus of health geography into new areas of enquiry.Table of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Tables viii List of Boxes ix Notes on Contributors x Foreword xii 1 Introduction 1Tim Brown, Gavin J. Andrews, Steven Cummins, Beth Greenhough, Dan Lewis, Andrew Power Part I Body, Health and Disease 21 2 The Body in Health Geography 23Tim Brown 3 Health and Place 39Gavin J. Andrews Part II Changing Spaces of (Health) Care 57 4 Landscapes of Wellbeing 59Gavin J. Andrews 5 (Re)Locating, Reforming and Providing Health Care 75Gavin J. Andrews 6 Spaces of Care 95Andrew Power 7 Post]Asylum Geographies 114Andrew Power Part III Producing Health 135 8 Ecological Approaches to Public Health 137Steve Cummins 9 Capturing Complexity 156Dan Lewis 10 Interventions for Population Health 174Steve Cummins Part IV Emerging Geographies of Health and Biomedicine 191 11 Epidemics and Biosecurity 193Beth Greenhough 12 Pharmaceuticalisation and Medical Research 215Beth Greenhough 13 Health and Medical Tourism 234Beth Greenhough 14 Global Health Geographies 251Tim Brown Index

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Book SynopsisHealth Geographies: A Critical Introduction explores health and biomedical topics from a range of critical geographic perspectives. Building on the field s past engagement with social theory it extends the focus of health geography into new areas of enquiry.Table of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Tables viii List of Boxes ix Notes on Contributors x Foreword xii 1 Introduction 1Tim Brown, Gavin J. Andrews, Steven Cummins, Beth Greenhough, Dan Lewis, Andrew Power Part I Body, Health and Disease 21 2 The Body in Health Geography 23Tim Brown 3 Health and Place 39Gavin J. Andrews Part II Changing Spaces of (Health) Care 57 4 Landscapes of Wellbeing 59Gavin J. Andrews 5 (Re)Locating, Reforming and Providing Health Care 75Gavin J. Andrews 6 Spaces of Care 95Andrew Power 7 Post-Asylum Geographies 114Andrew Power Part III Producing Health 135 8 Ecological Approaches to Public Health 137Steve Cummins 9 Capturing Complexity 156Dan Lewis 10 Interventions for Population Health 174Steve Cummins Part IV Emerging Geographies of Health and Biomedicine 191 11 Epidemics and Biosecurity 193Beth Greenhough 12 Pharmaceuticalisation and Medical Research 215Beth Greenhough 13 Health and Medical Tourism 234Beth Greenhough 14 Global Health Geographies 251Tim Brown Index

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Book SynopsisA modern guide to computational models and constructive simulation for personalized patient care using the Digital Patient The healthcare industry's emphasis is shifting from merely reacting to disease to preventing disease and promoting wellness. Addressing one of the more hopeful Big Data undertakings, The Digital Patient: Advancing Healthcare, Research, and Education presents a timely resource on the construction and deployment of the Digital Patient and its effects on healthcare, research, and education. The Digital Patient will not be constructed based solely on new information from all the omics fields; it also includes systems analysis, Big Data, and the various efforts to model the human physiome and represent it virtually. The Digital Patient will be realized through the purposeful collaboration of patients as well as scientific, clinical, and policy researchers. The Digital Patient: Advancing Healthcare, Research, and Education addresses Table of ContentsList of Contributors xiii Preface xvii Part 1 The Vision: The Digital Patient—Improving Research, Development, Education, and Healthcare Practice 1 1 The Digital Patient 3C. Donald Combs Health, The Goal, 4 Personalized Medicine, 4 The Best Outcomes, 5 The Emergence of the Digital Patient, 5 The Human Physiome, 6 Enabling the Digital Patient, 8 P4 Medicine, 11 Conclusion, 11 References, 12 2 Reflecting on Discipulus and Remaining Challenges 15Vanessa Díaz]Zuccarini, Mona Alimohammadi, and César Pichardo]Almarza Introduction, 15 A Brief Contextual Background and a Call for Integration: Personalized Medicine is Holistic, 16 The Many Versions of the Digital Patient: On the Road to Medical Avatars, 18 Discipulus: The Digital Patient Technological Challenges and Main Conclusions, 19 The Remaining Challenges and Big Data, 24 Conclusion, 25 References, 26 3 Advancing the Digital Patient 27Catherine M. Banks Introduction, 27 The Digital Patient: Its Early Start, 28 Engaging the Digital Patient, 30 Conclusion, 31 4 The Significance of Modeling and Visualization 33John A. Sokolowski and Hector M. Garcia Introduction, 33 Modeling a Complex System: Human Physiology, 34 Medical Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization, 35 Modes and Types of Visualization, 40 Visualization for Patient]Specific Usefulness, 43 Conclusion, 43 References, 45 Part 2 State of the Art: Systems Biology, the Physiome and Personalized Health 49 5 The Visible Human: A Graphical Interface for Holistic Modeling and Simulation 51Victor M. Spitzer Introduction, 51 Education, 53 Modeling, 55 Virtual Reality Trainers and Simulators, 56 Conclusion, 58 References, 59 6 The Quantifiable Self: Petabyte by Petabyte 63C. Donald Combs and Scarlett R. Barham Introduction, 63 Smarr’s Quantified Self, 64 Extending Smarr’s Research, 67 The Quantified Self]Vision, Simplified, 69 Criticism, 69 Conclusion, 71 References, 72 7 Systems Biology and Health Systems Complexity: Implications for the Digital Patient 73C. Donald Combs, Scarlett R. Barham, and Peter M. A. Sloot Introduction, 73 Systems Biology, 75 The Institute for Systems Biology, 76 The Complexity Institute, 78 The Potential of Systems Biology, 81 Criticism, 82 Conclusion, 83 References, 83 8 Personalized Computational Modeling for the Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias 85Seth H. Weinberg Introduction, 85 Basics of Cardiac Electrophysiology, 86 Cardiac Modeling Advancements, 89 Regulation of Intracellular Calcium, 90 From Cells to Cables to Sheets to Tissue to the Heart, 91 Where Can we go from Here? What is the Cardiac Model in the Digital Patient? 95 References, 96 9 The Physiome Project, openEHR Archetypes, and the Digital Patient 101David P. Nickerson, Koray Atalag, Bernard de Bono, and Peter J. Hunter Introduction, 101 Multiscale Physiological Processes, 102 Physiome Project Standards, Repositories, and Tools, 103 Archetype Specialization, 112 Archetype Definition Language, 113 Linking Archetypes to External Knowledge Sources (Terminology and Biomedical Ontologies), 114 Archetype Annotations, 114 OpenEHR Model Repository and Governance, 115 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, 115 A Disease Scenario, 116 Summary and Conclusions, 121 References, 122 10 Physics]Based Modeling for the Physiome 127William A. Pruett and Robert L. Hester Introduction, 127 Modeling Schemes, 128 Future Challenges, 142 Conclusion, 142 Acknowledgments, 143 References, 143 11 Modeling and Understanding the Human Body with SwarmScript 149Sebastian von Mammen, Stefan Schellmoser, Christian Jacob, and Jörg Hähner Introduction, 149 Related Work, 150 Multiagent Organization, 152 Designing Interactive Agents, 152 Speaking SwarmScript, 153 Answering Demand: The Design of SwarmScript, 153 Graph]Based Rule Representation, 153 The Source–Action–Target, 154 SwarmScript INTO3D, 154 A SwarmScript Dialogue, 155 Discussion, 159 Summary, 161 References, 162 12 Using Avatars and Agents to Promote Real]World Health Behavior Changes 167Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn Introduction, 167 Avatars and Agents, 168 Using Agents and Avatars to Promote Health Behavior Changes, 169 Conclusion, 174 References, 174 13 Virtual Reality and Eating, Diabetes, and Obesity 179Jessica E. Cornick and Jim Blascovich Introduction, 179 Virtual Reality, 179 Obesity and Weight Stigma, 184 Virtual Reality as a Tool for Combatting Health Issues, 185 Conclusion, 189 References, 189 14 Immersive Virtual Reality to Model Physical: Social Interaction and Self]Representation 197Eric B. Bauman Introduction, 197 Theory for Immersive Virtual Learning Spaces, 197 Conclusion, 202 References, 203 Part 3 Challenges: Assimilating the Comprehensive Digital Patient 205 15 A Roadmap for Building a Digital Patient System 207Saikou Y. Diallo and Christopher J. Lynch Introduction, 207 Approach, 210 Building the Digital Patient Through Interoperability, 211 Conclusion, 221 Acknowledgments, 221 References, 221 16 Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Research: Contextualization and Reliability of the Composite 225Andreas Tolk Introduction, 225 Interdisciplinarity and Interdisciplinary Research, 226 Data Engineering to Support Interdisciplinarity and Interoperability, 228 Base Object Models to Support Transdisciplinarity and Composability, 233 Open Challenges on Reliability, 235 Summary and Conclusion, 237 References, 239 17 Bayes Net Modeling: The Means to Craft the Digital Patient 241Joseph A. Tatman and Barry C. Ezell Introduction, 241 Other Interesting Applications, 246 Conclusion, 251 References, 253 Part 4 Potential Impact: Engaging The Digital Patient 255 18 Virtual Reality Standardized Patients for Clinical Training 257Albert Rizzo and Thomas Talbot Introduction, 257 The Rationale for Virtual Standardized Patients, 258 Conversational Virtual Human Agents, 259 Usc Efforts to Create Virtual Standardized Patients, 260 Conclusion, 269 References, 270 19 The Digital Patient: Changing the Paradigm of Healthcare and Impacting Medical Research and Education 273V. Andrea Parodi Introduction, 273 Overview Digital Medicine Projects, 275 Personalized Patient Care Clinical Use, 279 Recommended Education and Training for VPH Project Participation, 281 From Flexner to the 2010 Carnegie Report, 284 Summary Statements, 286 References, 287 20 The Digital Patient: A Vision for Revolutionizing the Electronic Medical Record and Future Healthcare 289Richard M. Satava Introduction, 289 Applications of the Digital Patient as the EMR, 291 Discussion, 296 Conclusion, 297 References, 297 21 Realizing the Digital Patient 299C. Donald Combs and John A. Sokolowski Index 305

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Book SynopsisTheory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Sixth Edition, comprehensively provides the foundation of knowledge required to become a massage professional. It delves into several areas within the profession, with chapters devoted to spa massage, lymph massage, clinical massage techniques, therapeutic procedure, athletic massage, massage in medicine, and more. Providing a fresh new design, updated terminology and expanded content on topics such as research literacy and business administration, this new edition provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful massage therapist and will be a reference that users can count on throughout their careers.Table of ContentsPART I: The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage. 1. Historical Overview of Massage. 2. Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage. 3. Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners. PART II: Human Anatomy and Physiology. 4. Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology. 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology. PART III: Massage Practice. 6. Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage. 7. Equipment and Products. 8. Infection Control and Safety Practices. 9. Consultation and Documentation. 10. Classical Massage Movements. 11. Preparations for the Practitioner. 12. Procedures for Complete Body Massages. 13. Cold, Heat, and Hydrotherapies. 14. Massage in the Spa Setting by Steve Capellini. 15. Clinical Massage Techniques. 16. Lymph Massage. 17. Therapeutic Procedures. 18. Athletic/Sports Massage. 19. Massage for Special Populations. 20. Massage in Medicine. 21. Other Therapeutic Techniques. PART IV: Massage Business Administration. 22. Business Practices. Answers. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on beauty and wellness. This resource provides students with the foundation in the principles and skills needed to master the science and art of cosmetology. It also features over 750 photos and a fresh layout.Table of ContentsPart I: ORIENTATION. 1.History and Career Opportunities. 2.Life Skills. 3.Your Professional Image. 4.Communicating for Success. Part II: GENERAL SCIENCES. 5.Infection Control: Principles and Practices. 6.General Anatomy and Physiology. 7.Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition. 8.Skin Disorders and Diseases. 9.Nail Structure and Growth. 10.Nail Disorders and Diseases. 11.Properties of the Hair and Scalp. 12.Basics of Chemistry. 13.Basics of Electricity. Part III: HAIR CARE. 14.Principles of Hair Design. 15.Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning. 16.Haircutting. 17.Hairstyling. 18.Braiding and Braid Extensions. 19.Wigs and Hair Additions. 20.Chemical Texture Services. 21.Haircoloring. Part IV: SKIN CARE. 22.Hair Removal. 23.Facials. 24.Facial Makeup. 25.Part V: NAIL CARE. 26.Manicuring. 27.Pedicuring. 28.Nail Tips and Wraps. 29.Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements. 30.Light Cured Gels. Part VI: BUSINESS SKILLS. 31. Preparing for Licensure and Employment. 32. On the Job. 33. The Salon Business.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and poignant memoir of the body and its care, told through the experiences of a young nurse.Trade Review"Molly Case takes us on a wondrous journey into healthcare’s mysterious world, interweaving her nursing care with science and history while, most importantly, offering her patients compassion, all in the midst of allowing us to peer into her personal life as she manages health issues striking her and her father. No one lives a life absent of illness or injury. I hope that when takotsubo syndrome (failing heart) overcomes me, Molly will be available to provide my care." -- Henry Jay Przybylo, author of Counting Backwards: A Doctor’s Notes on Anesthesia"Case has produced a serious book, one that deserves a place in the rich contemporary canon of medical memoirs…She is best when describing the conditions that mysteriously hover between physical and psychological…She shows us that the unique role of a nurse is to understand and care for people both physically and emotionally." -- Guardian"This beguiling memoir traces Case’s career as a nurse in various hospitals, and is by turns gut-wrenching in its visceral descriptions of medical emergencies, and filled with the joy and satisfaction of seeing a patient recover…Case’s empathy and compassion are everywhere evident in this beautifully written narrative." -- Sunday Times"How to Treat People gets to the heart of who we are—how we live and also how we die. I was moved twice over—by the work Molly does as a nurse every day, and by the book she has written." -- Nina Stibbe, bestselling author of Love Nina: A Nanny Writes Home

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Book SynopsisIt may not be a quick fix, but this concrete action plan for reform can create a less costly and healthier system for all.Trade Review"In The Long Fix, Vivian Lee M.D. crisply diagnoses the imperative to repair America’s health care system and offers understandable principles as a guide. She lights a path forward by applying lessons and observations from her unique experiences as a physician, health system leader, and now technology executive. This book matters to patients and their families. It matters to Americans who care about the economic future of our nation. It especially matters to government leaders and health care executives we depend on to find strategies that work for everyone." -- Michael O. Leavitt, former governor of Utah and former Secretary of Health and Human Services"This is a well-researched and thoughtful book from one of our nation’s leaders in healthcare reform. Dr. Lee has written a practical guide with actionable solutions for policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients—a must-read!" -- Dr. Leana S. Wen, visiting professor at George Washington University, former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, and former Baltimore city health commissioner"Deeply researched, clearly written, and with a wealth of examples and colorful anecdotes, The Long Fix is necessary reading for anyone seeking to understand—and, more importantly, repair—our ailing healthcare system. Few people have the breadth and depth of Vivian Lee’s experience, and her pragmatic, results-oriented approach offers a compelling and convincing blueprint for doctors, health care professionals, patients, and legislators, on both sides of the aisle." -- Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google"Dr. Lee has drawn upon her extensive experience and a wide range of physician and administrator colleagues to provide a deep understanding of the ailments plaguing the US health care system, accompanied with practical suggestions for how to remedy them. An excellent overview of the problems and potential solutions." -- Robert S. Kaplan, Senior Fellow, Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, emeritus, Harvard Business School"Dr. Lee’s book is an insightful diagnostic look at what is not working in American medicine, and why, that is made compelling by her succinct, practical recommendations for what each of us—policy-maker, consumer, physician/health professional, and payer—can do now to realize the person-centered, high value health care system we all so long for." -- Karen DeSalvo, chief health officer, Google Health and former US national coordinator for health information technology"A health professional turns an experienced eye toward sensible, ground-level actions to make medical care better and cheaper." -- Kirkus"Lee speaks with authority.... Especially in light of the coronavirus emergency, Lee’s call for everyone to play a role in ‘the Long Fix’ rings true." -- Booklist"Relevant to all who provide or receive health care in America." -- Library Journal

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Book SynopsisPermanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques, part of Milady's Aesthetician Series, focuses on the newest techniques and the latest trends in permanent makeup, one of the hottest procedures in the aesthetics industry today. This growing industry is also one of the most technique-sensitive with high demand for informed permanent makeup artists in plastic surgeon's offices, cosmetic dermatologist's offices, and spas. Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques is designed to provide readers with comprehensive information regarding FDA and state laws, and current studies. Readers are also introduced to anatomy and physiology relating to permanent makeup and exercises are included to help reinforce the information. A section on tools and how they relate to the procedures is included, as well as information on inks and their different pigments, organic and inorganic pigments, and the various results achieved. With photos to help illustrate the techniques, this book is an absolute necessity for the perTrade ReviewChapter 1: Understanding Permanent Makeup Chapter 2: The Client Consultation Chapter 3: The Permanent Makeup Application Chapter 4: Aftercare, Side Effects and Potential ComplicationsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Permanent Makeup Chapter 2: The Client Consultation Chapter 3: The Permanent Makeup Application Chapter 4: Aftercare, Side Effects and Potential Complications

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Book SynopsisAnnabel dreams of one day being a scientist, but teasing from other kids at school has hurt her confidence and left her feeling sad and alone. Join her as she learns how to use the Magical Tapping Technique to quickly release her sadness and regain her confidence. Through the book, you’ll learn about the scientifically proven technique commonly known as Tapping and how you can use it for both yourself and your child to overcome stress, anxiety, negative emotions, and much more. Your child will love the fun descriptions and illustrations for each point, such as the Super Eagle Eye Point, Lion Cry Point, Dragon Fire Point, Wolf Point, and more. Your child will be having a blast as they howl, hug, thump on their chest, act like a monkey, and more . . . all while learning how they can use Tapping to help themselves in real life!

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Book SynopsisWritten by top medical researchers and experts, this comprehensive and reliable guide dispels the myths, explains the basic science behind the disease, and provides clues for diagnosis. It also includes inspiring case studies, treatment options, common questions, advocacy resources, and more.

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Book SynopsisBased on the best-selling Diversified Health Occupations, Introduction to Health Science Technology provides the health science technology student with basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health care careers, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, computer training, leadership, team building skills and in-depth medical math. It is also a highly practical resource that covers the core information needed to pursue a career in health care, from an introduction to the health care industry to descriptions of health-related careers to legal and ethical responsibilities of health care workers. Carefully revised with new photos throughout, the second edition includes updated information on the Food Guide Pyramid, infection control information, standards for blood pressure that concur with AMA and AHA recommendations, and much more.

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Book SynopsisIn this workbook, world-renowned cardiologist Dr. James Rippe reveals-for the first time to the general public-his distinctive 10 step mind-body-spirit program used by top executives and star athletes to supercharge their health and turn it into the ultimate performance tool.

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Book SynopsisOverseen by distinguished neuropsychiatrist Dr. Richard Restak, Brainis both a practical owner’s manual and a complete guide to the brain’s development and function.

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Book SynopsisBeing the Changeis written for activists who work in organizations with social missions, and those who are involved in social change outside of their jobs.This book is a practical guide that helps readers maintain and enhance their ability to be effective agents of change. You can''t take care of the world without taking care of yourself.Although therapy can often help alleviate anxiety or depression, activists can also apply therapy-based strategies as part of their self-care. This book?provides empirically supported strategies from cognitive behavior therapies and other psychological interventions for coping with the challenges of difficult, yet meaningful work. Readers will learn how to clarify their values, identify their strengths, manage their emotions and relationships, and incorporate self-care as part of their personal and professional development. A rich catalog of case examples, exercises, and actionable ideas make this book a comprehensTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction. Starting Now to Change the World Chapter 1. Tuning Into Your Values and Strengths Chapter 2. Your Life and Your Valued Directions Chapter 3. Managing Emotions: Cognitive Reappraisal Chapter 4. Managing Emotions: Other Approaches Chapter 5. Intentional Communication Chapter 6. Going Beyond Your Comfort Zone Chapter 7. Collaborating for Change: Harnessing the Benefits of the Group Chapter 8. Self-Care Chapter 9. Maintaining Motivation and Avoiding Burnout Chapter 10. The Long Term: How Might Your Engagement Evolve Over Time? Appendix. Learning More References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisAmericans are afraid of their food. And for good reason. In 2011, the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in a century delivered killer listeria bacteria on innocuous cantaloupe never before suspected of carrying that pathogen. Nearly 50 million Americans will get food poisoning this year. Spoiled, doctored or infected food will send more than 100,000 people to the hospital. Three thousand will die. We expect, even assume, our government will protect our food, but how often do you think a major U.S. food farm get inspected by federal or state officials? Once a year? Every harvest? Twice a decade? Try never. Eating Dangerously sheds light on the growing problem and introduces readers to the very real, very immediate dangers inherent in our food system. This two-part guide to our food system''s problems and how consumers can help protect themselves is written by two seasoned journalists, who helped break the story of the 2011 listeria outbreak that killed 33 people. Michael Booth and JTrade ReviewIn 2011, award-winning journalists Booth and Brown reported on the major food poisoning outbreak (listeriosis) of the year in the US for the newspaper. Here they rework and expand the story and supplement it with more exciting data disseminated weekly by the government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first sentence in the publisher's blurb for the book, 'Americans are afraid of their food,' sets the tone. From there, the authors proceed to reveal the hidden terror of germ warfare that underlies the process of bringing food from dirt to table. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. . . .General readers. * CHOICE *Beginning with a chilling reminder about how contaminated cantaloupe killed consumers in 2011, journalists Booth and Brown of The Denver Post present an eye-opening, authoritative account of the everyday dangers in the U.S. food industry and provide short term consumers solutions safer eating. The authors list spinach, peanuts, and eggs as culprits in recent outbreaks of E Coli, Salmonella and Listeria and explore the causes and consequences affecting Americans. Fred Pritzker, a Minneapolis attorney who specializes in food illness cases, deplores the FDA’s “willful negligence” of food safety procedures and of criminal prosecution towards the people responsible. But the government can’t anticipate the food fads that create challenges for the 2,800 food-related FDA employees reviewing 350,000 food makers and facilities or the 1,800 FDA inspectors checking U.S. imports. With a lax penalty system and the startling statistic that “[n]early 50 million Americans will get food poisoning this year,” it pays to be an educated shopper. The authors’ thorough examination leads way to complimentary resources and tips for safer eating. * Publishers Weekly *More than a little Michael Moore–type scary is this eye-opening exposé of foods, grocery shopping, and government oversight in America. Two Denver Post journalists, who investigated the 2011 deadly listeria outbreak (32 killed by eating cantaloupes), use those same skills of inquiry in preparing an account that every U.S. consumer should read. At the beginning, the authors graphically describe many contemporary food crises, from the 1993 Jack in the Box hamburger issues to horse meat found in IKEA meatballs. Nailbiting aside, they take readers through the constraints faced by the FDA and USDA (in numbers alone, 2,800 FDA employees supervise 350,000 food makers); the methodology that the Centers for Disease control and Prevention and epidemiologists use to figure out illness causes; a perspective on food imports (more than 10 million shipments each year arrive at 320 U.S. ports); and penalties levied on the perpetrators. Most important, though, is the diagnostic and prevention section, keeping families safe (and, yes, sane). Through the authors’ eyes, readers will learn how to handle different foods, especially those most prone to bacteria; new, upcoming on-stream technologies that might help stem these outbreaks, from genetically engineered foods to nanotechnology; the five most common gastroenteritis symptoms; and what other manufacturers and agencies are doing to keep us safe. After all, concludes Mile High Organics CEO Michael Joseph, 'It’s really scary to worry your food is going to kill you.' * Booklist, Starred Review *More than a little Michael Moore–type scary is this eye-opening exposé of foods, grocery shopping, and government oversight in America, the most important part being the diagnostic and prevention section. * Booklist *This book gets to a 'sweet spot' about food safety that we often dance around. . . Eating Dangerously is a well-sourced book. . . because of all the knowledgeable sources used in putting together this excellent book. * Food Safety News *A hard-nosed look at the danger of dining. -- William D. Marler, Esq., Marler Clark LLP PS, The Food Safety Law FirmThe process should be easy: Food is produced, inspected, distributed, sold, eaten. When things go wrong, the culprit should be clear. Right? Not so fast. Booth and Brown shed light on a byzantine food-safety system fraught with imperfect oversight and buck-passing profiteers. But hope rises. Dedicated reformists, life-saving epidemiologists, and careful consumers (you) are working to make it better. Eating Dangerously offers tools for understanding, and avoiding, the perils of modern eating. -- Tucker Shaw, author of Everything I Ate and Gentlemen Start Your Ovens; Denver Post features editor and former Denver Post food criticJust when you thought it was safe to eat food again, Eating Dangerously comes along and returns you to reality: Our food system from farm to kitchen is filled with potential safety issues that sicken 48 million and kill 3,000 Americans annually. Health reporter Michael Booth and investigative reporter Jennifer Brown have pulled together the human tragedies and criminal behaviors behind these gross statistics and written a readable exposé on recent foodborne illness outbreaks in America. Just as valuable are the practical tips for buying, storing, and preparing food that, if followed, will reduce your chances of ending up a statistic in the next outbreak. -- Andrew F. Smith, culinary historianFood is a vital element of life that should be taken seriously. This book will serve as an exemplary wake-up call since it enlightens us about the industry where food comes from, and it explains what food really goes through to reach our dinner plates. In essence, the authors skillfully remind the reader that good nutrition should begin with self rather than with government. -- Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, author of The Obesity Reality: A Comprehensive Approach to a Growing ProblemAs a cardiologist and a chef I work with people around the world about what healthful eating is and how to accomplish it. But far too many people assume healthful ingredients are safe ingredients. Eating Dangerously quite literally brings this difference home. Authors Booth and Brown have compiled an impeccably researched collection of horror stories more troubling than any work of fiction. But they have also given us a guidebook of tips and techniques that allows us to retrieve the sanitary along with our sanity. This is an indispensable companion for anyone who appreciates that the quality of our food must not only be better; it must first be safe. -- Michael S. Fenster, M.D., author of The Grassroots Gourmet; co host of Cooking From the Heart with Forbes Riley and Dr. MikeThis is a must read for anyone who cares about their health and their wellness. Not just for themselves but for everyone. This powerful guide will serve to educate and inspire you to be both a catalyst and an activist for food, food safety, and for living your best and most healthy life. -- James Rouse, N.M.D., founder, Optimum Wellness MediaAmericans once assumed that the food on their grocery shelves was wholesome to eat. Sadly, that's no longer a safe assumption. Booth and Brown explain clearly the hidden dangers lurking in the foods we eat, and they offer sound advice about what you can do to protect yourself and your family. -- Karl Weber, author and editor, Food Inc.Two Denver Post investigative reporters scare the heck out of you by citing CDC statistics on food-borne illnesses and deaths in the United States, then carefully and expertly steer you back to (relative) safety with commonsense suggestions on how to reduce your risk of falling ill--or worse. There's even a section discussing GMO and organic foods and the 'intersection between food technology and food safety.' Reviewer Janet Crum called this one 'both alarming and empowering' and 'highly recommended'. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsPart One: Should We Be Afraid of Our Food? 1: Sick: It’s What’s for Dinner. Is Anybody Keeping Our Food Safe? 2: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Test Tubes: Why a Broken Food-Safety System is Failing to Protect Us 3: Tracing to Safety: The Real-Life “CSI” of an Outbreak 4: The Whole World in Your Kitchen: That Hamburger Came from Five Nations 5: Dirty Dishes: What Happens to the Perpetrators? Part Two: How to Feed Your Family Safely and Sanely 6: Handle with Care – and Bleach – How to Avoid Illness, from the Shopping Cart to the Compost Heap 7: Killer Sprouts and Slimy Spinach: The Most Dangerous Foods May Surprise You 8: Dances with DNA, and Reconsidering Radiation: Will Mad Science Ruin Food or Save It? 9: So Now You're Sick: How to Tell the Difference Between a “Touch of Food Poisoning” and Deadly Illness 10: Eating Healthy and Eating Safe: No, They Aren’t the Same Thing

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Book SynopsisCarrie Kipp Howard is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous books and publications. She has interests in branding and corporate identity, aviation, and parenting and adoption. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, she lives with her family in Seattle.

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