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Book SynopsisA comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents, coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury, identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion. Concussion injury among athletes continues to be a subject of great concern. Increasing attention and research is focusing on the most vulnerable of athleteschildren. What strategies can be taken to best protect young athletes in sports from grammar school football leagues to high school hockey and soccer teams from concussion? How do we treat youngsters who suffer head injuries in sports? What are the ethical considerations in allowing children to play such sports, given the risks to still-developing brains? In this updated and expanded guide, William Meehan, MD, explains simply and clearly how coaches, parents, and others who work with young athletes can recognize concussion; best help children and youths recover from concussion inTable of ContentsForeword by Lyle J. Micheli, MD Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What Is a Concussion? 2. Sport-Related Concussion: How Common It Is 3. Risk Factors for Concussion: What Factors Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Sustaining a Concussion or Suffering a Long Recovery? 4. Sports Equipment: Helmets, Mouth Guards, and Concussion Prevention 5. New Medical Information: Why Concussion Is Taken So Seriously Now 6. "Neuropsychological" or "Neurocognitive" Testing: What It Is and Which Athletes Should Have It 7. The Acute Assessment and Management of Sport-Related Concussion: What Happens When an Athlete Sustains a Concussion 8. Potential Therapies: What Can Be Done to Help an Athlete Recover 9. Assessing Recovery from Concussion: When Is It Safe for an Athlete to Return to Sports? 10. The Ethical Considerations of Sports Participation: Should Children Be Allowed to Play a Sport That Carries a High-Risk of Concussion? 11. Prevention: Ways to Prevent an Athlete from Sustaining a Concussion 12. The Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many? 13. Preventing Long-Term Problems: Considering Whether the Cumulative Effects of Concussion Can Be Prevented 14. The Female Athlete: Are Girls and Boys Different When It Comes to Concussion? 15. Setting Up a Concussion Program 16. The Future: What Medical Research May Lead to in the Future 17. In Their Own Words: Athletes from the Sports Concussion Clinic of Boston Children's Hospital 18. Definitions and Team Members: Understanding Who Will Help Care for the Athlete with a Sport-Related Concussion Appendix Series Afterword, Julie K. Silver, MD Index

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding.Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key Trade ReviewRecommended. Two-year program students and general readers through graduate students. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface, Acknowledgments, 1 Background and History, A Global Overview, Risk of Victimization, Understanding Abusers, Insights from Criminology Theory, Effect on Victims, Criminal Justice Interventions, Services for Victims, Prevention Programs, History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States, Current Issues, References, 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions, Introduction, Do Athletes Commit More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence? Are Men Abused as Frequently as Women? Which Groups Are Disproportionally Victimized and Why? What Happens When Abuse Occurs within Progressive Groups or Organizations? Should Domestic Violence Be Automatic Grounds for Asylum or Refugee Status? Should Children Be Removed from Abusive Homes? What Is the Connection between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence? Is Arming Victims of Domestic Violence an Appropriate Intervention to Stop Abuse? Should Domestic Violence Offenders Be Allowed to Own Firearms? What Role Does Mass Media Play in Domestic Violence? Are Restraining Orders a Good Way to Protect Victims? Do Mandatory Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases Work? Is a Feminist Perspective the Best Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy? What Is the Role of Health-Care Professionals in Domestic Violence Cases? Is the Shelter Model of Domestic Violence Services the Best Way to Help Victims? What Role Can Self-Defense Classes Play in Efforts to Prevent Sexual or Domestic Violence? How Accurate Is Battered Woman Syndrome? How Effective Are Batterer Intervention Programs? References, 3 Perspectives, Introduction, Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive Camille Smith, Moving On from Dating Violence Amanda Pagano, Rolling with the Punches Amy Daumit, Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective Dustin LeBrun and Erin Moloney, Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence Anya Finley, Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It Somy Ali, A Counselor's Perspective Alison Morris, How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself Rebecca Smith, 4 Profiles, People, Jimmie Briggs, Sarah Deer, Salma Hayek, Francine Hughes, Jackson Katz, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kimmel, Paul Kivel, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Erin Pizzey, Tony Porter, Lynn Rosenthal, Susan Schechter, Sir Patrick Stewart, Murray Straus, Lenore Walker, Reese Witherspoon, Organizations, Avon Foundation for Women, Break the Cycle, Futures without Violence, INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), NO MORE, No More Tears, Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), References, 5 Data and Documents, Data, Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015, Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015, Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015, Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim–Offender Relationship, 2003–2012, Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim–Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003–2012, Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim–Offender Relationship, 2003–2012, Documents, The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011), Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013), United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979), United States v. Hayes (2009), United States v. Castleman (2014), Voisine v. United States (2016), 6 Resources, Reports, Studies, and Articles, Journals and Magazines, Books, Curricula, Manuals, and Handbooks, Documentaries, Short Videos, State and National Coalitions, Organizations, 7 Chronology, Glossary, Index, About the Author,

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Book SynopsisTransgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and access to health care.Although transgender individuals have always existed, their fight for acceptance and equal rights is just beginning. Within this larger context, one area of emerging concern is their healthphysical, psychological, and social. From legislation determining public restroom access to insurance coverage of hormone therapy for transitioning individuals to harassment and discrimination, transgender people face a number of challenges that can negatively affect their well-being.A part of Greenwood''s Health and Medical Issues Today series, Part I of this book explores definitions of sex and gender, the history of transgender awareness and activism, physical and psychological health concerns specific to transgendeTrade ReviewThe intended audience for this series is the general reader seeking a basic overview of issues related to transgender health . . . Summing Up: Recommended. General readers. * Choice *Transgender Health Issues provides a basic introduction to transgender health issues and topics; like any medical source, one should consult with a physician for complete medical advice and information. This is a balanced source, recommended for the circulating collection of a high school or a public library collection. * ARBA *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Introduction Part I: Overview 1 What Does It Mean to Be Transgender? 2 A Brief History of Transgender People 3 Transitioning 4 Physical Health 5 Mental Health Part II: Controversies and Issues 6 Discrimination against Transgender People 7 Access to Health and Social Services and Public Facilities 8 Transgender Athletes: Who Competes against Whom? 9 Normative Gender Dichotomies and Alternatives 10 Parenting and Family Issues 11 Research Issues Part III: Scenarios 12 Case Studies Glossary Timeline Sources for Further Information Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWhile some individuals with asthma consider the condition only a minor nuisance, for others it significantly interferes with daily activities and may even be life-threatening. This book offers readers a broad introduction to this common respiratory issue.Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms, swelling, and excess mucus production in the bronchial passages of the lungs. This triggers coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. While asthma can usually be managed with medications and avoidance of certain triggers, it''s a seriouspotentially deadlychronic disease.What You Need to Know about Asthma is part of Greenwood''s Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of top 10 essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers'' most pressing conTrade ReviewAn excellent and concise, yet clear and comprehensive, overview of a common disease. Should benefit new and longtime asthma patients, their parents and other relatives, and school personnel. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Essential Questions Chapter 1 What Is Asthma? Chapter 2 The History of Asthma Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms Chapter 5 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends Chapter 8 Prevention Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions Case Studies Glossary Directory of Resources Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis Baby Massage and Yoga shows you how to get in touch with your baby using the technique of gentle massage and yoga exercises. It offers practical information demonstrating which tools, techniques and insights you''ll need to best expose both yourself and your child to the many physical and emotional benefits of massage - including when the best times are, which oils to use and how to set the environment.It connects massage and yoga with story-telling, music and rhyme to increase mental and physical development, giving step-by-step guides simple massage routines for every part of the body. You''ll learn simple yoga routines which you can try safely and effectively with your baby. Parents of children with special needs are shown simple, therapeutic exercises and plenty of practical and useful advice.Discover the healing power of touch with this authoritative, helpful and expertly written guide.ABOUT THE SERIESPeople have been learning with Table of Contents 01: Introduction 02: The benefits of massage and yoga 03: The best time to massage 04: Preparing for massage and yoga 05: Choosing oils for baby massage 06: A gentle introduction to touch 07: Introducing touch to your baby 08: The massage routine – getting started 09: The massage routine – the legs and feet 10: The massage routine – the tummy 11: The massage routine – the chest 12: The massage routine – the back 13: The massage routine – head and face 14: Baby yoga – getting started 15: Baby yoga – the legs, hips and tummy 16: Baby yoga – the arms, chest and back 17: Yoga exercises for your baby and you 18: Baby yoga holds 19: Special situations 20: Adapting massage for the growing child 21: Story-time massage and massage routine : for the growing child : Taking it further : Index : Dedication

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Book SynopsisFrom one of the UK's most acclaimed and successful tutors of stand-up comedy comes this guide to understanding, developing and, most importantly, delivering a great comedy routine. Features practical tips, exercises, and expert advice.Trade Review"The author's love for his job shines through...it has inspired me to pencil a date in my diary for my own return to stand-up after a ten-year hiatus." * - www.channel4.com/4laughs *"With advice from several comics and tips on how the business end of comedy works, anyone who reads it will feel empowered, full of confidence that they can take to the stage." * - www.chortle.co.uk *Stand-up is such a visual and oral medium, how could you possibly gain anything other than very basic advice from a self-help book? Logan Murray has succeeded. The highly experienced stand-up and comedy course tutor, has written a very useful guide to starting out as a stand-up comedian. * - LaughRiot.co.uk *Table of Contents : introduction : part one: theory 01: where do jokes come from? : do we create funny ideas or do they come : and find us? : practical creative games : some modern theories of humour : what is a joke? : attitude, the comedian’s secret weapon : attitude games 02: building a joke : extreme attitudes to specific points can : lead to humour : always ask yourself: ‘what is the comedian’s : answer to this particular problem?’ : finding the joke : afterthoughts : afterthought games 03: comedy ground rules : style or content? : kill little Mr/Ms social control in your head : stupid name game : what’s your attitude to the subject? : more attitude games : be specific : games to develop specific thinking : be concise : the longer the set up, the funnier the : punchline had better be! : if it doesn’t add, it detracts : detracting the audience verbally : detracting the audience with your body : language : avoid the temptation of burying your : routines in the past : always remember: start with your best stuff; : finish with your best stuff; let the middle : take care of itself 04: what sort of comic are you? : your persona : comedic flaws and how to use them : comic archetypes : mixing and matching : games to uncover comedic flaws : part two: practical sessions 05: unlocking your creativity : don’t worry about the result: just write! : writing activities 06: a word about emotional exaggeration : breaking the habits of a lifetime: be bigger, : be broader! : reasons why comics start exaggerating : their emotional responses… : reasons why new comedians might : overlook their emotional performance… : why comedians need to be more extreme… : activities to encourage emotional : exaggeration 07: creating material : workshop 1: the thank you list : workshop 2: building routines : workshop 3: putting your set together : pruning your material : ‘less is more’ activities : workshop 4: the hate list : workshop 5: creating your own lists : workshop 6: joke forms : workshop 7: finding different voices : stereotype activities : creating a character act 08: stagecraft : think about your attitude to your audience : treat the audience exactly how you would : treat your friends : force yourself to look at the audience : try to ‘read’ the crowd : slow down! : speeding through your set means that : inevitably your timing will be off : how to deal with nerves 09: microphone technique : microphone mistakes 10: hecklers and crowd control : why a gig can go bad : how to make a gig better : hecklers : crowd control exercises 11: what other comics think : Milton Jones : Richard Herring : Steve Hall : Sarah Kendal : Pat Condell : Katy Bagshaw : Marek Larwood : Mark Maier : Robin Ince : Greg Davies 12: business : how to get started : learn to market yourself : publicity : phoning for work : etiquette : do your time on stage : building your set : compèring : beyond stand-up : competitions : festivals : agents and managers 13: your first gig : booking the gig : three or four days before the gig : the day before the gig : on the day of the gig : on the evening of the gig : on stage : after the gig 14: the future : appendix 1: group games : appendix 2: the fall and rise of stand-up comedy : taking it further : index : acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisEmotional Freedom Technique is a new and innovative alternative therapy that is rapidly becoming the next big trend in personal growth and alternative health. It is a safe and non-invasive healing method for treating mind/body issues, based on tapping acupuncture points while you focus on a particular problems. Featured on Oprah and Dr. Oz and on numerous other programmes on TV and online, noted EFT expert and educator John Freedom teaches the basics of EFT to make change easy. Includes chapters on tapping to achieve goals and outcomes, tapping for career success, tapping for intimacy and relationships, tapping for peak performance, and tapping into better health.EFT has been shown to be effective in treating fears and phobias, performance anxiety, guilt, shame, self-sabotage, and other emotional conditions. It is also being used to enhance and improve academic and athletic performance, psychic and intuitive abilities, confidence and self-esteemTrade ReviewThis is a wonderful book - as joyously and generously facilitating as EFT itself. John Freedom writes as a seasoned veteran of the extraordinary field of 'energy psychology', a participant in this new paradigm of healing from its beginnings. He knows EFT thoroughly, and his guidance can be trusted. The amazing results described are true - and in line with the results reported by all who take the time to learn these methods. EFT is the most simple and user friendly of the energy psychology methods. As John states, EFT is the 'people's therapy' - safe and easy to use, with wide applications to both emotional and physical distress. Moreover, it is gathering impressive research support, published in respected academic journals. I recommend John Freedom's book both to those seeking effective self-help and also for professional practitioners who are learning EFT. * Dr Phil Mollon PhD, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Psychologist, Consultant practitioner in the British NHS. *This is a magnificent book! It will be of interest to anyone who wants to heal body, mind, or spirit, which is pretty much all of us. Whether you are well versed in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or just want to learn the basics, this book will give you the information you need to put these powerful practices into effect in your life. This is absolutely the best book I've read on the subject. It's easy to read, yet comprehensive in scope. This book will help a lot of people. * Jed Diamond, PhD, L.C.S.W and author of Source Power: Unleash Your Inner Vitality Through the Secrets of Energy Medicine *As someone who uses EFT in the world of elite sport performance, I can certainly lay claim to the positive changes that occur in the athletes I work with. This book provides lots of case studies, practical exercises and easy descriptors of how and why EFT works. As someone who likes easy books to read, this book is certainly right up my street and will hopefully help you to overcome your inner challenges. * Dr Mike Rotheram, Performance Psychologist with the GB Short Track Speed Skating Team and England Netball *John Freedom shares his knowledge of EFT in an easily readable and understandable voice that will inform and inspire both EFT newcomers and experienced tappers. This book is good to dip in and out of as I have done and will no doubt reward thorough study and complement other sources. I think this book would be ideal as a companion to sessions with an experienced EFT practitioner. * Gwyneth Moss *This is a great book. Easily accessible, it's filled with information, tips and case studies, so you can see how EFT works in the real world with real people. If you want to know about EFT and how to use it, this book is ideal. * Jaqui Crooks, EFT Master *Table of Contents : 1. Why EFT??? : 1. Why EFT??? : 1. Why EFT??? : 2. Approaching Energy : 2. Approaching Energy : 2. Approaching Energy : 3. A Short History : 3. A Short History : 3. A Short History : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 5. A Short Recipe : 5. A Short Recipe : 5. A Short Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 7. But How Does It Work? : 7. But How Does It Work? : 7. But How Does It Work? : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 9. The Movie Technique : 9. The Movie Technique : 9. The Movie Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 15. Looking forward to the future : 15. Looking forward to the future : 15. Looking forward to the future

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be more assertive and get what you want in all aspects of life? Do you want to develop life-long confidence, greater self-esteem and a more effective communication style? This new Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you how to become more assertive. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify your own preferred styles of learning and communication. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises will help you boost your skills and communication so that you can reach your potential in any situation.Table of Contents : 1. Introduction: Scoping out the assertive communication style : 2. What type of communication style do you tend to use? : 3. What does assertive behaviour look and sound like - in theory? : 4. Getting to the root of the problem : 5. How can you choose your communication style? : 6. How can you stop sabotaging yourself? What is your story? : 7. Learning to say 'No!' - or 'Yes'! : 8. What part does your body play in being assertive or non-assertive? : 9. Being assertive : 10. How are you going to develop and maintain your confidence?

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Book SynopsisThe Endocrine System at a Glance provides a highly illustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principles and mechanisms of endocrinology and the key endocrine organs, followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology.Trade Review"The book thus succeeds in presenting a comprehensive overview of endocrinology for students of health sciences and of clinical endocrinology. It is a concise guide as well as a revision aid. Practicing clinicians also will enjoy dipping into the book from time to time for refreshing knowledge." (J.Trop.Ped, 2011)Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition 6 Preface to the First Edition 7 Part 1 Fundamentals 1. Introduction 8 2. Chemical transmission 10 3. Mechanisms of hormone action: I Membrane receptors 12 4. Mechanisms of hormone action: II Intracellular receptors 14 5. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland 16 6. Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone: a peptide hormone 18 7. Principles of feedback control 20 8. Endocrine function tests 22 Part 2 Growth 9. Growth: I Cellular growth factors 24 10. Growth: II Normal growth 26 11. Growth: III Growth hormone 28 12. Growth: IV Pathophysiology 30 Part 3 Thyroid 13. Thyroid: I Thyroid gland and thyroid hormones 32 14. Thyroid: II Thyroid hormone secretion and action 34 15. Thyroid: III Thyroid pathophysiology 36 Part 4 Adrenals and Autoimmunity 16. Adrenal gland: I Adrenal medulla 38 17. Adrenal gland: II Adrenocortical hormones 40 18. Adrenal gland: III Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) 42 19. Adrenal gland: IV Cortisol and androgens 44 20. Adrenal gland: V Aldosterone 46 21. Adrenal gland: VI Pathophysiology 48 22. Endocrine autoimmunity 50 Part 5 Sexual Differentiation and Development 23. Sexual differentiation and development: I Introduction 52 24. Sexual differentiation and development: II Puberty 54 Part 6 Female Reproduction 25. Female reproduction: I Menstrual cycle 56 26. Female reproduction: II Ovarian steroids 58 27. Female reproduction: III Pregnancy 60 28. Female reproduction: IV Parturition and lactation 62 29. Female reproduction: V Pathophysiology 64 30. Female reproduction: VI Contraception 66 Part 7 Male Reproduction 31. Male reproduction: I The testis 68 32. Male reproduction: II Actions of androgens 70 33. Male reproduction: III Pathophysiology 72 Part 8 Posterior Pituitary Hormones, Salt and Water Balance and Hypertension 34. Oxytocin 74 35. Vasopressin 76 36. Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system 78 37. Endocrine hypertension 80 Part 9 Metabolic Endocrinology: Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract 38. Insulin: I The pancreas and insulin secretion 82 39. Insulin: II Insulin action 84 40. Insulin: III Type 1 diabetes mellitus 86 41. Insulin: IV Type 2 diabetes mellitus 88 42. Glucagon 90 43. Gastrointestinal hormones 92 Part 10 Metabolic Endocrinology: Energy Homoeostasis and Obesity 44. Energy homoeostasis: I Summary 94 45. Energy homoeostasis: II Central control 96 46. Obesity: I Causes of obesity 98 47. Obesity: II Cardiovascular and respiratory complications 100 48. Obesity: III Insulin resistance and endocrine complications 102 Part 11 Calcium and Metabolic Bone Disease 49. Calcium: I Parathyroid hormone 104 50. Calcium: II Calcitonin 106 51. Calcium: III Vitamin D 108 52. Bone remodelling 110 53. Metabolic bone disease: I Paget’s disease 112 54. Metabolic bone disease: II Primary osteoporosis 114 55. Metabolic bone disease: III Secondary osteoporosis 116 Part 12 Self Assessment MCQs 118 Answers 133 Appendix: Normal Values 136 Glossary 137 Index 139

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Book SynopsisThe average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we''re controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them.In LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS, Joyce Meyer examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions. Through this, she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc on our lives.

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close.Trade ReviewWill Schwalbe gives us two love stories in one: That of his relationship with his dynamo of a mother as her horizons shrink, and that of their mutual devotion to the printed word, infinitely and insistently engaging. Tender and touching and beautifully done. * Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Cleopatra *I was so moved by this marvellous book. Schwalbe has done something extraordinary: made a personal journey public in the most engaging, funny and revealing way possible. It is a true meditation on what books can do. * Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes *A perfect book-club book about books and the community they create that also portrays the love between mother and son. * Library Journal *Will Schwalbe's brave and soulful elegy to his remarkable mother, his recollection of their sparklingly literate conversations, is a timely reminder that one exceptional person, or one exceptional book, can be a torch in the darkness. You'll turn the last page wishing you'd met Mary Anne Schwalbe, vowing to be worthy of her incandescent example - and promising yourself to read more. * J. R. Moehringer, author of The Tender Bar *At last a book that celebrates the role books play within our own story. Will Schwalbe has created a tender, moving and honest portrayal of the precious relationship between a mother and son - an ode to that beautiful thing called love. * Cecilia Ahern, author of PS, I Love You *A wonderful book about wonderful books and mothers and sons and the enduring braid between them. Like the printed volumes it celebrates, this story will stay with you long after the last page. * Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Time Keeper *an astonishing, pertinent, and wonderfully welcome work. * Publishers Weekly starred review *An extraordinarily wise, witty, and quietly wrenching book about parental love, filial love, profound grief, and literature's great consolations. How wonderful to encounter a writer who combines erudition with great emotional honesty, and who isn't afraid of addressing life's most profound and baffling questions. * Douglas Kennedy, author of Leaving the World and The Pursuit of Happiness *a moving and inspiring story * Choice Magazine *This touching and insightful memoir about the slow process of dying will appeal to readers of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Last Lecture, but also to people who love delving into books and book discussions. Like Mary Anne, who reads the ending first, you know how this book is going to end, but while it is a story about death, it is mostly a celebration of life and of the way books can enrich it. * Booklist (starred review) *What self-respecting reader isn't a sucker for a great book about other great books? The End of Your Life Book Club is that much and more. * BookPage *a graceful, affecting testament to a mother and a life well lived. * Entertainment Weekly *Literature bridges generations in Will Schwalbe's thoughtful tribute to his late mother * Vogue.com *a tribute to a remarkable woman and an exemplary reader. * Salon *A truly poignant read . . . a moving tribute to a wonderful-sounding mum and the power of fiction. * Good Housekeeping *It helps of course if you are a book lover and can relate to the passion for reading, but even prolific readers will find that the book teaches them not only about life and death but about the power of a really good book to move you and peel off the onion skin layers of "what you already know" and reveal truths. * Curious Book Fans *a life-enhancing celebration of the power of books and reading, very much in the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie * Independent *

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Book SynopsisFormally The Headspace Diet, this book is designed to show you how to find your ideal weight in an easy, manageable and mindful way. It allows you to escape the endless diet trap by following simple yet potentially life-changing exercises in order to develop new effective habits and a much improved relationship with food and your body.The Headspace mission is to get as many people taking just 10 minutes out of their day to practise these powerful mindfulness techniques. Mindful eating is a key aspect of mindfulness and as you start to practise it you will notice profound results, both in terms of your shape but also your overall health and well being. Have you tried every diet going only to see the weight creep back on again? Do you feel guilty and anxious about eating certain foods? Or find yourself unable to resist that extra helping even if you''re not actually that hungry? Are you unhappy with your body and how it looks and feels? Now is the time to stop wTrade Review'Not really a diet book, more a menu for eating your way through life (and yes, it does include chocolate)'. * Mail on Sunday *'The expert's expert - Britain's top meditation guru' * The Times *'Andy Puddicombe is doing for meditation what Jamie Oliver has done for food' * New York Times *'THE HEADSPACE DIET takes a fresh look at how we've learned to eat'. * Press Association *One of the reasons it's so attractive is that it does not promise miracle weight loss.. It's as if I've been waiting for The Headspace Diet to come along. I did feel more in control around food than I had in months. But then, that afternoon, to my immense surprise I heard a voice in my own head. It said: "You are hungry. You probably need to eat a piece of fruit before you get really hungry and start looking for biscuits". I ate a banana. It doesn't sound like a big deal. But it was the most mindful banana I have ever eaten. It tasted good. * Viv Groskop, Red *The Headspace Diet from meditation guru Andy Puddicombe, guides you into a clam space using clear, engaging prose that will help you manage your relationship with food in a mindful, relaxed way. * aMuse *

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Book Synopsis''The expert''s expert. Simplicity is the key with this technique.'' The Times''Do you guys know about Headspace...? It''s kind of genuis.'' Emma WatsonThe best start for your baby begins with your mindWidely acknowledged as one of the world''s foremost experts on mindfulness, Andy Puddicombe, co - founder of Headspace, is your friendly guide in this wonderful new approach to pregnancy, birth and new parenthood.Whether you are trying for a baby, are mid-term, or have already arrived home with your new baby, this practical and reassuring guide will teach you and your partner how to calmly navigate the anxieties and demands of this epic adventure. With helpful exercises for both mother to be and her partner, Andy shows how to live mindfully and get the most from pregnancy and the early days of parenthood.The Headspace Guide To...A Mindful Pregnancy provides you with tools to live mindfully during this rare and precious oppor

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Book Synopsis''I loved this book, I was moved by this book and now I will share this book with my own mother.'' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Middle Place comes a new memoir that examines the bond between mothers and daughters. Kelly Corrigan''s mother summarised the the division of labour in her family as: ''Your father''s the glitter, but I''m the glue.'' This meant nothing to Kelly, who left her childhood sure that her mum would be nothing more than background for the rest of Kelly''s life. After college, she took off see things and Become Interesting. In a matter of months her savings had dwindled and she needed a job. That''s how she met John Tanner, a newly widowed Australian father of two looking for a live-in nanny.There, in that small, motherless house her mother''s voice was suddenly everywhere.Each day she spent with the Tanner kids was a day she spent reconsidering her rTrade ReviewIt's a great story, made all the more memorable because it is true. And because although it is far from Kelly's dream job, she is a good person and she wants to do nice things for the family. I loved the adage , Things happen when you leave the house, but by the end it seemed that you don't have to leave the house, as long as you've already left the country. Evan, I'm looking at you boy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, finishing it in under 48 hours. It can be hard, sometimes, to care that much about someone else's life, their personal-to-them details that don't mean much to you, but the author got me so invested in this book I needed to know what happened to all the featured characters. The ending, in particular the epilogue itself, made me weep and I was sorry for the way some of it turned out, though not surprised. I too have traveled the world and made great friends along the way, but I'd be at a loss to tell you where they are and what they're doing now, Facebook updates aside. * The Book Bag *It's easy to see how Corrigan has become a best-selling author: she has an immensely likeable voice... while it's "heart-warming it's also perceptive. * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisPsychotherapist Jonathan Alpert wants readers to know one thing: you can face your fear and create your ultimate life - and you can do it quickly.You can find your dream job. You can end that dead end relationship and get the love you want and deserve. You can overcome perfectionism, procrastination, panic, worry, rejection, failure, excuses and even the people in your life who keep telling you that you can''t. You can turn your dreams into reality. You can find happiness, success and love. And you don''t need years of therapy or even medications to do it.Be Fearless is a 5-step plan that is guaranteed to transform the fearful into fearless. It''s based on a revolutionary formula developed by Jonathan Alpert and it has worked on countless of his patients whose amazing stories are told throughout the book.By teaching readers to use fear to their advantage and take important risks Be Fearless will make the impossible possible.

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Book Synopsis''Words are a big deal. They are containers for power. I believe that our words can increase or decrease our level of joy. They can affect the answers to our prayers and have a positive or negative effect on our future.''Joyce Meyer shows us how the words we use shape our well-being and that choosing the right ones could change our lives for the better! In CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE Joyce provides a series of guidelines for making sure that our words are constructive, healthy, healing and used to good effect. Topics include:- The impact of words- How to tame your tongue- When to talk and when not to talk- Speaking faith and not fear- The corrosion of complaints- Do you really have to give your opinion?- The importance of keeping your word- The power of speaking God''s wordIn a ''Dictionary of God''s Word'' at the end of the book, Joyce recommends dozens of scripture verses to read out loud as one way of using and claiming Trade ReviewChristianity Magazine feature interview. * Christianity Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''If you have children, buy this book for your parents now. If you are a grandparent, don''t go near your grandchildren until you have read it!'' Rosemary ConleyThere are many different kinds of grandparents - tired-out or over-eager, super-involved or unsure how to help, unwilling or ever-ready. In this simple book Rob Parsons will help you reach the common aspiration: to be the best grandparent that you can possibly be.- The baby stage: helping out without interfering - How to help your own children find their way as parents- Loving your grandchildren without spoiling them- When to intervene, and when to keep out of it- Finding your place within a blended family- Becoming invaluable (rather than insufferable) to your daughter-in-lawTrade ReviewOn SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'A brilliant book.' * Daily Mail *On SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'Sixty minutes that could save the regret of lost family opportunities.' * The Guardian *On SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'For all those fathers who know, somewhere in their hearts, that their children's lives are slipping by while they are too busy to notice.' * Daily Mirror *On SIXTY MINUTE MARRIAGE: 'Wise and witty. Full of down-to-earth advice that works.' * Lynda Lee Potter *Rob's book - which can be read in about an hour - also offers advice. It contains chapters on providing childcare while parents are working, how to be a good grandparent from a distance, coping when a grandchild's parents separate and how to build relationships with new step-grandchildren. -- Claire Brine * The War Cry *Rob wrote a piece for Saga Online about Grandparenting: * Saga *

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Book SynopsisJust about everyone has sex fantasies - and there are lots of reasons why. In fantasy land, there are no rules and you are in charge of the action. But there''s a second type of fantasy - one that won''t leave your head and which the truly adventurous want to see through to reality with consequences they can''t always foresee.This book, by sex expert Tracey Cox, is about both types of fantasies: what women dream about - and what happens when they dare to take what existed perfectly in their heads into the stark (sometimes funny, or awful, or thrilling) reality of their beds. Here are women''s most incredible and intimate secrets laid bare.Trade ReviewFrom the raunchy and steamy to the hilarious and disastrous, the stories show what happens when you make your fantasies a reality. Frank, funny and intriguing, this delve into the sex lives of normal women is quite the eye-opener. * Closer Magazine *Dare candidly covers it all... each story is cleverly put together in three parts making it easy to dip in and dip out. * The Sun *

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Book Synopsis''A revolutionary new, scientifically backed way to stay slim.'' Daily MailJust a spoon full of honey is all it takes to lose weight according to the sweetest, easiest diet - fall asleep and the weight will fall off. Honey has always been regarded as a food with almost magical, health-giving and healing properties. Now the latest scientific research backs it up. We are always being told that sugar is bad for us, and that is true of most types of sugar - but science shows that honey is good sugar. Just a tablespoon of honey every night before you go to bed will: Give your body exactly the right type and quantity of food it needs to burn off excess weight during the night Reduce your craving for other - bad - sugars during the day Give golden slumbers, deep long-lasting, dream-filled sleep that will help you wake up happy and refreshed Help restore your immune system and your body''s natural balancesTrade ReviewA revolutionary new, scientifically backed way to stay slim. - Daily Mail

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'If no one comments within two weeks on how great you're looking - you must be cheating.' JoshiJoshi's Alkaline Diet has been the secret of celebrities from Gwyneth Paltrow to Kelly Hoppen and the inspiration for the bestselling Honestly Healthy Cookbook by Natasha Corrett and Vicki Edgson. Now he shares his unique, craving-free diet plan and explains how any of us can shake off the strains of a high-pressure life and get the body and energy level's we've always dreamed of.Just 21 days with Joshi will alter your pH balance from acid to alkaline, change your eating habits forever, help you lose weight, and leave you looking and feeling fantastic. 'You completely trust yourself with Joshi. He's an amazing man.' Sadie Frost'The health guru favoured by A-listers.' The Times'Glossy hair, glowing skin - this regime really works.' Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis''A compelling memoir. Absorbing and graced with a deceptive lightness of touch, [Hanging with the Elephant] is clever and brilliantly pieced together. Harding writes like an angel'' Sunday TimesFrom the No.1 bestselling author of Staring at Lakes, Talking to Strangers and On Tuesdays I''m A Buddhist''In public or on stage, it''s different. I''m fine. I have no bother talking to three hundred people, and sharing my feelings. But when I''m in a room on a one-to-one basis, I get lost. I can never find the right word. Except for that phrase - hold me.''Michael Harding''s wife has departed for a six-week trip, and he has been left alone in their home in Leitrim. Faced with the realities of caring for himself for the first time since his illness two years before, Harding endeavours to tame the ''elephant'' - an Asian metaphor for the unruly mind. As he does, he finds himself finally coming to terms with the death

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Book SynopsisYou lead a busy life. You''re constantly running between tasks, notebook in one hand, iPhone in the other. You''ve probably read about the benefits of mindfulness, and added ''Start doing mindfulness'' to your ever-growing to-do list but frankly, who has time to meditate every day, chant in the lotus position, or read long books on finding inner calm?This brilliant handbook is packed with suggestions for ways to help you slow down, refocus and practice a form of mindfulness that actually fits in with your hectic life. Wherever you''re going, whatever you''re doing, you can make these mindfulness techniques a seamless part of your daily routine, without having to put any special time aside for them - and so feel calmer and less stressed - at work, at home, as a parent, in your relationships or when travelling.Trade ReviewPadraig's book makes it easy to make mindfulness part of our everyday lives. As a writer and poet he communicates with clarity and makes an abstract concept easy to understand. It's accessible and practical * Dr Tony Bates, Founder Director, Headstrong *This book, by an inspirational mindfulness teacher, would be worth reading for the first chapter alone - before you get to chapter two, you'll be practising mindfulness without effort. The rest of the book is full of user-friendly suggestions, based on the author's 25 years of practising and teaching. If you think you're too busy to practise mindfulness, you really need this book. * Marcella Finnerty, Director, Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy *

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Book SynopsisA must-read for every parent: Dr Stuart Shanker offers a support system for children and parents designed to help them deal productively with stress, find equilibrium and, ultimately, thrive.

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Book SynopsisA lighthearted but practical (and very useful!) guide to help prepare men for their most important mission: Fatherhood.Trade ReviewInterview - Channel Seven The Morning ShowInterview - 3AW Afternoons with Denis Walterit does lay out practical and detailed upfront advice - Sunday Canberra Times

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Book SynopsisBlack Rainbow is the powerful first-person story of one woman''s struggle with depression and how she managed to recover from it through the power of poetry.In 1997, Oxford graduate, working mother and Times journalist Rachel Kelly went from feeling mildly anxious to being completely unable to function within the space of just three days. Prescribed antidepressants by her doctor, and supported by her husband and her family, Rachel slowly began to get better, but her anxiety levels remained high, and six years later, as a stay-at-home mother, she suffered a second collapse even worse than the first.Throughout both of Rachel''s periods of severe depression, the healing power of poetry became an integral part of her recovery. As someone who had always loved poetry, it became something for RachTrade ReviewIt's a book we should all read, especially women, and especially those of us who have, like me, had their own struggles with what Winston Churchill (another sufferer) called the Black Dog... Women, especially those with new babies, exhausted from pregnancy, sleepless nights and the sheer shock of motherhood, are often consumed with fear bordering on terror. That's what depression is, and if it applies to you or your daughter, take heart. Help is available. And it will help to read Rachel Kelly's Black Rainbow -- Judy Finnigan * Daily Mail *The memoir has the gripping immediacy of a novel and taught me much about depression that perhaps I should have known, but didn't. Its advice on diet, exercise, supplements and getting help will be invaluable for anyone who finds themselves barked at by the black dog. -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA wonderful, readable summary of what we know about intelligence. Dylan Wiliam, Institute of EducationThe scientific evidence is clear: IQ tests are extraordinarily useful. IQ scores are related to a huge variety of important life outcomes like educational success, income, and even life expectancy, and biological studies have shown they are genetically influenced and linked to measures of the brain. Studies of intelligence and IQ are regularly published in the world''s top scientific journals.This book is an entertaining introduction to the state of the art in intelligence and IQ, and shows how we have arrived at what we know from a century''s research. It engages head-on with many of the criticisms of IQ testing by describing the latest high-quality scientific research, and makes a positive case for IQ research, focusing on the potential benefits for society that a better understanding of intelligence can bring.Trade ReviewA wonderful, readable summary of what we know about intelligence. -- Dylan Wiliam, Institute of EducationThe best available short introduction to intelligence, and word for word the most effective. -- James Thompson, University College LondonA superb introduction to the field of human intelligence. -- Douglas K. Detterman, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

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Book SynopsisFacing the final test of faith, David Watson candidly shares his personal thoughts during his moving struggle with cancer: his doubts and fears but also his ability to trust in God and fear no evil.Trade ReviewFear No Evil is, quite simply, marvellous: poignant and radiant, matter-of-fact and sublime, modest and heroic. -- J. I. PackerA powerful blend of the personal and prophetic. * Church Times *He writes with all the immediacy of a man caught between hope and fear. * Baptist Times *

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Book Synopsis'Michael Rosen, poet, broadcaster and former children's laureate, who is so genuinely passionate, so enthusiastic, so in touch with what it is like to be a child . . . has written a book about how to educate kids at home' GuardianTrade Review'Why curiosity is the key to life . . . inspiring and entertaining and thrilling. Michael Rosen, poet, broadcaster and former children's laureate, who is so genuinely passionate, so enthusiastic, so in touch with what it is like to be a child . . . has written a book about how to educate kids at home. It's playful and eclectic . . . about telling stories and collecting stones, messing about with the wires in old plugs and recounting Greek myths. * GUARDIAN *'Why curiosity is the key to life . . . inspiring and entertaining and thrilling. Michael Rosen, poet, broadcaster and former children's laureate, who is so genuinely passionate, so enthusiastic, so in touch with what it is like to be a child . . . has written a book about how to educate kids at home. It's playful and eclectic . . . about telling stories and collecting stones, messing about with the wires in old plugs and recounting Greek myths. * GUARDIAN *A spirit of enquiry makes learning child's play . . . Nothing ever seems to have come over as boring to Rosen as he roams cheerfully over his childhood memories . . . Science experiments in the bath, singing rounds, days out, quizzes and puzzles are all recruited as practical ways of discovering more about the ideas, knowledge and culture surrounding us but often simply taken for granted. Rosen includes so many ideas for making family life a springboard for further exploration [that] it would be hard for an adult to come away from this engaging study without at least one very good idea for what to do next when there seems nothing else to do * INDEPENDENT *A spirit of enquiry makes learning child's play . . . Nothing ever seems to have come over as boring to Rosen as he roams cheerfully over his childhood memories . . . Science experiments in the bath, singing rounds, days out, quizzes and puzzles are all recruited as practical ways of discovering more about the ideas, knowledge and culture surrounding us but often simply taken for granted. Rosen includes so many ideas for making family life a springboard for further exploration [that] it would be hard for an adult to come away from this engaging study without at least one very good idea for what to do next when there seems nothing else to do * INDEPENDENT *A truly wonderful book . . . engaging, thoughtful and very, very practical * Early Years Educator *A truly wonderful book . . . engaging, thoughtful and very, very practical * Early Years Educator *Offers thought provoking advice to parents in how to broaden the minds of their brood * Press Association *Offers thought provoking advice to parents in how to broaden the minds of their brood * Press Association *My favourite book on parenthood . . . A politics that neither takes childhood and parenting seriously nor can have a laugh in the process deserves to inspire nothing much more than apathy and antipathy. Michael Rosen is the polar opposite to such twin barbs, he cares about children, deeply and is richly amusing . . . extraordinarily good * Philosophy Football *My favourite book on parenthood . . . A politics that neither takes childhood and parenting seriously nor can have a laugh in the process deserves to inspire nothing much more than apathy and antipathy. Michael Rosen is the polar opposite to such twin barbs, he cares about children, deeply and is richly amusing . . . extraordinarily good * Philosophy Football *

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Book Synopsis'Want to lose weight? A decent night's sleep? Write a great novel or be better at internet dating? Well, the best way is establish a set of simple rules . . . A fascinating book' The TimesTrade ReviewThe authors' informative and fascinating manner reveals how we can create a handful of simple rules to use for particular situations. A solid guide to navigating a complicated world * Press Association *

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Book SynopsisIn the hotly anticipated second edition of Understanding Careers, Kerr Inkson has teamed up with Nicky Dries and John Arnoldto take readers on a fascinating journey through the field of Career Studies. Interdisciplinary the text brings together and critiques a range of perspectives, allowing for a broader and more holistic understanding of the field. Theory and practice comprehensive coverage of all the key theories and cutting edge research is related to the real world through over 50 cases studies. A new Careers in Practice' section contains chapters devoted to self-development, career counselling, and organizational practices. International perspective contains examples, cases, research, references and statistics from a range of countries. Use of metaphor the text is structured around commonly used metaphors foTrade ReviewThis is a wonderful resource on careers for students, practitioners, and academics – a rich mix of current research, cases, practical examples, and creative lenses (metaphors) for seeing careers in a new way. It is equally accessible and stimulating for all levels of reader and it’s all presented in lively, clear, and compelling writing - an extremely reader-friendly book! -- Douglas T. (Tim) HallIn this timely update of an iconic book, the authors deepen our understanding of career by inspecting its meaning from multiple perspectives on work lives. The innovations and elaborations in this second edition maintain Understanding Careers’ reputation as a fundamental text in vocational and organizational psychology as well as keystone volume in career counseling. -- Mark L. SavickasA really valuable contribution....very effective in integrating the different branches of career studies. Very clear, and well argued. Right on the mark! -- Gareth MorganUnderstanding Careers is the essential career studies textbook for general college and university-level courses. As with the first edition, the writing is crystal clear with a highly impressive range of scholarship skilfully marshalled from a number of disciplines relevant to career studies. I have used this excellent book for several years in my teaching and find it helps students easily make sense of the career studies field by linking images with contemporary case studies and exercises. This is a superb introductory text for career development professionals and their clients. This wonderful book has revolutionised the design and content of career management programmes in schools, colleges, university and the workplace. -- Phil McCashIn a series of fourteen highly readable chapters, Kerr Inkson and his colleagues present a metaphorical approach to careers. The result is a series of insightful and contrasting views, each informative in its own right, and together a call for further conversation. Readers will be both entertained and enlightened by this book. -- Michael B ArthurA wonderfully original, rich, thoughtful, intelligent and helpful exploration of the complexities of making one′s way through life, with excellent practical advice on how to go about doing so. The authors recognize the complexity of career, but use Inkson′s framework of career metaphors to provide ways of making sense of it without trivializing as so many books about career do. Anyone using this book to teach or to learn about careers will find it immensely useful, rewarding, and enjoyable. -- Hugh GunzA masterful blend of carer theory and practice, Understanding Careers offers a wonderfully comprehensive and magnificently engaging look at work and careers in contemporary times. Kerr Inkson, Nicky Dries, and John Arnold offer in this book both the best careers scholarship for the serious career studies educator and researcher as well as the most useful career intervention strategies for career practitioners, students, and anyone interested in fostering their own career development. Packed with theory, history, case studies, and practical material, this book is a must read that will serve as an invaluable resource for years to come. -- Paul HartungMaking an excellent book even better is difficult - but the new edition of ′Understanding Careers′ has done exactly that. The authors keep the highly praised core of the first edition - powerful metaphors underlying careers - and add new perspectives on context and careers in practice, leading to a must-read not only for students and researchers of careers, but also for career practitioners. Absolutely recommendable! -- Wolfgang MayrhoferA first class text combining the strengths of the earlier version with new ideas from contemporary research and practice. The new chapters on career self-management and organizational management systems are perfect additions making the book an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners and students alike. Kudos to the authors for this excellent piece of work, and lucky us being able to benefit from their collaboration! The teaching aids offer are an excellent ′toolkit′ for educators seeking to prepare students for their future careers: innovative, engaging and thought provoking. -- Julia RichardsonTable of ContentsPart I: Background to Career Studies Chapter 1: Career and Metaphor Chapter 2: Careers in Context Part II: Images of Career Chapter 3: Careers as Inheritances Chapter 4: Careers as Cycles Chapter 5: Careers as Action Chapter 6: Careers as Fit Chapter 7: Careers as Journeys Chapter 8: Careers as Roles Chapter 9: Careers as Relationships Chapter 10: Careers as Resources Chapter 11: Careers as Stories Part III: Careers in Practice Chapter 12: Career Self-Management Chapter 13: Career Counseling and Helping Chapter 14: Organizational Career Management

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Book SynopsisA practical handbook for a more sustainable life. Whether you have a large country garden or a small city backyard, this essential guide includes expert advice on growing a wide range of your own fruit and vegetables, as well as harvesting, storing and preserving your produce, keeping livestock and using alternative energy.

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Book Synopsis'I lost weight and my skin changed, it cleared. But when I quit the white stuff, I also started to heal. I found wellness and the kind of energy and sparkle I had as a kid. I don't believe in diets or in making eating miserable. This plan and the recipes are designed for lasting wellness.'Sarah Wilson was a self-confessed sugar addict, eating the equivalent of twenty-five teaspoons of sugar every day, before making the link between her sugar consumption and a lifetime of mood disorders, fluctuating weight issues, sleep problems and thyroid disease. She knew she had to make a change.What started as an experiment soon became a way of life, then a campaign to alert others to the health dangers of sugar. I Quit Sugar uses Sarah's personal experience to help you:· beat the sugar habit with a tested eight week plan· overcome cravings via proven and easy tricks· find healthy sugar substitutes

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Book SynopsisReady to revolutionise your life and be more decisive? Take hold of your future with life-changing advice from 59 Seconds. Don't waste your time on outdated ‘life coach’ strategies and guru-guided nonsense. Instead, let renowned psychologist Richard Wiseman enlighten you with quick and scientifically-proven techniques.Seeking a new job? Determined to be happy? Striving for personal and professional triumph? 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot takes you on an inspiring journey of quick transformation, debunking myths and introducing groundbreaking strategies for success.Unlock life-changing insights like:- Find out why putting a pencil between your teeth instantly makes you feel happier.- Discover why even thinking about going to the gym can help you keep in shape.- Learn what object to carry in your wallet to ensure its safe return.Dive into this enriching guide with actionable tips rooted i

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Book SynopsisCollecting poetry written in the years 2011–2014, Sentenced to Life sees Clive James look back over his extraordinarily rich life with a clear-eyed and unflinching honesty.After falling dangerously ill in 2010, Clive James did not expect to live to see this volume published. But live he did, and these poems see James writing with his insight and energy not only undiminished but positively charged by his situation.There is no sense of self-pity in this collection, which includes the internet sensation ‘Japanese Maple’ and which deals openly with regret, death and his own illness,. With a great breadth of subject matter – taking in Hollywood, travel, art and politics – it is his fascination with humanity that shines through. It is, above all, a celebration of life – all that is treasurable and memorable in our time here.Rich in wisdom and sharp of thought, Sentenced to Life represents a career high poiTrade ReviewMany of these poems are an appeal to the heart, and in particular to the heart of his wife. The collection’s defining quality is gallantry and it is this that makes it so moving * Observer *Clive James is courageously fighting his dark future with that most powerful of weapons: poetry. He may lose the battle but his words will linger * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisBenedict Carey has been an award-winning science reporter at the New York Times since 2004 and previously worked at the Los Angeles Times. His 2010 article on study habits was the most emailed New York Times piece ever in a single day.

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Book SynopsisSusan Quilliam is a relationship psychologist, coach and agony aunt. She is the author of numerous books including How to Choose a Partner and is a regular media expert on the subject of sex and relationships.Trade ReviewThe School of Life is dedicated to making our lives clearer, less puzzling and more enjoyable - by studying the big themes of life with the help of culture. This new series of self-help books continues to reinvent the genre, making it into something more serious, profound and genuinely helpful. * Alain de Botton *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau shows us how to enjoy greater career success and personal fulfilment by finding the work we were born to do, whether within a traditional company or business, or by striking out on our own.Born For This helps you create your own self-styled career with a practical, step-by-step guide to finding work that feels so right it doesn't even seem like work. Learn how to:· Launch a side job that turns a passion into a profitable business.· Win the career lottery by finding a dream position within a traditional organization.· Become a DIY rock star by fashioning an entirely new profession around your varied interests.· OR hack an existing humdrum job into work you will love.Guillebeau offers an actionable method and framework for turning our passions into paychecks.Trade ReviewChris Guillebeau makes getting your dream job seem less of a dream and more of a reality ... a must-read for those yearning to find that perfect career path. -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quietan engaging action-oriented guide sure to help you answer that burning question: “What’s next?” * Forbes *Born for This is chock-full of inspiring yet practical advice to develop new streams of business, build your fan base, and invent the job of your dreams. If you’re looking for someone to help you find your footing on the new frontier of work, Chris Guillebeau is your man. -- Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and DriveIntensely practical and packed with real-life examples, Born for This is the essential guide for a career that will bring you not just a paycheck but true happiness. -- Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project[Chris will] guide you through today’s vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, skills, and experiences * Observer *

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