Glad Day Daily Affirmations or Deadly Harvest

Glad Day Daily Affirmations: Daily Meditations for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People

Author: Joan Larkin

With this inspiring book of meditations, every day brings a reminder of "the wholeness and beauty of our nature, of the glad spirit that dances in each one of us. "

Addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, Glad Day speaks to the issues that touch everyone, regardless of sexual orientation: change, fear, self-disclosure, faith in a power greater than ourselves, success and failure, openness to ourselves and others. Written with a poet's grace, these daily meditations are interwoven with reference to the transforming experiences of coming out and of recovery. As the meditations foster a "daily conversation with the Spirit," they lovingly conjure the mutual trust and compassion that lead to a rich, fulfilling life.

New interesting book: Tai CHI according to the I Ching or Scale down Live It up Wellness Workbook

Deadly Harvest: The Intimate Relationship Between Our Health and Our Food

Author: Geoff Bond

With a record number of overweight people and an alarming increase in degenerative diseases, many of us find ourselves turning to meds or fad diets in an efforf to drop excess pounds or recover our health. Since most drugs come with dangerous side effects, modifying our diet would seem relatively safe and simple. But what if our foods were doing more harm than good, and fad diets only made matters worse? Deadly Harvest is an important groundbreaking book that examines how the foods we eat today have little in common with the foods of our ancestors, and why this fact is so important to our health, it also offers a proven program to enhance health, combat illness, and improve longevity.

Author Geoff Bond is a nutritional anthropologist who has for years studied both foods of the past and our prehistoric eating habits. Based upon the latest scientific research and studies of primitive tribal lifestyles, Bond first explains the actual diet that our ancestors followed-a diet that was and still is in harmony with the human species. He then describes how most of the foods in today's diets disrupt our biochemistry and digestive system, leading to health disorders such as allergies, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, obesity, and more. Most important, he explains the appropriate measures we can take to avoid these diseases-and even beat them back-through healthy eating. Contrary to what many people believe, the disorders that plague our society are not inevitable, but are the unfortunate result of modern dietary choices. Deadly Harvest not only explains why these problems have arisen, but offers a blueprint for improving our diet, our health, and our qualify oflife.

About the Author:
Geoff Bond lectures extensively both in America and Europe

Library Journal

While Bond (Natural Eating: Nutritional Anthropology-Eating in Harmony with Our Genetic Programming) holds a physical science degree and completed postgraduate professional qualifications in applied sciences, his biography lists no qualifications in nutritional science. This is troubling in a book on nutritional anthropology, in which the author attempts to develop his argument for a return to a "naturally adapted feeding pattern" coined "The Savanna Model." Bond's advice to consume a diet low in animal and trans fats, to reduce salt and sugar intake, to stop smoking, and to exercise aligns with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However, Bond also recommends avoiding many perfectly nutritious foods, including soy, dried beans, peanut butter, skim milk, raisins, oats, brown rice, and popcorn. According to the author, "nature did not design our digestive systems to cope with starches, dairy, and sugary fruits." Eliminating major food groups such as whole grains and low-fat dairy foods is not based on sound science and could lead to deficiencies in iron, B vitamins, calcium, and Vitamin D. Overall, this book intertwines sound nutritional advice with potentially harmful misinformation. Not recommended.-Robin Sabo, Central Michigan Univ. Lib., Mount Pleasant Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     1
What is Nutritional Anthropology?     5
The Farming Revolution and Its Consequences     25
How We Eat and Its Consequences     51
The Science I: Population Studies and Biochemical Clues     85
The Science II: Digestive System and Dietary Clues     113
The Owner's Manual     137
Eating the "Savanna Model" Way     161
The Savanna Model Lifestyle     189
Disease and the Bond Effect     229
Conclusion     275
Resources     279
References     283
Index     319

Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos or The Body Code

Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos: A Social History of the Tattoo with Gangs, Sailors and Street-Corner Punks, 1950-1965

Author: Samuel M Steward

Explore the dark subculture of 1950s tattoos!

In the early 1950s, when tattoos were the indelible mark of a lowlife, an erudite professor of English--a friend of Gertrude Stein, Thomas Mann, Andre Gide, and Thornton Wilder--abandoned his job to become a tattoo artist (and incidentally a researcher for Alfred Kinsey). Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos tells the story of his years working in a squalid arcade on Chicago's tough State Street. During that time he left his mark on a hundred thousand people, from youthful sailors who flaunted their tattoos as a rite of manhood to executives who had to hide their passion for well-ornamented flesh.

Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos is anything but politically correct. The gritty, film-noir details of Skid Row life are rendered with unflinching honesty and furtive tenderness. His lascivious relish for the young sailors swaggering or staggering in for a new tattoo does not blind him to the sordidness of the world they inhabited. From studly nineteen-year-olds who traded blow jobs for tattoos to hard-bitten dykes who scared the sailors out of the shop, the clientele was seedy at best: sailors, con men, drunks, hustlers, and Hells Angels.

These days, when tattoo art is sported by millionaires and the middle class as well as by gang members and punk rockers, the sheer squalor of Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos is a revelation. However much tattoo culture has changed, the advice and information is still sound:

• how to select a good tattoo artist
• what to expect during a tattooing session
• how to ensure the artist uses sterile needles and other safety precautions
• how to care for a new tattoo
• why peopleget tattoos--25 sexual motivations for body art
  
  More than a history of the art or a roster of famous--and infamous--tattoo customers and artists, Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos is a raunchy, provocative look at a forgotten subculture.
  
  

Booknews

Subtitled A social history of the tattoo with gangs, sailors, and street-corner punks, 1950-1965. Nearly 40 years ago, the author gave up his career as an English professor to become a tattoo artist. At the urging of his friend Dr. Alfred Kinsey, he kept a daily journal for many years about his experiences, from which this anecdotal analysis is derived. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interesting textbook: Profiting with Forex or Power Play

The Body Code: A Personal Wellness and Weight Loss Plan at the World Famous Green Valley Spa

Author: Jay Cooper

If you've ever tried a trendy new diet and found it impossible to stick to....If you've wondered why the steak-and-salad regimen that worked miracles for your friend actually put three unwanted pounds on you....you're about to find out what will work. You can lose weight and achieve optimal health by unlocking The Body Code.

At the renowned Green Valley Spa, nutritionist Jay Cooper has developed a remarkable quartet of customized wellness plans, with amazing results for thousands of satisfied clients. Now you can embark on a food and fitness program that is as individual as you are.

What type are you?

Jay Cooper explains how to eat and exercise for each of the four human genetic types:

• The Warrior Type: rectangular or chesty build; extroverted, energetic, and practical
• The Nurturer Type: curvy, pear-shaped build; compassionate, selfless, and magnetic
• The Communicator Type: lanky or rangy build with long limbs; lively, creative, and unpredictable
• The Visionary Type: naturally thin, youthful build; calm, reserved, and intellectual

Once you've identified your type (by simply answering a series of questions about your body shape, exercise tendencies, and preferred foods), you can begin a lifetime of energy-balancing strategies and diet solutions that are just right for you.

Discover the exclusive breakthrough plan from the Green Valley Spa—and enjoy the rejuvenating powers of Jay Cooper's expertise—with The Body Code.

Table of Contents:

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION BY JAY COOPER A NOTE FROM THE COAUTHOR

PART ONE All Humans Are Not the Same

1. The Jay Way

2. The Four Human Genetic Types

3. Which Type Are You?

4. Controlling Biochemistry

PART TWO Unlocking Your Body Code

5. The Exercise Connection

6. Body Motion Guidelines

7. Nutrition Essentials for All Types

8. Balancing Principles

PART THREE Taking Control of Your Metabolism: The Body Code Genetic Type Plans

9. Finding the Keys to Your Success

10. The Warrior's Way

11. The Nurturer's Way

12. The Communicator's Way

13. The Visionary's Way

PART FOUR Helpful Hints from the Real World

14. Breaking the Setback Cycle and Other Ways to Stay on Track

15. Fine-Tuning

16. Most Commonly Asked Questions

17. The Seasons of Our Lives APPENDIX A: Recipes from the Green Valley Kitchen APPENDIX B: Bibliography APPENDIX C: Product and Resources Information APPENDIX D: Sample Group Agreements INDEX

Black America Body Beautiful or Fat History

Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness, and Other Industries

Author: Eric J Bailey

Despite all the medical and media attention focused on the rate of overweight and obesity in the African American population, African American images and body types are greatly influencing changes in the fashion, fitness, advertising, television and movie industries. This is because "overweight," like beauty, can be in the eye of the beholder. Most research studies investigating attitudes about body image and body type among African Americans have shown they are more satisfied with their bodies than are their white counterparts. Most black women, for example, are of course concerned with how they look but do not judge themselves in terms of their weight and do not believe they are valued mostly on the basis of their bodies. Black teen girls most often say being thick and curvaceous with large hips and ample thighs is seen as the most desirable body shape. Thus, there appears to be a wider range of acceptable body shapes and weights, and a more flexible standard of attractiveness, among black Americans as compared to whites. And that fact is not being lost on leaders of industries that might profit from understanding this wider range of beauty, as well as playing to it. Voluptuous supermodel Tyra Banks is just one African American who's broken the mold in that industry. The effects have been seen right down to department and local clothes stores, where lines of larger and plus size fashions are expanding, becoming more colorful and more ornate. In the fitness industry, health gurus Madonna Grimes and Billy Blanks have been revolutionizing how people get fit and how fitness needs to be redeveloped for the African American population. Advertising has taken a similar turn, not the least ofwhich has been Dove and Nike's major promotional campaigns in 2005 with plus-sized actresses. In movies and on television shows, the African American "beautiful body" image has also followed suit. In this book, Anthropologist Eric Bailey introduces and explains the self-acceptance and body image satisfaction of African Americans, and traces how that has spurred changes in industry.

Book about: Leap of Faith or Fate of Liberty

Fat History: Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West

Author: Peter N Stearns

A Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History

"Stearns looks to explain why America is the fattest, and France the thinnest, nation in the West. In his view, 'dieting was ideally suited to an American need for an implicit but vigorous moral counterweight to consumer indulgence.' At the turn of the century, obesity was suddenly regarded as unhealthy and unpatriotic. Good American citizens should be fit, and a generation of fad diet experts sprung up to guide."
--Elaine Showalter,Times Literary Supplement

"Offers new, reliable information and insights."
--The Nation

"Explores the interaction of weight-control cultures with gender, class, and ethnicity issues. A meaty study of historical facts and fears about fat."
--Booklist

The modern struggle against fat cuts deeply and pervasively into American culture, as evidenced by the compulsion to stay thin, or at least to profess a desire to become thin. Dieting, weight consciousness and widespread hostility to obesity form one of the fundamental themes of modern life in countries around the world. Yet, for example, while the French are renowned for their delight in all things gustatory, they are significantly trimmer and less diet-obsessed than Americans.

Fat History explores the meaning of fat and anti-fat in modern Western society, focusing on the uniquely moral component of dieting in America. Tracing how standards of beauty and physical morality have been radically transformed over the past century in the United States and France, Peter N. Stearns illustrates how the contemporary obsession with fat arose in tandem with the dramatic growth in consumer culture, women'sincreasing equality, and changes in women's sexual and maternal roles. Contrary to popular belief, fashion and nutrition have played only a secondary role in spurring the American aversion to fat, while the French distaste for obesity can be traced to different origins altogether.

Filled with narrative anecdotes and rooted in Stearns' trademark use of engaging original sources--from Ebony and Gourmet to The Journal of the American Medical Association and popularized accounts of French doctors--Fat History explores fat's transformation from a symbol of health and well-being to a sign of moral, psychological, and physical disorder.

Nation

Offers new, reliable information and insights.

Journal of American History

Provides an innovative explanation of the modern preoccupation with dieting that fundamentally revises our understanding of the timing, intensity, and significance of the modern American culture of weight loss.

Publishers Weekly

In the realm of books on America's obsession with fat, Stearns's new hypothesis is a refreshing counter to the current denunciations of the patriarchy with a broader sociological and historical approach. The author's measured, scholarly tone can be a bit dry, however. Drawing from magazine articles, advertisements and doctors' recommendations, Stearns (a history professor and dean at Carnegie Mellon University) attempts to explain why, while dieting less than Americans, the French have more success keeping their weight down. He attributes the disparity to the equating of thinness with moral rectitude in the United States, where increasing indulgence in other areas (such as sex and consumerism) has left the population with a guilt complex and a penchant for snacking. By contrast, the French aesthetic approach treats food as a culinary art, to be taken in small amounts and enjoyed for its subtle flavor: "France had no equivalents of rural Americana's pie-eating contests." While his argument is interesting, readers may wonder why Stearns does not adequately address the American perception that French thinness is the consequence of too much caffeine and nicotine. Nor does he compare the occurrence of eating disorders in the two nations, a test with real potential for bolstering his assertion that Americans view "diet more as combat than a matter of simple restraint." Illustrated. (June)

Booknews

Explores the meaning of fat and antifat in modern Western society, focusing on the uniquely moral component of dieting in America and comparing American and French attitudes toward food and dieting. Traces how Western standards of beauty and physical morality have changed over the past 100 years, illustrating how the contemporary obsession with fat arose in tandem with the growth of consumer culture, women's equality, and changes in women's sexual and maternal roles. Includes b&w photos and illustrations from popular magazines. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The Nation

Offers new, reliable information and insights.

Kirkus Reviews

This leftist academic examination of our collective fascination with dieting depicts it as a manifestation of capitalist consumer culture duking it out with the secular remnants of puritanism.

Stearns, founding editor of the Journal of Social History and a historian at Carnegie Mellon University (Millennium III, Century XXI, 1996, etc.) approaches our concern over personal poundage as a construct that, exceeding the demands of fashion or good health, can be understood only in larger cultural terms. We Americans relish the consumer goods with which we surround ourselves but feel a mite guilty about indulging in them. So we have contrived a way to—literally and figuratively—have our cake and eat it too: We diet. Focusing intensely on limiting caloric intake lets us feel virtuous and self-controlled even as we ignore our profligacy as consumers. We are not all equally affected; notably, from the 1920s to the 1960s "weight morality bore disproportionately on women precisely because of their growing independence, or seeming independence, from other standards." In France, the other society considered, Stearns does not detect a view of weight loss as a moral crusade or fat as an outward sign of guilt. For Americans, rewards (a better job or social life) will come when they become thin and healthy; for the French, being thin and healthy is the reward. Interesting as the cross-cultural comparison is, one senses that its neat findings slight some untidy questions. For example, why does Stearns focus on the gender of the target of antifat comments but not on that of their source? To what extent are unattainable standards of slenderness invaluable in allowing people to devote a portion of each crowded day to self- absorption? Does that count as an expression of guilt?

Those who agree with Stearns's premise from the first page will readily accept his illustrations as proof. Others may see this as an interesting study that suggests the complexity of a phenomenon more convincingly than it accounts for it.

What People Are Saying

Elaine Showalter
Stearns looks to explain why America is the fattest, and France the thinnest, nation in the West. In his view, 'dieting was ideally suited to an American need for an implicit but vigorous moral counterweight to consumer indulgence.' At the turn of the century, obesity was suddenly regarded as unhealthy and unpatriotic. Good American citizens should be fit, and a generation of fad diet experts sprung up to guide.
— Times Literary Supplement

Table of Contents:

	New Preface
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Pt. I	American Fat
1	The Turning Point	3
2	The Medical Path: Physicians and Faddists	25
3	Fat as a Turn-of-the-Century Target: Why?	48
Pt. II	Intensification of the Culture, 1920-1990s: Expiation and Its Limits
4	The Misogynist Phase: 1920s-1960s	71
5	Stepping up the Pace: Old Motives, New Methods	98
6	Fat City: American Weight Gains in the Twentieth Century	127
Pt. III	The French Regime
7	The Evolution of Weight Control in France	153
8	The French Regime	187
9	Atlantic Crisscross: The Franco-American Contrasts	217
10	Conclusion: The Fat's in the Fire	247
	Notes	261
	Index	289

Sewing or Spiritual Roots of Yoga

Sewing (Pattern Companion Series)

Author: Sterling Publishing Company

This is for the seamstress who knows her way around a needle and thread, but wants more great projects and new techniques to add to her repertory. Anyone with some experience will find something to delight, instruct, challenge, and inspire--whether it's surmounting a frustrating fitting problem, finding the perfect present, or discovering an ingenious way to make use of vintage linens. Four information-rich sections feature fabulous accessories, eye-catching wome's clothing, handsome children's wear, and baby gifts and toys, while the introduction covers everything from tools to measurement charts. Sew an Asian-style eyeglass case, monogrammed memory album, jointed teddy bear, doll's clothes, bibs and burp cloths, a girl's floral dress, chenille jacket, and many other lovely things.

Book about: Dead Certain or Mission Accomplished Or How We Won the War in Iraq

Spiritual Roots of Yoga: Royal Path to Freedom

Author: Ravi Ravindra

Rather than a hatha how-to guide with asanas and step-by-step instructions, The Spiritual Roots of Yoga explains yoga's origin and underlying philosophy. The book dives straight to the heart of the yogic tradition embodied in the figure of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, an understanding broadened through an examination of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. It then provides the framework for an accessible comparison between yoga and Christian, Buddhist, and other systems of thought. The author of several acclaimed interfaith studies, Ravi Ravindra writes from a deep understanding of not only the philosophy but the context from which yoga evolved, as well as its standing within the community of religious thought and practice, offering practitioners and other spiritual pilgrims a deeper appreciation of the tradition.

Complete Massage Course or Yoga for a Healthy Body

Complete Massage Course

Author: Nicola Stewart

From quick massages that aid relaxation to healing massages that target everyday ailments, this all-embracing guide has it all.

With 75 treatments for general well-being and beyond, The Complete Massage Course really lives up to its name—and helps anyone find and learn the right massage for his or her needs. Fifteen of the most popular therapies—including Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Reflexology, Indian Head, Tui Na, Acupressure, and Ayurvedic—appear in step-by-step color photographs, along with detailed instructions and full introductions that explain their philosophy and purpose, benefits, possible contraindications, and related applications. Massages for pregnancy, babies, partners, sports injuries…they’re all here. Icons at the start of each one indicate how long it will take, what to wear, what (if any) oils to use, and what conditions it relieves. In addition, dozens of others types receive more concise coverage, and a fully cross-referenced Symptoms Index provides fuss-free, easy guidance.

Book review: Cura integrante del comportamento: Trattamenti che funzionano nella regolazione di pronto intervento

Yoga for a Healthy Body: A Step-by-Step Guide Combine Exercies and Meditation 20-Minute Workouts

Author: Imelda Maguir

There are many benefits of taking up yoga; increased flexibility and fitness, improved breathing, and a greater peace of mind can all be achieved through regular practice. Yoga for a Healthy Body explains the philosophy behind what is much more than an exercise regime, while giving practical, easy-to-follow advise on simple routines you can practice on your own at home. Using step-by-step photography readers are guided through a sequence of poses to suit both the beginner and the expert. There are also 20-minute sequences, which give the maximum yoga benefits for those who never have time to get to a class.

Way We Look or Borgs Perceived Exertion and Pain Scales

Way We Look: Dress and Aesthetics

Author: Marilyn Revell Delong

This classic text explains and applies the basic elements of design and aesthetics for a variety of apparel professionals. Using her own theory of the Apparel-Body-Construct—the look or appearance of the body, clothing, and accessories as a unit—the author defines aesthetics in the context of understanding how we perceive dress and our reactions to it.

Table of Contents:

• Your Aesthetic Response
• Perception: Interpretation of Form and Meaning
• Studying the Aesthetic Response
• Observing the Space of the Apparel-Body-Construct
• The Body as a Pre-existing Structure
• Materials of the Apparel-Body-Construct
• Visual Definition within the Apparel-Body-Construct
• Organizing the Apparel-Body-Construct
• Interpreting the Apparel-Body-Construct
• Evaluation within the Aesthetic Framework

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Borg's Perceived Exertion and Pain Scales

Author: Gunnar Borg

Borg's Perceived Exertion and Pain Scales begins with an overview and history to introduce readers to the field of perceived exertion. The book then covers principles of scaling and applications of both the RPE and the CR10 scaling methods. This text discusses the fundamental bases of perceived exertion, presents information on uses and misuses of the scales, and provides guidance and direction on how and when to measure subjective somatic symptoms. A special appendix in the back of the book includes tear-out cards containing three RPE scales and three CR10 scales. A scale and instructions for how the scale is used are printed on each two-sided card.

Edward M. Heath

This is a new edition of a book on perceived exertion and pain scales written by the developer of the scales himself. It is a compilation of the development, proper use (including validity and reliability), and research using the Borg ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scale and the Borg category-ratio (CR10) scale. The purpose is to present two scales: the Borg RPE scale and the Borg CR10 scale. The emphasis is on viewing humans as a psychosomatic whole and using human perception as a diagnostic instrument. In view of the common use of these scales in clinical, research, and everyday settings, the objectives of the book are certainly worthwhile. With the use of numerous investigations, and the insight only the developer of the scales can give, the author more than meets his objectives. He has written a book that truly targets a large audience that includes exercise scientists, physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, physical education teachers, exercise supervisors, and coaches and athletes. As the developer of the scales and the first author on more than 50 articles and chapters that pertain to the scales, Borg is the most credible author available to write this kind of book. This book is well presented with numerous helpful figures throughout. Two unique features add to its appeal. Gray boxes of text appear throughout the book that provide interesting stories and insights from the author. The perforated scales and instructions on thick paper located in the appendix are also useful. This book is an essential resource for anyone who regularly uses the Borg RPE or the Borg CR10 scale. The explanations of the development and the appropriateness of use give better insight into whythe scales are used and how they can be better used.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Edward M. Heath, PhD (Utah State University College of Education & Human Services)
Description: This is a new edition of a book on perceived exertion and pain scales written by the developer of the scales himself. It is a compilation of the development, proper use (including validity and reliability), and research using the Borg ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scale and the Borg category-ratio (CR10) scale.
Purpose: The purpose is to present two scales: the Borg RPE scale and the Borg CR10 scale. The emphasis is on viewing humans as a psychosomatic whole and using human perception as a diagnostic instrument. In view of the common use of these scales in clinical, research, and everyday settings, the objectives of the book are certainly worthwhile. With the use of numerous investigations, and the insight only the developer of the scales can give, the author more than meets his objectives.
Audience: He has written a book that truly targets a large audience that includes exercise scientists, physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, physical education teachers, exercise supervisors, and coaches and athletes. As the developer of the scales and the first author on more than 50 articles and chapters that pertain to the scales, Borg is the most credible author available to write this kind of book.
Features: This book is well presented with numerous helpful figures throughout. Two unique features add to its appeal. Gray boxes of text appear throughout the book that provide interesting stories and insights from the author. The perforated scales and instructions on thick paper located in the appendix are also useful.
Assessment: This book is an essential resource for anyone who regularly uses the Borg RPE or the Borg CR10 scale. The explanations of the development and the appropriateness of use give better insight into why the scales are used and how they can be better used.

Booknews

A theoretical and methodological guide to the field of perceived exertion (subjective somatic symptoms). Thirteen chapters compile information on the background, construction, and use of RPE and CR10 scaling methods, as well as different situations in which scaling is important, and some physiological correlates to perception.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

Good Housekeeping Smart Carb Suppers or Quick Low Carb

Good Housekeeping Smart Carb Suppers: Delicious and Healthy Meals

Author: Good Housekeeping

Low Carbs? No Carbs? Go SMART CARBS, with the food experts at Good Housekeeping. With 75 complete meal menus, packaged in the same attractive spiral, lay-flat hardcover format as Blend It!, here's a healthy and original approach to this hotter-then-hot diet plan.
The low-carb life just keeps getting more and more popular, but many dieters aren't sure how to make the switch. What will they be allowed to eat? Will they feel hungry? Will they be forced to consume a dinner that consists only of beef with a side of beef? Good Housekeeping offers help, with healthy suppers that don't sacrifice variety or flavor. Choose from meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, cheese and vegetable selections--all main dishes accompanied by appropriate carb-balanced sides. The number of carbs per recipe is 20 grams or lower, with a recommended meal's total never exceeding a 28-gram carb count.
But what truly makes Smart Carb Suppers unique, and sets it apart from any other book on the subject, is its organization. The recipes for each meal all appear on the same spread, a design that proved very successful for Pierre Franey's 60 Minute Gourmet cookbook. Fifty-five of these delicious meals feature two recipes per dinner, and 20 have three recipes.
Best of all, the experts from the world's best test kitchens provide welcome information on good carbs and bad carbs, what you need to know about diet plans, and other important nutrition and health information.

Look this: Fusioni ed aquisizioni da A alla Z

Quick Low-Carb: 60 Recipes for a Healthy Fuss-Free Diet

Author: Elaine Gardner

A comprehensive table outlines the carbohydrate content and glycaemic index of many basic foods and provides an at-a-glance guide to essential dietary information. In addition, complete nutritional information accompanies every recipe. Together, these for

Womans Guide to Heart Attack Recovery or Rational Phytotherapy

Woman's Guide to Heart Attack Recovery: How to Survive, Thrive, and Protect Your Heart

Author: Harvey M Kramer

This book helps heart attack survivors empower themselves by learning as much as they can about their hearts, heart attack treatments they might have undergone, the keys to recuperation, and what to do in the event of another heart attack. Chapters on high blood pressure, diabetes, weight control, diet and exercise address these specific issues.

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Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists

Author: Mark Blumenthal

This book is a practice-oriented introduction into phytotherapy. Methodically classified by organic systems and fields of application, it offers a quick insight into dosage, form of application and effects of the most important herbal remedies. Only those herbal remedies that are of pharmacological and clinical efficiency have been considered. The authors are highly experienced in the field of postgraduate medical education, and, with this work, present an indispensable reference book for the medical practice. All practitioners and pharmacists interested in treatment with herbal remedies should have this book at their disposal.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Joseph Boullata, PharmD (Temple University School of Pharmacy)
Description: The 5th edition of this well-recognized text (previous edition, 1999), translated from the original German, provides a detailed description of plant-derived medicines by organ system, after a valuable overview chapter. All the major herbals are discussed in a methodical fashion, with ample use of tables, diagrams, and color figures.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide readers with complete descriptions and documentation of available safety and efficacy information on plant-derived medicines. The book meets this objective, even including valuable comments on clinical trials.
Audience: This text is targeted at practicing pharmacists and physicians, but could be useful for students or clinicians in training. It has been prepared by recognized authorities in the field.
Features: The book's nine chapters include a review of medicinal plants and phytotherapy, followed by chapters on the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary-gynecologic systems, and additional topics. Chapters are further subdivided into sections based on a single herbal medicines, or specific disorders. Discussion of an herbal includes botanical descriptions, constituents, analysis and pharmacokinetics as well as pharmacology/toxicology, indications and contraindications based on clinical trial data. Much is based on the well-regulated German herbal products.
Assessment: Given the complete revision of this edition consistent with the continuing emergence of data in the field, it replaces any previous editions. The book contains pharmaceutically and clinically important information on many of the common herbal medicines seen in practice.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

Stress Related Disorders Sourcebook or Shots in the Dark

Stress-Related Disorders Sourcebook

Author: Amy L Sutton

Nearly half of U.S. adults report concern about the stress in their lives, with work and money leading the list of major stressors. Stress is sometimes caused by traumatic events such as death, divorce, or mass disaster, but it often develops due to everyday frustrations with career, financial difficulties, technology, or caregiving. Stress impacts both physical and mental health by contributing to such problems as sleeplessness, reduced immunity, diabetes, depression, and anxiety. In severe cases, untreated or chronic stress may even lead to substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder, or suicide.

Stress-Related Disorders Sourcebook, Second Edition provides information about the origins and types of stress and describes physical and mental health disorders that may develop during and after stressful situations. Readers will learn about the link between stress and chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and digestive disorders. The Sourcebook also discusses how stress contributes to mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and addition to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Information about trauma, loss, and grief is presented, along with comprehensive facts about stress management techniques, such as relaxation training, meditation, exercise, and anger management. Tips on helping children and teens cope with stress are also offered, along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources.

Savannah Schroll Guz Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information - School Library Journal

Divided into six thematic categories and 62 chapters, this excellent resource has been revised to include the field's newest data. American-centered statistics have been collected from nearly 20 government agencies to illustrate explanatory text. The issues explored include genetic predispositions to stress, exacerbating environmental factors, diverse physical consequences, and management techniques. Sutton (Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook) astutely incorporates a conceptual overview of stress and its promotion of illness. The book concludes with a ten-page list of federal and private-sector organizations supporting stress education. Although intended for professionals, it is accessible to the lay reader. Highly recommended for medical and psychiatric collections.

Look this: Legendary Illinois Cookbook or Real Fast Indian Food

Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine

Author: Jon Cohen

When scientists proved in 1984 that HIV causes AIDS, a vaccine race spun into action. But the race to develop an AIDS vaccine now more closely resembles a crawl. Jon Cohen elucidates the forces that have hindered the search: unforeseen scientific obstacles, clashing personalities, the uncertain marketplace, haphazard political organization, and serious ethical dilemmas. "Richly documented" (Washington Post). "Cohen's description of events is gripping, ... but his most valuable contribution is his prescription for advancing the effort to develop a vaccine" (Scientific American).

Robert Gallo

[A]n important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come.

Seth Berkley

Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...And the Band Played On.

Barry R. Bloom

[Cohen's] intimate knowledge of the thinking and personalities of the major players,... uniquely captures the real drama of science.

Publishers Weekly

In 1984, overzealous scientists proclaimed they would develop an AIDS vaccine in a mere two years. Now, 16 years later, researchers are still battling the bureaucracy and each other to decide which potential vaccines should be tested and who should pay for the testing. Although Cohen, a veteran science writer (who presently writes for Talk magazine) originally intended to document one year of the vaccine search effort, he quickly realized that "one year doesn't mean anything to AIDS vaccine researchers." Because of a lack of leadership, organization, funding and urgency, it may take a year for some scientists just to raise enough funding to subsidize their work. As Cohen notes, many of the major pharmaceutical companies--frightened by the liabilities and low profit margins of vaccine research--have pulled out, leaving scientists to vie for limited government support. Unfortunately, the researchers controlling the federal purse strings, though distinguished, often harbor conventional views about how to approach vaccine research. Therefore, innovative approaches, such as engineering or deleting viral proteins and genes, are often disregarded as either too elaborate or too risky to warrant funding. The competition for grants promotes rivalry among scientists, a rivalry that Clinton hoped to quell when he announced his vision of a "Manhattan Project" for AIDS in 1992. Although the project never materialized, there has been a recent increase in federal funding for AIDS research that Cohen hopes will inspire the testing of promising vaccines. An insightful glimpse of a fractured but important process, this highly readable, thorough account may engage and spur AIDS activists and scientists to form a united front against a pervasive disease. 8 pages of photos not seen by PW. First serial to The Sciences; 5-city author tour. (Jan.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

While popular fear and urgency has declined since the early years of the AIDS epidemic, the success of various treatments in improving the quality and duration of the lives of AIDS patients may only have lulled the public into a false sense of security. Already there is evidence that the virus has developed resistance to certain drugs, and in many parts of the world it still rages unchecked. Ten years ago, science reporter Cohen (Science and Talk magazines) began this book intending to document the story of the discovery of an AIDS cure. Today, his story is instead a chronicle of the failure to do so, owing to a combination of bad scientific research, haphazard leadership, and obstructive political and economic agendas. The author's exhaustive sources include scientific literature, company reports, and hundreds of personal interviews. Despite this book's harsh criticisms, Cohen's purpose is not to muckrake but to issue a wakeup call. This engaging story with a vital message is recommended for all libraries.--Gregg Sapp, SUNY at Albany Science Lib. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

Based on the complex technical, political, and ethical barriers to developing an AIDS vaccine which he chronicles, a California writer for magazine advocates a coordinated Manhattan Project- type effort by basic and applied researchers, business interests, and US government policymakers. Cohen concludes on the semi-hopeful note that, unlike the situation a decade ago, the world is now watching. Includes a glossary of medical terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Talk Magazine

Cohen offers an accessible history of the now fractured state of AIDS research and the latest developments.

Scientific American - Nancy Padian

Jon Cohen brilliantly describes the inextricable weave of science, politics, legalities, ethics and business that, like a dysfuctional family, seems to have repelled the very cooperation that a successful vaccine effort needs most...Cohen's description of events is gripping, even whe he layus out the intricacies of molecular genetics, but his most valuable contribution is his prescription for advancing the effort to develop a vaccine.

What People Are Saying

Bill Gates
A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders and everyone who is working to stop AIDS.
—Bill Gates Sr., Co-Chair and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Barry R. Bloom
This book reveals in a clear and powerful way the intellectual challenges AIDS vaccines pose for the scientific community.
—Barry R. Bloom, Dean, Harvard School of Public Health; Chairman of the UNAIDS Vaccine Advisory Committee

Robert Gallo
An important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come.
—Dr. Robert Gallo, professor and director, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland

Seth Berkley
This is the most important AIDS book since Randy Shilts sounded the alarm in And The Band Played On.
—Seth Berkley, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Prologue	xv
Chapter 1	Fast Predictions	3
Chapter 2	The Next Breakthrough	16
Chapter 3	Empiricists Versus Reductionists	43
Chapter 4	Moving into Humans	64
Chapter 5	Animal Illogic	78
Chapter 6	Market Forces	102
Chapter 7	Unwanted: Dead or Alive	119
Chapter 8	All MicroGeneSys's Men	139
Chapter 9	A Manhattan Project for AIDS	175
Chapter 10	The Dairymaids of AIDS	200
Chapter 11	Perpetual Uncertainty	227
Chapter 12	New World Order	258
Chapter 13	Running in Place	295
Chapter 14	Better Ways	317
Chapter 15	Disparate Measures	333
	Epilogue	358
	Postscript: Breaking the Silence	361
	Notes	370
	Glossary	419
	Acronyms	428
	Index	430

Wilderness 911 A Step by Step Guide for Medical Emergencies and Improvised Care in the Backcountry or The Health Professionals Guide to Dietary Supplements

Wilderness 911: A Step-by-Step Guide for Medical Emergencies and Improvised Care in the Backcountry

Author: Eric A Weiss

"Wilderness 911" takes all back country travelers from the basics of first aid to more advanced wilderness medicine with straightforward, step-by-step instructions. Readers will learn how to improvise with such items as dental floss, duct tape, honey, and plastic wrap. 6 photos, 80 illustrations.

Library Journal

Auerbach, former editor of Journal of Wilderness Medicine and author of several outdoor medicine books, has updated his classic text, first published in 1986, with instructions for handling almost any medical problem likely to arise. Divided into five sections, this book covers basic first aid, major medical emergencies, minor problems, those specific to particular environments such as high altitude or underwater settings, and miscellaneous topics like transporting the injured and performing procedures. Appendixes include medication dosages and conversion tables. Weiss, an emergency medicine physician and medical editor for Backpacker magazine, has written a compact guide for remote situations where professional medical care is not readily available, diagnosis must be rapid, and treatment may have to be improvised using whatever materials are at hand. Part 1 covers basic techniques such as CPR; Part 2, specific injuries or illnesses. For each problem Weiss lists signs and symptoms, general treatment guidelines, "when to worry" icons recommending prompt evacuation, and "backcountry tips" showing how to use what you have as makeshift medical supplies. Appendixes cover medications, evacuation of the injured, and what to include in a wilderness first-aid kit. Both physicians emphasize the need for preparation and prevention before embarking on any outdoor travel. Auerbach includes topics not covered in the shorter Weiss book, but in general they include much the same material. Both are well illustrated with excellent line drawings demonstrating techniques. (Indexes not seen.)--Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY

Interesting book: Restaurant Recipes of the Ozarks Missouri or Make Mine Vodka

The Health Professionals Guide to Dietary Supplements

Author: Shawn Talbott

This quick-glance reference helps students and health professionals educate themselves and their patients/clients about the scientific evidence for and against more than 120 popular dietary supplements. Supplements are logically grouped into 12 chapters based on their primary desired effect, such as weight loss, joint support, and sports performance enhancement. The authors give each supplement a one-to-five-star rating based on the level of scientific substantiation for each of its major claimed effects. The book highlights crucial safety issues regarding each supplement and sets forth recommended dosages for particular effects. A quick-reference appendix lists all the supplements alphabetically with their star ratings.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Paul R Hutson, Pharm.D., M.S.(University of Wisconsin)
Description:This is an up-to-date summary and assessment of clinical studies of dietary supplements. Although the list of supplements is not exhaustive, the authors succeed in addressing those that are both most likely to have therapeutic benefit and to be accessible to most patients. The book is divided into rational groupings of supplements as chapters (e.g., "Heart Health Supplements") that contain short monographs of individual supplements. These monographs include a short overview, a summary of the scientific support for common applications, safety, and common doses. Each monograph begins with a qualitative rating of the quality of the evidence for the applications presented, and ends with separate clinical trial references and in some cases suggestions for additional reading.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a synopsis of clinical studies of the more commonly used dietary supplements. The stated goal is to enable healthcare professionals to converse with patients or clients about the clinical evidence supporting or refuting the use of single dietary supplements. In reviewing the more than 120 supplements, the authors provide some discrimination in identifying applications of supplements that do not appear at this time to have strong merit. A strength of the book is the reference of foreign studies (e.g., German or Chinese) for supplements that do not yet have a clinical trial record in the English literature.
Audience:Although the book is intended as a tool for healthcare professionals to improve their appreciation of the peer-reviewed clinical researchliterature on dietary supplements, in fact, it appears most helpful for nutritionists, sports trainers, and nurses. Inadequate evaluation is provided for pharmacists to weigh the merits of specific combinations or criteria for product selection. Physicians are provided with little if any guidance on the added benefit of supplements with respect to prescribed medications, nor are they given specific monitoring or counseling guidelines.
Features:The scope of dietary supplements addressed is very practical. Coverage of the various uses of supplements is also generally complete, with qualitative assessments of the relative merits of the supplement in the monograph introduction and text. The text is not data-rich, with numbers found almost exclusively in the presentation of doses. There are no tables comparing the effects of similar or complementary therapies to obtain a quantitative understanding of the likely treatment effect. The authors reflect the level of scientific evidence with their overall ranking for various applications. Information that is not consistently presented that would be helpful in patient counseling includes laboratory and clinical monitoring criteria and time points for assessing benefit and/or toxicity of the supplement, particularly if combined with prescription drugs.
Assessment:This is an excellent source of summaries of clinical trials of single-agent dietary supplements in a host of applications. It provides the motivated practitioner with current citations of relevant clinical trials that can be consulted if additional details or information is needed. Other resources may be more helpful, depending on the information required. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (Pharmacist's Letter, 2006) also provides grouping of supplements by indication, and an index of the known ingredients of combination products. Monographs available in the online version address the relative merits of supplements for various applications. However, this guide is a good value and a very helpful resource for many healthcare professionals who are seeking a readable, organized summary of the utility, common doses, and safety issues associated with common dietary supplements.

Table of Contents:

Weight Loss Supplements

Sports Supplements (Ergogenic Aids)

Energy Supplements

Bone Support Supplements

Joint Support Supplements

Brain and Mood Support Supplements

Heart Health Supplements

Immune Support Supplements

Antioxidant and Eye Health Supplements

Gastrointestinal Support Supplements

Supplements for "Male" and "Female" Health

Supplements for Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control

Appendix: Supplements and Their Star Rankings

Standing Pilates or The Zone

Standing Pilates: Strengthen and Tone Your Body Wherever You Are

Author: Joan Breibart

Perform Pilates postures just about anywhere— and get faster results!

Joseph Pilates's revolutionary methods of strengthening, toning, and even lengthening the body have become hugely popular all around the world. Now, in Standing Pilates, celebrated Pilates expert Joan Breibart takes Pilates off the floor, showing you step by step how to perform classic postures while standing or sitting.

Breibart, the creator of the first Pilates exercise video, has transformed traditional Pilates floor exercises into a new workout that frees you to perform postures any time, anywhere, without mats, balls, or workout gear. This groundbreaking new method uses your own body weight to help you achieve faster, longer-lasting results. You get clear instruction on how to increase your focus, develop proper form, and strengthen and tone your body more easily and efficiently. Plus, Breibart gives you valuable tips on improving your technique, making modifications to the postures, and varying each exercise to take things up a notch. No matter your current fitness level, Standing Pilates is the revolutionary new way to reshape your body and reach your fitness goals in less time. This exciting new book:

• Features black-and-white photographs throughout that fully illustrate each exercise


• Explains how to exercise smarter to get the body you want


• Provides fundamentals and foundations for retraining your brain to move your body correctly to improve your balance and form


• Presents testimonials from fitness professionals on the benefits of Standing Pilates


• Includes up-to-date contact lists forcertified Pilates instructors, those also certified in Standing Pilates, and Pilates Certifying Studios

New interesting textbook: I Lost My Love in Baghdad or This Common Secret

The Zone: A Dietary Road Map (1 CD)

Author: Barry Sears

DID YOU KNOW THAT EATING FAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT'Did you realize that eating fat-free carbohydrates can make you fat? Have you noticed that Americans are getting fatter in spite of eating less fat and more carbohydrates? Enter The Zone and discover the truth about your body's ability to burn fat and how to achieve lasting weight loss, great health, and peak athletic, mental, and emotional performance.In this scientific and revolutionary work based on Nobel Prize-winning research, Dr. Barry Sears, a medical visionary and former M.I.T. researcher, prescribes a new, effective, and easy-to-follow dietary program based on the vital connection between food and hormones. The Zone is based upon Dr. Sears' research showing that to achieve total balance in your life and health, you are required to regulate, through your diet, those hormones that control virtually all human body functions. With lists of good and bad carbohydrates, The Zone provides all you need to get your body in balance, so it will not only burn fat, but reduce the likelihood of disease.Once you enter The Zone, you will come to realize that food is more than a source of pleasure or a means to appease hunger. It is a powerful medicine and your ticket to a state of ultimate body balance, strength, and greater health. And your own journey toward exceptional well-being can begin with your next meal.

Yesterdays Tomorrow or Healing Sun

Yesterday's Tomorrow: Recovery Meditations for Hard Cases

Author: Barry B Longyear

At last, a meditation book that shows why and, more importantly, how recovery works written in no-nonsense language by a "hard case" who's been there -- and been there, and been there.

Barry L. has been clean and sober for more than 14 years, but there was a time when his multiple trips through relapse, detox, and treatment made sobriety seem an impossibility. Now he's written a meditation book especially for "hard cases" like himself; those who struggle with the spiritual side of the program and have had a hard time staying sober. Here is blunt, bare-knuckle writing that tells it like it is.

Know a few hard cases who just don't seem to get the program? They'll benefit from this book.

Book about: Tax Funded Politics or Marketing Management

Healing Sun: Sunlight and Health in the 21st Century

Author: Richard Hobday

The human race evolved under the sun, and for thousands of years lived in harmony with its heat and light. Yet over the last fifty years we have lost this close contact with the sun and its healing powers. We have become afraid of it. However the sun is central to our well being and health. The light and heat from the sun are indispensable to all nature. Humanity is also part of nature and needs sunlight for health and well being, for vitality and happiness. This book explains how and why we should welcome sunlight back into our lives -- safely! It shows how sunlight was used to prevent and cure diseases in the past, and how it can heal us and help us in the future.

Alzheimers A to Z or The Breast Cancer Book

Alzheimer's A to Z

Author: Jytte Lokvig

There are plenty of books about Alzheimer's disease-good books that can tell you what it is, what might cause it, and how it's treated. But few of them go on to tell you how to be the best caregiver you can be for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This book, written by an experienced caregiver and a physician specializing in Alzheimer's treatment, does both. Each section of this easy-to-read, alphabetically organized guide shares a wealth of practical knowledge and friendly, compassionate advice. The conversational articles will help you creatively solve everyday problems while still validating your loved one and providing them with rewarding day-to-day experiences. Browse the topics that interest you most or read the book straight through; as you care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll find this book to be a constant and dependable source of encouragement and support.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xi
	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Introduction	1
A3
	Acceptance	3
	Activities	4
	Affection	6
	Age	6
	Aggression	7
	Agitation	9
	Alternative Remedies	10
	Alzheimer's Disease	13
	Alzheimer's Medications	17
	Appetite	19
	Attitude	20
B22
	Baby Talk	22
	Bathroom	23
	Bath Time	24
	Birthdays	26
	Body Language	27
C29
	Care Facilities	29
	Celebrations	33
	Children	34
	Choices	35
	Coaching	35
	Communication	38
	Compliments	39
	Comprehension	40
	Confusion	41
	Conversations	41
	Counseling	44
	Crowds	45
	Cursing	46
D48
	Day Care	48
	Death and Dying	49
	Dementia	52
	Dental Health	54
	Depression	55
	Diet and Nutrition	56
	Dignity	58
	Discussions	59
	Diversions	60
	Dressing	62
	Driving	64
E66
	Eating	66
	Emergency Pack	68
	Empathy	68
	Environment	70
	Exercise	71
	Eye and Sight Health	75
F77
	Family	77
	Fixations	78
	Foot Care	79
	Forgetfulness	80
	Forgiveness	80
	Friends	82
	Future	83
G85
	Games	85
	Gardening	86
	Going Home	87
	Guilt	89
H91
	Hallucinations	91
	Health	91
	Hearing Health	96
	Hoarding	96
	Home Help	97
	Home Safety	99
	Honesty	101
	Hospital	103
	Humor	106
I108
	Identification	108
	Incontinence	108
	Independence	112
J113
	Journals	113
K114
	Kitchen	114
L117
	Laughter	117
	Listening	118
	Love	119
	Loving Lies	119
M122
	Massage	122
	Medication	123
	Memories	124
	Money	126
	Movies	127
	Music	128
N131
	Neighborhood Flyer	131
	Normal	133
O135
	Obsessive Behavior	135
	Outings	136
P141
	Pacing	141
	Pain	142
	Paperwork	143
	Personal Space	144
	Pets	147
	Pills	148
	Privacy	149
	Projects	150
Q156
	Questions	156
R158
	Reactions	158
	Reading	160
	Reality	161
	Recording Memories	163
	Repetitions	163
	Respite	164
	Restaurants	166
	Routines	167
S169
	Safe Return	169
	Sexuality	169
	Share Care	172
	Signs	173
	Singing	175
	Stress	175
	Sundowning	176
	Support Groups	177
T179
	Telephone	179
	Television	181
	Transitions	181
U184
	Undressing	184
V186
	Validation	186
	Videos	187
	Visitors	189
	Vitamins	190
W192
	Walking	192
	Wandering	193
	Word Games	195
	Word Substitutions	197
X199
	X-Ray	199
Y200
Z201
	Zany	201
	Zippers	202
	Zoos	202
	Yeast Infections	200
	Resources	205
	References	211

Look this: Egg White Cookbook or Easy Entertaining

The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Yale University Press Health and Wellnes Series)

Author: Ruth H Grobstein

A diagnosis of breast cancer is among the most frightening moments in a person’s life—so frightening that even to formulate questions for the doctor may seem impossible. This helpful book is written as a guide for women and men facing breast cancer and for their caring families and friends. It is also written for women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer but are concerned that they may be.
Drawing on her many years of experience with breast cancer patients, Dr. Ruth H. Grobstein provides exactly the information they want and need in order to make the best health decisions. Her jargon-free book deals with general issues of interest to all women—mammography, hormone replacement therapy, risk factors for breast cancer, and more—as well as the numerous issues that patients diagnosed with breast cancer confront. Her book will be an indispensable companion, providing reliable information for patients on the journey through a sometimes confusing and impersonal medical system.

Library Journal

Breast cancer remains a hot topic, with computer-aided screening and aromatase inhibitors making news. Yet women face the same challenges when confronted with a positive diagnosis: what do they need to know, and what decisions do they need to make? Grobstein (founding director, Ida M. and Cecil H. Green Cancer Ctr., CA) tries to make those choices less daunting by providing a detailed approach to treatment options, with sidebars and lists of things to "Remember." Recent books have taken patients through the process and beyond (e.g., Carolyn M. Kaelin's Living Through Breast Cancer), but Grobstein's work, part of Yale's prestigious "Health & Wellness" series, limits itself to immediate treatment and a brief transition period. The highlight, which will distinguish the book from its peers, is Grobstein's "Decision Trees": similar to genealogy charts, these illustrations depict the various processes of the breast cancer experience, breaking them down to their component parts. Most women will find them exceedingly valuable in figuring out their next move. Featured throughout, these trees are also reproduced on perforated pages at the end of the text for personal use. Librarians, take heed. This reasonably priced, informative text is highly recommended for patient health collections. (Index not seen.)-Bette-Lee Fox, Library Journal Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

At A Glance Nutrition Counter or Yoga in Bed

At-A-Glance Nutrition Counter

Author: Patricia Hausman

A straightforward guide that can help you plan your eating and get you on the road to healthful eating and living. This helpful, up-to-date guide includes all the information you need to determine calories, fat content, carbohydrate content, sodium level, fiber amount, and vitamin and mineral content for brand name foods, fast foods, ethnic specialities, health foods, beverages and much more. It also features a comprehensive Food Rating System that interprets the data instantly and works at a glance.

Books about: Southern Cook Book of Fine Old Recipes or Sugar Pie and Jelly Roll

Yoga in Bed: 20 Asanas to do in Your Pajamas

Author: Edward Vilga

Yoga has been shown to promote flexibility, deep relaxation, strength, balance, coordination, and a general sense of well being. But for many busy people, joining a yoga class may be an unrealistic goal. Illustrated with lively color photographs, YOGA IN BED—a concept developed by an overworked yoga instructor who had no time to practice on his own—offers gentle stretches and guided meditations that can fit into anyone’s schedule. Author and teacher Edward Vilga’s goal is to make the practice of yoga accessible and fun, and he’s chosen and named poses, from “Breakfast Bend” to “Winding Down Twist,” that are within the range of most healthy individuals, and easy to do in the comfort and privacy of home.

Table of Contents:

	Disclaimer	7
	Preface	8
	Introduction	14
	Morning Poses: Invigorate Your am!	20
	Swinging into Motion	23
	Sunrise Stretch	24
	Twist & Sigh	26
	Breakfast Bend	28
	Morning Roll	30
	Alarm Clock Rock	32
	Let Your Head Go	36
	Accepting the Unknown	40
	Shoulder Circles	42
	Lift Your Heart	44
	Wake-Up Spiral	46
	Easing into the Day	48
	I'm a Little Tea Pot Stretch	52
	Morning Juicer	54
	Sun Celebration	58
	Rising Lion	60
	Breath of Fire	62
	Coffee Cup Meditation	64
	Nap Your Way to Nirvana	66
	Tips for Napping	70
	Evening Poses: Ease into Dreamland	72
	Shifting into Sleep Mode	73
	Winding Down Twist	74
	Relax and Restore	76
	Child's Pose	77
	Floating Off to Dreamland	80
	Nighttime Goddess Stretch	82
	Upside Down Relaxation	85
	Bedtime Bending	88
	Clearing Your Mind	90
	Rub the Slate Clean	90
	Massage Your Mind	92
	Blissful Breath	94
	Final Twist	96
	Rock-a-bye Roll	98
	Chill Out Meditation	100
	OM! Yoga While Asleep	105
Appendix	The Yoga of Sleep	106
	Overcoming Insomnia & Other Sleep Disorders	112

Somersize Cocktails or Yes You Can Stop Smoking

Somersize Cocktails: 30 Mouthwatering Recipes for Beautiful Drinks with All the Taste and None of the Guilt

Author: Suzanne Somers

Be the toast of the town at your next party!

Scintillating cocktails...a swank soiree...the tone is set for a sexy event. From flirty, fruity martinis to elegant champagne-infused cocktails to decadent after-dinner dessert drinks, Suzanne Somers presents thirty innovative recipes to dazzle your guests. And if you're one of the millions of people trying to cut down on sugar, the bonus is that these drinks can be made with SomerSweet, Suzanne's revolutionary sweetener with less than one gram of carbohydrates and zero sugars per serving. Finally you have a healthy choice, but when you're serving Suzanne's delicious drinks, your guests will never know the difference! In Somersize Cocktails, there are luscious libations to liven up any event, including:

Dirty Jalapeno Martini

Ginger Lime Cooler

Blended Citrus Lavender Smoothie

Ruby Red Greyhound

Berry Chocolate Martini

Tangerine Pomegranate Fizz

Watermelon Mojito

Whether you're one of the countless people on Suzanne's Somersize program or you're just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, now you can indulge (responsibly!) in these drinks that are easy to make, fun to serve, and won't cause a sugar overload.

Suzanne also includes recipes for fun virgin beverages so that you can enjoy all of the variety and joy of the cocktail hour without alcohol. Full of beautiful photos and thirty recipes ranging from elegant classics to unique concoctions, Somersize Cocktails is a must-have for anyone who wants to shake up their next event or simply enjoy a perfectly made cocktail.

Interesting book: Elementi essenziali delle statistiche d'impresa

Yes! You Can Stop Smoking: Even if You Don't Want To

Author: David C Jones

There's never a good time to stop smoking. It's the nature of nicotine addiction to keep you hooked. You do not have to wait for that elusive right moment or until you're ready to quit. That time will never come. With proper help you can put your cigarettes down and recover from nicotine addiction. You too can live happy joyous and free without the need to smoke.

Jnana Yoga or The Psychology of Eating and Drinking

Jnana-Yoga

Author: Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, India's first spiritual and cultural ambassador to the West, came to represent the religions of India at the World Parliament of Religions, held at Chicago in connection with the World's Fair (Columbian Exposition) of 1893. His message of the unity of humankind and harmony of religions was embraced by the public and press of the time as representing the essence of the Parliament. The Swami wished to create a bridge between the East and the West by bringing to America the gift of India's ancient spirituality, in exchange for the scientific and industrial outlook of the West. After four years of traveling and teaching in America and Europe, the Swami returned to India, where he is revered as a "Patriot Saint." The government of India has declared his birthday a national holiday. In 1976 on the occasion of the American Bicentennial, Swami Vivekananda was honored by the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery as one who came to America from abroad during the past 200 years and made a significant impact on its spiritual development.

Upon his return to India, Swami Vivekananda founded The Ramakrishna Order of India in the name of his teacher, Sri Ramakrishna, who is regarded as the Prophet of Harmony of Religions. The Order is the pre-eminent religious organization of modern India. More than 1000 monks of the Order serve throughout the world. While in the West the work is mainly in the form of conducting worship, teaching, writing and lecturing, in India the Order is widely known for its vast charitable activities -- running hospitals and schools, rural uplift, and extensive relief work in times of emergency. The Swamis of the Order work tirelessly in the spirit of "Service of God in Man," regarding the service of all people as a veritable form of worship.

The Centers of the Order in America, often referred to by such names as Ramakrishna or Vivekananda Centers, or Vedanta Societies, were first organized by Swami Vivekananda for the propagation of the Swami's teachings. Today there are Centers in many of America's major cities, including New York, Boston, Providence, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, and Hollywood. Because of their belief in the underlying truth of all religions, the Centers of the Ramakrishna Order are at the forefront of the Interfaith Movement. (Publisher's comments written by Swami Adiswarananda, Spiritual Leader, Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York).

What People Are Saying

William James
The man [Vivekananda] is simply a wonder for oratorical power....the Swami is an honor to humanity.

Jawaharlal Nehru
His whole life and teaching inspired my generation......he brought his great spirituality to bear upon his patriotism and thus his message was not confined to India only, but was for the whole world. I pay my homage to his memory.

Mahatma Gandhi
My homage and respect to the very revered memory of Swami Vivekananda..after having gone through [his works], the love that I had for my country became a thousandfold.

S Radhakrishnan
This book brings together the main teachings of Swami Vivekananda in an easily accessible and readable form. I hope that in these days of uncertainty and confusion of mind Vivekananda's teachings may prove an enlightenment to many troubled souls.
— (S. Radhakrishnan, author, philosopher, and former Vice-president of the Indian Republic)

Chistopher Isherwood
[Vivekananda is] one of the very greatest historical figures that India has ever produced. When one sees the full range of his mind, one is astounded.

F. S.C. Northrop
To convey Hindu meanings in English words is exceedingly difficult. The difficulty arises from the fact that the reader inevitably reads modern western, rather than ancient Hindu, meanings into the English words. The problem of any expositor or translator, therefore, is that of so wording the English translation of the Hindu doctrines that the Western philosophical or psychological meanings of the English words will not be introduced to the reader. Especially in his exposition of Jnana-Yoga, Vivekananda showed himself to be the expert in this.

William James
William James

The man [Vivekananda] is simply a wonder for oratorical power . . . the Swami is an honor to humanity.

Romain Rolland
Romain Rolland on Swami Vivekananda (from the back cover).

His words are great music, phrases in the style of Beethoven, stirring rhythms like the march of Handel choruses. I cannot touch these sayings of his, scattered as they are through the pages of books at thirty years' distance, without receiving a thrill through my body, like an electric shock. And what shocks, what transports, must have been produced when in burning words they issued from the lips of the hero!

S. Radhakrishnan
S. Radhakrishnan, author, philosopher, and former Vice-president of the Indian Republic

This book brings together the main teachings of Swami Vivekananda in an easily accessible and readable form. I hope that in these days of uncertainty and confusion of mind Vivekananda's teachings may prove an enlightenment to many troubled souls.

Christopher Isherwood
Christopher Isherwood, author

[Vivekananda is] one of the very greatest historical figures that India has ever produced. When one sees the full range of his mind, one is astounded.

Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru

His whole life and teaching inspired my generation . . . . he brought his great spirituality to bear upon his patriotism and thus his message was not confined to India only, but was for the whole world. I pay my homage to his memory.

Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi

My homage and respect to the very revered memory of Swami Vivekananda . . . after having gone through [his works], the love that I had for my country became a thousandfold.

F.S.C. S. C. Northrop
F.S.C. Northrop, Yale University

To convey Hindu meanings in English words is exceedingly difficult. The difficulty arises from the fact that the reader inevitably reads modern western, rather than ancient Hindu, meanings into the English words. The problem of any expositor or translator, therefore, is that of so wording the English translation of the Hindu doctrines that the Western philosophical or psychological meanings of the English words will not be introduced to the reader. Especially in his exposition of Jnana-Yoga, Vivekananda showed himself to be the expert in this.

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The Psychology of Eating and Drinking

Author: Alexandra Logu

Our fascination with eating and drinking behaviors and their causes has resulted in a huge industry of food-related pop science. Every bookstore, every magazine stand, every grocery store checkout counter is filled with publications about how to get your child to eat vegetables, how to tell if someone has an eating disorder or, most commonly, how to lose weight. But the degree to which any of these is based on scientific research is very limited. In contrast to the literature for the general reader, the scientific research on eating and drinking behaviors is usually too technical for the general reader.The Psychology of Eating and Drinking is a unique volume; a textbook that can be comprehended by the general educated reader. Just as in her past editions of this book, Alexandra Logue grounds her investigation into the complex interactions between our physiology, our surroundings, and our eating and drinking habits in laboratory research and up-to-date scientific information. The chapters move from the general---hunger and thirst, taste and smell, and eating behaviors---to the more specialized---overeating and overdrinking, anorexia and bulimia, and alcohol use. In each case, Logue provides a brief synopsis of the most historically influential scientific research and then relates this history to the most up to date advances. This method provides the reader with a general introduction to the physiology of sensations related to eating and drinking and how these sensations are influenced by the individual's social surroundings. The Psychology of Eating and Drinking provides the general reader and student with a biological and psychological framework to understand hisor her eating behaviors.

Coping with a Picky Eater or Enigma of Health

Coping with a Picky Eater: A Guide for the Perplexed Parent

Author: William G Wilkoff

End the Food Wars!

Do you feel as if you're running a restaurant instead of cooking dinner for a family? Are you tired of dumping plates of uneaten food in the garbage? Then you must read Coping with a Picky Eater. This fresh, practical, and realistic guide explains to parents how they can avoid mealtime battles with kids aged one to six years, using sensible strategies that will establish a lifetime of healthful eating habits.

With cases ranging from the toddler who eats only peanut butter and jelly on white bread to the six-year-old who insists on scrambled eggs and cheese at every meal, pediatrician William G. Wilkoff, M.D., has been counseling picky eaters and their concerned parents for more than twenty years. Debunking common myths and soothing parents' fears, Dr. Wilkoff covers such practical matters as:

• providing appropriate nutritional guidelines for youngsters one to six, including serving sizes;
• dealing with nutritional saboteurs -- from indulgent grandparents to accommodating (or impatient) caregivers;
• resisting the temptation to "whip up" special orders that disrupt family meals and give the picky eater control over the family dynamic.

Dr. Wilkoff shows that by establishing reasonable rules when children are young, parents can not only eliminate daily fights about food, but also reduce the possibility of eating disorders later in life.

What People Are Saying

Kitty Broihier
Almost every child goes through a picky-eating phase at one time or another. This no-nonsense book helps remove some of the anxiety that adults experience during these phases, and provides parents and caretakers with plenty of practical advice on coping with picky eaters.

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Enigma of Health: The Art of Healing in a Scientific Age

Author: Hans Georg Gadamer

“This is an extraordinarily thoughtful and insightful analysis of major contemporary problems dealing with the physician-patient relationship and the attitudes of society toward health, illness, and death. I know of no work that attempts to do what Gadamer does here. The book will serve educators in the humanities—especially those in philosophy, psychology, and sociology—as well as many persons in the health professions. I would be pleased if its message were absorbed by every student and practitioner of medicine.”—Victor Vaughan, M.D., Stanford University School of Medicine

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German philosopher Gadamer explores the ethical and humanist issues raised by the technological successes of modern medicine. He argues that medicine is not only a science but an art of hermeneutic relevance requiring practical judgment and personal interpretation. First published as Uber die Verborgenheit der Gesundheit in 1993. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Theory, Technology, Praxis	1
2	Apologia for the Art of Healing	31
3	The Problem of Intelligence	45
4	The Experience of Death	61
5	Bodily Experience and the Limits of Objectification	70
6	Between Nature and Art	83
7	Philosophy and Practical Medicine	92
8	On the Enigmatic Character of Health	103
9	Authority and Critical Freedom	117
10	Treatment and Dialogue	125
11	Life and Soul	141
12	Anxiety and Anxieties	152
13	Hermeneutics and Psychiatry	163
	Index	175