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Pedometer Power or Libro de Cocina Ilustrado de la Nueva Dieta Atkins

2009-02-20T17:34:00.000-08:00

Pedometer Power: Using Pedometers in School and Community

Author: Robert P Pangrazi

The best-selling Pedometer Power is back-updated and expanded with 65 thoroughly field-tested and exciting pedometer activities to motivate participants to become more physically active.

This edition includes new and improved activities, more activities for high school and college students, an emphasis on using pedometers both in school and community settings, and updated data that clearly support the effectiveness of pedometers in monitoring physical activity.

You can use Pedometer Power in a variety of settings, including physical education classes from kindergarten though college, after-school programs, recreation programs, and health-promotion programs. In doing so, you can accomplish these objectives:

• Provide tips, strategies, and activities that have been refined by years of development and testing by one of the leading physical education research teams.
• Ensure that students and participants will be successful and find the activities fun and motivating.
• Help students and participants accurately gauge both the length and intensity of their activity.
• Teach, promote, and assess physical activity, based on the cutting-edge research of the authors.
• Motivate students and participants about the value of maintaining an active lifestyle.

Pedometer Power provides information on how to use and store the devices, minimize breakage and loss, record and store data, promote physical activity, raise funds, and involve parents, teachers, and administrators. You'll also find fresh, ready-to-use ideas accompanied by diagrams, photos, and time-saving record sheets for students and participants. In short, Pedometer Powercontains everything you need to start and manage an ongoing pedometer program.

Preface

Chapter 1. Promoting Lifestyle Physical Activity
From Fitness to Physical Activity
From Intensity to Volume
How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .
References

Chapter 2. Funding, Purchasing, and Managing Pedometers
Funding
Purchasing
Managing
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .
References

Chapter 3. Using Pedometers in Physical Education
Introducing Pedometers to Students
Improving Instruction With Pedometer Data
Implementing Teaching Strategies to Increase Physical Activity
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .
References

Chapter 4. Using Pedometers to Teach Self-Management Skills
Self-Efficacy and Motivation
Pedometers and Goal Setting
Setting Individual Activity Goals
Creating Cooperative Class Goals
Setting Step Goals for Discretionary-Time Activity
Calculating Stride Length
Converting Steps to Mileage
Integrating Self-Management Skills
Writing Prompts for Classroom Teachers
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .
References

Chapter 5. Activities for Elementary School Students
Learning About Steps and Activity Time
10 Steps
Estimating Steps and Time
Guess and Check
No Steps
Design a Route
Graphing Step Counts
Understanding Individual Differences
Pedometer Orienteering
Pedometer Frisbee Golf
Other Golf Activities
Pedometer Scavenger Hunt
Pedometer Sports Activities
Moving Across the Country
Pedometer-Enhanced Relays
Extracurricular Activities
Physical Activity Clubs
PAC Charity Walk and Jog
PAC Family Fun Day
PACMoving Across the Country
Active Intramurals
Schoolwide Pedometer Step Contest
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .

Chapter 6. Activities for Secondary School and College Students
Student-Modified Activities Based on Pedometer Steps
Student-Developed Activities
Student-Designed Pedometer Orienteering Course
Activity Exploration
Peer Teaching
Physical Education Activities
Establishing Baseline Step Counts for Daily Physical Activity
Pedometer Goal Setting
Goal-Setting Menu
Individual Intervention Programs
Hypothesis Testing With Pedometers
Learning About the Activity Guidelines
Pedometer Activities for College Students
Pedometers 101
Active vs. Inactive Day
Guess and Walk
Awareness Activities
Interview
The Popular 10,000
Rain or Shine?
30 Minutes
Pedometer Thoughts
Physical Activity and Culture
Wellness Activity
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .
References

Chapter 7. Activities for Families and Communities
Physical Education Nights
Active Open House
Physical Activity Festival
Pass the Pedometer
Pedometer Chore Time
Errands With a Pedometer
Evaluating Physical Activities
Family Goals
Family Dance Night
Walk and Talk
Walk Around the Clock
Family Scavenger Hunt
Season Stepping
Active Samaritans
Adopt-a-Neighborhood Street
Behavior-Change Contract
Walk-to-School Day
Other Pedometer Activity Ideas
Final Thoughts
If You Want to Know More . . .

References
About the Authors

Libro de Cocina Ilustrado de la Nueva Dieta Atkins

Author: Robert C Atkins

Full of satisfying, low-carbohydrate recipes made with fresh and delicious ingredients, this comprehensive collection of recipes and meal plans helps dieters adhere to one of the world's most popular diets without counting calories. Dieters will learn to create dishes from creamy mushroom soup to chunky chocolate ice cream while maintaining their ideal weight for life.

Just a Lump in the Road or Contra la depresion

2009-02-19T13:23:00.000-08:00

Just a Lump in the Road ...: Reflections of Young Breast Cancer Survivors

Author: Debbie Leifert

Today, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer-and many will be under the age of fifty. There are currently more than 250,000 breast cancer survivors in the United States who are just forty-five years old or younger. They are daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and friends, whose illness and subsequent treatment affect entire families and communities. And they face issues wholly unique to their age group.

A collaborative effort by six young breast cancer survivors, Just a Lump in the Road . . . shares the kind of candid information, insight, and inspiration that only girlfriends who have "been there" can deliver. Each story is as diverse as the women themselves, and modesty is hurled aside as they discuss dating and mastectomies, children and mortality, and treatment and hair loss. Together with the doctors and healthcare professionals who continue to care for them, the women also provide an overview of the many types of breast cancer treatments now available.

Giving a much-needed voice to the young survivor, Just a Lump in the Road . . . offers validation, comfort, and encouragement for not only the thousands of young women battling breast cancer, but also their spouses, bosses, children, babysitters, friends, boyfriends, and significant others yet to come.

New interesting textbook: Lever House Cookbook or California Farm Cookbook

Contra la depresion

Author: Peter Kramer

What is depression really, and how does society define it? Kramer, a famed psychiatrist and author of the 1993 bestseller Listening to Prozac, says he has written "an insistent argument that depression is a disease, one we would do well to oppose wholeheartedly." In making his argument, Kramer examines the cultural roots of notions about depression and underscores the gap between what we know scientifically and what we feel about the illness. Kramer traces depression from Hippocrates through the Renaissance and Romantic "cult of melancholy" to advances in medicine, psychiatry and psychotherapy, and at last to the disease we now know it to be.

The book maintains the perfect balance between science and human interest, as the author details both psychiatric studies and personal experience.

A comparison of the biochemical workings of depression with the physical and observable symptoms serves as an intellectual trip for readers and provides a thorough exploration of what Kramer dubs "the most devastating disease known to humankind."This book is an important addition to the growing public health campaign against depression.

Reduzca sus zonas de grasa femenina or Allergy Free Cooking

2009-02-18T09:10:00.000-08:00

Reduzca sus zonas de grasa femenina: Lose Pounds and Inches--Fast!--from Your Belly, Hips, Thighs, and More

Author: Denise Austin

A woman's female fat zone can be that part of her body that pops out after she has a baby, or drops after she turns 40.

It can be that area she tries to hide in baggy shirts or pants. If you have a fat zone, Denise Austin has designed a program just for you. In just 6 weeks, you'll get the slimmer thighs, trimmer hips, and flatter belly that you've dreamed of. You'll lose up to 2 pounds a week, and wherever you used to pinch your share of inches, you'll be smaller, firmer, and more defined.
As you follow Denise's targeted programs, you will:
- Zip through fun, fast workouts that trim and tone trouble areas
- Savor 6 weeks of mouthwatering menu plans, developed by a top nutritionist
- Track your progress in a motivating, specialized journal
- Check out before and after photos of women who've seen amazing, rapid results
- Say goodbye to your female fat zones-forever

Interesting textbook: Truth About Beauty or Everything Health Guide to PMS

Allergy-Free Cooking: How to Survive the Elimination Diet and Eat Happily Ever After

Author: Eileen Rhude Yoder

Do you have food allergies--or suspect you do? If you have been diagnosed by your doctor, or don't yet know why symptoms recur after eating, Allergy-Free Cooking can help you determine what foods cause your symptoms, without sacrificing good taste and pleasurable eating.

Workouts With Weights or New Hope for People with Alzheimers and Their Caregivers

2009-02-17T04:58:00.000-08:00

Workouts With Weights: Simple Routines You Can Do at Home

Author: Stephanie Karoney

"...spells out, in a very straightforward way, why you should work out with weights, the types of dumbbells available, and seventeen exercise programs, each designed to firm up a specific body part...."--Vogue. 160 pages, 200 b/w illus., 8 x 10.

Interesting textbook: Clever Cooking or Snap 12000 Recipes

New Hope for People with Alzheimer's and Their Caregivers: Your Friendly,Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

Author: Porter Shimer

Discover New Ways to Cope with Alzheimer's
Now all those impacted by Alzheimer's disease can improve their quality of life, starting today. This helpful book dispels the myths and clearly lays out the truth about Alzheimer's and offers practical solutions for not only those who have the disease, but also their families and their caregivers. Inside, you'll uncover a new world of hope and the latest information on:
·The signs, symptoms, and proper diagnosis of Alzheimer's
·Living with Alzheimer's and providing the best possible care
·Cutting-edge research, including advances in biotechnology and genetics
·The latest conventional drugs and effective natural treatments, such as Ginkgo biloba and huperzine-A
·And much, much more!

HELLP Syndrome or Hydrotherapy A Medical Dictionary Bibliography and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

2009-02-16T00:46:00.000-08:00

HELLP Syndrome: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Author: ICON Health Publications

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to HELLP syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to HELLP syndrome.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

Forward
Chapter 1. Studies on HELLP Syndrome
Overview
The Combined Health Information Database
Federally Funded Research on HELLP Syndrome
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Chapter 2. Books on HELLP Syndrome
Overview
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
Chapters on HELLP Syndrome
Appendix A. Physician Resources
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
Appendix B. Patient Resources
Overview
Patient Guideline Sources
Finding Associations
Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries
Overview
Preparation
Finding a Local Medical Library
Medical Libraries in the U.S. and Canada
ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories
HELLP SYNDROME DICTIONARY
INDEX

Books about: Sundial or Melatonin in Psychiatric and Neoplastic Disorders

Hydrotherapy - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Author: James N Parker

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to hydrotherapy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to hydrotherapy.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

Eating Disorders or Its Not Just About Wrinkles

2009-02-14T20:34:00.000-08:00

Eating Disorders: A Parents Guide

Author: Lask

Eating problems in children and teenagers are quite common. Yet myths about the problem abound and it can be very difficult to separate the facts from popular beliefs; unusual or disturbed eating patterns can be understandably bewildering and distressing for parents. Whatever aspect of your child's eating behavior is causing you concern, this book will help you understand some of the more common reasons why problems arise, and will offer advice on what parents and others can do to manage the situation. Written by experienced clinicians, this new edition of Eating Disorders: A Parents' Guide is dedicated to clarifying the subject of eating disorders. Combining an accessible and straightforward introduction to the subject with practical advice, this book represents the first step towards diagnosis and treatment. Case-studies are used to help parents to understand their children's experiences of this complex and challenging subject and sensitive advice is offered on a range of issues, including: how toidentify a complete range of eating difficulties, how to approach specific problems and where to seek help and treatment. Eating Disorders: A Parent's Guide will be welcomed by anyone who is concerned about the eating habits of their children and will be invaluable to professionals working with those suffering from eating disorders.

Interesting book: Ethics and Technology or Secrets of Video Blogging

It's Not Just About Wrinkles: A Park Avenue Dermatologist's Program for Beautiful Skin-in Just 4 Minutes a Day

Author: Neal B Schultz

When women are asked to name the one thing they would like to change about their faces, most of them say, "the wrinkles." But according to Neal Schultz, one of Park Avenue's top dermatologists for the past 25 years, it's color and texture issues, not wrinkles, that cause most of them dissatisfaction with their skin. That's why It's Not Just About Wrinkles is such a breakthrough book in the skin-care world: not only does it enable readers to remedy their problems in just four minutes a day, but it teaches them how to correctly identify exactly what their problems are.

This informative and user-friendly book demonstrates Dr. Schultz's clinically proven five-step program with fascinating before and after photos of real patients, engaging sidebars with statistics and helpful hints, and the author's exclusive guide to selecting the right products for every skin type and every skin problem. It's Not Just About Wrinkles takes all the mystery and confusion out of skin care by revealing dermatologists' long-held trade secrets. Finally, a book that shows every woman how to have the skin she's always wanted!

Headache Help or The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes

2009-02-13T16:22:00.000-08:00

Headache Help: A Complete Guide to Understanding Headaches and the Medications That Relieve Them

Author: Susan Lang

A revolution has occurred in the headache field in the last ten years. Yet many people who suffer from headaches never consult a doctor, believing that no help is available, while others become frustrated and give up the search for relief.
Fully revised and updated, this valuable book can save you time and trouble and help you stop the pain. It describes the full range of treatment options for migraines, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. It includes easy-to-understand information on the actions and side effects of hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription medications that prevent or abort headaches or dull the pain of a headache in progress.
Special highlights:
Details on the medications that have revolutionized migraine treatment
Discussion of how hormones affect migraines
Quick-reference guides to the medications that are most likely to work for your particular condition
Helpful suggestions on how to describe your headache to your physician
Hard-to-come-by information on headaches in children, teens, women, and people over fifty
Alternative treatments, including herbs and acupuncture
Self-help strategies such as relaxation techniques and biofeedback
A national index of headache clinics and organizations

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes: For Today and Tomorrow

Author: Christopher D Saudek

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes provides comprehensive and reliable answers to the many questions asked by people with the disease as well as their families and friends. What are the differences between Type I and Type II diabetes, for example? How are the different forms of this disease diagnosed and treated? Can diabetes that develops during pregnancy become a permanent condition? Can diabetes ever be managed with diet and exercise alone?

Written by a team of Johns Hopkins specialists, this authoritative and easy-to-read guide addresses everything about diabetes which patients need to know for good control and good health.

Highlights of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes: • The importance of getting a straight answer about your diagnosis • The physical and psychological demands of diabetes • Managing the disease with blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, oral medications, and insulin therapy • Potential short-term and long-term complications, such as hypoglycemia, hardening of the arteries, and effects on eyes, kidneys, feet, and skin • Sexuality, pregnancy, and genetics • Recent developments for treating diabetes and the latest thinking about the importance of close control, based on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

American Family Physician

Presents the care of diabetes in a very positive manner, one that engages the patient to learn about his or her illness.

Nutrition in Clinical Care

Recommended for its clarity and sound scientific information.

Sherman M. Holvey

I have read just about every book on diabetes written for persons with diabetes, their families, and the general public, and not one comes close to matching this outstanding book. It covers virtually every issue of concern about diabetes and in a thorough and understandable way provides information that is not generally available to nonprofessionals.

Irwin G. Brodsky

This is a diabetes self-care and healthy living manual. The purpose is to provide diabetic patients with information they need for self-care of diabetes and healthy living with diabetes. It is designed to provide the information using the personal experiences and anecdotes of expert health professionals involved in clinical care and teaching diabetes management. Patients with diabetes and their families are the intended audience. The book provides information on the pathophysiology and treatment of diabetes mellitus. It provides information of relevance to both Type I and Type II diabetic patients. The book additionally provides information about the psychosocial aspects of diabetes and the specialized information about diabetes complications and diabetes during pregnancy. The authors have taken great care to provide diabetes information in a very personal manner. The reader is likely to feel part of an intimate interaction with a healthcare professional. The concepts in this book are described in a understandable but sophisticated manner, so some of the text may beyond the grasp of those with a low reading level. The concepts are presented in a fashion consistent with expert consensus in the field of diabetes. Physicians can feel comfortable that their patients will receive conventional but up-to-date medical opinions. There are a few items in the book related to diabetes diagnosis and treatment that need to be updated because of very recent developments in the field.

Publishers Weekly

Combining the perspectives of the authorsa physician, a mental health counselor and a nurse educatorand drawing largely on their experiences at Johns Hopkins Diabetes Center's self-management program, this comprehensive six-part guidebook aims to help diabetetics take control of their condition. Aided by tables, diagrams and lots of patient anecdotes, the authors identify major types of diabetes, how they are diagnosed and the various treatment options, including diet therapy, insulin and oral medications. Practical advice on all aspects of care ranges from procedures for monitoring one's blood glucose, eating wisely and exercising safely to handling the stress of a job interview and working with an HMO. One chapter aimed at diabetics' families gives dos and don'ts for dealing with common real-life situations. Both short- and long-term complications, e.g., of the eyes, skin, feet and kidneys, are clearly explained, and special coverage is given to the effects of diabetes on sexuality and the problems of gestational diabetes. The final chapter describes current promising research and offers pointers on keeping abreast of new developments. (July)

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Reviewer: Irwin G. Brodsky, MD, MPH (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is a diabetes self-care and healthy living manual.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide diabetic patients with information they need for self-care of diabetes and healthy living with diabetes. It is designed to provide the information using the personal experiences and anecdotes of expert health professionals involved in clinical care and teaching diabetes management.
Audience: Patients with diabetes and their families are the intended audience.
Features: The book provides information on the pathophysiology and treatment of diabetes mellitus. It provides information of relevance to both Type I and Type II diabetic patients. The book additionally provides information about the psychosocial aspects of diabetes and the specialized information about diabetes complications and diabetes during pregnancy.
Assessment: The authors have taken great care to provide diabetes information in a very personal manner. The reader is likely to feel part of an intimate interaction with a healthcare professional. The concepts in this book are described in a understandable but sophisticated manner, so some of the text may beyond the grasp of those with a low reading level. The concepts are presented in a fashion consistent with expert consensus in the field of diabetes. Physicians can feel comfortable that their patients will receive conventional but up-to-date medical opinions. There are a few items in the book related to diabetes diagnosis and treatment that need to be updated because of very recent developments in the field.

Library Journal

Written by a team of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine practitioners, this valuable guide presents critical information about the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of diabetes. The nature of the disease, diet and exercise, treatments, complications, sexuality, pregnancy, and research are covered, often using the stories and concerns of actual patients. The language used, while sometimes complex in concept, is clear, enlightening, and reassuring to the reader. Positive examples stress the importance of individual knowledge and flexibility in daily life. An excellent beginner's guide, more comprehensive for the motivated reader than the American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes (LJ 8/15/96), this book complements The Joslin Guide to Diabetes (LJ 7/95), providing additional information on the subjects of complications, treatments, research, and genetics. A required purchase for all health collections. [See also Laurinda Poirier and Katharine M. Coburn's Women & Diabetes, reviewed above.Ed.]Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, Fla.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
1	The Diagnosis of Diabetes: Making It and Hearing It	3
2	Types of Diabetes	16
3	Goals of Treatment and How to Reach Them	35
4	Blood Glucose Monitoring	45
5	Hypoglycemia	63
6	Introduction to Nutrition Therapy: Planning and Understanding the Diet	78
7	Dietary Health for Type II Diabetes	109
8	Dietary Health for Type I Diabetes	119
9	Special Considerations in Nutrition Therapy	125
10	Exercise and Diabetes	133
11	Treating Type II Diabetes with Oral Hypoglycemics	146
12	Treating Diabetes with Insulin	159
13	Types of Insulin	169
14	External Insulin Pumps	191
15	The Emotional Side of Diabetes	209
16	Families Who Live with Diabetes	219
17	Balancing Your Social Life, Your Work Life and Diabetes	228
18	Dealing with Psychological Problems	232
19	Interacting with Health Care Professionals	242
20	Interacting with the Health Care System	255
21	Employment and Diabetes	270
22	Systemic Symptoms	281
23	Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Coma	289
24	Hardening of the Arteries	294
25	Diabetic Eye Disease	302
26	Diabetic Kidney Disease	309
27	Diabetic Neuropathy	319
28	Diabetes and the Foot	327
29	Diabetes and the Skin	341
30	Diabetes and Sexuality	349
31	Diabetes and Pregnancy	357
32	The Genetics of Diabetes	379
33	Diabetes Research	389
34	The Prognosis	409
	Index	413

The Complete SAS Guide to Safe Travel or The South Beach Heart Health Revolution

2009-02-12T12:10:00.000-08:00

The Complete SAS Guide to Safe Travel

Author: Nick Cameron

A unique and comprehensive guide to ensuring you have a safe, trouble free time, whether traveling at home or abroad, on holiday or on business.

Go to: Medieval England or International Trade and Agriculture

The South Beach Heart Health Revolution: Cardiac Prevention That Can Reverse Heart Disease and Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes

Author: Arthur Agatston

Heart disease is the numberone killer of men and women in this country. This year alone, 865,000 people will have a new or recurrent heart attack, and another 700,000 will have a stroke. Don’t become a statistic—heart attacks and strokes can be prevented!

Assess your cardiac risks, avoid unnecessary surgery, and beat the odds of suffering from cardiovascular disease with this groundbreaking book. Let pioneering cardiologist and #1 bestselling author Dr. Arthur Agatston teach you:

Why your cholesterol level may not accurately indicate your risk for heart attack

How a simple noninvasive heart scan can reveal if you are a cardiac time bomb

How you can have a negative stress test and still be at risk for a heart attack

Why belly fat can be deadly—and what you can do about it

What you need to know about life-saving state-of-the-art blood testing, heart imaging, medications, and more

How to transform your lifestyle with a satisfying heart-healthy eating and exercise program that’s easy to integrate into your daily routine

...and more with The South Beach Heart Health Revolution. Change the way you treat your health, your heart, and your approach to living well—now!

“Dr. Agatston has been a guest on my show with this book. Unfortunately, it was too late to help me but, maybe, not you. The doctor is here with a revolution that can save your life.”
—Regis Philbin

Jennifer Johnston Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information - Library Journal

Agatston (medicine, Univ. of Miami; The South Beach Diet) adds yet another book to his successful series. A cardiologist for more than 30 years, Agatston focuses his expertise on what he knows best: maintaining a healthy heart. He espouses four preventive techniques: diet, exercise, diagnostic tests, and medications. The first half of the book includes Agatston's reasoning for utilizing these preventive measures, documented studies and patient testimonials, a gender-specific questionnaire, and information on when invasive surgeries such as angiograms and angioplasties might be necessary. The second part is devoted to Agatston's four-step plan, with a basic overview and sample meal plans from the South Beach Diet, a detailed workout regimen of walking and Pilates-based exercises, and discussions of which medical tests are most important in monitoring one's heart and which prescription and over-the-counter medications (and supplements) are most beneficial and why. Those previously reluctant to take medications won't necessarily be persuaded by Agatston's confidence, and the diet chapter is too slight for most to grasp—but ultimately, Agatston's popularity makes this a necessary purchase for public libraries.

Masaje sensual or Help for the Child with Aspergers Syndrome

2009-02-11T07:57:00.000-08:00

Masaje sensual

Author: Susan Mumford

An approach to massage that is entirely oriented around the couple and the experience shared between the two, each step introduced in this instruction manual to sensual massage is accompanied by a sexy, full-color photograph. Whether for foreplay or tension relief, therapy or pleasure, this guide introduces the different strokes (effleurage, petrissage, friction) and suggests how and when to use each one. Essential oils and other elements to set the appropriate mood are also discussed.

New interesting book: Uma Armação para Vender Gestão

Help for the Child with Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Negotiating the Social Service Maze

Author: Gretchen Mertz

"Parents of children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome frequently find themselves embarking on an exhausting and disheartening hunt for the services and interventions that their child needs - and is entitled to. Gretchen Mertz presents a readable and practical parent's guide to developing an intervention program for a child with AS." Giving an accessible overview of the helpful and appropriate services that are available, she provides tips on how to find services and get funding for them, what to expect of them, and how to evaluate them. She also details US legislation and explains how parents can make use of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This book is an essential read for all parents and professionals wishing to find or offer appropriate support for children with Asperger's Syndrome.

	Foreword	9
1	Finding a diagnosis	19
2	Be aware of similar and overlapping diagnoses	24
3	The usefulness of diagnosis	43
4	Finding a program	59
5	Speech therapy	63
6	Occupational therapy	66
7	Related therapies	76
8	What's needed for students with Asperger's syndrome	89
9	Just what you're entitled to	98
10	How to get it	103
11	Coordinating therapy among healthcare system, school, and home	141
12	Home front hints	155
App. I	Diagnostic criteria for disorders related to Asperger's syndrome	177
App. II	Sample IEPs, NORAs, BIPs, and FBAs	180
App. III	Sample blank Section 504 service plan	189
App. IV	Key sections of IDEA regulations	191
App. V	Key sections of Section 504 regulations	207
App. VI	When and how to hire a lawyer	212
App. VII	State government numbers for information on medical assistance	215

100 Questions and Answers about Acne or La Stone Therapy

2009-02-10T03:45:00.000-08:00

100 Questions and Answers about Acne

Author: Doris J Day

100 Questions & Answers About Acne provides you with all the information you need to manage your complexion problems. The only book to present the physician's and the patient's points of view (featuring actual acne patients' comments), 100 Questions & Answers About Acne answers all your questions about acne. Drawing on her extensive experience as a clinical dermatologist in a busy private practice and as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at New York University Medical Center, Dr. Doris J. Day, a world-class expert in the field, presents authoritative advice for those dealing with the physical and emotional turmoil of acne -- from the most mild to the most severe cases. By exploding common myths (Don't only teenagers get acne?) and offering expert advice, Dr. Day empowers you to find the best treatment available for your condition. This book is an invaluable friend for all who suffer from acne, whether a few occasional pimples or an extreme, chronic condition.

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Reviewer: Patricia Wong, MD (Stanford University Medical Center)
Description: This book presents information about acne in the format of commonly asked questions with answers in laymen's language.
Purpose: The purpose is to educate acne sufferers about acne, treatments, and its causes. Medical personnel may find the information helpful in discussing acne with patients in language they can understand.
Audience: Patients with acne and nurses and physicians having difficulty explaining acne to their patients are the intended audience.
Features: A few simple diagrams illustrate the pathogenesis of acne, what causes comedones, etc. Tables list different types of medications used to treat acne and the different concentrations of alcohol for topical solutions. The simple explanations are the strength of the book.
Assessment: The book is most useful for the general public. Dermatologists will find the book extremely elementary.

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

	Introduction	v
Part 1.	Acne Overview	1
	What is acne?
	Who gets acne?
	What causes acne?
Part 2.	Acne Myths and Facts	43
	Does chocolate cause acne?
	Can greasy food or any food cause or make acne worse?
	Does dirty skin make acne worse?
Part 3.	When to Treat	63
	I get only a few pimples each month. Do I need to treat them?
	Why do I always get acne in the same spots?
	Do I need a blood test to evaluate my acne?
Part 4.	Topical Acne Treatment	73
	What different types of topical treatments are available for acne?
	How long should it take to see results?
	Why are there so many different treatments for acne?
Part 5.	Oral Antibiotics	103
	When should I consider taking oral antibiotics?
	If I take an oral antibiotic, will it make me resistant to antibiotics if I really need to take them at a later time?
	What are the most common side effects of oral antibiotics?
Part 6.	Oral Isotretinoin	119
	What is oral isotretinoin?
	Am I a good candidate for oral isotretinoin?
	How does isotretinoin work?
Part 7.	Hormonal Treatments	137
	What is hormonal therapy? Do I need to have my hormones evaluated?
	What hormonal therapy is right for me?
	Does every oral contraceptive help acne?
Part 8.	Procedures Done in the Doctor's Office	149
	What procedures can be used to treat acne?
	Are chemical peels safe?
	What is dermabrasion?
Part 9.	Other Treatments/Experimental Methods	163
	Are herbal supplements safe for acne? Do they work for acne?
	How does photodynamic therapy work?
	How do I know if a treatment I heard about in the media will work?
	Appendix	169
	Glossary	171
	Index	177

Book about: Historia y Conciencia de clase

La Stone Therapy: The Amazing New Form of Healing Bodywork That Will Transform Your Health

Author: Jane Scrivner

LaStone therapy blends the ancient Native American art of stone massage with modern bodywork techniques. It is growing in popularity as a way of providing relief for stiff and aching muscles, improving circulation and bringing about deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This manual: explains the principles behind LaStone therapy—what it is and what it does; details the health benefits; reveals how LaStone provides deeper, more sustained massage than conventional methods; explains the Native American traditions which underpin LaStone; provides a list of therapists and resources; explains how basalt and marble stones are heated and placed under soft towels at the body's energy points including the hands, along the back, the stomach and the forehead; reveals how cooled stones are also used to soothe inflammation and to comfort tired eyes, or are used in conjunction with heated stones as a form of thermotherapy; and outlines what you can expect from a treatment.

50 Natural Ways to Energize or Zinc Carnosine

2009-02-08T23:33:00.000-08:00

50 Natural Ways to Energize

Author: Tracey Kelly

Recharge both body and mind in a natural, safe way with the help of this handy guide. The book is organized so that you can choose which method will best suit you.

Interesting book: The Geography of the Canadian North or Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts

Zinc-Carnosine: Nature's Safe and Effective Remedy for Ulcers

Author: Georges M Halpern

About the Author:
Georges M. Halpern, MD, attended medical school at the University of Paris, France. He subsequently received a PhD from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Paris XI—-Chatenay Malabry. A Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Halpern is board certified in internal medicine and allergy, and is Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of California—-Davis. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The author resides in Portola Valley, California.

Atkins Diabetes Revolution or 3 Days to Vitality

2009-02-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes

Author: Robert C Atkins

Atkins Diabetes Revolution will help you:

Find out if you have the metabolic syndrome
Identify your risk for diabetes as soon as possible
Make permanent lifestyle changes to normalize the underlying metabolic imbalances that lead to Type 2 diabetes
Reduce your chances of suffering a heart attack, stroke, and even some cancers
Reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your triglycerides while increasing your HDL ("good") cholesterol

Read by Sara Krieger

Publishers Weekly

Having been marketed to millions as a weight-loss solution, the Atkins diet is now presented as a means of preventing type 2 diabetes, a disease whose rates are skyrocketing, thanks to the prevalence of risk factors such as obesity and high lipid and blood sugar levels. The authors clearly outline their interpretation of the path to diabetes, arguing that carbs cause blood sugar spikes, triggering the release of more insulin-the hormone that regulates blood sugar-than the cells need. Blood sugar ends up stored as fat and the body's cells start responding more slowly to the insulin, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels. But the tone the authors adopt when touting their low-carb, high-protein, high-fat approach may arouse some skepticism and even fear. "In the end, only you can decide what's best for your health," they warn. "You can choose the Atkins approach and improve your health, or you can choose the ADA [American Diabetes Association] approach and descend into more and more medications and poor health." While studies now demonstrate low-carb dieting can lead to weight loss and cholesterol control over the short term, experts tend to agree that diets that demonize one food group aren't easy to stick to over the long haul. Still, the work includes valuable nutritional information and sounds a needed alarm about the diabetes epidemic. (On sale Aug. 3) Forecast: With national TV, radio and print ads, as well as online promotions, this latest Atkins guide should have no trouble climbing bestseller lists. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Pt. 1	Blood sugar and your health	1
1	The diabetes crossroads	3
2	Wrong turn : the long road to diabetes	13
3	Weighing in : the number one risk factor	25
4	A deadly quintet : meet the metabolic syndrome	35
5	Warning : prediabetes!	53
6	Diagnosis : diabetes	59
7	Managing your diabetes	76
8	Twin peaks : high blood pressure and high blood sugar	85
9	The cardiac connection	102
Pt. 2	Taking charge of your health	123
10	The Atkins blood sugar control program	125
11	Take action	140
12	The importance of good fats	154
13	The importance of protein	166
14	The Atkins glycemic ranking	180
15	Fiber facts	193
16	The bountiful harvest	199
17	Controlling your carbs - and liking it	214
18	Sugar nation	222
19	Drink to your health	234
20	Getting extra help : supplements for blood sugar control	244
21	Getting extra help : supplements for heart health	261
22	Walking away from diabetes	273
23	Your personal exercise program	286
24	It's not just baby fat	300
25	Type 2 diabetes and your child	321
Pt. 3	Living the program	333
26	Meal plans	335
27	Recipes for success	402
	Scientific studies that validate the Atkins nutritional approach
App. 1	Acceptable induction foods
App. 2	Moving beyond induction
App. 3	The power of five and ten
App. 4	The Atkins glycemic ranking
App. 5	The Atkins lifestyle food guide pyramid
App. 6	Drugs for hypertension

Look this: The Family Pharmacist or Hearing Aids Political Distortion

3 Days to Vitality

Author: Pamela Serur

Seeking a fresh start? Feel better fast with this total body-cleansing experience and jump-start your life in just three days!

"I know what she has done for me and I can only imagine what her book will do for everyone else."
-- Donna Karan

"Pamela Serure is an extraordinary woman of vision and insight. I have the greatest respect for her. She is a woman of rare gifts."
-- Danielle Steel

"I got juiced with Pamela and felt great the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that...."
-- Christie Brinkley

"This much-needed book is invaluable to enhancing one's journey to optimal health."
-- Richard N. Ash, M.D.

"Pamela Serure is definitely clicking. On-trend for the new millenium."
-- Faith Popcorn, author of Clicking and The Popcorn Report

Holy Cow or Safe Baby

2009-02-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

Holy Cow: The Hare Krishna Contribution to Vegetarianism and Animal Rights

Author: Steven J Rosen

Hinduism scholar Steven Rosen explores the world of the Hare Krishna movement, which has been instrumental in raising awareness of vegetarianism and the plight of animals in the United States. Holy Cow begins by introducing the Hare Krishna movement and of its colorful singing and dancing, its book distribution program, and especially its restaurants, sacred food distribution, and delicious vegetarian cuisine.

Rosen returns to the early days of Indian culture, to a time when daily life was based on Vedic principles and scriptural wisdom, and shows how vegetarianism and animal rights were endorsed by the Vedic texts. Rosen reveals how a tension was created by a concomitant endorsement of animal sacrifices in ancient Indian culture, a tension that led in part to the beginnings of Jainism and Buddhism.

Rosen then examines the rise of Vaishnavism—the worship of the god Vishnu, or Krishna—and how Vaishnavites were sympathetic to vegetarianism and animal rights, showing the link between the contemporary Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON), founded in the 1960s, and the ancient Vaishnavaites and all that they have accomplished in between. Rosen looks at the "Food for Life" program, the restaurants and cookbooks, and the various forms of writing about vegetarianism and animal rights. The book also includes recipes for those who wish to taste Krishna.

In conclusion, Rosen illustrates how deeply Hare Krishna devotees have influenced the contemporary vegetarian movement and its call for ahimsa, or nonviolence, toward all living beings.

AUTHOR BIO:

Steven Rosen is the author of some twenty books on Hindu-related subjects. He is an initiated disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Vaishnava Studies, a peer-refereed academic journal that focuses on the culture and philosophy of Vaishnava-Hinduism. He and his family live in New York.

Interesting textbook: Foods Can Save Your Life or Todays Herbal Health for Children

Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Home Safety

Author: Debra Smiley Holtzman

Protecting their children is the greatest concern for most parents and grandparents. The Safe Baby provides them comprehensive help in making their homes safer for the entire family.

Library Journal

Holtzman, a nationally recognized child-safety and health expert featured on the Discovery Health Channel's Make Room for Baby, offers parents of young children a well-written guide on home safety. The author takes a tour of the house and the backyard, covering safety measures that apply to each room. Besides the expected areas like the nursery, the bathroom, and the kitchen, Holtzman also covers the backyard, the home office, and the basement. Chapters on fire safety, common poisonous plants, and environmental hazards are also addressed. The "Room-by-Room Checklist" and the list of resources in the appendix are handy and extensive. Because this book is similar in content and scope to the author's previous The Panic-Proof Parent: Creating a Safe Lifestyle for Your Family, it is an optional purchase for libraries that own the older book. Otherwise, highly recommended for public libraries.-Maryse Breton, Ann Arbor, MI Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

When Its Cancer or Renewed Each Day Genesis and Exodus

2009-02-05T04:51:00.000-08:00

When It's Cancer: The 10 Essential Steps to Follow after Your Diagnoses

Author: Toni Bernay

A first-of-its-kind, clinically proven program to take control of cancer before it tears your world apart.

As a breast oncologist, Saar Porrath, M.D., had seen all too often just how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be. He first conceived of his Personal Cancer Management System (PCMS) to help thousands of his patients navigate the complex maze of questions and decisions they would face. Upon learning of his own cancer, he and his psychologist wife, Toni Bernay, Ph.D., further refined PCMS into a detailed strategy that they and countless others could use in the fight against cancer. Their book offers:
o A practical 10-step program that empowers patients and their loved ones to take charge and be proactive about cancer treatment and care o A comprehensive approach to managing all aspects of living with cancer-medical, emotional, logistical, financial, and legal o Self-assessments, worksheets, and checklists for tracking information to make intelligent, well-reasoned choices

Interesting book: Procedimientos de Exportación/Importación y Documentación

Renewed Each Day --Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible, Vol. 1

Author: Kerry M Olitzky

Using a seven day/weekly guide format, a recovering person and a spiritual leader who is reaching out to addicted people reюect on the traditional Jewish weekly Bible reading. They bring strong spiritual support for daily living and recovery from addictions of all kinds.

"Meets a vital need; it offers a chance for people turning from alcoholism and addiction to renew their spirits and draw upon the Jewish tradition to guide and enrich their lives." - Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, President, CLAL

Volume I (ISBN 1-879045-12-5)
Volume II (ISBN 1-879045-13-3)

You Can Eat Well with Diabetes or 100 Questions Answers about Mesothelioma

2009-02-04T00:40:00.000-08:00

You Can Eat Well with Diabetes!

Author: Helen V Fisher

Millions of Americans live with diabetes and face the daily challenge of maintaining a healthy diet. For most people with Type II diabetes (the most common form, which usually develops later in life), eating a well-planned, healthful diet with appropriate calorie level is enough to control the disease. EATING WELL WITH DIABETES makes it easier for diabetics to truly enjoy balanced meals, easing the stress of living with Type II diabetes by making menu planning a breeze via more than 160 easy, delicious, and healthful recipes that the entire family will savor. Using common supermarket ingredients, the recipes include such favorites as Bruschetta, Hamburger Supreme, Mandarin Chicken, Apple-Blackberry Cobbler, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Each recipe includes nutritional information and exchanges. The clear, informative introduction by registered dietitian Jeanette Egan, with suggestions for designing an exercise program and tips for reading nutritional labels, makes this more than a cookbook—it’s a valuable guide to understanding and living with diabetes.

	Introduction: Diabetes and Your Diet	7
	What is Diabetes?	8
	Controlling Diabetes through Diet	15
	Diabetes and Exercise	28
	Medications for Type II Diabetes	33
	Easy-to-Prepare Recipes for Living Well with Type II Diabetes	35
	Appetizers	36
	Soups	48
	Salads	63
	Dressings, Salsas & Sauces	81
	Rice, Beans & Pasta	94
	Vegetables	110
	Fish & Seafood	126
	Meats	142
	Poultry	156
	Desserts	170
	Snacks	186
	Breakfast & Brunch	199
	Exchange Lists	217
	Bibliography	231
	Index	235

Books about: Paths to God or Working in the Dark

100 Questions & Answers about Mesothelioma

Author: Harvey I Pass

The only book to provide the doctor's and patient's views, gives you practical answers to your questions about treatment options, sources of support, legal option, and much more.

1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally or Asthma Cooking

2009-02-02T20:28:00.000-08:00

1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally

Author: DK Publishing

Don't let age compromise beauty! Get youthful-looking skin, glossy hair, better posture, more energy, and a healthier heart with these bite-sized tips guaranteed to restore a youthful glow the natural way-all without surgery, drugs or expensive products.

Look this: The Seduction of Common Sense or The War Within

Asthma Cooking: Combating the Symptoms of Asthma, Plus Advice on Eczema and Hayfever,With 50 Recipes ( Eatting For Health Series)

Author: Bridgid McConvill

Discover the impact that environment, lifestyle and diet have on suffers of asthma, eczema, and hayfever.

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual or Midlife Mamas on the Moon

2009-02-01T16:16:00.000-08:00

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

Author: John Link

With more than 50,000 copies sold, this completely updated edition is one of the most essential and bestselling books on the subject

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual , third edition, is newly revised to contain all of the latest findings that women diagnosed with breast cancer need to participate in developing the most effective treatment plan. This new edition includes the most current advice on

- tamoxifen, herceptin, and other chemotherapy options
- the growing importance of Her-2 oncogene testing
- clinical research trials under way that could broaden treatment options
- the role of preventative drugs and prophylactics for those with genetic high risk for breast cancer
- Sentinal Lymph Node sampling, a new method of local cancer control

Updated information on the nature and biology of breast cancer, choosing a treatment team, managing side effects, and optimizing medication are also included. The Breast Cancer Survival Manual continues to be a must-have for any woman seeking honest, accurate, and easily understandable information about managing breast cancer today.

	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Introduction: About This Manual	1
1	Second Opinions	9
2	Local Control: Surgery and Radiation	16
3	Systemic Control	37
4	The Pathology Report	55
5	Types of Breast Cancer	61
6	Ductal Cancer in Situ (DCIS)	69
7	Picking Your Team	77
8	Radiation	81
9	Chemotherapy	88
10	Management of Side Effects: Quality-of-Life Issues	110
11	Hormonal Therapy, Tamoxifen, and the Aromatase Inhibitors	120
12	Clinical Research Trials	129
13	Diet, Exercise, Herbs, and Vitamins	133
14	The Mind and Body Connection	156
15	Genetic Risk	161
16	Fear of Recurrence	170
17	Hormone Replacement after Breast Cancer	174
18	How to Work the Medical System	180
19	Logs and Calendars	184
	Conclusion: More about This Manual	191
	Resources	193
	Glossary	197
	Index	207

Book review: Color Harmony for Better Living or Living with Lupus

Midlife Mamas on the Moon: Celebrate Great Health, Friendships, Sex, and Money and Launch Your Second Life!

Author: Sunny Hersh

In 2004, the last of the 78 million baby boomers - those born in l964 - turn 40. The boomers have already made 40 the new 30, and they change the Rules of Aging faster than the current miracle diet. The new book Midlife Mamas on the Moon makes sense of it all, summing up the latest ways to celebrate the new freedom and power of the second half of life.

Packed with useful checklists, honest personal stories, and no-nonsense resources, popular speaker and wellness trainer Sunny Hersh empowers you to become best friends with your husband, discover the natural alternatives to peri- and menopause problems, bulk up your brain and your bones for a lifetime, and lose weight with your eyeballs. In addition, this warm, funny "digest" of midlife wisdom has practical ideas on how to upgrade your job, your exercise program, and your financial future.

What People Are Saying

John Sestina
At a time when women used to have hot flashes, they're now experiencing power surges! Sunny Hersh has compiled the ultimate guide book, filled with humor and wisdom, for this very unique time in the life of the millennium woman.
—author of Managing to be Wealthy

Shad Helmstetter
Midlife Mamas on the Moon is a gem of a book that uplifts and entertains while it dispenses womanly wisdom that is so up to date, it is a must read for today's motivated mid-lifer. Sunny Hersh can really write, and she will get you on track, moving, and enjoying the journey.
— author of What to Say When You Talk to Yourself

John Gray
A fun and informative guide to create health and happiness at midlife and beyond.
— Ph.D, Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

Nicholas Lore
A terrific book that every woman in midlife should read. Filled with practical answers to all the questions that arise at this time of life, Sunny Hersh's book is a must read for anyone who wants to live life after 40 with passion, freedom and power. Highly recommended.
—author of The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success

Victoria Moran
Light-hearted, knowing, and very, very honest, Midlife Mamas on the Moon makes me proud to be in my prime.
— author of Creating a Charmed Life.

Leslie Sansone
I'm a midlife mama and I love Sunny's good, sound advice on enjoying the prime of life!
— Creator of Walk Away the Pounds and other in home walking videos

Third Opinion or The Psychology of the Body

2009-01-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

Third Opinion: An International Directory to Alternative Therapy Centers for the Treatment and Prevention of Cancer and Other Degenerative Diseases

Author: John M Fink

In an age of information, when there is a growing awareness and acceptance of the value of alternative and complementary medicine, it's surprising that basic facts about alternative cancer treatments are so hard to come by. If you don't know the right person, it may take days or even weeks to learn even the simplest of facts. Worse, sometimes information becomes available only as a matter of chance.

Here, in this fourth revised edition, is a comprehensive guide to the growing number of alternative treatment centers located throughout the world. Everything you need to know—from addresses, phone numbers, names, and prices, to philosophical approaches and methods of treatment—is provided in a clear, easy-to-use format. Also included are the educational centers, information services, and support programs that may be of interest to the person looking for alternative or adjunctive therapy. For each listing, the author has gathered all of the information necessary to make that all-important initial contact. To further help you, the author has included a glossary of terms, a regional breakdown of centers, and a list of informative readings.

Beyond any first and second opinions that may be offered, there are other options that you may wish to consider. Third Opinion offers you the opportunity to learn about these options so that you can make a truly informed decision.

About the Author:
John M. Fink had been an actor for fourteen years when he lost his young daughter to cancer. Since then, he has been deeply interested in alternative and adjunctive care. He has been active as a board member of the International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends, both nationally and in the Santa Barbara Chapter. He has also been on the Board of the National Health Federation, and has served as a member of the Advisory Panel for the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment's (OTA) study, Unconventional Cancer Treatments. He resides in southern California with his wife.

Interesting book: Inside Consumption or Professional Selling

The Psychology of the Body

Author: Elliot Green

This book is designed to provide massage therapists and bodyworkers with a greater understanding of the psychological issues that can arise from using touch in their therapy sessions. The book describes the connection between the body and the mind, how touch affects this connection, the client's emotional reaction and release, and how to respond to the client in an appropriate manner. The purpose of the book is to clearly define the scope of practice in this area for massage therapists, and bodyworkers.

Book News

Expertly explains emotional release, chronic patterns of tension that dampen emotional expression, and methods for responding professionally and effectively.

Doody Review Services

There are no other books that compare with this most interesting offering" ... "presented in a most enjoyable, readable writing style. This is an excellent book that focuses on the psychological dimensions of touch and massage therapy, particularly emotional release or response. Additionally, the scope of practice related to a multitude of psychological issues and problems is addressed. — Martha J. Greenberg, PhD

Massage Therapy Journal

This long-awaited book provides a well-researched overview of these concepts [and practical methodlogies] grounded in many years of experience. Winter 2004

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Martha J. Greenberg, PhD (Pace University)
Description: This is an excellent book that focuses on the psychological dimensions of touch and massage therapy, particularly emotional release or response. Additionally, the scope of practice related to a multitude of psychological issues and problems is addressed.
Purpose: The book has a dual purpose. First, the authors increase understanding of the causes of emotional release during massage therapy. And, secondly, the book provides practitioners with more knowledge and understanding of the psychological issues that can arise when using touch in therapeutic practices.
Audience: The intended audience is broad, encompassing massage therapists, somatic practitioners and educators, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. The coeditors of the book have educational and clinical experience in massage and bodywork.
Features: Varied topics are presented in a most enjoyable, readable writing style. Included are the impact of the therapist-client relationship on the healing process, scope of practice issues and boundaries, mind-body connection, emotional release during touch-based therapies, dealing with release, and, very importantly, a review of major mental health conditions with guidelines for collaboration with mental health professionals.
Assessment: There are no other books that compare with this most interesting offering. It will be particularly useful for touch based therapists who need basic information about psychosocial concepts that they may not have gleaned during their educational programs.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Basic Science of Oncology or Permission to Nap

2009-01-30T07:52:00.000-08:00

Basic Science of Oncology

Author: Ian F Tannock

Reviews the fast-moving and critically important topics in cancer causation, cancer biology, and the biology underlying cancer treatment. This edition is substantially revised to reflect the major scientific advances, especially with respect to molecular genetics. Additional coverage includes state-of-the-art updates on cancer therapy including new drugs and experimental radiotherapy. Interesting, relevant, and not overpowering in length, the book appeals to a wide audience including physicians, nurses, and medical students as well as radiation therapists.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Melody L McKinney, DNS, RN (Indiana State University)
Description: This fourth edition introductory book incorporates many recent medical advances in the rapidly changing science of medical oncology. Updates by experts in a variety of fields of cancer research, education, and practice add to the understanding of cancer causation, biology, and treatment. All of the updated content, including expertise in molecular studies not available in the 1998 edition, is conveyed at a level appropriate for senior undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical and nursing students interested in the biology of cancer.
Purpose: The book is designed as a practical and affordable introductory oncology text that includes both essential information and state-of-the-art updates on the scientific foundation of causes and treatments of cancer. The authors claim that the book should be useful as a broad introduction and teaching aid for persons interested in the study and treatment of cancer.
Audience: The targeted audience is fellows, residents, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and senior undergraduates who are interested in the biology of cancer.
Features: The book is divided into 22 chapters addressing a broad range of issues related to cancer genetics, molecular pathways and DNA damage, viral contribution to susceptibility, tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes, chemotherapy drug resistance, hormone therapy, anticancer drug pharmacology, monoclonal antibody therapy, clinical radiotherapy, and other topics. Chapters include an introduction, summary, and references. Eleven pages of color plates aid in understanding molecular structures and alterations. A comprehensive glossary of terms and an index are also provided.
Assessment: This well-referenced, well-indexed, scholarly book facilitates the basic understanding of cancer and its treatment. The expertise of multiple researchers, scholars, and clinicians in the field of oncology is used to achieve the goal of cutting-edge information related to advances in the understanding of cancer, its causes and treatment. The book is comprehensive, well-written, pertinent, and should be easy to comprehend by healthcare professionals who are interested, but not expert, in the field of cancer. By increasing their knowledge base, the book should also aid healthcare professionals in working with cancer patients and their families.

Booknews

Covers cancer causation, cancer biology, and the biology underlying cancer treatment, for trainees in both clinical and research areas of oncology. The second edition is substantially revised to incorporate advances in the field since 1987. The contributors are from the U. of Toronto. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Interesting book: Dementia or Dr Pascarellis Complete Guide to Repetitive Strain Injury

Permission to Nap: Taking Time to Restore Your Spirit

Author: Jill Long

Peaceful prose and classic images of women in repose initiate the harried into the sweet secret of living well-the afternoon nap. Working mothers, career women and stay-at-home moms all need encouragement to care for their well-being and happiness with a few minutes of downtime. This lovely gift book not only tells them it's ok, but also shows them how even the shortest siesta can be filled with delights-scents, sounds, flavors, fabrics-that leave a woman refreshed and renewed.

This will be the first book to:
--Show how to create a personal ritual for relaxation, including luxurious locations for napping and techniques for slowing down into rest
--Involve all the senses for improved harmony in life, including aromatherapy, massage and meditation techniques, sounds such as fountains, chimes and music, tactile comforts such as sheets and blankets
--Recommend affordable napping indulgences, including hot and iced soothing beverages, eye pillows and other comfort enhancers
--Encourage women to adopt napping as a lifestyle habit, showing them how to organize their lives to accommodate a nap
--Educate the harried that napping increases good health, for example, adequate sleep has been linked to longevity
--Overcome guilt by providing valid reasons to nap

Like our French sisters, who enjoy a 35-hour work week, or in Spain, where a siesta is a must, we can come to enjoy, embrace and revel in a little lovely shut-eye.

Introduction
Chapter One • Women Who Nap Shamelessly-and without Permission
Chapter Two • The Truth about Napping-Today and Tomorrow
Chapter Three • Because I Want To-and Other Readily Available Answers
Chapter Four •Seasonal Escapes at Home-Luxurious Nap Recipes
Chapter Five •Relaxation Techniques-Meditation, Yoga, and Massage
Chapter Six• Enter an Enlightened World-Aromatherapy
Chapter Seven •The Sounds of Sleep-Fountains, Chimes, and Music
Chapter Eight• Dedicated to Soothe-Iced and Hot Beverages
Chapter Nine • Truly Lavish Essentials-Tactile Comforts for Indulging
Chapter Ten • Morpheus’s New Choices-Peaceful Nap Sanctuaries
The Perfect Companion: Books
Permissions

Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint or Ashtanga Yoga

2009-01-29T03:40:00.000-08:00

Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint

Author: Danny Abramowicz

Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint is more than the story of a recovering alcoholic grabbing on to -- and working hard at -- his second chance at a happy, spiritually rich life.

	Preface	9
	Introduction	15
Step 1	Get the Holy Spirit as Your Personal Trainer	29
Step 2	Scout the Enemies of Your Spiritual Life	39
Step 3	Stretch Out in Prayer	53
Step 4	Run Away From Temptation	73
Step 5	Lift Up Others in Prayer	93
Step 6	Receive Your Spiritual Nutrition	107
Step 7	Rest in the Spirit	127
Step 8	Make an Action Plan	139
	Appendix	157

Ashtanga Yoga: Build Strength, Flexibility and Serenity with this Ancient Physical Art

Author: Vickie Wills

Ashtanga is the most dynamic form of yoga around, and now you can enjoy all its benefits--including increased flexibility, improved strength, and enhanced calm. From beginning sun salutations, through standing and seated postures, to the finishing positions, these pictures guide your body while the captions instruct you on proper breathing. One spread, for example, takes you smoothly through a forward bend into the basic "downward dog" posture, finally ending on the ground with a stretched out, arched back "cobra." You won't miss out on a single segment of the motion.

Weights for 50 or Running Fit

2009-01-27T23:29:00.000-08:00

Weights for 50+: Building Strength, Staying Healthy, and Enjoying an Active Lifestyle

Author: Karl Knopf

Weight training is one of the fastest, most effective ways to lose fat, improve muscle tone, and strengthen bones. It also helps guard against osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. Weights for 50+ shows how easy it is for anyone -- at any age -- to get started with weights. It teaches exercises that are suited to varying ages and degrees of strength, including super-easy, easy, intermediate, and advanced.

The program in Weights for 50+ focuses on the use of small free weights (starting at just 3 lbs.), and includes stretches and release moves -- everything readers need to design a personalized weekly exercise plan. Weights for 50+ also describes proper training methods and explains how to achieve specific goals by varying the workout and carefully monitoring the number of repetitions. Last but not least, the author shows how to have fun and enjoy a workout for staying young.

Interesting book: Nixon and Mao or Do They Hear You When You Cry

Running Fit: Advice and Programs to Get Fit for Running

Author: Jamie Baird

Jamie Baird, a much sought-after fitness coach, provides a complete guide to getting all the benefits of running, while avoiding the injuries associated with this high-impact sport. Designed for runners at every level, it covers everything from proper footgear and clothing to running technique, training routines, road safety, hydration, and diet. Whether the reader is a weekend jogger looking for a personalized exercise program or a marathoner trying to get an edge on the competition, the information here is guaranteed to improve both performance and cardiovascular fitness. Guidance is provided on using special equipment, such as a heart rate monitor or training weights, and there is detailed advice on how to enter and prepare for 5km, 10km, half-marathon, and full marathons.

The Body Sculpting Bible Express or The Big GL Diet Planner

2009-01-26T19:17:00.000-08:00

The Body Sculpting Bible Express: Men's Edition (Body Sculpting Bible Series)

Author: James Villepigu

Featuring the 21 Minute Body Sculpting Workout

Spending more time at the office and less time at the gym? Looking for increased energy, vitality, and a sculpted body but can't fit in fitness? You are not alone! Now there's a workout that works harder so you don't have to work longer.

From the experts that started the body sculpting phenomenon comes a workout designed to tone and chisel your body in 21 minutes a day: The Body Sculpting Bible: EXPRESS--Men's Edition. If you're ready to build strength, invest in your health, and sculpt the body of your dreams, it's time to take the 21-Day Challenge.

Based on the periodization principles that have made the Body Sculpting Bibles a success, EXPRESS Workouts are guaranteed to:
· Chisel and harden your torso and abs
· Build strength and muscle tone all over
· Magnify your shoulders, legs,a nd arms
· Revitalize your energy and restore stamina
· Get you on the path towards lifelong fitness

Books about: Get with the Program or Principles and Labs for Physical Fitness

The Big GL+ Diet Planner: Take the Next Step to Lose Weight and Feel Great in a Color-Coded, At-A-Glance Guide

Author: Fiona Hunter

Lowering the GI and GL (glycemic index and load) is the sure way to permanent weight loss and optimum health—and this ingenious mix-and-match key makes the diet so simple to follow. No tables, no calculations: the work's already done to assure the right balance of foods. Each recipe is color-coded in red, amber, or green. Choose a red, and then select one amber and two green or three green for the rest of the day. Pick two amber, and the other two must be green. Or go all green! And don't worry, all the dishes are delicious!

Is Lighter Better or Intellectual Property Rights and Biodiversity Conservation

2009-01-25T15:05:00.000-08:00

Is Lighter Better?: Skin Tone Descrimination Among Asian Americans

Author: Joanne L Rondilla

Colorism is defined as discriminatory treatment of individuals falling within the same 'racial' group on the basis of skin color. That is, some people, particularly women, are treated better or worse on account of the color of their skin relative to other

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Intellectual Property Rights and Biodiversity Conservation: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Values of Medicinal Plants

Author: Timothy M Swanson

The urgent need to ensure the conservation of biological diversity is now widely recognized, but practical measures to protect endangered species and habitats are still small-scale and generally limited to developed countries. This volume offers a detailed analysis of the economic and scientific rationales for biodiversity conservation. It discusses the justification for, and implementation of intellectual property rights regimes as incentive systems to encourage conservation. The contributions form an interdisciplinary approach encompassing fields of study such as evolutionary biology, chemistry, economics and legal studies. The arguments are presented through the case study of medicinal plant use in the pharmaceutical industry. The book will be of interest and relevance to a broad spectrum of conservationists from research students to policy makers.

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Analyzes the economic and scientific rationales for the use of a property rights-based approach to biodiversity conservation of medicinal plants used in the pharmaceutical industry, drawing on fields including evolutionary biology, chemistry, economics, and legal studies. Demonstrates the importance of biodiversity conservation in sections on plant communities; the value of plant-generated information in pharmaceuticals; institutions for regulating information from diversity; and the importance of cultural diversity in biodiversity conservation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	List of contributors
	Preface
	Acknowledgements
1	Diversity and sustainability: evolution, information and institutions	1
2	Chemical diversity in plants	19
3	Ethnobotany and the search for balance between use and conservation	45
4	The pharmaceutical discovery process	67
5	The role of plant screening and plant supply in biodiversity conservation, drug development and health care	93
6	The economic value of plant-based pharmaceuticals	127
7	The appropriation of evolution's values: an institutional analysis of intellectual property regimes and biodiversity conservation	141
8	Preserving biodiversity: the role of property rights	176
9	Medicinal plants, indigenous medicine and conservation of biodiversity in Ghana	201
10	Biodiversity and the conservation of medicinal plants: issues from the perspective of the developing world	232
	Index	254

Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques or Bharti Vyass Whole Body Beauty Wisdom

2009-01-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques: Compassionate Healing with Essential Oils

Author: Joni Loughran

Writing for lay people and professionals alike, the cofounders of a system of energy healing that incorporates aromatherapy lay out simple, safe, and effective methods for combining these two therapies. They provide new information about the properties of familiar essential oils, reveal never-before-published properties of less common essential oils, and show readers how to use aromatherapy and subtle energy techniques together to restore a sense of well-being and balance.

Bharti Vyas's Whole Body Beauty Wisdom: 500 Tips for Making Your Beauty Shine Inside and Out

Author: Bharti Vyas

A beauty book like no other—one that is itself a stunner—Bharti Vyas's Whole Body Beauty Wisdom offers 500 indispensable tips for making oneself the most beautiful one can be, both inside and out. Her brilliantly colorful guide, replete with lush watercolor sketches that evoke a warm, exotic place, tells everything one needs to know about: •The Face: toning; cleansing; moisturizing; suncare; eyecare; exercising the mouth; tending teeth and gums; smoothing neck, jawline, and chin; tackling wrinkles, rashes, pimples; and more •The Body: yoga poses for beauty maintenance and relaxation; firming exercises and skin toning for the arms, legs, belly, and buttocks; nailcare; bust-toning; excess hair removal; facial, body, and scalp massage; diet and nutrition tips; footcare; bath therapy and homemade masks, cleansers, and exfoliants; relaxation and breathing exercises; caring for hair and tending to grays; and more •Sexuality: aphrodisiac herbs, menopause, and more •Makeup: how and where to apply it to eyes, mouth, cheeks, nails, with tons of unique insider tips only a beauty expert could share Bharti Vyas's Whole Body Beauty Wisdom provides quick, easy, earth- and body-friendly tips for tackling all beauty basics, and shows how to enhance inner and outer beauty and natural radiance with minimal effort.

The Doctors Guide to Weight Loss Surgery or How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

2009-01-23T06:39:00.000-08:00

The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision that Could Save Your Life

Author: Louis Flancbaum

Whether you're already planning to have weight-loss surgery or are still trying to decide, here is what you need to know about the operation that could save your life

If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you are not alone. Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. today, affecting one out of every four Americans. In this indispensable resource, Dr. Louis Flancbaum, one of the world's foremost experts on weight-loss surgery, takes you through the entire process, from presurgical evaluation to postop care. You'll find everything you need to know to get the most out of the latest groundbreaking procedures available that can radically improve your health--and your quality of life.

You'll discover:

Why WLS is the safest treatment for patients with clinically severe or morbid obesity

How to determine if you're a candidate for WLS

What to look for when choosing a surgeon

How to choose the surgical procedure that's right for you

What to expect pre-, peri-, and postsurgery

Common side effects and what they can mean for you

Diet and nutritional guidelines after WLS

Plus: what to do if your insurance policy excludes obesity treatment, how to determine when you can resume normal activities and return to work, healthful recipes, patient success stories, support groups . . . and much more

Including detailed charts and tables, helpful resources, and websites, this is the only sourcebook on weight-loss surgery you'll ever need.

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How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

Author: The American Lung Association

Do you rely on smoking to keep your weight in check?

Are you afraid to quit smoking because you're worried about gaining weight?

Have you gained weight after quitting smoking...and gone back to smoking with hopes of losing the weight?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, it's time to learn

HOW TO QUIT SMOKING WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT

Based on the American Lung Association's smoking cessation program, here is expert advice on how to quit smoking in a healthy way that allows you to kick the habit without ruining your waistline. This groundbreaking book will show you:

How quitting smoking can add years to your life
Why vegetables and fruits are the most important foods to eat while you're quitting
How to add more physical activity to your day
Which foods to turn to during a nicotine craving
How to stay motivated, even during tough times

...and dozens of other strategies that can help you to work with your cravings -- instead of against them -- to attain a healthy and fit smoke-free life.

Includes meal plan suggestions, recipes, and snack ideas!

	Introduction	1
1	Peptic Ulcer Disease	5
2	A Short History of Ulcer Treatments	15
3	A Natural Approach To Ulcer Treatments	19
	Index	41

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Pedometer Power or Libro de Cocina Ilustrado de la Nueva Dieta Atkins

Pedometer Power: Using Pedometers in School and Community

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Just a Lump in the Road or Contra la depresion

Just a Lump in the Road ...: Reflections of Young Breast Cancer Survivors

Contra la depresion

Reduzca sus zonas de grasa femenina or Allergy Free Cooking

Reduzca sus zonas de grasa femenina: Lose Pounds and Inches--Fast!--from Your Belly, Hips, Thighs, and More

Allergy-Free Cooking: How to Survive the Elimination Diet and Eat Happily Ever After

Workouts With Weights or New Hope for People with Alzheimers and Their Caregivers

Workouts With Weights: Simple Routines You Can Do at Home

New Hope for People with Alzheimer's and Their Caregivers: Your Friendly,Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

HELLP Syndrome or Hydrotherapy A Medical Dictionary Bibliography and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

HELLP Syndrome: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

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Hydrotherapy - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Eating Disorders or Its Not Just About Wrinkles

Eating Disorders: A Parents Guide

It's Not Just About Wrinkles: A Park Avenue Dermatologist's Program for Beautiful Skin-in Just 4 Minutes a Day

Headache Help or The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes

Headache Help: A Complete Guide to Understanding Headaches and the Medications That Relieve Them

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes: For Today and Tomorrow

American Family Physician

Nutrition in Clinical Care

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Irwin G. Brodsky

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The Complete SAS Guide to Safe Travel or The South Beach Heart Health Revolution

The Complete SAS Guide to Safe Travel

The South Beach Heart Health Revolution: Cardiac Prevention That Can Reverse Heart Disease and Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes

Jennifer Johnston Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information - Library Journal

Masaje sensual or Help for the Child with Aspergers Syndrome

Masaje sensual

Help for the Child with Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Negotiating the Social Service Maze

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100 Questions and Answers about Acne or La Stone Therapy

100 Questions and Answers about Acne

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La Stone Therapy: The Amazing New Form of Healing Bodywork That Will Transform Your Health

50 Natural Ways to Energize or Zinc Carnosine

50 Natural Ways to Energize

Zinc-Carnosine: Nature's Safe and Effective Remedy for Ulcers

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Atkins Diabetes Revolution or 3 Days to Vitality

Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes

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3 Days to Vitality

Holy Cow or Safe Baby

Holy Cow: The Hare Krishna Contribution to Vegetarianism and Animal Rights

Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Home Safety

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When Its Cancer or Renewed Each Day Genesis and Exodus

When It's Cancer: The 10 Essential Steps to Follow after Your Diagnoses

Renewed Each Day --Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible, Vol. 1

You Can Eat Well with Diabetes or 100 Questions Answers about Mesothelioma

You Can Eat Well with Diabetes!

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100 Questions & Answers about Mesothelioma

1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally or Asthma Cooking

1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally

Asthma Cooking: Combating the Symptoms of Asthma, Plus Advice on Eczema and Hayfever,With 50 Recipes ( Eatting For Health Series)

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual or Midlife Mamas on the Moon

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide for Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

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Midlife Mamas on the Moon: Celebrate Great Health, Friendships, Sex, and Money and Launch Your Second Life!

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Third Opinion or The Psychology of the Body

Third Opinion: An International Directory to Alternative Therapy Centers for the Treatment and Prevention of Cancer and Other Degenerative Diseases

The Psychology of the Body

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