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Global Health Law
by Lawrence O. GostinDespite global progress, staggering health inequalities between rich and poor raise basic questions of social justice. Defining the field of global health law, Lawrence Gostin drives home the need for effective governance and offers a blueprint for reform, based on the principle that the opportunity to live a healthy life is a basic human right.
The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise: Molecules That Move Us
by Christopher M. GillenThe Hidden Mechanics of Exercise reveals the microworld of the body in motion, from motor proteins that produce force to enzymes that extract energy from food, and tackles questions athletes ask: What should we ingest before and during a race? How does a hard workout trigger changes in our muscles? Why does exercise make us feel good?
Virtues of Thought: Essays On Plato And Aristotle
by Aryeh KosmanExploring what two foundational figures, Plato and Aristotle, have to say about the nature of human awareness and understanding, Aryeh Kosman concludes that ultimately the virtues of thought are to be found in the joys and satisfactions that come from thinking philosophically, whether we engage in it ourselves or witness others' participation.
Living with Robots
by Paul DumouchelLiving with Robots recounts a foundational shift in robotics, from artificial intelligence to artificial empathy, and foreshadows an inflection point in human evolution. As robots engage with people in socially meaningful ways, social robotics probes the nature of the human emotions that social robots are designed to emulate.
Maths Skills For A Level Biology 2nd edition.pdf
by James Penny Philip LeftwichThe maths needed to succeed in A Level Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook addresses all of the maths skills needed for A Level Biology specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, 'remember points' and 'stretch yourself' questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build confidence.
Puzzling Identities (Institute For Human Sciences Vienna Lecture Ser. #4)
by Vincent DescombesAs a logical concept, identity refers to one and the same thing. So how can it describe membership in various groups, as in ethnic and religious identity? Bringing together an analytic conception of identity with a psychosocial understanding, Vincent Descombes demonstrates why a person has more than one answer to the essential question Who am I?
Alien Landscapes?: Interpreting Disordered Minds
by Jonathan GloverDo people with mental disorders share enough psychology with other people to make human interpretation possible? Jonathan Glover tackles the hard cases—violent criminals, people with delusions, autism, schizophrenia—to answer affirmatively. He offers values linked with agency and identity to guide how the boundaries of psychiatry should be drawn.
Eros and Illness
by David B. MorrisWhen we or our loved ones fall ill, our world is thrown into disarray, our routines are interrupted, our beliefs shaken. David Morris offers an unconventional, deeply human exploration of what it means to live with, and live through, disease. He shows how desire—emotions, dreams, stories, romance, even eroticism—plays a crucial part in illness.
Beauty without the Breast (Women, Health, And Equity Ser. #Women & Health)
by Felicia Marie KnaulFelicia Knaul, an economist who has lived and worked for two decades in Latin America on health and social development, documents the personal and professional sides of her breast cancer experience. Beauty without the Breast contrasts her difficult but inspiring journey with that of the majority of women throughout the world who face not only the disease but stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to health care. This wrenching contrast is the cancer divide — an equity imperative in global health. Knaul exposes barriers affecting women in low and middle-income countries and highlights the role of men, family, and community in responding to the challenge of breast cancer. She shares striking data about breast cancer, a leading killer of young women in developing countries, and narrates the process of applying this evidence and launching Tómatelo a Pecho (also the book title in Spanish)— a Mexico-based program promoting awareness and access to health care. The book concludes with letters from Dr. Julio Frenk, her husband and former Minister of Health of Mexico, written while they shared the trauma of diagnosis and treatment. With force and lucidity, the book narrates the journey of patient and family as they courageously navigate disease and survivorship.
The Peace of Wild Things: And Other Poems
by Wendell BerryIf you stop and look around you, you'll start to see. Tall marigolds darkening. A spring wind blowing. The woods awake with sound. On the wooden porch, your love smiling. Dew-wet red berries in a cup. On the hills, the beginnings of green, clover and grass to be pasture. The fowls singing and then settling for the night. Bright, silent, thousands of stars. You come into the peace of simple things. From the author of the 'compelling' and 'luminous' essays of The World-Ending Fire comes a slim volume of poems. Tender and intimate, these are consoling songs of hope and of healing; short, simple meditations on love, death, friendship, memory and belonging. They celebrate and elevate what is sensuous about life, and invite us to pause and appreciate what is good in life, to stop and savour our fleeting moments of earthly enjoyment. And, when fear for the future keeps us awake at night, to come into the peace of wild things.
The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin
by Dr Anjali Mahto'I now feel safe in the knowledge that I'm armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin' Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information out there, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear. Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise and the most up-to-date evidence, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from the nonsense. Chia seeds won't make your skin glow and lilac water is never going to reduce acne scarring. And, when it comes to the best products, high price doesn't necessarily mean high quality. Tackling common complaints such as acne and dryness, rosacea and aging, The Skincare Bible is your definitive companion to your body's biggest organ. Clear, concise and packed full of tips on the best products and routines, it will help you discover what works for you and find confidence in your own skin. This is yourexpert guide to great skin - pure and simple.'A refreshing, fad-free guide to glowing skin. A must read for anyone struggling with their skin health' Dr Megan Rossi
Aspects of Psychologism
by Tim CraneAspects of Psychologism is a penetrating look into fundamental philosophical questions of consciousness, perception, and the experience we have of our mental lives. Psychologism, in Tim Crane's formulation, presents the mind as a single subject-matter to be investigated not only empirically and conceptually but also phenomenologically: through the systematic examination of consciousness and thought from the subject's point of view. How should we think about the mind? Analytical philosophy tends to address this question by examining the language we use to talk about our minds, and thus translates our knowledge of consciousness into knowledge of the concepts which this language embodies. Psychologism rejects this approach. The philosophy of mind, Crane contends, has become too narrow in its purely conceptual focus on the logical and linguistic formulas that structure thought. We cannot assume that the categories needed to understand the mind correspond absolutely with such semantic categories. Crane's claim is that intentionality--the "aboutness" or "directedness" of the mind--is essential to all mental phenomena. He criticizes materialist doctrines about consciousness and defends the position that perception can represent the world in a non-conceptual, non-propositional way, opening up philosophy to a more realistic account of the mind's nature.
The Haunted House
by Walter HubbellThe blood-chilling true story of a nineteenth-century girl’s terrifying and bewildering haunting First published in 1879, The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story is the author’s account of the infamous haunting of eighteen-year-old Esther Cox, who lived with her extended family in Amherst, Nova Scotia—a beautiful, peaceful little village, population three thousand—during the late 1800s. Walter Hubbell stayed with the family for six weeks, during which he witnessed a variety of alternately compelling and terrifying paranormal and unexplained events. As he describes these manifestations: No person has yet been able to ascertain their cause. Scientific men from all parts of Canada and the United States have investigated them in vain. Some people think that electricity is the principal agent; others, mesmerism; whilst others again, are sure they are produced by the devil. Of the three supposed causes, the latter is certainly the most plausible theory, for some of the manifestations are remarkably devilish in their appearance and effect. For instance, the mysterious setting of fires, the powerful shaking of the house, the loud and incessant noises and distinct knocking, as if made by invisible sledge-hammers, on the walls; also, the strange actions of the household furniture, which moves about in the broad daylight without the slightest visible cause. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing
by Dr Qing LiShinrin = Forest Yoku = Bathing Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. A pillar of Japanese culture for decades, Shinrin-Yoku is a way to reconnect with nature, from walking mindfully in the woods, to a break in your local park, to walking barefoot on your lawn. Forest Medicine expert, Dr Qing Li's research has proven that spending time around trees (even filling your home with house plants and vaporising essential tree oils) can reduce blood pressure, lower stress, boost energy, boost immune system and even help you to lose weight. Along with his years of ground-breaking research, anecdotes on the life-changing power of trees, Dr Li provides here the practical ways for you to try Shinrin-Yoku for yourself.
Play On: How to Get Better With Age
by Jeff BercoviciHow do the world's best athletes combat ageing, and what you can do to keep up?"Encouraging reading for jocks who are late to the game but committed to the win all the same." Kirkus Review "An energetic romp" that "smartly separates science from quackery." Publishers WeeklySports are about challenging our physical limits. But the greatest limit of all remains undefeated: age. Not, though, for the likes of Roger Federer, Tom Brady and Jo Pavey. What are they doing that you can too?Play On teaches us that it's not aging that causes a decline in fitness; rather, a decline in fitness causes aging.Full of cutting-edge science, technology and practical tips, Play On empowers you to reverse the ageing process, and stay younger for longer.
Half Hour Hero
by Roz PurcellWant to eat well but feel you don't have the time?Roz Purcell will show you how tasty and healthy whole foods can be - and how easy it is to fit them into a busy lifestyle. Using readily available ingredients and store cupboard essentials, Roz's whole foods recipes are quick, simple, nutritious and most of all, delicious. In less than thirty minutes, you can prepare, cook, and enjoy natural food that helps you look and feel healthier and happier.With over 100 easy to follow recipes, Half Hour Hero will prove that healthy eating can be fuss-free. From tasty breakfasts, hearty dinners, indulgent desserts, to snacks and tonics to enjoy on the go, Roz will show you how to cook quick dishes that will put natural whole foods at the heart of any life, no matter how hectic. Eating well has never been so simple.
Karl Henry's Healthy Living Handbook: Ireland’s favourite trainer helps you to lose weight, get fit and stay well
by Karl HenryThe No 1 Bestseller!An encouraging, practical, affordable and sustainable plan that will help you achieve lasting changes in your well-beingWould you like to be trimmer, fitter and healthier, but do not know where to start? After all, there is so much conflicting advice.Or do you go on diets and fitness drives all the time, but can't stick with anything?Karl Henry has been working with people like you for nearly twenty years. He has seen it all, heard it all and knows the secret of making lasting change.The secret is that there is no secret! Getting trimmer, fitter and healthier is not about the latest 'revolutionary' new diet or fitness regime. It's about simplicity and balance and developing habits and routines that are realistic, affordable and sustainable for you.Karl's Healthy Living Handbook leads you through each aspect of health - food, movement, lifestyle - and is full of practical advice, including delicious fool-proof recipes and easy exercise routines that you can do at home. It will help you make changes that will add up to permanently improved well-being.No matter what your starting point, everything in Karl's handbook is a fit for your life. It is a friendly, easy-to-follow guide that will bring you on a journey, page by page, at the right pace for you. As Karl says: 'You will be amazed at just how easy it is to make straightforward changes and what a difference they can make. Not only that, the benefits of feeling healthier and more active will help you stay on course and motivate you to keep going. My ambition is to help you realize that losing weight and getting fitter can be simple - so simple that you can't not start, no matter how small that start is!'
Cravings: Recipes For All The Food You Want To Eat
by Chrissy TeigenChrissy's Cravings are the simple and delicious recipes, for the food you WANT to eat . . .'There are plenty of celebrity cookbooks out there, but Chrissy's is different . . . it's completely unfussy and accessible. She has an attitude about food that [we] can relate to.' Marie ClaireShe reigns supreme on social media. She says what she thinks. She eats what she WANTS. Chrissy Teigen struts her stuff from runways to red carpets and she's a total foodie too. It's over to Chrissy in her New York Times BESTSELLING Cravings to on give the goss her hottest kitchen desires . . . The sticky, sweet chipotle-honey chicken with mango-avocado salsa will have your friends begging for the recipe. Try CHRISSY'S creamy, saucy mac and cheese with cheesy garlic breadcrumbs . . . John's isn't the only mouthwatering recipe. Or, snack on the quick and easy sh*t on toast . . . so many tasty combinations, fig, ricotta, honey, salami and black pepper, Mom's steak or even raspberries and Brie._______Maybe she's on a photo shoot in Zanzibar. Maybe she's cracking jokes on TV. But all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinner. Or breakfast. Lunch gets some love too. For years, she's been collecting, cooking and Instagramming her favourite recipes, and here they are: from all day breakfasts to John's famous fried chicken with spicy honey butter to her mum's Thai classics.Salty, spicy, saucy and fun as hell (not just the food, but Chrissy, too) these dishes are for family, friends, date night, TV dinners, party time and for a few of those life-sucks moments. You'll learn the importance of chillies, the secret to cheesy cheeseless eggs and life tips like how to use bacon as a home fragrance, the single best way to wake up in the morning and how not to overthink men or Brussels sprouts. Because for Chrissy Teigen cooking, eating, life and love are one and the same. 'Packed with super-easy recipes, Mrs John Legend serves up her stomach pleasers that will leave you dribblingover the pages' Heat Magazine____________RECIPES NOW UPDATED WITH UK MEASUREMENTS
The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness For Busy People
by Pedram ShojaiAs seen in the MAIL ON SUNDAY, THE DAILY MAIL, THE TELEGRAPH and as heard BBC RADIO 2 with Chris Evans.'A lovely book. Offers a little lesson every day on how to be more mindful, to slow time down or stop time.' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2---------------------------------------------------A frantic world . . . or a frantic mind?The New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai reveals what it takes to stop time . . . Discover the deepest secrets of time and take control of your life. By following the 100-day Gong ritual - allocating a set amount of time each day, a 'Gong', to everyday tasks - you will not only find your mind is calmer and clearer but also that you have the space to accomplish what you want in life. Taoist Minister and New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai shows how the ancient spiritual practice of stopping time can be turned into a simple and effective life skill to help you feel less stressed, more rested and able to focus on what matters most. 'The Art of Stopping Time is a powerful book that will help you at this critical juncture in history, when time seems to disappear in an instant. I highly recommend it.' Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder, Amen Clinics and author of Memory Rescue 'Who knew that the way to gain more time was actually to stop, be present, and dedicate time to specific activities' JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet
5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food: The UK edition
by Jamie OliverJamie's most straightforward cookbook yet . . . It's perfect for quick and easy meals for every day of the week. Even the busiest of us will be able to master dishes to bring the house down!Jamie's CHANNEL 4 series Quick and Easy Food is BACK on Monday nights at 8pm, find all the recipes . . . and more inside.__________'Our favourite new recipe book . . . Simple suppers from the nation's favourite chef' Sainsbury's Magazine__________With just FIVE ingredients that have maximum flavour and minimum fuss, you'll be cooking exciting food that's ready in less than 30 minutes. From this weeks episode . . . · CRISPY SKIN LEMON SOLE. The perfect summer supper . . . Grilled lemon sole with artichoke hearts, mellow courgettes, hot chilli's and fresh mint.· PAPPA AL POMODORO SOUP. A hearty Italian soup, perfect for midweek. Garlic and plum tomatoes, ciabatta, parmesan and basil.· CHICKEN NOODLE STIR-FRY. A super-easy, deliciously light dinner. Toasted peanuts, gnarly chicken breasts cooked in sticky black bean sauce on top of egg noodles and tender stem broccoli.· HONEY BERRY FILO SMASH. A sumptuous, simple dessert. Crushed raspberries rippled through coconut yoghurt with shards of filo pastry drizzled in layers of runny honey and pistachios. _________'This is Oliver's best book in years' The Sunday Times'Jamie Oliver returns with the second series, focussing on easy family-centric cooking . . . he's stripped back to basics and all the better for it.' The Sunday Telegraph
Ageless Beauty: Discover the best-kept beauty secrets from the editors at Vogue Paris
by Clemence Von MuefflingDiscover the best-kept beauty secrets from three generations of editors and experts at Vogue Paris . . . ------------- Your guide to French beauty lets you in on . . . · Essential advice on how to make simple changes to your beauty habits, from the correct way to wash your hair to the vital items no make-up bag should be without.· How to give your skin a healthy glow in just a few simple steps.· Advice for women of all ages, Jeunesse, Plenitude and Maturite, to ensure energy, confidence and happiness.· Which self-tanners to use and how to apply for a beautiful, healthy, summer tan.· The four pillars of French wellness: food, posture, exercise and movement you need and dormez-vous. · And much more . . . Clémence Von Mueffling draws on her family's wisdom and passion to show how you can achieve effortless French beauty at any age. Filled with tips, intimate anecdotes and expert interviews, Ageless Beauty is sure to become every woman's definitive beauty guide. ------------- 'A delicious dose of effortless chic, timeless glamour, priceless beauty secrets, self-care and self-confidence' Sarah Brown, former Beauty Director, Vogue'This book is a magical guide, with expert advice in three categories so women of all ages will feel it is specifically tailored to them' Aerin Lauder, Style and Image Director of Estee Lauder
5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food: The UK edition
by Jamie OliverJamie's most straightforward cookbook yet . . . It's perfect for quick and easy meals for every day of the week. Even the busiest of us will be able to master dishes to bring the house down!Jamie's CHANNEL 4 series Quick and Easy Food is BACK on Monday nights at 8pm, find all the recipes . . . and more inside.__________'Our favourite new recipe book . . . Simple suppers from the nation's favourite chef' Sainsbury's Magazine__________With just FIVE ingredients that have maximum flavour and minimum fuss, you'll be cooking exciting food that's ready in less than 30 minutes. From this weeks episode . . . · CRISPY SKIN LEMON SOLE. The perfect summer supper . . . Grilled lemon sole with artichoke hearts, mellow courgettes, hot chilli's and fresh mint.· PAPPA AL POMODORO SOUP. A hearty Italian soup, perfect for midweek. Garlic and plum tomatoes, ciabatta, parmesan and basil.· CHICKEN NOODLE STIR-FRY. A super-easy, deliciously light dinner. Toasted peanuts, gnarly chicken breasts cooked in sticky black bean sauce on top of egg noodles and tender stem broccoli.· HONEY BERRY FILO SMASH. A sumptuous, simple dessert. Crushed raspberries rippled through coconut yoghurt with shards of filo pastry drizzled in layers of runny honey and pistachios. _________'This is Oliver's best book in years' The Sunday Times'Jamie Oliver returns with the second series, focussing on easy family-centric cooking . . . he's stripped back to basics and all the better for it.' The Sunday Telegraph
Walker's Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing, Sailing, Riding, Driving, Racing, Hunting, Shooting And Other Manly Sports ... - Primary Source Edition
by Donald WalkerFor gentlemen leading sedentary lives, Donald Walker has just the pep talk you need.If you haven't yet discovered the vast array of benefits that arise from physical exertion, then let Walker be your guide. As well as helping to prolong life and improve its happiness, active exercises can help you to achieve a beauty of form, elegant air and graceful manners.Through a combination of manly exercises such as leaping, skating and climbing trees, you can acquire the physique you desire and become the envy of all gentlemen.Tips include:· The correct way to walk at different paces - slow, moderate and quick· The best liquids to consume - primarily cold beer and cider · Permitted vegetable matter - including biscuits and stale bread Lavishly illustrated throughout, this Victorian guide has been brought back to life so that modern gents can exercise the manly way.
The Gift: And Other Lessons From My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi
by Arun GandhiGandhi was an icon, but what would he teach us if we knew him personally? Arun Gandhi reveals his Grandfather's ten vital and extraordinary lessons, more relevant than ever, in his SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING, The Gift (formerly published as The Gift of Anger). . . The moving, often irreverent, story of Arun's years growing up at the iconic Sevagram ashram provides the setting for the treasured moments spent his grandfather, which are an engaging and often surprising read. These memories give a rare insight into Gandhi the man behind the icon, and reveal the motivations behind his ten inspirational lessons. Arun believes that the violence in the world today makes Gandhi's teachings more vital than ever, and The Gift places these lessons in a modern context, shedding new light on how Gandhi's principles can - and must - be applied to today's concerns.'Anger is good. It is an energy that compels us to define what is right and wrong' - Mahatma Gandhi, to his grandson, Arun
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: Foreword by Charlotte Moore
by Chantal Sicile-KiraAdolescence can be a difficult time for everyone, but for parents of teens on the autism spectrum it's particularly nerve-wracking. Parents must learn to protect their children from the dangers of an environment that is not always understanding of their disease while also providing them with the skills and support they need to live as independent a life as possible. Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum offers strategies for helping children, whatever their ability level, through the changes of the teenage years, and prepares them for adulthood. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, it covers how to help teenagers understand puberty and hygiene; the specific health risks of adolescence such as seizures and depression; preparing for life after secondary school; and teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships and dating.