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The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason About Human Nature
by Iris BerentDo newborns think? Do they know that "three" is greater than "two"? Do they prefer "right" to "wrong"? What about emotions--can newborns recognize happiness or anger? If the answer to these questions is yes, then how are our inborn thoughts and feelings encoded in our bodies? Could they persist after we die? Going all the way back to ancient Greece, human nature and the mind-body problem have been the topics of fierce scholarly debates. But laypeople also have strong opinions about such matters. Most people believe, for example, that newborn babies don't know the difference between right and wrong--such knowledge, they insist, can only be learned. For emotions, they presume the opposite--that our capacity to feel fear, for example, is both inborn and embodied. These beliefs are stories we tell ourselves about what we know and who we are. They reflect and influence our understanding of ourselves and others and they guide every aspect of our lives. In The Blind Storyteller, the cognitive psychologist Iris Berent exposes a chasm between our intuitive understanding of human nature and the conclusions emerging from science. Her conclusions show that many of our stories are misguided. Just like Homer, we, the storyteller, are blind. How could we get it so wrong? In a twist that could have come out of a Greek tragedy, Berent proposes that our errors are our fate. These mistakes emanate from the very principles that make our minds tick: Our blindness to human nature is rooted in human nature itself. An intellectual journey that draws on philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, cognitive science, and Berent's own cutting-edge research, The Blind Storyteller grapples with a host of provocative questions, from why we are so afraid of zombies, to whether dyslexia is "just in our heads," from what happens to us when we die, to why we are so infatuated with our brains. The end result is a startling new perspective on the age-old nature/nurture debate--and on what it means to be human.
The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason About Human Nature
by Iris BerentDo newborns think? Do they know that "three" is greater than "two"? Do they prefer "right" to "wrong"? What about emotions--can newborns recognize happiness or anger? If the answer to these questions is yes, then how are our inborn thoughts and feelings encoded in our bodies? Could they persist after we die? Going all the way back to ancient Greece, human nature and the mind-body problem have been the topics of fierce scholarly debates. But laypeople also have strong opinions about such matters. Most people believe, for example, that newborn babies don't know the difference between right and wrong--such knowledge, they insist, can only be learned. For emotions, they presume the opposite--that our capacity to feel fear, for example, is both inborn and embodied. These beliefs are stories we tell ourselves about what we know and who we are. They reflect and influence our understanding of ourselves and others and they guide every aspect of our lives. In The Blind Storyteller, the cognitive psychologist Iris Berent exposes a chasm between our intuitive understanding of human nature and the conclusions emerging from science. Her conclusions show that many of our stories are misguided. Just like Homer, we, the storyteller, are blind. How could we get it so wrong? In a twist that could have come out of a Greek tragedy, Berent proposes that our errors are our fate. These mistakes emanate from the very principles that make our minds tick: Our blindness to human nature is rooted in human nature itself. An intellectual journey that draws on philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, cognitive science, and Berent's own cutting-edge research, The Blind Storyteller grapples with a host of provocative questions, from why we are so afraid of zombies, to whether dyslexia is "just in our heads," from what happens to us when we die, to why we are so infatuated with our brains. The end result is a startling new perspective on the age-old nature/nurture debate--and on what it means to be human.
Blind Trust: How parents with a sick child can escape the lies, hypocrisy and false promised of researchers and the regulatory authorities
by Klaus RoseMany parents of children with serious health problems may wonder why new medicines are initially not approved for minors and, if their condition is rare, why at the same time there is such pressure to enter any young person under 18 into drug trials. So-called ‘paediatric’ pharmaceutical studies have become an international multi-billion business with many careers in academia, regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry based on this work, yet much of this activity is founded on a series of flawed concepts that have led to immeasurable wastage of resources and serious, ongoing medical abuse. In this revelatory book, the former head of paediatric drug research at two major pharmaceutical companies provides a guide for parents and non-specialists interested in advancing the health of individual children and groups of children showing the key differences between clinically-directed and administratively-directed research, what will potentially benefit or harm children and how the law needs to change around the world so that true advances can be made.
Blinded by Corona: Excellent.' Jon Snow
by John AshtonA gripping view of our fight against coronaProfessor Ashton has deep practical understanding of the science of public health - a discipline invented in Britain - as a former Director of Public Health. In this jargon-free fly-on-the-wall tale he sets the UK government's measures to deal with COVID-19 from January against two centuries of home-grown knowledge. How do the government's experts and the UK's reliance on web-based solutions such as Test&Trace measure up against the past, for example the 2008 Swine 'Flu epidemic?
The Blissful Baby Expert: Everything You Need To Know For Easier, Happier Parenting
by Lisa CleggThere are few life experiences more joyful than becoming a parent, but caring for a newborn can be daunting, particularly when you're not sure whose advice to follow or what your baby really needs. In The Blissful Baby Expert, Lisa Clegg draws on her own experience of motherhood and her professional life as a nanny and maternity nurse to share her essential, trusted advice. Gentle, reassuring and practical, her book guides you every step of the way from birth to two years. It includes:- Equipment – what is essential and what is helpful- Coming home – how to cope and bond in the early days- Sleep – flexible plans to help your baby settle and sleep - Feeding – guilt-free breast- and bottlefeeding- Weaning – when to start and how to do it- Q&As – common worries and what to do- Development – what to expect and advice on toysEvery baby is different and this is why Lisa's book isn't a restrictive one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, she gives you the knowledge you need to trust your own instincts, build your confidence and learn to recognise what is best for your baby. With this knowledge, you'll enjoy calm, happy parenting and a blissful, settled baby.
The Blissful Toddler Expert: The complete guide to calm parenting and happy toddlers
by Lisa CleggTrusted maternity nurse Lisa Clegg is on-hand to gently guide you through your child’s toddler years. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know to support your toddler’s development, including: · Potty training – when and how to start · Behaviour – avoiding and coping with tantrums · Feeding – introducing new foods and avoiding fussy eating · Learning – encouraging language and movement · Next steps – preparing your toddler for nursery and pre-school With practical advice, answers to common questions and confidence-boosting tips, The Blissful Toddler Expert is the essential handbook for all parents with toddlers.
Blockchain in Digital Healthcare
by Malaya Dutta Borah Roberto Moro Visconti Ganesh Chandra DekaBlockchain is a series of transactions recorded in blocks and secured cryptographically. It is immutable, decentralized, and transparent and has proved to be beneficial across all domains to protect and store data. Maintaining privacy, integrity, and security, blockchain is particularly valuable to the healthcare industry. of healthcare data. Blockchain in Digital Healthcare provides a panoramic review of prospects of blockchain technology in the healthcare domain. Users can record transactions in blocks in an immutable distributed ledger that cannot be changed once recorded and/or published. Blockchain is also decentralized, which eliminates dependency on a trusted third party to facilitate transactions, enabling clients and other users of the blockchain to take ownership of the data they push on the network. Blockchain also makes transactions more secure as clients have their own copies. Features: Provides systematic and comprehensive understanding of the block chain technology and the potential in healthcare Describes how security and privacy concerns of healthcare data can be addressed using Blockchain Technology Discusses the concept of smart contracts for performing advanced level scripting to create a blockchain network to provide a platform for the development of decentralized applications Includes a chapter on role of blockchain based insurance application using Ethereum/Hyperledger Presents cases of blockchain use for various aspects of drug manufacturing and the pharma supply chain This book serves as a reference book for IT professionals, scientific investigators and researchers who need to analyze the prospects of blockchain technology in healthcare.
Blockchain in Digital Healthcare
by Malaya Dutta Borah, Roberto Moro-Visconti and Ganesh Chandra DekaBlockchain is a series of transactions recorded in blocks and secured cryptographically. It is immutable, decentralized, and transparent and has proved to be beneficial across all domains to protect and store data. Maintaining privacy, integrity, and security, blockchain is particularly valuable to the healthcare industry. of healthcare data. Blockchain in Digital Healthcare provides a panoramic review of prospects of blockchain technology in the healthcare domain. Users can record transactions in blocks in an immutable distributed ledger that cannot be changed once recorded and/or published. Blockchain is also decentralized, which eliminates dependency on a trusted third party to facilitate transactions, enabling clients and other users of the blockchain to take ownership of the data they push on the network. Blockchain also makes transactions more secure as clients have their own copies. Features: Provides systematic and comprehensive understanding of the block chain technology and the potential in healthcare Describes how security and privacy concerns of healthcare data can be addressed using Blockchain Technology Discusses the concept of smart contracts for performing advanced level scripting to create a blockchain network to provide a platform for the development of decentralized applications Includes a chapter on role of blockchain based insurance application using Ethereum/Hyperledger Presents cases of blockchain use for various aspects of drug manufacturing and the pharma supply chain This book serves as a reference book for IT professionals, scientific investigators and researchers who need to analyze the prospects of blockchain technology in healthcare.
Blogging a Five Element Life
by Nora FranglenBased on her widely read blog, this collection includes Nora Franglen's reflections on her own continually developing five element practice, and the lived world between 2014 and March 2017, a time of enormous change. Covering everything from politics, to her penchant for coffee shops, to how to treat patients effectively, and from tips on using moxa sticks to her acerbic thoughts on the effects of technology on society, Nora illustrates how the five elements influence, illuminate and enrich all aspects of her life, and vice versa.
Blogging a Five Element Life (PDF)
by Nora FranglenBased on her widely read blog, this collection includes Nora Franglen's reflections on her own continually developing five element practice, and the lived world between 2014 and March 2017, a time of enormous change. Covering everything from politics, to her penchant for coffee shops, to how to treat patients effectively, and from tips on using moxa sticks to her acerbic thoughts on the effects of technology on society, Nora illustrates how the five elements influence, illuminate and enrich all aspects of her life, and vice versa.
Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation
by Dr. Jennifer Gunter'The world's most famous and outspoken gynaecologist' (The Guardian) fights myths and fearmongering with real science, inclusive facts, and shame-free advice on the topic that impacts more than 1.8 billion people worldwide: menstruation. Women can expect to have between 350 and 450 periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are crucial, women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what's typical, what's concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today's most trusted voice in women's health. Dr Jen answers all your period-related questions, including: What exactly happens during menstruation? How heavy is too heavy? How much should periods hurt? And provides essential information about topics such as: * The impact of stress and health on the menstrual cycle * Menstrual migraines, PMS and period diarrhea (yes, it's totally normal) * Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and fibroids * Endometriosis and the latest treatments * The endometrium's (the uterine lining's) fascinating connection to the immune system * Different cultural perceptions of menstruation and how they affect girls and women * Menstruation and the trans and non-binary experience * Legitimate menstrual products and the facts behind toxic shock syndrome * The risks and benefits of hysterectomies Blood is about much more than biology. It's an all-in-one, revolutionary guide that will change the way we think about, talk about - and don't talk about - our bodies and our well-being.
Blood cells (large print)
by RnibThis page shows images of different types of blood cells. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left, when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page are two red blood cells. The top one is shown from the top and the bottom one slightly from the side. They have an unusual shape called a biconcave disc. The rim of the disc is thicker than the centre. In the centre of the page are two types of white blood cell with different nuclei. On the right of the page is a small group of eight platelets. They are fragments of cells with no nucleus.
Blood cells (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis page shows images of different types of blood cells. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left, when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page are two red blood cells. The top one is shown from the top and the bottom one slightly from the side. They have an unusual shape called a biconcave disc. The rim of the disc is thicker than the centre. In the centre of the page are two types of white blood cell with different nuclei. On the right of the page is a small group of eight platelets. They are fragments of cells with no nucleus.
Blood cells (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page shows images of different types of blood cells. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left, when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page are two red blood cells. The top one is shown from the top and the bottom one slightly from the side. They have an unusual shape called a biconcave disc. The rim of the disc is thicker than the centre. In the centre of the page are two types of white blood cell with different nuclei. On the right of the page is a small group of eight platelets. They are fragments of cells with no nucleus.
Blood Pressure
by Alan GibbonsAidan has it all - a happy home in leafy suburbia with two cars parked on the drive, and all a boy could ask for in terms of designer labels and gadgets. He's top of the class, captain of the swimming team and has the gorgeous Emily hanging on his every word. So a trip up North with Mum to visit his dying Grandfather doesn't go down well. But it does teach Aidan a thing or two about real life - and friendships, trust, loyalty and survival. He's shattered to discover his real father is a gangland drugs dealer recently released from prison and out to regain his scrap of turf whatever it takes. He's surprised and confused to find he's falling in love with the intriguing Jade even though she's already pregnant after a fling with one of the bad lads who hangs out on the estate. He's humbled by his grandparents, how little they have, but how much wisdom and love they offer him. In a crackingly paced, hard-hitting, real life thriller that deals with drugs and crime, Alan Gibbons also describes the summer of one boy who must grow up super-fast - from hormonal to responsible - in one huge leap of faith.
The Blood Sugar Solution: The Bestselling Programme for Preventing Diabetes, Losing Weight and Feeling Great
by Mark HymanThe No.1 New York Times bestselling programme to fight diabetes, lose weight, and stay healthy.By 2025 there will be more than 4 million people in Britain with diabetes. Every day, 400 new cases are diagnosed. In The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr Mark Hyman reveals that the secret solution to losing weight and preventing diabetes - as well as heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer - is balanced insulin levels. The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr. Hyman gives us the tools to achieve this with his revolutionary six-week healthy-living programme and the seven keys to achieving wellness - nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism, and a calm mind. With advice on diet, exercise, supplements and medication, and options to personalise the plan for optimal results, The Blood Sugar Solution teaches readers how to maintain lifelong health. Groundbreaking and timely, The Blood Sugar Solution is the fastest way to lose weight, prevent disease, and feel better than ever.
The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn fat and Lose Up to 10lbs in 10 Days
by Mark HymanDr. Hyman's revolutionary weight-loss programme, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The Blood Sugar Solution, supercharged for immediate results.The key to losing weight and keeping it off is maintaining low insulin levels. Based on Dr. Hyman's groundbreaking Blood Sugar Solution program, The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet presents strategies for reducing insulin levels and producing fast and sustained weight loss. You can lose up to 10lbs in 10 days!In The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet Dr. Hyman explains how to: · activate your natural ability to burn fat - especially stubborn belly fat· reduce inflammation· reprogramme your metabolism· shut off your fat-storing genes· de-bug your digestive system· create effortless appetite control· and soothe the stress to shed the pounds.With convenient and practical tools such as meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists, as well as step-by-step, easy-to-follow advice on green living, supplements, medication, exercise, and more, The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet is the fastest way to lose weight, prevent disease, and feel your best.
The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook: Lose up to 10lb in 10 days and stay healthy for life
by Mark HymanDr. Hyman's bestselling The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet offers readers a step-by-step guide for losing weight and reversing disease. Now Dr. Hyman shares more than 150 delicious recipes so you can continue on your path to good health. With easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes for every meal - including breakfast smoothies, lunches like Waldorf Salad with Smoked Paprika, and Grass-Fed Beef Bolognese for dinner - you can achieve fast and sustained weight loss by activating your natural ability to burn fat, reducing insulin levels and inflammation, reprogramming your metabolism, shutting off your fat-storing genes, creating effortless appetite control, and soothing stress. Your health is a life-long journey. The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook helps make that journey both do-able and delicious.
The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook: More than 175 Ultra-Tasty Recipes for Total Health and Weight Loss
by Dr. Mark HymanFollowing Dr. Hyman's scientifically based program for rebalancing insulin and blood sugar levels, this cookbook presents 175 delectable recipes that are free of allergens and harmful inflammatory ingredients. In The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook, Dr. Mark Hyman shares recipes that support the Blood Sugar Solution lifestyle. In 1900, only two percent of meals in America were eaten outside the home; now it is over fifty percent. Dr. Hyman calls for readers to take back their health by taking back their kitchens. Readers will exchange toxic factory-made foods for nutritious and easy-to-make dishes such as Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Mexican Shrimp Ceviche, Tuscan Zucchini Soup, Raspberry Banana Cream Pie Smoothie, Chocolate Nut Cake, and more. The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook will illuminate your inner nutritionist and chef.
The Blood Type Diet Cookbook
by Karen Vago Lucy DegremontAn eating plan and over 100 delicious recipes to suit each of the blood types, in a diet made famous by D’Adamo’s bestselling Eat Right for Your Type.
Bloody Minded: My Life in Cycling
by Alex Dowsett'A must read'Phil Liggett, MBE'A story like no other in cycling'Ned BoultingIMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATALAlex Dowsett is one of Britain's greatest cyclists. He has ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar and broke the iconic World Hour Record – the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top. Alex has achieved all this despite being the only top sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition – in which falls can be fatal – both blighted his young sporting life, and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given. With an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the world's top level. From his highs – including Giro d'Italia stage victories – to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex's memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.Combining Alex's personal triumphs with his unique take on being part of the golden age of British cycling, this is an unmissable tale of sporting endeavour.'A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top'Simon Brotherton'The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book'Carlton Kirby'An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever they're told they can't.'Michael Hutchinson'Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving, and told with forthright honesty'Peter Cossins
Bloody Minded: My Life in Cycling
by Alex Dowsett'Immensely readable and revealing'The Guardian'A must read'Phil Liggett, MBE'A story like no other in cycling'Ned BoultingIMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATALAlex Dowsett is one of Britain's greatest cyclists. He has ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar and broke the iconic World Hour Record – the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top. Alex has achieved all this despite being the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition – in which falls can be fatal – both blighted his young sporting life, and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given. With an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the world's top level. From his highs – including Giro d'Italia stage victories – to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex's memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.Combining Alex's personal triumphs with his unique take on being part of the golden age of British cycling, this is an unmissable tale of sporting endeavour.'A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top'Simon Brotherton'The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book'Carlton Kirby'An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever they're told they can't.'Michael Hutchinson'Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving, and told with forthright honesty'Peter Cossins
Bloom: Using flower essences for personal development and spiritual growth
by Stefan BallInsightful and engaging, Bloom explains how to use the Bach Flower Remedies for personal and spiritual growth. Written by a key team member at the Dr Edward Bach Centre, Bloom reveals how the Bach flower essences offer a complete system that can help us to change our lives for the better. Chapters 1-7 explore the ways in which the remedies relate to different life experiences, as well as intriguing schools of religious and philosophical belief. Interspersed with chapters 1-7, chapters i-vii look closely at the individual remedies in the system, explaining when to take each one and what they will do for you. Containing a wealth of personal stories, individual testimonies and fascinating anecdotes, Bloom has something to offer to anyone interested in the Bach Flower Remedies or drawn to personal development in general. Discover how to use the remedies to improve your own life and to grow into your full potential.
Bloom & Thrive: Essential Healing Herbs and Flowers (Now Age series) (Now Age Series)
by Brigit Anna McNeillWorried about a big meeting? Can't sleep? Low on energy? Discover the powerful herbs and flowers that can help you to live your best life. Learn which herbs and flowers will aid calm, happiness, boost energy and how you can work simple natural remedies into your daily routine. This is a down-to-earth, expert introduction to the life-changing powers of nature's potent remedies from forager, herbalist and wild plant medicine teacher Brigit Anna McNeill.
Blooming Birth: How To Get The Pregnancy And Birth You Want
by Lucy Atkins Julia GuderianThe busy woman’s guide to taking control of pregnancy and birth.