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The Beck Diet Solution: Train your brain to think like a thin person (Ebook Original Ser.)
by Judith S. BeckDr Beck, one of the foremost authorities in the field of Cognitive Therapy, has created a six-week plan that will help people stick with their diet, lose weight with confidence, and keep weight off for a lifetime. This program is not only based on the author's personal success and on her success with her many clients, but also on published research. It all starts with how you think.The Beck Diet Solution is designed to build psychological skills that will enable you to:Avoid cheatingCope with hunger and cravingsDeal with stress and strong negative emotions without turning to foodMotivate yourself to exerciseHandle eating out, vacations, and special occasionsEliminate overeating, bingeing, and backslidingYou can learn how to do all of the things you need to do to diet successfully by changing the way you think.
Becoming Human: The Development of Language, Self and Self-Consciousness
by J. CanfieldThis book is a philosophical examination of the stages in our journey from hominid to human. Dealing with the nature and origin of language, self-consciousness, and the religious ideal of a return to Eden, it has a philosophical anthropology approach. It provides an account of our place in nature consistent with both empiricism and mysticism.
Being Boys; Being Girls: Learning Masculinities And Femininities (UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP)
by Carrie PaechterWhat is it like being a boy or a girl? How do boys and girls learn to be men and women?How do families, schools and children’s peer groups influence the ways in which children think of themselves as male and female?Being Boys, Being Girls explores how boys and girls learn what it is to be male and female. Drawing on a wide range of studies from around the world, the book examines how masculinities and femininities are developed and understood by children and young people in families, in schools, and through interaction with their peers. One of the key concepts underlying this book is that our identities are constructed and performed in particular ways which help us to understand who we are and how we fit in with the world. This means that these identities are constantly changing according to where we are, what we are doing, and whom we are with. Who we are, and what we think about ourselves, only makes sense in relation to what is going on around us.The author provides a clear explanation of the underpinning idea that children’s understandings of gender are developed and constructed in local communities of masculinity and femininity practice. She brings together research on children and their construction and understanding of gender across the 0-18 age range and includes explicit suggestions for strategies and interventions.This book is essential reading for students and academics in childhood, education and gender studies and for those with an interest in gender development and the construction of masculinities and femininities.
Birth: A History
by Tina CassidyThe engaging and eye-opening story of how we and our ancestors entered the world.Through the frigid, blurry January weeks after George was born, I found myself suddenly housebound with time to ruminate - though not time to cook or take a shower. When George was peaceful, my mind returned to that nagging question: why is birth so hit and miss after all this time? I needed to put into perspective my own experience. I needed to know what other women, in other cultures, in other times had done.Birth is a book that will open the eyes of even the most informed experts on the subject. Cassidy looks at every aspect of childbirth - from fathers and mothers to doctors and widwives across the centuries - with admirable objectivity in a work that is utterly gripping, occasionally shocking and essential reading for the human race.
The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health
by Andrea King Collier Willarda V. EdwardsStudies show that black men are more likely to seek medical attention, follow a healthy diet, and take prescribed medications if there is a woman in their lives. In short, black women play a key role in keeping their men healthy. The first of its kind, THE BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BLACK MEN'S HEALTH is a comprehensive guide packed with valuable medical information, prescriptive advice, and personal stories from celebrity and non-celebrity women about their men's health issues. Divided into chapters covering key health issues that overwhelmingly affects black men, including prostate and colon cancer, obesity, diabetes, and substance abuse, to name a few, this book provides strategies for building healthy partnerships within the home and community, as well as invaluable guidance for finding the right healthcare and health insurance providers.
Black Women's Risk for HIV: Rough Living
by Quinn GentryAn inside look at the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on poor African American women Black Women&’s Risk for HIV: Rough Living is a valuable look into the structural and behavioral factors in high-risk environments-specifically inner-city neighborhoods like the "Rough" in Atlanta-that
Black Women's Risk for HIV: Rough Living
by Quinn GentryAn inside look at the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on poor African American women Black Women&’s Risk for HIV: Rough Living is a valuable look into the structural and behavioral factors in high-risk environments-specifically inner-city neighborhoods like the "Rough" in Atlanta-that
Blameworthy Belief: A Study in Epistemic Deontologism (Synthese Library #338)
by Nikolaj NottelmannBelieving the wrong thing can have drastic consequences. The question of when a person is not only ill-guided, but genuinely at fault for holding a particular belief goes to the root of our understanding of such notions as criminal negligence and moral responsibility. This book explores the conditions under which someone may be deemed blameworthy for holding a particular belief, drawing on contemporary epistemology, ethics and legal scholarship.
A Book of Uncommon Prayer
by Theo DorganA Book of Uncommon Prayer is a collection of spiritual and devotional texts, drawn from both inside and outside the limits of the world's religious traditions. Intended for believers and non-believers alike, it is organized with attention to the occasions of prayer, prayerful thought, and meditation. A Book of Uncommon Prayer is built around the idea that in an age marked at once by religious violence and the falling away of orthodox religious observance in the wealthy countries of the West, genuine spiritual curiosity is on the rise, and may be fed by a book that recognizes - and demonstrates - the universality of prayer.'This anthology offers rewarding material, well researched, often surprising and infinitely worthwhile' Irish Times'This excellent Penguin edition should rest handily within reach of anybody with an interest in the mystical or the ethereal' Sunday Tribune
Breastfeeding in Hospital: Mothers, Midwives and the Production Line
by Fiona Dykes'Breast is best' is today’s prevailing mantra. However, women – particularly first-time mothers – frequently feel unsupported when they come to feed their baby. This new experience often takes place in the impersonal and medicalized surroundings of a hospital maternity ward where women are 'seen to' by overworked midwives. Using a UK-based ethnographic study and interview material, this book provides a new, radical and critical perspective on the ways in which women experience breastfeeding in hospitals. It highlights that, in spite of heavy promotion of breastfeeding, there is often a lack of support for women who begin to breastfeed in hospitals, thus challenging the current system of postnatal care within a culture in which neither service-user nor provider feel satisfied. Incorporating recommendations for policy and practice on infant feeding, Breastfeeding in Hospital is highly relevant to health professionals and breastfeeding supporters as well as to students in health and social care, medical anthropology and medical sociology, as it explores practice issues while contextualising them within a broad social, political and economic context.
Breastfeeding in Hospital: Mothers, Midwives and the Production Line
by Fiona Dykes'Breast is best' is today’s prevailing mantra. However, women – particularly first-time mothers – frequently feel unsupported when they come to feed their baby. This new experience often takes place in the impersonal and medicalized surroundings of a hospital maternity ward where women are 'seen to' by overworked midwives. Using a UK-based ethnographic study and interview material, this book provides a new, radical and critical perspective on the ways in which women experience breastfeeding in hospitals. It highlights that, in spite of heavy promotion of breastfeeding, there is often a lack of support for women who begin to breastfeed in hospitals, thus challenging the current system of postnatal care within a culture in which neither service-user nor provider feel satisfied. Incorporating recommendations for policy and practice on infant feeding, Breastfeeding in Hospital is highly relevant to health professionals and breastfeeding supporters as well as to students in health and social care, medical anthropology and medical sociology, as it explores practice issues while contextualising them within a broad social, political and economic context.
BTEC National: Health & Social Care Book 1 (PDF)
by Beryl Stretch Mary WhitehouseWritten by subject experts to ensure high-level exam guidance and assessment support, it provides in-depth coverage of the qualification that is pitched for the Level 3 learner. Units covered: Developing effective communication Equality, diversity and rights Health, safety and security Development through the life stages Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology Personal and professional development Sociological perspectives Research methodology
BTEC National Health & Social Care: Book 2 (PDF)
by Beryl Stretch Mary WhitehouseWritten by subject experts to ensure high-level exam guidance and assessment support it provides in-depth coverage of the qualification that is pitched for the Level 3 learner.
Call The Midwife: A True Story Of The East End In The 1950s (Call The Midwife Ser. #1)
by Jennifer WorthJennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also met with amazing kindness and understanding, tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger, more poignant and more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction.
Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence: A Step-by-step Practical Guide To Cancer And Cancer Treatment
by Dr Robert BuckmanA six-step, practical guide that helps you through the first few weeks following diagnosis.
Carbon Detox: Your step-by-step guide to getting real about climate change
by George MarshallReduce your carbon footprint from day 1 - "Carbon Detox" explains the changes each of us can make at home, at work and in every aspect of our lives. From summer heat waves to rising sea levels, climate change affects us all. The main cause is carbon dioxide and our carbon emissions are growing year by year at a frightening rate. However, there is hope. The changes we make now can slow the effects of climate change and preserve the planet for future generations. George Marshall shows you how to carbon audit your life and start reducing your impact today. He also explains how to overcome psychological blocks such as scepticism, fear and feelings of insignificance. This book includes advice on low carbon transport options and holidays and how to create an energy-efficient home. With the help of "Carbon Detox" you will be able to make real differences from day 1.The author's charity will provide extensive cross-promotional support including talks and workshop events. This is the first book to show how the ordinary 'non-greenie' can make realistic and meaningful changes. It is written by an expert author who lives in a low carbon home. It features carbon calculators for the home, transport and food.
Caring for Myself: A Social Skills Storybook (PDF)
by Christy Gast Jane KrugFor a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), even everyday activities like brushing your teeth, washing your hands or visiting the doctor can cause anxiety and stress because of the sensory, cognitive and communication impairments they experience. Caring for Myself is an entertaining and educational social skills storybook that will help children with ASDs to understand the importance of taking care of their bodies. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, it sets out fun, simple steps that explain what caring for yourself actually involves – how you can do it, where it is done and why it is important. At the end of each story is a handy 'Pause for Thought' page for parents which offers tips and strategies to help a child with each activity. This charming book will be much loved by children with ASD and will enable them and their parents to cope with the daily activities that can be such a challenge.
Carol Vorderman's Mini Detox Bible: A complete detox for body and mind
by Carol VordermanThousands of people have benefited from Carol Vorderman's Detox plans, losing weight, looking younger and feeling healthier. Now, the reader can create a Detox plan that is right for them. There's no set programme, but the information and advice are adaptable to the individual's lifestyle, allowing them to tailor the diet to their needs. IncludesThe principles of detoxingWhat to eat - foods to increase and foods to cut back onDelicious recipes and ideas for breakfasts, lunches and dinnersDetox your life - reduce your exposure to environmental toxinsDetox your mind - emotional and psychological detoxingAromatherapy and other holistic therapies
Cartographies of the Mind: Philosophy and Psychology in Intersection (Studies in Brain and Mind #4)
by Massimo Marraffa Mario De Caro Francesco FerrettiThis book is a collection of essays exploring some classical dimensions of mind both from the perspective of an empirically-informed philosophy and from the point of view of a philosophically-informed psychology. The chapters reflect the different forms of interaction in an effort to clarify issues and debates concerning some traditional cognitive capacities. The result is a philosophically and scientifically up-to-date collection of "cartographies of the mind".
The Celestial Sexpot's Handbook: Astrological Tips for Satisfying Seduction and Ultimate Love
by Astrosexologist Kiki T.The ultimate guide to each astrological sign's love and lust modus operandi from the one and only astrosexologist of Jane and Playgirl magazine. It's no secret that the art of seduction, not to mention the art of love, is tough and that most anyone can use all the help that he or she can get. Finally, astrosexologist Kiki T., reveals all her stargazing secrets in THE CELESTIAL SEXPOT'S HANDBOOK. Here are delicious tidbits of libinous information on how to nail your man, according to his astrological makeup. Discover how to: Spot any sign and its mating rituals; learn what your guy is good for--in and out of the boudoir Cook up the perfect plan of seduction to make any sign fall for you Get the best sex out of your man and make him feel hot, hot, hot! Win the trust of your favorite lover and get the upper hand Dump him with minimal scarring when he becomes a pain Get the love life you've always dreamed of but only wished up the stars for
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: Stories To Open The Hearts And Rekindle The Spirits Of Women (Chicken Soup Ser.)
by Jack Canfield Marci ShimoffThere are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student. We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning, feeling the tenderness of love, forging lifelong friendships, pursuing a chosen career, giving birth to new life and juggling the responsibilities of job and family. This shining collection of short stories from the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series is full of just such moments. You will find inspiration, joy and comfort in the special messages found in chapters on love, living your dreams, overcoming obstacles, marriage, motherhood, ageing, bridging the generations, and self esteem.
Children, Obesity and Exercise: Prevention, Treatment and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport)
by Andrew P. Hills Neil A. King Nuala M. ByrneThroughout the developed world there is an increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. Because of this increase, and awareness of the risks to long term health that childhood obesity presents, the phenomena is now described by many as a global epidemic. Children, Obesity and Exercise provides sport, exercise and medicine students and professionals with an accessible and practical guide to understanding and managing childhood and adolescent obesity. It covers: overweight, obesity and body composition; physical activity, growth and development; psycho-social aspects of childhood obesity; physical activity behaviours; eating behaviours; measuring children’s behaviour; interventions for prevention and management of childhood obesity. Children, Obesity and Exercise addresses the need for authoritative advice and innovative approaches to the prevention and management of this chronic problem.
Children, Obesity and Exercise: Prevention, Treatment and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport)
by Andrew P. Hills Neil A. King Nuala M. ByrneThroughout the developed world there is an increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. Because of this increase, and awareness of the risks to long term health that childhood obesity presents, the phenomena is now described by many as a global epidemic. Children, Obesity and Exercise provides sport, exercise and medicine students and professionals with an accessible and practical guide to understanding and managing childhood and adolescent obesity. It covers: overweight, obesity and body composition; physical activity, growth and development; psycho-social aspects of childhood obesity; physical activity behaviours; eating behaviours; measuring children’s behaviour; interventions for prevention and management of childhood obesity. Children, Obesity and Exercise addresses the need for authoritative advice and innovative approaches to the prevention and management of this chronic problem.
Children's Health For Dummies
by Katy Holland Sarah JarvisYour children's good health is central to their happiness – and yours! For a parent, coping with a sick child is worrying and the amount of information you need to know can be overwhelming. But help is at hand with this practical, jargon free guide - packed full of information – providing advice on every aspect of your child’s health. Outlining all the basics from vaccinations to visiting your doctor, it also provides expert advice on keeping your child healthy and how to spot what is wrong if they do become poorly. Helpful to both first time parents and those with more than one little angel, explanations of key symptoms and typical illnesses, along with first aid advice, provide you with the ideal complete reference to your child’s health, from new-born to pre-teen.
Cholesterol Counter: Lower Cholesterol The Easy Way (Collins Gem)
by Kate SantonThis handy pick-up guide to cholesterol is unique, including listings of cholesterol counts for thousands of everyday food stuffs.