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The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know
by Rob KempFrom buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what's happening with her, what's going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way.With tips from those who know, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new father - from discovery to delivery and beyond. A must-read for all fathers-to-be.
Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins
by Grace MaxwellIn February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain haemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did survive, there would be little of him left. If that wasn't enough, he went on to contract MRSA as a result of an operation to his skull and spent six months in hospital. Initially, Edwyn couldn't speak, read, write, walk, sit up or feed himself. He had lost all movement in his right side and was suffering from aphasia - an inability to use or understand language. When he initially recovered consciousness the only words he could say were 'Grace', 'Maxwell', 'yes' and 'no'.But with the help of his partner Grace and their son Will, Edwyn fought back. Slowly, and with monumental effort, he began to teach his brain to read and speak all over again - with some areas of his mind it was if he had been a slate wiped utterly clean. Through a long and arduous road of therapy he began to re-inhabit his body until he could walk again. Grace's story is an intimate and inspiring account of what you do to survive when your husband is all but taken away without warning by a stroke.
Family Therapy and Chronic Illness
by Joan AtwoodTreatment for the chronically ill has traditionally focused on physical factors and symptoms, despite the fact that chronic illness also affects life in an emotional and spiritual way. The approach toward treatment described in this volume addresses all aspects of a patient's life, including their interpersonal experiences and relationships, presenting family therapists and family physicians as part of the same treatment team. This volume thus provides a foundation for understanding the role illness plays in family systems. The meaning an individual gives to an illness is profoundly influenced by and influences that person's social world. In turn, social culture and social networks both shape and are shaped by the individual's experiences. Exploring how the meaning of chronic illness is defined tells us much about the individual's interpersonal relations and the resultant meaning given to the person's illness. As a consequence, family therapy must be an integral part of the treatment plan for chronically ill patients . Family Therapy and Chronic Illness approaches chronic illness from a leading-edge perspective. This approach enables therapists to listen attentively to complicated narratives. Because these stories, feelings, and emotions are difficult to describe, the clients have demanding "telling" tasks while therapists have demanding "listening" tasks. This book sends an important message not just about the chronically ill, but also about their families, therapists, and doctors, and how they can work together to develop the best treatment plan possible.
Family Therapy and Chronic Illness
by Joan AtwoodTreatment for the chronically ill has traditionally focused on physical factors and symptoms, despite the fact that chronic illness also affects life in an emotional and spiritual way. The approach toward treatment described in this volume addresses all aspects of a patient's life, including their interpersonal experiences and relationships, presenting family therapists and family physicians as part of the same treatment team. This volume thus provides a foundation for understanding the role illness plays in family systems. The meaning an individual gives to an illness is profoundly influenced by and influences that person's social world. In turn, social culture and social networks both shape and are shaped by the individual's experiences. Exploring how the meaning of chronic illness is defined tells us much about the individual's interpersonal relations and the resultant meaning given to the person's illness. As a consequence, family therapy must be an integral part of the treatment plan for chronically ill patients . Family Therapy and Chronic Illness approaches chronic illness from a leading-edge perspective. This approach enables therapists to listen attentively to complicated narratives. Because these stories, feelings, and emotions are difficult to describe, the clients have demanding "telling" tasks while therapists have demanding "listening" tasks. This book sends an important message not just about the chronically ill, but also about their families, therapists, and doctors, and how they can work together to develop the best treatment plan possible.
Fat Flush for Life: The Year-Round Super Detox Plan to Boost Your Metabolism and Keep the Weight Off Permanently
by Ann Louise GittlemanWith millions of followers nationwide, award-winning nutrition expert Ann Louise Gittleman has revolutionized dieting, helping people melt away fat through detoxifying one&’s body. Fat Flushing nourishes glowing skin, reduces the appearance of cellulite, increases energy levels, and improves overall wellness. It&’s no wonder Fat Flushing has become synonymous with looking and feeling younger. Now she reveals the brand new secrets of Fat Flush for Life: a seasonal approach to burn stubborn body fat all year long! Fat Flush for Life integrates groundbreaking new Fat Flush diets with corresponding fitness and wellness programs. Dr. Gittleman not only explains how to detoxify the liver and lymphatic system to get rid of bloat, belly fat, and cellulite, but also how to optimize weight loss through GI-enhancing beneficial bacteria (probiotics), balancing thyroid function, and taking advantage of your body&’s natural response to the seasons to keep you thin and healthy for life. &“The influence of the seasons on the delicate balance of your body is one of the most vital but overlooked aspects of total health,&” says Dr. Gittleman. Based on cutting-edge science, you&’ll find year-round healing strategies, including:· Winter Fat Flush: Jump-start your metabolism and protect your immunity· Spring Fat Flush: Nourish the body while releasing liver toxins· Summer Fat Flush: Accelerate your detox to burn fat faster· Autumn Fat Flush: Go vegetarian for optimum cleansing· The 5 Day Hot Metabolism Booster: A fail-safe plateau-buster to take weight loss to the next levelFat Flush for Life also includes more than 75 brand new delicious recipes and menu plans for everyday eating and holiday celebrations. Uniquely effective, Fat Flush for Life offers an enjoyable and nutritionally-sound method to keep the pounds off permanently.
Fat Flush for Life: The Year-Round Super Detox Plan to Boost Your Metabolism and Keep the Weight Off Permanently
by Ann Louise GittlemanWith millions of followers nationwide, award-winning nutrition expert Ann Louise Gittleman has revolutionized dieting, helping people melt away fat through detoxifying one&’s body. Fat Flushing nourishes glowing skin, reduces the appearance of cellulite, increases energy levels, and improves overall wellness. It&’s no wonder Fat Flushing has become synonymous with looking and feeling younger. Now she reveals the brand new secrets of Fat Flush for Life: a seasonal approach to burn stubborn body fat all year long! Fat Flush for Life integrates groundbreaking new Fat Flush diets with corresponding fitness and wellness programs. Dr. Gittleman not only explains how to detoxify the liver and lymphatic system to get rid of bloat, belly fat, and cellulite, but also how to optimize weight loss through GI-enhancing beneficial bacteria (probiotics), balancing thyroid function, and taking advantage of your body&’s natural response to the seasons to keep you thin and healthy for life. &“The influence of the seasons on the delicate balance of your body is one of the most vital but overlooked aspects of total health,&” says Dr. Gittleman. Based on cutting-edge science, you&’ll find year-round healing strategies, including:· Winter Fat Flush: Jump-start your metabolism and protect your immunity· Spring Fat Flush: Nourish the body while releasing liver toxins· Summer Fat Flush: Accelerate your detox to burn fat faster· Autumn Fat Flush: Go vegetarian for optimum cleansing· The 5 Day Hot Metabolism Booster: A fail-safe plateau-buster to take weight loss to the next levelFat Flush for Life also includes more than 75 brand new delicious recipes and menu plans for everyday eating and holiday celebrations. Uniquely effective, Fat Flush for Life offers an enjoyable and nutritionally-sound method to keep the pounds off permanently.
The Feel Good Factor: 10 proven ways to boost your mood and motivate yourself
by Patrick Holford BSc, DipION, FBALow mood, motivation and depression are endemic, and on the increase. About 40% of all GP visits are for people feeling depressed. In America recent figures show that one in ten have been prescribed anti-depressants. The recession has fuelled the need for the feel good factor.This book, written by leading nutrition expert and psychologist delivers highly effective ways - nutritional and psychological, with practical lifestyle and life management techniques - that really make a difference to how you feel. If you eat the right foods, avoid the wrong ones, your mood will improve dramaticaly - and quickly.Patrick Holford's approach is supported by substantial research, and backed up by poignant and motivating case histories. It also includes case histories of those at the suicidal end of depression who failed to get better with conventional approaches, and recovered completely on Holford's regime. The book would be supported by further in-depth analysis relating to mood and diet taken from Holford's 100% Health survey which was completed by over 55,000 people..
Fertility Control (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology #198)
by Ursula-F. Habenicht R. John AitkenThe world’s population is growing at an unsustainable rate. From a baseline ?gure of one billion in 1800, global population is predicted to exceed nine billion by 2050 and 87. 8% of this growth will be localized in less developed countries. Such uneven population growth will yield a harvest of poverty, malnutrition, disease and en- ronmental degradation that will affect us all. Amongst the complex mixture of political, social, cultural and technological changes needed to address this issue, the development of improved methods of fertility regulation will be critical. The inadequacy of current contraceptive technologies is indicated by recent data s- gesting that the contraceptive needs of over 120 million couples go unmet every year. As a direct consequence of this de?cit 38% of pregnancies are unplanned and more than 50% end in an abortion, generating a total of 46 million abortions per annum particularly among teenagers. If safe, effective contraceptives were ava- able to every couple experiencing an unmet family planning need, 1. 5 million lives would be saved each year (UNFPA 2003). Progress in contraceptive technology should not only generate more effective methods of regulating fertility, but should also provide a range of methods to meet the changing needs of the world’s population. Contraceptive practice was revo- tionized in 1960 in the US and 1961 in Europe by the introduction of the oral contraceptive pill by Gregory Pincus, MC Chang and colleagues, based on fun- mental hormone research conducted in Germany.
Find Peace With Tai Chi: A beginner's guide to the ideas and essential principles of Tai Chi (Teach Yourself)
by Robert ParryThis is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas and get into the Tai Chi way of thinking before picking up the 'form' and exercises through a series of simple illustrations designed for all abilities, leaving you with the perfect antidote to the stresses of 21st-century life.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based onthe author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of tai chi.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Finding Love from 9 to 5: Trade Secrets of Office Romance
by Jane Merrill David Knox Jr.Employees of both sexes share the work environment, and a mishandled office romance can be disastrous for love, a life partnership, or a career. Avoid the pitfalls of love-at-work—from the corner office to the online "friend"—with this 21st-century guide.The typical workplace offers constant opportunities for face-to-face communication and social interaction. Individuals within a work environment have common experiences, share the same frustrations or feelings, and can easily garner details about one another from simple observation and casual conversation. It is not surprising that workplace romances happen so frequently, making it a topic of great interest to far more individuals than those who work in Human Resources departments.Finding Love from 9 to 5: Trade Secrets of Office Romance is not about workplace misbehavior. It's about love relationships that begin—and sometimes end—on company time, regardless of whether these individuals work in the same physical environment or not. Powerful emotions can and do ignite via a virtual connection as easily as in an actual shared workplace environment—real relationships spark in either context. This book is for anyone who has fallen in or out of love in the workplace, the single person who is dreaming of or on the brink of an office romance, and colleagues and supervisors who must learn to live and work among those involved in "in-house" relationships.
First Aid for Sport: A Kit Bag Guide
by Andy CunninghamFirst Aid for Sport: A Kit Bag Guide is a practical, clear guide to dealing with first aid in sports situations. Designed to be durable and weather-resistant, and spiral-bound so that it stays open easily during on-the-spot use on the pitch/running track/playground, it will withstand being kept in a kit bag all season round.Aimed at coaches, teachers and players who need information quickly when dealing with their own or their teammate's injuries, this quick-reference guide does not presume any first aid training or prior knowledge. Techniques are supported throughout by clear and bold illustrations, making this your first port of call in any sports emergency.
Fit for Love: Hip and Core Exercises for Strength and Flexibility, Intimate Massages to Prepare Your Lover for Pleasure, and Over 20 Positions for Passionate, Sensual Sex
by Billy Sunday MarsHow to get your body ready for passion . . . and get your partner in the moodBooks about sex and orgasms date back to the Kama Sutra. But there’s more to great sex than simply “getting in position.” Fit for Love is the antidote to humdrum sex—your complete guide to:exercising like a lover (not a fighter)warming up for amazing sex with stretches and massagesfinding your own and your partner’s pleasure pointsrevitalizing the age-old positions by moving together for maximum pleasureFitness trainer and romance expert Billy Sunday Mars fuses aerobics, ancient lore, modern science, and spirituality to make Fit for Love a one-of-a-kind manual. His stretches and exercises—from the Kung-Fu Floor Kick (for glutes) to the Bad Kitty Cat Roll (for triceps, and attitude)—will help you shed your extra pounds and your inhibitions. And his sex advice—sometimes funny, sometimes profound—will inspire you and your lover to relax, communicate, and experience one another as never before.
The Four Elements: Reflections on Nature
by John O'DonohueIn The Four Elements, poet and philosopher John O'Donohue draws upon his Celtic heritage and the love of his native landscape, the west of Ireland, to weave together a tapestry of beautifully evoked images of nature. As John explores a range of themes relating to the way we live our lives today, he reveals how the energy and rhythm of the natural world - its innocence and creativity, its power and splendour - hold profound lessons for us all. With a foreword written by his beloved brother Pat, this illuminating treasury is a unique collection of reflections inspired by the ancient wisdom of this earth.
Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy
by Jules E. ShepardMillions of people suffer from adverse reactions to food. Whether a food allergy, intolerance, or an autoimmune condition like celiac disease, the jury is in: More and more people are sensitive to something in their diets. Now, parents can rejoice-no longer do they need to prepare different meals for different family members based on individual food sensitivities.In Free For All Cooking, gluten-free cooking expert Jules E. Dowler Shepard offers 125 easy and uncompromisingly delicious recipes that are free of major allergen ingredients, including gluten, dairy, nuts, soy, eggs, and more. Full of kid-friendly meals and desserts plus money-saving strategies, Free For All Cooking is an ideal resource for every kitchen.
Freedom from the Known
by J KrishnamurtiBorn in poverty in India, Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) became a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker whose ideas continue to influence us today. George Bernard Shaw declared that he was the most beautiful human being he had ever seen and Aldous Huxley was one of his close friends. Whether debating politics with Nehru, discussing theories with Rupert Sheldrake and Iris Murdoch, or challenging his students not to take his words at face value, Krishnamurti engaged fully with every aspect of life. He is regarded by many modern religious figures as a great teacher, an extraordinary individual with revolutionary insights; Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra are all indebted to his writings.Freedom from the Known is one of Krishnamurti's most accessible works. Here, he reveals how we can free ourselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected. By changing ourselves, we can alter the structure of society and our relationships. The vital need for change and the recognition of its very possibility form an essential part of this important book's message.
From Action to Ethics: A Pluralistic Approach to Reasons and Responsibility
by Professor Constantine SandisOver the course of the last 15 years, Constantine Sandis has advanced our understanding of the role that action plays in shaping our moral thought. In this collection of his best essays in the philosophy of action, Sandis brings together updated versions of his writings, accompanied by a new introduction. Read collectively they demonstrate the breadth of his interests and ability to relate to broader issues within the culture, connecting debates in philosophical psychology about motivation, negligence, and moral responsibility with Greek tragedy, social psychology and literature. Along this path from action to ethics, Sandis engages with Hegel, Wittgenstein, Anscombe, Ricoeur, Davidson, and Dretske, together with contemporary authors such as Jennifer Hornsby and Jonathan Dancy. As he responds to each thinker and theme, he develops his own philosophical position, the key thesis of which is that philosophy of action without ethics is empty, ethics without philosophy of action is blind.
From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: The Medically Proven Diet to Reshape Your Body
by Dr C W Randolph Genie JamesIf you're a woman over 30, or a man over 40, it could be happening to you!It's an all-too-common problem when you hit 30: despite your best efforts, you just can't seem to lose the extra weight around your middle. Medical research proves you're not alone - that the average person gains one to two pounds a year after the age of 30, usually around the stomach.Hormone imbalance specialist, Dr C W Randolph, explains that the real reason behind this problem has less to do with calories and carbs, and everything to do with a little-known but very real medical problem known as 'oestrogen dominance'.In From Belly Fat to Belly Flat you will learn:- How to self-diagnose oestrogen dominance- The top ten belly-blasting foods- The everyday culprits that impact hormone levels- Which vitamins and supplements support and sabotage hormone balanceThe result? Within four weeks you'll lose pounds and inches to reveal a flat belly.
GCSE Child Development for AQA - Student Textbook (PDF)
by Janet Stearns Mark WalshThe flexible, student-focussed solution for delivering GCSE Home Economics: Child Development for AQA - this book provides coverage of all topics in the specification and delivers a wide range of activities to prepare students for their assessments.
GCSE Child Development for OCR - Student Textbook (PDF)
by Janet Stearns Mark WalshThe flexible, student-focussed solution for delivering GCSE Home Economics: Child Development for OCR - this book provides coverage of all topics in the specification and delivers a wide range of activities to prepare students for their assessments.
The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great
by Neal Barnard Robyn WebbUnlock the long-term health benefits of a plant-based diet and enjoy 125 easy and delicious meals with the ultimate vegan cookbook. In Dr. Neal Barnard's Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook, the country's leading diabetes team weighs in on America's hottest dietary trend. The cookbook is based on a landmark two-year study conducted by Dr. Barnard, which showed that a vegan diet more effectively controls type 2 diabetes. In fact, it's also beneficial for weight loss, the reversal of heart disease, and the improvement of many other conditions. Dr. Barnard and nutritionist Robyn Webb now offer easy, delicious meals to improve your health.Featuring 125 flavorful recipes, readers will find all-occasion dishes that use familiar ingredients and require minimal effort. All recipes are free of animal products, low in fat, and contain a low-to-moderate glycemic index.Barnard and Webb explain how diet changes can have such dramatic health effects and provide simple ways to get started. With convenient menus, scientifically proven advice, and inspiring stories from real people who have used Barnard's recommendations to turn their health around, there's no better cookbook to help you eat well and feel great.
The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great
by Neal Barnard Robyn WebbUnlock the long-term health benefits of a plant-based diet and enjoy 125 easy and delicious meals with the ultimate vegan cookbook. In Dr. Neal Barnard's Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook, the country's leading diabetes team weighs in on America's hottest dietary trend. The cookbook is based on a landmark two-year study conducted by Dr. Barnard, which showed that a vegan diet more effectively controls type 2 diabetes. In fact, it's also beneficial for weight loss, the reversal of heart disease, and the improvement of many other conditions. Dr. Barnard and nutritionist Robyn Webb now offer easy, delicious meals to improve your health. Featuring 125 flavorful recipes, readers will find all-occasion dishes that use familiar ingredients and require minimal effort. All recipes are free of animal products, low in fat, and contain a low-to-moderate glycemic index. Barnard and Webb explain how diet changes can have such dramatic health effects and provide simple ways to get started. With convenient menus, scientifically proven advice, and inspiring stories from real people who have used Barnard's recommendations to turn their health around, there's no better cookbook to help you eat well and feel great.
Get Positively Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous
by CarmindyAccording to a recent study, only 2% of women describe themselves as 'beautiful.' (Dove Global Study 'The Real Truth About Beauty: A Global Report', 2004) The media instructs women how to 'look ten years younger,' 'cover up wrinkles,' or 'get fuller, plumper lips.' And even makeup products play off womens' insecurities, promising to conceal perceived flaws, define cheekbones, or make eyelashes fuller and longer. The underlying message? That there's something inherently wrong with the way women look and that they have to spend time, money, and energy keeping up with all the ways they should 'fix' themselves. In GET POSITIVELY BEAUTIFUL, makeup artist Carmindy from TLC's hit program What Not to Wear shows you how to change your mindset from negative fault-finding to a positive beauty philosphy. You learn how to find and focus on your best features and how to combat negative thoughts about your appearance. Carmindy demonstrates easy makeup techniques for eyes, brows, lashes, lips, cheeks, and skin, and how to adapt looks to different weather conditions and 'beauty moods.'
Get Real: What Kind of World are YOU Buying?
by Mara RockliffCan you change the world with your wallet?You already do.In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food-and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet.Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You've got buying power-now let's see you change the world for good! GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.
Get Real: What Kind of World are YOU Buying?
by Mara RockliffCan you change the world with your wallet? You already do. In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food -- and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet. Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You've got buying power -- now let's see you change the world for good! GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.
Get Started in Reflexology: A practical beginner's guide to the ancient therapeutic art (Teach Yourself)
by Chris StormerReflexology is a natural therapy to beat stress and heal common ailments. Get Started in Reflexology: Teach Yourself is the most comprehensive yet straightforward introduction available for the curious beginner.It is the only title to give you true spiritual insight into the link between mind and body; more importantly, it provides clear and direct links to a complete A-Z of different ailments, both physical and emotional, with practical guidance and easy-to-follow techniques for foot massage and care.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based onthe author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of reflexology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.