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El pequeño libro para perder mucho peso
by Bernadette Fisers31 reglas de oro sobre alimentación y estilo de vida con las que perder peso de forma progresiva y duradera. Bernadette Fisers estaba obesa; de hecho, tenía obesidad mórbida y muchos problemas de salud. Necesitaba desesperadamente hacer algo para bajar de peso y recuperar la salud, y lo necesitaba ya. ¿Qué podía aprender una maquilladora de 50 años de sus jóvenes y delgados modelos? Pues parece ser que todo y nos lo cuenta en este pequeño gran libro. En El pequeño libro para perder mucho peso Bernadette nos enseña 31 reglas sobre alimentación y estilo de vida con las que consiguió perder 30 kg en 30 semanas, recuperar la salud y comprometerse, desde entonces, con un estilo de vida mejor. Tras tan solo una hora de lectura podrás empezar a recorrer el camino que te llevará a convertirte en una versión más saludable de ti mismo.
The Little Book of Big Weight Loss
by Bernadette FisersFood Rules meets Skinny Bitch in this fun, accessible guide to radical and sustainable weight loss—based on a set of thirty-one food and lifestyle rules for everyone sick and tired of diet failure and confused by conflicting advice and complicated regimens.Successful hair and makeup artist Bernadette Fisers had struggled with her weight for years. She tried and failed many diets, but her life took a turn when she was forced to face a harsh reality: her weight crept up to 287 pounds and she had a BMI reading of forty-two. Pre-diabetic and diagnosed as morbidly obese with a fatty liver and high blood pressure, Bernadette decided that it was the time to ditch the fad diets and take matters into her own hands to turn her life around. She began asking those she knew well—the glamorous models she worked with—learning about their healthy eating habits and their tips on staying trim. She further researched medical reports and nutrition papers until finally—by trial, error, and a lot of experimentation—she created a healthy lifestyle plan that was quick to read, easy to understand, and, most importantly, worked long term. Following her new rules, Bernadette went on to lose more than sixty-six pounds in thirty weeks. The Little Book of Big Weight Loss is for anyone who has grown tired of all the confusing, conflicting advice and complicated diet plans. Inspiring and packed with invaluable tips and strategies, this guide provides a fresh, simple, can-do approach to dieting and can help you get on track to achieving your goals and losing weight long term.
El amor que es vida: Todas las claves de vivir para amar y amar para vivir
by Bernabé TiernoAprende a ejercitar el amor que todos llevamos dentro, a liberarte de las trabas que nos impiden ser felices y a convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo «El amor es la fuerza incontenible de nuestra vida; la energía más potente, el quinto elemento.» El amor cimenta nuestra vida y le da sentido; es una energía suprema transformadora que todos deseamos. Sin embargo, el desamor, que se presenta en forma de ruptura, divorcio o pérdida, puede hacernos perder nuestro equilibrio emocional, la salud e incluso el buen ritmo de nuestra existencia. El prestigioso psicólogo y autor Bernabé Tierno nos ofrece las claves fundamentales necesarias para fortalecer nuestras relaciones afectivas y entender el amor como un continuo aprendizaje en sus diferentes facetas: amor a la familia, amor de amigos, de generosidad, al trabajo, a la naturaleza, a un ser superior, a la humanidad, a la profesión, a los animales... A través de las enseñanzas del autor, recogidas por una de sus alumnas, recibiremos consejos fundamentales para que nuestra vida emprenda el rumbo deseado y sea más plena. No lo olvides: siempre estás a tiempo de amar.
Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us
by Berna AnatSo no one taught you about money, either? Let’s figure this me$$ out together. In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat—aka the Financial Hype Woman—freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly. Because we’re done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It's time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing. Stuff like: How to actually budget, save, and invest (but also make it fun) How our traumas shape our most toxic money habits, and how to create new patternsHow to build wealth in a system designed to keep us broke How to use money to fund our biggest dreams—and change the worldNo more keeping our money on mute. It’s time to grab the mic.
How To Protect Your Child from the New Age and Spiritual Deception
by Berit KjosTempting Voices Beckon to children everywhere. Schools, movies, music, and books all sound the call: "Come, dream, trust Self, you are divine, create your own reality, build a new world. Anything goes, for sin and guilt exist only in the minds of the antiquated 'religious.'" "Unlearning the old ways" is key to this global transformation. Today's assault on biblical Christianity is fast undermining God's moral and spiritual boundaries. It invites chaos rather than unity - coercion instead of freedom - war and violence instead of peace - and ultimately overtakes today's children with the plan to turn them into "progressive" transformation leaders of tomorrow. How can we equip our children so they do not become spiritually deceived and fall into this worldwide agenda? And how can we teach them to have the courage to say no to seductive enticements? There is an answer! We can teach our children to know Truth, so they will discern the counterfeit. And we can teach them how to spot the New Age/New Spirituality and to understand the serious implications that occur when it is embraced.
Under the Spell of Mother Earth
by Berit KjosThis book alerts readers to the signs of Goddess worship--even in America--and warns against elevating Mother Earth from legend to religion, basing environmental concerns in ancient pagan practices, depersonalizing God and people, and seeking a Goddess Mother as the source of life.
Your Child and the New Age
by Berit KjosThe purpose of this book is to expose New Age deception and to equip families to stand together in confident, loving resistance. It is not to condemn schools or media presentations. Countless wonderful teachers continue to bring good values to the classroom. Many books, movies, and television programs still reflect Judeo/Christian thinking. However, New Age thought and practices have entered the schools and the media to such an extent that none of our children are immune. While counterfeit spirituality may find more fertile ground in certain schools, it colors textbooks, television, and toys nationwide. It defies opposition, because it usually sounds good. Tailor-made to fit their human nature and Western culture, it offers whatever children want to hear, see, have, and be.
Dieta Vegana: Livro De + De 60 Receitas Veganas Para Ficar Saudável
by Beran StrubbeÀ medida que envelhece a cada ano, é difícil esconder todos os sinais visíveis de que está envelhecendo. Um dos sinais mais óbvios de que você passou de um adolescente para um adulto. Adulto tem a sua taxa metabólica de desaceleração. Mesmo que a quantidade de comida que você está comendo seja a mesma que quando você era alguns anos mais nova, esse inchaço na sua seção intermediária simplesmente não desaparece. Às vezes, comer menos também não ajuda e nem é mais saudável. Você está planejando mudar para uma dieta vegana? Aqui está o que você precisa saber antes de fazer a alteração. No Plano de Dieta Vegana, tentamos cobrir as informações básicas que você deve estar ciente antes de pular no caminhão de não-carne-ovos-ou-leite e nem mesmo de mel! Cozinhar com seus filhos às vezes pode ser uma experiência tediosa. Especialmente quando tentamos manter uma dieta vegana, mas este livro irá ajudá-lo, fornecendo receitas simples, rápidas e divertidas que você e seus filhos vão gostar de fazer juntos e outra vez. Você não apenas passará um tempo de qualidade com seu filho pequeno, mas também estará ensinando-o a terem hábitos alimentares saudáveis.
Dieta vegana: más de 60 recetas veganas para mejorar la salud
by Beran StrubbeA medida que envejece cada año, le resultará difícil ocultar todos los signos visibles de que está envejeciendo. Una de las señales más obvias de que has pasado de ser un adolescente a un adulto mayor es tu ralentización del metabolismo. A pesar de que la cantidad de comida que está comiendo es la misma que cuando era unos años más joven, esa hinchazón en la sección media simplemente no desaparecerá. A veces, comer menos tampoco ayuda y ni siquiera es más saludable. ¿Estás planeando cambiarte a una dieta vegana? Esto es lo que necesitas saber antes de realizar el cambio. ¡En el Plan de dieta vegana, hemos tratado de cubrir la información básica que debe tener en cuenta antes de subirse al carro de la alimentación sin carne, ni huevos, ni lácteos y tampoco miel! Cocinar con sus hijos a veces puede ser una experiencia tediosa. Especialmente cuando tratas de seguir una dieta vegana, pero este libro lo ayudará al proporcionar recetas simples, rápidas y divertidas que usted y sus hijos disfrutarán haciendo juntos una y otra vez. No solo pasarás tiempo de calidad con tu pequeño, sino que también les enseñarás hábitos alimenticios saludables.
Dieta Vegana: Receitas Incríveis de Sobremesas Veganas
by Beran KumaSe você quiser diminuir seu colesterol, prevenir doenças cardíacas e perder peso, comer o alimento certo é o melhor remédio. Comer de forma saudável é um desafio para aqueles com vidas aceleradas; muitos estudos mostraram que os veganos parecem ter um menor risco de ataque cardíaco, obesidade, pressão alta, diabetes mellitus e algumas formas de câncer. Muitas pessoas cortaram laticínios, carne e óleos e viram resultados notáveis. Ainda bem que há uma maneira comprovada de eliminar todos os quilos extras que você estava morrendo para se livrar já faz um tempo. Este método eficaz é chamado a dieta vegana, e definitivamente vai mudar você, seu corpo e seu estilo de vida. Este livro, "Livro de Receitas Veganas: Dieta para Vigilantes do Peso e Brilho Interior" vai te ensinar tudo que você precisa para aprender sobre a dieta vegana e às vezes paleolítica que irá ajudá-lo a atingir o peso que você sempre sonhou. Ele contém truques e dicas que ajudarão você a implementar com sucesso um programa de dieta vegana de 14 dias que permitirá a perda de peso. Ele também tem receitas deliciosas e fáceis de seguir que não só irão ajudá-lo a atingir seu objetivo de perda de peso, mas também satisfazer todos os desejos que você possa ter. Se você experimentar as receitas deste livro, sua dieta certamente não consistirá em alimentos sem graça. Esta dieta vegana não vai custar a satisfação de seu paladar apenas para que você possa perder peso.
Dieta Vegana: Recetas Para Increíbles Postres Veganos
by Beran KumaSi usted quiere bajar su nivel de colesterol, prevenir enfermedades cardiacas y perder peso, comer la comida adecuada es la mejor medicina. Comer saludablemente es un desafío para aquellos con vidas aceleradas; muchos estudios han demostrado que los veganos parecen tener menos riesgo de ataques al corazón, obesidad, presión alta, diabetes mellitus y algunas formas de cáncer. Muchas personas han abandonado los lácteos, carnes y aceites y observan resultados notables. Lo bueno es que hay maneras comprobadas de eliminar todos esos kilos extra que desde hace tiempo se muere por deshacerse. Este método efectivo es llamado dieta vegana, algo que lo cambiará definitivamente, su cuerpo y su estilo de vida. Este libro, “Libro de Cocina Vegana: Dieta para Aquellos que Vigilan su Peso y su Brillo Interno” le enseñara todo lo que necesita aprender sobre la dieta vegana y a veces Paleolítica, que lo ayudará a lograr el peso que siempre soñó. Contiene trucos y consejos que lo asistirán para implementar exitosamente un programa dietético de alimentación vegana con el que perderá peso. También tiene recetas fáciles y deliciosas que no solo le ayudaran con su pérdida de peso, sino que también satisfarán cada antojo que pueda tener. Si prueba las recetas en este libro, entonces su dieta no constara de alimentos desabridos. Esta dieta vegana no le costará placeres para el paladar solo para que pueda perder peso.
A Companion to Yi jing Numerology and Cosmology
by Bent NielsenTranslations of the Yi jing into western languages have been biased towards the yili ('meaning and pattern') tradition, whereas studies of the xiangshu ('image and number') tradition - which takes as its point of departure the imagery and numerology associated with divination and its hexagrams, trigrams, lines, and related charts and diagrams - has remained relatively unexplored. This major new reference work is organised as a Chinese-English encyclopedia, arranged alphabetically according to the pinyin romanisation, with Chinese characters appended. A character index as well as an English index is included. The entries are of two kinds: technical terms and various other concepts related to the 'image and number' tradition, and bio-bibliographical information on Chinese Yi jing scholars. Each entry in the former category has a brief explanation that includes references to the origins of the term, cross-references, and a reference to an entry giving a more comprehensive treatment of the subject.
Knotted Tongues: Stuttering in History and the Quest for a Cure
by Benson BobrickTwo and a half million Americans - fifty-five million people worldwide - stutter. Though their baffling malady has been subjected to endless analysis for over 2,500 years, most endure it without hope of a cure. The very anticipation of stuttering can dominate a victim's social and emotional life. If the majority suffer in anonymity, famous figures down through the ages - Moses, Charles I, Lewis Carroll, Henry James, W. Somerset Maugham, Winston Churchill, and Marilyn Monroe among them - have also known the isolation and trauma of living with knotted tongues. Indeed, Charles Dickens once aptly described stuttering as "a barrier by which the sufferer feels that the world without is separated from the world within.". In this fascinating and original social history, which combines literary scholarship with historical research, Benson Bobrick explores one of the great conundrums of medical history, its impact on the lives of the afflicted, and the astonishing therapeutic practices it has spawned. Demosthenes was obliged to labor up steep inclines with lead plates strapped to his chest and to declaim over the roar of the ocean with pebbles in his mouth; one 16th-century Italian physician prescribed nosedrops combining beetroot and coriander to help "dehumidify" the brain; and a Native American tribe had stutterers spit through a hole in a board "to get the devil out of their throats.". At one time or another, stuttering has been popularly traced to childhood trauma; sibling rivalry; suppressed anger; infantile sexual fixations; deformations of the tongue, lips, or jaw; chemical imbalance; strict upbringing; vicious habit; guilt; approach-avoidance conflicts; and so on, and has been treated by hypnosis, drugs, conditioning, electric shock, and of course, psychoanalysis. Mounting clinical evidence today, however, indicates that stuttering is a neurological problem, possibly involving anomalies of sound transmission through the skull. Genetic research suggests a familial link. While a definitive cure remains elusive, certain therapeutic techniques are effective, as the author explains in a compelling account of his own successful quest for deliverance
America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life
by Benoit Denizet-LewisAMERICA ANONYMOUS is the unforgettable story of eight men and women struggling with addictions. For nearly three years acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis immersed himself in their lives as they battled drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, and compulsive gambling and sexuality. Alternating with their stories is Denizet-Lewis's candid account of his own recovery from sexual addiction and his compelling examination of our culture of addiction, where we obsessively search for new and innovative ways to escape the reality of the present moment and make ourselves "feel better."Addiction is arguably this country's biggest public-health crisis, triggering and exacerbating many of our most pressing social problems, from crime to child abuse and neglect. But while cancer and AIDS survivors have taken to the streets and to the halls of Congress demanding to be heard, millions of addicts talk only to one another in the confines of anonymous Twelve Step meetings. Through the riveting stories in this book, Denizet-Lewis shines a spotlight on addiction and breaks through the shame and denial that still shape our understanding of it--and hamper our ability to treat it.As these eight addicts stumble, fall, and try again to make a different and better life, Denizet-Lewis records their struggles, and his own, with honesty and empathy.to make a different and better life, Denizet-Lewis records their struggles -- and his own -- with honesty and empathy.
Trade and Public Health: The WTO, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Diet
by Benn McgradyNon-communicable diseases, associated with risk factors such as tobacco consumption, poor diet and alcohol use, represent a growing health burden around the world. The seriousness of non-communicable diseases is reflected in the adoption of international instruments such as the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health; and the WHO Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol. In line with these instruments, states are beginning to use measures such as taxes, restrictions on marketing, product regulation and labeling measures for public health purposes. This book examines the extent to which the law of the World Trade Organization restricts domestic implementation of these types of measures. The relationship between international health instruments and the WTO Agreement is examined, as are the WTO covered agreements themselves.
The Rebel Diet: Feed Your Appetite and Lose Weight with 100 Defiantly Delicious Recipes
by Benji XavierCook lighter, leaner, and happier with TikTok and Instagram star Benji Xavier.Benji Xavier is beloved by millions of fans for his sardonic humor and enthusiastic approach to cooking, but he&’s best known for his creative recipes and realistic approach to healthy eating. By swapping high-calorie ingredients like sugar, full-fat dairy, and fatty meats for healthier, lower-calorie ingredients, he creates lighter versions of your favorite recipes that are delicious but also less calorie dense. Benji's approach to cooking is proof that it's possible to eat leaner and lighter, and also develop a healthier relationship with food.In The Rebel Diet, Benji shares the recipes that fueled his weight-loss journey, including healthier versions of burgers, pizza, desserts, and more. Healthy food can taste good, and Benji is here to show you how to satisfy those comfort food cravings with lighter, leaner, protein-packed dishes that deliver all the flavor of the originals. In it, you&’ll find:Lower-calorie, higher-protein versions of your fast-food favorites.Superfast, craveable snacks to replace packaged chips and crackers.Healthy, easy-to-make meals that don&’t require special ingredients or hours of prep.Let go of restrictive diets and obsessive calorie counting and embrace the joy of eating, one healthy recipe at a time.
Entrena tu lado espiritual: La búsqueda a través del silencio, el estiramiento y el canto
by Benjamín ShalvaEste libro trata de algo que es tan difícil de encontrar como la fuente del viento o de la vida, y que, no obstante, está dentro y fuera de nosotros a un mismo tiempo. Benjamin Shalva cuenta en su haber con una larga búsqueda espiritual que lo ha llevado de igual manera a peregrinar por el Tíbet como a internarse en un monasterio en Rhode Island. Ha luchado con demonios, danzado con sus tentaciones y cantado junto a cientos de voces bajo la noche estrellada. Gracias a su larga experiencia y conocimiento de los distintos métodos espirituales que ha explorado, Shalva nos ofrece simples y poderosas formas de conectarnos con nuestro yo interior, tanto si nos encontramos en un silencioso estudio de yoga como si estamos en una ajetreada oficina o en el caos de la ciudad. Shalva nos muestra que, por medio del silencio, el estiramiento y el canto, podemos ejercitar nuestro espíritu, y así dotar a nuestra existencia de un mayor sentido. De una manera fresca e ingeniosa, Entrena tu lado espiritual nos anima a emprender la búsqueda que ha de vincularnos con nuestra parte más auténtica y profunda, por medio de sencillos ejercicios que harán crecer la confianza y la sabiduría innata que habita en cada uno de nosotros. "Sólo te pido lo que me pido a mí: busca con una mente abierta y un corazón ligero, ten ganas de intentar algo nuevo, entrena conmigo un rato, estirando nuestros músculos espirituales mientras subimos la montaña juntos. Camina conmigo buscando la cima".
Change Your Mind, Heal Your Body
by Benjamin Zephaniah Anna ParkinsonYour body is trying to tell you what's wrong! A successful journalist-turned healer describes her innovative system of healing through the lens of her own self-healing journey. Parkinson was a busy workaholic reporter who yearned to leave her stressful job when she was diagnosed with a mysterious tumor behind her carotid artery. At first she pursued the traditional medical route, but after a series of frustrating mishaps with the medical system, she began to investigate alternative healing. Her search brought her into contact with such venerable healing philosophies as the ancient Hindu chakra and the simpler Hawaiian system. She eventually met Martin Brofman, founder of Body Mirror Healing, who taught her how to delve into her emotional blockages underpinning the illness. The breakthrough came when she realized that her body was communicating to her through the message of cancer. She ultimately developed a series of simple exercises, shared in the book, that help people better listen to their bodies and bring the energy needed to wipe away disease.
New Perspectives on Transparency and Self-Knowledge (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
by Adam Andreotta Benjamin WinokurIt is natural to think that self-knowledge is gained through introspection, whereby we somehow peer inward and detect our mental states. However, so-called transparency theories emphasize our capacity to peer outward at the world, hence beyond our minds, in the pursuit of self-knowledge. For all their popularity in recent decades, transparency theories have also met with myriad challenges. This volume presents new perspectives on transparency-theoretic approaches to self-knowledge. It addresses many under-explored dimensions of transparency theories and considers their wider implications for epistemology, philosophy of mind, and psychology. Some chapters in this volume aim to deepen our understanding of key themes at the heart of transparency theories, such as the ways in which transparent self-knowledge is properly "first-personal" or "non-alienated". Other chapters offer arguments for extending transparency accounts of self-knowledge to different kinds of mental states and phenomena, such as memory, actions, social groups, and credences. Finally, there are chapters in the volume which discuss interesting relationships between transparency theories, projection, second-order sincerity, and Moore’s Paradox.This book will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and psychology.
Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healing
by Benjamin W. DeckerConnect with your higher nature—a practical guide to universal spirituality A spiritual awakening is taking place around the globe—and you can be a part of it. Discover a new expression of faith at the crossroads of world traditions with Modern Spirituality. This inclusive guide is full of everyday applications for spiritual concepts like mindfulness, karma, and your higher nature—helping equip you on the journey to a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Build your personal practice by tapping into key principles of spirituality while cultivating positivity, power, and purpose. Explore exercises to help you activate the ideas and skills you're learning—all supported by modern psychological and scientific understanding. It's time to embark down the path of healing and growth. In Modern Spirituality, you'll find: Accessible spirituality—Learn seven core principles and delve into approachable practices like mindfulness, yoga, and prayer with this easy-to-follow guide. Eye-opening exercises—Discover guided meditations, mind-body exercises, journal prompts, and other effective tools for spiritual and psychological growth. All are welcome—No matter where you are in your journey of spirituality, or whether you have a religious background, you can draw from these lessons and find support. With a blend of proven techniques and traditional principles, Modern Spirituality is your practical guide to a modern spiritual practice.
The Grace of Encouragement
by Benjamin UnsethWith a page for each day, this book provides a short, but powerful devotional. It is designed to work well for individuals or couples but would need little modification to be a useful family devotional, too. "God's hand is in your heartache. Yes, it is! If you weren't important, do you think He would take this long, and work this hard on your life? Encourage Me, p. 36 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Isaiah 64:8 KJV" Scripture quotations are usually from the KJV or NIV.
Baby and Child Care
by Benjamin SpockThe most widely recommended handbook for parents ever published, all of Dr. Spock's time-tested advice is here. Now, accepting and welcoming the altered status of women and the expanded role of fathers in child care, he has revised his classic work to help them face parenthood with new confidence and joy.
Understanding Zen
by Benjamin Radcliff Amy Radcliff"The authors of this book, who both have university affiliations, present Zen as a "secular doctrine without any necessary relationship to Buddhism or Eastern culture." Some of the seven chapters deal with such concepts as reason, paradox, meaning, and existence and how they relate to Zen. Others explore successfully the origin of Zen, the practice of meditation, and the social implications of Zen. The authors also investigate the Taoist and Buddhist ideas preceding Zen and relate it to Freudian psychology, anarchism, and the dualistic truths of the scientific method. Though this well-done study is accessible to informed lay readers, it is more suitable for academic libraries."--Library Journal
Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada's Opioid Crisis
by Benjamin Perrin&“Overdose is a necessary and searching investigation into a devastating epidemic that should never have happened. Benjamin Perrin painstakingly shows that it need not continue if we, as a society, heed the evidence.&”—Gabor Maté M.D., author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With AddictionAn astonishing and powerful look at the ongoing opioid crisis North America is in the middle of a health emergency. Life expectancies are declining. Someone is dying every two hours in Canada from illicit drug overdose. Fentanyl has become a looming presence—an opioid more powerful, pervasive, and deadly than any previous street drug. The victims are many—and often not whom we might expect. They include the poor and forgotten but also our neighbours: professionals, students, and parents. Despite the thousands of deaths, these victims have remained largely invisible. But not anymore. Benjamin Perrin, a law and policy expert, shines a light in this darkest of corners—and his findings challenge many assumptions about the crisis. Why do people use drugs despite the risk of overdosing? Can we crack down on the fentanyl supply? Do supervised consumption sites and providing &“safe drugs&” enable the problem? Which treatments work? Would decriminalizing all drugs help or do further harm? In this urgent and humane look at a devastating epidemic, Perrin draws on behind-the-scenes interviews with those on the frontlines, including undercover police officers, intelligence analysts, border agents, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, Indigenous organizations, activists, and people who use drugs. Not only does he unveil the many complexities of this situation, but he also offers a new way forward—one that may save thousands of lives.
Vital Strife: Sleep, Insomnia, and the Early Modern Ethics of Care
by Benjamin ParrisVital Strife examines the close yet puzzling relationship between sleep and ethical care in early modernity. The plays, poems, and philosophical essays at the heart of this book—by Jasper Heywood, William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, John Milton, and Margaret Cavendish—explore the unconscious motions of corporeal life and the drowsy forms of sentience at the boundaries of human thought and intentionality. Benjamin Parris shows how these writers, although trained under the Renaissance humanist paradigm of attentive care, begin to dissolve the humanist coupling of virtue with vigilance by giving credence to the vital power of sleep. In contrast to humanist thinkers who equated sleep with carelessness, these writers draw on the ancient Stoic principle of oikeiôsis—the process of orienting the living being toward its proper objects of care, beginning with itself—in asserting the value of sleep, while underscoring insomnia's threat to the ethical flourishing of persons and polity alike. Parris offers an important revaluation of Stoic philosophy, which has too often been misconstrued as renouncing feeling and sympathetic connection with others. With its striking new account of the reception of Stoicism and attitudes toward sleep and sleeplessness in early modern thought, Vital Strife reveals the period's mounting concern with the regenerative nature of physical life and its elaboration of a newfound ethics of care.