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Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art
by Diane SteinReiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of "laying on of hands" healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. ESSENTIAL REIKI presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system, most of it in print for the first time. Teaching from the perspective that Reiki healing belongs to all people, Diane Stein breaks new ground in her classic guide to this ancient practice. While no book can replace the directly received Reiki "attunements," ESSENTIAL REIKI provides everything else that the healer, practitioner, and teacher of this system needs.From the Hardcover edition.
Essential Resources for Mindfulness Teachers
by Rebecca S. CraneEssential Resources for Mindfulness Teachers offers the reader a wealth of knowledge about the explicit and implicit aspects of mindfulness-based teaching. The book focuses on how to develop the craft of teaching mindfulness-based courses and is divided into three parts. Part I addresses the explicit elements of mindfulness-based courses, such as how to offer meditation practices and inquiry. Part II investigates the subtle but powerful implicit qualities needed within the teacher to convey the essence of mindfulness. Part III is a series of chapters on the underpinnings, considerations, and theories surrounding the teaching of mindfulness-based courses, and includes a new framework for reflective practice – the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (the TLC). The book is a core companion text for both trainees and established mindfulness-based teachers, and is a resource you will return to again and again.
Essential Sports Nutrition: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Every Active Person
by Marni SumbalOptimize your performance—practical, easy, essential nutrition for athletes.Sports nutrition is a vital element for reaching peak physical performance. To maximize workouts and athletic ability, Essential Sports Nutrition offers the most up-to-date nutritional guidance along with delicious recipes to make eating right for an active lifestyle, easy.Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, CSSD, a board-certified dietitian who specializes in fueling endurance athletes, breaks down the science of nutrition with easy-to-follow explanations on the right things to eat and the right time to eat them. Complete with 24 recipes for before, after, and during exercise, Essential Sports Nutrition is a user-friendly reference on fueling to meet your fullest potential.Essential Sports Nutrition teaches you how to nourish your body for energy with:A nutritional overview that includes new research on sources of nutrition and components of an ideal diet.Nutrient timing that teaches you what and when to eat before, during, and immediately after exercise for the best results.24 recipes for before exercise or competition, during and after exercise, plus recipes for rest days.Whether you practice an endurance sport or engage in recreational exercise, Essential Sports Nutrition offers the guidance and recipes you need to eat, compete, and succeed.
Essential Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT and Mindfulness Tools to Soothe Stress and Cultivate Calm
by Dr. Carla Cirilli AndrewsPractical exercises to help teens manage stress and stay positive Having the right tools can help you stay calm and collected even when you get overwhelmed, whether it's dealing with the stress of school, family, friends, jobs, or more. The Essential Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens is filled with therapy-based strategies, like embracing gratitude, using self-care, and working with mantras, that will help you bounce back from anxious feelings, communicate about your stress effectively, and tackle everyday challenges. This stress reduction workbook for teens gives you: The facts about stress—Learn how stress affects your brain and body as you explore questions, quizzes, activities, and writing prompts that will help you think about stress in a healthier way. A chance to get to know yourself—Practice techniques like mindfulness and visualization to help you face your fears and build self-confidence, making it easier to be resilient and release negative thoughts. Real-life scenarios—Read examples of stressful situations you might encounter, and practice using the skills you've learned to come up with effective solutions. Discover a stress reduction workbook for teens that gives you the tools to stay positive and confident.
Essential Transcendentalists
by Geldard Richard G.An anthology of core writings by the New England Transcendentalists, providing a unique overview of these landmark figures as spiritual thinkers. Interest abounds in the work of the Transcendentalists, such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Bronson Alcott. Each year, tens of thousands of readers rediscover Transcendental thought in books and articles, and in visits to historic sites, such as Walden Pond. But few appreciate the truly mystical and contemplative qualities of the Transcendentalists, and the spiritual movements and figures they have since inspired. As Richard G. Geldard-one of today's leading scholars of Emerson-illustrates in The Essential Transcendentalists, Transcendentalism adds up to a school of practical spiritual philosophy that aims to guide the individual toward inner development, much like that of Stoicism in Western antiquity. This current of New England mysticism has influenced modern-day luminaries as diverse as essayist Annie Dillard and Ernest Holmes, founder of the worldwide Religious Science movement. Through revealing commentary, historical overview, and selections from classic works, The Essential Transcendentalists provides a distinctive and heretofore neglected examination of the spiritual breadth and depth of Yankee mysticism.
Essential Transcendentalists
by Richard G. GeldardInterest abounds in the work of the Transcendentalists, such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Bronson Alcott. Each year, tens of thousands of readers rediscover Transcendental thought in books and articles, and in visits to historic sites, such as Walden Pond. But few appreciate the truly mystical and contemplative qualities of the Transcendentalists, and the spiritual movements and figures they have since inspired. As Richard G. Geldard-one of today's leading scholars of Emerson-illustrates in The Essential Transcendentalists, Transcendentalism adds up to a school of practical spiritual philosophy that aims to guide the individual toward inner development, much like that of Stoicism in Western antiquity. This current of New England mysticism has influenced modern-day luminaries as diverse as essayist Annie Dillard and Ernest Holmes, founder of the worldwide Religious Science movement. Through revealing commentary, historical overview, and selections from classic works, The Essential Transcendentalists provides a distinctive and heretofore neglected examination of the spiritual breadth and depth of "Yankee mysticism."
Essential Uses: Baking Soda, Salt, Vinegar, Lemon, Coconut Oil, Honey, and Ginger (Essentials)
by Tricia SwantonLearn the secrets of better health, beauty, and wellness for you and your home using common, inexpensive, all-natural ingredients!Essential Uses reveals new ways to use baking soda, salt, vinegar, lemons, coconut oil, honey, ginger, and a myriad of other natural items. With these easy-to-follow recipes and instructions, you can make your own face masks, bath salts, herbal teas, cleaning products, and much more! Discover how to take better care of your skin, your health—and your home—all while saving money and using eco-friendly products. With a focus on personal wellness, home cleaning, and pet care, Essential Uses provides simple and effective options to live a healthier, more natural life.
Essential Vaishnava Teachings: The Path of Pure Devotion
by Swami B. B. BodhayanThe president and acarya of the Gopinath Gaudiya Math offers his insights into in the teachings of Gaudiya Vaishnavism in this enlightening book.Who am I? Who is God? What is Guru? How do I relate to other gurus and their disciples? What is the dharma that we follow? What are the impediments to service? What is our shelter? What should we meditate on while chanting? These and many other important questions are answered conclusively and authoritatively by Swami B. B. Bodhayan, current acarya of the Gopinath Gaudiya Math. Born into a Vaishnava family, the author served his guru, Srila B. P. Puri Goswami Thakur, with unwavering faith for decades. He studied and realized the essential teachings of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. In Essential Vaishnava Teachings, he shares his illuminating insights on the path of bhakti.
Essential Well Being: A Modern Guide to Using Essential Oils in Beauty, Body, and Home Rituals
by Sara PantonSara Panton, co-founder of the premium essential oil company vitruvi, shares her knowledge of botanicals and wellness practices to help you live more naturally and elevate the simple moments of your day.Essential oils have been used in self-care practices for centuries. These small bottles of potent extracts can help you carve out simple (even secret) moments every day to reconnect with yourself, breathe deeper, sleep better, and restore energy. In this modern guide, you will find more than 100 do-it-yourself essential oil recipes, rituals, and suggestions--most of which take less than 15 minutes--including:Rosemary and Cedarwood Face Toner: a grounding toner for when you are craving the serenity of a hike in the woods.Honey and Lavender Oil-Balancing Face Mask: a face mask that smells as lovely as it sounds.Fig and Eucalyptus Scrub: a decadent yet super-simple body scrub for pampering yourself.Peppermint and Pink Grapefruit Shower Spray: a natural way to keep your shower ultra-fresh.The book guides you through ways to customize your beauty, body, and home routines--turning them into easy yet sophisticated wellness experiences. Learn how to create a custom face oil for your skin type; do a facial lymphatic massage; make a Mediterranean-inspired botanical foot soak; and blend unique essential oil diffuser aromas for your home. Essential Well Being provides all-natural rituals for morning, afternoon, and evening, and shares how to transform the minutes of your busy day into small spa moments that fill your cup back up. Explore your own potential through the simple act of taking time for yourself.
Essential Wellness: Yoga, Meditation, Herbal Remedies, Spa Treatments, Massage, and More (Essentials)
by Nancy J. HajeskiEnhance your physical and mental well-being through practical solutions that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Whatever your goals, Essential Wellness walks you through the many ways you can maximize health and minimize stress. Whether you&’re recovering from illness, controlling your weight, managing an addiction, minimizing the effects of aging, or simply boosting your overall well-being, this book provides you with recipes, routines, tips, and tricks for living your healthiest life. It introduces powerful tools that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, including yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. Essential Wellness covers the simple but effective tools you can use to care for body and mind.
Essential Yoga: An Illustrated Guide to Over 100 Yoga Poses and Meditations
by Olivia H. Miller“One of the simplest yet most comprehensive yoga books to be published in recent memory, Miller’s work could become a classic . . . appropriate for all levels.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom the bestselling author of The Yoga Deck comes Essential Yoga—the only hatha yoga book to offer this many poses (over 100), this many illustrations (over 180), and this many suggested sequences (over 50). Focusing on the poses themselves, it provides clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations for each. It also includes six classic moving meditations (such as Sun Salutation and Camel Vinyasa), ten beginner-to-advanced sessions, and 48 mini-sequences designed to build strength for specific activities or alleviate health problems. Essential Yoga combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and meditations (dhyanas) into a simple and complete reference guide for yoga practitioners of all levels. Along the way, author Olivia Miller provides guidance on proper technique and alignment; modifications for beginners or those with knee, neck, or back pain; suggestions for preventing injury; and ways to keep a regular practice interesting and active.
Essentials Of Exercise Physiology
by William D. Mcardle Frank I. Katch Victor L. KatchHelp your students succeed in the course and their future careers with this Fifth Edition of the briefer version of the best-selling McArdle Exercise Physiology text. The book emphasizes nutrition as the foundation of exercise and uses a new student-friendly magazine-style design, hallmark pedagogy, and an engaging writing style to make exercise physiology interesting and understandable for today's undergraduate students. Featuring updates in every section that reflect the latest trends and research in the field, Essentials of Exercise Physiology helps students develop a deep understanding of the interrelationships among energy intake, energy transfer during exercise, and the related physiologic systems. As they progress through the book, students also master the how-tos of applying key concepts to enhance exercise training, athletic performance, and health. In addition, the Fifth Edition includes a suite of instructor and student resources designed to save you time and help your students succeed. Student Resources: An online Interactive Question Bank with study and quiz options helps students master the content of the course. Supplemental documentation relevant to the field includes The Internet and Exercise Physiology, Surgeon General's Vision for Health Fit Nation 2010, and a Guide to Reliable Supplemental Information Sources. A list of Frequently Cited Journals in Exercise Physiology enables students to increase their understanding of topics of interest. Animations of key exercise physiology concepts selected by reviewers help students understand complex processes. Instructor Resources: PowerPoint presentations make it easy to integrate the textbook with your students' classroom experience via either handouts or slide shows. A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation. A robust test generator helps you put together tests that assess your students' understanding.
Essentials Of Life-Span Development (2nd Edition)
by John W. SantrockThe author provides a textbook for a course in life-span development that is short enough for all stages of life to be covered in one term. Without mentioning the date of the first edition, he explains the digital resources available in conjunction with the second. After a chapter on biological beginnings, he looks at physical and cognitive development and socio-emotional development in infancy; early, middle, and late childhood; adolescence; and early, middle, and late adulthood. A final chapter considers death, dying, and grieving.
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology (Sixth Edition)
by Edwin F. Bartholomew Frederic H. MartiniThe Sixth Edition of Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology introduces the essential concepts needed for an understanding of the human body and helps students place information in a meaningful context, develop their problem-solving skills, and prepare for a career in a medical or allied health field.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gary A. Thibodeau Kevin T. Patton Matthew M. DouglasEssentials of Anatomy & Physiology is a new text based on profound respect for both the teacher and the student. That respect is coupled with an excitement for the subject matter honed by the authors during decades of teaching and writing about anatomy and physiology.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
by Valerie C. Scanlon Tina SandersAnatomy and physiology remain cornerstones of many courses in health and medicine. The eighth edition of Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology remains a science textbook for beginning students, focused on presenting basic anatomy and physiology, with the text complemented and enhanced by illustrations. The Instructor's Guide contains a full list of even the small additions or revisions in the "New to This Edition" section for each chapter of the textbook, as well as detailed answers to all of the Review Questions and For Further Thought questions.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (4th Edition)
by Edwin F. Bartholomew Frederic H. MartiniThis textbook is designed as an introduction to the specialized terms, basic concepts, and principles important to an understanding of the human body. It helps students place information in a meaningful context and develop their problem-solving skills. Thr text uses a learning system that simplifyies the processes of teaching and learning anatomy and physiology. The Visual Introduction outlines the pieces that make up our specific teaching framework and shows the many learning aids that are built into this text. The Fourth Edition also provides students and instructors with new media that will benefit their learning and teaching.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (5th Edition)
by Edwin F. Bartholomew Frederic H. MartiniThis textbook introduces the specialized terms, basic concepts, and principles important to an understanding of the human body. The Fifth Edition is designed to help students place information in a meaningful context and develop their problem-solving skills. This text uses a learning system that simplifies the processes involved in teaching and learning anatomy and physiology.
Essentials of Assistive Technologies
by Albert M. Cook Jan Millar PolgarMaster the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities with this new essentials text. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Dr. Cook, the book provides the most important coverage of the devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Case studies, illustrations of assistive devices, review questions, and well-developed learning objectives help you focus on the most important areas of assistive technology application.
Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football (Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society)
by Iván Peña González, Raúl Reina Vaillo and Manuel Moya RamónEssentials of Cerebral Palsy Football introduces the reader to the practice of Cerebral Palsy (CP) football. This is a worldwide 7-a-side style of football played by people with CP and acquired brain injuries. CP football is played across the world in over seventy countries covering six continents and is governed by the International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) and a multitude of regional federations responsible for promoting, managing and governing CP football.This book examines the current research and findings and provides an understanding of the history of CP football, the basics of CP and eligible impairments, game rules and regulations and current scientific knowledge regarding the sport’s performance. Special emphasis is given to providing CP football coaches and professionals with relevant information to apply in the practical field.Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football provides a practical, hands-on guide for the CP football community based on the current status of scientific research related to this team Para sport development and performance. It also seeks to provide students instruction into the different areas of disability in a high-level sports environment and understanding how professionals from different fields can contribute to the improvement and professionalisation of the different areas of sports performance and development.This cutting-edge book is key reading for the CP football community including people registered in CP sports or football federations, Para sport stakeholders, coaches, conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, medical staff and practitioners.
Essentials of Child Psychopathology
by Linda WilmshurstThe only concise, comprehensive overview of child psychopathology covering theory, assessment, and treatment as well as issues and trends Essentials of Child Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. The text covers the major theories, assessment practices, issues, and trends in this important field. Author Linda Wilmshurst also includes chapters on specific disorders prevalent among this age group and covers special topics such as diversity, abuse, and divorce. As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book provides information mental health professionals need in order to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of Child Psychopathology is the only available resource to condense the wide-ranging topics of the field into a concise, accessible format for handy and quick reference. An excellent review guide, Essentials of Child Psychopathology is an invaluable tool for learning as well as a convenient reference for established mental health professionals. Other titles in the Essentials of Behavioral Science series: * Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences * Essentials of Psychological Testing * Essentials of Research Design and Methodology
Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention
by Donald E. Wiger Kathy J. HarowskiA practical guide to effective crisis counseling and intervention. Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention <p><p>offers practical, field-tested methods for dealing with traumatic and life-changing events. This helpful manual presents useful strategies for crisis prevention, functioning effectively during a crisis, caring treatment approaches, and aftercare--and describes how to assess the extent to which a crisis has impacted an individual. Important legal aspects of crisis counseling are also highlighted--such as risk, suicidality, and documentation--as well as helpful details on how to prevent potential malpractice issues related to crisis intervention. <p><p> Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention gives clear explanations of proven practice techniques and examples of effective interventions. It provides an accessible and practical guide to navigating through the complexities of any type of crisis situation, including natural disasters, community violence, and personal tragedy. Unique coverage is presented on such topics as group intervention, incorporating spirituality into treatment, community resources, coordinating efforts of crisis-response personnel, and the roles of various crisis workers, including instructions for how to prepare intellectually and emotionally for crisis situations. <p><p> As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral health care environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
Essentials of Delirium: Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Delirium Care
by Dr Shibley RahmanDetailed knowledge and specific awareness of delirium is crucial in elderly care, due in part to the overlap with delirium and dementia. This introductory reference guide can be used by professionals and students to expand their understanding and skills in delirium care to better respond to the needs of people under their care. There are also detailed chapters on quality improvement and educational initiatives which will be of great help to the delirium workforce in delivering improved care.
Essentials of Dementia: Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Dementia Care
by Karen Harrison Dening Shibley Rahman Professor Robert HowardTo provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.
Essentials of Environmental Health
by Robert H. FriisGiven the success and positive reviews of the first edition, Friis has kept in tact the features that work well. The author has instead focused on completing a thorough update of tables, figures and data.