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Heaven Sent: Soul Lessons from the Afterlife
by Claire BroadMost people understand Mediumship as the practice of passing on information from deceased loved ones who bring a message that they live on. However, there is so much more to spirit communication. Claire Broad, accredited medium and spiritual teacher explains how, as a conduit between two worlds, she is uniquely placed to receive and communicate wisdom about our soul's journey from the deceased and her guides.After experiencing her own profound soul connection and receiving coaching from her team of spirit guides, Claire has been asked by the spirit world to write on their behalf, about the soul and unconditional love.From soul families, to soulmates and twin flames, there are many expressions of soul connections, each one perfectly designed to lead us back to pure unconditional love and our soul within. Even the most difficult and painful relationships serve a higher spiritual purpose, teaching us to live fearlessly, love without condition, have compassion for all souls on Earth, as well as enjoy a life of greater joy, purpose and meaning. Lessons from the afterlife prepare us for our own inevitable physical death and the soul's journey back to the spirit world.When we are ready to see the truth of the soul, we can learn the value in every relationship including the most important of all, the one we hold with ourselves. We can discover we are enough, we are never alone, nor can we be separated from those we love even after death.We are all connected in this world and the next.
Heaven Sent: Soul Lessons from the Afterlife
by Claire BroadMost people understand Mediumship as the practice of passing on information from deceased loved ones who bring a message that they live on. However, there is so much more to spirit communication. Claire Broad, accredited medium and spiritual teacher explains how, as a conduit between two worlds, she is uniquely placed to receive and communicate wisdom about our soul's journey from the deceased and her guides.After experiencing her own profound soul connection and receiving coaching from her team of spirit guides, Claire has been asked by the spirit world to write on their behalf, about the soul and unconditional love.From soul families, to soulmates and twin flames, there are many expressions of soul connections, each one perfectly designed to lead us back to pure unconditional love and our soul within. Even the most difficult and painful relationships serve a higher spiritual purpose, teaching us to live fearlessly, love without condition, have compassion for all souls on Earth, as well as enjoy a life of greater joy, purpose and meaning. Lessons from the afterlife prepare us for our own inevitable physical death and the soul's journey back to the spirit world.When we are ready to see the truth of the soul, we can learn the value in every relationship including the most important of all, the one we hold with ourselves. We can discover we are enough, we are never alone, nor can we be separated from those we love even after death.We are all connected in this world and the next.
Heaven Therapy: Insights into the Afterlife
by Ross BartlettFor anyone who has ever wondered if there is something beyond our everyday existence, for every person who has felt the pain of someone close to them passing over, for any person who still grieves for that someone, this is likely to be the most emotionally raw, soothing, healing and ultimately uplifting book you will ever read.--------- Within these pages, Ross shares the intimate and extremely evidential messages that some of his most bereaved clients received from their loved ones who have passed over. Written from a down-to-earth perspective and using the words of his clients, the reader will see from the first page that Ross will take us on a journey from earth to heaven. His stories demonstrate not just that our essence, our spirit and soul survive physical death, but that after we pass over we continue to be able to watch over, and visit with those we love and left behind here on Earth. These stories will show that yes, we all have eternal life and in fact, we can’t die for the life of us.------- Ross explains what the spirits say it’s like in heaven, what they do, how they remain closer to us than most of us could ever imagine; and how they communicate with him, how they try to communicate with us all, and how mediumship itself is possible. These stories don’t advocate what to think or how to feel. They simply share that miracles happened to everyday people, and ask you to decide for yourself. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you have believed in the past.------ Ross also offers his own reflections on the afterlife, mediumship and his research from his master studies into the efficacy of 'heaven therapy' in the field of bereavement counselling. Blending this together with the accounts of his clients this book brings an underlying message of hope, everlasting love and peace, which truly soothes the soul. Ross’ words and message within these pages warrants reading by all.
Heaven and Earth
by Paolo Giordano'A devastating marvel of a novel' Sunday Telegraph 'A highly enjoyable novel... Giordano is especially good on the textures, smells, heat and colours of the Italian south. These stay long in the mind, as does the way he writes about the obsessiveness of love, the way it dominates and distorts and the self-delusions and fantasies it gives rise to' TLS 'If you're pining for an Italian break, then this might be the remedy: Heaven And Earth is rooted so deep in idyllic Puglia that you can almost feel the red soil under your sandals' Daily Mail 'Raw and evocative: a breathtaking and poignant creation that will leave you itching under the skin' Herald 'A stunning achievement' André Aciman, author of Call Me By Your Name 'Perfect, moving, honest, brilliant, with characters who feel like old friends' Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less 'The perfect novel. Paolo Giordano is one of the handful of great writers working anywhere today' Edmund White Every summer Teresa follows her father to his childhood home in Puglia, down in the heel of Italy, a land of relentless, shimmering heat, centuries-old olive groves and taciturn, proud people. There Teresa spends long afternoons enveloped in a sun-struck stupor, reading her grandmother's cheap crime paperbacks.Everything changes the summer she meets the three boys who live on the masseria next door: Nicola, Tommaso and Bern - the man Teresa will love for the rest of her life. Raised like brothers on a farm that feels to Teresa almost suspended in time, the three boys share a complex, intimate and seemingly unassailable bond. But no bond is unbreakable and no summer truly endless, as Teresa soon discovers. Because there is resentment underneath the surface of that strange brotherhood, a twisted kind of love that protects a dark secret. And when Bern - the enigmatic, restless gravitational centre of the group - commits a brutal act of revenge, not even a final pilgrimage to the edge of the world will be enough to bring back those perfect, golden hours in the shadow of the olive trees.PRAISE FOR PAOLO GIORDANO 'Mesmerizing... Giordano works with piercing subtlety' New York Times'Elegant and fiercely intelligent' Elle'Elegiac, tender and mournful' Wall Street Journal
Heaven on Earth: Timeless Prayers of Wisdom and Love
by Stephanie DowrickWinner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents "Better Books for a Better World"--the Gold Award (Best Book of the Year) in the category of Religion/Spirituality: Other Traditions & Practices. Here is a prayer book that offers you the wisest, most comforting of prayers, while also guiding you on how to pray. Whatever your experience of prayer, you will find a new depth of inspiration and support in these pages. From the most ancient heartfelt prayers to those newly written by the author herself, this is a collection that meets us where we are--and takes us where we most want to go. As a writer and spiritual leader who has supported and guided many thousands of people to live more hopefully, Stephanie Dowrick has a rare understanding of what prayer is and how faithfully it can support you, whatever your faith background or journey. Some of the world's most beautiful words are gathered here--as are many of the most uplifting and consoling. From prayers to be shared with family, friends or community, to prayers that take you within to your own soul's depths, this is a collection to be used and cherished.
Heaven's Banquet
by Miriam Kasin HospodarWritten with the support of the Maharishi Ayur-Veda Institute, this comprehensive cookbook shows how to incorporate the timeless principles of Ayurveda into the twenty-first-century kitchen. A result of Miriam Kasin Hospodar's twenty-year culinary journey, Heaven's Banquet draws from a rich palette of international cuisines and shows how to match your diet to your mind-body type for maximum health and well-being. The more than 700 recipes included here range from Thai Corn Fritters and Asian-Cajun Eggplant Gumbo to West African Avocado Mousse and Mocha-Spice Cake with Coffee Cream Frosting. Readers will discover the most effective methods of preparing food, the benefits of eating seasonally for individual types, and how to create a diet for the entire family. There are special sections on how to lose weight and control sugar sensitivity, a questionnaire to help determine mind-body type, and essential ingredients for a well-stocked Ayurvedic kitchen. Fully illustrated, and written for everyone from the beginner cook to the experienced chef, Heaven's Banquet shows how to use food to tap into your body's intelligence and create lifelong health.
Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong
by Damo Mitchell Robert AspellThe art of connecting with, feeling and adjusting the energy body using the consciousness is a key aspect of Nei Gong and Qi Gong. It sits somewhere between Qi Gong, meditation and the lesser-known art of Shen Gong, and although it is known in China it has never before been written about in an accessible way in the West. Damo Mitchell provides step-by-step instructions on how to experience the various elements which make up the energy body, explaining how to identify and feel these, and how to diagnose imbalances and restore harmony. He describes the nature of the five elements, the meridians and the meridian points, inviting the reader to experience them through guided internal exercises using the body, breath and mind. Instructional drawings and photographs are included throughout the book. Connecting the fundamentals of Chinese medicine with the lesser-known spiritual and esoteric aspects of practice, this book will be of great interest to intermediate and advanced practitioners of Qi Gong, Nei Gong, Taijiquan and Chinese medicine.
Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace
by Dave AspreyThe New York Times bestselling author, Bulletproof Coffee creator, and father of biohacking teaches you how to upgrade your brain to speed it up or slow it down at will and alter your physical and mental states. In his twenties, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome. Frustrated by his broken brain, he embarked on a lifelong quest to upgrade his “MeatOS”—to fix his brain, biohack his biology to live past the age of 180, and push the boundaries of human potential. Asprey discovered that cultivating a mentally and physically healthy life depends on a solid grounding for our inner life. Now, in this, his sixth book, he shares the mind-blowing discoveries he has found.Based on his immersive program 40 Years of Zen, Heavily Meditated combines ancient wisdom traditions and practices with modern technology and cutting-edge science to provide a roadmap for making positive changes in our bodies and minds. Asprey gives you the key to unlock altered states of consciousness and tap into unlimited energy, happiness, and inner peace. Dive into breathwork, harness sexual energy, learn how to safely induce pain, reset your relationship with technology, explore psychedelics, and geek out with EEG and neurofeedback. Discover the magic of the Reset Process, the core program from Dave’s renowned neurofeedback center, to remove the triggers draining your power. These methods—including meditation, ego management, breathwork, sleep practices, sexual energetics, psychedelics, and more—are your toolkit to enhance cognitive performance, biohack your MeatOS, boost productivity, and unlock your hidden potential to ensure you have the energy you need for the things that matter most. With Heavily Meditated you will:Experience Greater Cognitive FunctionPerform at Your PeakImprove Emotional ResilienceDeepen Self-UnderstandingUnleash Your CreativityReduce Your StressNurture Positive RelationshipsHeighten Your IntuitionNo one is in charge of you but you. Asprey helps you to learn to let go and forgive, walk with compassion, and feel gratitude so you can unleash your brain's full potential, take control of your destiny, and upgrade your brain and life.
Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation
by Amanda LairdWhat do you know about your menstrual cycle? Your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign — a barometer of health and wellness that is as telling as your pulse or blood pressure. Yet most of us see our periods as nothing more than a source of inconvenience and embarrassment. The reasons for this are vast and complex and many are rooted in misogyny. The fact is, women the world over are taught the bare minimum about menstruation, and the messages they do receive are negative: that periods are painful and gross, that they turn us into hormonal messes, and that they shouldn't be discussed. By examining the history of period shame and stigma and its effects on women’s health and wellness today as well as providing a crash course in menstrual self-care, Heavy Flow aims to lift the veil on menstruation, breaking the "curse" once and for all.
Hector the Superhero
by Diane O’NeillHector wants to be a superhero just like Universe Man–fighting crime! Hector needs glasses to see and superheroes don’t wear glasses, especially not Universe Man. Hector’s mom takes him to his eye exam and he doesn’t understand why he needs glasses. Will Hector allow his feelings to get the best of him and continue to fight crime squinting? Or will he be a brave boy like a superhero?
HedgeWitch: Spells, Crafts & Rituals For Natural Magick
by Silver RavenWolfFrom starry night rituals to garden toad totems, discover the enchanting craft of the HedgeWitch.Transform your life with a little help from nature! Working in harmony with the earth's energy is the heart of the free-spirited, simple garden magick known as HedgeWitchery. This guidebook from the immensely popular Silver RavenWolf has everything a new HedgeWitch needs to connect in a personal way with nature's creative, life-affirming energy and use it in magick and spellwork.HedgeWitch features a fourteen-lesson, hands-on guide that you complete at your own pace, interacting with different aspects of nature in simple yet life-changing ways. The fourteen rituals, which can be done alone or with a group, culminate in an inspiring dedication ceremony.Along with a wealth of helpful hints on using HedgeWitch magick for love, health, and beauty, this guide presents tips and recipes for soap making, tea-leaf reading, butterfly garden magick, organically growing your own herbs, and a variety of other ways to use HedgeWitchery in your hearth, home, and garden.Praise for Silver RavenWolf:"RavenWolf's prose is delightful and inviting...a wonderful guidebook for readers who are serious about beginning a Wiccan spiritual journey."—Publishers Weekly
Hedgehog and the Art Show
by Özge Bahar SunarThis warm story encourages readers not to be intimidated and to turn obstacles into advantages. The first day of school can be tough and for little hedgehog he has a big obstacle to overcome! Little hedgehog's tiny fingers are bandaged from a minor accident and participating in writing lessons leaves him frustrated and sad. Then when the teacher announces that there will be an art show featuring the letter "A" that the class has been practicing, everyone is excited. Everyone but little hedgehog, who cannot write his letters because of these bandages. Feeling determined, little hedgehog decides to find a different way to write his letters using his creativity and ingenuity. Will he be able to participate in the show with his classmates? While this warm story encourages readers not to be intimidated, and to turn obstacles into advantages, it also draws attention to how diverse the paths to a solution can be. The creative solutions the little hedgehog comes up with to write his letter “A” finds will amaze even the youngest readers.
Hedgewitch Book of Days: Spells, Rituals, and Recipes for the Magical Year
by Mandy MitchellThis practical guide to modern witchery offers advice on bringing magic to your daily life with wisdom, spells, recipes, and rituals throughout the year. Once upon a time the witch held a place of esteem in her village. She was a healer with knowledge of local plants and herbs; her wisdom and empathy made her the village matchmaker and marriage counselor. Her ability to commune with nature and animals gave her a place of revelry and wisdom. She was the Hedgewitch. Hedgewitch Book of Days revives the spirit of the Hedgewitch with a month-to-month guide for busy modern witches who want to fill their lives with wisdom and magic. This book demonstrates how daily tasks can become magical rituals that enrich your life. Author Mandy Mitchell covers everything from relationships with families and friends to cooking, cleaning, and healing. Journey through the wheel of the year with one eye on the kettle and the other on the moon!
Hegel's Philosophical Psychology (Routledge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Philosophy)
by Susanne Herrmann-Sinai Lucia ZiglioliHegel’s Philosophical Psychology draws attention to a largely overlooked piece of Hegel’s philosophy: his substantial and philosophically rich treatment of psychology at the end of the Philosophy of Subjective Spirit, which itself belongs to his main work, the Encyclopaedia of the Philosophical Sciences. This volume makes the case that Hegel’s approach to philosophy of mind as developed within this text can make an important contribution to current discussions about mind and subjectivity, and can help clarify the notion of spirit (Geist) within Hegel’s larger philosophical project. Scholars from different schools of Hegelian thought provide a multifaceted overview of Hegel’s Psychology: Part I begins with an overview of Hegel’s Philosophy of Subjective Spirit, which outlines both its historical context and its systematic context within Hegel’s philosophy of subjective spirit. Parts II and III then investigate the individual chapters of the sections on psychology: the theoretical mind and the practical and free mind. The volume concludes by examining the challenges which Hegel’s Psychology poses for contemporary epistemological debates and the philosophy of psychology. Throughout, the volume brings Hegel’s views into dialogue with 20th- and 21st-century thinkers such as Bergson, Bourdieu, Brandom, Chomsky, Davidson, Freud, McDowell, Sellars, Wittgenstein, and Wollheim.
Heidegger Among the Sculptors
by Andrew MitchellIn the 1950s and 60s, Martin Heidegger turned to sculpture to rethink the relationship between bodies and space and the role of art in our lives. In his texts on the subject-a catalog contribution for an Ernst Barlach exhibition, a speech at a gallery opening for Bernhard Heiliger, a lecture on bas-relief depictions of Athena, and a collaboration with Eduardo Chillida--he formulates his later aesthetic theory, a thinking of relationality. Against a traditional view of space as an empty container for discrete bodies, these writings understand the body as already beyond itself in a world of relations and conceive of space as a material medium of relational contact. Sculpture shows us how we belong to the world, a world in the midst of a technological process of uprooting and homelessness. Heidegger suggests how we can still find room to dwell therein. Filled with illustrations of works that Heidegger encountered or considered, Heidegger Among the Sculptors makes a singular contribution to the philosophy of sculpture.
Heidegger among the Sculptors: Body, Space, and the Art of Dwelling
by Andrew J. MitchellMartin Heidegger turned to sculpture to rethink the relationship between bodies and space and the role of art in our lives. In his texts on the subject, a catalog contribution for an Ernst Barlach exhibition, a speech at a gallery opening for Bernhard Heiliger, a lecture on bas-relief depictions of Athena, and a collaboration with Eduardo Chillidahe formulates his later aesthetic theory, a thinking of relationality.
Heidegger and the Problem of Consciousness
by Nancy J. HollandNancy J. Holland turns to the thought of Martin Heidegger to help understand an age-old philosophical question: Is there a split between the body and the mind? Arguing against philosophical positions that define human consciousness as an overarching phenomenon or reduce it to the brain or physicality, Holland contends that consciousness is relational and it is this relationship that allows us to inhabit and negotiate in the world. Holland forwards a complex and nuanced reading of Heidegger as she focuses on consciousness, being, and what might constitute the animal or, more broadly, other-than-human world. Holland engages with the depth and breadth of Heidegger's work as she opens space for a discussion about the uniqueness of human consciousness.
Heidegger’s Conception of Freedom: Beyond Cause and Effect
by Matthew J. BarnardThis book is the first monograph in English exclusively dedicated to the exegesis of Martin Heidegger’s radical conception of freedom which was developed in response to the human experience of existential guilt and mortality explained through the phenomena of transcendence and truth. The book is additionally distinctive in that it is the first to approach these issues with the purpose of clarifying the texts involved rather than constructing a novel conception of agency or freedom on the basis of those texts. Heidegger’s Conception of Freedom is ideal for scholars and researchers of philosophy and especially for those focusing on Heidegger's thought, existentialism and phenomenology.
Heilpraktikerprüfung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Rudolf TheelenHeil durch die Prüfung – nun können Sie als Heilpraktiker tätig werden Sie haben Ihre medizinische Grundausbildung zum Heilpraktiker fast abgeschlossen? Sie wollen sich nun auf die schriftliche und mündliche Prüfung vorbereiten? Für Ihre Prüfung ist es wichtig, das erlernte Wissen aus Ihrer Heilpraktikerausbildung zu verknüpfen, nach Symptomen zu ordnen und die pathologischen Hintergründe übergreifend zu verstehen. In diesem Buch finden Sie zahlreiche typische Prüfungsfragen und passende Herangehensweisen. So vorbereitet werden Sie die Fragen schnell und richtig beantworten können. Sie erfahren wie Sie schnell und sicher die schriftlichen Prüfungsfragen beantworten wie Sie die medizinische Fachsprache leichter erlernen welche Erkrankungen und Differenzialdiagnosen besonders prüfungsrelevant sind wie Sie zuverlässig diagnostizieren
Heilung von emotionalen und physischen Schmerzen..
by Joyce WintersMöchten Sie in der Lage sein, Beschwerden, Entzündungen, Reflux, Depressionen, Angstzustände und Schmerzen zu beseitigen? Für die längste Zeit, natürliche Heilung durch Meditationstechniken wurde verwendet, um eine Reihe von Beschwerden zu behandeln! Mit natürlichen Meditation Heilungstechniken wird auch bei chronischen Krankheiten helfen, Entzündungen, Ihr Immunsystem, Energieniveaus, Fokus, allgemeines Glück, und vieles mehr! Erleben Sie mehr positive Emotionen. Die Einführung der Geheimnisse natürliche Heilprofis verwenden, um sich gesünder als je zuvor zu fühlen! Mit jahrzehntelangen getesteten Strategien zeigt Ihnen dieses E-Book den schnellsten und effektivsten Weg, Meditation zu nutzen, um Ihrem Wohlbefinden nützlich zu sein! Sie werden lernen, wie Sie Ihr Wohlbefinden in nur wenigen Wochen erhöhen. Nicht nur das, aber Sie werden buchstäblich jeden einzelnen Aspekt Ihres Lebens verbessern. Möchten Sie wissen, wie Menschen mit chronischen Krankheiten und körperlichen und psychischen Beschwerden umgehen? Auch Sie können die Geheimnisse lernen, um dies zu erreichen, so dass Sie glücklicher und gesünder sein können. Dieser Leitfaden lehrt Sie bewährte Techniken ohne den Einsatz von teuren Ergänzungen oder Kursen. Was enthalten ist: - Abhilfemaßnahmen. - Schlag stressen. - Haben Sie mehr Energie. - Schlafen Sie besser. - Achtsamkeit. - Überwinden von Beschwerden. - Ernährung. - Was Sie wissen sollten
Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices
by John Heinerman"In the tradition of his other bestselling health guides, Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices and Heinerman's New Encyclopedia of Fruits and Vegetables, renowned medical expert John Heinerman, Ph.D. now shows you how to harness the amazing healing power of common herbs and spices to reverse illness and restore vitality!" "From Agave for stomach problems and Allspice for toothaches to Yohimbine to rejuvenate your sex life and Yucca for arthritis relief, you'll discover hundreds of all-natural remedies for over 100 health conditions." "Best of all, these herbs and spices are completely safe, effective, and readily available from your local grocer or health food store. In fact, you may find many of them in your kitchen cabinets right now." "Plus, the Encyclopedia also includes scores of intriguing case histories that illustrate the many uses of these healers in a variety of cultures through the ages ... listings of herbs and spices and the conditions they offer relief from ... and step-by-step recommendations for using these natural remedies most effectively."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices
by John HeinermanThis publication shows how raw, natural juices can help maximize health and boost the immune system. A total of 83 juices are discussed.
Heinrich Kaan’s “Psychopathia Sexualis”: A Classic Text in the History of Sexuality
by Melissa Haynes Benjamin A. Haynes Heinrich Kaan"With Heinrich Kaan's book we have then what could be called the date of birth, or in any case the date of the emergence, of sexuality and sexual aberrations in the psychiatric field." Michel Foucault, Abnormal: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1974-1975Heinrich Kaan's fascinating work--part medical treatise, part sexual taxonomy, part activist statement, and part anti-onanist tract--takes us back to the origins of sexology. He links the sexual instinct to the imagination for the first time, creating what Foucault called "a unified field of sexual abnormality." Kaan's taxonomy consists of six sexual aberrations: masturbation, pederasty, lesbian love, necrophilia, bestiality, and the violation of statues. Kaan not only inaugurated the field of sexology, but played a significant role in the regimes of knowledge production and discipline about psychiatric and sexual subjects. As Benjamin Kahan argues in his Introduction, Kaan's text crucially enables us to see how homosexuality replaced masturbation as the central concern of Euro-American sexual regulation. Kaan's work (translated into English for the first time here) opens a new window onto the history of sexuality and the history of sexology and reconfigures our understanding of Richard von Krafft-Ebing's book of the same name, published some forty years later.
Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love
by Rebecca N. Thompson"Rebecca Thompson’s moving book proves that there are as many different ways of becoming a family as there are mothers—a personal, compelling reminder of why women’s reproductive health care matters, and why one size does not fit all”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Immersive, compassionate, and vulnerable, Held Together invites us to walk with Dr. Thompson as she navigates her own journey to parenthood and the beautiful, messy, uplifting stories of the families she cares for along the way."—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneA primary care physician's moving memoir of navigating a complicated path to motherhood, interwoven with the stories of twenty-one of her patients, friends, and medical colleagues—and sharing the intimate truths of their diverse perspectives on being part of all kinds of families, born and built and chosen.Seventeen years ago, when Rebecca Thompson endured a string of life-threatening pregnancy losses and rare medical conditions, her training as a physician didn’t protect her from feeling isolated and overwhelmed. What she longed for was a community of women—or even one encouraging story—to reassure her that she wasn’t alone.Deciding to create the community she couldn’t find in her own time of need, Dr. Thompson reached out to friends, patients, and medical colleagues and asked them to share the stories of their personal journeys to parenthood, as well as stories of how their families grew and changed and thrived as they faced challenges beyond those early years. Held Together explores the intersections of these brave, resilient women’s lives with Dr. Thompson’s own as they encounter a vast range of unexpected turns and obstacles, including fertility issues, adoption, fostering, surrogacy, multiples, abortion, stepparenthood, chronic disease, mental illness, the death of a child, the death of a spouse, and so many moments where grief may threaten to consume us—until joy sometimes surprises us.The extraordinary stories of ordinary women reveal that, while our individual circumstances may be unique, our experiences are universal in so many ways: we are creating life, raising children, and sustaining families, even as we search for reassurance that we are not alone in our struggles. Held Together offers a place of healing that welcomes every kind of family, a refuge where we make meaning out of our stories and embrace the belief that life can be beautiful in spite of—and often because of—all its complexities and imperfections. Our foundations may not always be strong, but together, we are.
Helicobacter Pylori in the 21st Century
by Philip Sutton Hazel M. MitchellBiomedical researchers from Australia, the US, Europe, and Japan review the current status of knowledge about the spiral bacteria, its infection of the human gastric system, and the disease it causes there. In sections on pathologies and treatment, host response, and bacterial mechanisms of pathogenesis, they consider such topics as the epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance and approaches to treatment, host genetic factors in susceptibility and resistance to H. pylori pathogenesis, vaccines, virulence factors, and adhesion to the gastric surface.