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Pick Up and Oocyte Management
by Antonio Malvasi Domenico BaldiniThis richly illustrated book focuses on one of the specific and crucial steps of the Medically Assisted Procreation techniques that is often overlooked: the oocyte pick-up. Enhanced by a large number of high-quality pictures, this atlas of oocyte retrieval comprehensively describes important aspects such as the setting of the ultrasonic equipment, the choice of needle, the layout of the devices in the room and the technique to be used, which, if not properly handled, can lead to erroneous behaviors. The original and detailed illustrations, mainly microscopic images and explanatory drawings, help readers to better understand how to manage all the phases of the ovarian pick-up and oocyte management. This practical atlas provides a valuable guide for all specialists who want to improve their skills and gain confidence with the MPA techniques.
Pick Your Yoga Practice: Exploring and Understanding Different Styles of Yoga
by Meagan McCraryOn the surface it may appear that yoga is yoga is yoga, but take a closer look and you’ll discover myriad different yoga systems and lineages. There are dozens of yoga styles to choose from, and while yoga is for everyone, not every style is the perfect fit for every person. But how do you choose between mysterious-sounding names such as Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, and Kripalu? As Meagan McCrary discovered when she began exploring different classes, finding the right style is essential for establishing a steady yoga practice. Pick Your Yoga Practice is the first book to describe the most prominent yoga styles in depth, including teaching methodology, elements of practice, philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, class structure, physical exertion, and personal attention. Those new to yoga will discover they have options and can confidently attend a class of their choosing, while experienced practitioners will expand their understanding of the vast world of modern yoga, and perhaps find themselves venturing into new territory.
Pickleball For Dummies
by Diana Landau Mo Nard Reine Steel Carl LandauThe game with the funny name was created in the 1960's and is, today, the fastest growing sport in America. We take you through the hows of the game. In true Dummies fashion, the material is easy to understand and appropriate for newbies as well as advanced players. We cover it all from scoring, serving, dinking, places to play, and getting more involved in the community. No need to be intimidated - you've got Dummies on your side of the court to give you all the best tips and tricks from expert authors. If you're in a pickle because you don't know anything about this popular game, Pickleball For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know. Inside: • Learn the rules and stroke fundamentals • Intro to the fun, social aspects of the game • Advanced strategies that will raise an experienced player to next level • Tips for tournament players and club organizers
Pickles and Ice Cream: A Bizarre Pregnancy Cravings Cookbook
by Juarez Rodriques Vicky Jacob-Ebbinghaus<P>Wry, humorous, and shockingly beautiful, Pickles and Ice Cream: A Bizarre Pregnancy Cravings Cookbook is a collection of some of the most outlandish things moms-to-be crave. <P>Peculiar recipes like "Oreos and Toothpaste" or "Tomato Soup with M&Ms" are photographed like gourmet meals and accompanied by short stories about the women who craved them. Each dish has also has been tasted and reviewed by the authors so you don't have to!
Pickles and Ice Cream: Gastronomic Delights for Every Pregnancy Craving
by Vicky Jacob-Ebbinghaus Juarez Rodrigueshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJm1VyB9ENQ&feature=youtu.beHusband-and-wife design team Vicky Jacob-Ebbinghaus and Juarez Rodrigues set up their hugely popular website eatingfortwocookbook.com when they started interviewing pregnant women on their strangest cravings.They 'cooked', tasted, rated and photographed each discovery, giving it the look of haute cuisine and a similarly fancy-sounding name. When they posted these creations on their blog, the crowd went wild with reposts and tags. More and more pregnant women submitted their cravings for the 'Vicki and Juarez treatment' and soon media pundits were raving. Pickles and Ice Cream feature 75 almost- never-before-seen recipes, uniquely beautiful (even if their appeal as food might be questionable) photographs of the recipes, along with the stories of the pregnant women who dreamed them up.
Pickling, Fermenting & Salad-Making: Vegetables with More Taste & Less Waste
by Alex Elliott-Howery Sabine Spindler85 Recipes for Enjoying Seasonal Veg! "The latest from Elliott-Howery and Spindler (Cornersmith: Recipes from the Café and Picklery) showcases the popular Australian restaurant&’s approach to fresh, seasonal ingredients with little waste." —Publishers Weekly Preserving, using up, and seasonal eating is the Cornersmith way. Since opening their neighborhood café in 2011, Alex Elliott-Howery and Sabine Spindler have been committed to sustainability, and their recipes always put veggies first. Quick recipes include roasted sweet potato and parsnip topped with feta and walnuts, or make a tabbouleh with leftover veg ahead of time for an autumnal evening. Cornersmith reinvents everyday sides with pickled veggies which can be stored for up to six months. Here, Alex and Sabine share their passion for cooking with minimal waste. In four chapters, one dedicated to each season, Cornersmith shows us the best way to use seasonal produce, before rounding off with three salad dressing, fermenting, and pickling guides and innovative ways to use kitchen scraps, such as using fruit peel to flavor oils. These recipes aren&’t about dieting, instead it is a must have for anyone interested in the food waste management trend, providing a road map for the future of food. Recipes include: Broad Bean & Pea Salad with Freekeh & Yogurt SauceKohlrabi, Radish & Tofu with Miso DressingPickled Asparagus with Garlic & LemonAsparagus & Watercress with Walnut & Orange VinaigrettePink Pickled EggsFried Green Tomatoes with Herbed KefirRhubarb & Red Onion RelishGrilled Pineapple, Sea Salt, Chilli, Mint & ChimichurriOven-Dried Preserved TomatoesFig & Herb Salad with Pearl Couscous, Toasted Hazelnuts & Za&’atarPickled Watermelon RindSummer Leaves, Pickled Stone Fruit, Ricotta & Salted Almonds
Picture a Girl
by Jenny ManzerKey Selling Points In their small coastal town, Addie lives with her mom and little brother...until her mom (who struggles with alcoholism and depression) leaves and Addie is forced to take care of herself and her brother, without anyone finding out. Refusing the easy answers, Picture a Girl looks unflinchingly at the life of an 11-year-old girl who has learned to be an adult in her mother's absence and to lie to keep her family together. Shows surfing in a less glamorous way, as Addie's mother's only true "happy place" and an obsession that can take precedence over her kids—but also reveals it as a way forward for the family, after she returns and promises to give Addie and Billy regular surfing lessons. Jenny Manzer is the author of Save Me, Kurt Cobain , which was nominated for the Bolen Books Children's Book Prize, and My Life as a Diamond , which was nominated for numerous awards and named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year.
Pictures from the Heart: A Tarot Dictionary
by Sandra A. ThomsonFor hundreds of years, people have turned to the tarot for guidance and focus in seeking answers to life's questions. While millions use the Tarot regularly, much of its history, lore, and symbolism remain obscure--making it difficult for the user to get the deepest possible reading. Also, with hundreds of different decks available, drawing on several major traditions, finding the right deck--the one that the Tarot user will find most sympathetic to their needs, desires, and usage--can become an arduous task.Pictures from the Heart provides hundreds of entries detailing the symbolism of the Tarot, contrasting the various decks on the market, as well as issues, figures, and topics of interest to the Tarot user. For both the experienced and the neophyte user, this tarot dictionary is a long-awaited and essential resource.
Pieces of Eight (The Frey Saga Series #2)
by Melissa WrightNowhere to turn. The story of Frey continues in this, the second book of the series. Frey had lived in a world where humans were fairy tales. A world where she believed she'd been wrongfully accused. All that had changed. <P><P> After revealing her dark history, Frey has no choice in her allies. Her old life is the enemy. She needs their protection. Forced to join with a group of strangers whose pasts seem to intertwine with her own, she struggles to regain her memories and her full power, only to find there is more danger on the other side. Except now, there is no going back.
Piecing the Puzzle: The Genesis of AIDS Research in Africa
by Larry KrotzIn 1979, Dr. Allan Ronald, a specialist in infectious diseases from Canada, and Dr. Herbert Nsanze, head of medical microbiology at University of Nairobi, met through the World Health Organization. Ronald had just completed a successful project that cured a chancroid (genital ulcer) epidemic in Winnipeg and Nsanze asked him to come to Kenya to help with Kenya’s “sexual diseases problem.” That initial invitation led to a groundbreaking international scientific collaboration that would uncover critical pieces in the complex puzzle that became today’s HIV/AIDS pandemic. In Piecing the Puzzle, journalist and documentary filmmaker Larry Krotz chronicles the fascinating history of the pioneering Kenyan, Canadian, Belgian, and American research team that uncovered HIV/AIDS in Kenya, their scientific breakthroughs and setbacks, and their exceptional thirty-year relationship that began a new era of global health collaboration.
Piel sana in corpore sano: Consejos prácticos para tener una piel sana, bonita y radiante
by Dra. Andrea CombaliaUna invitación a un estilo de vida saludable, a la prevención de ciertas enfermedades y al cuidado y belleza del único órgano visible para todos: la piel. La Dra. Andrea Combalia, médico dermatóloga, con más de 50.000 seguidores en su revista digital Piel sana in corpore sano, nos resuelve las dudas y nos lanza prácticos consejos para que la salud y la belleza de la piel estén al alcance de todos. ¿Cómo influye el estrés sobre nuestra piel? ¿Cómo podemos saber si un lunar es maligno? ¿Cada cuando debemos lavarnos el pelo? Desde su belleza hasta sus arrugas e imperfecciones, la piel es un órgano de nuestro cuerpo que nos seduce a la vez que nos obsesiona. La piel nos envuelve y nos protege, la podemos ver, tocar y sentir, y experimenta cambios a lo largo de la vida. Además, la piel nos comunica y nos transmite el estado de nuestro cuerpo y nuestra mente, de modo que no solo es importante cuidarla por cuestiones estéticas, sino que su bienestar es esencial.
Piensa diferente, vive diferente: No te creas todo lo que piensas
by Wayne W. DyerEl autor de Tus zonas erróneas propone un manual para dotar de flexibilidad a nuestra mente y saber doblegar fácilmente los prejuicios y los malos hábitos mentales que hemos cultivado toda la vida. En pocas palabras: «No te creas todo lo que piensas». Todos tenemos dominio sobre nosotros mismos, todos disponemos del poder para decidir qué hacer y cómo queremos hacerlo. Pero en este empeño, nos asaltan dudas y miedos que nos dificultan el camino para conseguir todo lo que nos proponemos y que, casi siempre, consiguen detener nuestro afán de perseguir nuestros sueños. ¿Cómo podemos deshacernos de esa tramposa voz que nos dice: «No puedes»? Wayne W. Dyer nos muestra claramente cómo se pueden detener las dudas y empezar a creer en nosotros mismos. El autor nos enseña cómo cambiar nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos para que nos influyan de forma positivaa la hora de actuar.
Piense y Hágase Rico
by Napoleon HillThe bestselling success book of all time--Think and Grow Rich-- is now available in Spanish. El libro de éxito más vendido de todos los tiempos --Piense y hágase rico-- ya está disponible en español. Piense y hágase rico ha sido llamado el "abuelo de toda la literatura de motivación". Fue el primer libro que se atrevió a preguntar audazmente: "¿De qué está hecho un ganador?". Napoleon Hill, el hombre que hizo la pregunta y escuchó la respuesta, hoy en día se considera como uno de los ganadores más destacados del mundo. ¡Descubra los secretos que le harán descubrir su mayor potencial! Si usted está feliz con su vida tal como es, deje de leer ahora mismo. Pero si usted quiere más de la vida --más riqueza, más éxito, más independencia-- entonces usted está a punto de unirse a las legiones de mujeres y hombres exitosos que juran por Piense y hágase rico de Napoleon Hill. Esta es la edición original, de la clásica y legendaria guía que ha demostrado a millones de lectores en todo el mundo cómo alcanzar sus objetivos a través de una serie de leyes, claras y sencillas, que llevan al éxito. No espere más, ¡ponga estas reglas a trabajar para usted hoy mismo!. Todo comienza con las primeras líneas de esta valioso libro. Think and Grow Rich has been called the "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself. Unlock the Secrets to Your Highest Potential! If you are happy with your life just as it is, stop reading right now. But if you want more out of life - more wealth, more success, more independence - then you are about to join the legions of successful men and women who swear by Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich. Here is the original, classic edition of the legendary guidebook that has shown millions of readers around the world how to attain their goals - through clear, simple, step-by-step laws to achievement. Put these rules to work for you today. It all starts with the opening lines to this treasured work.
Pierde Peso, Ten Mas Energia Se Mas Feliz En 10 Dias: Encargate de tu salud con El Master Cleanse
by Peter GlickmanEste libro suple El Master Cleanser de Stanley Burroughs, y utiliza el mismo programa, pero tiene material adicional: Qual a esperar en el Master Cleanse; Respuestas a las 70 preguntas lo mas con frecuencia posible hechas; Experiencias de la gente como hicieron el da Master Cleanse por da; Son quan tomas del detox y qual a hacer sobre ellos; and Quian deben tomarlo facil en el Master Cleanse y camo a hace eso.
Pierde peso sin perder la cabeza: Secretos para seguir una dieta a prueba de fallas y técnicas de acupresión para mantenerse delgada toda la vida (Atria Espanol)
by Kimberly WillisLittle Book. Big Help. Think you know how to lose weight, but can't seem to shed those extra pounds? The truth is, most diets don't work--or, at least, they don't last. When we diet, we're so consumed by what we can't eat that we don't focus on how we eat, and how eating makes us feel. That's where The Little Book of Diet Help comes in. With this book you'll learn: * * * How to recognize your bad eating habits and how to create new, improved ones * * * Why certain foods affect your body and your mood * * * How easy techniques like tapping and hypnosis can combat cravings and boost your energy * * * How to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger * * * Why finding ways to manage stress will naturally help you eat better--and stay slimmer! You'll see that small adjustments to your daily routine can add up to big changes in how you look and feel. You don't need complicated meal plans, you don't need to spend hours in the gym, and you definitely don't need to be miserable. You just need a little help!
Pierde peso y gana salud
by Pilar RodrigáñezPrepárate para perder kilos y ganar vitalidad. ¿Te apuntas? ¡No te arrepentirás! ¿Estás harto de dietas milagro que lo único que consiguen son resultados transitorios a costa de morir de hambre? O peor aún: que, si te descuidas un poco, recuperes los kilos perdidos o incluso ganes alguno más. ¿Sabías que perder peso puede ser un proceso del que puedes disfrutar? En este libro podrás comprobarlo, obtendrás resultados y en poco tiempo tendrás menús para cada época del año, recetas e ideas simples para que tus platos sean apetitosos. No pasarás hambre y, muy importante, entenderás por donde pasa el verdadero cambio de hábitos para perder peso. No solo mejorarás la composición corporal, sino que también te encontrarás mucho mejor, más vital y con la mente más clara. Querrás cambiar para siempre la forma en que te alimentas. Este es un programa sensato y fácil de seguir, basado en alimentos locales y de temporada y en el curso de la revista digital Soycomocomo que ha conseguido que miles de personas adelgacen y se sientan mucho mejor.
Pierde peso: libro de cocina con recetas deliciosas para perder peso
by Will Turner Vicent Briva Iglesias¿Quieres perder peso? ¿Te resulta difícil seguir una dieta? ¿Has fracasado cada vez que lo has intentado? O incluso, ¿has recuperado el peso perdido rápidamente? Perder peso de una manera poco saludable puede dañar tu cuerpo. Sin embargo, si sigues una dieta natural y saludable, los resultados pueden multiplicarse. Si buscas perder peso de manera saludable y eficaz este libro es, sin duda, el apropiado para ti.
Pig the Stinker (Pig the Pug)
by Aaron BlabeyPig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling series!In this hilarious adventure, Pig the Pug STINKS! Pig likes to be smelly, so he rolls around in the garbage, laps up spoiled milk, tracks dirty paw prints all over the house, and even sticks his head in the toilet! But enough is enough! Pig's owner tries to get him to take a bath, but Pig refuses! Pig has a plan to stop up the tub, but when it backfires, will Pig get clean after all? Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig the Stinker is a laugh-out-loud story that teachers Pig -- and readers -- an important (and hilarious) lesson, just like in the five previous books in the series (Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, and Pig the Fibber).
Pig the Stinker (Pig the Pug)
by Aaron BlabeyPig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling series!In this hilarious adventure, Pig the Pug STINKS! Pig likes to be smelly, so he rolls around in the garbage, laps up spoiled milk, tracks dirty paw prints all over the house, and even sticks his head in the toilet! But enough is enough! Pig's owner tries to get him to take a bath, but Pig refuses! Pig has a plan to stop up the tub, but when it backfires, will Pig get clean after all? Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig the Stinker is a laugh-out-loud story that teaches Pig -- and readers -- an important (and hilarious) lesson, just like in the five previous books in the series (Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, and Pig the Fibber).
Piggle the Pig: The Perfect Pigsty
by DudolfIntroducing an irresistible new character, sure to capture the hearts (and giggles) of readers everywhere, perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and the Pig the Pug series!This one-of-a-kind picture book is a guaranteed laugh for messy kids ages 0–99."Whole-hog fun."--Kirkus ReviewsWhen Piggle's parents let him know that they'll be stopping by, preparing for their visit seems positively easy. All he has to do is put away several months' worth of laundry, remove an extraordinary amount of trash, and wipe down any surfaces that might be covered in grime and mildew (which is all of them). And wait... who is that living in the washing machine? Nothing your average pig can't handle!Children who dread room-cleaning day, adults who freeze up when facing the task of housecleaning, or just about anyone who has faced down a sink full of dishes will find Piggle's struggle relatable. Uniquely hilarious, Piggle the Pig will delight readers as he faces the universal struggle of preparing for unanticipated houseguests.
Pigs Eat Wolves: Going into Partnership with Your Dark Side
by Charles BatesPigs Eat Wolves challenges us to accept, as part of our being, those characteristics which we would like to see only in others. We embody the naive and wishful thinking, the dutiful and plodding sense of responsibility taking, the cautious and fearful wondering, and the outrageous and unpredictably violent side of life. To see and accept within ourselves the full range of our humanity is all that is asked by this enlightening, entertaining, shocking, and delightful recasting of this classic tale.
Pigs: The Homoeopathic Approach to the Treatment and Prevention of Diseases
by George MacleodWritten in response to a growing demand on the part of pig farmers, here is a text-book which will provide a working manual to which reference can be readily made.Not all the diseases discussed in the text are of interest to pig producers in the United Kingdom but they have been included in the hope that they may be of interest to pig farmers in other countries. Also some of the diseases discussed are subject to the restrictions under the Diseases of Animals Acts and Orders, but they have been included in the hope that owners may recognise the cardinal symptoms of these diseases and take action accordingly.
Pigsty
by Mark TeagueWendell Flutz's room isn't a mess. It's a total pigsty. But Wendell's mother can't get him to clean it up. Wendell doesn't think the mess is so awful. In fact, he doesn't even mind it when one day he discovers a real pig sitting on his bed!
Pilates (DK Science of)
by Tracy WardAplica la ciencia a tu práctica de pilates con más de 50 ejercicios para ganar confianza y controlar tus movimientos.¿Sabías que practicar pilates no solo ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad y tonificar el cuerpo sino que además reduce los niveles de ansiedad y mejora la postura corporal? Descubre toda la información sobre seta disciplina y aprende a ejercitarte correctamente con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia.En las páginas de este libro de pilates, encontrarás:Ilustraciones anatómicas que muestran la mecánica y la fisiología de los ejercicios de forma clara y visual.Explicaciones paso a paso de cada ejercicio, la postura correcta del cuerpo y los músculos involucrados.Códigos de colores que resaltan cómo se activan, estiran y relajan los músculos, ligamentos y articulaciones para realizar cada ejercicio de manera correcta.Programas de ejercicios por objetivos, con variaciones y modificaciones para que personas de todos los niveles y condiciones físicas puedan practicarlos de manera segura y eficaz.Formato de preguntas y respuestas.Sugerencias de desafíos con un aumento progresivo semanal o mensual.Pilates es una guía de acondicionamiento físico accesible, entretenida y fácil de leer para aquellos que buscan saber la realidad detrás de las modas pseudocientíficas. Te ayudará a identificar los ejercicios que se adaptan mejor a tus necesidades y a aprender los principios básicos del método de Joseph Pilates. ¡Trabaja tu cuerpo, tu mente y tu respiración con confianza!------------------------------Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control. Did you know that performing pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more!Go on a journey of self-discovery to explore: Artworks detail the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements. Illustrations featuring color-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise. Pilates programs tailored to different abilities and aims.Suggested practices with a progressive increase in challenge over weeks and months.Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, The Science of Pilates is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence. The popular question and answer format brings immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.
Pilates Anatomy (Anatomy)
by Rael Isacowitz Karen ClippingerTake a detailed look at your Pilates practice with the superbly illustrated exercises in Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition. <p><p> Choose from 46 exercises to target a particular body region and delve deeper to stretch, strengthen, and finely coordinate specific muscles. See which key muscles are activated, how variations and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness, and how breathing, alignment, and movement are all fundamentally linked as you work to tone the body, stabilize the core, improve balance, and increase flexibility. <p><p> Use the Personalize Your Practice section for each exercise to vary your practice and customize your workouts to fit your needs. Here you’ll find modifications to make each exercise more accessible when there are limitations such as tight hamstrings or underdeveloped core strength. Variations provide variety, and progressions are offered to add more challenge to each exercise and serve as valuable stepping stones on your journey to more advanced Pilates exercise. <p><p> Also included are techniques for breathing, concentration, and self-awareness, providing a unique exercise experience that enhances your body and your mind. <p><p> Whether you are just beginning to explore the beauty and benefits of Pilates or have been practicing for years, Pilates Anatomy is a one-of-a-kind resource that you’ll refer to again and again. <p><p> CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of the Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam.