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Problems of Mind: Descartes to Wittgenstein (Routledge Revivals)
by Norman MalcolmFirst published in 1972, Problems of Mind begins with a consideration of the view that the human mind is an immaterial thing that does not require corporeal embodiment for its operations. It takes up the conception that "inner experiences" are "strictly identical" with brain processes. The book also deals exclusively with the doctrine called "Logical Behaviourism", which will always possess a compelling attraction for anyone who is perplexed by the psychological concepts, who has become aware of the worthlessness of an appeal to introspection as an account of how we learn those concepts, and who has no inclination to identify mind with brain. The three most plausible theories of mind-body dualism, mind-brain monism, and behaviourism are all rejected, and nothing is set forth as the true theory. Norman Malcolm states that this is 'only a drop in the bucket. It will serve its purpose if it leads the reader into the writings of Wittgenstein, who is easily the most important figure in the philosophy of mind.’ Problems of Mind will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of philosophy of mind, ethics, logic, and philosophy in general.
Problems of the Self
by Bernard WilliamsThis is a volume of philosophical studies, centred on problems of personal identity and extending to related topics in the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy.
Problèmes de santé (Comment faire... #66)
by Owen JonesProblèmes de santé Conseils sur les problèmes de santé courants J'espère que vous trouverez les informations utiles et rentables. Les informations contenues dans cet ebook sur divers aspects de rester en bonne santé, de bien paraître et des sujets connexes sont organisées en 14 chapitres d'environ 500 à 600 mots chacun. J'espère que cela intéressera ceux qui sont préoccupés par leur forme physique et leur apparence. En prime, je vous accorde la permission d'utiliser le contenu de votre propre site Web ou de vos propres blogs et newsletter, bien qu'il soit préférable de les réécrire dans vos propres mots. Vous pouvez également diviser le livre et revendre les articles. En fait, le seul droit que vous n'avez pas est de revendre ou de donner le livre tel qu'il vous a été livré.
Proceedings of the International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology 2014 (ICoSSEET #2014)
by Shariman Ismadi Ismail Norasrudin Sulaiman Rahmat AdnanThe proceeding is a collection of research papers presented at the International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology (ICoSSEET2014), a conference dedicated to address the challenges in the areas of sports science, exercise, sports engineering and technology including other areas of sports, thereby presenting a consolidated view to the interested researchers in the aforesaid fields. The goal of this conference was to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on the scope of the conference and establishing new collaborations in these areas. The topics of interest are as follows but are not limited to:1. Sports and Exercise Science * Sports Nutrition * Sports Biomechanics * Strength and Conditioning * Motor Learning and Control * Sports Psychology * Sports Coaching * Sports and Exercise Physiology * Sports Medicine and Athletic Trainer * Fitness and Wellness * Exercise Rehabilitation * Adapted Physical Activity / Disability Sport * Physical Education * Dance, Games and Play 2. Sports Engineering and Technology Application * Sports Equipment Mechanics * Athlete Analysis and Measurement * Instrumentation and Measurement in Sports * Fluid Dynamics in Sports * Computational Modeling in Sports 3. Sports Industry and Management * Sports Event * Sports Management * Sports Tourism * Sports Marketing * Sports Ethics and Law * Sports Sociology * Outdoor and Recreation Management * Inclusive Recreation * Leisure
Process Metaphysics and Mutative Life: Sketches of Lived Time (Palgrave Perspectives on Process Philosophy)
by Wahida KhandkerThis book provides a survey of key process-philosophical approaches that, in conversation with selected concepts across the biological and physical sciences, help us to think about living processes, or ‘lived time,’ at different scales of functioning. The first part is written from an opening perspective on the question of the differing scales of analysis provided by Alfred North Whitehead. In particular, his interest in questions arising from the quantum mechanical reconciliation with classical mechanics informs the first two chapters that address problematic categorizations of life as variously ‘despotic,’ ‘invasive,’ or as primitive (in the radically more-than-human case of micro-organisms), whose potential recategorization relies on our willingness to acknowledge changes in value depending on the scale at which we view them. The second part of the book concerns methodologies, in the light of works by Henri Bergson, whose intertwining concerns with epistemology and ontology in his theories of mind and life serve as a model for a process philosophy of biology. The chapters focus on techniques used across philosophy and the sciences to visualize processes that are otherwise unavailable to us due to the limitations of our perceptual faculties, no matter how sophisticated the tools for analysis, from microscopes to telescopes, have become. This book concludes with a consideration of the relations between parts and wholes in process, panpsychist, and ecological terms. It revisits the question of ecological balance and the place of human activities in relation to it, with reference to works of Charles Hartshorne and William James.
Productividad: Consejos y Atajos de Productividad para Personas Ocupadas
by Paola Cuenca Lisa Nemur¿Es usted Productivo? ¿Conoce las Reglas de la Productividad? Las personas ocupadas necesitan completar tareas con eficiencia. Necesitan ser inteligentes y lograr sus metas sin perder tiempo. Tienen que conocer sus prioridades. De todo esto se trata este libro. En estas páginas, usted aprenderá: -Los significados de la productividad -Las reglas de la productividad: El principio de Pareto -Las reglas de la productividad: La ley de Parkinson -Cómo la subcontratación puede ayudar en su vida y su negocio -Manejo del tiempo para principiantes -Consejos para evitar la postergación -La importancia de mantener un horario Al saber cómo manejar su tiempo, subcontratar tareas, mantener un horario, y aplicar las reglas de la productividad, tales como el principio 80/20, puede volverse mucho más productivo en sus negocios y su vida personal. ¿Qué está esperando?
Productividad: La Guía Definitiva Para Aumentar Su Productividad Y Formas De Vencer La Dilación
by George RivasEste libro le proveerá de estrategias y consejos efectivos para construir hábitos productivos que le moverán de manera consistente hacia sus metas. Cómo funcionan los hábitos, cómo el formar buenos hábitos en unos pocos pasosmo identificar causales y disparadores de malos hábitos, y reemplazarles; los hábitos de las personas exitosas, cómo establecer objetivos y prioridades, cómo detener la procrastinación y el multitareísmo, ¡y mucho más! La productividad de usted se refiere a su producción, o en palabras más simples, en cuánto puede usted producir o dar en un determinado período. Por ejemplo, su productividad en el trabajo se refiere a su eficiencia y contribución a la producción de la compañía. Si su productividad es alta, entonces usted está contribuyendo en gran medida a la producción total de la compañía, pero si usted es ineficiente y su producción es baja, entonces usted no será de mucho beneficio para su compañía. En esta época tecnológica, de teléfonos inteligentes y de artilugios interesantes, es fácil extraviarse y verse usted mismo atascado en el lodo de una carrera de roedores donde los sueños y las pasiones van a morir. Requiere un esfuezo considerable el mantener el curso y hacer que las cosas se hagan. Esto requiere un esfuerzo inquebrantable.
Productivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians: Increasing Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Maximizing the Value of An Hour
by Brian MacInnis SmallwoodProductivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians provides the tools for individuals and organizations to achieve a healthy work–life balance and increase productivity in the production process of live entertainment. Through examination of the limits of the human body, the fundamentals of motivation, and best practices of project management, the reader will develop operational mindfulness and look at new ways to achieve work–life balance. The book explores case studies that show how organizations are promoting work–life balance and reaping the benefits of increased productivity, makes recommendations to reduce burnout and increase productivity among technicians, and discusses how to deal with the various phases of production. An excellent resource for live entertainment technicians, production managers, technical directors, arts managers, managers in live entertainment, and students in Technical Direction and Production Management courses, Productivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians offers practical solutions to improve the quality of life of employees, reduce the burnout and injuries of overwork, and maximize the value of an hour.
Productivité: Conseils et astuces pour les personnes débordées qui souhaitent augmenter leur productivité
by Line Fachetti Lisa NemurConseils et astuces pour les personnes débordées qui souhaitent augmenter leur productivité Êtes-vous productif ? Connaissez-vous les règles de la productivité ? Les personnes débordées nécessitent de faire les choses de manière efficace. Elles ont besoin de se montrer intelligentes et d’atteindre leurs objectifs sans perdre de temps. Elles doivent connaître leurs priorités. C’est tout l’objet de ce livre. Dans ces pages, vous découvrirez : - La signification de la productivité - Les règles de la productivité : loi de Pareto - Les règles de la productivité : loi de Parkinson - Comment la sous-traitance peut améliorer votre vie et vos affaires - La gestion du temps pour les débutants - Des conseils afin d’éviter la procrastination - L’importance d’avoir un planning et de s’y tenir En sachant gérer votre temps, sous-traiter certaines tâches, vous fixer un planning et appliquer les règles de la productivité, comme le principe 80/20, vous allez pouvoir devenir beaucoup plus productif, aussi bien au travail que dans votre vie personnelle. Qu’attendez-vous ?
Produtividade: Torne-se um mestre em Gerir o seu Tempo para Aumentar a memória e obter Melhor Produtividade
by Randy BoydEste livro contém etapas e estratégias comprovadas de como melhorar sua produtividade, independentemente de você estar trabalhando como buscateiro independente, como empresário ou como funcionário. Este livro também se destina a torná-lo mais produtivo em suas rotinas diárias. Você aprenderá diferentes abordagens holísticas para se tornar mais produtivo em todos os seus esforços, definindo sua mente em suas responsabilidades e objetivos, aumentando sua energia, maximizando seu tempo e informando sobre os hábitos contraproducentes que o tornam menos eficiente em suas tarefas. O livro ajuda você a se tornar uma pessoa sábia e confiante, capaz de lidar com situações para se tornar um sucesso em sua vida cotidiana. É o livro inspirador perfeito para ficar ao seu lado em sua mesa por momentos de procrastinação e dúvida e também é o presente ideal para o empreender em sua vida. Se você pode dizer para si mesmo que está realizando todas as coisas que precisa, não será necessário fazer o download deste livro.
Produttività: Consigli e Spunti sulla Produttività per Gente Impegnata
by Lisa Nemur S. CasonatoQuesto libro cerca di chiarire il concetto di produttività ed abbattere i fattori che influenzano negativamente il rendimento sul posto di lavoro. Il mio obiettivo è quello di aiutare i lettori a capire come possono migliorare la loro stessa produttività personale, non solo sul posto di lavoro, ma in tutti gli altri ambiti della vita. Questi sono i principali argomenti trattati in questo eBook: - I significati di produttività - Le regole della produttività: il Principio di Pareto - Le regole della produttività: la Legge di Parkinson - Come imparare a delegare può aiutare la vostra vita e la vostra attività - La gestione del tempo per principianti - Consigli per evitare la procrastinazione - L'importanza di tenere un calendario delle attività
Professional Counseling: A Process Guide to Helping
by Harold Hackney Janine BernardThis package includes the bound book and MyCounselingLab® with Pearson eText. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Hackney and Bernard’s The Professional Counselor offers a solid grounding in counseling skills and an understanding of how these skills are used within different therapy orientations, including affective, cognitive, behavioral, and systemic domains. It presents students with a four-stage model of counseling which shows them how to assess client problems, develop counseling goals, define strategies and select interventions, and terminate and evaluate the counseling relationship. The new co-author of this edition, Janine M. Bernard, brings her expertise in clinical supervision to help deconstruct the counseling process for learners, resulting in effective editing of all chapters in this edition. Also included is a discussion of the application of counseling interventions to Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivation Interviewing, so that students can appreciate that skills are not distinct from therapy approaches they will use in their clinical courses. Included are new case examples drawing from different specialties within counseling, and more than 40 new web-based video samples illustrating the content of the book.
Professional Crocodile
by Giovanna Zoboli Mariachiara Di GiorgioMr. Crocodile loves his job. Every morning he gets up with an alarm. He brushes his teeth. He chooses the right tie to match his outfit, eats a quick slice of toast, and heads off to work on a crowded train. But what exactly is his job? The answer may surprise you! Readers will want to pore over this witty, wordless book again and again, finding new details and fresh stories with every reading. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
Professional Curiosity in Safeguarding Adults
by Bridget Penhale Ann Anka Helen Thacker Walter Lloyd-Smith Becky BoothThis is an essential text for students at all levels studying social work, nursing and allied health and social care, focusing on the need for professional curiosity and partnership work in safeguarding adults. Professional curiosity is a vital element of professional health and social care practice, yet information and guidance are scarce. Considering the post-pandemic landscape and the legal policy context of partnership work, this text provides a detailed examination around definitions of professional curiosity and what those mean in practice in relation to vulnerable adults. Real life examples are woven throughout based on serious case reviews, safeguarding adults’ reviews, domestic homicide reviews and extensive research, and there are numerous opportunities for readers to test their knowledge and skills.
Professional Food Manager Certification Training Coursebook (NSF HealthGuard Training Series)
by Nsf HealthGuard<p>NSF International provides a wide range of comprehensive food safety solutions in a customer-focused and professional manner. NSF Food Safety offerings deliver value-added assistance to companies in meeting Federal requirements and improving their food safety systems beyond regulation. Companies may select from training and education, consulting, audit, certificate, product approval, and registration services as needed. <p>After successfully completing this training course, you will have a good foundation to take any one of the 2009 U.S. Food Code compliant, ANSI accredited professional food manager exams, as recognized by the U.S. Conference on Food Protection.</p>
Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation: On Competencies and Outcomes
by Norma J. Stumbo Brent D. Wolfe Shane PeggThe latest edition of Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation On Competence and Outcomes recognizes that the profession must continue to challenge the status quo and one another. Issues and ideas are not stagnant; they are forever changing, and the various sections and chapters of this edition will challenge the reader to conceptualize ideas from new perspectives and in a new light. Readers are encouraged to wrestle with the ideas presented. Do not simply read them and file the information away. Interact with the ideas. Discuss the ideas. Argue about the ideas. Whatever you do, do not simply disregard an idea because it represents a viewpoint or perspective that is different from your personal philosophy related to the profession. We challenge all readers to be drawn into the variety of topics, concepts, and perspectives presented in this volume so each can continue to personally grow and enable the profession to continue to grow. Like the first two editions, this effort has four major sections: Introduction, Education, Practice, and Research. It is clear that these divisions are largely arbitrary, as every practice issue affects every research issue, every education issue affects every practice issue, and on and on. However, books require an organizational layout, and these divisions appear to make sense. Each section begins with a Keynote chapter aimed at setting the stage for that particular section. Each section also ends with a Perspective chapter, largely an opinion or viewpoint piece to encourage readers to continue discussion on related issues.
Professionalism and Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
by Ethan B Russo Fernando Ania John CrellinGain a better understanding of the complex issues that will decide the future of health care!This is the first book of its kind in the rapidly growing field of complementary and alternative medicine. It addresses quality-of-care concerns and also focuses on the goals of many practitioners: to secure a firm place for their practice in health care systems and to establish levels of integration. Professionalism and Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a unique textbook, but is also an essential resource for practitioners of complementary, alternative, and conventional medicine as well as the general public.This volume is divided into three parts. The first looks at a range of current concerns over complementary and alternative medicine, many of which raise ethical issues relating to quality of care. The next section, focusing on professionalism, indicates how practitioners must respond to the public’s concerns, especially in light of the public’s rising expectations of standards of care among all practitioners. The third part is comprised of case histories plus commentaries suitable for private study or classroom discussion.In this valuable book you will find: an examination of current issues in complementary/alternative medicine and bioethics explorations of other approaches to ethical dilemmas including “bottom-up” ethics such as consequentialism and social utilitarianism plus feminist ethics, virtue ethics, and more informed discussion of public expectations of professional roles and responsibilities case histories that illustrate ethical issues explanations of the Hippocratic Oath and complementary and alternative medicine codes an examination of the power structure within health care systems and much, much more!Growing from a course on ethics and law at the Homeopathic College of Canada in Toronto, Professionalism and Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Medicine will benefit everyone who is concerned with quality care and integrated medicine.
Professionalism in Mental Healthcare
by Dinesh Bhugra Amit MalikIn mental health, as in other medical disciplines, the role of the professional is changing. The availability of information, enhanced roles of other healthcare professionals and changes in training have altered the doctor-patient relationship and left professionals accountable to the needs of clients, politicians, policy makers and funding agencies. This book seeks to redefine the professional role of the specialist mental health worker by bringing perspectives from leading experts from both developed and developing countries, and also from a wide range of professionals in the field of law, medical ethics, education and medical leadership. Uniquely, it also looks at the views of patients and next-generation psychiatrists. It will be of interest to those involved in providing mental healthcare as well as those responsible for health policy initiatives and training.
Profiles of the Vaccine-Injured: "A Lifetime Price to Pay" (Children’s Health Defense)
by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Children's Health DefenseAre vaccine injuries really &“one in a million,&” as governments and public health experts constantly tell us? This comprehensive look at the evidence by Children&’s Health Defense, illustrated by nine real-life stories of serious vaccine injury, exposes health agencies&’ soft-pedaling of vaccine risks as a dangerous lie. For most people, the potential risks of vaccination, which include life-changing illness, family bankruptcy, and even death, are invisible and almost inconceivable—until a vaccine injury happens to them. Through the poignant and riveting stories of nine injured children and adults, Profiles of the Vaccine-Injured by Children&’s Health Defense communicates the devastating impacts of vaccine damage on health, family finances, relationships, and more. As the book&’s introductory chapters show, vaccine injuries—whether from a routine childhood injection—or a travel vaccine—or a COVID-19 shot—are common, not rare. Discussing US children&’s poor showing in global health rankings, the book assembles compelling evidence pointing to childhood vaccination as a key &“elephant in the room.&” The heart of the book resides in the vaccine injury stories told by mothers of injured children and injured adults. Conveying in vivid detail what it&’s like to live with conditions such as severe autism, chronic pain, and immune systems gone haywire, the nine individuals also attest to the disturbing fact that &“when it comes to vaccine injuries, there&’s no help legally or financially—you&’re on your own.&” In addition, they share affecting accounts of gaslighting, a lack of answers or solutions and outright hostility from the medical community, social isolation, heavy financial burdens, and interrupted careers and lives. Exposing the truth behind the vaccine safety myth, Profiles of the Vaccine-Injured makes vaccine injury personal and demonstrates that we ignore vaccine risks at our peril.
Profit Is Not the Cure
by Maude BarlowOn July 12, 1966, the Medical Care Insurance Act was passed by the federal House of Commons after a ferocious public debate that pitted the vast majority of Canadians against a powerful alliance of business, insurance companies, and doctors.More than thirty years later, the same battle is being fought all over again. Only now, the forces opposed to medicare are more ideologically unified, more richly endowed, and tied to transnational corporations whose power exceeds that of entire countries.In Profit Is Not the Cure, Maude Barlow traces the history of medicare in Canada. She compares it with both public and private systems in other parts of the world. And she contrasts it with the brutally divisive system that exists in the United States, where forty-four million people have no medical insurance, and millions more get minimal care through profit-driven health maintenance organizations. From the point of view of most patients, the United States health-care model is a disaster. But the proponents of privatization in Canada, supported by the right-wing media and corporate lobbyists, are determined to impose American-style "reforms" on the Canadian public. Three provinces - British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario - are moving ahead rapidly to enlarge the role of commerce in the provision of health-care services. They are introducing user fees, delisting procedures that previously were covered, and encouraging private corporations to move into areas that used to be the exclusive domain of the public system.While the prime minister and federal cabinet have paid lipservice to the principles of medicare, they have made it clear by their actions that they will do nothing to impede the destruction of those principles by the provinces. In fact, their enthusiastic support of NAFTA, and the impending Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA) and General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), has made the defence of medicare increasingly difficult. Canadians overwhelmingly support medicare. Many, however, have been persuaded that it is a luxury we can no longer afford. Maude Barlow argues that this proposition is wrong. An earlier generation fought a bitter battle to bring medicare into existence. Another battle must be fought now to save it. But we owe it to the founders of the system, as well as to future generations, to take up the cause again. This important book shows the way.From the Hardcover edition.
Profound Healing: The Power of Acceptance on the Path to Wellness
by Joseph Chilton Pearce Cheryl CanfieldA woman faced with advanced cancer shares the story of how preparing to die led her to experience a profound healing on all levels--physical, emotional, and spiritual. • Explores the practical and spiritual aspects of confronting a life challenge as a springboard for spiritual growth. • Includes accounts of dreams, exercises, and visualizations that inspire profound healing. • Outlines 12 self-help practices of wellness--emotional clearing, meditations, and lifestyle changes--through the living example of a cancer survivor. • By the co-compiler of the spiritual classic Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words. At the age of 41 Cheryl Canfield was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer. Going against warnings from doctors, she rejected proposed surgeries that would involve removing her uterus, cervix, lymph nodes, and surrounding nerves. Instead, she decided to accept death and focused her energy on attempting to die well. In the process, she cured herself. Profound Healing is Canfield's down-to-earth account of her journey as she inadvertently experiences a modern-day miracle, and her subsequent reflections on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. More than a biography, Canfield's story contains exercises, dreams, visualizations, and experiences--from encounters with the modern mystic Peace Pilgrim to her own acceptance of cancer--that assisted her healing process. Others can use her hard-earned insights as a source of hope, inspiration, and practical advice. Relevant to anyone seeking personal growth and life wisdom, Profound Healing is not merely about dying or living. It is about discovering one's life and living it fully while here.
Profundizar Más
by David HoffmeisterLa libertad de la mente se logra por medio del reconocimiento de que solo hay un problema y una solución.&“Permítaseme reconocer el problema para que pueda ser resuelto&”. Un curso de milagros, E-79Profundizar más es una conversación en profundidad que ofrece indicaciones claras de cómo trascender la dualidad. David Hoffmeister guía al lector a través de la aplicación de los principios centrales de Un curso de milagros, poniendo al descubierto la división sujeto/objeto que es la raíz de todo problema aparente. Se iluminan y aclaran los pasos prácticos necesarios para llegar a ver sólo un problema y una solución.David Hoffmeister ha influido en la vida de miles de personas mediante su estado constante de paz mental, su alegría radiante y su dedicación a la Verdad. Su camino espiritual incluyó el estudio de muchos senderos, que culminó en una aplicación práctica profundamente comprometida de Un curso de milagros. La vida de David es una demostración viva de la mente despierta.Permite que Profundizar más te lleve de la mano y te acompañe a través de la división en la mente que impregna todos los aspectos de la existencia humana, la división que literalmente inventa tu mundo.
Progestins and the Mammary Gland
by Orla M. Conneely Christiane OttoProgestins play a key role in reproductive endocrinology and as pharmaceutical drugs for contraception and in combined hormone therapy. To further our understanding of progestin action in the mammary gland, an international symposium, attended by leading researchers from academia and industry, was held in Berlin, 21-23 March 2007. Genetic mouse models helped to elucidate the role of progestins, both in normal breast development and in disease. Mechanistic molecular studies inspired the design of new progestins with improved tissue selectivity. In addition, the clinical impact of progesterone receptor agonists and antagonists for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer was discussed.
Progestogens in Obstetrics and Gynecology
by Howard J. A. CarpThis book brings together the most up-to-date information about the physiology of progestogens. Addressing the bidirectional communication between hormones, fertility, tumors, and autoimmunity, it provides the basic science and clinical perspectives of progestogens which have not been previously available in one volume. In addition to estrogens, androgens, mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, progestogens are a major class of steroid hormone. While present in certain phases of estrous and menstrual cycles, progestogens are named for their function in maintaining pregnancy. This book is essentially practical in orientation, addressing the specific issues that confront the practitioner, and provides information to Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Reproductive endocrinologists, as well as Gynecological Oncologists and Rheumatologists. Contributions are from an international team of experts in the field, now completely updated in this new edition with new developments in primary dysmenorrhea and contraception.
Program Your Baby's Health: The Pregnancy Diet for Your Child's Lifelong Well-Being
by Tamara Eberlein Barbara LukeThe most important period of your child's health is the nine months before birth. Cutting edge research in a new field known as "metabolic programming" reveals a startling new fact: what a mother eats during pregnancy has a far greater effect on her child's future development, overall health, and resistance to disease than was previously thought. In fact, adult chronic illnesses long blamed on an unhealthy lifestyle or genetic influences are now believed to be a direct result of the uterine environment during pregnancy. Now, thanks to this pioneering new book, you can "program" your baby's future health by eating right, gaining the appropriate amount of weight, and avoiding toxins--starting even before conceiving. Dr. Barbara Luke, a nationally recognized expert in the field of public-health nutrition, provides a complete, practical nutrition and lifestyle program that covers your entire pregnancy, month by month--and the first two years of your baby's life. Here is everything you need to know to raise the healthiest baby possible, including: - What to eat when you're trying to conceive and when you are pregnant - Practical strategies that protect your child against hypertension, diabetes, and obesity - Special dietary needs for women in every age group, from under 25 to over 40 - Quick, easy menus, helpful charts, and checklists - Replenishing fluids: how much do you need to drink? - The nutritional needs of mothers carrying twins or "super-twins" - New strategies for overcoming morning sickness - Helping your growing child eat right and stay healthy Pregnancy is your window of opportunity to boost your baby's health at birth, through childhood, and beyond. Let this book help you take the most advanced, scientific approach to preventing disease and optimizing health! From the Trade Paperback edition.