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Architecture and Health: Guiding Principles for Practice
by Jacob J. Wilhelm Dina BattistoArchitecture and Health recognizes the built environment and health as inextricable encouraging a new mind-set for the profession. Over 40 international award-winning projects are included to explore innovative design principles linked to health outcomes. The book is organized into three interdependent health domains—individual, community, and global—in which each case study proposes context-specific architectural responses. Case studies include children’s hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, elderly housing, mental health facilities, cancer support centers, clinics, healthy communities, healthcare campuses, wellness centers, healing gardens, commercial offices, infrastructure for developing countries, sustainable design, and more. Representing the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, each author brings a new perspective to health and its related architectural response. This book brings a timely focus to a subject matter commonly constricted by normative building practices and transforms the dialogue into one of creativity and innovation. With over 200 color images, this book is an essential read for architects, designers, and students to explore and analyze designed environments that promote health and well-being.
Architecture for Residential Care and Ageing Communities: Spaces for Dwelling and Healthcare
by Sten Gromark; Björn AnderssonArchitecture for Residential Care and Ageing Communities confronts urgent architectural design challenges within residential innovation, ageing communities and healthcare environments. The increasing and diversified demands on the housing market today call for alterability and adaptability in long term solutions for new integrated ways of residing. Meanwhile, an accentuated ageing society requires new residential ways of living, combining dignity, independence and appropriate care. Concurrently, profound changes in technical conditions for home healthcare require rethinking healing environments. This edited collection explores the dynamics between these integrated architectural and caring developments and intends to envision reconfigured environmental design patterns that can significantly enhance new forms of welfare and ultimately, an improved quality of life. This book identifies, presents, and articulates new qualities in designs, in caring processes, and healing atmospheres, thereby providing operational knowledge developed in close collaboration with academics, actors and stakeholders in architecture, design, and healthcare. This is an ideal read for those interested in health promotive situations of dwelling, ageing and caring.
Are Men Animals?: How Modern Masculinity Sells Men Short
by Matthew Gutmann"Boys will be boys," the saying goes -- but what does that actually mean? A leading anthropologist investigatesWhy do men behave the way they do? Is it their male brains? Surging testosterone? From vulgar locker-room talk to mansplaining to sexual harassment, society is too quick to explain male behavior in terms of biology. In Are Men Animals?, anthropologist Matthew Gutmann argues that predatory male behavior is in no way inevitable. Men behave the way they do because culture permits it, not because biology demands it. To prove this, he embarks on a global investigation of masculinity. Exploring everything from the gender-bending politics of American college campuses to the marriage markets of Shanghai and the women-only subway cars of Mexico City, Gutmann shows just how complicated masculinity can be. The result isn't just a new way to think about manhood. It's a guide to a better life, for all of us.
Are Mental Disorders Brain Disorders? (Routledge Focus on Philosophy)
by Anneli JeffersonThe question of whether mental disorders are disorders of the brain has led to a long-running and controversial dispute within psychiatry, psychology and philosophy of mind and psychology. While recent work in neuroscience frequently tries to identify underlying brain dysfunction in mental disorders, detractors argue that labelling mental disorders as brain disorders is reductive and can result in harmful social effects. This book brings a much-needed philosophical perspective to bear on this important question. Anneli Jefferson argues that while there is widespread agreement on paradigmatic cases of brain disorder such as brain cancer, Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s dementia, there is far less clarity on what the general, defining characteristics of brain disorders are. She identifies influential notions of brain disorder and shows why these are problematic. On her own, alternative, account, what counts as dysfunctional at the level of the brain frequently depends on what counts as dysfunctional at the psychological level. On this notion of brain disorder, she argues, many of the consequences people often associate with the brain disorder label do not follow. She also explores the important practical question of how to deal with the fact that many people do draw unlicensed inferences about treatment, personal responsibility or etiology from the information that a condition is a brain disorder or involves brain dysfunction.
Are They Out There?: Diving for Answers In a Sea of Cover-Ups
by Gene P. Abel&“If you're ready to read a realistic approach to the possibility of alien life and whether we are visited by them, you will love Are They Out There? Diving for Answers In a Sea of Cover-Ups.&” – Readers&’ FavoriteNothing in the universe is unique and alone, and therefore in other regions there must be other earths inhabited by different tribes of men and different breeds of beast. - Titus Lucretius, De Rerum Natura circa 50BCE The question, Are They Out There? is not a new one. Since ancient times, humans have wondered about the potential of alien life. Between May 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024, alone, sightings of more than seven hundred unidentified aerial phenomena were reported-and twenty-one of these cases are still under investigation. They can't be explained by common objects. In Are They Out There? retired Colonel Gene P. Abel sifts through the accounts of military professionals and eyewitnesses alike in search of the truth about extra-terrestrial visitors. Discover what Colonel Abel has uncovered, and what the government might not be telling us, in this gripping new look at the history, and potential future impact, of UFOs, and alien contact. A newly released US report on unidentified flying objects says 143 sightings since 2004 remain unexplained. It does not rule out alien activity. - The New York Times, June 25, 2021
Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Human Quest for a Good Time (Orca Timeline #2)
by Maria BirminghamKey Selling Points The human desire to have fun is universal and timeless. This book is accessible to young readers who will leave armed with interesting facts and specific examples of how humans have had fun from ancient times to today, grouped by topics such art, sport and leisure. Play is important to healthy brain development in children as well as their intellectual, social and emotional development. The author is an award-winning established nonfiction writer, was the managing editor at OWL magazine for 5 years and now works as a freelance writer, editor and contributor to OWL and CBC Kids.
Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?: How Pessismism, Paranoia, and a Misguided Media are Leading Us Toward Disaster
by H. Aaron Cohl-In the last twenty years, incidents of crime have declined by 25 percent.-Automobiles of today emit just 1 percent of the pollution that spewed from cars of the 1970s.-The national recycling rate is about 22 percent-seven times the rate of only ten years ago.-The average human life span continues to increase.Given all of these positive trends, why do so many people envision a bleak future for the world? More to the point, why are so many people scaring themselves to death?In this lively and accessible expose, author H. Aaron Cohl reveals how media madness and simple human psychology fuel the fires of paranoia. He demonstrates how alarming headlines ("Breast Cancer Strikes One in Eight Women," U.S. News and World Report) are frequently derived from misunderstood or misquoted statistics ("Breast cancer strikes on in eight women at age 95," National Cancer Institute).Readers will learn the encouraging realities of asbestos, drive-by shootings, and pesticides. Cohl also dispels misconceptions about mad cow disease, the greenhouse effect, and the dangers of air travel. Fresh, funny and informative, Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death? is a perfect antidote to sensationalized headlines of today's newspapers. H. Aaron Cohl has written a book that will put many troubled minds at ease.
Are We the Next Endangered Species?: Bioweapons, Eugenics, and More
by Dr. Richard M. FlemingAre We the Next Endangered Species? unravels the complex web of historical events, misinformation, and the ominous convergence of bioweapons and eugenics In this thought-provoking new book, Dr. Fleming challenges us to navigate the murky waters of history, exposing parallel programs developed over the last 170 years in the United States. This riveting exploration unearths ancient civilizations that embraced slavery, sterilization, and eugenics, drawing chilling parallels to our present reality. Dr. Fleming confronts the uncomfortable truth: are we repeating the mistakes of the past while expecting different outcomes? Are we destined to replicate the errors that led to the rise of powerful individuals and organizations seeking ultimate control over others? Key revelations include the stealthy usurpation of power in the United States since the 1850s, the nation's pivotal role in developing biological and chemical weapons, and its shocking collaboration with Nazi scientists, doctors, and intelligence officers. Dr. Fleming unveils the shadowy world of covert operations, the establishment of the military-industrial complex, and the surrender of medical control to the federal government. Readers will discover the intricate pathways of biowarfare and eugenics converging with the emergence of COVID. They will learn about the gain-of-function bioweapons responsible for the pandemic and the parallel development of eugenic genetic vaccines. Fleming reveals the control wielded by the military-industrial complex and world leaders over your life, movement, property, and freedoms. This book is not just an exploration of the past or a revelation of how those in power are on the brink of realizing their ultimate control, it's a call to action. It doesn't just raise awareness—it empowers readers to understand, question, and take decisive action to halt the ominous path we're on. In a world where truth is elusive and power is coveted, this book is a beacon of knowledge, urging you to discover what you can do to stop the impending threats to our existence. The future hangs in the balance and Are We the Next Endangered Species? provides the roadmap to safeguard it.
Are You Being Served? New Tools for Measuring Service Delivery
by Markus Goldstein Jishnu Das Samia AminThis publication presents tools and techniques for measuring service delivery in health and education and people's experiences from the field in deploying these methods. It begins by providing an introduction to the different methodological tools available for evaluating the performance of the health and education sectors. Country specific experiences are then explored to highlight lessons on the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of using different techniques to measure quality in a variety of different contexts and of using the resulting data to affect change. This book is a valuable resource for those who seek to enhance capacity for the effective measurement of service delivery in order to improve accountability and governance and enhance the quality of service delivery in developing countries.
Are You Psychic or Making It Up?: Understand and Manage Your Psychic Self and Your Loved Ones Who Think You May Be Losing It
by Carole LynneA road map for people who think they may be psychic—and their loved ones Are You Psychic or Making It Up? is a must-have book for anyone who is having psychic or mediumistic experiences (and possibly thinks they're going crazy) and their friends and families. Carole Lynne begins with some badly needed truths. Chief among them: not everyone is psychic. While everyone can develop their intuition and get in touch with the inner psychic voice, those who are psychic and mediumistic have received special spiritual gifts. If that sounds familiar, this is definitely the book for you. Learn how to take care of your "extra sensitive self." Learn how to evaluate your experiences and to make choices about whether to further develop your gifts. Get advice on what type of further training and study you might benefit most from. And, for friends and families, learn to appreciate your psychic loved ones and that it is an honor to be psychic. Carole Lynne writes from authority earned over decades of personal experience and study, teaching, and working with clients, many of whom come to her for mediumistic readings. Others come to her to learn how to develop their own psychic and mediumistic powers. It is those people and the thousands more like them who will benefit from this book.
Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever
by Bob HarperThe world-renowned fitness coach on the hit TV showThe Biggest Loserpresents his winning approach to lasting weight loss by showing how to get at the root of your overeating problem, followed by a nutritionally savvy diet and unique exercise plan. OnThe Biggest Loser, Bob Harper gives contestants the practical tools and psychological insights they need to get into the best shape of their lives. The key to his success is the emotional connection he makes with each participant, and he brings that same spirit toAre You Ready! Harper starts with a four-step strategy for getting at the root of negative thought patterns and destructive behaviors, replacing both with a clear way to build self-worth and confidence. With these tools in place, people are empowered to make real, lasting changes in their lives. In an easy-to-follow eating plan, he provides lists of foods that are nutrient-dense and naturally low in calories, more than twenty sample menus, and tips on eating on the run, in restaurants, and on vacation. His fitness plan is geared to making exercise an integral part of daily life with workouts (ranging from 20 to 60 minutes) based on training techniques that tone and strengthen, burn calories, and reshape the body. Woven throughoutAre You Ready!are true-life success stories that will keep readers engaged and motivated; bulleted tips, tools, and coping strategies; and sidebars debunking common myths about food and fitness. Whether your goal is losing ten pounds or a hundred, you will find Harper’s message inspiring and his methods a proven path to finally achieving your dream of weight loss and fitness.
Are You Ready?
by Maggie MooneyAs earthquakes have struck around the world with alarming frequency, millions have realized they are unprepared for similar catastrophes close to home. Online disaster plans and older books-heavy with seismic science and a survivalist focus-leave the average reader overwhelmed with details and anxiety. How much water will I need? What if I'm driving? How do I protect my six-year-old? The questions go on-and in this book Maggie Mooney answers them. Her four-week readiness program includes straightforward instructions, forms, and checklists. Mooney explains what to expect during a quake, and what to do when the shaking stops. She also addresses both aftershocks and tsunamis.Use this guide and the checklists inside to get ready:Find your safe spots at home, at work, at school, and outdoors.Develop your emergency communication plan.Shake-proof your home.Assemble emergency supplies. By following the steps in the four-week readiness program described here you can avoid injury and ensure you have the food, water and other essentials you need to be prepared rather than scared.
Are You There, God? It's Me, In Menopause: An Unfiltered, Honest Guide to Midlife Hormones, Health, and Happiness
by Carol King Ashley Alexis“Are You There, God? It’s Me, in Menopause helps women who are navigating the confusing world of midlife and menopause. It is time to go above and beyond Dr. Google, and this book has hit the nail on the head.” — Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, MSCP, author of Unlock Your Menopause TypeGo ahead, ask all the questionsMenopause got you dazed and confused? You’ve come to the right place. Are You There, God? It’s Me, In Menopause will let you know you’re not alone and you’re definitely not losing it—despite the brain fog. Every page delivers validation, practical information, and you-know-what-I-mean humor for the hormonal journey. Find answers to more than eighty questions you’ve probably asked or silently wondered, including:• Is almost drowning in my sweat normal?• What’s the real story on HRT?• Is panic at the disco, grocery store, and everywhere I go a peri thing?• Why is every ounce hitting my middle?• Will my vagina ever return from the desert?• Why is menopause so exhausting?• What can I do when menopause collides with my work?• Is there a happily ever after?With Are You There God? It’s Me, In Menopause, you’ll join a wild, supportive menopause circle and walk away fully prepared to be your own midlife hero.
Are You an Earth Angel?: Understand Your Sensitive & Empathic Nature & Live with Divine Purpose
by Tanya Carroll RichardsonUnderstand, Honor & Protect Your Sensitivity & DestinyDiscover what it means to be a compassionate earth angel—a highly sensitive and empathic person who loves to give to others. This timely book teaches you to celebrate and maximize your sensitivity to be of greater service to the world. Explore the characteristics earth angels share, their biggest strengths and challenges, and self-care guidelines to follow.Professional intuitive and bestselling author Tanya Carroll Richardson offers practical, grounded ways to align with your earth angel destiny and live with more purpose. Through enlightening quizzes, hands-on exercises, engaging stories, and intuitive practices, Tanya helps you master your abilities and create better emotional and energetic boundaries. This unique book also addresses earth angel burnout and provides antidotes so you can enjoy a balanced, magical life.
Are Your Prescriptions Killing You? How to Prevent Dangerous Interactions, Avoid Deadly Side Effects, and Be Healthier with Fewer Drugs
by Bill Hogan Armon B. Neel Jr.In an epidemic of overmedication, who can you turn to for help? You most certainly know someone whose life depends on the prescription drugs they take: it may be your husband, who takes sleeping pills to counteract the anxiety his heart medications cause him, or it may be your aging father, who takes upwards of twenty pills a day for everything from arthritis to high blood pressure. But we've all read the headlines: prescription drugs can kill you. If that's the case, why are so many Americans, particularly those sixty and older, given so many pills, with no regard to how they interact with one another? Fifth-generation pharmacist Armon B. Neel, Jr., is on a mission to help patients understand how the medications they take can affect them--for better or worse. As a consulting pharmacist, he visits hospitals and nursing homes daily and counsels patients on how their prescriptions may be interacting dangerously with one another, and how they can reduce the number of medications they're taking. Armon's recommendations have been estimated to save $2.5 million a year in health-care costs, and more important, he's saved thousands of lives. In 2010, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists gave Armon its annual achievement award. The organization then announced that Neel so personified excellence in the field that the award would be renamed for him. In Are Your Prescriptions Killing You?, Armon reveals what you and your loved ones need to know about the risks, dangers, and benefits of prescription drugs. He explains what needs to be taken into account when prescribing medication to older patients and the catastrophic results that can occur when they're not. Writing with veteran journalist Bill Hogan, Armon gives you the information you need to be certain that you're getting the right dosage of the right medicine, and he arms you with the most effective questions to ask doctors. Armon also provides his own prescription for changing what he sees as the broken health-care system in the United States. Rich with real-life case studies, this groundbreaking book offers older people, who are most at risk--and the boomers who often care for them--a road map to better health. This gripping narrative provides essential information for anyone who depends on prescription medications, and reading it may save a loved one's life.
Are the Keys in the Freezer?: An Advocate's Guide for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
by Jeri Warner Brenda Niblock Patricia WoodellAre the Keys in the Freezer? is an artful blend of practical advice and the compelling story of a family's search for the right care for their mother with dementia. This well-researched book is a must-read for families in the US looking for resources and ideas about care facilities, hospices, finances and costs of care, advance directives and other topics related to managing the affairs of the elderly with dementia. A story of conflict and of light-hearted moments, Are the Keys in the Freezer? is the rich personal testimony of a family's struggle to navigate the confusing world of dementia care choices for their mother. The book is an insider's guide to unravelling medical, legal, and regulatory issues that affect the quality of care for loved ones who cannot make care decisions for themselves. The book's easy, conversational tone turns complex issues into everyday language, making it an easy read for newcomers to the world of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Are you Tired and Wired?: Your Proven 30-day Program For Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue And Feeling Fantastic Again
by Marcelle PickDo you wake up every morning feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed? Are you constantly reaching for coffee, soft drinks or some other promise of energy just to keep yourself going? Do you struggle through the day – tired, irritable, forgetful, depressed and craving sweets – only to have trouble sleeping at night? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions – you're not alone. In fact, hundreds of thousands of women are fighting these same feelings as they strive to live the lives they want. In Are You Tired and Wired?, Marcelle Pick, author of The Core Balance Diet, gives you the knowledge and tools to overcome this epidemic of fatigue.• Discover the hidden epidemic of adrenal dysfunction that is the root cause of major health problem • Find out why the modern world causes our adrenal glands to become overloaded and the simple plan that breaks free from this dangerous pattern• Enjoy easy diet and lifestyle changes in a clear, easy-to-follow formula that will see you regain your natural energy and live a happier and less-stressed life.
Area 51 Alien and UFO Mysteries (History's Mysteries)
by Carol KimA highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
Area 51: The Dreamland Chronicles
by David DarlingtonArea 51, Dreamland, Groom Lake, Paradise Ranch, Watertown Strip, the Box: all refer to the top-secret research installation, located a hundred miles north of Las Vegas, which, for many, has come to stand for all that is shadowy and nefarious about the military-industrial-intelligence complex. Built under the direction of the CIA in the 1950s, the base served as the original test site for the U-2 spy plane and F-117 stealth fighter jet. In more recent years, Area 51 has spurred public interest from its role in the government's $30 billion "Black Budget," from legal claims of worker illness due to toxic burning, and from sensational charges about captured alien spacecraft. It has also given birth to a feisty guerrilla subculture bent on exploding the secrecy surrounding this mysterious spot. David Darlington unfolds the history, legs, and characters involved with Area 51, weaving a weird tale of intrigue and outrage and UFOs that speaks volumes about popular culture and American democracy at the of the twentieth century.
Argentina zombie: Historia oculta de la patria
by Luciano SaracinoLa historia argentina ha olvidado mencionar a un actor fundamental: elZombie. Hordas de zombies, y no malones de charrúas, fueron los que se comierona Juan Díaz de Solís, el primer navegante español en llegar al Río de laPlata, apenas desembarcó en 1516. Desde entonces, el pasado argentinoestá plagado de zombies. Utilizados como carne de cañón en las luchasindependentistas, cruciales en las gestas patrióticas y protagonistas delos momentos más sórdidos de la Nación, incluso los próceres han sidosospechados de ser muertos vivientes. Es tiempo de saldar la deuda conla verdad y devolver a esas criaturas su lugar en la Historia.Una lección que la escuela nunca se atrevió a contar.Ni viruela, ni fiebre amarilla: brotes de virus zombies.San Martín, Belgrano y Sarmiento# ¿mordidos?La verdad sobre la Batalla de San Lorenzo.
Arguing About Human Nature: Contemporary Debates
by Stephen M. Downes Edouard MacheryArguing About Human Nature covers recent debates--arising from biology, philosophy, psychology, and physical anthropology--that together systematically examine what it means to be human. Thirty-five essays--several of them appearing here for the first time in print--were carefully selected to offer competing perspectives on 12 different topics related to human nature. The context and main threads of the debates are highlighted and explained by the editors in a short, clear introduction to each of the 12 topics. Authors include Louise Anthony, Patrick Bateson, David Buller, John Dupre, Paul Griffiths, Sally Haslanger, Richard Lewontin, Ron Mallon, and E. O. Wilson. Contributors Rachel Cooper, Nancy Holmstrom, Kim Sterelny, and Elizabeth Cashdan provide brand new chapters in these debates. Suggested Reading lists offer curious readers new resources for exploring these debates further. Arguing About Human Nature is the first volume of its kind, designed to introduce to an interdisciplinary student audience some of the most important arguments on the subject generated by scientific research and philosophical reflection.
Ariadne's Thread: A Workbook of Goddess Magic
by Shekhinah MountainwaterAccording to ancient myths, the Goddess Ariadne fared poorly. But is that simply the story the Ancient Greeks wanted retold in their myths? In Ariadne's Thread, Shekhinah Mountainwater argues that reclaiming womanhood and seeking spiritual liberation from patriarchal limitations can change the world--not by flipping the tables to a hierarchical matriarchy but in working toward a peaceful, egalitarian, sustainable society that embraces the traditionally "feminine" values of compassion and nurturing regardless of gender. She looks carefully and with wisdom at the old stories, and skillfully tugs the loose edges of old paradigms. A pioneer of the Goddess feminist movement, Mountainwater employs powerful archetypes and a feminist ethic of care to challenge our assumptions and draw us from the mundane into the mysterious in our own lives. Considered a classic of women's spirituality and goddess worship, Ariadne's Thread offers a magical path of discovery into the mysteries of the Goddess. It includes detailed explorations of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone guiding the cycles of life, as well as rituals to affirm our lunar and natural cycles in the world. As the Library Journal writes, this "well-written book encourages women to find their own spiritual path." Offering her own thread to guide our labyrinth, Mountainwater has illuminated a powerful, poetic, and joyful initiation.
Ariadne's Thread: Case Studies in the Therapeutic Relationship
by Eric W. CowanThis casebook provides a personal account of the struggles a counselor encounters in everyday clinical practice. Each of the eight studies--thoughtfully detailed by Dr. Cowan from his own experience--illuminates the therapist/client relationship. Follow-up discussions tie each case and the therapist's technique to counseling theory and practice. A final conclusion links all cases and the related discourse together.
Ariana Grande Lines To Live By: Say 'thank you, next' to bad vibes and live your best life
by Pop Press'We are not objects or prizes. We are queens.'After bursting onto the music scene with smash hit after smash hit and an instantly iconic ponytail, Ariana Grande has grown into one of the most inspiring artists of the 21st century. Her epic choruses and empowering lyrics have taught an entire generation about the importance of confidence and creativity.Ari became an international superstar in her early 20s and her trailblazing wisdom encourages us all to bring in the good vibes and strive for the life we deserve.With quotes on everything from careers and beauty to relationships and mental health, this uplifting collection will empower you to slay in every lane and be the superstar of your own life.
Aries
by Chiara Bertrand Costanza Caraglio¿Quiere saber qué le deparan el 2017 y el 2018? Este libro contiene las previsiones llevadas a cabo por Costanza Caraglio y Chiara Bertrand, a través de las cuales podrá descubrir las grandes líneas de su destino en todos los terrenos (vida sentimental, profesión, dinero, salud...). Además, se incluye un capítulo en el que podrá conocer el nombre de personajes famosos con su mismo signo del zodiaco. Esta obra, indispensable para todos los aficionados a la astrología, le explicará las características generales de Aries, la influencia de los planetas en su personalidad, el papel de las casas y del ascendente. Encontrará, asimismo, valiosas indicaciones sobre el modo de construir una ficha astrológica personal, las profesiones que más le convienen y sus relaciones con los demás signos.