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Bereft: A Sister's Story
by Jane BernsteinAuthor Jane Bernstein was a senior in high school when her older sister Laura was murdered on the campus of Arizona State University. From the moment they heard the shattering news, Jane's parents handled their grief through stoic silence. Crying and mourning were forbidden; the past was the past, and it was essential to move on. More than 20 years later Jane Bernstein found herself compelled to revisit her sister's death, to learn what she could about the murder and the man convicted of the crime. In the process she found herself examining her own life and confronting the problems in her marriage.
How to Strengthen Your Memory
by Michael FidlowThis is not just another book filled with the usual techniques for improving memory. Fidlow considers the natural memory and suggests techniques to enhance it. He explores artificial memory and provides strategies for improving it. He guides the reader through a variety of tricks and situations so that the reader can choose and apply techniques that make sense for that particular individual.
Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression
by John R. Mcquaid Paula E. CarmonaThe use of mindfulness practice and cognitive behavior therapy in treating depression.
Yoga for Business Executives and Professional People
by Archie J. BahmDesigned to aid in meeting the problems of tension and fatigue, this book draws upon the age-old experience of yogic experts and shows how many practices can be adapted to modern urban conditions.
Retrolental Fibroplasia and Autistic Symptomatology: An Investigation into Some Relationships Among Neonatal, Environmental, Developmental and Affective Variables in Blind Prematures
by Joan B. ChaseIn this monograph, based on a study of 263 subjects with RLF (Retrolental Fibroplasia-- an eye condition caused by excessive incubator oxygen), the author examines selected variables which may significantly affect subsequent development.
More Flavor, Less Fat: Easy Lowfat Cooking
by HealthSystem MinnesotaLowfat cooking doesn't have to be low on taste, and More Flavor, Less Fat shows you how. This collection of fat-reducing techniques and recipes emphasizes how to cut the fat and keep the flavor in your favorite meals. Tried and tasted by cooking class participants and their families, the recipes in this booklet include twists on old favorites as well as new foods that your family will look forward to eating. Instead of listing dozens of recipes for unfamiliar foods, More flavor, Less Fat focuses on how you can use and vary a few simple cooking techniques and recipes for healthier, great-tasting meals.
The Kundalini Experience
by Lee SannellaCase histories of Kundalini experiences and theories about the meaning of the phenomena.
Conceiving Normalcy
by Elizabeth C. BrittThrough the processes of normalization, "fertile" and "infertile" become cultural categories that frame our understanding of families, parenting, gender roles, and more
52 Ways to Lose Weight
by Carl Dreizler Mary E. EhemannSuggestions to lose weight, be healthy and gives 52 suggestions to be successful
Visually Impaired Seniors as Senior Companions: A Reference Guide for Program Development
by Alberta L. OrrThe guide provides a framework for the reader to understand the core issues related to aging and vision loss, as well as the needs and capabilities of older visually impaired persons.
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
by Richard Heller Rachel HellerThis book postulates a carbohydrate addiction syndrome. The carb addict is profiled and a diet to break the addiction is described. The book includes some recipes.
Let's Have Healthy Children
by Adelle DavisThe famous food expert give the vital nutritional do's and don'ts for expectant mothers, babies and growing children.
Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships
by Eric BernePeople tend to live their lives by consistently playing out certain 'games' in their interpersonal relationships, for a variety of reasons. If not destructive, these games are desirable and necessary.
Antagonists in the Church: How to Identify and Deal With Destructive Conflict
by Kenneth C. HaugkExcellent book on dealing with conflict in the church.
Just Going to the Dentist
by Mercer MayerWhen Little Critter goes to the dentist, he has some unusual experiences. He sees a girl with wires all over her teeth; he sits in a chair that reminds him of a spaceship; and a grown-up asks him to spit! An excellent book for parents and children to read together before a first trip to the dentist.
Treating Sinus, Migraine, and Cluster Headaches: An Allergist's Approach to Headache Treatment
by William B. WalshA "look specifically at one chronic illness-headaches-and describe a successful approach to overcoming this painful disorder. We will start by learning about the immune system to help in understanding how it gives rise to allergy and how allergy causes headaches. The first part of the book is devoted to this explanation. Next, we will explore how head pain is precipitated by problems in the environment. ... Finally we will look at the tools available for treating allergy-the all-important patient history, the skin test, and allergy injections. They allow the allergist to approach the treatment of headaches with great confidence that if his patients can understand and cooperate in modifying the dietary and environmental factors that cause their headaches, their pain can be alleviated."
Adult ADHD: A Reader-Friendly Guide (2nd edition)
by Michele Novotni Thomas A. WhitemanInformation about attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder in adults.
Unblemished
by Katie Rodan Kathy FieldsIt's a fact: Acne affects at least 50 million American men and women of all ages, ethnicities, and skin types. Yet so few of us understand why we have acne, and what we can do to treat it. Did I wash my face the wrong way? Did I eat too much chocolate? Will that expensive new cream really work? Will my face ever look better?InUnblemished,Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields -- creators of Proactiv Solution, the country's #1 selling acne-care product -- refute some of the most common misunderstandings abo...
T.O.s Finding Fitness
by Terrell Owens Buddy Primm Courtney ParkerAt the top of his game and his sport, Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Terrell Owens has a phenomenal body: Muscle & Fitness magazine said this when they chose T. O. for the cover, but anyone who's ever seen him play knows he has the best physique in football. Strong, fast, agile, and focused -- when T. O. takes the field, he's in complete control. Such mastery might seem out of reach for an ordinary athlete or someone just starting to think about getting in shape, but T. O. believes that everyone is c...
Mind and Brain: The Many-Faceted Problems
by John EcclesA collection of philosophical and scientific papers illustrating diverse viewpoints on the mind-body problem.
Exuberance: The Passion for Life
by Kay Redfield JamisonPsychologist Kay Redfield Jamison explores and discusses exuberance and other positive moods and emotions.
Can Alzheimer's Disease be Prevented?
by National Institutes on HealthLearning about risk factors you can't control, prevention strategies, what else can you do about Alzheimer's disease?
The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena
by Dean RadinRadin argues that the reality of psychic phenomena has been scientifically demonstrated, examines the reasons why this has not been accepted by the mainstream, and discusses the implications of psi.
Chaudhary Group: Rebuilding Nepal
by Christopher J. Malloy Lauren H. Cohen Inakshi SobtiProfessors Christopher J. Malloy and Lauren H. Cohen and Associate Director Inakshi Sobti (India Research Center) prepared this case. It was reviewed and approved before publication by a company designate. Funding for the development of this case was provided by Harvard Business School and not by the company. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management.