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Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth: A Brief History and Philosophy
by Stephen PhillipsFor serious yoga practitioners curious to know the ancient origins of the art, Stephen Phillips, a professional philosopher and sanskritist with a long-standing personal practice, lays out the philosophies of action, knowledge, and devotion as well as the processes of meditation, reasoning, and self-analysis that formed the basis of yoga in ancient and classical India and continue to shape it today. In discussing yoga's fundamental commitments, Phillips explores traditional teachings of hatha yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and tantra, and shows how such core concepts as self-monitoring consciousness, karma, nonharmfulness (ahimsa), reincarnation, and the powers of consciousness relate to modern practice. He outlines values implicit in bhakti yoga and the tantric yoga of beauty and art and explains the occult psychologies of koshas, skandhas, and chakras. His book incorporates original translations from the early Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutra (the entire text), the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and seminal tantric writings of the tenth-century Kashmiri Shaivite, Abhinava Gupta. A glossary defining more than three hundred technical terms and an extensive bibliography offer further help to nonscholars. A remarkable exploration of yoga's conceptual legacy, Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth crystallizes ideas about self and reality that unite the many incarnations of yoga.
Law, Environmental Illness and Medical Uncertainty: The Contested Governance of Health (Social Justice)
by Tarryn PhillipsWe’ve seen it before, with asbestos-related disease, leukaemia clusters and lung cancer caused by cigarettes. There tends to be a lag between the emergence of environmental risks and chemical injuries, and their recognition and therapeutic treatment by medicine and the law. Law, Environmental Illness and Medical Uncertainty examines how our society governs new health concerns as they emerge, and the barriers that face new and uncertain theories seeking recognition in the law. In this book, Tarryn Phillips focuses her investigation on the struggle over the controversial condition multiple chemical sensitivities, or MCS (also known as environmental illness). Presenting nine case studies where workers sought compensation for MCS from their multinational employers, she captures a nuanced portrait of their embittered, unequal battles over the scientific, legal and insurance paradigms for understanding toxic risk, environmental illness and the regulation of industry. It draws on three years of fieldwork in Australia, including interview data with lay people and sympathetic and sceptical experts, participant observation in the courtroom and textual analysis of official reports. The book gives a unique, ethnographic insight into the governance of risk and uncertainty within a neoliberal economy, medico-scientific controversies and courtroom dramas. It highlights how a skeptical approach towards emergent environmental concerns is encouraged within the current regime, and decision-makers face disincentives for taking a sympathetic approach. Compellingly written and easy to read, it should appeal widely to interested lay people, and students and scholars of science and technology studies, medical anthropology, sociology of health and illness, and critical legal studies.
Doctor's Choice: The Hard-Working Doctor's Guide to Creating a Life of Freedom
by Maritta PhilpDoctor's Choice helps overwhelmed doctors discover the crucial steps they need to take to get clarity and find balance. Often, doctors&’ relationships and health suffer due to excessive work-related stress and demands—sometimes even driving them to quit their practice. Is it even possible to be a doctor and also live a happy, stress-free life? Dr. Maritta Philp had been working as a doctor for over 20 years before the intensity and stress of modern medical practice inspired her to take a long, hard look at where the road she was on would lead. She realized the final destination for her would be one of burn-out and resentment, causing her to make different choices for her life and career. Maritta is passionate about enabling people to create a life they can be in love with, a life that reflects their most important ideas and values. Doctor's Choice explores in a no-nonsense manner the issues affecting today's doctors in a world of ever-increasing patient demand. Balancing the need to look after patients and themselves is a challenge which doctors need to meet for the benefit of all.
A Reference Guide to Medicinal Plants: Herbal Medicine Past and Present
by Jane Philpott John K. CrellinReissued as a companion edition to Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine, this illustrated reference guide covers over 700 medicinal plants, of which more than 150 are readily obtainable in health food stores and other outlets. Based on the Appalachian herbal practice of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, each account of a plant includes the herbalist's comment, an assessment of the plant's efficacy, and current information on its chemical constituents and pharmacological effects. Unlike most herbal guides, this is a comprehensive, fully documented reference work that interweaves scientific evaluation with folkloric use.
Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine
by Jane Philpott John K. CrellinIn Trying to Give Ease, John K. Crellin and Jane Philpott focus on the life, practices, and accumulated knowledge of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, a widely known and admired Appalachian herbalist. Informed by insights drawn from several disciplines, particularly anthropology, their broad historical analyses of self-care practices and herbal remedies draw heavily on recorded interviews with Bass and his patients. Special attention is given to local resources that shape alternative medicine, the backgrounds of herbal practitioners, and the cultural currency of medical concepts once central to professional medicine and now less common. The authors report on both the physical effects of herbal remedies and the psychological factors that have an impact on their success. Trying to Give Ease is a companion to A Reference Guide to Medicinal Plants, also published by Duke University Press.
Adult Stem Cells: Biology and Methods of Analysis (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine)
by Donald G. PhinneyThis is comprehensive overview of a vital area of scientific enquiry, which covers a broad spectrum of issues. With contributions from some of the key researchers in the field, Adult Stem Cells: Biology and Methods of Analysis offers readers a historical perspective as well as unique insights into cutting-edge thoughts. The volume contextualizes the recent discovery of stem/progenitor cell populations resident in many adult tissues and organs. It confronts the complexities scientists face in trying to validate these cells, while it also describes and critically evaluates the methods currently used to assess stem cell self-renewal. The chapters also seek to distinguish this process from other aspects of cell survival, such as the regulation of life span, senescence, and immortalization at a molecular level. The monograph begins with a section that examine the basic biology of adult stem cells, including chapters on the emerging role of microRNAs in regulating their fate and the molecular mechanisms that govern their self-renewal, the book moves on to analyze the varying methodologies employed in characterizing these elusive elements of our genetic make-up. The second section details in-vivo lineage tracing of tissue-specific stem cells, explores the neural stem cell paradigm, and considers the function of ABC transporters and aldehyde dehydrogenase in adult stem-cell biology. The final section shifts the focus to the life-span regulation and immortalization and features a chapter on the cancer stem cell paradigm. This is an authoritative volume on one of the frontiers of genetic research, and will serve as a valuable resource, not just for established scientists but also for those now entering the field of stem cell biology.
One Pan Pescatarian: 100 Delicious Dinners – Veggie, Vegan, Fish
by Rachel PhippsTHE MUST-HAVE COOKBOOK TO BRING THE MAGIC BACK TO MEALTIMES! Cooking delicious dinners has never been easier, with these 100 VEGGIE, VEGAN and FISH recipes - all cooked using just one pan and a handful of simple ingredients.Inspired by beautiful, bold flavours from across the world, food writer Rachel Phipps has created a mouth-watering collection of meat-free meals for every occasion; from super easy Cajun Salmon Traybake to laidback weeknight Chickpea Fajitas or Crispy Gnocchi Bake. One Pan Pescatarian will help you eat well, save time and serve up something sensational, with minimal effort and washing up.
One Pan Pescatarian: 100 Delicious Dinners – Veggie, Vegan, Fish
by Rachel PhippsTHE MUST-HAVE COOKBOOK TO BRING THE MAGIC BACK TO MEALTIMES!Cooking delicious dinners has never been easier, with these 100 VEGGIE, VEGAN and FISH recipes - all cooked using just one pan and a handful of simple ingredients.Inspired by beautiful, bold flavours from across the world, food writer Rachel Phipps has created a mouth-watering collection of meat-free meals for every occasion; from super easy Cajun Salmon Traybake to laidback weeknight Chickpea Fajitas or Crispy Gnocchi Bake. One Pan Pescatarian will help you eat well, save time and serve up something sensational, with minimal effort and washing up.
Student Eats: Fast, Cheap, Healthy – the best tried-and-tested recipes for students
by Rachel PhippsBroke, stressed and hungry? Make sure every student you know has a copy of this essential cookbook! Recently graduated, Rachel Phipps knows the reality of a student kitchen – what you want to eat versus what you can actually make and afford. Here she offers hundreds of tried-and-tested ideas to cook with the minimal utensils, no fancy gadgets and affordable ingredients, for everyone from absolute beginners to kitchen wizards. Also included: Rachel’s essential student kitchen kit, starter store cupboard shopping list, smart meal maths and simple menu plans for one, two, four or more.Chapters include: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo Dinners, Food for Friends, Something Sweet, Drinks. Recipes include: Chorizo Baked Beans, Green Eggs & Ham, Leftover Fajita Burritos, Frying-pan Lasagne, Kitchen Cupboard Fishcakes, Pizza Baked Potato, Quick Late-night Miso Soup, One-Bowl Chocolate Cake and Banana & Nutella Muffins
The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy: Your Guide to Open Relationships, Polyamory and Letting Go
by Lola Phoenix'Invaluable' RACHEL KRAMER BUSSEL 'Refreshingly honest, comprehensive and realistic' MEG-JOHN BARKEREmbarking on a non-monogamous relationship can be a daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion, something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well.In this all-you-need-to-know guide to exploring non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships, Lola draws upon their years of experience in giving advice and being non-monogamous to provide guidance for every stage of your journey, helping you to prioritise your mental health and well being along the way.Beginning with advice on starting out - such as finding your anchor, figuring out your personal reasons for pursuing non-monogamy, challenging your fears and practicing self-compassion - the book proceeds to cover the emotional aspects of non-monogamous relationships, including dealing with jealously and judgement, managing anxiety and maintaining independence, as well as practical elements such as scheduling your time, negotiating boundaries and managing your expectations, all accompanied with activities for further exploration.Whether you are new to non-monogamy, or have been non-monogamous for years, this insightful and empowering book will provide you with the emotional tools you will need to live a happy non-monogamous life.
The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy: Your Guide to Open Relationships, Polyamory and Letting Go
by Lola Phoenix'Invaluable' RACHEL KRAMER BUSSEL 'Refreshingly honest, comprehensive and realistic' MEG-JOHN BARKEREmbarking on a non-monogamous relationship can be a daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion, something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well.In this all-you-need-to-know guide to exploring non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships, Lola draws upon their years of experience in giving advice and being non-monogamous to provide guidance for every stage of your journey, helping you to prioritise your mental health and well being along the way.Beginning with advice on starting out - such as finding your anchor, figuring out your personal reasons for pursuing non-monogamy, challenging your fears and practicing self-compassion - the book proceeds to cover the emotional aspects of non-monogamous relationships, including dealing with jealousy and judgement, managing anxiety and maintaining independence, as well as practical elements such as scheduling your time, negotiating boundaries and managing your expectations, all accompanied with activities for further exploration.Whether you are new to non-monogamy, or have been non-monogamous for years, this insightful and empowering book will provide you with the emotional tools you will need to live a happy non-monogamous life.
Opening Our Spiritual Eyes
by Sriama Qala PhoenixKarma is generally understood as personal, and clearing karma is often considered an individual effort, with individual rewards. In Opening Our Spiritual Eyes, spiritual teacher Sri'ama Qala Phoenix shows how karmic clearing can also be used in collective healing. Karma is shared within families and communities, and clearing karma releases it from the etheric body of our children and future generations. The book was inspired by the ongoing "Celestial Project," a four-year global endeavor of Australia's Divine University that began in 2009. The project involves people gathering worldwide on specific dates to focus on the karmic cleaning of the etheric body of a major city.Opening Our Spiritual Eyes draws on the author's experiences of meeting the Enlightened Masters, those wise spirit guides who, through her, present new understandings of the collective karma held within the world's primary cities and our etheric bodies--and how to free ourselves, our families, and our world from it with grace. Revealing what Sri'ama Qala Phoenix calls "the true nature of the divine plan for humanity and our Earth," the book shares essential keys for how we can become empowered to live in alignment with our divine purpose.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vajrasattva Meditation
by Khenpo Yeshe PhuntsokWalk step by step through the stages of this tantric ritual of purification with inspired commentary and forty full-color illustrations.The force of our past actions makes it hard to attain our goals, including success in meditation. And so Buddhism has developed methods for purifying our past, clearing the obstacles to success and fulfillment. One of the most popular methods for karmic housekeeping, one common to all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, is the preparatory practice of visualizing the buddha Vajrasattva and reciting his hundred-syllable mantra. It is considered an essential foundation for the success of spiritual endeavor. The practice of Vajrasattva is often the first experience practitioners have of trying to perform tantric ritual. Combining prayers, visualizations, mantra recitations, and multiple styles of meditation, it can be hard for those who did not grow up in the tradition to know how to proceed. This friendly volume by a young Tibetan lama with many followers in China lays out the practice step by step accompanied by sixty color illustrations.
Prescription for Herbal Healing, 2nd Edition: An Easy-to-Use A-to-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies
by Phyllis A. Balch CNC Stacey BellThe definitive source for choosing the optimal herbal therapy- thoroughly revised and updated. Millions of Americans are turning to herbal therapies to heal what ails them-either as an alternative or as a supplement to traditional medicine. From the most trusted name in natural healing, Phyllis A. Balch's new edition of Prescription for Herbal Healing provides the most current research and comprehensive facts in an easy-to-read A- to-Z format, including: Information on more than 200 herbs and herbal combination formulas, ranging from well-known herbs, such as ginseng and St. John's Wort, to less familiar remedies, such as khella and prickly ash Chinese and ayurvedic herbal combinations Discussion of more than 150 common disorders from acne to yeast infection, and suggested herbal treatment therapies
Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast
by Ani PhyoFrom the author of "AniOCOs Raw Food Kitchen": an easy diet plan using raw foods for health, beauty, weight loss, and overall well-beinga"
Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast
by Ani PhyoLooking for that one miracle diet that will simply melt pounds away? Here it is. Premiere raw food chef Ani Phyo breaks down the myths and preconceptions of eating raw and offers a revolutionary, easy plan to help you shed up to fifteen pounds in just fifteen days simply by eating delicious raw meals. The plan is simple: eat up and speed up the fat burning and weight loss by using simple, living, and all-natural ingredients with Ani’s signature recipes. Look forward to not only losing weight, but also building muscle, boosting endurance, slowing down aging, and feeling energized all day long.
The Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast
by Ani PhyoLooking for that one miracle diet that will simply melt pounds away? Here it is. Premiere raw food chef Ani Phyo breaks down the myths and preconceptions of eating raw and offers a revolutionary, easy plan to help you shed up to fifteen pounds in just fifteen days simply by eating delicious raw meals. The plan is simple: eat up and speed up the fat burning and weight loss by using simple, living, and all-natural ingredients with Ani's signature recipes. Look forward to not only losing weight, but also building muscle, boosting endurance, slowing down aging, and feeling energized all day long.
Ani's Raw Food Detox [previously published as Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast]: The Easy, Satisfying Plan to Get Lighter, Tighter, and Sexier . . . in 15 Days or Less
by Ani PhyoWant to look younger and feel better?Want to increase your energy levels, build lean muscle, and enhance immunity?Want to do all this while eating delicious, easy meals that will leave you feeling satisfied and full of energy?Welcome to Ani's Raw Food Detox. Award-winning chef, health coach, and consultant Ani Phyo offers an easy, delicious 15-day program based on nature's real "fast foods." The plan is simple: eat up and speed up the cleansing, detoxing, and fat-burning process by using all-natural whole food ingredients. Watch the pounds fly off as you gain boundless energy and clear, radiant skin while at the same time lowering your risk for chronic diseases. Designed to help you get optimal results and achieve your detoxing and immune-boosting goals, Ani's Raw Food Detox offers:Top detox and fat-fighting strategies and toolsLists of foods that accelerate cleansing, detox, and your metabolismMore than 50 quick, easy, delicious recipesMenus and shopping lists for each phase of the planStrategies for long-term health and maintenance
Six Psychological Studies
by Jean PiagetClassic text of child development. Translated by Anita Tenzer and introduced by David Elkind.
The Psychology of the Child
by Jean Piaget Barbel InhelderPiaget’s influence on psychology has been profound. His pathbreaking investigations and theories of cognitive development have set child psychology moving in entirely new directions. His bold speculations have provided the inspiration for the work of others. His studies have been the subject of many books and countless articles. And, significantly, his influence has spread to other disciplines and is having an ever-growing impact on the general culture at large.Here Jean Piaget, with the assistance of his long-time collaborator Bärbel Inhelder, offers a definitive presentation of the developmental psychology he has elaborated over the last forty years. This comprehensive synthesis traces each stage of the child’s cognitive development, over the entire period of childhood, from infancy to adolescence.
This Cheese is Nuts!: Delicious Vegan Cheese at Home
by Julie PiattThe essential primer and guide to preparing delicious, totally vegan, nut-based cheeses, from the coauthor of The Plantpower Way. In their debut cookbook, The Plantpower Way, Julie Piatt and her ultra-endurance athlete husband, Rich Roll, inspired thousands to embrace a plant-fueled lifestyle, and through their advocacy efforts, podcasts, and talks, countless people are now enjoying healthier and more vibrant lives. In This Cheese Is Nuts, Julie is bringing that message to the forefront once more, with a stunning collection of flavorful nut-based cheeses. Julie has always been known for her dairy-free cheeses, and here she shares seventy-five recipes using almonds, cashews, and other nuts to create cheeses anyone can make right at home. Nut-based cheeses are on the cutting edge in the world of vegan cuisine. They’re remarkably simple to prepare (all you need are a few simple ingredients and a basic dehydrator), and in as little as twenty minutes, you can have an assortment of tasty fresh cheeses fit for any occasion. Even creating aged cheeses is easy—they require only a day or two in the dehydrator, so making “fancier” cheeses, like Aged Almond Cheddar, is an almost entirely hands-off process. And though they’re delectable on their own, Julie’s nut-based cheeses are a terrific component in her recipes for Raw Beet Ravioli with Cashew Truffle Cream, Country Veggie Lasagna with Fennel and Brazil Nut Pesto, French Onion Soup with Cashew Camembert, and more. Filled with the essential tips, tools, and mouth-watering recipes home cooks need to immerse themselves in the world of nut-based cheese-making, This Cheese Is Nuts will demonstrate why nut cheeses should be part of any healthy, sustainable diet.
Early Elementary Children Moving and Learning
by Rae PicaMore than 100 movement activities for early elementary childrenPhysical education is a critical part of every early childhood curriculum. Children need to move to channel their energies in creative, beneficial ways and to learn habits for lifelong health and fitness. Early Elementary Children Moving & Learning provides more than 100 developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to a well-rounded curriculum in any classroom or program.The book containsAn updated introduction reflecting new research and trends in early childhood health and fitness and information on how movement benefits children's learning and developmentMore than 100 activities that fall under five categories: openers and closers, basic movement, cooperative activities, educational gymnastics, and rhythm and danceExtension ideas and adaptations to use with children who have special needsCurriculum connections for each activity and explanations about how activities are aligned with and meet early learning standards from NAEYC and AAHPERDOriginal music to add joy and energy to the activities
Preschoolers and Kindergartners Moving and Learning
by Rae Pica80 movement activities for preschoolers and kindergartnersPhysical education is a critical part of every early childhood curriculum. Children need to move to channel their energies in creative, beneficial ways and to learn habits for lifelong health and fitness. Preschoolers and Kindergartners Moving & Learning provides 80 developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to a well-rounded curriculum in any classroom or program.The book containsAn updated introduction reflecting new research and trends in early childhood health and fitness and information on how movement benefits children's learning and developmentTwenty lesson plans, each with one body parts activity, one nonlocomotor activity, one locomotor skill experience, and one activity exploring an element of movement, for a total of 80 activitiesExtension ideas and adaptations to use with children who have special needsCurriculum connections for each activity and explanations about how activities are aligned with and meet early learning standards from NAEYC and AAHPERDOriginal music to add joy and energy to the activities
Toddlers Moving and Learning
by Rae PicaMore than 50 movement activities for toddlersPhysical education is a critical part of every early childhood curriculum. Children need to move to channel their energies in creative, beneficial ways and to learn habits for lifelong health and fitness. Toddlers Moving & Learning provides more than 50 developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to a well-rounded curriculum in any classroom or program.The book containsAn updated introduction reflecting new research and trends in early childhood health and fitness and information on how movement benefits children's learning and developmentFourteen lesson plans, each with one body parts activity, one nonlocomotor activity, one locomotor skill experience, and one activity exploring an element of movement, for a total of 56 activitiesExtension ideas and adaptations to use with children who have special needsCurriculum connections for each activity and explanations about how activities are aligned with and meet early learning standards from NAEYC and AAHPERDOriginal music to add joy and energy to the activities
The Joy of Gay Sex (3rd Edition)
by Felice Picano Joseph Phillips Charles SilversteinFor a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life. Invaluable as a sex guide, a resource on building self-esteem, and a trusted aid for coming out of the closet, The Joy of Gay Sex covers the ins and outs of gay life alphabetically from "anus" to "wrestling." Noted psychologist Dr. Charles Silverstein has collaborated once again with critically acclaimed novelist Felice Picano on this third edition, updating every single entry and adding nearly thirty new entries. The authors provide positive and responsible advice on safe sex in all its varieties; on emotional and relationship-oriented issues such as long-term couples, loneliness, and growing older; and on scores of diverse topics ranging from spirituality to online dating. With fifty new line drawings by acclaimed illustrator Joseph Phillips, this landmark reference is a necessary addition to every gay man's bookshelf.