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Catching THE Light: The Entwined History of Light and Mind
by Arthur ZajoncIn 1910, the surgeons Moreau and LePrince wrote about their successful operation on an eight-year-old boy who had been blind since birth because of cataracts. When the boy's eyes were healed they removed the bandages and, waving a hand in front of the child's physically perfect eyes, asked him what he saw. "I don't know," was his only reply. What he saw was only a varying brightness in front of him. However, when allowed to touch the hand as it began to move, he cried out in a voice of triumph, "It's moving!" He could feel it move, but he still needed laboriously to learn to see it move. Light and eyes were not enough to grant him sight. How, then, do we see? What's the difference between seeing and perception? What is light? From ancient times to the present, from philosophers to quantum physicists, nothing has so perplexed, so fascinated, so captivated the mind as the elusive definition of light. In Catching the Light, Arthur Zajonc takes us on an epic journey into history, tracing how humans have endeavored to understand the phenomenon of light. Blending mythology, religion, science, literature, and painting, Zajonc reveals in poetic detail the human struggle to identify the vital connection between the outer light of nature and the inner light of the human spirit. He explains the curiousness of the Greeks' blue and green "color blindness": Odysseus gazing longingly at the "wine-dark sea"; the use of chloros (green) as the color of honey in Homer's Odessey; and Euripides' use of the color green to describe the hue of tears and blood. He demonstrates the complexity of perception through the work of Paul Cézanne--the artist standing on the bank of a river, painting the same scene over and over again, the motifs multiplying before his eyes. And Zajonc goes on to show how our quest for an understanding of light, as well as the conclusions we draw, reveals as much about the nature of our own psyche as it does about the nature of light itself. For the ancient Egyptians the nature of light was clear--it simply was the gaze of God. In the hands of the ancient Greeks, light had become the luminous inner fire whose ethereal effluence brought sight. In our contemporary world of modern quantum physics, science plays the greatest part in our theories of light's origin--from scientific perspectives such as Sir Isaac Newton's "corpuscular theory of light" and Michael Faraday's "lines of force" to such revolutionary ideas as Max Planck's "discrete motion of a pendulum" (the basis of quantum mechanics), Albert Einstein's "particles of light" and "theory of relativity," and Niels Bohr's "quantum jumps. " Yet the metaphysical aspects of the scientific search, Zajonc shows, still loom large. For the physicist Richard Feynman, a quantum particle travels all paths, eventually distilling to one path whose action is least--the most beautiful path of all. Whatever light is, here is where we will find it. With rare clarity and unmatched lyricism, Zajonc illuminates the profound implications of the relationships between the multifaceted strands of human experience and scientific endeavor. A fascinating search into our deepest scientific mystery, Catching the Light is a brilliant synthesis that will both entertain and inform.
Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World
by Alison ZakEver wonder about the dog in Downward Dog or the pigeon in Kapota? Rewild your yoga practice by connecting to the animals behind the asanas.For nature-loving yogis and readers of World of Wonders and Yoga MythologyFrom Downward Dog to Cobra, Wild Asana invites you into an embodied exploration of the animals that inspire familiar yoga poses. Drawing on wildlife science, anthropology, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories, this insightful guide by environmental educator and yoga instructor Alison Zak explores the connections among our bodies, our minds, and the animals that inspire our practice.In illustrated chapters on asanas like Tittibhasana (Firefly), Garudasana (Eagle), Bidalasana (Cat), and Ustrasana (Camel), Zak invites you to bring the deep nature of animals into breath and movement.You&’ll learn to: Respect the monkey in &“monkey mind&” to honor—not tame—your own wildnessFly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation Embody a pigeon&’s stillness and nonattachmentImbue your practice with the agility, flexibility, and fierce commitment of a cat Incorporate asana variations, mudras, and meditations inspired by animal naturePractice lovingkindness meditations that include the more-than-human world With an encompassing ecological compassion, gorgeous original illustrations, profound insight into animal wisdom, and the humor and perspective of lived experience, Zak offers a path to deepen and enliven your practice. Whether you&’re an animal lover, a first-time yoga student, or an experienced practitioner, Wild Asana is a practical and accessible guide to becoming animal on your yoga mat.
20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
by Victoria ZakFight Colds and Flu Lower Cholesterol Beat Depression Banish Fatigue Enhance Memory Lose Weight And More!An ancient Chinese legend: Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father's grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub....Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs--easily and inexpensively. A simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures, or infusions. Feeling tired? Rose hip tea will rev you up and beautify your skin. Need some help with your diet? Ginger tea will provide the boost you need and help aching joints too. Hot or iced, these pure and simple drinks offer delicious ways to stay healthy and revitalize you from the inside out. This unique guide offers:An A-Z listing of common ailments followed by the teas best used to treat themInstructions on how to create your own medicinal kitchenAdvice on creating your own tea blendsDescriptions of the top 100 herbs and their secret healing propertiesAnd much, much more!From the Paperback edition.
The Magic Teaspoon
by Victoria ZakBehind the walls of a hidden monastery garden, a master herbalist teaches the secrets of healing to his apprentice. Half a world away, a tribal shaman gathers medicinal roots along the Amazon. In the hills of Tibet, a Buddhist monk brews a pot of green tea for an ailing brother. And, at home in a coastal Mediterranean cottage, a young mother keeps her child's fever at bay with a simple spoonful of thyme. For centuries, people across continents and cultures have experimented with the restoring properties of "nature's bouquet." And you, too, can enhance the flavor and vitality of your everyday meals with the health benefits found in such herbs as thyme, basil, parsley, cinnamon, dill, and many others. As a source of vitamins and antioxidants, herbs are natural energy boosters and disease fighters--and you can add them to your menu with the easy-to-prepare recipes found in this book. From amazing appetizers and super salads to extraordinary entrées and dynamic desserts, The Magic Teaspoon offers it all--with just the flick of a teaspoon: More than 100 recipes for health-boosting meals and snacks--listing the healing virtues each herb brings to your table "The All Naturals" herb chart revealing the best herbs to choose for specific health issues Vegetable profiles--from artichokes to zucchini How to make processed foods healthier The Sugar Lover's Survival Guide How to make potent herbal purées for instant energizers The 25 top teas for healing The health properties found in honey, vinegar, and olive oil And much more
Slavic Kitchen Alchemy: Nourishing Herbal Remedies, Magical Recipes & Folk Wisdom
by Zuza ZakSteeped in ancient wisdom, magic and folktales, this illustrated scrapbook of Slavic lore offers natural remedies, beauty and cleaning products, healing recipes and wellbeing rituals that will appeal to modern witches and natural healing fans.This book is infused with the Slavic wisdom and folk healing passed on to Zuza Zak by her two Polish grandmothers. It's a beautifully illustrated treasure trove of the old ways of Eastern Europe, full of little rituals and remedies to make your life gentler, sweeter and more joyful, and it's a precious object in its own right – your own notebook of practical wisdom. Season by season, the book gently guides you to a more natural Earth-focused rhythm, creating the right atmosphere for your body and mind to thrive.Discover: Natural remedies for physical and mental wellbeing, such as Broad-leaved Plantain for Cuts and Grazes, and a Chamomile Bath for Relaxation and Optimism;Beauty products, such as an Oat Bundle Skin Cleanser for Gentle Exfoliation or a Lilac Body Oil for Improving Your Skin and Your Intuition;Rituals to honour the passing year, such as creating a Sage Cleaning Spray for Ritual Spring Cleaning or weaving Wildflower Wreaths for a Midsummer Celebration of Freedom;Nutritious recipes such as Elderflower Cake for Immunity and the Sheer Joy of it, or Wild Summer Pierogi for a Joyful Afternoon of Dumpling Making and Great All-round Health;Craft activities, such as painting eggs and dying clothes, to boost creativity, mindfulness and access to the flow stateFolktales and mythology to connect to nature and ancient symbolism.
El Arte Olvidado de la Felicidad: 52 ideas que cambiarán tu vida
by Ali Zakaria¿Despiertas cada mañana sintiéndote ansioso acerca de cómo sobrevivirás este día con la misma insatisfacción y depresión? ¿Estás constantemente sobrepensando todo lo que haces o dices? Pensaste que lograr un éxito económico sería el camino a la felicidad, pero no está sucediendo. Ali Zakaria es un juez de El Cairo, Egipto, que ha presenciado litigios diariamente en la corte y ha sido testigo de cómo el éxito y ganar no siempre traen la felicidad. Divorcio, robo, asesinatos, él lo ha visto todo. Pasó cinco años y cientos de casos en la corte tratando de responder estas preguntas sobre la felicidad para él y para otros. ¿Más dinero siempre nos hace más felices? Si no, ¿Por qué? ¿Ganar siempre mejora nuestra vida? Si no, ¿Por qué? ¿La venganza sana heridas? En esta lectura, Ali Zakaria ofrece un acercamiento único a la felicidad desde su experiencia al escuchar y decidir litigios. La verdadera mentalidad de la felicidad: la mentalidad de despertar cada mañana con la motivación que necesitas para aprovechar tu día. Las acciones que nos hacen sonreír: ¿Qué actividades pueden hacerte feliz diaria, semanal, mensual y anualmente? - La dieta feliz: comida y bebida mágica que super potencian tu ánimo - Relaciones felices: Cómo desarrollar relaciones que hagan tu día mejor, no peor. - Liberar tus hormonas de la felicidad No te permitas caer en la estafa de la felicidad otra vez: más dinero, más éxito, más poder. Aprende a construir un estilo de vida que te brinde felicidad real y sustentable. Si no deseas que tu vida se convierta en un caso para la corte, haz click en comprar ahora y aprende de la experiencia de Ali.
Die Vergessene Kunst des Glücklichseins: 52 Konzepte, die Ihr Leben verändern werden
by Ali ZakariaEine 4-jährige Forschungsreise zum Thema Glück Wachen Sie jeden Morgen auf und sind unglücklich mit Ihrer jetzigen Lebenssituation? Sie haben gedacht, dass monetärer Erfolg der Weg zum Glück sei, aber das war nicht der Fall. Ali Zakaria ist Richter in Kairo (Ägypten), der jeden Tag Zeuge von Rechtsstreitigkeiten im Gerichtssaal war und feststellte, dass Erfolg und Sieg nicht immer zum Glück führten. Scheidung, Diebstahl, Attentate – nichts ist ihm fremd. Er kostete ihn 5 Jahre und Hunderte von Gerichtsverfahren, um für sich und andere folgende Fragen über das Glück beantworten zu können. 1. Macht uns mehr Geld jederzeit glücklicher? Falls nicht, warum? 2. Bedeutet Sieg immer eine Verbesserung des Lebens? Falls nicht, warum? 3. Heilt Rache unsere Wunden? Ali Zakaria bietet in diesem Buch einen einzigartigen Ansatz für den Weg zum Glück und schöpft dabei aus seinen Erfahrungen als Zuhörer bei und Entscheider von Rechtsstreitigkeiten. - Die wahre Einstellung zum Glück: die geistige Einstellung, die Sie jeden Morgen beim Aufwachen haben sollten – Tätigkeiten, die uns zum Lächeln bringen: Welches sind die Tätigkeiten, die Sie täglich, wöchentlich, monatlich und jährlich glücklich machen? - Nahrungsmittel, die glücklich machen: Nahrungsmittel und magische Getränke, die Ihre Stimmung in Höchstform bringen - Glückliche Beziehungen: Wie man Beziehungen aufbaut, die den Tag schöner, und nicht bitter, machen. - Freisetzung von Glückshormonen. Geraten Sie nicht wieder in die Falle, die Glück verspricht: mehr Geld, mehr Erfolg, mehr Macht. Lernen Sie, eine Lebensweise aufzubauen, die Sie wirklich und nachhaltig glücklich macht. Wenn Sie nicht möchten, dass Ihr Leben ein Fall für den Gerichtssaal wird, kaufen Sie jetzt das Buch mit einem Klick und lernen Sie aus den Erfahrungen von Ali.
L'Art perdu du bonheur: 52 idées qui vont changer votre vie
by Ali ZakariaVous réveillez-vous insatisfait tous les matins ? Vous pensiez que la réussite financière était la voie du bonheur, mais ce n’est pas le cas. Ali Zakaria exerce le métier de juge au Caire, en Égypte, et a été témoin de litiges quotidiens dans la salle d’audience, il a ainsi constaté que le succès et la victoire n’apportent pas toujours le bonheur. Divorce, vol, assassinat, il a tout vu. Il a passé cinq ans et des centaines d’affaires judiciaires à essayer de répondre à ces questions sur le bonheur, que ce soit pour lui-même ou pour les autres : 1. Est-ce que plus d’argent nous rend toujours plus heureux ? Si non, pourquoi ? 2. Gagner améliore-t-il toujours la vie ? Si non, pourquoi ? 3. La vengeance guérit-elle les blessures ? Dans cet ouvrage, Ali Zakaria propose une approche unique du bonheur grâce à son expérience d’écoute et de résolution des litiges. - L’état d’esprit du vrai bonheur : l’état d’esprit à avoir dès le réveil - Les actions qui nous donnent le sourire : quelles sont les activités qui peuvent vous rendre heureux sur une base quotidienne, hebdomadaire, mensuelle et annuelle. - Le régime du bonheur : aliments et boissons magiques pour booster votre humeur. - Les relations heureuses : comment développer des relations qui améliorent vos journées, plutôt que de vivre des expériences amères. - Libérez vos hormones du bonheur, ne vous laissez pas avoir par une nouvelle arnaque au bonheur : plus d’argent, plus de succès, plus de pouvoir. Apprenez à construire un mode de vie qui apporte un bonheur réel et durable. Si vous ne voulez pas que votre vie devienne une affaire au tribunal, cliquez sur « acheter maintenant » et apprenez de l’expérience d’Ali.
L'arte dimenticata della felicità: 52 idee che ti cambieranno la vita
by Ali ZakariaTi svegli ogni mattina insoddisfatto della tua vita? Pensavi che raggiungere il successo monetario fosse la via per la felicità, ma non sta succedendo. Ali Zakaria è un giudice del Cairo, Egitto, che ha assistito quotidianamente a contenziosi in aula e ha assistito a come il successo e la vittoria non portino sempre felicità. Divorzi, furti, omicidi, ha visto di tutto. Ha trascorso 5 anni vivendo centinaia di cause giudiziarie e cercando di rispondere a queste domande sulla felicità per sé stesso e per gli altri. 1. Più soldi ci rendono sempre più felici? Se no perché? 2. Vincere migliora sempre la vita? Se no perché? 3. La vendetta cura le ferite? In questa lettura, Ali Zakaria offre un approccio unico alla felicità grazie alla sua esperienza di ascolto e di risoluzione delle controversie. - La vera mentalità della felicità: la mentalità con cui svegliarsi ogni mattina - Le azioni che ci fanno sorridere: quali sono le attività che possono renderti felice su base giornaliera, settimanale, mensile e annuale - La dieta felice: cibo e bevanda magica per potenziare il tuo umore - Relazioni felici: come sviluppare relazioni per rendere la tua giornata migliore, non amara - Liberare i tuoi ormoni della felicità Non lasciarti cadere di nuovo in una truffa della felicità: più soldi, più successo, più potere. Impara a costruire uno stile di vita che porti felicità reale e sostenibile. Se non vuoi che la tua vita diventi un caso giudiziario, fai clic su Acquista ora e impara dall'esperienza di Ali.
The Foot Fix: 4 Weeks to Healthier, Happier Feet
by Yamuna ZakeThis book will empower you to get your feet functioning as they should do, without any medical intervention. Includes a 4-week plan of quick-and-easy exercises to get your feet back into shape, plus solutions for specific foot issues, from plantar fasciitis to fallen arches.This is a uniquely helpful and accessible guide to taking control of your own foot health by holistic heath innovator Yamuna Zake. We don't need doctors, orthotics or even surgery to relieve common foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, arthritis, hammertoes, and flat feet. By learning a correct gait that uses the entire foot to distribute weight, we can relieve and prevent common foot problems without any medical intervention. The book offers an easy-to-follow 4-week program of routines that take just 15 minutes a day during the program and allows readers to fix their feet and take ownership of their body. Each of the four weeks focuses on a different part of the foot: the heel, the arch, the ball and the toes. There are 3-4 exercises in each section and readers try them all and can choose to focus on those exercises in each section that they enjoy most. This programme is then supported with mindful foot practices to ensure bad habits don't return. Six common foot problems are also explored, including their causes (specific incorrect walking patterns) and ways of preventing and relieving them (exercises plus mindful practices). You won't find any medical concepts or terminology in this book, nor do you need to learn complicated foot anatomy. The whole program is based on what you already know: walking. You'll learn how to walk and stand correctly and to use every part of your feet as nature intended. That's all you need to do!
Alcohol and Cancer (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #815)
by Samir Zakhari Vasilis Vasiliou Q. Max GuoThe World Health Organization has identified chronic alcohol consumption as one of the top ten risk factors for worldwide burden of disease. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has identified alcohol as carcinogenic to humans, including cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, colon, liver and breast. Alcohol's actions may be direct e.g. effects on retinoic acid and one-carbon metabolism, or indirect, through metabolites such as acetaldehyde and reactive oxygen species or through various signaling pathways that influence cell cycle and apoptosis that may contribute to carcinogenesis. This report reviews the state of the art in alcohol-related cancer research in ten chapters.
Escrito sobre el cuerpo: Las bases de la Biomecánica Aplicada al Movimiento para vivir mejor
by Dra. Teresa ZalazarConocé el cuerpo a través de la Biomecánica Aplicada al Movimiento (BAM) y su propuesta de trabajo para aliviar dolores, respirar mejor, evitar lesiones y así lograr un destino más saludable, autónomo y consciente. A la sala de Biomecánica Aplicada al Movimiento (BAM) llegan personas con todo tipo de dolencias, que sufrieron accidentes, se lesionaron, atravesaron una enfermedad, tienen un dolor puntual o les duele todo el cuerpo, o simplemente buscan moverse un poco, respirar mejor y sentirse más aliviados. Este libro es para todos ellos o, como dice Teté -tal como llaman a la doctora Teresa Zalazar su infinidad de pacientes y alumnos-, "es para todas las personas que tienen un cuerpo". Todos tenemos un cuerpo, donde está inscripta la historia de cada uno. Este texto revelador y apasionante es una invitación a descubrir los secretos que esconde el cuerpo, a entender su anatomía y funcionamiento con explicaciones médicas precisas y sencillas, a destrabar las compensaciones instaladas en él, a realizar movimientos dirigidos para lograr mayor flexibilidad, a buscar la forma perfecta de cada uno y a permitir, también, que fluyan los recuerdos y las vivencias que se fueron alojando en él a lo largo de toda la vida.
The Pleasure Plan: One Woman's Search for Sexual Healing
by Laura ZamBased on popular essays in New York Times&’ Modern Love and Salon, as well as an Off-Broadway one-person play, The Pleasure Plan is a sexual healing odyssey, a manifesto for women to claim pleasure as a priority, and a love story all at once.Fifty percent of adult women have some form of sexual dysfunction at some point of their lives, preventing them from enjoying vibrant, soul-satisfying sex. Such was the case with Laura Zam, who suffered the blame, shame, and embarrassment of feeling bedroom broken. For her, delving between the sheets meant physical pain, zero desire, and emotional scars from being molested in her early years. However, in her late forties, after meeting and marrying the love of her life, Zam was determined to finally fix her sensual self. This is her brave and bawdy plan to triage her flaccid romantic life, stepping into a void where intimacy, self-love, and playfulness could be experienced--the full monty of Eros that had been missing from her existence. The Pleasure Plan is what happened when she decided to challenge her hopelessness. In partnership with her initially reluctant husband, she visited 15 healers and tried 30 pleasure-enhancing methods: from dilators and dildos, to hypnosis and hosting a sex brunch, to cleansing chakras, to making love to her husband in front of a geriatric Tantric goddess. Packed with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of prescriptive advice, this book chronicles Zam&’s insight as she confronts many issues—from mismatched libidos to female erection enlightenment. Throughout this journey, she and her husband grow as individuals and as a couple, both in and out of the bedroom. Fearlessly honest and full of inspiration, Zam peels back the layers—or covers—and exposes her foibles, insecurities, and eventual wisdom as she excavates past traumas, accepts and embraces her worth, and claims her right to be completely alive. Today, Laura works as a sexuality educator, wellness coach, and speaker helping other women who suffer from sexual dysfunction, the effects of trauma, or those who would simply like more pleasure (of all kinds) in their lives. She also consults with health care providers so they may better assist their clients in achieving sexual well-being. While The Pleasure Plan is Zam&’s personal narrative, it demystifies pervasive taboos, encouraging women to make pleasure a priority, while teaching them how to claim (or reclaim) the power of their sexual selves. It also shows men how they can support their partners in this #Metoo era. Healthy, sultry intimacy is a right; it is time for women to learn—through glorious trial and error—how to embrace the sensual side of themselves. . . exuberantly and unabashedly.
An Alternative Medicine Guide to Arthritis: Reverse Underlying Causes of Arthritis with Clinically Proven Alternative Therap ies (Alternative Medicine Guides)
by Eugene R. Zampierson Ellen KamhiThis indispensable reference features the latest alternative approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing arthritis. It also details how to pinpoint the underlying factors leading to arthritis and includes proven and nontoxic ways to heal or manage arthritis naturally and without the risk of serious side effects.A completely updated and expanded guide to alternative treatments for arthritis.Covers supplement therapy, organ detoxification regimes, and immune system boosters to relieve joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation.From the creators of Alternative Medicine magazine and THE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE DEFINITVE GUIDE, which has sold 650,000 copies.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Smart Medicine for Healthier Living
by Janet Zand James B. LavalleWritten by a medical doctor, a naturopath, and a registered pharmacist, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is a complete A-to-Z guide to the most common disorders and their treatments, using both alternative care and conventional medicine. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is divided into three parts. Part one explains the full spectrum of approaches used to effectively treat common health problems. It provides an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, aromatherapy, diet, and nutritional supplements. It also includes a helpful section on home and personal safety. Part two contains a comprehensive A-to-Z listing of various health problems. Each entry clearly explains the problem and offers specific advice using a variety of approaches. Part three provides step-by-step guidance on using the many therapies and procedures suggested for each health problem. Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is a reliable source that you and your family can turn to time and time again, whenever the need arises.
Python Scripting For ArcGIS
by Paul A. ZandbergenThis book is a guide for experienced users of ArcGIS® Desktop to get started with Python scripting without needing previous programming experience. Experience with other scripting or programming languages (Perl, VBA, VB script, Java, C++) is helpful but not required. Readers are expected to have good general ArcGIS skills and a basic understanding of geoprocessing procedures.
Human Development
by James W. Van Der Zanden Corinne Haines Crandell Thomas L. CrandellHuman development
The Mt. Shasta Book
by Michael Zanger Andy SeltersThe Mt. Shasta Book is the ultimate guide to safely the hiking, backpacking, and climbing routes up the 14,162-foot mountain. In addition, this guide covers the area's skiing, snowboarding, water activities, and mountain biking trails. With over 50 combined years of experience as Shasta guides, the authors are seasoned experts on the mountain and its surroundings. The print edition comes with a fold-out 4-color topographic map.
Journey to Certainty
by Allison Choying Zangmo Anyen RinpocheApproachable yet sophisticated, this book takes the reader on a gently guided tour of one of the most important texts Tibetan Buddhism has to offer. "Certainty" in this context refers to the unshakeable trust that develops as meditators discover for themselves the true root of reality. In this authoritative presentation, master teacher Anyen Rinpoche opens wide the storehouse of this richly philosophical text in a way that lets readers of all backgrounds easily benefit.
The Tibetan Yoga of Breath: Breathing Practices for Healing the Body and Cultivating Wisdom
by Allison Choying Zangmo Anyen RinpocheModern science and classic spiritual traditions agree: regulating the breath leads to radiance and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. With the simple teachings and cutting-edge research offered in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath, you can start thriving just by integrating breathwork into your daily practice. Basic Yantra Yoga techniques--also called wind energy training--are the key to achieving this kind of vitality, down to the cellular level. Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo skillfully examine the teachings of Yantra Yoga and Buddhism through the lens of Western medical science. Their wise and accessible instruction reveals practices that are nourishing and transformative, delivering dramatic results--no experience with yoga or Buddhist meditation necessary.
Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook: Comforting, Balanced Meals
by Lori Zanini Nandar Swe"As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and person with diabetes who loves to cook, comfort foods are always my top choice. Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook offers delicious recipes that fit into a healthy eating plan for people with diabetes… Food should and can be enjoyed, and these recipes get a big thumbs-up from me—and from all my guests."—Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, LD, CDE, Diabetes Lifestyle Expert at DiabetesEveryDay.com and author of Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition for Dummies Taking control of your diet is an important part of managing your diabetes, and you can do so without sacrificing the delicious comfort foods you love. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, making wise food choices is one of the most significant ways to avoid long-term problems caused by diabetes. Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook is the only diabetic cookbook that gives your body what it needs and your taste buds the comfort foods they really want. Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Lori Zanini specializes in providing guidance to clients facing serious health concerns, namely those with diabetes. She has helped thousands of people improve their lives through her science-backed, holistic nutrition approach. With her Southern roots and nutritional expertise, Lori's created this diabetic cookbook to show you how easy it can be to prepare comforting meals using whole foods that taste great and keep your diabetes under control. In Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook, you'll learn how what you eat affects your body and how to create a balanced plate without feeling limited. More than 100 recipes in this diabetic cookbook offer options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert including favorites like Breakfast Tacos, Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chicken Pot Pie, Cherry Cobbler, and more Helpful icons display which foods fulfill the requirements on your plate—carbs, protein, and veggies—and detailed nutritional information ensures you're meeting your current diabetic needs "Complete the Plate" tips with every recipe suggest pairings to create a balanced meal using any of the combinations in this diabetic cookbook Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook will empower you to make responsible food decisions while enjoying the delicious comfort food you crave.
The Art Of Shaving
by Myriam Zaoui Eric MalkaThe average man will shave approximately 20,000 times over the course of his life, spending the equivalent of 139 full days doing it. He will shave off 27 feet of hair, from a total of 30,000 whiskers on his face. And he will probably be doing something wrong. So he’ll suffer nicks and cuts, ingrown hairs, and rashes; his five-o’clock shadow will arrive before lunch, his neck will be irritated and red, and he’ll get razor burn. Instead of reaping the benefits of a daily grooming regimen, he’ll only suffer. Needlessly. The Art of Shavingwill solve his problems (as well as the related problems of anybody whose cheek gets burned by his razor stubble). He’ll choose the correct brush and razor and blade; he’ll take more time lathering up properly and less time tending to bloody shirt collars. He’ll feel better and look better. And he’ll adjust his perception of this morning ritual, bringing art and passion to a daily routine.
Evidence-Based Assessment Framework for Assistive Technology: The MPT and MATCH-ACES Assessments
by Susan A. ZapfThe primary focus of this book is to educate the reader on the Matching Person and Technology (MPT) model and assessment process that will guide the reader on consumer-centered assistive technology assessment and outcome measures designed to be used for individuals of all ages and all types of disabilities. The first section of the book introduces the MPT and Matching Assistive Technology and CHild (MATCH) assessment process and discusses key documents that align with the assessments including the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health and the Occupational Therapy Framework III. The second section of the book focuses on the international emphasis of the MPT and MATCH assessments. At present, there are eight countries that are represented in this section. Each chapter includes information on the assessment translations (with access to copies if available or at least access on how to obtain copies). The authors discuss research on the use of the assessment within their country to support the assessment use. Lastly, a case scenario is discussed in each chapter to provide the reader with an example of how the assessment was used with an actual consumer. The last section of the book includes a focus on outcome studies in the areas of early childhood, education (primary secondary, and postsecondary), work, and functional independence. This section provides the reader insight into how to outline outcome measures within the MPT and MATCH process. There is an additional section on future works that includes a brief introduction to the Service Animal Adaptive Intervention Assessment. This book is targeted to the Assistive Technology Providers (ATP) and policymakers (health care, education, and rehabilitation engineering), the university student pursuing a career in these areas, and the consumer of assistive technology.
Advances in Nutrition and Cancer (Cancer Treatment and Research #159)
by Vincenzo Zappia Salvatore Panico Gian Luigi Russo Alfredo Budillon Fulvio Della RagioneThis book comprises proceedings from the Third International Conference on Advances in Nutrition and Cancer, held in Naples in May 2012. This highly multidisciplinary meeting analyzed "nutrition and cancer" from different perspectives and on the basis of distinct and up-to-date experimental approaches. Knowledge on the relation between lifestyle, diet, and cancer is explored in a number of contributions, and the role of dietary intervention in cancer patients is discussed. Issues of vital interest to the research community, such as epidemiological and experimental oncology (genetics, epigenetics, and the mechanisms of action of natural compounds in the diet), receive detailed consideration. A further key topic is the emerging molecular technologies (the "omics") that can cast light on the interplay between nutrition and human malignancies. Chapters take the form of reviews that include sections presenting expert opinions.
Mythology in the Zodiac Signs: Chrysomallos (Mythology in the Zodiac Signs #1)
by David ZarachoThe mythical origin of the constellation of Aries has one protagonist: Chrysomallos, son of a god, adventurer, noble, and sincere. The sheep with golden wool was a frank and a faithful friend of Hermes and Apollo. It was also a protector and an advisor of an iconic Greek king. It was admired as a deity. After its death, its wool became a valuable gadget claimed by Ares as his favourite armour and by humans. Chrysomallos was a powerful tragic character and a protagonist in the story of ancient heroes. Its story is the prelude to the ultimate adventure of ancient Greek heroes. The golden fleece was Chrysomallos before becoming an inert trophy. The golden sheep loved history, adventures, races and above all his friends and allies.