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Thus Spoke the Plant: A Remarkable Journey of Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries and Personal Encounters with Plants
by Monica GaglianoAn accessible and compelling story of a scientist's discovery of plant communication and how it influenced her research and changed her life.In this "phytobiography"--a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant--research scientist, Monica Gagliano, reveals the dynamic role plants play in genuine first-hand accounts from her research into plant communication and cognition. By transcending the view of plants as the objects of scientific materialism, Gagliano encourages us to rethink plants as people--beings with subjectivity, consciousness, and volition, and hence having the capacity for their own perspectives and voices. The book draws on up-close-and-personal encounters with the plants themselves, as well as plant shamans, indigenous elders, and mystics from around the world and integrates these experiences with an incredible research journey and the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that emerged from it. Gagliano has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers on how plants have a Pavlov-like response to stimuli and can learn, remember, and communicate to neighboring plants. She has pioneered the brand-new research field of plant bioacoustics, for the first time experimentally demonstrating that plants emit their own 'voices' and, moreover, detect and respond to the sounds of their environments. By demonstrating experimentally that learning is not the exclusive province of animals, Gagliano has re-ignited the discourse on plant subjectivity and ethical and legal standing. This is the story of how she made those discoveries and how the plants helped her along the way.
5 Days to a Flatter Stomach: Beat the Bulge and Banish Bloating
by Monica GrenfellA step-by-step, day-by-day instruction manual for firming up and slimming down everyone's biggest trouble spot in just five days! Almost everyone would love to have a flatter stomach-and now everyone can. Diet and exercise guru Monica Grenfell gives readers the real skinny on why their stomachs are bulging. From bloating to poor posture, she identifies the most common reasons for less-than-perfect tummies and then offers solutions in this easy-to-follow program, giving readers the low-down on which foods to eat and when, along with exercises to tone the stomach. With photographs of the exercises, along with a 5-day menu plan that includes recipes,this is a fail-safe program that will give readers the real results they want-a flatter stomach in just five days!
The Brightwood Code
by Monica HesseIn a breathless, haunting, and rich historical mystery, New York Times bestselling author Monica Hesse speaks to the depths of trauma and the power of memory. Seven months ago, Edda was on the World War I front lines as one of two hundred &“Hello Girls,&” female switchboard operators employed by the US Army. She spent her nights memorizing secret connection codes to stay ahead of spying enemies, and her days connecting vital calls between platoons and bases and generals, all trying to survive—and win—a brutal war. Their lives were in Edda&’s hands, and one day, in fateful seconds, everything went wrong. Now, Edda is back in Washington, DC, working as an American Bell Telephone operator, the picture of respectability. But when her shift ends, Edda is barely hanging on, desperate to forget the circumstances that cut her time overseas short. When Edda receives a panicked phone call from someone who utters the fateful code word &“Brightwood,&” she has no choice but to confront her past. With precious few clues and help only from Theo, a young man bearing his own WWI scars, Edda races to uncover what secrets may have followed her across the ocean. Timely and unforgettable,The Brightwood Code sheds light on hidden history and the brutality of being a woman in a war built by men.
Babylost: Racism, Survival, and the Quiet Politics of Infant Mortality, from A to Z
by Monica J. CasperThe U.S. infant mortality rate is among the highest in the industrialized world, and Black babies are far more likely than white babies to die in their first year of life. Maternal mortality rates are also very high. Though the infant mortality rate overall has improved over the past century with public health interventions, racial disparities have not. Racism, poverty, lack of access to health care, and other causes of death have been identified, but not yet adequately addressed. The tragedy is twofold: it is undoubtedly tragic that babies die in their first year of life, and it is both tragic and unacceptable that most of these deaths are preventable. Despite the urgency of the problem, there has been little public discussion of infant loss. The question this book takes up is not why babies die; we already have many answers to this question. It is, rather, who cares that babies, mostly but not only Black and Native American babies, are dying before their first birthdays? More importantly, what are we willing to do about it? This book tracks social and cultural dimensions of infant death through 58 alphabetical entries, from Absence to ZIP Code. It centers women’s loss and grief, while also drawing attention to dimensions of infant death not often examined. It is simultaneously a sociological study of infant death, an archive of loss and grief, and a clarion call for social change.
Synthetic Planet: Chemical Politics and the Hazards of Modern Life
by Monica J. CasperThis timely collection of original essays traces the migration of synthetic chemicals from the laboratory to the factory and then into the environment, bodies and communities. Turning our attention to the impact these chemicals have on our ecosystems, human health, social organization and political processes, the contributors break new ground by focusing on the production and distribution of these potentially hazardous agents themselves rather than just detailing their effects.
Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children
by Monica KullingThis thoughtful and beautifully illustrated picture book shares the story of a trailblazer who has inspired generations of girls to change the world.Sara Josephine Baker was a strong girl who loved adventure. Growing up in New York in the late 1800s was not easy. When she lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she became determined to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In Jo's day, medical schools were closed to women, but times were changing, and Jo was at the forefront. When she graduated in 1898, Dr. Jo still faced prejudice against women in her field. Not many people were willing to be seen by a female doctor, and Dr. Jo's waiting room remained mostly empty. She accepted a job in public health and was sent to Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods where many immigrants lived. There, she was able to treat the most vulnerable patients: babies and children. She realized that the best treatment was to help babies get a stronger start in life. Babies need fresh air, clean and safe environments, and proper food. Dr. Jo's successes, fueled by her determination, compassion and ingenuity, made her famous across the nation for saving the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children.
The Gospel of Sustainability: Media, Market and LOHAS
by Monica M. EmerichFrom organic produce and clothing to socially conscious investing and eco-tourism, the lifestyles of health and sustainability, or LOHAS, movement encompasses diverse products and practices intended to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle for people and the planet. In The Gospel of Sustainability, Monica M. Emerich explores the contemporary spiritual expression of this green cultural shift at the confluence of the media and the market. This is the first book to qualitatively study the LOHAS marketplace and the development of a discourse of sustainability of the self and the social and natural worlds. Emerich draws on myriad sources related to the notions of mindful consumption found throughout the LOHAS marketplace, including not just products and services but marketing materials, events, lectures, regulatory policies, and conversations with leaders and consumers. These disparate texts, she argues, universally project a spiritual message about personal and planetary health that is in turn reforming capitalism by making consumers more conscious.
The Genogram Journey: Reconnecting with Your Family
by Monica McgoldrickMcGoldrick, an author and family therapist who teaches at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, explains how family therapists and other clinicians, their clients, and genealogists can use the genogram, or basic family tree, in family history research to better understand and transform family relationships. Using many genograms of famous families like the Kennedys, Obamas, Freuds, and Fondas, she illustrates how they can reveal a family's history of estrangement, alliance, divorce, culture and ethnicity, suicide, or other aspects and expose intergenerational patterns, in addition to how to change them. This is an updated edition of the original volume, published as You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting with Your Family (1995). Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
A Philosophy of Person and Identity: Where was I when I wasn’t there? (Studies in Brain and Mind #21)
by Monica MeijsingThis book discusses the themes of personhood and personal identity. It argues that while there is a metaphysical answer to the question of personal identity, there is no metaphysical answer to the question of what constitutes a person. The author argues against both body-mind dualism and physicalism and also against the idea that there is some metaphysically real category of persons distinct from the category of human beings or human organisms. Instead, the author presents neutral-monist, autopoietic-enactivist kind of metaphysics of the human being, and a relational, and completely human-dependent notion of a person. The tools used in these arguments include conceptual argumentation and empirical case studies. Using both personal experiences and studies of cultures all over the world, the author examines dualism between mind and body. The author discusses real people who seem to live a Cartesian life, as somehow disembodied minds as well as the concept of the person. The author uses the concluding chapters to present their own views arguing that questions about our identity should be separated from questions of our personhood as well as the concept of personhood. This volume is of interest to scholars of philosophy of mind.
Wash Day with Mama
by Monica MikaiThis stunning picture book takes a joyful look into the loving and long process of a hair wash day and the beautiful bond between a daughter and mother. Perfect for Mother&’s Day or all year round!I love Sundays, because Sundays are wash days. And wash days are just for us.Filled with heartwarming illustrations, Wash Day with Mama centers on a little girl cherishing each step of their hair washing routine while Mama imparts her wisdom and stresses the importance of self-care, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are. The process of washing and taking care of Black hair takes time and effort, but this poignant story shows how it is an act of self-love and nurtures a special connection between mother and daughter.For the Black community, washing their hair can feel like an event in and of itself, and that's why it has been christened "wash day." For many, wash day isn't just a routine, but an intimate ritual that is a symbol of self-love and pride. This self-care practice, although individual to the person, can root them in their culture and allow them to embrace generations of hair traditions. This book shows the love and care of washing Black hair and compels us to reflect on shared moments that we may take for granted.
Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking
by Shubhra Ramineni Monica PopeEating vegetarian has a reputation for being bland, boring and repetitive. How many different ways can you cook the same old vegetables, anyway? Packed with over 80 recipes, Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking shows you how to bring spice into your kitchen and enjoyment back to your meals!Learning new and palate-pleasing ways to incorporate vegetarian meals into your daily schedule can be a chore. In her new book, acclaimed author and caterer Shubhra Ramineni shows how easy it is to make healthy and interesting vegetarian food, along with a selection of vegan and gluten free dishes. Understanding that most of us work full-time, Shubhra has created a cookbook full of delicious, easy-to-make meals and snacks that provide all the nutritional benefits your body (and family) needs. As an added bonus, by eating fresh, locally-grown vegetables you are doing something good for yourself and the planet!With a few spices in your pantry, like turmeric, ginger and cumin, and a copy of Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, you can easily whip up flavorful dishes you and your family will love!Recipes include:- Split Chickpea and Zucchini Stew- Coconut Vegetable Curry with Tofu- Tandoori Tofu Kebabs- Vegetable Pilaf
Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking
by Shubhra Ramineni Monica PopeEating vegetarian has a reputation for being bland, boring and repetitive. How many different ways can you cook the same old vegetables, anyway? Packed with over 80 recipes, Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking shows you how to bring spice into your kitchen and enjoyment back to your meals!Learning new and palate-pleasing ways to incorporate vegetarian meals into your daily schedule can be a chore. In her new book, acclaimed author and caterer Shubhra Ramineni shows how easy it is to make healthy and interesting vegetarian food, along with a selection of vegan and gluten free dishes. Understanding that most of us work full-time, Shubhra has created a cookbook full of delicious, easy-to-make meals and snacks that provide all the nutritional benefits your body (and family) needs. As an added bonus, by eating fresh, locally-grown vegetables you are doing something good for yourself and the planet!With a few spices in your pantry, like turmeric, ginger and cumin, and a copy of Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, you can easily whip up flavorful dishes you and your family will love!Recipes include:- Split Chickpea and Zucchini Stew- Coconut Vegetable Curry with Tofu- Tandoori Tofu Kebabs- Vegetable Pilaf
Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking
by Shubhra Ramineni Monica PopeBring spice into your kitchen and happiness to your taste buds with this delightful Vegetarian Cookbook.When Shubhra Ramineni became a new mother she wanted to make sure that healthy and delicious food became a part of her daughter's everyday growing up experience. After all, her own mother is a nutritionist and a great Indian cook. So with her mother's help and a wealth of experience in using Indian spices, she set to work to transform the typically bland vegetarian diet into a fantastic menu of nutritious Indian meals and snacks.In Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, Shubhra shows how easy it is to make healthy and interesting vegetarian food, along with a selection of over vegan and gluten free dishes. Understanding that most of us work full-time, Shubhra has created a cookbook full of delicious, easy-to-make Indian meals and snacks that provide all the nutritional benefits your body (and family) needs. As an added bonus, by eating fresh, locally-grown vegetables you are doing something good for yourself and the planet!Delicious Indian recipes include: Split Chickpea and Zucchini Stew Coconut Vegetable Curry with Tofu Yellow Squash Curry Tandoori Tofu Kebabs Vegetable Pilaf Sauteed Potatoes with Cumin Spinach and Fenugreek Fritters
The Life Extension Revolution: The New Science of Growing Older without Aging
by Philip Lee Miller Monica ReinagelFor the first time the lay public can benefit from the anti-aging secrets discovered by the Life Extension Foundation, the world's largest, most respected organization dedicated to anti-aging research. Working with the Life Extension Foundation, renowned anti-aging physician Philip Lee Miller shows you how to retain your physical health and vigor, mental clarity, and youthful appearance-for life. This groundbreaking book translates cutting-edge anti-aging advances into a practical, easy-to-use program that will maximize your chances of living not only a long life-but a healthy, vibrant life. Drawing on his own clinical experience as well as the latest research from the Life Extension Foundation, Dr. Miller demystifies the aging process and provides you with: *Detailed strategies integrating the most advanced mainstream therapies with nutrients, hormones, and holistic approaches from around the world *A comprehensive plan to protect yourself from cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease at the cellular level by controlling inflammation and oxidation-two degenerative processes that cause us to age prematurely *A guide to individualizing this lifesaving program, including the Longevity Diet for maximum vitality and effortless weight loss and a unique supplement regimen-plus how to use medical tests to monitor your progress *An inspiring vision of the future of life extension science and what your future will be like without disease, premature death and aging-with novel strategies to help you get there This far-reaching anti-aging program will change your life forever. Like many of Dr. Miller's patients, your physical and mental health will actually soar as you age chronologically. Your new longer, healthier life begins now as you embark onThe Life Extension Revolution. From the Hardcover edition.
Recetas de Alimentos Integrales: Las Principales 65 Recetas para una Dieta de Alimentos Integrales
by Monica Sarro Nancy RossEsta es una vista previa de los tipos de recetas de alimentos integrales que aprenderás... Desayunos con Alimentos Integrales Bocadillos y Aperitivos Excelentes para el Día Almuerzos de Oficina Geniales para Prevenir las Trampas Cenas que Disfrutará Toda la Familia Algo para ese Antojo Dulce ¡Mucho, Mucho Más! Esta es una vista previa de las recetas que aprenderás... Bol de Quinoa para el Desayuno Frittata de Pavo Ensalada de Arroz Integral y Camarón Sopa Mexicana Chuletas de Cerdo y Camote Pollo con Curry y Miel Brochetas de Pollo Lasaña sin Carne Pastel de Carne Pollo a la Naranja Tarta de Carne ¡Mucho, Mucho Más!
Best Dips and Apps Ever: Fun and Easy Spreads, Snacks, and Savory Bites (Best Ever)
by Monica SweeneyQuick and delicious recipes for the best-ever parties Entertaining has never been so easy! These effortless starters are both beautiful and delicious, and will impress any guest. With 70 outrageously tasty and creative recipes, there's something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to pair with your meal, or serve creamy dips at cocktail hour. Here at last is the solution to any last-minute dinner party or potluck. Or just whip one up as a tasty snack! You'll want to try them all, including: Salmon Canapés Caprese Salad Vietnamese Spring Rolls With a variety of fresh and flavorful options, this book will be the go-to guide for any party.?
Gabby and Grandma Go Green
by Monica WellingtonWhen Gabby and Grandma get together, "Green Day" means "Fun Day." From sewing their own cloth bags and buying vegetables at the Farmers' Market to recycling their bottles, these two know how to have a good time while doing good things for the earth. The illustrations in Monica Wellington's popsicle-bright palette-enhanced with myriad shades of green-result in a perfectly "green" addition to her books for the very young.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People and their Lives: Socio-Political and Economic Aspects
by R. C. Sobti Monika Aggarwal Vipin SobtiThis book explores the unparalleled adversities and strain that the COVID-19 pandemic caused on the social and economic lives of people. The book allows readers a glimpse into the experiences of death of near and dears, loss of livelihood, psychological trauma, restrictions on movement and social life, shifts in international relations, and effects on big and small industries caused by the pandvnemic. It focusses on the major shifts caused within communities and highlights how politics, power dynamics, and socio-cultural systems have been reset and recovered during recent times. The volume also offers suggestions to offset economic hardships the pandemic has caused especially to the poor and marginalized as well as policy changes to help governments and communities to build more resilient economic and health infrastructure and support systems. With interdisciplinary contributions, this book is an essential read for students and researchers of public health, social sciences, health economics, healthcare management, development studies, public policy, and South Asian studies.
Entwicklungsbiologie und Reproduktionsbiologie des Menschen und bedeutender Modellorganismen
by Werner A. Müller Monika HasselDie faszinierende Entwicklung von Ei und Spermium zum komplexen Organismus ist das Thema des Lehrbuchs. Die Autoren liefern einen Überblick über die Entwicklung wichtiger Modellorganismen und die Embryonalentwicklung des Menschen. Dabei berücksichtigen sie aktuelle Forschungsfragen wie u. a. Klonen, transgene Tiere und Gentherapie. In der 5. Auflage sind alle Abbildungen 4-farbig, die Themen "Entwicklung des Menschen" und "Evolution von Entwicklungsprozessen" werden ausführlicher dargestellt. Mit umfangreichem Glossar und Literaturverzeichnis.
Entwicklungsbiologie und Reproduktionsbiologie des Menschen und bedeutender Modellorganismen (Springer-lehrbuch)
by Werner A. Müller Monika HasselDie faszinierende Entwicklung von Ei und Spermium zum komplexen Organismus ist das Thema des Lehrbuchs. Die Autoren liefern einen Überblick über die Entwicklung wichtiger Modellorganismen und die Embryonalentwicklung des Menschen. Dabei berücksichtigen sie aktuelle Forschungsfragen wie u. a. Klonen, transgene Tiere und Gentherapie. In der 5. Auflage sind alle Abbildungen 4-farbig, die Themen „Entwicklung des Menschen“ und „Evolution von Entwicklungsprozessen“ werden ausführlicher dargestellt. Mit umfangreichem Glossar und Literaturverzeichnis.
Nourishing Dance: An Essential Guide on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
by Monika SaigalNourishing Dance: An Essential Guide on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders is written with an insider’s understanding of the unique needs and pressures of the dance world and the expertise of an eating disorder specialist, dietitian, clinician, and educator. This much-needed resource provides research-based, practical approaches to help dancers fuel optimally, nourish a peaceful relationship with food, and nurture more positive and resilient body image.Under-fueling, body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and disordered eating are far too common among dancers. Despite the prevalence of these issues in dancers across genres, and their negative impacts on dancers’ physical and mental health and performance, they have not been adequately addressed in the dance community. Improving dancers’ health and well-being is necessary for both dancers and the art form to thrive, and everyone involved in the training and care of dancers can play an important role in this mission.Nourishing Dance provides essential information on nutrition, body image, and eating disorder prevention to help parents, teachers, staff, choreographers, leadership, athletic trainers, coaches, and healthcare professionals contribute to making the dance world a healthier and safer place for dancers.
How Can I Help?
by Monique Doyle SpencerWhen a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is often difficult to know what to do. Those who want to help can sometimes make matters worse. Written in a frank conversational manner, this book offers readers specific advice on what to do for a friend or loved one in need, such as offer to do the weekly grocery shopping, pick up the kids from school or bring them to practice, choose to be a chemobuddy, and keep up with bills and other important deadlines. This stressful and uncertain time is difficult for the patient's family and friends. This book provides the support and guidance everyone needs to make this time easier.
How Can I Help?
by Monique Doyle Spencer Paul F LevyWhen a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is often difficult to know what to do. Those who want to help can sometimes make matters worse. Written in a frank conversational manner, this book offers readers specific advice on what to do for a friend or loved one in need, such as offer to do the weekly grocery shopping, pick up the kids from school or bring them to practice, choose to be a chemobuddy, and keep up with bills and other important deadlines. This stressful and uncertain time is difficult for the patient's family and friends. This book provides the support and guidance everyone needs to make this time easier.
How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer
by Monique Doyle SpencerWhen a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is often difficult to know what to do. Those who want to help can sometimes make matters worse. Written in a frank conversational manner, this book offers readers specific advice on what to do for a friend or loved one in need, such as offer to do the weekly grocery shopping, pick up the kids from school or bring them to practice, choose to be a chemobuddy, and keep up with bills and other important deadlines.This stressful and uncertain time is difficult for the patient's family and friends. How Can I Help? provides the support and guidance everyone needs to make this time easier.
The Diet Whisperer: Supercharge your metabolism, reverse diabetes and harmonise your brain clock
by Paul Barrington Chell Monique Hope-RossLOSE UP TO 12KG IN 12 WEEKSTwo doctors want to help people lose weight, and they know how to do it. Obesity is now our biggest health threat and is ruining people's lives. Diets work for a while, but then fail. Why? In The Diet Whisperer, Dr Paul Barrington Chell and Dr Monique Hope-Ross explain in simple terms why we are now struggling with our weight. And the answers are very surprising. They tell us why calorie counting is flawed, and why exercise is not the answer. They dispel many long-held myths about weight loss and dieting, backing up their methods with up-to-date evidence-based medicine. In this remarkable book on wellness, the two doctors tell us exactly how to lose weight, lose it quickly, and lose it forever. There are easy to follow plans, for fat adapting our bodies and controlling our fat storage hormones. They teach us how to combine these with safe intermittent fasting, to control our weight forever. As a new diet-whisperer, you will have the skills to make your loved ones healthier too. (P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited