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Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures
by Joe Nickell Benjamin RadfordFun facts, folklore, and scientific studies about what really lurks in the cold, murky depths: &“A most enjoyable read.&” —John Kirk, author of In the Domain of the Lake Monsters For centuries, eyewitnesses around the world—from America to Africa, Argentina to Scotland—have reported sightings of dark, mysterious creatures that surface briefly from local lakes, only to quickly disappear. While the most famous lake monsters, those living in Loch Ness and Lake Champlain, have gained international notoriety, hundreds of lakes around the world are said to shelter these shadowy creatures. Lake Monster Mysteries is the first book to collectively approach these widespread mysteries from a scientific perspective. By using exhaustive research and results from firsthand investigations to help separate truth from myth, the authors foster our understanding of what really lurks in the cold, murky depths. Benjamin Radford and Joe Nickell, among the top lake monster authorities in the world, now share unique insights into many of the world&’s best-known lake monsters. They interview dozens of people and discuss the different types of sightings, delve into possible explanations, and examine hoaxes, evidence claims, and legends surrounding the monsters. The authors have conducted groundbreaking fieldwork and experiments at lakes, examined photographic evidence, and analyzed the most current sonar readings. Incorporating newly revealed information and up-to-date developments, the cases in Lake Monster Mysteries are in-depth, firsthand investigations that will inform and entertain both avid lake monster researchers and lovers of unexplained mysteries. Includes photos and illustrations
Lake Michigan Triangle, The: Mysterious Disappearances and Haunting Tales (American Legends)
by Gayle SoucekWhat disturbing secrets surround the cold, deep waters of Lake Michigan?Sudden violent storms and rocky shoals have claimed the lives of countless mortals foolish enough to brave the treacherous surf of Lake Michigan. But is there another, unnatural force at work? A force that spirited away a ship's captain from a locked cabin without a trace? A force that caused a perfectly airworthy jet to fly into the waves, taking all its passengers to a watery death? Perhaps these tragedies are linked to numerous UFO sightings over the lake. Or perhaps a clue might be found in the prehistoric Stonehenge-like structures discovered deep beneath the crystalline blue surface. Historian and storyteller Gayle Soucek will explore the mysteries behind the area known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
Lake Effect: Two Sisters and a Town's Toxic Legacy
by Nancy A. NicholsOn her deathbed, Sue asked her sister for one thing: to write about the connection between the industrial pollution in their hometown and the rare cancer that was killing her. Fulfilling that promise has been Nancy Nichols' mission for more than a decade. Lake Effect is the story of her investigation. It reaches back to their childhood in Waukegan, Illinois, an industrial town on Lake Michigan once known for good factory jobs and great fishing. Now Waukegan is famous for its Superfund sites: as one resident put it, asbestos to the north, PCBs to the south. Drawing on her experience as a journalist, Nichols interviewed dozens of scientists, doctors, and environmentalists to determine if these pollutants could have played a role in her sister's death. While researching Sue's cancer, she discovered her own: a vicious though treatable form of pancreatic cancer. Doctors and even family urged her to forget causes and concentrate on cures, but Nichols knew that it was relentless questioning that had led to her diagnosis. And that it is questioning--by government as well as individuals--that could save other lives. Lake Effect challenges us to ask why. It is the fulfillment of a sister's promise. And it is a call to stop the pollution that is endangering the health of all our families.
Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living
by Linnea DunneStep aside Hygge. Lagom is the new Scandi lifestyle trend taking the world by storm. This delightfully illustrated book gives you the lowdown on this transformative approach to life and examines how the lagom ethos has helped boost Sweden to the No.10 ranking in 2017's World Happiness Report. Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'.Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more than 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good. By living lagom you can: Live a happier and more balanced life Reduce your environmental impact Improve your work-life balance Free your home from clutter Enjoy good food the Swedish way Grow your own and learn to forage Cherish the relationships with those you love
Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living
by Linnea DunneDiscover the Swedish ethos of balanced living with Lagom.Lagom (pronounced 'lar-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'.Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more that 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good. By living lagom you can live a happier and more balanced life, reduce your environmental impact, improve your work-life balance, free your home from clutter, enjoy good food the Swedish way, grow your own and learn to forage, and cherish the relationships with those you love.Linnea Dunne was born and raised in Sweden, where she started her writing career as a columnist at the local newspaper aged 15. She left for Ireland a few years later and eventually moved to London, where she studied Creative Writing and Political Communications. She now lives in Dublin with her husband and two half-Swedish kids, trying to achieve that lagom balance against all odds. Linnea's work on subjects ranging from motherhood to women's rights and media narratives has been published by (among others) the Irish Times, the Guardian and the Irish Independent, and she also works as Editor of Scan Magazine. The irony of the fact that she escaped her home country, never made it back, and now spends the majority of her day writing about Scandinavian culture, innovation and trends is lost on no one.(P) 2017 Octopus Publishing Group
Lagom: The Swedish Art Of Balanced Living
by Linnea DunneStep aside Hygge. Lagom is the new Scandi lifestyle trend taking the world by storm. This delightfully illustrated book gives you the lowdown on this transformative approach to life and examines how the lagom ethos has helped boost Sweden to the No.10 ranking in 2017's World Happiness Report.Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'.Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more than 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good. By living lagom you can live a happier and more balanced life, reduce your environmental impact, improve your work-life balance, free your home from clutter, enjoy good food the Swedish way, grow your own and learn to forage, and cherish the relationships with those you love.
Ladyparts: A Memoir
by Deborah CopakenA frank, witty, and dazzlingly written memoir of one woman trying to keep it together while her body falls apart—from the &“brilliant mind&” (Michaela Coel, creator of I May Destroy You) behind Shutterbabe &“The most laugh-out-loud story of resilience you&’ll ever read and an essential road map for the importance of narrative as a tool of healing.&”—Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLEI&’m crawling around on the bathroom floor, picking up pieces of myself. These pieces are not a metaphor. They are actual pieces. Twenty years after her iconic memoir Shutterbabe, Deborah Copaken is at her darkly comedic nadir: battered, broke, divorcing, dissected, and dying—literally—on sexism&’s battlefield as she scoops up what she believes to be her internal organs into a glass container before heading off to the hospital . . . in an UberPool.Ladyparts is Copaken&’s irreverent inventory of both the female body and the body politic of womanhood in America, the story of one woman brought to her knees by the one-two-twelve punch of divorce, solo motherhood, healthcare Frogger, unaffordable childcare, shady landlords, her father&’s death, college tuitions, sexual harassment, corporate indifference, ageism, sexism, and plain old bad luck. Plus seven serious illnesses, one atop the other, which provide the book&’s narrative skeleton: vagina, uterus, breast, heart, cervix, brain, and lungs. Copaken bounces back from each bum body part, finds workarounds for every setback—she transforms her home into a commune to pay rent, sells her soul for health insurance, turns FBI informant when her sexual harasser gets a presidential appointment—but in her slippery struggle to survive a steep plunge off the middle-class ladder, she is suddenly awoken to what it means to have no safety net.Side-splittingly funny one minute, a freak horror show the next, quintessentially American throughout, Ladyparts is an era-defining memoir.
Lady: My Life as a Bitch
by Melvin BurgessIf you gotta be a dog, be a bitch. Sandra Francy is seventeen and having way too much fun. Everyone wants to stop her but the problem is, she likes it. When she accidentally gets turned into a dog she's horrified at first, but soon she starts to wonder if being human is worth the effort. Her attempts to hang on to her humanity are bizarre and often hilarious -- but her life as a dog leads her to pleasures she hardly knew existed. Award-winning author Melvin Burgess brilliantly captures the realities of teenage life and hormone imbalance.
Lady of the Northern Light: A Feminist Guide to the Runes
by Susan Gitlin-EmmerBy examining mythology, folk traditions and archaeological evidence, the author reveals the symbolism of the Goddess that lies buried at the heart of the runes.
Lady Lushes: Gender, Alcoholism, and Medicine in Modern America
by Michelle L. McClellanAccording to the popular press in the mid twentieth century, American women, in a misguided attempt to act like men in work and leisure, were drinking more. “Lady Lushes” were becoming a widespread social phenomenon. From the glamorous hard-drinking flapper of the 1920s to the disgraced and alcoholic wife and mother played by Lee Remick in the 1962 film “Days of Wine and Roses,” alcohol consumption by American women has been seen as both a prerogative and as a threat to health, happiness, and the social order. In Lady Lushes, medical historian Michelle L. McClellan traces the story of the female alcoholic from the late-nineteenth through the twentieth century. She draws on a range of sources to demonstrate the persistence of the belief that alcohol use is antithetical to an idealized feminine role, particularly one that glorifies motherhood. Lady Lushes offers a fresh perspective on the importance of gender role ideology in the formation of medical knowledge and authority.
Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent - Step Up, Speak Out and Create Positive Change
by Alan BissettThis is a book about how to be the guy that everyone needs right now. In a world full of negative influences, LADS is a toolkit for teenage boys on respect and consent, helping them call out bad behaviour and giving them the confidence to be their best selves. Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward.This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard and respected, while being the best version of yourself. From flirting disasters and what staying in the friend zone really means, to the perils of porn, 'locker room talk' and the importance of consent, this is a vital handbook for lads who are fed up of That Guy, and who want to help create positive change.Recommended for ages 13 and over.
Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent - Step Up, Speak Out and Create Positive Change
by Alan BissettBe that guy ... the one who steps us, speaks out and creates positive changeHave you ever been in a room where there's a loud guy making inappropriate comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny, or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel it in the room, right? That guy, is causing a lot of tension and giving lads everywhere a bad name.This is an audiobook about how not to be that guy. It's an audiobook about getting comfortable calling out bad behaviour. And it's an audiobook that will help you feel confident navigating the modern minefield of relationships and interacting with girls, while being the guy that makes girls feel safe, heard, and respected. Because that's the guy everyone needs right now.From flirting with disaster and staying in the friend zone, to porn, locker-room talk, consent and inappropriate behaviour, this is a non-accusatory handbook for young men who are fed up of that guy, and who want to be The Good Guy - the one that everyone wants to have around.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Ladled
by Kimberly HarrisA hearty stew on a cold winter night; a light, clear soup as a start to a meal; a spicy pho soup to warm the body and soul...It's hard to imagine a more comforting, nourishing food than a homemade soup or stew. And it is even harder to find a food more steeped in history. The art of creating homemade stocks and soups has known no borders, leading to such delicacies as Scottish yellow broth, Vietnamese pho soup, Indian lentil soup, and English pea soup. But these types of tantalizing creations, once a part of most households, have been largely replaced with canned foods or overly salted and MSG-laden restaurant fare. With homemade soups and stews being nourishing, delicious, frugal, and simple to make, this has been a great loss indeed. Ladled: Nourishing Soups for All Seasons seeks to rekindle a love for making soups and stews at home, with instructions for every part of soup making. It details how to create a wide variety of stocks and how to salt a soup correctly. It describes how to create soups and stews both simple and complex, offers a detailed shopping guide that helps you find fresh ingredients, and breaks down all the healthy benefits of making your own homemade stocks. As a busy mother, Kimberly Harris shares many soups that are simple enough to enjoy on an everyday basis and shows you how to integrate this traditional art into a busy modern lifestlye.
Lactivism: How Feminists and Fundamentalists, Hippies and Yuppies, and Physicians and Politicians Made Breastfeeding Big Business and Bad Policy
by Courtney JungIs breast really best? Breastfeeding is widely assumed to be the healthiest choice, yet growing evidence suggests that its benefits have been greatly exaggerated. New moms are pressured by doctors, health officials, and friends to avoid the bottle at all costs--often at the expense of their jobs, their pocketbooks, and their well-being. In Lactivism, political scientist Courtney Jung offers the most deeply researched and far-reaching critique of breastfeeding advocacy to date. Drawing on her own experience as a devoted mother who breastfed her two children and her expertise as a social scientist, Jung investigates the benefits of breastfeeding and asks why so many people across the political spectrum are passionately invested in promoting it, even as its health benefits have been persuasively challenged. What emerges is an eye-opening story about class and race in America, the big business of breastfeeding, and the fraught politics of contemporary motherhood.
Lactivate!: A User's Guide to Breastfeeding
by Jill Krause Chrisie RosenthalTackle breastfeeding challenges with confidenceBreastfeeding moms will tell you the process comes with health and convenience benefits‚ and a million questions. Embrace your journey as a mother with this essential breastfeeding book at hand. Lactivate! is a judgment-free advice book with the latest knowledge of breastfeeding, supporting you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family.From solving everyday breastfeeding problems to clearing a plugged milk duct, this guide will help you create the ultimate biological synchronization between you and your child.This breastfeeding book includes:First 90 days—Learn helpful information, like how to optimize your breast pump and how to monitor your milk supply.FAQ—When will your milk come in? Are there foods you can't eat? All your questions are answered.Helpful illustrations—Images explain important information like how your baby should latch, how to identify potential problems, and more.Find out if breastfeeding is right for you with the breastfeeding strategies and principles in Lactivate!
Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional Aspects, Fifth Edition
by Seppo Salminen Atte Von Wright Gabriel Vinderola Arthur OuwehandThrough four editions, Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional Aspects, has provided readers with information on the how’s and why’s lactic acid-producing fermentation improves the storability, palatability, and nutritive value of perishable foods. Thoroughly updated and fully revised, with 12 new chapters, the Fifth Edition covers regulatory aspects globally, new findings on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB. The new edition also addresses the technological use of LAB in various fermentations of food, feed and beverage, and their safety considerations. It features the detailed description of the main genera of LAB as well as such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics and discusses such new targets as cognitive function, metabolic health, respiratory health and probiotics. Key Features: In 12 new chapters, findings are presented on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB Covers such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics Presents new discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid bacterial metabolism and function Covers the benefits of LAB, both in fermentation of dairy, cereal, meat, vegetable and silage, and their health benefits on humans and animals Discusses the less-known role of LAB as food spoilers Covers the global regulatory framework related to safety and efficacy
Lactancia materna: Preguntas y respuestas
by Carlos González Ser PadresEl doctor Carlos González resuelve más de 100 preguntas, consultas concretas de casos reales sobre lactancia materna, enviadas a la revista Ser Padres, elaborando así una guía completa sobre la lactancia. ¿Cuánto tiempo puede estar mi bebé en cada pecho?, ¿cuántas tomas hay que darle?, ¿influye el tamaño del pecho?, ¿puedo tomar medicamentos o teñirme el pelo?, ¿tendré suficiente leche para mis trillizos?, ¿cómo y cuándo se debe hacer el destete?... Sabemos que la lactancia materna es un proceso natural, en el que lo mejor es dejarse guiar por el instinto, sin miedos, pero también en natural que toda mujer que se enfrenta a la maternidad por primera vez tenga dudas. En este libro encontrará consultas de madres reales, junto a las respuestas completas de Carlos González, prestigioso pediatra y especialista en lactancia materna, que resolverán todotipo de cuestiones sobre una de las etapas más hermosas de la maternidad: la lactancia.
Lacan on Desire: Reading Seminar VI (The Palgrave Lacan Series)
by Bruce FinkThis companion to Lacan’s Seminar VI guides readers through an examination of desire, fantasy, dream interpretation, death, object a, and the signifier of the lack in the Other as they are elaborated by Lacan. Bruce Fink draws on his extensive experience as a practicing analyst and as a leading translator of Lacan’s work (including Seminar VI), in this highly accessible exploration which includes both close textual analysis and illustrative clinical vignettes. Seminar VI, Desire and Its Interpretation, and Fink’s discussion of it here constitute a timely intervention for clinicians, for whom an engagement with desire is pivotal to the direction of the treatment, and for students and scholars interested in philosophy, sociology, anthropology, comparative literature, art, film, and social and political theory, for whom desire, fantasy, and object a may be useful conceptual tools. Combining rigorous analysis and a clear writing style, this guide provides an invaluable new resource.
Labyrinth Meditations: Labyrinths for Mindfulness, Meditation and Centering
by Madonna GaudingA labyrinth is a beautiful metaphor for spiritual and personal transformation, and many meditation practitioners see it as a symbol of the journey we take in life. By following a path that is meandering yet purposeful, we visit our own centre, and then back again - out into the world - with the new-found wisdom we have gained.Including 10 guided meditations and 30 unique labyrinths, Labyrinth Meditations will release you from the stress of day-to-day life and help you to discover inner peace, wisdom and strength.
Labyrinth Meditations: Labyrinths for Mindfulness, Meditation and Centering
by Madonna GaudingA labyrinth is a beautiful metaphor for spiritual and personal transformation, and many meditation practitioners see it as a symbol of the journey we take in life. By following a path that is meandering yet purposeful, we visit our own centre, and then back again - out into the world - with the new-found wisdom we have gained.Including 10 guided meditations and 30 unique labyrinths, Labyrinth Meditations will release you from the stress of day-to-day life and help you to discover inner peace, wisdom and strength.
Laboratory Manual: Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
by Terry R. MartinThis laboratory manual is designed for students with minimal backgrounds in the physical and biological sciences who are pursuing careers in allied health fields.
Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning
by Paul Comfort Joshua Miller John McMahonThe Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive text that provides students with meaningful lab experiences in the area of strength and conditioning and applied sport science. While each lab may be conducted in a sophisticated laboratory, there are opportunities to conduct the labs in a gym or field environment without costly equipment. It is a useful resource as students prepare for a career as a strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or personal trainer. The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is designed to be a practical guide for training students and professionals in the skills to be applied to strength and conditioning. The labs cover seven major aspects of strength and conditioning including speed, power, flexibility, agility, and fitness. The labs are practical and easy to follow with sample calculations, data tables, and worksheets to complete. Each includes suggested tasks/activities to apply the theory to real-world applications. Students will explore assessments of strength, aerobic capacity, power output, speed, change of direction, and muscular endurance, and gain understanding in the following areas: • Definitions of commonly used terms within the area of exploration, as well as commonly misused terms • Assessing performance (i.e., power, strength, speed, etc.) • Understanding laboratory- and field-based techniques for specific athlete populations • Describing optimal methods for testing in all aspects of physical performance • Evaluation of test results based upon sport and/or athlete normative data The lab manual is a valuable resource for strength coaches, personal trainers, kinesiology students, and educators at the undergraduate and beginning graduate-level programs and can be used in a graduate strength and conditioning course.
Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology
by G. Gregory Haff Charles DumkeLaboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, provides guided lab activities for in-person or virtual settings that allow students to translate their scientific understanding of exercise physiology into practical applications.
Laboratory Guide to Human Physiology: Concepts and Clinical Applications
by Stuart Ira FoxThe seventh edition of this laboratory guide, like the previous editions, is a "stand-alone" human physiology manual that can be used in conjunction with any human physiology textbook. It includes a wide variety of exercises that support most areas covered in a human physiology course, thus affording instructors the flexibility to choose those exercises best suited to meet their particular instructional goals. Background information that is needed to understand the principles and significance of each exercise is presented in a concise manner, so that little or no support is needed from the lecture text. <p><p> The lecture and laboratory segments of the human physiology course, however, are most effectively wedded when they cover topics in a similar manner and sequence. Thus, this laboratory guide is best used in conjunction with my textbook, Human Physiology, fifth edition (Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1996). <p> The laboratory experiences provided by this guide allow students to become familiar--in an intimate way that cannot be achieved by lecture and text alone--with many fundamental concepts of physiology. In addition to providing hands-on experience in applying physiological concepts, the laboratory sessions allow students to interact with the subject matter, other students, and the instructor in a personal, less formal way. Active learning is required to perform the exercises and to complete the laboratory report at the end of each exercise.