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Hippocratic Oaths: Medicine and its Discontents
by Raymond TallisIn this book, the physician and philosopher Raymond Tallis yokes together his diverse intellectual interests to address important questions about our well-being. In a series of stimulating and impassioned arguments, he establishes the truth about, among many other things, recent health scares, explains why patients compete for our doctors' and nurses' time; why the exploding popularity of alternative therapies is actually bad for our health; and how one man's view of the MMR vaccine influenced a nation. This is the summation of a lifetime's thought and medical practice, by one of Britain's most original thinkers. It will, quite simply, change for ever the way we think about ourselves and our health.
The Hiram Key Revisited
by Alan Butler Christopher KnightTHE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT THE SECRET SOCIETY THAT SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD. Freemasonry, with its arcane rituals, occult symbols, and labyrinthine hierarchy, has mystifi ed the outside world for centuries. But it has become apparent that even the most senior Freemasons do not understand its ancient origins or purpose. So what is this powerful and arcane organization really for? In this eye-opening account, two seasoned researchers show that today's Freemasons are the spiritual descendants of an ancient priesthood that was forced to act in secrecy. They predicted the birth of the coming Messiah, and Jesus Christ was part of their mission. Soon after the Crucifi xion they were nearly wiped out by a program of mass genocide conducted by the Romans; later, in feudal Europe, they grew to a position of unparalleled power before being branded as heretics and forced underground. But they could not be stopped, and they continued to work in subtle, sometimes subversive, always anonymous, ways to pursue their objective--a new world order that put God above, and yet out of, human affairs.
The Hiram Key Revisited
by Alan Butler Christopher KnightTHE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT THE SECRET SOCIETY THAT SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD. Freemasonry, with its arcane rituals, occult symbols, and labyrinthine hierarchy, has mystifi ed the outside world for centuries. But it has become apparent that even the most senior Freemasons do not understand its ancient origins or purpose. So what is this powerful and arcane organization really for? In this eye-opening account, two seasoned researchers show that today's Freemasons are the spiritual descendants of an ancient priesthood that was forced to act in secrecy. They predicted the birth of the coming Messiah, and Jesus Christ was part of their mission. Soon after the Crucifi xion they were nearly wiped out by a program of mass genocide conducted by the Romans; later, in feudal Europe, they grew to a position of unparalleled power before being branded as heretics and forced underground. But they could not be stopped, and they continued to work in subtle, sometimes subversive, always anonymous, ways to pursue their objective--a new world order that put God above, and yet out of, human affairs.
The Hiram Key Revisited
by Christopher Knight Alan ButlerTHE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT THE SECRET SOCIETY THAT SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD. Freemasonry, with its arcane rituals, occult symbols, and labyrinthine hierarchy, has mystifi ed the outside world for centuries. But it has become apparent that even the most senior Freemasons do not understand its ancient origins or purpose. So what is this powerful and arcane organization really for? In this eye-opening account, two seasoned researchers show that today's Freemasons are the spiritual descendants of an ancient priesthood that was forced to act in secrecy. They predicted the birth of the coming Messiah, and Jesus Christ was part of their mission. Soon after the Crucifi xion they were nearly wiped out by a program of mass genocide conducted by the Romans; later, in feudal Europe, they grew to a position of unparalleled power before being branded as heretics and forced underground. But they could not be stopped, and they continued to work in subtle, sometimes subversive, always anonymous, ways to pursue their objective--a new world order that put God above, and yet out of, human affairs.
The Hiram Key Revisited: Freemasonry: A Plan For a New World Order
by Christopher Knight Alan ButlerA comprehensive and compelling account of the secret society that has shaped world events—and its ongoing influence today.Freemasonry, with its arcane rituals, occult symbols, and labyrinthine hierarchy, has mystified the outside world for centuries. But today, even the most senior Freemasons do not understand its ancient origins or purpose. So what is this powerful and arcane organization really for?In this eye-opening account, two seasoned researchers show that today’s Freemasons are the spiritual descendants of an ancient priesthood that was forced to act in secrecy. They predicted the birth of Jesus Christ, who was part of their mission. Soon after the Crucifixion they were nearly wiped out in a genocide conducted by the Romans. Later, in feudal Europe, they grew to a position of unparalleled power before being branded as heretics and forced underground. Yet despite this adversity, they continued to work in subtle, anonymous ways to pursue their objective—a new world order that put God above, and yet out of, human affairs.
The His and Hers Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
by Dean Beaumont Steph BeaumontMums- and dads-to-be both want the best for their baby, but often their experiences of the journey to parenthood can be quite different. In this book, leading antenatal teachers Dean and Steph Beaumont offer a new way to prepare for your new arrival. Covering everything from first finding out you are pregnant to the early weeks with your baby, you'll find practical advice, reassurance and guidance on how you can support each other as well as your growing baby.Divided into sections with targeted information for mum and dad, addressing their concerns and questions, The His and Hers Guide to Pregnancy and Birth will support you as individuals, giving you the confidence and knowledge you need. Each chapter also includes a 'Get Together' section, which provides ideas for bonding, advice on what dad can do to help and ways to connect with and understand each other.
His Brother's Keeper: A Story from the Edge of Medicine
by Jonathan WeinerFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Beak of the Finch" comes a book about the new biology and how it touches a defiant family-in-crisis fighting an incurable disease.
Histaminintoleranz für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Matthias RobertLeiden auch Sie unter Histaminintoleranz oder vermuten Sie es zumindest? Sind Sie durch die Symptome dazu gezwungen sich einzuschränken? Keine Sorge, in diesem Buch erfahren Sie alles, was Sie über Histaminintoleranz wissen sollten. Der Autor hilft Ihnen die Krankheit zu verstehen und erklärt, was die Histaminausschüttung alles beeinflussen kann. Sie erfahren welche Symptome möglich sind, wie Sie zu einer sicheren Diagnose gelangen und wie es danach weiter geht. Auch andere Mastzellerkrankungen wie Allergien, Kreuzreaktionen und das Mastzellaktivierungssyndrom MCAS kommen nicht zu kurz. So finden Sie endlich zurück zur gewohnten Lebensqualität.
Histopathology of Seed-Borne Infections
by Dalbir Singh S. B. MathurHistopathology of Seed-Borne Infections is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of seed infection and disease. It includes an up-to-date account on the development and structure of seed, pointing out the structural variations in seeds of the plant families to which most crop plants belong. The text presents techniques and advice for his
A História Não Contada De Kim
by Ed Robinson Mayara Alves Pereira LealO autor best-seller de não ficção Ed Robinson traz para você uma história forte e verídica do triunfo de uma mulher sobre a dor. Você vai passar a odiar médicos, advogados e companhias de seguros. No momento em que terminar de ler este livro, você terá se apaixonado por Kim. Este conto profundamente inspirador é destinado a se tornar o livro mais importante já escrito sobre dor crônica e controle da dor no ambiente de saúde de hoje.
La Historia No Contada De Kim
by Ed Robinson Pablo CrescentiniUna historia verdadera del triunfo de una mujer sobre el dolorÉxito en ventas de novelas testimonio, el autor Ed Robinson presenta aquí una poderosa historia verdadera que cuenta el triunfo de una mujer sobre el dolor. Llevará al lector a odiar a médicos, abogados y compañías aseguradoras. Hacia el final, resultará imposible no enamorarse de Kim.Una historia profundamente inspiradora que está destinada a convertirse en el libro más importante jamás escrito sobre dolor crónico y manejo del dolor en el ambiente del cuidado de la salud del mundo actual.
La historia prohibida: Las tecnologías prehistóricas, la intervención extraterrestre y la información sobre los verdaderos orígenes de la civilización
by J. Douglas KenyonPone en duda las teorías científicas sobre el establecimiento de la civilización y la tecnología • Contiene 42 ensayos por 17 importantes pensadores en los campos de la ciencia y la historia alternativas, incluidos Christopher Dunn, Frank Joseph, Will Hart, Rand Flem-Ath y Moira Timms • Editado por el director de la revista Atlantis Rising, J. Douglas Kenyon En su libro La historia prohibida, el escritor y editor J. Douglas Kenyon ha escogido 42 ensayos que han aparecido en la revista bimensual Atlantis Rising para dar a los lectores un panorama general sobre las posiciones de algunos de los pensadores más importantes en el intenso debate actual sobre los misterios antiguos y las versiones alternativas de la historia. Entre los 17 colaboradores se encuentran Rand Flem-Ath, Frank Joseph, Christopher Dunn y Will Hart. Todos ellos desafían a la comunidad científica establecida a que reexamine sus suposiciones de base en cuanto a la comprensión de las civilizaciones antiguas y se abra a la posibilidad de sostener un debate inteligente acerca de las teorías alternativas sobre el verdadero pasado de la humanidad. En la colección se incluyen además varios artículos en los que se presentan, comparan y contrastan las teorías de otros autores notables sobre estos temas, como lo son Zecharia Sitchin, Paul LaViolette, John Michell y John Anthony West.
Historias de una pandemia: El relato del infectólogo de referencia sobre el coronavirus y sus impesansables consecuencias
by Paco Moreno"Paco, con su conocimiento y valentía, fue el infectólogo que a muchos nos trajo la luz en la oscuridad de esta pandemia. En este libro describe, con la claridad que lo caracteriza, lo que todos vivimos estos últimos años. Recomiendo su lectura ampliamente." -ARTURO ELIAS AYUR En diciembre de 2019 la noticia de una neumonía desconocida que asolaba a la ciudad china de Wuhan parecía un relato de ciencia ficción. Algunos meses más tarde, las es-cenas apocalípticas de metrópolis desiertas, hospitales desbordados y millones de personas confinadas se repetían por todo el mundo: era el inicio de la pandemia del coronavirus. El doctor e infectólogo Paco Moreno, quien estuvo en la primera línea de batalla contra este virus, fue un testigo privilegiado del avance devastador de la pandemia. Desde su trinchera, Moreno rescata historias de coraje y sobrevivencia, y también de quienesperdieron a sus seres queridos; de aquellos hombres de ciencia que, poniendo su vida en riesgo, no cesaron de buscar una cura; de aquellos errores políticos que se tradujeron en cientos de miles de muertes que pudieron haberse evitado. A la par, sus explicaciones en torno a las vacunas, el sistema inmunológico y el funcionamiento del virus, entre otras, enriquecen estas páginas. Pero fundamentalmente que-dan aquí los testimonios del espíritu humano ante la adversidad y lo desconocido, así como las reflexiones y enseñanzas que la pandemia nos ha dejado y que debemos atender si queremos un mejor futuro.
Historias del estudio de yoga
by Rain MitchellUna historia de historias, de disyuntivas y de elecciones con el yoga como elemento de unión. Lee es un talentoso maestro de yoga y dueño del estudio de yoga Los Angeles Edendale. Sus estudiantes, que son de lo más superficiales y chic, como todo en Los Ángeles, han buscado a Lee para sanar su dolor físico y emocional. Lee alivia cada una de sus vidas a través de sus conocimientos llegando a mantener con ellas una singular amistad. Sin embargo, cuando una cadena de estudios de yoga en expansión en Los Ángeles intenta atraer a Lee con un contrato lucrativo y empieza a tener problemas maritales con su guapo marido, Alan, será el maestro el que necesite los consejos de sus alumnas más que nunca. Historias del estudio de yoga nos da una visión íntima sobre la tendencia actual de la práctica del yoga, contada con la dosis justa de humor, ingenio y sensibilidad para encantar a los lectores. Reseñas:«Divertido e inteligente... Tanto si eres un maestro de yoga como si eres un eterno iniciado (como yo) vas a adorar Historias del estudio de yoga».Anita Diamant, autora de The red tent. «Los pantalones de yoga son opcionales para esta historia que gira en torno al maestro yogui Lee y cuatro de sus dedicadas estudiantes: Stephanie, guionista de Hollywood, la bailarina Graciela, la exdrogadicta Katherine y la actriz Imani. Cada una de ellas con su carrera personal y su melodrama romántico, pero no hay que temer: el yoga los mantendrá unidos (...) Si te gustan las historias de amistad, unión y te gusta la postura de El perro mirando hacia abajo, este debería ser un agradable pasatiempo».Publisher Weekly «La perfecta integración de nombres y la explicación de las posiciones de yoga no es un obstáculo para una lectura fluida, a la vez que Mitchell avanza paulatinamente en el desarrollo de los personajes enriqueciendo esta divertida meditación sobre la construcción y el sostén de una comunidad».Booklist «Mitchell lleva al lector a un viaje exclusivo al interior de un estudio de yoga, no solo por la respiración y los movimientos, sino a través de todos los pequeños secretos que hay bajo las poses. Lo hace con humor, amor, angustia y situaciones identificables. Mitchell atrae al lector y lo envuelve en una historia de autodescubrimiento del amor, la amistad y el sentido común en un lugar poco común, pero con resultados que se identifican con la mayoría de nosotros».Romantic times book review
Historias en volá
by Simón EspinosaUn compilado de relatos que narran hilaramente la vida diaria de un consumidor de marihuana <P><P>¿Qué se fuma cuando se fuma, mi Dios?», se pregunta en un momento clave el narrador de estos doce relatos llenos de humor, frescura y delirio. <P><P>Simón Espinosa, reconocido sommelier de marihuana, entrega un compilado de historias tan original como hilarante: una voz dispersa y reflexiva que logran transmitir magistralmente los efectos del cannabis en diversas escenas cotidianas. Historias envolá es un libro ferozmente entretenido. <P><P>Una obra cautivante donde se alcanzan experiencias tan reales como volátiles.
Historic Haunted America
by Michael Norman Beth ScottContinuing the success of the nationally acclaimed Haunted America, Historic Haunted America is a further investigation into North American ghost legends. This chilling collection documents yesterday's and today's most terrifying hauntings in the United States and Canada in more than seventy-five shocking stories!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Historic Haunts of the Long Beach Peninsula (Haunted America)
by Sydney StevensThe towns and scenic byways of the Long Beach Peninsula attract more than just tourists, and from Oysterville to Ilwaco, ghostly tales abound. In Seaview, the Lamplighter hosts a multitude of spirits, including Lily, a murdered barmaid, while at the nearby Shelburne Inn, many guests have reported a ghostly presence that has yet to be identified. Mysterious footsteps can be heard on the stairs of the George Johnson house in Ocean Park, and a man holding a baby is rumored to appear at the Old Ilwaco Hospital. Join author and historian Sydney Stevens as she uncovers the spooky side of these beloved seaside towns.
The Historical and Philosophical Significance of Ayer’s Language, Truth and Logic (History of Analytic Philosophy)
by Adam Tamas TubolyThis edited collection provides the first comprehensive volume on A. J. Ayer’s 1936 masterpiece, Language, Truth and Logic. With eleven original chapters the volume reconsiders the historical and philosophical significance of Ayer’s work, examining its place in the history of analytic philosophy and its subsequent legacy. Making use of pioneering research in logical empiricism, the contributors explore a wide variety of topics, from ethics, values and religion, to truth, epistemology and philosophy of language. Among the questions discussed are: How did Ayer preserve or distort the views and conceptions of logical empiricists? How are Ayer's arguments different from the ones he aimed at reconstructing? And which aspects of the book were responsible for its immense impact? The volume expertly places Language, Truth and Logic in the intellectual and socio-cultural history of twentieth-century philosophical thought, providing both introductory and contextual chapters, as well as specific explorations of a variety of topics covering the main themes of the book. Providing important insights of both historical and contemporary significance, this collection is an essential resource for scholars interested in the legacy of the Vienna Circle and its effect on ethics and philosophy of mind.
A Historical Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind: Readings with Commentary (2nd edition)
by Peter Alan MortonThe issues introduced in this book are today referred to collectively as "the mind-body problem." The simplest way to describe this problem is to say that it is a search for an answer to the question, 'What is the relationship between the mind and the physical body?' This search raises such issues as whether the mind and body are one thing or two, and whether artificial machines could have minds.
History in the Making: The Story of the American Printing House for the Blind 1858-2008
by Carol Brenner TobeThis beautifully illustrated 150th Anniversary book celebrates the history of the American Printing House for the Blind (which is based in Louisville, Kentucky) and examines its mission to provide specialized materials, books, products, and services to the visually impaired. Author Carol Tobe guides the reader through all of the Printing House's mechanical innovations and evolutions right up to today's digital solutions. Hundreds of color photographs showcase the Printing House, its people, and machines of the past and present. Its story is virtually the story of blind people in America.
A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals: A Daring Response to an Epidemic
by Barbara I Willinger Alan RiceExplore the in-hospital evolution of social work with HIV/AIDS patients!A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals: A Daring Response to an Epidemic presents first-hand historical perspectives from frontline hospital social workers who cared for HIV/AIDS patients during the epidemic&’s beginning in the early 1980s. Contributors recount personal and clinical experiences with patients, families, significant others, bureaucracies, and systems during a time of fear, challenge, and extreme caution. Their experiences illustrate the transformation of social work as the development of new programs and treatments increased the lifespan of HIV/AIDS patients.A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals portrays the nature of human suffering and teaches how clients deal with adversity and overcome devastating obstacles. At the same time this book, which, while nonfiction, reads like a novel, opens a window into the world of social work providers working with an illness once considered taboo (and now referred to as simply "chronic"). A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals provides you with an easy-to-understand medical overview of adult and pediatric infectious diseases that often accompany HIV/AIDS and examines: the evolution of social work with hospitalized patients during the first twenty years of the pandemic the important roles of social workers in New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and South Carolina challenges that resulted from improved medications and longer life expectancy the status of current HIV/AIDS care programs the development of HIV/AIDS case management in emergency room settings the benefits of developing custody planning programs for HIV-infected families the challenges of working with perinatally infected adolescentsWith case studies and thoughtful analysis of the history of city, state, and national case management responses to the AIDS crisis, A History of AIDS Social Work in Hospitals is a valuable book for educators, students, historians, beginning mental health practitioners, social workers, case managers, substance abuse counselors, and anyone interested in stories of human courage. Make it part of your collection today!
A History of Family Planning in Twentieth-Century Peru
by Raúl Necochea LópezAdding to the burgeoning study of medicine and science in Latin America, this important book offers a comprehensive historical perspective on the highly contentious issues of sexual and reproductive health in an important Andean nation. Raul Necochea Lopez approaches family planning as a historical phenomenon layered with medical, social, economic, and moral implications. At stake in this complex mix were new notions of individual autonomy, the future of gender relations, and national prosperity.The implementation of Peru's first family planning programs led to a rapid professionalization of fertility control. Complicating the evolution of associated medical services were the conflicting agendas of ordinary citizens, power brokers from governmental and military sectors, clergy, and international health groups. While family planning promised a greater degree of control over individuals' intimate lives, as well as opportunities for economic improvement through the effective management of birth rates, the success of attempts to regulate fertility was far from assured. Today, Necochea Lopez observes, although the quality of family planning resources in Peru has improved, services remain far from equitably available.
A History of Ghosts: The True Story of Séances, Mediums, Ghosts, and Ghostbusters
by Peter H. Aykroyd Angela NarthPeter Aykroyd spent his childhood watching his family's parlor séances through the crack of a basement door. Here, for the first time, Aykroyd tells the strange and delightful story that inspired his son, Dan, to make the mega-hit, Ghostbusters. Part history, part family legend, A History of Ghosts starts in 1848 in upstate New York, where the spiritualist craze first began. Aykroyd introduces the reader to notable mediums while telling the story of the development of spiritualism, interweaving a personal history marked by a fascination with ghosts and spirits with the larger narrative about the role the paranormal has played in our culture. Such legendary figures as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini appear and vanish. Everyone loves a good ghost story. Successful TV shows such as Medium and Ghost Hunters are proof that our national obsession with ghosts is here to stay. Millions of Americans believe in the paranormal—and even skeptics have heard a bump in the night and suspected it might be something supernatural.
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
by DKDiscover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide.A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.In this ghostly novel, you will find: Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumships, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings, such as vampires and werewolves.The numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over.A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history.The most holistic history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
A History of Herbalism: Cure, Cook and Conjure
by Emma KayFood historian Emma Kay tells the story of our centuries-old relationship with herbs. From herbalists of old to contemporary cooking, this book reveals the magical and medicinal properties of your favourite plants in colorful, compelling detail. At one time, every village in Britain had a herbalist. A History of Herbalism investigates the lives of women and men who used herbs to administer treatment and knew the benefit of each. Meet Dr Richard Shephard of Preston, who cultivated angelica on his estate in the eighteenth century for the sick and injured; or Nicholas Culpeper, a botanist who catalogued the pharmaceutical benefits of herbs for early literary society. But herbs were not only medicinal. Countless cultures and beliefs as far back as prehistoric times incorporated herbs into their practices: paganism, witchcraft, religion and even astrology. Take a walk through a medieval ‘physick’ garden, or Early Britain, and learn the ancient rituals to fend off evil powers, protect or bewitch or even attract a lover. The wake of modern medicine saw a shift away from herbal treatments, with rituals and spells shrouded with superstition as the years wore on. The author reveals how herbs became more culinary rather than medicinal including accounts of recent trends for herbal remedies as lockdown and the pandemic leads us to focus more on our health and wellbeing.