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Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport)
by Mauro G. Di PasqualeExtensively updated with all chapters rewritten and double the information and references, Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge, Second Edition reflects the nearly exponential increase in data and knowledge in the past few years regarding the use of amino acids and proteins to enhance athletic performance. This groundbreaking
Ammachi: A Biography of Mata Amritanandamayi
by AmritaswarupanandaBiography of the famous Indian spiritual leader.
Among the Walking Wounded: Soldiers, Survival, and PTSD
by Colonel John Conrad<p>A gripping account of PTSD, and a stark reminder that, for many, wars go on long after the last shot is fired. <p>In the shadows of army life is a world where friends become monsters, where kindness twists into assault, and where self-loathing and despair become constant companions. Whether you know it by old names like “soldier’s heart,” “shell shock,” or “combat fatigue,” post-traumatic stress disorder has left deep and silent wounds throughout history in the ranks of fighting forces. <p><i>Among the Walking Wounded</i> tells one veteran’s experience of PTSD through an intimate personal account, as visceral as it is blunt. In a courageous story of descent and triumph, it tackles the stigma of PTSD head-on and brings an enduring message of struggle and hope for wounded Canadian veterans. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about Canadian veterans and the dark war they face long after their combat service is ended.</p>
Amongst Ourselves: A Self-Help Guide to Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder
by Tracy Alderman Karen MarshallWhat is DID? How can you cope with having it? How do you find a good therapist you can trust? What are good things about having DID? Tracy Alderman, Ph.D. and Karen Marshall, L.C.S.W. answer all of these questions and more. DID is not a life sentence, it can be fun! You are a survivor. Open up this book and find out why!
Amor: Los secretos del Feng shui y la Aromaterapia
by Silvia Galleguillos Tapia¿Qué es el amor? ¿Ese misterio insondable que impulsa nuestras vidas? ¿ Por qué algunos lo encuentran y otros no? ¿Qué podemos hacer para incentivarlo y fortalecerlo? Este libro está dedicado a desentrañar las energías que favorecen el impulso del amor desde las enseñanzas del Feng Shui y la aromaterapia. Nos ayudará a saber cómo influenciar nuestro destino y nuestra suerte con talismanes, ritos y consejos, legado de una sabiduría ancestral. Una herramienta poderosa al servicio del bienestar y el amor, de una de las maestras más importantes de estas disciplinas.
Amor in vitro: Un milagro de la ciencia
by Claudia CervantesAmor in vitro es un cúmulo de lecciones de vida, tocadas por la devoción maternal y la búsqueda incansable de hacer realidad los sueños más bellos. Este libro está escrito con una pasión inigualable y un gran anhelo; habla sobre la artificialidad de la concepción con amor para traer al mundo nuevos seres humanos de manera consciente. En sus páginas se reflexiona sobre los nuevos modelos de familia y se brinda información útil para las mujeres que han retrasado la decisión de ser madres porque le han dado prioridad a su realización profesional, por miedo a asumir la responsabilidad, por falta de pareja, por alguna enfermedad como el cáncer o por problemas de fertilidad. Claudia Cervantes comparte, en la primera parte del libro, su testimonio a manera de ficción, en la que el personaje de Salomé narra su deseo de ser mamá después de los treinta años, a pesar de sus desilusiones amorosas, de lo difícil quees a esa edad que la pareja y los hijos lleguen en el mismo paquete. Pero estar soltera no le impide realizar su sueño, al contrario, con un ímpetu asombroso y la ayuda de su médico, se somete a un novedoso tratamiento de fertilidad con el que logra tener a su bebé in vitro, ¡el primero registrado médicamente en México!, nacido de un protocolo de células madre, y el tercero en el mundo. La segunda parte del libro incluye entrevistas con especialistas sobre fertilidad, embarazo, parto y cuidados del bebé desde que nace hasta que cumple su primer año de edad, así como testimonios de personas que han tomado la decisión de adoptar, donar esperma o subrogar un vientre para experimentar la crianza. l
Un amor líquido: Autorretrato de una madre
by Carolina Vegas MolinaEl diario de vida de una mamá primeriza que narra los detalles de un cambio de vida inminente. Dar a luz representa un instante luminoso en la vida de muchas mujeres; sin embargo, ¿qué ocurre cuando no todo es así? Este es el conmovedor testimonio de una madre que cuenta aquello de lo que nunca nadie habla. Paso a paso, delinea el camino que inició desde que descubrió que estaba embarazada, hasta que tuvo a su hijo y empezó a recorrer la vida de la mano de ese nuevo ser, que también era ella. Con humor, ironía y trazos infinitos de realidad, Un amor líquido reconstruye el papel de la madre, del padre, de los abuelos y de todo lo que rodea este maravilloso acontecimiento.
El amor que es vida: Todas las claves de vivir para amar y amar para vivir
by Bernabé TiernoAprende a ejercitar el amor que todos llevamos dentro, a liberarte de las trabas que nos impiden ser felices y a convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo «El amor es la fuerza incontenible de nuestra vida; la energía más potente, el quinto elemento.» El amor cimenta nuestra vida y le da sentido; es una energía suprema transformadora que todos deseamos. Sin embargo, el desamor, que se presenta en forma de ruptura, divorcio o pérdida, puede hacernos perder nuestro equilibrio emocional, la salud e incluso el buen ritmo de nuestra existencia. El prestigioso psicólogo y autor Bernabé Tierno nos ofrece las claves fundamentales necesarias para fortalecer nuestras relaciones afectivas y entender el amor como un continuo aprendizaje en sus diferentes facetas: amor a la familia, amor de amigos, de generosidad, al trabajo, a la naturaleza, a un ser superior, a la humanidad, a la profesión, a los animales... A través de las enseñanzas del autor, recogidas por una de sus alumnas, recibiremos consejos fundamentales para que nuestra vida emprenda el rumbo deseado y sea más plena. No lo olvides: siempre estás a tiempo de amar.
El amor y los astros: El Sexo, Las Estrellas Y Tu Relación De Pareja
by Andrea ValeriaArmoniza cósmicamente tu relación de pareja. En El amor y los astros descubrirás tu sensualidad a través de tu signo astrológico y aprenderás a disfrutar al máximo tus relaciones tanto sexuales como emocionales. Luego de leer esta guía indispensable del amor, podrás saborear - como nunca - lo delicioso que puede ser despertar en brazos de un ser amado después de un deleite sexual. Este libro no es un manual de posiciones entre dos cuerpos, sino una guía para hallar la armonía entre dos almas. Descubre detalles de tu personalidad, sensualidad y sexualidad, así como las mejores posiciones del Kama Sutra y la compatibilidad entre los doce signos astrológicos, para lograr el punto orgásmico más alto del amor. Andrea Valeria, con su voz resonante y sensual, te ayudará a ser uno junto a tu amante a través de la astrología, picardía, sensualidad y entrega incondicional en el momento culminante al hacer el amor.
Amos and Amelie Need to Stay Home: Stories for the Little Ones
by Eva MarkertA dangerous virus is making many people sick. Because of this, nothing is as it was. Most of the businesses are closed. In those that are still open, there isn’t enough of everything available to buy. Schools, preschools and playgrounds are also closing, and so Amelie and Amos need to spend almost all day at home. Even though it is a difficult time for many, there are wonderful experiences as well. And one thing is certain: Eventually, things will be looking up again!
Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World
by Craig Foster“An important book that will transform how we think about being human. … that will inspire hope.”—Jane GoodallHow can we reclaim the soul-deepening wildness that grounds us and energizes us when so much of the modern world seems designed to tame us?In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth—from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta—Craig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between.Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and the demands of his professional life begin to deaden his senses. And his own reliance on nature’s rejuvenating spiritual power is put to the test when catastrophe strikes close to home.Foster’s lyrical, riveting Amphibious Soul draws on his decades of daily ocean dives, wisdom from Indigenous teachers, and leading-edge science.
Amyloid and Related Disorders: Surgical Pathology and Clinical Correlations (Current Clinical Pathology)
by Guillermo A. Herrera Ahmet Dogan Maria M. PickenAbnormal proteins are known to be associated with various pathologies. Most notably, these include amyloidoses, monoclonal protein deposits associated with plasma cell dyscrasia/multiple myeloma, cryoglobulins and various related organized and non-organized deposits. Amyloid and Related Disorders presents an overview of the most recent developments in this area including clinical presentation, etiology, pathogenesis, and differential diagnosis. The rationale for various therapies, including transplantation, is discussed and tissue diagnosis (its pitfalls and strategies for avoiding them) and laboratory support are included. The involvement of all major organ systems including renal/genitourinary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, peripheral nerve/central nervous system, soft tissue and bone marrow pathology is covered. This approach provides a unifying concept of these pathologic processes, which have systemic involvement, and which have, hitherto, not been universally appreciated. Awareness of these diseases among a wider audience of pathologists may increase the rate of their diagnosis as well as that of earlier diagnosis. This volume will be invaluable to specialized and general pathologists as well as cytopathologists; other medical professionals may also benefit from this concise update on the systemic amyloidoses.
Anabolic Steroids: And Other Performance-enhancing Drugs
by Patrick LenehanAnabolic steroids have traditionally been controversial in the sporting arena. Today, research indicates a dramatic increase in the use of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs outside of competitive sports. With evidence of widespread steroid abuse among the general population, health professionals are citing the emergence of an
Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America
by Constantino M Torres David B RepkeA multidisciplinary study of pre-Columbian South America-centering on the psychoactive plant genus AnadenantheraAs cultures formed and evolved in pre-Columbian South America, Anadenanthera became one of the most widely used shamanic inebriants. Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America is more than a comprehensive reference on shamanic visionary substances; it is a useful tool for archeologists and pre-Columbian art historians. This thorough book examines the ritual and cultural use of Anadenanthera from prehistory to the present, along with its botany, chemistry, pharmacology, anthropology, and archeology.The earliest evidence for the use of psychoactive plants in South America is provided by remains of seeds and pods recovered from archeological sites four millennia old. Various preparations were derived from it with the intent of being a shamanic inebriant. Inhaled through the nose, smoked in pipes or as cigars, and prepared in fermented drinks, Anadenanthera served a central role in the cultural development of indigenous societies in South America. Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America explores the full spectrum of information gleaned from research, covering numerous archeological sites in the Andean region, as well as discussing Amazonian shamanic rituals and lore. Analyses of the artistic expressions within the decorations of associated ceremonial paraphernalia such as ritual snuffing tubes and snuff trays are included. The text is richly illustrated with photographs and images of decorated ritual implements, and provides a comprehensive bibliography.Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America explores: botanical aspects, taxonomy, and geographical distribution of Anadenanthera ethnographical, historical, and traditional aspects of Anadenanthera use chemical and pharmacological investigations of the genus and the various visionary preparations derived from it-with emphasis on the biologically active constituents theories of the mechanisms of action of the active tryptamines and carboline alkaloids comparisons of wood anatomy, morphology, and percentage of alkaloid content evaluation of stylistic and iconographic traitsAnadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America is a thorough, useful resource for archeologists, anthropologists, chemists, researchers, pre-Columbian art historians, and any layperson interested in pre-Columbian art, archeology, or visionary plants.
The Anaesthesia Science Viva Book
by Simon BrickerIn recent years the basic science viva of the Final FRCA has evolved a more clinical perspective. The new edition of the highly successful Anaesthesia Science Viva Book incorporates this new clinical emphasis, giving candidates an insight into the way the viva works, offering general guidance on exam technique, and providing readily accessible information relating to a wide range of potential questions. Questions are divided broadly into the four areas covered by the exam: applied anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical measurement. Answers have been constructed to provide candidates with more than enough detail to pass the viva. Covering the full scope of the basic science syllabus, and written by an experienced FRCA examiner, The Anaesthesia Science Viva Book, Second Edition, is an essential purchase for every anesthesia student.
Anal and Rectal Diseases: A Concise Manual (Remedica Explained S. Ser.)
by Mark Singer Eli D. Ehrenpreis Shmuel AvitalAnal and Rectal Diseases: A Concise Manual provides a succinct reference on the subject for clinicians, including primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, general surgeons, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners. Presented in a consistent structural style that provides both a general summary of individual topics within the field along with additional details to assist those with some background knowledge in the subject area, this handy volume provides information related to the field of anorectal disease in a format that is easily accessible for rapid acquisition of knowledge. Each topic is outlined in a multidisciplinary fashion with the medical, surgical, and pathological aspects clearly detailed in each section. Each section clearly describes the condition with up-to-date management guidelines and precious clinical pearls. The volume features high quality illustrations in the form of elegant hand drawn figures, tables, photographs of physical findings, endoscopic finds and radiographs. The clinical photographs and x-rays will be of great value to gastroenterologists whose specialty is not coloproctology. Chapters on computerized tomographic colography (virtual colonoscopy) and others cover the newer technologies employed for diagnostic purposes in these diseases. Anal and Rectal Diseases: A Concise Manual provides clinicians with a tool for rapid consultation for direct patient care and management.
Analgesia: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #617)
by Arpad SzallasiChronic pain is a complex phenomenon, which continues to remain undertreated in the majority of affected patients thus representing a significant unmet medical need, but the development of cellular, subcellular, and molecular methods of approaching this epidemic of pain shows great promise. In Analgesia: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field present thorough coverage of molecular analgesia research methods from target discovery through target validation and clinical testing to tolerance and dependence, with extensive chapters on emerging receptor classes as targets for analgesic drugs and innovative analgesic strategies. As a volume in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series, the chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes sections with tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and essential, Analgesia: Methods and Protocols promises to aid and enrich the research of all those scientists and clinicians who are interested in what the increasingly molecular future has in store for analgesia research, from the molecular research bench through the animal laboratory to the bedside.
Analysis and Simulation of the Cardiac System Ischemia
by Rafael Beyar Samuel SidemanOver thiry-five experts contribute to this publication about the various interactions and interrelationships of the parameters which affect the normal and ischemic heart. Mechanical aspects related to the global and regional function of the heart are discussed. Coronary perfusion of the ischemic heart is considered, with emphasis on the effects of reperfusion. Electrical activation, formation of arrhythmias, and the effects of ischemia or ionic transport in the myocardium are presented. Metabolic aspects of the ischemic heart, including calcium transport, are also explained.
Analysis of Genetic Association Studies (Statistics for Biology and Health)
by Gang Zheng Xiaofeng Zhu Yaning Yang Robert C. ElstonAnalysis of Genetic Association Studies is both a graduate level textbook in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology, and a reference book for the analysis of genetic association studies. Students, researchers, and professionals will find the topics introduced in Analysis of Genetic Association Studies particularly relevant. The book is applicable to the study of statistics, biostatistics, genetics and genetic epidemiology. In addition to providing derivations, the book uses real examples and simulations to illustrate step-by-step applications. Introductory chapters on probability and genetic epidemiology terminology provide the reader with necessary background knowledge. The organization of this work allows for both casual reference and close study.
Analysis of Multifactorial Diseases
by T. Bishop P. ShamAnalysis of Multifactorial Diseases examines the evidence of genetic factors that increase susceptibility to a range of complex diseases and describes the approaches taken to identify these genes. It reviews the successes and failures and examines whether there are any general conclusions to be drawn from this current range of approaches.
Analytical Hypnotherapy, Volume 1: Theoretical Principles
by Jacquelyne MorisonThe first volume of a two-volume work. Analytical hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to uncover and deal with inner conflicts.
Analytical Hypnotherapy, Volume 2: Practical Applications
by Jacquelyne MorisonThe second volume of a two-volume work. Analytical hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to uncover and deal with inner conflicts.
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
by Rajan KatochAdvances in biochemistry now allow us to control living systems in ways that were undreamt of a decade ago. This volume guides researchers and students through the full spectrum of experimental protocols used in biochemistry, plant biology and biotechnology.
Analyzing a Long Dream Series: What Can We Learn About How Dreaming Works?
by Michael SchredlAnalyzing a Long Dream Series provides an extraordinary insight into the richness and variability of dreams, considering over 12,000 dreams that have been recorded for more than 30 years.Internationally recognized dream scientist Michael Schredl opens up his own personal dream series, offering a unique window into the interplay between waking life and dreaming. The book considers a huge range of dream topics, including family, friends, schoolmates, colleagues, erotic dreams, alongside the appearance of everyday objects. It also discusses rarer themes such as pain perception, temperature perception, and typical dreams about toilets, exams, and teeth. As the author is both the dreamer and the researcher, questions like why we dream about topics we have never experienced in waking life – for example, about the pain of being shot in the stomach – can be addressed, shedding light on the creative nature of dreams. The in-depth analyses provided in this book attempt to answer the field's most profound questions: why do we dream every night, and why do we dream in such creative ways about the issues that are important to us in waking life? The dreams analyzed question existing dream theories such as simulation theories, and the author proposes a function of recalled dreams for creative problem solving and provides ideas for future research.This fascinating book is an essential read for all dream researchers and students of the psychology of dreams.
Analyzing Health Equity Using Household Survey Data: A Guide to Techniques and Their Implementation
by Owen O'Donnell Adam Wagstaff Magnus LindelowHave gaps in health outcomes between the poor and better off grown? Are they larger in one country than another? Are health sector subsidies more equally distributed in some countries than others? Are health care payments more progressive in one health care financing system than another? What are catastrophic payments and how can they be measured? How far do health care payments impoverish households? Answering questions such as these requires quantitative analysis. This in turn depends on a clear understanding of how to measure key variables in the analysis, such as health outcomes, health expenditures, need, and living standards. It also requires set quantitative methods for measuring inequality and inequity, progressivity, catastrophic expenditures, poverty impact, and so on. This book provides an overview of the key issues that arise in the measurement of health variables and living standards, outlines and explains essential tools and methods for distributional analysis, and, using worked examples, shows how these tools and methods can be applied in the health sector. The book seeks to provide the reader with both a solid grasp of the principles underpinning distributional analysis, while at the same time offering hands-on guidance on how to move from principles to practice.