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Oxidative Stress and Toxicity in Reproductive Biology and Medicine: A Comprehensive Update on Male Infertility- Volume One (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1358)
by Kavindra Kumar Kesari Shubhadeep RoychoudhuryThis book discusses the role of oxidative stress in human reproduction with a focus on men’s health. The physiological roles of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in male fertility are the focus in this book. This topic is important because oxidative stress is a result of the imbalance between ROS and antioxidants in the body which may lead to sperm damage (DNA or count), deformity, and eventually, male infertility. Therefore, for a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms related to male genotoxicity and its regulation in infertility, this book provides an up-to-date view on the impact of oxidative stress factors in male reproduction . The main aim of this book is to collect a series of research articles and reviews from a diverse group of scientists to share their research work on the role of ROS or oxidative stress in physiological and pathological states in relation to (in)fertility in the male. This book presents various state-of-the-art chapters of the recent progress in the field of cellular toxicology and clinical manifestations of various issues related to men’s health and fertility. Topics include cell signaling, DNA damage and infertility, the pathophysiology of disease instigation and distribution, immune toxicity and prevention.
Oxidative Stress and Toxicity in Reproductive Biology and Medicine: A Comprehensive Update on Male Infertility Volume II (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1391)
by Shubhadeep Roychoudhury Kavindra Kumar KesariVolume Two advances the exploration of the fundamental principles of oxidative stress and toxicity on male (and female) reproduction. It includes the advances in research on male reproductive health, the impact of environmental factors, the protective measures using bioactive compounds and traditional medicines, and how to limit toxic exposure. It includes coverage of: Oxidative stress and male infertilityEnvironmental stressors and sexual healthHeavy metals, pesticides, fine particle toxicity and male reproductionProtective measures against oxidative stress in gametes/embryos by using bioactive compounds/phytomedicines in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)Role of reactive oxygen species on female reproductionRadiation and mutagenic factors affecting the male reproductive systemBoth volumes provide a comprehensive look at the most basic concepts and advanced research being conducted by world famous scientists and researchers in male infertility and reproduction.
The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You
by Patrick MckeownA simple yet revolutionary approach to improving your body's oxygen use, increasing your health, weight loss, and sports performance--whether you're a recovering couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joseph Mercola.Achieve more with less effort: The secret to weight loss, fitness, and wellness lies in the most basic and most overlooked function of your body--how you breathe. One of the biggest obstacles to better health and fitness is a rarely identified problem: chronic over-breathing. We often take many more breaths than we need--without realizing it--contributing to poor health and fitness, including a host of disorders, from anxiety and asthma to insomnia and heart problems.In The Oxygen Advantage, the man who has trained over 5,000 people--including Olympic and professional athletes--in reduced breathing exercises now shares his scientifically validated techniques to help you breathe more efficiently. Patrick McKeown teaches you the fundamental relationship between oxygen and the body, then gets you started with a Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) to determine how efficiently your body uses oxygen. He then shows you how to increase your BOLT score by using light breathing exercises and learning how to simulate high altitude training, a technique used by Navy SEALs and professional athletes to help increase endurance, weight loss, and vital red blood cells to dramatically improve cardio-fitness.Following his program, even the most out-of-shape person (including those with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma) can climb stairs, run for a bus, or play soccer without gasping for air, and everyone can achieve: Easy weight loss and weight maintenance Improved sleep and energy Increased concentration Reduced breathlessness during exercise Heightened athletic performance Improved cardiovascular health Elimination of asthmatic symptoms, and more.With The Oxygen Advantage, you can look better, feel better, and do more--it's as easy as breathing.
The Oxygen Advantage: The simple, scientifically proven breathing technique that will revolutionise your health and fitness
by Patrick McKeownThe secret to your health, fitness and overall wellbeing lies in the most basic and overlooked aspect of your workout: how you breathe. Developing body strength while ignoring breathing strength is counterproductive. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown combines his successful breathing exercises with techniques designed to simulate high-altitude training in a highly successful programme that will significantly improve anyone's health but will also empower athletes to improve their sports performance. These scientifically validated exercises have the potential to drastically improve your overall fitness, whether you are a habitual couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. These easy-to-use techniques can help to reduce your breathlessness, improve your sleep as well as reduce anxiety and stress. Drawing on his own experiences as an ex-asthmatic and the work he has done to help athletes and asthma sufferers alike to achieve greater fitness, Patrick shows you the key to a healthier, fitter you.
The Oxygen Cure: A Complete Guide to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
by Jodie Gould William S. MaxfieldThe Best-Kept Secret in MedicineIn the United States, the FDA currently recognizes hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for 14 conditions, including decompression sickness, embolism, crush injury, bone infection, burns, wound healing, severe anemia, and several others.Now, in The Oxygen Cure, hyperbaric expert William S. Max eld, M.D., will convince you that HBOT is a vastly underused modality that deserves to take its place among frontline medical treatments. As a holistic treatment, HBOT targets the underlying disease or condition, not just the symptoms.The Oxygen Cure reveals how hundreds of studies on HBOT conducted around the world prove it works at the cellular level to help or heal conditions such as: Stroke Chemo-Related Side Effects Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Emphysema & Asthma ADHD Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiac Diseases Migraine & Vertigo Early Dementia Vision Loss Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Disease Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSD And Dozens MoreFull of hope-inspiring case histories and expert findings, The Oxygen Cure shows how HBOT not only benefits the sick and injured (including our wounded veterans), but may also reduce our country's staggeringly high medical costs.HBOT often provides a safe alternative to drug therapy and dangerous invasive procedures.
The Oxygen Diet Solution
by Editors of Oxygen magazine Susan M. KleinerNot your typical one-size-fits-all diet book, The Oxygen Diet Solution has been tailor-made to suit your unique health and fitness needs. Whether your goals are to blast fat, gain energy, lose weight, strengthen immunity or build muscle, The Oxygen Diet Solution features five made-to-measure meal plans that will help you get the body of your dreams in just weeks! And, with 30 mouthwatering recipes categorized to suit a variety of dietary needs, along with lifestyle tips and customized fitness routines, this book is like having a nutritionist, trainer and motivation coach all rolled into one!
Oxygen Revolution: The Groundbreaking New Treatment for Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Arthritis, Autism, Learning Disabilities and More
by Paul G. Harch Virginia McculloughWhen Randy McCloy, Jr., the sole survivor of the Sago Mine disaster, finally walked out of the hospital to rejoin his family, it was in part due to the miracle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is based on an almost laughably simple idea: Oxygen can be used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions where tissues have been damaged by oxygen deprivation. Restore that oxygen, goes the logical thinking, and you can restore much of the lost function. It seems too good to be true, but Dr. Paul G. Harch's research and clinical practice has shown that this noninvasive and painless treatment can help the tens of millions of Americans who suffer from a brain injury or disease, such as: * Stroke * Autism and other learning disabilities * Cerebral palsy and other birth injuries * Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and other degenerative neurological diseases * Emergency situations requiring resuscitation, such as cardiac arrest, carbon monoxide poisoning, or near drowning. It can also improve conditions in which inflammation is the culprit, such as arthritis and asthma; promote healing in infections, burns, and skin grafts, such as diabetic foot wounds; and slow the aging process. For the millions of Americans suffering from these seemingly "hopeless" diseases, here finally is the handbook of hope. Inspiring and informative, The Oxygen Revolution is the definitive guide to the miracle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, from a pioneer in the field.
The Oxygen Revolution, Third Edition: The Definitive Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Other Disorders
by Virginia Mccullough Paul G. HarchNEW 2016 EDITION INCLUDES NEW RESEARCH ON HBOT AS A GENE THERAPY TO TREAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND OTHER DISORDERS. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is based on a simple idea--that oxygen can be used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions where tissues have been damaged by oxygen deprivation. Inspiring and informative, The Oxygen Revolution, Third Edition is the comprehensive, definitive guide to the miracle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. HBOT directly affects the body at the genetic level, affecting over 8,000 individual genes--those responsible for healing, growth, and anti-inflammation. Dr. Paul G. Harch's research and clinical practice has shown that this noninvasive and painless treatment can help those suffering from brain injury or such diseases as: - Stroke- Autism and other learning disabilities - Cerebral palsy and other birth injuries- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and other degenerative neurological diseases- Emergency situations requiring resuscitation, such as cardiac arrest, carbon monoxide poisoning, or near drowning For those affected by these seemingly "hopeless" diseases, there is finally hope in a proven solution: HBOT.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Oz Family Kitchen
by Mehmet Oz Lisa OzDr. Oz fans are endlessly curious about what he and his family eat. They assume that the family of "America's Doctor" must live on a diet of broccoli and bean sprouts and be sworn martyrs in the church of joyless nutrient consumption. This couldn't be further from the truth. The Oz family (including Lisa's husband Mehmet) love food. It just has to be good food--not processed, artificially flavored or filled with empty calories. The Ozes understand the power of food and its ability to heal, and in The Oz Family Kitchen they will, for the first time, share their knowledge, passion and recipes.This healthy eating cookbook has more than 100 simple, delicious recipes from the Oz Family collection, including pastas, soups, sandwiches, entrees, smoothies, and desserts, such as Mehmet's favorite birthday "Almost German Chocolate Cake", Daphne's special " Glazed Acorn Squash with Savory Seeds,", and the Oz family's "Coconut-Crusted Chicken". The book offers helpful advice on cooking healthy meals for the whole family, pantry stocking, and smart shopping, as well as nutrition tips and health insights from Dr. Oz. Whether you are looking to eat healthier, more delicious meal, or simply get a glimpse into the Oz family lifestyle, The Oz Family Kitchen is an essential tool you're looking for.From the Hardcover edition.
Oz Garcia's The Healthy High-Tech Body
by Oz GarciaDo you want to live until you're ninety but always feel like you're twenty?Do you want to find out about the most recent breakthroughs in nutrition, weightloss, disease prevention, cognitive enhancement, and anti-aging?Do you want the very best body you've ever had--one that will last you a lifetime?Oz Garcia's Look and Feel Fabulous Forever is the first comprehensive guide to the finest health supplements, procedures, products, techniques, and technology in the world today. Whether you're looking for remedies to boost your energy level, reliable sources for nutraceuticals, information on the latest European cell treatments, secrets to youthful aging, or the latest cosmeceuticals for skin, nails, and teeth, it's all here.The 5 pillar of the healthy high-tech bodyPillar 1: FrontiersFind out how many illnesses and diseases will be controlled by new medical therapies and technologiesPillar 2: SupernutritionDiscover the Paleotech Diet, a powerful new concept in nutrition Learn about nutraceuticals, the next generation of nutritional supplementsPillar 3: Life Extension, Life EnhancementFind out how to stay mentally sharp throughout your life and protect your brain from the ravages of agingLearn about European anti-aging treatments and cutting-edge clinics in the United States and abroadPillar 4: Body BeautifulDiscover cosmeceuticals, the newest skin products that can eradicate signs of premature aging and help you keep your youthful complexionExercise your twenty-first-century options and keep your aging body at peak performance throughout your lifePillar 5: SexualityImprove sexual performance for great sex at any age
Oz Garcia's The Healthy High-Tech Body
by Oz GarciaDo you want to live until you're ninety but always feel like you're twenty?Do you want to find out about the most recent breakthroughs in nutrition, weightloss, disease prevention, cognitive enhancement, and anti-aging?Do you want the very best body you've ever had--one that will last you a lifetime?Oz Garcia's Look and Feel Fabulous Forever is the first comprehensive guide to the finest health supplements, procedures, products, techniques, and technology in the world today. Whether you're looking for remedies to boost your energy level, reliable sources for nutraceuticals, information on the latest European cell treatments, secrets to youthful aging, or the latest cosmeceuticals for skin, nails, and teeth, it's all here.The 5 pillar of the healthy high-tech bodyPillar 1: FrontiersFind out how many illnesses and diseases will be controlled by new medical therapies and technologiesPillar 2: SupernutritionDiscover the Paleotech Diet, a powerful new concept in nutrition Learn about nutraceuticals, the next generation of nutritional supplementsPillar 3: Life Extension, Life EnhancementFind out how to stay mentally sharp throughout your life and protect your brain from the ravages of agingLearn about European anti-aging treatments and cutting-edge clinics in the United States and abroadPillar 4: Body BeautifulDiscover cosmeceuticals, the newest skin products that can eradicate signs of premature aging and help you keep your youthful complexionExercise your twenty-first-century options and keep your aging body at peak performance throughout your lifePillar 5: SexualityImprove sexual performance for great sex at any age
Oz Garcia's The Healthy High-Tech Body
by Oz GarciaDo you want to live until you're ninety but always feel like you're twenty? Do you want to find out about the most recent breakthroughs in nutrition, weight loss, disease prevention, cognitive enhancement, and anti-aging? Do you want the very best body you've ever had-one that will last you a lifetime? Oz Garcia's Look and Feel Fabulous Forever is the first comprehensive guide to the finest health supplements, procedures, products, techniques, and technology in the world today. Whether you're looking for remedies to boost your energy level, reliable sources for nutraceuticals, information on the latest European cell treatments, secrets to youthful aging, or the latest cosmeceuticals for skin, nails, and teeth, it's all here. The 5 pillar of the healthy high-tech body Pillar 1: Frontiers Find out how many illnesses and diseases will be controlled by new medical therapies and technologies Pillar 2: Supernutrition Discover the Paleotech Diet, a powerful new concept in nutrition Learn about nutraceuticals, the next generation of nutritional supplements Pillar 3: Life Extension, Life Enhancement Find out how to stay mentally sharp throughout your life and protect your brain from the ravages of aging Learn about European anti-aging treatments and cutting-edge clinics in the United States and abroad Pillar 4: Body Beautiful Discover cosmeceuticals, the newest skin products that can eradicate signs of premature aging and help you keep your youthful complexion Exercise your twenty-first-century options and keep your aging body at peak performance throughout your life Pillar 5: Sexuality Improve sexual performance for great sex at any age
Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses: The Science and the Promise of Healing with Ozone
by Marc J. SeiferExamines how ozone therapy disables viruses, fights inflammation and bacteria, and enhances the immune system• Explores the science and history of ozone therapy as well as its success in the treatment of viruses and infections, such as Covid-19 and Lyme disease• Presents articles from leading ozone therapy doctors and researchers, including Robert Rowen, M.D., Howard Robins, D.P.M., and Gerard Sunnen, M.D.• Shares numerous case studies from more than a dozen doctors to show how Covid-19 patients have been treated successfully with ozone therapyRevealing ozone therapy&’s enormous potential to bring health to millions, Marc Seifer, Ph.D., explores its science and history as well as its success in the treatment of illnesses such as COVID-19, pneumonia, tuberculosis, Lyme disease, and the flu. He examines research performed by scientists and medical doctors going back more than 200 years that conclusively shows that ozone is a powerful disinfectant with antibacterial and antiviral properties. He shares case studies and clinical evidence from leading ozone therapy doctors and researchers, including Robert Rowen, M.D., Howard Robins, D.P.M., and Gerard Sunnen, M.D. Unmasking the suppression of this revolutionary therapy by the FDA, Seifer shows not only how ozone therapy is effective against current viruses such as COVID-19 and Ebola but also how it can help the immune system learn to protect itself against emerging future viruses.
Pa i salut: Dels grans ancestrals al pa d'avui
by Xavier Barriga María Jesús CallejoXavier Barriga i María Jesús Callejo ens expliquen en aquest llibre tot el que s'ha de saber avui en dia sobre l'elaboració i el consum del pa. El pa és un aliment bàsic de la nostra dieta, malgrat que en els darrers decennis se n'ha disminuït el consum de manera injustificada. En aquest llibre es fa un recorregut complet pel món del pa i els cereals alhora que se'n reivindica el contingut nutricional. A Pa i salut. Dels grans ancestrals al pa d'avui s'hi explica com han canviat els hàbits d'alimentació a Espanya pel que fa al pa, quina quantitat de pa hauríem de consumir en funció de l'edat i el sexe, es desvetlla en què consisteixen les intoleràncies al blat, especialment la celiaquia. A més, s'hi revisen els diferents tipus de cereals, des dels blats ancestrals, com l'espelta o el kamut®, fins als anomenats pseudocereals, com la quinoa. Es desglossa com es diferencien quant al valor nutricional i quins són aptes per als celíacs. Tot plegat il·lustrat amb receptes boníssimes per fer pa a casa. Perquè aquest llibre promou, sobretot, el consum d'un pa sa i saborós, un pa de qualitat.
Pacemaker Health (3rd edition)
by Pearson Learning GroupThis health guide discusses topics on The Human Body, Personal Health and Wellness, Mental Health, The Use and Misuse of Drugs, Family Living and Sexuality and Health and Society.
Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California
by Jeffrey P. SchafferFrom the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park; and, you'll see Lake Tahoe, Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, and Castle Crags. This book helps you locate the PCT and side-trips, find water sources, and access resupply routes. Jeffrey P. Schaffer also describes the rich geological and natural history of these mountains. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided along with updated maps.
Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon and Washington
by Andy Selters Jeffrey P. SchafferThe 2650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, adopted by Congress as a National Scenic Trail, passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States. Hiking along this ridge-crest route, you'll see Mt. Jacinto, Mt. Whitney, Lassen Peak, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and Glacier Peak. You'll traverse 24 national forests, 34 wilderness areas, 7 national parks, plus numerous other parks and recreational areas. Trail elevations range from near sea level at the Columbia River on the Oregon-Washington border, to 13,180 feet at Forester Pass in the High Sierra. Written by accomplished hikers who have each logged over 5,000 trail miles, this book is the only accurate, comprehensive guide to the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon and Washington. Featuring a complete map of the route, in the form of 149 topographic strip maps, Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington will give you an extensive description of the trail, tips on planning your hike, history of the trail, and information on the region's natural history, geology and ecology.
Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California
by Thomas Winnett Ben Schirfin Jeffrey P. Schaffer Ruby Johnson JenkinsFirst published in 1973, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California quickly established itself as the "PCT Bible"- the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned into two portable volumes, Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemite's beautiful back country. Its companion volume meets the trail at Tuolumne Meadows and drops you at Oregon's door. Thru-hikers to Canada will find the rest of their journey in Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington. Our PCT gurus help you locate the trail, water sources, and resupply access routes with detailed descriptions, customized maps, and tips on alternate routes. Whether you're planning day hikes, weekend or week long backbacks, or an ambitious thru-hike, everything you need to know about-from bears to trees-is here.
Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
by Scott Kloos“An incredibly thorough guide for identifying, harvesting, and utilizing medicinal plants.” —Dr. Deborah Frances RN, ND Naturopathic physician, herbalist, author, and lecturer In Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants, Scott Kloos is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using 120 of the region’s most powerful wild plants. You’ll learn how to safely and ethically forage, and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines including teas, tinctures, and salves. Plant profiles include clear, color photographs, identification tips, medicinal uses and herbal preparations, and harvesting suggestions. Lists of what to forage for each season makes the guide useful year-round. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers, naturalists, and herbalists in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and northern California.
Pactes D'Amour - La Vérité Sacrée des Âmes Jumelles
by Juan Pedropablo Guillermo Cabello GarciaPACTES D'AMOUR - La Vérité Sacrée des Âmes Jumelles par Juan Pedropablo Histoire Réelle des Âmes Jumelles, témoignage authentique, symbole révélé depuis le Ciel Les Compléments Divins sont sur la Terre en Mission. Avant leur fusion définitive, ils doivent accomplir leur tâche et achever le Plan écrit dans leurs âmes. Le lien du coeur est si fort, que rien, ni personne ne peut le défaire. Le moment arrivé, le Lien Magique, dispense spéciale accordée par le ciel, s'exprime. Deux individualités parfaites en Elles-Mêmes, bénies dans la Communion Consacrée. Et sous la protection des anges et des âmes incarnées, en mission de lumière, gardiens d'une très ancienne vérité, le Miracle de l'Amour Sacré est consommé. L'Univers entier célèbre l'Union avec une pluie d'étoiles ou avec la manifestation miraculeuse d'un Symbole. « PACTES D'AMOUR » symbole révélé du plus Haut. Deux sont Un, pour l'Éternité. Et le Retour est inévitable, au-delà des avatars de la vie. Parce qu'ainsi Fut, Est et Sera.
Pactos de Amor - A Verdade Sagrada das Chamas Gêmeas
by Juan Pedropablo Nathalia LessaSINOPSE Os Complementos Divinos estão na Terra em Missâo. Antes de sua Fusão definitiva, devem cumprir com seu trabalho e executar o Plano escrito em suas Almas. O laço do Coração é tão forte, que nada nem ninguém pode quebrá-lo. É chegado o momento. O Vínculo Mágico, dispensa especial outorgada pelo Céu, se expressa. Duas individualidades perfeitas em Si Mesmas, abençoadas com a Comunhão destinada. E com o amparo de anjos e almas encarnadas em missão de luz, são guardiões de uma antiquíssima verdade: o milagre do Amor Sagrado que se consome. O Universo inteiro celebra a União com uma chuva de estrelas ou com a manifestação milagrosa de um Símbolo. "PACTOS DE AMOR", símbolo revelado do Alto. Dois são Um, pela Eternidade. E o Retorno é inevitável, para além dos avatares da vida. Porque assim Foi, É e Será.
Pacts of Love - The Sacred Truth of the Twin Flames
by P Diane Schneider Juan PedropabloDivinely matched beings have a mission to fulfill on Earth prior to being joined at last. They must do their duty and complete the Plan which is inscribed upon their Souls. What links them can't ever be broken by anybody. When The Moment comes, The Magic Link, a magical dispensation granted from Heaven is forged in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony: Two beings, perfect in themselves, blessed by the joint destiny of true union. And with the support of angels and souls, joined in the Mission of Light. Guardians of an Ancient Truth. The Miracle of Love is consummated. The entire universe celebrates with a rain of stars or with the miraculous appearance of a huge symbol. "Pacts of Love" is a symbol revealed from on high. Two primogenitors in one; for all eternity, and the Inevitable Return beyond the avatars of life. Because it was, is and shall be thus.
Paddling Long Island and New York City
by Kevin StiegelmaierPaddling Long Island is the only book on the market to depict routes and destinations across the whole of Long Island and the New York City area. And it showcases 50 of the very best. It is a diverse selection, too. After all, according to skill level, weather, personal mood, and other factors, a paddler may want open, fast water one day, but a quiet, protected experience at another time, and something in-between later on. It's all here, from New York City to the far eastern tip of Long Island's Montauk Point.What's more, the book's guidance and language are geared to wide-ranging skill levels: the novice will be enlightened and encouraged, and the seasoned kayaker or canoeist will be engaged and engrossed. That is because the author's intimate, lifelong knowledge of the area's waterways shines in his descriptions of natural and social histories, humorous stories, personal anecdotes, and beautiful black-and-white photographs.For example, among the 50 entries, the author tells of Cold Spring Harbor, nestled between Oyster Bay and Huntington, and steeped in maritime history. He gives some back story on Little Neck Bay, home to littleneck clams but also where he says you will likely see a fin flip or a tail splash as the striped bass catch their prey. And he will take you to Setauket Harbor and tell you why it's his personal paddling favorite. But not all waxes euphoric, as there are practical considerations when striking out on water, and this guidebook is a good friend to have along. It describes the best times to paddle the 50 harbor, inlet, bay, and river routes; alerts readers to each paddle's difficulty level and estimated length; and suggests side trips, optional trip extensions, and alternate routes to paddle depending on weather conditions. Easy-to-follow maps, complete with GPS coordinates and driving directions, add to this book's high value. In addition, the author provides contact information on local paddling clubs, outfitters, and Internet links. And a final extensive section on personal safety, boat and equipment preparedness, and related topics makes this book an invaluable tool.
Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway
by Anne Mccrary Sullivan Holly GenzenThe Everglades Wilderness Waterway winds an enthralling path through rivers, bays, and streams on the southwestern edge of Everglades National Park. Rich with wildlife and scenic beauty, it also poses many challenges for paddlers. Canoeists and kayakers must deal with wind, waves, limited campsites (in the form of "chickee" platforms over the water and historic groundsites), and no fresh water. As veterans of this complex passage, authors Holly Genzen and Anne Sullivan turn those limitations into glorious, safe adventure. Some out-and-back paddles lead to the rivers and bays of the Everglades National Park's interior; others wind to Gulf Coast sites; still others loop around islands, mangrove forests, or other natural phenomena. The authors provide marker-by-marker route descriptions (both north to south and south to north), and comprehensive information on safety, supplies, campsites, and navigation. They also chronicle the waterway's wildlife, social history, and origin of place names encountered along the way.
El Padre de Megan se enferma: Un espíritu guía, una tigresa fantasma y ¡una madre de terror! (La Serie Megan Psíquica #10)
by Owen JonesEl Padre de Megan se enferma Un espíritu guía, una tigresa fantasma y ¡una madre de terror! Megan es una jovencita de trece años que se da cuenta de que posee poderes psíquicos que otros no poseen. En principio, ella intenta hablar con su madre acerca de ellos, pero resulta en consecuencias desastrosas así que aprende a mantenerlos para sí misma. Sin embargo, algunas personas sí le ofrecen su ayuda y un animal le muestra una amistad especial, pero éstos no están “vivos” en un sentido normal de la palabra. Ellos han muerto. Megan tiene tres de estos amigos: Wacinhinsha, su espíritu guía, quien fue un indio Sioux en su última vida terrenal; su abuelo materno, Gramps, y una enorme tigresa siberiana llamada Grrr. Wacinhinsa es verdaderamente sabio en todas las cosas espirituales y paranormales, Su abuelo es una persona muerta “novata” y Grrr tan solo puede hablar tigrés, como uno podría imaginar y la mayoría de ello, desde luego, es incomprensible para los humanos. En “El Padre de Megan se enferma”, Megan se preocupa acerca de la salud de su padre porque ella nunca lo había visto enfermo antes, así que decide intentar utilizar sus poderes psíquicos para curarlo. Al final ella utiliza una combinación de sus dones y el internet para descubrir maneras de cómo ayudarlo a recuperarse. Wacinhinsha le da una cátedra acerca de medicina y sus aplicaciones, especialmente desde el punto de vista espiritual.