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The Body Papers
by Grace TalusanBorn in the Philippines, young Grace Talusan moves with her family to a New England suburb in the 1970s. At school, she confronts racism as one of the few kids with a brown face. At home, the confusion is worse: her grandfather’s nightly visits to her room leave her hurt and terrified, and she learns to build a protective wall of silence that maps onto the larger silence practiced by her Catholic Filipino family. Talusan learns as a teenager that her family’s legal status in the country has always hung by a thread—for a time, they were “illegal.” Family, she’s told, must be put first. <p><p> The abuse and trauma Talusan suffers as a child affects all her relationships, her mental health, and her relationship with her own body. Later, she learns that her family history is threaded with violence and abuse. And she discovers another devastating family thread: cancer. In her thirties, Talusan must decide whether to undergo preventive surgeries to remove her breasts and ovaries. Despite all this, she finds love, and success as a teacher. On a fellowship, Talusan and her husband return to the Philippines, where she revisits her family’s ancestral home and tries to reclaim a lost piece of herself. <p> Not every family legacy is destructive. From her parents, Talusan has learned to tell stories in order to continue. The generosity of spirit and literary acuity of this debut memoir are a testament to her determination and resilience. In excavating such abuse and trauma, and supplementing her story with government documents, medical records, and family photos, Talusan gives voice to unspeakable experience, and shines a light of hope into the darkness.
The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls
by Joan Jacobs Brumberg"Timely and sympathetic . . . a work of impassioned advocacy. " --People. A hundred years ago, women were lacing themselves into corsets and teaching their daughters to do the same. The ideal of the day, however, was inner beauty: a focus on good deeds and a pure heart. Today American women have more social choices and personal freedom than ever before. But fifty-three percent of our girls are dissatisfied with their bodies by the age of thirteen, and many begin a pattern of weight obsession and dieting as early as eight or nine. Why? In The Body Project, historian Joan Jacobs Brumberg answers this question, drawing on diary excerpts and media images from 1830 to the present. Tracing girls' attitudes toward topics ranging from breast size and menstruation to hair, clothing, and cosmetics, she exposes the shift from the Victorian concern with inner beauty to our modern focus on outward appearance--in particular, the desire to be model-thin and sexy. Compassionate, insightful, and gracefully written,The Body Project explores the gains and losses adolescent girls have inherited since they shed the corset and the ideal of virginity for a new world of sexual freedom and consumerism--a world in which the body is their primary project. "Joan Brumberg's book offers us an insightful and entertaining history behind the destructive mantra of the '90s--'I hate my body!'" --Katie Couric
The Body Reader: Essential Social and Cultural Readings
by Lisa Jean Moore Mary Kosut<p>Plastic surgery, obesity, anorexia, pregnancy, prescription drugs, disability, piercings, steroids, and sex re-assignment surgery: over the past two decades there have been major changes in the ways we understand, treat, alter, and care for our bodies. The Body Reader is a compelling, cutting-edge, and timely collection that provides a close look at the emergence of the study of the body. <p>From prenatal genetic testing and "manscaping"; to televideo cybersex and the “meth economy,” this innovative work digs deep into contemporary lifestyles and current events to cover key concepts and theories about the body. A combination of twenty one classic readings and original essays, the contributors highlight gender, race, class, ability, and sexuality, paying special attention to bodies that are at risk, bodies that challenge norms, and media representations of the body. Ultimately, The Body Reader makes it clear that the body is not neutral—it is the entry point into cultural and structural relationships, emotional and subjective experiences, and the biological realms of flesh and bone.</p>
The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment
by Babette RothschildFor both clinicians and their clients there is tremendous value in understanding the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifestations.<P><P> This book illuminates that physiology, shining a bright light on the impact of trauma on the body and the phenomenon of somatic memory.<P> It is now thought that people who have been traumatized hold an implicit memory of traumatic events in their brains and bodies. That memory is often expressed in the symptomatology of posttraumatic stress disorder-nightmares, flashbacks, startle responses, and dissociative behaviors. In essence, the body of the traumatized individual refuses to be ignored.<P> While reducing the chasm between scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging the gap between talk therapy and body therapy, Rothschild presents principles and non-touch techniques for giving the body its due. With an eye to its relevance for clinicians, she consolidates current knowledge about the psychobiology of the stress response both in normally challenging situations and during extreme and prolonged trauma. This gives clinicians from all disciplines a foundation for speculating about the origins of their clients' symptoms and incorporating regard for the body into their practice. The somatic techniques are chosen with an eye to making trauma therapy safer while increasing mind-body integration.<P> Packed with engaging case studies, The Body Remembers integrates body and mind in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. It will appeal to clinicians, researchers, students, and general readers.
The Body Reset Diet
by Harley PasternakWith so many crazy and extreme diets on the market, it's hard to know what to eat and how to maintain a healthy regime. We have lost our way when it comes to diet and succumb to extreme measures that promise short term rewards. In spite of our extreme attempts to get in shape, we are still unsatisfied with how we look. The Harley Plan puts an end to these extreme behaviours that are making us fat and tells you exactly how to achieve your best physique in just 15 days. Get ready to press the proverbial 'reset' button on your metabolism and exercise regime and prepare to revise your entire outlook on health. The Plan is comprised of three phases, each lasting five days. Weight loss begins on day one of 'Phase I' and in all three phases, you will eat five times daily - thus igniting your metabolism to run more efficiently. Furthermore, the plan will show you how to make simple, healthy meals that can be prepared in less than five minutes. Finally, you'll learn just how easy it is to exercise an optimal amount, so as not to trigger your appetite. It is so simple and you'll be able to maintain this program for the rest of your life. In just 15 days, you will lose weight with ease and can expect to lose 5 inches in just 5 days.
The Body Reset Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Power Your Metabolism, Blast Fat, and Shed Pounds in Just 15 Days
by Harley Pasternak150 NEW Body Reset Diet recipes to shed pounds in just 15 days from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak!Whether you’re looking to lose significant weight or just those last five pounds, The Body Reset Diet Cookbook will help you reset your body and lose weight immediately with 150 slimming recipes!New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak revolutionized dieting with The Body Reset Diet and now offers more brand-new recipes from his proven program to help you hit the reset the button and slim down permanently. In this cookbook companion you'll find: • 50 amazing smoothies that will keep you satisfied while boosting your metabolism • 100 simple, single-dish meals that include scrambles, sandwiches, soups, salads, and stirfries • Satisfying snack combinations The Body Reset Diet Cookbook will keep your metabolism humming, so you’ll continue to blast through calories, shed pounds, and achieve your weight-loss goals.
The Body Reset Diet, Revised Edition: Power Your Metabolism, Blast Fat, And Shed Pounds In Just 15 Days
by Harley PasternakGet healthy in just 15 days with this diet plan from the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author featured on Khloé Kardashian's Revenge Body--now revised with the latest nutrition science and updated recipes.Expert trainer and New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak has worked with most of Hollywood, whipping celebs into shape for roles and the red carpet and also appearing as a celebrity trainer on Revenge Body withKhloé Kardashian. With The Body Reset Diet, he introduced his ultimate reset plan to the word, and rebooted readers' systems to set them on the path to thinner, healthier, happier lives. Now he's updating this beloved plan with a newintroduction, the latest findings in nutritional science, and new recipes that showcase trendy superfoods like matcha and acai.This three-phase program focuses on the easiest, most effective way to slim down: blending. The five-day jumpstart includes delicious, expertly crafted smoothies, dips, snacks, and soups--all customizable to any preference or dietrestriction. Over the following ten days, readers will reintroduce healthy versions of their favorite foods along with the blended recipes, keeping their metabolisms humming. The plan also explains how the easiest form of exercise--walking--along with light resistance training is all it takes to achieve the celebrity-worthy physique that every reader craves.Whether readers are looking to lose significant weight or just those last five pounds, The Body Reset Diet offers a proven program to hit the reset button.
The Body Reset Diet, Revised Edition: Power Your Metabolism, Blast Fat, and Shed Pounds in Just 15 Days
by Harley PasternakGet healthy in just 15 days with this diet plan from the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author featured on Khloé Kardashian's Revenge Body--now revised with the latest nutrition science and updated recipes.Harley Pasternak has worked with most of Hollywood, whipping celebs into shape for roles and the red carpet and also appearing as a celebrity trainer on Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian. With The Body Reset Diet, he introduced his ultimate reset plan to the word, and rebooted readers' systems to set them on the path to thinner, healthier, happier lives. Now he's updating this beloved plan with a new introduction, the latest findings in nutritional science, and new recipes.This three-phase program focuses on the easiest, most effective way to slim down: blending. The five-day jumpstart includes delicious, expertly crafted smoothies, dips, snacks, and soups--all customizable to any preference or diet restriction. Over the following ten days, readers will reintroduce healthy versions of their favorite foods along with the blended recipes, keeping their metabolisms humming. The plan also explains how the easiest form of exercise--walking--along with light resistance training is all it takes to achieve the celebrity-worthy physique that every reader craves. Whether readers are looking to lose significant weight or just those last five pounds, The Body Reset Diet offers a proven program to hit the reset button, slim down, and get healthy in just fifteen days--and stay that way for good!
The Body Reset Diet: Power Your Metabolism, Blast Fat, and Shed Pounds in Just 15 Days
by Harley PasternakGet healthy in just 15 days with this diet plan from Harley Pasternak, the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author frequently featured on Khloe Kardashian's Revenge BodyWe've gone way overboard trying to beat the bulge. We've tried every diet out there—low-carb, low-fat, all-grapefruit—and spent hours toiling on treadmills and machines, to no avail. It's time to hit the reset button and start over with a new perspective on weight loss.In The Body Reset Diet, celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author Harley Pasternak offers you the ultimate plan for a thinner, healthier, happier life. This three-phase program focuses on the easiest, most effective way to slim down: blending. The 5-day jump-start includes delicious, expertly crafted smoothies (White Peach Ginger, Apple Pie, and Pina Colada, to name a few), dips, snacks, and soups that keep you satisfied while boosting your metabolism. Over the following 10 days, the plan reintroduces healthy combinations of classic dishes along with the blended recipes to keep the metabolism humming, so you will continue to torch calories and shed pounds.The plan also explains how the easiest form of exercise—walking—along with light resistance training is all it takes to achieve the celebrity-worthy physique that we all desire. No equipment necessary! Whether you are looking to lose significant weight or just those last 5 pounds, The Body Reset Dietoffers a proven program to reset, slim down, and get healthy in just 15 days—and stay that way for good!
The Body Reset Diet: Power Your Metabolism, blast Fat and Shed Pounds in Just 15 Days
by Harley PasternakWith so many crazy and extreme diets on the market, it's hard to know what to eat and how to maintain a healthy regime. We have lost our way when it comes to diet and succumb to extreme measures that promise short term rewards. In spite of our extreme attempts to get in shape, we are still unsatisfied with how we look. The Harley Planputs an end to these extreme behaviours that are making us fat and tells you exactly how to achieve your best physique in just 15 days. Get ready to press the proverbial 'reset' button on your metabolism and exercise regime and prepare to revise your entire outlook on health. The Plan is comprised of three phases, each lasting five days. Weight loss begins on day one of 'Phase I' and in all three phases, you will eat five times daily - thus igniting your metabolism to run more efficiently. Furthermore, the plan will show you how to make simple, healthy meals that can be prepared in less than five minutes. Finally, you'll learn just how easy it is to exercise an optimal amount, so as not to trigger your appetite. It is so simple and you'll be able to maintain this program for the rest of your life. In just 15 days, you will lose weight with ease and can expect to lose 5 inches in just 5 days.
The Body Restoration Plan
by Paula Baillie-HamiltonToxic chemicals damage the metabolic and appetite-regulating mechanisms of the body's natural Slimming System, a vast network of important body functions that maintain and control proper weight. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton shows how to identify, avoid, and manage the negative effects of what she calls Chemical Calories with: * detailed food guides enumerating the levels of Chemical Calories in common foods; * helpful tips on how to rid the home of dangerous toxins; * detoxifying menu plans and recipes; and * natural supplement programs to restore and energize the body's Slimming System.
The Body Sacred
by Dianne SylvanEach chapter of The Body Sacred includes spells, rituals, myths, and meditations designed to help you build a positive self-image and rejoice in the sacred aspects of the female body you were blessed with. Explore six divine female archetypes, and discover how these powerful themes can help you love and celebrate your body as a gorgeous, living temple of the Goddess.
The Body Scoop for Girls
by Jennifer Ashton Christine RojoAn authoritative yet girlfriend-friendly health book for teen and tween girls written by CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton AS an ob-gyn specialing in adolescent care, Dr. Jennifer Ashton understands better than anyone that being a teenage girl these days is fraught with a special kind of angst. But in her practice she talks openly and nonjudgementally to her young patients like a good friend, answering each of their questions respectfully and with candor. Now she shartes this advice in a no-holds-barred guidebook, based on her passion to cut through the embarrassment that girls often feel about their changing bodies and to arm them with the knowledge they need to make smart choices. A comprehensive guide from head to toe, The Body Scoop for Girls covers the basics of puberty and beyond, including: *Breast development and nipple bumps *The decision to wait to have sex, and the benefits of waiting *Birth control *The lowdown on STIs *Eating Disorders *Depression and hormone imbalances *Grooming, from hair removal to hygiene products *Body piercings Writing in a funny and fresh, girl-to-girl voice, Dr. Ashton has created a totally up-to-date health book that speaks directly to young women and the unique pressures they face today. From a doctor who "gets it," The Body Scoop for Girls makes the road to womanhood an empowering one.
The Body Scoop for Girls: A Straight-Talk Guide to a Healthy, Beautiful You
by Jennifer Ashton Christine RojoAn authoritative yet girlfriend-friendly health book for teen and tween girls written by CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton AS an ob-gyn specialing in adolescent care, Dr. Jennifer Ashton understands better than anyone that being a teenage girl these days is fraught with a special kind of angst. But in her practice she talks openly and nonjudgementally to her young patients like a good friend, answering each of their questions respectfully and with candor. Now she shartes this advice in a no-holds-barred guidebook, based on her passion to cut through the embarrassment that girls often feel about their changing bodies and to arm them with the knowledge they need to make smart choices. A comprehensive guide from head to toe, The Body Scoop for Girls covers the basics of puberty and beyond, including: *Breast development and nipple bumps *The decision to wait to have sex, and the benefits of waiting *Birth control *The lowdown on STIs *Eating Disorders *Depression and hormone imbalances *Grooming, from hair removal to hygiene products *Body piercings Writing in a funny and fresh, girl-to-girl voice, Dr. Ashton has created a totally up-to-date health book that speaks directly to young women and the unique pressures they face today. From a doctor who "gets it," The Body Scoop for Girls makes the road to womanhood an empowering one.
The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Fourth Edition: The Ultimate Women's Body Sculpting Guide Featuring The Best Weight Training (Body Sculpting Bible #22)
by James Villepigue Hugo RiveraDELUXE PLATINUM EDITION—BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! MORE WORKOUTS, MORE NUTRITION, AND MORE EXERCISES FOR A TOTAL PHYSIQUE MAKEOVER.The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Platinum Edition is the definitive workout and nutrition guide, updated and expanded to include:• 21-Day Express Workouts and unique time-saving exercises• Bonus nutritional section including recipes and smart supplementation• Tips and helpful information to keep you motivated and help you reachyour fitness goalsThe Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Platinum Edition includes exercises and workouts plus nutritional guidance, meal plans, the inside scoop on supplements, advice on keeping fit while traveling, and weightlifting information for teens, seniors, and expectant mothers.The unique 14-Day Body Sculpting Workout for Women has been designed tosculpt, slim, and strengthen the unique contours of a woman’s body. The workout never stays the same for long and the results—toned arms, flat abs, tight buns, lean legs, and curves in all the right places— just keep on coming.
The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Third Edition
by James Villepigue Hugo RiveraNEW EDITION FEATURING THE 14-DAY BODY SCULPTING WORKOUT AND MORE!It's body sculpting at its best--the best exercises and the best training schedule out there, anywhere. Also includes a complete nutrition guide and diet plan for maximum results.The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Third Edition is now bigger and better than ever! Now with updated and revised material, it contains all the original detailed exercises that made it a best-selling phenomenon, plus:* New Rapid Body Sculpting Workouts and Bodyweight Workouts* Six new diet plans, including milk-free and ovo-lacto-vegetarian diets* Even more tips and helpful information to keep you motivated and help you reach your fitness goalsThis comprehensive guide includes not only exercises but also nutritional tips, psychological tricks, meal charts, workout graphs, different fitness plans, the inside scoop on supplements and vitamins, advice on keeping fit while traveling, and weightlifting information for teens, seniors, and expectant mothers.The 14-Day Body Sculpting Workout for Women has been custom designed by experts to sculpt, slim, and strengthen the unique contours of a woman's body. The workout never stays the same for long and the results --toned arms, flat abs, tight buns, lean legs, and curves in all the right places--just keep on coming.With no diet pills, gimmicks, or gadgets, The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Third Edition is the gold standard for body sculpting, and the essential guide to getting you the body of your dreams.For more information, visit www.bodysculptingbible.com.
The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness: The Apples & Pears Approach to Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Feeling Healthier
by Marie Savard Carol SvecWhen it comes to your health, body shape really does matter! No matter what your current weight or how well you take care of yourself, whether you're a teenager or postmenopausal, this book will change the way you relate to your body forever. That's the power of body shape -- and it's as easy as knowing the difference between apples and pears! If you tend to gain weight in your belly and back, you're an apple. If your thighs and derriere are where you bear extra baggage, you're a pear. But do you know that your fruit IQ is the single most powerful predictor of future health? Body type directly affects your likelihood for obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, stroke, varicose veins, and certain cancers. But, as medical pioneer and ABC's women's health expert Marie Savard, M.D., explains in this ground-breaking book, there are things you can do to prevent or even reverse the risks of body shape. The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness can help you: understand what body shape means, and how it relates to your health learn how to distinguish between subcutaneous and visceral fat -- butt or gut! -- and discover why all fat is not created equal discover the Elite foods that help protect against disease and improve your odds of shedding fat acquire the tools you need to make conscious, informed, healthy choices about food throw away your scale and get out of the cycle of diet failure -- for good! Work with your body -- not against it -- to achieve maximum health and look your best!
The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being
by Nena BakerWe are running a collective chemical fever that we cannot break. Everyone everywhere now carries a dizzying array of chemical contaminants, the byproducts of modern industry and innovation that contribute to a host of developmental deficits and health problems in ways just now being understood. These toxic substances, unknown to our grandparents, accumulate in our fat, bones, blood, and organs as a consequence of womb-to-tomb exposure to industrial substances as common as the products that contain them. Almost everything we encounter--from soap to soup cans and computers to clothing--contributes to a chemical load unique to each of us. Scientists studying the phenomenon refer to it as "chemical body burden." In The Body Toxic, the investigative journalist Nena Baker explores the many factors that have given rise to this condition--from manufacturing breakthroughs to policy decisions to political pressure to the demands of popular culture. While chemical advances have helped raise our standard of living, making our lives easier and safer in many ways, there are costs to these conveniences that chemical companies would rather consumers never knew about. Baker draws back the curtain on this untold impact and assesses where we go from here.
The Body Under Stress: Developing Skills for Keeping Healthy (Psychology Revivals)
by Ed ConduitOriginally published in 1995, The Body Under Stress, reissued here with a new preface, seeks to define positive health, the skills needed to acquire it, and how to pass them on to others as part of education and counselling on health issues.Most people now view health as “fitness” – a repertoire of skills or health behaviours, necessary to overcome: excessive workload; bereavement; reliance on alcohol, tobacco or other drugs; over-use of back or neck. While many of these behaviours are acquired informally, some need to be taught by health professionals. This need was being recognized at a time when health services were increasing their interest in the maintenance of health, in addition to the treatment of illness.A scientific approach to positive health is relevant equally to medical and complementary health practices. The second half of this book examines the evidence that health behaviours can prevent illnesses such as: heart disease; ulcers; back injuries.A comprehensive review of the research and development at the time, this book will still be of interest to many health professionals for whom patient education and counselling is a major part of their role. This includes many nurses, remedial therapists, clinical and health psychologists, and complementary practitioners. Such readers, and clients wishing to make better use of consultations with their doctors, will find this book an indispensable storehouse of information.
The Body Wars: Why body dissatisfaction is at epidemic proportions and how we can fight back
by Dr Aric SigmanGirls and women of all ages have never been more unhappy with their bodies. And research shows that slim women are often no more satisfied with their bodies than overweight ones. Forty years after the debut of body politics, fat is more of a feminist issue than ever.So why has body dissatisfaction become the norm? Why are children as young as 3 years of age worried about their appearance? Why are eating disorders, weight and shape concerns affecting so many women? And what can we do to deal with the negative effects this is having on people's lives?Leading psychologist Dr Aric Sigman tackles body dissatisfaction in a direct, uncompromising way, examining the leading research, identifying the key issues and contributing personal experiences. And he calls on the untapped army of husbands, partners and fathers to come out fighting to help change the way girls and women feel. The Body Wars also offers clear, practical solutions for individuals, parents and society to help reduce and prevent what is fast becoming a world-wide epidemic.
The Body by Science Question and Answer Book
by John R. Little Doug McguffFollowing publication of Body By Science, the public's interest in Dr. Doug McGuff's and John Little's evidence-based approach to exercise has increased dramatically, with the result that hundreds of questions have been posed and answered at the authors' various seminars, within magazine articles and on their website (www. bodybyscience. net). Such question-and-answer sessions provide an opportunity for the authors to expand on key points and principles within their book, as well as address important topics that were not included in Body By Science (such as rehabilitation issues, various training protocols, and long term health and safety issues). The Body By Science Question-And-Answer Book Is A Companion Volume To Body By Science that sheds additional light on the authors' rational, science-based approach to strength training, bodybuilding, and total fitness. Within the pages of this new book you will learn:-Why (and how) strength training is the best way to rehabilitate most common injuries (from rotator cuff issues and knee replacements to lower back pain and arthritis). -Why bodybuilding is not what it seems. -Why athletics may not be the best route to health and fitness-The truth about VO2 Max testing and REAL cardiovascular health. -The realities of nutrition and the "insulin problem. "-How to optimize your workouts and ensure that your training facility is set up to maximize your progress. Plus answers to many more important questions on various aspects of health, fitness and strength.
The Body in Balance: Qigong Healing at Any Age with Energy, Breath, Movement, and 50 Nourishing Recipes
by The Editors of Prevention Master Faxiang HouUnlock connection with your body and harness the power of self-healing.A fifth-generation practitioner of medical qigong, Master FaXiang Hou has dedicated a lifetime of study to women’s health. Qigong is the traditional Chinese practice of low-impact body movement based on the ancient theory that the beneficial flow of energy—or “qi”—through the body restores vitality and regulates the functions of the mind, body, and breath. Drawing on centuries-old knowledge, the practice protects against disease and other complications that arise when the meridians through which energy flows are blocked.Qigong has had spectacular results in patients, eliminating the need for medication and surgery that Western doctors often recommend for concerns that are simply part of the natural stages of a woman’s life. This guide contains qigong exercises with photo instructions, as well as mindful breathing techniques, acupressure, herbal remedies, a seasonal fasting plan, and 50 delicious healing recipes, including Ma Po Tofu and Lotus Root and Asian Pear Stir-Fry. Master Hou teaches women at any stage in their lives how to manage their internal energy, awaken their own powers of self-healing, and gain insight into the deep connections within their bodies. Women seeking in natural solutions to sleeping soundly, strengthening the immune system, thriving during childbearing years, taking menopause in stride, and achieving overall wellness in their lives will find answers here.
The Body in Motion: Its Evolution and Design
by Dimon Theodore G. David BrownIn The Body in Motion, author Theodore Dimon confronts a simple yet crucial task: to make sense of our amazing design. This comprehensive guide demonstrates the functions and evolution of specific body systems, explaining how they cooperate to form an upright, intelligent, tool-making marvel, capable of great technological and artistic achievement. Enhanced with 162 beautifully rendered full-color illustrations, the book opens with an introduction to the origins of movement, leading the reader on a journey through time and evolution--from fish to amphibian, quadruped to primate--showing how humans became the preeminent moving beings on the planet.Delving deeper into our upright support system, The Body in Motion clearly describes the workings of the hands and upper limbs; the pelvic girdle; the feet and lower limbs; breathing; the larynx and throat musculature; and more. Central to the book is the idea that it is our upright posture that makes it possible for us to move in an infinite variety of ways, to manipulate objects, to form speech, and to perform the complex rotational movements that underlie many of our most sophisticated skills. These systems, Dimon argues persuasively, have helped us build, invent, create art, explore the world, and imbue life with a contemplative, spiritual dimension that would otherwise not exist.
The Body in the Mind: The Bodily Basis of Meaning, Imagination, and Reason
by Mark Johnson"There are books—few and far between—which carefully, delightfully, and genuinely turn your head inside out. This is one of them. It ranges over some central issues in Western philosophy and begins the long overdue job of giving us a radically new account of meaning, rationality, and objectivity."—Yaakov Garb, San Francisco Chronicle
The Body's Building Blocks (Schoolaid Health)
by SchoolaidThe Real You The Body's Source of Power Blood, The Body's Lifeline Safety and First Aid The Body's Building Blocks