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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Bodies, Therapies, Senses
by Ruth BarcanAlternative therapies, once the province of the hippie counterculture, are now a mainstream phenomenon. But they are more than a medical and economic sensation. At once spiritual and bodily, medical and recreational, they are an enormously popular cultural practice bound up with the pleasure-seeking drive of consumer culture as well as with spiritual and neo-liberal values.Complementary and Alternative Medicine critically examines this phenomenon - which some denounce as the triumph of superstition over reason - by asking practitioners themselves what makes these therapies so appealing.Drawing on a wealth of interviews with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners as well as on the author's longstanding participation in CAM culture, the book provides a much needed look from both the inside and the outside of the CAM phenomenon. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of cultural studies, anthropology, sensory studies and sociology.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Containing and Expanding Therapeutic Possibilities (Critical Approaches to Health)
by Kevin DewComplementary and Alternative Medicine is a sociological investigation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in contemporary society, and an exploration of the forces throughout the globe, across different institutions, and within different therapeutic spaces, that constrain or foster alternative medicine. Drawing on 30 years of research, the book identifies the trends in the use of CAM and explores the scientific, political and social challenges that CAM faces in relation to orthodox medicine. The author examines the varieties of CAM practices and how they manifest in different institutional spaces – including public inquiries, the orthodox medical practitioner’s consulting room, medical journals and the homes of those who use CAM. It also compares unorthodox practices in different geo-political settings, namely the global north and the global south. This book is valuable reading for higher-level undergraduate and postgraduate social science students, including those in psychology, sociology, anthropology, health sciences and related disciplines. It is relevant for courses in medical sociology, medical anthropology and social science and health, and a broader audience interested in contemporary health issues, controversies and alternative medicine.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Clinic Design
by Robert A RoushThe information you need to choose-or to help create-a complementary/alternative medicine facility Learn about emerging and traditional treatment techniques such as Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Reiki, reflexology, prayer, homeopathy, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and massage. Author Robert Roush analyzes these modalities for effectiveness, and argues for an evidence-based approach for their use. Complementary and Alternative Medicine is useful to consumers and hospitals or clinics considering incorporating these modalities.Complementary and Alternative Medicine works toward eliminating "camps" in heath care, seeking to establish treatment that has more to do with the patient than promoting one brand of medicine or a singular view of good health. The book presents comprehensive information on alternative medical systems, mind/body interventions, and biological-based, manipulative/body-based, and energy/metaphysical therapies, addressing education, licensing, and regulation needs for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).Complementary and Alternative Medicine includes: guidance on choosing modalities discussion of industry regulation and practitioner credentialing review of literature for CAM modalities recommendations for clinic design and structure recommendations for CAM industry standards for education and practice and much more!This book addresses the "for or against" debate about CAM by establishing acceptable methods for combining complementary and alternative medicine modalities with conventional medicine. It is designed to be an essential resource for holistic practitioners, holistic medical doctors (AHMS), nurse practitioners (holistic), integrated medicine hospital programs, chiropractors, general public, medical schools, and holistic health teaching organizations.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Supplement Use in People with Diabetes: A Clinician's Guide
by Laura Shane-McwhorterPeople with diabetes are 1.6 times more likely than people without diabetes to use a complementary or alternative medicine supplement. This clinician's guide will give you facts and tips to help your patients successfully consider using a CAM supplement. Includes: in-depth descriptions of botanical and nonbotanical CAM supplements to treat diabetes; tables organizing supplements and therapies for quick reference; and review of clinical studies and chemical constituents for each supplement.
Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy
by Denise TiranExploring one of the most prevalent yet contentious subjects in contemporary maternity care, Denise Tiran's new book on postdates pregnancy balances discussion of midwifery care and the obstetric management of women who are overdue.The book gives comprehensive coverage of a range of complementary therapies and natural remedies and how they may be effective in facilitating spontaneous onset of labour. It also takes into consideration the debate on the safety and effectiveness of natural remedies which women often self-administer.Illustrated with case studies and referenced to authoritative review papers, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy is a must-have guide for midwives and maternity professionals.
Complementary Therapies in Geriatric Practice: Selected Topics
by Ann Burkhardt Jodi CarlsonUse these techniques to promote the wellness of your elderly clients!This book explores current trends in alternative therapy and geriatric rehabilitation and the use of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) techniques in physical and occupational treatment sessions with older adults. According to editor Ann Burkhardt, ”Rehabilitation and the complementary medicine movement are intrinsically compatible since they both tend to view people holistically-as more than the sum of their component parts. Each philosophy emphasizes quality of life and empowers people to participate in life change and health enhancement.”In addition to describing the science behind alternative and complementary therapies and discussing indications and contraindications, Complementary Therapies in Geriatric Practice presents a number of different therapeutic approaches, including: energy therapies Tai Chi mental rehearsal incorporating spirituality into occupational therapy practice occupational therapy as a means to wellness for the elderlyBy providing information about these topics and more, Complementary Therapies in Geriatric Practice will help you expand the possibilities of your geriatric rehabilitation practice and bring about more positive outcomes for your patients!
The Complementary Therapist's Guide to Red Flags and Referrals
by Clare StephensonOver the years in which I have been involved in the training of complementary medical practitioners, I have been struck by how frequently I have been consulted by students
The Complete A to Z Dictionary of Dreams: Be Your Own Dream Expert
by Ian WallaceIf you've ever woken up wondering, "What was that about?" this fascinating dream dictionary with over 12,000 definitions will explain everything and enable you to become your own dream expert. By exploring your dreams in a deeper way, you'll reach a profound understanding of what you really want in life – and work out how to achieve it. Whether you dream about flying above canyons, your teeth dropping out, missing the bus, or standing naked in a crowded room, psychologist and author Ian Wallace will help you understand what your unconscious is trying to tell you and how you can use your dreams to help you live a richer and more fulfilling life. By exploring your dreams in this practical way, you'll reach a deeper understanding of what you really want in life – and work out how to achieve it. Ian Wallace pairs these definitions with his completely original Dream Connection Process, which is being shared here for the first time. Through this process, developed by Ian, the dreamer can connect the imagery and symbolism that they create in their dreams to situations and opportunities in waking life, using this awareness to make a valuable difference in their lives.The Complete A to Z Dictionary of Dreams: Be Your Own Dream Expert also contains background information on dreams and dreaming, answering questions such as:What is a dream?Why do we dream?How do I remember my dreams?What do my dreams mean?What are symbols and where do they come from?In this comprehensive and easy to use guide, Ian Wallace articulates the complex psychological principles of dreaming in a very straightforward and engaging manner. He puts the power of the dream firmly in the hands of the dreamer so that they can understand the imagery that they create in their dreams and connect it to situations and opportunities in waking life.
The Complete Acid Reflux Diet Plan: Easy Meal Plans and Recipes to Heal GERD and LPR
by Nour ZibdehHeal acid reflux with GERD-friendly recipes and an easy 3-stage action planGet long-term relief from heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms with a practical, food-based action plan that stops pain and prevents it from coming back.This acid reflux diet book takes a diet-based approach, teaching you how to address the root causes of your discomfort with help from three meal plans and more than 100 delicious recipes. All of these recipes are designed to ease the symptoms of GERD and LPR, including chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and more.The Complete Acid Reflux Diet Plan shows you how to:Stop the pain—Jump-start your diet and relieve discomfort by removing acidic foods and focusing exclusively on GERD- and LPR-friendly foods.Heal your gut—Prevent fermentation in your gut, and introduce foods designed to soothe your digestive tract and promote healing.Reintroduce food gradually—Learn how to open up your food options again without upsetting your stomach.Put an end to the uncomfortable symptoms of acid reflux with this book's simple meal plans and delicious recipes.
The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook: Over 100 Easy, Energy-efficient Recipes for Every Meal
by DKBringing together the very best triple-tested air fryer recipes, this book offers all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of this versatile kitchen appliance.The air fryer has taken household kitchens across the world by storm. This handy kitchen appliance makes cooking our favorite foods quicker, easier, cheaper and even healthier. From healthier versions of fried favorites to whole roast dinners, impressive vegetarian mains, crunchy snacks and baked treats, the air fryer will make your time in the kitchen a stress-free and mess-free experience. Now a popular trend on TikTok and social media, air fryer recipes continue to go viral – from cheesecakes to cheese toasties, corn on the cob to the quickest pakoras. Despite its name, the air fryer does not &“fry&” things; it bakes them, and it bakes them fast – the results are not only delicious but economical and energy-efficient.In this comprehensive cookbook, discover over 100 triple-tested recipes for light bites such as Leek and bacon frittatas to Sriracha Vegetable Tempura, to more substantial meals such as Fish Tacos, Herby Lamb Koftas, Bourbon Chicken Wings and Pepperoni Calzones – with this book you&’ll have all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of your air fryer.Featured inside The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook, readers can uncover: - Over 100 recipes (plus variations), all photographed and with a fresh, modern design.- Including a mixture of classic recipes and innovative ideas with recognisable ingredients readily available in all markets.This must-have cookbook proves ideal for the health-conscious cooks out there, as air fryers use significantly less oil than other cooking methods, as well as budget-conscious cooks as air fryers are cheaper to use than a conventional oven.
The Complete and Up-to-Date Carb Book
by Karen J. BellersonThe Complete & Up-to-Date Carb Book is the next generation in carb management, providing a quick, comprehensive way for savvy dieters to take control of their food intake and smartly manage their health. By learning how to calculate their net carb intake, dieters will not fall prey to the popular fads in dieting today. Bellerson includes information on calories, fiber and sugar grams, and total carb numbers for brand-name and generic foods, fast foods, processed and prepared foods, as well as natural foods and snacks. In all, there are more than 20,000 entries ranging from A to Z. The introductory material explains the glycemic index and how to use it, and the importance of fiber and sugars in calculating carbohydrate values. The strategies outlined here are easily compatible with The Zone, South Beach, and other balanced diet plans.
The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System
by Dorothy Calimeris Lulu Cook RDNThe no-stress guide to boosting energy and relieving pain with the anti-inflammatory diet It's possible to reverse chronic inflammation and improve overall health through simple dietary changes, and The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners breaks the process down into simple, actionable steps that anyone can take—starting today.With easy recipes and weekly shopping lists, this essential anti-inflammatory diet cookbook makes it easy for you to start and follow an anti-inflammatory diet that can help you strengthen your immune system, relieve pain, ease healing, and feel more satisfied and energized every day!Learn the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet—Find clear guidelines from a registered dietician, including an anti-inflammatory foods list that covers which foods can soothe inflammation and which ones to avoid.Easy meal prep and planning—A 2-week meal plan takes you through exactly what to cook and eat for every meal as you get started, so there's no stress or guesswork.Quick and tasty cooking—Beyond the meal plan, you'll find plenty of healthy recipes to try, most of which only require about 5 main ingredients—from roast chicken with a side of white beans to a hearty lentil and beet salad.Eat and live better with The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners.
Complete Aromatherapy for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started with Essential Oils
by Rockridge PressExplore the healing power of aromatherapy There's a reason aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years—it's an incredible tool for health and healing! This beginner's guide serves as your complete introduction, highlighting the benefits and extraordinary versatility of essential oils while walking you through the process of making your own natural remedies. Sharpen your understanding—Start with an overview of aromatherapy that covers the history and science behind essential oils, and shows you how to curate your own starter kit. Essential oil profiles—Dive into detailed profiles of 86 essential oils and explore their uses, medicinal properties, important safety precautions, and more. Recipes and remedies—Create everything from body lotion to bath salts with 300+ easy-to-follow recipes designed to heal numerous ailments like congestion, blisters, anxiety, dry hair, acne, and joint pain. Discover how to unlock the full potential of essential oils with Complete Aromatherapy for Beginners.
The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan: Recipes and Guidance for Life Before and After Surgery
by Megan Moore RDA comprehensive cookbook and meal plan for pre- and post-recovery from bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery isn't just about building a new relationship with food; it's also about creating a new philosophy toward life. This bariatric cookbook shows you how to use the delicious power of meal prep and planning to make sustainable changes to your diet and your lifestyle. From grocery lists to meal and exercise plans, this gastric sleeve cookbook is filled with balanced meals from Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shakes to West Coast Crab Cakes. Meticulous dietary advice will guide you on your successful journey from pre- to post-bariatric surgery. All-inclusive bariatric cookbook—This comprehensive cookbook has you covered for 10 full weeks and can be tailored for four types of bariatric surgery. Quick and easy recipes—These delicious recipes were designed for bariatric patients but are fast and tasty for the whole family. Simple, proven guidance—Ease yourself into the changes that will become your new daily sustainable habits with up-to-date medical advice. This cookbook and meal plan is your all-in-one resource to prepare for and recover from bariatric surgery.
The Complete Beans and Grains Cookbook: A Comprehensive Guide with 450+ Recipes
by America's Test KitchenFrom favas to fonio, take a deep dive into the vast world of beans and grains, with hundreds of exceptional, foolproof recipesWhether you're just opening a can of black beans, taking the time to brine scarlet runners, or cooking teff, the world of beans and grains is both approachable and delicious. Discover tantalizing recipes that use them in everything from sandwiches and handpies to tacos and pizza, salads and simmered soups to cultural mainstays from around the world like adasi, spatzle, hummus, and gyros. These dishes will delight omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.ATK test cooks have worked through mountains of beans —sprouting, baking, pressure-cooking, and pureeing—to present you with expert cooking instructions and make-ahead know how: From how to make beans tender while keeping their shape to preventing cooked grains from clumping up. In this comprehensive collection, find everything from weeknight recipes to special occasion meals, helpful charts, fast and vegan tags, and much more:Beanified recipes: Classics reimagined to let beans deliciously take over. Think Beans Puttanesca and Chickpea BouillabaisseGrainy innovations: Unique dishes such as Savory Oatmeal and Teff-Stuffed Squash with Lime Crema and Roasted PepitasClassic comfort: The best versions of favorites like Texas Chili, Black Bean Burgers, and Creamy White Bean SoupHeirloom beans and ancient grains: Test cooks developed recipes to match to the right bean or grain. Learn how best to purchase, prep, and cook these beans and grains for optimum flavor.Useful substitutions: Recipes include a substitution line offering convenient bean and grain options
The Complete Beck Diet for Life: The 5-Stage Program for Permanent Weight Loss (Ebook Original Ser.)
by Judith S. BeckThe Complete Beck Diet for Life has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan: Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis and Arthritis
by Jocelyn Wittstein Sydney NitzkorskiA holistic program designed by an orthopedic surgeon and a registered dietitian to help optimize your health at home. Arthritis and osteoporosis affect mobility, well-being, and longevity, so you can’t leave protecting your joints and bones to chance or to a search algorithm. In tandem with the advice of your own healthcare provider, this easy-to-follow guide offers science-based strategies to start improving your musculoskeletal health today. Learn which nutrients most of us need, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and which exercises can help improve bone density. The great-tasting recipes provided help fight inflammation and strengthen bones at the same time, with options for omnivores to vegans. The exercises included require minimal equipment, promote balance and strength, and can help decrease the risk of injuries or falls. Specific routines may help even help alleviate pain in problem areas. With clear answers to common questions—including what to ask when you visit your doctor—this book offers the knowledge and confidence to help readers achieve stronger bones, healthier joints, and better mobility for life.
The Complete Book of Abs
by Kurt BrungardtAnyone who works out knows that abdominal exercises have progressed light-years beyond the basic sit-up. In fact, a whole new generation of ab exercises and machines have advanced abdominal workouts to new levels of sophistication, designed for maximum efficiency to provide the trim, toned midsection that everyone wants. But how do you put the exercises together into a routine for your specific physique and needs? The Complete Book of Abs shows you how. ¸ The first ab book for everyone--from beginners to fitness professionals ¸ More than one hundred ab exercises--from traditional crunches and sit-ups to such cutting-edge techniques as corkscrews and hanging knee raises--drawn from diverse sources, including gymnastics, yoga, and the martial arts ¸ Includes the "Fifteen Minutes a Day to Ultimate Abs" system, which will take you from an undeveloped stomach to a rippled washboard look in six months ¸ Dozens of favorite and new routines from America's foremost coaches, trainers, and bodybuilders ¸ How to be your own personal trainer and put together your own routines ¸ The most up-to-date information on diet and nutrition, including a personal template to maximize diet-exercise efficiencyAlready a fitness classic, The Complete Book of Abs, is the definitive guide for abdominal toning and strengthening. No one who's serious about working out should be without it.
The Complete Book of Aquarian Magic: Preparing to practise the Magical Arts
by Marian GreenHere, contained within one contemporary volume are two classic practical guides for modern witches:1. Magic for the Aquarian Age: A complete manual for magical techniques and preparing to practice the magical arts. Including exercises and techniques designed to awaken perceptions and senses that have been blunted by modern life, the guide aims to help unwrap the secret inner YOU and discover the submerged part of yourself that has the power to completely transform your life. 2. Experiments in Aquarian Magic: This guide draws on the ageless store of magical knowledge to enable you to make full use of its power and life expanding techniques. Included here is invaluable information regarding:- Vision journeys- Healing- Creating a magic temple- Time travel- Talismanic magicThe guide includes a new introduction by magical expert Judika Illes, author of four popular witchcraft encyclopedias: The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft. The Encyclopedia of Spirits, and the brand new Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages.
The Complete Book of Astrology
by Ada Aubin June RifkinAda Aubin and June Rifkin's The Complete Book of Astrology is an easy-to-use guide to astrology—with resources and worksheets—revised and updated for the 21st century.An easy-to-use guide to astrology that takes the user beyond the rudimentary basics of the sun sign and helps them gain insight into their personality and potential.There is much more to Astrology than simply the sun sign. Both a science and an art form, astrology is as old as recorded human history. It is the "science of possibilities," showing the influence that the position and interaction of the planets at the time of birth have on a person's life, character, and innate potential.The Complete Book of Astrology is a concise, easy-to-use guide that introduces and explores the sun signs, as well as ascendants, planets, houses, aspects, transits, and other advanced concepts that educate and enlighten.With worksheets, and useful resources to help a user create their personal chart, The Complete Book of Astrology provides the knowledge and tools for readers who want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India's 5,000-Year-Old Medical System
by Vasant LadBased on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies is an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living.The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Complete Book of Bone Health
by Diane L. SchneiderHip fractures can be killers--one in five women will die within a year of breaking a hip, and one in three men. In fact, osteoporosis, the so-called brittle bone disease, is the most common health problem facing women today. The good news is that your risk for breaking bones can be decreased or even prevented at just about any age or stage. This book compiles the latest information about bolstering bones, from prevention to treatment, into a single, easy-to-understand resource. The author, a leading expert on osteoporosis, covers everything you should know about your bones. Using evidence-based research, first-hand stories and her own experience, she provides practical recommendations to optimize your bone health. Get the facts on: bone health basics; risk factors for bone loss and fractures; bone density "DXA" scans; exercise and nutrition; vitamin D; prescription medicines; controversial "hot topics"; complementary and alternative approaches; and common health problems and medicines affecting your bones. Designed to be practical and user-friendly, each chapter ends with a bottom-line summary, "The Bare Bones," allowing you to easily reference issues of interest. This book is a clear, accurate, and up-to-date guide to improving bone health and contributing to a healthier life.
The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, 4th edition: The Classic Guide
by Laura Marks Sally Wendkos OldsThe Complete Book of Breastfeeding is a recognized classic in its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a new fourth edition—non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it is the most accessible and authoritative book, as much required reading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and baby name book. All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding for the first year of a baby’s life, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give their babies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Olds and a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding—how to get ready before the baby arrives; how to involve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom. There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital; extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the best systems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed baby; the safest sleep scenarios for babies; breastfeeding in public, including laws affecting breastfeeding mothers. New data about preterm infants is presented, and special situations—multiples, breast cancer, overweight and large-breasted women, breast surgery, tattoos and piercings—are also discussed in detail. An expanded chapter on weaning features sections on breastfeeding past infancy. Also new is an appendix of online resources.
Complete Book of Chinese Health
by Daniel Reid"Here is the first complete manual of Chinese medicine specifically written for the layperson. Filled with illustrated exercises and recipes, this book offers a unique, integrated system of preventive health care so that now anyone can promote good health, longevity, and spiritual awareness using these traditional techniques. Included are: * Key concepts of Chinese medical theory * Dozens of illustrated T'ai Chi and Chee-gung exercises * The Chinese approach to healing common ailments * Authentic secrets of Taoist sexual yoga * Therapeutic food recipes and herbal tonics * Alternative treatments for diseases such as AIDS and cancer * Resource listings: teachers, schools, centers, stores, and mail-order suppliers " Daniel Reid is a leading Western authority on traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist healing practices and has studied and practiced Chinese medicine for over twenty years. He is the author of The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing (Shambhala, 1994).
The Complete Book of Devils and Demons
by Leonard R. AshleyFrom demons to fallen angels, folk monsters to possession and exorcism, Satanic pacts to black masses, humans have tried to define and combat evil throughout the centuries. Worried about evil influences in your own life or just curious to learn more? The Complete Book of Devils and Demons is your guide to the history of otherworldly evils among men and the practices surrounding their elimination or worship. Read within to learn about zombies and ritual magic, the princes of Hell, which demons are to be courted for power or feared for the diseases they carry, and so much more. The Complete Book of Devils and Demons is a complete history-of the dark side.