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Is love about chemistry or do biology, evolution and psychology all have a part to play?Love is one of the…
most complex and confusing emotions in the human experience. It consumes so much of our lives and yet we don&’t truly understand it – what it is on a biological, chemical and evolutionary level. This book takes you on a fascinating journey to explore the science of love, looking closely at the interplay between genes, hormones, emotions and relationships.Discover everything you need to know about why you are attracted to certain people, the brain&’s role in your emotions, how to pick &“the one&” and how to preserve that love over time. Learn how to have better, healthier and more loving relationships by understanding the inner workings of love in your body.A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
Par Erin Frankel. 2024
A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to…
inspire kids to help out in their own communities.José Andrés&’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought, No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world-- and World Central Kitchen was born.From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, José and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times.With a lyrical text and stunning illustrations, here is a picture book biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef that&’s sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.Spirituality Is for Every Body: 8 Accessible, Inclusive Ways to Connect with the Divine When Living with Disability
Par Allison V. Thompkins. 2024
A guide that makes spiritual principles and practices accessible to people living with disabilities so they can deepen their connection…
to God and live more joyful, intentional lives—written by an author with cerebral palsy.Allison Thompkins was born with cerebral palsy and a deep knowing that she has a mission in this life to advocate for the rights of disabled people—a group whose voices are often ignored or silenced.In this first-of-its-kind book, Allison addresses essential spiritual themes—like surrender, prayer, synchronicities, meditation, grace, gratitude, and authentic service—in a way that centers disabled readers and speaks to their particular life challenges. She weaves her lived experience and personal spiritual journey into teachings and wisdom, inviting the reader to see themselves in her story and encouraging them to create a strong relationship with God or Spirit or the Universe, supported by regular spiritual practice.The exercises at the end of each chapter include extensive access notes to allow readers who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or mobility restricted to build a personalized practice that works for them in the body they live in.A surprising, groundbreaking, and fiercely entertaining medical history that is both a collective narrative of women’s bodies and a call…
to action for a new conversation around women’s health.For as long as medicine has been a practice, women's bodies have been treated like objects to be practiced on: examined and ignored, idealized and sexualized, shamed, subjugated, mutilated, and dismissed. The history of women’s healthcare is a story in which women themselves have too often been voiceless—a narrative instead written from the perspective of men who styled themselves as authorities on the female of the species, yet uninformed by women’s own voices, thoughts, fears, pain and experiences. The result is a cultural and societal legacy that continues to shape the (mis)treatment and care of women.While the modern age has seen significant advancements in the medical field, the notion that female bodies are flawed inversions of the male ideal lingers on—as do the pervasive societal stigmas and lingering ignorance that shape women’s health and relationships with their own bodies.Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist and medical historian Dr. Elizabeth Comen draws back the curtain on the collective medical history of women to reintroduce us to our whole bodies—how they work, the actual doctors and patients whose perspectives and experiences laid the foundation for today’s medical thought, and the many oversights that still remain unaddressed. With a physician’s knowledge and empathy, Dr. Comen follows the road map of the eleven organ systems to share unique and untold stories, drawing upon medical texts and journals, interviews with expert physicians, as well as her own experience treating thousands of women.Empowering women to better understand ourselves and advocate for care that prioritizes healthy and joyful lives— for us and generations to come—All in Her Head is written with humor, wisdom, and deep scientific and cultural insight. Eye-opening, sometimes enraging, yet always captivating, this shared memoir of women’s medical history is an essential contribution to a holistic understanding and much-needed reclaiming of women’s history and bodies.A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy
Par Ron Kovic. 2024
Ron Kovic, author of Born on the Fourth of July and one of the country's most powerful and passionate antiwar…
voices, completes his Vietnam Trilogy with this poignant, inspiring, and deeply personal elegy to America. WHEN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD RON KOVIC enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1964, he couldn’t foresee that he would return from Vietnam paralyzed and in a wheelchair for life. His best-selling 1976 memoir Born on the Fourth of July became an antiwar classic and was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Tom Cruise as Kovic. His follow-up, Hurricane Street, chronicled his advocacy for Vietnam veterans’ rights. A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy completes Kovic’s Vietnam Trilogy, delving deep into his long and often agonizing journey home from war and eventual healing, forgiveness, and spiritual redemption. The book opens with Kovic’s never-before-revealed Vietnam diary (July 7, 1967–July 26, 1968). His entries from this period portray a patriotic young soldier with a strong moral and religious conscience. Kovic then recalls his political awakening after his return from Vietnam confined to a wheelchair following his horrific injury. He also chronicles the tremendous guilt he feels over his accidental killing of a fellow Marine while on patrol. This killing psychologically torments him as much as his severe disability. After years of social, political, and sexual turmoil—and on the brink of suicide—Kovic experiences a powerful epiphany that gives him a reason and purpose to live; a renewed faith and strength to carry on. Although his trauma is severe, his third memoir is ultimately the inspirational story of a survivor finding a way to rise above his depression and despair, forgiving his enemies and himself, and growing deeply committed to a new life.What Have We Here: Portraits of a Life
Par Billy Dee Williams. 2024
WHAT HAVE WE HERE? follows Billy Dee Williams from his childhood growing up in Harlem to his days on Broadway…
and in Hollywood before landing the role in George Lucas' space opera that would win him everlasting fame.Over a 60-year career spanning Broadway, music, movies, and television, Billy's tales and travels include Lawrence Olivier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Henry Fonda, Duke Ellington, Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Sylvester Stallone, Diahann Carroll, and a world of less famous but no less colourful characters.And that's just his life on this planet. As hundreds of millions of Star Wars fans worldwide know, Williams is and always will be Lando Calrissian, the double-dealing, outlandishly handsome rogue from George Lucas' classic Star Wars adventures The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi, a role he reprised in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.This amazing true story of America&’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., a father and son who…
helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen, is &“the book Black America needs in this moment&” (Eboni K. Williams, lawyer and cohost of State of the Culture).Red Tails, George Lucas&’s celebration of America&’s first Black flying squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen, should have been a moment of victory for Doug Melville. He expected to see his great-uncle Benjamin O. Davis Jr.—the squadron&’s commander—immortalized on-screen for his selfless contributions to America. But as the film rolled, Doug was shocked when he realized that Ben Jr.&’s name had been omitted and replaced by the fictional Colonel A. J. Bullard. And Ben&’s father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., America&’s first Black general who helped integrate the military, was left out completely. Dejected, Doug looked inward and realized that unless he worked to bring their inspirational story to light, it would remain hidden from the world just as it had been concealed from him. In this &“thoughtful, highly readable blend of family and military history&” (Kirkus Reviews), Melville shares his quest to rediscover his family&’s story across five generations, from post-Civil War America to modern day Asia and Europe. In life, the Davises were denied the recognition and compensation they&’d earned, but through his journey, Melville uncovers something greater: that dedication and self-sacrifice can move proverbial mountains—even in a world determined to make you invisible. Invisible Generals recounts the lives of a father and his son who always maintained their belief in the American dream. As the inheritor of their legacy, Melville retraces their steps, advocates for them to receive their long-overdue honors and unlocks the potential we all hold to retrieve powerful family stories lost to the past.Celebrate Your Body: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls (Celebrate You #1)
Par Sonya Renee Taylor. 2018
A body-positive guide to help girls ages 8 to 12 navigate the changes of puberty and grow into women.Puberty can…
be a difficult time for a young girl—and it's natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body is a reassuring entry into puberty books for girls that encourages them to face puberty and their body's changes with excitement and empowerment. From period care to mysterious hair in new places, this age-appropriate sex education book has the answers young girls are looking for—in a way that they can relate to.Covering everything from bras to braces, this body-positive top choice in books about puberty for girls offers friendly guidance and support for when it's needed most. In addition to tips on managing intense feelings, making friends, and more, this book provides advice on what to eat and how to exercise so your body is healthy, happy, and ready for the changes ahead.PUBERTY EXPLAINED: Explanations on what happens, when it happens, and why the body (and mind) is amazing in every way.SOCIAL SKILLS TO APPROACH THE WORLD WITH: Help your young girl discover how to use her voice to stand up to peer pressure, stay safe on social media, and keep the right kind of friends.SELF-CARE TIPS: This book helps girls discover how to choose the right foods, exercises, and sleep schedule to keep their changing bodies at their best with advice they won't find in other puberty books.This inclusive option in puberty books for girls is the ultimate guide to facing puberty with confidence.The Story of Sojourner Truth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)
Par Anita Crawford Clark. 2024
Discover the life of Sojourner Truth—a story about being bold and brave for kids ages 6 to 9Sojourner Truth, born…
Isabella Baumfree, was one of the most important leaders in the anti-slavery movement. Before she fought for freedom and changed American history, she was a young enslaved girl who wanted a better life for herself and for all Black people. She overcame many incredible challenges as she bravely stood up for equality and justice. This chapter book for young readers explores how Sojourner escaped slavery to become one of America's greatest champions for human rights.Independent reading—This Sojourner Truth biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Sojourner's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Honor Black History Month as you find out how Sojourner made the world a more equal place for future generations in this African American history book for kids.How will Sojourner's fierce determination and unstoppable spirit inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series - including famous figures like Simone Biles, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Abraham Lincoln, Fred Rogers, and Jane Goodall.Discover the life of Marie Curie—a story for kids 6 to 9 about discovering big things through hard work Marie…
Curie became one of the most celebrated scientists in history. Before she changed the world with her discoveries in physics and chemistry, Marie was an intelligent girl who studied hard to reach the top of her class. She overcame many challenges, including people who told her she couldn't be a scientist because she was a woman. She didn't let anything stop her, and her important research is still helping people today. Explore how Marie Curie went from being a young girl growing up in Poland to a famous, Nobel Prize-winning scientist. The Story of Marie Curie includes: Helpful glossary—Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. Lasting change—See how Marie Curie made the world a better place for future generations. Test your knowledge—Take a fun quiz about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Marie's life. How will Marie's determination and curiosity inspire you?Born For War: One SAS Trooper's Extraordinary Account of the Falklands War
Par Tony Hoare. 2022
'Tony is the real deal.' Andy McNabThe full, explosive, boots-on-the-ground story of the Falklands War, from a soldier at the…
heart of the action, published for the 40th anniversary of the conflict. Tony Hoare always knew he wanted to be in the SAS.Both his grandfather and father had been soldiers, and so Tony signed up for the Cadets at 13, then the Infantry at 17 and enlisted into the Royal Green Jackets before passing arduous SAS selection in 1978.Less than four years later, Tony and his team were sent to a collection of islands just off the coast of Argentina called the Falklands, where tensions were rising and war was on the horizon.No amount of training could prepare Tony for what happened over the course of the next twelve weeks, as the Falkland Islands became a battleground between British and Argentinian forces. As helicopters crashed and ships sank, Tony, at the centre of the action, battled across treacherous terrain and against a fearsome enemy, doing whatever it took to retake the islands.From one of the only soldiers who was on the frontline throughout the entire conflict, this is a thrilling account of what really happened in the Falklands, an explosive story of land, sea and air battles from a trooper who saw it all.Biography of a Runaway Slave: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition
Par Miguel Barnet. 1994
Fiftieth Anniversary Edition Originally published in 1966, Miguel Barnet's Biography of a Runaway Slave provides the written history of the…
life of Esteban Montejo, who lived as a slave, as a fugitive in the wilderness, and as a soldier fighting against Spain in the Cuban War of Independence. A new introduction by one of the most preeminent Afro-Hispanic scholars, William Luis, situates Barnet's ethnographic strategy and lyrical narrative style as foundational for the tradition of testimonial fiction in Latin American literature. Barnet recorded his interviews with the 103-year-old Montejo at the onset of the Cuban Revolution. This insurgent's history allows the reader into the folklore and cultural history of Afro-Cubans before and after the abolition of slavery. The book serves as an important contribution to the archive of the black experience in Cuba and as a reminder of the many ways that the present continues to echo the past.From the author of the internationally bestselling 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series and preeminent psychotherapist Amy Morin, comes a…
guide for couples looking to develop mental strength together and sustain happier and healthier relationships. When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability to help one another build the mental muscle they need to reach their greatest potential—with hard work and the right tools.With her signature framework, Morin identifies the 13 key mistakes couples should avoid to heal their relationships and develop their mental muscles. Providing resources, original research, and advice for couples looking to grow stronger together, Morin gives readers life-changing steps they can do to improve their own mental strength and work better together as a team. Looking closely at modern-day issues, from social media to the COVID pandemic, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do provides easy-to-implement solutions that can help readers deal with the real-world problems that are distressing today’s couples. Readers will learn how to accept, experience, and express love by implementing Morin’s concrete strategies to thrive as individuals as well as a team.Each chapter features specific, effective mental strength strategies that can be practiced separate or apart to create positive change. Outlining how to proceed whether or not your partner is on board, Morin will give readers conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and the latest research to develop a better understanding of how they contribute to their relationship and resolve problems as they arise. From managing conflict to maintaining healthy communication to addressing underlying issue, readers will learn how to kick bad habits and become a resilient couple.A necessary and powerful guide to healthy and secure relationships, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do give partners the tools to work together to build mental strength, and a love that lasts.Complete Reflexology for Life: The Definitive Illustrated Reference to Reflexology for All Ages—from Infants to
Par Barbara Kunz, Kevin Kunz. 2007
Written by Barbara and Kevin Kunz, world-renowned names in reflexology, this comprehensive guide teaches you how to work reflexology into…
your busy daily routine. Featuring fully illustrated reflexology sequences for all ages and different scenarios, this calming, relaxing technique will help you forge stronger bonds with everyone in your life, and bring about gentle healing through touch.Handbook of African Medicinal Plants
Par Maurice M. Iwu. 2014
A comprehensive review of over 2,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African medicine, this book provides a concise description…
of the materia medica of an enormous and extensively varied continent. It includes a detailed pharmacognostical profile of 170 of the major herbs, including the common name, synonyms, African names, habitat and distribution, medicinal uses, chemical constituents, and published pharmacologic activity. The profiles are presented in both alphabetic order and according to family. The book also provides an introduction to African traditional medicine.Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure
Par Brandy Gillmore. 2024
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLERWhat if you could learn how to heal your injuries, pain, or illness using only the power of…
your mind?"This is essential reading for both those receiving care as well as those who provide it."-David Perlmutter, M.D., neurologist and New York Times best-selling author"I highly recommend this book. It is empowering and has the ability to transform the way the world sees health and healing."-Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™A captivating must-read, this book unveils the astounding hidden power of the human mind. If you are working on self-healing, or if you have been struggling for years with your own recovery, then you will not want to miss this book.After an unexpected event, Brandy Gillmore found herself disabled and desperately searching for answers to heal. She tried every healing approach she could find, including special diets, supplements, meditation, and everything in between, but to no avail. It wasn't until Brandy delved deeper into the workings of the mind that she discovered obscure research that helped her unlock the mystery of the body's innate healing ability, resulting in her full recovery and a profound transformation in her life.Since uncovering these remarkable findings, Brandy has gained recognition for helping others heal themselves, even from extreme illness. She has also demonstrated how to alleviate chronic pain within minutes and documented these results using medical thermal imaging equipment.In this groundbreaking book, you will...· Gain a revolutionary understanding of the body's ability to heal itself· Learn the key factors to activate healing (the 5 Factors for GIFT Mind-Body Healing™)· Implement a step-by-step process with powerful tools and techniques that can help you heal and free yourself from mental, emotional, and physical painBrandy's journey from having a debilitating incurable condition to complete recovery is more than inspirational; it can be seen as a blueprint for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges.Throughout history, for thousands of years, spiritual teachings have documented the mind's remarkable ability to heal. Furthermore, there is medically documented proof that our minds can impact our health in a variety of different ways, such as research on stress or the placebo. This book takes these well-known concepts to an entirely new level to help you understand how to tap into your body's own innate ability to heal itself.Written from a deep sense of mission and love, Master Your Mind to Heal Your Body has the ability to change your world by showing you how to harness the greatest gift you have - the power of your mind - to heal your body and improve the quality of your life.Get started today and learn how you can be your own cure!Have You Tried This?: The Only Self Care Book You Will Ever Need
Par Lauren Mishcon, Nicole Goodman. 2024
If you want to put more energy into taking care of your wellness and mental health, but you feel intimidated…
by the sheer amount of options available to you then this book is for you.For the last three years, Self Care Club podcast creators Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman have tested out a form of self-care every week, and reported the results to their listeners. In a world full of wellness warriors, potions and lotions, health fads and bubble baths, all promising to make you feel better, Lauren and Nicole use their experiences to debunk the wellness world and bring true, authentic self-care centre stage. They know what works, what doesn't and what is worth your time and energy.Have You Tried This? is packed with effective practices that cost nothing and take very little time. Every practice included has been tried and tested by Lauren and Nicole (with varying results!). Their unlikely friendship offering two very unique perspectives on the same activity!They want to empower you to take care of yourself and give you the tools to go for it.Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure
Par Brandy Gillmore. 2024
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLERA captivating must-read, this book unveils the astounding hidden potential of the human mind. If you are interested…
in alternative healing, or if you have been struggling for years with your own recovery, then you will not want to miss this book.Brandy Gillmore reveals the groundbreaking research that enabled her to heal herself from a debilitating condition deemed incurable. Since then, Brandy has been able to show others how to heal themselves from a wide range of pain and illnesses and has also demonstrated mind-body healing using medical equipment. Due to unprecedented results, Brandy's work has been featured in several documentaries and docuseries. Now, for the first time, Brandy shares her research through this remarkable book so that you too can unlock the boundless potential of your own mind.In Part One, this book takes you on an extraordinary journey of discovery. Starting Brandy's accident and the disheartening news from her doctors that there was nothing anyone could do for her, it moves onto Brandy's desperate quest to find a cure, and all evidence continued to point to the mind as holding the ability to activate the body's innate self-healing mechanism. However, despite the evidence, Brandy was still skeptical. She had already tried practices like "mind over matter" meditation, and the power of belief, but none of them worked to heal her body. Furthermore, given the severity of Brandy's condition, it seemed impossible to her that her mind could heal her physical body.As Brandy delved further into medical research, she was astonished by her findings. Not only did she uncover concealed studies that vividly illustrated the mind's potential to impact on our physical body, but she also discovered scientifically documented information about the body's energy that challenged her preconceived notions about health.For example: - Did you know that people with multiple personalities can experience different illnesses in different personalities? For example, one personality may have back pain, while another may have asthma. Medical research has even documented a case of a woman who was blind in certain personalities but had normal vision in others.- Did you know that "energy" in the body is not a spiritual concept but has actually been medically documented? In fact, the medical scientist who first documented energy in the body (biophotons) in the 1920s was nominated for a Nobel Prize eleven times!As Brandy continued to explore each medical anomaly, from the placebo effect to spontaneous remission and everything in between, she was able to uncover even more obscure research and gain clarity as to what she needed to do to activate her body's self-healing mechanisms. That's when she began creating a step-by-step process. Over the years, this process has further evolved. Brandy now calls it the "GIFT method" because, as the name suggests, when we connect with our own innate ability to heal ourselves, it truly becomes a life-changing gift.In Part Two, Brandy shares this incredible step-by-step method, along with inspiring stories of individuals who have used this process of mind-body-energy healing to transform their lives and achieve self-healing. It is truly incredible what we are all capable of.Overcoming Food Allergies: Your Roadmap to Effective Diagnosis and Health Strategies
Par Dr Arif Ahmed. 2024
This book is timely and will serve as a tool for all the stakeholders and the public to effectively prevent…
and manage food allergies.– Dr Hemalatha R.With the advent of industrialisation followed by the information revolution, the world has witnessed a complete reshaping of general lifestyle, especially dietary habits. These seismic changes not only encompass the type of food consumed but also the way it&’s produced, prepared, and stored, leading to a staggering increase in food allergies on a global scale.So far, India has remained relatively immune to this epidemic, mainly due to the preservation of traditional food habits, particularly in the non-metropolitan regions. However, as development surges forward and the Western lifestyle is more rapidly adopted, this immunity is gradually waning.Dr Arif Ahmed, a noted allergist and paediatrician, has taken the lead in raising awareness about the impending crisis of food allergies. In his new book, he tackles this pressing issue head-on and offers invaluable insights into prevention and management strategies to effectively combat food allergies.All in all, Overcoming Food Allergies is a comprehensive and empowering medical guide as well as a beacon of hope for a vast population in South Asia.