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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER   In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible , Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.      Menopause is not a disease--it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring.      Frank and funny, Dr. Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more!      Filled with practical tips, useful information and startling insights, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause--and show them how their lives can be even better for it. |
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Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly? With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently. In The Curated Closet , style writer Anuschka Rees presents a fascinatingly strategic approach to identifying, refining, and expressing personal style and building the ideal wardrobe to match it, with style and shopping strategies that women can use every day. Using The Curated Closet method, you’ll learn to: • Shop smarter and more selectively • Make the most of your budget • Master outfit formulas and color palettes • Tweak your wardrobe for work • Assess garment fit and quality like a pro • Curate a closet of fewer, better pieces Including useful infographics, charts, and activities, as well as beautiful fashion photography,  The Curated Closet  is the ultimate practical guide to authentic and unique style. |
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Healing Histories is the first detailed collection of Aboriginal perspectives on the history of tuberculosis in Canada's indigenous communities and on the federal government's Indian Health Services. Featuring oral accounts from patients, families, and workers who experienced Canada's Indian Hospital system, it presents a fresh perspective on health care history that includes the diverse voices and insights of the many people affected by tuberculosis and its treatment in the mid-twentieth century. This intercultural history models new methodologies and ethics for researching and writing about indigenous Canada based on indigenous understandings of "story" and its critical role in Aboriginal historicity, while moving beyond routine colonial interpretations of victimization, oppression, and cultural destruction. Written for both academic and popular reading audiences, Healing Histories is essential reading for those interested in Canadian Aboriginal history, history of medicine and nursing, and oral history. |
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GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO GET TOP GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL. For many, the road to law school success seems blocked by obstacles and filled with potholes. But learning the law and getting good grades on your law school exams is really not that difficult. You just need someone to show you the way. The 1L Success Guide was written by someone who graduated #1 in his law school class. He shares the methods by which he learned the law and aced his law school exams, earning 9 high-paper awards in the process. If you want to understand how to succeed in law school and get the high grades you will need to land top jobs, read this book. *** From the Introduction: Why must law school feel like Special Forces hazing? By the end of the first semester, you are totally beaten down mentally and physically, and then they throw the exams at you. And, by the way, who is hiding the keys to the kingdom? Why does it feel like there is a secretive law school society that refuses to impart to you the method for actually succeeding? I have one thing to say about all that: It is stupid nonsense. That is why I wrote this book. It is what I wish I could have read before I started law school. Inside these pages I will show you how to prepare for and succeed during your first semester of law school, which culminates with those terrifying exams. It actually is not that difficult once you know what to do. I promise. Although the information in this book is targeted to students in their first semester of law school, this information will be useful to anyone needing some extra figuring out the law school beast. If you had a tough time your first semester and are looking for guidance to help you improve, you will find it in this book. But first, why should you listen to me? I remember how scared and disoriented I felt when I took my first set of law school final exams. My first semester of law school consisted of hours and hours studying, outlining, reviewing, practicing, and memorizing in the hope that I was doing something right. During that semester, I essentially ignored my wife and young child and gained twenty pounds from stress eating and lack of sleep. I went from the relaxed dude with a cool wife and new son, to the stressed out jerk who is always thinking about what needs to get done instead of enjoying life. It sucked. Then, after I took those first exams, after those two weeks of hell on earth, I was so shaken that I thought I had failed each and every exam. I could not respond to any of the questions with a solid answer, so I just tried to analyze every issue I saw (or thought I saw). My answers seemed ambiguous and unfinished. I knew I was screwed. Once I had completed all my first semester exams, I told my wife as I guzzled a beer how much I hated law school and how I was thinking about dropping out, returning to my prior career, and looking for a teaching position. Here’s the rub. When I got my grades for first semester exams, I saw that, contrary to what I believed, I had actually done very well on the tests. In fact, I was ranked first in my class! *** I can't guarantee that you will finish first in your class if you read this book, but I can guarantee the book will provide you with an overview of what it takes to do well in law school. Whether you put in the work to achieve great things is up to you. |
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An accessible and reassuring guide to childhood health and immunity from a pediatrician who’s both knowledgeable about the latest scientific research and respectful of a family’s risk factors, health history, and concerns In The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, Paul Thomas, M.D., presents his proven approach to building immunity: a new protocol that limits a child’s exposure to aluminum, mercury, and other neurotoxins while building overall good health. Based on the results from his pediatric practice of more than eleven thousand children, as well as data from other credible and scientifically minded medical doctors, Dr. Paul’s vaccine-friendly protocol gives readers • recommendations for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth • vital information about what to expect at every well child visit from birth through adolescence • a slower, evidence-based vaccine schedule that calls for only one aluminum-containing shot at a time • important questions to ask about your child’s first few weeks, first years, and beyond • advice about how to talk to health care providers when you have concerns • the risks associated with opting out of vaccinations • a practical approach to common illnesses throughout the school years • simple tips and tricks for healthy eating and toxin-free living at any age The Vaccine-Friendly Plan presents a new standard for pediatric care, giving parents peace of mind in raising happy, healthy children. Praise for The Vaccine-Friendly Plan “Finally, a book about vaccines that respects parents! If you choose only one book to read on the topic, read  The Vaccine-Friendly Plan . This impeccably researched, well-balanced book puts you in the driver’s seat and empowers you to make conscientious vaccine decisions for your family.” —Peggy O’Mara, editor and publisher,  Mothering Magazine  “Sure to appeal to readers of all kinds as a friendly, no-nonsense book that cuts through the rhetoric surrounding vaccines. It offers validation to those who avoid some or all, while offering those who do want to vaccinate help on how to do so safely. This is a great book for anyone with children in their lives.” — Natural Mother “A valuable, science-supported guide to optimizing your child’s health while you navigate through complex choices in a toxic, challenging world.” —Martha Herbert, M.D., Ph.D., Harvard Medical School “An impressively researched guide, this important book is essential reading for parents. With clear and practical advice for shielding children from harmful toxins, it will compel us all to think differently about how to protect health.” —Jay Gordon, M.D., FAAP “Rather than a one-size-fits-all vaccine strategy, the authors suggest thoughtful, individualized decisions based on research and collaboration between parents and clinicians—a plan to optimize a child’s immune system and minimize any risks.” —Elizabeth Mumper, M.D., founder and CEO, The Rimland Center for Integrative Pediatrics “This well-written and thought-provoking book will encourage parents to think through decisions—such as food choices and the timing of vaccines—that affect the well-being of their children. In a world where children’s immune systems are increasingly challenged, this is a timely addition to the literature.” —Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Dance of Anger and The Mother Dance |
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By mastering the seven basic elements of complete study skills included in this book, it's possible to tap into hidden potential for maximum performance and increased learning power. |
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The ONLY guide specifically created to prepare for the Canadian Family Medicine Licensing Examination Everything you need to ace the SAMPs portion of the exam! This unique review delivers thorough coverage of every priority topic included on the short answer management problems section of the Canadian Family Medicine Licensing Examination. Each topic includes questions and answers, answer explanations, references, and input from previous test takers and those who were involved in creating the exam. The second edition has been updated to reflect the latest guidelines and exam topics. • NEW end-of-chapter case-based Q&A • Call-outs that help readers remember important information include "Red Flags" (indicative symptoms) and "Remember" icons • References, including relevant studies, data, and guidelines, are provided for each topic |
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The most effective vocabulary builder in the English language provides a simple, step-by-step method that will increase your knowledge and mastery of written and spoken English. Word Power Made Easy does more than just add words to your vocabulary. It teaches ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of the vocabulary building process.   Do you always use the right word? Can you pronounce it—and spell it—correctly? Do you know how to avoid illiterate expressions? Do you speak grammatically, without embarrassing mistakes? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you need Word Power Made Easy . Written in a lively, accessible, and timeless style, and loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource has helped millions learn to speak and write with confidence.  |
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#1  NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER •  NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. “[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country.” —John Legend NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN  • Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times • The Washington Post • The Boston Globe • The Seattle Times • Esquire • Time Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Nonfiction • Winner of a Books for a Better Life Award • Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • Finalist for the  Kirkus Reviews  Prize • An American Library Association Notable Book “Every bit as moving as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so . . . a searing indictment of American criminal justice and a stirring testament to the salvation that fighting for the vulnerable sometimes yields.” —David Cole, The New York Review of Books “Searing, moving . . . Bryan Stevenson may, indeed, be America’s Mandela.” —Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times “You don’t have to read too long to start cheering for this man. . . . The message of this book . . . is that evil can be overcome, a difference can be made. Just Mercy will make you upset and it will make you hopeful.” —Ted Conover, The New York Times Book Review “Inspiring . . . a work of style, substance and clarity . . . Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, he’s also a gifted writer and storyteller.” — The Washington Post “As deeply moving, poignant and powerful a book as has been, and maybe ever can be, written about the death penalty.” —The Financial Times “Brilliant.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you fundamental priciples as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sole, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers and would-be writers. |
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Canadian OB/GYN, women's health advocate and New York Times columnist Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible is a comprehensive, accessible antidote to the maelstrom of misinformation around female sexual health, and the ultimate guide to everything a person needs to know about the vagina and vulva. We are well into the twenty-first century and have access to more information than ever before, yet many people don't know that a vagina is self-cleaning, condoms should be used with a lubricant, eating sugar doesn't cause a yeast infection, and sex shouldn't be painful. As a physician with twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr. Jen Gunter is all too familiar with the fears, fallacies and misinformation that abound about vaginal health. On Twitter, she hilariously exposes unscientific wellness advice and debunks potentially harmful and stunningly unnecessary products from "vagina profiteers." Dr. Gunter knows the questions women (and men) have about female sexual health, and in The Vagina Bible , she answers them all.      For:   •  the sixteen-year-old trying to figure out tampons;   •   the twenty-six-year-old wondering how to avoid a UTI;   •  the thirty-six-year-old trans woman navigating her new anatomy;   •  the forty-six-year-old worried about the changing appearance of her vulva;   •  the fifty-six-year-old looking into the HPV vaccine for her daughter (and maybe herself);   •  the sixty-six-year-old experiencing painful sex; The Vagina Bible offers a repository of accurate information based on science, and delivered with wit and wisdom. This is the fact-based, inclusive, and empowering guide you deserve to advocate for your own body. |
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  The New York Times –bestselling author of The Brain That Changes Itself presents astounding advances in the treatment of brain injury and illness. Now in an updated and expanded paperback edition. Winner of the 2015 Gold Nautilus Award in Science & Cosmology   In his groundbreaking work The Brain That Changes Itself , Norman Doidge introduced readers to neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change its own structure and function in response to activity and mental experience. Now his revolutionary new book shows how the amazing process of neuroplastic healing really works. The Brain’s Way of Healin g describes natural, noninvasive avenues into the brain provided by the energy around us—in light, sound, vibration, and movement—that can awaken the brain’s own healing capacities without producing unpleasant side effects. Doidge explores cases where patients alleviated chronic pain; recovered from debilitating strokes, brain injuries, and learning disorders; overcame attention deficit and learning disorders; and found relief from symptoms of autism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy. And we learn how to vastly reduce the risk of dementia, with simple approaches anyone can use.   For centuries it was believed that the brain’s complexity prevented recovery from damage or disease. The Brain’s Way of Healing shows that this very sophistication is the source of a unique kind of healing. As he did so lucidly in The Brain That Changes Itself , Doidge uses stories to present cutting-edge science with practical real-world applications, and principles that everyone can apply to improve their brain’s performance and health. |
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*Canada Reads 2019 Longlist *Winner of the 2017 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction Do no harm is our most important rule, but we break it all the time trying to do good.   In this deeply personal book, winner of the 2017 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction, humanitarian doctor and activist James Maskalyk reflects upon his extensive experience in emergency medicine. Splitting his time between a trauma centre in Toronto's inner city and the largest teaching hospital in Addis Ababa, he discovers that though the cultures, resources and medical challenges of the hospitals may differ, they are linked indelibly by the ground floor: the location of their emergency rooms. Here, on the ground floor, is where Maskalyk confronts his fears and doubts about medicine, and witnesses our mourning and laughter, tragedies and hopes, the frailty of being and the resilience of the human spirit.      Yet, he is swept most intimately into this story of "human aliveness" not as a physician, but as a grandson carrying for his grandfather, now in his nineties.      Masterfully written and artfully structured, Life on the Ground Floor is more than just an emergency doctor's memoir—it's a meditation on health and sickness, on when to hang on tight, and when to let go. |
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Even if you've tried decorating before and never seem to "Get It Right", you'll be amazed how quick & simple decorating can really be... If you wish your home could look more "put together" than it does now...if you wish you could take your home from dull and drab to zesty and festive...or if you just wish you could transform your place from "messy eclectic" to "warm and welcoming"...Then you've found the right book! You don't have to be at the heart of the decorating world or hire a super expensive designer to get the look you want. In fact, interior designing can be as easy as just knowing a few simple rules. Then, you just put those rules to work. This book compiles all the tips and tricks to interior designing into a handy, simple-to-follow guide. It takes you through remodeling your house, redecorating your house, and walks you through the many design elements that will help in your redecorating endeavors. You'll learn: - The basics of getting started - and how to know where to start even if your home is a total mess - The difference between remodeling and redecorating…and why knowing the difference can save you thousands of dollars - What the "3 Rs" have to do with your home... and why you must decide this right up front - Designing your dollars... how to translate your design into dollars, and know exactly what it's going to cost right up front? - Using the "designer's secret" for making a smart plan for your project. Use the same secrets the pros use to make their projects come in on time and under budget. - Getting into the business side of your project. How to hire & fire contracters, get the best rates, and be certain of the quality of work you're getting. - The "dark arts" of getting bargains. Part of getting your project done within budget is getting the best prices on supplies. Now you're going to learn how the professionals get the very best prices -- and you'll be a smart buyer - Working with walls. What to do before you work on walls... the secrets of paint that pops... the methods of wallpaper that sticks... and tips on treatments. - Floors to die for. The savvy flooring guide to carpets, rugs, woods and other floor coverings. - Learn To Love Lighting - Nothing has as much impact on the look of your home as the lighting you choose. We'll cover all the basics of Natural light, artificial lighting, and windows - The Details of Decor, and Dabbling in Decorating. Learn to seccrets of carefully using pictures, flowers, tables and other decor elements. Choosing the right look whether eclectic, Western, Mexican, Asian, or otherwise - Beauty on a Budget. When money is tight, use these decorating and design ideas that make a few dollars look like you spent thousands The environment we live in determines the kind of person we are. If you're surrounded by chaos and disorder, ugliness and shabbiness...you're going to feel (and act) like an ugly and shabby person. If on the other hand, you're surrounded by beauty and order. Your attitudes and feelings will be positively influenced by your home...You'll find that the more beautiful your home becomes, so does your quality of life! Once you know the secrets inside my book, you can... - Enjoy the satisfaction of waking up every morning in your gorgeous new home, knowing you made it that way yourself. - Get back to the business of living your life as a work of art -- instead of looking around yourself and wondering, "What am I doing in this mess?" - Become the one home where your friends and co-workers want to gather. They'll be asking to come to your place just because they love being there. - Feel the envy and curiosity of your friends who will all wonder how you did it! So, what are you waiting for? Go and transform your home and your life today. |
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Chinese medicine is a healing art that has survived and continues to thrive in East Asia and is increasingly becoming a global resource. The Web That Has No Weaver is the classic English language introductory text that explains how medicine so rooted the archaic past can be relevant to modern health care. The book demystifies the worldview of Chinese medicine. Yin and yang, dampness and wind are easily comprehended. The Web lets the reader see, feel and discover aspects of illness that modern biomedicine overlooks or cannot even understand. The use of acupuncture and herbal medicine to regain harmony and balance is explained. The book is both accessible and scholarly and also incorporates the viewpoint of modern science. For students, scholars, health care providers and the general public, The Web has earned its place as the foremost authority synthesizing Western and Eastern approaches to healing. This revised second edition is the product of years of further reflection on ancient Chinese sources and active involvement in cutting-edge scientific research. |
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Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe—the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations. |
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IPT's Industrial Fasteners Handbook is an essential reference guide for engineers, draftsmen, supervisors, journeymen and apprentices of all steel-related industries. Aerospace, refining, chemical, pulp and paper, mining, shipyard, construction and fabrication industries all benefit from the information contained within. This book includes 16 sections, 485 pages, 324 illustrations, and 126 tables & charts. Contents include sections on Bolting & Fastening Codes, Screw Threads, Thread Guide, Materials & Strengths, Bolted Joints, Tightening & Torque, Gaskets, Pipe Threads, Assorted Threaded Fasteners, Non-Threaded Fasteners, Thread Cutting, Stainless & Plated Fasteners, Adhesives, Anchoring Systems, and Fastener Quality. The IPT Fasteners Handbook teaches correct fastening methods in industrial schools and colleges, as well as a comprehensive on-site reference for seasoned professionals. As with every IPT book, it's all here! |
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Speed Reading Exercises: Scientifically Double Your Reading Speed in 20 minutes the Tim Ferris Way! Secret Tool Inside Please note: The fastest time I have personally helped someone to double their reading, using the techniques mentioned in this book, took 20 minutes. (This may or may not apply to you the same way!) But apply these techniques and using the SECRET FREE TOOL and you are guaranteed to see significant speed increase to your reading, day one. Did you know that for the average person the reading speed ranges from about 200-300 words per minute. This is fine if you are reading leisurely and have a lot of time on your hand. However, unfortunately, most of us are short on time. We have to turn in our assessments and assignments or learn within a short time frame. A quicker reading speed could definitely help us get more work done in a short time or just read more books if you're an avid reader. With this common problem in mind, many reading exercises were developed. This book extensively covers all the easy yet effective reading exercises you can undertake to double your reading speed in a very short period of time. All of these exercises are backed by scientific facts. The science behind reading was first understood and then these exercises were established. Many people have practiced and benefited from these exercises and so can you. Read on to learn to double your reading speed in no time! |
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Frank Navratil's new book, "Iridology: For Your Eyes Only" is a comprehensive, easy to understand and complete study of Iridology, with over 200 colour slides plus diagrams and case studies for the beginner or advanced Iridology student / health professional and is one of the best books of its kind on the subject of Iridology, an excellent natural diagnostic method by analyzing the human iris. Now in paperback, full color, 158 pages. The best of this book includes: Genetic Iris Constitutions Eye colors and what they mean Iris maps A complete study of iridology Over 200 color plates of iris, pupil and sclera signs Real case studies Iridology and all the major body systems How to find the root of disease Psychological signs found in the iris The essential processes of life Natural healing methods Diet and lifestyle changes for a long and healthy life |
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This book is a straightforward guide for the complete beginner! In less than a day you will learn how to: Choose, size and connect up a Solar Panel and 12-volt batteriesChoose, wire up and use simple lighting for sheds, boats & vehiclesRun mains powered power tools from a 12-volt power sourcePower and watch televisions anywhere and at any timePower and charge laptops and other devicesAnd much, much more! This book was specifically written for the complete beginner and for those who have struggled to understand the workings of solar and 12-volt power in the past. Overly complicated technical terms have been replaced where possible with straightforward layman's terms, allowing you to get a grasp of the core concepts of 12-volt and solar power, much more quickly than you would normally be able to. Allowing you to learn in one day what it would usually take most people weeks or months to pick up. This is your first step on your ladder to success with solar & 12-volt power Take It Now! |
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In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students. By combining the power of the Innovator's Mindset and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), they empower educators to create opportunities that will benefit every learner. |
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Everyone knows that fossil fuels won’t last forever. Something needs to change at some point, regardless of whether the issue is climate change or because we need a practical replacement for petroleum as cheap supplies run out. But while headlines suggest that a green-energy paradise is around the corner, not many are aware of the immense technical challenges that stand in its way. To turn our backs on fossil fuels, a staggering amount of work will be required to refit a global energy sector that has grown systematically for over a century. News of the latest green advancements can make it seem like plug-and-play technology, and simply a matter of switching from one source to another. In reality, the challenge is far greater, and infinitely more complicated. To make matters worse, environmentalists and fossil-fuel defenders wage continuous but fruitless war, and the growing gap makes it impossible to have any sort of constructive dialogue. Each camp becomes more locked in their position with every exchange, and the most revolutionary ideas never see the light of day. Instead of building, time and money are wasted sparring. Sparing no sacred cows, Terry Etam cuts through the media rhetoric, government propaganda, and widespread ignorance of the energy sector to get to the heart of what needs to change—and what needs to stay the same—if the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels are to be met, while maintaining the quality of life we have come to expect and rely on. |
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An empowering journey that keeps great teachers in the classroom The Onward Workbook is a collection of tools and strategies that help teachers banish the burnout and cultivate true resilience. Keyed to the framework presented in Onward , this companion piece augments the text with practical exercises, coaching, and step-by-step walkthroughs of beneficial practices. Deep introspection allows you to verbalize your feelings, name your challenges, and identify the tools you have and the tools you need—from there, you’ll explore each of the 12 Key Habits and learn how to put them into practice every day. In cultivating resilience within yourself and your teaching practice, you improve your health, your outlook, and your relationships while building an environment in which every child succeeds. This workbook takes you on a journey of specific self-discovery that changes your perspective, renews your confidence, and empowers you to make the much-needed changes that allow you to continue inspiring young minds.   Dig deeper within to discover what you’re truly made of Decode complex emotions, body language, and nonverbal communications Challenge your beliefs, build community, and navigate difficult interactions Learn more, feel more, play more, and practice effective self-care Resiliency is an underrated skill—one that can make all the difference in our schools. Challenges will always arise, but it is your response that dictates the outcome. Can you think of a more important lesson for your students? When some 70 percent of teachers quit within their first five years, it is clear that changes must be made. The Onward Workbook equips you to make the changes that you can, and flourish into the future. While this book can be used by individuals, it is also designed so that groups, teams, departments, or an entire staff can take up the learning together. There are specific suggestions in the workbook for using this with a group, and educators will reap even more reward from discussing the practices and experiences with colleagues.  |
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Introducing Inkscape for Beginners guide, which contains basic information for beginners and some even for advanced users. You will learn to create your first logo, your first simple button, and many more ... We will show you how to control the individual tools of a vector program. Inkscape for Beginners is a book you must start if you want to learn how to use the Inkscape vector program. Learn how to use the various tools of Inkscape. We will also reveal secrets to you, which are sometimes difficult to reveal by googling. You will gain valuable information that will help you start your future graphics career. Inkscape guide for beginners brings information so that at the end of this guide you will be able to create your first logo, images, to be able to manage client requirements and with a little practice you will be able to create really beautiful illustrations. This book summarizes everything you need to know if you have decided to start with Inkscape. You will also find practical exercises and pre-drawn logos, which you can later try to create yourself. We believe that at the end of this Inkscape guide for beginners you will create beautiful logos that will be eye-catching, original, and, above all, yours. Get acquainted with the important tools of the program, get to know the most used ones, and browse the ones that you will not use often, but are also important in vector creation. I have been working in vector graphics for many years, during which I encountered several obstacles that slowed down my creation with the program. Inkscape for beginners should be a perfect entry for you into the world of vector creation, the world of graphic design, and creativity. Inkscape guide for beginners contains important secrets, tricks, hints, and tips that every beginner must know and will certainly be useful to the advanced. The Inkscape guide is suitable for all ages because working with the program is explained simply, without unnecessarily complicated phrases. However, keep in mind that you will need to install the entire program Inkscape Beginners to work with this guide. In the beginning, we also focus on where to find the program and how to start using it, step by step. Then you can explore its benefits for your work. We are sure that the Inkscape guide for beginners will help everyone in the first steps with this great vector program, which is intuitive and easy to use. So don't wait and throw yourself into getting to know the great graphic program, which may open the door to the world of graphic design and vector art even professionally ... We wish you much success in working with Inkscape Beginners. #InkscapeForBeginners #InkscapeGuide |
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Businesspeople and lawyers argue over indemnities more—and understand them less—than any other terms in technology contracts. Few contract-drafters can answer indemnity-related challenges with confidence and clarity, and many accept indemnity terms full of unseen problems and risks. This simple, 45-page guide fills that gap in our knowledge and confidence. Written by the author of the ABA’s bestseller, The Tech Contracts Handbook, this practical e-book gives you the tools to draft and negotiate indemnities in software licenses, cloud computing agreements, and other IT contracts. The Tech Indemnities Pocket Guide uses simple English, without technical or legal jargon, like a good contract. Yet it provides an authoritative, in-depth examination of indemnity clauses—for everyone from the most senior attorney to the most junior contract manager. The Pocket Guide gives you a critical advantage when negotiating indemnities: knowledge and the ability to boil the issues down to bare bones—to the business issues at stake behind the terms. This e-book covers several core issues, including: •Indemnity basics •IP indemnities, including their many exceptions •Data incident indemnities •Indemnities about personal injury, property damage, employee claims, and more •Indemnities granted customers and distributors, as well as tech providers •The “cause problem”: a little-known trap lurking beneath many indemnities in IT contracts |
