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"I have rarely met someone as vivid, as alive, as vital, vivacious, irreverent, joyous, relevant, and needed as Iris. She breathes young air, thinks young thoughts, and gathers no dust. I simply adore her."--Dries van Noten A unique and lavishly illustrated collection of musings, anecdotes, and observations on all matters of life and style, infused with the singular candor, wit, and exuberance of the globally revered ninety-six-year-old fashion icon whose work has been celebrated at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and by countless fans worldwide. A woman who transcends time and trends, Iris Apfel is a true original, one of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design. As the cofounder with her husband, Carl Apfel, of Old World Weavers, an international textile manufacturing company that specialized in reproducing antique fabrics, her prestigious clientele has included Greta Garbo, Estee Lauder, Montgomery Clift, and Joan Rivers. She also acted as a restoration consultant and replicated fabric for the White House over nine presidential administrations. Iris’s travels worldwide and a passion for flea markets of all sorts inspired her work and fueled her passion for collecting fashion and accessories. In 2005, she was the first living person who was not a designer to have her clothing and accessories exhibited at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a blockbuster show that catapulted her to fame and a career as a supermodel, muse, and collaborator for renowned brands, from Citroen to Tag Heuer, and global gigs at Bon Marché in Paris and the Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong. In 2015, acclaimed director Albert Maysles released Iris, his last film—now an Emmy Award nominee—to a global audience. Now, this self-dubbed geriatric starlet, whose irrepressible authenticity, wit, candor, and infectious energy have earned her nearly a million followers on social media, has created an entertaining, thought-provoking, visually arresting, and inspiring volume—her first book—that captures her unique joie de vivre. Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon, contains an eclectic mix of musings and 180 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations—presented in the same improvisational, multifaceted style that have made Iris a contemporary fashion icon. Astute maxims, witty anecdotes from childhood to the present, essays on style and various subjects, from the decline of manners to the importance of taking risks, fill the book as do lists, both proclamatory, revelatory, and advisory. All are paired with a bold, color-filled, exciting design that varies from page to page. Here, too, is a treasure trove of never-before-published personal photographs and mementos, mixed with images from top international fashion photographers and illustrators with enchanting, surprising novelties such as Disney cartoons, vintage postcards, the Iris Apfel Halloween costume for children, and more. |
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Natural Remedies For All Kinds of Diseases, Cancer, Inflammation, Kidney, Heart, Diabetes And More, Inspire By Dr Barbara O'neill's Teachings. Do You Want to Know How to use Herbal Medicine Safely, Effectively, and Help Heal Almost Every Condition Out There Without Toxic Mainstream Approach?  If you are concerned about the world of medicine going in the wrong direction, which is just healing the symptoms of the diseases but not their root causes, you have come to the right place. Dive into the profound wisdom of natural healing with "Natural Remedies For All Kind of Disease," a comprehensive guide inspired by Dr. Barbara O'Neill's teachings. This book is a beacon for those seeking alternatives to conventional medicine, offering effective, natural solutions for a variety of health concerns including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Inside This Life-Changing Guide: Foundation of Health: Uncover the essential building blocks for optimal health. The Healing Power of Foods: Discover how everyday foods can be your greatest medicine. Herbal Medicines: Explore the efficacy of herbal remedies in treating numerous conditions. Detoxification and Cleansing: Learn the art of purifying your body for enhanced health. Stress Management Techniques: Master the skills to combat stress and its health impacts. Alternative Therapies: Delve into the world of alternative treatments and their benefits. Special Topics in Natural Remedies: Gain insight into specific health issues and natural solutions. Natural Remedies for Cancer: Explore nature’s arsenal against cancer. Natural Remedies for Heart Disease: Find out how to naturally support heart health. Natural Remedies for Diabetes: Learn about managing diabetes with natural approaches. Prevention Strategies: Understand how to proactively protect your health. Creating Your Own Natural Remedy Plan: Tailor a personal health plan suited to your needs. Over 50 Healthy Recipes That Fight Off Diseases: Enjoy curated recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner that not only taste great but also bolster your health. Why This Book Is Essential: In an era where medical treatments often focus on symptoms rather than causes, this book offers a refreshing, holistic approach. It's not just about treating diseases; it's about understanding and nurturing your body for long-term health and wellness. Your Path to Health Starts Here: Don't miss this opportunity to transform your health naturally. |
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This updated volume provides an evidence-based guide to leadership within a healthcare environment. The book discusses insights garnered from research into the importance of leadership in system redesign and the adoption of shared or distributed leadership, with new chapters on the discipline of leadership in health, LEADS as a change tool, and women in leadership. The LEADS framework is also examined in relation to each of its different elements and tools. The book aims to inform the leadership needs of health reform and its emergent challenges and is is relevant to health care professionals working within both academic and care delivery organisations. |
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Attendez-vous à la dernière minute pour effectuer vos travaux scolaires? Passez-vous trop de temps à visionner des téléséries ou à naviguer sur les réseaux sociaux au point où cela nuit à vos études? Avez-vous tendance à vous dire: «je serai plus en forme demain»? Si vous avez répondu par l’affirmative à l’une de ces questions, vous faites peut-être partie d’une majorité d’étudiants qui a une difficulté de procrastination, c’est-à-dire qui repousse inutilement les travaux au lendemain. Écrit sur un ton humoristique et chaleureux par trois experts en psychologie, ce guide pratique s’adresse aux étudiants de niveau collégial et universitaire ainsi qu’aux intervenants qui gravitent autour d’eux. Il propose une approche innovante et concrète basée sur les plus récentes découvertes scientifiques : la thérapie d’acceptation et d’engagement ou « ACT ». Ce guide vous apprendra à : · Découvrir vos valeurs et réfléchir sur vos objectifs de vie. · Vous défaire de l’emprise de certaines pensées négatives. · Mieux accepter les ressentis difficiles reliés aux études. · Vous ancrer dans le moment présent, notamment grâce à la méditation de pleine conscience. · Passer à l’action pour atteindre vos buts et persévérer dans l’adversité. Frédérick Dionne est titulaire d’un doctorat en psychologie de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Psychologue clinicien et professeur-chercheur au Département de psychologie à cette même université, il est également formateur ACT reconnu par l’Association pour une science contextuelle et comportementale (ACBS); chercheur régulier au Groupe de Recherche et d’Intervention sur la Présence Attentive (GRIPA); directeur de l'Institut de formation en thérapie comportementale et cognitive (IFTCC) et auteur du livre Libérez-vous de la douleur par la méditation et l'ACT aux Éditions Payot. Ses intérêts de recherche portent entre autres sur la thérapie d’acceptation et d’engagement, la pleine conscience et la procrastination académique. Joël Gagnon est titulaire d’un doctorat en psychologie à l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Sa thèse doctorale portait sur les bienfaits des actions engagées comme facteur de protection des comportements de procrastination chez les étudiants universitaires. Il effectue actuellement un stage postdoctoral à l’Université Laval dans le domaine de la santé connectée. Ses intérêts de recherche portent entre autres sur la mesure et l'évaluation de phénomènes psychologiques, l'étude des facteurs de risque et de protection à la persévérance scolaire ainsi que l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies pour améliorer la qualité et l’efficacité des services offerts aux étudiants. Guillaume Raymond est professeur au Département de psychologie du Cégep Marie-Victorin et doctorant en psychologie clinique, profil recherche et intervention à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Sa thèse doctorale porte sur l'évaluation d'un programme d'intervention autoadministré basé sur le Web pour diminuer la procrastination scolaire et favoriser l’engagement scolaire. |
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All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver’s seat. In The Author’s Toolkit , aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of ebooks and print on demand, and tips for using social media for promotion and community, this detailed guide offers advice on every step of the writing and publishing process. Readers will learn how to: •Develop and research fiction and nonfiction ideas •Find a “hook” to attract reader interest •Organize a plot and delineate characters •Format for print and ebook readers •Find an agent •Understand literary contracts •Market and promote a finished book •Obtain backing such as crowdfunding Written in an informative and easy-to-understand style, this guide is a treasure chest of resources and tools for writers seeking professional advice. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. |
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This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. |
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Grammar has finally let its hair down! Unlike uptight grammar books that overwhelm us with every single grammar rule, Kiss My Asterisk is like a bikini: it’s fun, flirty, and covers only the most important bits. Its lessons, which are 100 percent free of complicated grammar jargon, have been carefully selected to include today’s most common, noticeable errors—the ones that confuse our readers or make them wonder if we are, in fact, smarter than a fifth grader. What is the proper use of an apostrophe? When should an ellipsis be used instead of an em dash? Why do we capitalize President Obama but not “the president”? And why is that question mark placed outside of the end quote? Author Jenny Baranick is an English professor whose students can’t believe she’s actually that into grammar. Upon experiencing the joys of grammar at an early age, raising grammar awareness became Jenny’s raison d’être. By spreading her remarkably user-friendly and hilarious approach to grammar, she hopes everyone will experience the satisfaction of a properly placed comma, a precisely used semicolon, and a correctly deployed en dash. Kiss My Asterisk shows grammar as it’s never been seen before: uncomplicated, laugh-out-loud funny, and, dare we say, a little risqué. |
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How to eat for maximum brain power and health from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should be on our menu.      Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, notes that the dietary needs of the brain are substantially different from those of the other organs, yet few of us have any idea what they might be. Her innovative approach to cognitive health incorporates concepts that most doctors have yet to learn. Busting through advice based on pseudoscience, Dr. Mosconi provides recommendations for a complete food plan, while calling out noteworthy surprises, including why that paleo diet you are following may not be ideal, why avoiding gluten may be a terrible mistake, and how simply getting enough water can dramatically improve alertness. Including comprehensive lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a detailed quiz that will tell you where you are on the brain health spectrum, and 24 mouth-watering brain-boosting recipes that grow out of Dr. Mosconi's own childhood in Italy, Brain Food gives us the ultimate plan for a healthy brain. Brain Food will appeal to anyone looking to improve memory, prevent cognitive decline, eliminate brain fog, lift depression, or just sharpen their edge. |
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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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Canada currently has the fairest and most comprehensive charter of rights and freedoms in the world. It is the most important set of laws in Canada, as it overrides all other Canadian laws, including all municipal and provincial statutes. And, the charter was intentionally designed to be difficult to change. With this charter, truthful, proven and demonstrable harm just occur before punishment may be legally imposed (demonstrable justification). This is similar to the charter's guaranteed right of liberty (doing non-harmful actions). A law that has the potential of convicting a person who has not really done anything wrong offends the principles of fundamental justice; and such a law violates a person's right to liberty, under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each person is the proper guardian of their own health, whether bodily, or mental and spiritual. The right most valued by civilized man is the right to be let alone. Specific charter rights also apply to arrest, detention, and bail requirements. |
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The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies—neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist. First introduced decades ago by the U.S. Air Force, checklists have enabled pilots to fly aircraft of mind-boggling sophistication. Now innovative checklists are being adopted in hospitals around the world, helping doctors and nurses respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. Even in the immensely complex world of surgery, a simple ninety-second variant has cut the rate of fatalities by more than a third. In riveting stories, Gawande takes us from Austria, where an emergency checklist saved a drowning victim who had spent half an hour underwater, to Michigan, where a cleanliness checklist in intensive care units virtually eliminated a type of deadly hospital infection. He explains how checklists actually work to prompt striking and immediate improvements. And he follows the checklist revolution into fields well beyond medicine, from disaster response to investment banking, skyscraper construction, and businesses of all kinds. An intellectual adventure in which lives are lost and saved and one simple idea makes a tremendous difference, The Checklist Manifesto is essential reading for anyone working to get things right. |
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Forget about drilling, filling, and the inevitable billing. Your teeth can heal naturally because they were never designed to decay in the first place! They were designed to remain strong and healthy for your entire life. But the false promises of conventional dentistry have led us down the wrong path, leading to invasive surgical treatments that include fillings, crowns, root canals and dental implants.  Now there is a natural way to take control of your dental health by changing the food that you eat. Cure Tooth Decay is based upon the pioneering nutritional program of dentist Weston Price, former head of research at the National Dental Association. Dr. Price's program proved to be 90-95% or more effective in remineralizing tooth cavities utilizing only nutritional improvements in the diet. Cure Tooth Decay is the result of five years of research and trial and error that started as one father's journey to cure his daughter's rapidly progressing tooth decay.  With Cure Tooth Decay you will join the thousands of people who have learned how to remineralize teeth, eliminate tooth pain or sensitivity, avoid root canals, stop cavities -- sometimes instantaneously, regrow secondary dentin, form new tooth enamel, avoid or minimize gum loss, heal and repair tooth infections, only use dental treatments when medically necessary, save your mouth (and your pocketbook) from thousands of dollars of unneeded dental procedures, and increase your overall health and vitality.  Cure Tooth Decay provides you with clear and easy to understand dental facts to help you make healthy, life-affirming choices about your dental health. It is about healing cavities without dental surgery or fluoride.  Cure Tooth Decay highlights include:  conventional dentistry's losing war against bacteria, why people fear the dentist and what you can do about it, a cavity-healing program that is easy to follow, the cause of dental plaque and an amazing technique to reverse gum disease, understanding ideal jaw position and TMJ dysfunction, x-ray proof that cavities can heal, how to heal children's cavities and find peace, why women get cavities during pregnancy and how to stop it, and so much more. |
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The Criminal Code or Code criminel is a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. Its official long title is "An Act respecting the criminal law. Section 91(27) of theConstitution Act, 1867 establishes the sole jurisdiction of Parliament over criminal law in Canada. The Criminal Code contains some defences, but most are part of the common law rather than statute. Important Canadian criminal laws not forming part of the code include the Firearms Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the Food and Drugs Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Contraventions Act. |
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Depuis 2001, le cours ÉDU - Échographie au Département d’urgence - et le cours ÉDU 2 ont enseigné l’ÉDU à plus de 15,000 médecins partout au monde, incluant plus que la moitié de la main-d’œuvre canadienne en médecine d’urgence. L’aspect le plus unique des cours ÉDU a été l’importance accordée à la génération d’images. Lorsque les urgentologues ont commencé à étudier la possibilité d’utiliser eux-mêmes l’échographie, un grand secret leur a été dissimulé: l’interprétation de l’image est simple. Le vrai défi est la génération de l’image: de mettre l’image sur l’écran. Avant les cours ÉDU, les médecins ont appris la génération d’images principalement par tâtonnements. L’ÉDU a apporté une méthodologie rigoureuse à l’examen de chaque partie du corps, réduisant considérablement le temps nécessaire pour maîtriser cette nouvelle compétence.   L’essentiel de l’échographie ciblée combine les manuels des cours ÉDU qui ont été rédigés et peaufinés depuis plus d’une décennie pour donner aux médecins l’approche la plus claire et la plus concise de l’échographie au chevet. Ce guide pratique contient plus de 700 illustrations, photos et images échographiques qui vous montrent comment effectuer les ÉDUs et comment reconnaître les images positives et négatives. De plus, le livre se concentre sur la façon dont vous pouvez intégrer vos résultats dans votre prise de décision clinique. Le livre contient également une approche d’échoguidage pour plusieurs procédures. Cette version numérique ajoute les fonctionnalités suivantes: plus de quarante vidéos, des galeries, des quiz, des hyperliens de référence vers Pub Med, des liens vers le contenu du blogue ÉDU, un glossaire interactif, des résumés de chapitres, des fiches d'étude et notes définies par le lecteur. |
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The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work , Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you. |
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Criminal Code (Canada) 2018 Edition Updated as of February 26, 2018 The Law Library presents the official text of the Criminal Code (Canada). This ebook contains: - The complete text of the Criminal Code (Canada) - A dynamic table of content linking to each section - A table of contents in introduction presenting a general overview of the structure |
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Dans ce deuxième ouvrage de la collection Grands Débats, la journaliste Catherine Dubé raconte plus de deux années d’enquête sur la plus retentissante affaire judiciaire de la décennie : celle des procès de Guy Turcotte, cet ex-cardiologue québécois qui a tué ses deux enfants en 2009. Cet ouvrage nous amène dans les coulisses d’une saga judiciaire qui a enflammé l’opinion publique, ébranlé la justice et mené à l’adoption d’une nouvelle loi. Par son accès privilégié à la mère des enfants, Isabelle Gaston, à des dizaines d’entrevues avec des juristes et des psychiatres et à sa connaissance de chacune des étapes judiciaires, l’auteure reconstitue le casse-tête d’un drame qui hantera longtemps notre mémoire collective. |
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★★★★★LEARNING STARTS WITH VIEWING THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. ★★★★★ Knowledge flow — A mobile learning platform provides Apps and Books. Knowledge flow provides learning book of Basics of Mechanical Engineering . This book is for all engineering students and professionals across the world. Mechanical engineering deals with physics and material science to design and manufacturing of mechanical systems. This Mechanical book introduces mechanical principles and tools, technology through best examples and applications. Contents: Introduction to Engineering Materials, Mechanical Properties of Materials, Materials Testing, Mechanical Measurement I – Temperature, Mechanical Measurement II - Pressure and Flow, Mechanical Measurement III – Dimension, Machine Tool I, Machine Tool II, Heat Engines, Parts of an I.C. Engine. To find more education books, visit here http://knowledgeflow.in/books. |
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“Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles.” — San Francisco Chronicle How do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in this ambitious and provocative book that chronicles the remarkable journey of written language not only throughout our evolution but also over the course of a single child’s life, showing why a growing percentage have difficulty mastering these abilities. With fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, Wolf asserts that the brain that examined the tiny clay tablets of the Sumerians is a very different brain from the one that is immersed in today’s technology-driven literacy, in which visual images on the screen are paving the way for a reduced need for written language—with potentially profound consequences for our future. |
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Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavorial Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 11th Edition is the only authoritative textbook for clinicians, residents, and students covering all psychiatric conditions. It is a complete, concise overview of the entire field of psychiatry, for psychiatrists in training and practice and all others who study and provide mental health care. Its multidisciplinary approach encompasses the biological, psychological and sociological factors at work in health and disease. The latest information about specific diseases, psychopharmacotherapeutic and behavioral treatments and scientific research is incorporated into this revision. ICD (International Classification of Disease, World Health Organization) diagnostic criteria and numerical codes, used for reimbursement purposes, are included. Case studies throughout reinforce the clinical relevance of specific topics. The 11th edition is set apart from any other reference you have:• Contains DSM5 tables on every major psychiatric disorder• Use it to supplement the DSM5, offering current diagnostic and treatment protocols• Over 50 years of compounded knowledge in psychiatric medicine, offered by world-renowned experts |
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“A tour de force: an assessment of the ‘culture’ of mind–brain relations beginning with the ancients and ending in the present.” —Edward Shorter, PhD, National Book Award finalist and author of A History of Psychiatry Neuropsychiatry has a distinguished history, yet its ideals and principles fell out of fashion in the early twentieth century as neurology and psychiatry diverged into separate disciplines. Later, neuropsychiatry reemerged as the two disciplines moved closer again, accelerated by advances in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and drugs that alter the functioning of the central nervous system. But as neuropsychiatrist Michael R. Trimble explains in  The Intentional Brain , the new neuropsychiatry has its own identity and is more than simply a borderland between two disparate clinical disciplines. Looking at neuropsychiatry in the context of major cultural and artistic achievements, Trimble explores changing views of the human brain and its relation to behavior and cognition over 2,500 years of Western civilization. Beginning with the early Greek physicians and moving through the Middle Ages, Enlightenment, Romantic era, World Wars, and present day, he explores understandings about the brain’s integral role in determining movement, motivation, and mood. Persuasively arguing that storytelling forms the backbone of human culture and individuality, Trimble describes the dawn and development of artistic creativity and traces the conflicts between differing philosophical views of our world and our position in it. A sweeping history of the branch of medicine concerned with both psychic and organic aspects of mental disorder, the book reveals what scientists have learned about movement and emotion by studying people with such diseases as epilepsy, syphilis, hysteria, psychosis, movement disorders, and melancholia.  The Intentional Brain  is a marvelous and interdisciplinary look at the clinical interface between the mind and the brain. |
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"The most important book to read about the AI boom" ( Wired ):   The "gripping" ( New Yorker ) true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today Named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker,   Wired, and the  Financial Times •  A Next Big Idea Book Club "Must-Read" The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up rather than starve at the hands of factory owners who were using automated machines to erase their livelihoods. The Luddites organized guerrilla raids to smash those machines—on punishment of death—and won the support of Lord Byron, enraged the Prince Regent, and inspired the birth of science fiction. This all-but-forgotten class struggle brought nineteenth-century England to its knees. Today, technology imperils millions of jobs, robots are crowding factory floors, and artificial intelligence will soon pervade every aspect of our economy. How will this change the way we live? And what can we do about it? The answers lie in Blood in the Machine . Brian Merchant intertwines a lucid examination of our current age with the story of the Luddites, showing how automation changed our world—and is shaping our future. |
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“Trust me; I’m a doctor” no longer has the credibility it once did. Nutritional therapy is often overlooked in medical school, and the information provided to physicians is often outdated. Advice to avoid healthy fats and stay out of the sun has been proven to be detrimental to longevity and wreak havoc on your system, and yet many doctors still regularly espouse this “wisdom.” What kind of advice is your doctor giving you? Is it possible you’re being misled? Dr. Ken Berry is here to dispel the myths and misinformation that have been perpetuated by the medical and food industries for decades. This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Berry’s bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of “lies” told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners. In this book, Dr. Berry will enlighten you about nutrition and life choices, their role in your health, and how to begin an educated conversation with your doctor about finding the right path for you. This book is a survival kit on your journey through the confusing, and often misleading, world of conventional medicine and includes such topics as • How doctors are taught to think about nutrition and other preventative health measures—and how they should be thinking • How the Food Pyramid and MyPlate came into existence and why they should change • The facts about fat intake and heart health • The truth about the effects of whole wheat on the human body • The role of dairy in your diet • The truth about salt—friend or foe? • The dangers and benefits of hormone therapy • New information about inflammation and how it should be viewed by doctors Come out of the darkness and let Ken Berry be your guide to optimal health and harmony! |
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This book is designed to be a quick reference and teaching tool for professionals within the fields of cardiology, anesthesiology, and intensive care. It is interactive and concentrates on the most important and relevant concepts of transthoracic echocardiography. Additionally, it is supplemented with many clinical questions and scenarios. |
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The Grammaring Guide to English Grammar is a resource book on the grammar of Standard British English. It is intended for intermediate to advanced students of English as a second or foreign language who have already studied the basic grammar of English. It covers the most important areas of English grammar and concentrates on structures which may cause difficulty at an intermediate level or above. The book starts with a pretest that helps you identify the areas you need to work on. The pretest is followed by eleven chapters, broken down to a number of subchapters that each deal with a specific grammar point. The related explanations are accompanied by real-life sample sentences, timeline diagrams, tables, and quotes. If a similar point or the same point is discussed in a different part of the book, you will find cross-references to that point. Where appropriate, chapters begin with guiding questions and end with revision questions. Most of the chapters are followed by exercises, including multiple choice, sentence transformation, error correction, gap filling and matching exercises, as well as communicative tasks that can be done in language lessons. At the end of the book, there is an appendix which contains a list of the most common irregular verb forms and the most important spelling rules; a list of the quotes that appear in the book; and a glossary that defines grammatical terms frequently used in the explanations. The chapters in this book are not arranged in order of difficulty. This way, the book can be used for quick reference on specific points of interest, as well as for systematic study, either as a self-study grammar book or as additional material in an ESL/EFL course. No matter which way you use the book, it is recommended that you follow the cross-references, which will lead you to further information on a given item. The exercises, which come with suggested answers, are best done using pen and paper. These exercises will not only help you to practise grammar but also to tie grammatical forms to real-world meaning. |
