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Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia
: :Here, collected for the first time, 19 writers describe their eating disorders from the distance of recovery, exposing as never before the anorexic's self-enclosed world. Taking up issues including depression, genetics, sexuality, sports, religion, fashion and family, these essays examine the role anorexia plays in a young person's search for direction. Powerful and immensely informative, this collection makes accessible the mindset of a disease that has long been misunderstood. With essays by Priscilla Becker, Francesca Lia Block, Maya Browne, Jennifer Egan, Clara Elliot, Amanda ...
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The Greatest Salesman in the World
: :What you are today is not important... for in this runaway bestseller you will learn how to change your life by applying the secrets you are about to discover in the ancient scrolls. Review:The Greatest Salesman in the World is a tiny book, and it is a treasure. First published in 1968, Og Mandino's classic remains an invaluable guide to a philosophy of salesmanship. Mandino's clear, simple writing style supports his purpose: to make the principles of sales known to a wide audience. A parable set ...
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The Female Brain
: :Why are women more verbal than men? Why do women remember details of fights that men can’t remember at all? Why do women tend to form deeper bonds with their female friends than men do with their male counterparts? These and other questions have stumped both sexes throughout the ages. Now, pioneering neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, M.D., brings together the latest findings to show how the unique structure of the female brain determines how women think, what they value, how they communicate, and who they ...
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Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know
: :Is hypothyroidism your problem? For millions of Americans, fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, and other symptoms often go undiagnosed and untreated. Endured by weary patients and ignored by doctors, common warning signs of hypothyroidism are often attributed to depression, stress, age, or simply dismissed as 'all in the patient's head.' Even diagnosed, hypothyroidism is frequently treated improperly, preventing countless numbers of people from feeling and living well.This book, exhaustively researched by a professional writer and hypothyroidism patient, is written for patients, their families, ...
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1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
: :In a snappy, can-do format, 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues, plus many more.
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Blood Type O Food, Beverage and Supplemental Lists (Food, Beverage and Supplement)
from: Berkley
: :Different blood types mean different body chemistry. Carry this guide with you to the grocery store, restaurants, even on vacation to avoid putting on those extra pounds, or getting sick from eating the wrong thing. You'll never have to be without Dr. D'Adamo's reassuring guidance again. Inside you will find complete listings of what's right for Type O in the following categories: * meats, poultry, and seafood * oils and fats * dairy and eggs * nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes * breads, grains, ...
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The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
: :The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several research studies, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish ...
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Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
: :This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz Veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!
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Charlotte's Web (Lythway Book)
: :Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become one of America's best-loved children’s books.This special cloth-bound anniversary edition features Garth Williams’s original drawings lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells. Also included is a retrospective essay written in honor of this anniversary by scholar Peter Neumeyer, about the development and publication of this landmark book. The Charlotte's Web 50th Anniversary Edition is a keepsake book that readers of all ages will cherish. Review:An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider ...
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Anatomy of the Spirit: 7 Stages of Power and Healing
: :Encoded within your body, teaches Caroline Myss, is an energy system linking you directly to the world’s great spiritual traditions and the divine energy that seamlessly connects all life. On Anatomy of the Spirit, Myss surveys our most revered wisdom traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism, and identifies seven specific levels of spiritual development – the stages of power in life. These seven great truths also grace the human body as an energetic system – a spiritual compass pointing the way to better health ...
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