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August 2010
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Is it gluten-free? : an A-Z of things gluten-free, by Carole Hofflin. (2010)
"You're on a gluten-free diet, or perhaps you are responsible for the preparation of meals for a gluten intolerant child or adult in your care, or you have a friend who has Coeliac Disease and you don't know what to feed them when they visit. Perhaps you run a catering business or manage a cafe and an increasing number of your customers have requested gluten-free food. You may be a healthcare professional who requires a user-friendly reference for quick professional and client use." Thi sbook can help you to answer the following questions: "What is gluten-free food? Why a gluten-free diet? What foods contain gluten? What do I do with some of these ingredients? How will this affect my pantry and shopping trolley? How do I interpret food labels? What do I do if I want to entertain or dine out? What about travel? What is the meaning of these unfamiliar terms? Look no further. This A - Z of gluten-free terms, ingredients, hints and recipe tips will help you, your family, your friends or your colleagues make sense of the gluten-free world you now find yourself involved in. The gluten-free diet is not difficult nor the flavours sacrificial. It is simple to achieve good food gluten-free without the need to accept second best." (Global Books in Print).
Cognitive behavioural therapy : your route out of perfectionism, self-sabotage and other everyday habits, by Avi Joseph. (2009)
"What happens to you in life matters less than the way you feel about life: that's the message of cognitive behavioural therapy. If you've ever tried to change something about yourself - your mood, your weight, your behaviour - you'll have noticed that change often hurts, so you stop trying. CBT can help you when change starts to hurt. Professional CBT practitioner Avy Joseph shows you how to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs to improve your outlook in your personal and professional life. Whether you want to break the spiral of depression, anxiety or guilt, achieve work-life balance or make an important change, this book will help you reach your goals and maintain a positive outlook - no matter what life throws at you. Remember: It's you - not your circumstance - that holds the key to change. Don't limit yourself. (Book jacket)
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis : an evidence-based guide to recovery, by George Jelinek. (2009)
"Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious, progressively disabling condition for which current medical treatment is not particularly effective and has many side effects, however, this guide provides a genuine alternative. Through an exhaustive, evidence-based analysis of medical research, the study concludes that MS is a disease largely determined by lifestyle factors. Showing that people with MS who modify their diet, their exercise habits, and other aspects of their lifestyle can stabilize the illness and potentially recover, these recommendations will change the lives of thousands of people with MS and support their loved ones." (Amazon).
Head injury, by Audrey Daisley. (2009)
"Every year around 1.4 million people in England and Wales will attend hospital as a result of a head injury, and of these, 150,000 people will be admitted. Thanks to advances in medical technology, the outlook for those who suffer a head injury is much improved. Most will have a normal life expectancy, but many will experience problems associated with the injury they have sustained. It can be a stressful experience, not just for the individual affected, but also for those around them." "Head Injury: The Facts explains how the brain is affected when a head injury occurs, the physical, cognitive, and emotional problems that can arise as a result, and how to cope in the weeks, months, and - potentially - years after the accident. It offers practical advice on coping strategies, emphasising that knowledge and support are key to overcoming a head injury as a family. It also includes a frequently asked questions' section written especially for children who know someone who has been injured." (Book Jacket)".
A spectrum of light : inspirational interviews with families affected by autism, by Francesca Bierens. (2010)
"Over a period of 14 years, the author interviewed 10 families with children of all ages on the autism spectrum. Their responses offer inspiration and hope for parents and families and for all those who work with children affected by autism. Lessons learned relate to everyday coping, cherishing the child with autism as a member of the family, and respecting each child's individuality. In the final chapter of follow-up interviews with seven of the families, two of the original children, now in their 20s and leading independent lives, talk about their experiences. Bierens is a speech-language therapist and primary school teacher." (booknews.com)
Lifting depression : a neuroscientist's hands-on approach to activating your brain's healing power, by Kelly Lambert. (2008)
"In this fascinating exploration of depression, neuroscientist Kelly Lambert highlights her groundbreaking research suggesting that important clues to the mysteries of this disease have been in our hands all along. She identifies a circuit in the human brainconnecting movement, feeling, and cognitionthat is responsible for symptoms of depression, and shows that when we knit a sweater, prepare a meal, or simply repair a lamp, were actually bathing our brain in feel-good chemicals. Highlighting inspiring accounts of change and growth,Lifting Depressionoffers a compassionate and commonsense way of preventing and treating one of the modern eras most debilitating diseases." (Global Books in Print)
Break through pain : a step-by-step mindfulness meditation program for transforming chronic and acute pain, by Shinzen Young. (2004)
"The newest treatment for pain is one of the oldest, most effective strategies for pain-free living: meditation. With Break Through Pain, meditation expert Shinzen Young teaches you how to retrain your relationship to pain through traditional meditation practices. Drawing from thirty years of results in the field, this respected teacher offers the essential techniques that have proven successful at painmanagement centers around the country. Break Through Pain adapts the core principles of mindfulness training to a practical process that can treat even extreme, chronic pain effectively, possibly reducing the need for drugs or surgery. Step-by-step techniques taught in plain language show how to overcome internal resistance-the key to transforming physical pain into a flow of pure energy. Includes Shinzen's five most effective meditations for pain. (Global Books in Print).
Vitamins, minerals and supplements for Australia and New Zealand, Samantha Kent (Senior editor). (2010)
"Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements describes more than 90 vitamins, minerals and herbs in detail, with information on what each supplement is, what it is used to treat, how it works, how much you need, how to take it, guidelines for use, possible side effects and shopping hints. Special attention is given to adverse interactions with drugs and other supplements, and advice for specific conditions (such as pregnancy) and different age groups. In addition, this easy-to-follow volume explains what to look for on labels to make sure you're getting the best supplements and the best value for your money, and how to maximise the vitamins in your diet." (Global Books in Print).
Writing on the edge : great contemporary writers on the front line of crisis, by Tom Craig. (2009)
"Powerful essays by such luminaries and literary giants as Daniel Day-Lewis and Martin Amis offer a compassionate look at the crises that most affect our world today. An important book for anyone interested in global issues,Writing on the Edgefeatures twelve essays that take the reader to countries in crisis. Award-winning writer Martin Amis experienced firsthand the problems of gang violence in Colombia, South America;New York Timesbestselling author Tracy Chevalier focuses on the abuse of women in Burundi, East Africa; Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis writes of meeting children raised in war-torn Palestine; Booker Prizendash;winning author DBC Pierre addresses the unusually high incidence of mental health issues in Armenia. Award-winning photographer Tom Craig was commissioned by the humanitarian charity Meacute;decins Sans Frontiegrave;res/Doctors without Borders to document the writers in these places in trouble. His striking photographs amplify the sense of compassion required while also demonstrating that beautiful humanity is the victim of tragedy."(Global Books in Print)
The menopause makeover : the ultimate guide to taking control of your health and beauty during menopause, by Staness Jonekos. (c2009)
"Hot flashes and sleepless nights? Feeling anxious and irritable? Feel like you're losing your mind? Frustrated with weight gain? It's time for a makeover, a menopause makeover! Staness Jonekos knows all too well how you feel. Leading up to her wedding day at the age of forty-seven, she was sporting a not-so-sexy belly bulge, suffering from hot flashes and feeling in no mood for a honeymoon. Jonekos took drastic action and created the first-ever menopause makeover to get back into that little white dress and feel sexy again in just twelve weeks. Now she joins forces with leading menopause expert Dr. Wendy Klein to give you the relief you need, fast! Based on the latest scientific research, and designed for both pre- and post-menopausal women, The Menopause Makeover is a proven, eight-step program to help you reclaim your health and your life." (Back cover)
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