Publisher: Gibbs Smith
A collection of illustrated quotations—astute, profound, witty, and sweet—on the magic of books. Whether you were devoted to reading as a child or have discovered a new love for books as an adult, Why We Read reminds us what a power and privilege it is to read. Seventy-five quotations celebrate this noble pursuit.
What Do the Best-Trained Doctors Do to Beat Heart Disease? In today's avalanche of medical information, how can you distinguish between proven evidence and unfounded claims? This is the first book to translate key medical data into clear guidelines capturing the highest treatment standards for heart disease. Renowned cardiovascular expert Dr. Harlan Krumholz presents seven strategies for reducing cardiac risk—what professionals agree really works. In this indispensable handbook, he also profiles care alternatives from supplements to stress reduction as well as treatments on the horizon. A "Tools for Success" section helps you track blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, and weight.Show book
Dr. Lisbeth Roy breaks new ground with her revolutionary book that offers real solutions to improving sexual potential. She discusses PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and how it actually regenerates and rejuvenates the body's tissues so they work better. PRP alone provides the changes necessary to improve sexual function, and PRP treatment can make medications that previously failed finally work.Show book
This is a superlative graphic guide described as 'warm, witty and wise' by Jonathan Ree to an enigmatic master of twentieth-century philosophy.Show book
Learn how to extract the maximum of useful substances from tea and use plants to make tea, drinks that will improve your health and give energy. Take tea as a tonic, improves digestion, gives energy, promotes good sleep, helps with headaches, increased anxiety, depression, and as a medicine for cough and cold. Try tea from the hips to get rid of colds, and chamomile tea from insomnia. Prepare your own tonic drinks, giving vivacity and energy, eliminating the symptoms of various diseases, with the help of herbal and berry infusions, the recipes of which are contained in this book. This is the second part of this great tea recipes collection.Show book
Up and at ‘Em: Easy Ways to Get Fit and Eat Right is designed to provide a fun, easy way to get students moving, increase their energy, and improve their coordination and gross motor skills as they learn to work cooperatively. The flexible nine-week curriculum integrates physical activity and nutrition into any after school program. The Up and at ‘Em approach, based on the work of fitness trainer Keena White, is used in hundreds of after school programs throughout the United States to help thousands of elementary-age children reach fitness and nutrition goals. Up and at ‘Em is organized into nine easy-to-implement themes:• Healthy Eating• Games, Games, Games• Partner Up!• Down on the Farm• Dairy Deliciousness• Everything in Moderation• Choosing Favorites• Healthy Eating Review• Be Active!Up and at ‘Em was developed by AlphaBest Education, Inc., in collaboration with Keena White, an International Sports Sciences Association-certified fitness trainer.Show book
Toddlers need lots of time to master the basics, such as jumping, rolling, and balancing. As they become more comfortable with their bodies and confident in their ability to be physically active, their desire to participate will increase. They’ll enjoy kicking and throwing different types of balls, walking up and down stairs, running outside, and pedaling tricycles. Most of their physical activity involves unstructured play, and rightly so. However, you can also introduce them to new equipment with structured play and then let them explore on their own or with playmates.Show book
