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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Create Your Own Plan for Better Health With Help From the World s Foremost Nutrition Experts In one month, you can personalize a step-by-step action plan and get results that will motivate you toward a lifetime of overall fitness. By tracking your food choices and physical activity, this handy record book will help you evaluate habits, set goals, and make positive changes for better health. You ll learn how to get the nutrients you need, determine your healthy weight, analyze and resolve situations that trigger eating, and monitor your progress through weekly and monthly check-ups. Create Your Own Plan for Better Health With Help From the World s Foremost Nutrition Experts In one month, you can personalize a step-by-step action plan and get results that will motivate you toward a lifetime of overall fitness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The Truth About Carbohydrates Are carbohydrates fattening? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Are fiber supplements just as good as the real thing? The questions and myths surrounding carbohydrates abound. But with this book, The American Dietetic Association sets the record straight. You will discover: How carbohydrates affect your weight, mood, and physical performance How fiber helps to reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems Why high-protein diets are based on pseudo-science Why high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets are best for weight loss and weight management How to get the optimum amount of carbohydrates every day And much more! This book not only will help you understand the role of carbohydrates in diet and health, it will guide you in planning a healthful diet for you and your family. The Truth About Carbohydrates Are carbohydrates fattening? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Are fiber supplements just as good as the real thing? The questions and myths surrounding carbohydrates abound. But with this book, The American Dietetic Association sets the record straight. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Straight from the headlines of today's news, here is the story of the discovery of an ecological catastrophe - a disaster caused by man-made chemicals in the stratosphere that today are destroying the shield of ozone gas that protects the earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. An incisive look at one of the planet's most pressing ecological concerns, it tells the story of the discovery of ozone depletion, the fight to ban chloroflurocarbons (CFCs) and future prospects and prognoses. Intended for the general reader as well as the scientist, this is an account of an ecological catastrophe caused by man-made chemicals in the atmosphere which are destroying the ozone shield - that layer of gas which protects the Earth from the harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A practical guide to eating well with food allergies This handy book from the world s foremost authority on nutrition answers all your questions about food allergies. You ll learn how they re diagnosed and how to manage the most common food allergies, with day-to-day strategies for avoiding problem foods and making substitutions that ensure a balanced diet. A special chapter on food allergies and children explains how you may be able to prevent or delay allergies in children, and how to manage their food allergies while ensuring proper growth and development. This helpful book also includes a sample food diary and allergy-free menus and recipes. A practical guide to eating well with food allergies This handy book from the world s foremost authority on nutrition answers all your questions about food allergies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Why are Jack Russell Terriers so popular? How much does it cost to keep a JRT? What kind of behavioral problems do JRTs have? That little Jack Russell Terrier puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when they're deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice. Drawing upon the expertise of Jack Russell Terrier breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Jack Russell Terriers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own a JRT-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, author Audrey Pavia offers solid, proven guidance on everything you need to know about raising a JRT, including: Breed characteristics ? Behavior ? Costs of ownership ? Development in all life stages ? Diet ? Exercise requirements ? Genetics and why it's important ? Health and general care ? Temperament ? Training requirements ?Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians ? And more Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Jack Russell Terrier puppy-and make a smart, informed decision. Facts and tips on a boisterous, high-energy breed Sure, the Jack Russell dog Eddie on Frasier looks lovable on TV, but would he fit into any other family just as well? What About Jack Russell Terriers? presents realistic, honest answers to important questions concerning this breed's behavior, health and genetics, diet, development, and much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Separate food facts from fiction with this handy guide from America s nutrition experts. Do carbohydrates cause weight gain? Will taking zinc help you recover faster from a cold? Does extra protein make muscles stronger? As long as people want quick and easy solutions to health concerns, food folklore will continue to be a part of our culture. But what are the facts, and what are the tall tales? In this fun and informative book, The American Dietetic Association reveals which commonly-held beliefs about food can be supported by science, and which are just myths. You ll find out about foods that really do have health benefits, and learn which popular practices might actually be harmful. Before you accept the latest health or nutrition advice or spend money on ineffective remedies, consult this unique resource from the experts at the ADA. Separate food facts from fiction with this handy guide from America s nutrition experts. Do carbohydrates cause weight gain? Will taking zinc help you recover faster from a cold? Does extra protein make muscles stronger? As long as people want quick and easy solutions to health concerns, food folklore will continue to be a part of our culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. "Your Happy Healthy Pet" offers the authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs - now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical. American Pit Bull Terriers are among the most beloved dogs as well as the most misunderstood, feared, and despised. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering: the distinction between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the "generic" pit bull; traits to look for in choosing your pet; things you'll need to make your pup feel at home; feeding, grooming, and healthcare; the importance of positive yet firm training, socialization, and supervision around kids; and bonus chapters available on companion Web site provide guidance for American Pit Bull Terrier and you will have a loyal companion for life. Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. This guide fills you in on their needs and attributes, covering: The history and traits of the breed How to select your pet Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home Feeding, exercise, training, and healthcare Grooming the double coat and the characteristic bushy beard, mustache, and eyebrows Bonus chapters available on companion Web site Typically sociable and loyal, your Miniature Schnauzer will probably want to stay by your side--whether you're taking a walk or taking a nap! Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) demand a lot of attention and activity, but offer a lot of affection and constant amusement. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering: The JRT's irrepressible hunting dog instincts and character Tips for selecting a JRT puppy or adult dog Things you'll need to make your pup one of the family Pointers on feeding, grooming, and healthcare Training and housetraining your JRT Bonus chapters available on companion Web site Single-minded, energetic, and intent, the JRT may try your patience. But then she does her canine comedy or snuggles up affectionately and captures your heart. Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs) demand a lot of attention and activity, but offer a lot of affection and constant amusement. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Easing the Way to a New Stage in Life. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult thing to face. In addition to choosing a home, figuring out finances, and dealing with the actual moving, you may also be struggling with deeper conflicts. The emotions you may feel--of guilt, sadness, anger, and even relief--are never predictable, and can sometimes cause confusion. This invaluable book helps to ease this process, opening the channels of communication for all concerned. By examining the experience of nursing home care from all perspectives, including those of families, caregivers, and the residents themselves, everyone can learn to cope with this new situation. The Nursing Home Decision offers effective advice and empathic reassurance for managing one of life's most difficult transitions, allowing everyone to learn and grow from this new experience. Easing the Way to a New Stage in Life. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult thing to face. In addition to choosing a home, figuring out finances, and dealing with the actual moving, you may also be struggling with deeper conflicts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An in-depth look at the theories behind the most intriguing puzzles in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy In The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Arthur W. Wiggins and Charles M. Wynn discussed science's most important current ideas. Now, they tackle the questions that science has been unable to answer-so far. Choosing one unsolved problem from each discipline, they explore the current scientific thinking behind these questions: How are particle masses determined? How did simple atoms first combine to form complex molecules? What role does the genome play in the development of life? Why is it so difficult to predict the weather? And what is the future of the universe? Featuring cartoons by Sidney Harris, the book includes discussions of recent theories such as the God particle, string theory, "brane" theories, and the Theory of Everything and also explores other science questions. Arthur W. Wiggins (Farmington Hills, MI) is a Professor of Physics at Oakland Community College in Michigan. Charles M. Wynn (Willimantic, CT) is a Professor of Chemistry at Eastern Connecticut State College.They collaborated on The Five Biggest Ideas in Science (0-471-13812-6). An in-depth look at the theories behind the most intriguing puzzles in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy In The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Arthur W. Wiggins and Charles M. Wynn discussed science's most important current ideas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Here, the author clearly guides you through the necessary steps to controlling your gestational diabetes and reducing the risks for both you and your child. Here, the author clearly guides you through the necessary steps to controlling your gestational diabetes and reducing the risks for both you and your child. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Make snacking a part of a balanced diet with advice from America s nutrition experts Snacking can be a habit that nourishes and sustains you or a source of excess calories and fat. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living shows you how to select a variety of snack foods and make them part of a healthy diet. This helpful guide provides advice for everyone, with specific information on the snacking needs of children, teenagers, athletes, weight-conscious adults, and those with special nutrition needs. It offers practical guidelines and strategies for different snacking situations and settings: at work, at home, and on the go. It also includes nutrition information for a variety of snack foods, all to help you select snacks, develop shopping lists, and create healthy snack food stashes at home, work, or anywhere. Make snacking a part of a balanced diet with advice from America s nutrition experts Snacking can be a habit that nourishes and sustains you or a source of excess calories and fat. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living shows you how to select a variety of snack foods and make them part of a healthy diet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The definitive pocket guide on food safety from the source America turns to for food and nutrition advice. Each year, about one in every 10 Americans develops a food-related illness. You can protect yourself with Safe Food for You and Your Family, an indispensable guide to preventing foodborne illness. This book explains how to detect hidden dangers at home or away, which foods are potentially unsafe, and how they become contaminated. Valuable tips include preventing the spread of bacteria in your kitchen, how to tell if food has gone "bad," storing and serving safe foods, and how to pack bag lunches safely and order at restaurants, markets, and delis. The definitive pocket guide on food safety from the source America turns to for food and nutrition advice. Each year, about one in every 10 Americans develops a food-related illness. You can protect yourself with Safe Food for You and Your Family, an indispensable guide to preventing foodborne illness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Understanding and Learning to Live Well with Food Allergies Considering that severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening, parents often find that protecting children can be a daunting task-trying to make sure they are safe, while still creating a sense of normalcy as they grow up. But it can be done. Sorting the truth from the myths and misunderstandings, Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies presents not only pertinent facts but, more important, it helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions. With compassion and insight, Lisa Cipriano Collins blends her own experiences raising a child with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies with practical observations, interviews with parents, and data from recent medical studies. By learning how to reduce risks while promoting a child's normal emotional development, parents can address the needs of their allergic child and his or her siblings, as well as their own needs-and work toward a happy, healthy family.Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies covers: Identifying allergies Working with schools Restaurant and travel concerns Encouraging independence Finding treatment Safety risks and solutions Helping your child help himself Identifying ingredients Making an emergency kit Finding support Developing community awareness Designed to help parents, grandparents, and other caregivers fully understand their children's food allergies. Sorting out the truths and myths of food allergies, this book presents important facts, and helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions that in rare instances may result in death. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Patricia Storms (illustrator). Paperback. Teach your dog to mind her manners. Today, dogs are part of the family, so they need to know how to behave in polite society. With warmth, wit, wisdom, and keen insight into the canine psyche, respected dog trainer Sarah Hodgson provides advice for teaching your pet good manners. At home and on the go, proper canine etiquette makes life easier for you and your dog. From greeting guests properly at the door to going on holiday, dogs who exhibit social graces make a good impression and make good pets. With this guide, you'll have a cool, couth companion you'll be proud to call family. How today's dog lovers can teach their beloved pooches to mind their p's and q's Especially now that most owners consider their dogs a part of the family and take them everywhere, canines need to mind their manners. Many instinctive behaviors are tres passe for today's pampered pooches. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. On June 24, 2005, after nearly ten years of supporting liberal reform, the people of Iran surprised the world by electing the conservative mayor of Tehran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as their new president. Soon after, the new president announced Iran would restart its uranium enrichment program, drawing international criticism and condemnation from leaders in Europe and the United States. Many observers suspect it is the desire to produce not nuclear energy but nuclear weapons that lies behind Irana s controversial decision. Ever since President George W. Bush described Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as the "Axis of Evil," Iran has garnered increased international attention and threatens to become the new focus of European and American foreign policy. Now you can have at your fingertips up--to--date, must--know details on this complex, pivotal country--straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe. The first in a major new series from Encyclopedia Britannica, Iran presents a balanced, sophisticated examination of Irana s social, cultural, and political landscape, past and present.From the constitutional revolution to the hostage crisis to weapons of mass destruction, this thorough guide provides the necessary background to comprehend all the important, ongoing issues surrounding this enigmatic country. Information on such leaders as Cyrus the Great and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, as well as on historical events like the Iran--Contra Affair and the Iran--Iraq War, place current developments into the broader context of world history, the Muslim world, the War on Terror, and the push for democratic reform in the Middle East. Every concise entry--from Afghanistan and Ayatollah Khomeini to Sharia ah law and the Shah--promotes the deeper understanding of issues and events that only Encyclopedia Britannica can provide. Since 1768, Encyclopedia Britannica has been a leading provider of learning products and one of the worlda s most trusted sources of information. Now readers can have at their fingertips unbiased, up--to--date, must--know details straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe. The first book in the series, Iran, gives readers the necessary background to understand important, ongoing developments in the Middle Easta s most volatile nation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The inside story of the life of Cheryl Burke, TV star, dancer, choreographer, and two-time champion on the top-rated TV hit series Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she was thirteen years old. Over several exciting seasons, she has captivated audiences of Dancing with the Stars with her incredible dance performances, Emmy-nominated choreography, high energy, and bright smile. In Dancing Lessons , she takes you from her childhood years into the world of competitive ballroom dancing and on to Dancing with the Stars . Includes behind-the-scenes stories and photos from the life of the first two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars Shares lessons Cheryl has learned from her celebrity partners on Dancing with the Stars , from Drew Lachey to Chad Ochocinco Includes personal revelations concerning Cheryl's childhood, weight issues, and the media In Dancing Lessons , Cheryl Burke whisks you away to a world full of dancing, entertainment, and living to the max. In each chapter, you will discover a depth of passion in Cheryl's life that perfectly matches the commitment she displays on the dance floor.Cheryl's accounts of being a powerful woman putting her talent to work will inspire readers everywhere to pursue their own dreams. "Not only an amazing dancer, but a kick-ass woman to look up to." - Jenny McCarthy The inside story of the life of Cheryl Burke, TV star, dancer, choreographer, and two-time champion on the top-rated TV hit series Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she was thirteen years old. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "I've worked side by side with Dr. Pescatore for many years. In this book--which I heartily recommend--Dr. Pescatore teaches you how to bring health and nutrition to the next generation."--Robert C. Atkins, M.D., author of the multimillion copy bestseller Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. "Feed Your Kids Well offers a sensible approach to the difficult problem of childhood obesity--and many other children's health problems. Dr. Pescatore provides parents with excellent strategies for dealing with their children in a positive, sensitive way."--Carol Colman, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Melatonin Miracle. "Feed Your Kids Well is an excellent book that explains the importance of a well-balanced diet. It exposes the dangers associated with high-sugar foods and reveals the true cause of childhood obesity."--Joyce and Gene Daoust, authors of 40-30-30 Fat Burning Nutrition. "I helped nutritionally vet Adelle Davis's book, Let's Have Healthy Children. In my opinion, Feed Your Kids Well replaces that important work."--Fran Gare, nutrition expert, CBS-TV. Today, one-third of North American children and teenagers are overweight.And despite decades of medical and scientific breakthroughs, the percentage of children with health problems today is the highest in history. Feed Your Kids Well will be a revelation for millions of worried parents. Dr. Fred Pescatore, who was overweight and asthmatic as a child, brings an empathetic and hopeful tone to this groundbreaking guide to achieving optimum nutrition, ideal health, and self-confidence. Building on the low-carbohydrate principles of the hugely popular Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution--which has helped millions of adults lose weight permanently--Dr. Pescatore applies the Atkins Center's proven nutritional program to children and teenagers. Thoroughly tested over years of exhaustive research, his Next Generation Diet is the first health program to recognize that simply applying adult diet plans to children is ineffective--and often dangerous. The author argues that the real culprit behind dietary problems is not fat, but sugars and starches.Feed Your Kids Well brings something new to the table: sane and practical guidance for parents concerned not only about weight loss, but also about general wellness and the prevention of disease--from asthma to ADD, from earaches to allergies. After explaining how your child's body and metabolism work, Dr. Pescatore clearly outlines a straightforward nutritional lifestyle program that helps parents shape the important building blocks--proteins, fats, and carbohydrates--into complete, well-balanced meals. Packed with easy-to-follow sample menus for every day of the week, this book provides delicious, healthy alternatives. Kids will love the dozens of simple, step-by-step recipes for a variety of dishes, including pancakes with strawberry topping, chicken fingers, beef tacos, fudgy brownie squares, and peanut butter cookies. Some recipes are easy enough for kids to make themselves! Parents will also learn how to integrate effective nutrition with various vitamin supplements, complementary medical treatments, and a regular exercise program, which can help heal and even prevent childhood ailments. With fascinating case studies, Dr.Pescatore demonstrates how to treat these problems simply by monitoring nutrient deficiencies and sugar overload. In childhood, the all-important seeds of our adult selves are planted--from our personalities to our eating habits. Feed Your Kids Well helps parents prepare their children for healthy, happy lives. "I've worked side by side with Dr. Pescatore for many years. In this book--which I heartily recommend--Dr. Pescatore teaches you how to bring health and nutrition to the next generation. "--Robert C. Atkins, M.D. , author of the multimillion copy bestseller Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Elegant in appearance but energetic and affectionate in nature, they're the perfect companions for families with children, empty nesters, or retirees. This guide covers: Choosing your Cavalier Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home Feeding and grooming, including combing and checking the trademark ears Healthcare and the importance of regular exercise Training and housetraining your Cavalier Bonus chapters available on companion Web site Lively, yet loving, your Cavalier will enjoy keeping you company, whether that entails bustling beside you on a walk or snuggling cozily on your lap! Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This is a classic bestselling guide to pregnancy and childbirth, thoroughly revised and updated. Highly regarded and relied upon for more than twenty years, this authoritative guide is the ultimate resource if you are or hope to become pregnant. Now in a new edition that covers the latest medical advances, "Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth" answers all your questions, addressing both the medical and emotional issues in a clear, reassuring way. Drs. Sheldon Cherry and Douglas Moss cover everything from preconception to postpartum care, dispelling the myths and revealing the latest advancements that help to ensure a successful and enjoyable pregnancy.They explain how the fetus develops, the different stages of labor, and the current trends in childbirth, and they also address the special needs of pregnant women over age thirty-five.This updated edition also features: the latest information on preconception care, including genetic testing and vaccination programs; new treatments for both male and female infertility; new guidelines for exercise during pregnancy; the latest on first-trimester screening for fetal anomalies, postpartum depression, and medications during pregnancy; and, guidance in successfully managing multiple births. Comprehensive, comforting, and reliable, "Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth" is your indispensable pregnancy companion. Covers various things from preconception to postpartum care, dispelling the myths and revealing the advancements that help to ensure a successful and enjoyable pregnancy. This book explains how the fetus develops, the different stages of labor, and the trends in childbirth. It addresses the special needs of pregnant women over age thirty-five. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Ethics for Everyone Is it always wrong to lie? Is it always right to try to help another person? Are you bound to keep every promise you make? In Ethics for Everyone: How to Increase Your Moral Intelligence, you'll find out how well you make moral choices and learn how to increase your ability to understand and analyze ethical dilemmas. This sensible, practical guide provides thoughtful-and sometimes surprising-answers to tough real-world questions. You'll sort through dozens of tricky ethical issues with the help of: Twenty-one dramatic true stories showing real-life ethics in action- and you are asked to make ethical choices A personal ethics quiz to determine your own ethical potential Harm and benefits assessments of various courses of action Expert opinions from spiritual leaders, counselors, attorneys, psychologists, and other experts Ethics for Everyone Is it always wrong to lie? Is it always right to try to help another person? Are you bound to keep every promise you make? In Ethics for Everyone: How to Increase Your Moral Intelligence, you'll find out how well you make moral choices and learn how to increase your ability to understand and analyze ethical dilemmas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. From the world's number 1 name in weight loss, an inspiring, myth-busting guide to help readers discover what has been holding them back from long-term success. "Weight Watchers" has helped millions of people worldwide lose weight. Now, "Weight Watchers" joins forces with leading cardiologist and health and fitness expert Dr. James Rippe to debunk ten common dieting myths - so that readers can avoid the false turns and agony that stand between them and their goals. Using the latest scientific research and the experiences of successful 'losers', myths like 'you can exercise the weight off' and 'you can impact your metabolism by certain foods and eating patterns' are discussed head on. The kernels of truth that are part of every myth are revealed along with the straight talk about what simply isn't true. In the face of defeatist beliefs such as 'weight loss that lasts isn't possible' and 'I don't have the willpower it takes', the book demonstrates that sustainable weight loss is possible by following the path science offers over myths.This myth-busting guide delivers just what's needed to get off the dieting roller coaster-combining state-of-the-art science, commonsense advice, inspirational stories, and action plans. Now, we can finally focus on keeping it off for the long term. James M. Rippe, M.D. is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He is the Founder and Director of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute, in Shrewsbury, Mass., one of the largest nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle medicine research organizations in the United States. He has written or edited more than 25 books, ranging from "Heart Disease for Dummies" to the world's leading textbook on intensive care medicine. His work has been featured on the Today show, CNN, and the CBS Evening News as well as in the "New York Times" and the "Wall Street Journal". "Weight Watchers" is America's trusted name in weight loss and the global leader in weight-loss services, with 46,000 weekly meetings in 30 countries. Weight Watchers' mission is to help people reach and maintain a healthy weight.At the heart of "Weight Watchers" are weekly meetings which provide the coaching and tools to help people make the positive changes required to lose weight and keep it off. A myth-busting guide to help readers discover what has been holding them back from long-term success. Using scientific research and the experiences of successful 'losers', it discusses head on myths like 'you can exercise the weight off' and 'you can impact your metabolism by certain foods and eating patterns'. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An interactive workbook to help couples reconnect The simple phrase "I love you" is terribly important to people-so what keeps so many of us from saying it? In Reclaim Your Relationship, Ron and Pat Potter-Efron, marriage therapists who have been married for 37 years, combine their real-life and clinical experience in this practical and accessible workbook designed to help individuals improve connections in their relationships with those they love. Presenting engaging, hands-on exercises, the authors help readers learn to say "I love you" to their partners with ease and genuine meaning, show their partner love through consistent acts of caring, and take in their partner's loving words and deeds without always demanding more. Ron Potter-Efron, MSW, PhD and Pat Potter-Efron, MS (Eau Claire, WS) are psychotherapists in private practice. They are the authors of Letting Go of Anger (1-572-24001-6) and Letting Go of Shame (0-894-86635-4). An interactive workbook to help couples reconnect. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "STOLEN WOMEN gives us what Mama couldn't--a way to be in charge of our own bodies. This probing, fact-based book dissects the myths, discards the stereotypes, and unshackles our minds."--BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL Author of Brothers and Sisters "The culmination of twenty-two years of clinical practice and in-depth interviews with hundreds of African American women."--Ebony "Groundbreaking research breaks down why we came to be at increased risk and how we can protect ourselves for the future."--Essence "Finally, we have the first book that breaks the silence. Dr. Wyatt presents a well-researched and balanced perspective of the sexual experiences of African American women. It explodes the myths, examines our past, and sets the path for our healing and our future survival. This is a book that should be read by anyone who knows or cares about African American women."--Gloria Johnson Powell, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard University "A long-awaited look at the stereotypes and sexual myths that surround African American women."--The Chicago TribunE In Stolen Women, black women candidly describe how they learned about sex, what experiences they chose, and what experiences they were forced to have. They reveal decisions they made, and the feelings they had--from satisfaction to abuse. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Walker, Jan (illustrator). Paperback. Create Your Dog's Personality Profile for Training Success! Teach your dog tricks you'll BOTH enjoy, the fun way, without rules and regimentation! Use the Canine Personality Test included to find out your pet's Personality Profile, and then follow the step-by-step guidelines to teach those tricks best suited to your star-to-be. Included are practical tricks to make your dog useful at home; tricks to build rapport between dog and trainer; and cute tricks, great just for showing off. Instructive and fun photos and illustrations throughout complement the easy to follow, step-by-step instruction from trainer Mary Ann Rombold Zeigenfuse. Dog Tricks: Step by Step, Revised Edition, will entertain you and your dog, whether you are preparing for show biz or simply looking for fun activities to share with your best friend. Create Your Dog's Personality Profile for Training Success! Teach your dog tricks you'll BOTH enjoy, the fun way, without rules and regimentation! Use the Canine Personality Test included to find out your pet's Personality Profile, and then follow the step-by-step guidelines to teach those tricks best suited to your star-to-be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.