Review of Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness & Compassion Can Free You from Anxiety, Fear, & Panic (Paperback)

I bought this book to help me deal with Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and depression.

This book could serve as a nice introduction to mindfulness meditation.The first few chapters detail some of the research that has come out concerning the impact of mindfulness on anxiety and anxiety disorders.

It was rather skimpy on some details; specifically, how one can tie all of this mindfulness into reducing or dealing with anxiety.The author takes up an entire one chapter – one – in dealing with this specifically.

Much of the book’s content can be found in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s wonderful book, “Full Catastrophe Living”, which is also much more detailed.I recommend that the customer look into that book first, and then supplement his reading with this one second.

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The Mindfulness Solution to Anxiety

Drawing on techniques and perspectives from two seemingly different traditions, this second edition of a self-help classic offers you a powerful and profound approach to overcoming anxiety, fear, and panic. From the evidence-based tradition of Western medicine, learn the role your thoughts and emotions play in anxiety. And, from the tradition of meditation and the inquiry into meaning and purpose, discover your own potential for presence and stillness, kindness and compassion–and the tremendous power these states give you to heal and transform your life.

Use this encouraging, step-by-step program to:
·Learn about the mechanism of anxiety and the body’s fear system
·Develop a healing mindfulness practice–one breath at a time
·Start on the path to presence, stillness, compassion, and loving kindness
·Practice acceptance during mindfulness meditation
·Feel safe while opening up to fearful and anxious feelings

This book is a welcome addition to the anxiety disorders field. Comprehensive as well as clearly written, it provides a wealth of information on the use of meditation and mindfulness practice in recover from anxiety difficulties.–Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and Coping with Anxiety

Dr. Brantley’s book is clear and warm. It takes the mystery out of meditation and explains how things that at first sight appear `ordinary’ are in fact very important. His extensive clinical experience and his empathy constantly shine through the book.–Jonathan Davidson, MD, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at Duke University

From the Publisher
This is a major revision of the classic book using mindfulness to overcome anxiety. It includes information on the latest research into mindfulness, new step-by-step exercises, and new thoughts on taking daily mindfulness to deeper and more rewarding levels.

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Review of Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, & Clinical Applications (Paperback)

Pretty decent book, goes over most concepts of molecular diagnostics, PCR, FISH, RT-PCR, molecular beacons, FRET, etc.Fairly easy to understand.Could do a better job in some places. Used in a Molecular Diagnostics – Human Genetics course in CLS/MT Program.

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Lela Buckingham and Maribeth Flaws have developed the most comprehensive text available for the study of molecular diagnostics in the clinical laboratory setting. “Molecular Diagnostics” will give your students the background they need to understand the principles behind diagnostic tests that use molecular techniques. With its grounding in molecular biology and emphasis on the fluid nature of this topic as improved diagnostic technologies emerge, this text is the perfect balance between theory and application.

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Review of Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care (Paperback)

i ordered my book and got it on the day that they said it would be here.It was cheaper then in the book store and in great shape

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Now in its Fifth Edition, this text conveys the importance of diverse cultural knowledge for evaluation of patient outcomes, understanding persons in clinical settings, and appropriate responses during the nurse/client interaction. This edition features a new chapter on international nursing by Dr. Paula Herberg, who has worked extensively with Islamic populations. The text addresses the new transcultural nursing challenges brought about by immigration, refugee programs, illegal migration, and the changing healthcare delivery system. New case studies and critical thinking exercises focus on cultural responses to bioterrorism, border health issues, and concerns related to health disparities.

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Review of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

The American Heritage Dictionary is an excellent 1 volume dictionary, complete with the newest words, beautiful colorful design, and over 2,000 pages on all facets of the English language.I will compare this dictionary to the New Oxford American Dictionary (NOAD) as these are the two best 1-volume English dictionaries available.

In my opinion, the NOAD is clearly a better dictionary for reasons listed below.Generally, the NOAD’s entries are longer and more detailed, hence the reader gets more information.The American Heritage definitions are almost too concise (usually too concise for my preference) although many people may prefer the shorter definitions.Each dictionary will have a number of lesser know words (and even some more common words) the other dictionary will not have (especially scientific words, geographical locations, and newer words), so one dictionary is not superior as far as having a significant amount of more entries.It appears to me the NOAD has more entries, but even if it doesn’t, it is still a better dictionary.

Some comparisons of American Heritage Dictionary (2006) to the NOAD (New Oxford American Dictionary)(2004)

-The American Heritage 2,006 pages long A to Z, the NOAD is 1,959 pages A to Z. The American Heritage does not list anywhere that I can see how many entries it has.The NOAD says it has over 250,000 entries.The font of the American Heritage is smaller but it is just as easy to read as the NOAD’s font.The NOAD uses 3 columns per page, the American Heritage uses 2.

-The American Heritage has some newer words not found in NOAD, such as Red state, Blue state, Sudoku, Texas hold’em, but don’t get the idea though this makes it better than the NOAD.Here are some words (some relatively recent) the NOAD has that the American Heritage does not have: macarana (the dance), tamagotchi (the Japanese toy), October Surprise, Hamas (the militant Palestinian group), heat-seeking, (as a missile) tarte Tatin, solid south, spaceship earth.

-The American Heritage is visually more appealing with its 4.000 color pictures complete with a nice design layout.Although the NOAD lacks color, it has many effective illustrations, and it even devotes full pages to maps.

-A big advantage of the American Heritage is that it details some interesting etymological histories of about 400 common words.For instance the American Heritage dictionary gives a 13-line history on the word Kangaroo, explaining that it is not from an Aborigine meaning “I do not know,” and then proceeds to explain the true history of the word. The American Heritage also has usage notes on over 750 synonyms, 100 notes on regionalisms, 500 notes on usage issues, and 50 notes on the social dimensions of some words.

-Although the NOAD does not give these selected, interesting word histories, overall the NOAD etymology is done much better than the American Heritage’s etymology.The NOAD’s etymological explanations are consistently more detailed, and it will frequently add a time frame when the word came into use, e.g. early 17th century (although it will not give specific years), something the American Heritage does not.The NOAD will give folk etymology of some words, and like the American Heritage will give notes on proper usage and help the reader/writer use the right word with synonyms.

-One huge advantage the NOAD has over the American Heritage is that it adds many, many more common word phrase origins associated with a word, including proverbs, clichés, etc.For instance the word `pie” n. the NOAD will list the phrases “as easy as pie” “as sweet as pie” “a slice of the pie” and “pie in the sky” (and giving definitions of each phrase) while the American Heritage just lists and defines “pie in the sky.”The NOAD will also give the origin of a few phrases such as “flash in the pan” (from the failure of gunpowder to ignite properly to fire a gun).The American Heritage does none of this with its phrases, but note that the American Heritage Dictionary publishes a separate book on word phrase origins, which is probably the reason it places little emphasis on them in its main dictionary.

-The NOAD is superior in the biographical entries to the American Heritage.Each dictionary will have some people the other will not, but when they are similar, the NOAD almost always gives more information in a biographical entry. The NOAD is also superior in geographical entries.food entries, and political terms. The NOAD is also better at including entries one would normally find in an encyclopedia, for instance Tamil Tigers, Hammond Organ, Abby Road are in the NOAD, but not in the American Heritage.

-The NOAD is slightly better in giving information about nations of the world.The American Heritage’s entries on nations is short and very basic, while the NOAD’s, though not much longer, it will nevertheless give a better history of a country than the American Heritage will.

I love dictionaries, and in comparing these two dictionaries, the NOAD to me has its pulse on the English language more than the American Heritage.The American Heritage Dictionary however is still very good choice, but if I could take only one, it would be the NOAD.If you love words, you should get both to enjoy the variety each provides.

Product Description
This newly updated edition of America’s favorite dictionary features revised biographical and geographical entries as well as up-to-date charts and tables for topics such as world currencies and chemical elements. Among the 500 entries new to this update are Amber Alert, blogosphere, gravitino, halo effect, hawala, lycopene, malware, micropolis, proteome, Qi Gong, SARS, shout-out, speed dating, sudoku, Texas hold’em, text message, and wiki.

The renowned American Heritage® Usage Panel, a group of more than 200 distinguished writers, scholars, and scientists, offers advice on problems of grammar and style; engaging notes explain word histories and clarify differences among synonyms; thousands of quotations and example sentences show words in context; and elegant definitions are enhanced by 4,000 full-color photographs, drawings, and maps, making this one of the most readable dictionaries available anywhere.

This dictionary can also be purchased with a fully loadable Windows® / Mac® CD-ROM that contains the entire text of the updated Fourth Edition, 68,000 audio pronunciations, 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, and a college-level thesaurus with more than 260,000 synonyms. The CD-ROM has spell-check capability and can be used in conjunction with any Microsoft® Office application to get definitions at the click of a mouse.

About the Author
The Editors of theAmerican Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

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Review of Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to Fight Alcoholism through Nutrition (Paperback)

I have often wondered what we as AA have to offer a detoxing newcomerother than “let go and let God”, only to watch them get drunkbefore the night is over. Then we sit back and say “he isn’tready” or “she can’t get honest”. Larsons book opens manypossibilities for AA and others to explore, and takes James Millam’s book”Under The Influence” to a new level. I believe the conventionaltreatment industry and AA is going to be slow to try a new approach, evenwith thier dismal success rates, but Larson may have opened the door alittle wider. This book is definatly worth a read, if at the very least,only to educate yourself as to some of the physical aspects of alcoholism,and at the very most, a working sobriety and knowledge to share withothers. The only criticism I have is some of her dubious statistics,and her failure to offer sources for many of her nutrients other than herfacility. I imagine that a practicing alcoholic could get frustrated goingstore to store trying to collect the numerous supplements, and a simpleguide would go a long way in helping someone find these things. I hope thatfuture authors will take the idea further. Perhaps it is time we began totake the treatment of alcoholism out of the 1930’s.

Product Description
“Comprehensive, rational and personal. It suppplies much of what is missing in traditional approaches to alcoholic rehabilitation. I believe that this book can save lives.”
Leo Galland, M.D.
Open this book and you will embark on a groundbreaking seven-week journey that will change your life. You will learn how to break your addiction to alcohol and end your cravings–and do it under your own power. Here, step-by-step, is a proven, seven-week program developed by Dr. Joan Matthews Larson at the innovative Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis, that subdues your body’s addictive chemistry and puts you on the path to full recovery.

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Review of The Gluten Connection: How Gluten Sensitivity May Be Sabotaging Your Health–And What You Can Do to Take Control Now (Paperback)

The Gluten Connection is by far the most important book I have ever read.If you are gluten sensitive, it will change your life; if you are not, it will apply to someone you know. The message gets through that 30% of the population is sensitive to gluten and that the smallest amount of it results in symptoms.In my case, after 3 days of gluten-free existence, the allergies that have plagued me for 30 years disappeared entirely and the muscle tightness that has made me miserable lately was gone as well.I will be eternally grateful to the author for writing this book.Susan Hildebran

Product Description
One of the nation’s top clinical nutritionists presents her 14-day program for treating and reversing gluten sensitivity, a condition that affects as much as 35 to 50 percent of the U.S. population and is a major contributing factor to an array of chronic illnesses

Struggling with weight gain? Plagued by fatigue? Suffering from joint pain? According to preeminent clinical nutritionist Dr. Shari Lieberman, these symptoms are among the hallmarks of a little-known but surprisingly common sensitivity to gluten, a protein in certain grains. Dr. Lieberman has been investigating gluten sensitivity for more than 20 years. In her experience, eliminating gluten can alleviate many troubling symptoms for which doctors often can’t find a cause, as well as chronic conditions for which mainstream medicine offers little hope of relief-including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and irritable bowel syndrome.

In fact, 85 percent of Dr. Lieberman’s clients who follow a gluten-free diet report dramatic improvement in their health-and scientific studies support her results.

In The Gluten Connection, Dr. Lieberman presents a simple questionnaire to help readers assess their risk for gluten sensitivity and provides a 14-day eating plan to start them on the path to improved health and vitality. She also recommends nutritional supplements to support and maximize the therapeutic potential of a gluten-free diet.

About the Author
SHARI LIEBERMAN, PhD, CNS, is a well-known, widely respected clinical nutritionist who is an expert in identifying and treating gluten sensitivity. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling Real Vitamin and Mineral Book, released in its third edition in 2003. A frequent speaker at medical and scientific conferences throughout the world, she resides in New York City.

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Review of Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine (Paperback)

This is the most involved and lucid explanation of the Five Phases that I have found. I refer many of my patients to this book when they come for their initial session. It has numerousdrawings, charts and graphs tosupport the written text.The Five Phase Theory, as presented in thisbook, can assist practicing acupunturists or students of Oriental Medicinein deepening their understanding of how to successfully handle the myriadproblems and dis-eases presented by their patients. In my 25 years ofpractice I found extremely few books so well written and organized foreveryday use and review.

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Review of Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

As an elementary school counselor for over twenty years I have been looking for effective resources to share with students, parents and teachers that are practical and support the teaching of foundational self-regulation skills. Building Emotional Intelligence is the perfect developmental guide for both educators and parents in this respect, as it is very user-friendly and easy to implement with children of all ages.

The chapters are arranged in developmental stages and clearly describe simple activities appropriate for each school age. The actitivies are also provided in the accompanying CD, which is an ingenious way to support their intended application. My students have been loving the self-calming and focusing exercises on the CD, which have stimulated meaningful discussion. After doing one of the listening exercises on the CD this week, one kindergartener said,’When I feel lonely, I listen to my heart beat and then I know I’m not alone’. A guidance counselor couldn’t ask for a more engaged outcome.

Our goal is to share this book with as many teachers and parents in our area as possible. One of our esteemed parents has said about it, ‘This could change the world!’. Thank you, Linda, for this much-needed inner, as well as outer, peace tool.

Product Description
What’s the most important piece of your child’s educational program? If you think it’s math, science, or grammar, you might be overlooking an element that is fast becoming essential in today’s stressful world: cultivating inner resiliency. In Building Emotional Intelligence, pioneering educator Linda Lantieri joins forces with internationally renowned psychologist Daniel Goleman to offer a breakthrough guide for helping children quiet their minds, calm their bodies, and identify and manage their emotions. Now available to the public for the first time, here are Lantieri’s proven techniques arranged according to age group, complemented by a spoken-word CD with exercises presented by Goleman. “We need a new vision of education that includes the mind and the heart,” says Lantieri. With Building Emotional Intelligence, parents, teachers, and caregivers have the tools necessary to help build these invaluable skills in the children they raise.

From the Publisher
“Building Emotional Intelligence will be a welcome resource for parents and teachers seeking to teach children to slow down and listen to their inner voices.”–Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children’s Defense Fund

“We all know kids struggle with stress. Now, Building Emotional Intelligence tells us how to help. Lantieri’s simple but powerful exercises will help you inoculate your child with crucial coping skills to face a range of life challenges.”–Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

“This is the best book I know to help children learn inner-life practices that can strengthen and sustain them. A moving mix of compassion, skillful means, and wisdom that can support young people growing up in a perilous but still promising world.”–Parker J. Palmer, author of The Courage to Teach

“In this collaboration, Linda Lantieri and Dan Goleman form a dream team to help children discover and refine their deep inner capacities for well-being, calmness, relaxation, and emotional intelligence.Their program is a marvelous way for parents and their children to adventure together to build inner strengths and resiliency in dealing with the many stresses that children face in their daily lives.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D, Founding Director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society

“This book is critically needed at this important time in education in the United States. Schools have been consumed with improving children’s math and literacy skills, but too often have neglected the important impact of strong social and emotional learning skills.”–Carol Comeau, Superintendent, Anchorage School District & Chair, Executive Committee, the Council of Great City Schools

“What a gift Linda Lantieri and Daniel Goleman give to children with Building Emotional Intelligence!The wonderful and appealing exercises and activities promise to cultivate in children a deep reserve of calm and inner resilience that will sustain them now and for the rest of their lives.”–Nancy Carlsson-Paige, author of Taking Back Childhood

“A comprehensive guide with practical exercises for parents and their children to calm the body and focus the mind.Using principles derived from modern brain research, Linda Lantieri has created a novel curriculum that promises to be enormously helpful in building a foundation for a successful life by cultivating skills in managing disturbing emotions, increasing empathy and cooperation and instilling calmness.This book and accompanying CD will be of interest to all parents who wish their children to be happy and successful.”–Richard J. Davidson, Director, Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Review of Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine (Paperback)

I normally don’t write reviews at all, but this book certainly deserves one. The highlights:

* It doesn’t consists of all these sweet recipes but has great tasting alternatives (I could never get into all that sweet stuff); there are no dates, bananas, etc., and there are some good explanations as to why
* The recipes don’t require a lot of strange ingredients of which I never even heard before; ingredients are easily found
* You don’t have to plan days ahead of time to just produce one dish; a lot of it can be put together quickly
* It does have its share of nuts, but for some reason I don’t resent that here as I did in most of my other books; they don’t seem to be everywhere
* There are NO wheat recipes (yeah!); I’m terribly allergic to that… Instead there are lots of recipes with flax seeds, and there is a very good explanation as to why wheat/grains are not used.

I ordered two other books at the same time I got this one and I already owned two raw food books, but this one is the only one I use. The recipes appeal to me much more than the ones in the other books. There still are tools that are necessary for the raw food kitchen, like a dehydrator, juicer, high-speed blender, etc., but there is a section in the beginning that outlines which ones they recommend.

Product Description
Medical researchers have found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet, combined with environmental pollutants and stress, can lead to a buildup of toxins in the body collectively known as chronic degenerative disease. Here holistic physician Gabriel Cousens provides a dietary regimen that may help reverse this process by introducing whole, natural, organic, and raw foods into the diet. These restorative “live” foods can reverse chronic disease and bring back health and vitality. This eclectic cookbook shares 250 delicious vegan recipes from chefs at the Tree of Life Cafe. Dishes include Avocado Salad with Rosemary, Green Dragon Broccoli, Raw-violis, Lavender Milk, and Carob Coconut Cream Eclairs. International entrees, juices, and aromatherapeutic remedies are also featured.

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Review of First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Boards (FIRST AID Specialty Boards) (Paperback)

I incidentally found this book while studying for the USMLE Step 3 and I Am very pleased. It is not only for EM board but it hits majority of the medical and surgical topics including superb toxicology as well as dermatology.

The content is very easy to follow stream line, concise and memory gripping. I have been able to read about one hundred disease in a few hours sitting at the book store.

I love the way it eliminate excessive details but still able to high lights not onlythe diagnosis and treatments but key concept,very brief yet insightfu epidemiology, and complications.

The organization is superb and its 900 plus pages are a pack of dynamic managements insights that read very pleasantly and rapidly.

Only hindering fact is the high price but am going to buy it tomorrow…

I have gone thought most of the other step 3 books but this book really stands out

Product Description

An “insider’s guide” for success on the Emergency Medicine written board and in-service exams written by residents and junior faculty.

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Boards presents time-strapped emergency medicine residents (taking annual in-training exams or the end of residency board certification exam) and practitioners (renewing their certification) with a concise resource presenting quick, frequently tested, high-yield facts based on the most recently administered in-service and board exams.It is a complete review of emergency medicine topics tested on the written board exam.Approximately 125 clinical images and algorithms enhance the text.Margin notes reinforce key points.A chapter on preparing for the emergency medicine board exam provides helpful advice on scheduling study time, how to register for the exam, and what to expect on exam day.

About the Author

Barbara K. Blok, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine
Department of Surgery
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Aurora, CO

Dickson S. Cheung, MD, MBA, MPH
Department of Emergency Medicine
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Carepoint, P.C.Denver, CO

Timothy F. Platts-Mills, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

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