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It gathers more spectators on a global basis than any other activity today. More than just a game, sport has profound political and social consequences, promoting a super-aggressive ideal of manhood and political culture.
If we are to believe what we see in movies and on television, the universe is populated with other worlds and civilizations that rival our own. But how true is that? Are we alone in the universe? How wide is the universe’s scope? We’ll delve into the latest science and research on whether we’re truly alone.
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The profound bond between us and our beloved pets is undeniable – in fact, it goes far beyond what we might ever have expected. In Whole-Pet Healing, 30-year veterinarian Dr. Dennis Thomas delves into the heart-to-heart link we share with our cherished animal companions, and how we can influence their healing – and they, ours – in remarkable ways. Presenting a case for holistic pet care backed by quantum science, Dr. Thomas explains the nature of the energetic body and the ways we can tap into its extraordinary curative abilities, using techniques ranging from Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture to intention and intuition. He sheds light on our power to deliver love and healin...
More than three billion people in the world use the Internet. Yet there are still more than four billion who do not have Internet access! But this number is slowly changing as innovations are being made to connect more people to the Internet. Featuring TIME For Kids content, these nonfiction readers examine Internet access in the United States and around the world, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to "being connected." This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The books include text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and an index to increase understanding and improve academic vocabulary. The Reader's Guide and Try It! sections provide extensive language-development activities that will prompt critical thinking. Aligned with state and national standards, this text prepares students for college and career. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Discover the science-based wellness-enhancing powers of water, wholesome foods and beverages, walking, weight training, stretching, sleep, sunlight, and fresh air remarkably optimizing mental and physical health and performance! Written during the COVID-19 pandemic amidst a fast-paced and medically advanced 21st Century world touting costly prescription and over-the-counter pills and dietary supplements (with potentially risky side effects), Follow 4 Ws to Wellness Including Stretching, Sleep, Sunlight and Fresh Air! guides readers toward a slower tempo, safer, refreshingly simplified, and natural wellness path. Filled with healthful-inspiring nostalgic songs, popular lyricists and singers, ...
The story of how the canine brain developed is also a story of the minds of humankind at the time. If humans and wolves had not come to an understanding tens of thousands of years ago, the tameness and friendliness that separates Fido from his fanged cousins might not have developed. The changes that the canine brain has endured over the years has laid the groundwork for a bond that transcends other species. (The phrase man's best friend developed for a reason.) Humans have played a decisive role in the evolution of dogs, and these wolf descendants have worked their way into our hearts and been woven into the fabric of human society.
Is it really impossible to lose weight and keep it off? The statistics are discouraging: up to 95% of dieters gain their weight back. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Studies show that gradual adoption of specific habits is effective for maintaining weight loss. And even better, a healthier lifestyle gets easier over time. Change 1 Thing! A Doctor’s 12 Step Guide to Permanent Weight Loss, Disease Prevention and A Lifetime of Incredible Health, is written for people who are frustrated with their failed attempts at permanent weight loss and with their chronic health problems. Dr. Teresa Fuller developed this step-by-step approach in response to countless patients who have asked her how ...
"This book demonstrates how feminist analysis can transform law in a field where paternalism, individualism, gender stereotypes, and tensions over the public-private divide shape judicial decisions. Each chapter focuses on a single court decision related to health law. The decisions concern patient autonomy, informed consent, medical and nursing malpractice, the relationships among health care professionals and the institutions where they work, communications between health care providers and the patients they serve, end-of-life care, reproductive health care, biomedical research, ownership of human tissues and cells, the influence of religious directives on health care standards, health car...
Are we better prepared than our ancestors were to deal with climate change? Explaining fast-changing science, Linden suggests that man must learn from the past to avoid a coming catastrophe. Illustrations throughout.