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It has become increasingly difficult to keep up with the growing body of literature on the genetics, metabolic phenotype and treatment of obesity. This volume brings together an array of chapters from many of the foremost authorities and researchers in this area. Key advances in the genetics of obesity are summarized and the effects of obesity in pregnancy, childhood and old age explored. By scrutinizing the hormones and enzymes most recently implicated in the development, maintenance and consequences of obesity, the biochemical and physiological background of the abnormal metabolism of obesity is mapped out. Furthermore, a practical update on clinical approach and treatment of obesity is offered. Finally, the social aspects of obesity and the view of the obese body in art throughout the centuries are reflected. A valuable overview of causes, metabolic disturbances and treatment options, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in clinical as well as pathophysiological and genetic aspects of obesity. Furthermore, it will provide useful reading for scientists and students who would like to broaden and update their knowledge in this area.
This book provides a comprehensive compilation of the evidence available regarding the role of genetic differences in the etiology of human obesities and their health and metabolic implications. It also identifies the most promising research areas, methods, and strategies for use in future efforts to understand the genetic basis of obesities and their consequences on human health. Leading researchers in their respective fields present contributed chapters on such topics as etiology and the prevalence of obesities, nongenetic determinants of obesity and fat topography, and animal models and molecular biological technology used to delineate the genetic basis of human obesities. A major portion of the book is devoted to human genetic research and clinical observations encompassing adoption studies, twin studies, family studies, single gene effects, temporal trends and etiology heterogeneity, energy intake and food preference, energy expenditure, and susceptibility to metabolic derangements in the obese state. Future directions of research in the field are covered in the book as well.
Parenting is a highly challenging and rewarding experience at the same time. As infants and toddlers morph into young adults, parents can sometimes get overwhelmed by the duties and responsibilities that they have to fulfill in raising them. Muslim parents believe that raising children as righteous, morally upright Muslims is an obligation. So they might often think, "Am I raising them right?" This easy-to-read, concise book imparts advice to parents about how to raise their children in the light of Islam. It talks about many important issues that can help them successfully raise righteous children, such as identifying early signs of success, knowing the leadership mistakes that they should try to avoid, how to help their children safeguard prayers; how they should respect their teenagers' privacy, and how they can train them to handle various aspects of practical adult life, such as marriage and running a household. Buy this book now, if you want to gain more insight into how to raise righteous Muslim children!
This book is a short treatise highlighting conclusive proofs and logical reasoning in favor of the choice to dress modestly, for an increasing number of Muslim women around the world.
Marriage is considered the foundation of all relationships. Most Muslims ardently desire to get married, sooner or later in life. As the years pass without a single Muslim finding the right person to tie the knot with, pressure from society and the increasing worry of their parents compound their own growing anxiety about the future. Buy this book if you are a single Muslim, or the parent of one, in order to benefit from practical tips and advice about how to handle this trying phase of your life: the harrowing search for that elusive, ideal life partner.
Many a time, we can stumble upon obstacles and challenges in our path to success in life. These can bring us down and affect our morale. Sometimes, getting back up and resuming our journey towards realizing our dreams can be difficult, if not seemingly impossible. We can fall into despair and despondence if we do not hold on to our faith and embrace resilience. This book is all about overcoming hardships in order to keep going on in our journey towards achieving our dreams and realizing our true potential. Every human being is born with some talent, skill, or ability that can enable them to become successful, productive, and awesome individuals. Buy this book now, if you want to know how to overcome challenges and go on to succeed in life as a Muslim, with unwavering hope and faith!
From our childhood, most of us have role models and leaders whom we look up to and wish to be like. Who we take as our favorite leaders depends upon which real or fictional characters we idealized during our youth. This book enlightens readers about the true leaders in human history: the Prophets sent by Allah to guide mankind back to the right path. All the Prophets had admirable traits and qualities, and each one of them was gifted with certain unique miracles, character traits, skills, and opportunities. Each one of them encountered situations in life that helped him to learn, grow, and overcome problems and difficulties, in order to ultimately achieve their vision and emerge victorious in the end. This book talks about dealing with certain kinds of challenging situations that most of us encounter in life. Buy it if you want to acquire the leadership skills of the Prophets to deal with them successfully!
Today, talking about the empowerment of Muslim women can be a sensitive issue. Debates are heated, opinions are strong. Many equate the empowerment of a woman with she being able to do what men can do, and better. For others, it means a total relinquishment of her traditional role as the primary nurturer and caretaker of the family unit. Even though there are many empowered Muslim women out there in the world, there are few who actually write about their personal experiences in order to share with the world how acting upon Islam and living a Muslim way of life actually made them more empowered, instead of oppressed. This book discusses the various aspects of a woman's empowerment in the light of Islam, by quoting poignant examples of some strong, influential and righteous Muslim women in Islamic history, and analyzing contemporary issues faced by women across the world, such as earning and spending money, and how their financial independence affects gender relationships.
The seventh edition of Brook's Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology has been compiled by an experienced editorial team and internationally renowned contributors; it presents basic science and clinical management of endocrine disorders for all involved in the care of children and adolescents. It provides treatments for a variety of hormonal diseases, including diabetes and hypoglycaemia, growth problems, thyroid disease and disorders of puberty, sexual differentiation, calcium metabolism, steroid metabolism and hypopituitarism.