The profusion of advertisements and propaganda aimed at the consumer-health market confirms the continuing need for library reference collections to provide current, authoritative, and unbiased health sources, particularly in an area as prone to misinformation as alternative medicine. The third edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, updated with 50 new entries and revisions of 300 others, attempts to balance the therapies and remedies used in alternative medicine with input on the effectiveness of such treatments from scientists and the traditional medical community. Authored by a team of about 50 medical writers, the 875 signed, alphabetically arranged entries are written at a level accessible to the layperson. As with any multiauthored work, the quality of the entries depends on the qualifications of the authorial and editorial team. Unfortunately, the advisory board for this encyclopedia does not include anyone with a traditional MD degree. Although most of the entries are well researched and objective, a few could use some improvement. Areas addressed encompass therapies, herbs and remedies, and diseases and conditions, along with types of alternative medicine practiced today. Entries within each of the broad areas follow a standardized format. For example, entries on diseases and conditions have sections for “Definition,” “Description,” “Causes and Symptoms,” “Diagnosis,” “Treatment,” “Allopathic Treatment,” “Expected Results,” “Prevention,” “Resources,” and “Key Terms,” which are defined in colored sidebars. Entries are generally several pages in length. About 450 color photographs, tables, and drawings supplement the text. References to additional resources, including books, periodical articles, Web sites, and organizations, appear at the end of most entries. Although this third edition contains many updated entries, extensive checking revealed some out-of-date print references as well as broken Web links. Appendixes include a 15-page listing of organizations and a 73-page glossary. An unusually thorough 170-page index provides subject access to the contents. Despite the caveats noted above, most of the entries in this comprehensive encyclopedia effectively present well-researched, balanced information on therapies and treatments used in alternative medicine. Readers need to be reminded to approach all alternative medicine interventions with critical perspective and to discuss all remedies with qualified physicians. The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine is recommended for college and public libraries with a need for consumer-health information.

David Deida’s first DVD, Function, Flow, & Glow: The Art of Sexual Yoga was recorded live by students at Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute in February 2005.
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For the very first time, the best of Vogue Knitting is gathered in one gorgeous, must-have anthology. Practical, comprehensive, and inspiring, this richly illustrated treasury presents invaluable workshops on beginner and expert techniques, as well as smart tips on the design process. Look no further for advice on proper gauging, altering patterns, sketching and scale-drawing, hemming, stitching sleeves, shaping the garment, sweatermaking, and more. And from beloved knitwear designer Elizabeth Zimmermann and daughter Meg Swansen: their most memorable essays and seminars ever, available again. In addition, there’s a look back at Vogue Knitting’s history, question and answer profiles of top designers, and articles on knitting around the world. Every knitter will have to own this!

Written by recognized authorities, the essays in this volume include topics such as the development of the jet engine; guided weapon systems; warplane structures and aerodynamics; modern defensive, logistical and pilotless aircraft; attack helicopters and stealth aircraft.

This revision of an introductory chemistry text features balanced coverage of theoretical and descriptive chemistry. New to this edition are 22 more "Chemistry in Action" essays, 664 review questions, and 247 end-of-chapter miscellaneous problems. Thermochemistry is now covered in the text, immediately following Stoichiometry. An organic chapter on polymer chemistry has also been added.

The first and last word on knitting. Includes the history of knitting, knitting supplies, basic techniques, a stitch dictionary, correction of errors and much, much more.

Complementing our enormously successful offerings on the bible and history, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology encompasses myths and creation stories from around the globe. It presents a palm-size overview of culture-defining myths, from ancient Egyptian deities to the Vedic gods of India...from Maya, Inca, and Aztec legends to the Dream time of the Aborigines. This is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to know more about the stories that have shaped societies for millennia.

Focal Press | 2002 | ISBN: 0240805003 | 303 pages | PDF | 59 Mb
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Over the last 50 years, Price Stern Sloan has published hundreds and hundreds of Mad Libs stories. Come fill out over 125 of the funniest ones in this deluxe oversize edition. This book also includes a history of the game as told by the creator Leonard Stern (complete with pictures) and stories filled out by today’s hottest stars! It’s the super-silly way to say _________ [adjective] 50th Anniversary, Mad Libs!