This book deals with a wide range of subjects in more than 70 short selections that can be read in a few minutes. The subjects range from serious to sensitive, to humorous, compassionate and political. Many stories are both compelling and refreshing, as they concern issues and incidents that have a timeless nature. Some evoke empathy with a unique angle and power to pull at the heart. Some dwell on moral gray areas. Other articles concern major issues facing our nation today. The length of the articles and format of the book allow readers to pick up the book at any time, and spend 10 or 15 minutes reading a couple articles to completion. Then they can lay the book aside without feeling they are caught in the middle of something with a need to continue. One reader wrote: "This is writing that focuses on the seemingly simple pleasures, frustrations, quandaries and confl icts in life. But just because it's presented in a simple, accessible, straightforward manner, doesn't mean it doesn't run deep. "I think anyone can relate to the author's reactions and insights which color the vignettes, and upon refl ection, they open a door to the complex dynamics that lie beneath. They provide insight and food for thought that keep popping up in your mind, long after you've read what seemed like a simple enough story. Reading them a second time, you realize what a wealth of substance is presented in what you thought was a humble package.

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Answering a multitude of questions-such as What should a parent do with a child who wants to snack continuously? How should parents deal with a young teen who has declared herself a vegetarian and refuses to eat any type of meat? Or What can parents do with a child who claims he doesn't like what's been prepared, only to turn around and eat it at his friend's house this guide explores the relationship between parents, children, and food in a warm, friendly, and supportive way.

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If your body is asking for help, pay attention to it. This book will help you to find some rescue routines. Find out how to deal with some common problems without expensive medication, learn what chemicals NOT to allow in your home, and take charge of your health Instead of the wilderness hazards that our ancestors had to contend with, we have to find our way through a jungle of chemical hazards in our food, our furniture, and much of our environment. However the same old qualities of caring, planning, and common sense will help us to survive and to protect ourselves, our families and our friends. Stay well! Look after the bodies you have been given - they are quite wonderful.

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For thousands of years, the Inuit people of thefrozen North have risked life and limb to hunt thebiggest game on earth-the mighty whale. They endure treacherous seas, frigid temperatures, and deadly ice floes for days at a time in order to catch these elusive and massive mammals. Why risk so much when they could have fish and caribou so much more easily? Because a single whale can provide a village with food and oil to last an entire year. Would you hunt small game day-in and day-out, when you could hunt the biggest prize of them all every year It's the same in the sales business; small fish will keep you fed, but landing each whale-size account can fill your corporate belly for years. Hunting the biggest, most profitable deals is no easy task, and if your targetescapes, you'll lose time and resources. But the payoff is almost always worth your risk and effort. Whale Hunting provides a clear, step-based model for successfully finding, landing, and harvesting whale-size accounts-the kinds of accounts that transform your business. For small and mid-market companies especially, whale hunting can mean the differencebetween merely surviving and thriving spectacularly. But you have to be smart, and you have to be prepared. This revolutionary, one-of-a-kind sales guide will show you how to: Scout your best prospects, learn all you can about them, and get their attention Hunt your whale using a cross-functional team ofexperts throughout the process of selling and closing the deal Harvest new accounts by delivering superior service and setting the stage for future long-term business Whale Hunting isn't a theoretical or experimental take on sales, but a proven, practical system that has earned $2 billion in new sales for the authors and their clients. The secret to success in today's fast-moving corporate environment is to find and land the biggest creatures in the sea. Why spend all your time reeling in

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Over the past few years, large-scale land acquisitions in Africa have stoked controversy, making headlines in media reports across the world. Land that only a short time ago seemed of little outside interest is now being sought by international investors to the tune of hundreds of thousands of hectares. Private-sector expectations of higher world food and commodity prices and government concerns about longer-term national food and energy security have both made land a more attractive asset. Dubbed land grabs in the media, large-scale land acquisitions have become one of the most talked about and contentious topics amongst those studying, working in or writing about Africa. Some commentators have welcomed this trend as a bearer of new livelihood opportunities. Others have countered by pointing to negative social impacts, including loss of local land rights, threats to local food security and the risk that large-scale investments may marginalize family farming. Lorenzo Cotula, a leading expert in the field, casts a critical eye over the most reliable evidence on this hotly contested topic, examining the implications of land deals in Africa both for its people and for world agriculture and food security.

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A fast-paced aviation thriller with an unexpected twist. This is the ultimate airliner thriller. Skeptical? Consider this: after losing two of its three engines, a jumbo jet attempts a forced landing in a severe storm. One passenger dies, but the crew and the rest of the passengers survive. There's just one hitch: the place they chose for a landing is the snow-covered summit of a 14,000-foot mountain. They're in extreme peril of dying of exposure and lack of oxygen, and are perched over the edge of an abyss. A mountain climbing team, also stranded in the storm, makes it up to render assistance, but they, too, are stuck up there with no food, no medical supplies, and worst of all, No Way Down. Janet Gordon, sister of the downed aircraft's pilot, and chief operations officer of the airline, has to deal with a blackmail threat, vicious media attacks, and the airline's imminent bankruptcy, while trying to get help up to her brother and his doomed passengers. You may want to tape all your fingernails before reading this page-turner. Not for the faint-hearted!

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Heart attack is a common health problem among adults. A disturbing trend in the present age is the increasing incidence of heart attacks among people below 35. Factors responsible for heart attack include a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity. This book will help you understand the causes and effects of a heart attack and how to deal with it. It also provide health tips to reduce the risk of a heart attack by adopting a healthy, heart-friendly lifestyle from an early age.

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Morris is a lovable, greedy fat ginger kitten. In this story he is afraid of the new cat flat, but how will he get his food which is inside the house, when he is outside! A Roaring Good Read for new readers Morris is a loveable chubby, lazy kitten. When a new cat flap is installed in the door, Morris is horrified. Morris is scared. It doesn't bother his sister, Rose. It doesn't bother his brother, Tom. But Morris is so scared that he leaves a little puddle on the kitchen floor, rather than have to go outside through the catflap. What Morris is scared of is losing his tail. He thinks the catflap will swing shut and chop off his tail. However, Morris does manage to get outside, but it will take a great deal of persuasion to get him back inside - a spot of well cooked fish might get him to budge. Lovely lively story, perfect for beginner readers, particularly those who love cats.

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This collection of 12 exhilarating short stories is based on the adventures of the starcruiser Galaxy and its valiant crew, including:-Discount Dinner - A desperate financial situation forces the crew to purchase food with unforeseen side effects-Double-Rowed Smile - The newly installed, and not so gently used, auto-navigation system threatens to tear the Galaxy apart mid-warp-Drone Wars - An army of murderous drones attack the Tioran Federation, killing anyone that gets in their way-Hot Lava - The Galaxy is stranded on a planet embroiled in a massive tectonic reconfiguration-Drone Wars II - Jonn's side project to create an artificial pet takes on a life of its own-Arms Deal - Steve's attempt to purchase a new rifle from an unscrupulous vendor unwittingly unleashes a hungry beast bent on devouring everyone aboard the Galaxy-Stimugen - Hitch's encounter with artificial stimulants nearly destroys her relationship with the crew-and her own sanity-Distant Discovery - The crew is hired to investigate a distant, unresponsive government space station, but their simple mission reveals a powerful enemy force that wants to keep the station's secrets all to itself-Damage Control - A new training program that disables the Galaxy makes the stalwart ship a tempting target for ruthless salvagers-Distant Discovery II - Technology uncovered at a secret government space station threatens to unleash a massive black hole in the heavily populated heart of the Tioran Federation-Derelict Disaster - A mission to salvage valuable technology from the wreck of a devastated pirate carrier turns sour as the derelict ship reaches out from the grave to trap and eliminate the starcruiser Galaxy-Deceptive Cargo - A powerful force sent by a familiar foe is unleashed aboard the Galaxy with only one mission-to eliminate the entire crew by any means necessary.

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Mention "Apaches," and many Anglo-Americans picture the "marauding savages" of western movies or impoverished reservations beset by a host of social problems. But, like most stereotypes, these images distort the complex history and rich cultural heritage of the Apachean peoples, who include the Navajo, as well as the Western, Chiricahua, Mescalero, Jicarilla, Lipan, and Kiowa Apaches. In this pioneering study, Richard Perry synthesizes the findings of anthropology, ethnology, linguistics, archaeology, and ethnohistory to reconstruct the Apachean past and offer a fuller understanding of the forces that have shaped modern Apache culture. While scholars generally agree that the Apacheans are part of a larger group of Athapaskan-speaking peoples who originated in the western Subarctic, there are few archaeological remains to prove when, where, and why those northern cold dwellers migrated to the hot deserts of the American Southwest. Using an innovative method of ethnographic reconstruction, however, Perry hypothesizes that these nomadic hunters were highly adaptable and used to exploiting the resources of a wide range of mountainous habitats. When changes in their surroundings forced the ancient Apacheans to expand their food quest, it was natural for them to migrate down the "mountain corridor" formed by the Rocky Mountain chain. This reconstruction of Apachean history and culture sheds much light on the origins, dispersions, and relationships of Apache groups. Perry is the first researcher to attempt such an extensive reconstruction, and his study is the first to deal with the full range of Athapaskan-speaking peoples. His method will be instructive to students of other cultures who face a similar lack of historical and archaeological data.

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Daniel Simon leaves his job as a professor at a Midwestern medical school to work in the pharmaceutical industry because he wants to make a greater and more direct impact in his field. But he soon finds that in his new role, he must contend with petty crooks, fraudsters, and brilliant but money-hungry researchers. There's also the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which seeks to put a regulatory death to what could be lifesaving antibiotics. Whether he's working at a large company, small company or biotechnology company, he sees how they make decisions, conduct research, and earn revenue. Sometimes, he gets caught in turf battles and must deal with inflated egos. With a career and family to think about, Daniel works hard to bring new antibiotics to the market, but he becomes increasingly frustrated by the hurdles that must be overcome. He has his work cut out for him in The Drug Makers.

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An 86 year old devout Christian examines the belief in eternal torment using the Bible alone as the supreme authority. Since the Bible reveals God as just, a question arises: Is the Original Sin by Adam (Romans 5:12) a just basis for hellfire? Despite this being generally believed by Christians, the Bible's answer is conclusively negative. During the thousands of years of God's dealings with humans as reported in the 39 books of the Old Testament, is there any evidence of a just God warning of the punishment of eternal torment in hellfire? None? Why? The Apostle Paul was the main spokesperson for Christ after his crucifixion as reported in the New Testament. Is there any scriptural evidence of Paul teaching eternal torment in hellfire? None? Why? Jesus described the destiny of those adversely judged at Judgment Day as going to Gehenna, where "the worm dies not and the fire is not quenched." Do those words describe terrible pain or complete destruction? The story of the rich man and Lazarus is accepted by some Christians as an accurate description of what happens to people at death. Careful examination proves that to be impossible. The fantastic word symbols of Revelation including "torment forever and ever" are shown to be impossible to be taken literally. Above all, this book shows the Bible is consistent in portraying God as merciful, loving and absolutely just. Impartiality is the very essence of his justice. His character, his very nature rules out any possibility of millions of ages of burning torment for those who have never even heard of Jesus or of sinners. Every individual will be judged according to his works. Certainly a just loving God would have warned the human family of an endless burning destiny. He did not. Not one time. The authors goal is that after reading this book, the reader-perhaps through tears of joy-will exclaim "Now I KNOW that God would never do such a terrible thing!

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For years a distinguished family doctor has quietly and effectively helped his patients prevent or deal with diabetes, heart disease, and other problems through his Health First program, which teaches: Mindfulness about health and diet Budgeting of food types through daily/weekly diet plansA decrease in one's diet of sugar, salt, and fat And the adoption of regular, moderate exercise Dr. Hirsch's Health First program has a wonderful triple bonus for his patients: the prevention or management of disease, weight loss, and wellness. Now, with the publication of this book, Dr. Hirsch has put his proven program, and its beneficial results, directly in your hands. You can say goodbye to the diet fad of the month and say hello to an easy-to-follow program with wonderful, long-lasting results.

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There are different theories about the energy of human body. The authors of the book Your Every Feeling Creates You have understood the human body as a whole and they cognize its secrets marvelously. I really enjoyed this book!" -MD Riina Raudsik, author of pH Balance and Vibroacoustic Therapy Since each of your feelings creates you and your reality, it is worth becoming aware of your feelings and consciously working with them. Negative feelings contain damaging and destructive qualities. Positive feelings supply an uplifting and healing impact. Utilising your awareness you garner the necessary knowledge and skills to transform negative feelings. Then you comprehend no feeling can be implanted in you and fully recognise worry becomes a prayer for what you do not want. This book guides you through which illnesses are caused by what feelings. Such as: Menopause or acne Cellulite or hyperthyroidism Food or alcohol addiction Headache or backache Radiculitis or Inflammation of the lungs High or low blood pressure Hip ailments or scoliosis Depression or other illnesses Between these covers you will find the necessary exercises and techniques meant for daily use supporting spiritual self-development: How to move from thinking to feeling How to develop clairvoyance and improve your memory How to create new beliefs in order to experience a better reality How to transform your negative feelings This book helps you deal with worry and negative feelings and illnesses arising from these feelings.

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This is the first book of its kind on this subject and indeed a very praiseworthy attempt in writing a 'History of Physical Education' in our country. In this small volume Mr. Rajagopalan has covered vast stretches of the periods of Indian history and in presenting the material has tried to deal with the physical activities, sports, games, pastimes of the rulers, their military conquests as well as general education contemplated for the people. The food habits and general rules connected with health and sanitation are also referred to. The essential stress of Physical Education as a part of overall general education has been maintained all through. Set in the background of Indian culture, history and education, this book exemplifies the fact that Physical Education formed an integral part of Indian culture and civilization. Considerable study and hard work have gone into this small volume and I am sure it would stimulate some good thinking on the part of the students and teachers of Physical Education in this country. With its vast field of interest, it should be of appeal to lay readers too.

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Timescapes of Modernity explores the relationship between time and environmental and socio-cultural concerns. Using examples such as the BSE crisis, the Sea Empress oil pollution and the Chernobyl radiation Barbara Adam argues that environmental hazards are inescapably tied to the successes of the industrial way of life. Global markets and economic growth; large-scale production of food; the speed of transport and communication; the 24 hour society and even democratic politics are among the invisible hazards we face. With this unique 'timescape' perspective the author dislodges assumptions about environmental change, enables a rethinking of environmental problems and provides the potential for new strategies to deal with environmental hazards.

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Techniques in the Behavioral and Neural Sciences, Volume 12: Neglected Factors in Pharmacology and Neuroscience Research: Biopharmaceutics, Animal Characteristics, Maintenance, Testing Conditions can be used as reference in the improvement of test designs for biochemists and physiologists in the control of test conditions. The book is divided into five sections. The introduction deals with the uncertainty of animal characteristics and test conditions as hindrances to the development of general insight into biological regulatory mechanism. The first section discusses biopharmaceutics - the interaction of drugs when interacting with molecules or enzymes in sufficient concentration at a specific site of action. The second section reviews animal characteristics in terms of strain differences, sex differences, and changes during development and aging of the subject. The third section discusses the maintenance of experimental animals such as housing conditions, food composition, and water intake as these kinds of environmental factors may shape the phenotype and responsiveness of the experimental animal. The fourth section explains the testing conditions such as metabolic effects and drug interactions, anesthesia, stress, and even the effects on circadian rhythms. The last section is a discussion on the importance of experimental results. This section covers internal and external validities and statistical inference. The author concludes that the design of any experiment should include a power analysis so that reliable and valuable conclusions can follow. Biochemists, physiologists, pharmacokineticists, toxicologists, chemical researchers, and others for whom drugs are their main focus of study will find this book valuable.

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Zofela may have fallen and the Bragalese revolt ended, but this is not the end of the struggle for the Koros to return Kastania to greatness. The Duras have raised the standard of revolt in Makenia and threaten the food supplies to the city of Turslenka. Astiras will have to gather a new army to deal with that problem. Isbel has problems, too. The growing antipathy between her two young children, Istan and Argan, shows no sign of abating, while Amne's new-found confidence threatens to upset the empress's plans for a settled image to present the populace. There is also the awful realisation that Argan's injuries from his fall are far more serious than first thought and indeed his life may well be threatened. For Prince Jorqel the troubles are serious indeed. His beloved Sannia is in the hands of Lombert Soul who, along with the Duras family, have hatched a terrible plan to turn the population of Niake into drug-addled zombies. He has to judge the right moment to challenge Soul's newly created army to battle and to rescue Sannia before the rebels carry out their threat to kill her.

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Juicing could be incorporated into the everyday lifestyle for the function of enhancing healthy and balanced living and it is likewise a good method on improving the day-to-day consumption of veggies and fruits. For the majority of people though juicing is either a task and a trouble or an invited option, however for those which appreciate juicing it is considerably motivated as its far better to do it directly than to get juice products. All juice items need to be treated and refined to guarantee its stability and service life, for that reason homemade juices are a much better option to make. However when doing homemade juices, it ought to be noted that it is crucial to eat the juice product as soon as it is prepared as permitting it rest will simply urge the growth of pathogens and they also have the tendency to damage down faster when exposed to air, therefore properly losing a whole lot of its initially promoted value. It ought to additionally be noted that although consuming juices as a routine practice, restricting the juicing to only fresh fruits would certainly not be a quite excellent suggestion as a great deal of fruits have a naturally higher sugar content and are not so high in fiber, thus triggering the unfavorable construct up of sweets bars in the body system. A better choice would be to integrate enhancing fruits and vegetables with each other to develop one scrumptious concoction that is both healthy and balanced and tasty.

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Part of the Society of Dairy Technology Series, this book deals with a commercially significant sector of dairy science. The book includes chapters on legislation, functionality of ingredients, processing plants and equipment, manufacturing best practice, packaging, and quality control. The chapters are authored by an international team of experts. This book is an essential resource for manufacturers and users of processed and analogue cheese products internationally; dairy scientists in industry and research; and advanced food science students with an interest in dairy science.

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