Amazon comTwo colleagues of the late Dr Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes Dr Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood озтвд sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable problem "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time " Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i e , the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins's medical nutrition advice into a step-by-step program One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hiddenwithin a quiz Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix -- Barbara MackoffBook Description The statistics are staggering Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes; another 5 2 million don't know that they have it During the past thirty years the diabetes rate has tripled, and each year about 200,000 people die from complications of the disease The Centers for Disease Control project that one out of every three children born in the year 2000 will develop the disease But Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable Find out how you can avoid becoming a statistic As a respected physician and pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, Dr Robert C Atkins recognized early on that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and that the way to reverse both is to permanently change the way people eat Yet much of the mainstream medical establishment continues to advocate the treatment of diabetes with insulin and other drugs, while recommending a diet high in carbohydrates including sugar which raises your blood sugar What you'll learn from reading Atkins Diabetes Revolution is that rather than correcting your metabolism, such a diet can actually increaseyour risk of developing diabetes -- and heart disease The Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP) helps you identify the metabolic signposts that indicate trouble long before the onset of Type 2 diabetes so you can stop it in its tracks If you already have the disease, the ABSCP offers you and your physician a strategy for weight management and blood-sugar control, while minimizing your exposure to drugs Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive lifestyle program, including diet, exercise, and nutrient supplementation The book also contains meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, and case studies This groundbreaking book, a fitting tribute to Dr Atkins, tackles one of the greatest health challenges you and your family may ever face Download Description" Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes -- another 5 2 million don't know that they have it During the past thirty years the diabetes rate has tripled But Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable As a respected physician and pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, Dr Robert C Atkins recognized early on that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and that the way to reverse both is to permanently change the way people eat Yet much of the mainstream medical establishment continues to advocate the treatment of diabetes with insulin and other drugs Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive lifestyle program, including diet, exercise, and nutrient supplementation The book also contains meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, and case studies This groundbreaking book, a fitting tribute to Dr Atkins, tackles one of the greatest health challenges you and your family may ever face The statistics are staggering Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes; another 5 2 million don't know that they have it During the past thirty years the diabetes rate has tripled, and each year about 200,000 people die from complications of the disease The Centers for Disease Control project that one out of every three children born in the year 2000 will develop the disease But Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable Find out how you can avoid becoming a statistic As a respected physician and pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, Dr Robert C Atkins recognized early on that diabetes and obesity are twin epidemics, and that the way to reverse both is to permanently change the way people eat Yet much of the mainstream medical establishment continues to advocate the treatment of diabetes with insulin and other drugs, while recommending a diet high in carbohydrates including sugar which raises your blood sugar What you'll learn from reading Atkins Diabetes Revolution is that rather than correcting your metabolism, such a diet can actually increase your risk of developing diabetes -- and heart disease The Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP) helps you identify the metabolic signposts that indicate trouble long before the onset of Type 2 diabetes so you can stop it in its tracks If you already have the disease, the ABSCP offers you and your physician a strategy for weight management and blood-sugar control, while minimizing your exposure to drugs Atkins Diabetes Revolution presents a comprehensive lifestyle program, including diet, exercise, and nutrient supplementation The book also contains meal plans, recipes, a fitness routine, and case studies This groundbreaking book, a fitting tribute to Dr Atkins, tackles one of the greatest health challenges you and your family may ever face ".  2004 г 560 стр ISBN 0060540087.

Book DescriptionMeir Schneider teaches his innovative methods for exercising your eyes back to health Use these proven techniques to see your world with less strain, greater acuity, and a more spacious visual field The Natural Vision Improvement Kit offers everything you need for vision improvement that you can do at home This kit includes: A озтви Series of daily exercises on CD to help correct near- and far-sightedness, cataracts, and eye fatigue, including yogic techniques to increase your sense of eye movement and balance the muscles around your eyes An especially for computer users who suffer from eye strain, an additional CD offers relaxation and restorative exercises you can do at your desk The kit includes: 25 photo-illustrated cards offering instruction on fundamental eye exercises you can do at your desk, 2 standard eye charts to test your vision and monitor your improvement, and an illustrated study guide to take you step-by-step to better vision.  2005 г ISBN 1591792568.

Book Description Human Resources Development is written with the primary purpose of covering core and emerging issues in Human Resource Development The book?s secondary purpose is to offer a specific perspective on HRD, one that links the practice of HRD to enhancing organizational strategy and developing performance capability through learning озтвн interventions This text begins with a strategic view of the organization from a general management perspective as a driver for the HRD function ?specifically creating a focus on strategic learning and developing performance throughout the organization The goal of the text is to provide learners with a framework to understand the role of HRD in the strategic imperatives of an organization, the foundations of HRDpractice, and stimulate debate as to the role of HRD in today's organizations.  2004 г ISBN 0324071787.

This book enables the reader to understand labor markets and shows how to forecast the need for skills in developing countries The forecasting of these skills has recently fallen into disrepute with the notion that all forecasting techniques that assessed the labor market requirements of the future were dubious and that the future lay with labor озтвщ market analysis and labor market signaling This book disputes this but acknowledges that the models of the past should be supplemented with better data and improved labor market analysis and in doing so produces its own model for analyzing the needs of labor markets.  ISBN 1403901112.

Book DescriptionHow I Cured My Myopia is an innovative book in the field of visual rehabilitation and it is completely different from everything ever published before Indeed, David De Angelis proposes extremely efficacious system regarding prevention and gradual treatment of refractive errors (myopia and hyperopia) De Angelis system is озтга different from the Bates one (ocular gymnastic) since it is based on completely innovative scientific studies which have been carried out in the last fifty years (retinal defocus) The systems efficacy comes from the fact that it directly intervenes over the causes which generate myopia onset and development (overaccommmodative/near-point stress) Ocular refractive capabilitywhen adequately stimulated by the exercises that are proposed in his bookleads to gradual strengthening of ones focusing capability with consequent gradual decreasing of his refractive error The book is documented with a huge scientific bibliography (as reference) It is addressed both to the scholars in the field and to everyone who would like to undertake a way of cure which overcomes simple wearing glasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery Download DescriptionHow I Cured My Myopia is an innovative book in the field of visual rehabilitation and it is completely different from everything ever published before Indeed, David De Angelis proposes extremely efficacious system regarding prevention and gradual treatment of refractive errors (myopia and hyperopia) De Angelis.  2005 г 238 стр ISBN 0595340571.

Book DescriptionIn March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading " Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based озтгд information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so Download DescriptionThis is a 3-in-1 reference book It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to ischemic heart disease It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to ischemic heart disease If your time is valuable, this book is for you First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.  2004 г 276 стр ISBN 0497006154.

Book DescriptionMost Fortune 500 companies still struggle with workplace planning and design issues Millions of dollars are invested each year by companies with the expectation that new buildings and major renovations will help transform their culture, spark innovation, and herald new work patterns that strengthen performance while reducing озтгф costs But, as Franklin Becker points out, popular trends do not always make good sense Offices at Work addresses the fundamental design issues that organizational leaders confront such as: How do we create a low-cost flexible environment that motivates employees and stimulates learning? Is it worth our spending the time, money, and effort to consolidate our disparate buildings into anew corporate campus? How else can we address status concerns besides giving people offices? Order your copy today!Download DescriptionMost Fortune 500 companies still struggle with workplace planning and design issues Millions of dollars are invested each year by companies with the expectation that new buildings and major renovations will help transform their culture, spark innovation, and herald new work patterns that strengthen performance while reducing costs But, as Franklin Becker points out, popular trends do not always make good sense Offices at Work addresses the fundamental design issues that organizational leaders confront such as: How do we create a low-cost flexible environment that motivates employees and stimulates learning? Is it worth our spending the time, money, and effort to consolidate our disparate buildings into a new corporate campus?How else can we address status concerns besides giving people offices? Order your copy today!.  2004 г ISBN 0787973300.

Book Description More than 70 million Americans have some form of heart disease For each of them, obtaining accurate information about the disease and the many options for dealing with it can be both empowering and life saving In this book, cardiologist Dr Barry L Zaret and Genell Subak-Sharpe offer up-to-date facts about the best treatments available озтгю and an innovative approach that shows how treatment programs can be tailored to meet the needs of each unique patient There are no short-term fixes and no one-size-fitsall programs, explain Zaret and Subak-Sharpe Although certain characteristics are common to each form of heart disease and its treatments,these constants must be tempered against individual variables The authors outline the constants for the full range of cardiovascular conditions, from angina and heart attacks to high blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias They then guide readers through the process of assessing personal variables to develop an individual treatment and life-style program Written in a warmly reassuring style, this indispensable guide to heart care offers realistic hope and specific directions for designing a lifelong heart care program Filled with practical advice, instructional case histories, a philosophy for controlling your health, self-tests to assess risk, and questions to ask your doctor, it looks toward an even better future for those with heart disease.  2006 г 304 стр ISBN 0300108699.

Today's game audiences expect Hollywood-quality cinematography But to produce this quality in games, programmers need to understand the traditional film principles of lighting, camera positioning, and motion Unlike movies, games provide non-linear, interactive storytelling, so to use film and T V techniques effectively, the techniques озтдд need to be modified for games Real-Time Cinematography for Games provides this translation by teaching programmers and artists how to incorporate tried-and-true filmmaking techniques into their games Beginning with an overview of filmmaking and cinematography basics, the book teaches how to tell a compelling story using camera placement based on character and environment It explains how to handle a camera for panning, zooming, and cradle movement, and it details how to program these techniques into your games through code examples From there, camera lenses and methods for achieving a variety of effects with software cameras are explored Hands-on examples illustrate the importance of good lighting and how to handle transitions to new lighting arrangements The next part of the book covers the essential areas of filters, sound effects, interactive music, movement, and dialog, including coverage of current voice recognition technology The book wraps up with coverage of directing essentials Programmers will find the entire book extremely useful, and designers and artists will find the large amount of creative uses of filmmaking techniques invaluable Every chapter is written with two major parts: creative and technical The creative section looks into the techniques and practices of the film industry and teaches how artists and designers can use these techniques in games The technical sections then explain how to implement these techniques into games through practical code and equations The technical sections require knowledge of basic programming and computer graphics concepts This is the one resource programm.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 326 стр ISBN 1584503084.

Book DescriptionThis book has been written for the HR Practitioner and will provide readers with tools, guidelines, ideas, and strategies for developing their role within the Human Resources function This text focuses on current issues and future trends in both the HR profession and the workplace Organizations will continue to be forced to function озтдж in a lean and mean manner, HR professionals are now required to manage outsourcing functions and to move through multiple internal roles quickly This bookwill act as a roadmap to help them plan and implement these roles quickly and efficiently, aligned to their organizations strategy · Helps HR practitioners develop their role and skills · Combines theory and practical case studies tosupport development · Incorporates interviews with HR directors from organizations across a range of industries and sectors.  2005 г ISBN 0750678232.

Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has advanced the approach to diagnostic assessment of many pathologies and now plays an integral role in imaging of both abdominal and cardiovascular diseases The possibility to acquire diagnostic images with shorter scan duration, longer scan ranges, and/or thinner sections, MDCT has facilitated озтве the opening of new horizons, such as interventional MDCT and functional imaging in stroke and oncology In addition, advanced postprocessing techniques now permit high quality volumetric imaging in combination with maximum intensity projections, volume rendering, curved planar reformations and multiplanar reconstructions This volume gathers contributions by internationally renowned specialists in the field who, through presenting their clinical experience, provide a thorough overview not only of MDCT and its practical applications, but also of workflow management in everyday clinical practice Focussing on scanning and contrast protocols, the current advantages and disadvantages of non-enhanced vs enhanced MDCT are discussed, along with insights into likely future developments The volume represents an up-to-date source of technical and practically-oriented clinical information which should prove of great benefit to all who wish to improve or consolidate their knowledge and expertise in MDCT.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 131 стр ISBN 8847003059.

Book DescriptionIHME's !! I HATE MY EYEGLASSES !! is currently the only complete consumer guide for optical consumers By complete I mean that it covers eye exams, eyeglasses (including sportwear, sunglasses and safety eyewear), special needs for kids and seniors, contact lenses, LASIK surgery, low vision, blindness and much, much more Unlike озтвк other optical advice books, IHME also makes a point to tell the secrets of finding the right product at the right price IHME gives you everything you need to See Happy.  2005 г 302 стр ISBN 0976977907.

Book Description When Magic Eye images hit the publishing world in the 1990s, the response was as magical as the 3D images popping from their colorful backgrounds Viewers couldn"t get these best-selling books fast enough In fact, Magic Eye I, II, andIII rode the New York Times best-seller list for 34 weeks and eventually sold more than 20 million озтво copies Now Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision with Magic Eye takes this phenomenon to another level Beyond 3D examines the medical benefits and scientific possibilities related to viewing these remarkable images Clearly explained in lay terms and through the use of numerous Magic Eye illustrations, the book not only helps readers "see" the images, it identifies and demonstrates the many physical and performance-related enrichments that may result Magic Eye has long been a worldwide hit Besides North America, Japan has been a highly receptive market for the Magic Eye way of seeing Magic Eye Inc has already produced a similar scientific-based book for that market"with a notable reception Beyond 3D promises to bring its benefits to a wider audience, a group eager to experience results ranging from reduced computer eyestrain and diminished stress levels to improved overall vision and lengthened attention spans Magic Eye continues its fascinating run!.  2004 г 48 стр ISBN 0740745271.

Matrix-valued data sets – so-called second order tensor fields – have gained significant importance in scientific visualization and image processing due to recent developments such as diffusion tensor imaging This book is the first edited volume that presents the state of the art in the visualization and processing of tensor fields It contains озтвы some longer chapters dedicated to surveys and tutorials of specific topics, as well as a great deal of original work by leading experts that has not been published before It serves as an overview for the inquiring scientist, as a basic foundation for developers and practitioners, and as as a textbook for specialized classes and seminars for graduate and doctoral students.  2005 г Твердый переплет ISBN 3540250328.

Book Description A definitive guide to the latest tactics for avoiding heart disease and a heart attack -- from a trusted physician and bestselling author Dr Bob Arnot offers cutting-edge advice on a subject at the forefrontof the nation's health consciousness: heart health When Dr Arnot's father -- himself a distinguished doctor -- died of a massive озтгв heart attack a year ago, it came as a horrible shock A heart attack can happen to anyone, but upon further investigation, Dr Arnot came to the realization that his father's death might have been preventable The tragedy inspired Dr Arnot to write this book, exploring all the very latest advances in medical science, many of which have occurred in the last year, and developing steps that can help people avoid his father's fate Dr Bob discusses how to: ·Know the warning signs ·Determine your risk ·Get the right diagnosis ·Get the right medications ·Get the right procedures Based on extensive discussions with renowned experts in the field of cardiology (who are quoted extensively), Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack covers all the risks, symptoms, procedures, and medications in prose that is clear, concise, and easy to follow For a country in which half a million people die each year from heart attacks, this is a work of profound importancefor the general public and physicians alike.  2004 г 288 стр ISBN 0743225570.

Book DescriptionFrom the author of the two million copy Eat Right 4 (for) Your Type series- a library of books to help defeat eight of the most common conditions with the Blood Type Diet (r) Dr Peter J D'Adamo has forever changed the face of eating right to lose weight and achieve maximum health Because he discovered what many already instinctively озтги new-that a plan that works for one person may make another ill-there will never be a one-size-fits-all diet again And since we now know that each blood type is affected differently by common diseases and conditions, there will never be a one-size-fits-all plan of action Now Dr D'Adamo adds two new volumes to hisEat Right for Your Type Health Library The first two were Cancer and Diabetes The next books tackle arthritis (including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions caused by inflammation) and cardiovascular disease (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke) In thesevolumes, readers will find new information individualized for their blood type and illness Self-assessment tests that help determine status and measure progress are included, as well as supplementary, lifestyle, and exercise protocols tailored to each blood type and each condition There has never been a better arsenal for fighting disease, nor an easier or clearer tool.  2004 г 219 стр ISBN 0399152261.

Microwave-assisted Organic Synthesis - One Hundred Reaction Procedures provides readers with a broad overview of microwave assisted Organic Synthesis, enabling students and researchers alike to produce more efficient and high yield syntheses while saving time and resources The work addresses key problems faced by chemistry laboratories озтгы in academia and in industry, that of an ever increasing need for procedures which are low-waste, energy efficient, high yield, occur over a short reaction period, and use environmentally friendly solvents All these factors play an important role in the development of Green Chemistry methods, and in this, Microwave-assisted Organic Synthesis - One Hundred Reaction Procedures is an excellent resource for any library * Provides a broad overview of microwave enhanced chemistry * Extensive references to the source of each procedure, including equipment used, full operating procedure, and associated hazards * Includes exercises and worked problems which can support more independent study.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 214 стр ISBN 0080446248.

Book DescriptionDiscover a unique resource on the "what," "why," and "how" of mutual aid in group settings! While an impressive body of professional literature attests to the central role of mutual aid in social work practice with groups, what has been lacking is a single source that links the description of mutual озтгя aid (what it is, exactly) with practice prescriptions (how to help it come about and flourish in various settings) This book does just that This updated edition of the pathbreakingoriginal contains four entirely new chapters that address: single-session groups short-term groups open-ended groups very large groups In addition, this book will help you to better understand and make use of mutual-aid perspectives on: pre-group planning early group goals and norms the significance of time and place, and the role of the group worker individual problem-solving authority, conflict, and evaluation Each chapter of The Mutual-Aid Approach to Working with Groups: Helping People Help One Another, Second Edition describes and discusses how to catalyze mutual aid in different settings and systemsincluding generic and specific obstacles to overcome; offers implications for practice and identifies group-specific skills for reaching each system's full mutual-aid potential This new edition of The Mutual-Aid Approach to Working with Groups provides a foundation for practice, examining theories, concepts, and practice principles specificto mutual aid Readers are directed to ample study resources in key areas via recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter Case examples are used to help bridge the gap between theory and practice in an immediately useful manner, and handy tables and figures make important points easy to access and understand.  2004 г ISBN 0789014629.

CNN's Larry King has written a celebrity show and tell about discovering and overcoming heart disease Eighteen first-person accounts, including King's triple-bypass surgery, are paired with advice from expert cardiologists Each story is used to illustrate key aspects of how to spot, diagnose and survive heart disease "When your body озтде and mind heal," promises the resilient King, "get ready for a hell of a ride " Journalist Mike Wallace report of his two heart surgeries while his cardiologist details the effects of slow heartbeats and how to live with a pacemaker Actress Kate Jackson's description of her surgery to repair a hole in her heart is linked with a discussion of women and heart disease Walter Cronkite's tale of grilling his physician before his bypass surgery is followed by five questions to ask your cardiologist The account of Regis Philbin's reluctant angioplasty is enlarged by a description of revolutionary tests to detect heart disease Through his careful choice of narratives and expert commentary, King describes the many faces of heart disease (from runaway rapid heartbeat to blocked arteries) as well as the heart smart strategies for survival Even the name-dropping tidbits, (Cher calls Kate Jackson; Arnold calls Regis Philbin) and the occasional live-for-today cliches do not detract from the sensible and wide ranging advise King has collected In our celebrity-driven culture, he is wise to tap the rich and famous to teach these life-saving truths about heart disease --Barbara MackoffBook Description More than 60 million people in the United States currently suffer from some form of heart disease And even though the risk for the disease can be drastically reduced through changes in lifestyle and diet, the number of people with heart disease continues to grow In an effort to reverse this deadly trend, Larry King has joined some of America's favorite celebrities from the worlds of sports, politics, journalism, music, and entertainment to reveal their highly personal stories of struggling with--and overcoming--heart disease From the early warning signs, to the diagnosis, to the process of recovery and renewal, each celebrity reveals how he or she became a heart disease survivor Told in their own words,these candid accounts by some of America's most beloved celebrities offer inspiration, hope, and practical wisdom for anyone whose life has been touched by heart disease This wise book also includes the latest advice from the celebrities' doctors--who are among the best in the world--on the prevention and treatment of heart disease Автор Ларри Кинг Larry King Сын эмигрантов из Белоруссии, родился 19 ноября 1933 года в Нью-Йорке, в Бруклине Настоящее имя - Лоуренс Харви Зейгель По окончании средней школы сменил несколько работ, затем, когда ему исполнилось двадцать два года, переехал в Майами, где устроился.  Издательство: Rodale Books, 2004 г Твердый переплет, 256 стр ISBN 1579548202.

Video and installation artist Pierre Bismuth uses the play between language and image to morph rational ideas into absurd situations, and vice versa This volume charts the artist's development with a retrospective text, an interview, an analytical essay, and 150 illustrations Bismuth has exhibited his work extensively throughout Europe and озтди North America At his solo exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Thun in Switzerland in April 2005, he presented old and new works, including the first part of an ongoing collaboration with Michael Gondry entitled "The All Seeing Eye (The Easy Teenage Version)" Bismuth is the first contemporary artist to receive an academy award for coauthoring the 2004 Oscar-winning Best Original Screenplay Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 208 стр ISBN 208030514X.