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Book Reviews
Book Reviews: 20 Nov - 25 Nov 2006

  1. Women are not small men
  2. The Crystal Therapy
  3. The procrastinating child
  4. First - Year baby care
  5. Encyclopedia of Spirituality
  6. Healthy Living
  7. The complete patient history
  8. Ayurveda - A way of Life


1) Women are not small men

The book explains that women experience heart disease in a fundamentally different way than men do. The physiology of a woman's heart attack is not the same as man's, the symptoms of heart disease and signs of impending heart attack differ for women. The book gives detailed, age specific programs, that give women the facts and the guidance they need to recognize, treat and prevent heart disease

Authors: Goldberg Nieca
Publishers: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 453 pages


2) The Crystal Therapy

The book is a guide to the healing power of 94 crystals, complete with beautiful color photographs of each crystal family. The book is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners and it focuses on crystals that are easily obtainable.. t discusses how the crystals work with the angels and archangels and outlines the steps for laying particular crystals in the home , to build energy grids, that help with abundance, romance, a good night's sleep, protection and more.

Authors: Doreen Virtue and Judith Lukomski
Publishers: Hay House Inc.
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 220 pages


3) The procrastinating child

The book is a unique guide for parents, teachers and anyone who interacts with children of any age. The book offers proven techniques to diffuse the friction caused by youthful procrastination. It provides strategies for breaking through a child's defense mechanisms or reluctance to talk, and for establishing rules and guidelines that encourage young children to face obligations in a timely way.

Authors: Rita Emmett
Publishers: Walker and Co.
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 180 pages


4) First - Year baby care

The book contains the latest medical facts to help guide you through baby's first year. The new step by step illustrated instructions make it easy to find the information one is looking for. It also includes essential information on important medical topics.

Authors: Paula Kelly
Publishers: Meadowbrook Press
Date of Publication: 1996
No. of pages: 168 pages


5) Encyclopedia of Spirituality

This vast encyclopedia can help on to make one's own decisions about what is right and feels relevant. It contains Spiritual Traditions like Shaminism, Ancient Paganism, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism, Zen etc; information on Spiritual Practices like Tai Chi Chuan, Yoga, Mantras, Meditation, Spiritual retreat, Service, Prayer etc; and Spiritual Teachings on Self-knowledge, Selflessness, Love, Positivity, Forgiveness, Death & Reincarnation.

Authors: Timothy Freke
Publishers: Goldsfield Press Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 256 pages


6) Healthy Living

The author explains how we all can choose what we become, describing what it means to become a witness to one's own life, how to shatter self-limits, the power of positive thinking, how to practice non-reactive behaviour, and the best ways to handle change. The book explains what the mind-body connection really means and how one can use this concept to improve one's life. The book also includes a section on taking care of one's body, discussing nutrition, exercise and sleep, the three major components of physical good health.

Authors: Joan Lunden and Laura Morton
Publishers: Crown Publishers,Inc
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 256 Pages


7) The complete patient history

The book establishes a methodical, problem-oriented approach to patient interviewing. It contains more than 50 chapters devoted to specific organ-system complaints. In addition, listings of pertinent laboratory tests for each complaint include comments on the diagnostic significance of specific test results. Also coverd in the book are those inquiries that apply to every patient, regardless of the presenting complaint. These include occupational and environmental history, personal past medical history and family medical history.

Authors: Maurice Kraytman
Publishers: Mcgraw-Hill,Inc.
Date of Publication: 1991
No. of pages: 504 Pages


8) Ayurveda – A way of Life

The book is an easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide for assimilating the fundamentals of Ayurveda - India's ancient life science and system of holistic health care - into our modern, daily lives. Included in the are massage therapies and detailed descriptions of yoga postures, breathing exercises, curative herbal and nutritional recipes, and concise methods of external and internal cleansing.

Authors: Dr.Vinod Verma
Publishers: Samuel Weiser, Inc.
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 279 Pages

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