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Really enjoyable and very practical reading. You can use it in your life

I really enjoyed this book. The book is easy to read with thousands of tips you can use to change your life for the better. Lots of energizing ideas that you can use in your every day life EXAMPLE;(what are the best vitamines to take on a daily basis) or (what is the best color paint to use in every room in your home) or (What to do to spice up your sex life)etc... I wish I had purchased this book a long time ago. You won't regret buying this book.

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Denise Murphy has done a wonderful service for those in the field of dentistry by her efforts in assembling the documents in this book. She has called on nearly all those currently recognized for their contributions to the understanding of ergonomics in dentistry. The extensive bibliographies are an aid for anyone researching a study of this subject. If you want to get a handle on dental ergonomics, read this book.

A very well-argued and evidenced innovative approach to development. The book should be read by all development practitioners and everyone interested in poverty dynamics.
The book provides a lot of food for thought for decision-makers and technical experts. The text is pleasure to read as it is refreshingly free of development jargon.

The book will serve as an excellent introduction to the problems of intergenerational transmission of poverty. The anthology's lead article on Family Background and Intergenerational Poverty in Latin America (by Moran, Castaneda and Aldaz-Carroll) summarizes invaluable empirical data, and, although primarily concerned with early childhood care and development in Latin American countries, the Six Strategies recommended by Robert Myers will be just as applicable to similar problems of any rural community or inner city in the United States.
Escaping the Poverty Trap should be required reading in all college introductory courses on economic and human development, not just those focusing on Latin America. And like Amartya Sen's now classic work, Resources, Values and Development, this anthology should also remind policy makers that in order to break the culture of poverty, "family matters."

"Healing the planet is dependent on each and every one of us first healing our personal living spaces. This book offers a detailed roadmap." --Organic Consumers Association
I worry that the products in my home may be detrimental to my health. I worry that the waste our consumer society generates is degrading the environment. So I was glad to see a guide like Essentual Environments which points out simple changes we can make to have healthier homes. For instance, stop using scented candles and drinking sodas. Replace your laundry detergent with a biodegradable, non-toxic, laundry detergent. Get a filter for your shower since chemicals in the water get absorbed through your skin.
There are more involved recommendations as well for those willing to invest in improving the health of their living spaces. We owe it to ourselves and to the earth to cut down on clutter, chemicals and waste.

This book is absolutely amazing, and the title could not be more appropriate. This book is filled with practical and useful advice on how to bring your life into balance, and avoid those things that we all think we need, but really make us worse off. You might think that using these strategies your life would be more complicated or difficult, in exchange for living healthier, but instead, you are likely to enjoy your life more while living longer! This book is simply amazing.

"Essential Fatty Acids in Health & Disease" by Edward N. Siguel,

I was lucky to find this book before it was listed here at Amazon.com. It is not promoted by a major publisher so I would not have seen it in bookstores. I was searching the Web and found the Web site of the author describing this book and the research it is based on. Since then I have given away several copies as gifts.

Although the author is M.D. and Ph.D., and did original research on essential fatty acids, he has a sense of humor and the book is very readable and entertaining. It has some sections where you will find more medical terminology, but those sections are clearly marked "For health professionals" and you may skip them.

Dr. Siguel developed a test for measuring amounts of fatty acids in the blood. He used that test to analyze the blood of healthy people and people with wide variety of diseases. He noticed that people with a disease had fatty acids in different proportions than healthy people. It appears that one necessary condition for restoring health is restoring the healthy balance of fatty acids.

The book starts by comparing types of fats: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. It explains the term essential fatty acids. I must confess my ignorance. I did not know that anything in fats was essential for life. I new about essential amino acids but not about essential fatty acids. In both cases the name essential identifies those acids that our body can't make from other ingredients. To sustain life we must get them from food. Further, the book divides essential fatty acids into two groups, known as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It describes functions of fatty acids in both groups. It describes effects of both groups on many serious diseases with more emphasis on heart disease.

I find the part that describes nutritional requirements for disease prevention even more important than the discussion of specific diseases. This describes the healthy balance of fatty acids and how to achieve it. It compares the fatty acid composition of oils available on the market: vegetable oils and fish oils. It gives hints on how to find quality oil and what to avoid. It deals with misconceptions about fats and cholesterol. It describes other nutrients required for proper utilization of fats and healthy nutrition in general. It warns about unnaturally modified fats in processed foods. This is where I first found the explanation of the terms trans-fatty acids and hydrogenated oils, why I should not eat anything that contains them, and how the ingredients list on the package will not always tell me about them.

Based on the results of his research, Dr. Siguel criticizes USDA Food Pyramid which places fats at the top and suggests that all fats should be used sparingly. He also gives some unique insights on medical research and the practice of medicine.

This book had made me curious to learn more about the role of fats in supporting human life, the subject I was so ignorant about. I have found more books that debunk the notion, until recently so fashionable, that all fat is bad. I found that different authors promote different types of fat. Many recommend mainly monosaturated oils like olive and canola. However they do not support that recommendation by the analysis of those oils or by the explanation of their role in human metabolism. This book recommends polyunsaturated oils because only they contain the essential fatty acids that our body can't make from other types of oils. It also provides detailed analysis of those oils to help you choose the one that is right for you.

I hope that further research may find some essential nutrients in bacon, but for the summary of the current research results on fats in human nutrition I still come back to this book.

I am a young mother who wants to eat well for her baby. This book explained the essence of eating polyunsaturated fats to grow a good brain. The scientific reasoning is solid, the explanations are easy to follow, and the book is easy to read because of its humorous approach. This should be required reading!

I bought this book when it first came out in 1993, and everything journalist Carol Ann Rinzler said then has now become accepted by the top medical researchers. Estrogen (especially when combined with progestin) DOES cause breast cancer, and the supposed benefits of estrogens for preventing heart disease are now being hotly debated. The HERS study (the first big randomized controlled trial on women with heart disease)actually found women had more heart attacks during the first year than women not on HRT. If you still have any doubt that estrogen causes breast cancer, READ THIS BOOK. Only when we're fully informed can women make clear-headed decisions about whether or not to take estrogen drugs for the rest of our lives.

An good example of, I have no conflict of interest, journalism. Ms. Rinzler has done her homework. She makes a sound case for the idea that the exponential increase in Breast Cancer is mostly the result of the massive introduction of estrogen into women's lives. Birth Control Pills, Hormone Replacement Therapy, DES and more, are all clearly implicated. Why then do they continue to be sold, with ever increasing favor? Why is this being denied/ignored? Why is this just shuffled off as a factor to consider? Why has this book received so little attention? Women should read, study and meditate on this book. Take it to heart. Ask yourself these questions. A fine example of excellent journalism, well written, staight foward and easy to read

We've turned to our copy again and again over the years, always finding something new and helpful. My husband went from 225 pounds and flabby to 160 pounds and a toned wonder over the course of 2 years with the help of this book. We've both recovered from slip and fall and other accidents much better than we would have without it, as its rehab sections are great. Take the test in front to find out where you need to concentrate.

This book is an excellent resource for those of us who have experienced some sort of medical or physical condition at some point. Yanker provides helpful exercises, of various degrees, for just about any condition you could possibly think of. Whether it be mental, physiological, physical, you name the condition, there's an "exercise" for it. Also included in the book are various charts and diagrams useful for "your" specific fitness goals.

When you read a book that:

Is always on the plot without rendering the landscape or buildings.

Can't be closed.

Can be true all the way.

The love story is just that.

Doesn't describe technologies nobody'll understand.

Has a paramount end.

Then the book deserves SIX stars.

Trevor Scott does it again with Extreme Faction. As up to date as today's headlines. A real roller coaster of a thriller. When does it hit the silver screen?

Easy to read with simple illustrations, this book gives helpful hints on everything from that little last step you don't notice to fixing up the bathroom to make you safe from falls. I was in a rehab center because I had my knees replaced but was surprised at the number of people there because they had fallen from a chair when they were reaching for something or a similar circumstance. This book gives lots of ideas for "elder-proofing" your house. Also suggsts gifts adult children can give the parent to alleviate certain problems.

This guide tackles the need to knows for anyone who's concerned about themselves or loved ones falling in the home. With quirky illustrations, smart tips, and a great voice, this book isn't condescending or difficult to read, but easily digestible and fun--a great book to have on hand in the home and to give to friends and family members.

After reading about Petrovich in the New York Times and seeing him interviewed on Fox BusinessNews, I bought a copy of his book. Coming at a time when so many Americans are facing foreclosure and bankruptcy, this well-written & well-organized book gives clear and practical steps to help those who need real information to guide them out of chaos. I'm a novice, but I found it reader-friendly and easy to follow. It even includes a dictionary of important terms readers will find useful. I recommend it highly.

In today's mortgage market, this book makes you think in ways you haven't been thinking. Real people, real experiences, real solutions. Whether you are a borrower, a lender, or someone trying to help either, you will benefit from the lessons learned in this book.

Al Lewis, Attorney