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The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai’s steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. The Samurai Sword Handbook is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller…. More >>

The Samurai Sword: A Handbook

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Millions of consumers want to lose body fat, gain muscle mass, and/or improve exercise performance. In addition to an exercise program, they often look to sports supplements as ‘tools’ to help them reach their goals. This book, the culmination of years of work by the thought leaders in the sports nutrition field will help the consumer, student, scientist, and sports nutrition professional sift through the huge volume of information and come up with reasonable and scientifically-based ideas and conclusions about sports nutrition. Written and edited by the leaders in the field and members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements combines basic science with the best in applied sports nutrition. Topics in this book include: Endocrinology and Exercise Principles of Exercise Training An Overview of Dietary Supplements Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes Nutritional … More >>

Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements

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A stupendous value: more than 300 delectable (and really healthy) recipes perfectly tailored for individuals with diabetes, yet tempting for everyone. Comprehensive content features must-have main dishes, easy appetizers, simple soups and stews, perfect recipes when cooking for two, kids’ favorites, fabulous feel-good desserts, and innovative snacks. Easy-to-read type (a must-have for many diabetics) Accessible diabetes know-how, including detecting hidden sugar. Timesaving menus with flexible calorie ranges, carbohydrate counts, and exchanges on every recipe. A week of satisfying menus for instant meal planning. 32 full-color photos. Popular lay-flat binding for easy reference while cooking. … More >>

Biggest Book of Diabetic Recipes: More than 350 Great-Tasting Recipes for Living Well with Diabetes (Better Homes & Gardens

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The secret to glowing skin, brighter eyes, whiter teeth, shinier hair, and stronger nails According to nationally known nutritionist Lisa Drayer, it’s not what you put on your body, but what you put in your body that makes you beautiful. Drayer’s groundbreaking guide reveals the Top 10 Beauty Foods–nature’s best kept secrets for glowing skin, fuller hair, healthier nails, brighter eyes, and whiter teeth. Her easy-to-follow program—including a mouthwatering four-week meal plan with more than 100 recipes—unlocks the amazing power of these Beauty Foods and makes every part of your body look and feel absolutely fantastic. Here are the Top 10 Beauty Foods
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The Beauty Diet: Looking Great has Never Been So Delicious

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Public health has made our lives safer–but it often works behind the scenes, without our knowledge, that is, “while we are sleeping.” This book powerfully illuminates how public health works with more than sixty success stories drawn from the area of injury and violence prevention. It also profiles dozens of individuals who have made important contributions to safety and health in a range of social arenas. Highlighting examples from the United States as well as from other countries, While We Were Sleeping will inform a wide audience of readers about what public health actually does and at the same time inspire a new generation to make the world a safer place…. More >>

While We Were Sleeping: Success Stories in Injury and Violence Prevention

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The ultimate guide for parents, teachers and other adults who want to introduce yoga to children, as well as help kids manage stress, build social skills and create lifelong fitness habits!

Lavishly illustrated, Yoga Calm for Children includes 60 practical, easy-to teach activities, as well as alignment and safety principles and “emotional first aid” tips. It shows school teachers and counselors how to integrate Yoga Calm activities with regular class work and modify them for specific classroom situations. And it inspires through stories from the authors own experiences of helping kids learn, grow and thrive with Yoga Calm.

Specially designed for use in K-12 schools and therapeutic settings, Yoga Calms principle-based approach makes it effective in any environment and with a broad range of ages, populations and abilities, including children with ADHD, anxiety and other disorders.

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Yoga Calm for Children: Educating Heart, Mind, and Body

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An essential guide to detoxifying your lifestyle and your body, inside and out, from expert and activist Deirdre ImusIn The Essential Green You!, the third volume in the New York Times bestselling Green This! series, Deirdre Imus shares tips on how to “green” the way you take care of yourself, whether with the food you eat or the clothes you wear, or the cosmetics, toiletries, and hair products you use every single day. Deirdre provides detailed, practical advice that includes:- How to find everything from organic groceries to nontoxic personal care items- Toxic ingredients to avoid in the products you use every day- Where to find clothes that are both environment-friendly and fashionable- Healthy alternatives to commonly used medications- How to make better eating habits a priority and live more consciouslyLiving organically doesn’t require a drastic overhaul and it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — Deirdre Imus shows how easy a… More >>

The Essential Green You: Easy Ways to Detox Your Diet, Your Body, and Your Life

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Reduce and Even Reverse the Effects of Arthritis—Naturally!
Do you struggle with stiffness, pain, loss of joint function, and swelling due to arthritis? Millions of people suffer on a daily basis from these and other symptoms of arthritis. Traditionally, doctors prescribe an ongoing cycle of anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain. Here you will find natural alternatives to heavy doses of medicine, such as improving your diet, increasing vitamins and minerals, and using specific herbs to regain your active lifestyle.
Dr. Michael T. Murray, author of the bestselling books Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and The Healing Power of Herbs, offers specific courses of treatment and gives guidelines for whole-body wellness that combat and even reverse the effects of arthritis. In Arthritis you will learn:
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Arthritis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise, and Other Natural Methods

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This first installment of the Hasty Gourmet series includes 300 healthy, savory dishes that are sure to please without requiring lots of time in the kitchen. From appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts that span Asian, Hispanic, and Mediterranean influences as well as traditional American comfort food, these recipes use readily available ingredients, have easy-to-follow directions, and take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Although created specifically for those required to monitor their salt intake, the majority of recipes are also low in fat and cholesterol- and sugar-free. Each recipe contains a complete listing of the nutritional information and total sodium content per ingredient. Hints on stocking a low-salt pantry, general cooking techniques, food labeling guidelines, and calorie and nutrient vignettes help make the switch to low-salt cooking easy and delicious.
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The Hasty Gourmet Low Salt Favorites: 300 Easy-to-Make, Great-Tasting Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

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Living Pain Free with Acupressure

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Sifu Noah Knapp has created a complete beginner s guide to Kung Fu. In this comprehensive introduction you ll learn the fundamental stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks of Kung Fu as well as drills you can practice alone and with a partner to improve your skills and learn to channel your internal energy. Unlocking Kung Fu also introduces advanced concepts like generating power, clearing, freestyle practice and combination techniques…. More >>

Unlocking Kung Fu: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

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If you’re like most people, your life is so hectic that it’s hard to imagine squeezing in time for daily exercise. The good news is that you can get fit without an expensive gym membership or rigorous workout schedule. New research proves that you can “sneak up” on fitness by grabbing a little time here and there throughout the day so you total at least thirty minutes of moderate activity on most days. The American Heart Association’s Fitting in Fitness guide will show you how to work spurts of activity into the way you live right now. Those few minutes can add up to huge rewards, including a stronger heart and bones, higher energy levels, better weight control, and more.

You’ll find hundreds of tips for fitting in fitness in this easy-to-use, inspiring guide. You’ll even learn how to bring your kids into the act and have a lifestyle program that works for all of you…. More >>

American Heart Association Fitting in Fitness: Hundreds of Simple Ways to Put More Physical Activity into Your Life

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“Samyama – Stillness in Action, Siddhis and Miracles” covers a powerful yoga practice that has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. Yet, it is as close to us as our most immediate hopes and dreams, for it is the principles of Samyama that are operating behind everything good that is happening in our life. The key methods of Samyama are covered here, simplified to enable anyone to engage in daily practice leading to profound results. Our deepest desires can be enlivened by systematically letting go into our inner silence. Whatever we surrender will come back to us a thousand-fold, purified in a divine outpouring. This is “Stillness in Action.” Yogani is the author of two landmark books on the world’s most effective spiritual practices: “Advanced Yoga Practices – Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living,” a comprehensive user-friendly textbook, and “The Secrets of Wilder,” a powerful spiritual novel. The “AYP Enlightenment Series” makes these profound practices a… More >>

Samyama – Cultivating Stillness in Action, Siddhis and Miracles

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End the cycle of unsuccessful dieting and get in touch with an eating plan that works for you.

Do you know what’s keeping you from attaining–and maintaining–your ideal weight? It’s not your metabolism, your genes, or your love of pasta. The truth is, you simply can’t succeed at a weight loss approach if your own personality does not “sync up” with it. And while you can’t change your personality, you can change your weight loss strategy.

How? Find your Diet Type.

With a short, simple Quiz based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), the world’s most trusted and widely used personality type assessment, you can match your personality to one or more of the four Diet Types: the Diet Planner, Diet Player, the Diet Feeler, and the Diet Thinker. Then, learn:

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What’s Your Diet Type?: Use the Power of Your Personality to Discover Your Best Way to Lose Weight

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Encapsulating the science behind vitamins and mineralsNeed to understand how vitamins and minerals work but find dense texts difficult to absorb? Here’s your panacea! Vitamins & Minerals Demystified makes it easy to digest information on everything from A to zinc. Written by a holistic health doctor, this essential guide explains the crucial role vitamins and minerals play in nutrition and physiology. You’ll find details on the type and amount required for survival and for increased disease resistance. The book outlines the food sources of different vitamins and minerals and covers the benefits and pitfalls of both natural and synthetic vitamins. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will fortify your knowledge of vitamins and minerals. This fast and easy guide offers:Numerous figures to illustrate key conceptsGraphs indicating the foods rich in various vitamins and mineralsCharts featuring U.S. Recommended Daily All… More >>

Vitamins and Minerals Demystified