Now in its Third Edition, "Pathophysiology of Heart Disease" is a concise introduction to diseases of the cardiovascular system. Introductory chapters review basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart sounds and murmurs, imaging and catheterization techniques, and the electrocardiogram. Early chapters review the structure and function of the ...
This volume introduces major theories of crime and criminality for the undergraduate student. It has two unique features: firstly, it emphasizes the social context of theory development, secondly, it makes a link between theoretical notions of crime and changes in social policy concerning crime and criminals. The book begins with early attempts to ...
Presents the insights into the professional speaking industry. The text includes techniques and shortcuts used by successful speakers and offers advice on choosing topics for speeches and identifying paid speaking venues and incorporates guidelines for setting fees.
Nobody does barbecue better than Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, winners of the World Championship BBQ Cook-Off for six years in a row. Executive chef Lilly now passes on the family secrets in this quintessential guide. Color photographs throughout.
Five true stories of slaves who managed to escape from their masters. Although the book contains some fictionalization, the stories are based on primary sources as well as on accounts written by the actual escapees. Illustrated with b&w drawings
This volume presents memories and menus, beautiful photos and dazzling illustrations, as well as dozens of recipes and entertaining suggestions to make one's get-togethers as successful as Pulitzer's famed parties.
Sacred Space provides dozens of ideas to help students engage in scripture and apply the lesson to their own lives. You'll find step-by-step instructions to create the space and experience necessary to draw your students into the scripture. Through art, listening, writing, and multi-sensory prayer stations, your students will experience God's Word ...
Here is a book filled with the sights and sounds of a people steeped in a background of fine old traditions. It is a charming account of Swedish customs that goes beyond their democratic monarchy, their progressive social-welfare programs, their avant-garde movies, and their excellence of design. For Swedish-Americans this book will have special ...
Readers of this beautifully illustrated book will learn to decipher the meanings of crystals and comprehend their power as a method for obtaining personality readings and forecasting future luck, love interests, career prospects, and more. Full color.
From the lovable little restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, New York City--the popular Cupcake Cafe--here are recipes for delicious baked goods: muffins, scones, waffles, sticky buns, doughnuts, and especially the elaborately decorated cakes and cupcakes frosted with the Cafe's own fabulous buttercream.
How do highly paid professional speakers put magic and motivation into every talk? Lilly Walters, Executive Director of Walters International Speakers Bureau, reveals their secrets and strategies in this practical, conversational guide. Mark Twain reputedly said it took him three weeks to prepare an impromptu speech, but readers of "Secrets of ...
This volume presents memories and menus, beautiful photos and dazzling illustrations, as well as dozens of recipes and entertaining suggestions to make one's get-togethers as successful as Pulitzer's famed parties.
A renowned stylist offers easy-to-follow hair-care instructions. In this hands-on guide, hairstylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African American boys' and girls' hair, from infancy to the preteen years. Easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and illustrations get parents up to speed on hair care basics ...
Crystal therapy views the body as a physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual whole. This introduction to the use of crystals covers the choosing and storing of crystals, pendulum dowsing, kinesiology and self-testing among other applications. The complete illustrated introduction to using crystals therapeutically for health and well-being. ...
- A reference guide to empower students to become more responsible for their own learning, reviewing, relearning, and researching- Explanations and examples to complement any textbook and teach difficult topics- Cross curricular resources packed with conversion tables, time zones, map reading, and more
If conventional explanations of life don't make much sense to you anymore, the ideas in this book just might. Here is an account of our planetary ascent into higher consciousness, a big-screen view of the Earth drama through the experience of the Ascended Masters, Thoth, Babiji, and a playful witness-guide from the 13th dimension, Drunvalo ...
A heckler is in the audience; the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out - these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions, or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for business speakers. Here, first-timers and experienced pros alike will find everything they need to organize, write, and ...
This is a treasure trove of ways to increase your income and keep clients coming back. Top speaker and consultant Lily Walters has applied her wealth of experience to a recent survey of more than 7,000 speakers, consultants and trainers who were asked to describe their revenue-generating strategies. The result is a priceless compendium of sure ...
Placing crystals close to an energy imbalance, whether it is a physical illness or an emotional upset, may encourage the body's healing process to be more effective. This book should help you discover how the placement of gemstones can calm, energise or revitalise, or how crystals can help to improve the quality of sleep or one's ability to ...
The finest writers throughout the centuries--Charles Dickens, O. Henry, Truman Capote, and countless others--have graced us with their literary visions of Christmas. But what has been sorely missed is a collection of great contemporary Christmas stories by today's most gifted writers. Here, in one volume, are more than 20 stories by Annie Dillard, ...
All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engaging text. Each of the four books forms a chapter ...
The world's top speakers and motivators reveal how they work their magic. Discover what motivates some of the world's most famous speakers to develop the messages and skills that have made them successful, influential, and rich. Their hard-earned, insider secrets are collected here to help you become a more effective speaker and deliver memorable ...
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