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Living a healthy life with chronic pain
Par Sandra M LeFort. 2017
Chronic pain includes many types of conditions from a variety of causes. This book is designed to help those suffering…
from chronic pain learn to better manage pain so they can get on with living a satisfying, fulfilling life. This resource stresses four concepts: each person with chronic pain is unique, and there is no one treatment or approach that is right for everybody; there are many things people with chronic pain can do to feel better and become more active and involved in life; with knowledge and experimentation, each individual is the best judge of which self-management tools and techniques are best for him or her; and, the responsibility for managing chronic pain on a daily basis rests with the individual and no one else. Acknowledging that overcoming chronic pain is a daily challenge, this workbook provides readers with the tools to overcome that test
An afro-indigenous history of the united states
Par Kyle T Mays. 2021
The first intersectional history of the Black and Native American struggle for freedom in our country that also reframes our…
understanding of who was Indigenous in early America Beginning with pre-Revolutionary America and moving into the movement for Black lives and contemporary Indigenous activism, Afro-Indigenous historian, Kyle T. Mays argues that the foundations of the US are rooted in antiblackness and settler colonialism, and that these parallel oppressions continue into the present. He explores how Black and Indigenous peoples have always resisted and struggled for freedom, sometimes together, and sometimes apart. Whether to end African enslavement and Indigenous removal or eradicate capitalism and colonialism, Mays show how the fervor of Black and Indigenous peoples calls for justice have consistently sought to uproot white supremacy. Mays uses a wide-array of historical activists and pop culture icons, &“sacred&” texts, and foundational texts like the Declaration of Independence and Democracy in America. He covers the civil rights movement and freedom struggles of the 1960s and 1970s, and explores current debates around the use of Native American imagery and the cultural appropriation of Black culture. Mays compels us to rethink both our history as well as contemporary debates and to imagine the powerful possibilities of Afro-Indigenous solidarity
The 1619 project: A new origin story
Par Nikole Hannah-Jones. 2021
A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing…
vision of the American past and present. In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country&’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States. The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story builds on one of the most consequential journalistic events of recent years: The New York Times Magazine &’s award-winning &“1619 Project,&” which reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This new book substantially expands on the original 1619 Project, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself. This legacy can be seen in the way we tell stories, the way we teach our children, and the way we remember. Together, the elements of the book reveal a new origin story for the United States, one that helps explain not only the persistence of anti-Black racism and inequality in American life today, but also the roots of what makes the country unique. The book also features a significant elaboration of the original project&’s Pulitzer Prize–winning lead essay, by Nikole Hannah-Jones, on how the struggles of Black Americans have expanded democracy for all Americans, as well as two original pieces from Hannah-Jones, one of which makes a profound case for reparative solutions to this legacy of injustice. This is a book that speaks directly to our current moment, contextualizing the systems of race and caste within which we operate today. It reveals long-glossed-over truths around our nation&’s founding and construction—and the way that the legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation, but continues to shape contemporary American life. Lorna Simpson Beclouded , 2018 © Lorna Simpson. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth
A guide to better movement: the science and practice of moving with more skill and less pain
Par Todd R Hargrove, Todd Hargrove. 2014
20 years younger: look younger, feel younger, be younger!
Par Bob Greene, Harold A. Lancer, Ronald L. Kotler, Diane L. McKay. 2011
Exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and contributing writer for oprah.com Greene posits that signs of aging should be fought on four…
fronts: exercise, nutrition, skin care, and restorative rest. Working with a dermatologist and experts in sleep and healthful eating, Greene prescribes routines for each area. Bestseller. 2011
Entitled: How male privilege hurts women
Par Kate Manne. 2020
An urgent exploration of men&’s entitlement and how it serves to police and punish women, from the acclaimed author of…
Down Girl &“Kate Manne is a thrilling and provocative feminist thinker. Her work is indispensable.&”—Rebecca Traister NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTIC In this bold and stylish critique, Cornell philosopher Kate Manne offers a radical new framework for understanding misogyny. Ranging widely across the culture, from Harvey Weinstein and the Brett Kavanaugh hearings to &“Cat Person&” and the political misfortunes of Elizabeth Warren, Manne&’s book shows how privileged men&’s sense of entitlement—to sex, yes, but more insidiously to admiration, care, bodily autonomy, knowledge, and power—is a pervasive social problem with often devastating consequences. In clear, lucid prose, Manne argues that male entitlement can explain a wide array of phenomena, from mansplaining and the undertreatment of women&’s pain to mass shootings by incels and the seemingly intractable notion that women are &“unelectable.&” Moreover, Manne implicates each of us in toxic masculinity: It&’s not just a product of a few bad actors; it&’s something we all perpetuate, conditioned as we are by the social and cultural mores of our time. The only way to combat it, she says, is to expose the flaws in our default modes of thought while enabling women to take up space, say their piece, and muster resistance to the entitled attitudes of the men around them. With wit and intellectual fierceness, Manne sheds new light on gender and power and offers a vision of a world in which women are just as entitled as men to our collective care and concern
A compelling, original, evocative young adult fantasy novel for all ages I am the daughter of winter. My people are…
strong and unbending as ice. I was born with the frozen winds sweeping through my hair, with snow dusted across my skin. I am. I am. I am . . . For Aeryn, a girl born to the remote, wintry Ice Crown region of Ilirya, the outside world is a fantasy: a series of wonderful stories told by occasional passing travelers. She never imagines anything for her life beyond following in her parents' footsteps. But the discovery that she has the rare gift of magic shatters her isolated world. Aeryn can create and tame fire. It's an intoxicating, raw, and thrilling power, but it also sets her apart. And her gift attracts attention. She is whisked from her home in the wilds to train at Windhall University and master her magic. There, Aeryn slowly learns the truth about the real world, with its strange mix of people and powers, and so many intertwining threads of shadows and light. She's drawn to unattainable Lyse, a beautiful healer in training who makes Aeryn's heart soar. But she also senses a creeping darkness all around that could threaten the future of the kingdom itself
Not three months ago, I'd been a daughter of the Ice Crown, the lands of snow and ice. Everything I…
had, everything I was, existed in a tiny world of its own, a single snowflake in a snowstorm. And then, like a candle blown out by careless lips, all of it had been extinguished in an instant. The kingdom is under threat. A secret, desperate plot to change the course of history has been hatched in dark rooms. Aeryn, a young student war mage from an isolated land of ice, has the powerful gift of fire. To save her world, she must draw around her a small group of fellow mages and allies at Windhall University. At her side is the beautiful healer in training, Lyse, who holds her heart. In front of her is nothing but questions, fears, and impossible decisions. Conspirators are everywhere, shifting shadows that she can barely see. The longer it takes for Aeryn to find the answers, the more people will die. Her choices might cost her everything. Does she have the strength to do what needs to be done? Can Aeryn protect a kingdom she may not even want to save?
Mayo clinic guide to self-care (): Answers for everyday health problems
Par M.P.H, Cindy A Kermott. 2022
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex medical problems are hallmarks of Mayo Clinic, and have been for more than 100…
years. Now, the worldrenowned expertise of Mayo Clinic is available to you in this easy-to-understand guide featuring instant access to the facts you need—including practical advice on more than 300 of today's most common health problems. When can you treat yourself or your family, when should you call your doctor, and when should you call 911? You'll find the answers in Mayo Clinic Guide to SelfCare and more: Preventing back pain Signs of cancer: What to watch for Thyroid disorders: Learn the signs and symptoms The newest on herbal and dietary supplements Which immunizations do adults need? Reducing your risk of heart attack How to keep stress under control Be prepared for emergencies Finding a health care provider The pros and cons of home medical tests Easy-to-learn "hands-only" CPR Evaluating integrative medical therapies
Mayo clinic guide to better vision (3rd ed)
Par Sophie J Bakri. 2022
"Given how much you depend on your sight every day, it's essential to keep your eyes as healthy as you…
can." As the population ages, an increasing number of adults are at risk of vision loss. Dangers to vision include conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. But age doesn't have to put your eyesight at risk. Most vision loss is preventable and treatable. Keeping your eyes healthy and preserving your vision are critical lifetime investments. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, now in its third edition, explores common eye conditions and what can cause them. The book also discusses various ways to treat eye disease, including medications, interventional therapies and surgery. In addition, you'll find information on healthy habits to preserve good eyesight, safety measures to prevent eye injury, and the latest advances in eyewear and refractive surgery to correct vision problems. This practical guide is based on the advice of Mayo Clinic eye specialists who treat individuals with eye disease on a daily basis. Their message is that caring for your eyes is important no matter what your age. Steps you take now can help you see better for years to come
Worn: A people's history of clothing
Par Sofi Thanhauser. 2022
A sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it is made of—an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday…
garments have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet &“Thanhauser … examines the effect of clothes on our environment, politics and even our ethics … admirable, meticulously researched … [and] makes us pay attention.&” — The Wall Street Journal In this panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories—Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool—about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. We see how textiles were once dyed with lichen, shells, bark, saffron, and beetles, displaying distinctive regional weaves and knits, and how the modern Western garment industry has refashioned our attire into the homogenous and disposable uniforms popularized by fast fashion brands. Thanhauser makes clear how the clothing industry has become one of the planet's worst polluters, and how it relies on chronically underpaid and exploited laborers. But she also shows us how micro-communities, textile companies, and clothing makers in every corner of the world are rediscovering ancestral and ethical methods for making what we wear. Drawn from years of intensive research and reporting from around the world, and brimming with fascinating stories, Worn reveals to us that our clothing comes not just from the countries listed on the tags or ready-made from our factories. It comes, as well, from deep in our histories
The incredible true story of the last ship to carry enslaved people to America, the remarkable town its survivors founded…
after emancipation, and the complicated legacy their descendants carry with them to this day—by the journalist who discovered the ship's remains. Fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed, the Clotilda became the last ship in history to bring enslaved Africans to the United States. The ship was scuttled and burned on arrival to hide evidence of the crime, allowing the wealthy perpetrators to escape prosecution. Despite numerous efforts to find the sunken wreck, Clotilda remained hidden for the next 160 years. But in 2019, journalist Ben Raines made international news when he successfully concluded his obsessive quest through the swamps of Alabama to uncover one of our nation's most important historical artifacts. Traveling from Alabama to the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey in modern-day Benin, Raines recounts the ship's perilous journey, the story of its rediscovery, and its complex legacy. Against all odds, Africatown, the Alabama community founded by the captives of the Clotilda , prospered in the Jim Crow South. Zora Neale Hurston visited in 1927 to interview Cudjo Lewis, telling the story of his enslavement in the New York Times bestseller Barracoon . And yet the haunting memory of bondage has been passed on through generations. Clotilda is a ghost haunting three communities—the descendants of those transported into slavery, the descendants of their fellow Africans who sold them, and the descendants of their American enslavers. This connection binds these groups together to this day. At the turn of the century, descendants of the captain who financed the Clotilda's journey lived nearby—where, as significant players in the local real estate market, they disenfranchised and impoverished residents of Africatown. From these parallel stories emerges a profound depiction of America as it struggles to grapple with the traumatic past of slavery and the ways in which racial oppression continue to this day. And yet, at its heart, The Last Slave Ship remains optimistic – an epic tale of one community's triumphs over great adversity and a celebration of the power of human curiosity to uncover the truth about our past and heal its wounds
An abolitionist's handbook: 12 steps to changing yourself and the world
Par Patrisse Cullors. 2022
The audiobook features an introduction written and read by Prentis Hemphill as well as an exclusive bonus conversation with the…
author and adrienne maree brown. In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK , Cullors charts a framework for how everyday activists can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives and real-life anecdotes from Cullors AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK offers a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to how to be a modern-day abolitionist. Cullors asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. In AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK readers will learn how to: - have courageous conversations - move away from reaction and towards response - take care of oneself while fighting for others - turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action - expand one's imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to experiment - make justice joyful - practice active forgiveness - make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health - practice non-harm and cultivate compassion - organize local and national governments to work towards abolition - move away from cancel culture AN ABOLITIONIST'S HANDBOOK is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing. "Ariel Blake uses a bold voice to narrate this thought-provoking audiobook." — AudioFile
The truth about physical fitness and nutrition (The Truth about Ser.)
Par John Perritano. 2011
Guide for teens addresses physical fitness and health. Suggests exercises, healthy food choices, and weight-management strategies. Provides information on allergies,…
eating disorders, diabetes, and growth hormones and includes a question-and-answer section and personal stories. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011
Jan's story: love lost to the long goodbye of Alzheimer's
Par Barry Petersen. 2010
CBS news correspondent Barry Petersen describes his and his beloved wife Jan's experiences after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's…
disease in 2005, when she was fifty-five years old. E-mails and friends' observations help detail the changes that led to Jan's move to a long-term-care facility. 2010
How we can win: Race, history and changing the money game that's rigged
Par Kimberly Jones. 2022
A breakdown of the economic and social injustices facing Black people and other marginalized citizens inspired by political activist Kimberly…
Jones' viral video, "How Can We Win." "So if I played four hundred rounds of Monopoly with you and I had to play and give you every dime that I made, and then for fifty years, every time that I played, if you didn't like what I did, you got to burn it like they did in Tulsa and like they did in Rosewood, how can you win? How can you win?" When Kimberly Jones declared these words amid the protests spurred by the murder of George Floyd, she gave a history lesson that in just over six minutes captured the economic struggles of Black people in America. Within days the video had been viewed by millions of people around the world, riveted by Jones's damning—and stunningly succinct—analysis of the enduring disparities Black Americans face. In How We Can Win , Jones delves into the impacts of systemic racism and reveals how her formative years in Chicago gave birth to a lifelong devotion to justice. Here, in a vital expansion of her declaration, she calls for Reconstruction 2.0, a multilayered plan to reclaim economic and social restitutions—those restitutions promised with emancipation but blocked, again and again, for more than 150 years. And, most of all, Jones delivers strategies for how we can effect change as citizens and allies while nurturing ourselves—the most valuable asset we have—in the fight against a system that is still rigged. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
The end of illness
Par David B. Agus, David Agus. 2012
Cancer researcher Agus advocates a systemic view of health and recommends knowing about your own physiology and genetics to personalize…
your health care. Discusses the holistic value of nutrition, sleep, movement, and keeping a regular schedule. Highlights developing medical technologies like proteomic analysis, the analysis of human proteins. Bestseller. 2011
I can be safe: a first look at safety (A first look at ... book)
Par Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker. 2003
Teaches children to trust their instincts when it comes to new situations and strangers. Shows them ways to keep safe,…
such as knowing their phone number and their parents' names, and what to do if someone touches them inappropriately. For preschool-grade 2. 2003
Mañana forever?: Mexico and the Mexicans
Par Jorge G. Castañeda. 2011
Mexican diplomat and professor explains why the traits that helped forge his country hinder its search for a future and…
modernity. Castañeda analyzes Mexican attributes such as acute individualism and rejection of collective action, fascination with the past, fear of the foreign, and disregard for the law. 2011
Origins: how the nine months before birth shape the rest of our lives
Par Annie Murphy Paul. 2010
Science writer explores the field of fetal origins. Includes Paul's interviews with scientists, anecdotes from her own pregnancies, and research…
on the lifelong effects of gestational influences. Traces our evolving understanding of prenatal issues such as diet and nutrition, stress, environmental toxins, exercise, and drug and alcohol use. 2010