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Hadrian: the restless emperor (Roman Imperial Biographies Ser.)
By Anthony Richard Birley. 1998
Hadrian's reign (AD 117-138) was a watershed in the history of the Roman Empire. In this text the author brings…
together the evidence from inscriptions and papyri, and up to date and in-depth examination of the work of other scholars on aspects of Hadrian's reign and policies such as the Jewish war, the coinage, and Hadrian's building programme in Rome, Athens and Tivoli. 1998.The rescue of Jerusalem: the alliance between Hebrews and Africans in 701 BC
By Henry T Aubin. 2002
In 701 BC, Assyria's powerful army laid siege to Jerusalem, after already pillaging forty-six Judean towns and cities -- but…
something happened. Instead of completing the attack, the invaders hastily abandoned their siege works, leaving the City of David intact. The Bible credits divine intervention, modern scholars cite a plague, but the author concludes that in the eighth century BC an Egyptian Pharaoh dispatched an army of Kushites, black Africans like himself, to do battle with the Assyrians. 2002.Fast food nation: what the all-American meal is doing to the world
By Eric Schlosser. 2002
You--the owner's manual: an insider's guide to the body that will make you healthier and younger
By Mehmet Oz, Michael F Roizen. 2005
Layperson's guide to the human body describes the major systems and common diseases. Authors state that "knowing your body gives…
you the power to change it, maintain it, decorate it, and strengthen it." Includes nutrition advice and recipes. Bestseller. 2005.Wrapped for eternity: the story of the Egyptian mummy
By Mildred Mastin Pace, Tom Huffman. 1974
Who wrote the Dead Sea scrolls?: the search for the secret of Qumran
By Norman Golb. 1995
A scholarly inquiry into the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the first of which was discovered in the Qumran…
caves in 1947. The author refutes the theory that scribes produced the scrolls in a local Essenean monastery and asserts that the manuscripts were transferred from Jerusalem when the city was under Roman siege. c1995.Vivre en santé après 40 ans
By Gilles A Bordeleau. 1986
Gilles A. Bordeleau fait figure de pionnier dans le domaine de la naturopathie au Québec. Son livre nous enseigne ce…
qu'il faut faire pour être en forme et le rester malgré les tribulations et les vicissitudes de la vie. 1986.Valley of the Kings
By John Romer. 1981
A popular historical account of one of the world's richest archaeological sites, the valley that contains all the known tombs…
of the pharaohs of the Egyptian New Kingdom. This double account tells the story of both the magnificent tombs themselves and the travelers and diggers of recent centuries who have hunted for the mysterious past of ancient Egypt. 1981.En 2011, Jacqueline Lagacé, Ph. D., publie l'ouvrage Comment j'ai vaincu la douleur et l'alimentation chronique par l'alimentation, qui suscite…
un immense intérêt tant au Canada qu'en Europe. Son blogue est rapidement inondé de témoignages et commentaires soulignant les bienfaits de la diète hypotoxique, pointant aussi les difficultés rencontrées. Infatigable chercheuse, Jacqueline Lagacé s'attelle aussitôt à la tâche, soucieuse d'apporter des réponses précises aux 1001 questions soulevées et de faire état des avancées de la recherche scientifique en ce domaine. L'ouvrage Une alimentation ciblée pour préserver ou retrouver la santé de l'intestin est le fruit de ce travail. L'auteure y vulgarise les connaissances scientifiques les plus récentes concernant les liens entre les aliments consommés et les maladies inflammatoires chroniques. Elle indique comment et pourquoi les choix alimentaires sont en très grande partie responsables de l'équilibre ou du déséquilibre fonctionnel de l'intestin et, conséquemment, de la santé globale. Elle explicite aussi l'impact de la diète hypotoxique sur les maladies chroniques. Enfin, elle apporte un éclairage précieux sur des sujets controversés, comme la prise de suppléments de calcium, de vitamine D, d'oméga 3, la fiabilité des tests de détection des intolérances alimentaires, etc. La réussite de la diète hypotoxique passe par une alimentation ciblée et cet ouvrage est l'outil indispensable pour y parvenir. 2016.Ultimate foods for ultimate health.. and don't forget the chocolate!: And Don't Forget The Chocolate!
By Mairlyn Smith, Liz Pearson. 2007
Covers disease-fighting powerhouse foods, how often to eat them, and in what quantities. Filled with great tips for eating on…
the run, dining out and snacking wisely, the book includes recipes such as orange avocado black bean salsa salad, Jamaican spiced marinade for pork tenderloin, and wild blueberry muffins with lemon-zest topping. Follow-up to "The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan". c2007.Tutankhamen: the life and death of the boy-king
By Christine El Mahdy. 1999
Egyptologist examines archaeological and historical evidence to reconstruct the life of the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh. El Mahdy separates fact from…
legend as she describes Egyptian civilization based on evidence from Luxor in the fourteenth century B.C. Also provides details of British archaeologist Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. 1999.Tout sur les compléments alimentaires: les bons et les moins bons
By Luc Cynober, Jacques Fricker. 2017
Faut-il prendre des compléments alimentaires ? Dans quels cas ? Et, si oui, lesquels ? Comment alors bien les choisir…
? Pour quels bénéfices ? Ce guide combine l'expertise d'un professeur et la pratique d'un médecin. Il vous permet de distinguer les bons produits des moins bons, voire de ceux qui sont dangereux pour la santé. Pour choisir les bons compléments alimentaires qui peuvent améliorer votre bien-être quand vous voulez combattre la fatigue, retrouver du tonus, lutter contre les signes de l'âge, maigrir ou encore avoir de beaux cheveux... 155 compléments alimentaires de consommation courante passés au crible avec des conseils avisés pour bien les choisir, mieux acheter et préserver votre santé. 2017.Theodora: portrait in a Byzantine landscape
By Antony Bridge. 1978
Biography of the brilliant and beautiful actress and notorious courtesan, Theodora. She caught the eye of the future Emperor Justinian…
who ruled the Roman world from 527 to 565. Considered by many to be one of the most fascinating women in Western history, Bridge believes she held a central position in politics, was consulted on temporal and ecclesiastical affairs, and was in fact the power behind the throne. 1984, c1978.The zone: a dietary road map (The zone Ser.)
By Barry Sears, Bill Lawren. 1995
Believing the trend towards eating a diet high in carbohydrates will not lead to weight loss and health, the author…
details a diet he calls the zone. He stresses the importance of getting the correct amount of protein and restricting the amount and the types of carbohydrates eaten because of their detrimental hormonal effects. 1995.The Whole Foods diet: discover your hidden potential for health, beauty, vitality & longevity
By John Mackey, Alona Pulde, Matthew Lederman. 2017
The Whole Foods Diet simplifies the huge body of science, research, and advice that is available today and reveals the…
undeniable consensus: a whole foods, plant-based diet is the optimum diet for health and longevity. Standing on the shoulders of the Whole Foods Market brand and featuring an accessible 28-day program, delicious recipes, inspirational success stories, and a guilt-free approach to plant-based eating, this is a life-affirming invitation to become a Whole Foodie: someone who loves to eat, loves to live, and loves to nourish themselves with nature's bounty. If Whole Foods Market is "shorthand for a food revolution" (The New Yorker), then "The Whole Foods Diet" will give that revolution its bible - the unequivocal truth about what to eat for a long, healthy, disease-free life. 2017.The vegetarian alternative: a guide to a healthful and humane diet
By Vic S Sussman. 1978
The vitamin D solution: a 3-step strategy to cure our most common health problem
By M. F Holick. 2010
Many North Americans have succumbed to the scare tactics of the dermatological community, and avoid sunlight for fear of skin…
cancer and premature aging. Thus, most of us suffer from vitamin D deficiency, which causes daily aches, pains, and fatigue, worsens serious illnesses, and diminishes the quality of everyday life. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Holick reveals a well-kept secret: our bodies need a sensible amount of unprotected sun exposure. He offers readers an easy and inexpensive plan for reversing the effects of vitamin D deficiency and enjoying a healthier life. 2010.The town of Hercules: a buried treasure trove
By Joseph Jay Deiss. 1974
Reconstructs the summer day in 79 a.d. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the town of Herculaneum. Tells of the rediscovery…
of the town and the exciting archaeological digs of recent centuries. Grades 5-8. 1974.The trial of Socrates
By I. F. Isidor Feinstein Stone. 1988
A new look at the death of a secular saint becomes the story also of the decline of democracy in…
Athens four centuries before Christ. The author sets out to discover how a so- called free society, such as existed in Athens, could try and condemn to death its most renowned philosopher. 1988.