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Saturday, July 25, 2009

A Quick Guide to Health and Safety

This book is highly recommended to all levels of health and safety professionals in any environment, but would be particularly useful to middle managers and supervisors who do not wish to dig too deeply for the essence of the matter. For the same reason, it should also appeal to those who run SMEs.

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Wellness and Fitness Exercise Manual

Robert J. Karwasky, "Wellness and Fitness Exercise Manual"
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department | 2004 | ISBN: R20090725D | 62 pages | PDF | 2,2 MB

The extensive benefits of enhanced fitness and health from a regular exercise program are well established. For firefighters, maintaining a high level of functional physical fitness is a critical necessity.

Creating a work environment that is conducive to achieving and maintaining high levels of fitness and health is one of the major goals for all departments participating in the IAFF/IAFC Wellness/Fitness Initiative. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is at the forefront in demonstrating its commitment to meeting this goal with a comprehensive package of resources. Annual medical exams, which include several fitness components, were initiated on March 1, 2000. The Wellness/Fitness staff has worked closely with each of the contracted medical facilities to reiterate our emphasis in encouraging an aggressive pursuit of high fitness levels and healthy lifestyles. New exercise equipment has been delivered to all administrative sites with instructional materials. Peer fitness trainers will soon be available to provide assistance and guidance for all fitness related questions. And of course, on-duty exercise time is provided every shift. Hopefully, all employees will take full advantage of these resources.

The purpose of this manual is to provide a basic, practical, and safe exercise guide designed to be applied to the on-duty exercise program with the equipment available at each site. It attempts to accommodate the goals of a wide variety of firefighters: those in need of reconditioning, average firefighters, high-fit athletes, young, older, male and female.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Yoga: The Indian Tradition

The Indian Tradition of yoga, first codified in the Yoga Sutra of PataÃ±jali in the third or fourth century CE, constitutes one of the world's earliest and most influential traditions of spiritual practice. It is a tradition that, by the time of PataÃ±jali, already had an extensive (if obscure) pre-history and one that was to have, after PataÃ±jali, an extraordinarily rich and diverse future. As a tradition, yoga has been far from monolithic. It has embraced a variety of practices and orientations, borrowing from and influencing a vast array of Indic religious traditions down through the centuries.
Recent years have witnessed an increased production in scholarly works on the yoga tradition, which has helped to chart this complex and multifaceted evolution and to demonstrate the important role that it has played in the development of India's religious and philosophical traditions. And yet the popular perception of yoga in the West remains for the most part that of a physical fitness program, largely divorced from its historical and spiritual roots. The essays collected here provide a sense of the historical emergence of the classical system presented by PataÃ±jali, a careful examination of the key elements, overall character and contemporary relevance of that system (as found in the Yoga Sutra) and a glimpse of some of the tradition's many important ramifications in later Indian religious history.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Encyclopedia of AIDS: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Scientific Record of the HIV Epidemic

Encyclopedia of AIDS: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Scientific Record of the HIV Epidemic
Publisher: Routledge | ISBN: 1579580076 | edition 1998 | PDF | 985 pages | 14,2 mb

The Encyclopedia of AIDS covers all major aspects of the first 15 years of the AIDS epidemic, including the breakthroughs in treatment announced at the International AIDS Conference in July 1996. The encyclopedia provides extensive coverage of major topics in eight areas: basic science and epidemiology; transmission and prevention; pathology and treatment; impacted populations; policy and law; politics and activism; culture and society; and the global epidemic. With more than 300 entries written by 175 specialists and illustrated with more than 100 photographs and charts, the Encyclopedia of AIDS is an essential reference work for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, professionals in a wide variety of medical, service, and care fields, academics, researchers, journalists, and general readers.

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The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential

The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential
Publisher: Plume | ISBN-10: 0452273226 | edition 1996 | PDF | 320 pages | 78.31 mb

The potential of the human mind is absolutely phenomenal, and Tony Buzan is one of the world's leading experts on how people can maximize their brainpower. Now, in his most comprehensive book yet on the topic, Buzan reveals exciting new ways to improve one's memory, concentration, creativity, ability to learn, and more.

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Yoga
Publisher: The Divine Life Society | ISBN: N\A | edition 2008 | PDF | 101 pages | 1,55 mb

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. This book is a comprehensive study of the mechanics of yoga from its subjective, objective and transcendental aspects. A complete guide-book almost incomparable in its nature.

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Synthesis of Yoga

Synthesis of Yoga, the India Edition By Aurobindo
Publisher: Lotus 1996 | 899 Pages | ISBN: 8170582571 | PDF | 2.5 MB |english

"Truth of philosophy is of a merely theoretical value unless it can be lived, and we have therefore tried in The Synthesis of Yoga to arrive at a synthetical view of the principles and methods of the various lines of spiritual self-discipline and the way in which they can lead to an integral divine life in the human existence". Index.

Publisher’s Note
The Synthesis of Yoga first appeared serially in the monthly review Arya between August 1914 and January 1921. Each instalment was written immediately before its publication. The work was left incomplete when the Arya was discontinued. Sri Aurobindo never attempted to complete the Synthesis; he did, however, lightly revise the Introduction, thoroughly revise all of Part I, “The Yoga of Divine Works”, and significantly revise several chapters of Part II, “The Yoga of Integral Knowledge”. More than thirty years elapsed between the first appearance of the Synthesis in the Arya and the final stages of its incomplete revision. As a result, there are some differences of terminology between the revised and unrevised portions of the book.

In 1948 the chapters making up “The Yoga of Divine Works” were published as a book by the Sri Aurobindo Library, Madras. No other part of The Synthesis of Yoga appeared in
book-form during Sri Aurobindo’s lifetime. In 1955 an edition comprising the Introduction and four Parts was brought out by the Sri Aurobindo International University Centre. The present edition, which has been checked against all manuscripts and printed texts, includes for the first time the author’s revisions to the Introduction and Chapters XV– XVII of Part II, and an incomplete continuation of Part IV entitled “The Supramental
Time Consciousness”.

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Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, 2nd Edition By John DeZuane

Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, 2nd Edition By John DeZuane
Publisher: Wiley | 31-12-1996 | ISBN: 047128789X | 592 pages | Mb

"Well-written and informative." --Richard Lewis, Lewis Information Systems "This [book] combines information which could possibly have required as many as four reference sources in the past." --Steven C. Messer In its first edition, John De Zuane's popular reference drew wide praise for being an insightful theoretical resource. Now, in the second edition of Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, De Zuane builds on that legacy with the same practical and conceptual emphases, adding a wealth of new information that provides immediate access to the data and guidelines needed to
* understand the impact of drinking water parameters on public health
* help build and operate water supply facilities
* conduct reliable drinking water sampling, monitoring, and analytical evaluation
* implement potability standards from the source to the treatment facility, to storage, to the tap
* write new standards and expand/modify existing standards as quickly as needed
Preventing contamination of drinking water requires a multidisciplinary perspective, one that incorporates elements of bacteriology, chemistry, physics, engineering, public health, preventive medicine, and control and evaluation management. In a concise, easy-to-use format, Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, Second Edition, describes
* Data and guidelines from the World Health Organization and the European Community used to develop drinking water standards
* U.S. drinking water standards--their physical, chemical, microbiological, and radionuclide parameters and monitoring requirements
* EPA-approved analytical methods and the most effective treatment technologies for each contaminant
* Critical concepts of water quality control as applied in water treatment in conventional or chemical treatment plants
* Disinfection and fluoridation requirements
* Common problems with water distribution systems, including dead ends, sediments, bacterial growth, insufficient pressure, and main breaks
To keep pace with recent breakthroughs in scientific research, water analysis, and program implementation and monitoring, this Second Edition features expanded and updated information on
* All drinking water regulations issued since the previous edition in 1990
* Current drinking water standards adopted by the European Community
* Lead poisoning, radon, and Cryptosporidium
* Compulsory water treatment for lead and copper
* Coliform Rule compliance (disinfection and filtration)
* Trihalomethane reduction with ozonation
As a quick reference, handbook, and technical manual Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, Second Edition, is an essential volume for engineers, water supply and treatment personnel, environmental scientists, public health officials, or anyone responsible for assuring the safety of drinking water.

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The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Personality Disorders

John M. Oldham, Andrew E. Skodol, Donna S. Bender "The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Personality Disorders"
American Psychiatric Publishing | 2005-04 | ISBN: 1585621595 | 728 pages | PDF | 7,2 MB

Examine personality psychopathology from diverse perspectives and explore multiple research and treatment approaches with The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Personality Disorders. Capture the multifaceted range of nonpathological human behavior and develop a judicious understanding of the extremes of behavior that are called personality disorders. No other textbook today matches the clinically useful scope and relevance of Textbook of Personality Disorders. Its comprehensive coverage of theory, research, and treatment of personality disorders, incorporating illustrative case examples to enhance understanding, reflects the work of more than 70 expert contributors who review the latest theories, research findings, and clinical expertise in the increasingly complex field of personality disorders.

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The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti, "The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti "
HarperOne | 1995 | ISBN: 0060648791 | 400 pages | PDF | 1,2 MB

Krishnamurti is a leading spiritual teacher of our century. In The First and Last Freedom he cuts away symbols and false associations in the search for pure truth and perfect freedom. Through discussions on suffering, fear, gossip, sex and other topics, Krishnamurti’s quest becomes the readers, an undertaking of tremendous significance.

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Food Bites: The Science of the Foods We Eat

Richard W. Hartel, AnnaKate Hartel, "Food Bites: The Science of the Foods We Eat"
Springer | 2008-09-30 | ISBN: 0387758445 | 190 pages | PDF | 1,4 MB

Food Bites is an easy-to-read, often humorous book on the scientific basis of the foods we eat, and answers those pesky, niggling questions such as: Is the quality of beer really affected by the type of water used? and Processed foods: good or bad? Readers will be captivated by this superbly written book, especially so as their guides are Professor Richard Hartel, professor of Food Engineering at UW-Madison, along with his daughter, AnnaKate Hartel. Professor Hartel has for the last four years penned a witty and illuminating column on all aspects of food science for the Capital Times of Madison, and his weekly wisdom has now been collected into a single publication. With a huge and growing interest in the science of food, this treasure trove of knowledge and practical information, in 60 bite-sized chunks, is sure to be a bestseller.

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Medicolegal Essentials in Healthcare

Jason Payne-James, Ian Wall, Peter Dean, "Medicolegal Essentials in Healthcare"
Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media | 2004-05-10 | ISBN 1841101702 | PDF | 256 pages | 1.4 MB

Medicolegal Essentials in Healthcare provides a concise overview of the most clinically relevant medicolegal issues for healthcare groups in England and Wales, and is a valuable resource for medical, dental and nursing students in training as well as being a useful quick reference for practitioners in these fields. Each chapter is written by a leading expert on the subject, and as such provides up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive coverage, identifying key areas of controversy and enabling readers to put contemporary medicolegal issues into their appropriate clinical context. Key features include:
Focuses on issues of immediate relevance to healthcare professionals Chapters written by leading experts in the field A knowledge of medicolegal issues is of increasing importance to all healthcare professionals, as society generally becomes more litigious, and practitioners face the threat of legal claims against them

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The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics, and Syrups

Use 25 common herbs to make simple herbal remedies, then use those remedies to relieve common illnesses and enhance general health and well-being.

Endorsed by Rosemary Gladstar, renowned herbalist and author of Herbal Healing for Women, this book of "homespun alchemy" bursts with easy recipes for medicinal wines, herbal oils, salves, tonics, syrups, throat drops--you name it. From the guidelines for gathering medicinal plants to instructions for tincture preparation, Joyce Wardwell conveys her love and respect for herbs. She comes from a long line of herbalists: her great-great-grandmother Jane learned the herbal craft from the Ojibway in Minnesota; Jane's mother was condemned for witchcraft and her husband was hung for it during the Salem, Massachusetts, Witch Trials. But there's nothing to fear from the Remedy Book: recipes are made primarily from the 25 most common herbs, and instructions are so clear they're nearly foolproof. The flu, insomnia, colic, menopause, and sore muscles are all covered. Any household with children will find the "herbal home medicine chest" invaluable, with treatments for everyday ailments such as colds and coughs, burns, bug bites, bruises, and strains. The publisher, Storey Publications, is known for its practicality and environmental awareness, and the book is printed on lovely cream-colored recycled paper.

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Olive Oil and Health (Cabi Publishing)

Written by leading experts, this book reviews the current research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system.

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Yoga and Psychology: Language, Memory, and Mysticism

Explores the influence of yoga in the seminal Indian philosophy of Bhartrhari and in the Western psychology of Freud, Jung, and the transpersonalsists, providing unique insights into the differences between Eastern and Western concepts of human nature.

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Meditations of Global First Philosophy: Quest for the Missing Grammar of Logos

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What the Doctor Didn't Say: The Hidden Truth about Medical Research

Millions of people each year decide to participate in clinical trials--medical research studies involving an innovative treatment for a medical problem. For the patient, such participation can sometimes be a life-saving choice. But it can also be just the opposite. Our country years ago adopted rules designed to assure that people are making informed choices about participation. This book explains the reality behind those rules: that our current system of clinical trials hides much of the information patients need to make the right choices.

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Advanced Max Contraction Training

Advanced Max Contraction Training

With Omega Set training you can gain as much as 18 pounds of lean, hard muscle in as little as 4 weeks--without fad diets, supplements, or anabolic drugs. Taking bodybuilding pioneer John Little's Max Contraction Training to a whole new level of intensity, this science-based system is specifically engineered for advanced bodybuilders who demand results measured in pounds and inches of pure muscle.

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Listen and Lose Weight

Imagine if the first step to losing weight were as simple as listening to a CD. The truth is, simply imagining a fit and healthy you while in a deeply relaxed state will lay the foundation for lasting change.
Create new positive patterns of behavior
Form a lasting desire to eat healthily and remain fit
Build strong self-esteem and inner confidence
Program your mind to achieve your weight-loss goal without struggle.

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