The Soul of Education

July 4, 2009 in Healthy Living by admin | No comments

* How can educators and parents of diverse backgrounds come together to find ways to invite soul into schools? * How do educators address ‘’soul” in education without violating the separation of church and state or the deeply held beliefs of families and students? In this book, Rachael Kessler shows how. Based on the deeply moving stories and profound questions of students themselves, each chapter responds to the yearnings young people express: Deep Connection, Meaning and Purpose, Silence, Joy, Creativity, Transcendence, and Initiation–each evokes a gateway to inviting soul into the classroom. Without healthy forums led by responsible adults, young people seek these gateways on their own, sometimes in destructive ways like drugs, sex, suicide, hazing, and even murder. Helping students find constructive ways to express their longings increases their motivation to learn; stay in school; strengthen ties to family and friends; and approach adult life with vitality, character, and vision. This practical and inspirational sourcebook will support school communities that are committed to preventing violence and alienation and producing responsible, caring citizens.Rachael Kessler, the director of The Institute for Social and Emotional Learning and a coauthor of the ASCD book Promoting Social and Emotional Learning: A Guide for Educators, is a consultant for curriculum and professional development living in Boulder, Colorado.

 

Eat Well Cookbook

July 3, 2009 in Healthy Living by admin | No comments

Do you love cooking and eating great food? Do you worry about gaining weight? Do you have or suspect you have food sensitivities? Would you like to feel fabulous all the time? The good news is that there are ways of having your cake and eating it too. Basing their philosophy for health and wellbeing on their formidable combined experience in the food and natural health industries, Jan Purser and Kathy Snowball have created another cookbook with sensational healthy food suitable for all occasions, whether it’s dinner for two, a family meal or entertaining the masses. And it’s all gluten and dairy-free, making it suitable for people with sensitivities or allergies in those areas. Following on from the success of their award-winning The Detox Cookbook, this is a book of recipes and practical advice for living well, for people with a passion for food who also want to keep a close eye on their health.

 

Horse Health & Nutrition For Dummies

July 2, 2009 in Nutrition Guide by admin | No comments

Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapiesFrom foal to senior, give your horse a happy, healthy lifeWant to know the best ways to care for your horse? This plain-English guide gives you all the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse’s body functions and how to keep it in good working order. You’ll see how to perform checkups safely at home, spot the signs of illness, and help your horse age gracefully.Discover how to:*Manage your horse’s diet*Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases*Breed your horse*Care for pregnant mares and newborns*House and groom your horse

 

The Complete Book Of Diabetic Cooki

July 2, 2009 in Cookbooks - Diabetic by admin | No comments

The Complete Book Of Diabetic Cooki

 

Food Toxicology

July 1, 2009 in Heart Disease by admin | No comments

New data continually indicate that antioxidants may contribute to reductions in cancer risks and that chronic consumption of low levels of chemical carcinogens in our diet may contribute to an increased risk of developing specific types of cancers. Research also shows that in America today, the leading causes of death are cancer and heart disease. Considering that diet plays a significant role in the development of both of these diseases, issues of food toxicology become particularly topical. Food Toxicology provides a comprehensive look at contemporary food toxicology issues. Its nine chapters, all authored by leading American academic experts, concisely address critical chemical food safety and food toxicology issues that emerged in the latter half of the last decade. Specifically, the book discusses food allergens and their diagnoses, biotechnology, estrogenic factors, and anti-toxicants. It also addresses more traditional topics such as pesticide residues, food additives, plant toxins, microbial toxins, and food analysis. Food Toxicology presents a comprehensive treatment of food toxicology topics of scientific, regulatory, and public interest.In essence, therefore, the book represents an up-to-date analysis of important topics that are found both at the cutting edge of science and on the front pages of newspapers.

 

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