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Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage - E-Book: Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage - E-Book
by Sandy Fritz Luke Allen FritzGain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online "how-to" videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice. - Comprehensive coverage includes all of the fundamentals of therapeutic massage, including massage techniques, equipment and supplies, wellness, working with special populations, and business considerations. - Step-by-step, full-color photographs demonstrate massage protocols and techniques by body area. - Competency-based approach helps you prepare for and pass licensing and certification exams, including the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). - Information on massage in various health care settings provides the information needed to create a massage setting in different types of environments. - Case studies offer practice with clinical reasoning and prepare you to address conditions commonly encountered in professional practice. - Multiple-choice review questions in each chapter help you recall facts and use critical thinking to apply the material, with answers and rationales provided on the Evolve website. - Resources on the Evolve website include three hours of video showing manipulation techniques, body mechanics, positioning and draping, and more — with each clip narrated and performed by author Sandy Fritz — as well as scientific animations, anatomy labeling exercises, review questions for licensing exams, and MBLEx practice exams. - NEW! Updated MBLEx practice questions are provided at the end of each chapter, and additional questions are provided on the Evolve website, to prepare you for licensure exams. - NEW! Updated and expanded information on implicit bias is included in the opening chapters. - NEW! Information on COVID-19 safety precautions is added to the Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety chapter. - NEW! Updated information on trauma-informed care is provided in the Adaptive Massage chapter.
A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy
by Nick Pollard Dikaios Sakellariou Frank KronenbergThis challenging and innovative book explores the political aspects of occupational therapy. It looks at how practitioners may develop political awareness in order to aid community development. A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy is about maximizing the potential impact of occupational therapists' engagements and ensuring the profession is working towards the contruction of a civic society. It is supported by twelve chapters of practice examples from the UK, US, Georgia and Australia, as well as a history of the profession as an agency for social change. It asks: - How is it possible to introduce the political into a profession that is linked to health and social care? - What form could political practice take, and how could the political components of practice be analyzed and evaluated? It includes significant theoretical chapters on gender, class and sexuality, challenges to holism, occupational literacy, and a discussion of political competence. This book will be of particular use for students exploring community and emerging role settings, client centred practice, occupational and social justice and the theoretical base of the profession. From an editorial team that is widely recognized for their challenges to traditional thought and practice in occupational therapy, this book will be of value not just to occupational therapists but also those employed in health profession management and development, and community based rehabilitation.
Integrative Hypnotherapy: Complementary approaches in clinical care
by Anne Cawthorn, Peter A. MackerethMany health care professionals and complementary therapists use hypnotherapy as part of their package of care. Integrative Hypnotherapy provides fully evidence-based instruction on how to integrate the theory and practice of hypnotherapy into a range of clinical settings. It presents a combined approach of using hypnotherapy alongside other therapies, and is authored by a multidisciplinary team (nurses, psychologists, hypnotherapists and CAM therapists) who use hypnotherapy in their practice and is edited by well-known and popular educators in the field. The book is divided into two sections: key concepts and approaches in practice. The second section covers the application of hypnotherapy to specific situations/problems, eg managing pain, smoking cessation, gastro-intestinal disorders, life-threatening illness, anxiety, and weight management. Students and practitioners will be taken on a journey of examination, critical review and debate prior to reaching recommendations for best practice. KEY FEATURES • Relates hypnotherapy theory and practice to health care settings • Provides research evidence to support and develop practice • Presents combined approach of using hypnotherapy with other CAM therapies • Provides practical clinical models and case studies to allow easy application of theory to practice. •Relates hypnotherapy theory and practice to health care settings•Presents combined approach of using hypnotherapy with other CAM therapies•Edited by well-known and popular educators and lecturers in the field •Provides research evidence to support and develop practice •Multi-contributed book which brings together a range of therapists (nurses, psychologists, hypnotherapists and CAM therapists) who use hypnotherapy in their practice and have a track record in integrating therapies in clinical settings
Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals
by Deb O’KaneUnderstanding the basics of psychology – what drives human choices and behaviours – underpins good practice in health. Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals presents the latest relevant theories and concepts, as well as their application to specific health issues and clinical practice.Written by Deb O'Kane and other leading experts in the field, this book will help you understand more about why people act in certain ways related to their health and wellbeing, from diagnoses, health interventions and outcomes. For example, why does a person not complete a full course of antibiotics, or how can you expect a someone to respond to stress, loss or pain? Scenarios and reflection questions help to bring important psychology concepts to life.The book is written specifically for health science and nursing students undertaking discreet units of study in psychology, but will also be applicable to practitioners in their daily work. - Includes relevant theories and concepts in psychology, incorporating latest evidence - Focus on application to practice – suitable for both students and health practitioners - Covers the lifespan, from birth to ageing - Suite of 55 scenarios with reflection questions (additional 55 available on Evolve) bringing theory to life - Suitable for students in multiple different health disciplines Instructor resources on Evolve • PowerPoints • Testbank • Image Collection • Answer Key • Student Practice Questions • Additional Discipline-specific Case Studies - Updated to reflect priority issues impacting individuals and health practice, such as COVID-19 - Content divided into three sections for easy navigation from theories and underpinning knowledge through to application to health issues and discipline specific cases - Addition of crisis health, including major disasters and the pandemic
Veterinary Anesthesia Drug Quick Reference - E-Book: Veterinary Anesthesia Drug Quick Reference - E-Book
by Cheryl A. Blaze Maria M. GlowaskiThis valuable reference is designed for quick access to clinically relevant anesthetic agents and techniques. This pocket reference contains anesthetic drugs, as well as those used perioperatively, descriptions and dosing information in commonly anesthetized species, and the various routes of administration commonly used in the practice of clinical veterinary anesthesia. - Contains more than 50 drugs listed alphabetically for ease of reference - Information is presented in a standardized, logical format for quick access - Presents advantages and disadvantages of each agent - Contains special sections on drug cocktails, nerve block techniques, and ECG analysis
Sunshine Warm Sober: The unexpected joy of being sober – forever (The Unexpected Joy #5)
by Catherine GrayThe long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UKWhat's it like to give up drinking forever?We know now that being teetotal for one, three, even twelve months brings surprising joys and a recharged body... but nothing has been written about going years deep into being alcohol-free.As Catherine Gray, author of runaway success The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, streaks towards a decade sober, she explores this uncharted territory in her trademark funny, disruptive and warm way. This is a must-read for anyone sober-curious, whether they've put down the bottle yet or not. Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober:'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - Evening Standard 'Not remotely preachy' - Sunday Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Guardian 'An empathetic, warm and hilarious tale from a hugely likeable human' - The Lancet Psychiatry
Midwifery Essentials: Midwifery Essentials: Basics E-Book (Midwifery Essentials #Volume 1)
by Helen Baston Jennifer Hall Alys Bethan EinionBasics is the first title in the Midwifery Essentials series and prepares the reader to understand and master a range of clinical skills safely and with confidence. The jigsaw model of midwifery care is introduced and explained, providing a framework to explore the application of each of the clinical skills described in subsequent chapters. Central to undertaking each of the skills discussed is the need to communicate effectively with women and their families. - Effective communication for each clinical skill - Principles of infection control and hygiene - Essential observations of blood pressure, temperature and pulse - Collection of specimens and blood from woman and baby, urinalysis, and venepuncture - Principles of medicines management and injection technique - Fundamentals of surgical care.
All Fours: A Novel
by Miranda JulyNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTA BEST SUMMER READING PICK FOR THE TIMES, THE DAILY MAIL, THE FT AND THE GUARDIANA 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR BBC R4 OPEN BOOK, THE OBSERVER, GQ, GRAZIA, HERO, i-D, NYLON, VULTUREA semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, beds down in a nondescript motel and immerses herself in a temporary reinvention that turns out to be the start of an entirely different journey.Miranda July’s second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction. With July’s wry voice, perfect comic timing, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy and palpable delight in pushing boundaries, All Fours tells the story of one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom. Part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention of the sexual, romantic and domestic life of a 45-year-old female artist, All Fours transcends expectations while excavating our beliefs about life lived as a woman. Once again, July hijacks the familiar and turns it into something new and thrillingly, profoundly alive.
Sexuality and Severe Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Health Educators
by Kate E. ReynoldsThis handbook guides the reader through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality to people with severe autism. It deals with when, what and how to begin the process and addresses girls' and boys' issues, as well as physical changes and menstruation, public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and reporting inappropriate touching.
Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies: Theory and Practice
by Jared D. Kass Ellen Mullin Janet Surrey Joel Gluck Merryl Rothaus Nancy Beardall Bonnie Gabriel Debra L. Kalmanowitz Anna Lagomaggiore Schwanbeck Sidney Trantham Zoe Arlene Avstreih Jennifer Tantia Michael Franklin Lucia Minerbi David Payne Caroline Peterson Gabriella Ventrella Karin von von Daler Shaun McNiff Pat Allen Paola Luzzatto Patricia Isis Jürgen Fritsche Fiona Chang Daniel Herring Emily Tara Weiner Denise Grocke Gemma Oldrini John Fox Carolyn Van DortThis ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience, with 6 sections that examine mindfulness and the arts therapies from different perspectives written by pioneers and leaders in their fields.
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Improving Services and Support for Survivors of Rape and Abuse
by Debra F. Parkinson Emma Williamson Mike Davis Debbie Kilroy Marianne Winters Claire Zara Isabelle Kerr Isabel Morgan Janice L. Ristock S. Caroline Taylor Angela Williams Barbara Roberts Jessica E. Draughon Elizabeth Anne Layton Bushra Sabri Jacquelyn C. Campbell Veronica Barcelona Mendoza Susan Elizabeth Reid Jocelyn Anderson Lynn Hecht Schafran Vanita Parekh Diane MacLeod Charlotte Palmer Walter S. DeKeseredyA comprehensive guide to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) that covers key issues salient to all professionals including the impact of IPSV, reproductive coercion, the physical and psychological indicators of IPSV, possible consequences of taking a case to court, and best practice service responses.
The Name of the Wind: The legendary must-read fantasy masterpiece (Kingkiller Chronicle #Bk. 1)
by Patrick RothfussThe lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction.'This is a magnificent book' Anne McCaffrey'I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone' THE TIMES'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me'So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read coming-of-age adventure.Readers adore The Name of the Wind:'The quality of the writing breathes magic into even fairly ordinary scenes, and makes some of the important ones extraordinary' Mark Lawrence'This is why I love fantasy so much . . . The writing style is smooth, the pacing just right . . . I would easily recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, but also to people who enjoy great stories told wonderfully well' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'For the love of God, if you haven't read this book and love these kinds of high fantasy novels, READ IT!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The story is fantastic, the writing is amazing, and if you have a heart the main character will capture it' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Patrick Rothfuss is such a talented storyteller and there was never a dull moment throughout the entire book! . . . The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece and Patrick Rothfuss is a freaking genius' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This story was, simply put, excellent . . . Rothfuss has more than earnt his reputation. I'm so glad this book lived up to the hype . . . A jaw dropping five stars' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the best fantasy books of all time' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A legitimately wonderful story that is written beautifully . . . This should be one of the required reading books for any fan of fantasy' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Scene of Crime: A Christmas Murder Mystery Classic (A\lloyd And Hill Mystery Ser. #11)
by Jill McGownIt's three days before Christmas, and the Malworth Amateur Dramatic Society's rehearsal of Cinderella, scripted by GP Carl Bignall, is struggling thanks to a flu epidemic that has hit the production.But as rehearsals finally get under way at the Riverside Theatre, the police across town are entering Carl's house - and discovering the body of his wife, Estelle . . .Why was Carl so late for rehearsal? Why is Dr Bignall's neighbour so reluctant to tell the truth about what he witnessed? And why is Dr Denis Leeward, Carl's partner, sitting in his car, slightly bruised and in a state of guilty panic?All Detective Chief Inspector Lloyd knows for sure, as he takes charge of the investigation, is that one of them is a murderer . . .
Holding the Note: Writing On Music
by David RemnickEssays on Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Patti SmithA Financial Times Book of the Year 2023The greatest popular songs, whether it’s Aretha Franklin singing ‘Respect’ or Bob Dylan performing ‘Blind Willie McTell’, have a way of embedding themselves in our memories. You remember a time and a place and a feeling when you hear that song again. In Holding the Note, David Remnick, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The New Yorker, writes about the lives and work of some of the greatest musicians, songwriters, and performers of the past fifty years.He portrays a series of musical lives – Leonard Cohen, Buddy Guy, Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and more – and their unique encounters with the passing of that essential element of music: time. These are intimate portraits of some of the greatest creative minds of our time written with a lifetime’s passionate attachment to music that has shaped us all.‘This collection of articles by David Remnick can stand as literature . . . He treats the reader as an informed, intelligent equal' – New York Times
Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care: A Model for Integrated Therapeutic Care
by Jeanette Caw Judy SebbaTeam Parenting is a unique model of supporting children in care which involves foster carers and professionals working together to create stable and therapeutic foster placements. This book describes the model's key principles and interventions and includes ideas that will inform and improve foster carers' and professionals' work in any setting.
Closer Than You Think (Cincinnati Series #1)
by Karen RoseDanger is always... closer than you think.CLOSER THAN YOU THINK is the tense, tantalising and thrilling first novel in the Cincinnati series, by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. 'Intense, complex and unforgettable' JAMES PATTERSON'Fast and furious' SUN _________Can she stop him before she becomes his target? Deacon Novak has returned home. The experienced FBI Agent knows that his move to Cincinnati's Major Crime Enforcement Squad will be challenging, but the greater challenge will be saving his younger brother before he becomes the kind of criminal Deacon is chasing. Faith Corcoran has escaped her identity. Being a therapist to victims of sex crimes was rewarding, but her work with their offenders has jeopardized her life. Her move represents a chance to build a new life in the empty old house her grandmother has left her. What Faith doesn't know is that a killer has made the house his playground, taking girls into the basement and murdering them. And now Faith is about disturb his fun. With a murderer focused on her, Faith is going to have to put her trust in Deacon if she's going to survive. Because this killer is always closer than she thinks..._________Praise for Karen Rose:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant read by Karen Rose. A real page-turner, keeps you wanting more. I have read all Karen Roses books and cannot say there is a bad one amongst them'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Yet again Karen Rose has risen to the challenge and written a great book. Brilliant characters, and the story grips you until the last page'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story line, while complex, was easy to follow and necessitated a good read... beautifully written with equal measures of sensitivity and tension'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '...kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish!! Would highly recommend to anyone who likes a good thriller with a little bit of love thrown in for good measure!'
Broken Silence (Karen Rose)
by Karen RoseShe needed help.She needed protection. BROKEN SILENCE is a thrilling e-novella following on from DID YOU MISS ME in the Baltimore series, by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose.'Intense, complex and unforgettable' JAMES PATTERSON'There's action and chills galore in this nonstop thriller' TESS GERRITSEN _________Don't say a word...Assistant State's Attorney Daphne Montgomery has been told to take time off after recent personal trauma. But she refuses to sit on the side lines when she meets a six-year-old girl the police call Angel.Angel hasn't spoken a word since she was found four days ago next to a burned-out car, frozen with shock, not far from the bodies of two adults who may or may not have been her parents.FBI Special Agent Joseph Carter knows that helping Angel is exactly what Daphne needs. But when Daphne gets Angel to talk, a mysterious and chilling crime begins to unravel - one that will drive Daphne into the darkest corners of her past as she and Joseph track a ruthless killer._________Praise for Karen Rose:***** '...a compact, concise, short story of quality. It stands alone although familiarity with characters from her last novel adds to the feel of this excellently crafted story... Excellent and enjoyable'***** 'I find I can't put Karen Rose books down, they are extremely well written... keep me enthralled to the very end. She paints an excellent picture... can't wait to start the next book'***** 'An outstanding finish to Karen's previous book! Highly recommend a read, can't get enough of them!'***** 'This book is very engrossing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have read all Karen Rose's books and have enjoyed every one'
Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities: A Guide for Faculty and Staff Working with Students with Autism, AD/HD, Language Processing Disorders, Anxiety, and Mental Illness
by Christy OslundThis useful handbook provides university faculty and staff with an overview of invisible disabilities, such as autism, AD/HD, dyslexia, OCD and affective disorders, and facilitates an understanding of the unique needs of these students. Practical chapters provide ideas for adapting teaching methods and offering accommodations.
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (The Unexpected Joy Of #1)
by Catherine GrayGoing sober will make you happier, healthier, wealthier, slimmer and sexier. Despite all of these upsides, it's easier said than done. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety; combining the author's personal experience, factual reportage, contributions from experts and self-help advice.
A Practical Guide to Mental Health Problems in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: It's not just their autism!
by Alvina Ali Michelle O'Reilly Khalid KarimThis book explores the relationship between mental health and ASD. Illustrating with case studies a wide range of mental health issues commonly found in autistic children, the authors go on to suggest practical strategies for parents and professionals to help ameliorate the difficulties which arise from these co-morbid mental health conditions.
Interpersonal Relationships E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses
by Kathleen Underman Boggs**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Patient Education** Master the skills you need to communicate effectively in the health care setting! Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 9th Edition shows how you can interact with patients, families, and the health care team in ways that are professional, honest, empathetic, and knowledgeable. A clear guide to essential competencies, this book covers relationship skills, health promotion, patients with special communication needs, and interprofessional communication. Case examples make it easier to apply communication theories to real-life practice. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and a new chapter on managing personal stress. Written by noted educator Kathleen Underman Boggs, this reference is a two-time winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award. - Integrated holistic health approach focuses on patient-centered communication and the entire health experience, which requires a fresh perspective and a higher level of patient and family involvement. - Nursing, behavioral, developmental, family, and communication theories provide an essential foundation and a theoretical perspective for effective communication. - Learning features in each chapter include objectives, basic concepts, and clinical application, all connected by case examples and a relevant research study or analysis of multiple studies. - Case examples help you learn to develop empathy for clients' perspectives and needs. - Simulation exercises offer an opportunity to practice, observe, and critically evaluate your professional communication skills in a safe learning environment. - Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize research findings related to the chapter topic - Ethical Dilemma boxes help you understand key ethical concepts. - Chapters on communication across the lifespan focus on the communication needs of children, older adults, patients with communication deficits, patients in end-of-life care, and others. - Coverage of Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies focuses on the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for patient-centered care. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies apply concepts to realistic scenarios. - NEW! Intrapersonal Communication to Self-Manage Stress and Promote Nurse Wellness chapter introduces self-communication and specific self-management strategies. - NEW! Updated content links concepts to current issues and best practices, and reflects national and global clinical guidelines as well as a new understanding of patient-centered communication, collaborative interprofessional communication, and team-based approaches. - NEW! Updated chapters on interprofessional collaboration and teamwork highlight a team-based model of health care, with patients, providers, and families working together.
The Slimming Foodie in One: 100+ one-dish recipes under 600 calories
by Pip Payne'Pip Payne is on a mission to help us eat well, without feeling we're on a diet.' - BESTThe Slimming Foodie is back with a fantastic new collection of slimming recipes. These dishes are as tasty as ever but even simpler to prepare, as they can all be made in one pot, pan, tray or dish. The Slimming Foodie is known for her simple approach to food; she's a firm believer that you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to deliver amazing results, nor do you have to completely change your eating habits to lose weight. With Pip's clever swaps and cooking techniques, you can slim down while still enjoying all your favourite foods - it's a modern weight-loss method that puts flavour first.In her first book, the Slimming Foodie showed us how easy and enjoyable slimming recipes can be. Now she has made dinnertime even simpler by creating delicious all-in-one meals with surprisingly few calories. From flash-in-the-pan dinners to slow-cooked comforts, you will find something for the whole family to enjoy without fuss and with minimal washing up!The Slimming Foodie in One is made up of seven chapters, each one reflecting a different method of one-pot cooking:Chapter 1: In a Pot Includes Pizza mac 'n' cheese, Chicken lemon pepperpot and Jumbled cottage pieChapter 2: In a PanIncludes Black bean & mushroom dal, Special chow mein and Kofta meatballs with harissa chickpea sauceChapter 3: In a TrayIncludes Bombay burritos, Rösti-topped fish pie and Cheeseburger balls with loaded chippiesChapter 4: Soup-erIncludes Arrabbiata orzo soup, Salmon & miso broth and Chicken & prawn laksaChapter 5: In a Slow-cooker Includes White chicken chilli, Coffee-rubbed barbecue pulled pork and Fakeaway doner kebabChapter 6: All in the PrepIncludes Tex-mex macaroni, Crunchy Japanese-style rice salad and Chickpea & tuna saladChapter 7: Jazz it UpIncludes Speedy preserved lemons, Ketchup with a kick and Veggie salsa verdeThe Slimming Foodie in One was a Sunday Times bestseller in July 2022
The Numinous Tarot Guide: A new way to read the cards (The Numinous)
by The Numinous Rashunda TrambleThe Numinous Tarot Guide is an interactive, self-study guide that unlocks the meaning of the cards in an instant - and in a way that is deeply personal to every reader of every level. Designed to be used with any deck, a reading for each of the 78 cards offers a modern, evolved interpretation of the card's meaning, along with prompts and journal exercises, to help guide the reader into a space of deep reflection.The traditional way to interact with the Tarot is to ask a question and then pull a card to divine the 'answer'-this guide instead offers the invitation to choose a card first, and then use it as a portal to a deeper level of self-enquiry, using the power of story to help discover why you think the way you think, and do the things you do.The Numinous Tarot Guide offers both a complete compendium of practical Tarot knowledge, and a treasured space for personal reflection. Including insights into the symbolism, mythology and the real-life relevance of each card, it is an indispensable tool for anybody invested in forging a deeper relationship with their favourite deck, as well as an ideal gift for mystical mavens, self-help fans and Tarot readers everywhere.
Personalisation and Dementia: A Guide for Person-Centred Practice
by Gill Bailey Helen SandersonPersonalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control in their lives, and be supported to be part of their community. This practical guide explains how to deliver personalised services and support for people with dementia through simple, evidence-based person-centred practices and tools.
Shadow of Night: The second unputdownable book in the spellbinding All Souls series (All Souls #Bk. 2)
by Deborah Harkness*THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FIFTH NOVEL IN THE BELOVED NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ALL SOULS SERIES, THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER.*'The balance of romance, magic history and suspense is just right' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'No words can describe how much I loved this . . . it was perfect' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Excellent world-building . . . meticulous and absorbing' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Fall deeper under the spell of Diana and Matthew in the captivating second instalment in the runaway Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series.---In a world of witches, daemons and vampires the fragile balance of peace is unravelling. Diana and Matthew's forbidden love has broken the laws dividing creatures. To discover the manuscript which holds their hope for the future, they must now travel back to the past.When Diana Bishop, descended from a line of powerful witches, discovered a significant alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, she sparked a struggle in which she became bound to long-lived vampire Matthew Clairmont. Now the coexistence of witches, daemons, vampires and humans is dangerously threatened.Seeking safety, Diana and Matthew travel back in time to London, 1590. But they soon realise that the past may not provide a haven. Reclaiming his former identity as poet and spy for Queen Elizabeth, the vampire falls back in with a group of radicals known as the School of Night. Many are unruly daemons, the creative minds of the age, including playwright Christopher Marlowe and mathematician Thomas Harriot.Together Matthew and Diana scour Tudor London for the elusive manuscript Ashmole 782, and search for the witch who will teach Diana how to control her remarkable powers...---Five reasons to read A Discovery of Witches and the ALL SOULS series:'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted'LEIGH BARDUGO'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch'JODI PICOULT'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn'E L JAMES'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans'SUNDAY TIMES'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire . . . an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy'DAILY MAIL