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How to prevent the next pandemic
Par Bill Gates. 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic isn&’t over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they&’re also…
starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from COVID-19, explains the science of fighting pandemics, and suggests what all of us can do to help prevent another one. *Includes a downloadable PDF with reference charts, graphs, illustrations, photographs, and a glossary, from the printed book Cover design by Carl De TorresThe teenage body book: A New Edition for a New Generation
Par Charles Wibbelsman, Kathy McCoy. 2008
Teen body and health guide covering physical and mental changes that occur during puberty in males and females. Discusses what…
is normal and abnormal for reproductive organs. Topics include sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, healthy eating, drugs, mental health, skin care, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2008The power of two: surviving serious illness with an attitude & an advocate
Par Brian Monaghan, Gerri Monaghan. 2009
A former San Diego attorney and his wife share fifty ways to help a loved one survive a health problem.…
Relates Brian Monaghan's diagnosis of stage IV metastatic melanoma and the advocacy of his wife, Gerri, who steered Brian through treatment, hospital stays, and recovery. Offers strategies and resources. 2009Healing and preventing autism: a complete guide
Par Jerry Kartzinel, Jenny McCarthy. 2009
Actress Jenny McCarthy, who described her son's autism in Louder than Words (RC 65495), teams up with autism specialist Dr.…
Jerry Kartzinel to explain various aspects of the condition. Describes symptoms and suggests possible treatments such as dietary changes, supplements, detoxification, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 2009Mayo clinic guide to living with a spinal cord injury: Moving Ahead with Your Life
Par Mayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic. 2009
Team of Mayo Clinic specialists offer advice for spinal-cord-injury patients. They cover aspects of living with the condition, including hiring…
a personal-care assistant and going back to work; discuss maintaining emotional, physical, and sexual health; and provide information about research and clinical trials. 2009You, being beautiful: the owner's manual to inner and outer beauty
Par Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz. 2008
Physicians and authors of the You book series detail ways to look, feel, and be beautiful inside and out. Positing…
that beauty is the result of physical and emotional health, they suggest methods for improving nutrition and exercise habits, seeking cosmetic enhancements, and coping with psychological disorders. Bestseller. 2008Master your metabolism: the 3 diet secrets to naturally balancing your hormones for a hot and healthy body!
Par Jillian Michaels, Mariska Van Aalst. 2009
The tough strength trainer from television's The Biggest Loser outlines a weight-loss program based on balancing hormones. Describes various endocrinological…
problems and ways to improve them by eliminating antinutrients and toxins, restoring whole foods to the diet, improving sleep and exercise habits, and reducing stress. Bestseller. 2009T'ai chi for seniors: how to gain flexibility, strength, and inner peace
Par Philip Bonifonte, Sifu Philip Bonifonte. 2004
Presents an overview of the Chinese practice of t'ai chi--either standing or sitting--which the author touts as a healthy and…
safe exercise option for mature adults. Examines the Taoist philosophy and history behind t'ai chi, in addition to providing an introduction to qigong exercises and meditation. Includes step-by-step instructions. 2004Eat, drink, and be healthy: the Harvard Medical School guide to healthy eating
Par Walter Willett, Patrick J. Skerrett, M.D. Walter Willett, Walter C. Willett. 2005
Harvard Medical School professor challenges the USDA food pyramid while explaining his and other scientists' research on the long-term effects…
of diet on health. Whole grains, healthy oils, fruits, vegetables, good sources of protein, and a multivitamin are among his recommendations. Stresses weight control and exercise. Includes recipes. 2001Being well when we're ill: wholeness and hope in spite of infirmity (Living well series)
Par Marva J. Dawn. 2008
Theologian with multiple disabilities offers advice on attaining emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wholeness despite physical infirmities. Suggests scripture to deal…
with the sorrows of loneliness, pain, worry, boredom, depression, and dying and provides practical ideas for persevering in the face of severe or chronic illness. 2008Quantum wellness: a practical and spiritual guide to health and happiness
Par Kathy Freston. 2008
Believing wellness to involve the body, mind, and spirit, Freston teaches ways to become aware of the state of all…
three areas and uses a cross-training approach to address any concerns. Tools include meditation, visualization, conscious eating, exercise, self-work, spiritual practice, and service. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2008Award-winning historian chronicles changes in Americans' awareness of food origins and production since the late eighteenth century. Cites the shift…
from an agrarian to an urban society and the rise of industrialized farming and of consumerism. Discusses the estrangement from nature and a countertrend toward locally grown, organic foods. 2008Author of The Imus Ranch (DB 61309) cookbook suggests ways to reduce children's exposure to environmental toxins throughout each stage…
of their development. Discusses sources and effects of various chemicals. Provides advice about vaccinations, sun protection, consumer products, nutrition, fitness, and the dangers of plastics. Includes recipes and resources. 2008Living well: 21 days to transform your life, supercharge your health, and feel spectacular
Par William Doyle, Montel Williams. 2008
Fifty-one-year-old talk-show host describes three epiphanies he had about fitness, nutrition, and living well that led him to refine his…
habits after his 1999 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Presents a three-week program based on the changes he made, offering a different step to learn and do every day. 2008Force of nature: mind, body, soul, and, of course, surfing
Par Susan Casey, Laird Hamilton. 2008
Surfer Hamilton outlines strategies and philosophies that have contributed to his successful career. Details his exercise and nutrition regimens, discusses…
the importance of family and nature, and describes his various surfboards. Provides comments from other sports and fitness experts, including his wife, former professional volleyball player Gabrielle Reece. Bestseller. 2008Panic in level 4: cannibals, killer viruses, and other journeys to the edge of science
Par Richard Preston. 2008
Author of The Hot Zone (RC 40695) presents a collection of his science writing. Describes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, a condition that…
causes self-cannibalism; the quest of Ukrainian American brothers to compute pi; and Preston's own panic when his biohazard suit broke in a Level 4 biocontainment laboratory. Some violence and some strong language. 2008What I talk about when I talk about running: a memoir
Par Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel. 2008
Author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (DB 46636) explains his abrupt decisions to take up writing and then running. Describes…
practicing over the following twenty-three years, progressing from jogs to triathlons. Discusses ways his writing life differs from the "cozy, homemade void" of his sport. Originally published in Japanese. 2008Dr. Ornish, known for his lifestyle program for reversing heart disease, details a broader range of methods for eating, exercising,…
and managing stress to achieve health. He discusses choosing from a spectrum of options for losing weight, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, and preventing diabetes and cancers. Includes recipes. 2007American Medical Association complete guide to prevention and wellness: what you need to know about preventing illness, staying healthy, and living longer
Par American Medical Association. 2008
Discusses the importance of proper nutrition, weight, and exercise. Outlines preventive measures for various health problems and ways to keep…
specific body parts fit, including the reproductive system. Covers the needs of children and adolescents and issues such as premature aging. 2008Rethinking thin: the new science of weight loss--and the myths and realities of dieting
Par Gina Kolata, Gina Bari Kolata. 2007
Science writer Kolata examines the history of dieting in America and the state of knowledge regarding weight loss. Describes the…
2004-6 national study that compared the Atkins diet to a low-fat plan. Presents participant accounts. Concludes that dieting to maintain a weight below an individual's preset range is futile. 2007