The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook is "the guide" on the breathing process and the disorders that are associated with it. Diseases of the air passaages reviewed include, Rhinitis, Nasal Polps, Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Chronir Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Brochiectas, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer. The book also covers diseases of the air sacs and pulmonary vessels. The introductory chapter has a good primer on how the respiratory process works and is integrated with the rest of the body. Another chapter is devoted to medical evaluation and treatment, signs and symptoms of breathing disorders. The text is succinct and direct, with figures and illustrations to help the reader. At times, the book can be technical for the lay reader, but the book includes a useful glossary for terms that are unfamiliar. Perhaps the best value of this book is the abundance of resource material in the Appendix. There are listings of how to get information by phone, contact referral centers, pulmonary rehab centers, national organizations, newsletters, books and pamphlets, allergy and repiratory supplies, and of course, my favorite, a guide to the best web sites on breathing disorders. If you have a breathing disorder, this book definately should be read and will serve well as a future reference. The author brings a lot of experience to his book and it is clear he knows what he is talking about. A small investment for such an tremendous amount of information and advice.

How do we breathe. Dr. Adams' dandy book lets us count the ways of how we breathe, what can go wrong and what can be done to help us breathe easier. I found the Breathing Disorders Sourcebook a great read with so much information that will allow you to improve your breathing and in many cases avoid lung disease by lifestyle changes. I recommended this book to anyone that has a lung disorder or wants to prevent getting a lung disorder.

I was delighted by 'Britain Then & Now,' Philip Ziegler's book on the amazing Francis Frith landscape photos of Victorian Britain, most of which have been updated by superb contemporary color landscape photos by John Cleare, or by landscape views taken in the same position several decades apart, say in 1900, 1920 & 1950. I have almost never seen this 'then & now' format used for sites in Britain, though it has been very frequently used for sites here in the United States. The changes to the landscape over so many decades are stunning, often shocking. Discover, for example, what is hidden behind the garish neon signage of Piccadilly Circus !! Not a book which is likely to please defenders of advertising, modernism, or "the ubiquitous motor vehicle," but which will not only please, but delight the rest of us. Architecture is supposed to be "the most public of the Fine Arts," yet one has to wonder how respectfully Britain's marvelous legacy of this artwork has been treated, after reading this volume.

After reading many books from Osbert Sitwell and buying first editions where I found them only now I have a perfect idea about who and what the man was. A splendid book which it was oimpossible to close after beginning. Everybody interested in this family and man should begin with this work. It is well written, humorous in a convincing way and perfectly thrustworthy and gives you by the way for the most important books "the critical heritage".I am sure every reader will after finishing this books start buying those which he has not been reading. Splendid.

I saw the movie "Brother Sun and Sister Moon" when it came out, so of course the title of this book rang a bell with me. Margaret Mayo tells the story of St. Francis of Assisi, which briefly mentions Lady Clare who became the first of "the Poor Ladies" and who is considered "Sister Moon" in the poem "The Canticle of Brother Sun" written by Francis during his final illness. This volume briefly tells the story of St. Francis and then presents some of the legends told about him and some of the verses he wrote praising all things created by God. Artist Peter Malone based his illustrations on images of life in medieval Italy and of the birds and beasts that flocked to St. Francis. Mayo relates these stories not as parables or legends, but rather as folk tales such as "How Francis Tamed a Ferocious Wolf" and "Francis Talks to the Bird." "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" makes for an enchanting introduction to the gentle figure who knew how to talk to the bird and animals, and who became one of the most beloved of the Christian Saints. I actually like this book better than the movie.

This is a really fine illustrated life of St. Francis for youth. It is in large print suitable for children age 8 and up, and is likely to appeal to parents as well. I really enjoyed the art work and the well written text.

Burton fue explorador, espía, diplomático, científico (fundó la Antropological Association) y escritor, autor de más de cincuenta libros. En 1868 estuvo tres años en San Pablo (Brasil) como cónsul, y decidió visitar los campos de batalla del Paraguay para dar a sus compatriotas una visión directa de la guerra. Hizo dos viajes, en 1868 y 1869, que integró en un conjunto de cartas publicado en 1869. Sin embargo, Burton no estuvo en los campos de batalla, pero sí visitó Humaitá, Asunción (Paraguay), Montevideo (Uruguay) y Paysandú, Buenos Aires, Rosario y Corrientes (Argentina). Como en otros de sus libros anteriores (los inolvidables relatos de sus viajes a Medina y la Meca) brinda cuantiosa información obtenida de la lectura de todos los libros disponibles de viajeros anteriores y de su propia visión directa. Ofrece una visión general de los países visitados, desde los aspectos políticos hasta detalles puntuales sobre alimentación (por ejemplo, el asado argentino), consolidando una descripción precisa del Río de la Plata en el siglo XIX.

Sir Richard Francis Burton was explorer, spy, diplomatic, scientific (he founded the Antropological Association in London) and writer, author of more than fifty books. In 1868 he was three years in San Pablo (Brazil) as a consul, where he decided to visit the battlefields of Paraguay and to give to his compatriots a first hand vision of the war. He made two trips, in 1868 and 1869, then he integrated them in a series of letters, published in 1869. Nevertheless, Burton was not in the battlefields: he visited Humaitá and Asunción (Paraguay), Montevideo and Paysandú (Uruguay), Corrientes, Rosario and Buenos Aires (Argentina). As in previous cases (the trips to Medina and Mecca) it offers numerous confrontantions obtained of the reading of all books available of previous travellers and their own direct vision. In this book brings a overview of the countries visited, from the political aspects to precise details (e.g. on costumes, buildings or feeding, as the Argentine "asado" and many others), consolidating a precise description of the Rio de La Plata in the nineteenth century.

Bierma and Waterstraat have very accurately described a proven outsourcing process to reduce both chemical usage and chemical costs. The book is excellent for newcomers looking to use chemical management as a tool to reduce usage and costs but has enough information for those that are using chemical management to improve their programs. At any level the book offers "practical and proven" examples to illustrate implementation and documented the results. The authors have cleverly descibed the total life cycle costs associated with chemical use and why it make both economical and environmental sense to implement chemical management. If you are a user of chemicals or a supplier of chemicals this book challenges you to look outside of traditional buy/sell relationships and move towards outsourced chemical management. This book sets the stage for a rapidly growing industry that is no longer a trend but a very effective management discipline. It's a must for users and providers of chemicals.

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With four children and seven grandchildren, Gesell Institute's CHILD BEHAVIOR has become our constant reference guide. The book's "Ages and Stages" section was one we always anxiously referred to when one of our children was doing something unusual. It was reassuring to us to find out they were each very normal for their age. In fact, it almost seemed like the particular section had been written after observing what our kids were doing at that specific stage in their development. Today it is not unusual for one of our children to call us with a question they have about their kids. Even though our original copy is over 35 years old, the examples and descriptions still fit. Many things may have changed over the years, but children seem to develop and react similarly to specific situations. Just take one look at our tattered copy and you will see that this has been a well-used reference book in our home and we recommend it to any parent or grandparent.

this book has been 100% on the mark foretelling stages in my niece's development. she is 4 years old now and the book has been her parents best guide. a much better book than the "what to expect" series.

This 4-volume set has been the standard in the more confessional Lutheran churches for decades.

Pieper thoroughly covers the doctrines of Scripture. He not only supports the doctrines well from the Word, but he also gives varying views (mostly from the Reformed and Roman Catholic way of thinking). This is a good help in finding out what other church bodies teach on a given topic.

Another good Dogmatics text that is in the process of being translated and will come out soon is Hoenecke's Dogmatics. Actually Vol. IV is already out.

Professor Francis Pieper, Lutheran theologian, has done Christianity as a whole and Lutheranism in particular a great service with his volumes, collectively entitled "Christian Dogmatics." These volumes have served pastors, students, and professors of confessional Lutheranism well over the decades. Its clear and concise wording help to explain the many mysteries of the Bible. They are easy to read even for the average layperson; they are especially helpful for anyone who seeks to learn more about Christian teaching and faith or to prepare to defend Christian doctrine. Though written several generations ago, the volumes seem to still speak with a relevant voice to people poised on the brink of the 21st. century. Amazon.com's price makes it a bargain and a must buy/must read. Buy each volume! You won't regret it!

Francis de Sales, the seventeenth-century Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva -- along with his Anglican contemporaries, Jeremy Taylor and William Law -- was among the first writers of the post-Reformation period to take lay spirituality seriously and accept that perfection is the Christian end for all men and women in their various states and capacities. Francis de Sales saw his ministry as leading people into spiritual life and relationship with God. His work as a spiritual director led to the publication of his greatest work, "The Introduction to the Devout Life."

Fundamental to de Sales is the belief that the spiritual life is not just for monastics and clergy, but for everyone. He considered it a heresy to say that a lay person could not attain sanctity and holiness of life through the grace of God.

In a spiritual tour de force, Fr. William Meninger has taken de Sales masterpiece and reworked it into a classic of his own, "The Committed Life: An Adaption of 'The Introduction to the Devout life' by St. Francis de Sales."

In his preface Meninger makes it clear how indebted he is to de Sales' "charm, warmth, and clarity of language." He was motivated, however, to rewrite the original work, rather than merely translate or paraphrase it. Meninger argues that, although the core of what Francis de Sales wrote is still substantially useful, its "ambiance was outdated."

The book is divided into five parts that lead the reader through the milestones of the Christian journey. Each part is comprised of short essays suitable to daily reading. The early emphasis is on "scriptural meditation" and "mental prayer." The latter parts focus on living an active Christian life.

The result is a wonderful set of insights for which we are indebted not only to the original author but to Meninger as his collaborator. If, as Francis de Sales once wrote, "Liberty is a detachment of the Christian heart from all things to follow the known will of God," William Meninger has given us a modern means to achieve that detachment.

Meninger has done a wonderful job adapting thi classic work of St. Francis de Sales. The short reflections in this book cover various topics from religious life to the modern world. The insights if this book are extensive.

One of the more intriguing is on the sacrament of Reconciliation (p. 65). If the sacrament is only intended for those who have commited mortal sin, and a committed Christian does not commit mortal sins, then how often is this sacrament required? This is perhaps the msot thought provoking reflection in the book, but all the topics discussed make this a worthy and re-readable book.

Yes, the woods are mine, mine, mine.
The tree huggers do not want to read this book. Francis is a believer of taking and using what is presented to you as opposed to lugging with or buying fancy gear. I especially enjoyed his camp cooking and food preporation section. I also am going to run out and make his highly recomended " The Camp Combination" (five in one) outfit featured on page 41. Francis has saved the day for me in looking for an answer to sleeping comfortably and sensibly in the outdoors. Do youself a favor before you take your wallet out and buy all the gear you think you need, and buy this book first!

I once had a copy of this book but lost it (on a camping trip, what else?). It was old and ragged, it was published around the turn of the century. I almost flipped when I saw it had been reprinted! (I also almost flipped when I read in the new introduction about what a bizzare guy the famous "Buzzacott" was!) This book has everything in it! Even if you only go into the woods once a year, this is the ultimate outdoorsman's guide. Take it with you, but don't be like me and lose your copy!