Health Myths

Nikki Beckett could only watch as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the Tunnels of the Everneath for eternity - a debt that should've been hers. Now she is living a borrowed life, and she doesn't know what to do with the guilt. And every night, Jack appears in her dreams, lost and confused and wasting away. No matter how she tries to reach for his hand, she can never find it.

The Myth of Race deals concisely with a wide range of topics, from how the concept of race differs in different cultures and race relations in the United States, to IQ tests and the census. It draws on scientific knowledge to topple a series of myths that pass as facts, correct false assumptions, and clarify cultural misunderstandings about the highly charged topic of race.

Do you know what’s really good for you? In this age of countless miracle cures, it’s vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need. We’ve become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.

Nursing is a complex profession steeped in tradition and history. Tried-and-tested ways of working have been the mainstay of how and why nurses do what they do. Science and evidence-based practice have weakened the hold on tradition but ritual is still part of the fabric of nursing. Packed with amusing and sometimes poignant reminiscences, this book paints a picture of nursing from the first registration of SRN No 1, Ethel Bedford Fenwick in 1919, to the present day.

We’ll be taking a deep dive into some of the most controversial myths that have been circulating within the fitness and nutritional world. All information has been backed by multiple reliable sources from around the world.

Con el análisis de un mito, un cuento, un sueño, es posible entender las motivaciones profundas en la vida de los niños y los adolescentes, las cuales determinan sus secretos más íntimos e insinúan su destino–también así comprendemos el funcionamiento mental del adulto. En un lenguaje sencillo, la obra aborda el significado interno y científico de los sueños, con lo que brinda las herramientas necesarias para comprender y trabajar estos temas de manera clara y profunda.

Got the Paleo blues? Eating the perfect diet for your genetic blueprint, but mysteriously feeling worse? Think it's because you're not trying hard enough? Think all these problems are due to the one croissant you had 6 months ago? Think again! There are some serious flaws with the Paleo Diet. Sure, many people lose weight when they switch over to a boring diet of mostly meat and vegetables. Well, for the first few months before they start gaining it back that is.

Este es un libro entretenido y práctico en el que se develan muchas de las verdades sobre el psicoanálisis, disciplina que ha cambiado el curso de la historia y la vida de muchos.

When it comes to losing weight, the false beliefs most of us cling to could fill a book - this one! As a medical doctor, medical journalist, and veteran of the diet wars, Nancy L. Snyderman knows better than almost anyone what really works and what sabotages your best efforts to shed pounds and keep them off. Do you believe any of these prevalent diet myths?

Esta es una guía completa que te lleva a través de las complejidades de los ataques de pánico, ofreciendo ideas sobre sus causas, síntomas y estrategias efectivas de afrontamiento. Combina investigación científica con consejos prácticos e historias de vida reales para ayudar a aquellos afectados por los ataques de pánico y a sus seres queridos.

Belle Prater is missing. Since she inexplicably disappeared about a year ago, her son, Woodrow, has been living with his grandparents, next door to his cousin Gypsy. The two are best friends, joined by their adventurous sprits and shared love of stories and magic.

One night they receive a puzzling phone call, which provides a clue that sends Gypsy and Woodrow on a mission to find Belle.

In the early 1960s, Massachusetts writer and homemaker Clara Park and her husband took their three-year-old daughter, Jessy, to a specialist after noticing that she avoided connection with others. Following the conventional wisdom of the time, the psychiatrist diagnosed Jessy with autism and blamed Clara for Jessy’s isolation. Experts claimed Clara was the prototypical “refrigerator mother,” a cold, intellectual parent who starved her children of the natural affection they needed to develop properly.

In a narrative that combines the intensely personal with social, economic, and historical analysis, Susan Jacoby turns an unsparing eye on the marketers of longevity - pharmaceutical companies, lifestyle gurus, and scientific businessmen who suggest that there will soon be a "cure" for the "disease" of aging.

Blind Trust in Doctors and Why It’s Killing You will open your eyes and show you the main reasons why you need to be in complete control of the medical decisions that concern your well-being. The medical industry could be killing you, and it’s time to regain control right now. If you want to be 100 percent in charge of your health, listen to this audiobook now.

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with Money Myths Busted: Financial Freedom for Teens, the ultimate guide for young adults ready to take control of their financial future. This engaging and empowering ebook is the first in a three-part series designed to debunk common money myths and equip teens with the tools they need to make smart financial decisions.

En el audiolibro, esta gran experta (más conocida como Boticaria García y autora de exitosos libros como «El jamón de York no existe») analiza junto a Julio Basulto los mitos más extendidos relacionados con la alimentación.

From the author of the New York Times best-selling ghostgirl series, the start to a captivating and haunting teen trilogy about three girls who become entangled with an enigmatic boy - a boy who believes he is a saint. What if martyrs and saints lived among us? And what if you were told you were one of them? Meet Agnes, Cecilia, and Lucy. Three lost girls, each searching for something. But what they find is Beyond Belief.

On remote Rollrock Island, the sea-witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea-wife. But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock? The men, the women, the children? Once Misskaella sets her heart on doing such a thing?Margo Lanagan weaves an extraordinary tale of desire and revenge, of loyalty, heartache and human weakness, and of the unforeseen consequences of all-consuming love.

Run Smart: Debunking Marathon Myths uses the latest scientific research to show how preparing for and running marathons can be made easier, and in doing so challenges many of the myths that surround marathon running. The book draws on the author's experience as one of the UK's leading sports scientists, his extensive research background in marathon running and his experience as a marathon runner to provide credible advice to runners to support their preparation for a marathon.

Si te preocupa tu alimentación y la de tu familia, si aspiras a que sea saludable, si lees, comentas e indagas sobre superalimentos, pan con o sin gluten, cuál es el mejor edulcorante, etc. es probable que estés muy confundido y algo cansado por las informaciones contradictorias, sin evidencia científica o incluso falsas relacionadas con la alimentación. Y también de las modas, resultado de las agresivas campañas de marketing de la poderosa y multimillonaria industria alimentaria.