Health Studies

Let's take stock of young America. Compared to previous generations, American youth have more schooling (college enrollments have never been higher); more money ($100 a week in disposable income); more leisure time (five hours a day); and more news and information (Internet, The Daily Show, RSS feeds). What do they do with all that time and money? They download, upload, IM, post, chat, and network. (Nine of their top ten sites are for social networking.) They watch television and play video games (2 to 4 hours per day).

In this groundbreaking collection, Ruth DyckFehderau and 27 storytellers offer a rich and timely accounting of contemporary life in Eeyou Istchee, the territory of the James Bay Cree of Northern Quebec. The stories are connected by diabetes, but they are not records of illness as much as they are deeply personal accounts of life in the North.

Cosmic Publications is proud to offer all of our readers our unofficial workbook of Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. In our workbook, we will unpack the main points of Brown's book and provide you with the opportunity to practice the lessons taught. Here you will find the following tantalizing sections: Full chapter summaries, highlighted key takeaways, self-reflection questions, action step(s), and self-evaluation.

Studies in Forensic Psychiatry is the product of extensive research into the psychological motivations for criminal behavior. Bernard Glueck draws his conclusions from a huge wealth of experience with the criminally insane and with the public health care systems. He recognized the need for criminology to be expanded to reflect a deeper understanding of motive and inclination on the part of the criminal, rather than being considered solely in terms of the criminal act itself.

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This audiobook describes some of the things that nurses do to help people stay healthy.

This audiobook describes some of the things that doctors do to help people stay healthy.

This book looks at the rich diversity of shopping experiences around the world. It introduces children to similarities found when shopping in different cultures, and honors differences.

How do the emergency services in different countries of the world rescue people? How do they travel and what equipment do they use? This book looks at the work of ambulance services around the world, including how they take sick and injured people to hospitals and how they care for patients during transport.

Cosmic Publications is proud to give all our listeners this unofficial summary guide to Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book Keep Sharp - Build a Better Brain at Any Age. Our summary guide takes the original book and provides a comprehensive full summary that takes all of the key points and takeaways from each chapter, providing you with a simple and quick way to appreciate the original even more.

Dr. Russell Schreiber, clinical psychologist, has worked with the Gurdjieff system of inner development for over forty years. He explains, in depth, how modern psychology and Gurdjieff's Work enrich each other. Dr. Schreiber explores Gurdjieff's methods within a psychological framework useful for beginner and advanced student. Current psychological theory relevant to enhance Gurdjieff's system is presented. Emphasized throughout the book is the gradual development of self-compassion as the foundation of self-study and inner evolution.

In The Laws of Human Nature (2018), best-selling author Robert Greene dissects the elaborate lies that people tell themselves. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Struggling to grasp the complex world of microorganisms? Imagine understanding everything from bacterial cell structures to emerging pathogens as easily as reading a story. In "Microbiology Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms the intricate science of microbiology into engaging, memorable poems that make learning both enjoyable and effective. Are you a healthcare student drowning in dense textbooks? A medical professional seeking a fresh perspective on microbial concepts? Or perhaps an educator looking for an innovative way to teach microbiology?

Ready to ace your NASM CPT certification? This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate study companion! Whether you're commuting, working out, or multitasking, transform your preparation time into efficient learning. Our expertly narrated content breaks down complex concepts into digestible segments, making your certification journey smoother than ever.

A New York Times–bestselling author reveals how the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, are critical to our lives We all know we tell stories about ourselves. But as psychiatrist and neuroscientist Gregory Berns argues in The Self Delusion, we don’t just tell stories; we are the...

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently. While mastering all the essential concepts and topics can certainly improve your chances of earning your certification, passing the CPHQ has less to do with what you know or even how you apply what you know...and more to do with your overall approach to taking the exam itself.

“Touching.” —The New York Times For fans of Humans of New York and PostSecret, a collection of raw, urgent, and heartfelt stories, shared anonymously. Helena Dea Bala was an exhausted and isolated DC lobbyist, suffocating under the weight of her student loan debt, when she decided to split...

One of "12 Books to Start a Smart New Year" by The Wall Street Journal One of the "Top Book Bites of 2021" by New York Times bestselling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Dan Pink's Next Big Idea Club Nominated for the Audie, Porchlight, Nautilus, and William James Book...

To his successful examinations of some of the most powerful forces in modern life - envy, ambition, snobbery, friendship - the keen observer and critic Joseph Epstein now adds Gossip. No trivial matter, despite its reputation, gossip, he argues, is an eternal and necessary human enterprise. Proving that he himself is a master of the art, Epstein serves up delightful mini-biographies of the Great Gossips of the Western World along with many choice bits from his own experience. He also makes a powerful case that gossip has morphed into a corrosive new-school version.

For the first time, Army Ranger hero Nate Self tells his story. Self recounts the Roberts Ridge Rescue mission, the ferocious battles in Afghanistan, and the lone war of attrition that Nate Self has waged against post-traumatic stress disorder. This audio will become a go-to work for understanding the long-term effects of the war on terror. Thousands of families are fighting this battle, and Nate Self opens up his whole life - tragedies, successes, failures, and a struggle with suicidal thoughts - to share the facts.