An international literary phenomenon, The Elementary Particles is a frighteningly original novel–part Marguerite Duras and part Bret Easton Ellis-that leaps headlong into the malaise of contemporary existence. Bruno and Michel are half-brothers abandoned by their mother, an unabashed devotee of the drugged-out free-love world of the sixties. Bruno, the older, has become a raucously promiscuous hedonist himself, while Michel is an emotionally dead molecular biologist wholly immersed in the solitude of his work. Each is ultimately offered a final chance at genuine love, and what unfolds is a brilliantly caustic and unpredictable tale. Translated from the French by Frank Wynne.
From pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller comes the perfect gift for the Christmas holiday—a profoundly moving and intellectually provocative examination of the nativity story Even people who are not practicing Christians think they are familiar with the story of the nativity. Every Christmas displays of Baby Jesus resting in a manger decorate lawns and churchyards, and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air. Yet despite the abundance of these Christian references in popular culture, how many of us have examined the hard edges of this biblical story? In his new book Timothy Keller takes readers on an illuminating journey into the surprising background of the nativity. By understanding the message of hope and salvation within the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth, readers will experience the redeeming power of God’s grace in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Y ahora... Un plan completo para la mujer que desea rejuvenecer Si tiene cuarenta y tantos o cincuenta y tantos años de edad, para usted la palabra "envejecer" no tiene el mismo significado que tenía para su mamá o abuela. ¡Qué va! Las mujeres de hoy en día contamos con un arsenal de avances médicos, descubrimientos que paran el reloj en seco. Sin lugar a dudas, usted --igual que millones de mujeres modernas-- puede conservar un aspecto juvenil durante muchos más años que generaciones anteriores. Lo único que necesita es saber cómo hacerlo. Y es precisamente eso lo que aprenderá con este libro. En Rejuvenezca, los expertos revelan cómo usted puede: Tonificar su cuerpo aunque sea una mujer de mediana edad Borrar arrugas y líneas finas Actualizar su maquillaje para crear un look nuevo y más fresco Revertir el envejecimiento con suplementos Vestir con caché y quitarse años Reavivar el fuego de su vida íntima También aprenderá cómo hacer pequeños cambios en su estilo de vida para prevenir o aliviar muchos de los males que pueden atacar a las mujeres maduras, entre ellos: Sofocos (bochornos, calentones) Osteoporosis Problemas de la memoria Colesterol alto Depresión Diabetes Problemas para dormir bien Afecciones inmunitarias Artritis Cáncer de mama Y mucho más... ADEMÁS, ¡leerá las historias personales de mujeres que lograron rejuvenecer! De Prevention en Español magazine, la revista de salud más renombrada del país
We all are runners in life. We must have goals to achieve, whether they are business, job, carrier, finding the right person to start a family with, or reaching an economic and social level, among other goals. In order to get them, we must make the first step. To figure out how to overcome difficulties that may appear on our path, we only must proceed with the certainty that we will achieve what we proposed and believe that well get it and that any obstacle or mental cluster will be overcome with our faith. The race of life is to know how to run it and to be focused on the goal. It will teach you how to deal with the trials when tiredness and pain surround you. You may change your steps or pace but never your vision toward your goals or dreams. You may take a pause to refresh yourself, to catch up your breath, or to deeply remove habits that may be burdens or obstacles that hold you from advancing. Todos somos corredores en la vida. Todos tenemos metas que alcanzar, pueden ser un negocio, un trabajo, una carrera universitaria, encontrar la pareja correcta para formar un hogar, al cansar un nivel econmico y social, entre otras metas. De manera que para llegar a obtenerlas tenemos que dar el primer paso. Saber vencer las dificultades que se encuentran a nuestro pas, tenemos que avanzar solo con la certeza de que lograremos lo que nos proponemos y creer que llegaremos; entonces cualquier obstculo o barrera mental se sobre pasa con nuestra fe. La a carrera de la vida hay que saber cmo correrla, es permanecer enfocado en la meta, eso te enseara como tratar las dificultades en el trayecto cuando el cansancio y el dolor te agobie. Puedes cambiar el paso o el ritmo pero nunca tu visin a tus metas o sueos. Puedes hacer una pausa para refrescarte, respirar profundamente, despojarte de hbitos arraigados que te sean carga u obstculos que no te dejen avanzar.
Applied Biomechatronics Using Mathematical Models provides an appropriate methodology to detect and measure diseases and injuries relating to human kinematics and kinetics. It features mathematical models that, when applied to engineering principles and techniques in the medical field, can be used in assistive devices that work with bodily signals. The use of data in the kinematics and kinetics analysis of the human body, including musculoskeletal kinetics and joints and their relationship to the central nervous system (CNS) is covered, helping users understand how the complex network of symbiotic systems in the skeletal and muscular system work together to allow movement controlled by the CNS. With the use of appropriate electronic sensors at specific areas connected to bio-instruments, we can obtain enough information to create a mathematical model for assistive devices by analyzing the kinematics and kinetics of the human body. The mathematical models developed in this book can provide more effective devices for use in aiding and improving the function of the body in relation to a variety of injuries and diseases. - Focuses on the mathematical modeling of human kinematics and kinetics - Teaches users how to obtain faster results with these mathematical models - Includes a companion website with additional content that presents MATLAB examples
This guide incorporates the latest scientific findings about physical, emotional, cognitive, identity formation, sexual and spiritual development in adolescent, with tips and strategies on how to use this information inreal-life situations involving teens.
