This book discusses the importance of umbilical cord and umbilicus as a unique structure, in health and in different diseases. All congenital anomalies of the umbilical cord as well as acquired diseases are explained and discussed with illustrations and animations. Starting from complications during and after birth, the book then covers childhood and adolescent umbilical abnormalities. Conditions such as umbilical stump diseases and anomalies, gastroschisis, omphalocele and urachal anomalies are discussed and explained, highlighting recent advances in their management. Among the contents are also chapters offering a cultural and historical perspective to the topic. Written by a top pediatric surgeon this book brings decades of practical knowledge to readers, highlighting the importance of the umbilicus in development and childhood health.
This second book in the My Body Science series confronts the curiosity children have about the holes in their noses. For an entertaining, informative and hopefully helpful few minutes, read this book to a child. You'll both have fun! Full color.
Chi Nei Tsang is a Taoist visceral manipulation body-work and massage which emphasizes moving chi energy to the abdominal organs. Developed by Taoist Master Mantak Chia as part of his Healing Tao System, it works on internal dysfunctions and energy blocks using the breathing exercises of chi-kung, therapeutic manipulations, and meditation. Students learn how to recycle negative energy, recognize personal patterns of tension, and use simple manipulations to restore vitality to parts of the body.
Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.
Breasts tells it like it is - and like it should be! Exploring the inner workings of breasts and their important role in feeding the babies of the world, it gives, in a funny and direct way, information children want and need about their anatomy.
Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a complete, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. In addition to a wealth of activities, it includes child development theory, assessment, room arrangement, parent education and much more. The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a unique combination of the practical and theoretical. It combines them in a way to support beginning teachers, inform experienced teachers, and provide a complete program for every teacher.
Imagine boosting your power of concentration by ten times your current level in four short days. This easy-to-follow meditation system virtually ensures you a radical increase in your ability to focus on what’s most important to you. Based on the latest published well respected scientific research, this easy-to-understand book tells you how one simple change in your habits can produce these dramatic results. But it doesn’t stop there. It goes one step beyond, giving you the tools you need to ensure your four days of turbocharged concentration lasts a lifetime. Meditation is no longer an esoteric, irrelevant activity practiced solely by those searching for spiritual enlightenment. The act of stilling the mind and body now has proven to have practical benefits: Benefits to improve your productivity, your stress level – even your overall health, by reducing your risks of developing many diseases associated with the aging process. Discover what untold beneficial secrets just four days of meditation hold for you. Then learn how to turn these four days into a lifetime of health, happiness and overall success. Pick up "The Four Day Meditation Solution - Use the Power of Meditation to Transform Your Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary … In Just Four Days" and enhance your life starting today!