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Author: Peter Balakian
Publisher: Carnegie-Mellon University Press
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 92
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first genocide of modern times was the 1915 Turkish massacre of the Armenians. In Sad Days of Light, Peter Balakian relives Armenia's tragic heritage. The figure of his grandmother, a survivor of the massacre, provides a dramatic center for the poet's lyrical evocation of suffering and heroism.
Author: Raymond W. Lam
Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780880488679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1984, Dr. Norman Rosenthal and his colleagues published a seminal research paper on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), unveiling what they were convinced was the healing power of light therapy for people suffering from the illness. Since then, many scientific and medical communities have come to believe that the therapeutic use of light holds great promise for not only SAD, but also a variety of other disorders. This wide-ranging book combines in a single, cohesive reference new, up-to-the-minute findings with a complete summary of the available literature on light therapy. Seventeen contributors, leading clinicians studying the effects and uses of light treatment, discuss the impact of light and light therapy on such conditions as SAD, premenstrual depression, circadian phase sleep disorders, jet lag, shift work disorders, insomnia, and behavioral disturbances. Challenging conventional thinking about light therapy, several contributing authors make convincing cases for its positive effects in treating nonseasonal depression, bulimia nervosa, and other illnesses. Finally, members of a joint task force of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms and the American Sleep Disorders Association explore the use of light for treating sleep disorders, as well as a combination of light and melatonin in some cases. Seasonal Affective Disorder and Beyond is an invaluable reference tool for clinicians, researchers, scientists, students, and consumers who want the latest information and opinion about the therapeutic uses of light compiled in one succinct, comprehensive volume.
Author: James G. Blight
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2007-02-08
Total Pages: 351
ISBN-13: 1461642205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn October 1962 school children huddled under their desks and diplomats feverishly negotiated as the world sat on the brink of nuclear war. The Cuban Missile Crisis was the most dangerous moment in modern history and resulted in a changed worldview for the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba. In tracing the developments of the missile crisis and beyond, Sad and Luminous Days presents and interprets a heretofore unavailable (and largely unknown) secret speech that Castro delivered to the Cuban leadership in 1968. In it, Castro reflects on the crisis and reveals the distrust and bitterness that characterized Cuban-Soviet relations in 1968. Blight and Brenner frame the annotated speech with an examination of the missile crisis itself, and an analysis of Cuban-Soviet relations between 1962–1968, ending with an epilogue that highlights the lessons the missile crisis offers us in the current search for security and a stable world order. Sad and Luminous Days sheds new light on Cuban-Soviet relations and should be required reading not only for Cold-War scholars and historians, but also for anyone intrigued by the drama of the thirteen momentous days in October 1962.
Author: Beckie Neff
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-09-18
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781500915025
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Sad Sun is a colorful illustrated fable about how one day the Sun became very sad and how it effected the moon and the light on the Earth; and how just one person or thing can change your mood and world! Both written and illustrated by Beckie J. Neff Healing Artist & Writer.
Author: Fiona Marshall
Publisher: Hunter House
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780897934138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSAD is depression caused by lack of natural light. People who have limited exposure to light, and people who live in northern climates are most likely to suffer from SAD, though many people undergo seasonal variations in mood, energy, appetite and sleep. With SAD, sufferers experience an exaggerated version of these changes. Full-blown SAD can be extremely debilitating; the sufferer finds it difficult to carry out normal activities. The disease is often undiagnosed because the symptoms are general enough that they can be attributed to a variety of causes. SAD can be treated with or without medicine, depending on the severity. The book describes helpful changes to eating patterns and vitamin and mineral supplements, ways of adapting your lifestyle to take advantage of the daylight, as well as lightbox therapies. The book distinguishes SAD from classic depression, chronic fatigue, and other illnesses with similar symptoms. It also explains the alarming physical effects of lack of sunlight, which include a greater risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and even cancer. Written in an informal style, with helpful tips and advice, this book is important for anyone who ever questioned their feelings on a cloudy day or during the winter months.
Author: Alicia Tobin
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
Published: 2020-04-07
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 155152788X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe latest Robin's Egg Book: essays that locate the funny in low self-esteem, family dysfunction, and bad relationships.
Author: National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.). Division of Intramural Research Programs
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Total Pages: 178
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Norman E. Rosenthal
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2013-09-04
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 1462512755
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), take heart. A range of effective treatments and preventive measures can help you feel healthy and productive, even on the darkest days. Yet when depression kicks in, it's tough to mobilize yourself to find and use the information you need to feel better. That's where this skillfully crafted workbook comes in. Leading SAD expert Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal guides you step by step to: *Record your symptoms, such as low moods, fatigue, sleep problems, and food cravings. *Gain awareness of your seasonal patterns--to anticipate problems before they arise. *Determine which remedies to try, including light therapy, meditation, lifestyle changes, antidepressants, and psychotherapy. *Keep track of what works and how long it takes for symptoms to improve. *Spend your high-energy months equipping yourself for the times when energy is low. By working through the book's simple checklists and fill-in-the-blank forms (you can download and print additional copies as needed), you'll create your own blueprint for greater well-being all year long. Let there be light! See also Dr. Rosenthal's Winter Blues, Fourth Edition, which provides a comprehensive overview of SAD and its treatment.
Author: Peter Balakian
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Published: 1983
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Helen Kendrick Johnson
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Published: 1896
Total Pages: 686
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