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Diary of a radical cancer warrior; fighting cancer and capitalism at the cellular level.
Declaring that he is a cancer fighter as opposed to a cancer survivor, Ho (musician, writer, and activist), documents his personal — and political — fight against cancer. Taking a proactive stance, he argues that change must happen on a cellular level. His comparisons of fighting cancer to fighting capitalism, particularly in the medical field, are rooted in his Marxist-Leninist ideals. From a recipe of five crucial components in fighting cancer to how the reader can help in the fight, this book is not just about one person's battle with cancer, but everyone's. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Endangered phrases; intriguing idioms dangerously close to extinction.
This enjoyable small volume showcases colloquialisms and phrases, many of which are fading from popular usage, with brief explanations as to their meaning and provenance. Useful for writers and public speakers seeking to spice up their craft with quirky verbiage and obscure references, the work is arranged for easy browsing and reference. Price is the author of several similar books on words and is a former editor for The Random House Dictionary of the English Language. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Healing foods; prevent and treat common illnesses with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more.
Pinnock, a nutritionist and medical herbalist, provides recipes and an alphabetical guide to common medicinal foods. He discusses the link between food and medicine and the role of phytochemicals in food, and presents recipes for problems in specific body regions. These include description of body systems, and medicinal properties of specific foods, top ingredients for these systems, and general dietary tips. Following this is a guide to fruits, grains, nuts and seeds, culinary herbs and spices, and vegetables and their medicinal uses. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
A history of the English-speaking peoples; a one volume abridgement.
In this history, Winston Churchill (1874-1965) offers biographical profiles and descriptions of major events from the reign of Julius Caesar through 1900. One of Churchill's purposes in writing the book was to stress the common heritage of Great Britain and the US, with much material devoted to American history, but the British abridgement of the four-volume history left this material out. This American edition of the one-volume abridgement now brings back Churchill's perspectives on the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Battle details have been left out (or provided in an appendix) in favor of Churchill's analysis of these conflicts. An introduction by editor Christopher Lee outlines Churchill's beliefs on the importance of the relationship with the US, and an editor's note describes the origins of the book. The editor's footnotes explain and expand Churchill's text. The original, four-volume history was published in 1956. Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain during WWII, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. Information on editor Christopher Lee is not given. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Surf survival; the surfer's health handbook.
Three physicians experienced in sports medicine and surfing review the basic principles of ocean safety, identify the causes of surfing injuries, and provide first aid instructions for assessing and treating both minor and serious injuries. Color photographs illustrations water rescue techniques, wound evaluation, and core stability exercises. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
