Biography, writings, addresses, speeches, family notes of Donald B McIntyre (1923-2009) Ph.D.Sc.; R.S.E. Lecturer of Geology, Edinburgh (1948-54); Professor at Pomona College, Claremont California (1954-89). Geologist, Huttonian geological expert; scholar, author, Scottish mountaineer, bag-piper; pioneer in computer languages APL & J.

A practical guide to understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome M. E., commonly called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is an illness about which very little is understood. Doctors have difficulty identifying it, and then can often offer no solution other than bed rest. Dr Anne Macintyre has suffered from M.E. for over 10 years. But she has used her medical expertise to understand the causes of M.E., to communicate the reality of the disease to her sceptical colleagues and, most importantly, has learned how to recover from it. This revised edition of her much acclaimed book gives clear and comprehensive guidelines on: * exercise, rest and relaxation * nutrition and supplements * coping with a change in lifestyle * managing depression * particular problems for women with M.E. * psychiatric approches to the illness

Everything you need to know about plant medicine: the history, how it works, how to grow, gather and prepare herbs, and how to use them to create a herbal prescription. Herbal medicines have been used for many centuries to treat illnesses and restore health, and today herbalism still remains the most widely-practised form of medicine around the world. Written by a leading medical herbalist, this new revised edition of The Complete Herbal Tutor provides in-depth knowledge of the practice and theory of herbal medicine. The illustrated materia medica contains over 150 herbs, with thorough descriptions of their properties and active ingredients. There is also a clear explanation of how herbs can be used to treat each of the body's systems, with advice on using remedies for healing a range of specific conditions. This revised edition of Anne McIntyre's popular classic will be invaluable to all herbalists and students of herbal medicine. It is beautifully illustrated with a series of colour photographs, many taken by the author in her own garden.

Sales professionals in all levels of business will save time and communicate faster and better with this handy resource of hundreds of ready-to-use letters. The authors have carefully written and compiled letters that accommodate a broad range of routine and out-of-the-ordinary sales situations. They have organized the book to mirror the progression of the sales cycle:

Part 1 includes letters that inspire and motivate salespeople to seek prospects despite daunting circumstances.

Part 2 tracks with letters the sales process through potential roadblocks to the closing.

Part 3 shows how to sustain relationships with customers through effectively written communication.

Part 4 draws sample letters from cyberspace to illustrate how companies are adapting to the internet.

Any sales representative will find in this convenient volume time-saving techniques to encourage better communication with both customers and sales and service staffs that will ultimately lead to increased sales.

Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book not only provides answers to frequently asked questions, but will also enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate. A practical guide to the safe and effective use of herbal medicines in pediatric primary care, written by a respected and internationally known expert Easily accessible information ensures quick reference in practice Case histories and practical tips make this an essential companion for all professionals in primary care

This book provides useful information on new observations and therapeutic approaches to common problems encountered in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology. It also discusses the ocular findings in a number of rare conditions.
All aspects of pediatric ophthalmology are addressed. The book describes a new strabismic condition and provides updates on research in the development of normal and abnormal monocular and binocular vision, and in ocular motility. All different strabismus types and their characterizations are covered, as well as nystagmus and other ocular motor disorders. The latest advances in relevant surgical and pharmacological management are discussed. Recent research on diseases of the lacrimal system, the anterior segment, cataracts, posterior segment, and neuro-ophthalmology is extensively covered.
Update on Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology presents the proceedings of the joint meeting of the VIIth Congress of the International Strabismological Association (ISA) and the 20th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPO&S). The meeting had more than 750 participants, making it the largest conference ever held in the field of strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.