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What is the prevalence of insomnia in a particular age group, in
men and women, or in Caucasians and African Americans? What is the
average total sleep time among normal sleepers among these groups?
How does the sleep of Caucasians and African Americans differ?
These are just some of the questions addressed in The Epidemiology
of Sleep. This new book presents the most detailed and
comprehensive archive of normal and abnormal sleep patterns. Based
on a landmark study supported by the National Institute on Aging,
772 subjects from a host of populations including men, women, and
various age and ethnic groups, prepared detailed sleep diaries for
a two-week period. The use of these sleep diaries yielded a
plethora of data on such characteristics as normal sleep patterns,
various forms of insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and
daytime sleepiness differentiated by age, sex, and ethnicity. The
results generated by these data, charted in the book's numerous
tables and graphs, provide a critical methodological advance in the
sleep literature. The Epidemiology of Sleep opens with an overview
of the rationale and unique characteristics of the study. This is
followed by a comprehensive review of the existing epidemiological
literature on sleep. Chapter three presents a detailed description
of the methods used in the survey followed by meticulous
information on the epidemiology of normal and insomnia sleep, that
is unparalleled in the literature. Chapter six provides an archive
of sleep patterns among African Americans. The book concludes with
a discussion and interpretation of the most interesting findings.
This insightful study, coupled with the comprehensive review of the
existing literature on the epidemiology of sleep, make this volume
an invaluable resource for sleep researchers, clinicians, health
and clinical psychologists, gerontologists, epidemiologists, and
advanced students.
This book draws on the latest literature to highlight a fundamental
challenge in offender rehabilitation; it questions the ability of
contemporary approaches to address this challenge, and proposes an
alternative strategy of criminal justice that integrates control,
opportunity, and autonomy. * Provides an up to date review of the
links between cognition and criminal behavior, as well as treatment
and rehabilitation * Engages directly with the antisocial
underpinnings of criminal behavior, a major impediment to treatment
and rehabilitation * Outlines a clear strategy for communicating
with offenders which is firmly rooted in the "What Works"
literature, is evidence-based, and provides a way of engaging even
the most antisocial of offenders by presenting them with meaningful
opportunities to change * Provides hands-on instructions based upon
the real-life tactics and presentation of the high-risk offender *
Offers a way forward for a more meaningful and effective system of
criminal justice
Most adults take at least one prescription medication for example,
for high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, depression,
asthma, diabetes, COPD, or a variety of other reasons, but most
people (and many healthcare providers) are totally unaware that
medications can have direct negative effects on sexual functioning
and performance. This informative and timely book written by three
well-known medications experts explores the chemistry behind sexual
arousal in men and women and clearly and authoritatively explains
how the common categories of prescription and over-the-counter
medications and abused substances might be the reason for their
declining sexual performance or even interest.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the global climate
change impacts caused by the continued use of fossil fuels, which
results in enormous damage to the global environment, biodiversity,
and human health. It argues that the key to a transition to a low
carbon future is the rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable
energy technologies in power generation, transport and industry,
coupled with super energy-efficient building design and
construction. However, the author also reveals how major oil
companies and petrochemical conglomerates have systematically
attempted to manufacture doubt and uncertainty about global warming
and climate change, continue to block the commercialization of
solar energy and wind power, and impede the electrification of the
transport sector. Martin Bush's solution is a theory-of-change
approach to substantially reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050,
which sets out realistic steps that people can take now to help
make a difference.
How big an act was the Kingston Trio? Big enough that the their
first 19 albums not only reached Billboard's Top 100, but 14 of
them entered the top 10, with five albums alone hitting the no. 1
spot! At the height of their popularity, the Kingston Trio was
arguably the most popular vocal group in the world, having
single-handedly ushered in the folk music boom of the late '50s and
early '60s. Their meteoric rise quite literally paved the way for
Bob Dylan; Joan Baez; Peter, Paul & Mary; and the many acts
that followed in their wake. With the release of their version of
"Tom Dooley" in fall 1958, the Kingston Trio changed American
popular music forever, inspiring legions of young listeners to pick
up guitars and banjoes and join together in hootenannies and
sing-alongs. In Greenback Dollar: The Incredible Rise of The
Kingston Trio, the first in-depth biography of America's first
recording super-group, William J. Bush retraces the band members'
personal and professional lives, from their rapid rise to stardom
to their early retirement in 1967. Through interviews with Trio
members, their families, and associates, Bush paints a detailed
portrait of the Trio's formative early years and sudden popular
success, their innovations in recording technology, pioneering of
the college concert and intensive tour schedule, their impact on
and response to the '60s protest movement, the first break-up of
the Trio with Dave Guard's departure, and its re-formation with
John Stewart. Lovers of folk music and students and scholars of the
history of popular music and the music business, the counterculture
movement, and the American folk tradition will find in Greenback
Dollar a remarkably detailed view of the musical and cultural
legacy that resulted in the Kingston Trio receiving a 2011 Lifetime
Achievement Award at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
This book draws on the latest literature to highlight a fundamental
challenge in offender rehabilitation; it questions the ability of
contemporary approaches to address this challenge, and proposes an
alternative strategy of criminal justice that integrates control,
opportunity, and autonomy. * Provides an up to date review of the
links between cognition and criminal behavior, as well as treatment
and rehabilitation * Engages directly with the antisocial
underpinnings of criminal behavior, a major impediment to treatment
and rehabilitation * Outlines a clear strategy for communicating
with offenders which is firmly rooted in the "What Works"
literature, is evidence-based, and provides a way of engaging even
the most antisocial of offenders by presenting them with meaningful
opportunities to change * Provides hands-on instructions based upon
the real-life tactics and presentation of the high-risk offender *
Offers a way forward for a more meaningful and effective system of
criminal justice
What is the prevalence of insomnia in a particular age group, in
men and women, or in Caucasians and African Americans? What is the
average total sleep time among normal sleepers among these groups?
How does the sleep of Caucasians and African Americans differ?
These are just some of the questions addressed in "The Epidemiology
of Sleep."
This new book presents the most detailed and comprehensive archive
of normal and abnormal sleep patterns. Based on a landmark study
supported by the National Institute on Aging, 772 subjects from a
host of populations including men, women, and various age and
ethnic groups, prepared detailed sleep diaries for a two-week
period. The use of these sleep diaries yielded a plethora of data
on such characteristics as normal sleep patterns, various forms of
insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and daytime sleepiness
differentiated by age, sex, and ethnicity. The results generated by
these data, charted in the book's numerous tables and graphs,
provide a critical methodological advance in the sleep literature.
"The Epidemiology of Sleep" opens with an overview of the
rationale and unique characteristics of the study. This is followed
by a comprehensive review of the existing epidemiological
literature on sleep. Chapter three presents a detailed description
of the methods used in the survey followed by meticulous
information on the epidemiology of normal and insomnia sleep, that
is unparalleled in the literature. Chapter six provides an archive
of sleep patterns among African Americans. The book concludes with
a discussion and interpretation of the most interesting findings.
This insightful study, coupled with the comprehensive review of
the existing literature on the epidemiology of sleep, make this
volume an invaluable resource for sleep researchers, clinicians,
health and clinical psychologists, gerontologists, epidemiologists,
and advanced students.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the global climate
change impacts caused by the continued use of fossil fuels, which
results in enormous damage to the global environment, biodiversity,
and human health. It argues that the key to a transition to a low
carbon future is the rapid and large-scale deployment of renewable
energy technologies in power generation, transport and industry,
coupled with super energy-efficient building design and
construction. However, the author also reveals how major oil
companies and petrochemical conglomerates have systematically
attempted to manufacture doubt and uncertainty about global warming
and climate change, continue to block the commercialization of
solar energy and wind power, and impede the electrification of the
transport sector. Martin Bush's solution is a theory-of-change
approach to substantially reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050,
which sets out realistic steps that people can take now to help
make a difference.
Most adults take at least one prescription medication for example,
for high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, depression,
asthma, diabetes, COPD, or a variety of other reasons, but most
people (and many healthcare providers) are totally unaware that
medications can have direct negative effects on sexual functioning
and performance. This informative and timely book written by three
well-known medications experts explores the chemistry behind sexual
arousal in men and women and clearly and authoritatively explains
how the common categories of prescription and over-the-counter
medications and abused substances might be the reason for their
declining sexual performance or even interest.
"A powerful and simple set of tools to help you thrive in every
aspect of life. No matter how difficult the challenges and
hardships you face, the profound practices taught in this book will
change your life for the better."
--Dr. Matt Townsend, Sirius/XM Radio Show Host and Author of
"Starved Stuff: Feeding the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy
Relationships."
On this journey of life we all struggle at times with internal
interference--such as fear, self-doubt, stress, and
overwhelm--which can sap our energy and block us from tapping into
our inner greatness. This book is about a simple, yet powerful set
of tools that will help you identify and remove the interference so
that you can connect with your gifts and talents and perform at
your best.
Over the last 20 years, John Bush has taught personal
development workshops to a wide audience ranging from college
students to corporate executives to couples striving to improve
their marriage. Through these varied teaching and coaching
experiences he noticed that when we are facing challenging times
and stressful situations our internal interference usually
escalates making it more difficult to see and think clearly. The
practices in this book can help you be calm and clear on the inside
so you can thrive--even while the storms rage outside.
These transformational tools will help you:
1) Overcome adversity
2) Alleviate stress in your life
3) Increase your energy and mental clarity
4) Improve your overall health
5) Identify and remove stumbling blocks that are holding you
back
6) Elevate your perspective, purpose, and passion
7) Tap into your inner greatness.
When Michelangelo was carving the statue of David he said,
"Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of
the sculptor to discover it. I saw the angel in the marble and
carved to set him free." Similarly, the tools and practices in this
book are designed to help you carve away the rough edges so that
you can set yourself free.
"Author's note: While this book is designed to be a
self-improvement guide, it is also intended to be a resource for
coaches, teachers, organizational leaders, managers, parents,
doctors, counselors, therapists--anyone who is looking to help
others get to higher ground."
What people are saying about "Thriving in Turbulent Times" (The
following quotes are taken from the inside cover of the book):
""I loved this book. Thriving in Turbulent Times provides the
step-by-step processes and tools to deal with stress, tragedy and
the other challenges which we all eventually face in life. For
anyone struggling, this book is a road map to a better life."
" --Mark B.
""You know you have read a great book when you can't stop
thinking of all the people in your life who need a book like
this."
" --Grace N.
""By applying the tools and techniques in this book I have seen
great miracles occur in the lives of my own family. This book can
change the world one individual at a time, just like it has for
each member of my family. I would recommend this book to everyone
"
" --Don F.
""I received more help from this book then all my years of
counseling and AA meetings combined."
" --Joseph P.
""I'm so happy to have found this book. It will not only change
the lives of those who read it, but it is a great resource for
therapists, practitioners, coaches, and even workplace leaders. As
a Life Coach, I personally have plans to give it to every single
person I work with. It will change their lives "
" --Janet F.
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