Book Review Author Advocates Healthy Lifestyle and Disease Prevention to start from the Womb and dieting to begin in the Crib New Health Book, written in easy-to-understand laymans term, provides thought-provoking and valuable health reference designed to change lives of individuals and society as a whole through good pre-emptive and proactive social initiatives and more responsible parenting for healthy lifestyle and disease prevention, which the cardiac surgeon author says must start in the womb and safe dieting should begin in the crib, to maximize their full potential in achieving their goals. XLIBRIS - (PRWEB) August 29, 2011 What is the best strategy to prevent diseases? Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana Dr. Philip S. Chua attempts to provide resolution to this issue as he presents Lets Stop Killing Our Children, a valuable, inspiring, and innovative 794-page health guide that focuses on disease prevention starting from ground zero, and highlights the fundamental obligation parents and society have in teaching children how to life a healthy lifestyle by setting good examples early on. This revolutionary concept puts the onus squarely on society, parents and guardians of young children, who are totally at the mercy of society and of these adults, whose good or bad examples, habits and behaviors will inevitably be emulated by the children. It is in the first five formative years of the children and up to age 12 when instilling proper discipline and behavioral modification are most effective, states this heart surgeon. Almost all diseases known to man are self-induced and are, therefore, preventableMost of us seemed to have unwittingly programmed our mindset and behavior to a self-destruct and slow-suicide modethis negative surrender and fatalistic attitude are what this book aims to change, Dr. Chua critically pointed out in his book. An international health advocate and writer, Dr. Philip S. Chua, in this book of information, philosophy and principles, poses this great challenge to society as a whole in his belief that most diseases known to man are self-induced through self-abuse. It is important that both society as a whole and parents play their essential role of doing what is right for the children, way before age 5 to save these young lives from avoidable morbidity and premature death as they grow to middle age and beyond. After all, says Dr. Chua, the race does not start in the middle. The author points out that autopsy findings on children, as young as 4-5 who were victims of accidents, already had evidence of arteriosclerosis (hardening of their arteries) which we see in adultswe must be doing something wrong. "Are we losing the war on diseases because we are starting late and lagging far behind in this race?" ponders the cardiac surgeon. Dr. Chua, in his book, strongly suggests for parents and society as a whole to practice this novel pre-emptive and proactive health concept even before conception to achieve a healthier family, a healthier citizenry, and thus a healthier nation. "Since, we have not really significantly succeeded in our war against many diseases over the past half a century, the medical community and society as a whole need to seriously re-evaluate of our current conventional strategy in dealing with health and disease prevention, if we are to contain, if not eradicate, the common diseases afflicting man around the world today, including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer," admonishes the author. This pre-emptive health strategy could forever change the role of parents and society in our quest for health, well-being, happiness, and longevity. This challenging and stimulating coffee-table book of wisdom is a must-read. Every home deserves one.
This book is an adventure story of how a brave band of animals escaped from the Zoo and, having fought fierce battles against feral dogs inhabiting the Mandai forest, moved to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Park and eventually to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park to set up their Shangri-la in the remnants of the Japanese Shinto shrine. Through the many trials and tribulations, this growing band of animals forged strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie and identify themselves as the Macreatures.
Collection of articles by various authors: I. The Church and the State: In Search of Common Ground, Gel Santos Relos + + II. President Aquino: "Walang Kaibigan, Walang Kamag-anak", Gel Santos Relos + + III. What Makes Us “Pinoy”, Gel Santos Relos + + IV. Minsan May Isang Puta (2007), Mike Portes + + V. Build Our Dream, Jose Ma. Montelibano + + VI. Hope In Europe, Tony Meloto + + VII. Wealth in Canada, Tony Meloto + + VIII. Parenthood: A Sacred Covenant, Philip S. Chua + + IX. Are We, Humans, Really Civilize? (Or, are we for the birds.), Philip S. Chua, + + X. Save Our Nation, Philip S. Chua + + XI. A Time To Pause, Philip S. Chua + + XII. The Gawad Kalinga Virus, Philip S. Chua + + XIII. A Marching Order For P-Noy, Philip S. Chua + + XIV. “Bayan Ko” Bonds, Philip S. Chua + + XV. P-Noy's First 99 Days, Philip S. Chua + + XVI. The Practice of Quackery in the Phils, Cesar D. Candari + + XVII. Remember When? A Brief History of Old and Recent Past, Cesar Candari + + XVIII. The Philippines Before and What Now?, Cesar D. Candari + + XIX. The Traffic Problems are Beyond “Wang-Wang”, Cesar D. Candari + + XX. Behind The Gold, Eliseo Serina + + XXI. May Angal? (Any Complaint?), Greg B. Macabenta + + XXII. Pagbalik-Tanaw Sa Kapatirang Masoneriya Sa Pilipina, Irineo P. Goce + + XXIII. Mysteries & Riddles Behind RP's Corridors Of Power, Irineo P. Goce + + XXIV. Wika - Diwa Ng Lahi, O, Ang Tore ni Babel Sa Pilipinas, Irineo P. Goce + + XXV. Can There Be Peace; Is There Hope For Progress?, Irineo P. Coce + + XXVI. Drama Queen, Percival Campoamor Cruz + + XXVII. Ang Tulay na Kahoy, Percival Campoamor Cruz + + XXVIII. Sa Alaala ni Maria Lorena Barros, Percival Campoamor Cruz + + XXIX. Text Game or Text Gambling?, Juan dela Cruz + + XXX. Of Husbands and Wives, Juan dela Cruz + + XXXI. It Must Be Love, Juan dela Cruz + + XXXII. Elite Triad Blocking Reform, Demosthenes B. Donato
Selected Articles and Essays by various authors: I. The Challenge of a Hundred Days: Believing that Filipinos can, Tony Meloto + + II. The 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Service, for Tony Meloto + + III. Open Letter to Noynoy, F. Sionil Jose + + IV. A History of Pain, Juan L. Mercado + + V. An Open Letter to Noynoy, From OFWS + + VI. Pursuit of Good Governance Advocacies, Marcelo Tecson + + VII. A Fervent Prayer for Peace, Cesar Torres + + VIII. A History of Betrayal, Perry Diaz + + IX. Corona's Thorny Crown, Perry Diaz + + X. Dawn of a New Era, Perry Diaz + + XI. Of Mice, Boys and Men, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XII. A Hopeful Tomorrow - A Balikbayan Insight, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XIII. Global Filipinos: A Sleeping Giant, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XIV. Heart to Heart - Winds of Change, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XV. Growing Old is a Privilege, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XVI. Our Cruelty to Mother Earth, Philip S. Chua, MD + + XVII. Advice to Grads: “Never Choose Your Heroes Lightly”, Ernie Delfin + + XVIII. Gawad Kalinga, A Progressive Movement, Ernie Delfin + + XIX. Why a Man Must Save and Invest, Ernie Delfin + + XX. Beautiful San Francisco, Pinoy Heaven, Ted Laguatan + + XXI. The next President and PAMUSA, Frank Wenceslao + + XXII. Philippne Budget Deficit, Frank Wenceslao + + XXIII. Money Laundering: US Tools vs. Corruption, Frank Wenceslao + + XXIV. Amid the Fighting, Clan Rules Maguindanao, Jaileen F. Jimeno + + XXV. Why I Publish Writings, Tatay Jobo Elizes
Since the early 1990s, the shrine of Ba Chua Xu, the Lady of the Realm, has become the most visited religious site in southern Vietnam, receiving more than a million visitors annually. Mother, benevolent creditor, healer, relationship advisor, business consultant, the Lady of the Realm is one of a group of goddesses whose shrines attract devotees from all corners of rural and urban society. Goddess on the Rise follows these pilgrims' pathways, taking readers on a journey through a cultural landscape of popular rites, beliefs, and exegesis into a world where female deities reign supreme. Philip Taylor's in-depth study of pilgrimage introduces readers to the practical expectations, passions, and controversies that surround the goddesses, bringing to life the effervescence, creativity, and flux of modern Vietnamese religion. He offers important insights into people's everyday experience of the profound economic, cultural, and social transformations underway in this socialist country.
Book Review Author Advocates Healthy Lifestyle and Disease Prevention to start from the Womb and dieting to begin in the Crib New Health Book, written in easy-to-understand laymans term, provides thought-provoking and valuable health reference designed to change lives of individuals and society as a whole through good pre-emptive and proactive social initiatives and more responsible parenting for healthy lifestyle and disease prevention, which the cardiac surgeon author says must start in the womb and safe dieting should begin in the crib, to maximize their full potential in achieving their goals. XLIBRIS - (PRWEB) August 29, 2011 What is the best strategy to prevent diseases? Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana Dr. Philip S. Chua attempts to provide resolution to this issue as he presents Lets Stop Killing Our Children, a valuable, inspiring, and innovative 794-page health guide that focuses on disease prevention starting from ground zero, and highlights the fundamental obligation parents and society have in teaching children how to life a healthy lifestyle by setting good examples early on. This revolutionary concept puts the onus squarely on society, parents and guardians of young children, who are totally at the mercy of society and of these adults, whose good or bad examples, habits and behaviors will inevitably be emulated by the children. It is in the first five formative years of the children and up to age 12 when instilling proper discipline and behavioral modification are most effective, states this heart surgeon. Almost all diseases known to man are self-induced and are, therefore, preventableMost of us seemed to have unwittingly programmed our mindset and behavior to a self-destruct and slow-suicide modethis negative surrender and fatalistic attitude are what this book aims to change, Dr. Chua critically pointed out in his book. An international health advocate and writer, Dr. Philip S. Chua, in this book of information, philosophy and principles, poses this great challenge to society as a whole in his belief that most diseases known to man are self-induced through self-abuse. It is important that both society as a whole and parents play their essential role of doing what is right for the children, way before age 5 to save these young lives from avoidable morbidity and premature death as they grow to middle age and beyond. After all, says Dr. Chua, the race does not start in the middle. The author points out that autopsy findings on children, as young as 4-5 who were victims of accidents, already had evidence of arteriosclerosis (hardening of their arteries) which we see in adultswe must be doing something wrong. "Are we losing the war on diseases because we are starting late and lagging far behind in this race?" ponders the cardiac surgeon. Dr. Chua, in his book, strongly suggests for parents and society as a whole to practice this novel pre-emptive and proactive health concept even before conception to achieve a healthier family, a healthier citizenry, and thus a healthier nation. "Since, we have not really significantly succeeded in our war against many diseases over the past half a century, the medical community and society as a whole need to seriously re-evaluate of our current conventional strategy in dealing with health and disease prevention, if we are to contain, if not eradicate, the common diseases afflicting man around the world today, including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer," admonishes the author. This pre-emptive health strategy could forever change the role of parents and society in our quest for health, well-being, happiness, and longevity. This challenging and stimulating coffee-table book of wisdom is a must-read. Every home deserves one.
The application of complexity theory to management and the social sciences has been a key development in theory and practice over the last decade. This approach questions the possibility of finding universal methods of practice, and proposes a pragmatic and humanistic management style that evolves out of a reflective method. The focus is on practitioners observing patterns of similarity and being adaptable in decision-making. Bringing complexity theory into management reveals the importance of organizational culture and effective communication because people, their values and their objectives are at the heart of this method. Information technology provides a framework for complex communication and knowledge use, but it cannot replace highly developed professional negotiations and cooperation. This book argues that the complexity of the public service world limits the usefulness of classical and rational scientific management approaches such as New Public Management. Excessive marketization threatens a collaborative approach and overly rigid approaches to performance management and strategic management can be dysfunctional. Managing Complexity in the Public Services 2nd Edition advances a method of management practice that copes with the stark realities of the complex and unpredictable public policy world. It develops pragmatic management practices from action research that will be valuable to both academics and practitioners. The result is a new value-based practice for the post-crisis public service world.
Theology as Performance breaks new ground in the growing conversation between modern theology and philosophical aesthetics. Stoltzfus proposes that significant moments in the Western development of the concept of God, in particular as represented in the figures of Friedrich Schleiermacher, Karl Barth, and Ludwig Wittgenstein, have been deeply influenced by concepts and approaches borrowed from the discipline of musical aesthetics. Each thinker develops fundamentally different ways of writing about God that have in significant respects been derived from each one's reading and writing about music. The aesthetic implications of Schleiermacher's so-called subjectivist turn, Barth's objectivist reaction, and Wittgenstein's language-game pragmatism can thus be fully understood only by attending to the musical culture and distinctly musicological discourses that gave rise to them. Stoltzfus constructs two trajectories of thought with which to trace theological reflection upon music throughout the pre-modern period: the traditions of Orpheus and Pythagoras. Schleiermacher's aesthetic approach, then, becomes a modern representative of the Orpheus trajectory, and Barth's approach a representative of the Pythagoras trajectory. Stoltzfus interprets Wittgenstein as putting forward a radical critique of these trajectories and pointing toward a third, "performative" theological-aesthetic method. Theology as Performance offers a provocative rethinking of the aesthetic roots of modern theology.
This trenchant study analyzes the rise and decline in the quality and format of science in America since World War II. Science-Mart attributes this decline to a powerful neoliberal ideology in the 1980s which saw the fruits of scientific investigation as commodities that could be monetized, rather than as a public good.
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