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- Book Review: Sex, Lies and the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Infidelity. Infidelity concerns a breach of trust or a disloyal act, particularly in marriage or a romantic relationship. Infidelity is directly related to unfaithfulness and adultery. Stephany Alexander is the Official Guide ...
Views: 1593 - Definition: Infidelity - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInfidelity is a breach of faith and occurs in a number of contexts (e.g., in religious contexts). Also called cheating: 'any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship'. What constitutes an act of infidelity varies between and within cultures. It does not depend ...
Views: 2646 - Book Review: Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Pr - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Child Development. Child Development is the increase of abilities and skills related to a child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth as a child progresses in life. Scott Wardell is the Official Guide to Child ...
Views: 1595 - Definition: Child Development - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerChild development refers to the biological and psychological changes that occur in human beings between conception and the end of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy. Related terms include "developmental psychology", referring to development ...
Views: 24904(1 vote) - Book Review: Living Jonathans Life: A Doctors Descent Into Darkness & Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Substance Abuse. Substance Abuse is a long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning. Scott M. Davis is ...
Views: 2236 - Definition: Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerSubstance abuse is the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others. The disorder is characterized by a pattern of continued pathological use of a medication, ...
Views: 9052 - Book Review: The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Memory Training and Memory Improvement. Memory Training involves the techniques and tools used to help enhance and retain information to one’s memory. Ruslan Mescerjakovs is the Official Guide to Memory Training and Memory ...
Views: 4632 - Definition: Memory Training and Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn psychology, memory is an organism's ability to store, retain, and subsequently retrieve information. Traditional studies of memory began in the realms of philosophy, including techniques of artificially enhancing the memory. The late nineteenth and early twentieth century put memory within ...
Views: 3523 - Book Review: Faint Praise: The Plight of Book Reviewing in America - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Book Reviews. In the modern over-saturated media market, book reviews play a vital role in helping us decide which books are worth our investment in time and money. Reader Views is the Official Guide to Book Reviews. Faint ...
Views: 1028 - Definition: Book Reviews - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA book review (or book report) is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit. It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or online. Its length may vary from a single paragraph to a substantial essay. Such a review often contains ...
Views: 11790 - Book Review: Aura Reading Through ALL Your Senses: Celestial Perception Made Practical, Second Edition - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Aura. An aura is an electro-magnetic energy field, full of information, around everyone alive. Aura reading is useful for reading people deeper, healing, psychic and spiritual development. Rose Rosetree is the Official ...
Views: 2113 - Definition: Aura - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn parapsychology, spirituality and New Age belief, an aura is a subtle field of luminous multicolored radiation surrounding a person or object as a cocoon or halo. An aura may be held to represent or be composed of soul vibrations or chakras, and may reflect the moods or thoughts of the person ...
Views: 3016 - Book Review: Real Food, Real Fast : How to Prepare Nutritious and Delicious Meals in 12 Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Wellness. Wellness can refer to the maintenance of bodily health, mental acuity, overall fitness, or even spiritual happiness. Perhaps most importantly, many see true wellness as a balance between all of the above. Rico ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Definition: Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWellness is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. It has been used in the context of alternative medicine since Halbert L. Dunn, M.D. began using the phrase high level wellness in the fifties, based on a series of ...
Views: 7572(2 votes) - Book Review: Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intimacy. Intimacy includes both physical intimacy and emotional intimacy, both relating the feelings of closeness, safety, trust and transparency among partners in a collaborative relationship. Richard Nicastro is the Official ...
Views: 4276 - Definition: Intimacy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThe meaning of intimacy varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship. Intimacy has more to do with rituals of connection. It is possible to compete over intimacy but that is likely to be self-defeating. Intimacy requires empathy - the ability to stand in another's ...
Views: 9398 - Book Review: Law of Attraction for Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Miracles. Miracles are events that seem to defy the known laws of nature, and as such are believed to be the handiwork of higher, supernatural powers. Rebecca Hanson is the Official Guide to Miracles. Law of Attraction for ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Definition: Miracles - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA miracle, derived from the old Latin word miraculum meaning "something wonderful", is a striking interposition of divine intervention by a supernatural being in the universe by which the ordinary course and operation of Nature is overruled, suspended, or modified. Many religious texts ...
Views: 6168 - Book Review: Wake Up ... Live the Life you Love ... Finding Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a practice with a 5,000 year history of improving lives by working with unseen energies that affect your finances, health and relationships. Feng Shui also includes managing the effects of visible ...
Views: 1184 - Definition: Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFeng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu. The words 'feng shui' literally translates as ...
Views: 2766 - Book Review: The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Massage and Massage Therapy. Massage and Massage Therapy involve the kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation, as well as aid the process of injury healing and manage pain. ...
Views: 2235 - Definition: Massage and Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMassage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, i.e. mechanical, medical/therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic massa ...
Views: 1675 - Book Review: Discover the Power of Imagination and the Art of Intentional Creation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Imagination. Imagination covers all the concepts, fantasies and mental images our mind creates. By developing our imagination, we can build a rich inner life. Melissa Zollo is the Official Guide to Imagination. Discover ...
Views: 1798 - Definition: Imagination - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagination is Power! John Lennon entitled a song “Imagine.” Thoreau once said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.” Neville once said: “Imagination is the very gateway of reality.” Are you waking up to a new way of being? Can you feel something ...
Views: 1931 - Book Review: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create He - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants used to affect mood and promote health. Luke Vorstermans is the Official Guide to Aromatherapy. The Complete Book of Essential Oils ...
Views: 1564 - Definition: Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Essential oils differ in chemical composition from other herbal products ...
Views: 3192 - Book Review: If It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, How Do You Explain the Village Idiot.... and Other Things I've Said - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Attitude. The term "attitude" refers to your disposition or state of mind, whether to a specific event or to life in general. Attitude is the result of one's perceptions. How we perceive an event or experience will ...
Views: 1696 - Definition: Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAttitude is a hypothetical construct that represents an individual's like or dislike for an item. Attitudes are positive, negative or neutral views of an "attitude object": i.e. a person, behaviour or event. People can also be "ambivalent" towards a target, meaning that they ...
Views: 19442 - Book Review: 4 Easy Ways to Ignite Your Love Life and Fatten Up Your Wallet - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dowsing. Dowsing is an ancient practice that involves searching for underground water, metals, gemstones, other objects or energetic stress points without the use of a scientific apparatus. Chris Barr is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1155 - Definition: Dowsing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some ...
Views: 1894 - Book Review: Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Reme - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Herbal Remedies. Herbal Remedies are medicines and supplements created with plant and plant extracts to treat various aliments. Herbal remedies are traced back to folk and traditional medicinal practices. Kennon and Aurelia ...
Views: 1447 - Definition: Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHerbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medicinal botany, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy. Sometimes the scope of herbal medicine is extended to ...
Views: 3612 - Book Review: Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Nutrition. Nutrition concerns dietary questions and concerns regarding healthy living and wellness. Jonny Bowden is the Official Guide toNutrition. Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about What ...
Views: 1152 - Definition: Nutrition - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerNutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with good nutrition. The diet of an organism refers to what it eats. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize ...
Views: 4764 - Book Review: Men's Health: The Book of Muscle--The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Building. Body Building is the process of developing muscle through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. Jeff Anderson is the Official Guide to Body Building. Men's Health: The Book of ...
Views: 4263 - Definition: Body Building - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerBodybuilding is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy through the combination of weight training, sufficient caloric intake, and rest. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. As a sport, called competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to ...
Views: 4539 - Book Review: Online Marketing Success Stories: Insider Secrets, from the Experts Who Are Making Millions on the Internet Today - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Internet Marketing. Many people in the Self Improvement Industry make their living by promoting Self Improvement products and services on the Internet. Jack Humphrey is the Official Guide to Internet Marketing. Online Marketing ...
Views: 1201 - Definition: Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInternet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, Internet advertising, eMarketing (or e-Marketing), is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. When it applies to the subset of website based ad placements it is commonly referred to as Web advertising (Webvertising), ...
Views: 2422 - Book Review: Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of Business--Winning Strategies from the Online Big Six - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Future Trends. Through careful analysis of contemporary trends and phenomena, futurists attempt to predict what the future may hold. Frank Feather is the Official Guide to Future Trends. Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of ...
Views: 1453 - Definition: Future Trends - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFutures Studies, Foresight, or Futurology is the practice and art of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures. Futures studies (colloquially called "Futures" by many of the field's practitioners) seeks to understand what is likely to continue, what is likely to change, ...
Views: 8162 - Book Review: If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Singles. Whether looking for marriage, long-term relationships or short-term flings, singles life encompasses all those searching for relationship partners. Dr. Jackie Black is the Official Guide to Singles. If I'm So Wonderful, ...
Views: 3232 - Definition: Singles - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn relationships, a single person is one who is not married, or, more broadly, who is not in an exclusive romantic relationship. Single people may engage in dating to find a partner or spouse. Not all single people actively seek out a relationship, however, as some are content to wait for the ...
Views: 1098 - Book Review: The Greatest Manifestation Principle in the World - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Manifestation. You can manifest your desires and make them a reality by training yourself to think, speak and act as if they have already come true. Dawn McIntyre is the Official Guide toManifestation. The Greatest Manifestation ...
Views: 5953 - Definition: Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs there a way for us to get what we want out of life? There has to be, we all know people that have that dream lives. They seem to have everything that they want. What is it that they know that the rest of us don't? I will tell you, they understand the Universal laws and the simple science of ...
Views: 2023 - Book Review: Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Health Education. Health Education is defined as the process by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health. Curt Graham is the Official ...
Views: 2214 - Definition: Health Education - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHealth education is defined as the principle by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health. The ultimate aim of Health Education is Positive Behavioural Modification. Education for health begins with ...
Views: 16946 - Book Review: The Cleanse Cookbook - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements are related to health, physical wellbeing, and weight control. Christine Dreher is the Official Guide to Dietary Supplements. The Cleanse Cookbook, by Christine Dreher, is a valuable ...
Views: 2861(1 vote) - Definition: Dietary Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in ...
Views: 4999 - Book Definition: Power Tools - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration. Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Charles Breeding is the Official ...
Views: 1659 - Definition: Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMost people think they know what inspiration truly is, and they are right – as the source of inspiration is varied, the true definition may vary as well but here’s a brief version: Inspiration is the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Inspiration comes ...
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