Amazon.com
Are you a woman between 35 and 50 experiencing PMS, migraine headaches, sudden weight gain, fatigue, irritability, tender or lumpy breasts, memory loss, fibroids, or cold hands and feet? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of premenopause. Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones may already be out of balance, usually caused by an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of progesterone, say the authors of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause. John Lee, M.D., is a well-known advocate of the benefits of natural progesterone and the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause. Jesse Hanley, M.D., adds sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual aspects of premenopause. The authors recommend natural progesterone cream to balance your hormones, eliminate premenopausal symptoms, and make you feel better. They also discuss the dangers of xenohormones--substances not found in nature that have hormonal effects--frequently found in pesticides, solvents, plastics, and hormone-treated meat. The book presents common symptoms of premenopause with suggested natural treatments (progesterone cream, diet, vitamins, and herbs) and substances to avoid, plus additional chapters on diet and exercise. Many case studies help to bring the information into perspective. If you are premenopausal (or close to someone who is), this is a valuable resource. --Joan Price
Book Description
Are you a woman between 35 and 50 experiencing PMS, migraine headaches, sudden weight gain, fatigue, irritability, tender or lumpy breasts, memory loss, fibroids, or cold hands and feet? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of premenopause. Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones may already be out of balance, usually caused by an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of progesterone, say the authors of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause. John Lee, M.D., is a well-known advocate of the benefits of natural progesterone and the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause. Jesse Hanley, M.D., adds sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual aspects of premenopause. The authors recommend natural progesterone cream to balance your hormones, eliminate premenopausal symptoms, and make you feel better. They also discuss the dangers of xenohormones--substances not found in nature that have hormonal effects--frequently found in pesticides, solvents, plastics, and hormone-treated meat. The book presents common symptoms of premenopause with suggested natural treatments (progesterone cream, diet, vitamins, and herbs) and substances to avoid, plus additional chapters on diet and exercise. Many case studies help to bring the information into perspective. If you are premenopausal (or close to someone who is), this is a valuable resource. --Joan Price
Download Description
Are you a woman between 35 and 50 experiencing PMS, migraine headaches, sudden weight gain, fatigue, irritability, tender or lumpy breasts, memory loss, fibroids, or cold hands and feet? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of premenopause. Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones may already be out of balance, usually caused by an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of progesterone, say the authors of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause. John Lee, M.D., is a well-known advocate of the benefits of natural progesterone and the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause. Jesse Hanley, M.D., adds sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual aspects of premenopause. The authors recommend natural progesterone cream to balance your hormones, eliminate premenopausal symptoms, and make you feel better. They also discuss the dangers of xenohormones--substances not found in nature that have hormonal effects--frequently found in pesticides, solvents, plastics, and hormone-treated meat. The book presents common symptoms of premenopause with suggested natural treatments (progesterone cream, diet, vitamins, and herbs) and substances to avoid, plus additional chapters on diet and exercise. Many case studies help to bring the information into perspective. If you are premenopausal (or close to someone who is), this is a valuable resource.
Customer Reviews:
Womens Health.......2007-06-19
I found this book very informative and gave it to my daughter, too. I believe women of any age can benefit from reading this book and it is worthy of giving to other women in the gift of friendship.
Book Review.......2007-03-09
Well, it's a great book I had it two days and now my mom has it. She loves it.
facts and answer to menopuse finally.......2007-01-11
this is a great book the facts and truth about menopause what the doctors are pushing --the book does not sat why but we all can figure it out---the drug companies and money not that the book is about this at all --the book is just facts about estrogen and bones and cancers and WHY and WHAT to DO
this is a most have kind of book
i am using the directing of this book it works
it works
buy 2
you will want to give one to a dear friend
The subtitle is more pertinent: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty.......2006-02-24
I found this book to be very informative. It really focuses on how your body needs and uses hormones. It addresses the years 30 - 50. There is a big difference between "Premenopause" and "Perimenopause". Pre simply means the years before you reach the point of menopause. It explains how you can balance your hormones and the dangers of too much estrogen vs. progesterone. It was surprising to me just how important it is to balance your hormones. It has helped me tremendously.
Very Good Resource.......2006-01-15
I have read most of Dr Lee's books and all have been very helpful and I found much of the information to be accurate. Anyone replacing or supplementing hormones should have their levels checked and Dr Lee states this clearly in all his books. I have adrenal insufficiency, Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid disease, irritable bowel disease, and myofascial pain syndrome. I take physiologic doses of most of the major hormones, the bioidentical form. I have also read numerous other books on hormones by other authors, many have something to offer to the reader. I use a bioidentical progesterone cream prepared by a compounding pharmacy and it makes me feel much better. I use it at night and it aids my sleep and raises my body temperature. It is an overall mood elevator for me.
I found many of the comments made by the readers with unfavorable reviews inaccurate, I think they are not careful readers. Dr Lee addresses many of their complaints. For example when first using progesterone cream symptoms of estrogen excess can be amplified. He also notes the symptoms of excess progesterone and recommends that hormone levels should be tested and even tells you where you can have a saliva test done on your own.
I have had my hormone levels measured through serum and saliva and have found that it depends upon which hormone is being tested as to the correlation between the two tests.(THyroid hormone cannot be measured in saliva) The problem with blood work is that especially for hormones which must be carried through the blood by a protein carrier the amount measured is the total amount of the hormone ( bound and unbound) and is not available for use by the body. Only the unbound amount or 'free' hormone is biologically active. Thyroid and testoserone can be measured as Free T4, Free T3 and Free Testosterone. These test are more expensive and often doctors do not order them unless you ask for them. He explains this in his book.
Dr Lee's book on Breast Cancer is a must read for all women simply for the information it presents on bone scans and the role and function of estrogen. All of the information is not up to date however but it is a good starting point. Tumors in breast tissue can be responsive to both estrogen and progesterone and sometimes to both. There is no easy answer.
The doctor does not do much discussion of thyroid function and that is a shame because it is often the smoking gun behind most autoimmune diseases and endocrine dysfunctions. There are many good books out there, but a book is not going to diagnose you. Anyone looking for information should start by looking up the studies cited by the authors in their books and reading some of them, or do a google. I obtain much of my information from the internet, do a search and often several Medline articles will turn up.
For anyone who is having difficulty being diagnosed or finding a doctor willing to listen I highly recommend the Broda O Barnes Foundation. Go to their website and contact them. They are an endocrine research foundation. They were able to diagnose me and literally gave me my life back. I cannot say enough about them.
For other reading I would recommend:
Adrenal dysfunction- Dr McK Jeffries Safe Uses of Cortisol
Thyroid Disease- Dr Barnes- Hypothyroidism the Unsuspected Illness
Ridha Arem- The Thyroid Solution- but discount his information on which thyroid medication to take, he is clearly biased toward synthroid, however his descriptions of the psychological manifestations are very good.
Dr David Brownstein- Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
Dr David Brwonstein- The Miracle of Natural Hormones- both books give good information on bioidentical hormones and reference levels along with case studies
Overall Health
Dr Carolyn Dean- The Miracle of Magnesium--very easy to read and good book, I take a high dose of magnesium daily and my doctor monitors my magnesium in red blood cell, it has really helped improve my irritable bowel
Dr Mary Enig- Know Your Fats-Excellent book on lipid(fats), explains saturated and unsaturated, trans, where they are found, the composition of each. It can be a little technical but for those who want to take charge of their health this is a must.
Average customer rating:
- A Brain Full of Buddhism in a Small Package...
- Good info but poorly presented
- on the path
- must-read for understanding why we exist and the way to get beyond this mere existence
- A practical guide to change for the better
|
How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life
The Dalai Lama
Manufacturer: Atria
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 General
| Self-Help
| Health, Mind & Body
| Subjects
| Books
Spiritual
| Self-Help
| Health, Mind & Body
| Subjects
| Books
Dalai Lama
| Buddhism
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Buddhism
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Tibetan
| Buddhism
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Faith
| Christian Living
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Other Eastern Religions
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Inspirational
| Spirituality
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Dalai, Lama
| ( D )
| Authors, A-Z
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Look Inside Health Books
| Trip
| Specialty Stores
| Books
Similar Items:
-
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
-
Buddhism for Beginners
-
Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective
-
Buddhism Plain and Simple
-
How to See Yourself As You Really Are
ASIN: 0743427084
Release Date: 2001-05-01 |
Amazon.com
As a primer on living the good life, few books compete with How to Practice, another profound offering from the exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Westerners may be confused by the book's title, assuming that it focuses solely on Buddhist meditation and prayer techniques. Though it does address meditation and prayer, at its core this is a book that demonstrates how day-to-day living can be a spiritual practice. There are two ways to create happiness:
The first is external. By obtaining better clothes, better shelter, and better friends we can find a certain measure of happiness and satisfaction. The second is through mental development, which yields inner happiness. However, these two approaches are not equally viable. External happiness cannot last long without its counterpart.... However, if you have peace of mind you can find happiness even under the most difficult circumstances.
As he has in previous books (An Open Heart, The Art of Happiness), the Dalai Lama reminds us that developing peace of mind means paying attention to our daily attitudes and choices as well as taking the time to meditate and be prayerful. The six-part book covers Buddhist meditation techniques and visualization exercises as well as daily thoughts and actions that foster morality and wisdom. --Gail Hudson
Book Description
As human beings, we possess one common desire: the need for happiness and a meaningful life. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. Now, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers begin the path to enlightenment in a very special book -- an easy-access reference for daily practice as well as stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom of His Holiness.
How to Practice will guide you toward opening your heart, refraining from doing harm, maintaining mental tranquility, and more. Divided into a series of distinct steps that will lead spiritual seekers of all faiths toward enlightenment, this accessible book is a constant and daily companion in the quest to practice morality, meditation, and wisdom. The Dalai Lama shows us how to overcome our everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealousy, insecurity, and counterproductive thinking. Imbued with His Holiness' vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness, How to Practice offers the Dalai Lama's own sage and very practical insight into the human psyche and what binds us all together.
Download Description
As human beings, we possess one common desire: the need for happiness and a meaningful life. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. Now, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers begin the path to enlightenment in a very special book -- an easy-access reference for daily practice as well as stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom of His Holiness. How to Practice will guide you toward opening your heart, refraining from doing harm, maintaining mental tranquility, and more. Divided into a series of distinct steps that will lead spiritual seekers of all faiths toward enlightenment, this accessible book is a constant and daily companion in the quest to practice morality, meditation, and wisdom. The Dalai Lama shows us how to overcome our everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealousy, insecurity, and counterproductive thinking. Imbued with His Holiness' vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness, How to Practice offers the Dalai Lama's own sage and very practical insight into the human psyche and what binds us all together.
Customer Reviews:
A Brain Full of Buddhism in a Small Package..........2007-06-30
This book's unimposing lightweight appearance belies its thick conceptual content. A little over 200 pages, it delivers a brain full of Buddhism. Those unfamiliar with the Tibetan flavor of the life philosophy initiated by Siddhartha Gautama, or Shakyamuni, or Buddha, will close the back cover with a clear high-level understanding of this ancient practice. Though it contains some difficult sections, particularly the later chapters, nothing remains insurmountable for the average reader. But there's more. "How To Practice," as the title suggests, contains more than mere theory. Throughout, the fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, in translation from Tibetan, delineates physical and mental exercises that anyone can apply to their own lives. "It does not matter whether you are Buddhist or Christian, Moslem or Hindu, or whether you practice religion at all," he writes in the introduction. "What matters is your feeling of oneness with humankind." The book attempts just that, to train people towards nurturing this feeling of oneness and compassion with existence, regardless of disposition or background. Avoidance of suffering and increasing of happiness is the intended outcome.
The book's three main sections follow the major steps of practice: Morality, Concentrated Meditation, and Wisdom. Morality involves putting the suffering of others above one's own desires. Also called "Selfish Wisdom," this perspective helps alleviate one's own suffering while alleviating the pains of others. But the focus remains on others. However, what goes around comes around, because if everyone perceives the world this way, then everyone's suffering, including one's own, receives proper attention. Selfish and wise. Adjusting one's life to a moral framework also prepares the practicer for concentrated meditation. This helps focus and sharpen the mind to achieve "calm abiding." In this section, the Dalai Lama discusses his own meditation practices and gives instruction in technique. Lastly, Wisdom comes from comprehending the "emptiness" of all phenomenon. Through this wisdom we come to realize that things do not have inherent existence, thus everything arises out of dependencies. Phenomenon become known as "dependent-arisings." Dependency and "emptiness" go hand in hand. Of all the book's sections, "Practicing Wisdom" remains the most difficult to grasp. It may require multiple readings or brain yoga. The book concludes with a short section on Tantra, including a discussion of its sensual dimension, and an "Overview to the Path of Enlightenment," which summarizes the book's major points. Along the way, The Dalai Lama relates the story of the Buddha, the four noble truths, the ten nonvirtues, karma, rebirth, stories from his own life, and much that defies summary.
Overall, "How to Practice" attempts to rise above theory and demonstrate how people can apply the teachings of The Buddha to their lives. You can live this stuff. Not only that, the Dalai Lama emphasizes that one does not need to take on the full ascetic life of a Buddhist monk to benefit from these ideas. He writes, "Please implement whatever in these pages appears to be helpful. If you follow another religion, please adopt whatever might assist you. If you do not think it would be helpful, just leave it alone." How much suffering could be alleviated in the world if we followed this simple advice: "just leave it alone." Loads, perhaps. Regardless, many readers will doubtless find something useful in the Dalai Lama's crystalline text. Some degree of enlightenment awaits anyone who explores this deceptively small book.
Good info but poorly presented.......2007-04-10
I think the Dalai Lama is a great teacher. However, with this AUDIO BOOK, I think he has made a mistake (or his people have made one) in not hiring a professional reader to read the book. He uses his translator to read it, and this guy could put a room full of speed freaks to sleep! He has no expression, it sounds like he's TRYING to bore us to death!
Other than that, the info is very good for the most part. The first half or so is a kind of introduction to Buddhism, but the last 2 discs or so get very technical, about the meaning of "emptiness" which is a very hard concept to understand, at least to understand its deeper meanings. The Dalai Lama does a pretty good job of presenting this info, but I think any non-Bhuddist will find it too deep and hard to understand. Even I, as an intermediate student, felt it could have been presented better.
That said, you cannot go wrong in listening to this audio book, for it does have a lot of good information.
However there are lots of better things to listen to if you want to learn about Buddhism. I would suggest Thich Nhat Hanh's "Creating True Peace" for example.
This audio book could have been much better had they spent some money and hired a professional reader to read it, someone with some concept of how a book should be read aloud.
on the path.......2007-01-12
i think this is a great book for beginers or people who already have a grasp on boddhism, it is writen by the dalai lama. it is writen so that it is easy to understand but also gives great insight to some deaper concepts. i got this to try and learn some better meditations and mantras, but instead i found myself reviewing things, but in a great way, for the first time i truely got some concepts that have been eluding me. and in the end it helped my meditation too. this is a great book, and whatever type you study this is still a great book
must-read for understanding why we exist and the way to get beyond this mere existence.......2007-01-11
excellent book on giving insights into why we exist and the way to get beyond our existence. You'll see the true experience, if you keep practising what Dalai Lama has suggested in the book. It is the essence of Buddhism, a deep and rich methodology beyond worldly matters.
A practical guide to change for the better.......2006-09-28
Just like the title, "How to Practice" is a gift to humankind to illuminate the right way to act. The goal of being human is to realize the potential within, which is a permanent state of happiness and peace. To achieve this, the beginner cultivates kindness and harmony for all beings.
The Dalai Lama also describes the methods for training and controlling the mind. There is also a brief description of "The Middle Way", which is the way of renunciation, the real way to escape the Wheel of Samsara or suffering. It is the way to liberation. The Middle Way is not possible without practicing "Deity Yoga", which is mentioned towards the end of the book. "Diety Yoga" or the highest form of tantra, is not for everyone, as the practice is exceeding difficult and demanding on the practitioner.
For those who are interested, the Middle Way, including the highest form of tantra is described in detail in Samael Aun Weor's books.... (see www.gnosticteachings.org)
Customer Reviews:
"Acceptance of one's whole experience as the truth".......2007-07-13
The first time I read THE FEMININE FACE OF GOD (a gift from a friend) I browsed around a bit, and saw a reference to the consequences of locking away the fearful experiences of our lives, and the idea that they will come pouring out, like the Furies from Pandora's box - dangerous not because they were freed, but because they had been locked up in the first place.
When I read that, I knew that this was a book that could help shine some light in my life. Years later, and many readings later, I still feel the same way about Anderson & Hopkins' masterpiece. It is as fresh and as timely now as it was then. And my life is richer indeed for having read it and learned from it.
Still Timely after 16 Years!.......2007-07-09
Still worth reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and nuances of women's spiritual journeys. A broad range of female spiritual experiences are covered that cross different ages; religious traditions (interpersed with thoughtful reports of how Christian women engage the Feminine Face of God); racial and ethnic backgrounds; marital/family status; and even region of the country (United States). This focus is on the maturing woman's journey--something to which younger women can look forward!
Where is the balance?.......2007-05-12
This is a great book---very inspiring, uplifting and affirming. The authors get it right.
My only question is: where is the balance? We need feminine and masculine energies to balance us, especially since we contain both qualities. God does not only have a feminine face and the authors know this, however I would have enjoyed reading about the balance between the two. We need to bring out both in ourselves.
Nice work, authors! Now, write a book about the balance.
Highly Recommended.......2006-11-22
This book has helped me a great deal. I was raised Protestant Christian, but in recent years have felt a disconnect with the church. As a result, my spirituality was stifled-- something I wasn't comfortable with. This book gave me the opportunity to explore my spirituality, and helped me find a path to the Divine that was sorely missing in my life.
I gave this book four stars instead of five because the first chapter (over twenty pages!) dragged on and on-- I almost stopped reading. I suggest either to start at Chapter 2, or to push your way through Chapter 1, because this book is definitely worth the read.
What?.......2005-03-08
Just below Patricia's inane babble is the same old feminist insult to all historical women. When are feminists going to realize that they don't have to re-invent the wheel? Pick up a copy of Saint Teresa's Interior Castle. I think you will find her simplicity and honesty, without any hint of this silly pychobabble, both refreshing, and far, far more spiritually edifying.
This book is a meandering account that draws no conclusions, but is quick to subtly provide it's rather limited, and dated, ideology.
Book Description
A classical epic of fratricide and war, the Thebaid retells the legendary conflict between the sons of Oedipus -- Polynices and Eteocles -- for control of the city of Thebes. The Latin poet Statius reworks a familiar story from Greek myth, dramatized long before by Aeschylus in his tragedy Seven against Thebes. Statius chose his subject well: the Rome of his day, ruled by the emperor Domitian, was not too distant from the civil wars that had threatened the survival of the empire. Published in 92 A.D., the Thebaid was an immediate success, and its fame grew in succeeding centuries. It reached its peak of popularity in the later Middle Ages and Renaissance, influencing Dante, Chaucer, and perhaps Shakespeare. In recent times, however, it has received perhaps less attention than it deserves, in large part because there has been no accessible, dynamic translation of the work into English.
Charles Stanley Ross offers a compelling version of the Thebaid rendered into forceful, modern English. Casting Statius's Latin hexameter into a lively iambic pentameter more natural to the modern ear, Ross frees the work from the archaic formality that has marred previous translations. His translation reinvigorates the Thebaid as a whole: its meditative first half and its violent second half; its intimate portrayal of defeat and retribution, and the need to seek justice at any cost. In a wide-ranging introduction, Ross provides an overview of the poem: its composition, reception and legacy; its major themes and literary influences; and its place in Statius' life. And in a helpful series of notes, he offers background information on the major characters and incidents.
Customer Reviews:
Great translation - needs some more editing.......2005-07-01
As noted by the publisher and the previous reviewer, perhaps the greatest thing about this translation is simply that people are translating Statius again, this edition being produced by Charles Stanley Ross, professor of English and Comparative Literature at Purdue University. It's hard to imagine why this poem hasn't gained more attention in modern times; not only is it one of the only two surviving finished epic poems of ancient Rome (Ovid's Metamorphoses being the first - Virgil hadn't finished revising the Aeneid and Lucan's Pharsalia is incomplete), but its influence throughout the ages has been immense, as the translator notes in the introduction.
The great thing about this translation is that it's readable and enjoyable - in other words, it usually doesn't *feel* like a translation to the reader. Take this passage from Book III, for example, describing the effect of Jupiter's speech admonishing the other gods:
He spoke, and his commands astonished them.
You would have thought them mortal, since
nobody uttered one word as they listened,
not otherwise than as at sea, where winds
have made their peace or where the coasts recline
in unresisting sleep, when summertime
caresses silver leaves, and dying breezes
finger the clouds. Then lakes and ponds subside,
the sun burns rivers dry, and streams run silent.
This is not to say that the translation is flawless - as with all translations, it takes liberties and makes sacrifices, some of which I agreed with and some of which I didn't, but on the whole none of them were beyond what one might expect when turning a Latin epic into an English epic.
As for the other material in the book - the introduction is decent, and shows the translator's background in comparative literature; aside from descriptions of Statius' life and times, most of it is devoted to comparing the Thebaid to other works, such as the Aeneid and the Divine Comedy (Ross' interest in Statius' connections with Dante is apparent throughout), or discussing medieval interpretations of the poem. If you've read around these areas, nothing will be terribly original, but it's a good overview, even if it does make some strangely obtuse remarks at times (as a medievalist myself, I find the notion that medieval audiences probably liked Statius' poem mostly because it's violent and over-the-top kind of insulting, especially after Ross has spent pages upon pages discussing various medieval intellectual and cultural responses to Statius' epic - also, I agree with the previous reviewer's comment regarding Ross' remarks on portrayals of sexuality in the poem).
My main complaint for this edition is that the lines are numbered only once in a while and according to the Latin text, which does not correspond to the line numbers in the English text - for example, a line numbered 345 will be followed by 13 lines in English, but the line after that is numbered 355. While this does make it easier to follow along with the Latin, if you're using the Latin, then you probably don't need a translation (or at least not a poetic translation - the Loeb editions would be more useful for this). Aside from the difficulty of citing lines from this edition, it makes it very difficult to use the notes in the back, which are also referenced by line to the Latin edition - unless you happen to be looking up one of the few numbered lines, you'll have to do some searching to find the note you are looking for.
Nevertheless, these things are marginal to the real point of this translation - it presents a good English version of an important classical work that has received far too little attention recently. If prose translations of poems just aren't up your alley, then this will be a good place to start to get to know Statius and a good translation to read for enjoyment.
Excellent new verse translation of an underrated work.......2005-02-05
Is Statius due for a comeback? His epic The Thebaid, admired by Dante and popular through the late Renaissance, fell out of favor in the nineteenth century. It was dismissed as derivative of the Aeneid (which it undeniably is; but of course the ancients did not necessarily consider originality in the arts to be a virtue), and was ranked with the tragedies of Seneca as too artificial in its rhetoric (and in its emphasis on violence and horror).
To those of us who have lived through the latter part of the twentieth century, the poem can seem all too modern. The narrator continually says how terrible war and violence are, but the poem positively exults in macho aggression and battlefield action. The world of The Thebaid is a bleak one, in which even the dead seem to be miserable. (The idea that the dead are not really gone, but continue to exist in another dimension, and can quite readily return to interact with the living, is another unsettling characteristic of the poem.)
For decades, the only English translation of The Thebaid readily available was the Loeb Classical Library edition, with the Latin text (with variant readings, from the various surviving sources) and the prose translation, by J.L.Mozley, on facing pages. (The Loeb edition takes up two pocket-sized hardbound volumes, and includes Statius' unfinished epic, The Achilleid; a third volume contains Statius' miscellanous poems, the Silvae.) In 2003 Loeb replaced the Mozely translation with a new one, by D.R.Shackleton Bailey, and also revised the Latin text, taking advantage of the latest scholarship. Both translations are good; I'm not sure I don't prefer Mozley's, so if you already own the older edition of the Loeb, it has not necessarily become obsolite.
Having the Latin original available is, I think, a real advantage: even if you have only vague memories of your high school or college Latin, you may be surprised by how much of the original you can follow, by glancing back and forth between the Latin and the English. This also shows how difficult Statius is to translate into English. Like other Latin poets, he is a master of what we would call the "run-on sentence," and he has the often maddening habit of using personal pronouns without antecedents (virtually all of the translators make discreet adjustments in these two areas, so that the English syntax flows more accessibly).
There is a 1990 Oxford University Press edition of the poem, with a verse translation by A.D. Melville, which I have not read. The paperback version of this is apparently out of print, although used copies can be found; the hardback can still be ordered directly from Oxford University Press in England (it's not available from OUP's American branch).
But Melville's translation would have to be very good to equal the new one by Charles Stanley Ross. If you just want The Thebaid in English, without the Latin original, you need look no farther. Ross uses iambic pentameter, occasionally slipping in rhyme (and near-rhymes--some of the latter are subtle that you may miss them, unless you are reading aloud). Mercifully, he does not try to update the work or "dumb it down." Statius' rhetorical flights and mythological name-dropping (many of the references are to obscure myths) are an intrinsic part of his style. Ross has found an English style that is properly formal and elevated, without being stuffy, that also manages to incorporate the poet's frequent shifts to a blunter, more naturalistic manner.
I do wish that the notes were true footnotes, i.e., placed at the bottom of the relevant pages, instead of being banished to the back of the book. Others may disagree, and prefer not to have the notes present as a potential distraction on the pages they are reading. (The Loeb edition's notes are more numerous and comprehensive.)
Ross includes a good introduction to the work. I would question only his assertion that there is not much sex in the poem. He seems to have missed the curious thread of matter-of-fact homoeroticism that runs through The Thebaid, and which may be an inevitable by-product of all of that raging testosterone.
Finally, this book is beautifully laid out and printed, on high-quality paper--not a minor consideration, since the price is a bit step for a volume of relatively modest physical dimensions. (For a few more dollars, you can acquire all three of the Loeb Statius volumes, and thus get the Silvae and the Achilleid as well as The Thebaid.)
I have really enjoyed this book, and recommend it highly. It would be wonderful if Ross would now turn his attention to Silius Italicus' epic Punica--another neglected work that deserves a new English translation, and wider circulation.
Book Description
Tantra constitutes the fabric of a Tibetan Buddhist's daily practice, but no practice of tantra can be successful without adherence to the tantric precepts, or vows. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Dalai Lama's tradition, is perhaps the greatest philosopher ever produced by Tibet's Buddhist culture, and remains a figure of immense significance. This book is the first English translation of his explanation of the tantric precepts.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent guide to understanding tantric ethics.......2007-01-06
Lama Tsongkhapa was a consummate master of Buddhism in all of its facets. This book provides an in-depth and clear understanding of the various levels of vows, especially when practicing tantra that is an indispensable book for any practitioner. Oftentimes, western students receive tantric empowerments without fully understanding the ramifications of receiving tantric vows. I recommend this book to anyone contemplating entering the Vajrayana path, or those who have already entered it.
Excellent clarity on a complex subject.......2005-12-24
This book is illuminating in both its parts: the translation of the philosopher Tsongkhapa's text and the introduction provided by the translator. The text, with the introduction as a guide, lays out the systematic morality of tantric Buddhism and does so in a way that is comprehensive and accessible. I highly recommend this book to any person interested in Buddhist tantric practice.
From the Publisher
Your directors for this retreat,
Turning Pain Into Power, are Jesuit priest-poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and abbess Hildegard of Bingen. Hopkins, a profound appreciator of life, suffered frequent bouts of melancholia and depression. Without benefit of worldy success for his poetry, the consolation of family life or the elation of fully investing his gifts, Hopkins remained hopeful, often cheerful and ever faithful to Christ. Hildegard, gifted with visions since childhood, recorded her wisdom, guiding readers through the mysteries of the Bible, the complexities of the moral life and the narrow gate into the kingdom. She became prophet, teacher, preacher and diplomat. Like Hopkins, she produced poetry and also music, medical and herbal guides, and scientific writings.
Customer Reviews:
A Retreat with Gerard Manley Hopkins and Hildegard of Bingen.......2006-07-11
I've used several of the books in the "Retreat with..." series, and find this one of the very best! Thank you.
Average customer rating:
- Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy
- Excellent anatomical pictures!
|
Johns Hopkins Atlas Of Human Functional Anatomy (Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy)
GEORGE D. ZUIDEMA
Manufacturer: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Reference
| Subjects
| Books
| Almanacs & Yearbooks
| Atlases & Maps
| Audiobooks
| Business Skills
| Careers
| Catalogs & Directories
| Consumer Guides
| Dictionaries & Thesauruses
| Education
| Encyclopedias
| Etiquette
| Foreign Languages
| Fun Facts
| Genealogy
| General
| Job Hunting
| Large Print
| Law
| Publishing & Books
| Quotations
| Spanish-Language Reference
| Study Guides
| Test Prep Central
| Words & Language
| Writing
General
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Anatomy
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Allied Health Professions
| Medicine
| Subjects
| Books
Anatomy
| Basic Science
| Medicine
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Medicine
| Subjects
| Books
Anatomy
| Basic Sciences
| Medical
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Health, Mind & Body
| Subjects
| Books
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Medicine
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Professional
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Reference
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Science
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
Similar Items:
-
Combining Old and New : Naturopathy for the 21st Century
-
Acupressure Techniques: A Self-Help Guide
-
Know Your Body: The Atlas of Anatomy
-
Homeopathic Medicine At Home
-
The Healing Mind
ASIN: 0801856523 |
Book Description
With more than 200,000 copies sold, The Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy is a trusted and authoritative source of information about the human body for general readers and students at all levels. Now newly revised and expanded, the fourth edition offers more comprehensive coverage than ever. Included are:
• 226 color illustrations, depicting all organs and systems of the human body, by renowned medical artist Leon Schlossberg
• 29 chapters of descriptive text written by current and former faculty at one of the world's foremost medical institutions, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• an index of plates and descriptions for quick identification of any structure, organ, or system
The fourth edition of the Atlas features seven new chapters and sixteen new plates, enhancing the treatment of the aorta, liver, thymus, breast, prostate, and hernias. Also new to this edition is a spectacularly detailed, two-page, full-color illustration of the interior of the male anatomy from head to thighs. As in previous editions, the description and explanation for each part of the anatomy are written by an expert in that particular field.
From reviews of previous editions: "Originally composed for medical students, this thorough reference guide is basic enough to help lay readers understand how human organs work and what happens when they don't. Unlocking vertebrae and cutting off layers of skin, the numerous color illustrations are anything but pretty, but they capture, with detail rare in introductory works, the interconnecting functions that help the human body survive." -- Los Angeles Times
"The illustrations -- most in color -- are scientifically accurate and artistically beautiful... The text is uniformly of high quality." -- Science Books and Films
"The artwork is first-class... A book which anyone with an interest in anatomy would be pleased to own." -- Nursing Times
Customer Reviews:
Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy.......2006-02-01
This is an excellent reference for anyone who is studying functional human anatomy. This edition contains added information not found in previous editions. This additional information makes this reference manual more complete. I highly recommend this manual for pre-med, medical, nursing, and other healthcare program students that are studying human anatomy!
Excellent anatomical pictures!.......2003-04-05
This book is a very good book for a beginning medical student. I bought it as a reference book for my medical transcription work because of the color plates (I hope Amazon prints a sample of one of the colored pages so buyers can appreciate how good the book is; they did print a list of the color plates). The illustrations are very good and very detailed, showing exactly where everything is inside the human body. What's more, the illustrations are meticulously and completely labelled in detail! This is what made me buy the book. It helps me visualize where the anatomical part is positioned while transcribing, which gives me a good idea of what to expect when a physician dictates a particular procedure on that part. There are write-ups by doctors prior to each illustration, so you can refer back to it every so often to understand how things work and tie up together. A sample of pictures are: the complete illustration of the anatomical man, fetal circulation (with amazing close-up details of the placenta), the skeletal system, muscular system (with muscles, ligaments, fasciae, tendons, bursae), shoulder and hip joints, inguinal regions, hernias, development of blood cells, lymphatics, a really big picture of the anatomical ear, mechanics of vision, and a composite anatomy of the vascular system based upon arteriograms and venograms.
This is by no means a definitive anatomy book (it is only 166 pages). For advanced med students this is not recommended. But for those without a medical background but who work in the associated fields of the medical profession (nurses and transcriptionists among others), this is a good summary-of-the-anatomy book.
Book Description
In this compassionate guide, three expert physicians who treat people with stroke describe how to navigate the path to recovery. Their practical advice on treatment, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes is also designed to help prevent another stroke.
Drs. Stein, Silver, and Frates begin by explaining how stroke occurs and what happens when different parts of the brain are injured. They describe diagnostic tools such as CT scans and MRIs as well as medications used to prevent and treat stroke, and they explain in detail how stroke survivors can heal optimally. They also set out plans to help survivors reduce the risk of another stroke, including the Stroke Savvy Exercise Plan and Stroke Savvy Diet Plan.
Relating patients' experiences and bringing readers up to date on promising new treatments, Life After Stroke offers hope to stroke survivors and their families.
Customer Reviews:
Great book.......2006-07-14
What a great book! Easy to read and understand....very informative and jam packed with great info on how to avoid a stroke and live a healthy life!! Even if you've never had a stroke, this book is worthwhile.
Book Description
Restorative justice is a dynamic and innovative way of dealing with conflict in schools, promoting understanding and healing over assigning blame or dispensing punishment. It can improve the quality of school life not only through conflict resolution, but also in terms of developing active citizenship skills, good self-esteem, open communication and team work in students.
Books:
- Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties
- Work Hard, Have Fun, Make Money: The Tractor Supply Story
- 12: The Elements of Great Managing
- A Lifetime To Get Here: Diana Ross: The American Dreamgirl
- A Mammal's Notebook: Collected Writings of Erik Satie (Atlas Arkhive , No 5)
- A New Owner's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers (JG Dog)
- Always Talk to Strangers: 3 Simple Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life
- Balanchine: Celebrating a Life in Dance
- Beatrix Potter: The Artist and Her World 1866-1943
- Billboard Hot 100 Charts - The Eighties (Record Research Series) (Record Research Series)
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the Web Hands-On Training
- Showdown at Centerpoint
- HOME SONG
- Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints - Animal Rights
- Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
- Prospects for Social Security Reform
- Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing: A Computational Approach to Learning and Machine Intelligence
- Finding Your Way Without Map or Compass
- History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Volume 16-18
- Trend Tracking: The System to Profit from Today's Trends
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause (TM): The Breakthrough Book on Natural Hormone Balance
Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple: The Essential How-to Guide to Symptoms, Dosage, Timing, and More
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: How Hormone Balance Can Help Save Your Life
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause: The Breakthrough Book on Natural Progesterone
Natural Progesterone Cream
