Ultimate Spa: Asia's Best Spas and Spa Treatments Review

Ultimate Spa: Asia's Best Spas and Spa Treatments
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This book was given to me as a gift and I love it! The pictures of the different spas are beautiful and inspiring. The pictures are very tasteful.
The second half of the book has recipes for spa treatments as well as pics and descriptions of quite a variety of spa services. Great gift item for anyone who loves spa!

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Ultimate Spa is the definitive guide to the best spas in Asia. Highlighting spas in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines, this book is both a showcase of the region's best spas and a comprehensive guide to their offerings. The first half of the book introduces the top spas in the region, giving useful tips regarding the facilities and different types of treatments to be experienced. The second half of the book focuses on the treatments themselves: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and the beauty and health secrets of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Endorsed by many well-regarded therapists, doctors, and spokespeople in the spa and wellness industry, this book contains many remedies, treatments, and recipes, and is a must-have for spa aficionados worldwide. Combined with this are yoga, Reiki, meditation and secret recipes for longevity--all complemented by over 600 stunning photographs.

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Home Building Pitfalls Review

Home Building Pitfalls
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Our new house is nearly complete and we used the book to guide us through the entire process. The book is laid out logically and very well mirrored our experience. The most helpful information came from the chapters informing us of the missteps that can be made before construction even begins, especially from a legal standpoint. Even though we used a reputable builder, we still had several occasions where our sales person and the construction supervisor tried to pull "fast ones" on us.
You can tell the author knows his stuff. The real life examples of other people's mistakes clearly reinforce the reasoning behind the advice he offers.
The only thing lacking was illustrations, but they weren't really necessary. I thought the book served its purpose well and kept our builder honest.

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NAET Say Goodbye to Asthma Review

NAET Say Goodbye to Asthma
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NAET can clear even the worst allergies, and help relieve your asthma, if done correctly.
It can happen quickly, or if your allergies were as bad as my son's, it may take some time. The self-help methods in the books work if your allergies are moderate to mild, if you cannot clear them yourself using these methods, then you are probably below 45% clear on those items, and you should see a practitioner. I have learned to do full treatments myself, even on the really bad allergens, just from reading Dr. Devi's books, and Cutler's books, and combining that info. with what I've learned from the two practitioners I've gone to, and the four I spoke with. The practitioners are not permitted to give you all the info. on how it works, and the books do not give you all the "secrets" either, but if you investigate it enough, you can piece it together. (Here are some hints: It's more than just holding it and stimulating the points down the back. It's more than the holding/waiting period and avoidance time, which are essential - there are different levels that need to be checked and cleared on as well.) This is probably mostly for liability reasons, because people with anaphylactic tendencies should not attempt to do those allergens on their own. Just holding the item could invoke an allergic response, and practitioners know how to get around this safely.
If you get only partially clear on an item, and are still below 50% on it, it can actually make your allergies seem worse temporarily. This is called being "stuck on a treatment". You need to go back and finish clearing it the rest of the way. Once you clear an item all the way, you will feel great. Being "stuck on a treatment" usually does not happen on mild allergies, because you are essentially doing a "booster". It does not hurt you to try to clear allergens on your own, but you may need the help of a GOOD practitioner - some are better than others.
When my son and I first started receiving NAET treatments, we were going to a practitioner that didn't get us all the way clear, but we saw enough change to know that there was definitely something to it. I have since switched to a different practitioner, one who does percentages - this makes all the difference in the world!! She is also an RN, so is more familiar with severe allergic reactions, so I trust her more. It is possible to get a strong"ish" muscle test reading when you are at least 50% clear on something, but you may still have problems with the item until you get at least 70% or more clear. (Dr. Devi even says something about this in the patient handbook.) My practitioner treats to 100% on all items, and we are so much better now. (Some practitioners only treat to 50-60%, you may want to switch to another, or self-treat to clear it the rest of the way.) If you can learn to do it at home, like I did, it can really speed up the process.
My 8 yr old son who has been home schooled his whole life due to his severe food allergies, some foods he could not even touch... is now enrolled to attend a charter school this coming fall. This has been an answer to prayer for us in a major way! It works, if you get the right practitioner. We were better on some things, and worse on others until we found someone who would get us all the way clear on the allergens we had. My son has been able to re-introduce apples, chicken, watermelon, oranges, salad, vinegar, many other foods, and even some candy for the holidays. He was also allergic to some of his medications that seemed to make him worse when he used them. Now that he's been cleared on them, he can use them, and gets the full benefit from them. (We are hoping to eliminate the medications all together eventually.) He also used to get welts when cat hair even touched him, but was able to play with a cat for over 20 minutes the other day with no reaction what so ever. We are thrilled!
Some people have asked me how much the practitioners charge. Some are more expensive than others. Our first practitioner was $45 per treatment per person, but our practitioner we are going to now (that we feel does a better job) is only $20 per treatment, $40 for families of four or more seen at same time. There are still others that charge even more. Our current practitioner treats out of her "home-office", so has lower overhead, but she gives a better treatment in our opinion. She is also open to us doing home treatments, and follows up on the ones I have done to make sure they have cleared all the way.
Don't give up, keep trying, and find a good practitioner who knows how to treat you to 100% clear. I am not a practitioner, but I can answer questions based on my experience, or even ask my practitioner on your behalf. Please no junk mail, but for real quesitons, you can e-mail me at rnshormann@yahoo.com. Thanks, and God bless.


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Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs Review

Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs
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Planting the Future provides both motivation and instruction for saving medicinal plants. The public's growing realization of the healing potential of plants is positive, but over-harvesting has led to a decline in native stands of many plants. Rosemary Gladstar has gathered a stellar team of writers to address the issue. The index reads like a who's-who of the herbal world. More than 30 plants are addressed in individual articles written by herbalists who know and love them. A grower of any size can use the information, the backyard up to a large sanctuary. A gardener can find the plants best suited their area, as well as how to propagate and care for them. Once grown, there is information about the preparation and use of the plants. My own tiny urban medicinal garden is part of the effort to save valuable plants thanks to guidance from these leaders. Herbalists, native plant enthusiasts and conservationists will all find value in this book.

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The 100 Most Important Chemical Compounds: A Reference Guide Review

The 100 Most Important Chemical Compounds: A Reference Guide
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I am interested in information about important chemicals, and found much to
hold my attention in this book. Each of the compounds is described as to its properties, chemical formula and CAS reference number. For each compound there is a summary of its history, discovery, and uses. Methods of industrial production are given.
I found particularly intriguing the many interesting historical items :
the discovery of mauve, the stories of insulin and penicillin, to name a few.
This said, I must note some irritating matters. As a retired chemistry
prof. myself, I am familiar with much of the simpler chemistry presented.
I would hesitate to put this book into the hands of a student because of the many errors of fact it contains, and the many examples of awkward writing it contains. There seems to have been a major failure of editing.
Here are some of the errors I found.
Misspellings : on page 293 . "methyl" is spelled incorrectly twice.
page 233 "sodium iodine" for sodium iodide. page 111 : "ethyl iodine" for ethyl iodide. page 51: "use" for used. There are many other words where the last letter is omitted.
Incorrect formulas : page 51 secondary butyl alcohol. Also page 51 -
butadiene with three double bonds. page 115: vinyl acetate. page 175
methyl methacrylate.page 168 polyisoprene.
Incorrect names : page 24: " iron(III) oxide or alumina is refined from bauxite" . Page 26: "iron oxide exists as the mineral corundum"
page 178 : ritalin named as " alpha-phenyl-2-piperidine acetic" (?)
page 216 : cumene hydroperoxide is referred to as phenol hydroperoxide.
Strange references : page 52 : "butyric acid is an unsaturated fatty acid,which means all carbon -carbon bonds are single bonds"
page 69: methylene chloride is called " a freon substance". page 112:
halogenation is described as "hydrogen substituting for hydrogen"
page 100: "DEET is the most popular pesticide used as a repellent for humans" page 283: "cycloalkanes are dehydrated forming aromatics" page 303: " xylenes are formed from the reformulation of naphthas..".
"reformulation" is not in the glossary, but "reforming" is. Perhaps this is meant.page 38: in discussing benzene substitution: " The process of nitration produces a number of nitro compounds, for example nitroglycerin".
Awkward wording : page 281 : "TNT is the abbreviation of the aromatic nitrated aromatic compound..".page 282 : "the British made extensive use of picric acid shells in World War I which was called lyddite after the town of Lydd.."
All these examples could have been caught by more careful editing.

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The Rise and Fall of the Taconic Mountains: A Geological History of Eastern New York Review

The Rise and Fall of the Taconic Mountains: A Geological History of Eastern New York
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The Rise and Fall of the Taconic Mountains is a delightful book for the student, novice rockhound or seasoned geologist. Published in 2006, this text also serves as an excellent compliment to the book Geology of New York: A Simplified Account (New York State Museum's Educational Leaflet # 28), with particular emphasis on the geology and environs which resulted in the formation of the Taconic Mountains.
After defining the "Jargon of Geology" in Part I (the first seven chapters of the text), Part II: Geologic History successively traverses geologic time with careful and detailed explanation. The twenty-two chapters outline a geologic journey through the Taconic Mountain region from the Archeon through the Pleistocene. The text is well complimented by numerous figures and illustrations of regional geologic features, outcrops and fossils. Part III: Economic Resources from the Ground in Columbia County briefly describes several of the economic resources which are plentiful from the region including metal mining, limestone, cement and concrete, and other potential economic resources. Appendices help to conclude the text with a brief discussion of where and how to collect and study geological specimens and a historical synopsis, in addition to a concise glossary.
For the Practitioner, this book will quickly remind you of the experiences which drew you to the profession today - perhaps weekend hikes through the mountains, a passionate high school science teacher or simply a rock or fossil received as a gift as a child. For the student, this book will help in promoting curiosity about the geologic processes which dramatically shaped the Eastern New York landscape visible today.


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The Joy of Simple Living: Over 1,500 Simple Ways to Make Your Life Easy and Content-- At Home and At Work Review

The Joy of Simple Living: Over 1,500 Simple Ways to Make Your Life Easy and Content-- At Home and At Work
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"Not only does it give dozens and dozens of suggestions on how to simplify every area of your life, it then goes on to simplifying your office, your desk, your commute, your holidays, vacations and so on. What's more, every chapter is packed with stuff that makes it easy to get through the chapter such as a feature called, How complex can it get?, which is a humorous antidote about someone or something that represents the extreme opposite of simplicity. Other features such as boxes and vignettes are all highly readable. Even though the book is almost five hundred pages, it is actually quite easy to get through. If here and there some of these suggestions represent too much of a leap there are dozens of others that offer great value. I highly recommend this book"

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Chances are, your life is overflowing with unnecessary clutter and confusion-- from the "junk drawer" in the kitchen to the overloaded "in box" at the office to the ever-growing list of tasks to complete and errands to run. With the increasingly hectic, stressful lives that more and more people are leading today, is it possible for anyone to handle the overwhelming demands on their time and still get through the day with ease? The Joy of Simple Living will teach you just how easy it is to get back to the basics.This book will change your life. It provides more than 1,500 easy, specific tips and techniques for cutting back, paring down, and breathing easier-- without sacrificing the quality of life you deserve. Open the book to any page and you'll find it filled with practical ideas. The Joy of Simple Living examines every single room of your house, plus your car and your office. Not only will you learn to create an orderly home, you'll become a more effective spouse, parent, and worker by learning how to prioritize and simplify. You'll have more free time, more money, and a greater peace of mind when you realize the joy that simple living can bring.* Conquer Clutter* Eliminate Daily Hassles* Organize Your Possessions* Create More Leisure Time* Streamline Your Work Habits* Ease Your Mind* Improve Your Relationships* Save Money* Erase Stress

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