In 1993 a fatal outbreak of the hantavirus got attention nationally from the media, healthcare officials, and public. The 1993 outbreak infected 48 people, claiming 27 of their lives. The initial investigation discovered that the virus was identified as a respiratory illness. Upon further testing, the hantavirus was identified as the causative proprietor of this sudden life threatening illness. In the years to come since 1993 -2011, nearly 600 cases of hantavirus have been report...

Using cutting-edge research studies from leading sports science laboratories, Nutrient Timing shatters myths and misconceptions about how to provide optimum nutrition to working muscles. It shows that when the right combination of nutrients is delivered at the right time, one can activate his/her body's muscle machinery to increase muscle strength, improve endurance and increase lean muscle mass.

Fear can't help you in a dangerous situation. A former FBI profiler shows you what can.As one of the world's top experts on psychopathy and criminal behavior, Mary Ellen O'Toole has seen repeatedly how relying on the sense of fear alone often fails to protect us from danger. Whether you are opening the door to a stranger or meeting a date you connected with online, you need to know how to protect yourself from harm-physical, financial, legal, and professional....

An illustrated Asthma Care Study Guide. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in asthma. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.FEATURES:- Asthma is explained in details. - Diagnosis and treatment of asthma is explained. - Breathing exercises are described. - Acupressure treatment for asthma is described. - Special sections on first aid in asthma. - Illustrated human anatomy chapter. - Always have the guide availabl...

Vaastu (an ancient Indian science) and Feng Shui (an ancient Chinese science) are both concerned with aspects of harmonious living in the home. This book helps you understand Vaastu and Feng Shui better, as it delves into the origins of each science. Proper knowledge about these subjects will enable you to make effective changes in your daily life and help you fulfil your potential in every way and ensure health, wealth, peace and prosperity. Through proper designing of homes and offices, ...

Leading family psychologist and personal therapist to Jaycee Dugard, Rebecca Bailey tells parents how to keep their children safe in this accessible, must-have guidebook, with a foreword by Terry Probyn, Jaycee's mother.Whether their children are toddlers or teens, six years old or sixteen, whether they live in a rural town, suburb, or a bustling city, all parents worry about threats—from cyber-bullying to exploitation and abduction. What should they tell their chi...

Self-defense expert Tim Larkin presents an important book examining how to think about violence in order to defend ourselves and those we love.In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is, it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night. The words, "Move and you die." The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat.In this essential book, self-protection expert and former military intelli...

Tactical knives are the fast-growing field of American bladesmithing. Now, in one groundbreaking volume, tactical knife expert James Morgan Ayres shares more than four decades of real-world experience with purpose-designed knives. You’ll find it all in The Tactical Knife: fixed blades, folders, defensive uses, survival uses, product reviews-in short, everything you need to make an informed decision about your choice of a tactical knife.Newly updated with specifications and...

Between 8 and 10% of children and 5% of adults suffer with asthma. A long-term condition, asthma is a common disease of the airways, caused by inflammation, resulting in symptoms of breathlessness, cough and wheeze.This informative, easy-to-read guide is written for those of you who are affected by this debilitating and sometimes serious condition. If you, your child or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with asthma, this book will provide you with practical information a...

Do you often dream of becoming a top-secret operative? Do the televisions shows such as The Americans or The Bourne Identity catch your attention? Do you find yourself highly engaged in articles about new and improved spy gadgets? Are you curious about what spy skills it really takes to be undercover and work as an emissary? If that’s the case, you have stumbled across a one-of-a-kind book that discusses the valuable and applicable spy secrets about the mental and physica...

This booklet helps you make home remedies for colds and flu, utilizing common household ingredients like salt, lemon, garlic, and ginger. Includes two recipes for homemade chicken soup, and guided imagery instruction to help your body's innate ability to heal. Describes the difference between a cold and the flu, and the consequences of relapse, including bronchitis and pneumonia. This booklet will help you take better care of yourself when you are sick, and get better faster!

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR SURVIVALAndrew, Katrina, Sandy - these recent super-storms were serious disasters. Climate science and recent weather statistics tell us that we are certainly in store for more extreme weather events in our near future.Surviving a natural disaster requires either luck or good planning...so how lucky do you feel? Even with warnings, if you don't take the right steps and preparation you too can become a victim.YOU CAN SURVIV...