"Human health is shaped by the interactions between social and ecological systems. States of Disease advances a social ecology of health framework to demonstrate how historical spatial formations contribute to contemporary vulnerabilities to disease and the possibilities for health justice. The book examines how managed HIV in South Africa is being transformed with expanded access to antiretroviral therapy, and how environmental health in northern Botswana is shifting due to global climate change and flooding variability. These cases demonstrate how the political environmental context shapes the ways in which health is embodied, experienced, and managed"--Provided by publisher.

Communities of Practice in Language Research provides an up-to-date and critical introduction to the community of practice framework and how this can be applied to language research. Critiquing and offering alternative suggestions for the ways in which researchers frame research participants as members of communities of practice, with the goal of inspiring use of the Community of Practice (CofP) model in new areas of research, this book: engages in extended critical analysis of past research as well as questioning recent applications and suggesting limitations incorporates instructive examples from multiple fields, including Sociolinguistics, Linguistic Anthropology, Critical Discourse Studies, Language Teaching & Learning, Literacy Studies, and a trailblazing section on Language & Digital Media brings up-to-date the key questions and concerns around the Communities of Practice model, debunking myths and re-emphasising ongoing challenges. Communities of Practice in Language Research is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods or undertaking research projects in those areas.

If you are struggling with the idea of having to deal with dealers or salespeople- this car buying guide is for you! Whether you are buying or leasing, this step- by- step manual provides proven car buying tips for the quickest and easiest way to save the most money, in the shortest time possible- without the hassle! It even humorously translates the salespersons' lingo. For the first time ever you will know exactly how to buy a car in half the time, for a rock bottom price, with the least amount of effort. Avoid making the most expensive mistake of your life! Don't just read it...use it! The more you know the less you will pay.

Psychologist, stand-up comedian, and best-selling author Dr. Brian King reveals the techniques he used to lose one hundred pounds, and provides guidance and humor to make your weight loss journey a healthy, sustainable, and even enjoyable one. Dr. Brian King studied neuroscience and psychology before touring the world as a stand-up comedian and public speaker. Yet despite giving life guidance to others, he was carrying an extra one hundred pounds, taking up too much space in airplane seats and keeping the opposite sex at bay. When Dr. Brian committed to change, he embraced his understanding of human behavior and mindsets to reframe his approach to a healthy lifestyle. Now having lost most of the weight, he uses his signature combination of humor and neuroscience to delve deep into mindfulness, stress, habits, willpower, diet, exercise, and much more to guide readers in losing weight and keeping it off. This highly anticipated follow-up to Dr. Brian’s renowned stress management guide, The Art of Taking It Easy, is equally destined to help readers worldwide live better, longer, more active lives—and make your skinny jeans your everyday ones. Dr. Brian's unique, encouraging guidance brims with colorful anecdotes, personal stories, and scientific evidence, and is complemented by wisdom from a wealth of other experts—in various health fields as well as comedy—who have also triumphed in their weight loss journeys. Whether you are looking to shed those final five, the COVID fifteen, or the weight of another adult, Of Bears and Weight Loss offers life-changing tips and instructions that will have you embracing change with humor and the power to finally see your goals through to completion. Inside you’ll find: - A comprehensive guide to developing the right mindset. - An understanding of how factors such as poor sleep or impulse control could be sabotaging your goals. - Guidance on how to know what diet and exercise program is right for you. - The motivation to change and instructions on how to sustain a healthy lifestyle. - Revelations on why diets fail and how to embrace sustainable change without going hungry or spending all night in the gym. - Support for balancing weight loss goals with busy lifestyles, work, parenting, and social commitments. - A wealth of humor, deep belly laughs, and scientifically-sound, evidence-based know-how.

From a psychologist and stand-up comedian comes a practical, yet laugh-out-loud guide to embracing humor to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life. Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress—as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity—and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. King’s techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and a wealth of memorable, smile-inducing anecdotes.

When Darius Lightwell moves with his mother to a beautiful nostalgic city along the Ohio River, he befriends a secluded old man named Jonathon Jenkins. The two begin a magical relationship that culminates with Jonathon ultimately revealing a deadly secret that will test the faith of the fourteen-year-old boy.

From the low-elevation foothills and canyons of the western Sierras to famed Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia trees and from high alpine meadows and lakes to the rugged peaks of the Sierra crest, Yosemite National Park has hiking trails for all levels of skill and ability. This guidebook details every day hike within Yosemite National Park--from the extremely popular to the little-known, off-the-beaten-path trails. Also detailed are hikes in the surrounding national forest lands as well as nearby excursions to complement your visit to Yosemite National Park. So pick a chapter, pick a hike, and immerse yourself in all that Yosemite National Park has to offer.

Ever wonder what the odds are of being struck by lightning? Or winning the lottery? Or meeting someone from Timbuktu with the same middle name as you? BEYOND COINCIDENCE recounts and analyzes over 200 amazing stories of synchronicity, the likes of: Laura Buxton, age ten, releases a balloon from her back yard. It lands 140 miles away in the backyard of another Laura Buxton, also age ten. Two sisters in Alabama decide, independently, to visit the other. En route, their identical jeeps collide and both sisters are killed. A British cavalry officer was fighting in the last year of World War One when he was knocked off his horse by a flash of lightning. He was paralyzed from the waist down. The man moved to Vancouver, Canada where, six years later, while fishing in a river, lightning struck him again, paralyzing his right side. Two years later, he was sufficiently recovered to take walks in a local park when, in 1930, lightning sought him out again, this time permanently paralyzing him. He died soon after. Four years later, lightning destroyed his tomb.

Dr. Brian King is a psychologist and stand-up comedian whose humor therapy seminars are attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In The Laughing Cure, King combines wit with medical research to reveal the benefits of laughter and humor on physical and emotional health. King’s language is humorous and uplifting, and his advice is backed in science. The Laughing Cure features clinical studies and interviews with some of the nation’s top doctors that prove that laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, boosts immune systems, and triggers endorphins. It’s been shown to relieve depression, to produce a general sense of wellbeing, even to make us more productive, loving, and kind. The Laughing Cure presents step-by-step guidance and proven techniques to embrace laughter as both medicine for current conditions and preventative medicine. This highly unique and enjoyable read explains why much-talked about, but little understood methods of therapy like those embraced by acclaimed humor doctor Patch Adams—played by Robyn Williams in a 1998 film—and laughter yoga actually work. Growing up, King wanted to be a stand-up comic; his PhD. was his backup plan. Little did he know, the impact his unique situation would put him in, the way it would allow him to help others. Very few doctors have the ability to heal the way that King does; his method is cheap, easy, chemical-free—even fun. With The Laughing Cure, readers will learn how—and why—laughter saves lives.

Step into the shadows of the unknown with "Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind the Legend," where former law enforcement officer and seasoned investigator Brian King-Sharp takes you on a suspense-filled journey to unravel one of nature's most enduring mysteries—the existence of Sasquatch. In this gripping book, King-Sharp weaves together a tapestry of scientific inquiry, personal field research, and captivating storytelling that will leave you questioning the line between myth and reality. With each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a world where footprints loom large in the mud, eerie howls echo through the forest, and fleeting shadows hint at a creature just beyond reach. "Sasquatch Unleashed" is not merely a recounting of encounters; it's an exploration of human perception, belief, and our fascination with the creatures that lurk at the edges of our understanding. King-Sharp challenges readers to confront their preconceptions, scrutinize evidence with a critical eye, and join him in seeking answers to questions that have long eluded us. As you navigate through tales of high strangeness and confront the skepticism that shrouds Sasquatch research, prepare for an experience that transcends traditional reading. Hangar 1 Publishing's innovative Immersive Book Technology (IBT) enhances your journey with carefully curated videos at the back of the book—each one designed to complement your reading experience by bringing vivid detail and context to King-Sharp's enthralling investigation. "Sasquatch Unleashed: The Truth Behind the Legend" promises more than just words on a page—it offers an immersive adventure that beckons you to delve into realms unseen. Will you heed its call? Discover for yourself—grab your copy today and become part of a story that defies imagination yet demands exploration.