This title covers the osteopathic approach to patient management for pregnant women (pre and post partum), and for patients presenting with a variety of visceral conditions such as asthma, chronic breathing problems, various gastro-intestinal tract disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, other conditions such as post operative scarring and pain, and many others. It also addresses the improvement of management of general musculo-skeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain and so on, by incorporating visceral and fascial perspectives into those examinations and treatment protocols. Current clinical knowledge, and ethical and medical constraints are dissucssed throughout. Supported by clear illustrations and clinical case studies this books makes an excellent resource for all practitioners and students of osteopathy.•Author is a world renowned lecturer in visceral osteopathy for the last 15 years, and more recently in the field of obstetrics.•Potentially a core textbook for undergraduate and post graduate courses•Clear, functional presentation•Abundant illustrations and photographs•Case studies are included to supplement the text•Visceral osteopathy is the new 'cranio-sacral therapy' in osteopathy/manual therapy and this is the text to fill the gap.Foreword by Jean-Pierre Barral.

Allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries - and also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own.

Explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam with this stunning in-depth look at the complex world of one of the world''s greatest religions. This guide gives a detailed look at the Qur’an and The Five Pillars of Islam and offers a list of “fascinating facts” along witha comprehensive timeline. See styles of traditional dress for men and women, discover the story of the Mughal emperor Babur, and find out what happens during hajj. Artifacts, sacred objects, and modern-day photographs combine to provide the dramatic level of detail for which the Eyewitness series is known. Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world

This comprehensive and well-referenced text introduces osteopathy through its concepts, principles and beliefs. Stone, an experienced practicing osteopath and lecturer, discusses the gap between empirical osteopathy and modern Western medicine along with other issues.

"The First Greek Book" is a comprehensive introduction to the Greek language, designed for students beginning their study of this classical tongue. Authored by Clarence Willard Gleason and Caroline Stone Atherton, this textbook offers a systematic approach to Greek grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction. Originally published in 1895, this edition retains the structure and content that have made it a valuable resource for generations of students. Readers will find detailed explanations of grammatical concepts, along with numerous exercises and examples to reinforce their understanding. This book is ideal for both classroom use and self-study, providing a solid foundation for further exploration of Greek literature and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The First Greek Book" is a comprehensive introduction to the Greek language, designed for students beginning their study of this classical tongue. Authored by Clarence Willard Gleason and Caroline Stone Atherton, this textbook offers a systematic approach to Greek grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction. Originally published in 1895, this edition retains the structure and content that have made it a valuable resource for generations of students. Readers will find detailed explanations of grammatical concepts, along with numerous exercises and examples to reinforce their understanding. This book is ideal for both classroom use and self-study, providing a solid foundation for further exploration of Greek literature and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.