books about: relief     books:       The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in ...7 reviews Charles Beiderman, William Johnston Dover Publications, 1988 Good for the beginner. A terrific beginner book with lots of variety in types of carving. I've added it to my collection of references.             Fly by Wire: The Geese, the Glide, the Miracle on the Hudson16 reviews William Langewiesche Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009 A Pilot, A Plane and a Nine-Minute Feat of Excellence A pilot, a plane and their nine-minute feat of excellence By Rae Francoeur In "Fly By Wire: The Geese, the Glide, the Miracle on the Hudson," William Langewiesche -- pilot, author, editor -- delivers a detailed, informed and lively analysis of the variables at play in the successful landing of the US Airways A320 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. Captain Chesley Sullenberger and ...             The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition293 reviews Clair Davies, Amber Davies New Harbinger Publications, 2004 A-MA-ZING! I had numbness and tingling in my feet for about a month from Cross-fitting (super intense workouts...look it up and this will change your life, too). THREE DAYS of the trigger point massages and it was gone! I am among a legion of believers. I totally thought this was BS when I saw all the testimonials, but count myself a converted cynic and believer. Davies is the real deal. I really can't ...             The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why79 reviews Amanda Ripley Three Rivers Press, 2009 Fantastic look into seldom-seen side of disaster Ripley is a clear, thoughtful author who can mix surprising little facts (Americans are twice as likely to die by suicide than be murdered) with a deep look at what ISN'T done with the lessons learned from disasters. If there was a list of books that everyone should read (and I might start one) this would be on it.             The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism416 reviews Naomi Klein Picador, 2008 Great Theory In of her best books, Naomi Klein elaborates a theory about neo-liberalism and how governments implement this economic policies by taking advantage of disasters or situations. The Shock Doctrine explains a lot of things that happen around us everyday. For all political scientists, theorists, college students or just for a great historical-political-economical read, this is your book.             When Technology Fails (Revised & Expanded): A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the ...60 reviews Matthew Stein Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008 A "must have" for our times This is a must have considering todays' uncertain times. An excellent reference book on everthing from growing food to delivering babies. Just hope it never comes to that.             Zeitoun90 reviews Dave Eggers McSweeney's, 2009 Zeitoun delivered in great conditioun and fast! Zeitoun delivered in great conditioun and fast! Highly recommend this shipper! JG Chicago             When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes102 reviews Cody Lundin Gibbs Smith, 2007 Great for all families Cody's book gets to the heart of keeping people prepared, safer, and alive; without the fear used in other survival books. I plan on buying several copies for my friends and family for the Holidays. Highly recommended!             The Johnstown Flood98 reviews David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 1987 Once again, history comes to life A little known event (at least to me) in a little known place (at least to me) that happened well over 100 years ago...who would have thought that it could be the basis for a very fascinating and riveting story. Being somewhat of a history buff, especially of 19th century United States, I was drawn to this book of course by it's famous author. The story reads very well, eyewitness accounts can ...             Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Storage and Physical Survival63 reviews Jack A. Spigarelli Cross-Current Pub., 2002 The reviews are accurate Excellent overview - brought me up to speed fast on food storage - both types of food and storage methods. Excellent caloric/nutritional tables. Covers water storage and purification too.             A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster5 reviews Rebecca Solnit Viking Adult, 2009 Disaster utopias and elite panics: 4.5 stars Sometimes, a book comes along that forces me to stop reading every few pages. Not because it's badly written, clumsily argued or otherwise defective. But simply because it's so provocative, so compelling and so articulate that I had to pause in order to digest a whole raft of new ideas, toss out some old preconceptions and ponder some important questions. Solnit's core argument -- that we can ...             The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for ...15 reviews Carley Roney Broadway, 2003 Must Have For Every Bride This book is a must have for every bride. Filled with tons of useful information and helpful cost cutting tips. I would not have made it without this book.             Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief: Guided Practices for Reclaiming Your Body and Your Life Jon Kabat-Zinn Sounds True, Incorporated, 2009 Mindfulness can transform pain. Over the past three decades, Jon Kabat-Zinn has clinically proven it. Now, with Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief, the man who brought mindfulness into mainstream medicine presents for the first time on audio his original practices for using conscious awareness to free us from physical and emotional suff ering. This long-awaited two-CD program begins with an overview of how mindfulness changes the ...             The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being84 reviews Hale Dwoskin Sedona Press, 2003 The single best Personal Develoment Book ever I am in my 40's and work as a business consultant for government and large organisations. I have spent more than $25,000 doing personal development courses during the last 19 years. I wanted something that is simple, takes no effort or discipline, and produces obvious results. The Sedona Method is it. I am so grateful to have stumbled across this book. I highly recommend it if you ...             Back Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief36 reviews Mary Pullig Schatz Rodmell Press, 1992 Realistic program for neck & back pain that improves quality of life. I found this to be a realistic guide for me-someone with 25+ years of neck and back pain. I have had multiple medical testing to identify the problems, and I always get the same 2 options: 1)surgery or 2)pain medication and "let it heal on it's own". With a herniated lumbar disc, several bulging lumbar and cervical discs, degenerative disc disease and arthritis, some people ask how I can keep at ...             J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified 2010: Tax Relief from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and ... Barbara Weltman Wiley, 2009 Straightforward explanations of the new tax laws Things have changed radically in the world of housing, education, employment, and other areas where a firm understanding taxes can benefit you financially. While these changes can, and will, have a dramatic effect on taxpayers, all is not lost. J.K. Lasser provides the tips and tools needed to gain a better grip of what is going on and help you save money on your 2009 return as well as plan ...             3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life: The Groundbreaking Program for Total Body Pain Prevention and Rapid Relief35 reviews Joseph Weisberg, Heidi Shink Atria, 2005 Petra Schoning Five weeks ago I injured my back doing a mundane task I've been doing all my life (cleaning the bathtub) and subsequently experienced the worst pain of my life. I couldn't do anything, just standing up was enough misery that it became impossible. At one point, I thought to myself, "If I have to live with this the rest of my life, I don't want to live". I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist with ...             Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion33 reviews Sara Miles Ballantine Books, 2008 Thought provoking Take This Bread is a provocative look at what it means to "be church". Seen through the eyes of an outsider, a non believer, it explains what it really means to invite and welcome as Jesus did--and the power of inclusion and intentional invitation to change lives. It gives an interesting perspective on worship, evangelism, gifts, and fellowship. A worthy, thought provoking read!             1 Dead in Attic: After Katrina35 reviews Chris Rose Simon & Schuster, 2007 A voice for all of us Chris Rose gave voice to those of us who had lost ours in the horrible events before, during and after Katrina. He also gave me the first laughter through tears experience following that horrible event and has reminded us of the kindness we can have for one another, the resurrection of the spirit, the gift of strangers who came and gave of their own lives and those of us we rediscovered in our ...             Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Chronic Pain (Whole Body Healing)4 reviews Kelly McGonigal New Harbinger Publications, 2009 Yoga for Pain Relief is a must have. If you are interested in health, well-being or yoga this book is a must have. As a yoga instructor here are a few reasons why I loved it. 1. The practices and recommendations are accessible to everyone and benefit beginning to experienced practitioners. 2. The practices can be readily integrated into a group yoga class and into working one-on-one with people. 3. 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