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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The eye is an organ that reacts to light and allows vision; the cells in the retina that allows mindful light belief are, which also enables eyesight, including color differentiation and the understanding of depth. The eye can differentiate between about 10 million colors and has the capacity to detect an individual photon. This book is aimed at providing natural solution to eye problems. In this book; you would learn the fundamental causes of eye problems, eye infections and its symptoms and subsequently its treatment.Also; you would learn the top factors that contribute to eye problems, such as red spot of the eye, eye twitch, vision problems and diabetes, cataracts, glaucomaretinopathy and freckles. You would likewise learn more about vision terms.Like the eye of other mammals, the human being eyes non-image-forming photosensitive ganglion cells in the retina receive light indicators which affect modification of how big is the pupil, regulation, and suppression of the hormone melatonin and entrainment of your body clock.After reading this book, I believe you would be glad you have read.StructureBlood vessels are seen within the sclera, and a strong limbal band round the iris.The outer elements of the eye: The vision is made up of the anterior segment and the posterior segment; it's not shaped just like a perfect sphere. The anterior section comprises of the cornea, iris, and zoom lens. The cornea is clear and more curved, and it is from the bigger posterior portion, made up of the vitreous, retina, choroid, and the external white shell called the sclera. The cornea is normally about 11.5 mm (0.3 in) in diameter, and 0.5 mm (500 μm) thick near its center, the posterior chamber constitutes the rest of the five-sixths; its diameter is normally about 24 mm. The cornea and sclera are linked by a location termed the limbus. Iris is the pigmented round structure concentrically encircling the guts of the vision, the pupil, which is apparently black. The size of the pupil determines the quantity of light getting into the vision, which is modified by the iris' dilator and sphincter muscles. Zoom lens - Light energy enters the vision through the cornea, through the pupil and then through the zoom lens; the lens form is transformed far near focus (accommodation), and it is managed by the ciliary muscle. Photons of light dropping on the light-sensitive cells of the retina (photoreceptor cones and rods) are changed into electric indicators that are sent to the mind by the optic nerve and interpreted as view and vision.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. EVANESCENT CREATURE: Poems & Meditations explores the wisdom & life cycle of women through the archetypes of the wounded/magical/gifted child, the maiden, the mother, and the crone (Divine Feminine). These poems explore birth, sickness, old age, death, and rebirth. In them, Berry unpacks a myriad of experiences that affect and transform women as they move through their lives. Berry examines the evanescent creature she's contained since birth, the one who is empathic, sensitive, and fragile in a world that often makes her terrified and exhausted. She reveals the shattered strange beauty of the young woman she was: a woman as muse, catalyst, & traveler in search of all the errant & lost parts of her most secret self. She remembers her experience as a daughter, unraveling her longing for more in the face of the pressures of a society that has long wanted women to remain small & stuck living amputated lives. She examines her current role as a caregiver-as her mother's mother-watching as her mother's essence disappears and she descends into full-blown dementia. And finally, she ruminates on her sense of the furious, incandescent, numinous strength of women. She raises her voice in defense of the Divine Feminine nature of life itself, of this earth, and its oceans, forests, and luminous wild animals. Evanescent Creature is a book of searing poems and meditations seeking to offer solace and nourishment to women as they search for answers to the grief and beauty of life. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Estate planning traditionally focuses on your financial assets--your stuff. But what about your other assets? Such as your wisdom, values, beliefs, and experiences. These are essential to pass on as well. In Your Meaning Legacy, non-financial estate planning expert Laura A. Roser, reveals a step-by-step approach to cultivating, capturing and passing on what matters most.From the author: Several years ago, I met with a financial advisor who hooked me with the line, We have a process to help you pass on your wisdom and principles to your children.Unfortunately, the line was just a ploy to sell me a life insurance policy. But the thought suck in my head: How would one go about passing on wisdom and principles to their children?And on a grander scale: How would one go about cultivating and passing on a legacy of excellence?My team and I spent the next several years coming up with answers to these questions. On our quest, we interviewed some of the best and brightest about legacy development and the inner workings of non-financial success--the list included influential CEOs, millionaires, celebrities, religious leaders, storytelling experts, top artists, innovative thinkers, philanthropists, family dynamics specialists, and more. And what we discovered is that there are seven key components to cultivating a meaningful legacy. These components must be packaged up correctly in order to share them with your loved ones, otherwise what gets left behind is accidental.My book, Your Meaning Legacy, documents a step-by-step approach to defining your non-financial assets and packaging them up as a great gift for those you love.Among other things, you will learn: How to clarify your legacy vision to create more fulfillment and purpose in life. Ways to improve family communication and create joint goals. Why a child's understanding of their past leads to higher levels of self-esteem, loyalty to the family, and independence. How to avoid regrets--you will not reach the end of your life and wonder why you didn't express your love before it was too late. Strategies to capture your knowledge to pass on to loved ones so that they have an instruction manual from you outlining lessons you've learned, what you believe in, and how you have done practical things (such as manage money or grow your business). How to build a legacy to be remembered for, providing hope, a sense of pride, and inspiration for future generations. Which components are essential to create a tangible record of your life that will be treasured and not fade over time, as memories tend to do. Why your giving personality may be the key to more meaningful philanthropic endeavors. And much more. This instructional book has dramatically changed the way I think about my impact on others and my purpose in life. I certainly hope it helps you in creating more meaningful connections and packaging up the best parts of yourself to be passed on to your loved ones. Everyone has a unique legacy to leave behind. I wish you luck on your journey. All the best, Laura Roser. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sayre, Michael (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. This short story collection is from the best-selling author well known for his novels based on Star Wars and The X-Files. The title story is a gritty tale of the ultimate use of nanotechnology -- immortality. 'Human, Martian -- One, Two, Three' is a novella-length story about the terraforming of Mars. In addition to Anderson's original fiction, this collection features his shared writing, including the first new Dune fiction, the story 'A Whisper of Caladan Seas', co-written with Brian Herbert. Also included are the horrific tale 'Drumbeats', written with drummer Neal Peart of the band Rush, and 'Prisoner of War', a sequel to Harlan Ellison's classic Outer Limits teleplay, 'Soldier'. Dave Dorman (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Favorite is, in Cig Harvey's words, an arrow to the heart. Its sixty-four poems are gently shaped into three parts as Watson leads readers into her childhood's world of social privilege, recognizes the psychological costs inhabitants pay, and demonstrates a wide and wonderful range of reactions.Most of the fifteen poems in Part I are based on childhood memories. Four sisters ride uncomfortably in the back seat of the big car, ordered not to wrinkle their Sunday dresses, while their brother rides shotgun and wears what he wants. A girl manages to paddle around in an old canoe, but her sense of freedom comes from keeping herself hidden, or pretending she's Pocahantas. Gender norms strongly favor the family's only boy, and its powerful, charismatic father, whose presence inspires awe and fear, compliance and rebellion. Straight women, passive women, pretty and well-dressed women-enjoy, question, and are damaged by their privilege. In Another Hurricane Coming, for example, we understand what's lost when a mother no longer wants her children to feel the wind. The fifteen poems in Part I stretch the threads first spun in childhood into adolescence, by turns angry, loving, subtle and compassionate. When I Think of My Mother, I See a Closed Door, ends the section appropriately.Part I is longer-- its voice generally older, more accepting, more free in its metaphors, andmarked by a wonderfully wry sense of humor. As Richard Blanco says, Watson tenderly, yetunabashedly, speaks to the allure and trappings of womanhood as she traces its arc from the innocentexpectations of a girl, to the fear of a teenager forced to conform, to a fully actuated woman . self-aware and fully alive with all her past and her future, her pain and healing, her losses and her newfound hopes.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A Golden Guide® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent some of their first encounters with wildlife. Now this Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers fascinating insights into the mysterious world of frogs and toads. * Covers everything from the deadly poisonous frogs of South America to our common woodland species * The ways of distinguishing frogs and toads * Learn about their growth, reproduction, and way of life Includes gorgeous, accurate, full-cover illustrations and little-known facts about these extraordinary, overlooked animals. Croucher, Barry (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A Golden Guide® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent some of their first encounters with wildlife. Now this Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers fascinating insights into the mysterious world of frogs and toads. * Covers everything from the deadly poisonous frogs of South America to our common woodland species * The ways of distinguishing frogs and toads * Learn about their growth, reproduction, and way of life Includes gorgeous, accurate, full-cover illustrations and little-known facts about these extraordinary, overlooked animals. Croucher, Barry (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This completely revised and updated edition of Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money prepares parents for the issues that they will encounter during their children's college years. Since our original publication over ten years ago, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of cell phone and internet technology. The birth of the term 'helicopter parent' is, in part, due to the instant and frequent connectivity that parents have with their children today. Parents are struggling with the appropriate use of communicative technology and aren't aware of its impact on their child's development, both personally and academically. With straightforward practicality and using humorous and helpful case examples and dialogues, Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money helps parents lay the groundwork for a new kind of relationship so that they can help their child more effectively handle everything they'll encounter during their college years.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This completely revised and updated edition of Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money prepares parents for the issues that they will encounter during their children's college years. Since our original publication over ten years ago, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of cell phone and internet technology. The birth of the term 'helicopter parent' is, in part, due to the instant and frequent connectivity that parents have with their children today. Parents are struggling with the appropriate use of communicative technology and aren't aware of its impact on their child's development, both personally and academically. With straightforward practicality and using humorous and helpful case examples and dialogues, Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money helps parents lay the groundwork for a new kind of relationship so that they can help their child more effectively handle everything they'll encounter during their college years.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This completely revised and updated edition of Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money prepares parents for the issues that they will encounter during their children's college years. Since our original publication over ten years ago, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of cell phone and internet technology. The birth of the term 'helicopter parent' is, in part, due to the instant and frequent connectivity that parents have with their children today. Parents are struggling with the appropriate use of communicative technology and aren't aware of its impact on their child's development, both personally and academically. With straightforward practicality and using humorous and helpful case examples and dialogues, Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money helps parents lay the groundwork for a new kind of relationship so that they can help their child more effectively handle everything they'll encounter during their college years.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study. Includes: A key to insect groups Mature and immature forms How insects grow and develop and what they eat How to find and observe them Full color pictures, nontechnical language, and up-to-date range maps make this a gem of a guide for beginners at any age.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Edwards, Paul (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes: Their characteristics and habits Growth, courtship and enemies Where they are found Includes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders. Strekalovsky, Nicholas (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes: Their characteristics and habits Growth, courtship and enemies Where they are found Includes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders. Strekalovsky, Nicholas (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Spier, Peter (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.