The Heart Of The Matter

Author : Emily Giffin
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429926538

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"Giffin excels at creating complex characters and stories that ask us to explore what we really want from our lives."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tessa Russo is the mother of two young children and the wife of a renowned pediatric surgeon. Despite her own mother's warnings, Tessa has recently given up her career to focus on her family and the pursuit of domestic happiness. From the outside, she seems destined to live a charmed life. Valerie Anderson is an attorney and single mother to six-year-old Charlie--a boy who has never known his father. After too many disappointments, she has given up on romance--and even to some degree, friendships--believing that it is always safer not to expect too much. Although both women live in the same Boston suburb, the two have relatively little in common aside from a fierce love for their children. But one night, a tragic accident causes their lives to converge in ways no one could have imagined. In alternating, pitch-perfect points of view, Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter creates a moving, luminous story of good people caught in untenable circumstances. Each being tested in ways they never thought possible. Each questioning everything they once believed. And each ultimately discovering what truly matters most.

Author : Thomas Morris
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250117175

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The Matter of the Heart by Thomas Morris Pdf

An eye-opening and heroic story of pioneering heart surgeons, structured around eleven operations. For thousands of years the human heart remained the deepest of mysteries; both home to the soul and an organ too complex to touch, let alone operate on. Then, in the late nineteenth century, medics began going where no one had dared go before. The following decades saw the mysteries of the heart exposed, thanks to pioneering surgeons, brave patients and even sacrificial dogs. In eleven landmark operations, Thomas Morris tells us stories of triumph, reckless bravery, swaggering arrogance, jealousy and rivalry, and incredible ingenuity: the trail-blazing ‘blue baby’ procedure that transformed wheezing infants into pink, healthy children; the first human heart transplant, which made headline news around the globe. And yet the heart still feels sacred: just before the operation to fit one of the first artificial hearts, the patient’s wife asked the surgeon if he would still be able to love her. The Matter of the Heart gives us a view over the surgeon’s shoulder, showing us the heart’s inner workings and failings. It describes both a human story and a history of risk-taking that has ultimately saved millions of lives.

Author : Shawn Carney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732741743

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Author : Thomas Frank
Publisher : Picador
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781429900324

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What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank Pdf

One of "our most insightful social observers"* cracks the great political mystery of our time: how conservatism, once a marker of class privilege, became the creed of millions of ordinary Americans With his acclaimed wit and acuity, Thomas Frank turns his eye on what he calls the "thirty-year backlash"—the populist revolt against a supposedly liberal establishment. The high point of that backlash is the Republican Party's success in building the most unnatural of alliances: between blue-collar Midwesterners and Wall Street business interests, workers and bosses, populists and right-wingers. In asking "what 's the matter with Kansas?"—how a place famous for its radicalism became one of the most conservative states in the union—Frank, a native Kansan and onetime Republican, seeks to answer some broader American riddles: Why do so many of us vote against our economic interests? Where's the outrage at corporate manipulators? And whatever happened to middle-American progressivism? The questions are urgent as well as provocative. Frank answers them by examining pop conservatism—the bestsellers, the radio talk shows, the vicious political combat—and showing how our long culture wars have left us with an electorate far more concerned with their leaders' "values" and down-home qualities than with their stands on hard questions of policy. A brilliant analysis—and funny to boot—What's the Matter with Kansas? presents a critical assessment of who we are, while telling a remarkable story of how a group of frat boys, lawyers, and CEOs came to convince a nation that they spoke on behalf of the People. *Los Angeles Times

Author : Darren R. Weissman, Dr.,Cate Montana
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401940744

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The Heart of the Matter by Darren R. Weissman, Dr.,Cate Montana Pdf

How do you access your authentic self in order to have a fulfilling and meaningful life? The Heart of the Matter introduces you to a simple but extraordinarily powerful tool called the See Feel Hear Challenge that will inspire you to easily transform reactive patterns of behavior and negative ways of thinking into a profoundly balanced and healthy lifestyle of your own conscious design. Based on the latest findings in neuroscience and neurocardiology, this book reveals the astounding power of our emotions and how they can either limit us or set us free. As important as eating, breathing, and sleeping, processing our emotions is the fundamental key to creating harmony in all areas of life. This technique will help us do exactly that: provide guidance on how to live in the moment and create the incredible existence that we desire. Using clear steps and real experiences, Dr. Darren Weissman’s latest work, co-authored with Cate Montana, teaches you a new way to live intentionally. Get ready to evoke positive change that will impact the world you’re a part of—change that will remold your body, mind, and emotions into a purposeful expression of the radiant spirit that you are. Whether your life is speaking to you through addictions or dysfunctional relationships, illness or unhappiness—or you’re focused on becoming an Olympic champion—The Heart of the Matter gives you a potent tool for real change and transformation that you’ll be able to use no matter what issues may arise.

Author : Emily Giffin
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385689748

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The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the irresistible new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All We Ever Wanted, a woman is falling hard for a man she's just met when he disappears without a trace on 9/11. It's 2 a.m. in a dive bar on the Lower East Side, May 2001. Cecily figures it's the perfect place to order a beer and try to forget that she's just been dumped by the man she suspects she'll always think of as The One Who Got Away. Her best friend warned her to hunker down and avoid any risk of late-night drunk dialing, and she should have listened, because she's so tempted. . . . "Don't do it," says the guy on the barstool next to her. "Don't call him." He talks her off the ledge, and they have another beer. Then at last call, they toast to "moving on" before going their separate ways. Except as she's about to say goodbye, she decides to ask his name instead. And just like that, her life is changed forever. But has she found her soulmate only to lose him a few months later?

Author : Hilary Palmer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429792083

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The Heart of the Matter invites therapists from all disciplines to consider the use of music and art in their work with families. It introduces systemic music and art ideas, giving clinical examples from practice, and a rationale for using each technique. Conversations with therapists who have explored and incorporated the techniques into their work are shared, and include both personal and professional responses to incorporating new methods in practice. Through a back drop of exploration into what creativity is, the history of the arts in therapy, and consideration of what happens when we use words, the case for music and art to be part of practice with families is presented. This book is more than a handbook of techniques; it explores who we are as therapists, our challenges and our resourcefulness, as we operate in multiple systems to bring about positive change.

Author : Amy Fellner Dominy
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780385389938

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A Matter of Heart by Amy Fellner Dominy Pdf

"A novel that will make your heart pound--anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly."--New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Myracle. Readers will happily sink into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl’s Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that define who we are. Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. Now Abby is forced to discover who she is without the one thing that’s defined her entire life. Praise for A Matter of Heart: "This engaging and fast-paced read expertly paints the world of high-school sports and the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have."--Booklist Dominy's excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research. . . . This is recommended for Chris Lynch fans, swimming fans, and anyone interested in warning teens about the dangers of HCM.--VOYA "This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes."--Kirkus "More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity—how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well—and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. Give this to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s “Dairy Queen” series"--School Library Journal

Author : Peter Salgo, M.D.,Joe Layden
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780062133656

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The Heart of the Matter by Peter Salgo, M.D.,Joe Layden Pdf

By the head of the Open Heart ICU at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital––an incredibly persuasive and revolutionary approach for lowering the risks of heart disease –– this plan links high cholesterol and Chlamydia as risk factors and lays out a program to combat both. We are on the cusp of an enormous breakthrough in preventing heart attacks – forever. We are in the same place we were just before penicillin revolutionized the treatment of infectious disease, before fluoride eradicated tooth decay, and just before the polio vaccine brought that disease under control in this country. In The Heart of the Matter, Dr. Peter Salgo, the associate director of the Open Heart ICU at New York Presbyterian Hospital, offers a simple formula to treat people before they get sick, which in turn will prevent heart attacks before they occur. For the first time in history, we know what really causes heart attack. And that knowledge has led Dr. Salgo to this amazingly simple and straightforward program that will save millions of lives. Dr. Salgo recommends using statins, antibiotics, and aspirin to prevent coronary heart disease. This groundbreaking book also offers a self–test that readers can take to assess their own personal risk for heart disease. The Heart of the Matter is the beginning of a change in the treatment of heart disease. It introduces a preventative program that includes traditional diet and exercise guidelines as well as a blanket recommendation that adults, even many young adults, incorporate medicines into the on–going pursuit for health and longevity – something that, until now, seemed impossible to many. Now, without using a lot of indecipherable medical jargon, this invaluable new guide will show you exactly how to attain that longer, healthier life that so many people wish for.

Author : Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1980-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780547630410

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Heart Of Matter by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Pdf

The final volume of Teilhard's collected essays, containing two texts of key importance published for the first time: "The Heart of Matter" and "The Christic." Foreword by N. M. Wildiers; Index. Translated by René Hague. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Author : Susan M. Johnson,Leslie S. Greenberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134860371

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The Heart Of The Matter: Perspectives On Emotion In Marital by Susan M. Johnson,Leslie S. Greenberg Pdf

First published in 1995. Intimate relationships are at the core of our emotional life. There is no other context so infused by and responsive to the ebb and flow of human emotion. A large part of human communication is emotional communication, involving minute signals concerning closeness and distance, and dominance and submission. This information is of central importance in organizing interactions with significant others. In addition, the social interactions most crucial to our senses of well-being, positive adaptation, and physical and emotional health are those that occur with significant others on whom we depend for our sense of security and belonging in the world. This book examines the role of affect in intimate relations and in the redefinition of such relationships in therapy.

Author : Joseph Westfall
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812699135

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Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy by Joseph Westfall Pdf

Sixteen philosophers come at Hannibal the way he comes at his victims—from unexpected angles and with plenty of surprises thrown in. Hannibal is a revolting monster, and yet a monster with whom we identify because of his intelligence, artistry, and personal magnetism. The chapters in this book pose many questions—and offer intriguing answers—about the enigma of Hannibal Lecter. What does the the relationship between Hannibal and those who know him—particularly FBI investigator Will Graham—tell us about the nature of friendship and Hannibal’s capacity for friendship? Does Hannibal confer benefits on society by eliminating people who don’t live up to his high aesthetic standards? Can upsetting experiences in early childhood turn you into a serial killer? Why are we enthralled by someone who exercises god-like control over situations and people? Does it make any difference morally that a killer eats his victims? Can a murder be a work of art? Several chapters look at the mind of this accomplished killer, psychiatrist, and gourmet cook. Is he a sociopath or a psychopath, or are these the same: Is he lacking in empathy: Apparently not, since he has a quick understanding of what other people think and feel. Maybe what he lacks is a conscience.

Author : Juana Wooldridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 163452389X

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter by Juana Wooldridge Pdf

Getting to the Heart of the Matter is about putting spiritual principles in action so that they can benefit your life. Many people use words like faith, love, and hope, but they have no clue of how to translate that into their own benefit. There are many remedies available to treat mental and physical ailments like depression, anxiety, and a general frustration with life. But how does one remedy their spirit? Author Juana Wooldridge explains that by using the principles in the book, one can change the way he or she interprets and responds to the situations that impact our lives. This book is easy to read and the spiritual principles are broken down to allow for practical and meaningful application. Ms. Wooldridge uses her training background to create a sound and easy to comprehend "spiritual lesson plan."

Author : Carl Levin
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780814348406

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter by Carl Levin Pdf

Former senator Carl Levin’s memoir is a demonstration of the value of pragmatism, empathy, and compromise.

Author : Cesare Terracciano,Samuel Guymer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030242190

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Heart of the Matter by Cesare Terracciano,Samuel Guymer Pdf

This textbook introduces readers to the scientific basics of cardiovascular medicine and biology. It covers not only developmental but also cellular and molecular aspects of normally functioning vasculature and the heart; importantly, it also addresses the mechanisms leading to and involved in specific cardiovascular diseases. Though the main emphasis is on novel therapies and potential therapeutic targets, specific controversial topics like cardiac remodeling and regenerative capacities are also addressed. All chapters were written by lecturers from the Imperial College London, in collaboration with their students from the College’s BSc Programme in Medical Sciences with Cardiovascular Science. Bridging the gap between clinics and basic biology, the book offers a valuable guide for medical students, and for Master and PhD students in Cardiovascular Biomedicine.