Having a basic knowledge of heart disease is key for those suffering from, or caring for someone with, the illness

Coronary heart disease is now the leading cause of death worldwide. The effects of coronary heart disease include angina, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, and most importantly, heart attacks. Heart disease has a serious effect on the lives of not only its sufferers, but also those who care for them, their family, and friends. This book gives the basic information needed to understand coronary artery disease and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on how the heart works, problems caused by coronary heart disease, recovering from a heart attack, dealing with angina or heart failure, and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your health.

It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world

A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and, as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on what happens in a stroke, the different types of stroke, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, and medication and aids and equipment for independent living.

Tea drinking has become a way of life. To put it frankly, itis a love, an addiction, and some would even go as far to say a philosophy. Dr.Keith Souter examines the perpetual impact that this adored beverage hasbestowed upon the world for centuries, from its mystical origins in the East,to its inevitable influence on the West. The TeaCyclopedia is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in allthings tea. Commencing each chapter with insightful quotes, it not only capturesthe historical beginnings of this beloved drink, but also explores tea's involvementin politics, health, the economy, and even fortune-telling. This unprecedentedbeverage has united people in times of adversity; it has also divided nations,causing volatile revolutions, such as the Sri Lankan Civil War and the BostonTea Party. But today you will most likely find that various cultures have developedtheir own unique style of enjoying tea, and the ritual of tea drinking itselfis not only intriguing, but also highly rewarding.

In this meticulously detailed guide, readers will rediscovertea, its cultivation, and all of its richness and intricacy as a worldwidebeverage. The Tea Cyclopedia is an enthralling tribute to the illustrious, invigorating, and elusiveleaf that has vehemently continued to inspire people for more than two thousandyears.

Dice games have been played for centuries and area staple of the playground, board games, and casinos alike. This pocket guidespans the history of dice and offers clear explanations of popular dice games,including farkle (played since the Middle Ages), Gluckhaus (a German game offortune, played since the medieval era), craps, and Jacks! This guide alsoincludes tips on winning and how to avoid being tricked by loaded or “crooked”dice. 

Famous dice players, such as the Roman emperorsAugustus and Caligula, lost money playing dice and quickly stole other people’sto continue their gaming sprees. In the early nineteenth century, fortunescould be won and lost at the roll of a die and it was not only money which wasgambled away, but estates and even marriages. Full of fascinating facts anduseful tips, this is a must-read book for everyone interested in family fun,games, gambling, or social history. 

Did youknow? 

• Dice derives from the Latin datum, meaning “ought to be played” 
• The black marks showing the numbers are calledpips 
• Dice were first played in India around 3000 bc  
• Dice were originally made from bones,including knuckle and ankle bones 
• Traditionally cubed, dice also come in othergeometric shapes, incuding the zocchihedron, the 100-sided die, and thedeltoidal icositetrahedron, where each side is shaped like a kite

An essential guide to the lifesaving wonder drug that can be found in every medicine cabinet

Based on up-to-the-minute research, this groundbreaking book reveals how aspirin can discernibly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and dementia. Sharing the results of recent studies which prove that aspirin can protect against some of the worst known diseases, it explains how readers can benefit from taking even a small dose daily. As well as giving critical guidance on the pros and cons of the drug, it also sets out the many ways in which it can maintain health, looking at current research about its effects on diabetes, deep-vein thrombosis, depression, and much more. It offers advice on what to ask the doctor before adopting an aspirin regime, and outlines the possible side effects. Comprehensive and informative, this fascinating book is essential reading for everyone, explaining how an inexpensive and readily available drug can prove invaluable to good health.

Overcome your social pariah status and learn the skills that could seal your success at work, at home or in romantic situations

Tongue-tied at parties? Shy on dates? Dreading the next 'networking' event? Tackle your inner critic and find self-assurance with this empathetic and practical guide. With an opening chapter on how to simply feel more confident about your ability to charm and impress, How You Can Talk to Anyone is packed with psychological insight and advice and, more important, with strategies for being charming in any social situation.
From parties to work outings, it gives opening lines and practical advice on things like body language--and will even help you cope with the difficult times, when tackling conflict, or facing an argument. You will learn to love the prospect of a dinner party with even the most challenging guests, and never be lost for words again.

In ogni casa c'è una stanza che può essere considerata a tutti gli effetti il simbolo dell'arte medica e curativa: la stanza da bagno! I medici dell'India, della Grecia e della Roma antica erano consapevoli del potenziale curativo dei bagni così come i fautori dell'idroterapia delle epoche successive. Ora, agli inizi del terzo millennio, gli usi e le applicazioni terapeutiche del 'bagno' sono stati riscoperti. Artriti e reumatismi, problemi alla pelle, così come disordini psicologici e ginecologici, possono essere risolti sfruttando a pieno le potenzialità del 'bagnarsi' nell'acqua della vasca da bagno.