'… an excellent blend of ideas, narrative and information … the book is beautifully-written and the ideas are succinctly expressed … Elisabeth Hsu offers thought-provoking insights that are pertinent to anybody who is interested in the education of practitioners and therefore the future of Chinese medicine.' Journal of Chinese Medicine
'As the first ethnographic description of a college of traditional Chinese medicine [Hsu's] book opens a whole new area for research in medical anthropology … this book will stimulate new research by other ethnologists, and its talented author will surely continue to expand the reach of medical anthropology.' The Journal of The Royal Anthropological Institute
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(1)‘Entertaining and informative about an impressive range of subjects . . . EMBRACING THE WIDE SKY is fun and inspirational’ (FT Weekend )
'Packed with his clear summaries of fascinating experiments . . . Recent debate has bumped up this book from delightful to vital' (Daily Telegraph )
'Far from a one-dimensional prodigy, his is a rich multi-textured intelligence. A beautiful mind.' (Scotsman Magazine )
'truly fascinating' (Guardian )
'Packed with fascinating new brain research . . . an ambitious book, written by a remarkable man' (BBC Focus magazine )
'Tammet puts his exceptional abilities to work in his book Embracing the Wide Sky... Tammet's lucid writing makes his book both informative and entertaining.’ (Courier Mail )
'Displaying that he is not just one-dimensional with his genius, Tammet’s book is a fine example of his goal to share his brilliant knowledge with the world to inspire and encourage...a thoughtful and highly informative read.' (The China Post )
(1)In this wondrously lucid and engaging book, renowned neurologist Antonio Damasio demonstrates what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking.
Descartes' Error takes the reader on an enthralling journey of scientific discovery, starting with the case of Phineas Gage--a construction foreman who in 1848 survived a freak accident in which a 3 1/2 foot iron rod passed through his head--and continuing on to Damasio's experiences with modern-day neurological patients affected by brain damage. Far from interfering with rationality, his research shows us, the absence of emotion and feeling can break down rationality and make wise decision making almost impossible.
(1)Two short classic works by Dr. Edward Bach: essential reading for anyone interested in the Bach Flower Remedies.The Twelve Healers introduces Dr. Edward Bach’s world-renowned Bach Flower Remedies: a system for healing the mental and spiritual anguish at the root of illhealth and unhappiness. The 38 remedies are grouped in seven helpful categories, and advice is given on the types of personality most likely to benefit from each remedy. In Heal Thyself, Dr. Bach explains the philosophy that underpins any practical work with the remedies. He looks at the cause and cure of disease, and offers practical as well as spiritual guidance on how we can all help to heal ourselves.
