Best Selling Books by Eric Swanson

This undergraduate textbook educates non-science majors—our future policy makers—on how science works, the rules that underpin our existence, our impact on nature, and nature''s impact on us. The book provides a concise, historically based, non-mathematical treatment of modern physics relevant to societal issues. It challenges readers to examine the problems we face (and their own beliefs) in light of the scientific method. With a narrative structure, Science and Society explains the scientific process and the power it brings to dealing with the natural world. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of scientific results reported by the media, and thus the tools to develop a rational, fact-based assessment of energy and resource policy. Praise for Science and Society: "Anyone who thinks society can be managed without science should think again, or better: read this book. Eric Swanson explains how science permeates society, and with simple examples of the scientific process he shows its special power in dealing with the natural world. This is a must read for the world''s seven billion scientists." F.E. Close, OBE, Oxford University, author of, among others, "Half-Life: The Divided Life of Bruno Pontecorvo, Physicist or Spy", "The Infinity Puzzle", and "Neutrino"

Yongey Mingyur is one of the most celebrated among the new generation of Tibetan meditation masters, whose teachings have touched people of all faiths around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living, was a New York Times bestseller hailed as “compelling, readable, and informed” (Buddhadharma) and praised by Richard Gere, Lou Reed, and Julian Schnabel for its clarity, wit, and unique insight into the relationship between science and Buddhism. His new book, Joyful Wisdom, addresses the timely and timeless problem of anxiety in our everyday lives. “From the 2,500-year-old perspective of Buddhism,” Yongey Mingyur writes, “every chapter in human history could be described as an ‘age of anxiety.’ The anxiety we feel now has been part of the human condition for centuries.” So what do we do? Escape or succumb? Both routes inevitably lead to more complications and problems in our lives. “Buddhism,” he says, “offers a third option. We can look directly at the disturbing emotions and other problems we experience in our lives as stepping-stones to freedom. Instead of rejecting them or surrendering to them, we can befriend them, working through them to reach an enduring authentic experience of our inherent wisdom, confidence, clarity, and joy.” Divided into three parts like a traditional Buddhist text, Joyful Wisdom identifies the sources of our unease, describes methods of meditation that enable us to transform our experience into deeper insight, and applies these methods to common emotional, physical, and personal problems. The result is a work at once wise, anecdotal, funny, informed, and graced with the author’s irresistible charm.

"Written in a fluid style evocative of the classic text that inspired Swanson''s journey, What the Lotus Said introduces the reader to the irreducible complexities inherent in the search for spiritual solace."--Jacket.

Intended as a companion to the recently published, Evidence-Based Cosmetic Breast Surgery (978-3-319-53957-7), Evidence-Based Body Contouring Surgery and VTE Prevention once again concentrates on the science, relying on data rather than expert opinion. In his familiar detail-oriented style, Eric Swanson critically evaluates popular body contouring procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and buttock fat transfer. The source material is published in the major peer-reviewed plastic surgery journals. The conclusions frequently challenge conventional wisdom. Fat redistribution theory is dispelled. A unique chapter titled “The Metabolic Effect of Liposuction” reveals some surprising positive effects of liposuction. The limitations of alternative nonsurgical treatments are the subject of a chapter titled “Evaluating New Technologies.” A novel chapter describes SAFE (Spontaneous breathing, Avoid gas, Face up, Extremities mobile) anesthesia as a replacement for traditional general endotracheal anesthesia – lowering risk, minimizing blood loss, and reducing recovery times. The last two chapters will have many readers reconsidering traditional methods of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. Chapter 12 exposes the shortcomings of risk prediction methods and routine anticoagulation. The final chapter describes the use of ultrasound for VTE surveillance. These chapters will likely find an audience among surgeons from all specialties and anesthesiologists. For scientifically inclined readers, whether seasoned surgeons or residents, this unique resource may well lead to evidence-based changes in their practices.

To Transform a City is a valuable guide for those who dream big about the spiritual and social changes possible for the cities and towns that surround their churches. Two visionary leaders examine the foundations, history, theology, and practical methods of community transformation.

Insisting on an evidence-based approach, Dr. Swanson brings the light of science to bear on the many controversies in cosmetic breast surgery today. Conventional wisdom is challenged with factual analysis, made possible by Dr. Swanson’s large body of published research. In his hallmark detailed style, the author lays the foundation with clinical studies, measurements, and patient-reported outcomes. The work is all here in one place for the first time, leading to some surprising conclusions. For plastic surgeons who prefer data to dogma, Evidence-Based Cosmetic Breast Surgery provides a unique and invaluable resource.

The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes clear guidelines on the changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic, but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community. The Externally Focused Quest outlines ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churches and presents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve members. This book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.

Who''s going to be your new best friend? Choosing a puppy is a lot of fun, but it''s also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Looking for a laid-back, comforting friend? A Saint Bernard or Pinscher would love to stay at home and relax with you. Need a dog that loves the city? Welsh corgis and French bulldogs are among the most cosmopolitan of canines. Looking for non-stop friendliness? Count on a Norwich terrier or beagle to bond as your most cheerful buddy. Active and energetic? Golden retrievers and greyhounds will keep up with you. Choose a puppy as you would choose a partner-- carefully! With the help of a personal questionnaire, profiles of various breeds and their personalities, and charts listing the main characteristics of more than 100 dogs, with Eric Swanson''s We''re Having a Puppy! you''ll be on your way to proud puppy parenthood.

Torish discovered the danger of envy when he attempted to overthrow the righteous king, Karlek. Vihaa was his final destination, a barren wasteland where he would live out the rest of his days. But in his dungeon, a plan formed when Susan mysteriously came into his life, giving him a son named Tilif. Tilif escaped Vihaa, hoping to recapture his father’s glory. But his departure was anticlimactic when two elves shot arrows into his eyes. Now, with the help of Susan, goblins and poliths, Tilif is looking for a way to regain his eyesight and rescue his father. But those who are true to Karlek stands in his way. Jorsa, a blue elf, joins in an epic battle of good versus evil, where he gets thrust into a leadership role after Tilif kidnaps those whom he loves. It appears he’s all alone against forces beyond his strength. But when it looks like overwhelming odds, Lef, an Island dweller, comes to his aid. With Lef, Jorsa must rescue his friends, keep Tilif blind, and prevent his evil scheme of rescuing his father, Torish, from Vihaa.

Discover which kitten is perfect for you! Who''s going to be your new feline friend? Choosing a kitten is a lot of fun, but it''s also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Seeking a laid-back, comforting friend? Persians and Scottish folds are renowned for their loving, gentle dispositions. Need a cat with social skills? A Ragdoll will greet guests at the door, and a Bombay will happily perform tricks for company. Looking for dog-like friendliness? A Colorpoint shorthair or Havana brown will lavish you with the unbounded affection of a loyal lap dog. Active and energetic? You''ll enjoy the boundless curiosity and daredevil antics of a Somali or Himalayan/Kashmir. Choose a kitten as you would choose a partner-- carefully! With the help of a personal questionnaire, profiles of various breeds and their personalities, and charts listing the main characteristics of more than 40 cat breeds, with Eric Swanson''s We''re Having a Kitten! you''ll be on your way to caring for a cuddly new kitten.

After the death of his grandmother and a patient''s suicide, therapist Christian Fowler seeks solace in the haunting, wintry landscapes of his youth. There, he recalls a brutal childhood tragedy and realizes he unwittingly betrayed a boyhood friend, in this novel about the nature of love and the burden of guilt.

Offers advice for using meditative practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to achieve a life of openness and freedom from negative emotions by tapping into the essential love that is part of our basic nature.

A New York Times Bestseller! An illuminating perspective on the science of meditation—and a handbook for transforming our minds, bodies, and lives In The Joy of Living, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche—the “happiest man in the world”—invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets to finding joy and contentment in the everyday. Using the basic meditation practices he provides, we can discover paths through our problems, transforming obstacles into opportunities to recognize the unlimited potential of our own minds.

Is there something in your life you wish you could change? You have read your Bible over and over again and even memorized some great verses about change, but nothing is different. You have heard stories about someone overcoming an alcohol problem and you so desperately want the same change in your life. It could be a pornography addiction that never goes away or a desire for drugs. You want to experience freedom but for some reason the freedom never comes, and the only experience is enslavement and regret. This can lead to bitterness toward God and a downcast outlook on life. But this isn''t the way Christians are to live. You know how you are to experience joy, and yet no one in their right mind is saying that about you. This book gives the Christian practical tools to see change happen. This work gives the believer practical steps to take to overcome any addiction and to truly experience the peace of Christ we all want to have as we live out our days. Isnt it time to claim victory over some addiction? Are you tired of confessing the same sin over and over again? Dont live in the circle of sinconfess. Through Christ, this sin and confess cycle can be broken and joy can be experienced. If you are looking to break bondage or you want others to break some addiction, then this book is for you.

Follow Cutter the lovable Scruttle on a reflective journey. The Scruttles are creatures who help people understand the complicated emotions that sometimes can take over their lives. Get ready to smile and feel better, especially if you are finding yourself in one of those dark places. Let Cutter lend you a hand and his heart.

How can your church get the attention of your community? It''s all about focus. Externally focused churches do more than confront their communities--they cooperate as well. They''re quick to partner with community agencies. Open to building new relationships. They flood their neighborhoods with practical compassion. And through it all they carry the love of Christ. If non-Christians aren''t asking what''s behind the excitement of your church members, it''s time to get externally focused!

A brief review of the method and data sources used to prepare the International Economics Department''s estimates of the stock of education. Analysis suggests that it is not unreasonable to use education stock as a proxy for human capital in production function analysis.

Can ordinary people live extraordinary lives? Yes--when those lives are externally focused! That''s the message Pastor Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson deliver in this timely, Bible-based book. Using a memorable acrostic for LIFE--Love, Intersections, Fortune, Eternity--the authors challenge us to find more than purpose...to uncover the joy in a lifestyle of authentic Christian service. Discussion questions included.

Welcome to an Externally Focused Life. God designed your church for this. Your church is wired to serveaitas how you grow. How your trust in God deepens. Where your faith finds traction. Embrace a church-wide lifestyle of serviceaone motivated by more than duty or obligation. Connect your church to your community in an authentic, magnetic way. Discover how your church members can share faith stories in ways their neighbors want to hear. And watch ordinary, everyday peopleayour peopleashift their focus outward. You geta] a[ The Externally Focused Life bookabrimming with practical insightsa]inspiring storiesa]and clear, Biblical teaching that fuels heart-felt growth. a[ The Leaderas Packawith everything you need to share the vision for an externally focused life with your entire church. Included: a promo video and artwork, video sessions for small groups, a planning guide, and sermon outlines. a[ The Childrenas Ministry Packawith six lesson plans for both preschoolers and elementary children. Included: reproducibles, the aItas About Goda theme song, and curriculum guides. a[ The Youth Packasix one-hour sessions. Included: six printable lesson plans and 18 video teaching segmentsathree for each session, including on the street interviews, teaching time, and a wrap-up to help students apply the teaching to their lives. An Externally Focused Life begins here. Welcome.

Los sencillos ejercicios de meditación expuestos en este libro, amenizados con anécdotas y un gran sentido del humor, nutrirán el corazón del lector ayudándole a lograr una vida más consciente y a abrazar el gran anhelo del ser humano: ser feliz. el mensa

The Law Enforcement Street Guide is a quick reference for Law Enforcement Officers. It is designed to put valuable information at their fingertips when they need it quickly. It provides a quick reference for patrol information, field sobriety tests & DUI enforcement, drug impairment recognition, Spanish commands, major incident guides, emergency medical services, note pages, other vital law enforcement information.

This book examines the many theories and speculations that have been presented to account for the mystery of the world. Each chapter deals with an enigma that has caused wonder, excitement or fear to all who have pondered it, including: the discovery of strange fossils that hint at an unknown early history of humanity; anomalous structures photographed on the Moon and Mars; the mystery of dark matter and dark energy; and strange disappearances of people and objects.

Dans cet ouvrage, unique en son genre, Mingyour Rinpotché révèle les bienfaits réels de la méditation en établissant un pont entre les enseignements millénaires du bouddhisme et les découvertes les plus récentes de la science moderne, et plus particulièrement les neurosciences. Il n''est plus question d''opposer science et bouddhisme puisque l''une prouve les effets positifs de l''autre sur le cerveau. Ainsi, si vous souhaitez découvrir la réalité de l''esprit et du monde par des moyens qui vous sont personnels, vous libérer des schémas de pensée qui voilent votre véritable nature et vous maintiennent dans l''illusion et la souffrance, Y. M. Rinpotché saura vous guider de façon utile et, surtout, rendre les méthodes de méditation accessibles. Grâce à de nombreux exemples, il vous dévoilera en effet que de simples exercices quotidiens de méditation (au bureau, dans le métro ou dans la rue) et de courte durée (un quart d''heure par jour), consistant à laisser aller et venir vos pensées sans y attacher d''importance mais sans les rejeter non plus, peuvent changer votre vision du monde et répondre à vos préoccupations essentielles. Un livre à lire, partout, et à méditer...

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche é um dos mais respeitados dentre a nova geração de mestres da tradição de meditação tibetana, cujos ensinamentos têm inspirado pessoas de todas as crenças ao redor do mundo. Seu primeiro livro, A Alegria de Viver, esteve na lista dos mais vendidos do New York Times, e foi aclamado pela Revista Buddhadharma como acessível, instigante e muito esclarecedor, além de elogiado por Richard Gere, Lou Reed e Julian Schnabel por sua clareza, sabedoria e original percepção da relação entre ciência e budismo.Seu novo livro, Alegre Sabedoria, aborda a questão atual e atemporal da ansiedade presente em nossa vida diária. Da perspectiva budista de mais de 2 500 anos, Yongey Mingyur escreve: “cada capítulo na história da humanidade poderia ser descrito como "era da ansiedade", pois a ansiedade que hoje sentimos tem sido parte da condição humana há séculos. Então, o que fazer? Fugir ou desistir? Ambas as alternativas inevitavelmente nos trazem mais complicações e problemas.. "O budismo", diz ele, "oferece uma terceira opção. Podemos olhar diretamente para as emoções perturbadoras, ou para qualquer uma das dificuldades que enfrentamos, e encará-las como trampolins para a liberdade. Em vez de rejeitá-las ou de nos rendermos a elas , podemos absorvê-las, utilizando-as para, por seu intermédio, atingirmos a vivência autêntica e duradoura da sabedoria, confiança, clareza e alegria que nos são inerentes.Dividido em três partes, como um texto budista tradicional, Alegre Sabedoria identifica as fontes de nosso desconforto, descreve métodos de meditação que nos possibilitam transformar nossas experiências em insights mais profundos, e mostra como aplicá-los quando estivermos lidando com os problemas emocionais e físicos que normalmente enfrentamos. O resultado é uma obra ao mesmo tempo profunda, divertida, esclarecedora, e que o estilo único do autor torna irresistível. Formato: 16x23 Páginas: 280 ISBN: 978-85-66864-28-1 Tradutora: Paula Rozin Para comprar o e-book, clique aqui.

Tsoknyi Rinpoche é um dos mestres mais gentis que conheci. Sua bondade e realização espiritual se expressam nos afazeres comuns do dia-a-dia. Este livro é uma obra prima que exprime o próprio desenvolvimento do coração pulsante deste grande mestre, que ele próprio nomeou “amor essencial”. Em uma transmissão que recebi na sala de jantar de sua residência, sobre a natureza do amor essencial tratado em seu livro, Rinpoche disse que em cada um de nós há um princípio luminoso de brilho incomparável, uma natureza aberta, calorosa e destemida. Há uma capacidade inesgotável de amar, oferecer, criar e compreender. Um fluxo de consciência naturalmente sábio é despertado e uma nova visão passa a dirigir nossa vida. Para mim esse é o tema central desta obra rara: aprender a viver para amar, para ser amor. Lama Jigme Lhawang - Diretor espiritual Drukpa Brasil Tradutora: Lúcia Brito Formato: 16x23cm Páginas: 232 ISBN: 978-85-66864-52-6 Sobre o autor Prefácio de Richard Gere Trecho do livro