The Jimmy Fund or Gentle Eating

The Jimmy Fund (Images of America Series)

Author: Saul Wisnia

In May 1948, a nationwide radio audience first heard a twelve-year-old cancer patient known only as "Jimmy" as he was visited bedside by members of his beloved Boston Braves baseball team. An appeal for support followed, and since that moment, the Jimmy Fund has helped physician-scientists and staff at Boston's world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provide the best cancer treatment available to children and adults today while developing cures for tomorrow.

The Jimmy Fund of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute documents the history of "New England's favorite charity" from the 1940s and 1950s, when celebrities such as Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante drummed up support for institute founder Dr. Sidney Farber, to the fund's ongoing relationship with the Boston Red Sox and such baseball stars as Ted Williams. Readers will discover how these efforts-and the generations of New Englanders plunking coins into movie canisters or biking, golfing, skiing, and walking for the cause-have helped raise more than $200 million and save countless lives. The Jimmy Fund of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute captures each step of this remarkable journey, including the uplifting 1998 return of Einar "Jimmy" Gustafson to Dana-Farber after fifty years of anonymity and presumed death.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	6
	Introduction	7
1.	A Man Named Farber, a Boy Named Jimmy: The Beginning	9
2.	"Teddy Ballgame" and Others Make Their Pitch: 1952-1961	29
3.	A Fortuitous Train Ride and Continued Growth: 1962-1973	49
4.	Dr. Farber's Legacy: 1973-1989	67
5.	Wheels, Walks, and More of Progress: 1990-2002	87
6.	Jimmy and Ted Return: 1998-2001	117

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Gentle Eating

Author: Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn and Vivian Lamphear know what it's like to be overweight and self-conscious. However, they also know what it is like to lose weight and keep it off—permanently. Their program, Gentle Eating , is a safe, effective method of weight loss that begins and ends with gradual lifestyle changes.

Hearing Better or Living with Chronic Heartburn

Hearing Better: Understanding Your Hearing and Ear Care Options Franklin M.

Author: John M Burkey

Hearing Better: Understanding Your Hearing And Ear Care Options is a simple and informative overview of a person's hearing health alternatives. It introduces the different ear professionals, explains their qualifications and the services they render. The book also provides basic information about ear and hearing problems, treatment options, hearing aids and other ways to compensate for a hearing loss. By being more informed, people can better participate in the decision-making about their own hearing health.Hearing Better will also be of value to many of those who previously had a complete ear and hearing evaluation. In the era of HMOs and managed care, physicians rarely have time to discuss all of the problems associated with hearing loss. Hearing Better can fill in some of the gaps. Additionally, new advances in the treatment of hearing loss are constantly taking place. Some of the procedures and treatments discussed in this book were not available just a few years ago. Hearing Better provides an overview of these and other procedures currently available to correct or compensate for a hearing loss. Hearing Better is a "must-read" for anyone considering buying or replacing hearing aids.

Hearing Loss: The Journal of Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People - Sandy Morgan

Packed with practical information. A good place to learn about the ear, the professionals involved in providing services, and ways to compensate for a hearing loss.

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Living with Chronic Heartburn

Author: Paulo Pacheco

If you or someone you love is among the more than 25 million Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a form of chronic heartburn, you know that it¼s more than a mere annoyance: hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually on treating GERD and acid reflux, and these conditions are linked to even more serious problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even esophageal cancer.Now, there is real help for the millions afflicted with this condition. In Living with Chronic Heartburn: The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dr. Paulo Pacheco and Marilyn Olsen explain—in everyday language—the latest medical information and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options—including the recently FDA-approved Enteryx therapy. In Living with Chronic Heartburn you'll find:
• Steps you can take today to manage GERD, lessen its symptoms, and prevent it from progressing to more serious conditions.
• A review of over-the-counter and prescription medications and surgical procedures.
• Up-to-date treatment information for pregnant women, children, and seniors who suffer from GERD. Living with Chronic Heartburn also includes a guide to lifestyle changes that will make a real difference in the way you feel, including exercise tips and guidelines for healthy eating. Dr. Pacheco, working with a registered dietician, has even developed menus that can help ease the discomfort of GERD sufferers. Living with Chronic Heartburn is the definitive book for anyone suffering from GERD, acid reflux, or other chronic heartburn conditions.

Author Biography: Paulo Pacheco, MD, has written, published, and lectured nationally in gastroenterology and has served as a member and advisor for various national medical associations. Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, he graduated from Brown University Medical School and was recently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Pacheco resides in New York City, where he maintains a private practice in gastroenterology. Marilyn Olsen has been a medical writer for more that 15 years. She has written medical columns and articles for numerous magazines and newspapers.

Fifty Ways to Build Muscle Fast or Australian Bush Flower Essences

Fifty Ways to Build Muscle Fast: The Ultimate Guide to Building Bigger Muscles

Author: Dave Tuttl

Nearly everyone would like to have more strength to hit that ball a little harder or reach that goal line a little quicker. This book is aimed at active men and women who want to build up muscle mass to improve their sports performance, or who simply want to feel healthier and look better. Here are 50 of the most valuable muscle-building secrets used by thousands of sports trainers, professional athletes, and bodybuilders. Each individual entry contains a brief summary of a specific exercise, followed by a more detailed explanation of the process. Also included are descriptions of the latest research findings, quotations from the top experts in the field, and, where necessary, safety tips. Inspiring photos of professional athletes highlight techniques and show what can be accomplished with sound guidance.

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Australian Bush Flower Essences

Author: Ian Whit

An informative yet personal portrait of 50 flower essences. Includes a bibliography of important works about natural healing and an index of illnesses and their treatment.