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Hand and Foot Massage
First Responder-A skills approach
Signing Illustrated - The complete learning guide
A Treatise On Home Remedies
Essential Stretch: a Better Way to Flow Through Life

1) Hand and Foot Massage

The book offers a series of healing massage sequences to ease one's physical and mental states of being. It also contains general healthcare and preventative measures to ensure optimum health, including a rundown of common conditions and how to treat them. Includes both reviving & soothing massages, tips on adapting the massage, step by step techniques to help relieve tension and pain, the checklists prepare one for massage and give one advice on aftercare and creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Authors: Mary Atkinson
Publishers: Carlton Books
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 128

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2) First Responder-A skills approach

This book covers all the skills necessary for First Responder. It includes latest information on infection control, mechanism of injury, Automated External Defibrillation and Oxygen Administration.

Authors: Keith J.Karren & Others
Publishers: Brady
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 558

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3) Signing Illustrated - The complete learning guide

The book is a complete learning guide that teaches American sign language by "category" the most popular and preferred method of teaching and learning. The book is illustrated with clear instructive drawings, and also categorized for easy learning and fast reference and finally supplemented with practical learning exercises.

Authors: Mickey Flodin
Publishers: A Perigee Book
Date of Publication: 1994
No. of pages: 285

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4) A Treatise On Home Remedies

The book is a practical guide to the wonders of herbal medicines and kitchen remedies which have passed on through the ages. The volume brings one an overview of specific problems, backed by not only ayurvedic remedies but also home remedies, along with dietary restrictions and do's and don't's.

Authors: Dr.S.Suresh babu
Publishers: Pustak Mahal
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 220

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5) Essential Stretch: a Better Way to Flow Through Life

The book has gentle movements for stress relief, flexibility & overall wellbeing. With a unique blend of yoga, mind body focus, breath awareness, and flowing movement, the author has developed stretch techniques that will free one's body and ease one's mind.

Authors: Michelle LeMay
Publishers: A Perigee Book
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 206

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