We begin with the works of Dr Sutherland, the founder of the work, and his students Dr Becker and Harold Maguon.
After this the list is alphabetical by author.
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Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy
William Garner Sutherland
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An edited transcript of the last courses of Dr. Sutherland.
Osteopathy is a science with possibilities as great as the magnitude of the heavens.
It is a science dealing with the natural forces of the body.
We work as osteopaths with the traditional principle in mind that the tendency in the patient's body is always toward the normal.
There is much to discover in the science of osteopathy by working with the forces within that manifest the healing processes.
These forces within the patient are greater than any blind force that can safely be brought to bear from without.
- W.G. Sutherland
Hardcover | 311 pages | Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation | December 1990
ISBN: 0-930298-00-5
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Contributions of Thought
William Garner Sutherland
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Collected papers by Dr. Sutherland
Have you ever had a thought strike you?
I have told many times of the thought that struck me before I graduated from the American School of Osteopathy.
[In trying] to prove that motion between cranial bones in the living adult is impossible...
I gained knowledge not only of the articular mobility of the skull but also of the Tide and something within that I call the "Breath of Life."
I do not consider this contribution of thought mine - I call it a guiding thought.
The goal with your patients is to find the way to healthy function within the mechanism that they bring to you.
Study the Life principle and come closer to understanding what I mean by the "Breath of Life."
To the digger who will take time to dream and the dreamer who will wake up and dig, the science of osteopathy will unfold
into a magnitude equal to that of the heavens.
- W.G. Sutherland
Hardback | Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation | 2nd edition 1998
ISBN: 1-930298-01-3
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Life in Motion
Dr Rollin Becker
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The first volume of Dr Becker's work, largely containing material he presented in public.
Hardcover | Stillness Press | 1997
ISBN: 0-9675851-0-4
previously published by Rudra Press, ISBN 0-915801-82-5
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The Stillness of Life
Dr Rollin Becker
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The second volume of Dr Becker's work contains material he chose not to present in public during his working life.
Full of provocative wisdom in simple language.
Hardcover | Stillness Press | 2000
ISBN: 0-9675851-1-2
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Anatomy of Potency
Nicholas Handoll
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What is really being palpated when we contact the "Breath of Life"?
Hardback | 178 pages| Stillness Press | December 2001 |
ISBN: 0951135651
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Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
ed. Dr. Harold I. Magoun
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The original cranial textbook
Two editions of this work are in print:
- First edition (1951): - authorised by Dr Sutherland. ISBN: 1-930298-03-X
- Third edition (1976):
After Dr Sutherland's death in 1954, in response to antagonism to cranial osteopathy, the first edition was suppressed;
and for years the third edition was the only one available.
The first edition has now been republished by the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation.
It contains inspiring text, illustrations and quotations removed from later editions.
Hardback | Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation |
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An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy: Anatomy, Function and Treatment
Don Cohen
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A good technical synopsis, but not as the title might suggest an introduction for the general public.
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Hardcover | 114 pages | North Atlantic Books | March 1, 1996
ISBN: 155643183X
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Wisdom In The Body
Michael Kern
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Designed for the general public as well as the student or graduate practitioner - a good, clear introduction to the work.
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Paperback | 320 pages | North Atlantic Books | 2nd edition | 31 Jan 2006
ISBN: 1556435592
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The Heart of Listening
Hugh Milne
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Introduction to the cranial approach from Hugh Milne's perspective.
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Hardback | 500 pages | North Atlantic Books | 2nd edition (September 1998)
ISBN: 155643278X
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The Heart of Listening vol. 1
Hugh Milne
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Hugh Milne's original book has been re-published in two paperback volumes because of the demand for a portable version.
The first volume focuses on the foundation of craniosacral work, its development, and aspects of touch.
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Paperback | 240 pages | North Atlantic Books | 2nd edition (July 1998)
ISBN: 1556432798
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The Heart of Listening vol. 2
Hugh Milne
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The second volume details the energetics and techniques of Hugh Milne's approach.
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Paperback | 344 pages | North Atlantic Books | 2nd edition (July 1998)
ISBN: 1556432801
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Biodyanmic Craniosacral Therapy: A Primer
Michael Shea
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In the UK Michael Shea's book is only availble from Russell Medical.
Paperback | 436 pages | Shea Educaition Group | 1st edition (2003)
ISBN: 0970914318
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Craniosacral Biodynamics: The Breath of Life, Biodynamics, and Fundamental Skills
Franklyn Sills
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Craniosacral Biodynamics vol.1 approaches work within the somatics field in a different way.
Many foundation courses and books address a particular rhythm called the cranial rhythm.
This book focuses more on locating the deeper and slower tidal rhythms generated by the action of the Breath of Life within the human system,
which is considered to be the fundamental organising force within the natural world.
Craniosacral Biodynamics vol.1 takes its lead from the later work of Dr William Garner Sutherland and Dr Rollin Becker.
Volume 1 covers both the history and conceptual ideas fundamental to Craniosacral Biodynamics, as well as the more complex structural and tissue relationships.
This is now in its second edition. Its been edited down slightly and now has a green cover.
Paperback | North Atlantic Books | 10 May, 2001
ISBN: 1556433549
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Craniosacral Biodynamics: The Primal Midline and the Organisation of the Body
Franklyn Sills
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Based on the belief that functions of the human system are maintained and integrated by a bio-dynamic force known as "primary respiration",
or the Breath of Life,
Craniosacral Biodynamics vol.1 established a foundation in the basic theory and practitioner skills of craniosacral therapy.
In Craniosacral Biodynamics vol.2 Franklyn Sills further explores this foundation,
turning his attention to applying these healing skills within a more specific context.
Written as a resource for both learning and clinical practice,
Craniosacral Biodynamics vol.2 shows students and practitioners how to relate to the major tissue structures within a wide perceptual field and a craniosacral biodynamic orientation.
A thorough survey of the major body areas, including motility, structure, and anatomical relationships, offers practical applications throughout the book.
This essential text also focuses on perceptual and clinical skills,
as well as the environment of biodynamic craniosacral practice.
Paperback | North Atlantic Books | June 15, 2002
ISBN: 1556433905
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The Discovery and Practice of Craniosacral Therapy
John E. Upledger
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In this book, Upledger's latest, the author recounts his development of craniosacral therapy.
He shares case histories of restored health and offers techniques for the layman to perform at home.
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Paperback | 200 pages | North Atlantic Books | July 2001
ISBN: 1556433689
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Craniosacral Therapy
John Upledger & John Vredevoogd
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The book that made craniosacral therapy accessible to non-osteopaths.
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Hardcover | Eastland Press | February 1983
ISBN: 0939616017
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Craniosacral Therapy II: Beyond The Dura
John Upledger
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An extension of John Upledger's craniosacral therapy.
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Hardcover | 296 pages | Eastland Press | June 1987
ISBN: 093961605X
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SomatoEmotional Release
John Upledger
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Dr. Upledger's further writings take you into his experiential framework.
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Paperback | 300 pages | North Atlantic Books | 30 June, 2002
ISBN: 155643412X
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Understanding Craniosacral Therapy
John Wilks
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John Wilks, past chairman of the CSTA, has written this excellent introductory book which is published in association with the CSTA.
Individual copies can be bought from John Wilks's training company, Therapy Training Limited.
Five or more copies can be ordered at a discount (and post free in the UK) directly from the publishers.
Paperback | 64 pages | First Stone Publishing | November 2004
ISBN: 1-904439-35-7
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Healing Through Cranial Osteopathy
Tajinder Deora
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This manual explains how cranial osteopathy can help with common and more serious problems,
such as whiplash, RSI, musculo-skeletal problems and mental illness.
The text also shows that cranial osteopathy can be used at different stages of life
such as infancy, the menopause and old age.
The book is rounded off with a section on other complementary and natural therapies that encourage well-being.
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Paperback | 160 pages | Frances Lincoln | July 7, 2001
ISBN: 0711217815
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Atlas of Human Anatomy
Frank H. Netter
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The top selling anatomy atlas in the world.
The new third edition has 14 new cross-sectional illustrations.
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Paperback | 3rd Ed | Icon Learning Systems | Jan 2003
ISBN: 1929007116
The book is also available with a CD-ROM -
ISBN: 1929007582
and casebound with a hardback book and CD-ROM -
ISBN: 1929007213.
Netter has his own website
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Anatomy: A Regional Atlas of the Human Body
Carmine D. Clemente
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The illustrations in Clemente are mostly taken from the German atlas by Sobotta, who was actually present at the dissections.
They are not as pretty as those of Netter, but they are more precise.
This is the the international edition sold outside the US.
If you like in the US there is a separate edition with this ISBN: 0683017330.
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Paperback | 940 pages | 4th edition | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Benjamin Cummings) | January 15, 1997
International edition ISBN: 0-683-23100-6
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Atlas of Anatomy
J.C.Boileau Grant
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Another well-known anatomy atlas, used as a laboratory manual by medical students learning surgery.
Excellent illustrative pages on the twelve cranial nerves.
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Paperback | 704 pages | 4th edition | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Benjamin Cummings) | June 1999
ISBN: 0683302647
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology with Applications Manual - 6th edition
Frederic H. Martini
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Medical professionals worldwide use both Martini or Tortora as reference.
Martini has much more information than Tortora on embryology, which is very useful for cranial practitioners,
and comes with a useful applications manual dealing with pathology.
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ISBN: 0805359338
Contains:
Martini/Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 6th Ed | Hardcover | 1264 pages | Prentice Hall | 30 June 2003
Martini/Funds A&P A/M Atlas Pk Pin Card 6e - 0273686178
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 10th ed
Gerard Tortora, Sandra Grabowski
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Tortora is another popular anatomy text. The layout is a little cleaner than Martini.
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Hardcover | 1240 pages | 10th Ed (June 27, 2002) | John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
ISBN: 0471224723
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Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Elaine N. Marieb
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Students looking for a simpler text should look for titles beginning with "Essentials..." rather than "Fundamentals..."
Of these the best is Marieb which ties up with her colouring workbook
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Paperback | 650 pages | Benjamin Cummings | 7th Ed (June 26, 2002)
ISBN: 0805353852
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Gray's Anatomy
Henry Gray, Peter Williams FRCS (Editor)
38th British edition
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THE classic text on Anatomy, now in it's 38th edition.
Of course Gray died a long time ago - this is effectively the anatomical reference text of the British medical establishment.
Enormously expensive by any standards but still considered the pre-eminent reference text.
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Hardcover | 2092 pages | Churchill Livingstone | 38th edition (January 15, 1995)
ISBN: 0443045607
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1st British edition (1858)
A superb, high quality digital facsimile of the original 1858 edition in a large format on very high quality paper.
The book is possessed of a clarity and simplicity unmatched in later editions,
both in the original line drawings by Henry Vandyke Carter,
whose drawings of the cranial bones are the most beautiful you will ever see,
and in the text of Gray himself.
I can't praise this book highly enough.
The only reason that there's no picture is that the book is too large to fit on my scanner!
The first edition is often to be seen published in a small format on cheap paper at £1.99.
Ignore these - the illustrations are simply too small to be of use.
Get this edition instead.
it says £30 on the flap but you should be able to pick one up at around £15 or less.
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(note that the negative reviews are for different editions)
Hardcover | 304 pages | Grange Books | 1st edition, reprint (September 5, 2002)
ISBN: 1840134585
1st US edition (1918)
You can view the 1918 American edition online at bartelby.com.
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The Human Brain
John Nolte
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An excellent exposition of the central nervous system written in plain English.
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Paperback | 650 pages | Mosby | 5th Ed (21 November, 2001)
ISBN: 0323013201
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Clinical Neuroanatomy and Related Neuroscience
M.J.T. Fitzgerald
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An excellent basic text with clear illustrations.
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Paperback | 336 pages | Saunders | 4th Ed (15 November, 2001)
ISBN: 0702025585
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A Colour Atlas of Head and Neck Anatomy
R.M.H. McMinn et.al.
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An excellent dissection atlas.
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Hardcover | 248 pages | Mosby | 2nd Ed (31 July, 1994)
ISBN: 0723419949
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Also available: an expanded CD-ROM version.
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CD-ROM | Mosby | 13 August, 2001
ISBN: 072343218X
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The Emotional Brain
Joseph LeDoux
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An excellent exploration into the psycho-neurology of stress and related emotional responses.
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Paperback | 384 pages | Phoenix | Reprint (February 4, 1999)
ISBN: 0753806703
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Job's Body : A Handbook for Bodywork
Deane Juhan, Ken Dychtwald
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An excellent introduction to the body with possibly the best section on connective tissue and bodywork in print.
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Paperback | 480 pages | Barrytown Ltd | Expanded edition | March 25, 2003
ISBN: 1581770995
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Emotional Anatomy
Stanley Keleman
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A thought-provoking book with amazing visual images.
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Paperback | 176 pages | Center Press | 1985
ISBN: 0934320101
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Sensitive Chaos
Theodor Schwenk
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English translation of a classic work showing fractal forms in nature.
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Hardcover | 288 pages | Vermilion | 31 October, 2002
ISBN: 1855840553
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Hidden Messages in Water
Masaru Emoto
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The Hidden Messages In Water explores water's susceptibility to human words, emotions and thoughts.
Masaru Emoto has been researching this new field of science by freezing samples of water that have been exposed to either positive or negative words, emotions and music.
Through photographs Dr. Emoto has found that water exposed to positive influences produces beautiful, perfectly formed crystals,
while water exposed to negativity produces ugly, malformed crystals.
Because the world and our bodies are both composed of 70 per cent water, the power to change the essence of water means that humans have the power to evoke change on a global or personal scale, by way of water.
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Paperback | 192 pages | Beyond Words Publishing | July 2004
ISBN: 1582701148
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The Rainbow and the Worm
Mae-Wan Ho
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A brilliant exploration into the physics of organisms and fields of organisation.
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Paperback | 304 pages | World Scientific Publishing | 2nd Ed (September 1998)
ISBN: 9810234279
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Who Dies?
Stephen Levine
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An important book for any health practitioner which deals eloquently with the ultimate issue.
There is a separate edition in the US with this ISBN: 0385262213
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Paperback | 240 pages | Book Publishing Company (TN) | Reissue (March 1999)
ISBN: 0717131211
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Supervision in the Helping Professions
Peter Hawkins, Robin Shohet
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A ground-breaking book in the development of supervision and supervisor training.
Go to the Amazon site and read the reviews.
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Paperback | 256 pages | Open University Press | 2nd edition (October 9, 2000)
ISBN: 0335201172
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The Psychobiology of Gene Expression
Ernest L. Rossi
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Outlines the relationship between genes and human experience.
The understandings of gene expression emerging from the Human Genome Project are setting the stage for a profound expansion of our understanding of life.
We are just now beginning to learn how the brain, body, and genes interact in everyday life.
Here, Ernest Rossi introduces the new science of psychosocial genomics
and explores how it will profoundly change our understanding of the pathways of communication among mind, body, and spirit.
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Paperback | 400 pages | W.W. Norton & Company Ltd | 2nd edition (September 1, 2002)
ISBN: 0393703436
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Tao Te Ching
Lao-Tzu, translated by Stephen Addiss / Stanley Lombardo
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A wonderfully poetic and literal translation of this seminal Taoist work.
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Paperback | 106 pages | Hackett Pub Co | October 1993
ISBN: 0872202321
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Zen Mind, Beginners Mind
Shunryu Suzuki
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A popular book amongst craniosacral therapists, Michael Shea describes this as the best book on biodynamic craniosacral therapy .
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Paperback | 132 pages | Weatherhill Publishers | 1 January, 1973
ISBN: 0834800799
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Unlike mainstream books, medical books aren't discounted by big on-line retailers such as Amazon
because they don't have to - try Student Bookworld for these.
In addition, p&p charges will add to the prices you see here.
Ordering on-line is efficient and convenient, but if you are passing
Waterstone's University Bookshop on Gower Street you will find most of these books there.
Some of the cranial books can only be found from Osteopathic Supplies or Russell Medical.
