The Britons / / Christopher A. Snyder

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019780203321
• Autore: Snyder Christopher A (Christopher Allen), <1966->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2003
• ISBN: 9786611321307; 9781281321305; 1281321303; 9780470703212; 0470703210; 9780470758366; 0470758368; 9780470758212; 047075821X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (352 p.)
• Collana: The peoples of Europe
• Disciplina: 941.004916; 941/.004916
• Soggetti: Britons; Celts - Great Britain; Druids and druidism; Great Britain Civilization To 1066; Great Britain Antiquities, Celtic; Great Britain History To 449
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-317) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Britons; Contents; List of Plates; List of Figures; List of Maps; List of Tables; Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Who are the Britons?; Britons and the Great Celtic Debate; Historiography and Methodology; Part I Romans and Britons; 2 The Late Pre-Roman Iron Age; The Earliest Britons; Hallstatt and La Tène; The Belgae; Oppida and Proto-urbanism in Britain; Caesar and the Britons; British Tribes and the Rise of the Catuvellauni; 3 The Roman Period; The Claudian conquest; British Client Kings; Caratacus; Boudica; Military expansion and Romanization; ; Organizing the Britons; Farming and Rural SettlementLanguage in Roman Britain; Religion; 4 Late Roman Britain; Military and Political Events; Towns Great and Small; Hill-forts and the Native Aristocracy; Forts and Foederati; The Picts and the Scots; Britons Abroad; The British Tyrants; Part II The Brittonic Age; 5 Britons and Saxons; Sources and Evidence; An Historical Narrative?; A New Model for the Adventus Saxonum; The Historical Arthur Debate; Towns and Hill-forts; Kings and Tyrants; 6 The British Church; The Origins of Christianity in Britain; The Late Roman Church; Pelagius and Pelagianism in Britain; Patrick; GildasMonasticism and the Penitentials; The Age of the Saints; Postscript: The Synod of Whitby; Part III A People Divided; 7 Brittany and Galicia; Galicia; From Armorica to Brittany; Riothamus and Sidonius; The Breton Church; Bretons and Franks; Brittany and the Carolingian Empire; Redon and Local Administration; Ducal Brittany; 8 Cornwall and the Southwest; The Southwest; The Cornovii and the Dumnonii; Tintagel and Dumnonian Kingship; Æthelstan and West Saxon Expansion; The Cornish Saints; 9 Wales and the Isle of Man; Historical Narrative; Welsh Kings and Kingdoms; The Llandaff Charters and Roman Survival in Southern WalesHill-forts and Trade; The Irish in Wales and Man; The Welsh Church; 10 Northern Britons; The Parisii; The Brigantes; The Carvetii; Britons beyond the Wall: the Novantae, the Selgovae, the Damnonii, and the Votadini; British Survival along Hadrian's Wall; Elmet; Deira and Bernicia; Rheged; Gododdin; Strathclyde; The 'Heroic Society' of the North; Part IV Conquest, Survival, and Revival; 11 Normans and Britons; Bretons and the Norman Conquest; The Marcher Lords and the First Welsh Rebellions; Geoffrey of Monmouth; Arthur and the PlantagenetsGerald of Wales; Welsh Nationalism and the Two Llywelyns; Edward I and Wales; Owain Glyn Dwr; 12 Language and Literature; The Development of the Brittonic Languages; British Latin Writers; The Bard in the Early Middle Ages; The Cynfeirdd; 'The Great Prophecy of Britain'; The Welsh Triads; The Mabinogi; The Breton Lais; Welsh Chronicles and Histories; The Last of the Royal Bards; Dafydd ap Gwilym; 13 Conclusion; The Loss of Sovereignty; Antiquarian Revival; Nationalism, Separatists, and Devolution; The Britons in Perspective; Chronology of Events; Bibliography; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discusses the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids. A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. Describes the life, language and culture of the Britons before, during and after Roman rule. Examines the figures of King Arthur and Merlin and the evolution of a powerful national mythology. Proposes a new

Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911018894903321
• Autore: Scanlan Nancy
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2024; Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9781394172023; 1394172028; 9781394172047; 1394172044
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (364 pages)
• Disciplina: 636.08955
• Soggetti: Holistic veterinary medicine; Veterinary nursing
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the Original Edition -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 What Is Holistic Medicine? -- Definition of Holistic Medicine -- History of Holistic Medicine -- Holistic and Conventional Treatments -- Holistic Veterinarians Versus Holistic Human Medicine Practitioners -- Use of Holistic Medicine in Human Patients -- Cases More Responsive to Holistic Medicine than to Conventional Medicine -- Lay (Unlicensed) Practitioners -- Integration with Conventional Medicine -- Research -- Telling the Difference Between Real and Fake -- Conclusion -- Summary -- References -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse in the Holistic Practice -- What a Technician Can and Cannot Do -- Holistic Examination Procedures -- The Holistic Pharmacy -- Summary -- Chapter 3 Legal Implications -- Herbs -- Herb Safety -- Herb Quality -- Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and Veterinarians -- Homeopathy and Herbalists -- Telephone Consultations -- Release Forms (Consent Forms) -- Summary -- Webliography -- Chapter 4 Introduction to Modalities -- ; Modalities -- Rehabilitation Therapy (Chapter 5) -- Cold Laser Therapy (Chapter 5) -- Hydrotherapy (Chapter 5) -- tPEMFT-Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (Chapter 5) -- Hospice Care and Grief Therapy (Chapter 5) -- Human-Animal Bond (Chapter 5) -- TTouch (Chapter 6) -- Massage Therapy (Chapter 6) -- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Diagnosis (Chapters 6 and 10) -- Tui-Na (Chapter 6) -- Acupressure (Chapter 6) -- Shiatsu (Chapter 6) -- Trigger Point Therapy (Chapter 6) -- Reiki (Chapter 6) -- Detoxification and Fasting (Chapter 7) -- Holistic Diet and Nutrition (Chapter 8) -- Nutraceuticals (Chapter 9) -- Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chapters 6 and 10).; Herbal Medicine (Chapter 10) -- Western Herbal Medicine (Chapter 10) -- Aromatherapy (Chapter 10) -- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (Chapter 10) -- Homeopathy (Chapter 10) -- Equine Osteopathy (Chapter 10) -- Acupuncture (Chapter 10) -- Chinese Herbal Medicine (Chapter 10) -- Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine (Chapter 10) -- Chiropractic (Chapter 10) -- Applied Kinesiology (Chapter 10) -- Nambrudipad's Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) (Chapter 11) -- Bach Flower Remedies (Chapter 11) -- Glandular Therapy (Chapter 11) -- Magnetic Therapy (Chapter 12) -- Ozone Therapy (Chapter 12) -- Hyperbaric Therapy (Chapter 12) -- Prolotherapy (Chapter 12) -- Homotoxicology (Chapter 12) -- Immuno-Augmentive Therapy (Chapter 12) -- Color Therapy (Chapter 12) -- Rife Machine (Chapter 12) -- Electroacupuncture According to Voll, Biotron, and Other Electronic Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment (Chapter 12) -- Animal Communicators (Chapter 12) -- Summary -- Chapter 5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Rehabilitation and Hospice Care -- Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Cold Laser Therapy (Also Called Photobiomodulation, Low-Level Laser Therapy, LLLT, and Therapeutic Laser) -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Hydrotherapy -- Definition -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- targeted Pulsating Electromagnetic Field Therapy (tPEMFT) -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Hospice Care -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role.; Where to Learn How -- Summary -- References -- Bibliography -- Cold Laser Therapy -- Cold Laser Therapy -- Hospice -- Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy -- Webliography -- Cold Laser Therapy -- Hospice -- Physical Therapy -- Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy -- Chapter 6 The Touch Therapies -- Introduction -- TTouch -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Massage Therapy -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Role of the Veterinarian -- Role of the Technician -- Where to Learn How -- General Massage Techniques -- Summary -- Oriental Massage Therapy -- Theory Underlying Oriental Massage Therapies -- Development of Oriental Massage Therapy -- Tui-Na -- Tui-Na - Development -- Tui-Na - Description -- Acupressure -- Acupressure - Definition -- Acupressure - Purpose -- Acupressure - History -- Acupressure - Description -- Acupressure Points -- Shiatsu -- Shiatsu - Definition -- Shiatsu - Example -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn More or Learn How -- Oriental Medicine Theory -- Acupressure -- Tui-Na -- Summary -- Trigger Point Therapy (Myofascial Release) -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Methods of Relief -- ; Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Reiki A Mind-Body Connection -- Definition -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- References -- Bibliography -- General Massage -- Horses -- Dogs -- Acupressure -- Shiatsu -- Trigger Point Therapy -- TTouch -- Tui-Na -- Reiki -- Webliography -- Trigger Point Therapy -- Reiki -- Reiki for Animals -- Chapter 7 Detoxification and Fasting -- Description -- Purpose -- When to Detoxify -- Avoiding Toxic Detox -- History -- How It Works.; What Are Toxins and Where Do They Come From? -- Normal Liver Metabolism -- How Toxins Are Normally Handled -- Detoxification Problems -- Lab Tests -- How Detoxification Works -- How Improper Fasting and Detoxification May Increase Toxicity -- Extreme Fasts -- Toxic Detox -- Excess Phase I Enzymes -- How Proper Detoxification and Fasting Can Decrease Toxicity -- Detoxification Using Herbs, Nutraceuticals, and Homeopathy or Homotoxicology -- Detoxification Using a Modified Fast -- Putting It All Together -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- Bibliography -- Webliography -- Chapter 8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition -- Description -- Why "Natural"? -- History -- Definition -- By-Products: Why Are They Unacceptable? -- Other Ingredients -- Diet and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) -- Raw or Cooked? -- Description of Natural Diets -- How Much to Feed? -- Changing the Diet -- Prescribing Specific Diets -- Specific Diets for Specific Conditions -- Veterinarian's Role -- Technician's Role -- Where to Learn How -- Summary -- References -- Webliography -- Chapter 9 Nutraceuticals -- Definition -- How They Work -- Purpose -- History -- Description -- Antioxidants in General -- Vitamins and Vitamin-Like Substances -- Vitamin A and Carotenoids -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Vitamin D -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Vitamin E -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interferences -- B Complex -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interferences -- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects (Mainly From Injection) -- Interference -- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interferences -- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) -- Use -- Suggested Dose.; Possible Side Effects (High Doses) -- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Folic Acid -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Choline -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Biotin -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids (Such as Quercetin and Rutin) -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Minerals -- Calcium -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Phosphorus -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Sodium -- Use (In the Form of Sodium Chloride) -- Possible Side Effects -- Potassium -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Selenium -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Magnesium -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Manganese -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Iron -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Copper -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Zinc -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Interference -- Iodine -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Chromium -- Use -- Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Trace Fatty Acids -- Omega-3 (Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic ; Acid) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Omega-6 (Linoleic and Arachadonic Acids, and Gamma-Linolenic Acid) -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Omega-9 -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Dietary Fiber -- Use -- IBD -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- Amino Acids -- DL-Methionine -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects -- L-Taurine -- Use -- Suggested Dose -- Possible Side Effects.; Interference.
• Sommario/riassunto: The book 'Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses' by Nancy Scanlan provides an in-depth exploration of holistic and complementary therapies in veterinary medicine. It serves as a comprehensive guide for veterinary technicians and nurses, detailing various holistic practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic, massage therapy, and more. The book aims to educate veterinary professionals on the integration of these alternative therapies with conventional veterinary practices to enhance animal care. It addresses legal implications, safety considerations, and the role of veterinary technicians in holistic practices. This edition updates the knowledge base with recent research and applications, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to expand their expertise in holistic veterinary care.