Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Health, Mind, and Body Editor, Erica Jorgensen FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Red Devil," "The American College of Physicians Complete Home Medical Guide," and "The Tae-Bo Way" * Breast Cancer Awareness Month * Are You a Carbohydrate Addict? * Aveda Goodies Giveaway * New in Paperback: "Yoga for Wellness," "Diabetes for Dummies," and "The Pilates Powerhouse" * Coming Soon: "Pain Free at Your PC," "Making Your Dreams Come True," and "The Carnitine Defense" * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Red Devil: To Hell with Cancer--And Back" by Katherine Russell Rich http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0609603213/entertainmentsit At 32, just weeks after filing for divorce, Katherine Russell Rich discovered a lump in her breast. She triumphantly morphs from passive and overly trusting lumpectomy patient into a "kick-ass" bone-marrow transplant survivor in "Red Devil: To Hell with Cancer--and Back." "The American College of Physicians Complete Home Medical Guide" edited by David R. Goldmann http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789444127/entertainmentsit "The American College of Physicians Complete Home Medical Guide" from Doring Kindersley, a publisher renowned for its graphic-design wizardry, features 2,000 full-color images, an interactive CD-ROM of the body, and links to hundreds of the most trusted health Web sites. "The Tae-Bo Way" by Billy Blanks http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553801007/entertainmentsit Super-buff Billy Blanks created the highest-calorie-burning workout around with his Tae-Bo videos. Now, with the "Tae-Bo Way," he wants you to push the limits you impose on your body and mind. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ***************************** October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We've collected the best books on breast health and breast cancer prevention, as well as the most comprehensive books on both Western and alternative treatment. For more information on breast cancer, you can also contact the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at 1-800-I'M-AWARE (1-800-462-9273). http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=breastcancer+prevention&tag=entertainmentsit ARE YOU A CARBOHYDRATE ADDICT? ****************************** Drs. Rachael and Richard Heller wowed Oprah--and the country--during the past few weeks with the Carbohydrate Addict quiz and their diet that's designed to prevent food cravings and make weight loss easier. Check out the "Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program" and the other Heller titles right here. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&site=subst/categories/health/october-1999-oprahcarb-booklist AVEDA GIVEAWAY ************** To celebrate the publication of "Aveda Rituals: A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty," the nice folks at Aveda will give a gift basket filled with Aveda shampoo, conditioner, skin care products, and other goodies to 25 Health, Mind & Body Delivers readers. Simply e-mail us at [email protected]. The winners will be chosen randomly. (Note: please do not reply to the e-mail address from which you received this Delivers mailing!) "Aveda Rituals : A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty" by Horst Rechelbacher http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805058001/entertainmentsit NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "Yoga for Wellness: Healing with the Timeless Teachings of Viniyoga" by Gary Kraftsow http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140195696/entertainmentsit Maui's Gary Kraftsow has been teaching yoga since 1976. In the gorgeously illustrated "Yoga for Wellness," he presents his techniques for personalizing yoga to his students' individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. "Diabetes for Dummies" by Alan L. Rubin, M.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/076455154X/entertainmentsit You don't have to be a dummy to be confused by diabetes. "Diabetes for Dummies," written by a specialist with more than 25 years of experience, guides you through the latest treatments and management techniques of this disease that affects 800,000 more people each year. "The Pilates Powerhouse" by Mari Winsor http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738202282/entertainmentsit Never suck in your stomach again! "The Pilates Powerhouse" by Mari Winsor is filled with simple moves to strengthen and slim you all over--and it's especially effective on pot bellies and spare tires. COMING SOON *********** "Pain Free at Your PC" by Pete Egoscue http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553380524/entertainmentsit "Pain Free at Your PC" provides tips for preventing and treating carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain disorders from a physical therapist who specializes in treating chronic pain. To be published on November 2, 1999. "Making Your Dreams Come True" by Marcia Wieder http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0609606085/entertainmentsit Marcia Wieder, the author of "Doing Less and Having More," wants to be your personal "dream coach." To be published on November 3, 1999. "The Carnitine Defense" by Stephen L. DeFelice, M.D., with Helen Kohl http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157954133X/entertainmentsit The doctor whom The New York Times dubbed "the leader of the neutraceutical movement" reveals the latest on carnitine, a supplement that's been shown to be effective for preventing heart disease. To be published on November 1, 1999. AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. 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