Audiobooks narrated by Norman Gilligan

Coping Successfully With Psoriasis Audiobook

Psoriasis is a skin condition affecting some two per cent of the population, and occurs when the skin cells replace themselves too quickly. There are many different types, but the most common is chronic plaque psoriasis. The cause is unknown, but triggers are thought to include skin injury, sore throat or chest infections, certain drug treatments, sunburn and stress. A specific form of arthritis is related to psoriasis. Psoriasis usually appears as red, scaly patches that reveal fine silvery scales when scraped or scratched. These patches may itch and feel uncomfortable. It's most common on the knees, elbows and scalp, but can appear anywhere on the body.Some people with psoriasis become withdrawn and don't socialise or form relationships because of the way people react to the appearance of their skin. Treatment and self-help can however be effective, as this book shows. Topics include: • Psoriasis and your health (arthritis; more rarely, other complications such as circulation and bowel problems); • Treatments such as emollients, skin softeners and topical drug therapy applied to the skin, such as vitamin D derivatives, tar preparations, steroids, dithranol preparations and vitamin A derivatives; • Ultraviolet B light therapy, systemic medication (methotrexate, ciclosporin, aitretin, hydroxycarbamide), and biologics designed to block specific molecules in the immune system that trigger development of psoriasis (etanercept, infliximab, efalizumab); • Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal therapy; Psoriasis in children; guttate psoriasis (a type common in children after a respiratory infection); • and, Emotions and confidence.

Christine Craggs-Hinton (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Becoming THE Expert: Enhancing Your Business Reputation through Thought Leadership Marketing

Thought Leadership is one of the most valuable marketing tools available to today's entrepreneur. Not only is it highly affordable (largely free), it is also available to anyone with an opinion - and who doesn't have one of them? Becoming THE Expert explains how business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and sales professionals can better position themselves as experts in their own particular industry and help to build brand awareness, generate leads and ultimately drive sales through the sharing of their detailed knowledge and insight. Written in plain English and using real world examples, the book explains how to find your voice and then plan, create and distribute Thought Leadership Marketing campaigns using a wide range of channels including blogs, white papers, videos, podcasts, webinars, PR, the media, books, eBooks, public speaking opportunities and social media. This book is for any business professional who values the idea of sharing knowledge, empowering the people they work with and building their reputation on the back of holding an open and honest dialogue with the communities they serve.

John W. Hayes (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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The Tom Hanks Enigma: The Biography of the World's Most Intriguing Movie Star

Tom Hanks is unquestionably one of the finest actors of his generation. With an array of stunning performances to his name, he has an outstanding reputation as one of the world's greatest leading men. With roles as diverse as Josh in "Big" and Woody in "Toy Story" to Chuck Noland in "Castaway" and Andrew Beckett in "Philadelphia", this award-winning star is ensured enduring popularity and box-office success. In a career spanning 25 years, Tom Hanks has won hearts the world over and become one of the most popular Hollywood names. An actor and producer, he has starred in almost fifty films; including the big budget thriller "The Da Vinci Code". Yet, despite his worldwide success, Tom Hanks remains a mysterious character. Behind the many roles, lies an intensely complex figure. In this wonderful portrait of a dedicated individual, David Gardner looks at Tom Hanks' life. With insightful interviews with his close friends and family, this book is an intimate look at the much-loved Hollywood star.

David Gardner (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Free Capital: How 12 private investors made millions in the stock

Wouldn't life be better if you were free of the daily grind - the conventional job and boss - and instead succeeded or failed purely on the merits of your own investment choices? Free Capital is a window into this world. Based on a series of interviews, it outlines the investing strategies, wisdom and lifestyles of 12 highly successful private investors. Each of them has accumulated £1m or more - in most cases considerably more - mainly from stock market investment. Six are 'ISA millionaires' who have £1m or more in a tax-free ISA, a result which is arithmetically impossible without exceptional investment returns. Some have several academic degrees or strong City backgrounds; others left school with few qualifications and are entirely self-taught as investors. Some invest most of their money in very few shares and hold them for years at a time; others make dozens of trades every day, and hold them for at most a few hours. Some are inveterate networkers, who spend their day talking to managers at companies in which they invest; for others a share is just a symbol on a screen, and a price chart shows most of what they need to know to make their trading decisions. Free capital - money surplus to immediate living expenses - is the raw material with which these investors work. It can also be thought of as their psychological habitat, free from the petty tribulations of office politics. Lastly, free capital describes the footloose nature of their assets, which can be quickly redirected towards any type of investment anywhere in the world, without the constraints which institutional investors often face. Although it presents many advanced insights and valuable investment hints, this is not an overly technical book. It offers practical ideas and inspiration, with revealing detail and minimal jargon, making it an indispensable read for novice and experienced investors alike.

Guy Thomas (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Hay Fever - How to beat it

Britain has one of the highest prevalence of hay fever in the world, with around 12 million affected. This dramatic level is thought to be due to lifestyle factors and environmental pollution, and is in line with the rising prevalence of allergies in general. Hay fever causes misery – sometimes all the year round - and is implicated in other conditions such as asthma, sleep apnoea, and allergic irritability syndrome in children. This book looks at remedies both orthodox and less orthodox. It explains how doctors treat hay fever, and considers options other than medication, including immunotherapy. Allergy testing is also covered. The importance of nasal douching is stressed, with step-by-step instructions. Also includes self-help tips and alternative remedies.

Dr. Paul Carson (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Living With Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep problems, allergies, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, morning stiffness and problems with short term memory and concentration. Increasing recognition of fibromyalgia means that diagnosis and treatment are increasingly likely, but self-help is still key. As well as tried and tested advice on how to reduce pain, boost energy levels and help with regular sleep, this new edition includes the latest in treatments, such as the popular therapy guaifenesin. It also looks at how pain is experienced, explores the possibility that fibromylagia may be due to a rogue gene, and clarifies the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Christine Craggs-Hinton (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Osteoporosis: Prevent and Treat

Osteoporosis affects around three million people in the UK, and bone loss can begin as early as the late teens and early 20s. Broken bones due to osteoporosis mean that the disease is at a very advanced stage, and, while doctors can help greatly with modern drugs, some damage is irreversible. But, equally, early attention can prevent osteoporosis getting to this crippling stage, often for decades. This book looks at the best ways to keep bones young, strong and healthy, with advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle. It also focuses on the latest medical research, including major new studies that challenge the current acceptance of some of today's treatments. Topics include: * Bones - their structure and how they can go wrong * Who is at risk, and why, including people with anorexia * Osteoporosis in men * Which supplements you should and should not take * Why you must stop smoking * Medical treatments and how modern management of osteoporosis may halt or postpone the worst damage * Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - should you take it? * Non-drug treatments, including surgery, hip protectors, posture training supports, and balance and exercise training * Possible future treatments, including once a year treatment.

Dr Tom Smith (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Pierrepoint: A Family of Executioners

Between them, the three men in the fearsome Pierrepoint dynasty executed over 800 people during a career spanning more than half a century. Henry, his brother Thomas, and his son Albert, dispatched some of the most infamous criminals of the 20th century, and in the process earned a public notoriety that followed them throughout their eventful lives.For years, the three men were faced with the task prestigious to some, horrific to many others of being the last point of contact for the guilty and condemned. The Pierrepoints executed criminals the nation over before travelling to many countries including Egypt and postwar Germany, where they hanged Nazi war criminals, and gained a reputation as the world's most deadly practitioners of the art of hanging. "Pierrepoint: A Family of Executioners" recounts the intriguing stories of the three men and the effect that their macabre occupation had on their personal lives. This definitive guide is filled with shocking inside tales from the official records and diaries kept by the Pierrepoint family. With revealing insights into the intense rivalry between fellow executioners, new light is shed on the menacing world of years gone by.

Steven Fielding (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Jack the Ripper: The 21st Century Investigation

There have been countless attempts to solve the brutal murders committed by Jack the Ripper more than a hundred years ago. It seems that almost everyone has their own theory and their own suspect, ranging from the reasonably likely to the entirely preposterous. What this most famous of British criminal cases has always required is a professional eye to analyse with all the benefits of modern investigate techniques. Now that has been provided in the shape of the man most qualified to solve the case: former British murder squad detective Trevor Marriott. His long and arduous investigation dispels the rumours, fantasies and urban legends which have for so long stalked through the shadowy world of this vile killer. The results are startling: for many years it has been accepted that Jack the Ripper killed only five, but now, it can be revealed that up to nine were victims. And, most astonishing of all, a new prime suspect never previously considered has emerged, with evidence linking him not only to the Whitechapel cases, but to murders all over the world. "Jack the Ripper: the 21st Century Investigations" reveals the Ripper's true identity at last, and the fate that befell him.

Trevor Marriott (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Coping with Tinnitus

Some 4.5 million people in the UK suffer from tinnitus which may range from the well-known ringing in the ears to musical hallucinations. Often associated with the elderly, it can occur at any age, even in quite young children. The sound itself is as individual as the person suffering with it, but common descriptions include a whistle, a whine, a high-pitch ringing or a buzzing. Tinnitus can be a far more troublesome symptom than hearing loss itself, affecting sleep, concentration, confidence, and mood. The emotional aspect of this disorder cannot be overlooked. Indeed, tinnitus has been described as an 'emotional barometer' - it is often more intrusive when people are under stress. ""When you notice that the tinnitus is demanding your attention, ask yourself if there is anything else that is on your mind that you need to sort out,"" suggests Christine Craggs-Hinton. Other topics include: • avoiding drugs and foods that may affect the ear (diuretics, cheese, caffeine) • taking enough fluid to keep the system hydrated • relaxation and quiet time to 'rest' the ear • how your doctor can help; complementary therapies • sound therapy • behavioural techniques for those who feel their tinnitus is 'in control'

Christine Craggs-Hinton (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Living With Heart Failure

Living with heart failure may sound like a contradiction in terms, but, contrary to popular myth, the heart does not fail, or stop, but labours on under increasing disadvantages. An estimated 900,000 people are currently living with heart failure in the UK, a figure which is set to increase as the population ages. Heart failure also affects an estimated 14 million Europeans and nearly five million Americans. Heart failure is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently throughout the body, and there are different types depending on which side of the heart is affected. It may be caused by several different conditions and may be chronic, or acute. Once established, it tends to persist, but with lifestyle management and drugs, it is possible to delay its progress and to achieve better quality of life and health. Many of those with heart failure will also have or have had some other heart problem such as heart attack, angina, or valve disease. Heart failure needs urgent addressing: some 40 per cent of heart failure patients die within a year of their first admission to hospital, yet modern drugs such as ACE inhibitors and beta blockers can be very effective. Public awareness about heart failure is limited, and education much-needed. This book looks at a variety of issues including: • coping on a daily basis • dealing with physical limitations • giving up work (including advice on benefits) • reaction to diagnosis, mood swings, stress, depression and anxiety • how heart failure can affect your relationships and sex life.

Susan Elliot Wright (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Hostage in Iraq

A year after his dramatic release by a multinational military raid, Norman Kember reveals his story behind the controversy of his captivity in Baghdad. Written with honesty and emotion, Norman Kember describes in detail his four month ordeal, during which he was imprisoned in a small room and chained to the two Canadian peace activists, James Loney and Harmeet Singh Sooden, and the American Tom Fox, who was later killed by his captors. Kember experiences fear, loneliness, boredom, and at one point, contemplated suicide. Yet his wry sense of humour never quite deserts him. The book will include previously unseen notes made by Norman Kember, who kept a journal during his captivity and invented games with his fellow captives. Moving, gripping, and surprising, 'Hostage in Iraq' is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

Norman Kember (Author), Norman Gilligan (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Norman Gilligan