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A Rolfing trainer and practitioner for twenty-four years presents a unique and original inquiry into the nature of gravity and gravity's influence on human movement potential. The easy-to-read book li
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Sweeping in scope, Health Issues in the Latino Community identifies and offers an in-depth examination of the most critical health issues that affect Latino's health and health care within the United
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