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Herbal Remedies and Recipes and Some Others - Paperback

$43.18

by Mary Thorne Quelch (Author)A recipe book brimming with exciting recipes and directions for making a wide variety of herbal remedies. First published in 1945 after the onslaught of a war that forced many people to utilise every ingredient available to them, this introductory guide to herbal medicine will assist you in discovering innovative treatments for a variety of ailments. From treating mumps and measles to a list of baby-friendly tonics, this volume is the herbal answer to many common...

Nutrition and Dietetics; A Manual for Students of Medicine, for Trained Nurses, and for Dietitians in Hospitals and Other Institutions - Paperback

$44.62

by Winfield Scott Hall (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 324 Dimensions: 0.73 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 13, 2011

An Introduction to Neurology - Paperback

$47.50

by Charles Judson Herrick (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 350 Dimensions: 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 20, 2011

The Story of Anaesthesia - A Classic Article on the History of Medicine - Paperback

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by Howard W. Haggard (Author)This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Story of Anaesthesia" contains information on the history of medicine. It is intended to illustrate aspects of the story of anaesthesia and serves as a guide for ...

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by Carolynn Woods (Author)An intimate view into the life and challenges of an asperger's spouse. It seems some marriages are so wonderfully stellar you have to look away or be blinded. Others are typical and comfortable, never rising to celebrity status but supplying its partners with a contented existence. Then there are those marriages that become the subjects of books, and this is never a good thing. If you are in a happy marriage, please put this book down, and may God continue to bless y...

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by Zahid Amin (Editor), Jonathan M. Tobis (Editor), Horst Sievert (Editor)This book is the ultimate reference on patent foramen ovale (PFO), a defect in the septum of the heart estimated to be present in more than twenty percent of the adult population and a proven cause of systemic embolism. All chapters have been written by internationally recognized experts in the field and cover PFO genetics and anatomy in addition to the effect PFO can have on various different organs and its supposed in...

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Starting to Read Ecgs: The Basics - Paperback

$89.08

by Alan Davies (Author), Alwyn Scott (Author)This book is book aims to provide the beginner with a concise, practical and systematic guide to interpreting ECGs. It will serve not only as a starter text but also as an immediate bedside reference manual. Starting to Read ECGs: The Basics begins with fundamentals such as how to perform, record and interpret a normal ECG before progressing onto more complex topics, including what effects anatomical abnormalities of the heart, cardiac and non-card...

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Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans Volume 1 - Hardcover

$35.00

by Michelle Tam (Author), Henry Fong (Author)By the #1 and critically-acclaimed Paleo food blogger, Nom Nom Paleo features over 100 flavor-packed, nutrient-dense recipes using real, whole ingredients for foodies, fitness buffs, and families, presented in a fun, fresh style complete with awesome cartoons and tons of 4-color photography. A New York Times cookbook best-seller. Nom Nom Paleo is a visual feast, crackling with humor and packed with stunningly photographed step-by-step recipes free...

Quick Look Nursing: Ethics and Conflict: Ethics and Conflict - Paperback

$147.51

by Kathleen Ouimet Perrin (Author), James McGhee (Author)Quick Look Nursing: Ethics and Conflict, Second Edition presents ethical issues and case studies from the perspective of nurses. It guides nurses on what to do when patients, family, and physicians have varying perspectives on what care should be provided and when and how they should intervene to protect an elderly person from a hazardous living situation. This text is the ideal quick reference to prepare nurses for health care ethical ...

DX/Rx: Lung Cancer: Lung Cancer - Paperback

$79.11

by Christopher G. Azzoli (Author)Thoroughly updated and tightly organized into a highly-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Throughout Dx/Rx: Lung Cancer, Second Edition, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Dx/R...

Study Guide to Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Paperback

$199.71

by J. Richard Hebel (Author), Robert J. McCarter (Author)Help your students understand some of the most elusive fundamentals of epidemiology and biostatistics with this fully updated revision of the bestselling Study Guide to Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The Seventh Edition offers expanded chapters as well as coverage of new topics that have become prevalent in the medical literature such as: receiver-operator curve analysis to improve sensitivity/specificity; the power of a statistical te...

100 Questions & Answers about Advanced & Metastatic Breast Cancer - Paperback

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by Lillie D. Shockney (Author), Gary R. Shapiro (Author)EMPOWER YOURSELF! Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, survivor, or loved one of someone suffering from advanced breast cancer, 100 Questions & Answers About Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer, Second Edition offers essential and practical guidance. Providing both doctor and patient perspectives, this updated and revised edition offers authoritative answers to the most commonly asked questions about advanced and metastatic br...

Spanish for Nurses Pocket Guide - Paperback

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by Polverini (Author) Number of Pages: 132 Dimensions: 0.28 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: January 14, 2008

DX/Rx: Liver Cancer: Liver Cancer - Paperback

$62.91

by Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa (Author), Celina Ang (Author)Dx/Rx: Liver Cancer is a quick and practical reference guide containing all aspects of the diagnosis and therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), prognostic and staging systems, clinical management, molecular biology, current controversies, and future insights. Organized into a condensed, bulleted format, this concise reference offers precise and up-to-date information on the epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, treatment, and risk fa...

Clinical Practice Protocols in Oncology Nursing - Paperback

$145.71

by Debra S. Prescher-Hughes (Author), Cynthia J. Alkhoudairy (Author)This is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to care for the cancer patient, from administrative to chemotherapy delivery, arranged alphabetically by disease. This book is ideal for oncology nurses, oncology nurses in training, and administrators of cancer care clinics and hospitals. A unique and practical reference book! Includes a companion CR-ROM with printable protocols and forms! Number of Pages: 675 Dimensions: 1.38 x 1...

Clinical Epidemiology: Principles, Methods, and Applications for Clinical Research - Paperback

$179.91

by Diederick E. Grobbee (Author), Arno W. Hoes (Author)Now updated with new data and examples throughout, Clinical Epidemiology: Principles, Methods, and Applications for Clinical Research, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that introduces the reader to the basics of clinical epidemiology and explores the principles and methods that can be used to obtain quantitative evidence on the effects of interventions and on the diagnosis, etiology, and prognosis of disease. The everyday challe...

Case Studies in Patient Safety: Foundations for Core Competencies - Paperback

$152.91

by Julie K. Johnson (Author), Helen W. Haskell (Author), Paul R. Barach (Author)This unique compendium of case studies on patient safety - told from the perspective of the patient and family - illustrates 24 stories of preventable health care errors that led to irreparable patient harm. The reader is guided through a structured analysis of the events, eliciting lessons learned and strategies for preventing similar events in the future. Learning objectives for each case facilitate the reader's...

Cereal Killers: Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free A to Z - Paperback

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by Scott Adams (Author), Ron Hoggan (Author)Cereal Killers: Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free A to Z is the most diverse discussion of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease currently available in a single volume. Cereal Killers explores a wide range of sometimes contradictory perspectives on the various disease processes incited by gluten. These include the many illnesses and increased disease susceptibility to which gluten contributes, as well as ailments associated with gluten-induced illnesse...

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Nsca's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning - Hardcover

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by Nsca -National Strength &. Conditioning (Author) The physical demands of tactical professions such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue require those workers to be in top physical condition to perform their jobs well and decrease the risk of injury. NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning contains scientific information to assist in implementing or restructuring strength and conditioning programs at commercial or government fitness centers that work with th...

We Carried the Mat: My Faith Journey as a Primary Caregiver ...and How a Community Made All the Difference - Paperback

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by Katie Jordan (Author)Months before Jay's first symptoms appeared, I felt compelled to start keeping a journal. Looking back on those fledgling entries, I recognize now that my decision to begin journaling at that particular time was prophetic. Writing in that "safe place" reconnected me to my heavenly Father during the most turbulent time of my life. As Jay was losing his battle with ALS, I found myself groping for the journal and pen. At my lowest times, I found God speaking encouragement...

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Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke - Paperback

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by Debra E. Meyerson (Author), Danny Zuckerman (Author)Identity Theft is an award-winning book that follows Stanford professor Debra Meyerson's journey to recover from a severe stroke that initially left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak. In addition to providing realistic expectations for the hard work needed to regain everyday capabilities, Meyerson focuses on the less frequently documented emotional journey in recovery. Virtually every survivor is haunted by questions like: ...

What Do the Doctors Say?: How Doctors Create a World through Their Words - Paperback

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by Janet Farrell Leontiou (Author)The medical world creates its own culture. This culture, however, would not continue if it were not for our participation. As consumers of health care, the way in which we talk, too, maintains the medical culture as it is. This culture frequently dismisses the wisdom of parents and talks them out of their own sense. We, as parents, co-create a culture that continually diminishes us. This collaboration has disastrous consequences for our children. How many tim...

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by Collins Conley (Author) Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.13 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 12, 2010

Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not - Paperback

$10.78

by Florence Nightingale (Author) Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.23 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: September 17, 2009

Dare to Live: A Naturopathic Doctor's Complete Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease - Hardcover

$32.35

by Stephen W. Parcell Nd (Author)Atherosclerosis is responsible for the majority of heart attacks and is the root of coronary heart disease. Plaque buildup in the arteries causes atherosclerosis; luckily, however, through knowledge of our bodies and making small and large changes in the way we live, this deadly condition can be stopped and even reversed. Dare to Live, by author and naturopathic doctor Stephen W. Parcell, brings to the forefront natural, preventive, and medically proven strat...

Reiki: An Ancient Healing Art Revisited - Paperback

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by Marguerite Antonio (Author)Do you want to learn more about the marvelous, magical tools our ancestors used to help maintain and heal their bodies? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is one such tool. The practice dates back to before the time of Christ and unleashes spiritual wisdom and life force energy. It may have begun in Tibet, India, or Egypt, but it has spread throughout the world, and for good reason. Reiki harnesses life-force energy to promote deep relaxation on mental, physical, and emo...

The Indispensable Guide to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): Second Edition - Paperback

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by Mark Gregory Slomiany Ph. D. (Author)Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a necessity for those working in or aspiring to work in biotech, pharma, and even academic research, where partnerships with industry require ever greater awareness of drug development regulations. Thus, this guidebook serves to not only summarize GLP regulations, but explain the interaction of these various components in the development of a GLP compliant study. Far from being long-winded, special atte...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Anxiety - Paperback

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by Taunjah P. Bell (Author)In 1997, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy (Cyberonics, Houston, Texas) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy refractory to antiepileptic medications. In 2005, VNS received FDA approval for treatment-resistant depression refractory to antidepressants, and Cyberonics recently received FDA approval for the clinical study of VNS for rapid cycling bipolar depression. Many researchers continue to investigate the ...

In a House of Dreams and Glass: Becoming a Psychiatrist - Paperback

$26.48

by Robert Klitzman (Author)From Simon & Schuster, In a House of Dreams and Glass recounts in dramatic detail the true story of a young psychiatrist's grueling training. Even as it illustrates the controversies and questions of psychiatry, ultimately In a House of Dreams and Glass is the story of a young doctor struggling to help patients in the face of sometimes harsh hospital bureaucracy, an overworked hospital staff and doctors, and the patients' own mental demons.Front JacketEXCELLENT ...

The Truth about Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - Paperback

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by Barbara H. Roberts (Author)From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins--cholesterol-lowering drugs--providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs. COULD STATIN DRUGS ACTUALLY HARM YOU? Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Dr. Barbara H. Roberts, dir...

Alone in My Universe: Struggling with an Orphan Disease in an Unsympathetic World - Paperback

$25.87

by Wayne Brown (Author)Battling a chronic disease can often be a lonely and frustrating ordeal. It doesn't have to be. Alone in My Universe, compiled by Wayne Brown, presents a series of writings from patients suffering from acromegaly. Based on actual personal experiences, these narratives provide a primer of understanding for others dealing with this chronic, debilitating disease that affects many of the body's systems. This collaborative effort, written by real people touched by acromegal...

Don't Wait for the Tooth Fairy: How to Communicate Effectively and Create the Perfect Patient Journey in Your Dental Practice - Paperback

$38.34

by Ashley Latter (Author)It makes no difference whether you are a National Health Dental Practice, or a top end Cosmetic Dental Practice, if you have a passion for providing excellent communication to your Patients, then you will love this book. You will discover; - How to turn patient enquires to your practice into an appointment - How to create the perfect consultation and patient journey - How to talk money with confidence and achieve the prices your services deserve - The secrets to becom...