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by William Kowalski (Author)Linda is a young, hardworking single mom struggling to get by from paycheck to paycheck. When she learns that her son Dre needs a kidney transplant, her family's already precarious financial situation takes a turn for the worst. Then she discovers that the only one who can help Dre is his half-brother LeVon, a drug-dealing gangbanger who thinks only of himself. Somehow Linda must get through to LeVon in order to save her son. Though she is deathly afraid of LeVon a...

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by Kenneth A. Eaton (Editor), Philip Ower (Editor)The second edition of this popular textbook provides a concise and easy-to-follow guide that will increase the confidence of students and clinicians alike in managing all aspects of periodontal care. Practical Periodontics provides evidence-based information on the essentials of clinical periodontology, written by internationally renowned contributors in an accessible, practical style. It covers all aspects of the discipline, including the aet...

Diabulimia: Diabetes + Eating Disorders; What It Is and How to Treat It: A Guide for Individuals and Families; A Tool for Health Personnel - Paperback

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by Grace Huifeng Shih Rd (Author)"I am forty and have been battling with diabetes and eating disorders for twenty-five years... I am wheelchair bound and have no hope now... When I tried to find help there was not a single book that addressed this terrible thing... Please do something to help the young ones..." Outcries like this were the driving force behind the birth of this groundbreaking book. Grace Huifeng Shih, RD, MS brings this once-secret disease/disorder out into the open and offers...

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Forebrain Atlas of the Short-Tailed Fruit Bat, Carollia Perspicillata: Prepared by the Methods of Nissl and Neun Immunohistochemistry - Spiral

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by Frank Scalia (Author), John J. Rasweiler IV (Author), Jason Scalia (Author)The Forebrain Atlas of the Short-tailed Fruit Bat, Carollia perpicillata, is unique among brain atlases. Not only is this the first quality atlas treatment of a bat species, but the atlas is also unique in its use of NeuN staining. Carollia perpicillata, a tropical species, is the only bat that has essentially been domesticated and can be maintained and propagated in a research environment utilizing simple, inexpens...

A Family's Guide to Tourette Syndrome - Hardcover

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by John T. Walkup (Author), Jonathan W. Mink (Author), Kevin McNaught (Author)Providing authoritative and up-to-date medical and scientific information about Tourette syndrome, A Family's Guide to Tourette Syndrome speaks to patients, families, care providers, academic institutions, and medical centers in easy-to-understand language about this neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, adolescents, and adults worldwide. Each chapter is authored by leading neurologists, psychiatrists, ...

A Family's Guide to Tourette Syndrome - Paperback

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Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia - Hardcover

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by Bruce R. Gilbert (Editor)Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia presents a comprehensive, evidence based reference as well as a practical guide for the performance and interpretation of the male genital ultrasound examination. The volume begins with the history of male genital ultrasound and includes a discussion of regulations surrounding the performance of ultrasound examinations by urologists. The book provides a comprehensive review of ultrasound physics, image quality and patient safety. No...

Prevention Does Work: A Guide to a Healthy Heart: A Cardiologist and a Cook Present the Facts and the Foods - Paperback

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by Facc Paul Goldfinger (Author), Eileen Goldfinger (Author)A cardiologist collaborates with an experienced cook in this unique, evidence-based resource containing two parts: a patient education section and a heart-healthy cookbook. Prevention Does Work: A Guide to a Healthy Heart is now in its fourth edition. A guide designed for lay people, including heart patients and healthy individuals concerned about the risk of heart disease, it provides vital information- based upon scientific evidenc...

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by Bruce &. Lara Merz (Author), M. D. Dr Stephen Crawford (With), Bishop Todd Atkinson (With)On a windy Saturday in March, just before his four-year old daughter's birthday party, Bruce finally went to the E.R. to get some strong painkillers. He was sure he had the flu and a pulled hamstring, while his wife thought it was another "man cold." THEY WERE BOTH WRONG. The next morning, Lara stood in the Intensive Care Unit wondering what she was supposed to do. Her soul mate and father of thei...

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by Steven Mollov (Author)When solo obstetrician Joshua Barron suffers a heart attack, he is forced to confront his biggest fear: taking on a partner. Sharing a medical practice is no easy task for Dr. Barron, whose driven attitude and possessive patient-care ideals are difficult to match. Joshua's rural New Hampshire world is thrown a curve with the entrance of Alex Faber, an attractive young OB/GYN from New York City, whose spunk, passion and intellect shake loose some disturbances in the sm...

Scrubbed Out: Reviving the Doctor's Role in Patient Care - Hardcover

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by Salah D. Salman M. D. (Author)The medical profession today is not controlled by doctors or nurses. It's controlled by corporations, administrators, and bureaucrats-it's become a business. Scrubbed Out presents a critique of the today's business of medicine and the profit-driven mindset that ignores human needs. Salah D. Salman is a doctor himself, concerned with the double standards and unscrupulous dealings of today's community of health care decision-makers. He does not hesitate to place...

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Reconcilable Differences: Rebuild Your Relationship by Rediscovering the Partner You Love--Without Losing Yourself - Paperback

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by Andrew Christensen (Author), Brian D. Doss (Author), Neil S. Jacobson (Author)Every couple has disagreements, but what happens when recurring conflicts start to pull your relationship apart? Do you lie awake hoping that your spouse will eventually see things your way, or rehashing the evidence that you're right? Demand some immediate changes--or else? This popular, science-based guide offers powerful solutions for couples frustrated by continual attempts to make each other change. True acc...

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The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress - Paperback

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by John Teasdale (Author), Mark Williams (Author), Zindel Segal (Author)Imagine an 8-week program that can help you overcome depression, anxiety, and stress--by simply learning new ways to respond to your own thoughts and feelings. That program is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and it has been tested and proven effective in clinical trials throughout the world. Now you can get the benefits of MBCT any time, any place, by working through this carefully constructed book. For each w...

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Hiperactivo, Impulsivo, Distraído ¿Me Conoces?: Guía Acerca del Déficit Atencional (Tdah) Para Padres, Maestros Y Profesionales - Paperback

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by José J. Bauermeister (Author), Russell A. Barkley (Foreword by)Si su hijo ha recibido un diagn stico del trastorno por d ficit de atenci n con hiperactividad (TDAH), usted necesita orientaci n y apoyo en los que pueda confiar. Ha llegado al lugar correcto. Uno de los principales expertos, el Dr. Jos J. Bauermeister, explica, con claridad, la naturaleza de los problemas de atenci n y las razones por las que los ni os con estos trastornos act an como lo hacen. Usted aprender estrategias cu...

Case Formulation with Children and Adolescents - Hardcover

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by Katharina Manassis (Author)Highly practical and accessible, this book shows how to synthesize complex information about child and adolescent mental health problems into clinically useful, dynamic case formulations. Strategies and tools are provided for analyzing the biological, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental factors that may be contributing to the difficulties of clients ages 4-18. Numerous case examples illustrate the steps in crafting a comprehensive formul...

Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy: Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice - Hardcover

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by Lee Williams (Author), Joellen Patterson (Author), Todd M. Edwards (Author)A research methods text with a unique focus on evidence-based practice with couples and families, this book bridges the divide between research and clinical work. The text offers comprehensive, user-friendly coverage of measurement and design issues and basic qualitative and quantitative methods. Illustrating research concepts with clinically relevant examples and sample studies, it teaches clear steps for evaluatin...

The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings - Paperback

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by Monica Ramirez Basco (Author)Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge, but it doesn't have to rule your life. Join the many tens of thousands of readers who have used the science-based tools in this book to achieve greater balance and get the most out of treatment. Leading expert Dr. Monica Ramirez Basco helps you understand the nature of bipolar illness and recognize the early warning signs of mood swings. Step-by-step exercises (you can download and print additional copies of the forms a...

CQI for EMS: a practical manual for QUICK results - Paperback

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by Joseph Hayes Nremt-P III (Author)CQI for EMS is not just another long winded, academic dissertation which drones on about abstract theories borrowed from quality control of industry, rather it is a quick and easy read specifically designed for the beleaguered, time and resource challenged EMS quality coordinator. CQI for EMS is ten chapters of tried and proven initiatives which you can literally read one day and put into effect at your agency the next. Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.2...

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The Dbt Solution for Emotional Eating: A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-Of-Control Eating - Paperback

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by Debra L. Safer (Author), Sarah Adler (Author), Philip C. Masson (Author)Eating can be a source of great pleasure--or deep distress. If you've picked up this book, chances are you're looking for tools to transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating guide offers a powerful pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, and Philip C. Masson have translated their proven, state-of-the-art treatment into a compassionate self-help re...

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Managing Pain Before It Manages You - Paperback

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by Margaret A. Caudill (Author), Herbert Benson (Foreword by)Join the hundreds of thousands of readers who have found help and hope for getting their lives back from chronic pain in this empowering workbook. Top pain specialist and physician Margaret A. Caudill spells out 10 steps that can radically change the way you feel--both physically and emotionally. Dr. Caudill provides state-of-the-art information about the causes and treatment of pain and guides you to: *Identify what increases and ...

Developmental Evaluation Exemplars: Principles in Practice - Hardcover

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by Michael Quinn Patton (Editor), Kate McKegg (Editor), Nan Wehipeihana (Editor)Responding to evaluator and instructor demand, this book presents a diverse set of high-quality developmental evaluation (DE) case studies. Twelve insightful exemplars illustrate how DE is used to evaluate innovative initiatives in complex, dynamic environments, including a range of fields and international settings. Written by leading practitioners, chapters offer a rare window into what it takes to do DE, what r...

Late-Stage Dementia: Promoting Comfort, Compassion, and Care - Paperback

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by Michael Gordon (Author), Natalie Baker (With)"I want to provide the best care possible. The suffering has gone on for a long time, and I want to be sure the end stage is as comfortable as possible." This common sentiment is expressed by both health care professionals responsible for caring for frail elders experiencing the later stages of dementia and family members trying to ensure the most compassionate care for their loved ones. Health care providers and family members often struggle wi...

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Acep First Aid Manual 5th Edition: The Step-By-Step Guide for Everyone - Paperback

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by DK (Author)A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first ai...

Research Literacy: A Primer for Understanding and Using Research - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey S. Beaudry (Author), Lynne Miller (Author)Preparing students to become informed, critical consumers of research, this accessible text builds essential skills for understanding research reports, evaluating the implications for evidence-based practice, and communicating findings to different audiences. It demystifies qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs and provides step-by-step procedures for judging the strengths and limitations of any study. Excerpts from real rese...

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Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain - Paperback

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by James W. Pennebaker (Author), Joshua M. Smyth (Author)Expressing painful emotions is hard--yet it can actually improve our mental and physical health. This lucid, compassionate book has introduced tens of thousands of readers to expressive writing, a simple yet powerful self-help technique grounded in scientific research. Leading experts James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth describe how taking just a few minutes to write about deeply felt personal experiences or problems may help you: ...

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Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use - Paperback

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by Patt Denning (Author), Jeannie Little (Author)"Just say no" just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource--now thoroughly revised. A powerful alternative to abstinence-only treatments, harm reduction helps you set and meet your own goals for gaining control over alcohol and drugs. Step by step, the expert autho...

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Helping Teens Who Cut: Using Dbt Skills to End Self-Injury - Paperback

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by Michael Hollander (Author)Discovering that your teen "cuts" is every parent's nightmare. Your most urgent question is: "How can I make it stop?" Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions l...

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El Control de Tu Estado de Ánimo: Cambia Lo Que Sientes, Cambiando Cómo Piensas - Paperback

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by Dennis Greenberger (Author), Christine A. Padesky (Author), Aaron T. Beck (Foreword by)Descubra pasos tan sencillos como potentes con los que podr superar el malestar emocional y sentirse m s feliz, sereno y seguro de s mismo. Este libro que puede cambiarle la vida ya ha ayudado a m s de un mill n de lectores a utilizar la terapia cognitiva conductual --una de las formas de psicoterapia m s efectivas hoy d a-- para superar la depresi n, la ansiedad, los ataques de p nico, la ira, la culp...

Bioidentical Hormones 101: Bioidentical Hormones, Natural Thyroid, and Natural Medicine - Paperback

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by Jeffrey Dach (Author)American medicine has lost its way. In Bioidentical Hormones 101, author Dr. Jeffrey Dach uncovers the ills in today's health care system and suggests ways to get it back on track. Through a series of articles that originally appeared on his Internet blog, Dach provides evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer and more effective than synthetic hormones. He describes how to win the information war and take control of your health. Questioning the prevailing medical...

Getting Over Ocd: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life - Paperback

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by Jonathan S. Abramowitz (Author)Thoroughly updated based on the latest science, this empowering workbook gives you the skills to overcome obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors--and live a freer, happier life. Leading OCD specialist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz presents a step-by-step program grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for the disorder. Vivid stories and numerous practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you:...

Bioidentical Hormones 101: Bioidentical Hormones, Natural Thyroid, and Natural Medicine - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey Dach (Author)American medicine has lost its way. In Bioidentical Hormones 101 author Dr. Jeffrey Dach uncovers the ills in today's health care system and suggests ways to get it back on track. Through a series of articles that originally appeared on his Internet blog, Dach provides evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer and more effective than synthetic hormones. He describes how to win the information war and take control of your health. Questioning the prevailing medical...

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Adaptive Disclosure: A New Treatment for Military Trauma, Loss, and Moral Injury - Paperback

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by Brett T. Litz (Author), Leslie Lebowitz (Author), Matt J. Gray (Author)A complete guide to an innovative, research-based brief treatment specifically developed for service members and veterans, this book combines clinical wisdom and in-depth knowledge of military culture. Adaptive disclosure is designed to help those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic war-zone experiences, including life threat, traumatic loss, and moral injury, the violation of closely held beliefs or codes. Detaile...