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by Vanity Wonder (Author), Vanity Wonder (Author)Shot Girls is the real life, raw accounting of Vanity Wonder's 5 year journey with black market butt injections. Commonly called "shots", "pumping" or "work", illegal butt injections are quickly on the rise and not just for strippers or women in the entertainment industry. Known for her jaw dropping 34-23-45 curves, Vanity tells no lies about how she obtained them. In this book, Vanity takes you on a gripping ride through her 16+ injection proc...

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by Bernice Berger Miller (Author)A person without a functioning liver will die. Until a mere 30 years ago, there was no solution for millions suffering from many forms of liver disease, one of which is Hepatitis C, The Silent Killer. The Solution? Transplantation. LIVER TRANSPLANT: MY STORY describes my experience from the first moment of realization that my liver was diseased through to the pre-transplant, actual transplant, and post-transplant periods. It makes clear what the body is going ...

Stabbed in the Back: Confronting Back Pain in an Overtreated Society - Paperback

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by Nortin M. Hadler (Author)Nortin M. Hadler knows backaches. For more than three decades as a physician and medical researcher, he has studied the experience of low back pain in people who are otherwise healthy. Hadler terms the low back pain that everyone suffers at one time or another "regional back pain." In this book, he addresses the history and treatment of the ailment with the healthy skepticism that has become his trademark, taking the "Hadlerian" approach to backaches and the backac...

The Compassionate Mind Workbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Your Compassionate Self - Paperback

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by Chris Irons (Author), Elaine Beaumont (Author)There is good and increasing evidence that cultivating compassion for one's self and others can have a profound impact on our physiological, psychological and social processes. In contrast, concerns with inferiority, shame and self-criticism can have very negative impacts on these processes and are associated with poorer physical and mental health. The Compassionate Mind Workbook is for anyone who is interested in how compassion - in the form o...

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Overcoming Insomnia 2nd Edition: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques - Paperback

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by Colin Espie (Author)'A practical description of the leading treatment for insomnia and the causes of insomnia' Allison G. Harvey, PhD, University of California, Berkeley, USA Poor sleep is one of the most common health problems and can leave you feeling exhausted, stressed and run down. While prescribed medications and over-the-counter remedies rarely offer lasting benefits, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help. This essential self-help book is written by one of the world's leading...

Addiction Medicine in Primary Care: A Primer for Physicians and Residents - Paperback

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by James W. Price (Author)Addiction has touched the lives of nearly everyone, often leaving a path of chaos and destruction. This text clearly presents the topic of Addiction Medicine in a concise single volume that is presented in a manner that will be easily understood by the non-Addictionologist. Topics covered include the neurobiology of addiction, the most commonly abused substances and the behavior of the addict. A chapter is dedicated to growing up in a home with an addicted parent and...

Living With A Diabetic Dog: How To Keep Your Dog Healthy, Prevent Common Problems And Avoid Complications - Paperback

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by Bruce Pea (Author), Amy Newton Thomas (Author)Revised and Updated Now includes new sections on monitoring your dog and organizing your information. Additional information about insulin and diet. Praise for "Living With A Diabetic Dog" "Every Dog Owner Should Read This; This is a great book, well written and informative about dog diabetes. It's written in an easy to read style - not dry and boring like some of these books can be. The book provides a great perspective of what it is like to h...

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Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction - Paperback

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by David Le Vay (Author)Anatomy & Phsiology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and providing added-value features like summaries of key books and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way anatomy & physiology is taught on many uni...

A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis - Paperback

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by Sigmund Freud (Author)This early work by Sigmund Freud was originally published in 1920 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis' contains Freud's theories on the psychology of dreams, sexual development, neuroses, and other aspects of psychoanalysis. Sigismund Schlomo Freud was born on 6th May 1856, in the Moravian town of Príbor, now part of the Czech Republic. He studied a variety of subjects, including philosophy,...

The Psychopathology of Everyday Life - Paperback

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by Sigmund Freud (Author)This early work by Sigmund Freud was originally published in 1901 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Psychopathology of Everyday Life' is a psychological work on forgetting, slips of the tongue, bungled actions, superstitions and errors. Sigismund Schlomo Freud was born on 6th May 1856, in the Moravian town of Príbor, now part of the Czech Republic. He studied a variety of subjects, including philosophy, physiology, and zoolog...

Survival Guide for the Dental Patient: How to Pick the Best Dentist, Save Money, and Protect Your Health - Paperback

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by Alexander Corsair DMD (Author)Many people find the dental experience painful and frightening. In Survival Guide for the Dental Patient, author Dr. Alexander Corsair lessens that anxiety by providing tips and advice to help dental patients successfully navigate the dental experience. Using more than forty-five years of experience, Dr. Corsair presents information from an insider's perspective to help you get your money's worth when it comes to dental care. He discusses - finding the best d...

Confessions of a Sin Eater: A Doctor's Reflections - Paperback

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by Therese Zink MD (Author)Dr. Therese Zink, teacher, clinician and researcher, explores the burden, mystery and privilege of doctoring. As a family physician, the act of listening and holding stories is a vital part of healing for both the patients and the healer. In this collection, Dr. Zink shares stories she gathered while caring for patients in a domestic violence shelter, on the Navajo reservation, in Nazran, Ingushetia (Russia), on mission trips in Latin America and in her clinic in ru...

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Black's Student Veterinary Dictionary - Paperback

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by E. Boden , A. H. Andrews A paperback edition for the student market, this standard work of reference has been a bestseller for over 70 years. It is an essential tool for anyone with a professional or leisure interest in the care of animals. Much more than a list of veterinary terms, its practical approach ensures that readers gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of common, and less common, diseases, as well as their diagnosis and treatment. For this edition much new and updated info...

Both Sides Now: A Journey From Researcher to Patient - Paperback

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by Alice Lazzarini (Author)In Both Sides Now an internationally recognized researcher in neurogenetic disorders shares her personal and professional journey. Having been a member of the team that discovered the first Parkinson's disease-causing gene mutation in the synuclein protein, she realizes she is developing symptoms of the very disease she had researched. Only after facing a disease that can cause complete dependency is she able to forge her independence. It is the story, too, of the n...

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by Steven Magee (Author)Random aches and pains? Fatigue? Insomnia? Headaches? Facial pains? Sore eyes? Irregular heartbeats? Sick kids? Relationship problems? Blotchy skin? Hot skin? Anxiety? The second edition of Toxic Electricity takes a look at the electrical system and asks the question: Is this one of the most toxic endeavors that humanity has ever engaged in?Author BiographySteven Magee discovered widespread radiation sickness in modern society, found the "Multiple-Sun Effect" in archit...

The History and Evolution of Healthcare in America: The Untold Backstory of Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Why Healthcare Needs Reform - Paperback

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by Thomas W. Loker (Author)From the beginning of mankind, health and health issues have played a major role in life, but the issues and care have evolved enormously from the time when the first settlers set foot in America to the present. In The History and Evolution of Healthcare in America, author Thomas W. Loker provides a historical perspective on the state of healthcare and offers fresh views on changes to Obamacare. Insightful and thorough, The History and Evolution of Healthcare in Ame...

The History and Evolution of Healthcare in America: The Untold Backstory of Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Why Healthcare Needs Reform - Hardcover

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But You Look So Good...: Stories by Carcinoid Cancer Survivors - Paperback

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by Maria J. Gonzalez (Author)But You Look So Good - Stories from Carcinoid Cancer Survivors and the basics of Neuroendocrine cancers. This book shares the intimate stories of those living with a poorly understood neuroendocrine cancer and the time it takes to fi nd a correct diagnosis; sometimes years! The book demonstrates how those affl icted with this cancer cope with the myriad symptoms of this "great masquerader" cancer. Supported by loved ones, the valiant struggles to obtain a correct ...

Debunking ADHD: 10 Reasons to Stop Drugging Kids for Acting Like Kids - Hardcover

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by Michael W. Corrigan (Author)This book aims to provide parents and educators with the evidence they need to not rush into accepting the label of ADHD, and most assuredly avoid being recruited into the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry's pill popping culture. For more information, visit Dr. Corrigan's Facebook(R)page at https: //www.facebook.com/debunkingadhd.Author BiographyDr. Michael W. Corrigan is an educational psychologist and a professor of human development and research methods ...

Scientific Basis for Clinical Practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Paperback

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by A. B. R. Thomson (Author)This book provides a scientific basis for clinical practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Author BiographyDr. Thomson has been President of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, a member of the Bockus Society, two-term Governor for Western Canada for the American College of Gastroenterology, winner of the prestigious University Cup in 2001, a recipient of the Gold Medal in Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), Chief Royal C...

Medical Terminology and Clinical Procedures: 3rd Edition (Revised) - Paperback

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by Mary Bird Srn Fams (Author)Illustrated with almost 100 clear figures this book demystifies the basis of medical terminology, explaining the way medical terms are formed. Concise descriptions of the structure and function of the human body, diseases and conditions afflicting people, together with medical and surgical procedures used to treat patients, are all included. It also contains the meanings of commonly used medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations. Number of Pages: 338 Dimensions: 0...

Bonehead Electrocardiography: The Easiest and Best Way to Learn How to Read Electrocardiograms-No Bones about It! - Paperback

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by John R. Hicks (Author), Floyd W. Burke (Author)Interpreting EKGs is potentially serious business. It takes time and energy to become a proficient EKG reader. In Bonehead Electrocardiography, Dr. John R. Hicks and Dr. Floyd W. Burke offer a commonsense approach to learning how to read and interpret EKGs easily and intelligently. In this manual, arising from many years of teaching medical students, Hicks and Burke, both practicing adult cardiologists, delve into the how and why of the EKG. ...

Bonehead Electrocardiography: The Easiest and Best Way to Learn How to Read Electrocardiograms-No Bones about It! - Hardcover

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TIME to CARE: How to love your patients and your job - Paperback

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by Robin Youngson (Author)In today's beleaguered healthcare system, burdened with epidemic levels of stress, depression and burnout, TIME to CARE offers health professionals the opportunity of renewal. Here are the secrets to building a happy and fulfilling practice, wellbeing and resilience. Youngson bravely relates his own transition, from a detached clinician to a champion for humane whole-patient care; at times poignant, sometimes funny but always brutally honest. TIME to CARE offers a de...

Concussion Recovery: Rebuilding the Injured Brain - Paperback

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by Colleen Butler (Author)As stated by Harry Zarins, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Canada, Concussion Recovery is an extremely practical guide, which is written from first-hand experience. The book is a compendium of information, techniques, and insight, which the author, Colleen Butler, has compiled from her own journey to understand brain injury and to find her path to recovery. Colleen's extensive experience in helping those who are coping with the challenges of bra...

Family Caregiving: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Caregiving - Paperback

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by Brett H. Lewis (Author)Family Caregiving explores one of the most precious and fulfilling gifts of love that can be given to a family member or a friend-and also one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. The difficulty increases in magnitude because many family caregivers have no formal medical training other than basic first aid. In most cases, all of their medical knowledge has come from their own life experiences with personal illnesses, accidents, and medications. In Family Caregiv...

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The Gene: An Intimate History - Hardcover

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by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Author)The #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller The basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate History From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies--a fascinating history of the gene and "a magisterial account of how human minds have laboriously, ingeniously picked apart what makes us tick" (Elle). Sid Mukherjee has the uncanny ability to bring together science, history, and the future in a way that is understandable and riveting, ...

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The Laws of Medicine: Field Notes from an Uncertain Science - Hardcover

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by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Author)Essential, required reading for doctors and patients alike: A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and one of the world's premiere cancer researchers reveals an urgent philosophy on the little-known principles that govern medicine--and how understanding these principles can empower us all. Over a decade ago, when Siddhartha Mukherjee was a young, exhausted, and isolated medical resident, he discovered a book that would forever change the way he understood the medical ...

Tales of a Country Obstetrician: Unforgettable Stories about Practicing Medicine in Alabama - Hardcover

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by Daniel M. Avery (Author)Daniel M. Avery has been fascinated with the human body ever since he was young, so it was natural that he should grow up to become a successful doctor. As a funeral director, he had his first opportunity to learn about anatomy, disease processes, and trauma. He even witnessed the medical examiner performing autopsies in the morgue. Once he became a doctor, his adventures were more interesting-although there are decisions he regrets. For instance, he would have neve...

Six Strands of the Web: An In-Depth Study of the Six Stages of Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Paperback

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by James Michael Moore (Author)This book is designed for the serious student of Chinese medicine. Both the beginner and advanced practitioner will find this information useful from school to everyday clinical practice. The first section of the book covers a basic history and evolution of the six stages of disease. Chapter Two reviews various theoretical concepts related to the six stages. Symptoms and treatment concepts, according to the Chinese classic Shang Han Lun, are examined in Chapter ...

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Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food - Hardcover

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by Diana Kennedy (Author)Featuring new and revised recipes, photos, and bêtes noires, this culminating book of an illustrious career presents the favorite dishes and personal stories of the world's foremost authority on traditional Mexican cooking and one of its most-celebrated food writersDiana Kennedy is the world's preeminent authority on authentic Mexican cooking and one of its best-known food writers. Renowned for her uncompromising insistence on using the correct local ingredients and p...

When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers - Paperback

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by National Institutes of Health (Author), U. S. Department of Heal Human Services (Author), National Cancer Institute (Author)The National Institutes for Health Publication 12-5727, When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers, explores many of the questions and crossroads that face caregivers when their loved one has been told that he or she has advanced cancer that is no longer responding to treatment. Until now, you have probably gone through cancer treatment with you...