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by Walter Lippmann (Author)The Phantom Public was Lippman's most towering achievement influencing political thought for decades to come. In it Lippman posits that the public exists merely as an illusion, myth, and inevitably a phantom; that the common man cannot be expected to know enough about events entirely beyond their control to cast an informed and meaningful vote. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2021

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50 Mandalas: Adult Coloring Book for Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Meditation and Relaxation - Paperback

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by Joseph Botticelli (Author)50 Mandalas: Adult Coloring Book for Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Meditation and RelaxationThis adult coloring book is easy to carry with you and has 50 stress relieving mandalas designed to provide moments of relaxation and stress relief throughout your entire day. Designs vary in complexity and detail from beginner to expert-level.Join the many that have found the health benefits of coloring mandalas. According to many psychology researches, the adult color...

On The Writing Of The Insane: With Illustrations - Paperback

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by G. MacKenzie Bacon (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: Decem...

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The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich - Paperback

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by Thom Hartmann (Author)Popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to implement affordable universal healthcare in the United States have been thwarted and what we can do to finally make it a reality. "For-profit health insurance is the largest con job ever perpetrated on the American people--one that has cost trillions of dollars and millions of lives since the 1940s," says Thom Hartmann. Other countries have shown us that...

Patient Zero: A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases - Hardcover

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by Lydia Kang (Author), Nate Pedersen (Author)From the masters of storytelling-meets-science and co-authors of Quackery, Patient Zero tells the long and fascinating history of disease outbreaks--how they start, how they spread, the science that lets us understand them, and how we race to destroy them before they destroy us. Written in the authors' lively and accessible style, chapters include page-turning medical stories about a particular disease or virus--smallpox, Bubonic plague, polio, H...

Feminist Global Health Security - Hardcover

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by Clare Wenham (Author)When Zika made headlines in 2016, images of women cradling babies affected with microcephaly spread across the media and pulled on heartstrings. But, as this book argues, whilst this outbreak was about women and babies, this outbreak also highlighted the lack of gendered considerations in global health security. The policy response to Zika focused on limiting the spread of the virus through domestic and civic cleaning to remove mosquitoes and by asking women to defer p...

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Increase Your Brainability--And Reduce Your Risk of Dementia - Paperback

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by Charles Alessi (Author), Larry W. Chambers (Author), Muir Gray (Author)Dreaded by many people as an inevitable part of normal aging, Dementia has displaced Cancer as the most feared health problem. Cancer continues to be a serious condition, but it is often curable, and almost always treatable. In contrast, the fear of dementia is complicated by the fear of ageing, and by muddled thinking about its relationship with Alzheimer's disease. Yet, there is no reason to be disheartened. Ever-evol...

Human Body Coloring Book For Kids: Human Body Anatomy Coloring Book For Kids, Boys and Girls and Medical Students. Human Body Coloring Book For Boys G - Paperback

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by Shirkaylene Publication (Author)Make the perfect gift for all Ages in Any Occasion who loves coloring.Enjoy the coloring with over 50 Illustrations of Human Body Parts Like Brain, Heart, Bones, Muscle, Skeleton, Kidney, Lungs and Many More.An essential workbook that will appeal to all students of anatomy, The Human Body Coloring Book takes an interactive approach to human anatomy that will help users learn, understand, and revisit the subject with ease.Drawing on an unparalleled library of...

The Ultimate Pancreatitis Diet Cookbook: A comprehensive bооk guіdе оn how tо mаnаgе р
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by Laura Summers (Author)Thе dіаgnоѕіѕ оf раnсrеаtіtіѕ аt аnу ѕtаgе, mау сrеаtе сhаllеngеѕ іn a реrѕоn'ѕ dіеt аnd сhаngе nutrіtіоnаl nееdѕ. Gеttіng enough nutrіеntѕ аnd managing lоѕѕ оf арреtіtе аnd рrоblеmѕ wіth dіgеѕtіоn аrе juѕt ѕоmе оf thе іѕѕuеѕ реорlе with раnсrеаtіtіѕ fасе. Tо hеlр wіth these іѕѕuеѕ, the Ultіmаtе Pаnсrеаtіtіѕ Dіеt Cооkbооk аіmѕ tо рrоvіdе реорlе lіvіng wіth раnсrеаtіtіѕ wіth a wіdе rаngе of flаvоrful recipes - іnсludіng rесіреѕ fоr brеаkfаѕt, lunсh, dіnnеr, арреtіzеrѕ,...

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Everything must change: Philosophical lessons from lockdown - Hardcover

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by Vittorio Bufacchi (Author)Taking its cue from Michel de Montaigne, this book asks what COVID-19 can teach us about the 'art of living'. It examines eight themes from a philosophical perspective, including attitudes to old age, populism and life under lockdown, arguing that the crisis presents opportunities to create a more just society and change our lives for the better.Author BiographyVittorio Bufacchi is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at University College Cork. His previous books includ...

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Psychopharmacology in Cancer Care: A Guide for Non-Prescribers and Prescribers - Paperback

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by Andrew Roth (Author), Chris Nelson (Author)Depression, anxiety and other quality of life challenges are common in people with cancer, though few oncology practices have dedicated psychiatric consultants familiar with the nuances of psycho-oncology. Written from the combined perspectives of a prescriber and non-prescriber, Psychopharmacology in Cancer Care intends to bridge this common gap in specialized care to facilitate the improved psychotropic treatment of emotional distress in cancer ...

Mormonism, Medicine, and Bioethics - Hardcover

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by Courtney S. Campbell (Author)Mormonism, Medicine, and Bioethics provides the first comprehensive treatment of principles and positions on questions of bioethics encountered by members, professionals, and ecclesiastical leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon). The book addresses three fundamental features of a coherent religious bioethics: precepts for practical decision-making, general ethical principles, and core religious convictions that give a distinc...

Art and Science of Compassion, a Primer: Reflections of a Physician-Chaplain - Paperback

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by Agnes M. F. Wong (Author), Roshi Joan (Foreword by)The Art and Science of Compassion, A Primer offers a succinct, all-in-one introduction to the full gamut of compassion, from the evolutional, biological, behavioural, and psychological, to the social, philosophical, and spiritual. Drawing on her diverse background as a clinician, scientist, educator, and chaplain, Dr. Wong presents a wealth of scientific evidence supporting that compassion is both innate and trainable. By interleaving pers...

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by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)As parents and teachers know, yelling comes naturally to children. This friendly, encouraging book, geared to preschool and primary children, introduces and reinforces where and when to use an "indoor voice" or an "outdoor voice." In classic Best Behavior style the author tells young readers, "Your voice is a powerful tool. How you use it is up to you." Vivid illustrations show the times and places for an indoor voice, the ways peopl...

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Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology - Hardcover

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by Mary Anna Thrall (Editor), Glade Weiser (Editor), Robin W. Allison (Editor)A clear and concise guide to veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an exp...

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Burnt Human Remains: Recovery, Analysis, and Interpretation - Hardcover

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by Sarah Ellingham (Editor), Joe Adserias-Garriga (Editor), Sara C. Zapico (Editor)BURNT HUMAN REMAINS An all-encompassing reference and guide designed for professionals involved in the forensic analysis of burnt remains Burnt Human Remains: Recovery, Analysis and Interpretation presents an in-depth multidisciplinary approach to the detection, recovery, analysis, and identification of thermally altered remains. Bridging the gap between research and practice, this invaluable one-stop reference...

Brain Fever: How Vaccines Prevent Meningitis and Other Killer Diseases - Paperback

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by Richard Moxon (Author)In Brain Fever, the internationally renowned medical scientist, Richard Moxon FRS, shares his experiences of bacterial meningitis, a fearful and devastating infection of the brain. In a clear, non-technical style, he explains what meningitis is, what causes it, who gets it and how research has come up with vaccines that can prevent it.A paediatrician, Moxon engages the reader in a compelling story of how chance, opportunity and passion drew him into researching the ba...

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by Iain K. Crombie (Author)High-quality evidence is the foundation for effective treatment in medicine. As the vast amount of published medical evidence continues to grow, concerns about the quality of many studies are increasing. Evidence in Medicine is a much-needed resource that addresses the 'medical misinformation mess' by assessing the flaws in the research environment. This authoritative text identifies and summarises the many factors that have produced the current problems in medical ...

Human Anatomy Coloring Book For Kids: Human Body Student's Self-Test Coloring Book. Human Body Anatomy Coloring Book For Kids, Boys and Girls and Medi - Paperback

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by Shirkaylene Publication (Author)Make The Perfect Gift For All Ages In Any Occasion Who Loves Coloring.Enjoy This Coloring Book with Beautiful 50 Coloring Pages of Human Anatomy Like Brain, Heart, Bones, Muscle, Skeleton, Kidney, Eye, Lungs, Hand, Leg and Many More.An Essential Coloring Workbook That Will Appeal To All Students Of Anatomy, The Human Body Anatomy Coloring Book Takes An Interactive Approach To Human Anatomy That Will Help Users Learn, Understand, And Revisit The Subject With ...

Human Anatomy Coloring Book For Kids: Human Body Anatomy Coloring Book For Boys and Girls and Medical Students. Medical Anatomy coloring book. Human B - Paperback

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An Irish Country Yuletide: An Irish Country Novella - Hardcover

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by Patrick Taylor (Author)A charming Christmas entry in Patrick Taylor's beloved internationally bestselling Irish Country series, An Irish Country Yuletide. December 1965. 'Tis the season once again in the cozy Irish village of Ballybucklebo, which means that Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly, his young colleague Barry Laverty, and their assorted friends, neighbors, and patients are enjoying all their favorite holiday traditions: caroling, trimming the tree, finding the perfect gifts for thei...

Manual of Lifestyle Medicine - Paperback

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by James M. Rippe (Author)The fundamental premise of lifestyle medicine is that daily habits profoundly impact health and quality of life both in the short-term and long-term. Written by lifestyle medicine pioneer and cardiologist, Dr. James Rippe, this book provides a clinically oriented, evidence-based look into key lifestyle factors and how to prescribe them to individuals of all ages. Written for professionals working at all levels of medical and healthcare practice, this manual summarize...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice - Paperback

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by Cathy Laver-Bradbury (Editor), Margaret J. J. Thompson (Editor), Christopher Gale (Editor)This textbook provides an overview of child and adolescent mental health. The text covers all core aspects on the subject, from the importance of knowing why mental health in children is important, to how to assess, formulate and treat a variety of presentations seen in children and young people. Beginning with an overview of conditions and the background to emotional and behavioural problems, the boo...

Controlling High Blood Pressure through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle, and Drugs - Paperback

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by Mark C. Houston (Author), Lee Bell (Author)Controlling High Blood Pressure through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle, and Drugs helps prevent and treat high blood pressure and hypertension, the most common primary diagnosis in the United States and a leading cause of heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and stroke. Written by two leading experts in nutrition and hypertension, it takes an integrative and evidence-based approach based on scientific research and clinical s...

Bringing Value to Healthcare: Practical Steps for Getting to a Market-Based Model - Paperback

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by Rita E. Numerof (Author), Michael Abrams (Author)The healthcare sector is on the cusp of sweeping disruption. The hallmarks of the old system--pricing that's disconnected from outcomes and incentives for treating sickness rather than maintaining health--are no longer sustainable. And yet, after decades of financial success, it's difficult for most established industry players to grapple with meaningful changes to their business models.In their latest book, Bringing Value to Healthcare: Pra...

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Voices Are Not for Yelling / La Voz No Es Para Gritar Board Book - Board Book

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by Elizabeth Verdick (Author), Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)The toddler years are full of growth and smiles--but also tantrums. Toddlers don't yet have the words to express strong feelings, and they're still learning social skills. This bilingual English-Spanish board book helps little ones understand why it's better to use an indoor voice and how to calm down and ask for help. Includes tips for parents and caregivers. Author BiographyElizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the y...

COVID-19 and Migration: Understanding the Pandemic and Human Mobility - Hardcover

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by Ibrahim Sirkeci (Editor), Jeffrey H. Cohen (Editor)The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every domain of life. Migration and human mobility in general are not exceptions. Since March 2020, researchers, policy makers and many others have channelled their efforts to understand this new coronavirus, its impact and prospects. Many scholars were thinking and writing on the pandemic from its onset and many blog essays quickly appeared. One of the earliest peer-reviewed research articles Sirkeci an...

The Aesthetics of Senescence: Aging, Population, and the Nineteenth-Century British Novel - Paperback

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by Andrea Charise (Author)Investigates how nineteenth-century British literature grappled with a new understanding of aging as both an individual and collective experience.Shortlisted for the 2020 BSLS Book Prize presented by the British Society for Literature and Science The Aesthetics of Senescence investigates how chronological age has come to possess far-reaching ideological, ethical, and aesthetic implications, both in the past and present. Andrea Charise argues that authors of the ninet...

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Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers: Revised and Updated Edition: An Essential Guide to Managing Prostate Cancer for Patients and Their Families - Paperback

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by Mark Scholz (Author), Ralph H. Blum (Author)An indispensable map through the medical minefield of prostate cancer, revised and updated with the latest developments in treatment options. Every year almost a quarter of a million confused and frightened American men are tossed into a prostate cancer cauldron stirred by salespeople representing a multibillion-dollar industry. Patients are too often rushed into a radical prostatectomy, a major operation that rarely prolongs life and more than...

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Foot Care Handbook: Natural Therapies and Remedies for Healthy, Pain-Free Feet - Paperback

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by Stephanie L. Tourles (Author)The number of people who experience foot pain is on the rise, and it's been shown that those plagued by chronic foot pain are more likely to have pain in other parts of their bodies. In Foot Care Handbook, best-selling author, herbalist, and certified foot reflexologist Stephanie Tourles sets out to help readers experience the feel-good benefits of healthy, happy feet. Along with natural remedies for common foot problems--including athlete's foot, blisters, bun...

Illustrations Of Special Effective Acupoints for common Diseases - Paperback

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by Changqing Guo (Editor) Compiled and edited by senior specialists and professors of the School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Massage of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture therapy takes acupuncture points as the foundation. All its therapeutic effects are obtained by the stimulation of the points. Therefore, the study of acupuncture points plays an important role in the study of acupuncture. Among all the acupuncture points, specific acupuncture points are of utmost impor...