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Health Communication in 21st 2 - Paperback

$133.11

by Kevin B. Wright (Author), Lisa Sparks (Author), H. Dan O'Hair (Author)This popular and engaging text on health communication is now revised and updated in a second edition that incorporates recent research and boasts new material on topics such as crisis communication, social disparities in health, and systemic reform. Fully revised second edition of this popular and authoritative text Includes fresh material on topics such as crisis communication, health care reform, global health issues...

Immunology at a Glance. J.H.L. Playfair, B.M. Chain - Paperback

$88.11

by J. H. L. Playfair (Author), B. M. Chain (Author)Immunology at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the body's defence mechanisms. Ideal from day one of a medical, biomedical or life science course, the text begins with a basic overview of both adaptive and innate immunity, before progressing to applied immunological concepts, which look at what happens when things go wrong, and how, in clinical medicine, each body system can be affected by immunity. Each double-page spread corresp...

Medico-Surgical Tributes to Harold Brunn: A Series of Essays on Various Aspects of Surgery and Medicine Written by His Pupils and Friends - Hardcover

$189.00

by Harold Brunn (Author)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1942. Number of Pages: 610 Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date...

Dog Breeding, Whelping and Puppy Care - Paperback

$92.09

by Gary England (Author)A practical and up-to-date guide to canine reproduction for dog breeders, veterinary students and veterinary surgeons. Written in an easy-to-use style and presented in a practically useful format with clear illustrations. The information is supported by references from the author's published work and his wealth of clinical experience to form the important authoritative text in this field. A vital aid to those seeking an understanding of normal and abnormal reproduction...

$89.21

by Robert West (Author), Jamie Brown (Author)Back JacketThe word 'addiction' these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by many different factors - physiological, psychological, environmental and social. If we say that it is all about X, we miss V, W, Y and Z. So, some people think addicts are using drugs to escape from unhappy lives, feelings of anxiety and so on; many are. Some ...

$54.65

by David H. Bennett (Author)Reviews of previous editions: "...a well conceived practical guide to the interpretation and treatment of the main cardiac rhythm disturbances." --Lancet "This book presents a concise and simplified approach to the diagnosis and management of abnormalities in cardiac rhythm.... One of the book's strengths is the number and quality of electrocardiographic tracings" --New England Journal of Medicine "...this book provides an excellent foundation for all those involv...

Lishman's Organic Psychiatry - Paperback

$149.69

by Daniel David (Author), Simon Fleminger (Author), Michael Kopelman (Author)Front JacketThe third edition of the now-classic text Organic Psychiatry by William Alwyn Lishman should be a part of every neuropsychiatrist's library. It should also serve as a reminder that neuropsychiatric training programs must continue to promote personal clinical instruction, in the spirit of Lishman's prose, as a guiding bedside beacon to future practitioners. --from a review of the third edition in Journal o...

Easy-To-Swallow, Easy-To-Chew Cookbook: Over 150 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing - Paperback

$19.99

by Paula Sullivan (Author)Delicious and nourishing recipes that are easy to eat and swallow The simple act of eating is a challenge for millions of people whose ability to chew and swallow has been compromised by the debilitating effects of age or disease. The Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents a collection of more than 150 nutritious recipes that make eating enjoyable and satisfying for anyone who has difficulty chewing or swallowing. It also shares helpful tips and techniques t...

Great Feuds in Medicine: Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever - Paperback

$21.55

by Hal Hellman (Author)An exciting, well-researched work, which should appeal to anyone with an interest in the nature and progress of the human race.--American ScientistThe cataclysmic clash of medical ideas and personalities comes to colorful lifeIn this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Great Feuds in Science (Wiley: 0-471-16980-3), Hal Hellman tells the stories of the ten most heated and important disputes of medical science. Featuring a mix of famous and lesser-known stories, Great F...

Forensic Analytical Techniques - Paperback

$113.76

by Barbara H. Stuart (Author)The book will be an open learning / distance learning text in the Analytical Techniques for the Sciences (AnTS) covering analytical techniques used in forensic science. No prior knowledge of the analytical techniques will be required by the reader. An introductory chapter will provide an overview of the science of the materials used as forensic evidence. Each of the following chapters will describe the techniques used in forensic analysis. The theory, instrumenta...

Cost of Medical Care: The Expenditures for Medical Care of 455 Families in the San Francisco Bay Area, 1947-1948 - Hardcover

$171.00

by Emily H. Huntington (Author)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publicati...

$154.71

by Paul M. Dewick (Author)Medicinal Natural Products: A Biosynthetic Approach, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to natural products from a biosynthetic perspective, focussing on the metabolic sequences leading to various classes of natural products. The book builds upon fundamental chemical principles and guides the reader through a wealth of diverse natural metabolites with particular emphasis on those used in medicine. There have been rapid advances in biosy...

A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac - Paperback

$47.00

by Edward Shorter (Author)"PPPP . . . To compress 200 years of psychiatric theory and practice into a compelling and coherent narrative is a fine achievement . . . . What strikes the reader [most] are Shorter's storytelling skills, his ability to conjure up the personalities of the psychiatrists who shaped the discipline and the conditions under which they and their patients lived."--Ray Monk The Mail on Sunday magazine, U.K. "An opinionated, anecdote-rich history. . . . While psychiatrists ...

$139.61

by Peter Vanezis (Author)Provides an invaluable distillation of key topics in forensic medicine for undergraduate, masters, and postgraduate students Essential Forensic Medicine covers the broad area of the forensic medical sciences, delivering core knowledge in the biomedical sciences, and the law and ethics surrounding them. Concise, accessible chapters cover a wide range of topics from basic forensic identification and examination techniques to forensic toxicology and psychiatry. Written b...

Out of the Shadows: Confronting America's Mental Illness Crisis - Paperback

$30.00

by E. Fuller Torrey (Author)"Powerful. . . . The crisis [Torrey] delineates should stir any halfway sensitive human being to anger."--The New York Times Book Review "Brilliant and remarkably detailed. . . . Dr. Torrey, our clearest and most informed voice for the mentally ill, offers his own insightful plan for a way out . . . of a healthcare scandal that remains one of America's most enduring shames."--Phil Donahue. "If President Clinton is looking for a worthy goal to accomplish in his se...

$154.01

by Kevin J. O'Connor (Author)The clinically indispensable guide to using play in therapy, revised and updated. Featuring new approaches developed since the publication of thesuccessful first edition, The Play Therapy Primer, Second Editionoffers health care professionals and students a balance offundamentals, theory, and practical techniques for using play intherapy. Providing an ecosystemic perspective, the book definesdistinctive approaches to the practice of play therapy that readerscan in...

The Genius Engine: Where Memory, Reason, Passion, Violence, and Creativity Intersect in the Human Brain - Hardcover

$27.95

by Kathleen Stein (Author)Embarking on a spellbinding journey to the frontiers of neuroscience, acclaimed science editor and writer Kathleen Stein takes an enthralling in-depth look at the prefrontal cortex, the site of our working memory, impulse control, reason, perception, decision making, and emotional processing--all the things that comprise our human genius.Front JacketAlthough other primates and many other animals have working memory, the human brain gives our species a unique ability ...

The Speech-Language Pathology Treatment Planner - Paperback

$102.17

by Keith Landis (Author), Judith Vander Woude (Author), David J. Berghuis (Author)The Speech-Language Pathology Treatment Planner provides allthe elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plansthat satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, and third-partypayors. This book helps both the novice and expert speech-language pathologistto identify functional and meaningful strategies for improving a client's communication skills. Saves you hours of time-consumin...

The Dynamics of Art Psychotherapy - Paperback

$116.91

by Harriet Wadeson (Author)A companion to the author's successful "Art Psychotherapy" that explores the rationales, methods and objectives of art therapy and extends the coverage into more advanced topics: materials to use, detailed consideration of the underlying principles, structuring the art therapy experience, the stages of art therapy and a variety of techniques. Devotes a chapter to applications with different patient populations, and also looks at social and political issues surroundi...

Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry - Paperback

$120.51

by Gareth Thomas (Author)Medizinische Chemiker beschäftigen sich mit der Erforschung therapeutisch aktiver Verbindungen. Eine Einführung in dieses Gebiet, das mittlerweile auch vielfach im Grundstudium behandelt wird, bietet Ihnen dieser handliche Band. Neben Grundlagen werden viele Anwendungsbeispiele behandelt; Übungsaufgaben (teils mit Lösungen) erleichtern das Umsetzen des Stoffes in die Praxis.Back JacketFundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry is a concise introduction to the chemistry of th...

The Art of the Question: A Guide to Short-Term Question-Centered Therapy - Hardcover

$181.37

by Marilee C. Goldberg (Author)"The important thing is not to stop questioning." -Albert Einstein The Art of the Question extends the range of cognitive-behavioraltherapy by elaborating on the ways that internal questions programthought, emotion, and behavior. Describing a groundbreaking, question-centered approach to therapy, the concepts and practicesin this book are essential for facilitating successful counselingand therapy. The Art of the Question contains everything therapistsneed to a...

Toward a Psychology of Being - Hardcover

$159.84

by Abraham H. Maslow (Author)Ein Meilenstein in der Psychologie! 1962 veröffentlicht und 1982 überarbeitet, beschreibt dieses Werk Maslows Theorie der Selbstverwirklichung und die Bedürfnishierarchie. Maslows Denken wurde zum Eckpfeiler der Populärpsychologie und zur Grundlage für die Entwicklung humanistischer Modelle. Maslow postuliert, da der Mensch erst dann wachsen und sich sozial verbessern kann, wenn seine primären Bedürfnisse wie Nahrung und Schutz befriedigt werden. Dieses Buch - ei...

Dissociative Identity Disorder: Diagnosis, Clinical Features, and Treatment of Multiple Personality - Hardcover

$249.05

by Colin a. Ross (Author)Since the publication of Colin A. Ross's influential work MultiplePersonality Disorder in 1989, this challenging field has evolvedrapidly--with new thinking, new research, and a new name: dissociative identity disorder (DID). Keeping pace with thesedevelopments, this retitled Second Edition has been skillfullyrevised and expanded to offer a comprehensive, detailed, and fullyup-to-date grounding in the history, diagnosis, and treatment ofDID. Readers will find three n...

Alzheimers - Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care - Paperback

$20.00

by Harriet Hodgson (Author)A ray of hope for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients Alzheimer's afflicts millions of people around the world, as well as the family members who care for them. Alzheimer's -- Finding the Words: A Communication Guide for Those Who Care offers practical help for both the sufferer and their caregivers by easing paths of communication as the disease progresses. Faltering speech and language processing is often at the root of common behavioral changes that cause conflict...

Managing Your Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for You and Your Baby's Good Health - Paperback

$13.99

by Lois Jovanovic-Peterson (Author)Here, the author clearly guides you through the necessary steps to controlling your gestational diabetes and reducing the risks for both you and your child. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.38 x 5.56 IN Publication Date: April 01, 1994

Muscle Pain Relief in 90 Seconds: The Fold and Hold Method - Paperback

$19.42

by Dale L. Anderson (Author)Relieve your Muscle Pain in Seconds! You're now only 90 seconds away from getting rid of many of your muscle pains, completely drug free! If you suffer from back pain, tennis or golfer's elbow, head or neck pain, wrist pain, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, or many other common muscle aches, Dr. Dale Anderson's innovative ""Fold and Hold"" technique can help! ""Fold and Hold"" combines simple, safe, biomechanical self-treatment with the natural healing powers ...

Migraine Headaches and the Foods You Eat: 200 Recipes for Relief - Paperback

$18.95

by Agnes Peg Hartnell (Author), G. Scott Tyler (Author)This book offers a revolutionary way to manage and prevent migraine and otherheadaches through diet. Readers will learn which foods can trigger headaches, how to determine which ones affect them, and how to prepare meals that reduceone's chances of getting a migraine.Author BiographyAgnes Peg Hartnell is the author of Migraine Headaches and the Foods You Eat: 200 Recipes for Relief, published by Wiley. G. Scott Tyler is the author of Migr...

Asian Medical Systems: A Comparative Study - Paperback

$89.91

by Charles Leslie (Editor)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976. Number of Pages: 436 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication D...

$129.53

by Charles E. Schaefer (Editor)Learn how to incorporate adult play therapy into your practice withthis easy-to-use guide In the Western world there has been a widening belief that play isnot a trivial or childish pursuit but rather a prime pillar ofmental health, along with love and work. Play Therapy with Adultspresents original chapters written by a collection of internationalexperts who examine the diverse approaches and clinical strategiesavailable for successfully incorporating play the...

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep: More Than 100 Ways You Can Improve Your Sleep - Paperback

$19.95

by Richard Graber (Author), Paul Gouin (With)Learn how to get the sleep your body has been craving Sleep is critically important to our health and cognitive function as well as our mental and emotional well-being -- yet studies have shown that 36 percent of Americans are not getting the sleep they need. How to Get a Good Night's Sleep is the solution manual everyone needs -- whether or not you feel sleep-deprived. So many people with poor quality sleep don't even realize they're not sleeping ...

Bayesian Approaches to Clinical Trials and Health-Care Evaluation - Hardcover

$154.01

by David J. Spiegelhalter (Author), Keith R. Abrams (Author), Jonathan P. Myles (Author)READ ALL ABOUT IT David Spiegelhalter has recently joined the ranks of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking by becoming a fellow of the Royal Society. Originating from the Medical Research Council's biostatistics unit, David has played a leading role in the Bristol heart surgery and Harold Shipman inquiries. Order a copy of this author's comprehensive text TODAY The Bayesian approach involv...

The Rehabilitation Psychology Treatment Planner - Paperback

$129.51

by Michele J. Rusin (Author), David J. Berghuis (Author)The Rehabilitation Psychology Treatment Planner provides allthe elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formaltreatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed carecompanies, third-party payers, and state and federal reviewagencies. * Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers thefreedom to develop customized treatment plans forneuropsychological rehabilitation * Organized around 25 main presenting problems,...