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Modern Death: How Medicine Changed the End of Life
Haider Warraich · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 324
Format: Print book
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There is no more universal truth in life than death. No matter who you are, it is certain that one day you will die, but the mechanics and understanding of that experience will differ greatly in today s modern age. Dr. Haider Warraich is a young and brilliant new voice in the conversation... |
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The Art of Waiting: On Fertility, Medicine, and Motherhood
Belle Boggs · Graywolf Press
Pages: 242
Format: Print book
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A brilliant exploration of the natural, medical, psychological, and political facets of fertilityWhen Belle Boggs's "The Art of Waiting" was published in Orion in 2012, it went viral, leading to republication in Harper's Magazine, an interview on NPR's The Diane Rehm Show, and a spot... |
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Detecting & Living With Breast Cancer for Dummies
Consumer Dummies · For Dummies
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
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Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancer From the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with... |
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Quit Cannabis: Proven Techniques to Help You Quit . . . Forever
Jan Copeland · Allen & Unwin
Format: Print book
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An authoritative guide to the health risks of using cannabis and practical, step-by-step information on coping with withdrawal symptoms and quitting marijuana for good Do you feel youre losing focus and concentration? Is weed taking a toll on your relationships? Is it taking over your life?... |
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Beyond the Baby Blues: Anxiety and Depression During and After Pregnancy
Rebecca Fox Starr · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 154
Format: Hardcover
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Most people have heard of post-partum depression. What many people do not know is that anxiety and depression can be experienced during pregnancy, as well, and the impact can be both debilitating and devastating. This book is a unique combination of one woman's story of her struggle with... |
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The Probiotic Cure: Harnessing the Power of Good Bacteria for Better Health
Martie Whittekin CCN · Square One
Format: Print book
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In 1982, it was discovered that the vast majority of stomach ulcers are caused by H. pylori, nasty little bacteria found in the gut. In spite of the evidence, it took the U.S. medical community ten years to accept this finding and change their treatment of ulcers. In 2015, scientists have... |
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Fitter Faster: The Smart Way to Get in Shape in Just Minutes a Day
ROBERT J DAVIS · AMACOM
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
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A lifetime of fitness in just minutes a day. I don't have time . . . I'm too tired . . . I hate gyms . . . These are among the most common excuses for not exercising. But the truth is that getting in shape requires less time and effort than you might think. Examining everything from... |
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Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters
Michael Dorn · Barron's Educational Series
Format: Book
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The Boston Marathon; Sandy Hook Elementary School; the Aurora, Colorado movie theater; Columbine High School--sadly, most Americans are very familiar with these names and the tragic events that took place at each event or location. Mass shootings, home invasions, and other attacks on the general... |
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Parenting on the Go: Birth to Six, A to Z
David Elkind · Da Capo Lifelong Books
Format: Paperback
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Essential parenting advice from one of todays leading psychologists, at your fingertips What is the most treasured resource for families with young children? Time. Between keeping house, shopping, doing chores, and getting everyone to work and schoollet alone fitting in family meals, fun activities,... |
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The Smart Palate: Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle
Gail Goldfarb Karp · Mcgill Queens Univ Pr
Format: Book
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Catering to those who want to be as health conscious as they are passionate about food, The Smart Palate is a delightful cookbook featuring over 180 triple-tested recipes, full-colour photographs, chefs tips, smart food facts, and nutritional analyses for every meal from breakfast to dessert,... |
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