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Emergency First Aid for Your Dog
by Stanford Apseloff Tamara S. ShearerThe authors present a host of information to prevent your dog from requiring emergency care. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, accidents and injuries happen. This is a must have resource for anyone who is loved by and loves their dog. It includes basic first aid as well as very in depth information on how to care for your dog in an emergency situation. Do you know how to choose toys that won't hurt your dog? Do you know which plants are toxic or possess toxic parts? It also covers other common poisons...when to induce vomiting, when not too... An excellent written guide for caring for your pooch until emergency vet care can be obtained. No dog owner should be without this book.
Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs
by Cheryl Schwartz"Veterinarians and all who want to learn about healing animals cannot be without this landmark book. Dr. Schwartz is to be congratulated for providing new dimensions to the art and science of veterinary medicine and for deriving new meaning from ancient wisdom for the benefit of all sentient beings" -Dr. Michael W. Fox
The Columbian Exchange:Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492, 30th Anniversary Edition
by Alfred W. CrosbyA closer look at the first contacts between European and American peoples and the long-term cultural effects of that encounter in both Native American and Old World European societies.
Memoirs of Childhood and Youth
by Albert SchweitzerAutobiographical reflections on a boyhood that led to an astonishing intellectual career.
As I Live and Breathe: Notes of a Patient-Doctor
by Jamie WeismanFrom the Publisher: Jamie Weisman was a patient long before she was a doctor. She was born with a rare defect in her immune system that leaves her prey to a range of ailments and crises and that, because it is treatable but not curable, will keep her a patient for life. Her history has graced her with a deeper perspective -- a second sight, in a sense -- on the body itself, in all its frailty, glory, and irreducible mystery. In this probing and inspiring book, Weisman brings her sojourns on both sides of the doctor-patient divide to bear on the issues of the flesh that preoccupy us all. She considers the randomness of illness, and the fears and fortitude it calls forth in those it strikes. She weighs the economic and moral value of sustaining any given life. She explores the vulnerabilities of the body and of those who care for it, including their capacity for error. And she conveys, by eloquent example, that the only cure for the fear of death is living. As I Live and Breathe is a view of medicine from both sides of the trenches, embracing the patient's fervent desire for health and the doctor's fervent desire to grant it. It is a worthy addition to the best that has been written about our physical selves, a meditation on our extraordinary powers of healing and the limitations that leave intact the miracle and tragedy of being.
Gut Wisdom: Understanding and Improving Your Digestive Health
by Alyce M. SorokieA positive mental attitude is everything, and this inspirational as well as informative guide to good tummy health is fairly brimming with it. Sorokie, who owns her own holistic health center in Chicago and teaches "gut wisdom" workshops, offers a complete instructional rundown, from diseases to diets, in her effort to make all people realize "your gut 'knows' what you need." She explains why not to ignore the signs and signals your gut is giving you about your digestive health and how not to ignore its messages--meaning, what to do about the information you are receiving, in terms of what to put into your mouth and what not to. Her user-friendly format permits easy consultation about a specific problem, and her warm tone encourages reading the book straight through, as a "journey," as the author calls it.
The Year of the Intern
by Robin CookThe nurse is desperate. "Dr. Peters, the patient has stopped breathing and he doesn't have any pulse." "I'm on my way." Dr. Peters, in his fifteenth day of internship, is running again. True, he has been trained to run, through high school, the Ivy League, and a prestigious eastern medical school. Now he has run all the way to Hawaii for his year as an intern. He has run away from the pressure and competition of the mainland medical system. He is tired-tired and scared. And with good reason. After two weeks on call, his exhausted nervous system is in rebellion. Worse yet, three years of the best medical training this country has to offer have taught him too little of practical value. He knows less than a nurse about medication; his surgical knots won't hold; all his knowledge about Schwartzman reaction and other esotérica is useless in the practical hurly-burly of daily hospital life. As for the man who has stopped breathing- "What time did he die?" Peters asks the nurse. "He died when you pronounced him dead, Doctor." Some parts of Hawaii do not disappoint. The climate and the girls are joyful. But in his attempt to grow as a doctor, Peters on his own. As posstesor of a medical degree he is called "Doctor" he is a stage prop, a human mechanism holding retractors through endless operations, staring at the back of the surgeon, unable to see, to learn. On the ward, senior doctors see to it that Peters does the work-ups-fills out charts, draws blood, the "scut" work-and handles night calls. Thus Peters alternates between frustrating days and panic-filled nights. In the emergency room it is much the same. Amid the banality of common colds, backaches, and surfing lacerations, Peters delivers a baby, handles the multiple wreckage of an automobile accident, and deals as best he can with patients who need years of psychiatric care rather than a few hurried minutes with an intern.
Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Teachers
by Milton SeligmanThis book provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective conferences with parents of children with disabilities. Readers gain a solid understanding of the challenges that families face as a consequence of childhood disability and the issues that are likely to arise in meetings with school professionals. Reviewing the basic elements of parent-teacher conferencing, Seligman highlights ways to develop strong listening and responding skills, establish rapport, and engage parents who may feel anxious, frustrated, or angry. Also addressed are the requirements of the legally mandated Individualized Educational Program conference. Enhancing the book's utility are sample dialogues, role-play scenarios and exercises, and referral sources and publications suitable for recommendation to parents.
Trace Evidence
by Elizabeth BeckaA forensic thriller that unlocks criminal secrets...and criminal science. In the bestselling tradition of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs, comes a riveting forensic thriller by a dazzling new talent in crime fiction. This authentic, high-octane debut is inspired by Elizabeth Becka's own career and her experience using physical evidence recovered from crime scenes to unlock the secrets of the dead and bring justice to those who have no voice. "The combination of a credible, likeable hero, and a bizarre, chilling story is rare in crime fiction, but in Trace Evidence Elizabeth Becka makes the tumblers click perfectly
Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D
by Lizzie SimonAfter being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the author takes a road trip to meet others like herself
The Doctor Wore Boots
by Debra WebbTy Cooper had never been anything more than a big brother to Leanne Watley. Until he returned from his business trip. One look and pow! Leanne's heart couldn't stop pounding. One kiss and swoon! she was floored with desire.... Who was this man who claimed to be Ty Cooper? Dex Montgomery hadn't planned to fall in love. Especially not with his twin brother's beautiful neighbor. The sweetest young woman in Montana was a breath of fresh air to the big-city doctor. But Leanne thought she was falling for the man she was expected to marry. Could Dex stop himself before he lost his heart forever? Harlequin American Romance #948 Miniseries: Trading Places #2
Pandemic
by Daniel KallaHumanity is overdue for a new killer flu. So when a mysterious new strain of flu is reported in China, he expects trouble.
Helping Your Dyslexic Child: A Guide to Improving Your Child's Reading, Writing, Spelling, Comprehension, and Self-Esteem
by Eileen CroninCronin gives parents very clear descriptions of the behaviors which generally accompany the different presentations of dyslexia. Then, she outlines straightforward steps for capitalizing on the child's abilities A sensible and informative approach to coping with this set of learning challenges..
When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder
by Teri James BellisThe author, diagnosed with auditory processing disorder in adulthood, provides an explanation of the disorder and how to live with it.
Dog Health and Nutrition for Dummies
by M. Christine ZinkHelp your dog enjoy a longer and healthier life with the latest in conventional and alternative veterinary medicine.
Saving Milly: Love, Politics, and Parkinson's Disease
by Morton KondrackeFrom the book: "Deeply affecting . . . Unforgettable . . . Kondracke seems to be a natural truth-teller, and the directness of his narrative, its demotic lack of interest in irony when confronted with the rudimentary facts of mortal illness, opens his reader's heart and engages his reader's mind." -The New Republic "This is Morton Kondracke's account of his wife's battle with Parkinson's disease and his own transformation from a self-described careerist with more drive than talent to a mensch who has achieved greatness in this one book alone. I finished it last night in tears." -RICHARD COHEN, The Washington Post "Morton's love for Milly has been unfailingly strong and steadfast ... in sickness and in health. His fierce devotion has inspired him to move mountains, and move scientists closer than ever to finding a cure for this cruel disease. We all must join together to fight for more money so we can save our most precious resource-the lives of those we love." -KATIE COURIC
Ward 402
by Ronald J. GlasserAgainst all odds, an 11-year-old girl clings to the slender thread of life in a hospital. For the dedicated young physician, there were also human concerns.
The Calcium Bomb: The Nanobacteria Link to Heart Disease & Cancer
by Katja Hansen Douglas MulhallThis book explores research into the calcification that occurs in the human body. It describes the findings of researchers in several countries and presents an overview of how calcification impacts heart disease and cancer. The book is written in plain English in order to be accessible to both patients and their doctors.
Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
by Andrew WeilAndrew Weil M.D. offers information on nutrition, diet and exercise to promote graceful and healthy aging.
Chemical Reaction
by Caroline AndersonE.R. Professionals: Dr. Ryan O'Connor & Dr. Ginny Jeffries Just sex, Dr. Ryan O'Connor told himself. No commitment. Nothing permanent. How else could Ryan justify his wildly out of character behavior around the new E.R. intern, Dr. Ginny Jeffries? He was a widowed father. He and Ginny were colleagues. But all he could think of - all he wanted - was to make love to Ginny. He hadn't intended to fall in love.... Ginny had agreed to Ryan's sex-for-the-sake-of-it affair. It allowed her to hide a secret pain too raw to reveal. But love for Ryan and his children changed the rules. Now Ginny had to tell Ryan...or risk losing the only family she might ever have. And the only man she would ever want.
Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened
by Torey L. HaydenTorey Hayden tells of her experiences with three kids in her care.
Trauma Junkie: Memoirs of an Emergency Flight Nurse
by Janice HudsonMemoirs of a flight nurse on a helicopter sent out to take trauma patients to hospitals in California.
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets
by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford Gregory L. TilfordHerbs for Pets is an indispensable resource for pet owners. Written by two of the world's most respected herbalists, this comprehensive guide contains a broad range of cutting-edge scientific information as well as traditional, historical, and philosophical perspectives on hundreds of medicinal plants and natural medicines. Turn the pages of this spectacularly illustrated book and learn all about holistic herbalism; natural nutrition; North American herbs, including Western; ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America; homeopathy; and how to treat diseases, ailments, and medical conditions herbally.
Forever Ours: Real Stories of Immortality and Living from a Forensic Pathologist
by Janis Amatuzio[From the Book Jacket] As a physician, forensic pathologist, and coroner for several Minnesota counties, I have had the extraordinary privilege of caring for families and their loved ones when death comes suddenly, unexpectedly, or traumatically. My job is to speak for the dead, to solve the mystery of "What happened?" However, I have occasionally been faced with mysteries I cannot solve or explain. These experiences always baffle me, partly because as a scientist I seek to reach a reasonable degree of medical certainty, a rational explanation. But I have come to realize that for some experiences there is no explanation, just a deep knowing that I have encountered the Divine. - JANIS AMATUZIO, MD
The Second Brain
by Michael D. GershonThis book explains, in readable terms, what scientists now know about how the autonomic and the enteric nervous systems interact, what functions they perform, what causes such problems as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, and how scientists arrived at this knowledge.