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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Essential Title for 2025! Succinct and highly practical, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2026 provides access to 500 disease and conditions topics and 100 of the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms commonly searched on 5MinuteConsult Online.  Organized alphabetically by diagnosis, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult presents brief, bulleted points about diagnosis, treatment, medications, follow-up care, and associated conditions in a highly templated format. Updated and published annually, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult delivers maximum clinical confidence, allowing you to focus your valuable time on providing high-quality care to your patients.   NEW for 2026: New topics, including  CREST Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance Syndrome, and Diabetes Insipidus and algorithms on Acute and New Onset Headache and Choosing the Right Contraception.   Find the answers you need quickly! The 5-Minute Clinical Consult offers an intuitive, at-a-glance format, with concise, bulleted text, including ICD-10 codes.  For hundreds of additional topics, algorithms, patient education handouts, the Facts and Comparisons A to Z Drug Guide, and laboratory testing information, check out 5MinuteConsult Online!     

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Book Synopsis'ENTHRALLING.... A PASSIONATE, WELL-ARGUED AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING READ.' - The TimesAN AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEARFor readers of Chris van Tulleken, Tim Spector and Ben Goldacre: An international bestseller which reveals how modern-day crises have been caused by the medical establishment, and what you really need to know about your health.Is HRT unsafe? Should you avoid giving peanut butter to small children? Blind Spots uncovers how inaccurate research drives medical myths which can spark public health crises. Doctors said for decades that opioids were not addictive, igniting the opioid crisis. They refused menopausal women hormone replacement therapy, causing unnecessary suffering. They demonised natural fat in foods, driving patients to eat processed carbohydrates as obesity soared.Modern medicine shines when it draws on good scientific studies. But when medicine is led by dogmatic groupthink, it's everyday people who fall victim. Blind Spots examines the latest research to reveal the truths essential to our health.

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Book SynopsisStaying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there''s a challenge.How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In SACRED REST, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and why a deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. SACRED REST combines the science of rest, the spirituality of rest, the gifts of rest, and the resulting fruit of rest. It shows rest as something sacred, valuable, and worthy of our respect.By combining scientific r

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive second edition providing step-by-step guidance for performing trauma procedures. Including over 900 color photographs and illustrations of procedures on fresh perfused cadavers - and incorporating new techniques in the field - it provides an invaluable resource for trauma surgeons as well as emergency medicine and critical care personnel.Trade Review'It was fantastic. Images were so helpful. We found this more useful than videos.' Dr Joseph Galante, UC Davis Department of Surgery'The atlas is organized according to anatomic regions. Clinical challenges, operative approaches, and relevant anatomy are presented in a sequential, easy-to-understand fashion. The text is organized into bullet points, which facilitates rapid absorption of important lessons. Most important are the high-quality color photographs and multicolor illustrations based on performance of procedures using fresh, perfused, and ventilated human cadavers at the University of Southern California Fresh Tissue Dissection Lab, one of the important facilities of its kind in the world. The overall approach to the material is similar to that of the first edition … This is a worthy update of the original edition. The number and quality of illustrations and the concise text are much improved.' David J. Dries, Doody's Book Review ServiceTable of ContentsIntroduction; Preface; Acknowledgements; Dedications; Part I. The Trauma Operating Room: 1. Trauma operating room Brian Mecklenburg, Lisa L. Schlitzkus and Kenji Inaba; Part II. Resuscitative Procedures in the Emergency Room: 2. Cricothyrodotomy Paul Wisniewski and Travis Polk; 3. Thoracostomy tube insertion Demetrios Demetriades and Caroline Park; 4. Emergency room resuscitative thoracotomy Demetrios Demetriades and James Bardes; Part III. Head: 5. Intracranial pressure monitors Meghan Lewis and Peter Gruen; 6. Evacuation acute epidural and subdural hematomas Gabriel Zada and Kazuhide Matsushima; Part IV. Neck: 7. Neck operations for trauma: general principles Kenji Inaba and James Bardes; 8. Carotid and internal jugular vein Edward Kwon and George Velmahos; 9. Subclavian vessels Demetrios Demetriades and Jennifer Smith; 10. Axillary vessels Demetrios Demetriades and Emilie Joos; 11. Vertebral artery Demetrios Demetriades and Morgan Schellenberg; 12. Larynx and trachea Elizabeth Benjamin and Kenji Inaba; 13. Cervical esophagus Elizabeth Benjamin and Kenji Inaba; Part V. Chest: 14. General principles of chest trauma operations Demetrios Demetriades and Matthew Forrester; 15. Heart Demetrios Demetriades and Zachary Warriner; 16. Mediastinal vessels Demetrios Demetriades, Vince Chong and George Velmahos; 17. Lungs Demetrios Demetriades and Jennifer Smith; 18. Thoracic esophagus Anthony Kim and Caroline Park; 19. Diaphragm Lydia Lam and Caroline Park; 20. Surgical fixation of rib fractures Travis Polk and Paul Wisniewski; 21. Video-assisted thoracoscopic evacuation of retained hemothorax Aaron Strumwasser and Mathew Forrestiere; Part VI. Abdomen: 22. General principles of abdominal operations for trauma Damon Clarke and Zachary Warriner; 23. Damage control surgery Demetrios Demetriades and Mark Kaplan; 24. Resuscitative endovascular occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) Elizabeth Benjamin and Kazuhide Matsushima; 25. Gastrointestinal tract Kenji Inaba, Morgan Schellenberg and Lisa Schlitzkus; 26. Duodenum Elizabeth Benjamin, Edward Kwon and Demetrios Demetriades; 27. Liver and biliary tract Kenji Inaba and Zachary Warriner; 28. Spleen Demetrios Demetriades and Mathew D. Tadlock; 29. Pancreas Demetrios Demetriades, Emily Joos and George Velmahos; 30. Genito urinary tract Leo Doumanian, Charles Best, Jessica Keeley and Steve Varga; 31. Abdominal aorta and splachnic vessels Pedro Teixeira, Gregory Magee and Vincent Rowe; 32. Iliac vessels Demetrios Demetriades and Kelly Vogt; 33. Inferior vena cava Lydia Lam, Matthew D. Tadlock and Demetrios Demetriades; 34. Emergency cesarean section Marcia Ciccone, Sigita Cahoon and Laila Muderspach; 35. Emergency hysterectomy Marcia Ciccone, Laila Muderspach and Sigita Cahoon; Part VII. Pelvic Fractures and Bleeding: 36. Damage control for pelvic fracture bleeding Kazuhide Matsushima and Bryan Love; Part VIII. Upper Extremities: 37. Brachial vessels Elizabeth Benjamin and Peep Talving; 38. Upper extremity fasciotomies Demetrios Demetriades; 39. Upper extremity amputations Peep Talving and Jackson Lee; Part IX. Lower Extremities: 40. Femoral vessels George Velmahos and Matthew Forrestiere; 41. Popliteal vessels Demetrios Demetriades and Gregory Magee; 42. Harvesting of saphenous vein Aaron Strumwasser and Gregory Magee; 43. Lower extremity amputations Jackson Lee, Jessica Keeley and Stephen Varga; 44. Lower extremity fasciotomies Elizabeth Benjamin and James Bardes; Part X. Orthopedic Damage Control: 45. Orthopedic damage control Eric Pagenkopf, Daniel Grabo and Peter Hammer; Part XI. Soft Tissues: 46. Skin grafts Justin Gillenwater and Warren Garner; 47. Negative pressure therapy for soft tissue wounds Elizabeth Benjamin and Demetrios Demetriades; 48. Escharotomy in burns Justin Gillenwater and Warren Garner; 49. Vascular shunts Travis Polk and Paul Wisniewski; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-understand guide in the highly respected Clarkâs stable of diagnostic imaging texts is an invaluable tool for student and qualified radiographers, providing practical advice and instruction on how to formulate a comment following image evaluation of musculoskeletal X-rays. Covering both trauma and pathology of the musculoskeletal system, the reader can find essential information quickly, with content including key points and take-home messages throughout.Clarkâs Essential Guide to Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Musculoskeletal X-rays takes the systematic approach adopted within books in the Clarkâs family and is designed to be clear and consistent. Accessible text and high-quality illustration ensure that this book will both educate those practitioners learning to evaluate images and support those doing it routinely in clinical practice. Additionally, the book provides invaluable guidance to those departments that have not yet progressed to commenting but are looking to introduce this by outlining a development plan for staff and suggesting content for any formal documentation that is required.

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Book SynopsisThe essays inHow Not to Be a Doctorcombine erudition with humour, candour, and the human touch. They show how, in medicine, you cannot separate personal experiences from professional ones, in short stories and reflections that will inform and entertain readers on both ends of the stethoscope.Trade Review‘An all-round excellent book, which would appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals and students… a light-hearted way of looking at serious subjects’ BMA Panel of Judges'Witty and wise. Shows how important it is that doctors are allowed to be human' Kit Wharton, author of Emergency Admissions: Memoirs of an Ambulance Driver'I raced through this book, laughing, nodding, highlighting and then read some favourite bits again. Every chapter has a gem of wisdom as well as being so very elegantly written and entertaining. I shall be recommending it to my fellow coaches as virtually all of it applies to us as much as to clinicians' Jenny Rogers, Co-Author of Coaching for Health‘This collection is warm, wise, generous, thoughtful and thought-provoking… imbued with a moving humanity which offers inspiration and reassurance in equal measure. The reflections and questions posed in these essays are infused with curiosity, rigour and compassion’ Dr. Deborah Bowman, MBE, BBC Broadcaster and Professor of Medical Ethics and Law‘Launer uses his voracious curiosity to sift wisdom from the ordinary events of a doctor’s life. Bursting with wonder and wisdom, this seductively readable book imparts courage and joy in equal measure’ Dr. Iona Heath, CBE. Former President, Royal College of General Practitioners and author of The Mystery of General Practice‘Genuine, patient-centred care in a world of evidence, guidelines, policy and directives can seem anything but straightforward: these essays show how it is possible. It should be top of the reading list for senior students and all doctors – and indeed for patients too. An essential read… It is a gem’ Dr. Fiona Moss, CBE, Dean of the Royal Society of Medicine‘Gets to the heart and soul of current medical practice. Written by a doctor, but incorporates life experience and wisdom, making it an easy, thought provoking read. A worthwhile resource for anyone currently in medical practice, or contemplating a career as a doctor’ Professor Jane Dacre, President of the Royal College of Physicians

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors xi Foreword xiii Preface xv Acknowledgments xix About the Companion Website xxi Section I: Basics of Ultrasound and Imaging 1 1 POCUS: Introduction 3Gregory R. Lisciandro 2 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Physics 11Robert M. Fulton 3 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Artifacts 15Robert M. Fulton 4 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Scanning 25Robert M. Fulton 5 POCUS: Top Ultrasound Mistakes During Global FAST 39Gregory R. Lisciandro Section II: Abdomen 55 6 POCUS: AFAST – Introduction and Image Acquisition 57Gregory R. Lisciandro 7 POCUS: AFAST – Clinical Integration 111Gregory R. Lisciandro 8 POCUS: Liver and Gallbladder 149Stephanie C. Lisciandro, Jennifer M. Gambino, and Sarah Young 9 POCUS: Spleen 173Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 10 POCUS: Kidney 189Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 11 POCUS: Urinary Bladder 211Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 12 POCUS: Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas 225Søren R. Boysen and Jennifer M. Gambino Section III: Reproductive and Pediatric 245 13 POCUS: Reproductive – Male 247Robert M. Fulton 14 POCUS: Reproductive – Female 255Robert M. Fulton 15 POCUS: Dystocia 265Robert M. Fulton 16 POCUS: Pediatrics 271Autumn P. Davidson and Tomas W. Baker Section IV: Thorax 295 17 POCUS: TFAST – Introduction and Image Acquisition 297Gregory R. Lisciandro 18 POCUS: TFAST – Clinical Integration 337Gregory R. Lisciandro 19 POCUS: Heart – Introduction and Image Acquisition 389Teresa DeFrancesco 20 POCUS: Heart ‐ Abnormalities of Valves, Myocardium, and Great Vessels 403Teresa DeFrancesco 21 POCUS: Heart – Pericardial Effusion and Pericardiocentesis 417Teresa DeFrancesco 22 POCUS: Vet BLUE – Introduction and Image Acquisition 425Gregory R. Lisciandro and Stephanie C. Lisciandro 23 POCUS: Vet BLUE – Clinical Integration 459Gregory R. Lisciandro and Stephanie C. Lisciandro Section V: Vascular 509 24 POCUS: Central Venous and Arterial Catheterization 511Scott Chamberlin 25 POCUS: Vascular – Veins and Arteries 529Gregory R. Lisciandro 26 POCUS: Caudal Vena Cava 541Kris Gommeren, Elodie Darnis, and Anne‐Christine Merveille Section VI: Ocular, Neurological, and Musculoskeletal 551 27 POCUS: Eye 553Jane Cho 28 POCUS: Brain – Image Acquisition 579Cibele F. Carvalho 29 POCUS: Brain – Clinical Integration 595Cibele F. Carvalho 30 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Forelimb 609Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 31 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Pelvic Limb 619Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 32 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Trunk 629Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 33 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Neuroaxial 637Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 34 POCUS: Musculoskeletal – Soft Tissue 647Susanne M. Stieger‐Vanegas 35 POCUS: Musculoskeletal – Bones and Joints 663Susanne M. Stieger‐Vanegas Section VII: Monitoring and Surveillance 683 36 POCUS: Global FAST – Patient Monitoring and Staging 685Gregory R. Lisciandro 37 POCUS: Global FAST – Rapidly Detecting Treatable Forms of Shock, Advanced Life Support, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 729Gregory R. Lisciandro 38 POCUS: VetFAST‐ABCDE 757Andrea Armenise Section VIII: Felines and Exotic Species 775 39 POCUS: Feline Differences – Abdomen and Thorax 777Daniel Rodriguez and Gregory R. Lisciandro 40 POCUS: Exotic Companion Mammals 815Sara Gardhouse and Hugues Beaufrère 41 POCUS: Marine Mammals 829Gregory R. Lisciandro, Jennifer M. Gambino, Debra P. Moore, and Enrique Yarto 42 POCUS: Birds and Reptiles 863Sara Gardhouse and Hugues Beaufrère Section IX: Ultrasound‐Guided Procedures 883 43 POCUS: Ultrasound‐Guided Procedures – Abdominocentesis, Thoracocentesis, and Pericardiocentesis 885Søren R. Boysen 44 POCUS: Ultrasound‐Guided Lung and Thoracic Sampling 907Daniel Rodriguez Section X: Management 919 45 POCUS: Setting Up Successful POCUS and FAST Ultrasound Programs 921Gregory R. Lisciandro Appendices 933 I Goal‐Directed Templates for Medical Records 933 II Abbreviations, Terminology and Glossary 943 III Quick References of Normal Values and Rules of Thumb 949 Index 971

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Book SynopsisA Doody’s Core Titles® 2020 Selection.Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach, Second Edition provides a system-based, comprehensive overview of the theories, models, and frames of reference that influence occupational therapy around the world. Esteemed authors Marilyn B. Cole and Roseanna Tufano have updated their foundational text with an evidence-based focus derived from their experiences of more than 30 years teaching theoretical content to students.Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach, Second Edition offers practical templates to help readers learn the key constructs of each theory and assimilate knowledge based on Mosey’s organizational structure. Each theory-based chapter is designed for ease in gathering content knowledge and comparing theories in a distinctive manner. The book includes: Summaries of the current trends found in practice, along with external influential models of health and wellness impacting populations of concern Exploration of some of the most common occupation-based models around the world. Each model’s holistic conceptual nature is described, including theoretical assumptions and practice guidelines for evaluation and intervention Reviews of common frames of reference found in evidence-based practice, which address the secondary and tertiary needs of common populations In this Edition, learning activities and case-based analyses strengthen the application of theory into current practice contexts. Practical guidelines assist the reader in formulating an evaluation process and determining the relevant intervention strategies that promote occupational participation, engagement, and functioning across the lifespan and the continuum of health.Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional education material to be used for teaching in the classroom.Table of Contents Dedication v About the Authors ix Preface xi Section I: Applied Theories of Health and Wellness Chapter 1. Current Trends: Occupational Therapy’s Visions for the Future The American Occupational Therapy Association’s Centennial Visions Trends From the Slagle Lectures and AOTA’s Official Documents The Evolution of Occupational Therapy Paradigm Shifts in 20th Century Occupational Therapy Theoretical History of Occupational Therapy Learning Activities Chapter 2. Models of Health and Wellness The Medical Approach to Continuums of Care The Biopsychosocial Model A Global Perspective: The World Health Organization’s Model The Recovery Model in Mental Health A Client-Centered Model of Health Care Public Health Models of Health Care Wilcock’s Occupational Perspective of Health Learning Activities Chapter 3. The New Paradigm of Occupation Occupation as a Core Concept Systems Theory Social Cognitive Theory Future Directions for Occupational Therapy Learning Activities Chapter 4. Organization of Theory in Occupational Therapy What Is Theory? Levels of Theory Contributions of Occupational Science Occupation-Based Models Frames of Reference How to Evaluate Models and Frames of Reference Learning Activities Section II: Occupation-Based Models Chapter 5. Occupational Behavior Chapter 6. Model of Human Occupation Chapter 7. The Person–Environment–Occupation–Performance Model Chapter 8. Occupational Adaptation Chapter 9. Ecology of Human Performance Chapter 10. International Models: Person–Environment–Occupation, Canadian Model of Occupational Performance, and Japanese Kawa Chapter 11. Model Integration Section III: Frames of Reference Chapter 12. Applied Behavioral Frames Chapter 13. Cognitive Behavioral Frames Chapter 14. Social Cognition and Third Wave Cognitive Frames of Reference Chapter 15. Biomechanical and Rehabilitative Frames Chapter 16. Allen’s Cognitive Levels Frame of Reference Chapter 17. Toglia’s Dynamic Interactional Approach Chapter 18. Ayres’ Sensory Integration Frame Chapter 19. Sensory Motor and Processing Frames Chapter 20. Motor Control Frames Chapter 21. Motor Learning and Task-Oriented Frames Chapter 22. Psychoanalytic Frames Chapter 23. Psychodynamic–Ego-Adaptive Frames Chapter 24. Frames of Reference Integration Appendix 1. Theories of Lifespan Development Appendix 2. An Existential/Humanistic Approach Index

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Book SynopsisUtilising a pioneering theological and hermeneutic framework adapted from both classical Muslim literature and contemporary academic studies of the Qur'an, Ramon Harvey explores the underlying principles of its system of social justice.

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Book SynopsisWe like to think of ourselves as highly evolved. But if we are evolution''s greatest creation, why are we so badly designed? We have retinas that face backward, we must find vitamins and nutrients in our diets that other animals simply make for themselves and millions of us can''t reproduce successfully without help from modern science. And that''s just the beginning of the story. Biologist Nathan H. Lents takes us on an entertaining and illuminating tour of our four-billion-year-long evolutionary saga, and shows us how each of our flaws tells us a story about our species'' history.Trade ReviewHUMAN ERRORS is outstanding, scholarly yet entertaining. Perhaps inadvertently, this funny book argues that if there is an intelligent designer, he is comically hopeless -- ADAM RUTHERFORDAn entertaining and enlightening guide to human imperfections -- Clive Cookson * FINANCIAL TIMES *Spry, plausible, free from jargon and much better than the usual run of popular science and medical books, which are destined to be shelved in the den of geek, Human Errors is the most enjoyable anatomical study since Jonathan Miller's The Body in Question -- Roger Lewis * THE TIMES *Chatty and humorous... After reading Human Errors, nobody will see their body in the same way again -- William Hartston * DAILY EXPRESS *Like any theme park horror house, it's a thoroughly entertaining ride, crammed full of the bizarre and enlightening and ripe with facts with which to wow dinner party guests -- Katie Burton * GEOGRAPHICAL *In Human Errors, Nathan Lents explores our biological imperfections with style, wit and life-affirming insight. You'll finish it with new appreciation for those human failings that, in so many surprising ways, helped shape our remarkable species -- DEBORAH BLUM, author of The Poisoner's HandbookAn insightful and entertaining romp through the myriad ways in which the human body falls short of an engineering ideal - and the often surprising reasons why -- IAN TATTERSALL, author of Masters of the PlanetAnyone who has aged without perfect grace can attest to the laundry list of imperfections so thoroughly and engagingly considered in Human Errors. This is the best book I've read on how poorly designed our bodies are. I learned something new on every page -- MICHAEL SHERMER, author of Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Cancer is a brand new undergraduate textbook for students without prior training in biology that integrates an introduction to cancer medicine with descriptions of the biological processes that go wrong to cause cancer's onset and progression. It also highlights the human side of cancer with stories of patients and loved ones touched by the disease, dealing with diagnosis, treatment, and the prospect of death as well as the broader societal aspects of cancer and its prevention. Key discoveries that have improved our understanding of cancer are presented in sidebars. In spite of this diversity, the book maintains precision and simplicity in describing what is and is not known about cancer, describing the strengths and limitations of current treatmentsTable of Contents1. Cancer and the Biology of Human Cells. 2. Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis. 3. The Organization of Normal Human Cells. 4. How Normal Cells Reproduce and Differentiate. 5. Factors that Promote the Cancerous Transformation of Cells. 6. Oncogenes and their Role in Cancerous Transformation. 7. Tumor Suppressors and their Roles in Resisting Carcinogenic Transformation. 8. Medical Treatment for Cancer. 9. The Immune System and its Relationship to Cancer. 10. A Perspective on "Cancer Futures". 11. Minimizing Cancer Risk. 12. Living with Cancer.

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Book SynopsisOut now: The Diabetes Air Fryer: Over 100 easy, low carb recipes and meal plans to lose weight and beat type 2 diabetesAs seen on ITV''s Save Money: Lose Weight''I''ve got this book and it''s fantastic'' Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party''an inspiring recipe book'' Daily Mail''The food has been filling and quite simple to make... I''m not missing anything. I am satisfied.'' Sharon, tester on ITV''s Save Money: Lose Weight''I believe we have eaten our way into this epidemic of diabetes and obesity and that we can eat our way out of it'' Dr David Unwin from his ForewordIn 2012 Giancarlo Caldesi was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since adopting a low-carb diet he has lost almost 4 stone and put his diabetes into remission - transforming his and his family''s health.Working with nutritionist Jenny Phillips, Giancarlo and his wife Katie show you how to enjoy a low carb but not no-carb way of life with simple recipes using easy-to-source ingredients that will fill you up without fattening you up. Steak and Chips are still on the menu, as are delicious curries such as Butter Chicken and Spinach Paneer, even puddings like Hot Chocolate Pots or Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake.An initial diagnosis of diabetes can be shocking and the masses of information daunting, but Katie and Giancarlo share their personal experience of diabetes and weight loss to empower you to make your own informed decisions about food, without sacrificing any of the flavour.Trade Review'A far cry from eating programmes that promise quick-fix weight loss, The Diabetes Weight-loss Cookbook instead focuses on showing you a flexible, practical way to improve your health with mouthwatering recipes and no need for calorie counting, portion control or weighing food' * Daily Mail *'I can't begin to tell how incredibly helpful this book has been in clinic...The pictures of higher to lower carb real food & @lowcarbGP sugar infographics have been pretty penny dropping for so many people. Thank you for helping me give hope & inspiration to my patients' * Catherine Cassell, practice nurse specialising in diabetes and Public Health Collaboration Ambassador *

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Book SynopsisA calming collection of allegories, and illustrations from a world-renowned peace ambassador.Global peace ambassador Prem Rawat has spent his entire life travelling the world to deliver one timeless message: Peace is Possible. Conflict, he explains, takes place at three levels: between countries, between people, and finally within each of us as individuals. These levels are all interconnected. Hence the conflict that rages within a person will lead them to seek out conflict with another. Similarly, conflict between people of one nation is likely to result in conflict between many nations. So the first step to world peace is a simple one: we must first find peace within ourselves. Peace is Possible draws together age-old stories which, as they have been passed down over generations, inspired and transformed the lives of millions. From the power of adaptability, to the importance of trust, to the sticking-place of courage, these are the mes

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Book SynopsisJon Hoffman is a Foreign Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, USA, specializing in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, Middle East geopolitics, and political Islam. He is also an adjunct professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, USA. His work has been featured in a number of policy-oriented platforms, including Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, The National Interest, Middle East Policy, and more. Hoffman was included in the inaugural cohort of the 40 under 40 award provided by the Middle East Policy Council for furthering U.S. understanding of the Middle East.

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Book SynopsisAnger is universal. Unchecked, it can cause lasting damage in our lives: wrecked relationships, lost jobs, even serious disease. Yet in these increasingly stressful times, all of us have acted in anger - and often wished we hadn''t. Is there a way that really works to solve problems and assert ourselves without being angry? The answer is a resounding yes, if you follow the breakthrough steps of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). This proven approach, developed by world renowned psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis, has withstood the test of time, helping countless people deal effectively with emotional problems. Using easy-to-master instructions and exercises, this classic book will show you how to apply REBT techniques to understand the roots and nature of your anger, and take control of and reduce angry reactions. Here you will discover: *The rational and irrational aspects of anger*Special insights into your self-angering beliefs*How to think, fTrade Review"No individual - not even Freud himself-has had a greater impact on modern psychotherapy." Psychology Today

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The classic primer for treating arrhythmias safely and effectivelyâupdated with new technologies, approaches, and guidelines For 25 years, Cardiac Arrhythmias has been the go-to guide for non-specialists seeking a solid foundation in electrophysiology and its relationship to treating arrhythmias. Now, the pioneer and father of modern clinical electrophysiology, Eric Prystowsky, teams up with globally renowned experts to bring this landmark guide fully up to date.In clear, engaging language, Cardiac Arrhythmias delivers everything you need to know about the practical application of electrophysiological principles. It covers basic electrocardiographic observations and clinical electrophysiologic correlates, including in-depth discussions of cardiTable of ContentsCONTENTSChapter 1. Cardiac ConductionChapter 2. Electrocardiographic Consequences of Atrial and Ventricular EctopyChapter 3. Bundle Branch BlockChapter 4. Apparent Paradoxical ConductionChapter 5. Mechanisms of TachycardiaChapter 6. Supraventricular TachycardiaChapter 7. Preexcitation SyndromesChapter 8. Ventricular TachycardiaChapter 9. Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular TachycardiaChapter 10. Bradycardia: Causes of PausesChapter 11. Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Asymptomatic IndividualsChapter 12. Narrow QRS TachycardiaChapter 13. Wide QRS TachycardiaChapter 14. Undiagnosed Syncope, Dizzy Spells, PalpitationsChapter 15. Cardiac ArrestChapter 16. Arrhythmias during Acute Myocardial InfarctionChapter 17. Techniques in Electrophysiologic TestingChapter 18. Noninvasive MethodsChapter 19. Pharmacologic TherapyChapter 20. Operative Therapy of ArrhythmiasChapter 21. Treatment of Tachycardia with Implanted DevicesChapter 22. Devices and New TechnologiesChapter 23. AF AblationChapter 24. VT Ablation

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Book Synopsis''I read the first chapters at such a pace that I almost had to remind myself to breathe.'' Sunday Times''Tense, powerful and gripping... her writing style is often nothing short of beautiful - evocative and emotional.'' Adam Kay, ObserverAt seven months pregnant, intensive care doctor Rana Awdish suffered a catastrophic medical event, haemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her unborn first child. She spent months fighting for her life in her own hospital, enduring a series of organ failures and multiple major surgeries.Every step of the way, Awdish was faced with something even more unexpected and shocking than her battle to survive: her fellow doctors' inability to see and acknowledge the pain of loss and human suffering, the result of a self-protective barrier hard-wired in medical training.In Shock is Rana Awdish''s searing account of her extraordinary journey from doctor to patient, during whichTrade ReviewOutstanding... What marks it out is not the scale or urgency of the trauma, although I read the first chapters at such a pace that I almost had to remind myself to breathe. It is the writing. It sparks and crackles with a dark energy... The writing is not just intense, but intelligent... In Shock stands above other patient memoirs. -- James McConnachie * The Sunday Times *Tense, powerful and gripping... her writing style is often nothing short of beautiful - evocative and emotional. -- Adam Kay * The Observer *In Shock is both an enthralling page-turner and a haunting call to arms for the medical profession to practice with greater kindness, compassion and humility. Awdish captures beautifully how and why doctors, against our best selves, can lose sight of our patients in furious pursuit of the diagnosis, the save, the cure. Anyone – doctor or otherwise – whose life has been touched by illness will be transfixed by this deeply moving tale of catastrophic illness and everything it teaches us. -- Rachel Clarke, author of Your Life in My Hands: A Junior Doctor's StoryAwdish looks at the way we practice medicine with a combination of love and outrage. She writes beautifully about the secret, shameful feelings many doctors feel they have to hide and she shows us how we might do better. After reading this book, I feel like a different doctor. -- Gabriel Weston, author of Direct Red: A Surgeon's StoryA brave, powerful memoir about what it is like to be both a doctor and a patient... There is a widsom that literally comes from suffering. * The Times *There are few recent books to compare it to. Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air, another physician’s account of illness, ended with his death. Awdish lives to tell the tale, but her cascade of medical problems is appallingly severe. Like [Adam] Kay’s, her writing is motivated by trauma, both her own and that of her medical colleagues…The dramatic story of her illness and recovery alone would make the book compelling, but in the growing genre of medical non-fiction, it is her reflections on medical practice that really stand out. -- Dr Alexander Van Tulleken * TLS *Compelling and insightful, this story of what a doctor learns through coming close to death is packed with both action and reflection. * Cathy Rentzenbrink, bestselling author of The Last Act of Love *Urgent and supremely eloquent... In Shock is a book to set alongside the likes of Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, Direct Red by Gabriel Weston and, of course, Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air. -- Caroline Sanderson * The Bookseller *An extraordinary memoir. * Daily Mail *Awdish describes her experiences powerfully... In Shock is a reminder that the sick are not subhuman, doctors are not superhuman, and that medicine needs to be human in order to truly heal. -- Sarah Ditum * Mail on Sunday *In Shock is a notable, ambitious and welcome contribution to an emerging dialogue concerning the quality and orientation of acute hospital care. -- Paul D'Alton * Irish Times *Awdish's book is the one I wished we were given as assigned reading our first year of medical school, alongside our white coats and stethoscopes ... dramatic, engaging and instructive. * New York Times *Harrowing and enlightening... This is a story of darkness and light, horror and hope. It's not an easy read, but it is a fascinating one, and highly recommended. * The Sunday Business Post *Had me hooked right from the start. Incredible story, and even more incredible story-telling... has had an unexpected impact on me and will change the way I practice medicine from here on. * Dr Ranj Singh *

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Book SynopsisAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a new diagnosis commonly encountered by a range of health care professionals, yet currently no standard of care exists. This book outlines a new cognitive-behavioral treatment for patients with ARFID that has been developed in response to this urgent clinical need.Trade Review'This practical, accessible manual, written by two of the leading experts in the emerging avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) field, will be a very welcome addition to the clinician's library. I anticipate that it will quickly become a much used volume by anyone offering care and treatment to patents with this disorder. Until now there has been very little by way of guidance in terms of evidence based treatments specifically for ARFID. This clearly written book, based on sound theoretical principles, enables the outstanding skills, expertise and insights of its authors to be shared by a much wider audience, which can only benefit patient care.' Rachel Bryant-Waugh, Head of the Feeding and Eating Disorders Service, the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children'It is rare that a newly conceptualized mental disorder is introduced into systems of nosology without an existing treatment approach with some evidence for efficacy; but, this was the case with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Now, from one of the leading eating disorders centers in the world comes a very well-conceived stage model of intervention that can be personalized for the individual patient, as well as the patient's family. Anyone treating eating disorders should find this new clinical manual invaluable.' David H. Barlow, Boston University'Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) sounds a little less unfamiliar today than when it was introduced by DSM-5 only five years ago. Since then, a small cadre of clinical researchers has devoted considerable energy to explore treatments for this patient population. Thomas and Eddy have been leaders in this domain. Through their focused efforts, the authors have put together an extraordinarily helpful treatment manual that everyone who wants to learn more about ARFID, whether a treating clinician, curious trainee, or worried parent, would be well advised to consult. This clinician manual first provides the reader with an excellent psycho-educational overview of ARFID, before delineating the four stages of CBT-AR. The authors round out this manual by demonstrating their treatment approach by way of five elucidating clinical case examples. This book is a most welcome addition to the small family of clinical treatment manuals for eating disorders.' Daniel Le Grange, University of California, San Francisco'As an ARFID advocate, author on the topic, and mother to a recovered child with ARFID, I couldn't be more thrilled with this book. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is vital toward the education and treatment of ARFID. With comprehensive and detailed information, workable steps for treatment, and actual case studies, this book is desperately needed in the eating disorder community, and one that I wish had been available when our family was struggling to find answers. There is much to learn about ARFID, but this manual is a terrific starting point in helping clinicians, physicians, therapists, and even parents learn more about this very prevalent and very mysterious eating disorder that affects children and adults of all ages.' Stephanie Elliot, ARFID advocate, author of Sad Perfect'This book is important. For the first time we have a detailed yet comprehensive account of how to treat patients with 'avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder'. The authors are to be congratulated on producing this invaluable resource.' Christopher G. Fairburn, University of OxfordTable of ContentsDedication; List of figures; List of tables; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. What is ARFID?; 2. Overview of existing treatments for feeding, eating, and anxiety disorders; 3. Assessment of ARFID; 4. Cognitive-behavioral model of ARFID; 5. Overview of CBT-AR; 6. Stage 1: Psychoeducation and early change; 7. Stage 2: treatment planning; 8. Stage 3: maintaining mechanisms in order of priority; 9. Stage 4: relapse prevention; 10. CBT-AR case examples; 11. Conclusion and future directions; Appendix 1: CBT-AR competence ratings; Appendix 2: CBT-AR adherence: session-by-session ratings; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisFDA Regulatory Affairs is a roadmap to prescription drug, biologics, and medical device development in the United States. Written in plain English, the concise and jargon-free text demystifies the inner workings of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and facilitates an understanding of how the agency operates with respect to compliance and product approval, including clinical trial exemptions, fast track status, advisory committee procedures, and more.The Third Edition of this highly successful publication: Examines the harmonization of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with international regulations on human drug, biologics and device development, research, manufacturing, and marketing Includes contributions from experts at organizations such as the FDA, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and PAREXEL Focuses on the new drug application (NDA) process, cGMPs, GCPs, quality system compliance, and correspond

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Book SynopsisThe Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament series serves pastors and teachers by providing them with a careful discourse analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew text, tracing the flow of argument in each Old Testament book and showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.Trade Review'A deep yet accessible engagement with a book so often ignored by biblical readers. This commentary is the fruit of decades of this respected scholar's reflection on the text of Leviticus and provides an insider look at the priestly system that informs so many biblical texts. Here you will find a detailed map, but also a satellite view of the way these details fit within the broader context of Israel's faith and the Bible's overarching story and theology.' * Mark J. Boda, professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College *'As a pastor wearing many hats and often short on time, having a specialist like Jay Sklar on Leviticus cannot be overstated. Sklar is both careful with the ancient text and helpful with its modern consequence. I have been recently preaching through Leviticus. And I have gotten many comments in response and been blessed to watch many of my people appreciate holiness and love the cross of Christ. But having confidence in what I teach is virtually impossible without a careful specialist like Jay Sklar to clear the clouds of confusion and lighten the way of truth. Recommended!' * Jeff K. Zehnder, senior pastor, Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church, Ohioville, Pennsylvania *'Evolving from Jay's Leviticus, Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, this new edition in the ZECOT series exposits Leviticus with clarity, pastoral wisdom, and with a rich theological vision for the restoration of a flourishing humanity in God's kingly presence. In a world marred with blurred relational boundaries and a desire to choose our own identity on our own terms, the world-wide church is in desperate need of pastors who have wrestled with Leviticus's message prayerfully and who are willing to preach Leviticus's message as Christian Scripture both in and out of season. This commentary is a gift to every pastor who wishes to be equipped to preach and teach Leviticus's message faithfully so that God's people can reflect light and life in a dark and broken world.' * Katherine Davis, research Fellow, Sydney Missionary & Bible College *'For many modern Christians, Leviticus is the book we avoid: too many laws, too much blood, too far removed from everyday life. In this new commentary, Jay Sklar has provided a masterful resource to help unlock this difficult book for contemporary hearers. For my own preaching on Leviticus, Sklar's commentary has been the single most helpful volume I've consulted. It is everything a pastor needs: scholarly precision, awareness of the modern context, deep spiritual insights, sharp pastoral illustrations, and a love for Christ, our atoning sacrifice. This commentary is a true gift to the church.' * Billy Boyce, lead pastor, Christ Church of Arlington *'I first heard some of Jay Sklar's lectures on Leviticus well over a decade ago and they made an impression. I remember being so encouraged by his clear love for the biblical text, by his Christocentric reading of Leviticus, and by the fervency of his love for Jesus and the church. More than a decade later, these same qualities shine through the pages of this commentary and make it such a valuable guide and aid for preaching through Leviticus. I found Sklar, in the pages of this commentary, a tremendously helpful dialogue partner when preaching through the challenging but rewarding terrain of Leviticus.' * Mark Booker senior minister, Park Street Church, Boston, Massachusetts *'Jay Sklar is one of the leading Christian interpreters of Leviticus, a book he describes as 'divine law spoken directly from the heavenly King.' With unmatched clarity that rests on a careful exposition of the original text, Sklar brings the God of Leviticus near so that we can hear the divine words for ourselves. His deeply theological approach and meaningful analogies make a compelling case for the ongoing relevance of Leviticus's vision for holy living today.' * Christine Palmer, faculty in Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary *'Many find themselves daunted, puzzled, or even troubled by Leviticus. Others wonder how they might teach this book to an audience already convinced of its irrelevance. Jay Sklar addresses such concerns in this readable and thorough commentary which powerfully demonstrates the enduring value of Leviticus for the church. A fresh translation of the Hebrew text, augmented with analysis of structural dynamics, provides a firm foundation for informed and sensible exegesis. The theological themes thereby unveiled, read with canonical awareness, lead to compelling implications for Christian thinking and practice. For those who want to grapple with Leviticus in all its complex beauty, this volume is a must.' * G. Geoffrey Harper, director of research and lecturer in Old Testament, Sydney Missionary and Bible College *'Sklar's new commentary on Leviticus is erudite, comprehensive, and also remarkably practical. Preachers and teachers will appreciate the rigorous attention to application found throughout the volume and will also be grateful for the way that explanations of passage after passage are undergirded by exegetical precision and thorough theological analysis. This is a must-have commentary for any serious student of Leviticus.' * Douglas Stuart, senior professor of Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary *'This commentary is a magnificent achievement. Over the past two decades, the author has become one of the leading scholars on the Book of Leviticus. In this volume he very helpfully summarizes his many previous scholarly analyses and conclusions about the ritual procedures as he works his way through the book. This lays a solid foundation for the understanding of the Levitical rituals. In the present volume, however, Sklar goes beyond his previous work through his careful rhetorical analysis and his many applications to Jesus Christ, Christians, and the church. This is a thoroughly Christian commentary. On virtually every page, the author shows that he has thought long and deep about the application of Leviticus to our lives and to our reading of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.' * Richard Averbeck, professor emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic languages, Trinity International University *'This commentary on Leviticus is a gift to both the academy and the church. Jay Sklar offers a perceptive reading of the book within its ancient Near Eastern context, giving careful attention to the Hebrew text in an accessible way. The commentary's greatest strength, though, is its theological synthesis. Sklar persuasively presents Leviticus as a vision of God's purposes for humanity in creation, providing thoughtful reflection on the role that Christians can have within this vision today. In doing so, Sklar breathes new life into Leviticus for the scholar, pastor, and informed layperson. This is a commentary that I will turn to again and again in order to learn from its many valuable theological insights.' * Benjamin J. Noonan associate professor of Old Testament & Hebrew, Columbia International University *

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Book SynopsisFibre plays an essential part in a healthy diet, but most people don''t get enough. Few of us know how much we should be consuming or how to increase our daily intake. This book answers these questions in detail and provides 70 delicious, fibre-rich recipes that will become favourites in your household.The Healthy Fibre-rich Cookbook covers the most recent developments and nutritional knowledge about fibre. There''s no need to buy a whole range of specialist ingredients; it''s simply about adjusting your meals and eating habits. Here you will find a wide range of up-to-date recipes to inspire you throughout the day and show how easy it is to incorporate more fibre into your diet. This will include:- Buttermilk banana pancakes- Smoked paprika babaganoush- Chicken empanadas- Roasted vegetable and butterbean crumble- Wholemeal spelt and honey biscuits With this book you will get to know your gut, increase your fibre intake and feel bett

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Book SynopsisBased on new and emerging clinical research, this book is here to guide you through creating a neuro-affirmative child autism assessment process for your practice. Moving away from a deficit-based medical approach to child autism assessment (identification), this comprehensive and detailed handbook covers the most up to date research and best practice. Created to encourage and empower clinicians to make a paradigm shift to a more neurodiversity-affirmative approach, this book acknowledges the challenges of working within a system that is inherently deficit based and provides practice points and clinical reflections on how to embed neurodiversity-affirmative principles in their individual practice. This handbook is essential reading for those involved in assessing, as well as for those working with Autistic children more generally. Including helpful tips and methods that can be used during the identification process, this handbook also includes lived experiences of Autistic children and case studies, and perspectives from an OT and SLT, so clinicians can gain a much deeper understanding of the young people they are working with. It also includes guidance for post-identification support and provides a clear roadmap for what happens next.

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Book SynopsisThe care that a patient receives in the first hours after surgery is crucial to minimizing the risk of complications. The recovery room staff must manage both comatose and physiologically unstable patients, and deal with the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. The Complete Recovery Room Book, Sixth edition, provides nurses, surgeons, and anaesthetists with up-to-date guidance and practical tips on the post-operative management of patients. Over 30 chapters, this resource covers key aspects of recovery room management from setting-up, monitoring and equipment, and managing symptoms as well as clear and concise explanations of physiology and pharmacology. Specific chapters address the unique post-operative needs of individual types of surgery and patient groups. Practical tips and short aphorisms are offered throughout the text to help retain practical information.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Featured as an 'Essential Purchase' on Doody's Core Titles List for 2018This comprehensive book provides clear guidance on how to manage the postoperative care of surgical patients. The fifth edition of a book that was originally published in 1992, this update includes the most current medications and monitoring techniques for managing postsurgical patients. * Doody *Table of Contents20 Golden Rules 1: Recovery room routines 2: Recovery room procedures 3: Design of the recovery room 4: Monitoring and equipment 5: Pain 6: Postoperative pain 7: Analgesics 8: Postoperative nausea and vomiting 9: Regional analgesia 10: Special problems 11: Pharmacology 12: Mothers and babies 13: Paediatrics 14: The elderly patient 15: Respiratory physiology 16: The respiratory system 17: Cardiovascular physiology 18: Cardiovascular disease 19: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 20: Shock 21: Crisis management 22: The kidney 23: Fluid balance 24: Metabolism 25: Chronic disorders 26: The bleeding patient 27: Surgical issues 28: Infection control 29: Working with people 30: Working with facts Appendix 1 Trolley set-ups Appendix 2 Infusions Appendix 3 Useful data Glossary Abbreviations Abbreviations: Index:

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant new book.'' Good Housekeeping''Replete with research-based tips, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about the difficulties of coping with brain fog.'' Professor Shane O''Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research, Trinity College Dublin''In this fascinating book neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan enters into a world so many of us can relate to, yet few dare discuss. A must-read.'' Dr Harry Barry, bestselling author of Anxiety and Panic and Emotional Healing''A real game-changer. Finally a book that explains and recognises brain fog and that offers practical tips to deal with something that''s very real for a lot of people. Do your brain a favour and read this book.'' Dermot Whelan, comedian, television and radio presenter''Sabina Brennan has skilfully translated the neuroscience of brain fog for the general reader. Having experienced brain fog myself, I found Trade ReviewA clear, authoritative look at the brain itself, the causes of brain fog, and possible solutions, including a 30-day plan for "beating" it that includes guidelines around sleep, exercise, daily routines and rituals. Throughout [Dr Sabina Brennan] is cheery and encouraging about reversing the fog...Sabina really knows her stuff...She is therefore uniquely qualified to write about this * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT (IRELAND) *In this illuminating book, neuroscientist and health psychologist Dr Sabina Brennan delves into the science behind the complex workings of the brain and the causes of foggy thinking - from hormonal changes and ageing to medications, ill health and stress. Her simple plan shows you how to banish the haze and restore clarity in one month by addressing exercise, sleep, nutrition and stress * WAITROSE WEEKEND *

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Book SynopsisCelebrated science writer Carl Zimmer’s classic book, updated in a new edition, is an eye-opening look at Covid-19 and the many other viruses that shape our planet and ourselves.Trade Review"A smart, beautiful, and somewhat demented picture book that's likely to give you a case of the willies. In the best way possible."-- "Boing Boing, on the first edition" "Absolutely top-drawer popular science writing. . . . Zimmer's information-packed, superbly readable look at virological knowledge awakens readers to the fact that not only are viruses everywhere but we couldn't live without them."-- "Booklist, starred review, on the first edition" "As with any great journey, this virtual tour opens your eyes and expands your horizons. . . . Reading Zimmer's work is like hanging out with the smartest, most interesting guy you have ever met as he regales you with tales of his travels and fascinating finds along the way."-- "Science News, on the first edition" "Just about everything you've always wanted to know--and a lot you'll probably wish you didn't know--about the viruses that have caused humanity so much grief throughout history."-- "Forbes, on the first edition" "Succinct yet elegantly written. . . . A fascinating and enlightening introduction."-- "Guardian, on the first edition" "Zimmer reshapes our understanding of the hidden realities at the core of everyday existence. . . . Concise and illuminating."-- "Washington Post, on the first edition" "Zimmer is one of the best science writers we have today. A Planet of Viruses is an important primer on the viruses living within and around all of us--sometimes funny, other times shocking, and always accessible. Whether discussing the common cold and flu, little-known viruses that attack bacteria or protect oceans, or the world's viral future as seen through our encounters with HIV or SARS, Zimmer's writing is lively, knowledgeable, and graced with poetic touches."--Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks "on the first edition"

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Book SynopsisElla Jones is the hero the world needs when the pagan god of light,Lugh, is released from his millennium-old-prison by a shadowyvillain and, out for revenge on humans, brings darkness down on theworld. Cue chaos as everyone panics at not being able to see -apart from Ella, who is blind and used to living her life in darknessevery day.

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Book SynopsisCut through the noise and explore mind-changing Buddhist teachings from one of the clearest voices from the Tibetan tradition. Written in her direct and personal style, it?s the perfect ?first book? for anyone curious about Buddhism, as well as those with experience who will benefit from her powerful message.We?re bombarded with advice about how to live?how to find happiness, how to maintain relationships, how to help the world?and yet has this advice brought us peace? In How Not to Miss the Point, beloved Buddhist teacher Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche focuses on the Buddha?s core teachings, basic principles that are universally true, whether we are Buddhist or not, as a way to cultivate our inner light and work for good, no matter how the world unfolds around us.Because the simplicity of the Buddha?s fundamental teachings can often get lost in complexity, Rinpoche goes straight to their heart to convey the Buddha?s core message: If we want this life?our own life, the lives of others, and the life of our planet?to be fulfilling and good, we must accept responsibility for cultivating the best qualities of our human mind. To put the how-and-why into practice, Rinpoche guides us through the steps of the Buddha?s path.

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Book SynopsisExplore the most important sacred signs and symbols in the world with this visual directory.Table of ContentsForeword 1. Astrology 2. The Natural World 3. Sacred Writings 4. Occult Sciences 5. White Magic and Cartomancy 6. Black Magic and Demonology 7. Western Esoteric Tradition

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Book SynopsisThe landmark text that has guided generations of hematologists and related practitionersâupdated with the latest research findings and improved format and presentationDoody's Core Titles for 2023!Long revered for its comprehensiveness and extraordinary depth of detail, Williams Hematology provides essential coverage of the origins, pathophysiological mechanisms, and management of benign and malignant disorders of blood and marrow cells and coagulation proteins. The text contains a wealth of basic science and translational pathophysiology for optimal, lifelong learning. Experts in research and clinical hematology, the editors are known worldwide for their contributions to the field.This new edition contains everything that has made Williams Hematology the go-to resource for decades and has been updated with new chapters and critical new research into the molecular mechanisms responsible for hematological disorders and the impact on diagnosis and treTable of Contents

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Book SynopsisEssential Examination 4e is one of the bestselling medical textbooks on the market. It is particularly suitable for medical students preparing for OSCEs and those learning to examine patients, but is also very popular with Paramedic Science, PA, ANP and ACP students. Its proven, systematic approach enables the reader to learn the skills and techniques quickly and effectively. Over 50,000 copies sold and over 500 5 star reviews!New to the 4th edition:As well as a comprehensive updating to reflect the latest guidance, the book has been expanded to include new sections covering: The unwell child Fluid assessment Nutritional assessment Mental state examination The new edition retains the unique format and approach of the original: Clear, step-by-step guides to each examination, including useful things to say to the patient (or an examiner), detailed descriptions of special tests, etc. A separate column which collates all the key information including: potential findings, differential diagnoses of clinical signs and practical tips. On the following pages there are facts relating to that particular examination and, in many sections, there are also tips on how to present your findings succinctly a skill which is crucial to master for exam success. If you are learning how to examine patients, or preparing for an OSCE, then you need Essential Examination!

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Book SynopsisA must-have resource for any emergency or urgent care setting, Fleisher & Ludwig’s 5-Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, 3rd Edition, provides clear, succinct guidance on hundreds of diseases and common pediatric conditions. Editors-in-Chief Drs. Robert J. Hoffman and Vincent J. Wang lead an editorial and author team who put evidence-based answers at your fingertips—essential information on clinical orientation, differential diagnosis, medications, management, discharge criteria, and more.   Organizes more than 450 topics alphabetically, using brief, templated bullet points for quick and easy reference on diagnosis, treatment, and management Features a 2-page synopsis for each topic, allowing you to adequately understand, effectively evaluate by exam (lab investigation, and radiologic or ancillary testing), and create a treatment plan and disposition for the given diagnosis, including up-to-date medication dosing r

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