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Oxford University Press Australia The New Public Health
Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Fran Baum''s The New Public Health is the most comprehensive book available on the new public health. It offers readers the opportunity to gain a sense of the scope of the new public health visions, and combines theoretical and practical material to assist with understanding the social and economic determinants of health. Based on the premise of previous editions that the new public health offers the chance of greatly improved equity by raising health world health standards this new edition has been fully revised to reflect recent changes in the theory and practice of the new public health. The book is written primarily for public health and primary health care workers, health and environment planners and those people who are interested in creating communities that maximise health for people and the environment. Students undertaking health and public health degrees will also benefit from reading this comprehensive book for its currency, breadth of scope, and coveTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Approaches to Public Health 1. Understanding Health: Definitions and PerspectivesIntroductionHealth: the clockwork model of medicineHealth as the absence of illnessMeasuring healthHealth: ordinary people's perspectivesPublic and private lay accountsHealth in cultural and economic contextsSpiritual aspectsHealth: critical perspectiveHealth as 'outcomes'Health and place: defining collective healthPopulation versus individual health: the heart of public healthConclusion2. A History of Public HealthIntroductionEra of Indigenous controlColonial legacyTheories of disease causationPublic health legislation and sanitary reformsAustralian responsesStatus quo or radical change?Relearning the nineteenth-century lessons: McKeown and SzreterNation-building eraAffluence, medicine, social infrastructureConclusion3. The New Public Health Evolves IntroductionInternational developments in the new public healthThe 1980s: developing a new public healthThe 1990s: implementing the Ottawa Charter strategiesThe 1990s to twenty-first century: international developments in the new public healthNew century: Commission on Social Determinants of Health-strongreinforcement for the new public healthGlobal health systems to promote the new public healthDoes spending more on care determine health outcomes?Comprehensive primary health care as the basis of health systemsResisting growing medicalisationHealth sector stewardship functionAustralia and the new public health: 1970s to the presentState variation in community health and health promotion in the 1980s1990s: neo-liberalism takes hold in AustraliaHoward's Australia and the impact on the new public healthNational, state and local public health responsibilitiesResearch for the new public healthPreference for selective primary health care and lifestyle health promotionSpecific policy areas in the past 25 years and their fit with the new public healthHow much does Australia spend on public health?ConclusionPart 2: Political Economy of Public Health 4. Ethics, Politics and Ideologies: The Invisible Hands of Public HealthIntroductionPolitical systems and ideologiesTypes of political systemsGrowth of welfare statesEgalitarianism, socialism and capitalismEthical issues in public healthRoots of individualismThe dialectic between individualism and collectivismConsequentialist and non-consequentialist ethicsRights argumentsVictim blamingPublic health policies and individualismSocial-structural and communitarian perspectivesIndividualism and the welfare stateConclusion5. Neo-liberalism, Globalisation and HealthIntroductionWhat is globalisation?What is neo-liberalism?Key institutionsWorld trade system and healthInternational agreements that threaten global healthTRIPS and TRIPS-PlusTrade in Services Agreement (TISA)The impact of transnational corporationsThe impact of neo-liberalism on healthConsumerismThe voices of dissent: civil society movementsBringing the voice of ordinary people from the grassrootsProtest, advocacy and lobbying against international financial and trade institutions'Watching' the global institutionsConclusionPart 3: Researching Public Health 6. Research for a New Public HealthIntroductionLimits to epidemiologyOther forms of knowledge generationNeed to change focus of health researchReflective research practiceUsing previous research findings: systematic reviewsEthical issues in researchDo no harmMethodological soundnessInformed consentPrivacy, confidentiality and anonymityBeing an ethical researcherResearch with Indigenous AustraliansConclusion7. Epidemiology and Public HealthIntroductionWhat is epidemiology?Population epidemiologyClinical epidemiologySocial and eco-social epidemiologyPopular epidemiologyKey concepts and methods in epidemiologyDescriptive studiesAnalytical studiesExperimental designsQuality and error in epidemiological studiesConclusion8. Survey Research Methods in Public HealthIntroductionStrengths of surveysWeaknesses of surveysPlanning and conducting surveysIs the research question amenable to questionnaire or interview survey?What type of survey to use?Selecting respondentsHow many people should be included in a survey?Designing a survey instrumentSurvey fieldworkSelf-completion questionnairesTelephone surveysFace-to-face surveysResponse rates to surveysAnalysis of survey resultsConclusion9. Qualitative Research MethodsIntroductionWhat is qualitative research?Application to public healthQualitative research methodsCase studiesParticipant observationIn-depth interviewingFocus groupsDocument analysisCommon issues of concernAnalysing qualitative dataConclusion10. Planning and Evaluation of Community-based Health Promotion IntroductionPlanning for community-based public health projectsTools for needs assessmentSetting priorities and ongoing planningEvaluation of complex public health initiativesObjectives and outcomesEnsuring a reflective approachMethods for community-based evaluationValidity of evaluationConclusionPart 4: Health Inequalities: Profiles, Patterns and Explanations 11. Changing Health and Illness Profiles in the Twenty-first Century: Global and Australian Perspectives IntroductionData sourcesLife expectancySocial determinants of healthCause of deathDeaths from violence and injuryResurgence of infectious diseasesChronic diseaseDisabilityConclusion12. Patterns of Health Inequalities in AustraliaIntroductionKey factors in health inequalities in AustraliaEffects of socioeconomic statusPoverty, socioeconomic status and healthSocioeconomic statusIncreasing inequitiesUnemployment and healthOccupational illness and injuryIndigenous peoplesRefugees, migrants and healthGender and healthSuicideGender and morbidityLocation and healthRural and remote AustraliaConclusion13. The Social Determinants of Health Inequity IntroductionExplaining socioeconomic status inequities in health statusArefact explanationsTheories of natural or social selectionCultural/behavioural versus materialist or structural explanationsSocial capital, support and cohesion and health inequitiesGender and healthInequities: the case of Aboriginal healthConclusionPart 5: Unhealthy Environments: Global and Australian Perspectives 14. Global Physical Threats to the Environment and Public Health IntroductionClimate and atmospheric changeEffects of climate change on human healthDirect effects of climate change on human health Indirect effects of climate change on human health Summary: climate change and human health Declining air and water quality Water supply Nuclear power Loss of biodiversity Consumerism, neo-liberal globalisation and the environment Global efforts to address climate change Why don't we take action? Environmental justice Feminism and environmental justice The precautionary principle Conclusion15. Urbanisation, Population, Communities and Environments: Global Trends Introduction Urbanisation Violence and crime Living conditions Crowding and health High density: a health hazard? High density and social disorder High density and environmental sustainability Slums Affluent suburbia: dream or nightmare? Social impact of urban life: from community to anomie? Social capital declining? Transport in urban areas Population, consumption and equity ConclusionPart 6: Creating Healthy & Equitable Societies and Environments 16. Healthy Economic Policies Introduction Challenging economic growth Beyond GDP: indicators of well-being Polluter pays principle Retreat from consumerism Healthier economic options: Keynes, post-carbon and low growth Controlling the transnational corporations From global to local Local action to resist globalisation Fair taxation, income and wealth distribution Trade justice An economy that encourages healthy work Conclusion17. Sustainable Infrastructures for Health, Well-being and Equity Introduction The global framework Sustainable development: oxymoron or salvation? Creating ecologically sustainable and healthy communities Characteristics of healthy and sustainable cities and communities Tensions in creating healthy cities and communities Energy use Reducing fossil fuels use Taming the car Equitable provision of healthy infrastructure Housing Preserving agricultural land and natural spaces The sustainability of rural areas ConclusionPart 7: Health Promotion Strategies for Achieving Healthy and Equitable Societies 18. Medical and Health Care Service Interventions IntroductionGeneral practitioners Screening Specific screening tests and their effects Effectiveness of screening for behavioural risk factors and follow-up on population healthImmunisation Smallpox Polio Immunisation in Australia Individual risks and social benefits of immunisation The contribution of the health sector to promoting population health and reducing inequity Comprehensive primary health careConclusion19. Changing Behaviour: the limits of behaviourism and some alternativesIntroduction Social learning theory Health belief model Theory of reasoned action Stages of change model Health action model Application of behavioural theories Second generation of heart health campaigns Social marketing Mass media campaigns Health education through entertainment Using social media Criticisms of social marketing Relational, mindful and positive: other approaches to health promotion for individuals Conclusion20. Participation and Health Promotion Introduction Participation in practice Values and principles for participation Participation in health Social media and participation Lessons from participation in health Pseudo or real participation? Types of participation Participation and power Who participates? Issues of representation Citizens or consumers? The role of professionals in participation Effective bureaucratic consultationsConclusion21. Community Development in Health Introduction What is 'community'? Community development and social capital Community development and health services Community development: ways of working Dilemmas of community development Conclusion22. Public health Advocacy and Activism Introduction What is public health advocacy and activism? Who are public health advocates and activists? What are key advocacy and activism strategies? Advocacy and activism dilemmas Conclusion23. Healthy Settings, Cities, Communities and Organisations: Strategies for the Twenty-first centuryIntroduction'Settings' approaches to health promotion Bringing about change in healthy settings-based initiatives Political and policy leadership and commitment is essential Encouraging action across sectors Types of partnerships Detailed examples of healthy settings initiatives Legislative frameworks that support workplace healthy settings Healthy settings projects in the workplace Healthy cities and communities WHO's Healthy Cities program Healthy Cities in Australia Healthy Cities: actions for health Settings with a specific focus: obesity prevention in cities and communities Sustainability of healthy settings Critical perspectives on healthy settings approaches Conclusion24. Healthy Public Policy IntroductionWhat is policy?What is healthy public policy? Policy formulation Phases in policy making Approaches to policy formulation Policies and power Healthy public policy in a globalised world Examples of healthy public policy What makes for healthy public policy? ConclusionPart 8: Public Health in the Twenty-first Century 25. Linking the Local, National and GlobalIntroduction Global issues of ecology A just world? Leadership for a healthy future Public health for the brave-hearted Reflective, flexible and eclectic A vision for 2050 ConclusionAppendix: Public Health Keywords Acknowledgements ReferencesIndex
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The University of Chicago Press The Wounded Storyteller
Book SynopsisDrawing on the work of authors such as Oliver Sacks, Anatole Broyard, Norman Cousins, and Audre Lorde, as well as the people he met during the years he spent among different illness groups, the author recounts a collection of illness stories.
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Princeton University Press The Woman Question in Islamic Studies
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cases for PACES
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Crossway Books ESV SpiralBound Journaling Bible Poetry Hardcover
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Zondervan WALKING IN DUST RABBI JESUS
Book SynopsisExamining the words of Rabbi Jesus in the light of their Jewish context will provide a richer, deeper understanding of Jesus’ ministry, compelling us to live differently, to become more Christ-like.
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Zondervan Cherish The One Word That Changes Everything for
Book SynopsisGary Thomas, pastor and bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: Cherish.Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But what if surviving marriage wasn''t the goal? What if we aimed to thrive instead? In Cherish, Thomas teaches us that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in their everyday actions and words. The way we treat something acknowledges whether we cherish it or hold it with indifference or contempt. To truly cherish something is to go out of our way to show it off, protect it, and honor it. We want others to see and recognize and affirm the value that we see. Thomas reminds us that in a world desperate for marriage redemption, the ac
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Zondervan Job 120 Volume 17
Book SynopsisThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the mos
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OUP USA Tibets Great Yogi Milarepa
Book SynopsisThis life story of Milarepa--the important Tibetan religious leader who lived over 800 years ago--is part of a remarkable four-volume series on Tibetan Buddhism produced by the late W.Y. Evans-Wentz, all four of which are being published by Oxford in new editions. While there are many parochial differences among the several sects of Tibetan Buddhism, each holds the Great Yogi Milarepa in the highest reverence and esteem. For exemplified in Milarepa''s life, as we discover in these pages, are all of the teachings of the great yogis of India--including those of Gautama the Buddha, the greatest yogi known to history. Amid his detailed introductory and explanatory notes for this text, Evans-Wentz also reveals compelling similarities between the life and thought of Milarepa and those of Jesus, Gandhi, and saints...in ancient China, or India, or Babylonia, or Egypt, or Rome, or in our own epoch. In composing this translation from the original Tibetan, the late Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup, who wasTable of ContentsPART I: THE PATH OF DARKNESS; PART II: THE PATH OF LIGHT
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SPCK - Crossway ESV Large Print Wide Margin Bible TruTone Slate
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Immunity
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Zondervan An Old Testament Theology
Book SynopsisAn Old Testament theology by a leading Old Testament scholar who combines a technical with a spiritual understanding of the Old Testament.
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Roots of Goodness
Book SynopsisLearn to nurture the eight qualities of an extraordinary person within yourself through the wisdom of Zen master Dogen.The Buddha taught that every person is capable of greatness by practicing eight key qualities in their life, from having few desires and not engaging in useless arguments to knowing what is enough. These timeless teachings were later expanded upon by the prolific thirteenth-century Zen master Eihei Dogen in his final teaching before his death?values that, despite their age, perennially ring true.In The Roots of Goodness, the late Japanese Zen teacher Kosho Uchiyama Röshi bridges the gap between the eras of these ancient masters and today, delivering insightful, relatable, and rich commentary that brings these eight qualities into focus and directly applies them to the complexities of modern life. Translator Daitsu Tom Wright, a longtime student of Uchiyama, provides a full translation of Dogen?s original work as well as a faithful translation of Uchiyama?s commentary, supplemented with a historical background of Dogen, an exploration of how the teaching of the eight qualities impacted Uchiyama?s life and work, and a personal introduction that grounds the importance of this teaching in modernity. This book seamlessly weaves together ancient wisdom with Uchiyama?s beloved humor and style, offering a path for using these qualities to more fully embrace Buddhist practice and answer the age-old question: How does one become a truly good person?
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Penguin Books Ltd Eat Right for Blood Type A
Book SynopsisStay healthy and achieve your ideal weight with the help of this portable and personal blood type guide. ___________It''s science! Different blood types mean different body chemistries. Eating foods that your blood type can process easily can help you lose weight and ward off illness - as well as giving you bags of energy.Based on your genetic make-up, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR BLOOD TYPE means eating foods that are compatible with your individual chemistry. For example, if your blood type is A, then you will enjoy your best health on a vegetarian diet.Carry this handy checklist with you wherever you go, so you can make the right food choices in the supermarket, while eating out or on holiday. Inside are comprehensive listings of what''s right for Type A in all of the main food, drink and supplement categories, so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds or feeling unwell from eating the wrong thing.Soon you''ll be on your way t
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Octopus Publishing Group Great Minds Think Differently
Book SynopsisEmbrace your own unique brilliance and find the confidence to make your mark on the world with this little book of positive words. Whether you have ADHD, autism, dyslexia or any other neurodivergence, Great Minds Think Differently is here to help you celebrate your gift and unleash the power of your mind.
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SPCK Publishing Meeting God in Mark
Book SynopsisRowan Williams explores the essential meaning and purpose of St Mark's Gospel for complete beginners - as well as for those who've read the Gospel many times before and want to see it in a fresh light.Trade ReviewI thought I knew Mark’s Gospel but Rowan Williams has opened my eyes to see what I had not seen, and to no longer see what I believed I had seen. The Gospel of Mark is a fascinating text, inviting readers to understand Jesus in relation to themselves and themselves in relation to God. This book is a convincing interpretation and a deep meditation. * Jürgen Moltmann, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology University of Tübingen *In this short and very readable book, Rowan Williams has succeeded in conveying the essence of Mark’s Gospel. While he deals with the technical questions of origin and authorship, his main concern is with the way in which the Evangelist invites his readers into a relationship of trust with one who brings us into the transfiguring presence of God. There could be no better introduction to this enigmatic but profound Gospel. * Morna D. Hooker, Lady Margaret’s Professor of Divinity Emerita University of Cambridge *This wonderful book shows how Mark’s beautiful and subtle gospel still challenges our understanding of God, and of how God works in our lives. It is an original work and so will be of interest to scholars, but it is written in a clear and vivid style that makes it accessible to everyone. I could not put it down. * Timothy Radcliffe, OP, Director of the Las Casas Institute Blackfriars, Oxford *
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John Murray Press In My Fathers House The Years before The Hiding
Book SynopsisConcentrating upon her family and their life in Holland before the war, this inspiring and revealing book describes in moving detail living above the family watch shop in Harlem and her memories of the family together before their lives changed for ever with the advent of war and persecution.Corrie believed that this life helped prepare them for carrying out God''s work later and gave her the strength to survive the war, brutal hardship and persecution and begin her worldwide ministry.This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.
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LWW Antibiotics Basics for Clinicians
Book SynopsisPopular as a classroom text, for review, and as a clinical quick reference, Antibiotics Basics for Clinicians: Choosing the Right Antibacterial Agent, 4th Edition, helps readers master the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common bacterial pathogens and infectious diseases. Dr. Alan R. Hauser has updated this easy-to-understand, time-saving resource to cover the latest antibiotic medications and treatment guidelines in an easy-to-follow format: first, a basic overview of how antibiotics work, followed by agents used to treat different types of bacteria, and drug therapy approaches to common infectious diseases. Features full-color illustrations and updated content throughout, all designed to reinforce comprehension of the most relevant antibacterial agents and treatment guidelines Provides succinct, practical guidelines that simplify challenging content for easier understanding Includes pearls, mnemonics, “Remember” boxes, “History” boxes, and drug tables that save time and enhance retention of critical information Contains extensive review cases and questions to reinforce learning and clinical application Ideal for medical/clerkship, NP, and PA students and residents/fellows as an easily accessible, informative text designed to help learn and remember essential material in this complex area
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Shambhala Publications Inc How Compassion Works
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Random House USA Inc The Great Work Our Way Into The Future
Book SynopsisThomas Berry is one of the most eminent cultural historians of our time. Here he presents the culmination of his ideas and urges us to move from being a disrupting force on the Earth to a benign presence. This transition is the Great Work -- the most necessary and most ennobling work we will ever undertake. Berry's message is not one of doom but of hope. He reminds society of its function, particularly the universities and other educational institutions whose role is to guide students into an appreciation rather than an exploitation of the world around them. Berry is the leading spokesperson for the Earth, and his profound ecological insight illuminates the path we need to take in the realms of ethics, politics, economics, and education if both we and the planet are to survive.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias
Book SynopsisThis book provides a practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias in children for pediatricians and general pediatric cardiologists. Using multiple ECG examples, the author provides concise descriptions of the key features of each arrhythmia to help the clinician make a diagnosis.Trade Review“Pediatric cardiologists may also wish to have a copy of Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias at hand because, although there may not be as much detail for them to sink their teeth into, the substance which is retained makes for an excellent distillation of what is commonly seen on pediatric arrhythmia reviews.” (MedicalScienceBooks.com, 2012) Table of ContentsForeword vi Preface vii Abbreviations viii 1 Anatomy, physiology, and epidemiology of arrhythmias 1 2 ECGs and other recording devices 5 3 Other diagnostic techniques 9 4 The normal ECG and variants 12 5 Interpretation of the ECG in tachycardia 16 6 Adenosine in the diagnosis of tachycardias 26 7 Atrial tachycardia 30 8 Multifocal atrial tachycardia 36 9 Atrial flutter 40 10 Atrial fibrillation 43 11 Atrial premature beats 46 12 Atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia 49 13 Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome 55 14 Permanent junctional reciprocating tachycardia 61 15 Atriofascicular re-entry tachycardia 64 16 Atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia 67 17 Junctional ectopic tachycardia 71 18 Ventricular tachycardia 74 19 Neonatal ventricular tachycardia 81 20 Incessant idiopathic infant ventricular tachycardia 84 21 Idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia 87 22 Idiopathic right ventricular tachycardia 90 23 Ventricular premature beats 93 24 Ventricular fibrillation 96 25 Long QT syndrome 99 26 Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia 108 27 Brugada syndrome 111 28 First- and second-degree atrioventricular block 114 29 Complete atrioventricular block 118 30 Sinus node dysfunction and sinoatrial disease 124 31 Early postoperative arrhythmias 127 32 Late postoperative arrhythmias 136 33 Arrhythmias in congenital heart defects 147 34 Arrhythmias in cardiomyopathies 151 35 Syncope 155 36 Sudden death 160 37 Antiarrhythmic drug treatment 163 38 Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators 170 39 Catheter ablation 177 40 Artifacts 180 Appendix 183 Index 185
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Petra
Book SynopsisDeep in the Jordanian desert lies the hidden rose red city of Petra, carved directly out of the solid rock that rises in sharp ridges above the sands. Recent excavations provide new information about this mysterious, beautiful and dramatic site.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A History of Psychiatry
Book SynopsisPPPP . . . 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 may quibble, and Freudians and other psychoanalysts will surely squawk, those without a vested interest will be thoroughly entertained and certainly enlightened.--Kirkus Reviews. Shorter tells his story with immense panache, narrative clarity, and genuinely deep erudition.--Roy Porter Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine. In A History of Psychiatry, Edward Shorter shows us the harsh, farcical, and inspiring realities of society''s changing attitudes toward and attempts to deal wTable of ContentsPreface 1 The Birth of Psychiatry vii A World without Psychiatry 1 Traditional Asylums 4 Heralding the Therapeutic Asylum 8 Organizing the Therapeutic Asylum 18 Nervous Illness and Nonpsychiatrists 22 Toward a Biological Psychiatry 26 Romantic Psychiatry 29 2 The Asylum Era 33 National Traditions 34 The Pressure of Numbers 46 Why the Increase? 48 Redistribution of Illness 49 Rising Rate of Psychiatric Illness 53 Dead End 65 3 The First Biological Psychiatry 69 Enter Ideas 69 A German Century 71 French Disasters 81 Anglo-Saxon Laggards 87 Degeneration 93 The End of the First Biological Psychiatry 99 An American Postscript 109 4 Nerves 113 Nerves Better than Madness 114 The Flight of Madness into the Spa 119 Tired Nerves and the Rest Cure 129 Neurology Discovers Psychotherapy 136 5 The Psychoanalytic Hiatus 145 Freud and His Circle 146 The Battle Begins 154 American Origins 160 The Arrival of the Europeans 166 Triumph 170 Psychoanalysis and the American Jews 181 6 Alternatives 190 Fever Cure and Neurosyphilis 192 Early Drugs 196 Prolonged Sleep 200 Shock and Coma 207 Electroshock 218 The Lobotomy Adventure 225 Social and Community Psychiatry 229 7 The Second Biological Psychiatry 239 The Genetic Strand 240 The First Drug That Worked 246 The Cornucopia 255 Neuroscience 262 Antipsychiatry 272 Return to “the Community” 277 The Battle over ECT 281 8 From Freud to Prozac 288 Maintaining Market Share 289 A Nation Hungers for Psychotherapy 293 Science versus Fashion in Diagnosis 295 The Decline of Psychoanalysis 305 Cosmetic Psychopharmacology 314 Why Psychiatry? 325 Notes 329 Index 421
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Cambridge University Press Book of Common Prayer Standard Edition Black
Book SynopsisThe Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. Cambridge''s new editions of the Prayer Book have been freshly typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital typeface to give a clear printing image and greater readability. Nevertheless its fomat and page layout follows the previous version of the Standard Edition Prayer Book (originally produced in the early 20th century) page for page. It provides the complete 1662 services ? including the traditional forms of the baptism and marriage services ? which have together influenced much of the English language. This book comes in a black imitation leather hardback binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.Trade ReviewWhy does the Prayer Book matter?... Because, as its very survival over the centuries has shown, its language and liturgy are sensitive to the profound human need for continuity and permanence, and have shown themselves not of an age, but for all time. Prince Charles, Church Times
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Laughing Grape Publishing Für die Schilddrüse Gegen den Starrsinn
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Clinical Anatomy
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Clinical Anatomy makes the perfect compendium to read and recap, as well as to return to revisit one's own learning ... a must-have anatomy book for students of all clinical healthcare professions.” – Journal of Perioperative PracticeTable of ContentsPreface to the Fourteenth Edition, xiii Preface to the First Edition, xv Acknowledgements to the Fourteenth Edition, xvii Acknowledgements to the First Edition, xix About the Companion Website, xx Part 1: The Thorax Introduction, 3 Surface anatomy and surface markings, 3 The thoracic cage, 7 The lower respiratory tract, 20 The mediastinum, 30 On the examination of a chest radiograph, 54 Part 2: The Abdomen and Pelvis Surface anatomy and surface markings, 59 The fasciae and muscles of the abdominal wall, 62 Peritoneal cavity, 70 The gastrointestinal tract, 75 The gastrointestinal adnexae: liver, gall bladder and its ducts,pancreas and spleen, 97 The urinary tract, 110 The male genital organs, 121 The bony and ligamentous pelvis, 129 The muscles of the pelvic floor and perineum, 138 The female genital organs, 142 The posterior abdominal wall, 155 Computed axial tomography, 161 Part 3: The Upper Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the upper limb, 165 The bones and joints of the upper limb, 170 Three important zones of the upper limb: the axilla,the cubital fossa and the carpal tunnel, 189 The arteries of the upper limb, 192 The brachial plexus, 193 The course and distribution of the principal nerves of the upper limb, 197 Compartments of the upper limb, 201 The female breast, 202 The anatomy of upper limb deformities, 206 The spaces of the hand, 210 Part 4: The Lower Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the lower limb, 217 The bones and joints of the lower limb, 227 Three important zones of the lower limb: the femoral triangle,adductor canal and popliteal fossa, 251 The arteries of the lower limb, 258 The veins of the lower limb, 261 The course and distribution of the principal nerves of the lower limb, 264 Compartments of the lower limb, 271 Part 5: The Head and Neck Surface anatomy of the neck, 277 The thyroid gland, 282 The parathyroid glands, 286 The palate, 288 The tongue and floor of the mouth, 291 The pharynx, 296 The larynx, 303 The salivary glands, 309 The major arteries of the head and neck, 313 The veins of the head and neck, 321 The lymph nodes of the neck, 327 The cervical sympathetic trunk, 329 The branchial system and its derivatives, 330 Surface anatomy and surface markings of the head, 331 The scalp, 333 The skull, 334 The paranasal sinuses (accessory nasal sinuses), 340 The mandible, 344 The vertebral column, 347 Part 6: The Nervous System Introduction, 357 The brain, 357 The spinal cord, 381 The cranial nerves, 388 The special senses, 406 The autonomic nervous system, 417 Glossary of eponyms, 427 Index, 433
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University of California Press Restless Dead
Book SynopsisDuring the archaic and classical periods, Greek ideas about the dead evolved in response to changing social and cultural conditions - most notably changes associated with the development of the polis, such as funerary legislation, and changes due to increased contacts with cultures of the ancient Near East. This book presents these changes.
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Word on Fire What Christians Believe Understanding the Nicene
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Thames and Hudson Ltd The Bronze Age in Europe Gods Heroes and
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Dover Publications Inc. The Way of a Pilgrim
Book SynopsisThis classic of world spirituality recounts an anonymous 19th-century Russian peasant''s attempts to follow St. Paul''s advice to pray without ceasing. In addition to its profound theological and philosophical observations, it offers an authentic portrait of Russia''s social conditions during the final years of serfdom.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd The Celtic Myths
Book SynopsisAs well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. She also asks how the myths survived the Christianization of Europe.Trade Review'A magical miscellany of myths' - The Times'A very scholarly but eminently readable and accessible guide to the Celtic myths' - Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPrelude: The Celtic World: Space, Time and Evidence; 1 Word of Mouth: Making Myths; 2 The Myth Spinners; 3 A Plethora of Irish Spirits; 4 Enchanted Wales: A Magical Land; 5 The Champion’s Portion: Mythical Heroes; 6 Enchanting Animals and Edgy Beings; 7 Dangerous Liaisons: Monstrous Regiments of Women; 8 Land and Water: A Seethe of Spirits; 9 Heaven and Hell: Paradise and the Underworld; Finale: Paganism and Christianity: The Transformation of Myth
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Hunger for Healing
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the Twelve Steps and their unique benefits for Christians.
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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc The Human Bone Manual
Book SynopsisIntended for use outside the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers, this volume includes the information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed to show a maximum amount of anatomical information. It provides multiple views of every bone in the body.Trade Review"Tim White and Pieter Folkens’s The Human Bone Manual is a terrific addition to the tool kit of osteologists and archaeologists. The book—concise, tightly written, and rich in photographic detail—will be the standard human identification reference for generations to come. Every field project or lab that deals with skeletal remains, ancient or modern, will depend on it." --Clark Spencer Larsen, Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, The Ohio State University "As a human osteology manual, this book is an excellent resource for archaeologists, palaeontologists and forensic anthropologists. It is a thoroughly written, well illustrated and can be highly recommended." --Francis Thackeray, Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, South Africa "This volume is a compact form of previously highly successful editions of Human Osteology by these same authors. In its newest form it is somewhat abbreviated, but is nevertheless an extraordinarily accurate and complete guide to all of the fundamentals of osteoanthropology. The illustrations retain their same vivid three dimensional quality as in previous editions, and the accuracy and thorough review of all major methods (aging, sexing, excavation, laboratory care, etc.) have been retained. It is the perfect companion text and manual for any undergraduate or graduate human osteology course, and is equally highly recommended as well to students of medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc., simply because it presents such clear and instructive presentations of fundamental human anatomy. It is, quite simply, the best human anatomy manual currently available." --C. Owen Lovejoy, Kent State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Field Procedures for Skeletal Remains 3. Ethics in Osteology 4. Bone Biology and Variation 5. Postmortem Skeletal Modification 6. Anatomical Terminology 7. Skull 8. Dentition 9. Hyoid and Vertebrae 10. Thorax: Sternum and Ribs 11. Shoulder Girdle: Clavicle and Scapula 12. Arm: Humerus, Radius, and Ulna 13. Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges 14. Pelvic Girdle: Sacrum, Coccyx, and Os Coxae 15. Leg: Femur, Patella, Tibia, and Fibula 16. Foot: Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges 17. Osteological and Dental Pathology 18. Laboratory Procedures and Reporting 19. The Skeletal Biology of Individuals and Populations
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Thames & Hudson Ltd How the World Is Made
Book SynopsisExplores how ancient people who grasped the timeless principles of sacred geometry were able to create flourishing societies. This title features more than 300 colour illustrations that reveal the secret code within the geometrical figures and shows how they express the spiritual meanings in the key numbers of 1 through 12.Trade Review'A delightful book: clear, witty, beautiful and illuminating' - The Spectator'Instructive and illustrative … John Michell has stamped this book with the freshness and originality that are his hallmark. It is a worthy bequest of an extraordinary mind … a source of inspiration for seekers in the arts, mathematics and the Mysteries' - Temenos Academy Review'Utterly gorgeous … 288 full-colour pages of wisdom and wonder … A thing to be cherished, a work of art, it is also a beautifully illustrated geometry primer with philosophical commentary … the text is Michell’s finest prose - cool, succinct and rational' - Fortean Times
£24.00
Vintage Publishing Direct Red
Book SynopsisGabriel Weston was born in 1970. She went to Edinburgh University to read English and from there to medical school in London. She graduated as a doctor in 2000 and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003. She now works as a part-time ENT surgeon. She lives in London with her husband and two children.Trade ReviewHard to imagine a better book, or a more original one...writes at least as well as many good novelists...funny, and honest, and beautifully done -- Claire TomalinHer wisdom, empathy, morality and self-awareness are very revealing... Her writing is as incisive, precise and clean as keyhole surgery * The Times *A beautiful, haunting and upsetting book. Weston's prose is cool and elegant * Sunday Telegraph *Direct Red is Gabriel Weston's memoir of the years she spent pursuing a surgical career... She examines these with an honesty that is both brave and uncomfortable * Guardian *What a terrific book. Gabriel Weston's voice is so seductive; her wisdom so fresh and earned, and unimpaired by sentimentality, and yet you sense her empathy - and scintillating honesty - behind every well-turned sentence. She leaves you feeling that if push came to shove you'd want to be operated on by her -- Nicholas Shakespeare * Daily Telegraph *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Breaking the Spell
Book SynopsisIn Breaking the Spell Daniel C. Dennett explores how the great ideas of religion have enthralled us for thousands of years - and whether we could (or should) break free. What is religion and how did it evolve? Is it the product of blind evolutionary instinct or of rational choice? Is the only way to live a good life through religion? Few forces in the world are as potent as religion: it comforts people in their suffering and inspires them to both magnificent and terrible deeds. In this provocative and timely book, Daniel C. Dennett seeks to uncover the origins of religion and discusses how and why different faiths have shaped so many lives, whether religion is an addiction or a genuine human need, and even whether it is good for our health. Arguing passionately for the need to understand this multifaceted phenomenon, Breaking the Spell offers a truly original - and comprehensive - explanation for faith. ''Packed with a mass of intriguing detail and anecdote ... witty and clear prose'' Observer ''He''s the good cop among religion''s critics (Richard Dawkins is the bad cop), but he still makes people angry'' New Statesman ''Dennett writes with brio and humour'' Telegraph ''Elegant, sharp-minded ... clear-eyed but courteous'' Economist Daniel Dennett is one of the most original and provocative thinkers in the world. A brilliant polemicist and philosopher, he is famous for challenging unexamined orthodoxies, and an outspoken supporter of the Brights movement. His books include Brainstorms, Brainchildren, Elbow Room, Consciousness Explained, Darwin''s Dangerous Idea and Freedom Evolves.
£11.69
Taylor & Francis Ltd Research Methods in Education
Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated and extended eighth edition of the long-running bestseller Research Methods in Education covers the whole range of methods employed by educational research at all stages. Its five main parts cover: the context of educational research; research design; methodologies for educational research; methods of data collection; and data analysis and reporting. It continues to be the go-to text for students, academics and researchers who are undertaking, understanding and using educational research, and has been translated into several languages. It offers plentiful and rich practical advice, underpinned by clear theoretical foundations, research evidence and up-to-date references, and it raises key issues and questions for researchers planning, conducting, reporting and evaluating research.This edition contains new chapters on: Mixed methods research The role of theory in educational research Ethics in Internet research Trade Review"Very much still the key text for ‘all’ education students and researchers. Cohen et al continue to update Research Methods in Education, with new theoretical, ethical, virtual and mixed methods information. It’s worth noting the impressive web page and links to materials for all chapters which is still the benchmark when looking at the competition for books in this area of social and education research." Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK "A clear enhancement on the already well established text. The new edition addresses an important need to explain research design and question setting in more detail, helping guide the newcomer through the research process from inception through analysis to reporting." David Lundie, Associate Professor of Education, University of St Mark & St John, UK "Research Methods in Education is a unique book for everybody who has to undertake educational research projects. The book gives an in depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs and offers a practical guide for data collection and data analysis. It is an essential 'friend’ for teacher students from various disciplines who are not familiar with social science research." Dr Ellen P.W.A. Jansen, Associate Professor Teacher Education, University of Groningen, The Netherlands "Research Methods in Education continues to offer an excellent route map, a well-structured and inspiring travel guide, for students engaging in research. It works across levels, and while it provides clarity for the beginning researcher there is plenty here to aid the seasoned researcher with an open mind to new approaches and emerging practices. A superb text that provides guidance for my own research as well as for students and partners in research projects." Peter Shukie, Lecturer in Education Studies and Academic Lead in Digital Innovation, University Centre at Blackburn College, UK "Research Methods in Education is, besides being my personal favorite research methods book, a deep as well as a broad handbook useful both for undergraduate teacher education students as well as researchers and PhD students within educational sciences. In this new edition, new chapters are added emphasising both quantitative and qualitative methods in combination with thought-through discussions about how to mix them. The book can be used when planning a project and then throughout the whole research process and is therefore a complete methods book." Karolina Broman, senior lecturer in chemistry education, Umeå university, Sweden "Comprehensive, well written and relevant: the 8th edition of Research Methods in Education offers the background for methods courses at different levels. The new edition keeps the strong focus on education studies. Excellent extensions will make the book an even more popular basis for classes on both qualitative and quantitative methods." Felix Weiss, Assistant Professor for Sociology of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark "Research Methods in Education, 8th Edition is an up-to-date, one-stop shop, taking education research students from conceptualization to presentation. With this book on your library shelf, you are good to go."Dr Fiona McGarry, Lecturer in Research Methods, University of Dundee, UK "The 8th edition of Research Methods in Education contains a wealth of up-to-the-minute information and guidance on educational research which will be of immense value to researchers at all stages of their careers and across the education domain from early years settings to higher education. As research and education move into increasingly fluid and complex dimensions, Research Methods in Education will support students, researchers and practitioners in charting a course through these changing waters as they seek to create new knowledge about effective teaching and deepen our understanding of how learners learn." Julia Flutter, A Director of the Cambridge Primary Review Trust, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK "As a doctoral supervisor I know that my students routinely return to Research Methods in Education as they develop their own research projects. This text has always been a mainstay on our reading lists but this new edition now features additional research topics and new perspectives on a wider range of research methods. As with previous editions this book is clearly organised and well written and appeals to a wide audience of experienced and novice researchers alike." Dr Val Poultney, Associate Professor, University of Derby, UK "Very much still the key text for ‘all’ education students and researchers. Cohen et al continue to update Research Methods in Education, with new theoretical, ethical, virtual and mixed methods information. It’s worth noting the impressive web page and links to materials for all chapters which is still the benchmark when looking at the competition for books in this area of social and education research." Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK "A clear enhancement on the already well established text. The new edition addresses an important need to explain research design and question setting in more detail, helping guide the newcomer through the research process from inception through analysis to reporting." David Lundie, Associate Professor of Education, University of St Mark & St John, UK "Research Methods in Education is a unique book for everybody who has to undertake educational research projects. The book gives an in depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs and offers a practical guide for data collection and data analysis. It is an essential 'friend’ for teacher students from various disciplines who are not familiar with social science research." Dr Ellen P.W.A. Jansen, Associate Professor Teacher Education, University of Groningen, The Netherlands "Research Methods in Education continues to offer an excellent route map, a well-structured and inspiring travel guide, for students engaging in research. It works across levels, and while it provides clarity for the beginning researcher there is plenty here to aid the seasoned researcher with an open mind to new approaches and emerging practices. A superb text that provides guidance for my own research as well as for students and partners in research projects." Peter Shukie, Lecturer in Education Studies and Academic Lead in Digital Innovation, University Centre at Blackburn College, UK "Research Methods in Education is, besides being my personal favorite research methods book, a deep as well as a broad handbook useful both for undergraduate teacher education students as well as researchers and PhD students within educational sciences. In this new edition, new chapters are added emphasising both quantitative and qualitative methods in combination with thought-through discussions about how to mix them. The book can be used when planning a project and then throughout the whole research process and is therefore a complete methods book." Karolina Broman, senior lecturer in chemistry education, Umeå university, Sweden "Comprehensive, well written and relevant: the 8th edition of Research Methods in Education offers the background for methods courses at different levels. The new edition keeps the strong focus on education studies. Excellent extensions will make the book an even more popular basis for classes on both qualitative and quantitative methods." Felix Weiss, Assistant Professor for Sociology of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark "Research Methods in Education, 8th Edition is an up-to-date, one-stop shop, taking education research students from conceptualization to presentation. With this book on your library shelf, you are good to go."Dr Fiona McGarry, Lecturer in Research Methods, University of Dundee, UK "The 8th edition of Research Methods in Education contains a wealth of up-to-the-minute information and guidance on educational research which will be of immense value to researchers at all stages of their careers and across the education domain from early years settings to higher education. As research and education move into increasingly fluid and complex dimensions, Research Methods in Education will support students, researchers and practitioners in charting a course through these changing waters as they seek to create new knowledge about effective teaching and deepen our understanding of how learners learn." Julia Flutter, A Director of the Cambridge Primary Review Trust, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK "As a doctoral supervisor I know that my students routinely return to Research Methods in Education as they develop their own research projects. This text has always been a mainstay on our reading lists but this new edition now features additional research topics and new perspectives on a wider range of research methods. As with previous editions this book is clearly organised and well written and appeals to a wide audience of experienced and novice researchers alike." Dr Val Poultney, Associate Professor, University of Derby, UK Table of ContentsPART 1: The context of educational research 1 The nature of enquiry: setting the field; 2 Mixed methods research; 3 Critical educational research; 4 Theory in educational research; 5 Evaluation and research; 6 The search for causation PART 2: Research design 7 The ethics of educational and social research; 8 Ethics in Internet research; 9 Choosing a research project; 10 Research questions; 11 Research design and planning; 12 Sampling; 13 Sensitive educational research; 14 Validity and reliability PART 3: Methodologies for Educational Research 15 Qualitative, naturalistic and ethnographic research; 16 Historical and documentary research, Jane Martin; 17 Surveys, longitudinal, cross-sectional and trend studies; 18 Internet surveys; 19 Case studies; 20 Experiments; 21 Meta-analysis, systematic reviews and research syntheses, Harsh Suri; 22 Action research; 23 Virtual worlds, social network software and netography in educational research, Stewart Martin PART 4: Methods of Data Collection 24 Questionnaires; 25 Interviews; 26 Observation; 27 Tests; 28 Using secondary data in educational research; 29 Personal constructs, Richard Bell; 30 Role play and research, Carmel O’Sullivan; 31 Visual media in educational research PART 5: Data Analysis and Reporting 32 Approaches to qualitative data analysis; 33 Organizing and presenting qualitative data; 34 Coding and content analysis; 35 Discourses: conversations, narratives and autobiographies as texts; 36 Analyzing visual media; 37 Grounded theory; 39 Statistical significance, effect size and statistical power; 40 Descriptive statistics; 41 Inferential statistics: difference tests; 42 Inferential statistics: Regression analysis and standardization; 43 Factor analysis, cluster analysis and structural equation modelling; 44 Choosing a statistical test; 45 Beyond mixed methods: using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to integrate cross-case and within-case analyses, Barry Cooper and Judith Glaesser
£44.64
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Geriatric Medicine at a Glance
Book SynopsisGeriatric Medicine at a Glance logically presents the core principles of geriatric medicine, including mechanisms of ageing, changes in physiology commonly seen in older adults, and the clinical management and treatment of the key medical presentations affecting older patients.Table of ContentsList of Contributors vi Preface vii Acknowledgements viii How to use your revision guide ix Part 1 Core Concepts 1 1. Why is geriatric medicine different? 2 2. Population ageing 4 3. Theories of ageing 6 4. Physiology of ageing 8 5. Frailty 10 6. Comprehensive geriatric assessment 12 7. The international classification of functioning, disability and health 14 8. Physiotherapy 16 9. Occupational therapy 18 10. Assessment scales – physical function 20 11. Assessment scales – mental health 22 12. Ethical issues 24 Part 2 Common problems in older adults 26 13. Polypharmacy 28 14. Osteoporosis 30 15. Falls 32 16. Gait 34 17. Dizziness 36 18. Syncope 38 19. Urinary incontinence 40 20. Constipation 42 21. Delirium 44 22. Dementia 1: causes and classification 46 23. Dementia 2: assessment and management 48 24. Stroke 50 25. Parkinsonism 52 26. Nutrition 54 27. Pressure ulcers 56 Part 3 CGA in practice 58 28. Elder abuse 60 29. Surgical care 62 30. Geriatrics at the interface 64 31. Care homes 66 32. End-of-life care 68 MCQ questions 70 MCQ answers 78 References 80 Index 81
£27.50
Morgan James Publishing llc My Maker and Me
Book SynopsisA six-week guided Bible study based on Isaiah 64:8, My Maker & Me helps Christian women discover God as their potter and understand His continual presence in their lives. Through the unique perspective of viewing God and themselves through Scripture and the art of pottery, Christian women will learn how God intimately works to shape them into the beautiful vessels He created them to become, much like a potter shapes clay. Many Christian women struggle with trusting God because they don't know Him from the intimate perspective of their potter. My Maker & Me helps women grow in understanding God's love and care for them especially when they face difficult seasons or walk through fiery trials. As their trust grows, they will also find security, purpose, and meaning even in the most difficult seasons of life. If they are struggling with who they are and discovering their purpose, they will gain a greater sense of their true identity and purpose, setting them up to embrace God's plan for their life. Women committed to completing this six-week study will experience spiritual growth and personal transformation.
£15.19
Yale University Press Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul
Book SynopsisPaul's letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images and quotations from the Old Testament. This book investigates Paul's appropriation of Scripture from a perspective based on recent literary-critical studies of intertextuality.Trade Review"Hays has without doubt posed the right question at the right time within the horizon of a particularly important problematic. . . . A new beginning for the question concerning the reception of the Old Testament in the New."—Hans Hübner, Theologische Literaturzeitung"A powerful reading. . . . [Hays’s] careful and fresh exegesis . . . challenges not a few traditional or highly regarded readings. . . . A major contribution both to Pauline studies and to our understanding of earliest Christian theology as a living dialogue with the scriptures of Israel."—James D. G. Dunn, forthcoming in Literature and Theology"This lively excellent book is a fine effort to link the two worlds of modern critical New Testament scholarship and literary criticism. The book is clear and accessible to the nonspecialist as well as the New Testament scholar. It is up-to-date in the two worlds it seeks to bring closer together and discriminating in its use of secondary literature from each."—John H. Schütz, Bowman and Gordon Gray Professor Emeritus, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"Written in a direct, engaging, lively manner, this is a study of great interest to literary students, whether of methods of allusiveness or of biblical literature."—Eleanor Cook, professor of English, University of Toronto"In the letters of Paul, the serious reader is faced with the fascinating challenge of developing a sensitivity to the resonances of intertextuality, and it is here that Hays makes his weighty and exciting contribution, helping us to sense the remarkable ways in which Paul heard the voice of scripture far beyond the confines of formal citation."—J. Louis Martyn, Edward Robinson Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Union Theological Seminary
£23.75
LWW Reshaping Health Systems
Book SynopsisReshaping Health Systems: What Drives Health Care and How You Can Change It illuminates how forces in the health care system (“systems factors”) impact patient care before outlining strategies (“systems solutions”) to enact change and improve care delivery. Using a case-based format that mirrors real-world scenarios involving patients and clinicians, Drs. Liao, Staloff, and Joo impart foundational health systems knowledge and skills in ways that are intuitive, enjoyable, and accessible for clinicians and health system leaders alike. The book is divided into two parts. Part I follows the journey of a patient navigating systems factors that influence her care across care settings. Part II follows the journey of a clinician working to improve care delivery using “systems solutions” from fields such as quality improvement, design thinking, change management, and implementation science. Together, the book provides fou
£60.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Endometriosis
Book SynopsisIf you know ten women, then you know endometriosis. At least one of them has it.
£15.29
Yale University Press Introduction to the Bible
Book SynopsisExamines the small library of 24 separate books common to all Jewish and Christian Bibles - books that preserve the efforts of diverse individuals over the span of many centuries to make sense of their personal experiences and those of their people, the ancient Israelites.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS • WINNER OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE HEARTLAND PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Entertainment Weekly • O: The Oprah Magazine • NPR • Financial Times • New York • Indepen
£14.24
Yale University Press Attention Deficit Disorder
Book SynopsisOffering science-based information about treatments, this book provides an understanding of ADD/ADHD. It also includes examples of the daily life challenges it presents for children, adolescents, and adults.Trade Review"A long-awaited, comprehensive book on ADHD that goes beyond mere clinical descriptions and background basic science to integrate the latest clinical, neurobiological and neuro-imaging findings in a manner which is both fascinating and persuasive. . . . This is an essential book on ADHD. It encompasses a broader definition of the disorder with an emphasis on cognitive, emotional and relational difficulties alongside the classic attention/hyperactivity symptoms."—Dimitrios Paschos, International Journal of Environmental Studies"Compelling and accessible, offering sound, practical advice that many parents will be thankful for."—Junior Magazine". . . [a] highly readable text. . . . Irrespective of which side of the debate the reader champions, there's little doubt that Brown makes a compelling case."—Tom Hodgkinson, The LancetWinner of the 2006 Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication from the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers AssociationSelected for Association of American University Presses (AAUP) Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries, 2006Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2006 by Choice Magazine"Dr. Brown has written an attractive and accessible account of the way that some findings from psychological science can be applied to understanding ADHD and its impact. People struggling with problems of organising themselves and concentrating will find much here to help them know and overcome their difficulties."—Professor Eric Taylor, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London "While rooted in science, this book goes far beyond the typical clinical explanations to get to the heart of the matter: living with AD/HD. Real people living with AD/HD will understand and embrace Dr. Brown’s 'AD/HD Syndrome' and identify themselves and their loved ones on every page."—Evelyn Polk Green, Attention Deficit Disorder Association"Dr. Brown gives us valuable glimpses into the lives of people suffering from ADHD and explains the theory and science behind this complex disorder and the impact it can have on the lives of children, adolescents and adults. Readers will come away with new insights and a treasure trove of essential strategies to effectively manage ADHD and related conditions."—Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D., Co-founder of CHADD and author of Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD "A timely, practical and much-needed text on a medical problem of enormous importance heretofore clouded by public misconception, scientific uncertainty and uninformed political debate. Brown provides us with a welcome entry into a lucid empirical discussion of the subject. His clinical rationale is exquisitely attuned to both the critical assessment of statistical fact and the unique human situation of each patient."—Joaquín M. Fuster, University of California, Los Angeles"Tom Brown has lived and breathed—and researched and pondered—ADD for years, so it comes as no surprise that his new book is both reliable and innovative; tested and testing; authoritative and ground-breaking. This is a superb book. I recommend it highly!"—Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with ADD "Authoritative and ground-breaking. This is a superb book. I recommend it highly!"—Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with ADD (approved edit)
£12.99
Oxford University Press The Nature of the Gods Oxford Worlds Classics
Book SynopsisCicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest, in part because he provides vital evidence of the views of the (largely lost) Greek philosophers of the Hellenistic age, and partly because of the light he casts on the intellectual life of first century Rome. This edition uses the 1997 Clarendon text by the acclaimed translator P.G. Walsh.Trade ReviewThe translation is both lively and accurate; the introduction is judicious and informative. The notes are especially strong on the identification of the many historical references in the work. * Phronesis *
£10.44
Oxford University Press The Bible Authorized King James Version with
Book SynopsisThe Bible is the most important book in the history of Western civilization, and also the most difficult to interpret. It has been the vehicle of continual conflict, with every interpretation reflecting passionately-held views that have affected not merely religion, but politics, art, and even science. This unique edition offers an exciting new approach to the most influential of all English biblical texts - the Authorized King James Version, complete with the Apocrypha. Its wide-ranging Introduction and the substantial notes to each book of the Bible guide the reader through the labyrinth of literary, textual, and theological issues, using the most up-to-date scholarship to demonstrate how and why the Bible has affected the literature, art and general culture of the English-speaking world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Trade ReviewThe World's Classics Bible [is] a quite extraordinary success. It is learned but entirely accessible, full of fascinating information ... and executed with great skill and enthusiasm * Frank Kermode *[The editors] seem to have read everything ... and their commentary consistently illuminates everything it touches upon, from the meaning of single words to the largest issues ... A magnificent achievement * Gabriel Josipovici *
£15.29
Yale University Press Culture and the Death of God
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A tour-de-force survey of the changing relation of culture and religion."—Publishers Weekly"Eagleton produces an account of the continuing power of religion that is rich and compelling. Open this book at random, and you will find on a single page more thought-stirring argument than can be gleaned from a dozen ponderous treatises on philosophy of sociology. Most of the critical turning points in modern thought are examined illuminatingly."—John Gray, New Statesman"Wide-ranging and intellectually impassioned."—Sarah Bakewell, Financial Times"His latest book confirms him as one of the most interesting thinkers on culture and religion that we have, and the good news is that what he says about our contemporary situation is true, important and accessible . . . That Eagleton . . . ought to be taken seriously by serious people is beyond doubt."—John McDade, The Tablet"Getting rid of God has been a long slog, Eagleton’s concise, absorbing overview of the philosophical and cultural trends of the past three centuries explains."—Marcus Tanner, The Independent"Terry Eagleton brings all his forensic insights and acerbic wit, to the search for a replacement for God in critical thinking since the Enlightenment . . . Eagleton’s thoughts – 'one can kill for all sorts of motives, but killing on a spectacular scale is almost always the consequence of ideas' – are a joy to ponder. That and his depth of knowledge make for fascinating reading."—Scarlett MacGwire, Tribune Magazine"If Terry Eagleton didn't exist, it would be necessary to invent him."—Simon Critchley, author of The Book of Dead Philosophers"The central virtue of Eagleton's reliably witty and erudite story of culture and politics in Western thought is the insistence on how difficult, and how rare, genuine atheism is. No one interested in the seemingly endless 'God debate' can ignore this book, which briskly surveys more than three centuries of intellectual discourse about democracy and the divine, and then ends with a well-turned, provocative snarl."—Mark Kingwell, author of Unruly Voices: Essays on Democracy, Civility and the Human Imagination
£11.99
