“irwin m siegel”

"All About Bone -- An Owner's Manual" tells the intelligent lay reader everything that he or she might want to know about the musculoskeletal system. Chapters cover such diverse topics as osteoporosis, arthritis, fractures, soft tissue injuries, sports medicine, posture, scoliosis, problems of the l... More

"All About Muscle" tells readers everything they might want to know about their muscles, how they get injured, illnesses to which they are prone, and how to keep them healthy. Chapters cover such diverse topics as anatomy, growth and development, physiology, energy, exercise, injury, and disease The... More

Written for children with muscular dystrophy (MD) and their families, friends and teachers, this book is a guide through the often-frightening labyrinth of medical care that follows the diagnosis of MD. Forthright, clear, supportive and empowering, the book helps readers understand the significance ... More

"All About Joints" tells you everything you might want to know about your joints, how they work, how they can be injured, illnesses to which they are prone, and how to keep them healthy. The book is written for those wanting to better understand normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system and t... More

Malcolm Gladwell is the master of playful yet profound insight. His ability to see underneath the surface of the seemingly mundane taps into a fundamental human impulse: curiosity. From criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Gladwell takes everyday subjects and shows us surprising n... More

American Health Care Blues is the first book in over thirty years to examine the special role of Blue Cross in the transformation of the health care industry to managed care. It tells the story of how national trade association leaders of America's loose confederation of independent Blue Cross plans... More

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.... More