Medicine

This absorbing book is the first to describe ten monumental medical discoveries throughout history, bringing to life the scientific pioneers responsible for them, and the excitement, frustrations, and jealousies that surrounded the final achievements. Two distinguished physicians single out the engr... More

In this latest addition to the best-selling 101 Tips series, co-authors Patti Geil and Lea Ann Holzmeister-experts on nutrition and diabetes-use their professional experience with hundreds of patients over the years to answer the most commonly asked questions about diabetes and nutrition.Youll disco... More

Contents in Brief1. Introduction to Abnormal Psychology.2. Theoretical Perspectives.3. Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.4. Psychotic and Neuropsychological Disorders.5. Developmental Disorders.6. Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology.... More

This book furnishes information about biochemistry and its varied applications. It is divided into three sections: Biological Compounds, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; Metabolism of Energy-Yielding Compounds, including comprehensive chapters on photosynthesi... More

Keeping a pet can be an exhilarating experience. But it also comes with loads of responsibility. First time owners have almost no idea of the extent of care a pup can require. Here is a book, which tells you how to go about it! From information on different breeds to advice on how to select a good p... More

This title, part of the series Obstetrics and Gynecology in Perspective, focuses on a key topic in gynecology. Current management strategies are suggested. This volume draws on the work of specialists and reviews recent literature on the subject. (PB)... More

“The concise, well written guide is ideal for our new supervisor. I consider it required reading for all of my foremen training candidates.” Production Superintendent Shell Oil “This is an excellent book! Concise, logical, practical and easy to follow and apply.” Vice President and Manager F... More

The Nazis discovered it. The Allies won the war with it. It conquered diseases, changed laws, and single-handedly launched the era of antibiotics. This incredible discovery was sulfa, the first antibiotic. In" The Demon Under the Microscope," Thomas Hager chronicles the dramatic history of the drug ... More

The author has revised the text with new pedagogy, a heightened emphasis on the interplay between biology and environment, expanded coverage of culture, and an enhanced focus on education, health, and social issues.While carefully considering the complexities of child development, Berk presents clas... More

The completely revised and expanded fifth edition of THE BANTAM MEDICAL DICTIONARY maintains its position as the essential medical reference for consumers, clearly defining more than 11,000 medical terms and concepts in all the major medical and surgical specialities. Compiled and written by a team ... More

"A Good read, a delightful sense of whimsy throughout… makes the reader wish he or she could have sat in on the editorial planing sessions with contributors challenging one another to 'Guess what this is?"... More

Breakthrough after breakthrough in research is revolutionizing ideas about how the brain works. Here is just a simpling of the 58 readable reports you can put to good use right away : ways ot learn faster and trick your brain into storing information permanently, How women's and men's brains process... More

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the c... More

- The first translation of this great but little-known path of spiritual devotion written for the modern Western audience.- An insightful commentary aimed at making the path of love immediately accessible to Westerners.- A life-affirming and relationship-positive path of yoga.- Written in the spirit... More