Medicine

Modern medicine is coming full circle to realize again what ancient healers knew-illness affects both the body and the soul. And healing requires then and now, a soul search for meaning. A chronic illness like diabetes is a challenge to the people who develop it, their families, and their health car... More

The book exemplifies the vital role of environmental geology and geological processes in understanding the physical environment and the influence and fundamental importance of engineering geology in our modern world, particularly the infrastructure--whether it be foundations, roads, or reservoirs. T... More

This book provides readers with authoritative, practical answers to questions about congestive heart failure, including causes, diagnosis, treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more.... More

James Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, feels rather out of place, but he hasn't found a new profession and it surely won't be long before the RAF come round to his point of view. James Herriot's sixth volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the day when he can... More

Let over 65 scientists and clinicians, all diabetes and exercise experts, brought together by Editor-in-Chief Neil Ruderman, MD, Dphil, and Editors John T. Devlin, MD, and Stephen H. Schneider, MD, show you how to: Use exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Use exercise to prevent your at risk patients ... More

The medical community constantly reviews and reconsiders the data that is collected on diseases and infections in order to provide more effective care to those who suffer the maladies. Reflecting the most recent advancements in medical technology and knowledge, The Encyclopedia of Infectious Disease... More

What every woman (and most men) should know about Indian men… Best-selling novelist and columnist Shobha De gives us a provocative, no-holds-barred guide to the Indian man. Among the questions she asks and answers are the following: • Are men worth the time women spend on them? • Is it pos... More

What is gene therapy? How are genes delivered? Which diseases can be treated? What is the status of current clinical trials? What are the ethical issues? What are the future prospects? Understanding Gene Therapy answers all these questions and more, providing an ideal introduction to this complex an... More

This entertaining and easy-to-understand books looks at the connection between your mind and your health, examining whether meditation can help one enjoy a better health and sense of well-being.This entertaining and easy-to-understand books looks at the connection between your mind and your health, ... More

Written and reviewed by a team of clinical nurses and nurse scholars, this guide gives nursing students the tools they need to succeed on the NCLEX-RN exam. The book includes targeted and thorough reviews of key topics tested, as well as more than 1,000 practice questions and 8 sample exams on CD-RO... More

The only book to provide the doctor's and patient's view, and gives you practical answers to your questions about treatment options, coping strategies. Written by a asthma expert, and featuring insider's advice from an actual patient.... More