Personal Health

Discusses how the physician can supply patients with the necessary preventive measures against coronary heart disease (CHD). The work covers traditional variables of disease as well as the societal, environmental and psychological awareness essential to successful CHD prevention.Discusses how the ph... More

Praise for Your Symptoms Are Real "Thank God for this book. It provides the help that millions of Americans with 'silent illnesses' like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia have been waiting for. Dr. Natelson is a brilliant and compassionate clinician who covers the best treatments that medical science... More

Advance praise for The Vitamin D Cure "The Vitamin D Cure is a revolutionary way to think about health and disease. My daughter suffered from a severe vitamin D deficiency and correcting it made a positive difference in her life. This book is practical and easy to read, and it offers hope for millio... More

The updated edition of an essential resource needed by the 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women from thirty-five to fifty-four years of age, and few things are as terrifying and confusing as a diagnosis of this disease. The second... More

Skilled and enthusiastic authors, Kail and Cavanaugh bring their expertise in child development (Kail) and adulthood/aging (Cavanaugh) to bear on the story of the human lifespan. The authors employ a four-part structure to deliver, in 16 manageable chapters, a streamlined account of childhood, the s... More

"The best book this reviewer has seen on insomnia."--Library Journal "Make sleep as easy as falling out of bed."--USA Today "At last, an authoritative, sensible book for all those with trouble sleeping; this is wonderfully written and offers real help."--Rosalind D. Cartwright, Ph.D., Director, Slee... More

With a thorough integration of globalization issues and an accessible style, HUMANITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Seventh Edition, is unique among texts for the course. Authors James People and Garrick Bailey have drafted an engaging narrative that gives students new ways of looking a... More

This undergraduate text takes a comprehensive approach to adult development and aging.It is based on the author's extensive experience in teaching and research within the field.Its major theme is that individuals can take an active role in their aging process and make it both rich and successful.Eve... More

An invaluable assignment for trauma survivors at all stages of the healing process, this supportive workbook helps survivors of all types of trauma to understand the disorienting responses they may be experiencing and to develop and use effective coping strategies. Experiential features include rela... More

Minimize the impact of symptoms on your daily life Understand the disorder, manage symptoms, and live a full life Need to know more about AD/HD? Whether you're a concerned parent or an adult with AD/HD, this friendly, easy-to-understand guide helps you recognize the symptoms, weigh your treatment op... More

The host of radio's top-rated "Gary Null Snow" presents an accessible overview of how to use magnets to promote health and treat a variety of illnesses.In this informative new guide, leading health expert Gary Null, host of radio's top-rated Gary Null Show, presents an accessible overview of how to ... More

Long considered the "bible" for families seeking support after pregnancy loss, A Silent Sorrow has now been completely revised and updated. An accessible and well-organized guide for bereaved parents and their families, the book provides support and guidance to help resolve grief and enable the read... More

This is a high-level research text analyzing the latest studies of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), sometimes described as the "anti-aging pill," "pep pill," or even "fountain of youth." It contains six chapters by world experts on the physiopathology of DHEA sulfate, the neuroactive properties of DHE... More

Helps students acquire proficiency in communicating within culturally-significant contexts, inviting students to examine and appreciate differences and similarities among individuals and cultures in an interconnected world.Helps students acquire proficiency in communicating within culturally-signifi... More