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In the tradition of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, An Unspoken Art is Lee Gutkind's captivating look at the lives of veterinarians, from the zoos to the farm Lee Gutkind, the godfather of creative nonfiction, explores with warmth and sincerity the worlds of modern-day veterinarians-from practitioners operating on Manhattan's Upper East Side to those working knee deep in mud in the English countryside. Gutkind profiles the men and...
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"Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child's contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact "catch" mental illness. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer's, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions,...
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"Complete Guide to Natural Home Remedies is a comprehensive guide including 100+ recipes and nearly 70 applications to understanding how to use herbs and oils to help the mind, body and soul. Herbal remedies include everything from teas to ointments to tonics and tinctures. They help with ailments such as bug bites and stings, food poisoning, insomnia, shingles, sore throat, acne, arthritis and so much more! Easy to follow chapters are divided by...
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A small-town doctor acquitted of murdering his pregnant wife faces new accusations in this classic set in the early days of modern medicine. Hambledon, Pennsylvania, is still reeling from the sensational murder trial that shattered the peace of the bucolic hamlet less than a year ago. Dr. Jonathan Ferrier was accused of killing his beautiful young wife after she died following a botched abortion. The scion of a powerful old eastern family, Jonathan...
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The author of Medical Nihilism examines the philosophical complications and controversies underlying medicine.
The philosophy of medicine has become a vibrant and complex intellectual landscape, and Care and Cure is the first extended attempt to map it. In pursuing the interdependent aims of caring and curing, medicine relies on concepts, theories, inferences, and policies that are often complicated and controversial. Bringing much-needed clarity...
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"Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to promote healing and vitality. Think chamomile for enhanced sleep, milk thistle for detox, and elderberry for an immunity boost. Today, herbal remedies are more popular than ever, celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as all-natural and affordable. This beginner-friendly guide welcomes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly written for a wide audience of homemakers,...
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The power of laughter triumphs over illness in Norman Cousins's bestselling classic memoir that revolutionized medicine. Norman Cousins's iconic firsthand account of victory against terminal disease, Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient, inspired a revolution, encouraging patients to take charge of their own treatment. A political journalist and activist, Cousins was also a professor of medical humanities at UCLA, where he studied the...
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This follow-up to Uma Silbey's The Ultimate Guide to Crystals and Stones is designed to be instructional as well as inspirational, creating an opportunity through her extensive level of expertise so that you can examine and heal your emotional turmoil as well as that of others.
This groundbreaking book provides detailed information about how to use crystal and stone energy to transform painful feelings and emotional turmoil into inner harmony and...
9) Poop cures
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We often think of poop as yucky and dirty, but since ancient times, doctors have explored how it can be used as a treatment for illnesses and injuries. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking.
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"Groves shows you how to read your body's signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments. You'll learn how each of your major body systems--respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, memory, reproductive, circulatory, and more--optimally functions, and you'll discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems"--Amazon.com....
11) Mystic dreamers
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Mystic volume 1
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Unwillingly promised in marriage to Stalking Wolf, an Oglala warrior, Star Dancer, a Sichangu, is forced to leave her home and travel to a distant land far from her family, but their loveless marriage leads them both to a union blessed by love and by destiny.
12) Doctors
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Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn how different doctors help people stay healthy. Full color images and carefully leveled text highlight what doctors do, where they work, and how they help the community by taking care of people.
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Heirs of General Practice is a frieze of glimpses of young doctors with patients of every age-about a dozen physicians in all, who belong to the new medical specialty called family practice. They are people who have addressed themselves to a need for a unifying generalism in a world that has become greatly subdivided by specialization, physicians who work with the "unquantifiable idea that a doctor who treats your grandmother, your father, your niece,...
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"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
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The New York Times's intrepid health reporter investigates the truth about sex, eating, exercise, and other health conundrums
For more than two years, the New York Times's science and health columnist Anahad O'Connor has tracked down the facts, fictions, and occasional fuzziness of old wives' tales, conventional-wisdom cures, and other medical mysteries. Now in this lively and fun book, he opens up his case files to disclose the experts' answers...
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"Productive Healthcare Management" offers a strategic approach to optimizing healthcare operations. Explore essential topics such as leadership, resource allocation, and efficient workflows. Dive into innovative techniques for enhancing patient care, staff engagement, and cost-effective practices. This comprehensive resource empowers healthcare professionals and administrators to navigate complex challenges, achieve operational excellence, and elevate...
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""The life of a country veterinarian has never been as accessible since the bestselling books of James Herriot."--The Tucson Citizen on Ask the Animals In Coston's enjoyable second memoir, he again celebrates the gift of pets. Coston continues to work at his own veterinary practice in Virginia, meeting adorable pets and their loving and quirky owners every day. These include Precious the parrot, remarkably friendly and unafraid for a bird, Dahmun,...
19) Bombardier Blood
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Chris Bombardier is on a mission to become the first person with severe hemophilia to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each continent. He’s completed five of the climbs already, but he next faces the big one: Everest. Having trained with his mentor “Crazy Uncle Dave,” under his expert doctors' supervision and with his adoring wife's support, Chris is prepared for the mountain. What he’s not as prepared for are the Nepalese...
20) Invisible
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The first comprehensive feature documentary that tells the often ignored stories of people living with a devastating syndrome that many still believe doesn’t exist. The film also exposes the fight with insurance and drug companies for proper treatment and how access to holistic health and education is determined by class and money. Through his journey to better understand Fibromyalgia as a way of helping his mother, filmmaker Nick Demos finally...