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Health and medicine
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Chronic pain includes many types of conditions from a variety of causes. This book is designed to help those suffering…
from chronic pain learn to better manage pain so they can get on with living a satisfying, fulfilling life. This resource stresses four concepts: each person with chronic pain is unique, and there is no one treatment or approach that is right for everybody; there are many things people with chronic pain can do to feel better and become more active and involved in life; with knowledge and experimentation, each individual is the best judge of which self-management tools and techniques are best for him or her; and, the responsibility for managing chronic pain on a daily basis rests with the individual and no one else. Acknowledging that overcoming chronic pain is a daily challenge, this workbook provides readers with the tools to overcome that test
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Biography, Science and technology, Adventurers and explorers, Women biography, Science and medicine biography
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Journalist examines the life of Sally Ride (1951-2012), the first American woman astronaut to go to space. Details Ride's childhood…
and early life in California, her selection as an astronaut, and post-mission endeavors to encourage girls' interest in science fields. Discusses Ride's private life and relationships. 2014
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Science and technology, Nature, Science and medicine biography, General non-fiction, Medicine
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author recounts the decades-long saga of the New Jersey seaside town plagued by childhood cancers caused by air…
and water pollution that resulted from the indiscriminate dumping of toxic chemicals. The case culminated in 2001 with one of the largest legal settlements in the annals of toxic dumping. 2013
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Criticism, Science and technology, Science and medicine biography, Environment
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&“ [ Warmth ] is lyrical and erudite, engaging with science, activism, and philosophy . . . [Sherrell] captures the…
complicated correspondence between hope and doubt, faith and despair—the pendulum of emotional states that defines our attitude toward the future. &” — The New Yorker &“Beautifully rendered and bracingly honest.&” —Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing From a millennial climate activist, an exploration of how young people live in the shadow of catastrophe Warmth is a new kind of book about climate change: not what it is or how we solve it, but how it feels to imagine a future—and a family—under its weight. In a fiercely personal account written from inside the climate movement, Sherrell lays bare how the crisis is transforming our relationships to time, to hope, and to each other. At once a memoir, a love letter, and an electric work of criticism, Warmth goes to the heart of the defining question of our time: how do we go on in a world that may not?
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Health and medicine
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A bodyworker and movement instructor explains the science regarding the brain's role in pain and describes strategies and lessons for achieving more pain-free movement. 2014
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Health and medicine, Fitness, Health and aging
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Exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and contributing writer for oprah.com Greene posits that signs of aging should be fought on four…
fronts: exercise, nutrition, skin care, and restorative rest. Working with a dermatologist and experts in sleep and healthful eating, Greene prescribes routines for each area. Bestseller. 2011
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General fiction, FantasyHealth and medicine
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A compelling, original, evocative young adult fantasy novel for all ages I am the daughter of winter. My people are…
strong and unbending as ice. I was born with the frozen winds sweeping through my hair, with snow dusted across my skin. I am. I am. I am . . . For Aeryn, a girl born to the remote, wintry Ice Crown region of Ilirya, the outside world is a fantasy: a series of wonderful stories told by occasional passing travelers. She never imagines anything for her life beyond following in her parents' footsteps. But the discovery that she has the rare gift of magic shatters her isolated world. Aeryn can create and tame fire. It's an intoxicating, raw, and thrilling power, but it also sets her apart. And her gift attracts attention. She is whisked from her home in the wilds to train at Windhall University and master her magic. There, Aeryn slowly learns the truth about the real world, with its strange mix of people and powers, and so many intertwining threads of shadows and light. She's drawn to unattainable Lyse, a beautiful healer in training who makes Aeryn's heart soar. But she also senses a creeping darkness all around that could threaten the future of the kingdom itself
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General fiction, FantasyHealth and medicine
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Not three months ago, I'd been a daughter of the Ice Crown, the lands of snow and ice. Everything I…
had, everything I was, existed in a tiny world of its own, a single snowflake in a snowstorm. And then, like a candle blown out by careless lips, all of it had been extinguished in an instant. The kingdom is under threat. A secret, desperate plot to change the course of history has been hatched in dark rooms. Aeryn, a young student war mage from an isolated land of ice, has the powerful gift of fire. To save her world, she must draw around her a small group of fellow mages and allies at Windhall University. At her side is the beautiful healer in training, Lyse, who holds her heart. In front of her is nothing but questions, fears, and impossible decisions. Conspirators are everywhere, shifting shadows that she can barely see. The longer it takes for Aeryn to find the answers, the more people will die. Her choices might cost her everything. Does she have the strength to do what needs to be done? Can Aeryn protect a kingdom she may not even want to save?
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Health and medicine
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Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex medical problems are hallmarks of Mayo Clinic, and have been for more than 100…
years. Now, the worldrenowned expertise of Mayo Clinic is available to you in this easy-to-understand guide featuring instant access to the facts you need—including practical advice on more than 300 of today's most common health problems. When can you treat yourself or your family, when should you call your doctor, and when should you call 911? You'll find the answers in Mayo Clinic Guide to SelfCare and more: Preventing back pain Signs of cancer: What to watch for Thyroid disorders: Learn the signs and symptoms The newest on herbal and dietary supplements Which immunizations do adults need? Reducing your risk of heart attack How to keep stress under control Be prepared for emergencies Finding a health care provider The pros and cons of home medical tests Easy-to-learn "hands-only" CPR Evaluating integrative medical therapies
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Health and medicine
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"Given how much you depend on your sight every day, it's essential to keep your eyes as healthy as you…
can." As the population ages, an increasing number of adults are at risk of vision loss. Dangers to vision include conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. But age doesn't have to put your eyesight at risk. Most vision loss is preventable and treatable. Keeping your eyes healthy and preserving your vision are critical lifetime investments. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, now in its third edition, explores common eye conditions and what can cause them. The book also discusses various ways to treat eye disease, including medications, interventional therapies and surgery. In addition, you'll find information on healthy habits to preserve good eyesight, safety measures to prevent eye injury, and the latest advances in eyewear and refractive surgery to correct vision problems. This practical guide is based on the advice of Mayo Clinic eye specialists who treat individuals with eye disease on a daily basis. Their message is that caring for your eyes is important no matter what your age. Steps you take now can help you see better for years to come
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Nutrition, Health and medicine, Medicine, Fitness
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Guide for teens addresses physical fitness and health. Suggests exercises, healthy food choices, and weight-management strategies. Provides information on allergies,…
eating disorders, diabetes, and growth hormones and includes a question-and-answer section and personal stories. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011
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Medicine, Science and medicine biography
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Riveting and dramatic, The Tenth Nerve offers a rare window into the world of a pre-eminent neurosurgeon and the seven…
exceptional patients that made him a better person." The scalpel can only go so deep, and technical skill can only take one so far." In this absorbing narrative, Dr. Chris Honey, an accomplished neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital, weaves his personal journey together with case studies that reflect the thrill of scientific discovery and the limitations of medicine. Operating on a terminally ill child amid an Ebola outbreak in Liberia, he questions his preconceptions about what it means to "win" against a disease. Reflecting on his own path into neurosurgery, he brings to life a relatively new, high stakes field of medicine—one that historically demanded emotional detachment and often attracts extreme personalities. With a compassionate eye, he traces the courage and determination of several patients suffering from mysterious, unrecognized illnesses, two of whom led Dr. Honey and his team to discover an entirely new disease and its cure. In clear, engaging prose, he invites us into the operating room to witness this extraordinary discovery—involving the tenth cranial nerve—alongside him. And, outside the OR, an unusual friendship with a former patient alters his perspective on clinical detachment, and what "quality of life" really means. Combining a humane perspective, lively anecdotes, and a deep curiosity about the uncharted territories of the human brain, The Tenth Nerve is a richly fascinating memoir that will fill you with wonder.
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Health and medicine, Science and medicine biography, Biography, Medicine, Literature biography
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CBS news correspondent Barry Petersen describes his and his beloved wife Jan's experiences after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's…
disease in 2005, when she was fifty-five years old. E-mails and friends' observations help detail the changes that led to Jan's move to a long-term-care facility. 2010
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Health and medicine, Fitness, Medicine
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Cancer researcher Agus advocates a systemic view of health and recommends knowing about your own physiology and genetics to personalize…
your health care. Discusses the holistic value of nutrition, sleep, movement, and keeping a regular schedule. Highlights developing medical technologies like proteomic analysis, the analysis of human proteins. Bestseller. 2011
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General non-fiction, Health and medicine
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Teaches children to trust their instincts when it comes to new situations and strangers. Shows them ways to keep safe,…
such as knowing their phone number and their parents' names, and what to do if someone touches them inappropriately. For preschool-grade 2. 2003
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Women biography, Health and medicine, Psychology, Science and technology, Pregnancy and childbirth, Medicine
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Science writer explores the field of fetal origins. Includes Paul's interviews with scientists, anecdotes from her own pregnancies, and research…
on the lifelong effects of gestational influences. Traces our evolving understanding of prenatal issues such as diet and nutrition, stress, environmental toxins, exercise, and drug and alcohol use. 2010
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Science and technology, Science and medicine biography, European history
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Author examines science during the mid-seventeenth century and the group of individuals who created the Royal Society. Discusses Newton's theory…
of gravity, the debate over whether Newton or Leibniz invented calculus first, and other pivotal moments. Explores the importance of religion to scientific thinkers of that era. 2011
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Health and medicine, Medicine, Health and aging
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Paramedic's step-by-step guide to preventing and treating common injuries and illnesses. Includes instructions for administering CPR and first aid and…
advice for dealing with emergencies such as fires, snakebites, and natural disasters. 2012
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Health and medicine, Disabilities
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Un témoignage de résilience et de courage d'un homme atteint de la maladie de Charcot, syndrome neurodégénératif également appelé sclérose…
latérale amyotrophique (SLA). Lorsque lui est annoncé qu'il n'a plus que trois ans à vivre, l'auteur, déployant des ressources inespérées, décide de se battre et de continuer à vivre pour ses proches et pour lui-même malgré sa tétraplégie.
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Health and medicine, Fitness, Medicine, Health and aging
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Medical journalist Carper, who is genetically susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, surveys the scientific research on dementia and details specific actions…
that can help to delay or prevent the condition. Recommends nutritional and lifestyle changes, including taking vitamins, surfing the Internet, exercising, socializing, and meditating. 2010