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All woman: life after breast cancer
By Tania Farrell Yelland. 2000
Yelland and thirty other women who have recovered from breast cancer share their experiences. The contributors include singer Olivia Newton…
John, playwright Susan Miler, fashion designer Catherine Walker, television presenter Francine Stock and exercise queen Diana Moran. 2000.The most amazing hockey quiz book ever
By Ron Wight. 2002
Think you know it all about hockey? These fan-stumping quizzes will dispel the hockey myths you have believed since you…
were a kid, and help you learn about the more unique hockey records that may never be broken, and the most intriguing moments in hockey history. Packed with statistics, Q&A's, fascinating stories, and a unique chapter on women's hockey. 2002.What you need to know about breast cancer: diagnosis, treatment and beyond
By Pat Kelly, Mark N Levine. 2002
Each year, more than a quarter of a million women in North America learn that they have breast cancer, and…
survival rates are improving. Topics include: who gets breast cancer, finding out that you have breast cancer, how to find information and get help, the emotional side of cancer, treatment, side-effects and follow-up, and recurrence. 2002.Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating and others (Your personal health series)
By J. Paul Caldwell, Jim Kirkpatrick. 2001
Weather FAQ: frequently asked questions (Faq Ser.)
By Valerie Wyatt. 2000
A learning resource featuring questions and answers about weather, from rain, clouds, and snow to wind and temperatures. Also included…
are experiments, a glossary, and cloud and snow charts. Grades 3-6. 2000. (Tactile page not included)The little book of big questions
By Jackie French. 2000
A book that addresses the big questions kids often wonder about, such as "How did the universe begin?", and "What…
happens when you die?". For each question, different theories and opinions are illustrated, with easy-to-grasp examples and comparisons. Grades 3-6.The pain relief handbook: self-help methods for managing pain (Your personal health series)
By Chris Wells, Graham Nown. 1998
If you suffer from back pain, migraines, or arthritis, you are among the possibly 30% of North Americans who also…
suffer from chronic pain. The author, a leading expert in pain relief, provides a general overview of how and why we feel pain, then examines painkillers and other medications. Other topics include diet and exercise, relaxation techniques, medical approaches such as surgery, alternative therapies, and using your subconscious to control pain. 1998.How to stay sane
By Philippa Perry. 2012
Explores techniques to help you find emotional equilibrium, such as practising mindfulness, being emotionally honest in your relationships with others,…
challenging your brain in new and exciting ways, and finding cause for optimism. 2012.Seventy-four-year-old actress, activist, and work-out guru offers tips for making the most of what she calls Act III of life,…
which begins at age sixty. Lists eleven ingredients of successful aging, including reflecting on one’s past, caring about the bigger picture, being physically active, and eating healthfully. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011.Menopause guidebook: helping women make informed healthcare decisions through perimenopause and beyond, sixth edition
By North American Menopause Society. 2003
The most complete and current discussion of menopause, including information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term effects of…
estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health. This edition includes updated information based on recent scientific advances - including findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), new FDA labeling for hormones, and new menopause-related treatments. 2006.Canada quiz: how much do you know about Canada? (Canada Quiz Ser. #Vol. 1)
By E. Calvin Coish. 1992
What to expect when you're expecting
By Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway. 1991
The authors offer a month-by-month guide designed to take the worry out of pregnancy. Topics include planning for pregnancy, nutritional…
needs, lifestyle changes, and the emotional aspects of pregnancy. They also discuss medical terminology and procedures. 1991.A guide for achieving personal serenity by altering perspective and practising a more relaxed lifestyle. Offers strategies and exercises for…
"letting go" of problems and following the path of least resistance.Four strong winds: understanding the growing challenges to health care
By Michael B Decter. 2000
According to Michael Decter, the forces behind the changes in our health care systems are fourfold: paradigm shifts, new public…
expectations, technology and finances. Supplemented with case studies from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, he analyzes how fiscal constraints, market competition, evolving technology and changing consumer demands are reshaping health care systems around the world at a dizzying rate. 2000.The staircase letters: an extraordinary friendship at the end of life
By Carol Shields, Arthur Motyer, Elma Gerwin. 2007
When Elma Gerwin found out in 2001 at the age of 61 that she had cancer, she reached out to…
two old friends: Arthur Motyer, novelist, teacher, and Elma's university professor forty years ago, and novelist Carol Shields, who was facing her own battle with cancer. Years later, Arthur is the only survivor, and contemplating how Elma's and Carol's correspondence affected him, he brought the letters together and interspersed them with literary references and poetry. 2007.You asked for it!: strange but true answers to 99 wacky questions
By Marg Meikle. 2000
Marg Meikle, also known as the Answer Lady, answers queries she receives from kids about superstitions, customs, clothes, weather and…
just plain weird stuff. You'll find the answers to such questions as "Do dogs and cats have belly buttons?" and "How much does your head weigh?" here. Grades 4-7. Sequel to "Funny you should ask". 2000.Girling up: how to be strong, smart and spectacular
By Mayim Bialik. 2017
Growing up as a girl in today’s world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, romantic relationships, social interests and…
school…sometimes it feels like you might need to be a superhero to get through it all! But really, all you need is little information. Want to know why your stomach does a flip-flop when you run into your crush in the hallway? Or how the food you put in your body now will affect you in the future? What about the best ways to stop freaking out about your next math test? Using scientific facts, personal anecdotes, and wisdom gained from the world around us, Mayim Bialik shares what she has learned from her life and her many years studying neuroscience to tell you how you grow from a girl to a woman biologically, psychologically and sociologically. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.Being mortal: medicine and what matters in the end
By Atul Gawande. 2014
In his previous books, Dr. Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Now he examines…
its ultimate limitations and failures - in his own practices as well as others’ - as human lives draw to a close. And he discovers how we can do better. He follows a hospice nurse on her rounds, a geriatrician in his clinic, and reformers turning nursing homes upside down. He finds people who show us how to have the hard conversations and how to ensure we never sacrifice what people really care about. The subject of a PBS documentary. Bestseller. 2014.The testosterone factor: a practical guide to improving vitality and virility, naturally
By Shafiq Qaadri. 2006
The first practical all-natural guide for midlife men offers a strategy for assessing and overcoming - without hormonal supplements -…
the symptoms of male menopause, including depression, fatigue, anger, loss of ambition, and loss of virility. Includes work sheets to help readers quantify their symptoms and gauge their level of andropause, and provides personalized strategies for improving overall wellness. Also discusses the pros and cons of Viagra and its cousins. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2006.Almost lost: the true story of an anonymous teenager's life on the streets
By Beatrice Sparks. 1996
The true story of a depressed and suicidal teenage boy and his attempts to survive on the streets. He discusses…
the events that led to his leaving home, his desperation to escape a brutal gang, and his struggle with self-hatred. For Senior High readers. 1996.