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A woman's guide to pelvic health: expert advice for women of all ages (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By Elizabeth E. Houser, Stephanie Riley Hahn. 2012
Urologist Houser and physical therapist Hahn explain the anatomy of the female pelvis and common health problems. They detail the…
causes of urinary incontinence, organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction and discuss treatment options including at-home exercises and surgical solutions. 2012Jungleland: a mysterious lost city, a WWII spy, and a true story of deadly adventure
By Christopher S. Stewart. 2013
Journalist recounts his 2008 search for the lost city of Ciudad Blanca in Central America. Discusses studying the 1940 expedition…
journals of American spy Theodore Morde, who claimed to have found the city. Compares Morde's journey with his own. Young adult appeal. 2013Life disrupted: getting real about chronic illness in your twenties and thirties
By Laurie Edwards. 2008
The author, a twenty-seven-year-old health journalist with several chronic illnesses, shares her own experiences and those of other young adults…
who have conditions that are treatable but not curable. Discusses dealing with the medical establishment, the work world, and personal relationships. Offers guidance on managing one's health care. 2008Why people get sick: exploring the mind-body connection
By Darian Leader, David Corfield. 2008
A psychoanalyst and a cybernetics researcher collaborate to examine illness as affected by the state of a person's mind. They…
use numerous case studies to illustrate ways emotions contribute to cancer, heart disease, and lowered resistance to infection. Urges doctors to go beyond physical symptoms and consider psychological connections. 2008How to prevent your stroke
By J. David Spence. 2006
Neurologist's guide to reducing the risk of stroke up to 75 percent. Discusses causes and warning signs of cardiovascular disease.…
Stresses the importance of quitting smoking, having a diet and exercise plan, taking medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol, and undergoing surgery to widen narrow arteries. Includes recipes. 2006Emily Post's table manners for kids
By Peggy Post, Steve Bjorkman, Cindy P. Senning. 2009
An etiquette guide to eating without grossing people out. Provides rules with explanations for everything from washing before meals to…
thanking your hostess. Covers setting the table, eating with your fingers, talking with your mouth full, and waiting in buffet and school-cafeteria lines. Offers conversation tips. For grades 4-7. 2009On monsters: an unnatural history of our worst fears
By Stephen T. Asma. 2009
Philosophy professor probes Western perceptions, phobias, and self-preservation instincts to examine the cultural and conceptual history of monsters. Describes strange…
animal encounters and manifestations in ancient and medieval times, and expounds on the biblical and scientific explanations of these creatures. Includes observations of humankind's psychological demons. 2009Life after death: the burden of proof
By Deepak Chopra. 2006
Doctor explores scientific discoveries and ancient religious traditions to address the subject of the afterlife. Posits that life and death…
are not separated by an impassable wall and that a person can shape what happens after death. 2006Strong at the broken places: voices of illness, a chorus of hope
By Richard M. Cohen. 2008
Author of Blindsided (RC 57643) relates his interviews with five people who, like himself, are dealing with chronic illness. They…
discuss the experiences that helped them to find control, peace, and grace since their diagnoses of ALS, muscular dystrophy, bipolar disorder, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Crohn's disease. 2008The revenge of Gaia: earth's climate in crisis and the fate of humanity
By James Lovelock. 2006
British scientist who originated the Gaia hypothesis that Earth is a superorganism assesses the impact of human activity on the…
planet. Lovelock supports a transition to nuclear energy and advocates preparation for inevitable climate and social changes in the twenty-first century as a result of global warming. 2006The Mayo Clinic diet: Eat well. Enjoy life. Lose weight.
By Mayo Clinic, Good Books Staff. 2010
Two-pronged program includes both a two-week plan to jump-start weight loss--by adding five specific habits, breaking five unhealthy habits, and…
adopting five bonus habits--and a lifelong plan of eating and activity to help reach and maintain desired weight. Covers behavior modification, motivation, exercise programs, and portion estimation. Bestseller. 2010Introduces basic rules and tips for healthy eating and exercise habits. Covers the five food groups and meal and snack…
recommendations. Explains the importance of sleep and the healthy body and mind connection. Lists fun ways to be active. For grades 2-4. 2006Look great, feel great: 12 keys to enjoying a healthy life now
By Joyce Meyer, Rowan Jacobsen. 2006
Radio and television host and full-time minister offers her guide to attaining spiritual and physical health to boost self-esteem and…
better carry out God's work. Describes twelve aspects she deems as crucial to well-being, including eating right, exercising, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and trusting in God. Bestseller. 2006How to avoid falling: a guide for active aging and independence
By Eric Fredrikson. 2004
Accident avoidance specialist offers a guide to preventing falls--the leading cause of injuries to U.S. seniors. Provides information on fall-proofing…
the home; negotiating stairs; avoiding hazards such as escalators, uneven sidewalks, and ice; choosing a cane or walker; and recovering after a fall. Includes exercises and useful web sites. 2004The FastDiet: lose weight, stay healthy, and live longer with the simple secret of intermittent fasting
By Mimi Spencer, Michael Mosley. 2015
British physician-turned-health-journalist Mosley and health writer Spencer suggest a practice of restricting calories two days each week and eating normally…
the other five. Explains the health benefits of this method and provides meal suggestions for maintaining the five-hundred-calorie limit for women and six-hundred-calorie limit for men during the "fasting' days. 2014What if it's not Alzheimer's: a caregiver's guide to dementia
By Gary Radin, Lisa Radin. 2003
Manual by medical professionals and caregivers on attending to patients with progressive, neurodegenerative brain disorders known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD).…
Doctors explain medical facts, research, and therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions. Caregivers discuss managing daily aid, socialization, nursing homes, and financial and legal concerns. 2003In articles culled from O, the Oprah Magazine, Oprah offers more than a hundred articles on such topics as diet…
and exercise, happiness, confidence, spirituality, dating, marriage, sex, and parenthood. Also featured are everyday heroes. Contributors include Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Harry Connick Jr., and Julie Morgenstern. 2005Health care meltdown: confronting the myths and fixing our failing system
By Robert H LeBow. 2004
Quadriplegic physician criticizes U.S. health care system flaws that leave millions uninsured or underinsured. Using case studies, LeBow identifies misconceptions…
preventing change and proposes a solution to provide "affordable, comprehensive health care" for every American. Discusses co-pays, deductibles, and Medicare. Update of 2002 edition, published posthumously. 2003Self-working mental magic: 67 foolproof mind-reading tricks (Dover Magic Bks.)
By Karl Fulves. 1979
Magic writer presents seemingly impossible but easy-to-perform mental feats that require little practice or supernormal dexterity. Includes instant ESP, mind…
reading with cards, mind-over-matter tricks, psychic secrets, book tests, and the use of confederates. 1979An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood health problems: acne, cold sores, rashes, sore throats, and more. Places…
emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk wisdom with modern medicine by including medical explanations for treatments and advice on when to consult a doctor. 2003