Medical

Countdown to My Birth

by Julie B Carr – Meadowbrook (January 06, 2015)

This day by day account of pregnancy will help expecting mothers discover captivating facts like when your baby is the length and weight of a hot dog roll, when the heart begins to beat, when their eyes open...

Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Principles, Indications, and Techniques

by Livio Presutti & Daniele Marchioni – Thieme (December 17, 2014)

Increasingly used as an adjunctive tool in the diagnosis and management of ear disease, middle ear endoscopy has the potential to decrease patient morbidity, prevent disease recurrence, and reduce costs. Its...

Calvert's Descriptive Phonetics: Introduction and Transcription Workbook

by Pamela G. Garn-Nunn – Thieme (May 01, 2014)

For years both students and instructors have found that the key to mastering phonetics is careful listening and extensive transcription practice. This new edition combines Calverts descriptive phonetics text...

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

by Toni Weschler – William Morrow Paperbacks (July 07, 2015)

This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive...

Strategies for Selecting and Verifying Hearing Aid Fittings

by Michael Valente – TNY (May 01, 2002)

This current and expanded edition of a bestselling text is divided into four sections, organized to follow the sequence in which decisions are made regarding hearing ...

My Notebook of Questions : The Human Body

by QA international Collectif – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (August 09, 2012)

The human body is a truly amazing “machine.” Since time began, human beings have tried to grasp how it works, what it does, why it hurts, and other mysteries.

Understanding the Human Body

by QA international Collectif – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (August 09, 2012)

With 6 trillion cells, 206 bones, and 600 muscles, the human body is an amazing living mechanism that is in intense and constant activity. For all curious readers, the Knowledge Guides open the door to a world...

The Visual Dictionary of The Human Being

by Ariane Archambault & Jean-Claude Corbeil – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (July 20, 2012)

The Visual Dictionary of Human Being lets you discover the structure of the human body and its constitutive organs, and have a look to equipment used to ensure everybody’s health and well-being. Convenient...

My Scrapbook of the Human Body (by Professor Genius)

by QA international Collectif – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (August 09, 2012)

The wise Professor Genius opens up the pages of his personal Scrapbook of the Human Body for us.

The Visual Dictionary of the Human Body

by QA international Collectif – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (September 05, 2012)

Attractive, entertaining, and educational: the Visual Dictionary of the Human Body is an indispensable family reference, and a great tool to acquire vocabulary and discover the complexity of the human body.

The Visual Food Encyclopedia

by QA international Collectif – Les Éditions Québec Amérique (August 09, 2012)

“The Visual Food Encyclopedia will be a welcome addition to any food reference collection.” Booklist (USA) “By going through The Visual Food Encyclopedia, the first thing you learn is that you still have...

Business Administration for Clinical Trials: Managing Research, Strategy, Finance, Regulation, and Quality

by R. Jennifer Cavalieri & Mark E. Rupp – Sigma Theta Tau International (November 19, 2014)

This guidebook provides research professionals with a deeper understanding of strategic planning, financial management, and regulatory implementation. This book demonstrates a strategy for managing your portfolio...

Practicing Psychodynamic Therapy: A Casebook

by Richard F. Summers & Jacques P. Barber – The Guilford Press (November 12, 2014)

This volume presents 12 highly instructive case studies grounded in the evidence-based psychodynamic therapy model developed by Richard F. Summers and Jacques P. Barber. Bringing clinical concepts vividly to...

Diagnostic Imaging of the Foot and Ankle

by Ulrike Szeimies, Axel Stbler & Markus Walther – Thieme (December 10, 2014)

The foot has a special place in musculoskeletal diagnosis due to its complex anatomy and because many similar symptoms can have different causes, each requiring a different approach to treatment. The evaluation...

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy: Vol. 2 Internal Organs

by Helga Fritsch & Wolfgang Kuehnel – Thieme (November 19, 2014)

The sixth edition of this classic work makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting. It offers a vivid review of the human body and its structure, and it is an ideal study...

Working with Emotion in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Clinical Practice

by Nathan C. Thoma & Dean McKay – The Guilford Press (October 31, 2014)

Working actively with emotion has been empirically shown to be of central importance in psychotherapy, yet has been underemphasized in much of the writing on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This state-of-the-art...

Developing Excellent Care for People Living with Dementia in Care Homes

by Caroline Baker, Jason Corrigan-Charlesworth, Pete Calveley & Sue Goldsmith – Jessica Kingsley Publishers (March 14, 2014)

The award-winning PEARL programme has been proven to dramatically increase the wellbeing of people with dementia living in care homes. This concise and accessible guide describes the key criteria of the programme,...

Promoting Public Mental Health and Well-being: Principles into Practice

by Alyson M. Learmonth, Catherine J. Mackereth, Jean S. Brown & John R. Ashton – Jessica Kingsley Publishers (November 21, 2014)

What factors affect mental health and well-being on a societal and individual level, and how can mental health be enhanced through effective prevention and intervention? This book sets out key strategies, and...

Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology: Theory and Clinical Practice

by Charles J. Prestigiacomo – Thieme (October 15, 2014)

Covering not only the latest techniques but also the science and rationale behind neuroendovascular treatment, this reference reflects the current knowledge base of the endovascular surgical neuroradiology subspecialty....

Queen of the Professions: The Rise and Decline of Medical Prestige and Power in America

by Charles E. McClelland – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (October 15, 2014)

Queen of the Professions: The Rise and Decline of Medical Prestige and Power in America is a colorful yet authoritative work of social history offering readers a sturdy platform from which to confront looming...

Fix My Shoulder: A Guide to Preventing and Healing from Injury and Strain

by George Demirakos – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (October 16, 2014)

The shoulder is one of the most useful, and problematic, joints in the body. When injured, it can seriously impair one’s ability to function well, sleep, or work. This book takes a look at the anatomy of the...

Understanding Celiac Disease: An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

by Naheed Ali – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (October 16, 2014)

Celiac disease is being diagnosed more frequently, as people recognize their digestive issues may be linked to gluten intake and sensitivity to various foods that include gluten. Here, Naheed Ali reviews the...

Physical Therapy Examination and Assessment

by Antje Hueter-Becker & Mechthild Doelken – Thieme (December 17, 2014)

Examination, clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, and the therapistpatient relationship all play an inseparable part in the physical therapy process. Physical Therapy and Assessment provides PT students...

The Red Market

by Scott Carney – HarperCollins (May 31, 2011)

“An unforgettable nonfiction thriller, expertly reported….A tremendously revealing and twisted ride, where life and death are now mere cold cash commodities.”

—Michael Largo, author of Final Exits

Award-winning...

Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck: Diagnosis and Management

by Mark S. Persky, Milton Waner & Francine Blei – Thieme (October 20, 2014)

Vascular Lesions of the Head and Neck provides readers with an up-to-date review of the pathology, basic science, classification, radiologic features, and treatment modalities for vascular lesions of the head...

Nursing Help

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (August 18, 2014)

A nursing study guide helps aspiring nurses and even licensed nurses in a variety of ways. Nursing involves a lot of complicated information and requires advanced problem solving skills, all of which should...

Phlebotomy: Speedy Study Guides

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (August 28, 2014)

Phlebotomy refers to the process of puncturing a vein and extracting blood. A phlebotomy reference guide that contained diagrams of the major veins would be very helpful to anyone who is planning to pursue a...

Anatomy II (Human) (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

A human's internal anatomy includes the reproductive, digestive and skeletal systems. Each part inside the human body has its own name to assist medical personnel diagnose health conditions or perform surgical...

The Brain (Human) (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (June 21, 2014)

The brain is an incredibly complex organ that functions by an electrochemical process by which neurons fire electrical currents to and from one another by the use of chemical path ways. Understanding how this...

Medical Terminology: Brain (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 17, 2014)

The human brain is a complex organ that has a lot of different parts to it. This means that it can be very difficult for a student to memorize all of the parts of it for an exam. One way to make this easier...

Ebola: Story of an Outbreak

by Laurie Garrett – Hachette Books (November 18, 2014)

Where does Ebola originate? How does it spread? And what should governments do to stop it? Few people understand the answers to these questions better than Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Laurie Garrett.

In...

Beware the Grieving Warrior

by Larry Hicock, Ryan Wiseman, Larry Hicock with John Lewis & John Lewis – Ecw Press (November 15, 2004)

In early 2003, Ontario's deputy chief coroner ordered an inquest into the tragic deaths of two children due to post-operative complications in a Hamilton hospital. The cases may never have been reported were...

Better Medicine

by Jo Storm & Dr. David Gratzer – Ecw Press (March 01, 2002)

Donner Prize-winning author Dr. David Gratzer (Code Blue, ECW Press) edits and introduces this collection of twelve essays on health care reform in Canada, advocating an open-minded approach to such concepts...

Cure of Folly, The

by Gordon Warme, M.D. & Lloyd Mackey – Ecw Press (May 01, 2003)

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a psychiatrist's head while he is analyzing a patient? How do you learn to be a psychiatrist? Is there a cure for madness? Does Prozac work? Are people naturally crazy?...

Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush, The

by Rob Myers, M.D. & Larry MacDonald – Ecw Press (June 16, 2003)

Why did the woman swallow the toothbrush? Was it an accident? Why was the brush end not facing down? Join Dr. Myers in his quest for unusual case studies as he unravels medical mysteries.

Take As Directed

by Laura Byrne Paquet, Barbara Barnett & Dr. Neil MacKinnon and Dr. Rhonda Church – Ecw Press (September 01, 2010)

?Take As Directed gives Canadians a much-needed guidebook to safely navigate our encounters with health-care providers and optimize the management of our own health. In recent years, evidence indicating that...

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy: Vol. 1: Locomotor System

by Werner Platzer – Thieme (December 17, 2014)

The seventh edition of this classic work makes mastering large amounts of complex information much less daunting. These are some of the many user-friendly features of this book:

• More than 200 outstanding full-color...

Medical Coding ICD-9 (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

A medical coding ICD-9 book or software program contains detailed information concerning a variety of health conditions along with a numerical set of numbers. Each disease or health condition is assigned a specialized...

Skeletal System II (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

The human skeletal system consists of 206 bones. In addition to the obvious functions of provide a framework for the body which both supports and protects other tissues, it also has metabolic functions like...

Reflexology II (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

Reflexology is a form of therapeutic massage concerning the feet that involves applying pressure to particular areas such as the arch. Each specific area on the sole of a foot is aligned to a particular area...

B is for Balance A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Yourself at Work and at Home, Second Edition

by Sharon M. Weinstein – Sigma Theta Tau International (October 14, 2014)

B is for Balance is about the individual nurse - the professional, the multi-tasker, the 'be all things to all people' leader. While the first edition of B is for Balance was well-received and has been a great...

First Aid (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

Time is of the essence. You are first on the scene and must comfort and help those fallen victim to an accident or disaster. You are the first aid provider, the first line of help to those in need and in pain....

Nursing Assessment (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (July 03, 2014)

A Nursing Assessment Guide is a comprehensive work to outline the procedures nurses use to properly assess patients to determine a patient's needs and apparent state of health. It provides a clear blueprint...

Skeletal System (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (June 21, 2014)

The skeletal system is the bone structure within our bodies which support the muscle and soft tissue which make up our bodies. The skeletal system provides our body with strength and stability and enables us...

Muscular Origins & Insertions (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (June 21, 2014)

A Muscular Origins and Insertions Guide is a book that shows where muscles, ligaments and tendons attach to the bones and joints. The origin is the bone the muscle originates from, and insertion is the body...

Pediatric Nursing (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (June 16, 2014)

Pediatric nursing is the niche area of nursing where one works solely with babies, toddlers and children. It is a specialized area of nursing that many ponder but find getting good information about day to day...

Human Heart (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing – Dot EDU (June 21, 2014)

A chart of the human heart would show the details of the valves and arteries. It shows the aspects of the circulatory system in relation to the heart. Details are given about it being a muscle as well as how...

Neurointerventional Techniques: Tricks of the Trade

by Fernando L. Gonzalez, Felipe C. Albuquerque & Cameron G. McDougall – Thieme (February 15, 2014)

Neurointerventional Techniques: Tricks of the Trade is a practical reference that includes core procedures used in the growing neurointerventional subspecialty. The step-by-step, concise presentation of procedures...

Obstetric Medicine, 6e

by Wayne R. Cohen & Phyllis August – PMPH USA, Ltd. (November 30, 2013)

The name change acknowledges the evolution of an emerging special interest domain as physicians are increasingly caring for pregnant women with acute and chronic medical conditions that require complex assessment...

Positive Options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Self-Help and Treatment

by Elena Juris, Cynthia Toussaint & Edward Carden – Hunter House (September 30, 2014)

Imagine if the mere breeze of an air conditioner were to send you into excruciating pain. For those suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), historically called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD),...