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Why is humanity by far the most successful animal in the animal kingdom, but when it comes to survival of the fittest, we pull against the impulse toward natural selection? Unique among vertebrates, humans develop and practice varied forms of dysfunctional or maladaptive behavior, the graver of which are categorized as mental disorders, which doesn't sustain our species. Fuchs explains why this is the case, setting his discussion within the fields...
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"Winner of the 2005 Best Book Award in Intersectionalities: Race, Gender, Ethnicity and Politics Category; Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association" Michele Tracy Berger is Assistant Professor of Women's Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She has been a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley.
Workable Sisterhood is an empirical...
5963) Civilization and Disease
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Originally published in 1943, Civilization and Disease was based on a series of lectures that the medical historian Henry E. Sigerist delivered at Cornell University in 1940. Now back in print, the book is a wide-ranging account of the importance of social factors on health and illness and the impact that disease has had on societies throughout human history. Despite considerable advances in both medicine and historiography, Civilization and Disease...
5965) Born in Whitehorn
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Revisit a classic Montana Mavericks tale by USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose Smith, on its own as an ebook for the first time!
Dr. Jeremy Winters and Lily Nighthawk shared a night of passion that resulted in Lily's pregnancy. But independent Lily had dreams of her own and disappeared from Jeremy's life, not telling him about the twins. Then one cold winter night, Lily goes into labor on the side of the road and Jeremy comes to her rescue,...
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England, 1586. Treason threatens the very heart of the nation.
England is awash with traitors plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and bring about a foreign invasion.
Young physician Christoval Alvarez, a refugee from the horrors of the Portuguese Inquisition, is coerced into becoming a code-breaker and agent in Sir Francis Walsingham's secret service at the behest of the Crown.
In the race to thwart the plot, who will triumph – the ruthless...
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"Neurocosmic Brain" is the ultimate brain model. It will heal, empower and stabilise your mind by growing new brain cells to enhance your neuroplasticity. Your epigenetics would express more healthy genes rather than lethal genes by cumulative effects of positive psychology, music, meditation, intuition, goal settings and metacognitions explored in this brain model.
The neurocosmic brain model speeds up the growth of brain. It could be cultivated...
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This book compiles the latest information about bolstering bones, from prevention to treatment, into a single, easy-to-understand resource. The author, a leading expert on osteoporosis, covers everything you should know about your bones. Using evidence-based research, first-hand stories, and her own experience, she provides practical recommendations to optimize your bone health. Get the facts on: bone health basics; risk factors for bone loss and...
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Êtes-vous prêt pour le récit de 10 interventions qui vont changer votre manière de voir la vie?
Les turbines de l'hélicoptère sont allumées et les pales virevoltent tournoient au-dessus de sa carcasse. « La machine » est posée sur le tarmac, au centre de ce cercle jaune matérialisant son lieu de stationnement. Le vent vous ramène les effluves de kérosène, et le bruit qu'elle émet fait doucement monter la pression... Chaque pas vers...
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Le célibataire le moins convoité de l'hpital et son administrateur distant se détestent... alors pourquoi font-ils semblant de sortir ensemble? Owen Gagnon, irascible médecin anesthésiste de l'hpital Ste Anne, à Copper Point, déteste son DRH, le froid et hautain Erin Andreas, qui le lui rend bien. Leurs violentes querelles étant tristement célèbres, nul ne comprend pourquoi les deux hommes s'affichent soudain ensemble. Le soir de la loterie...
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The health and well-being of Asians took a battering during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Wellness, or the active pursuit of activities for holistic health, is vital for a sound mind and body. As such, now is an opportune time to take stock of the current state of wellness and the wellness economy in Asia. Asians are blessed with rich wellness traditions they can leverage in their quest for mental and physical health. This timely book...
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Caring for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. But, fulfilling life experiences are still possible for both caregivers and their loved ones, despite the stress and fatigue of caregiving.
In this comprehensive book, bestselling author Ann Kaiser Stearns explores the practical and personal challenges of both caregiving and successful aging. She couples findings from the latest research with powerful insights and problem-solving tips to help...
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Homeopathy is based on a simple principle of Similia Similibus Curentur or "like cures like". This is a simple enough statement, however it's application can be quite demanding. This book is meant as the practical next step to the study of Hahnemann's Organon where he lays out the philosophical foundation for homeopathy. In this book we first discuss how to take a complete case. Case taking is an art, but one which can be fairly rapidly mastered by...
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The taming of the vampire!
Kate Thorne: Debt-ridden doctor. Sharp-witted cynic.
Vampire. Peter Carver: Billionaire entrepreneur. Silver-tongued player. Vampire, too.
When Kate's medical school loans come due, her only recourse is to become her mother's corporate spy in Washington DC. Peter-unaware that he is Kate's target-considers the prickly doctor a sexy challenge to seduce.
Kate sets the record straight with some choice words and a well-placed...
5975) The New Girls
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Death. My rare genetic mutation is almost certainly a death sentence. I will get Cancer in my lifetime. There is one way to beat the odds; Prophylactic Double Mastectomy. Sacrifice my breasts, yes, remove my breasts, and replace them with The New Girls. This surgery is not for the faint of heart. Removing healthy organs is unnatural, almost unthinkable, and surgery is risky. But Breast Cancer is a horrible disease and has taken so many people I loved.
When...
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In a world brimming with distractions and demands, finding the spark of motivation to pursue our dreams can be an elusive endeavour. Yet, within the pages of "Atomic Habits: Ignite Your Inner Drive for Lasting Motivation," you'll uncover a transformative approach to harnessing your inner motivation and propelling yourself toward lasting success.Discover the science-backed insights that unveil the mechanics of habit formation and its inextricable link...
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Stephanie L. Tourles is the best-selling author of Pure Skin Care,Stephanie...
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Hold Your Breath, and Breathe is a dual timeline medical memoir. The tale of the diagnostic imaging technologist is one of many dualities. Of course, there is the wave-particle duality of incident photons, but there is also the precision of the field juxtaposed by the seemingly intuited feel and skilled muscle memory required in emergency scenarios. There are neat and orderly textbooks, and there is the dizzyingly complex reality. There is the routine,...
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Our healthcare system is irretrievably broken, and now is devastating the US financially. Pharmocracy II, like its predecessor Pharmocracy, uncovers egregious FDA incompetence, abuse, and corruption. It shows how over-regulation causes lifesaving medications to be delayed or suppressed altogether, while approving vastly expensive, minimally effective, and often dangerous drugs. Faloon lays out a completely different approach to healthcare, one that...
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The inspirational story of one woman's faithful determination in answering God's call to become a nurse told by her devoted husband who walked alongside her every step of the way.
Two words capture the essence of Mary Ann Byas-Drake: predestination and perseverance.
A natural nurturer with a heart full of compassion, Mary Ann felt called to become a nurse since she was a young girl. However, in her pursuit of her dream, she encountered...
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