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Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition

Published:January 13, 2014 Author(s):Maurice M. Iwu With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, $139.95 Hardback

Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants

Published:December 31, 2013 Author(s):Zo Rawles Covering all the essential components of healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner roles, Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants is a practical and comprehensive text designed to equip you with the necessary clinical skills for your profession. This book: Equips you with $31.95 Paperback

Dictionary of Natural Products on DVD

Published:December 16, 2013 Editor(s):John Buckingham The Dictionary of Natural Products on DVD provides todays busy scientist with fast access to chemical, physical, and biological data on more than 259,859 compounds contained in over 68,000 entries. Continually reviewed to keep pace with the current literature, coupled with the inclusion of $7,277.00

Code Blue
Published:December 01, 2013 Author(s):Rahul Jandial Embarking on the first clinical rotation in a hospital is a daunting experience for many clinicians, whether physician, physicians assistant, nurse, technician, or student. Clearly, the foundation of medical textbook knowledge does not necessarily overlap with the knowhow that makes one $ 95.00 Hardback

Computer Systems Experiences of Users with and Without Disabilities: An Evaluation Guide for Professionals
Published:November 18, 2013 Author(s):Simone Borsci, Masaaki Kurosu, Stefano Federici, Maria Laura Mele This book provides the necessary tools for the evaluation of the interaction between the user who is disabled and the computer system that was designed to assist that person. The book creates an evaluation process that is able to assess the user's satisfaction with a developed system. Presenting a $149.95Hardback

Honey in Traditional and Modern Medicine

Published:October 29, 2013 Editor(s):Lad Boukra The use of honey can be traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence can be found for its nutritional and medicinal use beginning with prehistoric and ancient civilizations. Currently, there is a resurgence of scientific interest in natural medicinal products, such as honey, by researchers, the medical $139.95 Hardback

Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach, Second Edition

Published:October 24, 2013 Author(s):Houchi Dung Practiced for more than 2,000 years, acupuncture was once restricted to the realm of alternative medicine. It was thought to be based on mythical elements and not easily understood by those in the scientific community. Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach, Second Edition dispels these notions and $129.95 Hardback

Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

Published:October 10, 2013 Author(s):Ken Holmes, Marcus Elkington, Phil Harris This easy-to-understand pocket guide is an invaluable tool for students, assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format, it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning $31.95 Paperback

Ethics and Mental Health: The Patient, Profession and Community

Published:September 26, 2013 Author(s):Michael Robertson, Garry Walter The field of ethics is expanding and has assumed new significance as a compulsory part of study for psychiatrists and all mental health professionals. Ethics and Mental Health: The Patient, Profession and Community presents a new approach to these ethical dilemmas that have become an increasing $55.95 Paperback

Integrative Treatment of Hypertension: A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach

Published:September 24, 2013 Author(s):Joel A. Blush Given current trends toward obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets, hypertension is increasingly becoming a disease of the young as well as the elderly, affecting about 1 billion people worldwide. Many patients, especially the younger ones, would prefer alternative treatments. While natural $129.95 Hardback

Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition

Published:September 12, 2013 Author(s):Richard Gross, Nancy Kinnison Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition is an accessible guide providing comprehensive coverage of psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals in training and practice. Key features include: Fully updated and restructured to ensure content matches training $42.95 Paperback

Lifestyle Medicine, Second Edition

Published:March 15, 2013 Editor(s):James M. Rippe There is no doubt that daily habits and actions exert a profound health impact. The fact that nutritional practices, level of physical activity, weight management, and other behaviors play key roles both in the prevention and treatment of most metabolic diseases has been recognized by their

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American Herbal Products Associations Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition

Published:March 15, 2013 Editor(s):Zo Gardner, Michael McGuffin Access to accurate, evidence-based, and clinically relevant information is essential to anyone who uses or recommends herbal products. With input from some of the most respected experts in herbal and integrative medicine, this completely revised edition of the American Herbal Products Associations $119.95 Hardback

Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach

Published:January 11, 2013 Author(s):Richard C. Simpson Incorporating Compass Computer Access Assessment software, Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach provides the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities. Originally $99.95 Hardback

Advances in Natural Medicines, Nutraceuticals and Neurocognition

Published:January 10, 2013 Editor(s):Con Kerry Kenneth Stough, Andrew Scholey Great strides have been made in the field of natural medicine with respect to neurocognition. Once limited to the province of niche publications, these discoveries are now routinely explored in mainstream psychopharmacology, neuroscience, nutrition, and medical journals. Now presented in one

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Advancing Medicine with Food and Nutrients, Second Edition

Published:December 10, 2012 Editor(s):Ingrid Kohlstadt Food and nutrients are the original medicine and the shoulders on which modern medicine stands. But in recent decades, food and medicine have taken divergent paths and the natural healing properties of food have been diminished in the wake of modern technical progress. With contributions from $159.95 Hardback

Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision

Published:October 26, 2012 Editor(s):Roberto Manduchi, Sri Kurniawan Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key factor is to create consumerdriven technologies that solve the problems by addressing the needs of $125.95 Hardback

Quality of Life Technology Handbook

Published:October 03, 2012 Editor(s):Richard Schulz A collaboration between leading scientists, practitioners, and researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, this book is a comprehensive resource describing Quality of Life technologies and their development, evaluation, adoption, and commercialization. It takes an $146.95 Hardback

Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: From Impairment to Participation

Published:August 01, 2012 Editor(s):Marcia Finlayson "MS is always in the back of your mind. If there is something you want to do, you always wonder if the MS will allow you do to it."Darlene, living with MS for 22 years Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is challenging and multidimensional. MS pervades all aspects of life: ones body becomes

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Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies

Published:July 27, 2012 Editor(s):Mathew Sebastian, Neethu Ninan, Eldho Elias Nanotechnology has the power to radically change the way cancer is diagnosed, imaged, and treated. The holistic approach to cancer involves noninvasive procedures that emphasize restoring the health of human energy fields. Presenting a wealth of information and research about the most potent cancer $149.95 Hardback

Medicinal Plants: Biodiversity and Drugs

Published:July 03, 2012 Editor(s):M. K. Rai, Geoffrey A. Cordell, Jose L. Martinez, Mariela Marinoff, Luca Rastrelli This volume provides a contemporary overview of new strategies for traditional medicine development. It emphasizes the importance of cataloging ethnomedical information, determining the active principles, and examining the genetic diversity and range of actions of traditional medicines. It $159.95 Hardback

Introduction To Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness

Published:May 25, 2012 Author(s):Andree le May, Susan Holmes In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research $24.95 Paperback

Medicinal Plants of China, Korea, and Japan: Bioresources for Tomorrows Drugs and Cosmetics
Published:May 11, 2012 Author(s):Christophe Wiart Asian medicinal plants show great promise in pharmaceutical and cosmetological development. Researchers engaged in the discovery of new leads in these areas need robust conceptual tools and understanding of interrelated basics of botany, ethnobotany, biomolecular pharmacology, phytochemistry, and $159.95 Hardback

CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set)
Published:May 03, 2012 Author(s):Umberto Quattrocchi "Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants. He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his

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Handbook of Mental Health Nursing

Published:April 27, 2012 Editor(s):Stephen Tee, Joanne Brown, Diane Carpenter A concise and user-friendly guide, Handbook of Mental Health Nursing helps nursing students learn the essential skills required for practice. This practical handbook is informed by an interdisciplinary understanding of mental health problems and the recovery from mental health difficulties. $33.95 Paperback

A Textbook of Community Nursing

Published:April 27, 2012 Editor(s):Sue Chilton, Heather Bain, Ann Clarridge, Karen Melling A Textbook of Community Nursing is a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction covering the full range of professional issues, including community nursing roles, personal safety, public health, and health promotion. This is an essential text for all pre-registration nursing students, students $41.95 Paperback

Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook

Published:March 26, 2012 Editor(s):Stefano Federici, Marcia Scherer The process of matching a person who has a disability with the most appropriate assistive technology requires a series of assessments, typically administered by multidisciplinary teams at specialized centers for technical aid. Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook fills the need for a reference

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The Modern Ayurveda: Milestones Beyond the Classical Age

Published:March 05, 2012 Editor(s):C. P. Khare, Chandra Kant Katiyar The Indian population has used Ayurvedic herbs for centuries, but now modern scientific work has led to recognition and acceptance at a global level. The major cause of the increased popularity of Ayurvedic medicine stems from recent scientific validation and its potential in lifestyle management. $159.95 Hardback

Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Asthma

Published:January 18, 2012 Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy Healthcare professionals have become more educated in recent years. As such, the demand for comprehensive and focused evidenced-based texts and scientific literature covering single areas of nursing and healthcare science or treatment has also increased. This volume covers a range to issues related $73.95 Hardback

Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Arthritis

Published:January 18, 2012 Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy Evidenced-based texts are taking on a greater role in the education of healthcare providers. With an emphasis on this modality, this volume explores several topics related to the treatment of patients with the autoimmune form of arthritis known as rheumatoid arthritis. Topics include disease

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Adult Nursing: Preparing for Practice

Published:December 30, 2011 Author(s):Dave Barton, Andre le May A complete resource for your career in nursing; this book gives you a sound knowledge basis for effective care and best practice in hospital and community settings and, alongside this, explores the many routes your professional development can take. Part one explores the key aspects of the journey $41.95 Paperback

Scientific Basis of Healthcare: Angina

Published:December 20, 2011 Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy Practice and Procedures are continually changing with a corresponding improvement in healthcare. Concomitantly, the demand for comprehensive and focused evidenced-based text and scientific literature covering single areas of nursing and healthcare science or treatment has also increased. The volume $83.95 Hardback

Scientific Basis of Healthcare: AIDS & Pregnancy

Published:December 20, 2011 Editor(s):Colin R. Martin, Victor R. Preedy This volume on AIDS & Pregnancy covers prenatal assistance, antenatal care and screening, treatment for low lymphocyte count, antiretroviral regimes for prevention of transmission to child, adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy in pregnancy, awareness of HIV on pregnancy, occupational

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Medical Tourism Facilitator's Handbook

Published:November 23, 2011 Author(s):Maria K. Todd In addition to coordinating health travel logistics and gathering medical records, medical tourism facilitators play the role of travel agent, appointment setter, concierge, hotel reservationist, tour operator, and hand-holder to clients seeking health services domestically and abroad. Addressing $65.95 Hardback

Designing Telehealth for an Aging Population: A Human Factors Perspective

Published:October 11, 2011 Author(s):Neil Charness, George Demiris, Elizabeth Krupinski As simple and straightforward as two health professionals conferring over the telephone or as complex and sophisticated as robotic surgery between facilities at different ends of the globe, telehealth is an increasingly frequent component in healthcare. A primer on the human factors issues that can $72.95 Paperback

Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plantderived Medicines for Human Health
Published:September 28, 2011 Editor(s):Giacinto Bagetta, Marco Cosentino, Marie Tiziana Corasaniti, Shinobu Sakurada The deregulation of dietary supplements and natural products marketing by the FDA has widened the natural products market in Europe and worldwide. Whilst the discussion about the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and diseases treatment continues, the explosion of the use of whatever is $154.95 Hardback

Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources, Second Edition: Natural Products as Lead Compounds in Drug Discovery
Published:September 27, 2011 Editor(s):Corrado Tringali The first edition of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources was published in a period of renewed attention to biologically active compounds of natural origin. This trend has continued and intensifiednatural products are again under the spotlight, in particular for their possible pharmacological $210.00 Hardback

Phyllanthus Species: Scientific Evaluation and Medicinal Applications

Published:August 29, 2011 Editor(s):Ramadasan Kuttan, K.B. Harikumar The genus Phyllanthus has over 1,000 species distributed worldwide, many of which have been used indigenously for the treatment of a variety of ailments for generations. Researchers have developed ways to analyze the potential of these plants and demonstrated the pharmacological action and various $146.95 Hardback

Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition

Published:August 25, 2011 Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous effects on the metabolism and the health of humans. Available as a dietary supplement in the United States since 1993, it is one of the most popular over-thecounter alternative remedies available. Comprising contributions from

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DHEA in Human Health and Aging

Published:July 22, 2011 Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson Reduced production of DHEA associated with the diseases that accompany aging has led to its use as a nutritional supplement for antiaging, metabolic support, and other purposes. While animal studies have clearly shown substantial benefits of DHEA in combating various disease states, the effect of $164.95 Hardback

Controversial Statistical Issues in Clinical Trials

Published:June 15, 2011 Author(s):Shein-Chung Chow In clinical trial practice, controversial statistical issues inevitably occur regardless of the compliance with good statistical practice and good clinical practice. But by identifying the causes of the issues and correcting them, the study objectives of clinical trials can be better achieved. $104.95 Hardback

Essentials of Functional MRI

Published:June 07, 2011 Author(s):Patrick W. Stroman During the last two decades, new developments in functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) have made it possible to detect changes in the brain over time, as opposed to the "snapshot" produced by conventional MRI. Essentials of Functional MRI breaks down the technical challenges for physicians,

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Caring for the Seriously Ill Patient 2E

Published:May 27, 2011 Editor(s):Michael Macintosh, Tracey Moore As more critically ill patients are cared for on acute general wards rather than in ICUs, many nurses are having to cope with the particular problems of very sick patients without the specialist knowledge of an ICU trained nurse. This book considers the key issues surrounding the critical patient's $41.95 Paperback

Children and Young People's Nursing: Principles for Practice

Published:April 29, 2011 Author(s):Ruth Davies, Alyson Davies Children and Young People's Nursing provides a comprehensive overview of the issues facing children's nurses today. It focuses on developing best practice and implementing high quality care. This book covers the wide range of general and specialist care settings in which children and young $41.95 Paperback

Pediatric Life Care Planning and Case Management, Second Edition

Published:April 26, 2011 Editor(s):Susan Riddick-Grisham, Laura Deming Pediatric Life Care Planning and Case Management provides a comprehensive and unique reference that goes beyond the clinical discussion to include legal and financial aspects, life expectancy data, and assistive technology. It also includes case samples of actual plans related to specific

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Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology

Published:April 11, 2011 Editor(s):Amritpal Singh Bridging the gap between the ancient art of herbalism and the emerging sciences of ethnopharmocology and phytopharmacotherapy, this book highlights the major breakthroughs in the history of the field and focuses on future directions in the discovery and application of herb-derived medicines. $125.95 Hardback

Arthritis: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Therapeutics

Published:April 05, 2011 Editor(s):Debasis Bagchi, Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Siba P. Raychaudhuri A debilitating disease of pain, inflammation, and loss of mobility and quality of life, arthritis takes victims of all ages, from young children to seniors. Usually chronic, the broad term arthritis refers to nearly 100 distinct manifestations, each with their own etiology, pathophysiology, and $154.95 Hardback

Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition

Published:March 28, 2011 Editor(s):Iris F. F. Benzie, Sissi Wachtel-Galor The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on $164.95 Hardback

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia: Botanical Pharmacognosy - Microscopic Characterization of Botanical Medicines

Published:March 24, 2011 Editor(s):Roy Upton, Alison Graff, Georgina Jolliffe, Reinhard Lnger, Elizabeth Williamson Winner of the James A. Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature Award from the American Botanical CouncilCompiled by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, this volume addresses the lack of authoritative microscopic descriptions of those medicinal plant species currently in trade. It includes $169.95 Hardback

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Published:March 04, 2011 Editor(s):Chun-Su Yuan The authors of the Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine present practitioners, physicians, and allied health workers with detailed material for a wide ranging understanding of what Traditional Chinese Medicine can offer. $79.95 Hardback

Clark's Pocket Handbook for Radiographers

Published:April 30, 2010 Author(s):Charles Sloane, Stewart A Whitley, Craig Anderson, Ken Holmes This pocket-sized guide, drawn from the twelfth edition of Clark's Positioning in Radiography, provides clear and practical advice to help radiographers in their dayto-day work. The authors considered that it is important for radiographers and students to have access to an additional text $33.95 Paperback

Cultural Awareness in Nursing and Health Care, Second Edition: An Introductory Text
Published:April 30, 2010 Author(s):Christine Hogg, Karen Holland The second edition of this popular introductory text explores the many sensitive issues of culture, race and ethnicity as they affect patient care, including:-health and illness beliefs, and their relationship to religious beliefs-mental health and culture-women's health in a multicultural $38.95 Paperback

Legal Nurse Consulting,: Principles and Practices, Third Edition (2 Volume Set)
Published:February 19, 2010 Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal $179.95 Hardback

Legal Nurse Consulting Practices, Third Edition

Published:February 19, 2010 Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal

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Legal Nurse Consulting Principles, Third Edition

Published: February 17, 2010 Editor(s):Ann M. Peterson, Lynda Kopishke Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal $104.95 Hardback

Care of the Newborn by Ten Teachers

Published:January 29, 2010 Editor(s):Hilary Lumsden, Debbie Holmes Caring for the well newborn is an essential element of everyday midwifery practice. Providing a comprehensive guide to the problems associated with newborn babies, Care of the Newborn by Ten Teachers is a key textbook for trainee midwives. The ten teachers involved in writing this book $41.95 Paperback

Physical Examination Procedures For Advanced Nurses and Independent Prescribers: Evidence and Rationale
Published:December 25, 2009 Author(s):Zoe Rawles, Beth Griffiths, Trudy Alexander A practical overview of the skills and rationale for physical examination, Physical Examination Procedures for Advanced Nurses and Independent Prescribers: Evidence and Rationale is a useful reference for student practitioners in nursing and other non-medical prescribers and is an essential

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Hearing: An Introduction to Psychological and Physiological Acoustics

Published:December 18, 2009 Author(s):Stanley A. Gelfand Brimming with more than more than 1700 references, this reader-friendly and extensively revised Fourth Edition will prove invaluable to instructors and students alike-providing a unified approach to the anatomical, physiological, and perceptual aspects of audition with updated chapters on the $169.95 Hardback

Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People

Published:November 27, 2009 Editor(s):Alan Glasper, Marion Aylott, Cath Battrick Clinical skills are essential to the practice of nursing and learning these skills requires a wealth of both factual knowledge and technical expertise. Supplementing practical teaching, Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People is a comprehensive skills text that describes $49.95 Paperback

A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Published:November 12, 2009 Editor(s):Men Jiuzhang, Guo Lei Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in todays

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Chinese & Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology & Therapeutic Values, Second Edition
Published:October 30, 2009 Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li Hailed as a seminal work and considered the most complete compendium of Chinese herbs available, the first edition of Chinese and Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values brought new and hard to find information into a single, well-referenced resource. With the $231.00 Hardback

Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook, Third Edition

Published:September 21, 2009 Editor(s):Roger O. Weed, Debra E. Berens Life Care Planning is an advanced collaborative practice concerned with coordinating, accessing, evaluating, and monitoring necessary services for individuals with significant medical adversity. This handbook provides a comprehensive resource for all people involved with catastrophic impairments $179.95 Hardback

Drug Calculations for Nurses: A Step-by-Step Approach 3rd Edition

Published:July 31, 2009 Author(s):Robert Lapham, Heather Agar This best-selling pocket-sized book will help you to perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations $20.95 Paperback

The Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine, Second Edition

Published:June 25, 2009 Author(s):Leonard A. Wisneski, Lucy Anderson Since the first suffering supplicant offered a prayer to his god or the first mother cradled an ailing child in her caring arms, we have witnessed how human health and healing goes beyond any inventory of parts and infusion of chemicals. We humans are a complex melding of thought, emotion, spirit, $119.95 Hardback

Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Third Edition

Published:May 04, 2009 Author(s):Dennis V.C. Awang Does Echinacea fight the common cold? Does St. Johns Wort (SJW) really counteract depression? What about chondroitin for joint health? Todays healthcare professionals are increasingly confronted with questions from patients who want to use herbal supplements to treat various conditions. A $125.95 Hardback

Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals

Published:April 27, 2009 Editor(s):Shrawan Kumar Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel,

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Developing Practical Adult Nursing Skills Third Edition

Published:April 24, 2009 Editor(s):Lesley Baillie This is the third edition of the highly successful textbook, Developing Practical Nursing Skills, which has been revised specifically for nursing and health care students working with adult patients, offering a more comprehensive guide that will last throughout initial training and beyond $46.95 Paperback

Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners 3E: A homeostatic approach
Published:March 27, 2009 Author(s):John Clancy, Andrew McVicar The third edition of Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners: A homeostatic approach presents homeostasis as a dynamic concept that provides the basis for understanding health and well-being. It recognises how failure to respond to homeostatic disturbances results in $55.95 Paperback

Basic Pathology, Fourth Edition

Published:January 30, 2009 Author(s):Sunil Lakhani, Susan A Dilly, Caroline J Finlayson Entertaining and practical, this new edition of Basic Pathology is a straightforward introduction to pathology and the mechanisms of disease. It puts pathology into its historical, scientific and clinical context for all medical, dental and nursing students and other health professionals. Basic

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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2nd Edition: The craft of caring
Published:December 26, 2008 Author(s):Phil Barker Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this second edition of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The craft of caring provides a comprehensive overview of the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing.The concept of "the craft of caring" dictates that the basis $54.95 Paperback

Nursing Practice and Health Care 5E: A Foundation Text

Published:October 31, 2008 Author(s):Susan Hinchliff, Sue Norman, Jane Schober Nursing Practice and Health Care is an essential companion to preregistration nursing education programmes, for those studying at degree and diploma level, and for students on post-registration courses. This fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect the current professional $49.95 Paperback

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America

Published:October 24, 2008 Author(s):James A. Duke Finalist for 2009 The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Literature Award! A Comprehensive Guide Addressing Safety, Efficacy, and Suitability About a quarter of all the medicines we use come from rainforest plants and more than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are being

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Medicolegal Issues for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals, Fourth Edition

Published:September 09, 2008 Author(s):Robert J. Parelli The constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who participate in health care. Now in its fourth edition, the original Medicolegal Issues for Radiographers has been updated and retitled, broadening the scope of content to include $96.95 Hardback

Competencies for Advanced Nursing Practice

Published:August 29, 2008 Editor(s):Sue Hinchliff, Rosemary Rogers Competencies for Advanced Nursing Practice is the first and definitive book to deliver guidance for practitioners working to be recognized for their advanced nursing practice. Written by experienced academics and advanced nurse practitioners from a variety of clinical backgrounds, this $38.95 Paperback

Handbook of Long-Term Care Administration and Policy

Published:March 27, 2008 Editor(s):Cynthia Massie Mara, Laura Olson Attitudes toward long-term care contain a strong residue of negativity in todays society and current problems with the system augment such perceptions. Unless dealt with now, this will only get worse, as the 85-and-older crowd is the fastest growing part of the population, and the first wave of

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Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A practical guide

Published:February 29, 2008 Author(s):Paul Buka Understanding the legal and ethical rights of any patient in their care is essential to good clinical practice. Patients' Rights, Law and Ethics for Nurses: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive pocket-size book for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals that integrates health care law and $23.95 Paperback

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible

Published:December 26, 2007 Author(s):James A. Duke Known for their ease of use, artful presentation of scientific information, and evidence-based approach, James Dukes comprehensive handbooks are the cornerstone in the library of almost every alternative and complementary medicine practitioner and ethnobotanist. Using the successful format of $115.95 Hardback

Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health

Published:October 08, 2007 Editor(s):M. E. Gershwin, Amha Belay Astonishingly rich in nutrients, Spirulina is one of the most popular and well researched functional foods in the multi-billion dollar global food supplement market. This ancient species provides readily bioavailable protein along with carotenoids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals and

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Public Health Practice and the School-Age Population

Published:June 29, 2007 Author(s):Diane DeBell The importance of the issues surrounding public health can never be underestimated, and the significance of child health within the overall public health framework is of particular note. Professionals working with the school-age population are faced with a multitude of challenges particular to that $41.95 Paperback

Cancer and the Search for Selective Biochemical Inhibitors, Second Edition
Published:June 25, 2007 Author(s):E.J. Hoffman The world of medicine has become splintered into two factions, that of orthodoxy and its counterpart, alternative or complementary medicine. A problem with alternative medicine is, of course, that of anecdote and hearsay. The solution: the disclosure, in an unassailable fashion, of the underlying $189.95 Hardback

Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys, Third Edition
Published:June 21, 2007 Author(s):Robert J. Sbordone, Ronald E. Saul, Arnold D. Purisch Extensively revised and expanded, this third edition of Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive discussion of neuropsychology, outlining its purpose, use, and historical development. It covers the anatomy of the brain,

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Genes, Hearing, and Deafness: From Molecular Biology to Clinical Practice

Published:June 13, 2007 Editor(s):Alessandro Martini, Dafydd Stephens, Andrew P. Read The field of generic hearing impairment is one where rapid advances are taking place, and it can often be difficult for Audiologists to keep track of the broader picture. In this important new text the authors take a synoptic approach and summarize the causes and basis of hearing impairments, the $169.95 Hardback

An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering

Published:December 26, 2006 Editor(s):Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Douglas A. Hobson Answering the widespread demand for an introductory book on rehabilitation engineering (RE), Dr. Rory A. Cooper, a distinguished RE authority, and his esteemed colleagues present An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering. This resource introduces the fundamentals and applications of RE and $89.95 Hardback

Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition

Published:September 06, 2006 Author(s):Manuchair Ebadi Continuing in the tradition of the acclaimed first edition, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition examines in extensive detail the physiologic effects of complimentary and alternative therapies, foods, supplements, vitamins, and traditional herbal remedies. The author considers $220.00 Hardback

Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies

Published:August 22, 2006 Author(s):David J. Owen The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it. Samuel JohnsonThe Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies helps you find reliable online resources for the information you need about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart $35.95 Hardback

Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Second Edition

Published:August 17, 2006 Editor(s):Chun-Su Yuan, Eric J. Bieber, Brent Bauer Complementary and alternative medicine [CAM] therapies are increasingly used in many branches of medicine as an effective and patient-friendly adjunct to conventional treatment. Based on a successful course at the Pritzker School of Medicine of the University of Chicago, this comprehensive text $249.95 Hardback

Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition

Published:July 20, 2006 Editor(s):Mary J. Marian, Pamela Williams-Mullen, Jennifer Muir Bowers Consumers look to health professionals for guidance on how to integrate complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies into their lifestyles, yet most health care professionals are trained only in conventional practices. Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition provides the scientific

$119.95 Hardback

Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific

Published:June 19, 2006 Author(s):Christophe Wiart Drawing on the authors extensive personal experience, Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific provides comprehensive coverage of the medicinal plants of the region. Describing more than 300 compounds, the book discusses every important class of natural products while highlighting cuttingedge $252.00 Hardback

Herbal Supplements-Drug Interactions: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives

Published:June 07, 2006 Editor(s):Y. W. Francis Lam, Shiew-Mei Huang, Stephen D. Hall The international popularity of herbal remedies has recently outpaced quality information on the utilization and dosing of these compounds. This book fills a void in the literature by offering an authoritative overview of the mechanisms of herbal remedies and their impact on standard medications. $159.95 Hardback

Bupleurum Species: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

Published:April 24, 2006 Editor(s):Sheng-Li Pan The prominence of the Bupleurum species cannot be overstated. Across China and Japan, it serves as a main or supplementary ingredient in over two thirds of traditional medications. For over 2000 years, it has been used to treat fevers, intestinal maladies, malaria, and countless other afflictions.

$139.95 Hardback

Occupational Hearing Loss, Third Edition

Published:April 24, 2006 Editor(s):Robert Thayer Sataloff, Joseph Sataloff Written in clear and accessible language, Occupational Hearing Loss provides a complete overview of the hazards of occupational noise exposure, causes of hearing loss, testing of hearing, criteria to distinguish occupational hearing loss, and more. Extensively re-written and updated, the book $189.95 Hardback

Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values

Published:March 30, 2006 Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing the medicinal potential of Taiwanese herbs. A comprehensive review of chemical constituents, toxicity, and therapeutic values, the book focuses on $262.00 Hardback

Health Promotion in Midwifery 2nd Edition: Principles and practice

Published:February 24, 2006 Author(s):Jan Bowden, Vicky Manning Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwifes role in health promotion, making it essential reading for all student and practising midwives, as well as clinical practitioners. $41.95 Paperback

Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses

Published:January 27, 2006 Author(s):Terje Simonsen, Jarle Aarbakke, Ian Kay Drug therapy is an increasingly important element in the treatment of patients, and understanding how a drug works is essential for all nurses. Illustrated Pharmacology for Nurses is a fully comprehensive and beautifully illustrated textbook covering both the basic principles and the clinical $46.95 Paperback

The Child with Traumatic Brain Injury or Cerebral Palsy: A Context-Sensitive, Family-Based Approach to Development
Published:January 17, 2006 Editor(s):Lucia Willadino Braga, Aloysio Campos da Paz Families are profoundly affected by a child's brain injury, and their participation and support play a critical role in the childs adjustment and ongoing development. As such, today's literature contains a growing number of studies that document the importance of the family's role in the child's $119.95 Hardback

Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation: An Evidence-Based Approach

Published:January 17, 2006 Author(s):Edward Mills, Jean-Jacques Dugoua, Dan Perri, Gideon Koren Just as with prescription drugs, natural health products can present substantial risks and prompt the same areas of concern. Although some of these effects may be life-threatening, current literature on these important issues is scant.With the use of natural health products on the rise, physicians $129.95 Hardback

Medicinal Spices
Published:November 29, 2005 Editor(s):Eberhard Teuscher As demonstrated by the hundreds of books on culinary herbs, spices, and spice blends currently on the market, the ancient art of seasoning is still popular and gaining momentum. Taking you on a journey into the fascinating world of spices, from foul-smelling asafetida to devilishly hot chilies, $173.95 Hardback

Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice

Published:November 12, 2005 Author(s):Matthew P. Mumber Integrative Oncology explores a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to cancer care that addresses all individuals involved in the process, and can include the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies alongside conventional modalities such as chemotherapy, surgery, and $219.95 Hardback

Traditional Medicines for Modern Times: Antidiabetic Plants

Published:November 02, 2005 Editor(s):Amala Soumyanath The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus world-wide is an issue of major socio-economic concern. Scientific interest in plant-derived medicine is steadily rising, yet there is often a wide disparity in the caliber of information available. A detailed compilation of scientific information from

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Pain of Vertebral Origin, Second Edition

Published:September 01, 2005 Author(s):Robert Maigne, Walter L. Nieves "[Dr. Maigne's] neuoranatomical explanations are brilliantly illustrated and documented with a profound review of the literature. The benefit he has given patients who have come from all over the world for his services affirms the benefit of his method."From the First Edition foreword by, - $159.95 Hardback

Weiner's Pain Management: A Practical Guide for Clinicians

Published:August 31, 2005 Editor(s):Mark V. Boswell, B. Eliot Cole This seventh edition of a bestseller has been totally revised and updated, making this the most comprehensive rewrite in the book's long and distinguished history. It includes new chapters, new sections and section editors, and new contributors. Offering an interdisciplinary approach to pain

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Hearing Loss, Fourth Edition

Published:August 30, 2005 Editor(s):Joseph Sataloff, Robert Thayer Sataloff Covering all aspects of the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss, this Fourth Edition offers new information on current diagnostic technologies, the latest concepts in the medical management of hearing impairment, the care and management of tinnitus, and the clinical

$169.95 Hardback

Clark's Positioning in Radiography 12Ed

Published:August 26, 2005 Author(s):A. Stewart Whitley, Charles Sloane, Graham Hoadley, Adrian D. Moore First published in 1939, this is the definitive text on patient positioning for the diagnostic radiography student and practitioner. The experienced author team appreciates that there is no substitute for a good understanding of basic skills in patient positioning and an accurate knowledge of $169.95 Paperback

Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems

Published:May 26, 2005 Editor(s):Ford F. Ebner Synthesizing current information about sensory-motor plasticity, Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems provides an up-to-date description of the dynamic processes that occur in somatic sensory-motor cortical circuits or somatic sensory pathways to the cortex due to experience, $169.95 Hardback

Chamomile: Industrial Profiles

Published:May 23, 2005 Editor(s):Rolf Franke, Heinz Schilcher For over 2000 years, preparations of chamomile flowers have counted among the medicinal treasures of many cultural groups. This book provides an interdisciplinary inventory of the scientific level of knowledge about German chamomile as well as Roman chamomile, the two types of chamomile most

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Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

Published:April 29, 2005 Editor(s):Haruki Yamada, Ikuo Saiki Kampo is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that takes a holistic approach to healing. Since Kampo is currently being used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases with many reports of clinical effectiveness, it is playing an increasingly important role in Japan's modern-day health care. $125.95 Hardback

Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Published:April 21, 2005 Editor(s):Robert C. Gordon Spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a procedure intended for patients who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders in conjunction with biomechanical dysfunction. Performed using monitored anesthesia care, this technique is overcoming its controversial image and receiving regular use by a $159.95 Hardback

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements (Print)

Published:December 29, 2004 Editor(s):Paul M. Coates, M. Coates Paul, Marc Blackman, Marc R. Blackman, Gordon M. Cragg, Mark Levine, Jeffrey D. White, Joel Moss, Joel Moss, Mark A. Levine, Jeffrey D. White, Gordon M. Cragg PRINT/ONLINE PRICING OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ATereference@taylorandfrancis.com

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Energy Psychology
Published:December 28, 2004 Author(s):Fred P. Gallo Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health, Second Edition introduces the exciting new paradigm of energy psychology and presents the latest research on the subject. This second edition begins by tracing the roots of energy psychology and contrasting $79.95 Hardback

Ginger: The Genus Zingiber

Published:December 28, 2004 Editor(s):P. N. Ravindran, K. Nirmal Babu Ginger: The Genus Zingiber is the first comprehensive volume on ginger. Valued as a spice and medicinal plant from ancient times both in India and China, ginger is now used universally as a versatile spice and in traditional medicine as well as in modern medicine. This book covers all aspects of $154.95 Hardback

Florida Ethnobotany
Published:November 29, 2004 Author(s):Daniel F. Austin Winner of the 2005 Klinger Book Award Presented by The Society for Economic Botany. Florida Ethnobotany provides a cross-cultural examination of how the states native plants have been used by its various peoples. This compilation includes common names of plants in their historical sequence,

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Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer Chemoprevention

Published:October 28, 2004 Editor(s):Debasis Bagchi, Harry G. Preuss During the past decade, a significant amount of research has been conducted on phytopharmaceuticals. Today, a growing body of evidence demonstrates the efficacy of a wide variety of natural products and affirms their potential in the treatment of cancer. Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer $199.95 Hardback

Handbook of Minerals as Nutritional Supplements

Published:September 29, 2004 Author(s):Robert A. DiSilvestro Mineral supplements are receiving a great deal of attention and experiencing a tremendous period of growth. Despite their popularity, questions continue to arise regarding the research behind their claims, the efficacy of different forms, and their overall safety. It is critical for the health care $199.95 Hardback

Carotenoids in Health and Disease

Published:August 30, 2004 Editor(s):Norman I. Krinsky, Susan T. Mayne, Helmut Sies The first source to collect the latest evidence linking carotenoids to human health and disease, this stimulating reference studies the role of carotenoids in the prevention of chronic disease and reviews breakthrough studies from more than 40 field authorities on the latest research. The book

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Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas

Published:July 28, 2004 Author(s):Chongyun Liu, Angela Tseng, Sue Yang A roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical $135.95 Hardback

Neurological Rehabilitation of Stroke

Published:July 15, 2004 Editor(s):Nicholas A. Losseff Nick Losseff and his team of contributors provide the reader, whether consultant, trainee neurologist, or neurological rehabilitation nurse, with interdisciplinary perspectives on how to rehabilitate patients. Highlighting the special skills required for the effective rehabilitation of stroke $79.95 Hardback

Traditional Medicinal Plants and Malaria

Published:June 28, 2004 Editor(s):Merlin Willcox, Gerard Bodeker, Philippe Rasoanaivo, Jonathan Addae-Kyereme Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. The worlds poorest are the worst affected, and many treat themselves with traditional herbal medicines. These are often more available and affordable, and sometimes are

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Illicium, Pimpinella and Foeniculum

Published:June 17, 2004 Editor(s):Manuel Miro Jodral The book includes current knowledge on Illicium verum (star anise) and Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), main commercial species rich in anetol. It also analyzes Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) and other species of Pimpinella (P. major, P. peregrina and P. saxifraga). This volume includes a botanical, $135.95 Hardback

Nursing in the Community: an essential guide to practice

Published:April 30, 2004 Author(s):Sue Chilton, Karen Melling, Dee Drew, Ann Clarridge Nursing in the Community: an essential guide to practice is an introductory textbook for professionals and students who have chosen a career in community health care nursing. The book gives comprehensive coverage of the full range of professional issues, such as personal safety and the environment, $33.95 Paperback

Muscle Strength
Published:April 27, 2004 Editor(s):Shrawan Kumar Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and

$210.00 Hardback

Echinacea: The genus Echinacea

Published:April 27, 2004 Editor(s):Sandra Carol Miller, He-ci Yu Echinacea has emerged from the realm of folklore medicine and into the territory of valued and potentially fundamental therapy. While an understanding of the promising medicinal applications of Echinacea is important, knowledge of the herb's chemistry, cultivation, and analytical profiles is $139.95 Hardback

Mushrooms: Cultivation, Nutritional Value, Medicinal Effect, and Environmental Impact

Published:March 29, 2004 Author(s):Philip G. Miles, Shu-Ting Chang Since the publication of the first edition, important developments have emerged in modern mushroom biology and world mushroom production and products. The relationship of mushrooms with human welfare and the environment, medicinal properties of mushrooms, and the global marketing value of mushrooms $199.95 Hardback

Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition

Published:January 26, 2004 Editor(s):Max Wichtl An enormous increase in the knowledge of herbal drug constituents, their effects, and side effects has occurred in recent years. As a result, many herbal products are undergoing a transition from classic herbal teas to standardized extracts. This new edition of Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals

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Aloes: The genus Aloe

Published:January 23, 2004 Editor(s):Tom Reynolds Aloes are a large genus of plants, about 450 species, from subSaharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Arabia. Many species are widespread in warm or tropical semi-arid regions, yet the distribution of others is limited to a few living in desert or wet mountainous regions. While some species have $154.95 Hardback

Plants that Fight Cancer

Published:January 15, 2004 Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios, Maria G. Barberaki An increasing amount of cancer research is being directed towards the investigation of plant-derived anticancer compounds, many of which have been used in traditional herbal treatments for centuries. Plants that Fight Cancer is an up-to-date, extensive review of plant genera and species with $210.00 Hardback

Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology

Published:January 15, 2004 Editor(s):Yadhu N. Singh Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. Kava: From Ethnology to

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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Indian Ocean Islands

Published:January 06, 2004 Author(s):Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Thomas Brendler In spite of their unique and important biodiversity, the plants of the Indian Ocean islands region are under-represented in the current literature. Filling this gap, this book provides a scientific evaluation of 350 medicinal plants indigenous to the main Indian Ocean Islands. Some of these plants, $199.95 Hardback

Cinnamon and Cassia: The Genus Cinnamomum

Published:December 29, 2003 Editor(s):P. N. Ravindran, K Nirmal-Babu, M Shylaja Cinnamon and Cassia, the "Spices of Life", together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor, and also the important related $159.95 Hardback

Materia Medica: In the Library of the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society (Apotekarsocieteten)

Published:December 02, 2003 Editor(s):Ove Hagelin

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Genetic Hearing Loss

Published:October 17, 2003 Editor(s):Patrick J. Willems Heredity, either alone or in combination with environmental factors, is the most prominent underlying cause of hearing impairment. Thanks in large part to positional cloning techniques, scientists have identified nearly 100 gene loci implicated in hearing loss since 1995-an extraordinarily rapid $262.00 Hardback

Chinese Auricular Acupuncture

Published:October 16, 2003 Author(s):Skya Abbate In classical Chinese medicine, the ear is considered an extraordinarily powerful nexus of energy through which the entire body can be treated. Unlike numerous texts that apply Western approaches to Eastern medicine, Chinese Auricular Acupuncture explains ear acupuncture within the framework of $104.95 Hardback

Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies

Published:September 29, 2003 Editor(s):Lakshmi C. Mishra Arguably the oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of All Healing." Although there has been considerable scientific research done in this area during the last 50 years, the results of that research have not been adequately disseminated. Meeting the need for an

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HIV & AIDS, 5Ed: a foundation for nursing and healthcare practice
Published:September 26, 2003 Author(s):Robert J. Pratt, CBE FRCN HIV & AIDS: A Foundation for Nursing and Health Care Practice is based on an enhanced needs-based model of nursing, providing a comprehensive reference to the entire spectrum of HIV disease for nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals. Now completely re-written and updated, the 5th $38.95 Paperback

Capsicum: The genus Capsicum

Published:August 15, 2003 Editor(s):Amit Krishna De Capsicum has been used since ancient times not only as a traditional medicine but also as a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of capsicum make it popular in both ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments. In Capsicum: The Genus Capsicum, experts provide information on all aspects of this plant, $154.95 Hardback

Overuse Injuries of the Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition

Published:August 14, 2003 Author(s):Marko M. Pecina, Ivan Bojanic

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Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts

Published:July 28, 2003 Editor(s):William Charney, Anne Hudson The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, $129.95 Hardback

Urtica: The genus Urtica

Published:July 24, 2003 Editor(s):Gulsel M. Kavalali Plants from the genera Urtica, often better known as the stinging nettle, can be distinguished by their stinging hairs, and in some species, their serrated leaf edges. Historical records of the various uses of Urtica date back to at least the Bronze Age (3000-2000 BC). Nettles have traditionally $146.95 Hardback

Sho-Saiko-To: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

Published:July 24, 2003 Editor(s):Yukio Ogihara, Masaki Aburada Kampo medicine is a traditional medicine that originated from China over two thousand years ago. It was adopted by the Japanese and remained there for many years until modern times. Kampo medicine is now becoming increasingly recognized as an important therapeutic method alongside Western practice.

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Herbal Remedies, 5th Edition (CD-ROM)

Published:July 21, 2003

Completely revised and updated, Herbal Remedies on CD-ROM, Fifth Edition provides information on more than 1,100 plants and 1,200 drugs, including general descriptions, etymology of names, botanical descriptions, habitats, toxicities, scientific synonyms, and vernacular names. You get essentially

$98.95 CD-ROM

Taxus: The Genus Taxus

Published:February 13, 2003 Editor(s):Hideji Itokawa, Kuo-Hsiung Lee Taxol, originally derived from the North American Yew tree in 1971, is well-known worldwide as a powerful anticancer agent. Mechanistically, it has a unique microtubule stabilizing activity, and was clinically developed as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancers at the $154.95 Hardback

Hypericum: The genus Hypericum

Published:January 23, 2003 Editor(s):Edzard Ernst St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the best-selling herbal medicines in the world. For that reason, research into all aspects of St. John's wort continues to intensify. Hypericum: The Genus Hypericum summarizes the current knowledge on a wide range of issues, such as botany, plant

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A Textbook of Audiological Medicine: Clinical Aspects of Hearing and Balance

Published:December 19, 2002 Editor(s):Linda Luxon, Joseph M. Furman, Alessandro Martini, S. Dafydd G. Stephens Audiological medicine is a relatively new specialty spanning the investigation, diagnosis and medical management of hearing and balance disorders. Recent years have seen its growth as a separate medical discipline, although its practice depends not only upon a clear understanding of the basic $299.95 Hardback

Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation

Published:October 17, 2002 Author(s):H.S. Puri Until relatively recently, much of the information on India's research into their medicinal plants has remained within India, mainly published within Indian journals. However, today the field of Ayurveda is expanding, with the integration of herbs and minerals discovered in other countries and the $139.95 Hardback

Geranium and Pelargonium: History of Nomenclature, Usage and Cultivation

Published:October 03, 2002 Editor(s):Maria Lis-Balchin Confusion about the genera Geranium and Pelargonium existed even before Linnaeus' binomial system of classification bundled both into the former category in 1753. Despite later evaluations that separated the two, many practitioners of alternative medicine and aromatherapists, among others, remain $220.00 Hardback

CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices

Published:September 27, 2002 Editor(s):James A. Duke "Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C.When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words, spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts $179.95 Hardback

Thyme: The Genus Thymus

Published:September 05, 2002 Editor(s):Elisabeth Stahl-Biskup, Francisco Saez The genus Thymus consists of about 350 species of perennial, aromatic herbs and subshrubs native to Europe and North Africa. Various types of thyme are used all over the globe as condiments, ornamentals and sources of essential oil. Thyme oil (distilled from its leaves) is among the world's top ten $154.95 Hardback

Oregano: The genera Origanum and Lippia

Published:August 29, 2002 Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios Oregano: The Genera Origanum and Lippia is an updated analysis of the technical knowledge and market information on the world's most commercially valuable spice. The book treats various aspects of practical significance for the crop's industrialization, such as optimizing germplasm selection and

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Pueraria: The Genus Pueraria

Published:August 08, 2002 Editor(s):Wing Ming Keung Traditionally, pueraria has been utilized by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat hangovers, allergies, indigestion, diabetes and angina, as well as neck and shoulder pain, thirst, and fever. A more recent study showed that both daidzin and daidzein may be useful in reducing the urge $154.95 Hardback

Lavender: The Genus Lavandula

Published:August 01, 2002 Editor(s):Maria Lis-Balchin Lavandula species are mainly grown for their essential oils, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and aromatherapy products, and for their use as ornamental plants and ingredients in numerous cottage industry products. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have $154.95 Hardback

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition

Published:June 27, 2002 Author(s):James A. Duke Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a longanticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the worlds most important

$294.00 Hardback

Shengmai San
Published:June 20, 2002 Author(s):Robert Kam-Ming Ko Traditional Chinese medicine commonly prescribes herbal formulas for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Shengmai San, a famous Chinese medicinal formula that has been used for more than eight hundred years in China, is comprised of Radix Ginseng, Fructus Schisandre and Radix Ophiopogonis. $139.95 Hardback

Eucalyptus: The Genus Eucalyptus

Published:April 25, 2002 Editor(s):John J.W. Coppen Eucalyptus, a genus of over 800 species, is a multiproduct crop par excellence. Not only is it grown for timber, pulp and fuelwood, but, as the Aborigines discovered thousands of years ago, it has numerous medicinal and aromatic properties. Since the first commercial distillation of eucalyptus oil $154.95 Hardback

Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Textbook for Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, and Rehabilitation
Published:April 25, 2002 Author(s):Harris Gellman Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain covers the basics of acupuncture theory and explains the precepts of Eastern medicine. The text is written for orthopaedic surgeons, anesthesiologists and rehabilitation medicine specialists, and will aid them in their diagnosis and treatment of

$75.95 Hardback

Narcissus and Daffodil: The Genus Narcissus

Published:April 18, 2002 Editor(s):Gordon R Hanks Narcissus and Daffodil is the first book to provide a complete overview of the genus Narcissus. Prized for centuries in western Europe as an ornamental plant, it has recently attracted attention as a source of potentially valuable pharmaceuticals. In eastern European countries, however, Narcissus $154.95 Hardback

Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria

Published:January 17, 2002 Editor(s):Massimo Maffei Vetiveria is one of the most versatile genera in plant kingdom. For example, the species Vetiveria zizanoides produces oderous roots from which a precious essential oil is distilled and used in a variety of applications from perfumery to ethnopharmacology. The same roots give the plant particular $154.95 Hardback

The Way Forward for Chinese Medicine

Published:December 06, 2001 Editor(s):Kevin Chan, Henry Lee An introductory text aimed at practitioners of Chinese medicine and orthodox medicine, and other interested healthcare professionals, this book focuses on the conditions for which traditional Chinese medicine may be appropriate and its wider use healthcare. The book divides the subject into three $129.95 Hardback

Tryptophan: Biochemical and Health Implications

Published:November 21, 2001 Author(s):Herschel Sidransky Historically, the amino acid tryptophan has been considered to play a role in cancer development and the aging process. In recent times, this nutrient has been associated with eosinophila myalgia syndrome - a new human disease that attacks the muscular system. This detailed book examines the $262.00 Hardback

The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online

Published:November 15, 2001 Author(s):David J Owen A comprehensive guide to using the Internet for research into all aspects of herbal medicine!This valuable and timely book will help you navigate the sea of information about herbs and herbal remedies on the Internet. In recent years, alternative medicine has come to the forefront of American $65.95 Hardback

Natural Remedies: Their Origins and Uses

Published:October 18, 2001 Author(s):Finn Sandberg, Desmond Corrigan The past two decades have witnessed a phenomenal explosion of interest in the potential uses of plant medicines in healthcare and this has evoked the rebirth of pharmacognosy. This volume is unique in that it is the first, in English, to employ the Anatomical, Therapeutic and Chemical (ATC)

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Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies

Published:October 18, 2001 Author(s):Lily Cheung, Peng Li, Cheng Wong This book describes the physiological effects of acupuncture, which can be used to enhance traditional Chinese practice. Following a history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the first section covers the scientific basis and mechanism of acupuncture, particularily in relation to $164.95 Hardback

Holistic Science: The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000)

Published:October 16, 2001 Author(s):Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L. Barrett The Institute of Ecology at the University of Georgia is recognized globally as an outstanding ecological research centre. The evolution of the Institute of Ecology paralleled the emergence of ecology as a major discipline along with the environmental awareness movement during the last half of the $75.95 Hardback

Tunnel Syndromes
Published:August 16, 2001 Author(s):Marko M. Pecina, Andrew D. Markiewitz, Jelena KrmpoticNemanic The need for a comprehensive resource with easy-to-find information has increased with the addition of nine new syndromes. Tunnel Syndromes: Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes provides a quick overview of tunnel syndromes including the definition, anatomy, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, $210.00 Hardback

CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition, Third Edition

Published:June 27, 2001 Editor(s):Gene A. Spiller Dietary fiber is widely recognized as an essential element of good nutrition. In fact, research on the use of fiber in food science and medicine is being conducted at an incredible pace. CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition, Third Edition explores the chemistry, analytical methodologies $210.00 Hardback

Botanical Dietary Supplements:

Published:June 01, 2001 Author(s):Gail B. Mahady, Harry H.S. Fong, N.R. Farnsworth This volume provides reviews and details of the quality, safety and efficacy for some of the top-selling botanicals worldwide, including black cohosh, chamomile, comfrey, echinacea, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, milk thistle, St John's wort and valerian. The work was written based on a systematic $199.95 Hardback

Green Tea: Health Benefits and Applications

Published:February 02, 2001 Author(s):Yukihiko Hara A comprehensive overview of the inherent properties, chemical and biochemical functions, actions for lowering the risks of cardiovascular and infectious diseases and cancers, and underlying mechanisms of tea polyphenols. It reveals the bioantimutagenic potency of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) $210.00 Hardback

Mistletoe: The Genus Viscum

Published:December 21, 2000 Author(s):Arndt Bussing This book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in mistletoe use from well recognised researchers from Argentina, England, Greece, Korea, Switzerland, USA and Germany, and will be an invaluable reference source for anyone with an interest in the wide range of applications of this $154.95 Hardback

Handbook of Nuts: Herbal Reference Library

Published:November 10, 2000 Author(s):James A. Duke Over one hundred of the world's most important species of nuts are systematically accounted for in this informative handbook. The text defines nuts and discusses their economic and nutritional value. For easy reference, there is an illustrated account of each nut by species, arranged alphabetically $199.95 Hardback

Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants: Herbal Reference Library

Published:November 10, 2000 Author(s):L. D. Kapoor This handbook is filled with over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine. It includes information on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. The purpose of this handbook is to make available a reference for easy

$210.00 Hardback

Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants: Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000 Author(s):James A. Duke CRC Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants is a unique catalog that includes more than 15,000 phytochemical constituents from over 1,000 higher plant species. This volume covers all of the generally-recognized-as-safe (GRAS) herbs and at least 250 important $262.00 Hardback

Handbook of Medicinal Mints ( Aromathematics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities, Herbal Reference Library
Published:November 10, 2000 Author(s):James A. Duke, Stephen M Beckstrom-Sternberg This handbook provides the most complete collection of chemical data available on aromatic mints (Lamiaceae). The authors thoroughly introduce the field of aromathematics. Handbook of Medicinal Mints (Aromatics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities contains a wealth of quantitative data, $189.95 Hardback

Sage: The Genus Salvia

Published:October 31, 2000 Editor(s):Spiridon E. Kintzios Sage, the genus Salvia is one of the most famous and used herbs in the world. This volume, containing twenty chapters written by the leading experts in the field, presents a comprehensive coverage on all aspects of Salvia. Topics covered include the presentation of the (approximately 400) most

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Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Health Promotion

Published:September 11, 2000 Editor(s):Ronald Ross Watson The use of dietary vegetables and medicinal herbs to improve health is a phenomenon that is taking society by storm. Herbal products are now a multibillion dollar business. Even more important, this business is built upon extremely little research data. The FDA is pushing the industry-with $220.00 Hardback

Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs

Published:September 11, 2000 Author(s):Kelvin Chan, Lily Cheung Interactions Between Chinese Herbal Medicinal Products and Orthodox Drugs provides basic biomedical principles on adverse and beneficial interactions between Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) products (herbs and ready-made medications) and orthodox drugs. The book includes concise accounts of the $154.95 Hardback

Minor Traumatic Brain Injury Handbook: Diagnosis and Treatment

Published:June 21, 2000 Editor(s):Gary W. Jay Almost two million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury (MTBI/MATBI) each year. Patients from all over the country have similar - even identical - complaints from comparable types of trauma. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical professionals do not recognize or understand the

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Medicinal Plants: Culture, Utilization and Phytopharmacology

Published:June 16, 2000 Author(s):Thomas S. C. Li Medicinal Plants: Culture, Utilization and Phytopharmacology covers over 400 species. Each chapter gathers valuable information from a wide variety of sources, and supplies it to the user in convenient table format, arranged alphabetically by scientific name, followed by the common name. Data $262.00 Hardback

Herbs, Botanicals and Teas

Published:June 07, 2000 Editor(s):B. Dave Oomah Herbs, Botanicals and Teas presents the latest scientific and technical information on the chemical, pharmacological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of major herbal and tea products. Written by leading researchers contributing to the field, this is the first reference to provide in-depth $220.00 Hardback

Ginseng, the Genus Panax

Published:May 30, 2000 Editor(s):William E Court Panax Ginseng has been commonly used in indigenous medicine in the Far East for over 5,000 years. Its man-like appearance ensured that it was quickly accepted as a tonic maintaining the body in good health, inducing rejuvenation and retarding ageing. The vast output of modern research suggests uses $154.95 Hardback

Occupational Low Back Pain: Aggressive Nonsurgical Care

Published:December 28, 1999 Editor(s):Bryan Dale Kaplansky Written by nonsurgeons, Occupational Low Back Pain: Aggressive Nonsurgical Care outlines the necessary steps to be taken from the time a worker is injured to the time that individual returns to his job. This important book takes you through all facets of diagnosis such as the physical exam, $154.95 Hardback

Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions
Published:September 29, 1999 Editor(s):Robert Fraiser, David C. Clemmons Addressing the critical issues in community re-entry in a very practical manner, this book is suitable for all members of a community re-entry or brain-injury rehabilitation team. Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions $91.95 Hardback

Transpersonal Hypnosis
Published:September 28, 1999 Editor(s):Eric D Leskowitz Transpersonal Hypnosis presents a multidimensional, energy-based view of human awareness that integrates disparate biological, psychological, and spiritual therapeutic techniques. Each of the chapters - all from world-renowned contributors - includes both a historical overview and the theory behind

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Enabling Lives
Published:September 28, 1999 Editor(s):Brian T. McMahon, Linda R. Shaw Enabling Lives provides a look at the disability civil rights movement through an intimate portrayal of the lives of several of its key leaders. Each of the chapters of this book is a separate authorized biography of such prominent figures as Frank Bowe, Tony Coelho, Justin Dart, Judy Heumann, $59.95 Paperback

Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook

Published:August 23, 1999 Author(s):Russell Wilson Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook is the first book devoted to erect and recumbent radiographic positioning and a practical approach to quality assurance and radiographic quality control testing. It provides a step-by-step approach to performing quality radiographic studies $149.95 Hardback

Pharmacological Research on Traditional Herbal Medicines

Published:July 23, 1999 Author(s):Wantanabe

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Saffron: Crocus sativus L.

Published:June 23, 1999 Editor(s):Moshe Negbi Providing a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of this particular genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study and uses of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. $159.95 Hardback

Ergot: The Genus Claviceps

Published:April 08, 1999 Editor(s):Vladimir Kren, Ladislav Cvak This volume provides readers with biotechnological aspects of ergot alkaloid production and genetic and physiological data. Toxicology and environmental risks of ergot infection and contamination of food and forage are also detailed $154.95 Hardback

Tea Tree: The Genus Melaleuca

Published:March 25, 1999 Editor(s):Ian Southwell, Robert Lowe An up-to-date review of this popular medicinal plant genus, this book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study and use of medicinal plants and provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the status of tea tree.

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Neem: The Divine Tree Azadirachta indica

Published:March 25, 1999 Author(s):H.S. Puri This comprehensive review on neem is an excellent collation of observations and research efforts by botanists, taxonomists and medical practitioners and will be of interest to everyone with an interest involved in medicinal and aromatic plant research. $184.95 Hardback

Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants, Volume IV: Plants in Indian Medicine
Published:February 23, 1999 Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson This fourth volume of The Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants lists more than 12,000 common names in 100 languages, dialects and regions for over 1900 plants used in Indian medicine. Both scientific and common names of medicinal plants are cross indexed to each other. Languages of the common $607.00 Hardback

Caraway: The Genus Carum

Published:January 28, 1999 Editor(s):Eva Nemeth Caraway, the seventh volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, collects together all of the existing information in connection with the biology, chemistry, agrotechnology and utilization of the plant genus Carum. After an overview on all Carum species, it deals

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Poppy: The Genus Papaver

Published:January 26, 1999 Editor(s):Jeno Bernath Poppy, the third volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Industrial Profiles presents up-to-date information on Poppy and related species. The introduction emphasizes the importance of Poppy, giving a historical evaluation. in the chapters describing the botany and taxonomy of the $154.95 Hardback

Cannabis: The Genus Cannabis

Published:November 19, 1998 Editor(s):David T Brown This book provides a comprehensive overview of cannabis use and abuse and will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone with an interest in the wide range of applications of this fascinating plant and its therapeutic and commercial potential $220.00 Hardback

The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs, Second Edition

Published:July 27, 1998 Author(s):Kee C. Huang Records cataloging the healing powers of natural substances - plants, minerals, and animal byproducts - date back more than 4,000 years. There is no denying the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, yet - until recently - the roots of this knowledge were largely lost in superstition and

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Head Injury: Information and Answers to Commonly Asked Questions: A Family's Guide to Coping
Published:July 01, 1998 Author(s):Christopher Sturm, Thomas Forget, Janet L. Sturm Head injury can quickly thrust families into a situation filled with fear, confusion, and uncertainty. They are forced to make critical decisions at a time of severe emotional stress, and many times are unable to effectively communicate with medical personnel.Over a period of several months, $ 23.50 Paperback

Chinese Materia Medica: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications

Published:May 28, 1998 Author(s):You-Ping Zhu Chinese Materia Medica - Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the chemistry and pharmacology of commonly-used Chinese herbs. It gives an in-depth profile of the traditional experience of Chinese materia medica with modern scientific $231.00 Hardback

Burnout in Families: The Systemic Costs of Caring

Published:December 29, 1997 Author(s):Charles R. Figley Sleeplessness, depression, anxiety... these are common symptoms of the burnout that often accompanies living with a loved one who has experienced some kind of traumatic stress. It's well known that the loss of a child, a life-threatening injury, sexual assault or combat experience can affect the

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Changing Nursing Practice, 2Ed

Published:December 24, 1997 Author(s):Stephen Wright This practical and popular text explores how nurses can serve as agents of change in the drive towards better working practice. The second edition has been expanded and updated to reflect new research on managing change in nursing practice and the recent developments in NHS legislation. This book $33.95 Paperback

Psychiatric Nursing: Ethical Strife

Published:November 28, 1997 Author(s):Phil Barker, Ben Davidson Psychiatric nursing is fraught with more ethical dilemmas than any other area of nursing practice. Ethical dilemmas arise on a day-to-day, if not moment-to-moment basis. The need to confront, appreciate and attempt to resolve these dilemmas represents a major challenge for the practitioner, the $38.95 Paperback

Ethical Issues in Community Health Care

Published:November 28, 1997 Author(s):Ruth Chadwick, Mairi Levitt Despite the recent increased emphasis on ethics in health care, the subject of community health care is rarely specifically addressed. Yet it is in the community that many ethical issues arise, both in the particular practice situation and in the wider social issues connected with changes in

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Perilla: The Genus Perilla

Published:November 21, 1997 Editor(s):He-ci Yu, Kenichi Kosuna, Megumi Haga Perilla includes review articles describing the cultivation, traditional and modern applications, the chemical, pharmacological, medical and clinical studies of this plant and its active compounds. The cell culture of Perilla, the genetic control of the plant, and the isolation and structural $154.95 Hardback

Valerian: The Genus Valeriana

Published:November 21, 1997 Editor(s):Peter Houghton Valerian, is an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of this very important genus of plants, used in the traditional medicine of many parts of the world, particularly as a sedative. It includes material written by experts dealing with a variety of aspects including the ethnobotany, chemistry, $154.95 Hardback

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Directions

Published:January 16, 1997 Author(s):Jose Leon-Carrion This definitive work, the combined effort of 30 international contributors, provides in-depth discussion of neuropsychological rehabilitation, the consequences of brain injury, fundamentals of recovery, current rehabilitation models, and treatment.Remarkable in the depth of its content, this

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How Will They Know If I'm Dead? Transcending Disability and Terminal Illness
Published:November 25, 1996 Author(s):Robert Horn Most books on terminal illness focus on death and dying. This book is about neither. It doesn't deal with statistics or the medical aspects of a crippling disease, and it isn't written by a celebrity about their amazing recovery. This book is about a real person and a true hero.Bob Horn, an $43.95 Paperback

Caring: The Compassion and Wisdom of Nursing

Published:November 01, 1996 Editor(s):Gosia M. Brykczynska

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Home Health Care: Principles and Practices

Published:August 15, 1996 Author(s):John Spratt Twenty-nine practitioners combine their expertise to bring clarity to an issue that is at the forefront of discussion-home health care.The field is emerging and is growing faster than most professionals and their patients can keep up with. Here is a text in which the authors make every effort to

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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume III

Published:December 27, 1995 Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson

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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume II

Published:December 27, 1995 Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson

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Cross Name Index of Medicinal Plants, Volume I

Published:December 27, 1995 Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson

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The Cross Name Index to Medicinal Plants, Four Volume Set

Published:December 01, 1995 Author(s):Anthony R. Torkelson Researchers of medicinal plants often find unfamiliar references to herbs when reading through ethnobotanical literature. Very often, they are familiar with the plant but not with the name used in a given context. This book eliminates the timeconsuming task of further research by providing 28,000 $2,977.00 Hardback

A Career and Life Planning Guide for Women Survivors: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS WORKBOOK
Published:September 01, 1995 Author(s):Patricia Murphy Abuse is so crippling that many who survive the trauma are never able to function again in the world as productive members of the work force-in whatever capacity. This workbook is dedicated to addressing this and many other issues.A Career and Life Planning Guide for Women Survivors provides real $75.95 Paperback

Beyond Difference
Published:September 01, 1995 Author(s):Al Condeluc Difference is something that we all have known or felt. It is not necessarily cause for negative experiences, hostility, or rejection. However, when people assert that they feel different it is usually a statement that they feel bad, lonely, or isolated. Role expectation and role behavior can

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Bereavement and Grief: Supporting Older People Through Loss

Published:May 17, 1995 Author(s):Steve Scrutton

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Interdependence: The Route to Community, Second Edition

Published:January 01, 1995 Author(s):Al Condeluci Driven from a values base, Interdependence: The Route to Community is a service system framework that interprets a new approach for the ways in which people relate and the ways our society addresses social issues. Recognizing the limitations of the medical/expert approach, the book offers a new $89.95 Paperback

Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine

Published:October 25, 1994 Author(s):Luke R. Bucci This timely and exciting new book brings together for the first time the readily available choices of dietary supplements and their relationship to injury rehabilitation. Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine supports the rational use of specific nutrients for specific

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Nursing Process And Quality Care

Published:October 06, 1994 Author(s):Nan Kemp, Eileen Richardson

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Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants

Published:August 24, 1994 Author(s):Shahina A. Ghazanfar The Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants is the first illustrated reference on the uses of plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It documents and preserves the existing knowledge in a region where social patterns are rapidly changing. The book emphasizes the need for preserving social and cultural

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Amazonian Ethnobotanical Dictionary

Published:April 11, 1994 Author(s):James A. Duke, Rodolfo Vasquez The Amazonian Ethnobotanical Dictionary presents an exciting new rainforest book, designed and conceived in the rainforest and dedicated to its preservation.The book contains concise accounts of the various uses to which prominent Amazonian plants are put by the local rainforest inhabitants.

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Dictionary of Natural Products

Published:December 02, 1993 Editor(s):John Buckingham The Dictionary of Natural Products is the only comprehensive source of chemical data on natural products. It provides the busy scientist with fast access to chemical, physical, bibliographic, and structural data on over 139,000 natural products organized into more than 43,000 -virtually every $9,999.00 Hardback

Alcohol Disabilities Primer: A Guide to Physical and Psychosocial Disabilities Caused by Alcohol Use
Published:July 23, 1993 Author(s):Bozena-Eva Robertson This book offers supporting evidence for these staggering statistics and addresses the topics most important to you and your patients or clients. Alcohol Disabilities Primer is a leading-edge book that provides a comprehensive description of the debilitating consequences of alcohol use that either

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Nursing: Its Hidden Agendas

Published:July 15, 1993 Author(s):Maya Jolley, Gosia Brykczynska Nursing: Its Hidden Agendas traces the origins of attitudes and behaviours, their historical, psycho-social and professional backgrounds, their cross-generational transmission and their cause and effect. These hidden agendas can seriously damage progress and change in the nursing profession and $35.95 Paperback

Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition

Published:February 18, 1993 Handbook of African Medicinal Plants provides a comprehensive review of over 1,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African medicine. It gives a concise description of the materia medica of an enormous and extensively varied continent, with well over 2,000 distinct tribes and several

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Hearing Loss, Third Edition,

Published:February 17, 1993 Author(s):Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of this text furnishes basic information about the anatomy and physiology of the ear, testing of hearing, and treatment of ear disorders - integrating concepts in otology, audiology, and related fields in language accessible to all disciplines.; $89.95 Hardback

The Medicinal Plant Industry

Published:September 17, 1991 Author(s):R. O. B. Wijesekera As the medicinal plant industry blooms into a billion dollar business, it reaches beyond collection, propagation, harvesting and sale of crude vegetal drugs into product formulation, packaging and dispensing of sophisticated phytopharmaceuticals and herbal preparations. The scientific study of

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Effect of Cancer On Quality of Life

Published:July 01, 1991 Author(s):David Osoba This book is comprised of extensive reviews and instructional chapters that discuss the quality of life in several aspects of cancer. The first six chapters deal with conceptual issues relating to measuring quality of life in adult and pediatric populations with cancer. The next five chapters $179.95 Hardback

Counseling Interactions with Traumatically Brain Injured Clients

Published:January 01, 1991 Author(s):Cicerone

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Assistive Technology in Traumatic Brain Injury Vocational Rehabilitation

Published:January 01, 1991 Author(s):Warren

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Work Worth Doing: Advances in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Published:January 01, 1991 Author(s):Mcmahon President Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." This quote is not only the source from which the title was borne, but also the philosophical approach toward TBI rehabilitation embraced by the 26 rehabilitation $119.95 Hardback

Rehabilitation Technology
Published:November 21, 1990 Author(s):Glenn E Hedman This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their $37.95 Hardback

Hormones and Vitamins in Cancer Treatment

Published:October 24, 1990 Author(s):Aurel Lupulescu Hormones and Vitamins in Cancer Treatment is intended to serve as a therapeuticial guide for physicians using non-aggressive methods, such as hormonotherapy and vitamin therapy, when treating cancer patients. This book provides the rationale and scientific basis for hormones and vitamins, which

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Rehabilitation Engineering
Published:July 03, 1990 Author(s):Raymond V. Smith, John H. Leslie, Jr. The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use. This unique work places emphasis on the devices and systems plus includes $573.00 Hardback

The TBI Annual Research Index

Published:January 01, 1990 Author(s):Arokiasamy With survival rates increasing for persons sustaining head injuries, and the number of TBI programs exceeding 1000 nationwide, the need for access to information is more important than ever. This publication presents a compendium of bibliographic information available worldwide on head injury $104.95 Paperback

A Guide to Rehabilitation Testimony: The Expert's Role as an Educator

Published:January 01, 1990 Author(s):Deutsch Anyone working in the rehabilitation arena these days is fully aware of the potential for litigation. Whether you are a counselor, life care planner, case manager, researcher, nurse, or technical expert, the chances of being called to give a deposition or make a courtroom appearance increase daily.

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The Characteristics Of Aphasia

Published:July 31, 1989 Editor(s):Chris Code A survey of the main behavioural characteristics or symptoms of aphasia, which presents a series of essays on the history and current developments in this field of neuropsychological research. Contributors discuss recovery, rehabilitation and other contemporary issues. $115.95 Hardback

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

Published:October 21, 1988 Editor(s):Thomas Moon Scientific advances have led to the recognition that many chronic diseases such as cancer may be preventable. In this volume, 36 contributions test cancer prevention hypotheses, attempt to interpret their results, and provide a guide to the background, rationale, and selection of cancer prevention a $378.00 Hardback

Handbook of Neurotological Diagnosis

Published:October 21, 1986 Author(s):

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Visual Disorders in the Handicapped Child

Published:February 28, 1984 Author(s):J.L. Goble

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