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One Hand Clapping

Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind

by Nikolay Kukushkin ...

Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals how consciousness evolved out of the natural world, from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds.Science says that you are nothing but a chemical reaction—a collection of atoms and molecules, like rocks, paperclips, and everything else in the physical universe. But if that’s so, where is the place in this world for your consciousness? In a ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals how consciousness evolved out of the natural world, from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds.Science says that you are nothing but a chemical reaction—a collection of atoms and molecules, like rocks, paperclips, and everything else in the physical universe. But if that’s so, where is the place in this world for your consciousness? In a
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Direct Red

A Surgeon’s View of Her Life-or-Death Profession

by Gabriel Weston ...

“What a terrific book….[Weston] leaves you feeling that if push came to shove you’d want to be operated on by her.”—Nicholas Shakespeare, author of Bruce Chatwin: A BiographyThe continuing popularity of doctor shows on TV—from Scrubs, House, and Grey’s Anatomy to the television phenomenon ER—indicates a widespread fascination with all things medical. Direct Red, by practicing ear, nose, and throat ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“What a terrific book….[Weston] leaves you feeling that if push came to shove you’d want to be operated on by her.”—Nicholas Shakespeare, author of Bruce Chatwin: A BiographyThe continuing popularity of doctor shows on TV—from Scrubs, House, and Grey’s Anatomy to the television phenomenon ER—indicates a widespread fascination with all things medical. Direct Red, by practicing ear, nose, and throat
... Read more
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements

by American Nurses Association ...

The American Nurses Association is proud to announce a completely updated Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code). This book is the definitive framework for ethical analysis and decision-making for RNs across all practice levels, roles and settings. Revisions were made in response to the complexities of modern nursing, to simplify and more clearly articulate the content, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The American Nurses Association is proud to announce a completely updated Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code). This book is the definitive framework for ethical analysis and decision-making for RNs across all practice levels, roles and settings. Revisions were made in response to the complexities of modern nursing, to simplify and more clearly articulate the content,
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Surgical Instrumentation - E-Book

Surgical Instrumentation - E-Book

by Renee Nemitz ...

Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Written for surgical technologists, surgical first assistants, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, central service technicians, and surgical sales representatives, Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach, 4th Edition offers a level of visual clarity and realism unmatched by any other surgical instrument book. Many photos include close-up views of the instrument tip, so
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Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond

A Guide for Professionals and Parents

by Emma Pickett ...

This evidence-based guide for professionals covers essential information to help support parents breastfeeding past the first six months, including starting solids alongside breastfeeding, nursing manners, and common problems and challenges.The recommendation of breastfeeding beyond six months is well-established, but many birth professionals don't feel confident enough to support parents. This ... Read more

$28.99 USD

This evidence-based guide for professionals covers essential information to help support parents breastfeeding past the first six months, including starting solids alongside breastfeeding, nursing manners, and common problems and challenges.The recommendation of breastfeeding beyond six months is well-established, but many birth professionals don't feel confident enough to support parents. This
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All the Names in the Bible

by Thomas Nelson ...

Series series A to Z Series
Even the most savvy Bible scholar will admit that it can be challenging to learn all the names in the Bible. Not only are there hundreds and hundreds of them, but some can be difficult to pronounce and tough to remember. All The Names in the Bible is a fun and engaging handbook that includes every name in the Bible in one handy volume. This comprehensive resource lists every person and place ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Even the most savvy Bible scholar will admit that it can be challenging to learn all the names in the Bible. Not only are there hundreds and hundreds of them, but some can be difficult to pronounce and tough to remember. All The Names in the Bible is a fun and engaging handbook that includes every name in the Bible in one handy volume. This comprehensive resource lists every person and place
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Top 200+ Drugs Simplified For Nurses And Pharmacy Technicians 2026

The Fastest Way to Learn, Remember and Pass Your Pharmacology Exam with Confidence

by PRIMEPASS PREP ...

Stop drowning in drug lists. Start thinking like a clinician.Most pharmacology books give you information. This one gives you a system — and there is a difference that shows up on exam day.Thousands of students fail their exams not because they did not study hard enough, but because they studied the wrong way. They memorized isolated facts, highlighted walls of text, and watched it all evaporate ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Stop drowning in drug lists. Start thinking like a clinician.Most pharmacology books give you information. This one gives you a system — and there is a difference that shows up on exam day.Thousands of students fail their exams not because they did not study hard enough, but because they studied the wrong way. They memorized isolated facts, highlighted walls of text, and watched it all evaporate
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O corpo guarda as marcas

Cérebro, mente e corpo na cura do trauma

by Bessel van der Kolk ...

Translated by Donaldson M. Garschagen ...

UM PESQUISADOR PIONEIRO TRANSFORMA NOSSA COMPREENSÃO SOBRE O TRAUMA E OFERECE UM NOVO E OUSADO PARADIGMA PARA A CURA NUM LIVRO RARO QUE TEM CONQUISTADO LEITORES EM DEZENAS DE PAÍSES E JÁ VENDEU MAIS DE UM MILHÃO DE EXEMPLARES.382 SEMANAS NA LISTA DE MAIS VENDIDOS DO THE NEW YORK TIMES"Com a escrita convincente de um bom romancista, van der Kolk revisita sua fascinante jornada que desafiou a ... Read more

$9.99 USD

UM PESQUISADOR PIONEIRO TRANSFORMA NOSSA COMPREENSÃO SOBRE O TRAUMA E OFERECE UM NOVO E OUSADO PARADIGMA PARA A CURA NUM LIVRO RARO QUE TEM CONQUISTADO LEITORES EM DEZENAS DE PAÍSES E JÁ VENDEU MAIS DE UM MILHÃO DE EXEMPLARES.382 SEMANAS NA LISTA DE MAIS VENDIDOS DO THE NEW YORK TIMES"Com a escrita convincente de um bom romancista, van der Kolk revisita sua fascinante jornada que desafiou a
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Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing - E-Book

by Kim Cooper, Kelly Gosnell ...

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Maternal/Child****American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025**Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, describes how you can ... Read more

$81.99 USD

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Maternal/Child****American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025**Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, describes how you can
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Darwin's Bass

The Evolutionary Psychology of Fishing Man

by Paul Quinnett ...

The renowned psychologist, devoted fisherman, and author of Pavlov's Trout returns with a "witty, informal guide to the human mind" ( Psychology Today).In this follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pavlov's Trout, Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the evolutionary foundations of fishing and why so many people have such a strong bond to the sport. Referencing Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species, ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The renowned psychologist, devoted fisherman, and author of Pavlov's Trout returns with a "witty, informal guide to the human mind" ( Psychology Today).In this follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pavlov's Trout, Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the evolutionary foundations of fishing and why so many people have such a strong bond to the sport. Referencing Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species,
... Read more
The Storytelling Animal

How Stories Make Us Human

by Jonathan Gottschall ...

"Insightful...draws from disparate corners of history and science to celebrate our compulsion to storify everything around us."— The New York Times Book ReviewHumans live in landscapes of make-believe. We spin fantasies. We devour novels, films, and plays. Even sporting events and criminal trials unfold as narratives. Yet the world of story has remained an undiscovered and unmapped country. It's ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Insightful...draws from disparate corners of history and science to celebrate our compulsion to storify everything around us."— The New York Times Book ReviewHumans live in landscapes of make-believe. We spin fantasies. We devour novels, films, and plays. Even sporting events and criminal trials unfold as narratives. Yet the world of story has remained an undiscovered and unmapped country. It's
... Read more
Child Abuse and Culture

Working with Diverse Families

by Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD ...

This expertly written book provides an accessible framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Numerous workable strategies and concrete examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Professionals and students learn new ways of thinking about their own cultural ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This expertly written book provides an accessible framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Numerous workable strategies and concrete examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Professionals and students learn new ways of thinking about their own cultural
... Read more
The Story Paradox

How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears them Down

by Jonathan Gottschall ...

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may
... Read more
NCLEX-RN For Dummies with Online Practice Tests

by Patrick R. Coonan, Rhoda L. Sommer ...

Ace the NCLEX-RN exam with this comprehensive guideThe rigorous NCLEX-RN nursing exam can be painful—and many don't pass on the initial attempt. So why not beat the odds and drastically improve your chances of acing your first time with NCLEX-RN For Dummies, 2nd Edition with Online Practice?This fully updated and revised edition is tracked to the latest NCLEX-RN exam, and comes complete with deep ... Read more

$24.00 USD

Ace the NCLEX-RN exam with this comprehensive guideThe rigorous NCLEX-RN nursing exam can be painful—and many don't pass on the initial attempt. So why not beat the odds and drastically improve your chances of acing your first time with NCLEX-RN For Dummies, 2nd Edition with Online Practice?This fully updated and revised edition is tracked to the latest NCLEX-RN exam, and comes complete with deep
... Read more
Health Intervention Research

Understanding Research Design and Methods

by Souraya Sidani ...

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing research in these communities with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological ... Read more

$71.99 USD

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing research in these communities with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological
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Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential

by Ethan B Russo ...

Study the latest research findings by international experts!This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, ... Read more

$103.99 USD

Study the latest research findings by international experts!This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology,
... Read more
Certified Nurse Educator Review Book

The Official NLN Guide to the CNE Exam

by Linda Caputi ...

Based on the CNE® examination blueprint, Certified Nurse Educator Review Book: The Official NLN Guide to the CNE® Exam, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive review to prepare you to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination. Each chapter provides an overview of the content included on the exam blueprint and practice test items, complete with rationales for correct and incorrect answers, ... Read more

$38.99 USD

Based on the CNE® examination blueprint, Certified Nurse Educator Review Book: The Official NLN Guide to the CNE® Exam, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive review to prepare you to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination. Each chapter provides an overview of the content included on the exam blueprint and practice test items, complete with rationales for correct and incorrect answers,
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Rituals & Myths in Nursing

A Social History

by Claire Laurent ...

The rich history of British nursing comes to life in this lighthearted volume exploring the traditions and experiences of nurses across the 20th century.Nursing in the United Kingdom has been steeped in tradition since the Nurses Registration Act of 1919. Many of the customs and methods practiced today have been passed down through the generations. Rituals & Myths of Nursing collects amusing and ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The rich history of British nursing comes to life in this lighthearted volume exploring the traditions and experiences of nurses across the 20th century.Nursing in the United Kingdom has been steeped in tradition since the Nurses Registration Act of 1919. Many of the customs and methods practiced today have been passed down through the generations. Rituals & Myths of Nursing collects amusing and
... Read more
Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare

by Beth Lincoln ...

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use. It is a tool to promote change, while also an interesting look into the origins of what we ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use. It is a tool to promote change, while also an interesting look into the origins of what we
... Read more
Developmental Assessment of the School-Aged Child with Developmental Disabilities

A Clinician's Guide

by M. S. Thambirajah ...

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child. ... Read more

$63.99 USD

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child.
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The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit

by Laurie Barkin ...

The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit Fresh Pond Press True and Fast-Paced Stories of Life on the Surgical-Trauma Unit at a City Hospital "It's not the Ritz but this is the best place in the city for treating trauma. The nurses and doctors here are trauma experts. This is where I would want my relatives to be," Laurie Barkin tells upset visitors at San Francisco General Hospital who ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit Fresh Pond Press True and Fast-Paced Stories of Life on the Surgical-Trauma Unit at a City Hospital "It's not the Ritz but this is the best place in the city for treating trauma. The nurses and doctors here are trauma experts. This is where I would want my relatives to be," Laurie Barkin tells upset visitors at San Francisco General Hospital who
... Read more
The Story of My Childhood

by Clara Barton ...

"Clara Barton has written this short but very entertaining, narrative of her youth." - The Book News Monthly (1907)"This work is a valuable source." -American Heroes (2008)"Indispensable for an understanding of her character." - Notable American Women (1971)"In response to a request from a young admirer, Barton wrote a book about her early life, 'The Story of My Childhood." - Nursing's Greatest ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Clara Barton has written this short but very entertaining, narrative of her youth." - The Book News Monthly (1907)"This work is a valuable source." -American Heroes (2008)"Indispensable for an understanding of her character." - Notable American Women (1971)"In response to a request from a young admirer, Barton wrote a book about her early life, 'The Story of My Childhood." - Nursing's Greatest
... Read more
CBT for Beginners

by Rachel Griffiths, Jane Simmons ...

This book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently.Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a ′picture′ of each client, using their case ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently.Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a ′picture′ of each client, using their case
... Read more
All About Postpartum Recovery

A Visual Learning Series

by LE Health Publishing and Margaret Ann Campbell ...

Introducing All About Postpartum Recovery, a comprehensive guide to support and accompany you during the postpartum period. This deeply insightful book combines evidence-based research, healthcare expertise, and the wisdom of experienced parents. It explores the often overlooked "fourth trimester"—a time of immense change and adjustment after a child's birth. From physical recovery to mental well ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Introducing All About Postpartum Recovery, a comprehensive guide to support and accompany you during the postpartum period. This deeply insightful book combines evidence-based research, healthcare expertise, and the wisdom of experienced parents. It explores the often overlooked "fourth trimester"—a time of immense change and adjustment after a child's birth. From physical recovery to mental well
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