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The Poisoner's Handbook

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York

by Deborah Blum ...

**Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —**The New York Observer**“The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times“Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats ... Read more

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**Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —**The New York Observer**“The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times“Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats
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The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. ...

**#1 New York Times bestseller“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress StudiesA pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller**Trauma is a fact of life. ... Read more

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**#1 New York Times bestseller“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress StudiesA pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller**Trauma is a fact of life.
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Breasts

A Relatively Brief Relationship – the funny, moving and universally relatable new memoir

by Jean Hannah Edelstein ...

'Has the power to knock the breath out of you'THE TIMES'A must-read'JESSIE BURTON'One of the most brilliant writers of her generation, as witty, wry and unsentimental as Nora Ephron'OLIVIA LAING'I LOVED this book'NINA STIBBEIn this short, striking memoir, Jean Hannah Edelstein ch... ... Read more

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'Has the power to knock the breath out of you'THE TIMES'A must-read'JESSIE BURTON'One of the most brilliant writers of her generation, as witty, wry and unsentimental as Nora Ephron'OLIVIA LAING'I LOVED this book'NINA STIBBEIn this short, striking memoir, Jean Hannah Edelstein ch...
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

And Other Lessons from the Crematory

by Caitlin Doughty ...

In this "morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller that launched the death positive movement, a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape, ... Read more

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In this "morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller that launched the death positive movement, a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape,
... Read more
The Vagina Bible

The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine

by Dr. Jen Gunter ...

Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!Boston Globe bestseller#1 Canadian BestsellerOB/GYN, The New York Times columnist, host of the show Jensplaining, and internationally bestselling authorDr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you’ve always had but were afraid to ask—or couldn’t find the right answe... ... Read more

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Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!Boston Globe bestseller#1 Canadian BestsellerOB/GYN, The New York Times columnist, host of the show Jensplaining, and internationally bestselling authorDr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you’ve always had but were afraid to ask—or couldn’t find the right answe...
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The Breast Advice

All You Need to Know About Breast Health, Screening, and Treatment

by Dr. Elisa Port ...

Everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer in one place, essential advice you can trust from Mount Sinai’s Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Elisa Port, and her patients.Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. There are 300,000 women diagnosed in the United States each year, and of all cancers women get, one in three will be breast. Everyone ... Read more

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Everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer in one place, essential advice you can trust from Mount Sinai’s Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Elisa Port, and her patients.Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. There are 300,000 women diagnosed in the United States each year, and of all cancers women get, one in three will be breast. Everyone
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Pink Ribbon Blues: How Breast Cancer Culture Undermines Women's Health

How Breast Cancer Culture Undermines Women's Health

by Gayle A. Sulik ...

Medical sociologist Gayle A. Sulik reveals the hidden costs of the pink ribbon as an industry, one in which breast cancer functions as a brand name with a pink ribbon logo. Based on historical and ethnographic research, analysis of awareness campaigns and advertisements, and hundreds of interviews, Pink Ribbon Blues shows that while millions walk, run, and purchase products for a cure, cancer ... Read more

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Medical sociologist Gayle A. Sulik reveals the hidden costs of the pink ribbon as an industry, one in which breast cancer functions as a brand name with a pink ribbon logo. Based on historical and ethnographic research, analysis of awareness campaigns and advertisements, and hundreds of interviews, Pink Ribbon Blues shows that while millions walk, run, and purchase products for a cure, cancer
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The Power of Hormones

The New Science of How Hormones Impact Every Aspect of Our Health

by Max Nieuwdorp ...

Decode the subtle signals of hormones with this foundational book on hormonal health and hormone balance from expert endocrinologist and leading researcher in the field.Hormones rule our lives, shaping our metabolic health and stress hormon responses every day. From conception, to birth, to our last breath, hormones and the endocrine system control the delicate processes that keep our bodies in ... Read more

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Decode the subtle signals of hormones with this foundational book on hormonal health and hormone balance from expert endocrinologist and leading researcher in the field.Hormones rule our lives, shaping our metabolic health and stress hormon responses every day. From conception, to birth, to our last breath, hormones and the endocrine system control the delicate processes that keep our bodies in
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Sacrifice

How the Deadliest Vaccine in History Targeted the Most Vulnerable

by James Thorp, MD, Celia Farber ...

Sacrifice documents the true story of Dr. James Thorp, a respected doctor of maternal fetal medicine, who in 2020, finds his entire profession has lost its mind, as well as its soul. Stunned to find his colleagues take the bribe money, drink the Kool-Aid, and push the COVID-19 shots, Thorp is one of the few Ob-Gyns to bear witness and broadcast the multitude of pregnancy complications including ... Read more

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Sacrifice documents the true story of Dr. James Thorp, a respected doctor of maternal fetal medicine, who in 2020, finds his entire profession has lost its mind, as well as its soul. Stunned to find his colleagues take the bribe money, drink the Kool-Aid, and push the COVID-19 shots, Thorp is one of the few Ob-Gyns to bear witness and broadcast the multitude of pregnancy complications including
... Read more
Death Is But a Dream

Finding Hope and Meaning in End of Life Dreams

by Christopher Kerr, Carine Mardorossian ...

The first book to validate the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears.Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his patients die. Yet he has cared for thousands of patients who, in the face of death, speak of love and grace. Beyond the physical realities of dying are unseen processes that are remarkably life-affirming. These include dreams that are unlike any regular ... Read more

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The first book to validate the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears.Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his patients die. Yet he has cared for thousands of patients who, in the face of death, speak of love and grace. Beyond the physical realities of dying are unseen processes that are remarkably life-affirming. These include dreams that are unlike any regular
... Read more
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

And Other Clinical Tales

by Oliver Sacks ...

**THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NBC SERIES BRILLIANT MINDS • In his most extraordinary book, the bestselling author of Awakenings and "poet laureate of medicine” (The New York Times) recounts the case histories of patients inhabiting the compelling world of neurological disorders, from those who are no longer able to recognize common objects to those who gain extraordinary new skills.“Oliver Sacks has ... Read more

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**THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NBC SERIES BRILLIANT MINDS • In his most extraordinary book, the bestselling author of Awakenings and "poet laureate of medicine” (The New York Times) recounts the case histories of patients inhabiting the compelling world of neurological disorders, from those who are no longer able to recognize common objects to those who gain extraordinary new skills.“Oliver Sacks has
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Phantoms in the Brain

Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind

by V. S. Ramachandran, Sandra Blakeslee ...

Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments -- using such low-tech tools as cotton swabs, glasses of water and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr. ... Read more

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Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments -- using such low-tech tools as cotton swabs, glasses of water and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr.
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Crossed & lazy eyes

Myths, misconceptions and truths

Translated by Linda Sanet ...

by Pilar Vergara Giménez ...

For those searching for the evidence base for the optometric care of strabismus and amblyopia, look no further. In her book, Pilar Vergara puts parents behind the eyes of their children with amblyopia and strabismus so they can understand how they see. She discusses, in lay terms, the causes and symptoms of amblyopia and strabismus, the effects of these disorders on a person's self confidence, and ... Read more

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For those searching for the evidence base for the optometric care of strabismus and amblyopia, look no further. In her book, Pilar Vergara puts parents behind the eyes of their children with amblyopia and strabismus so they can understand how they see. She discusses, in lay terms, the causes and symptoms of amblyopia and strabismus, the effects of these disorders on a person's self confidence, and
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Cure Your Fatigue, Second Edition

The Root Cause and How to Fix It On Your Own

by Morley M. Robbins ...

Tired all the time . . . and no one can tell you why? You’re not broken. You’re out of balance.In the second edition of Cure Your Fatigue, mineral expert Morley M. Robbins reveals how a hidden epidemic of mineral imbalance, especially involving copper, is at the root of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, liver disease, or even infertility and PCOS.Backed by ... Read more

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Tired all the time . . . and no one can tell you why? You’re not broken. You’re out of balance.In the second edition of Cure Your Fatigue, mineral expert Morley M. Robbins reveals how a hidden epidemic of mineral imbalance, especially involving copper, is at the root of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, liver disease, or even infertility and PCOS.Backed by
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Fiber Fueled

The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, andOptimizing Your Microbiome

by Will Bulsiewicz MD ...

**The instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestsellerA bold new plant-based plan that challenges popular keto and paleo diets, from an award-winning gastroenterologist.**The benefits of restrictive diets like paleo and keto have been touted for more than a decade, but as renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, or "Dr. B," illuminates in this groundbreaking book, the ... Read more

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**The instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestsellerA bold new plant-based plan that challenges popular keto and paleo diets, from an award-winning gastroenterologist.**The benefits of restrictive diets like paleo and keto have been touted for more than a decade, but as renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, or "Dr. B," illuminates in this groundbreaking book, the
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Sound Medicine

How to Use the Ancient Science of Sound to Heal the Body and Mind

by Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D. ...

From a leading neurologist, neuroscientist and practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, comes a rigorous scientific investigation of the healing power of sound, showing readers how they can use it to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.Why does a baby’s cry instantaneously flood a mother’s body with a myriad of stress hormones? How can a song on the radio stir up powerful emotions, from joy to ... Read more

$10.49 USD

From a leading neurologist, neuroscientist and practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, comes a rigorous scientific investigation of the healing power of sound, showing readers how they can use it to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.Why does a baby’s cry instantaneously flood a mother’s body with a myriad of stress hormones? How can a song on the radio stir up powerful emotions, from joy to
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Kegels Are Not Going to Fix This

The latest medical understanding of pelvic floor disorders and their impact on quality of life

by Georgeann Sack ...

One out of every three women has a pelvic floor disorder, but nobody is talking about it.Uncontrolled release of urine, feces, and gas. A visible bulge in your vagina. A cervix that sticks out of your vaginal opening. Sticking your fingers into your vagina or butthole to remove poop. Painful, embarrassing sex. The symptoms of pelvic floor disorders are about as taboo as conversation topics get.As ... Read more

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One out of every three women has a pelvic floor disorder, but nobody is talking about it.Uncontrolled release of urine, feces, and gas. A visible bulge in your vagina. A cervix that sticks out of your vaginal opening. Sticking your fingers into your vagina or butthole to remove poop. Painful, embarrassing sex. The symptoms of pelvic floor disorders are about as taboo as conversation topics get.As
... Read more
The Age-Proof Brain

New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia

by Marc Milstein ...

“An absolutely fabulous, invaluable read!” —Dr. James B. Maas, Weiss Presidential Fellow, former professor and chair of psychology, Cornell University“A wonderful, life-changing book.” —Brian Tracy, international bestselling author of Eat That Frog!Serious mental decline is not an inevitable part of aging. You can boost your short and long-term brain health and significantly lower the risk of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“An absolutely fabulous, invaluable read!” —Dr. James B. Maas, Weiss Presidential Fellow, former professor and chair of psychology, Cornell University“A wonderful, life-changing book.” —Brian Tracy, international bestselling author of Eat That Frog!Serious mental decline is not an inevitable part of aging. You can boost your short and long-term brain health and significantly lower the risk of
... Read more
Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology E-Book

by Clyde A. Helms ...

Trusted by thousands of radiology residents, students, and clinicians, the "pink book" continues to be the perfect first book for essential, easily accessible information in skeletal imaging. Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology, 5th Edition, provides an authoritative introduction to x-rays, MR, and other skeletal imaging modalities, offering a quick, effective review of musculoskeletal imaging in a ... Read more

$72.89 USD

Trusted by thousands of radiology residents, students, and clinicians, the "pink book" continues to be the perfect first book for essential, easily accessible information in skeletal imaging. Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology, 5th Edition, provides an authoritative introduction to x-rays, MR, and other skeletal imaging modalities, offering a quick, effective review of musculoskeletal imaging in a
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Radiologic Guide to Orthopedic Devices

Edited by Tim B. Hunter, Mihra S. Taljanovic, Jason R. Wild ...

Orthopedic devices improve the quality of life of millions of people, and show up on radiographs and cross-sectional imaging studies daily. This text will familiarise radiologists with the indications, applications, potential complications, and radiologic evaluation of many medical devices. The book offers a complete discussion of fracture fixation, joint arthroplasty, and orthopedic apparatus of ... Read more

$221.39 USD

Orthopedic devices improve the quality of life of millions of people, and show up on radiographs and cross-sectional imaging studies daily. This text will familiarise radiologists with the indications, applications, potential complications, and radiologic evaluation of many medical devices. The book offers a complete discussion of fracture fixation, joint arthroplasty, and orthopedic apparatus of
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Practical Imaging Informatics

Foundations and Applications for Medical Imaging

Edited by Barton F. Branstetter IV ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This new edition is a comprehensive source of imaging informatics fundamentals and how those fundamentals are applied in everyday practice. Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs) play a critical role in healthcare, and the scope of the profession has grown far beyond the boundaries of the PACS. A successful IIP must understand the PACS itself and all the software systems networked together in ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This new edition is a comprehensive source of imaging informatics fundamentals and how those fundamentals are applied in everyday practice. Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs) play a critical role in healthcare, and the scope of the profession has grown far beyond the boundaries of the PACS. A successful IIP must understand the PACS itself and all the software systems networked together in
... Read more
Hello, Down There

A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain

by Alexandra T Milspaw ...

Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain offers a one-of-a-kind review of cutting-edge scientific information on the etiology of chronic pain, with special focus on pelvic and sexual pain disorders. Dr. Milspaw's conversational approach to understanding how "it's all connected" guides the reader through easy-to-learn techniques that retrain the brain and nervous system ... Read more

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Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain offers a one-of-a-kind review of cutting-edge scientific information on the etiology of chronic pain, with special focus on pelvic and sexual pain disorders. Dr. Milspaw's conversational approach to understanding how "it's all connected" guides the reader through easy-to-learn techniques that retrain the brain and nervous system
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The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

by Abraham Verghese ...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow... ... Read more

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An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, 3rd Edition

Evidence-Based Insight and Real-Life Tips for Expecting Parents, from the World's Leading Medical Experts

by Dr. Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D. ...

Series series Mayo Clinic Parenting Guides
A fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby.Pregnancy can be an adventure — full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions, and joy.Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you ... Read more

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A fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby.Pregnancy can be an adventure — full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions, and joy.Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you
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