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Gracefully Insane

The Rise and Fall of America's Premier Mental Hospital

de Alex Beam ...

Its landscaped ground, chosen by Frederick Law Olmsted and dotted with Tudor mansions, could belong to a New England prep school. There are no fences, no guards, no locked gates. But McLean Hospital is a mental institution-one of the most famous, most elite, and once most luxurious in America. McLean "alumni" include Olmsted himself, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, James Taylor and Ray Charles, as ... Leer más

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Its landscaped ground, chosen by Frederick Law Olmsted and dotted with Tudor mansions, could belong to a New England prep school. There are no fences, no guards, no locked gates. But McLean Hospital is a mental institution-one of the most famous, most elite, and once most luxurious in America. McLean "alumni" include Olmsted himself, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, James Taylor and Ray Charles, as
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DSM-5 Handbook Of Differential Diagnosis (Speedy Study Guides)

de Speedy Publishing ...

Defining mental disorders is easy but to actually diagnose a patient needs a lot of hard work and proper information. You need to be able to classify the symptoms in order to narrow down to the right diagnosis. A wrong diagnosis could lead to more serious problems later on. This quick DSM-5 study guide helps you begin with the right treatment for the right patient. ... Leer más

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Defining mental disorders is easy but to actually diagnose a patient needs a lot of hard work and proper information. You need to be able to classify the symptoms in order to narrow down to the right diagnosis. A wrong diagnosis could lead to more serious problems later on. This quick DSM-5 study guide helps you begin with the right treatment for the right patient.
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Disability in Antiquity

Edición de Christian Laes ...

Series series Rewriting Antiquity
This volume is a major contribution to the field of disability history in the ancient world. Contributions from leading international scholars examine deformity and disability from a variety of historical, sociological and theoretical perspectives, as represented in various media. The volume is not confined to a narrow view of ‘antiquity’ but includes a large number of pieces on ancient western ... Leer más

$70.99 USD

This volume is a major contribution to the field of disability history in the ancient world. Contributions from leading international scholars examine deformity and disability from a variety of historical, sociological and theoretical perspectives, as represented in various media. The volume is not confined to a narrow view of ‘antiquity’ but includes a large number of pieces on ancient western
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Healing Politics

A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

de Abdul El-Sayed ...

A memoir about restoring the health of our people, and our democracy, from a physician and "one of the brightest young stars" of the progressive movement (Sen. Bernie Sanders).A child of immigrants, Abdul El-Sayed grew up feeling a responsibility to help others. He threw himself into the study of medicine and excelled—winning a Rhodes Scholarship, earning two advanced degrees, and landing a tenure ... Leer más

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A memoir about restoring the health of our people, and our democracy, from a physician and "one of the brightest young stars" of the progressive movement (Sen. Bernie Sanders).A child of immigrants, Abdul El-Sayed grew up feeling a responsibility to help others. He threw himself into the study of medicine and excelled—winning a Rhodes Scholarship, earning two advanced degrees, and landing a tenure
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Sex Cells

The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women's Healthcare

de Phyllis E. Greenberger, M.S.W., Kalia Doner ...

Sex Cells is a clear-eyed report on the still-pitched battle to get the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are not small men.The idea that our biological sex impacts our health seems like such a simple concept. Unfortunately, it has proven to be anything but that. Phyllis Greenberger’s battle cry has been: Women/females need to be treated equitably in relationship to men/males. ... Leer más

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Sex Cells is a clear-eyed report on the still-pitched battle to get the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are not small men.The idea that our biological sex impacts our health seems like such a simple concept. Unfortunately, it has proven to be anything but that. Phyllis Greenberger’s battle cry has been: Women/females need to be treated equitably in relationship to men/males.
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Certification in Public Health (CPH) Q&A Exam Review

de Oladele A. Ogunseitan, PhD, MPH ...

Contains more than 600 practice questions and answers!Certification in Public Health (CPH) Q&A Exam Review provides the ultimate resource for all students and practitioners seeking the professional credential and committed to lifelong learning and career growth in public health. Chapters are organized by all ten core competency domain areas, beginning with Evidence-Based Approaches to Public ... Leer más

$72.99 USD

Contains more than 600 practice questions and answers!Certification in Public Health (CPH) Q&A Exam Review provides the ultimate resource for all students and practitioners seeking the professional credential and committed to lifelong learning and career growth in public health. Chapters are organized by all ten core competency domain areas, beginning with Evidence-Based Approaches to Public
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Getting Health Economics into Practice

de David Kernick ...

Fifty years ago medicine was straightforward. Doctors had limited therapeutic options and patients did as they were told. Today, an array of medial interventions is putting increasing pressure on limited resources, patients are questioning everything and doctors are uncertain of their role. Health economists hoped to offer important insights to aid decision making, but their technical frameworks ... Leer más

$79.99 USD

Fifty years ago medicine was straightforward. Doctors had limited therapeutic options and patients did as they were told. Today, an array of medial interventions is putting increasing pressure on limited resources, patients are questioning everything and doctors are uncertain of their role. Health economists hoped to offer important insights to aid decision making, but their technical frameworks
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Beyond the Prescription

A Doctor's Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health

de Dr. Lucy McBride ...

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment with a prescription but no plan, a stack of “normal” lab results but no answers, or the feeling that no one actually listened, you’re not alone.In Beyond the Prescription, Dr. Lucy McBride explains why: Modern health care prioritizes transactions over relationships, screens over stories, and data over context. Into that void has stepped a massive wellness ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment with a prescription but no plan, a stack of “normal” lab results but no answers, or the feeling that no one actually listened, you’re not alone.In Beyond the Prescription, Dr. Lucy McBride explains why: Modern health care prioritizes transactions over relationships, screens over stories, and data over context. Into that void has stepped a massive wellness
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I'm OK--You're OK

de Thomas Harris ...

The Classic Bestseller that has Changed the Lives of Millions"Extraordinary. Harris has helped millions find the freedom to change, liberate their adult effectiveness, and achieve joyful intimacy with others." —Los Angeles TimesTransactional analysis delineates three ego-states (Parent, Adult and Child) as the basis for the content and quality of interpersonal communication. "Happy childhood" ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The Classic Bestseller that has Changed the Lives of Millions"Extraordinary. Harris has helped millions find the freedom to change, liberate their adult effectiveness, and achieve joyful intimacy with others." —Los Angeles TimesTransactional analysis delineates three ego-states (Parent, Adult and Child) as the basis for the content and quality of interpersonal communication. "Happy childhood"
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The Myth of Normal

Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

de Gabor Maté MD ...

**The instant New York Times bestsellerBy the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.**In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems ... Leer más

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**The instant New York Times bestsellerBy the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.**In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems
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Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

de David Quammen ...

A masterpiece of science reporting that tracks the animal origins of emerging human diseases.The emergence of strange new diseases is a frightening problem that seems to be getting worse. In this age of speedy travel, it threatens a worldwide pandemic. We hear news reports of Ebola, SARS, AIDS, and something called Hendra killing horses and people in Australia—but those reports miss the big truth ... Leer más

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A masterpiece of science reporting that tracks the animal origins of emerging human diseases.The emergence of strange new diseases is a frightening problem that seems to be getting worse. In this age of speedy travel, it threatens a worldwide pandemic. We hear news reports of Ebola, SARS, AIDS, and something called Hendra killing horses and people in Australia—but those reports miss the big truth
... Leer más
Passionista

The Empowered Woman's Guide to Pleasuring a Man

de Ian Kerner ...

Series Libro 4 - Kerner
Transform Yourself from "Passion Victim" to Passionista!In the smash hit She Comes First, Ian Kerner singlehandedly waged battle against male sexual "ill-cliteracy," and women everywhere benefited from his "viva la vulva" philosophy of female pleasure. Now, in Passionista, it's time to learn all about what turns men on and makes them stay on. In this point-by-point, "blow-by-blow" sex guide for ... Leer más

$12.49 USD

Transform Yourself from "Passion Victim" to Passionista!In the smash hit She Comes First, Ian Kerner singlehandedly waged battle against male sexual "ill-cliteracy," and women everywhere benefited from his "viva la vulva" philosophy of female pleasure. Now, in Passionista, it's time to learn all about what turns men on and makes them stay on. In this point-by-point, "blow-by-blow" sex guide for
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The Doctor Who Fooled the World

Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines

de Brian Deer ...

Investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine: vaccinations.2021 IPPY Book Award Winner (Gold) in Health/Medicine/Nutrition, Recipient of the Eric Hoffer Award for Nonfiction in the Culture Category.From San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine: vaccinations.2021 IPPY Book Award Winner (Gold) in Health/Medicine/Nutrition, Recipient of the Eric Hoffer Award for Nonfiction in the Culture Category.From San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is
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Ether Day

The Strange Tale of America's Greatest Medical Discovery and the Haunted Men Who Made It

de Julie M. Fenster ...

The true story of the men behind the first surgical use of anesthesia—and the price they paid for their breakthrough.On Friday, October 16, 1846, only one operation was scheduled at Massachusetts General Hospital . . .That day in Boston, the operation was the routine removal of a growth from a man's neck. But one thing would not be routine: instead of using pulleys, hooks, and belts to subdue a ... Leer más

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The true story of the men behind the first surgical use of anesthesia—and the price they paid for their breakthrough.On Friday, October 16, 1846, only one operation was scheduled at Massachusetts General Hospital . . .That day in Boston, the operation was the routine removal of a growth from a man's neck. But one thing would not be routine: instead of using pulleys, hooks, and belts to subdue a
... Leer más
NREMT Study Guide 2025-2026: Master Your Certification With This All-In-One EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Cognitive Exam Course – 3,000+ Practice Questions + Online Platform + Proven Strategies

de Learnik Press ...

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Get Certified with Confidence! Unlock Exclusive Educational Resources Today! Enjoy Instant Access to Our ONLINE PLATFORM with 3,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS, Downloadable FLASHCARDS, and the FULL-LENGTH AUDIOBOOK to help you PASS your NREMT Cognitive Exam on your first try — Don't Miss Out on This Limited-Time Offer! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Are you ready to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Get Certified with Confidence! Unlock Exclusive Educational Resources Today! Enjoy Instant Access to Our ONLINE PLATFORM with 3,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS, Downloadable FLASHCARDS, and the FULL-LENGTH AUDIOBOOK to help you PASS your NREMT Cognitive Exam on your first try — Don't Miss Out on This Limited-Time Offer! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Are you ready to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
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Rigor Mortis

How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions

de Richard Harris ...

An essential book to understanding whether the new miracle cure is good science or simply too good to be trueAmerican taxpayers spend $30 billion annually funding biomedical research, but over half of these studies can't be replicated due to poor experimental design, improper methods, and sloppy statistics. Bad science doesn't just hold back medical progress, it can sign the equivalent of a death ... Leer más

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An essential book to understanding whether the new miracle cure is good science or simply too good to be trueAmerican taxpayers spend $30 billion annually funding biomedical research, but over half of these studies can't be replicated due to poor experimental design, improper methods, and sloppy statistics. Bad science doesn't just hold back medical progress, it can sign the equivalent of a death
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The Doctor's Future

A Blueprint for Future-Proofing Your Profession and for Healthcare Decision Makers Leading the Evolution of AI/Robotics-Powered Medicine

de Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli ...

The future of healthcare is being written now—will you shape it, or be left behind?The future of medicine is arriving faster than most doctors, healthcare leaders, and policy makers realize. In The Doctor’s Future, visionary acute medicine physician and thriving healthcare strategist, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli delivers an authoritative roadmap for navigating a healthcare revolution driven by ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The future of healthcare is being written now—will you shape it, or be left behind?The future of medicine is arriving faster than most doctors, healthcare leaders, and policy makers realize. In The Doctor’s Future, visionary acute medicine physician and thriving healthcare strategist, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli delivers an authoritative roadmap for navigating a healthcare revolution driven by
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The Song of the Cell

An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human

de Siddhartha Mukherjee ...

Winner of the 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences and the 2023 Chautauqua Prize!Named a New York Times Notable Book and a Best Book of the Year by The Economist, Oprah Daily, BookPage, Book Riot, the New York Public Library, and more!In The Song of the Cell, the extraordinary author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Emperor of All Maladies and ... ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Winner of the 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences and the 2023 Chautauqua Prize!Named a New York Times Notable Book and a Best Book of the Year by The Economist, Oprah Daily, BookPage, Book Riot, the New York Public Library, and more!In The Song of the Cell, the extraordinary author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Emperor of All Maladies and ...
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Way Home

Journeys through Homelessness

de Josephine Ensign ...

Can one city's solutions to homelessness help the United States face the issue nationally?The United States grapples with a solution for the unhoused by employing a patchwork of uneven rhetoric and policy. How can policymakers and public health professionals address this urgent problem in more innovative and sustainable ways? In Way Home, Josephine Ensign explores the contemporary landscape of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Can one city's solutions to homelessness help the United States face the issue nationally?The United States grapples with a solution for the unhoused by employing a patchwork of uneven rhetoric and policy. How can policymakers and public health professionals address this urgent problem in more innovative and sustainable ways? In Way Home, Josephine Ensign explores the contemporary landscape of
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The Mixed Methods Research Workbook

Activities for Designing, Implementing, and Publishing Projects

de Michael D. Fetters ...

Series series Mixed Methods Research Series
Written by Michael D. Fetters, one of the leading scholars in the field and co-editor of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research, The Mixed Methods Research Workbook: Activities for Designing, Implementing, and Publishing Projects is the perfect tool for doctoral students and researchers who want support throughout their research project, as well as a practical way to apply the knowledge they’ve ... Leer más

$52.19 USD

Written by Michael D. Fetters, one of the leading scholars in the field and co-editor of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research, The Mixed Methods Research Workbook: Activities for Designing, Implementing, and Publishing Projects is the perfect tool for doctoral students and researchers who want support throughout their research project, as well as a practical way to apply the knowledge they’ve
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The Butchering Art

Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine

de Lindsey Fitzharris ...

Winner, PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing"Warning: She spares no detail!" —Erik Larson, bestselling author of Dead WakeIn The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of nineteenth-century surgery and shows how it was transformed by advances made in germ theory and antiseptics between 1860 and 1875. She conjures up early operating theaters—no ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Winner, PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing"Warning: She spares no detail!" —Erik Larson, bestselling author of Dead WakeIn The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of nineteenth-century surgery and shows how it was transformed by advances made in germ theory and antiseptics between 1860 and 1875. She conjures up early operating theaters—no
... Leer más
The Family That Couldn't Sleep

A Medical Mystery

de D. T. Max ...

For two hundred years a noble Venetian family has suffered from an inherited disease that strikes their members in middle age, stealing their sleep, eating holes in their brains, and ending their lives in a matter of months. In Papua New Guinea, a primitive tribe is nearly obliterated by a sickness whose chief symptom is uncontrollable laughter. Across Europe, millions of sheep rub their fleeces ... Leer más

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For two hundred years a noble Venetian family has suffered from an inherited disease that strikes their members in middle age, stealing their sleep, eating holes in their brains, and ending their lives in a matter of months. In Papua New Guinea, a primitive tribe is nearly obliterated by a sickness whose chief symptom is uncontrollable laughter. Across Europe, millions of sheep rub their fleeces
... Leer más
Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education

Edición de Caragh Brosnan, Bryan S. Turner ...

The Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education provides a contemporary introduction to this classic area of sociology by examining the social origin and implications of the epistemological, organizational and demographic challenges facing medical education in the twenty-first century.Beginning with reflections on the historical and theoretical foundations of the sociology of medical education, ... Leer más

$68.99 USD

The Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education provides a contemporary introduction to this classic area of sociology by examining the social origin and implications of the epistemological, organizational and demographic challenges facing medical education in the twenty-first century.Beginning with reflections on the historical and theoretical foundations of the sociology of medical education,
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Divide and Conquer

A Comparative History of Medical Specialization

de George Weisz ...

This wide-ranging book is the first to examine one of the most significant and characteristic features of modern medicine - specialization - in historical and comparative context. Based on research in three languages, it traces the origins of modern medical specialization to 1830s Paris and examines its spread to Germany, Britain, and the US, showing how it evolved from an outgrowth of academic ... Leer más

$49.49 USD

This wide-ranging book is the first to examine one of the most significant and characteristic features of modern medicine - specialization - in historical and comparative context. Based on research in three languages, it traces the origins of modern medical specialization to 1830s Paris and examines its spread to Germany, Britain, and the US, showing how it evolved from an outgrowth of academic
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