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Understanding Migraine And Other Headaches

by Stewart J. Tepper

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Provides up-to-date information on the causes and diagnoses, as well as preventive measures, effective treatments, and surgical procedures. The book gives an overview of every major type of headache, including debilitating, nausea-inducing forms of migraine, episodic tension-type headaches, chronic daily headaches, and more obscure headaches.
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Understanding Alzheimer'S Disease

by John J. Sramek e Neal R. Cutler

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Alzheimer''s disease has received growing attention in recent years because the affected population is growing quickly as life spans in America creep ever upward. As they near retirement, many Americans start to fear that any minor memory lapse—misplacing the keys or forgetting a name—might spell Alzheimer’s. In reality, such incidents are a normal part of the aging process. In Alzheimer’s disease, such incidents progress to a point at which they interfere with normal daily activities on a regular basis, and memory loss becomes progressively more disabling. This book is written for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease—people who have it, their families and caregivers, professionals who serve such people, teachers, and anyone with a general interest in the disease. An important feature of this book is a clear explanation of the basic biology of the disease. Here is information about who gets the disease, how it is diagnosed, and what happens to people who have it. A large section is devoted to the subject of caring for affected individuals, including legal and financial planning advice and pointers for finding outside support services. Existing treatments are discussed along with suggestions for handling many symptoms without drugs. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease describes the most current knowledge of how and why it arises and gives information about the many avenues being explored in search of a cure. With its chapters on causes and on the search for treatments, this guide will be of interest to a wider section of the population than other books on the disease.
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Understanding Cancer Therapies

by Helen S. L. Chan

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Cancer is one of the world's most feared diseases. Yet, the past decades have seen major revolutions in cancer therapy and steadily growing hopes for a cure. This volume provides a look at how medical professionals are treating the disease.
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Understanding Depression

by Patricia Ainsworth

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Explores the reality of the illness from the author's twin perspectives as a psychiatrist and as a family member who experienced the tragedy of depression first hand. Using examples from her practice, the author discusses the different types of depression, the kinds of people at risk, and the risk factors of suicide.
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Understanding Cancer Therapies

by Helen S. L. Chan

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Cancer is one of the world's most feared diseases. Yet, the past decades have seen major revolutions in cancer therapy and steadily growing hopes for a cure. This volume provides a look at how medical professionals are treating the disease.
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Understanding Addiction

by Elizabeth Connell Henderson

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Starting with the question â€œwhat is addiction?â€ Elizabeth Connell Henderson takes the reader through the many facets of this disorder. She examines the effects of addictive substances on the brain and reviews each of the major classes of substances. In the development of addiction, she looks at the genetic, social, and psychological factors.
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Understanding Child Sexual Abuse

by Edward L. Rowan

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 The number of confirmed cases of child sexual abuse in the United States rose from 6,000 in 1976 to 113,000 in 1985 and rose again to 300,000 in 2000. Understanding Child Sexual Abuse explores the dynamics, effects, treatment options, and preventive measures available to both the children and the adults involved in child sexual abuse. Chapters provide emphasis and guidance on seeking counseling; pathways for victims to seek renewed, healthy, and productive lives; options available for rehabilitating abusers; personality traits common to abusers; victim responses to the trauma of abuse; outlines of work now underway to understand neurobiological aspects of disorders that may lead to abuse; appropriate treatments for victims and offenders; and an overview of recommended books, websites, and other resources for further reading.
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Understanding Alzheimer'S Disease

by John J. Sramek e Neal R. Cutler

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Alzheimer''s disease has received growing attention in recent years because the affected population is growing quickly as life spans in America creep ever upward. As they near retirement, many Americans start to fear that any minor memory lapse—misplacing the keys or forgetting a name—might spell Alzheimer’s. In reality, such incidents are a normal part of the aging process. In Alzheimer’s disease, such incidents progress to a point at which they interfere with normal daily activities on a regular basis, and memory loss becomes progressively more disabling. This book is written for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease—people who have it, their families and caregivers, professionals who serve such people, teachers, and anyone with a general interest in the disease. An important feature of this book is a clear explanation of the basic biology of the disease. Here is information about who gets the disease, how it is diagnosed, and what happens to people who have it. A large section is devoted to the subject of caring for affected individuals, including legal and financial planning advice and pointers for finding outside support services. Existing treatments are discussed along with suggestions for handling many symptoms without drugs. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease describes the most current knowledge of how and why it arises and gives information about the many avenues being explored in search of a cure. With its chapters on causes and on the search for treatments, this guide will be of interest to a wider section of the population than other books on the disease.
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Understanding Anemia

by Ed Uthman

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Gently builds upon elementary knowledge of biology to provide the general reader with a fairly sophisticated understanding of the various causes of anemia, of the methods used to make diagnoses, and of the principles of treatment.
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Understanding Herpes - Revised Second Edition

by Lawrence R. Stanberry

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 An accessible sourcebook about the virus, its various strains, the ways in which it is transmitted, its symptoms, and the most effective treatments. The book also details how the virus can manifest itself in AIDS patients, pregnant women, and newborns, and discusses the emotional problems that can be caused by herpes infections.
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Understanding Dental Health

by Francis G. Serio

11,02€ + 10% CARD

 Looking into your mouth is like looking under the hood of your car. Both are dark and mysterious places. Unfortunately, unlike your car, your mouth did not come with a guide to operation and repair. This book can serve as an "owner''s manual," for it was written for those who hope to understand the mouth and how to keep it healthy. It will introduce what is in the mouth and how to take proper care of it.From its outline of the anatomy of the mouth to its discussions of contemporary dental research and technology, this book offers insight into the processes that determine dental health. It details daily oral hygiene and maintenance aimed at reducing the occurrence of common oral maladies. Also explained is the dentist''s role in prevention and treatment, as well as the costs of dental care.Virtually all persons are affected by dental diseases of some sort. Many dental problems, especially bad breath, gum disease, and cavities, are almost entirely preventable. Whether it is for bleeding gums, cavities, crooked teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, stains, a host of other problems, or just a periodic checkup, nearly everyone will spend time and money at the dentist''s office. For those who are concerned about appropriate care of the mouth and the teeth this clearly written book will be useful.The principles of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and select technical innovations in dentistry are discussed and clearly explained. Also, a helpful list of dental schools that provide low-cost care and a list of resources for further information are included.Although this book is not meant to be comprehensive, it offers the firm foundation for having informed discussion with your dentist and for maintaining oral health for a lifetime.
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Understanding Cystic Fibrosis

by Karen Hopkin

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Understanding CF charts the progress that has been made in a disease whose symptoms can range from mild respiratory distress to life-threatening lung infections
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Understanding Stuttering

by Nathan Lavid

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Examines the medical roots of stuttering. The book defines stuttering as a medical condition that is neurologically based or inherited. It explains the basics of brain anatomy and function, tells of the latest scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment of stuttering, and explains the difference in acquired stuttering and Tourette syndrome.
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Understanding Stuttering

by Nathan Lavid

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Examines the medical roots of stuttering. The book defines stuttering as a medical condition that is neurologically based or inherited. It explains the basics of brain anatomy and function, tells of the latest scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment of stuttering, and explains the difference in acquired stuttering and Tourette syndrome.
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Understanding Breast Cancer Genetics

by Barbara T. Zimmerman

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 This book by a scientist whose background is in cellular and molecular biology examines the fearsome disease that strikes one in eight women in the United States. Although women are more likely to die of heart disease or of lung cancer, a diagnosis of breast cancer is the medical pronouncement that a woman is most likely to fear. It kills more than 40,000 Americans annually. Why are some women more vulnerable than others? The interplay between genetics and environment is suspected. Thus this book for general readers will help them understand the genetic basis of both sporadic and inherited breast cancers. Although only five to ten percent of breast cancer patients have inherited mutations in these genes, all women need to understand the genetic implications of the disease. In clear, concise language Barbara T. Zimmerman guides the reader through the complexities, discussing in detail the genes that are known to increase susceptibility and the ways they are passed on. Examining the general biology of breast cancer, Zimmerman describes how sporadic and inherited forms of the disease arise and how the location of the tumors can affect the body. She discusses genetic mutations and their roles in the development of tumors and tells how these potentially cancer-inducing genes were discovered. Covered too are the issues of risk, prevention, screening, diagnosis, therapy, and genetic testing and counseling. Zimmerman concludes with a comprehensive analysis of current research and with an emphasis on how a woman''s understanding of inherited breast cancer can help doctors seeking to design better methods for prevention and therapy. A useful list of resources for further information about the genetic causes of breast cancer is included.
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Understanding Cosmetic Laser Surgery

by Robert Langdon

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Spells out the technology of the laser and its suitability for many cosmetic surgeries. Included in the discussions are the physiology of the skin, the basics of the surgical procedure, the preparation for surgery, a pointing out of risks, and an advisory on the postoperative recovery.
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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

by Melissa Stauffer

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 Two-and-a-half million people world-wide suffer from the chronic disease multiple sclerosis. This book presents both general information about MS and valuable, specific advice. From basic biology to new advances in treatment, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis covers the topics most relevant to people with MS.
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Understanding Mental Retardation

by Pamela C. Baker e Patricia Ainsworth

18,55€ + 10% CARD

 What measures can parents and advocates take to insure that people who have mental retardation live full, rewarding lives from infancy to old age?Understanding Mental Retardation explores a diverse group of disorders from their biological roots to the everyday challenges faced by this special population and their families.
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease

by Miriam Bloom

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 This overview of sickle cell disease explains what it is and how it is inherited, as well as the relationship between the sickle cell gene and its geographic origins, the way the gene has been spread throughout history, and the effect of sickle cell hemoglobin on red blood cells that carry it.
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Conversations With John Le Carre

64,31€

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 In this collection, the acclaimed writer talks about his craft, the nature of language, the literature that he loves, and the ways in which his own life influences the creation of, and characters within, his novels.
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Whiteness In The Novels Of Charles W. Chesnutt

by Matthew Wilson

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 Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932), critically acclaimed for his novels, short stories, and essays, was one of the most ambitious and influential African American writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This study explores the dilemma of a black writer who wrote primarily for a white audience.
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Conversations With Thomas Mcguane

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 A volume of interviews that spans Thomas McGuaneâ€™s writing life to date. These exchanges trace the evolution of a mature literary writer and the growth and transformation of a complex and creative mind.
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Conversations With Thomas Mcguane

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 A volume of interviews that spans Thomas McGuaneâ€™s writing life to date. These exchanges trace the evolution of a mature literary writer and the growth and transformation of a complex and creative mind.
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Understanding Herpes - Revised Second Edition

by Lawrence R. Stanberry

38,56€

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 An accessible sourcebook about the virus, its various strains, the ways in which it is transmitted, its symptoms, and the most effective treatments. The book also details how the virus can manifest itself in AIDS patients, pregnant women, and newborns, and discusses the emotional problems that can be caused by herpes infections.
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