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Your Brain at Work, Revised and Updated

Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

by David Rock ...

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly ... Read more

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A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly
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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
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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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Unlearn Your Pain

The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression

by Howard Schubiner MD ...

**Based on more than twenty years of clinical trials and practice, Unlearn Your Pain is a groundbreaking guide to reversing chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression.AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**Migraines, headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and a host of other chronic illnesses have caused hardship worldwide. For the past twenty ... Read more

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**Based on more than twenty years of clinical trials and practice, Unlearn Your Pain is a groundbreaking guide to reversing chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression.AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**Migraines, headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and a host of other chronic illnesses have caused hardship worldwide. For the past twenty
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The Art of Impossible

A Peak Performance Primer

by Steven Kotler ...

New York Times BestsellerBestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, offering a blueprint based on neuroscience to teach us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of us.What ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerBestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, offering a blueprint based on neuroscience to teach us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of us.What
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Geometrical and Visual Optics, Third Edition

by Steven P. Schwartz ...

The acclaimed introductory text to geometrical and visual optics --- now in full colorA Doody's Core Title for 2021 & 2026!Geometrical and Visual Optics, Third Edition is a rigorous, yet approachable text that expertly combines basic optics with clinical application in a way that brings key optometry topics to life. It is meant to be a concise and user-friendly resource for clinicians as they ... Read more

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The acclaimed introductory text to geometrical and visual optics --- now in full colorA Doody's Core Title for 2021 & 2026!Geometrical and Visual Optics, Third Edition is a rigorous, yet approachable text that expertly combines basic optics with clinical application in a way that brings key optometry topics to life. It is meant to be a concise and user-friendly resource for clinicians as they
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Intelligent Kindness

Rehabilitating the Welfare State

by Penelope Campling, John Ballatt, Chris Maloney ...

At a time of renewed concern about health, social care, and national unity, the authors reassert the value of the Welfare State for society as a whole, not simply for those in need. Years of relentless regulatory and structural reforms have not prevented scandals, yet have exhausted, demoralised and alienated staff. The work we ask these people to undertake is hard. It can be frightening, risky ... Read more

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At a time of renewed concern about health, social care, and national unity, the authors reassert the value of the Welfare State for society as a whole, not simply for those in need. Years of relentless regulatory and structural reforms have not prevented scandals, yet have exhausted, demoralised and alienated staff. The work we ask these people to undertake is hard. It can be frightening, risky
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The Slim Book of Health Pearls: The Complete Medical Examination

by Sheldon Cohen M.D. FACP ...

A complete medical examination includes a history, physical examination and basic laboratory analysis. Performed with compassion and care, it provides a diagnosis eighty percent of the time.Busy physicians, who find themselves pressed for the time necessary to complete this important task, compromise this complicated and time-consuming procedure. As a result, initial diagnosis is prone to errors ... Read more

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A complete medical examination includes a history, physical examination and basic laboratory analysis. Performed with compassion and care, it provides a diagnosis eighty percent of the time.Busy physicians, who find themselves pressed for the time necessary to complete this important task, compromise this complicated and time-consuming procedure. As a result, initial diagnosis is prone to errors
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Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Dementia

A Comprehensive Approach

Edited by Abraham Olufemi Asuku, Ebele Joan Ajagun, Gbonjubola Oyinlola Ogungbangbe ...

Series series Neuroscience of Neurodegenerative Disease
As our global population ages, dementia emerges as one of healthcare's most pressing challenges. But what if the most powerful solutions lie beyond traditional medication? Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Dementia: A Comprehensive Approach opens new doors in dementia care, revealing evidence-based strategies that can transform lives. This groundbreaking work explores:Innovative therapies from ... Read more

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As our global population ages, dementia emerges as one of healthcare's most pressing challenges. But what if the most powerful solutions lie beyond traditional medication? Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Dementia: A Comprehensive Approach opens new doors in dementia care, revealing evidence-based strategies that can transform lives. This groundbreaking work explores:Innovative therapies from
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The Ozempic Revolution

A Doctor’s Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease

by Alexandra Sowa ...

"The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a groundbreaking exploration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, that have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Sowa combines scientific insights with practical advice, making it accessible for both medical professionals and general readers. She delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1, its benefits beyond weight loss, and its ... Read more

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"The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a groundbreaking exploration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, that have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Sowa combines scientific insights with practical advice, making it accessible for both medical professionals and general readers. She delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1, its benefits beyond weight loss, and its
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Hot Not Bothered

by Harper Ford ...

Series series Midlife Mayhem
‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ Katie Fforde––––––––––-**Selected as a Waterstones Best Romance Paperback of 2024**Hot Not Bothered is the new hilarious, no-holds-barred and heartfelt novel about the rollercoaster of menopause, from hot flushes to HRT and everything in-between.–––––––––––-It’s a bloody mess but she ain’t stressed…Heidi is tired. Tired,... ... Read more

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‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ Katie Fforde––––––––––-**Selected as a Waterstones Best Romance Paperback of 2024**Hot Not Bothered is the new hilarious, no-holds-barred and heartfelt novel about the rollercoaster of menopause, from hot flushes to HRT and everything in-between.–––––––––––-It’s a bloody mess but she ain’t stressed…Heidi is tired. Tired,...
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Emergency Triage

Telephone Triage and Advice (Version 1.7, 2023)

by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) ...

Series series Advanced Life Support Group
Emergency Triage: Telephone Triage and Advice complements the highly successful Emergency Triage. The algorithms are rooted in the Manchester Triage System (MTS), which is used in hospitals around the world and which is acknowledged as an effective means of clinical prioritisation.This telephone iteration of a triage system which prioritises millions of patients each year provides a robust, safe, ... Read more

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Emergency Triage: Telephone Triage and Advice complements the highly successful Emergency Triage. The algorithms are rooted in the Manchester Triage System (MTS), which is used in hospitals around the world and which is acknowledged as an effective means of clinical prioritisation.This telephone iteration of a triage system which prioritises millions of patients each year provides a robust, safe,
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PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine

by Amelia K. Hausauer, Derek H. Jones ...

State-of-the-art PRP and microneedling aesthetic procedures from internationally renowned expertsPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are two increasingly popular off-label modalities intended to harness the body's self-rejuvenation and repair abilities. PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine is the most comprehensive, clinically informed resource available today on these two ... Read more

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State-of-the-art PRP and microneedling aesthetic procedures from internationally renowned expertsPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling are two increasingly popular off-label modalities intended to harness the body's self-rejuvenation and repair abilities. PRP and Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine is the most comprehensive, clinically informed resource available today on these two
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Tell Me Where It Hurts

The New Science of Pain and How to Heal

by Rachel Zoffness, Ph.D ...

Leading pain expert Dr. Rachel Zoffness bridges the gap between medicine and psychology to get to the heart of understanding—and treating—pain—it's The Body Keeps the Score for chronic pain.Every one of us will experience pain, be it back pain, the pain of childbirth, or living in an aging body. Not a single one of us will escape. But what if everything you thought you knew about pain was ... ... Read more

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Leading pain expert Dr. Rachel Zoffness bridges the gap between medicine and psychology to get to the heart of understanding—and treating—pain—it's The Body Keeps the Score for chronic pain.Every one of us will experience pain, be it back pain, the pain of childbirth, or living in an aging body. Not a single one of us will escape. But what if everything you thought you knew about pain was ...
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The Menopause Manifesto

Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism

by Dr. Jen Gunter ...

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice.**The only thing predictable about ... Read more

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**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice.**The only thing predictable about
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Floored

A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage

by Sara Reardon ...

“Floored is a transformative guide. A must-read for reclaiming comfort, dignity, and vitality.”**– Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board Certified OBGYN and author of The New MenopauseAudiobook narrated by Dr. Sara Reardon**The definitive guide to pelvic floor health, written by pelvic floor physical therapist and creator of the Vagina Whisperer, Dr. Sara Reardon.Floored is a rallying cry for women’s ... Read more

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“Floored is a transformative guide. A must-read for reclaiming comfort, dignity, and vitality.”**– Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board Certified OBGYN and author of The New MenopauseAudiobook narrated by Dr. Sara Reardon**The definitive guide to pelvic floor health, written by pelvic floor physical therapist and creator of the Vagina Whisperer, Dr. Sara Reardon.Floored is a rallying cry for women’s
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Food Intelligence

The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us

by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall PhD ...

**“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to read this book." —Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and host of Chasing LifeThe essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it.* ... Read more

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**“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to read this book." —Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and host of Chasing LifeThe essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it.*
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What Happened to Me? vs What's Wrong with Me?

Indian Perspectives on Childhood Trauma and Recovery

by Gunjan Y Trivedi, Riri G Trivedi, Hemalatha Ramani ...

Do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship difficulties? These aren't flaws; they may be the quiet footprints of experiences you never had words for.You've spent years asking, 'What's wrong with me?' The kinder question is 'What happened to me?' That's where self-blame ends and self-understanding begins.Through real-life narratives from Indian families, ... Read more

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Do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship difficulties? These aren't flaws; they may be the quiet footprints of experiences you never had words for.You've spent years asking, 'What's wrong with me?' The kinder question is 'What happened to me?' That's where self-blame ends and self-understanding begins.Through real-life narratives from Indian families,
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Une larme m’a sauvée

by Angèle Lieby, Hervé Chalendar ...

En juillet 2009, terrassée par une migraine, Angèle Lieby se rend à l’urgence d’un hôpital de Strasbourg. Son état s’aggrave. On doit la plonger dans un coma artificiel. Quatre jours plus tard, les médecins n’arrivent pas à la réveiller. Malgré toutes les stimulations, elle ne montre aucun signe de vie. « Il faut la débrancher », annonce-t-on bientôt à son mari. Pourtant, le jour anniversaire du ... Read more

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En juillet 2009, terrassée par une migraine, Angèle Lieby se rend à l’urgence d’un hôpital de Strasbourg. Son état s’aggrave. On doit la plonger dans un coma artificiel. Quatre jours plus tard, les médecins n’arrivent pas à la réveiller. Malgré toutes les stimulations, elle ne montre aucun signe de vie. « Il faut la débrancher », annonce-t-on bientôt à son mari. Pourtant, le jour anniversaire du
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Songbirds Keep Singing

A Memoir of Healing from Autoimmune Brain Inflammation

by Lisa Lauter ...

In 2017, forty-five-year-old Lisa Lauter experienced mysterious neurological symptoms. For months, she didn’t feel like herself and doctors had no answers. A mother of three preteen boys, Lisa had many reasons to explain away her odd symptoms. In her situation, what parent wouldn’t be tired, forgetful, and sleep-deprived? But that didn’t explain the weakness in her left side, the tingling feeling, ... Read more

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In 2017, forty-five-year-old Lisa Lauter experienced mysterious neurological symptoms. For months, she didn’t feel like herself and doctors had no answers. A mother of three preteen boys, Lisa had many reasons to explain away her odd symptoms. In her situation, what parent wouldn’t be tired, forgetful, and sleep-deprived? But that didn’t explain the weakness in her left side, the tingling feeling,
... Read more
In the FLO

Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life

by Alisa Vitti ...

From the bestselling author of WomanCode comes a life-changing biohacking program for women’s health and well-being—Use your natural 28-day cycle to optimize your productivity, fitness, wellness, relationships, and longevityWomen have an important biological rhythm they experience every month that affects cognitive function, weight, sex drive, energy, and mood. It is essential to be aware of and ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of WomanCode comes a life-changing biohacking program for women’s health and well-being—Use your natural 28-day cycle to optimize your productivity, fitness, wellness, relationships, and longevityWomen have an important biological rhythm they experience every month that affects cognitive function, weight, sex drive, energy, and mood. It is essential to be aware of and
... Read more
The Divided Self

An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness

by R. D. Laing ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
The Divided Self, R.D. Laing's groundbreaking exploration of the nature of madness, illuminated the nature of mental illness and made the mysteries of the mind comprehensible to a wide audience.First published in 1960, this watershed work aimed to make madness comprehensible, and in doing so revolutionized the way we perceive mental illness. Using case studies of patients he had worked with, ... Read more

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The Divided Self, R.D. Laing's groundbreaking exploration of the nature of madness, illuminated the nature of mental illness and made the mysteries of the mind comprehensible to a wide audience.First published in 1960, this watershed work aimed to make madness comprehensible, and in doing so revolutionized the way we perceive mental illness. Using case studies of patients he had worked with,
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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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The New Menopause

Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts

by Mary Claire Haver MD ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Take charge of your health with this invaluable guide to everything a woman needs to know about menopause during her hormonal transition and beyond—by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet.A NEW YORK POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEARMenopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not! This is the empowering approach to self-advocacy that pioneering wome... ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Take charge of your health with this invaluable guide to everything a woman needs to know about menopause during her hormonal transition and beyond—by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet.A NEW YORK POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEARMenopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not! This is the empowering approach to self-advocacy that pioneering wome...
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