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The Code Stroke Handbook

Approach to the Acute Stroke Patient

par Andrew Micieli, Raed Joundi, Houman Khosravani, Julia Hopyan, David J. Gladstone ...

A 65-year-old patient arrives at the Emergency Department with stroke symptoms that began 45 minutes ago. You are called STAT!Acute stroke management has changed dramatically in recent years. Tremendous advances have been made in acute treatments, diagnostic neuroimaging, and organized systems of care, and are enabling better outcomes for patients. Stroke has evolved from a largely untreatable ... En savoir plus

$71.19 CAD

A 65-year-old patient arrives at the Emergency Department with stroke symptoms that began 45 minutes ago. You are called STAT!Acute stroke management has changed dramatically in recent years. Tremendous advances have been made in acute treatments, diagnostic neuroimaging, and organized systems of care, and are enabling better outcomes for patients. Stroke has evolved from a largely untreatable
... En savoir plus
The Runner’s Guide to Menopause

Your essential toolkit for strong, happy and healthy training

par Dr Juliet McGrattan ...

NOMINATED FOR THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2027Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including: ... En savoir plus

$20.49 CAD

NOMINATED FOR THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2027Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including:
... En savoir plus
Pourquoi rêvons-nous, pourquoi dormons-nous ?

Où, quand, comment ?

par Michel Jouvet ...

Comment savoir si quelqu’un dort ou s’il fait semblant ? Pourquoi suffit-il de siffler pour qu’un dormeur cesse de ronfler ? Peut-on savoir à quoi rêve quelqu’un sans le réveiller ? Pourquoi dort-on mieux à telle ou telle température, dans telle ou telle position, à tel ou tel moment ? Combien de temps doit-on dormir ? Faut-il réveiller un somnambule ? Que faire contre l’insomnie ? Bref : que sait ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Comment savoir si quelqu’un dort ou s’il fait semblant ? Pourquoi suffit-il de siffler pour qu’un dormeur cesse de ronfler ? Peut-on savoir à quoi rêve quelqu’un sans le réveiller ? Pourquoi dort-on mieux à telle ou telle température, dans telle ou telle position, à tel ou tel moment ? Combien de temps doit-on dormir ? Faut-il réveiller un somnambule ? Que faire contre l’insomnie ? Bref : que sait
... En savoir plus
As Nature Made Him

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl

par John Colapinto ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate
... En savoir plus
The Music of Life

Biology beyond the Genome

par Denis Noble ...

What is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene's eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one. ... En savoir plus

$17.89 CAD

What is Life? Decades of research have resulted in the full mapping of the human genome - three billion pairs of code whose functions are only now being understood. The gene's eye view of life, advocated by evolutionary biology, sees living bodies as mere vehicles for the replication of the genetic codes. But for a physiologist, working with the living organism, the view is a very different one.
... En savoir plus
Death on Earth

Adventures in Evolution and Mortality

par Mr Jules Howard ...

There is nothing more life-affirming than understanding death in all its forms.Natural selection depends on death; little would evolve without it. Every animal on Earth is shaped by its presence and fashioned by its spectre. We are all survivors of starvation, drought, volcanic eruptions, meteorites, plagues, parasites, predators, freak weather events, tussles and scraps, and our bodies are shaped ... En savoir plus

$14.79 CAD

There is nothing more life-affirming than understanding death in all its forms.Natural selection depends on death; little would evolve without it. Every animal on Earth is shaped by its presence and fashioned by its spectre. We are all survivors of starvation, drought, volcanic eruptions, meteorites, plagues, parasites, predators, freak weather events, tussles and scraps, and our bodies are shaped
... En savoir plus
Aging and the Art of Living

par Jan Baars ...

Baars explores philosophers from Plato to Foucault as they consider the meaning of aging—and wisdom—in our society.In this deeply considered meditation on aging in Western culture, Jan Baars argues that, in today’s world, living longer does not necessarily mean living better. He contends that there has been an overall loss of respect for aging, to the point that understanding and “dealing with” ... En savoir plus

$72.59 CAD

Baars explores philosophers from Plato to Foucault as they consider the meaning of aging—and wisdom—in our society.In this deeply considered meditation on aging in Western culture, Jan Baars argues that, in today’s world, living longer does not necessarily mean living better. He contends that there has been an overall loss of respect for aging, to the point that understanding and “dealing with”
... En savoir plus
The Midlife Cyclist

The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy

par Phil Cavell ...

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro... ... En savoir plus

$17.29 CAD

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro...
... En savoir plus
Exercise Physiology

Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance

par William McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch ...

With a legacy spanning more than 40 years, Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance has helped nearly half a million students and exercise science practitioners build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This widely praised, trendsetting text presents a research-centric approach in a vibrant, engaging design to make complex ... En savoir plus

$124.49 CAD

With a legacy spanning more than 40 years, Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance has helped nearly half a million students and exercise science practitioners build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This widely praised, trendsetting text presents a research-centric approach in a vibrant, engaging design to make complex
... En savoir plus
Physiologie humaine et physiopathologie

Les fondements de la médecine

par Gillian Pocock, Christopher David Richards, David A. Richards ...

Traduit par Jean-Paul Richalet, Henry Vandewalle ...

Le corps humain est une machine magnifique et complexe, régie et gouvernée par les lois de la physique et de la chimie. En comprenant sa physiologie - comment il met en oeuvre ses différentes fonctions - il est possible d'élaborer des stratégies et solutions diagnostiques, thérapeutiques et de prévention des maladies.L'ouvrage propose une approche claire, moderne et pédagogique de la physiologie, ... En savoir plus

$78.59 CAD

Le corps humain est une machine magnifique et complexe, régie et gouvernée par les lois de la physique et de la chimie. En comprenant sa physiologie - comment il met en oeuvre ses différentes fonctions - il est possible d'élaborer des stratégies et solutions diagnostiques, thérapeutiques et de prévention des maladies.L'ouvrage propose une approche claire, moderne et pédagogique de la physiologie,
... En savoir plus
The Endless Web

Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality

par R. Louis Schultz, Ph.D., Rosemary Feitis, D.O. ...

The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of ... En savoir plus

$22.39 CAD

The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of
... En savoir plus
Menopausing

The positive roadmap to your second spring

par Davina McCall, Dr. Naomi Potter ...

Winner of The British Book Awards 2023 Overall Book of the Year ‘We can’t wait for this.’ Red Menopausing is more than just a book, it’s a movement. An uprising.Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence.Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? And how can we get it?That’s how this book has come about. We are... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Winner of The British Book Awards 2023 Overall Book of the Year ‘We can’t wait for this.’ Red Menopausing is more than just a book, it’s a movement. An uprising.Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence.Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? And how can we get it?That’s how this book has come about. We are...
... En savoir plus
Oxygen: The molecule that made the world

The molecule that made the world

par Nick Lane ...

Collections series Popular Science
Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today - probably as much as 35 per cent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. ... En savoir plus

$17.89 CAD

Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today - probably as much as 35 per cent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations and fossil charcoals all tell the same story.
... En savoir plus
Perimenopause Power

Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause

par Maisie Hill ...

*'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' - Anna Jones'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'An informative must-read for any woman – whatever their age' - Vogue online*----Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective,... ... En savoir plus

$17.29 CAD

*'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' - Anna Jones'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'An informative must-read for any woman – whatever their age' - Vogue online*----Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective,...
... En savoir plus
The Longevity Project

Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study

par Howard S. Friedman Ph.D., Leslie R. Martin Ph.D. ...

Watch a videoWatch a Fox News segment on The Longevity Project.This landmark study--which Dr. Andrew Weil calls "a remarkable achievement with surprising conclusions"--upends the advice we have been told about how to live to a healthy old age.We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study ... En savoir plus

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Watch a videoWatch a Fox News segment on The Longevity Project.This landmark study--which Dr. Andrew Weil calls "a remarkable achievement with surprising conclusions"--upends the advice we have been told about how to live to a healthy old age.We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study
... En savoir plus
Life at the Extremes

par Frances Ashcroft ...

The debut of a female Steve Jones – likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man’s battle for survival in the harshest of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The debut of a female Steve Jones – likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man’s battle for survival in the harshest of
... En savoir plus
Think Hips! The Five Minute Hip Flexor Stretch Solution: Simple Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises to Reduce Joint Pain & Increase Muscle Flexibility

Think Hips!, #1

par L.W. Bentley ...

Collections Livre 1 - Think Hips!
I had been suffering from lower back pain for the last few years, and presumed it was something I would just have to live with as a side-effect to being a slouching desk jockey, chained to my Mac 8 hours a day.And then one morning, over my usual post-shower caffeine fix and social media catch up, I saw a Facebook post from a gym-bunny friend of mine, complaining about her sore hip flexors after ... En savoir plus

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I had been suffering from lower back pain for the last few years, and presumed it was something I would just have to live with as a side-effect to being a slouching desk jockey, chained to my Mac 8 hours a day.And then one morning, over my usual post-shower caffeine fix and social media catch up, I saw a Facebook post from a gym-bunny friend of mine, complaining about her sore hip flexors after
... En savoir plus
The Lady and Her Monsters

A Tale of Dissections, Real-Life Dr. Frankensteins, and the Creation of Mary Shelley's Masterpiece

par Roseanne Montillo ...

The Lady and Her Monsters by Roseanne Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.Montillo recounts how—at the intersection of the Romantic Age and the Industrial Revolution—Shelley’s Victor Frankenstein was inspired by actual scientists of the period: curious and daring iconoclasts who were obsessed ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The Lady and Her Monsters by Roseanne Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.Montillo recounts how—at the intersection of the Romantic Age and the Industrial Revolution—Shelley’s Victor Frankenstein was inspired by actual scientists of the period: curious and daring iconoclasts who were obsessed
... En savoir plus
Release Your Pain: 2nd Edition - EBOOK: Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

par Dr. Brian James Abelson DC., Kamali Thara Abelson BSc. ...

Collections Livre 1 - Release Your Body
Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a
... En savoir plus
Reflexology

The Definitive Practitioner's Manual: Recommended by the International Therapy Examination Council for Students and Practitoners

par Beryl Crane ...

This reflexology text includes coverage of such topics as: the art and practice of reflexology; the physiological and energetic theories of reflexology; the mapping of organs and body systems onto the foot; hand reflexology; taking case histories and patient care; and running a successful practice.Reflexology is the ancient technique of treating the whole body by pressing reflex points on the foot ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

This reflexology text includes coverage of such topics as: the art and practice of reflexology; the physiological and energetic theories of reflexology; the mapping of organs and body systems onto the foot; hand reflexology; taking case histories and patient care; and running a successful practice.Reflexology is the ancient technique of treating the whole body by pressing reflex points on the foot
... En savoir plus
Whole Body Barefoot

Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear

par Katy Bowman ...

Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified “shoes are good” or “shoes are bad” arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics ... En savoir plus

$14.29 CAD

Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who’s right? What if they both are? In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified “shoes are good” or “shoes are bad” arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics
... En savoir plus
Whiskies

par Dominic Roskrow ...

Collections series Collins Gem
There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime’s hobby can be launched.Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime’s hobby can be launched.Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting
... En savoir plus
Holistic Anatomy

An Integrative Guide to the Human Body

par Pip Waller ...

An engaging and accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology—through a holistic lensComplementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, but it expands the discussion by connecting ... En savoir plus

$23.19 CAD

An engaging and accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology—through a holistic lensComplementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, but it expands the discussion by connecting
... En savoir plus
Gemini 2014: Your Personal Horoscope

par Joseph Polansky ...

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your
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