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The Red Queen

Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature

by Matt Ridley ...

“A terrific book, witty and lucid, and brimming with provocative conjectures.” (Wall Street Journal) from the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller GenomeBrilliantly written, The Red Queen compels us to rethink everything from the persistence of sexism to the endurance of romantic love.Referring to Lewis Carroll's Red Queen from Through the Looking-Glass, a character who has ... ... Read more

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“A terrific book, witty and lucid, and brimming with provocative conjectures.” (Wall Street Journal) from the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller GenomeBrilliantly written, The Red Queen compels us to rethink everything from the persistence of sexism to the endurance of romantic love.Referring to Lewis Carroll's Red Queen from Through the Looking-Glass, a character who has ...
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Sex at Dawn

How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships

by Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha ...

“Sex at Dawn challenges conventional wisdom about sex in a big way. By examining the prehistoric origins of human sexual behavior the authors are able to expose the fallacies and weaknesses of standard theories proposed by most experts. This is a provocative, entertaining, and pioneering book. I learned a lot from it and recommend it highly.” — Andrew Weil, M.D.“Sex at Dawn irrefutably shows that ... Read more

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“Sex at Dawn challenges conventional wisdom about sex in a big way. By examining the prehistoric origins of human sexual behavior the authors are able to expose the fallacies and weaknesses of standard theories proposed by most experts. This is a provocative, entertaining, and pioneering book. I learned a lot from it and recommend it highly.” — Andrew Weil, M.D.“Sex at Dawn irrefutably shows that
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Truth & Beauty

A Friendship

by Ann Patchett ...

"A loving testament to the work and reward of the best friendships, the kind where your arms can’t distinguish burden from embrace.” — PeopleNew York Times Bestselling author Ann Patchett’s first work of nonfiction chronicling her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed and recently deceased author, Lucy Grealy.Ann Patchett and the late Lucy Grealy met in college in 1981, and, after ... Read more

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"A loving testament to the work and reward of the best friendships, the kind where your arms can’t distinguish burden from embrace.” — PeopleNew York Times Bestselling author Ann Patchett’s first work of nonfiction chronicling her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed and recently deceased author, Lucy Grealy.Ann Patchett and the late Lucy Grealy met in college in 1981, and, after
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The Sexuality of Care

On Nursing, Kink, and a Future Without Hospitals

by M. K. Thekkumkattil ...

A unique, conversation-starting essay collection about critical care work, kink practices, and how one might transform the other.M. K. Thekkumkattil is an ICU nurse looking for ways to show real care for their patients in the age of COVID. When not working in critical care, they struggle with chronic illness, endure controlling partners, and write letters to former patients that wrestle with the ... Read more

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A unique, conversation-starting essay collection about critical care work, kink practices, and how one might transform the other.M. K. Thekkumkattil is an ICU nurse looking for ways to show real care for their patients in the age of COVID. When not working in critical care, they struggle with chronic illness, endure controlling partners, and write letters to former patients that wrestle with the
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Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment 2e

by Diana K. Faugno, MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAFS, DF-IAFN, Stacey A. Mitchell, DNP, MBA, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, Trinity Ingram-Jones, DNP, CPNP, PCNS, AFN-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, Patricia M. Speck, DNSc, APN, FNP-BC, DF-IAFN, FAAFS, FAAN ...

Series series SANE/SAFE Forensic Learning Series
166 pages, 90 images, 15 contributorsAdolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the patients’ physical examinations. Self-directed exercises will guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence ... Read more

$46.99 USD

166 pages, 90 images, 15 contributorsAdolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the patients’ physical examinations. Self-directed exercises will guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence
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Why Buddhism is True

The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

by Robert Wright ...

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative ... Read more

$12.99 USD

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative
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Saving Normal

An Insider's Revolt against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life

by Allen Frances ...

International Bestseller • "An extraordinarily important book." —Marcia Angell, Harvard Medical SchoolA deeply fascinating and urgently important critique of the widespread medicalization of normality, by "one of the world's most prominent psychiatrists" (The Atlantic)Anyone living a full, rich life experiences ups and downs, stresses, disappointments, sorrows, and setbacks. Today, however, ... Read more

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International Bestseller • "An extraordinarily important book." —Marcia Angell, Harvard Medical SchoolA deeply fascinating and urgently important critique of the widespread medicalization of normality, by "one of the world's most prominent psychiatrists" (The Atlantic)Anyone living a full, rich life experiences ups and downs, stresses, disappointments, sorrows, and setbacks. Today, however,
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Humanish

What Talking to Your Cat or Naming Your Car Reveals About the Uniquely Human Need to Humanize

by Justin Gregg ...

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog.Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects around us. Ours is a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase, ... Read more

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A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog.Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects around us. Ours is a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase,
... Read more
Darwin's Bass

The Evolutionary Psychology of Fishing Man

by Paul Quinnett ...

The renowned psychologist, devoted fisherman, and author of Pavlov's Trout returns with a "witty, informal guide to the human mind" ( Psychology Today).In this follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pavlov's Trout, Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the evolutionary foundations of fishing and why so many people have such a strong bond to the sport. Referencing Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species, ... Read more

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The renowned psychologist, devoted fisherman, and author of Pavlov's Trout returns with a "witty, informal guide to the human mind" ( Psychology Today).In this follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pavlov's Trout, Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the evolutionary foundations of fishing and why so many people have such a strong bond to the sport. Referencing Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species,
... Read more
When Someone You Love Is Bipolar

Help and Support for You and Your Partner

by Cynthia G. Last, PhD ...

When bipolar disorder afflicts the person you love, you suffer too. How have other couples learned to manage the relationship strains caused by this illness? What can you do to provide your partner with truly helpful nurturance and support? No one cares more deeply about these questions than Dr. Cynthia Last, a highly regarded therapist/researcher who also has bipolar disorder. Sharing stories and ... Read more

$16.99 USD

When bipolar disorder afflicts the person you love, you suffer too. How have other couples learned to manage the relationship strains caused by this illness? What can you do to provide your partner with truly helpful nurturance and support? No one cares more deeply about these questions than Dr. Cynthia Last, a highly regarded therapist/researcher who also has bipolar disorder. Sharing stories and
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

Enriched edition. Facial Expressions, Gestures, and the Evolutionary Roots of Emotion Across Species

by Charles Darwin ...

In "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," Charles Darwin delves into the profound interplay between physiology and emotion, offering a groundbreaking exploration of how feelings manifest outwardly across species. Employing meticulous observation and comparative analysis, Darwin meticulously catalogues various signs of emotion, ranging from facial expressions to bodily gestures, ... Read more

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In "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," Charles Darwin delves into the profound interplay between physiology and emotion, offering a groundbreaking exploration of how feelings manifest outwardly across species. Employing meticulous observation and comparative analysis, Darwin meticulously catalogues various signs of emotion, ranging from facial expressions to bodily gestures,
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Child Abuse and Culture

Working with Diverse Families

by Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD ...

This expertly written book provides an accessible framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Numerous workable strategies and concrete examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Professionals and students learn new ways of thinking about their own cultural ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This expertly written book provides an accessible framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Numerous workable strategies and concrete examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Professionals and students learn new ways of thinking about their own cultural
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Period Power

Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You

by Maisie Hill ...

*'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'A life-transforming book… fascinating - Daily Mail'Thank GOODNESS for Maisie Hill! Flipping open the lid on a vital conversation. It's about time we claimed the power of our periods!' - Gemma Cairney, broadcaster & co-founder of Boom Shakalaka Productions*----A profound and practical blueprint for aligning daily life ... ... Read more

$13.99 USD

*'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian'A life-transforming book… fascinating - Daily Mail'Thank GOODNESS for Maisie Hill! Flipping open the lid on a vital conversation. It's about time we claimed the power of our periods!' - Gemma Cairney, broadcaster & co-founder of Boom Shakalaka Productions*----A profound and practical blueprint for aligning daily life ...
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NCLEX-RN For Dummies with Online Practice Tests

by Patrick R. Coonan, Rhoda L. Sommer ...

Ace the NCLEX-RN exam with this comprehensive guideThe rigorous NCLEX-RN nursing exam can be painful—and many don't pass on the initial attempt. So why not beat the odds and drastically improve your chances of acing your first time with NCLEX-RN For Dummies, 2nd Edition with Online Practice?This fully updated and revised edition is tracked to the latest NCLEX-RN exam, and comes complete with deep ... Read more

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Ace the NCLEX-RN exam with this comprehensive guideThe rigorous NCLEX-RN nursing exam can be painful—and many don't pass on the initial attempt. So why not beat the odds and drastically improve your chances of acing your first time with NCLEX-RN For Dummies, 2nd Edition with Online Practice?This fully updated and revised edition is tracked to the latest NCLEX-RN exam, and comes complete with deep
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Health Intervention Research

Understanding Research Design and Methods

by Souraya Sidani ...

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing research in these communities with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological ... Read more

$71.99 USD

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing research in these communities with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological
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Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential

by Ethan B Russo ...

Study the latest research findings by international experts!This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, ... Read more

$103.99 USD

Study the latest research findings by international experts!This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology,
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Certified Nurse Educator Review Book

The Official NLN Guide to the CNE Exam

by Linda Caputi ...

Based on the CNE® examination blueprint, Certified Nurse Educator Review Book: The Official NLN Guide to the CNE® Exam, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive review to prepare you to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination. Each chapter provides an overview of the content included on the exam blueprint and practice test items, complete with rationales for correct and incorrect answers, ... Read more

$38.99 USD

Based on the CNE® examination blueprint, Certified Nurse Educator Review Book: The Official NLN Guide to the CNE® Exam, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive review to prepare you to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination. Each chapter provides an overview of the content included on the exam blueprint and practice test items, complete with rationales for correct and incorrect answers,
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Morbidly Curious

A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

by Coltan Scrivner PhD ...

**“A fascinating examination of a feature of human nature that all of us have, most of us deplore (at least in others), and few of us understand.”—Steven Pinker, New York Times bestselling author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now"An entertaining examination of the underlying reasons behind our attraction to the macabre."—The New York Times Book ReviewThe leading expert on the science behind ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**“A fascinating examination of a feature of human nature that all of us have, most of us deplore (at least in others), and few of us understand.”—Steven Pinker, New York Times bestselling author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now"An entertaining examination of the underlying reasons behind our attraction to the macabre."—The New York Times Book ReviewThe leading expert on the science behind
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Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare

by Beth Lincoln ...

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use. It is a tool to promote change, while also an interesting look into the origins of what we ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use. It is a tool to promote change, while also an interesting look into the origins of what we
... Read more
Developmental Assessment of the School-Aged Child with Developmental Disabilities

A Clinician's Guide

by M. S. Thambirajah ...

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child. ... Read more

$63.09 USD

Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child.
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The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit

by Laurie Barkin ...

The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit Fresh Pond Press True and Fast-Paced Stories of Life on the Surgical-Trauma Unit at a City Hospital "It's not the Ritz but this is the best place in the city for treating trauma. The nurses and doctors here are trauma experts. This is where I would want my relatives to be," Laurie Barkin tells upset visitors at San Francisco General Hospital who ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Comfort Garden: Tales from the Trauma Unit Fresh Pond Press True and Fast-Paced Stories of Life on the Surgical-Trauma Unit at a City Hospital "It's not the Ritz but this is the best place in the city for treating trauma. The nurses and doctors here are trauma experts. This is where I would want my relatives to be," Laurie Barkin tells upset visitors at San Francisco General Hospital who
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The Story of My Childhood

by Clara Barton ...

"Clara Barton has written this short but very entertaining, narrative of her youth." - The Book News Monthly (1907)"This work is a valuable source." -American Heroes (2008)"Indispensable for an understanding of her character." - Notable American Women (1971)"In response to a request from a young admirer, Barton wrote a book about her early life, 'The Story of My Childhood." - Nursing's Greatest ... Read more

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"Clara Barton has written this short but very entertaining, narrative of her youth." - The Book News Monthly (1907)"This work is a valuable source." -American Heroes (2008)"Indispensable for an understanding of her character." - Notable American Women (1971)"In response to a request from a young admirer, Barton wrote a book about her early life, 'The Story of My Childhood." - Nursing's Greatest
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The Shift

One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives

by Theresa Brown ...

“An engrossing human drama . . . The Shift is one nurse's story, but it contains elements of every nurse's experience."—The Wall Street JournalPracticing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a busy teaching hospital’s cancer ward. In the span of twelve hours, lives can be ... Read more

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“An engrossing human drama . . . The Shift is one nurse's story, but it contains elements of every nurse's experience."—The Wall Street JournalPracticing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a busy teaching hospital’s cancer ward. In the span of twelve hours, lives can be
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Adult CCRN Exam Premium: Study Guide for the Latest Exam Blueprint, Includes 3 Practice Tests, Comprehensive Review, and Online Study Prep

by Pat Juarez RN, MS ...

Series series Barron's Test Prep
Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium – Trusted Prep from a Critical Care ExpertExam Blueprint Update: The AACN has announced changes to the Adult CCRN Exam blueprint beginning in November 2025. Per the AACN, “current CCRN exam study materials are relevant and useful for those testing on and after Nov. 12, 2025.” Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium remains an invaluable resource, providing expert review ... Read more

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Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium – Trusted Prep from a Critical Care ExpertExam Blueprint Update: The AACN has announced changes to the Adult CCRN Exam blueprint beginning in November 2025. Per the AACN, “current CCRN exam study materials are relevant and useful for those testing on and after Nov. 12, 2025.” Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium remains an invaluable resource, providing expert review
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