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Paperback. Drawing from a wide range of scholarly research, archival records, and interviews, The Estrogen Elixir provides valuable historical context for one of the most pressing debates in contemporary medicine. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBX; VFDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894862
- ISBN
- 9780801894862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.61
€ 39.61
Hardback. Explains the science of heart failure. This book helps those with the disease understand the causes of the disease, normal and abnormal heart rhythms, the best treatments for different types of heart failure, the advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and the foods to be taken. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20, 20 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894220
- ISBN
- 9780801894220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.61
€ 54.99
€ 45.61
Paperback. Nundy's simple preventive health guidelines will keep your motor running longer and stronger. Num Pages: 392 pages, 17, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893940
- ISBN
- 9780801893940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Hardback. Nundy's simple preventive health guidelines will keep your motor running longer and stronger. Num Pages: 392 pages, 17, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893933
- ISBN
- 9780801893933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.88
€ 54.99
€ 45.88
Paperback. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; for others, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort and female identity. Here, experienced gynaecologists Wallach and Eisenberg provide complete information about every aspect of the procedure. Series: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801876233
- ISBN
- 9780801876233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.92
€ 16.99
€ 15.92
Paperback. The most crucial aspect of treating and helping kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is catching it early and beginning treatment before it's too late. This book explains how to identify ASD as early as 18 months, provides specific checklists of symptoms and a screening test that everyone can use at home. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFD; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787984502
- ISBN
- 9780787984502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.33
€ 18.99
€ 16.33
Paperback. A Controversial Argument Against the Disease Theory of Addiction There is absolutely no proven scientific evidence supporting the misconception that substance abuse and other addictions are genetically acquired diseases. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1999 Reissued Paper Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787946432
- ISBN
- 9780787946432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.61
€ 38.61
Hardcover. Overwhelmingly, women are responsible for deciding how America's health care dollars are spent. If health care providers are to succeed in the coming years, they must meet the challenge of satisfying the needs of this powerful market. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH; MBPM; VFDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787944445
- ISBN
- 9780787944445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.08
€ 89.08
Paperback. This hands-on guide for patients, families, and caregivers concerns how to live an affirming existence while facing the physical and spiritual traumas of life-threatening illness. Every page of this book reveals the author's keen awareness of the challenges faced by patients, families, and caregivers dealing with life threatening illnesses. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBP; MMKL; VFD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 130 x 60. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787940485
- ISBN
- 9780787940485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.85
€ 50.85
Paperback. An invaluable, step--by--step guide for understanding the basic problems and concerns of the growing population of adults over the age of 65. Based on years of clinical research and testing, this book provides a thorough review of critical information on older adults, the aging process, and mental health issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 277 x 214 x 15. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787939410
- ISBN
- 9780787939410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.84
€ 58.84
Paperback. Explains the aging process, and suggests ways to eat healthy, cope with diseases and medical emergenices, and maintain physical and psychological well-being in order to increase longevity. Num Pages: 214 pages, index. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764553356
- ISBN
- 9780764553356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.39
€ 17.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. A guide to achieving a healthy back with advice on treatment options, from conventional practices to more alternative therapies. These include acupuncture, massage, yoga and Chinese medicine. It features contributions from experts in each area of back pain including chiropractic and surgery. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764551321
- ISBN
- 9780764551321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.27
€ 19.99
€ 17.27
Paperback. Suitable for those who have a family member or close friend who's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, this book includes information on: its diagnosis and treatment; maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles; distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions; and evaluating various drug therapies. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; VFD; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764538995
- ISBN
- 9780764538995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.16
€ 25.99
€ 21.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 215 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; MB; VFD; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780727912046
- ISBN
- 9780727912046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 51.78
€ 51.99
€ 51.78
Paperback. Advocates simple lifestyle changes that can help women reduce their risk of getting diabetes or, if already diagnosed, prevent the disease's most serious complications. This guide translates the findings from diabetes research into strategies busy women can use to stay healthy and gain control over an often overwhelming disease. Num Pages: 320 pages, 21 line illustrations, 23 tables. BIC Classification: MJGD; VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027282
- ISBN
- 9780674027282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.66
€ 35.99
€ 30.66
Hardcover. With complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioural, this A-Z reference brings the topics up-to-date for a new generation of readers. Series: Harvard University Press Reference Library. Num Pages: 768 pages, 183 illustrations, 41 tables, 5halftones. BIC Classification: VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 226 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674012820
- ISBN
- 9780674012820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.92€ 53.45
€ 57.92
€ 53.45
Hardcover. Just 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise can save your life. This is the message that JoAnn Manson and Patricia Amend want to send to American women. Regardless of barriers, with this four-step practical plan you'll find the excuses falling away and a happier, healthier self emerging. Num Pages: 320 pages, drawings, 60 sidebars. BIC Classification: VFDW; VFMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674004795
- ISBN
- 9780674004795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.11
€ 47.99
€ 40.11
Hardback. Discusses about diets and why they don't work, dietary supplements, and the campaign to reduce cholesterol. This book also discusses about celebrity exhortations to 'get tested'; sunscreen and its promoters' claims; and, the antichemical activists. Num Pages: 254 pages, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 328 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520249189
- ISBN
- 9780520249189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 29.91
€ 41.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. Investigates the complex, bizarre, and sometimes outrageous history of synthetic testosterone and other male hormone therapies. This book explores such topics as the invention and marketing of the male menopause, and the disturbing history of hormonal and other medical treatments aimed at boosting or suppressing women's sexuality. Num Pages: 381 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 381
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520248229
- ISBN
- 9780520248229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MJG; VFD; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 193 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471787556
- ISBN
- 9780471787556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.33
€ 18.99
€ 16.33
Paperback. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) results in over three million visits a year to physicians a lot of time to spend looking for help. The completely revised and updated edition of this comprehensive guide combines current proven strategies for IBS with new material on drug therapies and dealing with stress. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471775478
- ISBN
- 9780471775478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.55
€ 16.99
€ 14.55
Paperback. A straightforward guide to human heredity and genetic traits. The Family Genetic Sourcebook If biology is destiny, then we owe it to ourselves and our families to learn all we can about the genetic mechanisms that shape our lives. Num Pages: 340 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471617099
- ISBN
- 9780471617099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.11
€ 24.99
€ 20.11
Paperback. The editors of The Diabetic Gourmet magazine understand that while people with diabetes must carefully monitor their eating habits, they still crave their favorite sweets and savory dishes. By including healthier versions of favorite foods, this mouthwatering collection offers a truly realistic approach to good eating with diabetes. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: VFD; WBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471393269
- ISBN
- 9780471393269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.39
€ 17.99
€ 15.39
Hardcover. Introduces major health findings from a new field of research known as evolutionary medicine, which uses the history of human evolution to explain the origins of diseases and ailments such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and ulcers. Includes important prevention and treatment information. Num Pages: 256 pages, tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471352617
- ISBN
- 9780471352617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.51
€ 37.99
€ 29.51