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Medicine: general issues
hardcover. Alistair Lax takes a fascinating look at these most devious molecules, explaining the many ingenious mechanisms they use to penetrate our cell's defences, and the deadly pandemics that result. A story not only of disease but also of human rivalry and persistence in our struggle to understand, combat, and harness these powerful toxins. Num Pages: 204 pages, numerous halftones, 1 table, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: MBNH; MMFM; MMGT; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198605584
- ISBN
- 9780198605584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.37
€ 64.37
paperback. Series: Research Report. Num Pages: colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDP; MBG; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Ran United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780833082206
- ISBN
- 9780833082206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.52
€ 33.52
paperback. Gout has been seen as a disease afflicting upper-class males of superior wit, genius and creativity. It is also believed to protect its sufferers and assure long life. This study investigates the history of gout and offers a perspective on medical and social history, sex, prejudice and class. Num Pages: 408 pages, 34 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBX; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300082746
- ISBN
- 9780300082746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.06
€ 36.06
paperback. Editor(s): Luo, Xiongbiao; Reichl, Tobias. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Num Pages: 176 pages, 91 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBG; MMP; UML; UYQP; UYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319299648
- ISBN
- 9783319299648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 45.22
€ 49.99
€ 45.22
hardcover. This volume looks at the most successful existing strategies to promote wellbeing and mental health. It examines the latest research in the science of wellbeing and discusses the practical implications for improved learning, creativity, productivity, relationships, and health. Editor(s): Huppert, Felicia A.; Cooper, Cary L. Series: Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: JM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1176.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Volume VI
- SKU
- V9781118608357
- ISBN
- 9781118608357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.29
€ 206.29
paperback. The purpose of this short book is to provide a review of: information on the scale of manufacture, import, export and use of chemical pesticides; examples of direct risks to human welfare; and examples of problems with storage of obsolete stocks of pesticides in developing countries. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 90 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDC; MBN; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994765
- ISBN
- 9780851994765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 52.93
€ 54.99
€ 52.93
hardcover. Food safety is one of the most important issues confronting consumers, producers and distributors. This book focuses on the specific example of food safety in the beef industry in the USA, Canada, the UK and Australia, and includes implications for competitiveness and world trade. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; MBN; MZM; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995182
- ISBN
- 9780851995182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
Paperback. Infectious diseases are an important cause of malnutrition. The nutrition-infection-immunity axis is crucial for both developed and developing countries and is now a central feature of many nutrition and infectious disease courses. Bringing together nutrition and immunology, this title covers the topic in an accessible format. Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCJ; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 614. Series: Modular Texts. 224 pages, Illustrations. Infectious diseases are an important cause of malnutrition. The nutrition-infection-immunity axis is crucial for both developed and developing countries and is now a central feature of many nutrition and infectious disease courses. Bringing together nutrition and immunology, this title covers the topic in an accessible format. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCJ; MJCM. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 12. Weight: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995311
- ISBN
- 9780851995311
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.86
€ 56.86
hardcover. Nitrate is ubiquitous. It is present in water, soil, plants food, and is also a normal human metabolite. The main external sources of nitrate are vegetables and drinking water. This book examines the relationship between nitrates and human health. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995663
- ISBN
- 9780851995663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
hardcover. This text provides a review of the roles of specific nutrients in maintaining the immune response and host protection against infection. It also considers the influence of various factors, such as exercise and ageing, on the interaction between nutrition and immune function Editor(s): Calder, Phillip C.; Field, C.J.; Gill, H.S. Series: Frontiers in Nutritional Science S. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995830
- ISBN
- 9780851995830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.74
€ 146.74
Hardcover. Food safety is a global issue. This book covers recent developments in the chemistry, biochemistry and physiological effects of toxicants that might have an impact on human health and welfare. It also disucsses risk management, legislation and regulatory issues. Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 172 x 39. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996073
- ISBN
- 9780851996073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.23
€ 176.23
Hardback. Describes the basic characteristics of the disease, the biology of the pathogens in their vectors and vertebrate hosts, their ecology in different regions of the world and the global epidemiology of the disease. This book also addresses the prevention and control measures that have resulted from this knowledge. Editor(s): Gray, J.S. (University College Dublin, Ireland); Kahl, O. (Free University, Berlin, Germany); Lane, R.S. (University College Berkeley, USA); Stanek, G. (University of Vienna, Austria). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996325
- ISBN
- 9780851996325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.23
€ 176.23
Hardcover. Disease-related malnutrition is a global public health problem with numerous consequences. This text draws together the results of studies that demonstrate the benefits of nutritional support and gives practical guidelines for dealing with it. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 183 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1680. An Evidence-based Approach to Treatment. 848 pages, Illustrations. Disease-related malnutrition is a global public health problem with numerous consequences. This text draws together the results of studies that demonstrate the benefits of nutritional support and gives practical guidelines for dealing with it. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJC. Dimension: 251 x 183 x 54. Weight: 1680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996486
- ISBN
- 9780851996486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.59
€ 232.59
Paperback. Covers the integrated approach to food production, hygiene, and safety, and how it results in concurrent benefits to animal well being, human health via safe food, protection of the environment, and socioeconomic aspects. Topics covered include ways of optimising farming practices, controlling notifiable and zoonotic diseases, and more. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDF; MBN; MZ; PSVL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999081
- ISBN
- 9780851999081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.31
€ 68.31
hardcover. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. It also discusses the management of mycotoxins and the global problems caused by them. Editor(s): Leslie, J.; Bandyopadhyay, R; Visconti, A. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930820
- ISBN
- 9781845930820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.88
€ 168.88
Paperback. One of the central problems in nutrition is the difficulty of getting people to change their dietary behaviors so as to bring about an improvement in health. This book tells about the influence on human food choice. It covers topics such as: models of food choice; biological and learning influences on food choice; and, societal influences. Editor(s): Shepherd, R. (University of Surrey, UK); Raats, Monique. Series: Frontiers in Nutritional Science S. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JM; MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937232
- ISBN
- 9781845937232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.51
€ 53.99
€ 51.51
hardcover. Approximately 100,000 deaths per year in the United States result from preventable medical errors. This figure is about twice the number of people who die in car accidents and five times the number of murder victims annually, and twenty times the number of servicemen and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since the start of hostilities in 2001. Num Pages: 272 pages, notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612341569
- ISBN
- 9781612341569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.16
€ 36.16
paperback. There is a need for a text that explains syndemics-the systems approach methodology for understanding and addressing complex public health problems. The book explains the use of systems approaches for brining together the largest possible picture for understanding health issues afflicting those most vulnerable in our society. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jossey-Bass
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780470472033
- ISBN
- 9780470472033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.99€ 52.39
€ 99.99
€ 52.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Minkler, Meredith. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 77. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Edition
- Third Edition, Revised
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813553009
- ISBN
- 9780813553009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.50
€ 51.99
€ 46.50
Paperback. Convinced that he had uncovered the single source of psychosis, Henry Cotton, superintendent of the Trenton State Hospital, New Jersey, launched a ruthless campaign to 'eliminate the perils of pus infection'. This book reconstructs a nightmarish, cautionary chapter in modern psychiatry when professionals failed to police themselves. Num Pages: 376 pages, 30 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; MBX; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300126709
- ISBN
- 9780300126709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.61
€ 26.99
€ 20.61