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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. With this book, he breaks down the barriers to a difficult but essential topic, helping readers to open this often avoided discussion with their loved ones and providing the information and guidance needed to ensure that deeply held values are reflected and honored. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MJX; VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404172
- ISBN
- 9781421404172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.00€ 39.66
€ 42.00
€ 39.66
Paperback. Rich's poignant portrait humanizes young black men and illustrates the complexity of a situation that defies easy answers and solutions. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSL3; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421403984
- ISBN
- 9781421403984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.57
€ 26.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. This new edition of Evidence-based Economics: Health and Social Care describes the state of the art in methods at the interface of systematic review, research synthesis and economic evaluation within and across the health, social care, education and criminal justice fields. Series: Evidence-Based Medicine. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCQ; MBN; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191531
- ISBN
- 9781405191531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.34
€ 58.34
Hardback. Written in a lively and accessible manner, The Psychology of Eating offers deep insights into why we eat and is an invaluable source of information for lay readers and professionals alike who wish to broaden their understanding of eating-related behavior. Num Pages: 394 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; MBNH3; MBNH9; MMZD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191210
- ISBN
- 9781405191210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.90
€ 116.90
Paperback. Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting patients receiving treatment for cancer. Carefully considered nutritional options can help to manage patients with weight loss and cachexia, support the patient's ability to recover from surgery and cope with treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190428
- ISBN
- 9781405190428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
Hardback. This book addresses a profound deficiency in the field of vaccine research and development, namely the lack of a single volume describing the design and construction of vaccine strategies from first principles to implementation. Editor(s): Morrow, W. John W.; Sheikh, Nadeem A.; Schmidt, Clint S.; Davies, D. Huw. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 196 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405185745
- ISBN
- 9781405185745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.01
€ 170.01
Paperback. Weight Management: A Practitioners' Guide explains how effective evidence-based programmes structured in a manner addressing the key components of diet and physical activity integrated with a behavioural approach could offer the solution to the obesity epidemic. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405185592
- ISBN
- 9781405185592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.17
€ 65.17
Paperback. Providing the reader with a practice-focused approach to public health nutrition intervention management, Practical Public Health Nutrition is a crucial resource for dietitians, community and public health nutritionists and related health professionals in need of a practical guide to practicing public health nutrition. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183604
- ISBN
- 9781405183604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Paperback. Written by a specialist dietitian for dietitians and related health professionals Contributions from an international team of authors Covers paediatric and adult care Includes international case studies . Editor(s): Pribram, Vivian. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405182706
- ISBN
- 9781405182706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.50
€ 76.50
Hardback. PROMOTING PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH This book forms part of a series entitled Promoting Partnership for Health publishedin association with the UK Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE). The series explores partnership for health from policy, practice and educational perspectives. Series: Promoting Partnership for Health. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405181914
- ISBN
- 9781405181914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.08
€ 81.08
Paperback. An easy-to-use book with questions on clinical nutrition clearly posed and answers based on real-life studies, this is a ready reference for the busy healthcare professional.
Clinical Nutrition in Practice opens with introductory chapters on the basis of healthy nutrition, malnutrition and nutritional assessment. Editor(s): Katsilambros, Nicholas; Dimosthenopoulos, Charilaos; Kontogianni, Meropi D.; Poulia, Kalliopi-Anna; Manglara, Evangelia. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 13. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405180849
- ISBN
- 9781405180849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Paperback. Problem Based Learning in Health and Social Care offers a practical insight into the opportunities, benefits and challenges of using problem based learning (PBL) in health and social care education and also student directed learning (SDL) as a learning and teaching tool. Editor(s): Clouston, Teena; Westcott, Lyn; Whitcombe, Steven W.; Riley, Jill; Matheson, Ruth. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JN; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405180566
- ISBN
- 9781405180566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
Paperback. * Report of the British Nutrition's Task Force on nutrition and healthy ageing * Contributing authors are well known and respected * Essential information for those involved in providing diets and supplements for geriatric care * Includes the BNF's conclusions and recommendations for healthy ageing. Editor(s): Stanner, Sara; Thompson, Rachel; Buttriss, Judith L.; Buttriss, Judy; Mathers, John. Series: British Nutrition Foundation. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405178778
- ISBN
- 9781405178778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.17
€ 122.17
Hardback. Whether in the news, from our doctors, in our families, or through entertainment or commercial outlets - communicating about health can be harnessed in ways to benefit our choices, our decisions, and our physical and mental well-being. Series: Communication in the Public Interest. Num Pages: 212 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405177573
- ISBN
- 9781405177573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.05
€ 106.05
Paperback. In this excellent new book, specialist dietitians Isabel Skypala and Carina Venter bring together a team of expert authors to separate fact from fiction and provide the reader with an authoritative and practical guide to diagnosing, managing and preventing food allergy and intolerance. Editor(s): Skypala, Isabel; Venter, Carina. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405170369
- ISBN
- 9781405170369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.42
€ 78.42
Hardback. This Companion provides a comprehensive account of health and medical geography and approaches the major themes and key topics from a variety of angles. Thematically organized sections offer detailed accounts of specific issues and combine general overviews of the current literature with case study material. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to Geography. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 187 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405170031
- ISBN
- 9781405170031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.03
€ 219.03
Paperback. A collection of writings by leading experts and newer researchers on the SARS outbreak and its relation to infectious disease management in progressively global and urban societies. . Editor(s): Ali, S. Harris; Keil, Roger. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405161343
- ISBN
- 9781405161343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.26
€ 28.26
Paperback. Written by authors from the Cochrane Collaboration and WHO sponsored symposium on obesity, this book provides evidence-based reviews of what is and what is not effective in preventing overweight and obesity and reducing the incidence and prevalence. Editor(s): Waters, Elizabeth; Seidell, Jacob; Swinburn, Boyd; Uauy, Ricardo. Series: Evidence-Based Medicine. Num Pages: 322 pages, il., map. BIC Classification: MBN; MJW; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405158893
- ISBN
- 9781405158893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.53
€ 118.53
Paperback. Food and drink choices before, during and after training and competition have a direct impact on health, body mass and composition, nutrient availability and recovery time, and an optimal diet can significantly improve exercise performance. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405153546
- ISBN
- 9781405153546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.20
€ 56.20
Hardback. Up to date focus on a major issue in health care worldwide Provides the latest knowledge about how errors occur and strategies to avoid them Written by leading clinicians and ethicists Relevant for clinical appraisal and re-accreditation Important for health policy makers and legal health experts. Editor(s): Hurwitz, Brian; Sheikh, Aziz. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405146432
- ISBN
- 9781405146432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.46
€ 100.46
Paperback. Infection: Microbiology and Management provides a core resource for the understanding of medical microbiology and infectious diseases. Content covers microbiological and clinical diagnosis, through to clinical management, epidemiology and the control of infectious conditions as they occur both in the hospital and community setting. Num Pages: 560 pages, 351 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH; MJCJ; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 195 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405126656
- ISBN
- 9781405126656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.98
€ 90.98
Paperback. Learning how to deal with actual cases and developing the ability to arrive at a reasoned clinical judgement are important parts of a student's training. This unique text presents a series of clinical cases of increasing complexity and range. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405125642
- ISBN
- 9781405125642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.52
€ 62.52
Hardcover. Plant secondary metabolites have been a fertile area of chemical investigation for many years, driving the development of both analytical chemistry and of new synthetic reactions and methodologies. The subject is multi-disciplinary with chemists, biochemists and plant scientists all contributing to our current understanding. Editor(s): Crozier, Alan; Clifford, M. N.; Ashihara, Hiroshi. Num Pages: 384 pages, 185 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 26. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405125093
- ISBN
- 9781405125093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.58
€ 247.58
Paperback. * A collection of the best contemporary studies on health and the media. * Brings together perspectives from media studies and medical sociology. * Illuminates the influence that the mass media have on health beliefs and behaviour, and on health care practices and policy-making. Editor(s): Seale, Clive. Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; MBNH; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405112444
- ISBN
- 9781405112444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.26
€ 28.26