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Hardback. Health professionals would agree that time and funds are in short supply, even under optimal conditions. Patients, too, would admit similar shortfalls, even with optimal motivation. This book offers self-administered and easily administered interventions designed to promote positive health behaviors while requiring little or no outside funding. Editor(s): L'Abate, Luciano. Num Pages: 526 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387368986
- ISBN
- 9780387368986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.94
€ 75.94
hardcover. Human beings are designed by evolution to form meaningful interpersonal relationships through verbal and nonverbal communication. This book underlies the theme that empathic human connections are beneficial to the body and mind. It is suitable for clinicians, researchers, students, and educators. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387336077
- ISBN
- 9780387336077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.12
€ 134.12
Case Studies in Food Safety and Environmental Health
. Ed(S): Vieira, Maria Margarida Cortez; Ho, ...
Hardback. Presents food safety concepts and issues in a practical and applied framework for use in the classroom. This book covers microbial food safety, chemical residues and contaminants, and risk assessment and food legislation. Each chapter has a summary of the issues discussed, objectives, and discussion questions focused on the major issues. Editor(s): Vieira, Maria Margarida Cortez; Ho, Peter. Series: Integrating Food Science and Engineering Knowledge into the Food Chain. Num Pages: 94 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 94
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387335148
- ISBN
- 9780387335148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Hardback. Covering both research and clinical interventions, this book focuses on the specific problem of women's sexual desire or lack thereof. This book explores several theoretical considerations and addresses treatment issues in terms of both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical approaches. It includes case histories. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387331683
- ISBN
- 9780387331683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.47
€ 71.47
Hardback. This book deals specifically with the historical basis for use of terms in race, gender, ethnicity, sex and sexual orientation. It brings clarity and identifies the ethical issues as well as the technical challenges inherent in measuring these elusive concepts. Num Pages: 152 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387324616
- ISBN
- 9780387324616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.03
€ 70.03
Hardback. Provides an overview of topics related to obesity. This book covers evaluation guidelines, different approaches to treatment, including diet, exercise, behavior, drugs, and surgery to deal with world-wide obesity epidemic. Editor(s): Bray, George A.; Ryan, Donna; Louisiana State University. Series: Endocrine Updates. Num Pages: 358 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFGM; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387321639
- ISBN
- 9780387321639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.04
€ 201.04
Hardback. Perchlorate is a widespread, environmentally persistent contaminant discovered in US groundwater and drinking water supplies. This book summarizes the knowledge and understandings of the extent and potential sources of perchlorate contamination, its behavior, exposure pathways in the environment, toxicology and risk assessment, and more. Editor(s): Gu, Baohua; Coates, John D. (University of California). Num Pages: 412 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH2; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387311142
- ISBN
- 9780387311142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.35
€ 213.35
Hardback. Includes statistically designed experiments and analyses of the resulting data sets to identify the features that determine key properties of the system under study. This book is useful for those working in fields such as industrial quality improvement, engineering research and development, genetic and medical screening, and drug discovery. Editor(s): Dean, Angela; Lewis, Susan. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; KNDP; MBNC; TCBG; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387280134
- ISBN
- 9780387280134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.52
€ 134.52
Hardback. The Last Flight of NASA's First Space Shuttle Num Pages: 454 pages, 235 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387271484
- ISBN
- 9780387271484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.79
€ 48.99
€ 48.79
Hardback. Worldwide health care problems are an application in Operations Research. This monograph covers a range of modeling and methodological issues including environmental, experimental, simulation, and mathematical modeling approaches. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 372 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387259093
- ISBN
- 9780387259093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.00
€ 135.00
Hardcover. Covers those viruses capable of causing disease in man, including monkeypox, smallpox, cowpox, and vaccinia. This work provides comprehensive coverage of each virus, covering the biology, molecular biology, and ecology of the virus as well as the clinical and epidemiological aspects of these viruses in humans and animals. Num Pages: 425 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387253008
- ISBN
- 9780387253008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.56
€ 196.56
Hardback. Based on the research that has been conducted at Wharton Risk Management Center over the years on catastrophic risk, this title develops risk management strategies for reducing and spreading the losses from various disasters. Editor(s): Grossi, Patricia; Kunreuther, Howard. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 252 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387230825
- ISBN
- 9780387230825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.57
€ 283.57
Hardback. This handbook provides evidence-based guidance for the evaluation and treatment of those with obvious psychological problems as well as those symptomatic individuals with no discernable etiology or who simply seem never to get well. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMH; MMJ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098135
- ISBN
- 9780387098135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.11
€ 200.11
Hardback. The product of an original study that followed inmates who participated in a prison-based therapeutic community, this book describes the challenges faced by rehabilitated addicts and their journey to freedom - from drugs as well as further criminal activity. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098050
- ISBN
- 9780387098050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Paperback. This book unites systems thinking and information technology to offer powerful insights and practical strategies to combat obesity. It applies creative, business-tested techniques to personal health, presenting a novel approach to addressing obesity. Num Pages: 468 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 82 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094687
- ISBN
- 9780387094687
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.19
€ 35.99
€ 33.19
Hardback. This text views perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice and covers a vast array of issues regarding maternal and infant health. Its format facilitates quick and easy reference for the student and practitioner alike. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094380
- ISBN
- 9780387094380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.80
€ 133.80
Hardback. The "body" and "discourse" seem diametrically opposed, but we interact with our bodies and represent ourselves and our relationships in bodily terms. This volume integrates studies by leading researchers in sociolinguistics, sociology, social psychology and cultural theory. Editor(s): Coupland, Justine; Gwyn, Richard. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; JMS; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 146 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333969007
- ISBN
- 9780333969007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening an...
Heyman, Bob, Henriksen, Mette
Hardcover. This volume provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNC; MBP; MFN; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333739402
- ISBN
- 9780333739402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Hardcover. The premise behind this collection of essays in that the causal relations, impacts and consequences of the resurgence in infectious diseases are as much political as medical or scientific. The book is designed as an introduction to the field. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 487.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Macmillan Pub Co
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333691274
- ISBN
- 9780333691274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.22
€ 127.22
Paperback. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are recognized as playing a role in the health sector in developing countries. This book includes the background to the growth both in the sector and interest in it, and the strengths and weaknesses of NGOs. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPSN; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333684313
- ISBN
- 9780333684313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.86
€ 126.86