Mass Market Paperback. Fair, some dampness staining but OK as reading copy. 1st Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ISBN:0451153588. 286 pp. Pages age-toned, spotting along rear cover edge, otherwise clean, no markings. A medical student writes about her training plus her experiences with motherhood while a student. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall View More...
One-inch vertical tear near top of spine on front cover. Slight rubbing on spine edges. Light toning. Text clean. A collection of sprightly essays about each of the sensory experiences. This book will make you more aware of things you see, hear, feel, smell and taste without thinking. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
323 pp. Atkins presents his controversial diet emphasizing high protein intake and no carbohydrates. A publisher's preface alludes to criticism by the American Medical Association and advises readers to consult a physician before undertaking the diet; Atkins' 1973 congressional testimony appended. Moderate wear; pages yellowed. No markings. View More...
322 pp. With usual "withdrawn" stamping on edges and endpapers; light traces on tape residue on endpapers. No other markings. Mylar on dj. A survey of the changing views of normality, maturity and self-actualization. Chapter titles include "Traditions in Western Thought, Traditions in Eastern Thought, Freud and Psychoanalysis, Existential Philosophy and Psychology" and more. Index. A cover blurb from the Contemporary Psychology journal praises Coan as a "competent psychometrician with full command of multivariate statistical techniques." View More...
395 pp. Fitness movement leader outlines ways to lower cholesterol. Includes a table of cholesterol and fat content of common foods. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall View More...
390 pp. New, with pre-publication press release laid in. Author, formerly with the Reagan administration, now leads a health care think tank. She presents ideas for revamping the U.S. health care industry and healing the adversarial conflicts that are eroding the quality of care. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
340 pp. Slightly bumped, 2 rips in dj. Hundreds of recipes for low-calorie dishes in all categories; tips on getting started in dieting. Includes calorie chart. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
596 pp. A few rear pages have dampness rippling on margin, otherwise clean and nearly new. An encyclopedic guide to maintaining fitness in mid-life and beyond, covering dozens of common aging ailments, such as prostate problems, stress, impotence, gout, hearing loss, baldness, etc. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
469 pp. No markings, still bright. Near fine except for slightly noticeable cuts into rear cover. Scores of abstract of technical articles collected from more than 70 medical journals. With commentary. View More...
79 pp. Close to new, lightly read, no markings. Glossy stiff wraps, spine uncreased. Evidence-based medicine was just starting to emerge as a buzz term when EBRI convened this conference in 2003. Traces of the idea have been inserted into Obamacare; the impact remains to be seen. The premise is that doctors, hospitals and insurers should concentrate on providing medical services that actually help. The principle ideally prevents overmedicating, but also can be a tool of medical rationing. After all, will a heart bypass really improve the quality of life of an octogenarian? This book has about ... View More...
Cloth & Boards. Very Good/Good. 2nd Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 335 pp. front hinge weak, previous owner's embossed stamp on front end paper. No markings, chipping on dj. Novelist Heller writes a humorous account of his experience with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and support he received from fellow writers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
103 pp., bibliography, appendices, include recipes section. Soiled cover, corners curled, text clean. Spine uncreased. Herbalist Hobbs, a botanist and founder of Rainow Light Herbal Extracts, offers a guide to various uses of 10 varieties of ginseng. Light wear. View More...
Mass Market Paperback. Fair, some dampness staining but OK as reading copy. 1st Paperback Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ISBN:0451153588. 286 pp. Pages age-toned, spotting along rear cover edge, otherwise clean, no markings. A medical student writes about her training plus her experiences with motherhood while a student. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall View More...
Mass Market Paperback. Good. 12th Revised Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ISBN:0451190270. 444 pp. Subtitle: A dictionary and listing of over 8,500 brand names and basic foods with their calorie and carbohydrate counts. Some pages dogeared but no markings. Previous owner's name on f.e.p. View More...
329 pp. Light thumbing. Text clean, firm binding. Includes essays and interviews with death researcher Kubler-Ross on how AIDS patients deal with their prospects and the stigma attached to their disease, especially in the 1980 and 90s. She makes a special plea for prisoners with AIDS., mothers and children with AIDS and infants with AIDS. Size: 8v0 -- 8.25 in Tall View More...
286 pp. Close to new, no markings. Subtitle: What the dying have to teach doctors, nurses, clergy and their own families. Newer reprint of Kubler-Ross's classic work on the 5 stages of death. Includes detailed interviews with dying patients. Extensive bibliography. Size: 8mo -- 8.75 in Tall View More...
822 pp. with index, first aid appendix. Drug index. Glossary. Binding embossed. Rear upper corner frayed. Layman's guide to medical conditions, illustrated. With flow charts helping readers understand and assess symptoms. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
361 pp., bibliography. Some highlighting in foreword and first 5 pp., rest of text clean. Oversized scrawl of previous owner's name on front endpaper. Also stamping by a counseling center. DJ chipped with 2 inch diagonal tear at bottom corner, similar tear on rear panel top. An analysis of why some children commit horrendous crimes without a feeling of guilt. Size: 8vo -- 9.5 In Tall View More...
254 pp. Sturdy binding, glossy cover, no markings, slightly thumbed. No spine creases. B&W photos scattered throughout, bibliography. Phyllis Miller recounts her struggle with obesity through children and early years of her marriage, her various efforts to lose weight, and applying her Christian faith to the problem. Foreword by 700 Club host Danuta Soderman. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
258 pp. Close to new. Spine uncreased. Gift quality. No markings. Pictorial instruction guide for adults embarking on ballet training. Size: 8vo-- 9 in Tall View More...
