Medicine: general issues
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Medicine: general issues
Paperback. Brings together the findings on the causes and consequences of human happiness and well-being. This book covers a variety of disciplines, encompassing evolutionary biology, positive psychology, economics and social science, neuroscience, and peace studies. Editor(s): Huppert, Felicia A.; Baylis, Nick; Keverne, Barry. Num Pages: 560 pages, 2 pages colour plates, numerous black & white photographs and line illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JMH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198567523
- ISBN
- 9780198567523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.81
€ 142.81
Hardback. This book consists of the edited papers from the IOC Conference on Sports Nutrition, held in Lausanne in June 2003. It represents the cutting edge in international sports nutrition research and is an update on the 1991 Conference papers, published Editor(s): Maughan, Ron; Coyle, Edward F.; Burke, L. M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 37 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBNH3; WSDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415339063
- ISBN
- 9780415339063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.68
€ 223.68
Paperback. This no-holds-barred book includes a new chapter presenting a comprehensive, politically achievable, private-public solution to the health care dilemma-one that preserves the best of the present system, eliminates the worst current problems, and represents our nation's last best chance to contain costs without a government takeover of medicine. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465042920
- ISBN
- 9780465042920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.94
€ 23.99
€ 16.94
Paperback. A council of leading scientists and philosophers offers wise and provocative insights into the ethical implications of one of the most momentous developments of all--cloning. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBDC; PSAD; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 30. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781586481766
- ISBN
- 9781586481766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.00€ 17.71
€ 22.00
€ 17.71
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608821990
- ISBN
- 9781608821990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 33.80
€ 51.99
€ 33.80
Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Editor(s): Mason, Christina. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100300
- ISBN
- 9781843100300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.03
€ 35.03
Hardcover. This is a comprehensive guide to the place of third party assisted conception within health care provision, drawing on ethical and religious standpoints as well as political and economic factors. Blyth and Landau have brought together contributors to consider the social, legal and ethical aspects of assisted conception in thirteen countries. Editor(s): Blyth, Eric; Landau, Ruth. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBDC; VFXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100850
- ISBN
- 9781843100850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.94
€ 77.94
Paperback. Kingsley Norton takes the reader, step-by-step, through the entire process of setting up new services within the National Health Service. His wealth of hands-on experience and practical advice makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in management and the NHS or public services and attempting to innovate. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; MBPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101628
- ISBN
- 9781843101628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.61
€ 43.99
€ 43.61
Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive overview of good practice in caring for terminally-ill children, young people and their families. The material offers helpful suggestions on how to support families in making informed choices during distressing periods, such as where their child will die and how to prepare for the funeral. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MQCL3; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101819
- ISBN
- 9781843101819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.61
€ 43.99
€ 43.61
Paperback. The authors take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102342
- ISBN
- 9781843102342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.44
€ 26.44
Paperback. The authors consider how ethnicity is defined, and how the field of mental health has developed in the West according to Western concepts of health and well-being, and show how an understanding of the key practice issues and policy and academic debates can enable professionals to develop and fine-tune their cultural competence. Editor(s): Malek, Mhemooda; Joughin, Carol. Series: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102366
- ISBN
- 9781843102366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.57
€ 32.57
Paperback. The authors discuss risk factors for self-harm, including depression, substance abuse and antisocial behaviour, and critically examine key screening instruments that can be used to assess risk. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed and prevented, and look at the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm. Series: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: MBPK; MMH; VFJ; VFXC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102373
- ISBN
- 9781843102373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.90
€ 28.90
Paperback. This book shows how carefully planned and assessed treatment can help traumatized children. It outlines how to set up a process for measuring a child's progress towards recovery. Uniquely, the book describes a practical outcomes-based approach that can be provided by an integrated multi-disciplinary team. Series Editor(s): Tomlinson, Patrick. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103301
- ISBN
- 9781843103301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.22
€ 25.22
Paperback. This book meets the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource providing relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103530
- ISBN
- 9781843103530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.20
€ 52.20
Paperback. This book provides a model which offers guidance on effective and appropriate therapeutic interventions and services for vulnerable children and young people, the book enables professionals working with vulnerable children to choose the right intervention for each individual child. Editor(s): Vostanis, Panos. Num Pages: 296 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104896
- ISBN
- 9781843104896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.20
€ 33.20
Paperback. Mental health services tend to view and treat mental health problems in an individual-centric way. This book argues for an alternative route to recovery that is cognizant of our social nature, needs and difficulties. It focuses on the therapeutic value of meeting others who face similar problems and sharing experiences. Series Editor(s): Haigh, Rex; Lees, Jan. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105305
- ISBN
- 9781843105305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Paperback. This book provides a guide to the law relating to mental health care for children and young people, and discusses important issues in clinical and social care practice such as parental responsibility, Gillick competency and capacity, emergency intervention and detention, assessment of mental illness and confidentiality in practice. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNTM1; MBQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105763
- ISBN
- 9781843105763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Paperback. This book paints a picture of life in group homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to be overcome in achieving these key goals. Topics include the notion of 'homeliness', maintaining a balance between individual and group needs and practice leadership. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSM; JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106456
- ISBN
- 9781843106456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.47
€ 37.47
Paperback. This book is both an exploration of the history of autism spectrum disorders and a powerful story of the author's own struggle with her son Elijah's Asperger's Syndrome.Her inspiring narrative offers compelling insights into daily life with Elijah's Asperger's syndrome and her own 'shadow syndrome', which affects many family members of autistics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BG; MBP; MJNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 19. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843108023
- ISBN
- 9781843108023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99
€ 23.99
Paperback. This book summarises the symptoms often experienced and offers an explanation of the underlying medical condition, together with suggestions as to how to help reduce the child's suffering. The findings of the latest research are presented in an understandable way, with a glossary explaining some of the terms often used by medics in plain language. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJNA; VFD; WBHS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 110.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109846
- ISBN
- 9781843109846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.63
€ 16.63