Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. Are you alive? Most people believe that some law defines our status as living (or not) for all purposes. But Foley shows that "not being dead" isn't necessarily the same as being alive, in the eyes of the law. The need for more organ transplants and conservation of health care resources is exerting pressure to expand the legal definition of death. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: LNTJ; LNTM; MBDC; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674051041
- ISBN
- 9780674051041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.48
€ 46.99
€ 38.48
Paperback. On the morning of April 26, 1986, a Soviet nuclear plant at Chernobyl (near Kiev) exploded, pouring radioactivity into the environment and setting off the worst disaster in the history of nuclear energy. Now a former Soviet scientist gives a comprehensive account of the catastrophe. Photographs. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; 3JJPN; HBT; MBNH2; RNQ; THK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 108 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Spokesman Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851248035
- ISBN
- 9780851248035
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.70
€ 25.99
€ 22.70
Paperback. Translator(s): Williams, Michael. Num Pages: 48 pages, full colour. BIC Classification: HRQC5; MBNH3; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 4. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Temple Lodge Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906999636
- ISBN
- 9781906999636
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.92
€ 14.99
€ 13.92
hardcover. The first history of malaria control efforts in tropical Africa, contributing to the emerging sub-discipline of the historical epidemiology of contemporary disease challenges. Num Pages: 237 pages, 5 b/w illus. 6 maps 1 table. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; MBN; MBX; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107052574
- ISBN
- 9781107052574
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Condition: New
€ 69.82
€ 69.82
The Lost Art of Caring. A Challenge to Health Professionals, Families,...
. Ed(S): Cluff, Leighton E.; Binstock, Robert...
Paperback. , bring together experts to address the importance of caring, the reasons why it has eroded, and measures that can strengthen caring as provided by health professionals, families, communities, and society. Editor(s): Cluff, Leighton E.; Binstock, Robert H. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801874437
- ISBN
- 9780801874437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.80
€ 42.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Kirkcaldy, Bruce; Shephard, Roy J.; Siefen, George R. Num Pages: 84 pages, b/w illus & tables. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 7. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608764495
- ISBN
- 9781608764495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.33€ 49.84
€ 71.33
€ 49.84
Paperback. Authoritative, fascinating, and eye-opening, this short history of malaria concludes with policy recommendations for improving control strategies and saving lives. Series: Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease. Num Pages: 318 pages, 21, 2 black & white halftones, 19 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421403960
- ISBN
- 9781421403960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.87
€ 26.99
€ 22.87
Paperback. Unravels the social and cultural work involved in developing contraceptives for men and explains how technologies that conflict with hegemonic masculinity have a hard time coming into existence. This work also documents how the World Health Organization took the lead in investigating male contraceptives by coordinating worldwide research network. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; MBNH4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822331957
- ISBN
- 9780822331957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.05
€ 32.99
€ 30.05
Hardback. Focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. This book describes the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, such as attitudes and techniques in childbirth, and the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, the art of midwifery, and customs and beliefs. Editor(s): Dundes, Lauren. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT; JHMC; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759102644
- ISBN
- 9780759102644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.25
€ 167.25
Paperback. Focuses on the rites of giving birth from a cross-cultural perspective. This book describes the many customs surrounding birth through infancy, such as attitudes and techniques in childbirth, the influence of societal factors that differentiate Western from non-Western maternal birthing positions, the art of midwifery, and customs and beliefs. Editor(s): Dundes, Lauren. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT; JHMC; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759102651
- ISBN
- 9780759102651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32
Paperback. In 1831, Cholera swept from Asia across Continental Europe, killing millions and throwing the medical profession into confusion. John Snow worked out that cholera spreads through drinking water. Drawing on 19th century medical, political and personal records, this book presents various diversions into aspects of medical and social history. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; MBNS; MBX; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862079373
- ISBN
- 9781862079373
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.61
€ 16.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Recent large-scale epidemiological studies have confirmed the pre-eminence of the Mediterranean diet for reducing the risk of primary and secondary heart disease and cancer. There is also increasingly convincing evidence for its protective value against diabetes, dementias and other age-related disorders, and for increasing overall longevity. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1QRM; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444330021
- ISBN
- 9781444330021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.64
€ 102.64
Hardback. Complete with cutting-edge science and success stories, The Micronutrient Miracle reveals how our habits may be depleting essential micronutrients and provides an easy, prescriptive plan to reverse these effects. This book will appeal to a wide variety of readers including low-carb, low-fat, vegan, and even Paleo options. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 165 x 37. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rodale Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623365325
- ISBN
- 9781623365325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.13
€ 29.99
€ 26.13
Paperback. What are you really hungry for? Is it food, happiness, or something else? In this unique book, mindfulness expert Lynn Rossy offers a proven-effective, whole-body approach to help you discover the real reasons why you're overeating. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626253278
- ISBN
- 9781626253278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.55
€ 24.99
€ 17.55
paperback. Editor(s): Reed, Arnold. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNBG; LNKN; MBNH2; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634855280
- ISBN
- 9781634855280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.48€ 99.25
€ 133.48
€ 99.25
Hardback. Addresses nutrition's complex role in biology, both at the level of individual organisms and in their broader ecological interactions. This title provide a comprehensive theoretical approach to the analysis of nutrition - the Geometric Framework. Num Pages: 248 pages, 8 color illus. 61 line illus. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSB; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145655
- ISBN
- 9780691145655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.65€ 46.53
€ 59.65
€ 46.53
Paperback. Middle Eastern Muslim men have been widely vilified as terrorists, religious zealots, and brutal oppressors of women. This book challenges these stereotypes with the stories of ordinary Middle Eastern men as they struggle to overcome infertility and childlessness through assisted reproduction. Num Pages: 432 pages, 18 halftones. 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRH; JFSJ2; JHMC; MBNH4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148892
- ISBN
- 9780691148892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.30
€ 50.99
€ 36.30
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138123885
- ISBN
- 9781138123885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.87
€ 47.99
€ 47.87
Paperback. From sports nutritionist, running coach, and author of Racing Weight : cutting-edge nutrition information, training tips, and strategies for runners Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: MBNH3; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 370. 304 pages. Almost everyone who gets hooked on running aspires to run at least one marathon, which is seen as the ultimate challenge. This title teaches runners of every level the advanced ways to fuel their bodies in training and on race day to achieve their best possible marathon or half-marathon performance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: MBNH3; WSKC. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 21. Weight: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780738216454
- ISBN
- 9780738216454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.73
€ 18.99
€ 13.73
Paperback. 35 continuing education credits redeemable upon completion of the answer form at the end of the book Written by a multidisciplinary team of authors Includes information for primary care and specialty settings . Editor(s): Hark, Lisa; Ashton, Kathleen; Deen, Darwin. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470960462
- ISBN
- 9780470960462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.99
€ 71.99