Book Description Why do bad things happen to good dogs? It’s a dog’s life for Anthony Not only is he lacking the respect he deserves from the neighborhood dogs and cats, but an skin condition has him frantic and frazzled And just when Anthony thinks things can’t get worse, he finds himself on vet’s table What she has in mind for him involves an овкмз electric hair trimmer and is likely to cut away any shred of street credibility he has left Accented with antic illustrations, this wickedly funny fable about embarrassment will have young readers flinching and laughing out loud at the same time. 2006 г 96 стр ISBN 0374355509.
Book DescriptionBased on Dr Rapinis popular Atlas of Dermatopathology, this practical resource delivers expert guidance on the evaluation and diagnosis of skin biopsies It lists the important clinical and histological features and variations for common and unusual diseases, highlights their most characteristic features, and provides овкмф list of differential diagnosis for clinical and pathologic changes A user-friendly formatcombined with a wealth of full-color illustrations and extensive crossreferencingmake this the ideal bench side companion for quick reference and more accurate diagnoses And, a bonus CD-ROM provides all of the books images for use in PowerPoint® * Presents over 700 full-color illustrationswith leader lines pointing out key pathologic findingsthat depict a wide range of conditions * Provides differential diagnosis lists of clinical and pathologic findings Clinical lists are based on location, symptoms, duration, arrangement, morphology, and color Pathologic lists include major categories such as epidermal changes, dermal changes, and cell types * Features extensive cross-referencing of differential diagnosis lists by finding and disease, enabling readers to locate information quickly * Includes a bonus CD-ROM featuring all of the books images for use in PowerPoint®. 2005 г 416 стр ISBN 0323011985.
Book DescriptionA parents' guide to childhood skin problems Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes helps parents identify, treat and possibly prevent childhood skin problems Clear, color photographs facilitate diagnosing skin conditions and assessing the treatments needed Skin conditions are covered thematically in five major sections: - Non-contagious овкмц rashes - Contagious rashes - Insect bites and infestations - Lumps, bumps and bruises - Birthmarks, pigments and growths Each condition is illustrated and concisely described along with treatment and therapy options Background information covers the anatomy, physiology and protective care of skin A special section explains how to care for your child's skin from infancy The text of Spots, Birthmarks & Rashes is detailed, specific, and very understandable to a non-medical reader. 2003 г 96 стр ISBN 1552976815.
Book Description The human body is capable of killing itself for little apparent reason, and it happens often enough to rank as the third most common cause of death in the United States today Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon, immunologist, and highly regarded scientist, offers in Fatal Sequence an easily understandable account of the medical and scientific овкмш "perfect storm" that is severe sepsis, the medical crisis that can descend on patients fighting off even seemingly nonfatal illness or injury Severe sepsis killed "Muppets" creator Jim Henson, who had been hospitalized for pneumonia, and took the life of Christopher Reeve, who was being treated for pressure sores of the skin Fatal Sequence tells the story of Janice, a one-year-old who arrives in the emergency room, burned by boiling water after she crawled behind her unsuspecting grandmother as she turned from the stove She survives the night, but the following morning is only the beginning of her long and intense battle against severe sepsis, as her body attacks itself Tracey, who cared for the girl during her four weeks in intensive care, draws on her case to vividly illustrate why sepsis happens, in a sensitive, suspenseful story that renders cutting-edge science human, accessible, and unforgettable. 2005 г 225 стр ISBN 193259406X.
Book Description In this exquisite memoir, critically acclaimed writer Mary Swander recounts her extraordinary trek from suffering to emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery After a car accident left her almost completely paralyzed and in chronicpain with no medical cure in sight, Swandera lapsed Catholic, without any family to speak овкмя ofheaded for New Mexico in search of the alternative medicine that the region is known for Amid the stark beauty of the desert, she meets two unusual healers: Father Sergei, a Russian Orthodox monk who helps restore her faith, and Lu, a curandera, whose herbal remedies help restore her body Using her own transcendent experiences, Swander weaves an investigation into the history of healing and such mystics as Teresa of Avila, St Francis of Assisi, and Hildegard of Bingen Beautifully written, The Desert Pilgrim shows readers how to restore their faith in the modern world and how to believe in miracles again. 2004 г 352 стр ISBN 0142196304.
Book Description'This has been a ground-breaking book and I whole-heartedly welcome a new edition'- Professor Len Barton, School of Education, The University of Sheffield 'It is a really well-structured book which has been very popular and widely used by students Its great qualities are accessibility and diversity of contributors' - Jenny овкнг Corbett, Institute of Education, University of London 'This book would be a valuable resource to students of disability studies and to health and social care staff and other professionals who work with disabled people'- Disability and Rehabilitation The Second Edition of this landmark text has been revised to provide an up-to-date accessible introductory text to the field of disability studies In addition to analysing the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment, the revised edition has new chapters on: · international issues · diversity among disabled people · sexuality · bioethics Written by disabled people who are leading academics in the field, the text comprises 45 short and engaging chapters, to provide a broad-ranging and accessible introduction to disability issues Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments is an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike It is an ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in disability studies, as well as disability courses in social work, education, health studies, sociology and social policy. 2004 г 320 стр ISBN 0761942653.
Book Description Treatment options, lifestyle strategies,and emotional support for two million Americans Epilepsy, once mistakenly associated with demonic possession, has for centuries been a poorly understood illness Today, though it affects nearly one out of every one hundred Americans, little comprehensive information can be found овкнж on bookshelves regarding this common and complex neurological disease Until now! Using his expertise in pharmacology and neuroscience, Dr Carl Bazil demystifies epilepsy and other seizure disorders and offers medical, practical, and emotional support to patients and their families He explains how and why seizures occur, and thoroughly discusses treatment options, the pros and cons of surgery, experimental and alternative treatments, strategies for daily living, and much more Substantiated with case examples, this useful book provides a much-needed window into epilepsy so that patients can achieve the full life they deserve. 2004 г 272 стр ISBN 0060538481.
Book Description From Jonathan Weiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Beak of the Finch, comes His Brother's Keeper -- the story of a young entrepreneur who gambles on the risky science of gene therapy to try to save his brother's life Stephen Heywood was twenty-nine years old when he learned that he was dying of ALS -- Lou Gehrig's disease Almost овкнй overnight his older brother, Jamie, turned himself into a genetic engineer in a quixotic race to cure the incurable His Brother's Keeper is a powerful account of their story, as they travel together to the edge of medicine The book brings home for all of us the hopes and fears of the new biology In this dramatic and suspenseful narrative, Jonathan Weiner gives us a remarkable portrait of science and medicine today We learn about gene therapy, stem cells, brain vaccines, and other novel treatments for such nerve-death diseases as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's -- diseases that afflict millions, and touch the lives of many more It turns out that the author has a personal stake in the story as well When he met the Heywood brothers, his own mother was dying of a rare nerve-death disease The Heywoods' gene therapist offered to try to save her, too "The Heywoods' story taught me many things about the nature of healing in the new millennium," Weiner writes "They also taught me about what has not changed since the time of the ancients and may never change as long as there are human beings -- about what Lucretius calls the ever-living wound of love ' "The Heywoods mean the whole story to me now: an allegory from the edge of medicine A story to make us ask ourselves questions that we have to ask but do not want to ask How much of life can we engineer? How much is permitted us? "What would you do to save your brother's life?". 2004 г ISBN 006001007X.
В первую книгу вошли 18 глав американского издания `Клинической анестезиологии` В них рассматриваются предмет и история развития анестезиологии; устройство и правила эксплуатации овкнм анестезиологического оборудования; методы мониторинга состояния больных вовремя оперативных вмешательств Представлена подробная информация по клинической фармакологии анестетиков и лекарственных средств, используемых при проведении анестезии В специальном разделе освещены вопросы регионарной анестезии и лечения боли Во второй книге (главы 19 - 50 оригинала, будет издана отдельно) рассматриваются методы анестезии, применяемые при различных патологических состояниях (болезни нервной, сердечно - сосудистой, дыхательной, пищеварительной и др систем организма), а также у гериатрических больных и детей Руководство предназначено для врачей - анестезиологов, реаниматологов и студентов медицинских учебных заведений 2-е издание, исправленное Содержание [Предисловие] Предисловие c 6-6 [Предисловие] (переводчики: Н Зверева, Е Мосткова, М Селезнев, А Цейтлин, И Чуняева) Предисловие c 7-7 Клиническая анестезиология (переводчики: Н Зверева, Е Мосткова, М Селезнев, А Цейтлин, И Чуняева) c 8-413 Авторы (показать всех авторов) А Бутянян Филип Ларсон - мл Мэгид С Михаил Maged S Mikhail. Издательства: Бином, Невский Диалект, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 400 стр ISBN 5-7989-0166-1, 5-7940-0046-5 Тираж: 3000 экз Формат: 84x108/16 (~205х290 мм).
Book DescriptionAn Unexpected Joy Parenting a child with a disability can be isolating and devastating We want so much to do everything for our children, but what do you do when nothing works? Worse, what do you do when your child is diagnosed with a permanent, incurable disability? In An Unexpected Joy, author Mary Sharp, a family doctor and the mother овкнр of three, candidly shares her defeats and her victories in handling her son's battle with autism After shock, denial, despair, and bitterness,Mary has found room in her heart for laughter and grief to coexist Even more, she has come to see her son Nic as a gift in her family's life. 2003 г 128 стр ISBN 1576834611.
Book DescriptionMany books about disease promise cures Sufferers often go from one book to another without getting better This guide gives arthritis patients what they needreal, substantive information from a source that is trusted by people all over the world The source of information in consumer medical books is what distinguishes one from овкнщ the other This book is one of a series written by physicians from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, one of the top four medical centers in the United States whose world-famous heart institute has been ranked number one for the past 11 years It provides a straightforward and clear examination of arthritis and serves as a complete home reference for anyone It is the only book an arthritis patient should need. 2006 г 194 стр ISBN 1596240083.
В словаре представлены термины и определения понятий - геоэкологии научного направления, изучающего взаимодействие литосферы и биосферы, с учетом специфики деятельности овкоб человека по освоению природных ресурсов Подобного рода специализированный словарь предназначается для геологов, экологов и других специалистов, чья деятельность связана с природно-ресурсной и природоохранной деятельностью, студентов, магистрантов, аспирантов и преподавателей ВУЗов Издание 2-е, дополненное Авторы Сергей Клубов Лев Прозоров. Издательство: Научный мир Твердый переплет, 160 стр ISBN 5-89176-167-X Тираж: 500 экз Формат: 60x90/16 (~145х217 мм).
Book DescriptionDr Peter J D'Adamo, the author of the Eat Right 4 (for) Your Blood Type Diet® series, with more than two million copies in print, has now created a targeted plan for fighting arthritis and cardiovascular disease Using specific tools not available in any other book, sufferers can find their own, individualized battle plan for defeating овкой the pain of these debilitating diseases This revolutionary volume contains individualized plans for counterbalancing the painful effects ofosteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other inflammatory conditions. 2005 г ISBN 0425205355.
Book DescriptionThis innovative brain health workbook has sold over 2 5 million copies globally! Dr Kawashima, a prominent neurologist in Japan, developed this program of daily simple math calculations that can help boost your brain power, improve your memory, and stave off the mental effects of aging The exercises in this book have even been овком shown to help those suffering from Alzheimers The idea, Dr Kawashima says, is to "work out the brain much like we work out the rest of our bodies It has long been known that regular exercise helps slow the deterioration of our muscles, and the same is true for our brains ". 2005 г 172 стр ISBN 1933241152.
Book DescriptionFresh ideas on how to cope with the ever-changing challenges of multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness concentrates on wellness -- unlike most books about multiple sclerosis that are medically oriented and related to disease and dysfunction It is particularly appropriate in these times of managed овкос care and the trend for health-care consumers to be well informed This chronic, often progressive disease of the brain and spinal cord follows a variable course, requiring patients to make significant changes in activities of daily living on a variety of levels - physical, emotional, social, vocational, financial, and spiritual This book offers practical tips on self-care for maximum independence, well-being, and productivity. 2005 г 274 стр ISBN 1932603077.
Book DescriptionRevised edition of this popular title includes information on medications for osteoporosis Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men, which is expected to double in the next 25 years Most physicians now encourage an active lifestyle to help strengthen овкпа bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis Exercises for Osteoporosis is an essential book for any and all at risk for this debilitating disease, with over 100 detailed exercises for all people, at all levels of fitness, and at all stages of the disease Featuring: Exercises for the neck, hips, back, arms, and legs Special exercises to increase balance tohelp prevent falls and fractures Complete beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout programs 100 b/w photos Keeping an active lifestyle is one of the best ways to combat osteoporosis and Exercises for Osteoporosis is the bestguide to keeping you active. 2004 г 160 стр ISBN 1578261791.
Book DescriptionArthritis Without Pain is a timely publication about a long-awaited breakthrough for arthritis pain a category of drugs called TNF blockers The miracle of TNF blockers is this: they work Nearly two of every threepatients who try these medications get lasting relief from joint pain and inflammation Known as biologic DMARDs, овкпг these high-tech drugs inhibit the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein that contributes to joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis Arthritis Without Pain examines the science behind the TNF blockers Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira, offers practical advice for their use, and explores the real-life experience of patients who take them Written by noted Dallas rheumatologist Scott J Zashin, M D , in collaboration with healthcare writer Laurie Hesser, Arthritis Without Pain gives patients the knowledge to take charge of their arthritis, move past the pain, and get back to a more active life Learn about TNF blockers and how they work Compare TNF blockers with methotrexate and other arthritis drugs Take a five-minute self-test to see if you are a candidate for anti-TNF therapy Understand the differences between Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira Know what to ask before therapy and what to expect during therapy Gain insight into how biologic drugs are manufactured and why they need special handling Learn how uninsured/underinsured patients may still have access to these medications Read about other patients experiences with these life-changing drugs With the latest information on types of arthritis, standard treatments, lab tests and clinical trials, Arthritis Without Pain is a comprehensive guide to TNF blockers and the state of arthritis treatment today. 2004 г 280 стр ISBN 0975406000.
Цель учебника - привитие студентам и совершенствование навыков и умений самостоятельного чтения научно-технической литературы по специальности "Автоматика и информатика", поиска овкпй научно-технической информации, обработки найденной информации с целью представления ее в виде аннотации, реферата, устного сообщения Тексты оригинальные, сопровождаются обучающими и тренировочными упражнениями и словниками технических терминов Для студентов технических вузов факультетов автоматики, вычислительной техники и САПР, а также аспирантов Автор Аркадий Коржавин. Издательство: Высшая школа, 2000 г Мягкая обложка, 248 стр ISBN 5-06-002288-9 Тираж: 8000 экз Формат: 60x88/16 (~150x210 мм).
Download DescriptionThis sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually овкпх all topics related to osteoporosis, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research The title of this book includes the word official This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on osteoporosis Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1 The Essentials on Osteoporosis: Guidelines; Chapter 2 Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3 Clinical Trials and Osteoporosis; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4 Studies on Osteoporosis; Chapter 5 Patents on Osteoporosis; Chapter 6 Books on Osteoporosis; Chapter 7 Multimedia on Osteoporosis; Chapter 8 Periodicals and News on Osteoporosis; Chapter 9 Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10 Dissertations on Osteoporosis; PART III APPENDICES; Appendix A Researching Your Medications; Appendix B Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C Researching Nutrition; Appendix D Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; OSTEOPOROSIS GLOSSARY; INDEX Related topics include: Disuse osteoporosis, Idiopathic osteoporosis, Senile osteoporosis. 2005 г 420 стр ISBN 0597846952.
Book DescriptionThis book is a small, yet comprehensive, practical guide to the management of anaphylaxis It will equip any healthcare worker with the essential information they need to be able to respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, which can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated effectively овкпщ * Clear, concise writing style well supported by illustrations * Detailed information on causes, features and management of anaphylaxis * Special section on paediatric aspects * Useful post-reaction information on follow-up and long-term management, including patient education * Guidance on record-keeping. 2005 г 140 стр ISBN 0750687886.
Book DescriptionIn March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading " Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based овкрб information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so Download DescriptionThis is a 3-in-1 reference book It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to anaphylactic shock It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to anaphylactic shock If your time is valuable, this book is for you First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. 2004 г 128 стр ISBN 0497000679.
В данном сборнике представлены типовые инструкции по охране труда для различных отраслей промышленности, которые являются основой для разработки инструкций по охране труда овкрд для работников с учетом конкретных условий труда Формат: 14,5 см х 20 см. Издательство: Бюро печати, 2008 г Мягкая обложка, 304 стр ISBN 978-5-385-00161-3 Тираж: 1000 экз.
Петербург снискал славу одного из самых красивых городов мира Северная Пальмира, Северная Венеция - так называли город в XVIII веке, и к сегодняшнему дню он не утратил своей цельности овкрр и красоты В едином ансамбле соединились нарядные дворцы эпохи барокко, строгие фасады классицизма, эклектика, модерн и современная архитектура Многочисленные издания знакомят вас со страницами истории Петербурга Путеводитель, который вы сейчас держите в руках, адресован тем, кто хочет ощутить жизнь сегодняшнего города, настроившись на одну волну с его жителями Безусловно, охватить все, что есть в Питере модного и интересного, невозможно - сколько людей, столько и мнений Знакомя читателя с местами, которые стали для нас неотъемлемой частью Петербурга, мы надеемся, что наш выбор будет для него интересен и откроет еще одну грань в облике северной столицы 11 районов-прогулок выделены условно, их границы и расположение в книге не основываются полностью на историческом, и тем более на административном принципе, они диктуются скорее наиболее привычной и удобной для гостей города последовательностью посещения Три маршрута граничат с одним из самых красивых и знаменитых мест города - акваторией Невы между Стрелкой Васильевского острова, Петропавловской крепостью и Дворцовой набережной Эти три района стоят у истоков Петербурга Формат: 16,5 см х 20,5 см Автор Елизавета Абрамова (составитель, автор). Серия: Styleguide.
Переводчик: Илья Назаров В этой книге выдающийся французский акушер-гинеколог Мишель Оден касается самых насущных вопросов современного акушерства Автор возвращает нас овксв к ключевым потребностям женщины в родах, осознание которых позволяет сделать легкие и безопасные роды через естественные пути общераспространенным явлением Ученый и врач с полувековой практикой, Оден приводит ценнейшие практические рекомендации, позволяющие этого достичь Он также рассматривает в свете последних научных исследований вопросы ведения беременности, подготовки к родам, участия в родах отцов, грудного вскармливания Автор подробно рассматривает историю операции кесарева сечения, анализирует изменения, которые произошли за последние пятьдесят лет в практике родовспоможения Общество свыклось с мыслью о легкости и безопасности родов посредством операции: сегодня так рождается почти каждый четвертый ребенок в мире Автор убедительно развеивает миф о том, что рождение кесаревым сечением не сказывается на психическом и физическом здоровье ребенка в будущем Анализируются перспективы развития человеческой цивилизации в случае следования по этому пути Книга предназначена для врачей акушеров-гинекологов, семейных врачей, акушерок, студентов медицинских институтов и колледжей, а также для родителей и широкого круга читателей, интересующихся вопросами беременности, подготовки к родам и деторождения, материнства и современного акушерства Она поможет сделать выбор тем, кто решает для себя вопрос, где и каким образом рожать, для того чтобы впоследствии мать и дитя были здоровы Автор Мишель Оден Michel Odent. Издательство: Международная школа традиционного акушерства, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 188 стр ISBN 5-9900577-1-7, 1-85343-718-2 Тираж: 3000 экз Формат: 60x90/16 (~145х217 мм).
Book DescriptionRheumatoid arthritis is a painful, incurable connective-tissue disease that attacks the hands, feet, and joints and may lead to deformities and permanent disabilities This book, written by a doctor and health journalist will offer comprehensive medical advice and lifestyle information for the nearly three million Americans овксз who suffer from this disease The book uses mind-body techniques and alternative medicine to cope with the pain and discomfort, including information on: Pain relief Exercise Nutrition Managing your relationship with your doctors. 2005 г 288 стр ISBN 1592331467.
Book DescriptionAllergy is one of the major health problems of most modern societies Although allergic diseases are well-known for almost two hundred years, their prevalence has increased dramatically over the last decades Allergic reactions manifest in various organs, most commonly in the skin and mucous membranes, the frontier surfaces овксу where the contact between the individual and the environment takes place In a very concise and practical way this book covers all aspects of allergic reactions from pathophysiology to diagnosis, therapy and prevention with a strong focus on relevant aspects for the everyday work of the practising dermatologist and allergist in the hospital or office This book reflects the rich personal experience of a German allergist with international training and reputation, who is active in immunology and allergy research and practice for almost 30 years In this book, not only IgE-mediated allergic reactions are covered but all other kinds of allergies such as atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, drug eruptions, anaphylaxis and food allergies are equally represented as well as psychosomatic aspects and problems of environmental intolerances. 2005 г 296 стр ISBN 3540002197.
Book DescriptionMore than 10 million individuals have osteoporosis in the US today 18 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk of developing the disease This revolutionary guide shows how new science indicates that the overwhelming cause of the disease is the Western diet and lifestyle, and that it is possible to reduce our овксэ risk of developing it and to prevent further degeneration in sufferers Includes practical advice, meal plans and recipes. 2003 г 288 стр ISBN 1852270772.
В пособии содержатся основные теоретические положения, анализ действующего законодательства, а также материалы судебной практики Раскрыто содержание реформ, проводившихся овкта в последние годы в этой сфере; уделено внимание теоретическим аспектам права социального обеспечения и социальной защиты инвалидов; проанализировано соотношение понятий `социальная защита` и `социальное обеспечение`; охарактеризованы положения законодательства о гарантиях и льготах для инвалидов, об условиях их предоставления; рассматриваются нормы о реабилитации и материальном обеспечении инвалидов, о социальном и транспортном обслуживании, бытовых льготах Адресовано студентам высших учебных заведений, обучающимся по специальностям `Юриспруденция`, `Социальная работа`, `Государственное и муниципальное управление` Автор Наталья Антипьева. Серия: Юридическая литература.