Published December, 2020
By Scott M. Granet
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Written from the perspective of therapist who has lived with and triumphed over body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Scott Granet's personal and clinical narrative guides the reader through the process of assessing and treating BDD.

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Published November, 2020
By Wendy Welch, John Bodner and Ian Brodie
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Examines the most popular COVID-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of COVID-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation.

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Published October, 2020
By Tony Rubino
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Chronicles the author's experience with sobriety and recovery, offering relief and hope to recovering substance abusers and their loved ones. With optimism and humour, the author explores an enduringly human struggle - living with a consciousness addicted to alteration.

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Published October, 2020
By Robert V. Dodge
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After developing epilepsy as an adult, Robert Dodge experienced increasingly dangerous seizures and was seen by specialists on five continents. His firsthand account of adapting to life with epilepsy begins with an overview of this often misunderstood neurological disorder and recounts his struggle as his seizures became life-threatening.

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Published October, 2020
By Diana Lockwood
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Chronicles the unique ordeals of identical twin sisters Diana and Julia Lockwood. Even among twins, Diana and Julia were especially close and deeply entwined - more than just sisters or best friends, they were like one soul in two bodies. While their total attunement sometimes saved them in unexpected ways, it also eventually destroyed them.

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Published October, 2020
By Kwan Kew Lai
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In 2006, Kwan Kew Lai left her position as a professor in the United States to provide medical humanitarian aid to the remote villages and the worn-torn areas of Africa. This memoir follows her experiences from 2006 to 2013 as she provided care during the HIV/AIDs epidemics, after natural disasters, and as a relief doctor in refugee camps.

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Published September, 2020
By Cyril H. Wecht and Jeff Sewald
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For six decades, Pittsburgh-based forensic scientist Cyril Wecht has been an outspoken authority when horrible things happen to everyday people. His memoir describes his work on famous cases, his life in the public eye and his legal battles with determined and powerful authorities, from his hometown DA to a US Attorney and the FBI.

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Published September, 2020
By Stanley Krippner, Harris L Friedman and Cheryl L. Fracasso
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The first of its kind, this guidebook provides an overview of clinical holistic interventions for mental-health practitioners. Submissions from 21 contributors examine the validity of different methods and provide information on credentialed training and licensure requirements necessary for legal and ethical practice.

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Published August, 2020
By E. Lawrence Abel
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Born into a Sephardic Jewish immigrant family, Dr Issachar Zacharie was the preeminent foot doctor for the American political elite before and during the Civil War, most notably, for Abraham Lincoln. This biography explores Zacharie's life, from his birth in England, through his medical practice, espionage career and campaigning President Lincoln.

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Published August, 2020
By Wendy Welch
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Stories from doctors, nurses, and therapists dealing on a daily basis with the opioid crisis in Appalachia should be heartbreaking. Yet those told here also inspire with practical advice on how to assist those in addiction, from a grass-roots to a policy level.

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