Published January, 2008
By John A. Elefteriades, Teresa Caulin-Glaser and Teresa, M.D. Caulin-Glaser
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Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and more women die each year from heart disease than men. This guide to the woman's heart focuses on the unique factors affecting women's cardiovascular health. It provides potentially life-saving information and guidance to help women monitor their own heart health.

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Published August, 2007
By Morton Satin
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Recounts the efforts of industrial societies to make food safer. This book describes the measures taken to protect the public from intentional and unintentional poisoning, and recounts poisoning incidents. It gives a glimpse into history and offers information suitable for laypersons as well as experts in food technology and public health.

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Published February, 2007
By Frank H. Stephenson
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Helps understand the biochemistry of the human body and thereby gain insights into the secrets of health, disease, and ageing. This book tells how scientists on many fronts are succeeding in the battle against disease. It examines a variety of health threats and illnesses, and discusses in terms of its root cause and treatment in plain language.

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Published December, 2006
By Bernard E. Rollin
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Gives sensitive yet honest and forthright approach to the many disquieting questions surrounding the emotional debate over animal rights. This work includes a chapter on animal agriculture, and discusses animal law, companion animal issues, genetic engineering, animal pain, animal research, and other topics.

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Published November, 2006
By Evelyn McLay, Ellen P. Young, Evelyn D. Mclay and Barry Gordon
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Expressions of denial are often heard in families struggling with the difficult challenges of Alzheimer's or dementia in a loved one. This work suggests various behaviours, tools, and techniques for moving beyond denial. It stresses the importance of remaining positive and appreciating the moment while acting in the best interests of loved ones.

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Published September, 2006
By Richard T. Hull
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Presents an overview of the ethical implications of reproductive technologies. This book offers a cross-section of the thinking of individuals specialising in the ethical and legal problems involved in this area of medicine.

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Published September, 2006
By Stefan De Schill
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Based on over 45 years of research at the American Mental Health Foundation (AMHF), this work examines psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and points out the important shortcomings in the profession. It concludes that there has been a marked decline in the last decades, which is caused by the increasing use of superficial, facile treatment methods.

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Published September, 2006
By James L. Dickerson
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Recounts the history of one of the most feared diseases in the United States. This work discusses the potential threat of Yellow Fever as a biological warfare agent in the hands of terrorists. Also of concern to public health researchers is the effect of global warming on mosquito populations.

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Published August, 2006
By Michael Ruse and Christopher A. Pynes
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Stem cells have the potential to develop into different parts of the body - skin, bone, nerves, blood, and more. This book presents a collection of articles that addresses various aspects of the stem cell controversy. It offers a variety of perspectives to help the readers shape an informed position on the topic.

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Published June, 2006
By Rebecca G. Rogers, Janet Yagoda Shagam, Shelley Kleinschmidt and Rebecca G., M.D. Rogers
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Containing practical information, this healthcare resource helps women with bladder control problems regain their dignity and independence.

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