Category: Health

Standard of Care: The Law of American Bioethics

By: Annas, George J.

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA : 1993

Seller ID: 25892

ISBN-13: 9780195072471

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Dust jacket has a bumped corner soft corner crease. Notes. Index. 291p. Standard of Care explores the fundamental value conflicts confronting medicine and society through the late 20th Century by examining courtroom resolutions of real bioethical disputes, often of constitutional dimension.

This case-based approach, which ranges from abortion to euthanasia, from AIDS to organ transplantation, from genetic research to the artificial heart and rationing, illuminates the value choices with which the power (and impotence) of medicine confronts us.
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The Rural Hospital: Its Structure and Organization

By: Bridgman, R. F.

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Geneva, World Health Organization : 1955

Seller ID: 27385

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Stamped "Stanford Research Institute" on edge. No. 21 in the World Health Organization monograph series. 21 figures. A study on mid-20th century rural hospital facilities. 162p.
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Skin Cancer Prevention: Behaviours Relted to Sun Exposure and Early Detection

By: Bränström, Richard

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Stockholm, Akademisk Avhandling : 2003

Seller ID: 33488

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Dissertation. Some edge wear. Text in English. Illustrated.

The results of this research contribute to the understanding of factors relevant to sunrelated behaviours. Taking these factors into account when planning skin cancer prevention activities may improve the effectiveness of these efforts.
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The Power of Your Other Hand: A Course in Channeling the Inner Wisdom of the Right Brain

By: Capacchione, Lucia

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Newcastle : 1988

Seller ID: 33498

ISBN-13: 9780878771301

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Illustrated throughout. 196p. Measures 7x9 inches. "Other hand" exercises and experiments can help heal, break addictions, and unlock creativity.
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The Burden of Support: Young Latinos in an Aging Society

By: Chapa, David E Hayes-Bautista; Werner O Schink; Jorge

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Stanford University Press : 1988

Seller ID: 25383

ISBN-13: 9780804713719

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Chipping and tears on dust jacket. Topics include the worst case scenario of California in 2030, the best case scenario of California is 2030, the age-ethnic gap, employment and income, education, health care and more. References, Appendix. Index. 196p. Tables, charts, graphs, etc.

The bulk of the book deals with Latino demographic, social, and economic characteristics: labor force participation, income, education, health, and political participation.
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Asian American Policy Review (Vol III, 1993, Winter 1993)

By: Chen, Elsa (editor)

Price: $18.00 USD

Publisher: John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University : 1993

Seller ID: 13864

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. 77p. Featuring Grant Ujifusa, Don Nakanishi, Angela Oh, Dennis Hayashi & Daphen Kwok, The Asian American Health Forum, and Shao Chee Simm.
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Still Here: Embracing Aging, Changing, and Dying

By: Dass, Ram

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: Riverhead Books : 2000

Seller ID: 33603

ISBN-13: 9781573220491

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Dust jacket (unclipped) under clear, mylar cover. 210p. Measures 5.75x8.5 inches.

The noted spiritualist and author of Be Here Now offers guidance to exploring the joy, pain, and the opportunities of middle age.
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Vitamin E: Biochemistry and Health Implications (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 570)

By: Diplock, Anthony T. and Lawrence J. MacHlin, Lester Packer, William A. Pryor (editors)

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: New York Academy of Sciences : 1989

Seller ID: 25101

ISBN-13: 9780897665360

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. NYAS Annal volume 570. Proceedings from a conference on December 26, 1989. Index. Illustrated. Tables, Charts, Graphs. References. 555p.

Topics include Chemistry and Antioxidant Functions, Protection against Environmental Stresses, Age-Related Health Problems, etc.
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The War Doctor (Vol. 3, November 1945, No. 6)

By: Dubow, David (editor)

Price: $20.00 USD

Publisher: New York, Dubow Publishing : 1945

Seller ID: 22156

Binding: Paperback (Saddle Stitched)

Condition: Acceptable

Unmarked. Torn at spine, worn edges. 32pp. Illustrated cover, with numerous illustrations and cartoons throughout. Many period ads for pharmaceuticals.

After World War II, "The War Doctor" was distributed free to Army and Navy doctors, officers in the US Public Health Service, and civilian physicians to provide medical professionals with articles and art work dealing with the human interest side of medicine.
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About Sleep: Nature's Healing Balm

By: Duncan, A. H.

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: Thorsons : 1964

Seller ID: 26924

ISBN-13: 9780722500798

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

Unmarked text. Covers what is sleep, why we sleep, sleep-walking, how to induce sleep, etc. 62p. Title in the "About" Series. World Health Center price tag inside cover. Loose sheet on insomnia folded in the book.
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A Company That Cares: One Hundred Year Illustrated History of Johnson & Johnson

By: Foster, Lawrence G.

Price: $24.00 USD

Publisher: Johnson and Johnson : 1986

Seller ID: 32797

ISBN-13: 9780961767617

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Dust jacket under clear mylar cover. Beautifully illustrated. Measures 11.5 inches square.175p. References.

Beginning as a tiny business with 14 employees in 1886, it now ranks as the largest and most diversified company in the medical field. This book is the history of that company.

The author, Lawrence G. Foster (1925-2013), started the public relations department at Johnson & Johnson and helped lead the company out of a crisis when seven people died after taking Tylenol, the company's signature pain reliever.
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Some Account of the Pennsylvania Hospital

By: Franklin, Benjamin; Cohen, I. Bernard

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Press : 1954

Seller ID: 24458

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Unmarked text. Previous owner's name inside cover. No dust jacket. Printed in facsimile, with an introduction by I. Bernard Cohen. 40p. Index.
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1997 Wellness Lectures: Beyond Choice: Myths and Facts About Adjustment to Abortion (October 9, 1997, Vol VII)

By: Hopper, Cornelius L.

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: The California Wellness Foundation and the University of California : 1997

Seller ID: 29165

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Includes myths and facts about abortion by Brenda Major, Lawrence Wallack on reducing youth violence, Stephen A. McCurdy on occupational injury among migrant hispanic workers, Demetrios N. Kyriacou on gang violence in Los Angeles and more. 167p.
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Your Emotional Type: Key to the Therapies That Will Work for You

By: Jawer, Michael A.; Micozzi, Marc

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Healing Arts Press : 2011

Seller ID: 32805

ISBN-13: 9781594774317

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. 2 color illustrations. Examining the interplay of emotions, chronic illness and pain, and treatment success, this book explains which of 7 mind/body healing therapies works best for each emotional type.
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Medicine at the Crossroads: The Crisis in Health Care

By: Konner, Melvin

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: New York, Pantheon : 1993

Seller ID: 27027

ISBN-13: 9780679415459

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed and dated by author with an short inscription to previous owner. Unmarked. Index. References. Unclipped dust jacket. 298p.

A late twentieth century indictment of the modern medical establishment that examines such problems as the high cost of health care, the channeling of funds to high-tech research instead of prevention programs, the medical-insurance gap, and other critical issues.
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Radiology At the University of California San Francisco, 1899 - 2003

By: Linton, Otha W.

Price: $24.00 USD

Publisher: University of California San Francisco : 2004

Seller ID: 33170

ISBN-13: 9780975270905

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Dust jacket (unclipped) under clear mylar cover. 229p. Illustrated. Measures 8.75x11.25 inches.

Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases and guide their treatment, within the bodies of humans and other animals.
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Guilt Free Gourmet: Food that tastes "too good" to be "good for you"

By: Miles, Sam

Price: $20.00 USD

Publisher: Wellness Publishing : 1994

Seller ID: 32708

ISBN-13: 9780964184305

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Inscribed by author to previous owner. Over 1200 low-fat recipes from the International Yacht Chef, Sam Miles. Quick and easy recipes are served to the rich and/or famous on their yachts around the world. And they not only taste great, people are saying its the absolute easiest cookbook they've ever used. Index. Measures 8.5x10 inches. 400p.
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Biology of Cancer (Benjamin Cummings Special Topics in Biology Series)

By: Phillis, Randall W.; Goodwin, Steve

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings : 2003

Seller ID: 22089

ISBN-13: 9780805348675

Binding: Paperback (Saddle Stitched)

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Corner crease on back cover. Illustrated. This book examines the causes, growth patterns, and possible treatments of various types of cancers are presented in a clear and concise format.

The authors discuss the major characteristics of the cancerous cell and the research being conducted on the hereditary and behavioral factors (i.e. smoking) that contribute to the development of the disease in cancer patients. 30p. Bibliography.
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Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

By: Pollan, Michael

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Penguin Press : 2013

Seller ID: 33357

ISBN-13: 9781594204210

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Dust jacket (unclipped) under clear mylar cover. 469p. Measures 6.5x9.75 inches. Index. Selected Sources.

In Cooked, Pollan discovers the enduring power of the four classical elementsfire, water, air, and earthto transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment everything from cheese to beer.
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Stem Cells and Cloning (Benjamin Cummings Special Topics in Biology Series)

By: Prentice, David A.

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings : 2003

Seller ID: 22090

ISBN-13: 9780805348644

Binding: Paperback (Saddle Stitched)

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Illustrated. This book defines stem cells, their sources, and their potential applications in the area of degenerative disease research. Embryonic and adult stem cells are addressed along with the scientific, political, and ethical ramifications of their use in modern science.

Also considers bioethical questions and the rapid developments in the area of mammalian cloning technology. 40p. List of resources.
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Fifty Shades of Kale: 50 Fresh and Satisfying Recipes That Are Bound to Please

By: Ramsey, Drew; Iserloh, Jennifer

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: Harper Wave : 2013

Seller ID: 33354

ISBN-13: 9780062272881

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Dust jacket (unclipped) under clear mylar cover. 162p. Measures 7.5x9.25 inches. Beautifully illustrated.

From Mushroom and Kale Risotto to Kale Kiwi Gazpacho, this book is filled with nutritional information, cooking tips, and a tutorial on kale in all its shades.
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Drugs and Nutrition in the Geriatric Patient

By: Roe, Daphne A. (editor)

Price: $28.00 USD

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone : 1984

Seller ID: 33125

ISBN-13: 9780443082184

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Previous owner's name on front end page. Contributors include Barry Cusack, Michael J. Denham, Eleanor D. Schlenker, Peter Welling, and others. Measures 6.75x9.5 inches. 153p. Index.
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Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

By: Tharp Twyla

Price: $12.00 USD

Publisher: Simon and Schuster : 2019

Seller ID: 32139

ISBN-13: 9781982101305

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked text. Price clipped dust jacket under clear mylar cover. A guidebook for expanding one's possibilities over the course of a lifetime. Measures 7.25x9.25 inches. 180p.
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Window Rock Health Education Project

By: University of California School of Public Health

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: University of California School of Public Health : 1957

Seller ID: 25022

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Unmarked. Report of a cooperative health education project planned and undertaken jointly the the Public Health Division of Indian Health and the University of California School of Public Health. It covers the period July, 1955 to July, 1957.

Project staff included Dorothy B. Nyswander, William (Bill) Griffiths, Allen M. A. Buckingham, Carol W. Miller and Scott K. Simonds.
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Encounters with the Invisible: Unseen Illness, Controversy, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By: Wall, Dorothy

Price: $14.00 USD

Publisher: Southern Methodist University Press : 2005

Seller ID: 32200

ISBN-13: 9780870745041

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Factory sealed. 318p. Eighteen chapters. Blending personal drama with literary reflection, reportage, and medical history, Dorothy Wall illuminates the conflicts and controversies surrounding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and graphically depicts the way a virus resculpts a life. Measures 6.25x9.25 inches.
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Category: Health