Ailments Diseases category: 10428 books

In the fall of 1918, a world ravaged by war was suddenly hit by a mysterious and deadly plague. As fear of the dreaded “Spanish” flu fills the town of Unity with paranoia, drastic measures are taken. But when the disease descends upon the town despite their precautions, the citizens begin to turn on each other, looking for a scapegoat.

Roll out the red carpet of success for you, the one you care for and any who join your circle of care. It doesn't matter when or where the story happened; when you're telling it, you will "go there." If your time is spent telling a great story, it's a great way to spend time, anytime.This...

elsie nurmi rides to her minnesota school in a prairie wagon speaking no english, yet she becomes a u.s. protocol officer escorting dignitaries such as astronaut frank borman and edward marcus (neiman-marcus) abroad. she meets heads of state, a pope, views moon launches, and preps presidential visits....

As he grappled to come to terms with the diagnosis of a physically crippling disease, his body swiftly declined until he was finally completely paralysed with no voice. But his mind remained untouched. He was trapped within his body. Imagine being delivered a death sentence. You are told you have...

This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia. Drawing on the two `laws of dementia', the author explains the causes of communication problems, mood disturbances and `deviant' behaviours,...

May 2009 - Pain Management took 3rd Place at the International book awards "Living Now Book Awards" in America within the "Books for Better Living" category. Pain Management is a unique book written by a patient — herself a chronic pain sufferer for over four decades — for...

CREEPING CADENCE ----This text covers a time during which I was losing my sanity, but expresses an important idealism and sense of aesthetic, some of which has remained with me... Largely the text accounts of how schizophrenia might be an intellectual ailment... What is expressed is as much a search...

The nervous system is in the highlight in this descriptive educational book. The combination of pictures and texts is most welcomed because it makes learning more fun and effective. Children will be encouraged to pick a book and actually read if the presentation is effective. Will your child love this book? Get a copy to find out!

What is the difference between epidemics and pandemics? Learn the difference and more in this cool biology book for kids. Reading about anything and everything under the sun trains a child’s mind to accept information in all forms and presentations. Encourage your child to read. Grab a copy today!

Longlisted for the School Library Association's Information Book Award 2017 - 'Over 12' category. Brie's Granddad has always been a serious man, never without a newspaper and knowing the answer to everything. But now he keeps losing track of the conversation, and honestly, Brie doesn't really...

Reducing the use of psychotropic drugs in the symptomatic treatment of dementia is key to successfully implementing compassionate, person-centered practices in your organization—and this book shows clearly why and how it can be done. The revised second edition of this award-winning resource introduces...

Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide, provides a practical day to day understanding of how to care for a spouse stricken with Alzheimer’s. Written with the spouse/caregiver in mind, Sal Viglione discusses his current situation with wife Anna and what it takes to create a...

Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is about a radical change of life. The total change one must immediately get used to, that comes when you did not expect or look for a change.

Founded in 1907 amidst protests and a burgeoning suffrage movement, Essex Mountain Sanatorium was the result of two Montclair, New Jersey, women who successfully lobbied local government to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium in a then vacant cottage for wayward girls. From these humble beginnings, the...