Health & Medicine

Stephen Bezruchka / The Pocket Doctor: A Passport to Healthy Travel

The Pocket Doctor provides travelers with all the information they need to prepare for a trip, to stay healthy while traveling and to care for health problems that may arise during the journey. In this pocket-sized companion, Dr. Bezruchka covers a...

Norman Cousins / Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient

Anatomy of an Illness was the first book by a patient that spoke to our current interest in taking charge of our own health. It started the revolution in patients working with their doctors and using humor to boost their bodies' capacity for healing...

Amy Brown / Covid Babies

As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, pregnancy and maternity services underwent a rapid transformation in an attempt to deal with transmission of the virus and the growing pressure on healthcare services. In a climate of fear, and with many unknowns about...

Collins Pocket Reference / Women's Health

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June Hunt / Stress: How to Cope at the End of Your Rope

Do you feel like you have reached your breaking point? Stressed out, burnt out, and out of options? Stress can be a monster, but it can also be a motivator. Learn the different stages of stress, how to manage stress, and how transform your...

Mark Leyner, Billy Goldberg / Let's Play Doctor: The Instant Guide To Walking, Talking, and Probing Like a Real M.D.

CONGRATULATIONS!Your purchase of this book means that the admissions committee has thoroughly reviewed your application and we are pleased to welcome you to the Why Do Men Have Nipples School of Medicine.**A not quite fully accredited...

Paul A. Gilbert / Beating Depression

Distressing & painful, depression can impact on almost every area of a person's life, from relationships & family life, to work & physical health. The first person accounts contained in this collection will motivate, inspire &...

Lois Rabey / Postcards from Menopause: Wishing I Weren't Here (Hardback)

Find the best route on your journey through menopause! Whether you're looking ahead to menopause or are already having hot flushes, walk through this life change with Lois Mowday Rabey. She shares snapshots from menopause--her surprises, frustrations,...

Samuel Homola / Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide (Hardback)

While chiropractic can provide quality treatment for certain types of back and neck pains and related problems, many health-industry professionals and patients are under the impression that the practice can be used as a method for restoring and...

Robert Newman / Neuropolis - A Brain Science Survival Guide (Hardback)

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John E. Harrison / Synaesthesia : The Strangest Thing (Hardback)

Synaesthesia is a confusion of the senses, whereby stimulation of one sense triggers stimulation in a completely different sensory modality. A synaesthete might claim to be able to hear colors, taste shapes, describe the color, shape, and flavor of...

Russell Foster / Life Time - The Science of the Body Clock(Hardback)

** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP WITH THIS GUIDE TO THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK!' A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence' Bill Bryson In the twenty-first century, we...

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf / Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity (Hardback)

The first book to explore menstruation in the current cultural and political landscape and to investigate the new wave of period activism taking the world by storm.After centuries of being shrouded in taboo and superstition, periods have gone mainstream...

Derek S. Lipman/ Stop Your Husband Snoring (Hardback)

Does what it says on the tin.      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain...

Andrea Hayes / Pain-Free Life (Signed by the Author) (Large Paperback).

This book has been signed by the author to view the signature click on the pictureTo view the book just click on the pictures. These are pictures of the actual book for sale. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If...

Louise Roddon / Am I a Monster or is this PMS?

  A guide to dealing with PMT through diet and other techniques.    All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book...

David Sutcliffe / Working with Alzheimer's Disease

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Arno Karlen / Plague's Progress - A Social History of Man and Disease

A disturbing report of the global crisis of new and resurgent diseases. This account investigates how and why diseases such as AIDS, Legionnaires' disease, Ebola, TB, and new forms of cholera and malaria occur. Karlen charts humanity's relationship with...

Maryon Stewart / Beat PMT ( PMS) Through Diet (Large Paperback)

The top-selling Women's Nutritional Advisory Service (WNAS) guide to coping successfully with Pre-menstrual Syndrome ( here in the older designation of PMT)  Since the last edition was written in 1990, there has been a substantial increase in...

Pat Thomas / Headaches: The Common Sence Approach (Large Paperback)

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Voices4Care: Positively Palliative (Large Paperback)

A heartfelt collection of personal stories, poems, and notes explores the courage, love, and understanding experienced in navigating this challenging process.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown...

Liz Byrski / Under the Influence: Growing Up in Alcoholic Families (Large Paperback)

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Mary Wilson / Living With A Drinker - How to Change Things (Large Paperback)

Few can understand the anguish and despair suffered by those who live with a problem drinker unless they have experienced it themselves. The author of this book really does understand. There is an enormous amount of support, understanding and reassurance...

Dr Louis J. Ignarro / No More Heart Disease (Large Paperback)

Louis Ignarro presents his breakthrough research on how nitric oxide (NO) can prevent heart disease and strokes. In an easy-to-follow plan which discusses NO friendly foods and informs about supplements to stimulate NO production, he lays out a regimen...

Aoife Ryan / Nourishing Your Body During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (Large Paperback)

A recipe book to help alleviate one of the key side effects of pancreatic cancer: the inability to maintain weight and a nutritional balance. The book was developed by University College Cork and is available to patients, carers, hospitals, pancreatic...

Ken Alexander / Understanding and Coping with Schizophrenia (Large Paperback)

Written for family, carers and relatives of people with schizophrenia, this is a guide to help them care, cope and survive. Dr Alexander is a member of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of Victoria and the Director of the Schizophrenia Australia Foundation...

Dr Robert Youngson / Living with Asthma (Large Paperback)

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Éilís Bergin & Eddie Fitzgerald/ Stress and How to Deal with It (Large Paperback)

A down-to-earth and highly effective stress management programme by two internationally experienced presenters of stress management workshops. Designed to help people create their own personal stress management programme, this booklet deals with: The...

Allen Carr / Burning Ambition (Large Paperback)

The story of Allen Carr's anti smoking campaign ( note this is NOT one of the many Allen Carr anti smoking manuals)  it is more of a biography and explanation of his own story .  In this book, the anti-smoking guru Allen Carr explains how he...

Irish Red Cross / First Aid Manual (9th Edition) (Large Paperback)

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Autumn Libal / My Name Is Not Slow (Coffee Table Book)

Tells the story of Penelope, a girl who has Down syndrome, her growth and development, and how she and her family are affected by her condition. This is an older book, the language used reflects that.      All of our books are second hand,...

Lawrence E. Shapiro / Stopping the Pain: A Workbook for Teens Who Cut and Self Injure (Coffee Table Book)

If you’re cutting or hurting yourself you’re not alone. Thousands of teens across the country think that hurting themselves is the only way they can feel better, even though they continue to feel alone and out of control. There are a lot of...

Barbara Rowland / Alternative Answers to Asthma & Allergies (Coffee Table Book)

A onestop reference source to allergies and asthma discusses the risk factors and "triggers", including environment, pollutants, foods, drugs, and stress, and shows readers how to reduce their risk of attack.      All of our books are...

Lisa M. Schab / Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression (Coffee Table Book)

Many people experience depression at one time or another in their lives, but during the adolescent years, the vast number of physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur make teens even more susceptible to feelings of confusion or sadness. However...

Kevin McConway / Studying Health & Disease

Why are some individuals and groups within a society more prone to illness than others? How do we know what makes us ill? What can be done to alleviate illness or disability, and how can we be sure that an intervention will work? Biomedical scientists,...

Lois Keith / Being in a Wheelchair (Coffee Table Book)

What would it be like to live your life without hearing a sound? How does today's technology make life easier for the blind? What are the daily challenges faced by people with learning disabilities? These questions and more are answered in Smart Apple...

The New Guide to Therapies (Coffee Table Book)

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Adam Hibbert / Obesity and Health - The Facts Behind the Headlines

Brings together the facts behind the headline issue of obesity. Ideal support for PSHE/Citizenship and Media Studies. Panels highlight key facts and statistics and suggest topics for debate.     All of our books are second hand, and while you...

Andy Stein / Kidney Failure Explained ( 2nd Edition)

Over 30,000 people in the UK suffer from chronic kidney failure and this book not only covers practical advice on the condition, current diagnosis and treatment techniques but also recognises the psychological issues involved in coping with the condition...

Kristina Routh / Meningitis ('Need to Know' Series )

This book provides an overview of meningitis, describing what it is, the history of the disease, what it is like to live with meningitis, and some of the available treatments.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the...

Leslie A. Lindsay / Speaking of Apraxia : A Parent's Guide to Chldhood Apraxia of Speech

At last, a parents' guide to understanding, treating, and living with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Written in an empathic style by a parent who "has been there", Speaking of Apraxia offers hope and practical advice for parents of toddlers to teens...

Encyclopedia of Complementary Medicine (Coffee Table Book)

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Marguerite Patten , Jeannette Ewin / Eat to Beat Arthritis: Over 60 Recipes and a Self-Treatment Plan to Transform Your Life (Coffee Table Book)

This title contains over 60 recipes and a self-treatment plan to transform your life. Marguerite Patten suffered from crippling arthritis but was completely cured after following the arthritis diet. As a cook, though, she found the recipes impractical...

Helen Foster / Quit Alcohol ( For a Month)

Tired of hangovers and splitting headaches? Want to save the cash you spend on cocktails? More and more people are attempting a "dry spell" every year. But how do you actually give up booze for more than a few days without falling off the wagon?...

Mariella Frostrup / Cracking the Menopause: While Keeping Yourself Together

It’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and award-winning health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need - with a generous side order of...

Niamh Garvey ( Editor) - Wired Our Own Way : An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices - PB - Brand New ( March 2025)

Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices is the first collection of personal essays written by autistic Irish adults. One in twenty-seven Irish school children are now diagnosed as autistic, and autism is entering the general...

Nicci Gerrard / What Dementia Teaches Us About Love (Hardback)

"Dementia is an unmaking, a de-creation - an apocalypse of meaning'' Since my father's slow-motion dying, and his actual death in November 2014, I have been much preoccupied with dementia: by those who have it, by those who look after them, by the...

Nicola Pooley / Shiatsu : A Step-By-Step Guide (Hardback)

Shiatsu is a form of oriental massage which seeks to harmonize the body's chi by applying pressure to individual acupoints. Explains the healing power of Shiatsu.         All of our books are second hand, and while you may...

David France / How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS (Large Paperback)

The riveting, powerful and profoundly moving story of the AIDS epidemic. Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Winner of The Green Carnation Prize for LGBTQ literature Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT non-fiction Shortlisted...

Miriam Stoppard / Baby First Aid (Large Paperback)

Concentrating on first aid procedures for babies and small children, from minor injuries such as blisters and nosebleeds to more serious injuries such as broken bones and burns, Baby First Aid is an essential reference for parents and caregivers. The...

Sylvia Moody / Dyslexia: A Teenager's Guide (Large Paperback)

Dyslexic teenagers face special problems - this book will help solve them. Dyslexia, involving problems with reading, writing, spelling, memory, organisation and time management, can affect people of all backgrounds and abilities. But most books on...

Tessa Lobb / Scary Dairy, Wild Wheat and Coping with E's: A Practical Approach to Children's Behavioral Problems Through Diet (Large Paperback)

There has been a considerable amount of media coverage recently on the subject of ADHD or to give it its full title Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Children with ADHD have overactive and impulsive behavior and find it difficult to concentrate to...