Health & Medicine

John Diamond / C (Hardback)

  Shortly before his 44th birthday, the late John Diamond received the news that a lump he'd been assured was a benign cyst was, in fact, cancerous. This is a witty but compelling story of one man's view of his cancer and its treatment...

Dan Ariely / The Upside of Irrationality

 Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our general behaviour,...

Sarah Ockwell-Smith / The Gentle Sleep Book (Large Paperback)

 The Gentle Sleep Book offers gentle, reassuring and effective solutions to addressing the common sleep problems of newborns to five-year-olds.'This book should be called The Sleep Bible and needs to be in every parent's bedside drawer' Marneta...

Noel Fitzpatrick / How Animals Saved My Life (Large Paperback)

 THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIt has been 30 years since Noel Fitzpatrick graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and that 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, is now one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the world. The journey to that point has...

Marie OConnor / Emergency : Irish Hospitals in Chaos (Large Paperback)

 Have you - or anyone you know - ever waited for an operation? Queued in casualty? Had a baby in hospital - or on the side of the road? Been denied access to care because you couldn't afford it or because of where you live? Or maybe you are on the...

Tracy Gaudet / Consciously Female (Large Paperback)

  It often feels chaotic rather than dynamic being a woman. Every day is different. Am I a size 10 today, or a size 14? Do I feel energised or do I feel like crawling under the duvet and watching Eastenders? Even our interest in sex bobs about,...

Jan De Vries / Arthritis, Rheumatism and Psoriasis (Large Paperback)

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Ian Robertson / Stay Sharp With The Mind Doctor (Large Paperback)

 A simple and fun mind workout that will give you the mental sharpness of someone 10 years younger.New research in neuroscience - the study of mind-brain function - has proved that, just as physical health and fitness can be transformed by diet and...

Jesse Reeder / Black Holes and Energy Pirates (Large Paperback)

  Much of our lives can be limited by blocks of negative patterns or 'black holes'. These, in turn, can be exploited by people who wish to control us - 'energy pirates'. All of this happens unconsciously, but it can have a devastating effect...

Malcolm Jayson / Back Pain

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Lee Carroll / The Indigo Children (Large Paperback)

 This book is a must for the parents of unusually bright and active children. Indigo children are those who display a new and unusual set of psychological attributes and show a pattern of behaviour generally undocumented before.In this...

Dave Alred MBE / The Pressure Principle (Large Paperback)

 'A hush descends. All eyes are on you. One shot for glory. Your palms are clammy, your heart rate's up. But you've got this. You will throw the paper ball into the bin first time...'Pressure is a constant in all our lives. The pressure to hit a...

Shirley Trickett / Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diverticulosis (Large Paperback)

 A classic Thorson's bestseller newly updatedIrritable Bowel Syndrome is an extremely common disorder which is diagnosed in 50% of cases by people who have consulted a gastroenterologist. Symptoms vary from constipation to diarrhoea, stomach pains,...

Rosy Reynolds / Coping Successfully with Prostate Problems (Large Paperback)

  This illustrated book looks at the problem of prostate enlargement, and dispels many of the myths which surround the problem. The book is divided into three parts - understanding the illness and its symptons, investigating it and choosing...

Gary Taubes / Why We Get Fat : And What to Do About It

 What's making us fat? And how can we change? Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions. Taubes reveals the bad...

Lucy Burney / Boost Your Child's Immune System

  Healthy children need healthy immune systems, to fight off bugs and infections they can pick up at school. The most effective way to strengthen your child's immune system is through a healthy diet. With suggestions to suit children from 0-18,...

The Royal Society of Medicine: Your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

 The Royal Society of Medicine Your Guide to Alzheimer s Disease is the patient s ultimate source of essential and invaluable information. Providing all the necessary facts, guidance and support, this book will enable the reader to make informed...

Amanda Kirby / Dyspraxia (Large Paperback)

  This informative and practical guide to dyspraxia is intended to help parents and teachers, with ideas that they can use to encourage the child and help improve their motor skills. It also includes information on causes and symptoms...

Ian Gawler / You Can Conquer Cancer (Large Paperback)

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Adam Kay / Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas (Hardback)

 The number one Sunday Times bestseller - with a new, fantastically festive front cover! Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas is a short gift book of festive diaries from the author of multi-million-copy bestseller This is Going to Hurt.Christmas is...

H. Robert Superko / Before The Heart Attacks (Large Paperback)

  Standard diagnoses and treatment fail to prevent and predict about 60 per cent of all heart attacks. This approach to preventing and reversing heart disease involves cutting-edge medical tests, followed by individualized treatment plans. The...

Jennifer G. Worrall / Understanding Arthritis and Rheumatism

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James Comberton - Drugs and Young People - PB - Paperfacts 1982 - Vintage

Published by Ward River Press, 1982 A snapshot of how Ireland was approaching drug abuse in the 1980's - from the Director of Coolmine Therapeutic Community.  My child would never take drugs. "Ireland has no drug problem" These attitudes are sadly...

Rachel Mackey / The Women's Health Book (Large Paperback)

 The Women's Health Book is a comprehensive and informative guide to female health written by women's health specialist and owner of The Women's Health Clinic in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.An essential addition to any woman's bookshelf, The Women's...

Paul Kalanithi / When Breath Becomes Air (Hardback)

 Selected as a Book of the Year by the New York Times, Evening Standard, Observer, Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and The EconomistShortlisted for Waterstones Book of the YearTHE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERTHE SUNDAY TIMES...

Patrick Holford / Say No To Heart Disease

  We have a 50 per cent chance of dying from heart or artery disease. However, these devastating diseases can be prevented by using a simple yet powerful medicine - food. In Say No to Heart Disease you will learn how eating the right diet and...

Neville Shone / Cancer : A Family Affair (Large Paperback)

  This guide explains the medical facts and explores the emotional issues surrounding cancer. It is designed to help sufferers and their families to come to terms and cope with cancer. The treatments available are described and a list of support...

Michael Hardiman / Children Under the Influence (Large Paperback)

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Margaret Hills / Curing Arthritis

  By the author of Curing Arthritis the Drug-free Way and Curing Arthritis Diet Book. The book includes Margaret Hills's case studies and should be of interest to anyone who wants to find out more about her cure. Further tips on using her diet...

Karen J. Moriarty / Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Kate Dooher / I'Ve Got Cancer, but it Hasn't Got Me (Large Paperback)

  Demystifies the world of cancer and offers a sense of companionship. It empowers the reader to take ownership of her situation and encourages her not to define herself by the cancer.       All of our books are second hand,...

Stephen Dealler / Lethal Legacy : BSE - The Search for the Truth

  An examination of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), which discusses the characteristics of the disease and the possibilities of widespread infection, and considers the mistakes the British Government made in their early denial of the...

Rosemary Nicol / Coping Successfully with Your Irritable Bowel (Large Paperback)

  Covers what Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is and why it happens. The author explains how stress, diet, your family history and even your general approach to life all play a part in IBS. For each factor, she suggests ways in which you can solve...

Tony Schapira / Parkinsons Disease

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J. De Vries / Cancer and Leukaemia

  What are the causes of cancer, and is there a cure for this most devastating of diseases? Why is it that some parts of the world show a dramatic rise in the cancer rate of those under 25? Why is bowel cancer incidence substantially higher in...

K. W. Heaton / Understanding Your Bowels

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Dai Davies / Plastic Fantastic : A Complete Guide to Safe Cosmetic Surgery

  Cosemetic surgery has become a mainstream treatment. This book covers the range of options for women and men from penile implants to facelifts, liposuction and breast uplifts. It lists the pros and cons of each operation, the cost, how long it...

Jan De Vries / Cancer and Leukaemia : An Alternative Approach (Large Paperback)

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Dr. Sarah Brewer / The Complete Book of Men's Health (Large Paperback)

  This book dealing with men's health includes information from acne to erections and from irritable bowel syndrome to herpes. It covers everything you need to know about the male body but were afraid to ask.       All of our...

Christiane Northrup / Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom : The Complete Guide To Women's Health And Wellbeing (Large Paperback)

    Dr Christiane Northrup's vision of mind-body wellness has received an extraordinary response from women all over the world. A massive international bestseller, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom powerfully demonstrates that when women...

Patrick Holford / Say No To Arthritis : How to prevent, arrest and reverse (Large Paperback) arthritis and muscle pain

 Arthritis is a debilitating and painful disease for millions of people. In this updated and expanded book, leading nutrition expert Patrick Holford highlights the latest research on arthritis and how the disease can be prevented or alleviated by...

Janette Byrne / If it Were Just Cancer (Large Paperback)

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Anne MacGregor / Menopause and HRT

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Natalie Angier / Woman : An Intimate Geography (Hardback)

 This book brings to the understanding of the female body the talents of one of the most gifted science writers in English. Beginning with the egg & ending with the love of the female body is the template in this witty, searching, gleefully...

Jean Lavelle / Journey Through Cancer, 2nd Edition

  First published in 1993, this is the moving and inspiring story of how Jean Lavelle responded to the news that she had cancer. Jean now revisits this time in her life, of how she came to realise that there is more to cancer than its physical...

Val Sampson / The Breast Cancer Book

'This is an excellent book and I would recommend it to any woman with breast cancer.' Christine Fogg, Breast Cancer Care.The Breast Cancer Book is the book Val Sampson looked for in vain when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Based on her own...

Rudy W. Bilous / Understanding Diabetes

    Diabetes affects over one in fifty of the population. In this practical guide, the author explains how people with diabetes can take more responsibility for their own well-being. The text includes advice on diet, self-monitoring,...

Liz Bestic / Good Health Breasts : Your 100 Questions Answered

    Your 100 questions answered - Breasts features: Practical answers to 100 of the most commonly asked questions about breast disorders, breastfeeding and surgery More than 65 detailed medical illustrations Diagnostic flowcharts that...

Sue Dyson / The Migraine Diet Book

    A large proportion of migraine sufferers find diet is a key factor for their migraine problems. Identifying and eliminating "trigger" foods proves very helpful. This book identifies prime suspects and explains how they work by using an...

Nigel Howard / The Natural Way with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Characterized by long-term incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated to be affecting one in five people, of all ages, and the numbers are increasing. Though not life-threatening, IBS can nevertheless ruin sufferers'...

Alexander Stalmatski / Freedom from Asthma

 The observations of a Russian doctor, Konstantin Buteyko, suggest that breathing patterns are fundamental to the natural and effective treatment of asthma. Buteyko believes that only shallow breathing, which increases the proportion of carbon...

Jane Plant / Your Life In Your Hands : Understand, Prevent and Overcome Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer

   Professor Jane Plant's international bestseller on combating breast cancer through diet and lifestyle changes has been fully revised and updated, including new information on ovarian cancer and other types of cancer.In this groundbreaking...