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"An A to Z, plain-English encyclopedia of contract terminology that dissects important contract concepts for business owners, law students, managers, and consumers. It also includes sample agreements with explanations on how to complete them"-- Provided by publisher.

• Acknowledgments Introduction: How to Avoid the G-Word
• 1. A Single, Complete Whole
• 2. Ancient Openings of Multiplicity
• 3. Navigating the Infinite
• 4. Measuring the Immeasurable
• 5. Bangs, Bubbles, and Branes: Atomists Versus Stoics, Take Two
• 6. Ascending to the Ultimate Multiverse Unendings: On the Entanglement of Science and Religion Notes Bibliography Index.
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"Multiverse" cosmologies imagine our universe as just one of a vast number of others. While this idea has captivated philosophy, religion, and literature for millennia, it is now being considered as a scientific hypothesis-with different models emerging from cosmology, quantum mechanics, and string theory. Beginning with ancient Atomist and Stoic philosophies, Mary-Jane Rubenstein links contemporary models of the multiverse to their forerunners and explores the reasons for their recent appearance. One concerns the so-called fine-tuning of the universe: nature's constants are so delicately calibrated that it seems they have been set just right to allow life to emerge. For some thinkers, these "fine-tunings" are evidence of the existence of God; for others, however, and for most physicists, "God" is an insufficient scientific explanation. Hence the allure of the multiverse: if all possible worlds exist somewhere, then like monkeys hammering out Shakespeare, one universe is bound to be suitable for life. Of course, this hypothesis replaces God with an equally baffling article of faith: the existence of universes beyond, before, or after our own, eternally generated yet forever inaccessible to observation or experiment. In their very efforts to sidestep metaphysics, theoretical physicists propose multiverse scenarios that collide with it and even produce counter-theological narratives. Far from invalidating multiverse hypotheses, Rubenstein argues, this interdisciplinary collision actually secures their scientific viability. We may therefore be witnessing a radical reconfiguration of physics, philosophy, and religion in the modern turn to the multiverse.
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• Introduction: What is Multiple Sclerosis,
• 1. Get Active!,
• 2. Emotional well-being,
• 3. Nutrition,
• 4. Managing Your Daily Activities,
• 5. Accessing Your Medical Care: Do You Have the Help You Need,
• 6. Goal Setting.
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Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is a nonprofit organisation that was founded in 1984 to offer MS programs based on the philosophy of founder, Jimmie Heuga: that a person can have a chronic disease and also maintain their health. Believe it or not, at that time MS patients were encouraged NOT to exercise or basically ""strain"" themselves in any way. Today, Can Do MS has expanded Jimmie's philosophy from a focus on physical fitness with MS to a focus on the whole person and family living with the impacts of MS. Programs include education, nutrition, mental well-being, and exercise, as well as learning specific, individualised life management skills and ways to integrate wellness activities into everyday life. Every year they provide programs and services directly to over 10,000 people in the United States states and Canada. The Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Guide to Lifestyle Empowerment provides the reader with over 20 years worth of knowledge and information accumulated by this organisation and it's unique approach to wellness. In 2009, Can Do MS formed a collaborative partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to align resources and more effectively improve the quality of life of people with MS and their support partners.
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• Preface Part I What is Nature?
• Chapter 1 Introduction Part II Earth's Structure
• Chapter 2 Composition of Earth
• Chapter 3 Reshaping Earth Part III The Atmosphere: Earth's Breath
• Chapter 4 The Atmosphere
• Chapter 5 Atmospheric Water Phenomena
• Chapter 6 Atmosphere in Motion
• Chapter 7 Weather and Climate Part IV Water: Earth's Blood
• Chapter 8 Earth's Water
• Chapter 9 All About Water
• Chapter 10 Earth's Oceans and Their Margins
• Chapter 11 Running Waters
• Chapter 12 Still Waters Part V Earth's Life Forms
• Chapter 13 Biosphere
• Chapter 14 Ecosystems
• Chapter 15 The Fundamental Unit of Life
• Chapter 16 Biological Diversity
• Chapter 17 Animal Groups Part VI Wilderness
• Chapter 18 Land Organism Glossary.
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The study of nature is a complex science involving many different fields from geology and meteorology to biology, zoology, and botany. This complexity indicates nature's broad scope of impact. It is at once beautiful and dangerous, displaying power beyond human control. An understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the study of nature is therefore both enriching and practical. In The Handbook of Nature, authors Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer provide a comprehensive guide to the study of nature in terms the layperson can grasp easily. This accessible reference work is for the non-specialist looking for quick, accurate information on all aspects of the study of nature. The handbook is arranged thematically for a logical and user-friendly progression through the material. It includes chapters on the earth's structure and landforms, the atmosphere and weather, water and water sources, and the many different forms of life from single-celled organisms to complex vertebrates. Along with basic natural scientific principles, the authors look closely at the consequences of human interactions with the environment we inhabit. This reference concludes with a glossary and index, and each chapter provides further resources and recommended reading. It is an essential tool for students and professionals alike.
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• Preface
• Glossary of Terms
• 1. Diagnosing pregnancy
• 2. Genetic screening of the parents
• 3. Genetic screening of the fetus
• 4. Genetic testing of the fetus
• 5. General prenatal testing
• 7. Early first trimester ultrasound
• 8. The nuchal translucency scan: 11-13 weeks
• 9. The anatomy scan: 18-20 weeks
• 10. Third trimester ultrasound and NST
• 11. Options if an abnormality is found
• 12. More frequently asked questions
• Appendix: Additional resources.
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You've discovered that you or someone you care about is pregnant. After that initial rush of excitement, you start to have a lot of questions. Is the baby healthy? Is he or she growing well? From the moment a woman suspects that she is pregnant, the testing begins, and so do the questions. Can she trust the home pregnancy test kits? When is it time to go to the doctor or midwife? After coming to terms with the fact that pregnancy has occurred, the next step is often to worry about whether everything is progressing normally. With this book, expectant parents will find a clear timeline and explanation of all the tests they can expect to receive at each stage of pregnancy, as well as how and why they are performed, and the risks involved. This book clarifies the pros and cons of each type of test, enabling parents to choose the testing options with which they are most comfortable. It does this in a positive, factual way so as not to exacerbate fears or implant worries in parents' minds of all the worst-case scenarios. Prenatal Tests and Ultrasound: The Facts is an invaluable source of information for expectant parents and their friends and families, and will also be of interest to professionals in general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, and midwifery.
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• CONTENTS
• Contributors
• Preface by Steven E. Carsons, Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation Medical and Scientific Advisory Board
• Introduction: Why write a book on Sjogren's by Daniel J. Wallace
• PART I: INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
• 1. Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
• Steven Taylor
• 2. What is Sjogren's?
• Arthur I. Grayzel
• 3. Who Develops Sjogren's?
• Katy M. Setoode and Daniel J. Wallace
• PART II: THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SJOGREN'S
• 4. Pathogenesis of Sjogren's Syndrome
• Ian R. Mackay
• 5. Genetics and Sjogren's Syndrome
• John A. Ice, Christopher J. Lessard, and Kathy L. Moser
• 6. Sjogren's Syndrome: An Immunologic Perspective
• Robert I. Fox
• 7. How do These Immunological Events Lead to Dryness in Systemic Disease?
• Janine Austin Clayton, Serena Morrison, and Philip C. Fox
• PART III: WHERE AND HOW CAN THE BODY BE AFFECTED BY SJOGREN'S?
• 8. Generalized Symptoms and Signs of Sjogren's
• Steven E. Carsons and Nehad R. Solomon
• 9. The Internal Organs in Sjogren's
• Fotini C. Soliotis, Stuart S. Kassan, and Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
• 10. The Central Nervous System and Sjogren's: Vasculitis and Vasculopathy
• Elaine Alexander
• 11. The Gastrointestinal Tract
• Matthew Nichols
• 12. Gynecologic Issues Including Pregnancy
• Thomas R. Allan and Ann Parke
• 13. Lymphoma
• Elke Theander and Eva Baecklund
• 14. Diseases Associated with Sjogren's Syndrome
• Frederick B. Vivino
• 15. The Dry Eye
• Abha Gulati, Reza Dana, and Gary N. Foulks
• 16. The Dry Mouth
• Ava J. Wu and Troy E. Daniels
• 17. Salivary Glands, Ears, Nose and Throat
• Robert S. Lebovics
• 18. Lab Work: Blood Tests, Imaging, Biopsies and Beyond
• Alan N. Baer
• 19. Why is Sjogren's Syndrome Difficult to Diagnose?
• Robert F. Spiera and Harry Spiera
• PART IV: THE MANAGEMENT OF SJOGREN'S
• 20. Treatment of Dry Mouth
• Philip C. Fox, Mabi I. Singh, and Athena Papas
• 21. Management of Dry Eye
• S. Lance Forstot and Gary N. Foulks
• 22. Treatment of Other Sicca Symptoms
• A. Dry Ears, Nose and Sinuses by Soo Kim Abboud
• B. Dry Skin by Theresa L. Ray and John R. Fenyk, Jr.
• C. Vaginal Dryness by Elisa Rodriguez Trowbridge
• 23. Diagnosis and Management of Fatigue
• Richa Mishra and Frederick B. Vivino
• 24. Management of Musculoskeletal and Chronic Pain
• Lan Chen
• 25. Management of Serious Internal Organ Manifestations
• Daniel Small
• 26. Evaluation and Management of the Neurological Manifestations of Sjogren's Syndrome
• Steven Mandel, Carla LoPinto-Khoury, Ramon Manon-Espaillat, William Neils, Scott Pello, David Roshal, and Meredith Snapp
• 27. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Sjogren's Syndrome
• Paul F. Howard and C. Keith Wilkinson
• 28. Vitamin D and Sjogren's Syndrome
• Jeffrey Wilson
• 29. Testing New Drugs and Future Directions
• Young Lee, E. William St. Clair, and Philip L. Cohen
• PART V: LIVING WITH SJOGREN'S
• 30. Quality of Life and Sjogren's
• Barbara M. Segal
• 31. Lifestyle Issues - Emotional
• Teri P. Rumpf and Lynn C. Epstein
• 32. Enhancing Resilience through Mind/Body Interactions
• Margaret Baim
• 33. Related Topics on Living with Sjogren's
• A. Sex by Anne E. Burke
• B. Sleep by H. Kenneth Fisher
• C. Surgery by Lynn M. Petruzzi
• D. Vaccinations by Richard D. Brasington, Jr.
• 34. Disability and Sjogren's
• Thomas D. Sutton, JD and Katherine Morland Hammitt
• 35. Web, Print and Media Resource Manual
• Appendix 1: Glossary
• Appendix 2: Products for Sjogren's Patients.
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Afflicting one in seventy Americans, Sjoegren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes dryness of the eyes, mouth, and nose, and that can lead to complications including profound fatigue, depression, and lymphoma. While there is no cure for Sjoegren's, much can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients. This extensively revised handbook offers everything you need to know to cope with this disease. The Sjoegren's Book, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative guide, produced by the Sjoegren's Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors and edited by physician Daniel J. Wallace, a leading authority on autoimmune disorders. This expanded edition provides readers with the best medical and practical information on this disorder, bringing together the current thinking about Sjoegren's in an easily readable and understandable book, with an entirely new section on lifestyle issues aimed at improving the quality of life for Sjoegren's sufferers. With more than thirty chapters written by leading experts, the handbook illuminates the major clinical aspects of the syndrome and is loaded with practical tips and advice. Indeed, it offers a wide-ranging look at the many faces of Sjoegren's, covering diagnosis, the various organ systems that can be affected, the possible psychological problems, and the many treatment options, as well as a concluding chapter listing the web, print, and media resources available. It is a valuable aid that patients can use while discussing their illness with their physician and an excellent resource for family members. And because Sjoegren's is greatly underdiagnosed, this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for healthcare professionals. Recognized as the bible for Sjoegren's suffers, this reliable and informative guide is the first place for patients to look when they have questions about this little known but serious chronic disease.
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• Introduction
• Choosing a foot professional
• Forefoot overload
• The big toe
• The small toes
• Midfoot
• Hindfoot and the heel
• The ankle
• Skin
• From athletes, to kids feet, to unusual conditions
• Rehabilitation for foot injuries
• Resources
• Shoes, orthotics, and braces
• Common medications
• Important rules of weight control
• Cast care
• Wound care
• Imaging.

Overview: The Whole Foot Book is the definitive reference for anyone suffering from foot pain. While many books review the basic treatment of foot and ankle conditions, The Whole Foot Book enlightens the reader with an understanding of the underlying causes of foot and ankle problems in easy to understand language. The Whole Foot Book provides indispensable information on basic foot problems as well as foot anatomy and biomechanics, systemic disorders, and nail and dermatological problems. This comprehensive resource covers footwear basics, prevention, and treatments along with clear diagrams, photos, and charts that demonstrate techniques and solutions. It covers common foot problems faced by diabetics, seniors, and athletes, including bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses, warts, and skin maladies. In also features a chapter on choosing the proper footwear, gives advice on when to seek professional attention and helps you to understand when foot surgery is not and is not necessary, and highlights recent advances in foot surgery. But The Whole Foot Book goes further and addresses less common issues including neuropathy, blood clots, and HIV/Aids among others.

• Alice's First Day in College-- Professor Holmes Explains the Phase Map-- The First Excurison into the Microscopic World of Water Vapor-- The Second Visit to Water Vapor - Experiencing the Effect of Temperature and Pressure-- A Visit to the Solid Phase of Ice-- Alice's Visit to the Liquid Phase-- Why Does Ice Float on Water?-- The Outstanding Temperature Dependence of Volume of Water-- The Heat Capacity of Water-- Latent Heat of Water and Regulation of the Body's Temperature-- The Electrified WaterA"-- The Last Lecture of Professor Holmes-- The Last Visit to Professor Holmes' Lab.
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This highly illustrated book describes the properties of liquid water and the relevance of these properties to life, in a way that makes the content accessible to anyone. It will raise the awareness of the reader on the vital importance of water to all life on earth. It is a book of science interwoven into the fabric of a story.There are very few books on water aimed at the general public. This volume will appeal to both adults and students with its superb delivery of scientific knowledge in highly accessible prose.
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• Part I. Changing Views and Fundamental Concepts:
• 1. Evolving perspectives: a historical prologue--
• 2. The new, close-up view from space--
• 3. The invisible buffer zone with space: atmospheres, magnetospheres and the solar wind-- Part II. The Inner System - Rocky Worlds:
• 4. Third rock from the Sun: restless Earth--
• 5. The Moon: stepping stone to the planets--
• 6. Mercury: a dense battered world--
• 7. Venus: the veiled planet--
• 8. Mars: the red planet-- Part III. The Giant Planets, Their Satellites and Their Rings - Worlds of Liquid, Ice and Gas:
• 9. Jupiter: a giant primitive planet--
• 10. Saturn: lord of the rings--
• 11. Uranus and Neptune-- Part IV. Remnants of Creation - Small Worlds in the Solar System:
• 12. Asteroids and meteorites--
• 13. Colliding worlds--
• 14. Comets--
• 15. Beyond Neptune-- Part V. Origin of the Solar System and Extrasolar Planets:
• 16. Brave new worlds-- Index.
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Richly illustrated with full-color images, this book is a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the planets, their moons, and recent exoplanet discoveries. This second edition of a now classic reference is brought up to date with fascinating new discoveries from 12 recent Solar System missions. Examples include water on the Moon, volcanism on Mercury's previously unseen half, vast buried glaciers on Mars, geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus, lakes of hydrocarbons on Titan, encounter with asteroid Itokawa, and sample return from comet Wild 2. The book is further enhanced by hundreds of striking new images of the planets and moons. Written at an introductory level appropriate for undergraduate and high-school students, it provides fresh insights that appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science. A website hosted by the author contains all the images in the book with an overview of their importance. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem.
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• Part I. Changing Views and Fundamental Concepts:
• 1. Evolving perspectives: a historical prologue--
• 2. The new, close-up view from space--
• 3. The invisible buffer zone with space: atmospheres, magnetospheres and the solar wind-- Part II. The Inner System - Rocky Worlds:
• 4. Third rock from the Sun: restless Earth--
• 5. The Moon: stepping stone to the planets--
• 6. Mercury: a dense battered world--
• 7. Venus: the veiled planet--
• 8. Mars: the red planet-- Part III. The Giant Planets, Their Satellites and Their Rings - Worlds of Liquid, Ice and Gas:
• 9. Jupiter: a giant primitive planet--
• 10. Saturn: lord of the rings--
• 11. Uranus and Neptune-- Part IV. Remnants of Creation - Small Worlds in the Solar System:
• 12. Asteroids and meteorites--
• 13. Colliding worlds--
• 14. Comets--
• 15. Beyond Neptune-- Part V. Origin of the Solar System and Extrasolar Planets:
• 16. Brave new worlds-- Index.
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Richly illustrated with full-color images, this book is a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the planets, their moons, and recent exoplanet discoveries. This second edition of a now classic reference is brought up to date with fascinating new discoveries from 12 recent Solar System missions. Examples include water on the Moon, volcanism on Mercury's previously unseen half, vast buried glaciers on Mars, geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus, lakes of hydrocarbons on Titan, encounter with asteroid Itokawa, and sample return from comet Wild 2. The book is further enhanced by hundreds of striking new images of the planets and moons. Written at an introductory level appropriate for undergraduate and high-school students, it provides fresh insights that appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science. A website hosted by the author contains all the images in the book with an overview of their importance. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem.
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• Introduction ,
• 1. What Is Lewy Body Dementia? ,
• 2. How Do I Find a Specialist and Get a Diagnosis I Can Trust? ,
• 3. Slowing the Progress of Dementia,
• 4. Coping With Cognitive Symptoms ,
• 5. Coping With Motor Dysfunctions ,
• 6. Sleep Disorders and Lewy Body Dementia ,
• 7. What Are Perceptual Dysfunctions? ,
• 8. Drug Sensitivities and Adverse Reactions ,
• 9. Managing Acting-Out Behaviors,
• 10. Coping With Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunctions,
• 11. Coping With Urinary Tract Dysfunctions,
• 12. How Do I Build a Health Care Team? ,
• 13. Managing Legal and Financial Issues ,
• 14. End-of-Life Issues ,
• 15. How Do I Take Care of Myself? , Glossary , Acronyms, Online Resources , References , Index.
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Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative Dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer's Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book to present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. It also received a 2012 Caregive Friendly Award from Today's Caregiver magazine.A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and is filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide and a glossary of terms and acronyms.This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.
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• Overview
• Introduction to informal learning
• Chemistry in print
• Local outreach efforts
• Chemistry in museums
• Chemistry in video, in movies, and on the radio
• Tools and techniques
• Workshop wrap-up session.

It is critical that we increase public knowledge and understanding of science and technology issues through formal and informal learning for the United States to maintain its competitive edge in today's global economy. Since most Americans learn about science outside of school, we must take advantage of opportunities to present chemistry content on television, the Internet, in museums, and in other informal educational settings. In May 2010, the National Academies' Chemical Sciences Roundtable held a workshop to examine how the public obtains scientific information informally and to discuss methods that chemists can use to improve and expand efforts to reach a general, nontechnical audience. Workshop participants included chemical practitioners (e.g., graduate students, postdocs, professors, administrators); experts on informal learning; public and private funding organizations; science writers, bloggers, publishers, and university communications officers; and television and Internet content producers. Chemistry in Primetime and Online is a factual summary of what occurred in that workshop. Chemistry in Primetime and Online examines science content, especially chemistry, in various informal educational settings. It explores means of measuring recognition and retention of the information presented in various media formats and settings. Although the report does not provide any conclusions or recommendations about needs and future directions, it does discuss the need for chemists to connect more with professional writers, artists, or videographers, who know how to communicate with and interest general audiences. It also emphasizes the importance of formal education in setting the stage for informal interactions with chemistry and chemists.
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• Proceed With Confidence-- Be An MS Expert-- Put Your Symptoms In Their Place. Make Your Doctor Work For You-- Don't Let Treatment Just Happen-- Go ""Off-Road"" Responsibly-- Be Prepared-- Create Health In New Places-- Reform Relationships On Your Terms-- Cooperate With Your Emotions-- Be Your Own Advocate-- Get ""In The Mix""-- Seek Inspiration.
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Julie Stachowiak, PhD is an Epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS. Julie has an in-depth understanding about the scientific developments around MS and the personal side of living with a chronic illness. She has been called the best MS writer on the web. In The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto Julie has given us a call to self-help, self-reliance and political action. The book covers such diverse topics as: How to create your personal mission statement How to protect yourself by learning more about medications you are currently taking or considering to take How to determine what you want in a Doctor and how to evaluate the Doctor you have The importance of celebrating your successes Tips to make disclosing your MS status to friends, family and others easier Finding a support group Learning to stand up for yourself Joining the fight - Adding your voice to the movement.
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• Foreword
• 1. An Overview of Early Psychosis
• 2. Symptons of Early Psychosis
• 3. Diagnosis
• 4. Causes
• 5. The Evaluation
• 6. Medicines
• 7. Psychosocial Treatments
• 8. Follow-Up and Sticking with Treatment
• 9. Recovery and Staying Healthy
• 10. Early Warning Signs
• 11. Stigma
• 12. A Supportive Family Environment.
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The First Episode of Psychosis is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and treatment-information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms to facilitate communication with care providers, and an extensive glossary clarifies the dizzying array of terms used by medical professionals. Optimistic, practical, and recovery-oriented, The First Episode of Psychosis will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care to ensure the best possible prognosis.
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• Foreword
• 1. An Overview of Early Psychosis
• 2. Symptons of Early Psychosis
• 3. Diagnosis
• 4. Causes
• 5. The Evaluation
• 6. Medicines
• 7. Psychosocial Treatments
• 8. Follow-Up and Sticking with Treatment
• 9. Recovery and Staying Healthy
• 10. Early Warning Signs
• 11. Stigma
• 12. A Supportive Family Environment.
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The First Episode of Psychosis is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and treatment-information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms to facilitate communication with care providers, and an extensive glossary clarifies the dizzying array of terms used by medical professionals. Optimistic, practical, and recovery-oriented, The First Episode of Psychosis will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care to ensure the best possible prognosis.
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• Introduction
• 1. A Parliament Of Monsters
• 2. Arresting Features
• 3. Do The Locomotion
• 4. Life And Limb
• 5. Anything Goes
• Epilogue: Monstrous Behavior.
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Two-legged goats, conjoined twins, 'Cyclops' infants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead, double-headed snakes, and Laloo, a man with a partially formed twin attached to his chest...In Freaks of Nature, Mark S. Blumberg turns a scientist's eye on these unusual examples of humans and other animals, showing how a subject once relegated to the sideshow can help explain some of the deepest complexities of biology. These examples of extreme bodily anomalies are in fact the natural products of development, and it is through such developmental mechanisms that evolution works. And Blumberg shows how 'freak' deformities can provide valuable windows on the intimate connections between genetics, development, the environment, and evolution. In taking seriously a subject that has often been shunned as discomfiting and embarrassing, Freaks of Nature takes the perspective of evolutionary developmental biology to shed new light on how individuals-and entire species-develop, survive, and evolve.
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• Introduction
• 1. A Parliament Of Monsters
• 2. Arresting Features
• 3. Do The Locomotion
• 4. Life And Limb
• 5. Anything Goes
• Epilogue: Monstrous Behavior.
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Two-legged goats, conjoined twins, 'Cyclops' infants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead, double-headed snakes, and Laloo, a man with a partially formed twin attached to his chest...In Freaks of Nature, Mark S. Blumberg turns a scientist's eye on these unusual examples of humans and other animals, showing how a subject once relegated to the sideshow can help explain some of the deepest complexities of biology. These examples of extreme bodily anomalies are in fact the natural products of development, and it is through such developmental mechanisms that evolution works. And Blumberg shows how 'freak' deformities can provide valuable windows on the intimate connections between genetics, development, the environment, and evolution. In taking seriously a subject that has often been shunned as discomfiting and embarrassing, Freaks of Nature takes the perspective of evolutionary developmental biology to shed new light on how individuals-and entire species-develop, survive, and evolve.
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• PART I. INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
• 1. Why Write a Book on Lupus?
• 2. What is Lupus?
• 3. The History of Lupus
• 4. Who Gets Lupus?
• PART II. INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY
• 5. The Body's Protection Plan
• 6. The Enemy Is Our Cells
• PART III. WHAT CAUSES LUPUS?
• 7. The Genetic Connection
• 8. Environmental Villains
• 9. Drugs That May Cause Lupus or Produce Flareups
• PART IV. WHERE AND HOW CAN THE BODY BE AFFECTED BY LUPUS?
• 10. History, Symptoms, and Signs
• 11. Must We Draw Blood?
• 12. Reactions of the Skin: Rashes and Discoid Lupus
• 13. Why the Aches? Arthritis, Muscles, and Bone
• 14. Pants and Pulses: The Lungs and Heart
• 15. Heady Connections: The Nervous System and Behavioral Changes
• 16. The Head, Neck, and Sjogren's Syndrome
• 17. What About Hormones?
• 18. The Impact of Lupus Upon the GI Tract and Liver
• 19. Lupus in the Kidney and Urinary Tract
• 20. The Blood and Lymphatic Systems
• 21. Why Do Blood Clots Develop?
• 22. Lupus Through the Ages: Lupus in Children and the Elderly
• 23. Is It Really Lupus?
• PART V. THE MANAGEMENT OF LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
• 24. How to Treat Lupus with Physical Measures
• 25. You Can Help Conquer Lupus
• 26. Taming Inflammation: Anti-inflammatory Therapies
• 27. Big Guns and Magic Bullets: Disease-Modifying Drugs
• 28. Other Options: Treatments Occasionally Used to Manage Lupus
• 29. Fighting Infections, Allergies, and Osteoporosis
• 30. Can a Woman with Lupus Have a Baby?
• 31. Economic Impact of Lupus in teh United States and Disability Issues
• 32. What's the Prognosis?
• 33. New Therapies for Lupus and Future Directions.
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Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This Fourth Edition discusses the newest clinical trials and emerging therapies-all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. Readers will also discover fully updated sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by the Lupus Foundation of America. Over a million Americans have lupus. The Fourth Edition of The Lupus Book offers these patients and their families a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information that will help them manage the disease and live a happier life.
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• PART I. INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
• 1. Why Write a Book on Lupus?
• 2. What is Lupus?
• 3. The History of Lupus
• 4. Who Gets Lupus?
• PART II. INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY
• 5. The Body's Protection Plan
• 6. The Enemy Is Our Cells
• PART III. WHAT CAUSES LUPUS?
• 7. The Genetic Connection
• 8. Environmental Villains
• 9. Drugs That May Cause Lupus or Produce Flareups
• PART IV. WHERE AND HOW CAN THE BODY BE AFFECTED BY LUPUS?
• 10. History, Symptoms, and Signs
• 11. Must We Draw Blood?
• 12. Reactions of the Skin: Rashes and Discoid Lupus
• 13. Why the Aches? Arthritis, Muscles, and Bone
• 14. Pants and Pulses: The Lungs and Heart
• 15. Heady Connections: The Nervous System and Behavioral Changes
• 16. The Head, Neck, and Sjogren's Syndrome
• 17. What About Hormones?
• 18. The Impact of Lupus Upon the GI Tract and Liver
• 19. Lupus in the Kidney and Urinary Tract
• 20. The Blood and Lymphatic Systems
• 21. Why Do Blood Clots Develop?
• 22. Lupus Through the Ages: Lupus in Children and the Elderly
• 23. Is It Really Lupus?
• PART V. THE MANAGEMENT OF LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
• 24. How to Treat Lupus with Physical Measures
• 25. You Can Help Conquer Lupus
• 26. Taming Inflammation: Anti-inflammatory Therapies
• 27. Big Guns and Magic Bullets: Disease-Modifying Drugs
• 28. Other Options: Treatments Occasionally Used to Manage Lupus
• 29. Fighting Infections, Allergies, and Osteoporosis
• 30. Can a Woman with Lupus Have a Baby?
• 31. Economic Impact of Lupus in teh United States and Disability Issues
• 32. What's the Prognosis?
• 33. New Therapies for Lupus and Future Directions.
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Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This Fourth Edition discusses the newest clinical trials and emerging therapies--all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. Readers will also discover fully updated sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by the Lupus Foundation of America. Over a million Americans have lupus. The Fourth Edition of The Lupus Book offers these patients and their families a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information that will help them manage the disease and live a happier life.
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• Preface
• 1. What is Body Dismorphic Disorder?
• 2. How Do I Know if I Have BDD?
• 3. BDD Comes in Many Forms
• 4. Painful Obsessions
• 5. Compulsive Behaviors: Mirror Checking, Grooming, Camouflaging, Dieting, and Others
• 6. How BDD Affects Lives: Social Avoidance, Problems with School and Work, Violence, Suicide, and Other Consequences
• 7. Gender and BDD across the Life Span
• 8. What Causes BDD? Clues to an Unsolved Puzzle
• 9. Getting Better: A Brief Treatment Guide
• 10. How to Successfully Treat BDD with Medication
• 11. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for BDD
• 12. Cosmetic Treatments: Surgery, Dermatologic, Dental, and Other Treatments
• 13. Anorexia Nervosa, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Other Psychiatric Disorders-What's Their Relationship to BDD?
• 14. Advice for Family Members and Friends
• 15. Getting Help for BDD
• Glossary
• Index.
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In a world obsessed with appearance, it is not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD - an emotionally painful obsession with perceived flaws in one's appearance - has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In The Broken Mirror, the first and most definitive book on BDD, Dr. Katharine A. Phillips provided a comprehensive manual for patients and their physicians by drawing on years of clinical practice, scientific research, and professional evaluations of over 1,000 patients. Now, in Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide , the world's leading authority on BDD reaches out to patients, their friends, and their families with this concise and updated handbook. BDD causes sufferers to be obsessed by perceived flaws in their appearance and may afflict as much as two percent of the population, or nearly five million people. Many sufferers are able to function well in society, but remain secretly obsessed by their "hideous acne" or "horrible nose, " sneaking constant peeks at a pocket mirror, or spending hours at a time redoing makeup. Others find their lives disintegrate because of their appearance obsessions. It is not an uncommon disorder, simply a hidden one, since sufferers are often embarrassed to tell even their closest friends about their concerns. Using stories and interviews to show the many different behaviors and symptoms of BDD, and a quick self-assessment questionnaire, Dr. Phillips guides readers through the basics of the disorder and through the many treatment options that work and don't work. With Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide, sufferers will find both helpful advice and much needed reassurance in a compact, down-to-earth indispensable book.
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