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A unique overview of research on dyslexia and an account of the underlying causes at cognitive, brain, and neural system levels that provides a framework for significant progress in the understanding of dyslexia and other related learning disabilities.

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This book contains substantial new historical research on medicine in early modern Ireland. Its twelve chapters address a variety of subjects and situate them in appropriate contexts. The main focus is on medical practitioners and their place in Irish society. The book makes a major contribution to scholarship on early modern medicine. -- .

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Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa pose a danger to the health of thousands of Americans each year. This resource dispels the myths surrounding these disorders by presenting factual information through a series of essays written by professionals in this field.

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The synthesis of forty years of pioneering work by the world's leading authority on the emotional aspects of eating disorders. "The definitive book on eating disorders....It is a classic."- Shervert H. Frazier, M.D., Harvard Medical School

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This highly practical guide will be of interest to patients undergoing treatment who would like a better idea of what to expect from treatment, laypersons considering psychotherapy and wondering if it is right for them, and therapists wishing to reduce their own anxiety and to increase the effectiveness of treatment.

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In an attempt to explore the explanations why psychiatrists continue to use electroshock with minors already at risk from damage, this text investigates reasons why electroshock remains popular, despite the widespread availability of proven psychosocial alternatives.

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"Empowered Sleep Apnea" is a curriculum designed by a Sleep Medicine master-clinician to help patients understand their condition, find agency and feel empowered to make decisions on their treatment.

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Written for students and general readers, this comprehensive encyclopedia provides entries on the history, theories, symptoms, tests, treatments, and current and future research for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Edited by a noted scholar of health and sexuality, Encyclopedia of Birth Control is a complete report on the historical development and efficacy of contraceptive practices around the world, both past and present.

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The sociological, medical and historical aspects of birth control in the 20th century have been compiled in this A-Z encyclopedia. It covers topics such as: biology and anatomy; birth control methods and devices; influential people and organizations; issues and debates; and religious perspectives.

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This updated encyclopedia examines the basics of nutrition and dieting, presenting the important people, concepts, and criticisms involved and examining the pros and cons of different plans.

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A wide-ranging compilation on the materia medica of the ordinary people of Britain and North America, comparing practices in both places.

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Eating junk food and fast food is a great all-American passion. This A-to-Z reference is the first to focus on the junk food and fast food phenomena from a multitude of angles in addition to health and diet concerns.

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This easily accessible reference describes court cases, legislation, public policies, technologies, issues, key government agencies, and private organizations dealing with the complex economic, cultural, social, and political context for biomedical decisionmaking today.

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As society struggles to cope with the many repercussions of assisted life and death, the evening news is filled with stories of legal battles over frozen embryos and the possible prosecution of doctors for their patients' suicide.

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