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This book is a compilation of essays, vignettes and discussion papers written by a retired geriatrician to consider some of the issues associated with ageing and older people, including the health conditions of later years.

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(Paperback)

The Body Image Workbook for Teens offers teen girls practical exercises and tips that address the most common factors that contribute to a negative body image

(Paperback)

Suitable for therapists specializing in the treatment of trauma and anyone in the process of healing from a traumatic experience, this book invites readers who have undergone a traumatic experience to develop compassion for themselves and others, a sense of safety, and the ability to self-soothe when difficult memories or emotions arise.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Don't let your inner critic get in the way of being confident! How to Like Yourself offers a quirky, inspiring, and practical guide to help you overcome feelings of self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and be the true star in your life.

(Paperback)

Award-winning dietitian and cofounder of the intuitive eating movement Evelyn Tribole offers an inviting and practical introduction to intuitive eating.

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(Paperback)

New Zealand has been one of the world's heaviest users of pesticides, including some contaminated with dioxin, a notorious toxic chemical. In this BWB Text a leading epidemiologist uses the example of dioxin to illustrate how badly New Zealand handles problems of environmental pollutants, and why we can do better.

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Promoting Health in Aotearoa New Zealand is the first comprehensive text on health promotion in New Zealand.

(Hardback)

How four surgeons revolutionised plastic surgery and the treatment of facial trauma, working on soldiers, fighter pilots and civilians disfigured by bombs, shrapnel and burns.

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(Paperback)

Based on interviews with those who lived and worked through the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, and the authors own experiences, `Rising from the Rubble gives a compelling account of those who rallied to maintain and rebuild essential health services after the earthquakes.

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From 1906 to 1925 Quail Island was the site of New Zealand's leprosy colony. It was a place that some people wanted to forget, but its stories are worth remembering: among them are stories of remarkable generosity and selfessness, as well as of violence and great suffering.

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In a world saturated with information, how can we know what to trust when it comes to the science that affects our everyday lives

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Paperback)

In August 2016, contamination of the Havelock North water supply with sheep faeces hospitalised forty-five people and left at least three dead. Eminent public health researcher David Skegg argues that the campylobacter outbreak was not a random event, but rather the result of a fundamental weaknesses in our country's health infrastructure.

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In the third edition of The PTSD Workbook, psychologists and trauma experts Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula offer readers the most effective tools available for overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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The extraordinary worlds created in our minds

(Hardback)

The extraordinary worlds created in our minds

(Hardback)

A History of Medicine in 12 Objects is an entertaining and insightful guide through the instruments that have come to shape modern medicine as we know it.

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In this carefully researched book, medical historian Dr Linda Bryder provides a detailed analysis of the treatment of carcinoma in situ at National Women's since the 1950s, an assessment of international medical practice and a history of the women's health movement.

(Paperback)

An engaging and comprehensive research handbook for patients and members of the public who want to learn more about the approaches, methods and language of health-services research. -- .