Sarah has a book, and she is not afraid to use it. She wants to know more about the universe than what the Elders seem to know. There are powers waiting for her outside the simple village life that is all she has known. From orbit, Captain Marshall is on the lookout for someone like her. Genetic engineering gone wrong came close to making humans extinct. Everyone thought telepathy would bring new ways of solving humanity's problems. At last, an egalitarian society beckoned. Instead, the en...

Over the past decade, since publication of the first edition of Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, many advances have been made in the discipline of pain management, including embracement under the One Medicine initiative to improve the health and well-being of multiple species. Contributing significantly to this progress is the evidence base provided by multimodal management of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, a leading cause of pet euthanasia. These advances are expl...

This book describes the chronology of events that led up to getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Fox describes in depth the family dynamics and child abuse he believes laid the foundation for being susceptible to getting MS. It is a detailed look at how a psychologist constructed a treatment and personal approach that sent Multiple Sclerosis into remission.The many medical approaches are described in depth. Medications are seen as primary in the initial and acute stage wh...

THE DRAGON KEY will capture the imagination of children of all ages with the delightful story, read aloud functionality of narration and images that move!Nicholas, the young master of the house, his dear friend Lulu and her little brother Tobey discover a very old key while searching for change to buy sweets in a closet filled with old jackets.  This antique key with the dragon symbol opens a door, only seen by those who believe, to a wondrous and mysterious place.  Follow Nicholas, Lulu and ...

“Alter Your Life” by Emmet Fox is a collection of sermons and writings that delve into practical spiritual teachings for everyday life.The book explores how to apply the principles of metaphysical Christianity to overcome personal challenges, improve mental and spiritual health, and achieve inner peace.Fox discusses topics such as the importance of controlling thoughts, effective prayer, and the healing power of forgiveness.He uses biblical examples to illustrate how r...

Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine describes and clearly illustrates the difficulties and choices facing veterinarians in identifying and treating pain, in addition to providing an account of the neurobiological mechanisms responsible for the pain. Expanded from the author's previous work, Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, this volume us

Multimodal Management of Canine Osteoarthritis, Second Edition takes an evidence-based approach to the canine patient with osteoarthritis, pursuing the objective of the best available medicine by a variety of means: multiple drugs, agents, adjuncts and delivery methods. Appreciating that surgical intervention may initially be required, particularly for stabilizing a joint, the major focus in this work is the conservative management of osteoarthritis. A clear and visual app...

This book provides students, practitioners, residents, and surgeons with an easily accessible and visual guide to successful methods of repairing more common fractures of dogs and cats. The concept allows clinicians to easily compare a fracture of a patient presented to them to the book and see what successful repairs were performed. There is also dialogue on the treatment options and special considerations. Importantly, follow-up radiographs provide insight into what type and rate of heal...

When you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone, the world awaits.In 2007, Matt Fox—a recent graduate who studied strategic decision-making in university—found himself alone on the side of a highway with no plan other than to see where his thumb and the road would take him. For the next two years, he would travel across Canada to Alaska and back, experiencing life in a way most people never will…a life beyond his comfort zone.Along the way, he encounters adventures he...

Concise yet comprehensive, Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notes contains all the essential information for students and foundation doctors to understand the biochemical basis of disease and principles of biochemical diagnostics. It presents scientific principles in a clinical setting, with a range of case studies integrated into the text to clearly demonstrate how knowledge should be applied to real-life situations.Key features include:• The fundamental science under...

A practical application-based guide to adult mechanical ventilationThis trusted guide is written from the perspective of authors who have more than seventy-five years' experience as clinicians, educators, researchers, and authors. Featuring chapters that are concise, focused, and practical, this book is unique. Unlike other references on the topic, this resource is about mechanical ventilation rather than mechanical ventilators. It is written to provide a solid understanding of t...

Seeing is believing with the***Atlas of Normal Roentgen Variants That May Simulate Disease,*** edited by the late Theodore Keats and Mark W. Anderson. Now streamlined into a more concise, portable print format, with a wealth of additional content online, this medical reference book's thousands of images capture the roentgenographic presentation of a full range of normal variants and pseudo-lesions that may resemble pathologic conditions, h...