Sunday, 24 August 2008

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal MedicineBartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Synopsis
Containing over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments, this book covers: therapeutic action, 550 monographs of medicinal plants, and the properties of herbs and preparations such as inctures, liquid extracts, poultices and essential oils.

From Fatigued to Fantastic: A Clinically Proven Program to Regain Vibrant Health and Overcome Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

From Fatigued to Fantastic: A Clinically Proven Program to Regain Vibrant Health and Overcome Chronic Fatigue and FibromyalgiaFrom Fatigued to Fantastic: A Clinically Proven Program to Regain Vibrant Health and Overcome Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
Synopsis
A new volume of a best-selling guide incorporates the latest advances in science and technology, counseling readers on how to assess their symptoms and develop a customized treatment program, in a resource that includes coverage of current medications and supplements, lifestyle modifications, and alternative therapies. Original.

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks Series)Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks Series)

Blood and Guts: A History of SurgeryBlood and Guts: A History of Surgery
Synopsis
Today, astonishing surgical breakthroughs are making face transplants, limb transplants and a host of other previously undreamed of operations possible. But getting here has not been a simple story of selfless men working tirelessly in the pursuit of medical advancement. Instead it's a bloodstained tale of blunders, arrogance, mishap and murder. In trying to keep us alive, surgeons have all too often killed us off, and life-saving solutions have often come from the most surprising places. Accompanying a BBC series, "Blood and Guts" is an incredible story of stolen corpses, medical fraud, lobotomized patients - and every now and then courageous advances that have saved the lives of millions around the world. You may think twice before going under the knife.

Tuesday, 19 August 2008

The Best Friends' Guide to Pregnancy

The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and BeliefThe Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief
The Best Friends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell YouThe Best Friends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell You
Synopsis
Your doctor gives you medical advice. Your mother buys you baby clothes. But who can give you the real story when you're pregnant? Your best friends of course - at least the ones who've been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy of pregnancy. Now, four-time delivery-room veteran Vicki Iovine helps you through the next nine months the way only a best friend can. Here is straight talk about those little things that are too embarrassing to ask about, practical tips and hilarious tales on anything pregnant. From learning that you're expecting ('Oh my God, how do I get out of this?') to the day your newborn arrives ('You mean I have to take it home with me?')

The Orchid Expert

The Rose ExpertThe Rose Expert
The Orchid ExpertThe Orchid Expert
Synopsis
Orchids were once just for the wealthy and the skilled greenhouse grower, but now they are for everyone.All too often they are thrown away after flowering - The Orchid Expert shows you how to make them permanent members of your family, with information on: - The way to ensure repeat flowering - What to look for when buying a plant - The secrets of success plant by plant - Orchid identification the unique Expert way - Increasing your stock the simple way - Preserving blooms the microwave way Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series

Sunday, 17 August 2008

A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online

A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading OnlineA Beginner's Guide to Day Trading OnlineDay trading is highly profitable, and highly tumultuous. Moreover, the financial markets have changed considerably in recent years. Bear markets, skyrocketing home values, and a burgeoning demand for commodities have all contributed to roller-coaster stock prices.

Internet Riches: The Simple Money-making Secrets of Online Millionaires

Internet Riches: The Simple Money-making Secrets of Online MillionairesInternet Riches: The Simple Money-making Secrets of Online Millionaires

Getting rich on the Internet is no longer about IPOs and venture capital. These days, it’s easier and cheaper than ever to start an Internet business. In this strategy-packed guide, Scott Fox reveals the powerful but simple methods he and thousands of others have used to make big money online.

Exclusive interviews with “mom and pop” entrepreneurs prove how easy it is to get started and build a business that will make millions. Filled with practical pointers and inspiring interviews, it’s the most accessible, uplifting book ever on starting and enjoying a super-lucrative online business

Vegetable and Herb Expert

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Vegetable and HerbThis updated edition contains new chapters on "baby" vegetables and the modern easy ways to grow food crops. There is an enlarged chapter on herbs, with details of new varieties which have appeared in the past few years.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine




Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks)
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks)

Oxford Handbook of Clinical MedicineThe 7th edition is fully equipped for the modern doctor with a brand new design with integrated full-colour pictures on common problems such as rashes, scars and jaundice. There is a new chapter on radiology, new information on consent and how to handle common calls, and greater coverage of medications and doses, clinical skills and surgery. There are also numerous other updates and improvements throughout, many suggested by extensive market research and reader's feedback.

Hairstyles: How to Have Beautiful Hair, Step-by-step, with Over 50 High Impact Simple-to-use Techniques, Looks and Makeovers to Do at Home

Hairstyles: How to Have Beautiful Hair, Step-by-step, with Over 50 High Impact Simple-to-use Techniques, Looks and Makeovers to Do at HomeHairstyles: How to Have Beautifu...
Hairstyles: How to Have Beautiful Hair, Step-by-step, with Over 50 High Impact Simple-to-use Techniques, Looks and Makeovers to Do at Home

Hairstyles: How to Have Beautiful Hair, Step-by-step, with Over 50 High Impact Simple-to-use Techniques, Looks and Makeovers to Do at HomeThis book is a stylish and practical guide with over 350 photographs and professional tips. It offers 50 ways to braid and dress your hair, with detailed instructions and professional tips for creative styling. It provides advice on perfect haircare and general conditioning, and a special section on caring for and grooming black hair. It talks about fashion accessories for hair and how to use them, and choosing and using other hairdressing products and equipment. It describes what to do about dry scalp, dandruff, split ends and other common problems. This book contains all the information you will need to ensure that your hair shines with health, and is beautifully groomed and fashionably styled to suit your unique looks and personality. Whether you want an easy-to-care-for style that will keep you looking good from morning to midnight, a fun hairdo for those more frivolous moments, a classic coiffeur or a glittery extravaganza for a glamorous party, this stylish and easy-to-use volume will show you how to achieve perfect results every time.

Asian Bridal

Asian Bridal Look Book: The Essential Guide to Gorgeous Hair and Make-up for Your Special Day (Bridal Look Books)Asian Bridal Look Book: The Esse...
Asian Bridal Look Book: The Essential Guide to Gorgeous Hair and Make-up for Your Special Day (Bridal Look Books)

Asian Bridal Look Book: The Essential Guide to Gorgeous Hair and Make-up for Your Special Day Asian Bridal Look Book is a photographic guide to gorgeous hair and make-up for every bride-to-be's big day. This book provides solutions for Asian ladies of various skin tones on how best to match their make-up, hair colour, outfit and jewellery for their wedding day, as well as, other special occasions. Created especially for Asian (Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi & Sri Lankan) brides-to-be, the Asian Bridal Look Book is a must for every Asian household, to be referred to again and again.

Makeup Makeovers: Weddings - Stunning Looks for the Entire Bridal Party

Makeup Makeovers: Weddings - Stunning Looks for the Entire Bridal PartyMThis book is for all the brides and fans of last year's "Makeup Makeovers" who want more specific tips on bridal makeup. It is a complete guide to wedding beauty by a well-known makeup artist and beauty consultant. This stunning book is a full-colour guide to applying wedding makeup, with over 70 stunning before-and-after pictures of regular women throughout. It is highly practical and doesn't show perfect model women - every woman can be beautiful on her wedding day with Robert's makeup techniques. "Makeup Makeovers: Weddings" features special makeup techniques for morning, midday, afternoon and evening weddings, an entire chapter on makeup tricks for wedding photos, and, of course, makeup for bridesmaids, flower girls and mothers. As with each of Robert's books, women of all colours, races and ages are featured.akeup Makeovers: Weddings - Stunning Looks for the Entire