Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn't let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer, or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly, and of cleaning her...
Medicine, health and fitness
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Author:Kurchak, SarahSummary: - Author:Frankel, MilesSummary:
In 1969, Miles Frankel, a young British doctor, was recruited by the International Grenfell Association to provide medical services to communities in northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador. From St. Anthony he travelled—by boat,...
- Author:Ikpi, BasseySummary:
A Publishers Weekly Spring Preview Selection. A deeply personal collection of essays exploring Nigerian-American author Bassey Ikpi's experiences navigating Bipolar II and anxiety throughout the course of her life. Bassey Ikpi was born...
- Author:Dean, Carolyn, Wheeler, L. ChristineSummary:
Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You're not alone; it is estimated that about 35 million Americans experience the symptoms of IBS. IBS Cookbook For Dummies provides those affected by IBS with easy-to-follow, easy-to-...
- Author:Dean, Carolyn, Wheeler, L. ChristineSummary:
Are you or a loved one suffering from IBS? This plain-English, reassuring guide explains all aspects of this frustrating condition and helps you find the right doctor and treatment plan. You get up-to-date information on the latest...
- Author:Therrien, FannieSummary:
J'ai tout pour être heureuse et, pourtant, j'ai perdu l'envie de sourire. Depuis que mes parents m'ont annoncé qu'on déménagerait l'été prochain, mon quotidien s'est assombri. Un immense vide s'est installé en moi, insidieusement. Jouer...
- Author:Miller, Barbara HelenSummary:
The Sámi—indigenous people of northernmost Europe—have relied on traditional healing methods over generations. This pioneering volume documents, in accessible language, local healing traditions and demonstrates the effectiveness of...
- Author:Douglas, StephenSummary:
In Africa, every minute of every day, five people die of AIDS and nine more are newly infected. In 2003, a group of like-minded, energetic people got together to actively motivate and inspire their community to help ease the pain of HIV...
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Surgical residents receive no formal training on reading imaging studies. Imaging For Surgical Disease was written to be a tool they can carry with them to help identify common surgical disease. Authored by surgeons instead of...
- Author:Dettmer, PhilippSummary:
A deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt-In a Nutshell "Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying...
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In Impact, 21 women writers consider the ramifications of concussion on their personal and professional lives. The anthology bears witness to the painstaking work that goes into redefining identity and regaining creative practice after...
- Author:Pollan, MichaelSummary:
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan"s In defense of food, the well-considered answers he provides to the questions posed in the bestselling The omnivore's...
- Author:Mate, GaborSummary:
Dr. Mate, who for twelve years practiced medicine in Vancouvers notorious Downtown Eastside North Americas most concentrated area of drug use, begins by telling the stories of his patients, who, in their destitution and uniformly tragic...
- Author:Miller, Phillip, Goodman, Louis, Norbeck, TimSummary:
In Their Own Words invites you to become “doctor for a day” and see medical practice from the physicians’ perspective. Drawing on one of the largest physician surveys ever undertaken, In Their Own Word offers insights from hundreds of...
- Author:Harrison, TevaSummary:
2016 Governor General's Literary Award Finalist. 2017 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winner. 2017 Joe Shuster Award Nominee. Teva Harrison was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 37. In this brilliant and inspiring graphic...
- Author:Gaskin, Ina MaySummary:
Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice that will help you nurse...
- Author:Hulko, Wendy, Wilson, Danielle, Balestrery, JeanSummary:
Dementia is on the rise around the world, and health organizations in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand are responding to the urgent need - voiced by communities and practitioners - for guidance on how best to address memory...
- Author:Hatch, StevenSummary:
Six months after Dr. Steven Hatch came to work at a hospital in Liberia, several physicians he served with were dead, and Ebola was a global crisis. A memoir about fighting a plague, Inferno also explains the science of Ebola: why it...
- Author:Jaggi Vasudev, SadhguruSummary:
Inner Engineering is a comprehensive process to align your body, mind, emotions, and energy in order to create the life you want to live. In this unabridged audiobook read by the author, listeners experience the complete program that...
- Author:St-Amant, Oona, Garcia, Wendy, Seto Nielsen, Lisa, Rahman, Rezwana, Lapum, Jennifer L.Summary:
This textbook provides the novice learner with a foundational understanding of Canada's 2019 Food Guide and Food Labelling. It highlights important considerations for future health professionals seeking to adopt the new food guide into...
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