Nursing specialties Books

Maureen was inspired to write this book as she has always been fascinated by the miracle of the process of birth, the beginning of new life and the importance of the best possible care, as well as positive outcomes, for mother, baby, father and siblings...

This book deals with the management of labour, guiding the readers to recognize problems by keen monitoring, based on anatomical and physiological understanding of labour. In this era of technology, this book revives the fading art of identification of...

The Handbook of Forensic Mental Health in Africa traces the history of forensic mental health in Africa, discussing the importance of considering cultural differences when implementing Western-validated practices on the continent while establishing...

The Manual of Practical Midwifery, written by James Reid and published in 1836, is a comprehensive guide to the management of natural and difficult labors. The book contains detailed descriptions of the various stages of labor, as well as the most common...

Over the past ten years there has been a dramatic increase in new nursing roles and nurse-led clinics within oncology. This unique handbook is a comprehensive companion for nurses studying and practising at an advanced level in this emerging field.This...

This book is the first comprehensive international overview of maternity services. Drawing on concepts of risk and social citizenship, it explores the relationship between welfare regimes and health policy by comparing and contrasting provision for...

This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health.Sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life for many people but can be affected by a...

This book delivers comprehensive explanations of normal hormonal physiology during pregnancy and descriptions of the hormonal pathology associated with various endocrine disease states. In addition, it serves as a relevant and synoptic resource for the...

Continuity of care in midwifery - the most traditional way of practising - has been overlooked for much of the last century but is re-emerging as an evidence-based model of care, one which is known to benefit women. This book is a vital companion to...

Wartime Nerves is a book written by Herbert James Hall and published in 1918. It is a study of the psychological effects of war on soldiers, with a particular focus on the condition known as shell shock. The book is based on Hall's experiences as a...

This book provides latest research and developments in the field of metronomic chemotherapy for breast cancer. It presents the principles and mechanisms of metronomic chemotherapy, preclinical and clinical studies, and the latest developments in drug...

This text is an authoritative analysis of current services for children and young people in the UK. Drawing upon European-wide data, this innovative book critiques the policies that have shaped today's services, argues that the current system is...

The Last Years of Long Lives is a unique account of that period of old age which precedes death. Based on 400 complete individual histories and covering a twenty-year period, it looks at the experiences of people over eighty years old in three important...

Medicinal Herbs to Boosts Immune System Plus Prevent Disease Bilingual Edition In English and Germany Languange Hardcover VersionFeeding your body with certain foods like fruit and vegetables may help keep your immune system strong. If you're looking for...

This innovative resource serves as a fusion of an MCQ guide and a textbook, providing essential content for postgraduate trainees gearing up for the FFICM Final exam, a vital part of the CCT in Intensive Care Medicine.

There are many unsolved problems in the study of cancer screening: how to estimate key parameters involved in screening exams, such as screening sensitivity; how to estimate distribution of lead time; how to evaluate the long-term effects of screening,...

In assessing the current state of feminism and gender studies, whether on a theoretical or a practical level, it has become increasingly challenging to avoid the conclusion that these fields are in a state of disarray. Indeed, feminist and gender studies...

Early Motherhood in Digital Societies offers a nuanced understanding of what the digital turn has meant for new mothers in an intense and critical period before and after they have a baby, often called the 'perinatal' period.The book looks at an array of...

This book offers a broad overview and critical analysis of the present state of the field of "illness narratives," encompassing clinical case studies, ethnographic field studies and autobiographical case studies.

Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents proposes an entirely unique approach to the field of gerontology, giving dependent care receivers a voice.  Caregivers will be made aware of what care receivers truly want during life's final chapters...

Question: Does the world really need another breast cancer memoir?Answer: Probably not.But writing is the only way Carolyn Redman knew how to process a heartbreaking breast cancer diagnosis and the year-long treatments that ensued. These honest,...

‘Put your lipstick on, begin the day.It will start without you anyway.’     ‘What will I wear to your funeral?’ ‘And how do I look after your orchid?’Kellie wanted to ask her mother so many questions...

A definitive guidebook to natural health wellness for the maternity journeyOh Mama is the ground-breaking handbook for Birth Practitioners overviewing perinatal integrative medicine (holistic maternal/fetal/neonatal wellness). It outlines all the major...

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by healthcare and birth practitioners has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death. Designed for practical application, this interactive workbook helps practitioners deliver effective bereavement...

The Maternal Experience explores the powerful and dynamic nature of maternal ambivalence and disrupts the conventional narrative of the mother's lived experience by arguing that encounters with feelings of hatred are both universal and have the capacity...

This book is a practical guide for medical practitioners as they navigate through breastfeeding problems that occur in day-to-day practice.If mothers have a breastfeeding complication they are often directed to their GP. In complex situations, medical...

With The Scottish Nurses In Roumania (1918) is a book written by Yvonne Alice Gertrude Fitzroy. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a nurse during World War I in Roumania (modern-day Romania). Fitzroy was a member of the...

Improve retention with this high-speed review for test-day success!Designed as a last-minute gut check for your certification exam, this guide is written by progressive care nurses who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the...

Improve retention with this high-speed review for test-day success!Designed as a last-minute gut check before exam day, this guide is written by critical care nurses who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the most pertinent...

Improve retention with this high-speed review for test-day success!Designed as a last-minute gut check for your certification exam, this guide is written by certified nurses who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the most...

This is the first comprehensive resource for clinical medical-surgical nursing instructors responsible for guiding students through their entire clinical rotation. Filling a huge gap in resources for instructors required to teach the medical-surgical...

<h2><b>Making a to-do list can sometimes be tricky. What about making a to-do list whilst pregnant, about preparing for your baby? Sounds complicated right? Allow me to make it simple...</b></h2><p><b><i>Discover...

This book investigates why women choose 'birth outside the system' and makes connections between women's right to choose where they birth and violations of human rights within maternity care systems.Choosing to birth at home can force women out of...

Islam faith emphasizes the importance of purifying our bodies since it strengthens our souls, ultimately bringing us closer to the One who is the Creator of all. All Muslims perform ablution (Wudhu) before offering prayer or reciting the The Noble Qur'an...

There is no way to describe the feelings that accompany a life-threatening diagnosis. If you've been in that position, then you know what I am talking about.Inspired by the stories so many have shared with me, and my own personal journey after being...

The HIV pandemic continues to levy a heavy burden on the human race world-wide. The estimated number of people who became newly infected with HIV in 2009 was 2.6 million; most of these individuals live in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by India and...

""Letter to John Forbes, On His Article Entitled Homeopathy, Allopathy, And Young Physic"" is a book written by William Henderson in 1846. The book is a response to an article written by John Forbes, a prominent physician of the time, which discussed the...

Spermatogenesis Of Normal And Hybrid Pigeons (1900) is a scientific book written by Michael Frederic Guyer. The book explores the process of spermatogenesis in pigeons, both normal and hybrid. It delves into the various stages of spermatogenesis,...

Das Buch ""Der Taubstumme und seine Sprache"" von Johann Heidsiek wurde im Jahr 1889 ver������ffentlicht. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit der Sprache von taubstummen Menschen und deren Kommunikationsm������glichkeiten. Der Autor untersucht die verschiedenen...

Brain Injury not only affects its victim, but those around them. In many cases, relatives are often overlooked despite facing many obstacles accepting and adjusting to a new way of life. Family Experience of Brain Injury showcases a unique collaboration...

Drawing on years of midwifery experience of waterbirth, this collection of stories, based on real-life events, illuminates a rewarding way of birth and emphasises the theoretical knowledge, skills, understanding, and resilience needed to practice well...

Il libro ""Storia Naturale e Medica dell'Isola di Corfu"" ����� stato scritto da Carlo Botta nel 1823. Questo testo ����� una descrizione dettagliata dell'isola greca di Corf�����, che si concentra sulla sua flora, fauna e geologia. Inoltre, il libro...

Le livre ""Etudes Sur Le Polymorphisme Des Champignons: Influence Du Milieu (1900)"" de Beauverie, Joseph est une �����tude approfondie sur le polymorphisme des champignons et son influence sur l'environnement. L'auteur examine comment les champignons...

Das Buch ""Das Burgerspital und das Versorgungshaus zu St. Marks in Wien von 1257 bis 1820"" von Lorenz Novag besch�����ftigt sich mit der Geschichte des Burgerspitals und des Versorgungshauses in Wien �����ber einen Zeitraum von mehr als 500 Jahren. Der...