Regardless of his own sexual orientation, L. Frank Baum's fictions revel in queer, trans, and other transgressive themes. Baum's life in the late 1800s and early 1900s coincided with the rise of se...
For 1,600 years Dioscorides (ca. AD 40-80) was regarded as the foremost authority on drugs. He knew mild laxatives and strong purgatives, analgesics for headaches, antiseptics for wounds, emetic...
A comprehensive introduction to mental health providing readers with short overviews of 70 key theories, concepts and themes associated with mental health. Each entry is summarised succinctly in a ...
This book is for healthcare professionals who must master the elements of business to run a successful practice or work in one. Whether a new graduate or a seasoned professional about to sell yo...
Miscarriage is a significant women's health issue. Research has consistently shown that one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. This collected volume explores miscarriage in diverse histor...
In 21 case studies, this short book examines the distinctive coincidental history of America, Britain, and various Asian countries during the twentieth century.
How do we make digital systems feel less robotic and more real? Whether you work with interface or visual design, frontend technology, or content design,...
Preparing students to participate fully in today's and tomorrow's world demands that we nurture their global competence, and this book shows teachers how to do just that.In a...
The award-wining Birth Emergency Skills Training is the interface between the world of midwifery and the world of medicine. BEST is designed to improve the midwife's ability to act decisively in an...
This book examines the burning existential questions of meaning and the mystery of consciousness from a scientific and psychological perspective. It is authore...
This book addresses global concerns about microbial resistance. Combining historical case studies and first-hand practitioner accounts, it offers insights beyond current literature. Contributions f...
This book examines three consecutive famines in Cambodia during the 1970s, exploring both continuities and discontinuities of all three. Cambodia experienced these consecutive famines against th...
Forty essential oils' unique properties come to life in this guide to safe and effective aromatherapy from Aromahead Institute co-founder Andrea Butje. Full of essential practi...
For the first time ever in a social science work, obstetricians tell their own stories of training, practice, fear, and transformation in this the first of the 3-volume series The Anthropology...
Your children are always on the move, and keeping up with the best treatment for their bumps and scrapes, fevers and colds, is a challenge for even the most experienced parents. This boo...