Search Results: MEDICINE from Chilton Books

Wellingborough, England: Thorsons, 1986.. 2nd imp. "A guide to bio-electronic regulatory techniques and complex homeopathy, systems which may provide us with the medicine of the future. Pp.160. P/b.; small tear at base of spine. G+.

London: British Museum Press, 1996.. 1st edition. "Illustrations highlight symptoms of similar conditions in patients ancient and modern, and the criteria by which the Egyptian doctors made their diagnoses - many still valid today - are evaluated in the light of current medical knowledge...Spells and incantations and the relationship of magic and religion to medical practice are also explored." 25cms x 17.5cms x 2cms. Pp.240, 80 black & white illustrations. Brown cloth, dustwrapper has a removable clear protective wrap. VG/VG.

London: Thorsons, 1987.. 1st ed. Examines the causes and self-treatment of this painful condition using natural healing methods. Pp. 96. Inscrip. to verso front cover. P/b. G+.

London: Evans Brothers Ltd., 1966.. 1st ed. Symptoms, Signs and Early Diagnosis. Pp. 79/1 Index., 7 b/w illustrations. P/b. VG.

London : Longman Group Ltd, 1985.. Rep. "This book is full of most useful information for every student nurse and for reference on graduation." Pp. 10/399, some small b/w illustrations, pages slightly toned. P/b. G.+.

London: J & A Churchill,1968.. 4th ed. Rep. "This concise volume is confined specifically to the essential facts of oto-rhino-laryngology. It attempts to link the manifestations of disease with aberrations of the underlying structure and function." Pp.10/270, 2 coloured plates and 44 text figures, old tape marks to endpapers. Pink cloth, illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

London:BCA,1993.. Rep. All commonly used over-the-counter medicines included; A comprehensive survey of homeopathic preparations; Easy to follow table of drug interactions; Three-part arrangement for easy access. Pp.720. Blue illustrated laminated boards. VG.

London: J & A Churchill Ltd, 1963.. 1st edition. "This comprehensive and authoritative book provides specific, detailed information on childhood convulsions and how to treat them....Among the topics covered are: The use of electroencephalography for diagnosing convulsive disorders in children; "photogenic" seizures; seizures in newborn infants; the mental status of children with convulsions; treatment by surgery for the minority of cases requiring it; hereditary and genetic factors affecting childhood epilepsy. One of the features of this book is the inclusion of the results of the work done at the Mayo Clinic on the use of the ketogenic diet." Pp.viii/311, 23 tables + 33 figure illustrations, owner's initials. Brown cloth, dustwrapper rubbed with scuffing to spine and chipping to top and tail of spine, small tear to rear cover but now in a removable clear protective wrap. VG/Good.

London: Futura Publications Ltd., 1979.. 1st ed. Provides startling evidence that the food we eat can be the cause of a wide range of illnesses. Pp. 223. Ex libris stamp to fep. Toning to pages. P/b. G.

Manchester: Sanofi UK, 1988.. Proceedings of a Symposium sponsored by Sanofi UK Ltd, held at the Royal College of Physicians, London, 17 June 1987. Pp.8/94. Pbk, faint owners name to front. VG.

London: W.Foulsham & Co.Ltd, nd (c.1925).. I have endeavoured to make the book as useful as possible for the small farmer and stockbreeder, the owner of a few horses, the lover of dogs and other domestic pets, and for poultry, game birds, and cage birds."(author's preface). Contents: I. General Principles of Management; II. Diseases of Herbivorous and Browsing Animals - Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats; III. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Cavies, Ferrets, Rats, Mice, Squirrels, Monkeys, and Small Pet Animals, Fishes and Reptiles; IV. The Diseases of Birds - Poultry, Pigeons, and Cage Birds. 14.5cms x 9.5cms. Pp.92/4(publisher's catalogues), 8 full-page art photographs by W.S.Berridge + 3 figure illustrations, occasional light spotting. Green cloth, a few faint discolouration spots to boards. G+.

London: James Nisbet & Co.Ltd, 1906.. 3rd and revised edition, with an introduction by Lord Lister. Final section of the book presents "The Case Against Anti-Vivisection". Pp.xii/387, b/w frontis.(Brain of an anthropoid ape, showing the positions of the motor centres), original printer's instructions sheet tipped in to inside rear board. Maroon cloth, gilt title to spine, publisher's label(File Copy) pasted to front board. G+.

Tunbridge Wells: Pitman Medical, 1979.. 1st ed. "The theme of this lively and interesting book is that nurses and all who have caring roles within organisations should themselves be cared for." Pp. 11/175. Ex libris to verso front cover,. stamp to fep. P/b. G+.

London: Tavistock Publications. 1982.. This book recounts the experience of members of eight families following a heart attack to the husband." Pp. 8/184. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Methuen, 1975.. 1st ed. Based mainly on the theme of how meaning, language, imagery and events are recorded in memory and how they are "found" again when required. Pp. 142/2 (ads). Tear to fep. Toning to pages. P/b. Illustd. cover. G.

London: Christian Medical Fellowship. 1984.. 1st ed. "A historical account of progress in medical knowledge and practice over the centuries contains fascinating biographical details of some of the leading Christians who have played their port in this work and in the establishment of universities and hospitals". Pp 186. P/b, sunning to spine with small tear to top. G+.

London: James Nisbet & Co Limited, 1909.. 1st edition. Contents: I.The Normal Knee; II.Acute Effusion into the Knee-Joint; III.Acute Suppuration; IV.Painless Effusion:(1)Occuring Mainly in Women and Young Girls; V.Painless Effusion:(2) Apart from the Special Class considered in Chapter IV; VI.Recurring Effusion after Injury; VII.Pain in and about the Knee without Swelling or other Objective Abnormality; VIII.Internal Derangement commonly called Slipped Cartilage: (1) The Symptoms and Causes; IX.Internal Derangement: (2) The Treatment; X.Loose Bodies in the Joint; XI.Modifications in the Movements of the Joint directly Consequent upon Injury; XII.Stiffness at the Knee-Joint; XIII.Alteration in Shape Consequent upon Disease or Injury; XIV.Injuries in and about the Knee; XV.Early Tuberculosis of the Knee-Joint; XVI.Induced Hyperaemia in the Treatment of Affections of the Knee-Joint. Pp.236, 42 cases quoted as clinical examples,14 plates + 17 figure illustrations. Green cloth, gilt title to spine,… Read More

London: E & S. Livingstone, 1964.. Lecture notes drawn up for the use of students attending the undergraduate course in Psychological Medicine at the university of Glasgow ...A broad outline of content of lectures and clinical instruction." Pp, 108, name to verso front cover. P/b. G+.

Northamptonshire: Thorsons Publishers Ltd., 1980.. 1st English ed. Introduction by Dr. Karl Heinz Caspers. Trans. from the German by Linda Sonntag. "How to prepare and use plants with scientifically proven properties". Pp. 96, colour photos +figures + line drawings. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

London: Balliere Tindall, 1978.. 1st ed. Introduces a 'wider' meaning to loss and grief in a broad medical setting. Pp. 14/175, 2 b/w illustns. + 1 cartoon strip ('Peanuts'). Inscrip. and stamp to fep, stamp to verso front cover. P/b, scuffing to spine. G+.