Search Results: Nonfiction-Health & Wellness from The Brooklyn Bookman

ELTON, Caroline: Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors. New York, Basic Books, 2018. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 311 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Medicine / Psychology. Book & jacket condition: Very Good Plus / Very Good. Faint signs of usage to the dust jacket but in near-fine condition. Clean, white pages (unmarked) with sturdy book boards. An insightful and compassionate look at the human face of medicine. A must read. ISBN: 9780465093731

HARBIN, Thomas J.: Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men. Cambridge, MA, DaCapo, 2000. Softcover, 225 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Male Psychology / Anger Management. Condition: Very Good. Some traces of light wear to front cover's edge (and on the reverse). Otherwise a copy in near-fine condition with clean pages. A practical guide to coping with the all-too-common emotion plaguing human existence. Specifically written for men afflicted by extreme anger. ISBN: 9781569246214

KATZ, Jay: The Silent World of Doctor and Patient. Baltimore & London, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002. Originally published in 1984. Softcover, 263 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Medical Ethics / Interpersonal Communication-Doctors and Patients. Condition: Like New. A copy in near-pristine condition with all pages clean and unmarked. "In this eye-opening look at the doctor-patient decision-making process [this book] examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance. Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust – despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent. Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging patients to relinquish their autonomy and demonstrates the detrimental effects their silence has on good patient care. Seeing a growing need in this age of medical science and sophisticated technology for more honest and complete communication between physician and… Read More

SMITH, Karen: Total Massage: Step-by-Step Massage Techniques to Relax Body and Mind. London, Watkins Publishing, 2011. Softcover, 144 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Health and Wellness / Massage Techniques. Condition: Good Plus. Ex-Library copy, the the typical markings and stickers, in moderately used condition (no marked pages). Fully illustrated with color photos. Detailed guide to executing effective massage techniques for general health and well-being. ISBN: 9781907486371

ARNOT, Dr. Bob: Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your Body. New York, Simon and Schuster, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 259 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Health-Pain Management / Joint Health / Self Help. Book and jacket condition: Very Good. Edge-wear to the top-central area of jacket. Remainder mark found at the bottom side of the book. Otherwise a copy in near-excellent condition with clean pages. Concise, but well written guide to managing and eliminating joint pain by internationally renowned best-selling author and physician. ISBN: 0743225554