Search Results: Authors starting with H from AB Books

Philadelphia, PA: P. S. Duval & Co. U. S. Senate. Washington, DC. 1854.. As New. 1854. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Lithgraphed architectural plans. Excellent condition with losses limited to lower left border, not affecting the floorplan diagram. Pinhole at center of crease. Creased and lightly spotted and toned. Minor holes and tears to border, not affecting the floorplan diagram. - SIZE: Sheet is 13 1/4 x 12 3/4, Diagram area is 11 5/8 x 11 3/8. All measurements approximate. -- with a bonus offer-- .

Luzerne: H. Gilhofer & H. Ranschburg, Aktiengesellschaft. As New. 1934. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in German. Included in this sale are Old Master Paintings, marble & wooden sculpture, Italian bronzes, Renaissance terracotta and more, from the collection of Dr. Viktor Bloch -- with a bonus offer-- .

New York: H. P. Kraus. As New. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - . Some abrading to back cover -- with a bonus offer-- .

Paris, France: H. Matarasso, Libraire. As New. 1936. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in French. 1188 items catalogued. -- with a bonus offer-- .

Waanders Publishers. New. 1991. 9066303514 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Text in Dutch and English. 544 pages; 300 b&w photographs -- with a bonus offer-- .

Bruxelles, Belgium: H. Nicaise, Huissier / Galerie Fievez. As New. 1929. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in French. 136 lots catalogued; 36 b/w plates. Among the artists represented: Gerard Ter Borch, Canaletto, Van Goyen, and others. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 2005. Paperback. 9275116032 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened - 64 pages. Description: "Yellow fever remains an important public health problem in the Americas. Occasional cases of jungle yellow fever and the proliferation of Aedes aegypti across the Hemisphere are evidence of the continued high risk of the reurbanization that this disease continues to pose. The guide stresses clinical and epidemiological aspects of the disease, as well as prevention and control strategies. It also contains practical exercises related to a clinical case and the control of yellow fever outbreaks. These exercises require the use of local and regional data for training in prevention and proper case management, as well as in the strengthening of epidemiological surveillance. " -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 1982. Paperback. 927511420X .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 106 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 2002. Paperback. 9275115877 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Product description: "This edition consists of two volumes and covers the period 1997-2000. Volume I describes the health situation from a regional perspective and contains a series of chapters that identify and analyze the most important general, demographic, and mortality trends of the period; major determinants of health as seen from a variety of political, social, economic, and financial standpoints; principal trends and characteristics of the ongoing health sector reform movement; the role of individuals and communities in promoting health; the association between the physical environment and human living conditions; principal diseases and health problems; the extent of human and technological resources available to address health issues today; and the status… Read More

PAHO. New. 1999. Paperback. 9275130418 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 70 pages. Description: "In 1994, the Ministers of Health of the Americas adopted the goal of eradicating measles from the Western Hemisphere by the year 2000. Although the countries have made considerable progress toward this goal, scattered outbreaks continue to occur. It is essential that the countries maintain high immunization levels within their populations, especially in light of the threat of reintroduction of measles from other regions of the world. To help the countries of the Americas become and remain measles-free, PAHO has developed a vaccination strategy for outbreak prevention and measles eradication. This publication outlines that strategy and also provides valuable background information about measles in a concise format and easy-to-understand… Read More

PAHO. New. 1999. Paperback. 9275130477 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 63 pages. Description: "In 1993, the outbreak of a mysterious, deadly respiratory illness in the southwestern United States made national headlines. When a hantavirus was found to be the culprit, other governments in the Region began to focus greater attention on the presence and effects of hantavirus in their countries. This publication presents an extensive view of what came to be known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) , its clinical manifestations, methods of preventing infection, and measures taken by governments in the Region to monitor hantaviruses and educate health professionals and the general public about the disease. This comprehensive manual begins by describing the different hanta-viruses known in the Americas and their reservoirs, rodent ecology… Read More

P. A. H. O.. New. 1993. Paperback. 9275120544 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 64 pages. Description: "This is not an exhaustive account of AIDS, but a simple explanation of its main characteristics and scope. The straight-forward information provided by this booklet will enable understanding of the disease so that the reader may confront the threat more readily. It is divided into subheadings that answer the most common questions regarding AIDS: what is AIDS; what causes it; what are the symptoms of HIV infection; how is it transmitted and how is it NOT transmitted, and so on. Each question is answered in fullest detail, comprehendible to all and expanding on common knowledge. Widespread fears and misunderstandings are redirected toward reasonable prevention methods. Designed for the general public, this booklet is complemented by… Read More

PAHO. New. 2000. Paperback. 9275115753 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 130 pages. Description: "This publication outlines the health sector's role in reducing the impact of disasters, laying out a framework that an administrator can rely on to make effective decisions in managing the health sector's activities to reduce the consequences of disasters. It describes the overall effects of disasters on health, highlighting myths and realities, and summarizes how the health sector must organize itself to cope with disasters. The book emphasizes the multisectoral nature of disaster preparedness and sets forth guidelines for preparing health sector disaster plans, means of coordination, and special technical programs before a disaster hits. The book also includes ground-breaking information on the management of supplies in a disaster.… Read More

PAHO. New. 2004. Paperback. 9275125007 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 106 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 1992. Paperback. 9275115303 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 284 pages. Description: "This is a compilation of papers by noted experts in the fields of bioethics, law, and medicine. It expounds some of the ethical and legal dilemmas arising out of the epidemics of HIV infection and AIDS and proposes solutions that seek to ensure respect for fundamental human rights. The contents range from a detailed analysis of AIDS- and HIV-related legislation in Latin America and the Caribbean to thought-provoking discussions of both ethical issues (such as confidentiality and the allocation of scarce resources) and public health policy (such as restrictions on travel of HIV-infected persons and protection of workers with AIDS). The perspectives of doctors, nurses, and AIDS patients are also represented. " -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. As New. 1982. Paperback. 9275114307 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 58 pages. Description: "This publication is the fourth in a series of PAHO manuals on disaster preparedness and is designed to serve as a guide for those responsible for planning and implementing environmental hygiene measures after disasters. It discusses the effects of disasters on environmental health, the correction of environmental health conditions that cause disasters, and the order of priority in which they should be dealt with during the emergency. Information on rehabilitation and restoration of basic services is also included. In addition to providing a bibliography, the annexes deal with the preparation of emergency operations plans; guidelines for the use of disinfectant tablets, powders, and liquids; and environmental… Read More

P. A. H. O.. New. 1996. Paperback. 9275115605 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 230 pages. Description: "This publication explores the connections among biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development by examining the drug discovery process and agricultural improvements for better nutrition. The first section discusses different bioprospecting ventures-- including the now famous agreement between Merck & Co. And Costa Rica's National Institute for Biodiversity (INBio) -- and suggests policy options for potential host countries. Subsequent sections explore such issues as costs, scientific and resource requirements, and economic prospects of different drug development models; how biodiversity and biotechnology can team up to establish a high-yield, sustainable agriculture; the legal ramifications of intellectual property… Read More

PAHO. New. 1998. Paperback. 9275122504 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 96 pages. Description: "Drinking water and sewerage services play a critical role in the development process as they are essential for the health and well-being of populations. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the impact of natural disasters frequently results in severe damage to these systems, representing important economic losses and serious disruptions in the quality of services. Factors such as uncontrolled urban growth, deteriorating and inadequate infrastructure, and, above all, the location of these systems in areas that are vulnerable to natural hazards have resulted in a striking increase in the frequency of disasters and the severity of damage. This situation presents obstacles for development and hazards to the health of affected populations.… Read More

PAHO. New. 1990. Paperback. 9275115125 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- - Corresponds to ISBN: 9275115125. 148 pages. Description: "Malaria and other vector-borne diseases pose a menace to the health of a large portion of the population in developing countries. Their prompt and accurate diagnosis is imperative for both clinical management of cases and epidemiologic tracking. Since 1960, PAHO has been publishing periodic updates of a manual for the microscopic diagnosis of malaria. The present text answers the demand for a manual that brings together the most current knowledge about the biology of plasmodia, their behavior in the anopheline vectors, and human response to infection. An expanded, up-to-date, and easy-to-use diagnostic tool, this publication is intended for use by specialized malaria prevention and control programs as well… Read More

PAHO. As New. 1981. Paperback. 9275114072 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 67 pages. Description: "This guide presents an overview of the problems that are encountered when a natural disaster overcomes a nation's resources and suggests general criteria that should be applied in choosing relief measures. The information is not technical; it describes a framework within which an administrator can make rational and effective decisions. The information is divided into two sections; the first is a summary of experience with common public health problems after disasters; the second deals with specific health topics and relief procedures. This guide was developed for decision makers and senior administrators in disaster-prone developing countries." -- with a bonus offer-- .