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The term ‘visual perception’ covers a very wide range of psychological functions. This title, originally published in 1970, which provides a broad survey of this vast field of knowledge, would have proved a valuable general account for students taking degree courses in psychology at the time. Professor Vernon examines a large number of experiments carried out over the previous twenty years, their findings, the conclusions drawn from them, and – equally important – the still unanswered ques...

A Life Story ofHeritageand FaithA Life Story of Heritage and Faith is a book of my life experiences of rural upbringing and as an internal medicine physician over a 40-year career. It is centered around my relationships with God and man: family, friends, patients, community; and my heritage and faith, through serial personal tragedies, and in working with others in the joys, trials and challenges of life.

Defines the Current Standard of Care in Spinal Cord MedicinePublished reviews from previous editions:“The definitive textbook written on the subject... well referenced and up to date and undoubtedly deserves a place in any rehabilitation library*.”-World Federation for Neurorehabilitation*“The breadth, detail and inclusiveness of this text is impressive. Whichever aspect of spinal cord medicine one is faced with, this text will offer management advi...

Utilizing true stories from his pediatric practice, Dr. Vernon L. James sheds light on “attacks” made on children that rob them of their right to reach their highest potential.Children are vulnerable to attacks from the moment of conception and throughout their lives.These attacks include flawed chromosomes or genes, infectious diseases, starvation, neglect, cancer, abuse by those who should protect children, and a toxic environment that includes secondhand smoke and other poisons.By incre...

Poems about life's day by day passage as experienced by a physician of warmth and sensitivity--a gift to us who are physicians and who will be or are patients. These poems use succinct natural and scientific observation to evoke their underlying emotion. This tension expresses itself in his poetry with grace and wit. William Carlos Williams would greet a disciple.

In Dr. 29, Longevity Medicine redefines what is possible for your health, your appearance, and your sexual vitality. Blending cutting-edge science, beauty, and ageless living, this groundbreaking guide reveals how to activate youthful energy, confidence, and radiance at any age.Secrets to Growing Younger provides some badly needed information and benefits on regenerative medicine. It addresses the benefits as well as the diagnostics and treatments. It should be a must read for anyo...

An invaluable resource before, during, and after childbirth that focuses on the parents’ experience and well-being.The transformation to parenthood is arguably the most pivotal and vulnerable journey of a person’s entire life. Despite this, pregnant and new parents are often only provided resources regarding how to care for their baby—not for themselves. Parents need to see an authentic representation of what the transformation to parenthood is really like so that ...

In this comprehensive, clinically directed, reference for the diagnosis and treatment of persons with spinal cord injury and related disorders, editors of the two leading texts on spinal cord injury (SCI) medicine have joined together to develop a singular premier resource for professionals in the field. Spinal Cord Medicine, Third Edition draws on the expertise of seasoned editors and experienced chapter authors to produce one collaborative volume with the most up-to-date medical...

Science and Homosexualities is the first anthology by historians of science to examine European and American scientific research on sexual orientation since the coining of the word "homosexual" almost 150 years ago. This collection is particularly timely given the enormous scientific and popular interest in biological studies of homosexuality, and the importance given such studies in current legal, legislative and cultural debates concerning gay civil rights. However, scientific and popula...

Melanoma is a concise handbook that identifies best-practice guidelines and presents the most current procedures for the diagnosis and management of melanoma in a succinct and easy-to-read manner. Chapters cover melanoma pathology, biopsy techniques, staging and risk stratification, surgical treatment of localized melanoma, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and guidelines for resected melanoma, targeted therapy, cytotoxic chemotherapy, and management of brain metastases, mucosal a...

A Doody's Core Title 2012The thoroughly revised Second Edition of this authoritative reference continues to define the standard of care for the field of spinal cord medicine. Encompassing all of the diseases and disorders that may a!ect the proper functioning of the spinal cord or spinal nerves, this comprehensive volume provides a state of the art review of the principles of care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to pa...

In his practice Dr. Carrigan witnessed Christians suffer and die with ravaging and devastating diseases. As an historian, he was aware of the untold suffering humanity has endured, at times at its own hand and even at times in the name of God. He has personally suffered the death of his wife, son and grandson, and the near deaths of his other son and his self in separate accidents.He asked God why He has allowed such suffering in his people, the question asked by millions over the ...