Rakuten Kobo

The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. ...

**#1 New York Times bestseller“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress StudiesA pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller**Trauma is a fact of life. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**#1 New York Times bestseller“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress StudiesA pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller**Trauma is a fact of life.
... Read more
The Menopause Manifesto

Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism

by Dr. Jen Gunter ...

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice.**The only thing predictable about ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $13.99 CAD

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice.**The only thing predictable about
... Read more
Le stress au travail vs le stress du travail

Comment réinventer le travail pour diminuer le stress

by Sonia Lupien ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Est-ce que le travail vous stresse?Ah oui?Et depuis quand?Vous ne vous en souvenez plus?C'est normal, le stress fait diminuer la mémoire.Le stress vous assaille encore, et ce, même si vous êtes en télétravail à temps plein ou pratiquez le mode hybride?Bizarre, ça…Vous allez travailler sans compter les heures pour diminuer votre stress?Ça ne fonctionne pas. Il continuera d'augmenter.Mais comment ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Est-ce que le travail vous stresse?Ah oui?Et depuis quand?Vous ne vous en souvenez plus?C'est normal, le stress fait diminuer la mémoire.Le stress vous assaille encore, et ce, même si vous êtes en télétravail à temps plein ou pratiquez le mode hybride?Bizarre, ça…Vous allez travailler sans compter les heures pour diminuer votre stress?Ça ne fonctionne pas. Il continuera d'augmenter.Mais comment
... Read more
Neurosciences

Translated by Philippe Gailly, Nicolas Tajeddine, Jean-Marie Coquery ...

by Dale Purves, George J Augustine, Jennifer M. Groh, Scott A. Huettel, Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Léonard White ...

Qu’est-ce que le système nerveux ? Comment fonctionnent et communiquent les cellules qui le constituent ?Véritable bible des neurosciences, ce manuel richement illustré expose les concepts de base de la discipline, les théories et les principaux domaines de recherche actuels.Cette 7e édition comprend des nouveautés majeures :Des objectifs d’apprentissage et des concepts clés ;Une reconfiguration ... Read more

$114.99 CAD

Qu’est-ce que le système nerveux ? Comment fonctionnent et communiquent les cellules qui le constituent ?Véritable bible des neurosciences, ce manuel richement illustré expose les concepts de base de la discipline, les théories et les principaux domaines de recherche actuels.Cette 7e édition comprend des nouveautés majeures :Des objectifs d’apprentissage et des concepts clés ;Une reconfiguration
... Read more
The Mind-Gut Connection

How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health

by Emeran Mayer ...

Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide to gut health that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body.We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made because it “felt right;” the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide to gut health that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body.We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made because it “felt right;” the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious
... Read more
The DOSE Effect

Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins

by Tj Power ...

A neuroscientist’s powerful framework for enhancing quality of life through the regulation of four key hormones: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE).The brain’s ability to change and adapt is one of the most powerful tools we can harness to improve our lives. Renowned neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, Tj Power, believes in the human ability to optimize and rewire brain ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A neuroscientist’s powerful framework for enhancing quality of life through the regulation of four key hormones: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE).The brain’s ability to change and adapt is one of the most powerful tools we can harness to improve our lives. Renowned neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, Tj Power, believes in the human ability to optimize and rewire brain
... Read more
The Poisoner's Handbook

Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York

by Deborah Blum ...

**Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —**The New York Observer**“The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times“Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats ... Read more

Was $19.99 CAD Now $15.99 CAD

**Equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner's Handbook is "a vicious, page-turning story that reads more like Raymond Chandler than Madame Curie." —**The New York Observer**“The Poisoner’s Handbook breathes deadly life into the Roaring Twenties.” —Financial Times“Reads like science fiction, complete with suspense, mystery and foolhardy guys in lab coats
... Read more
The Ozempic Revolution

A Doctor’s Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease

by Alexandra Sowa ...

"The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a groundbreaking exploration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, that have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Sowa combines scientific insights with practical advice, making it accessible for both medical professionals and general readers. She delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1, its benefits beyond weight loss, and its ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

"The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a groundbreaking exploration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, that have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Sowa combines scientific insights with practical advice, making it accessible for both medical professionals and general readers. She delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1, its benefits beyond weight loss, and its
... Read more
Ton médecin ne te guérira pas

by Sébastien Perron ...

La médecine nous permet de vivre plus vieux qu’avant, mais pas nécessairement moins malades. Comment vivre plus longtemps sans traîner des maladies chroniques comme des boulets jusqu’à notre dernier souffle? Comment faire en sorte que nos vieux jours soient aussi pétants de santé qu’on est en droit de l’espérer? TOUTES les réponses sont ICI! Contrairement à la croyance populaire, la plupart des ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

La médecine nous permet de vivre plus vieux qu’avant, mais pas nécessairement moins malades. Comment vivre plus longtemps sans traîner des maladies chroniques comme des boulets jusqu’à notre dernier souffle? Comment faire en sorte que nos vieux jours soient aussi pétants de santé qu’on est en droit de l’espérer? TOUTES les réponses sont ICI! Contrairement à la croyance populaire, la plupart des
... Read more
Contact Lens Practice - E-Book

by Nathan Efron ...

The field of contact lenses continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new optical designs and vision correction options continually being developed. Additionally, the rapid expansion of clinical instrumentation offers eye care practitioners a wide choice of investigative techniques for assessing in-eye contact lens performance and diagnosing adverse reactions. Now in its fourth edition, Contact ... Read more

$159.99 CAD

The field of contact lenses continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new optical designs and vision correction options continually being developed. Additionally, the rapid expansion of clinical instrumentation offers eye care practitioners a wide choice of investigative techniques for assessing in-eye contact lens performance and diagnosing adverse reactions. Now in its fourth edition, Contact
... Read more
The Group

Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life

by Donald Rosenstein, Justin Yopp ...

On a mid-October evening, a group of fathers gathered around a conference table and met each other for the first time. None of the men had ever thought of himself a "support group kind of guy" and each felt entirely out of place. In fact, nothing about their lives felt normal anymore. The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life chronicles the challenges and triumphs of seven men whose wives ... Read more

$16.79 CAD

On a mid-October evening, a group of fathers gathered around a conference table and met each other for the first time. None of the men had ever thought of himself a "support group kind of guy" and each felt entirely out of place. In fact, nothing about their lives felt normal anymore. The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life chronicles the challenges and triumphs of seven men whose wives
... Read more
The Ophthalmic Assistant E-Book

A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel

by Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, Rebecca Stein ...

Covering all the knowledge and skills needed for everyday duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams, The Ophthalmic Assistant, 11th Edition, is an essential resource for allied health personnel working in ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry, and other eye care settings. Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman are joined by new editor Dr. Rebecca ... Read more

$87.99 CAD

Covering all the knowledge and skills needed for everyday duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams, The Ophthalmic Assistant, 11th Edition, is an essential resource for allied health personnel working in ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry, and other eye care settings. Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman are joined by new editor Dr. Rebecca
... Read more
The Contact Lens Manual

A Practical Guide to Fitting

by Andrew Gasson, Judith A. Morris ...

The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses.The fourth edition of this best-selling classic, now in full colour throughout, provides the most up-to-date guidance in all aspects of todayâs lenses in a ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses.The fourth edition of this best-selling classic, now in full colour throughout, provides the most up-to-date guidance in all aspects of todayâs lenses in a
... Read more
CRVO Survivor: Healing Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

by The Beautiful Old Tree ...

In a world where vision hangs by a thread, one woman's fight against Central Retinal Vein Occlusion becomes an extraordinary tale of resilience, hope, and triumph."CRVO Survivor: Healing Central Retinal Vein Occlusion"The book delves deep into the mysteries of retinal vein occlusion, unraveling its nature, causes, and modern medical treatments. Join the author on an extraordinary eight-year ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where vision hangs by a thread, one woman's fight against Central Retinal Vein Occlusion becomes an extraordinary tale of resilience, hope, and triumph."CRVO Survivor: Healing Central Retinal Vein Occlusion"The book delves deep into the mysteries of retinal vein occlusion, unraveling its nature, causes, and modern medical treatments. Join the author on an extraordinary eight-year
... Read more
A Guide to Surgical Assisting

by Leeton C. Hocking ...

A lifetime of experience distilled for the budding student, training doctors, professional assistants, and surgeonsSurgical assisting is a unique skill. Specialist surgeons and senior registrars are often not very good assistants as their roles are entirely different to that of an assistant. Of course, as a surgical assistant, it is possible to get by just standing there and doing what you're told ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

A lifetime of experience distilled for the budding student, training doctors, professional assistants, and surgeonsSurgical assisting is a unique skill. Specialist surgeons and senior registrars are often not very good assistants as their roles are entirely different to that of an assistant. Of course, as a surgical assistant, it is possible to get by just standing there and doing what you're told
... Read more
Heirs of General Practice

by John McPhee ...

Heirs of General Practice is a frieze of glimpses of young doctors with patients of every age—about a dozen physicians in all, who belong to the new medical specialty called family practice. They are people who have addressed themselves to a need for a unifying generalism in a world that has become greatly subdivided by specialization, physicians who work with the "unquantifiable idea that a ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Heirs of General Practice is a frieze of glimpses of young doctors with patients of every age—about a dozen physicians in all, who belong to the new medical specialty called family practice. They are people who have addressed themselves to a need for a unifying generalism in a world that has become greatly subdivided by specialization, physicians who work with the "unquantifiable idea that a
... Read more
Endure

Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

by Alex Hutchinson ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Foreword by Malcolm GladwellLimits are an illusion: discover the revolutionary account of the science and psychology of endurance, revealing the secrets of reaching the hidden extra potential within us all."A voyage to the outer reaches of human capacity.” —David Epstein, author of Range"Reveals how we can all surpass our per... ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Foreword by Malcolm GladwellLimits are an illusion: discover the revolutionary account of the science and psychology of endurance, revealing the secrets of reaching the hidden extra potential within us all."A voyage to the outer reaches of human capacity.” —David Epstein, author of Range"Reveals how we can all surpass our per...
... Read more
Taking Charge of Your Fertility

The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health

by Toni Weschler ...

This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologiesAre you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologiesAre you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in
... Read more
Oh Crap! It's Parkinson's: A Rebel's Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life

Oh Crap!, #1

by Sara Whittingham ...

Series Book 1 - Oh Crap!
Written with clarity, compassion, and lived authority, this book explores what it means to come to terms with a changed body, a revised timeline, and a life that must be reimagined rather than abandoned. Blending personal narrative with accessible medical insight, it honors both scientific understanding and the deeply human work of adaptation.Oh Crap! It's Parkinson's begins with a moment many ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Written with clarity, compassion, and lived authority, this book explores what it means to come to terms with a changed body, a revised timeline, and a life that must be reimagined rather than abandoned. Blending personal narrative with accessible medical insight, it honors both scientific understanding and the deeply human work of adaptation.Oh Crap! It's Parkinson's begins with a moment many
... Read more
This Is Your Brain on Food

An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

by Uma Naidoo, MD ...

Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD).Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD).Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness,
... Read more
The Casino Shift

Stories from an ER on the Edge

by Brian Goldman ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor fans of The Pitt, a look at life on the front line in one of Canada’s busiest ERsThe Casino Shift is an hour-by-hour account of what a Canadian emergency room is like in these turbulent times when ER staff must be prepared to see, diagnose, and treat any condition, often under unrelenting pressure. In addition to the introduction of the “casino shift” (a shorter night shift) ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor fans of The Pitt, a look at life on the front line in one of Canada’s busiest ERsThe Casino Shift is an hour-by-hour account of what a Canadian emergency room is like in these turbulent times when ER staff must be prepared to see, diagnose, and treat any condition, often under unrelenting pressure. In addition to the introduction of the “casino shift” (a shorter night shift)
... Read more
The Gift of Therapy

An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

by Irvin Yalom ...

Acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume.The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom’s more than thirty-five years in clinical practice, Gift of Therapy, The EPB is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume.The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom’s more than thirty-five years in clinical practice, Gift of Therapy, The EPB is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the
... Read more
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice

by Wendy Austin, Cindy Ann Peternelj-Taylor, Diane Kunyk, Mary Ann Boyd ...

Thoroughly written, extensively updated, and optimized for today’s evolving Canadian healthcare environment, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition, equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively care for diverse populations in mental health nursing practice. This proven, approachable text instills a generalist-level mastery of mental ... Read more

$154.99 CAD

Thoroughly written, extensively updated, and optimized for today’s evolving Canadian healthcare environment, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition, equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively care for diverse populations in mental health nursing practice. This proven, approachable text instills a generalist-level mastery of mental
... Read more
Entretien avec un cadavre

by Philippe Boxho ...

« Ce que j’affectionne par-dessus tout, c’est d’aller à la découverte des traces et des indices, de tous ces éléments qui permettent de donner une dernière fois la parole aux morts et de les écouter dans ce qu’ils ont à dire. » C’est par ces mots que le docteur Philippe Boxho, médecin légiste depuis plus de trente ans, introduit son nouvel ouvrage, dans lequel, une fois encore, assassinats et ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

« Ce que j’affectionne par-dessus tout, c’est d’aller à la découverte des traces et des indices, de tous ces éléments qui permettent de donner une dernière fois la parole aux morts et de les écouter dans ce qu’ils ont à dire. » C’est par ces mots que le docteur Philippe Boxho, médecin légiste depuis plus de trente ans, introduit son nouvel ouvrage, dans lequel, une fois encore, assassinats et
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Specialties eBooks

Show: