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Humanish

What Talking to Your Cat or Naming Your Car Reveals About the Uniquely Human Need to Humanize

par Justin Gregg ...

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog.Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects around us. Ours is a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog.Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects around us. Ours is a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase,
... En savoir plus
Wasted

A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia

par Marya Hornbacher ...

Why would a talented young woman enter into a torrid affair with hunger, drugs, sex, and death? Through five lengthy hospital stays, endless therapy, and the loss of family, friends, jobs, and all sense of what it means to be "normal," Marya Hornbacher lovingly embraced her anorexia and bulimia -- until a particularly horrifying bout with the disease in college put the romance of wasting away to ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Why would a talented young woman enter into a torrid affair with hunger, drugs, sex, and death? Through five lengthy hospital stays, endless therapy, and the loss of family, friends, jobs, and all sense of what it means to be "normal," Marya Hornbacher lovingly embraced her anorexia and bulimia -- until a particularly horrifying bout with the disease in college put the romance of wasting away to
... En savoir plus
Why Is Sex Fun?

The Evolution of Human Sexuality

par Jared M Diamond ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Upheaval, a fun and wide-ranging exploration of why human sexuality is so different from other animals', and how it made us who we areTo us humans, the sex lives of animals seem weird. But it's our own sex lives that are truly bizarre. We are the only social species to insist on carrying out sex privately. Stranger yet, we have sex at any time, even ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

From the New York Times bestselling author of Upheaval, a fun and wide-ranging exploration of why human sexuality is so different from other animals', and how it made us who we areTo us humans, the sex lives of animals seem weird. But it's our own sex lives that are truly bizarre. We are the only social species to insist on carrying out sex privately. Stranger yet, we have sex at any time, even
... En savoir plus
Canadian Family Practice Guidelines

Modifié par Jill C. Cash, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, Debbie Fraser, MN, NP, FCAN, Lynn Corcoran, PhD, RN, Margaret Edwards, PhD, RN, FCAN ...

The only Canadian guideline resource created by and for NPs—organized for speed, trusted for clinical excellenceBuilt for Canadian NP education and real-world use, this guide offers reliable national standards for over 250 common disorders and scenarios.Culturally responsive, gender-neutral, and evidence-aligned, ... ... En savoir plus

$138.99 CAD

The only Canadian guideline resource created by and for NPs—organized for speed, trusted for clinical excellenceBuilt for Canadian NP education and real-world use, this guide offers reliable national standards for over 250 common disorders and scenarios.Culturally responsive, gender-neutral, and evidence-aligned, ...
... En savoir plus
LoBiondo-Wood & Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization - E-Book

Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization

par Mina D. Singh ...

Learn how to better understand and apply research to your everyday practice with LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization, 6th Edition. Written by educators and research experts from across Canada, this thoroughly updated textbook is an ideal resource to help ground you learn the processes behind nursing research and evidence-informed ... En savoir plus

$67.99 CAD

Learn how to better understand and apply research to your everyday practice with LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization, 6th Edition. Written by educators and research experts from across Canada, this thoroughly updated textbook is an ideal resource to help ground you learn the processes behind nursing research and evidence-informed
... En savoir plus
Arnold and Boggs's Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Canadian Nurses - E-Book

Professional Communication Skills for Canadian Nurses

par Claire Mallette, Olive Yonge ...

Now more than ever, effective communication skills are key for successful patient care and positive outcomes. Arnold and Boggs's Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Canadian Nurses, 2nd Edition, helps you develop essential skills for communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to achieve treatment goals in health care. Using clear, practical ... En savoir plus

$66.99 CAD

Now more than ever, effective communication skills are key for successful patient care and positive outcomes. Arnold and Boggs's Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Canadian Nurses, 2nd Edition, helps you develop essential skills for communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to achieve treatment goals in health care. Using clear, practical
... En savoir plus
The Good Death

A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One through the End of Life

par Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER"A must-read for every family caregiver."** ―Hospice Nurse Julie, New York Times bestselling author of NOTHING TO FEARPractical wisdom and holistic planning to ease life's most difficult transition, from an acclaimed hospice nurse, death doula, and end-of-life educator.Many of us have to show up for someone we love at the end of life. Knowing how to do that changes ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER"A must-read for every family caregiver."** ―Hospice Nurse Julie, New York Times bestselling author of NOTHING TO FEARPractical wisdom and holistic planning to ease life's most difficult transition, from an acclaimed hospice nurse, death doula, and end-of-life educator.Many of us have to show up for someone we love at the end of life. Knowing how to do that changes
... En savoir plus
Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition - E-Book

Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition - E-Book

par Martha H. Stipanuk, Marie A. Caudill ...

A scientific look at the biological bases of human nutrition. Covering advanced nutrition with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition, focuses on nutrition at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by Martha Stipanuk, Marie Caudill, and a team of nutrition experts, the text addresses ... En savoir plus

$155.99 CAD

A scientific look at the biological bases of human nutrition. Covering advanced nutrition with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition, focuses on nutrition at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by Martha Stipanuk, Marie Caudill, and a team of nutrition experts, the text addresses
... En savoir plus
No One Left Behind: Decades of Growth

Collective Stories of Nurse Practitioners Transforming Healthcare in Canada

par Kim Harkness ...

When the nurse practitioner role was first introduced in the 1960s, no one could foresee the revolution in health care delivery it would augur. But decades later, the role is still little understood. In this striking follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book No One Left Behind, nurse practitioners from across Canada reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and evolution of the profession through the ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

When the nurse practitioner role was first introduced in the 1960s, no one could foresee the revolution in health care delivery it would augur. But decades later, the role is still little understood. In this striking follow-up to Claudia Mariano’s 2015 book No One Left Behind, nurse practitioners from across Canada reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and evolution of the profession through the
... En savoir plus
The Myth of the Perfect Mom

From Postpartum Perfection to Everyday Joy

par Erin Schlozman ...

Let go of impossible standards and embrace a more joyful, authentic postpartum experience with this self-help guide for new moms.Are you tired of feeling like you have to "do it all" as a mom? Do you ever think, “Life was easier before kids” or “Why is this transition so hard?” After becoming a mother, priorities change, self-compassion changes, ambition changes...everything changes. And on top of ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

Let go of impossible standards and embrace a more joyful, authentic postpartum experience with this self-help guide for new moms.Are you tired of feeling like you have to "do it all" as a mom? Do you ever think, “Life was easier before kids” or “Why is this transition so hard?” After becoming a mother, priorities change, self-compassion changes, ambition changes...everything changes. And on top of
... En savoir plus
If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal

What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity

par Justin Gregg ...

This funny, "extraordinary and thought-provoking" (The Wall Street Journal) book asks whether we are in fact the superior species. As it turns out, the truth is stranger—and far more interesting—than we have been led to believe.If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This funny, "extraordinary and thought-provoking" (The Wall Street Journal) book asks whether we are in fact the superior species. As it turns out, the truth is stranger—and far more interesting—than we have been led to believe.If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other,
... En savoir plus
Catching Fire

How Cooking Made Us Human

par Richard Wrangham ...

The groundbreaking theory of how fire and food drove the evolution of modern humansEver since Darwin and The Descent of Man, the evolution and world-wide dispersal of humans has been attributed to our intelligence and adaptability. But in Catching Fire, renowned primatologist Richard Wrangham presents a startling alternative: our evolutionary success is the result of cooking. In a groundbreaking ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $17.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

The groundbreaking theory of how fire and food drove the evolution of modern humansEver since Darwin and The Descent of Man, the evolution and world-wide dispersal of humans has been attributed to our intelligence and adaptability. But in Catching Fire, renowned primatologist Richard Wrangham presents a startling alternative: our evolutionary success is the result of cooking. In a groundbreaking
... En savoir plus
Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Canadian Edition - E-Book

par Tania N. Killian ...

Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Second Canadian Edition uses a clear, step-by-step approach to make drug dosage calculations easy. More than 2,000 practice questions help you review basic math and then master the three standard methods of dosage calculation: ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. With the ... En savoir plus

$67.99 CAD

Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Gray Morris's Calculate with Confidence, Second Canadian Edition uses a clear, step-by-step approach to make drug dosage calculations easy. More than 2,000 practice questions help you review basic math and then master the three standard methods of dosage calculation: ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis. With the
... En savoir plus
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Polit & Beck's Nursing Research

Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice

par Jane Flanagan, Cheryl Tatano Beck ...

Approachable, up-to-date, and rich with practical tips and strategies, Polit & Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition, is the go-to text for teaching students how to perform research and critically appraise research reports for use in practice. Clear writing details the latest methodologic innovations in nursing, medicine, and social sciences, ... En savoir plus

$103.99 CAD

Approachable, up-to-date, and rich with practical tips and strategies, Polit & Beck’s Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition, is the go-to text for teaching students how to perform research and critically appraise research reports for use in practice. Clear writing details the latest methodologic innovations in nursing, medicine, and social sciences,
... En savoir plus
Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery - E-Book

par Jane C. Rothrock ...

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Perioperative**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care! Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient ... En savoir plus

$145.59 CAD

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Perioperative**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care! Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient
... En savoir plus
Better with Age

The Psychology of Successful Aging

par Dr. Alan D. Castel ...

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attempt to hide the signs of growing old. Better with Age addresses the many myths and paradoxes about the aging process. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. This book ... En savoir plus

$30.39 CAD

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attempt to hide the signs of growing old. Better with Age addresses the many myths and paradoxes about the aging process. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. This book
... En savoir plus
This Is Going to Hurt

Secret Diaries of a Young Doctor

par Adam Kay ...

Now an AMC+ series starring Ben WhishawThe acclaimed multimillion-copy bestseller, This Is Going to Hurt is Adam Kay’s equally "blisteringly funny" (Boston Globe) and “heartbreaking” (New Yorker) physician memoir, chronicling the secret diaries of his years as a young doctor.Welcome to 97-hour weeks. Welcome to life and death decisions. Welcome to a constant tsunami of bodily fluids. Welcome to ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Now an AMC+ series starring Ben WhishawThe acclaimed multimillion-copy bestseller, This Is Going to Hurt is Adam Kay’s equally "blisteringly funny" (Boston Globe) and “heartbreaking” (New Yorker) physician memoir, chronicling the secret diaries of his years as a young doctor.Welcome to 97-hour weeks. Welcome to life and death decisions. Welcome to a constant tsunami of bodily fluids. Welcome to
... En savoir plus
Gastrointestinal Physiology

A Clinical Approach

par Eugene Trowers, Marc Tischler ...

Collections series Medicine (R0)
This volume provides a practical hands on guide to gastrointestinal physiology. The book emphasizes an appreciation of basic physiological concepts and their application to novel clinical situations. It exposes the physician-in-training to fundamental principles that are useful in treating patients and lays the groundwork for more advanced study in the future. The authors present relevant cases ... En savoir plus

$108.99 CAD

This volume provides a practical hands on guide to gastrointestinal physiology. The book emphasizes an appreciation of basic physiological concepts and their application to novel clinical situations. It exposes the physician-in-training to fundamental principles that are useful in treating patients and lays the groundwork for more advanced study in the future. The authors present relevant cases
... En savoir plus
Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment - E-Book

Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

par Linda A. LaCharity, Candice K. Kumagai, Shirley M. Hosler ...

Prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam (NGN) and gain the clinical judgment skills you need to manage patient care safely and effectively! Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 5th Edition is the first and the most popular NCLEX-RN Exam review book focused exclusively on building management-of-care clinical judgment skills. What's ... En savoir plus

$51.99 CAD

Prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam (NGN) and gain the clinical judgment skills you need to manage patient care safely and effectively! Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 5th Edition is the first and the most popular NCLEX-RN Exam review book focused exclusively on building management-of-care clinical judgment skills. What's
... En savoir plus
Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - E-Book

Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - E-Book

par Cheryl L. Pollard, Sonya L. Jakubec ...

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide psychiatric mental health nursing care in Canada! Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition uses a practical clinical perspective to provide a clear understanding of this often-intimidating subject. It provides a foundation in nursing techniques and a guide to psychobiological disorders such as bipolar and depressive ... En savoir plus

$87.99 CAD

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide psychiatric mental health nursing care in Canada! Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition uses a practical clinical perspective to provide a clear understanding of this often-intimidating subject. It provides a foundation in nursing techniques and a guide to psychobiological disorders such as bipolar and depressive
... En savoir plus
Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging in Canada E-Book

Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging in Canada E-Book

par Veronique Boscart, Lynn McCleary, Linda Sheiban Taucar, Theris A. Touhy, Kathleen F. Jett ...

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for older adults in Canada! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging in Canada, 3rd Edition uses a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care from a distinctly Canadian perspective. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient's situation or disorder, this book provides best-practice guidelines to help you ... En savoir plus

$61.59 CAD

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for older adults in Canada! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging in Canada, 3rd Edition uses a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care from a distinctly Canadian perspective. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient's situation or disorder, this book provides best-practice guidelines to help you
... En savoir plus
Not One, Not Even One

A Memoir of Life-altering Experiences in Sierra Leone, West Africa

par Nancy Christine Edwards, BScN, MSc, PhD ...

In 1978, Nancy Edwards left as a CUSO volunteer for Sierra Leone, where she spent three years working as a community health nurse and two years evaluating primary health care programs. Her stories of village life convey the ravages of tuberculosis; threats of witchcraft; and tragedies of deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn tetanus. She celebrates local advocates for health ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

In 1978, Nancy Edwards left as a CUSO volunteer for Sierra Leone, where she spent three years working as a community health nurse and two years evaluating primary health care programs. Her stories of village life convey the ravages of tuberculosis; threats of witchcraft; and tragedies of deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn tetanus. She celebrates local advocates for health
... En savoir plus
Prescription: Ice Cream

A Doctor's Journey to Discover What Matters

par Alastair McAlpine ...

In 2018, Alastair McAlpine, a palliative paediatrician in Cape Town, decided to share some inspiring thoughts from the children in his care. He posted: ‘I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y’know. Here are some of the responses.’Their simple yet profound answers went viral, found their way ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

In 2018, Alastair McAlpine, a palliative paediatrician in Cape Town, decided to share some inspiring thoughts from the children in his care. He posted: ‘I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y’know. Here are some of the responses.’Their simple yet profound answers went viral, found their way
... En savoir plus

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