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Drunk

How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization

par Edward Slingerland ...

An "entertaining and enlightening" deep dive into the alcohol-soaked origins of civilization—and the evolutionary roots of humanity's appetite for intoxication (Daniel E. Lieberman, author of Exercised).While plenty of entertaining books have been written about the history of alcohol and other intoxicants, none have offered a comprehensive, convincing answer to the basic question of why humans ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

An "entertaining and enlightening" deep dive into the alcohol-soaked origins of civilization—and the evolutionary roots of humanity's appetite for intoxication (Daniel E. Lieberman, author of Exercised).While plenty of entertaining books have been written about the history of alcohol and other intoxicants, none have offered a comprehensive, convincing answer to the basic question of why humans
... 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

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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
Why Buddhism is True

The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

par Robert Wright ...

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative
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The Story Paradox

How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears them Down

par Jonathan Gottschall ...

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may ... En savoir plus

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Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may
... En savoir plus
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide

What You and Your Family Need to Know

par David J. Miklowitz, PhD ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid
... En savoir plus
Evolutionary Socialism: A Criticism and Affirmation. Illustrated

par Eduard Bernstein ...

Traduit par Edith C. Harvey ...

Evolutionary Socialism: A Criticism and Affirmation by Eduard Bernstein is a landmark work of political thought that reshaped modern socialist theory and sparked one of the most influential debates within the international labor movement. First published at the end of the nineteenth century, this groundbreaking study challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine and argues for a gradual, democratic path to ... En savoir plus

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Evolutionary Socialism: A Criticism and Affirmation by Eduard Bernstein is a landmark work of political thought that reshaped modern socialist theory and sparked one of the most influential debates within the international labor movement. First published at the end of the nineteenth century, this groundbreaking study challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine and argues for a gradual, democratic path to
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Matter and Desire

An Erotic Ecology

par Andreas Weber ...

Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & EnvironmentIn Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber rewrites ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of expressing these desires through our bodies. Being alive is an erotic process—constantly transforming the self through contact with others, desiring ever more ... En savoir plus

$22.79 CAD

Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & EnvironmentIn Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber rewrites ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of expressing these desires through our bodies. Being alive is an erotic process—constantly transforming the self through contact with others, desiring ever more
... En savoir plus
A Human History of Emotion

How the Way We Feel Built the World We Know

par Richard Firth-Godbehere ...

A sweeping exploration of the ways in which emotions shaped the course of human history, and how our experience and understanding of emotions have evolved along with us. "Eye-opening and thought-provoking!” (Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain)We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, who, as a species, have relied on calculation and intellect to survive. But many of the ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

A sweeping exploration of the ways in which emotions shaped the course of human history, and how our experience and understanding of emotions have evolved along with us. "Eye-opening and thought-provoking!” (Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain)We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, who, as a species, have relied on calculation and intellect to survive. But many of the
... 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
The Moral Animal

Why We Are, the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology

par Robert Wright ...

One of the most provocative science books ever published—"a feast of great thinking and writing about the most profound issues there are" (The New York Times Book Review)."Fiercely intelligent, beautifully written and engrossingly original." —The New York Times Book ReviewAre men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

One of the most provocative science books ever published—"a feast of great thinking and writing about the most profound issues there are" (The New York Times Book Review)."Fiercely intelligent, beautifully written and engrossingly original." —The New York Times Book ReviewAre men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made
... En savoir plus
The WEIRDest People in the World

How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous

par Joseph Henrich ...

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern wor... ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern wor...
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The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

par Abraham Verghese ...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...
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Wounded

From Battlefield to Blighty, 1914-1918

par Emily Mayhew ...

Wounded traces the journey made by a casualty from the battlefield to a hospital in Britain. It is a story told through the testimony of those who cared for him - stretcher bearers and medical officers, surgeons and chaplains, orderlies and nurses - from the aid post in the trenches to the casualty clearing station and the ambulance train back to Blighty.We feel the calloused hands of the ... En savoir plus

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Wounded traces the journey made by a casualty from the battlefield to a hospital in Britain. It is a story told through the testimony of those who cared for him - stretcher bearers and medical officers, surgeons and chaplains, orderlies and nurses - from the aid post in the trenches to the casualty clearing station and the ambulance train back to Blighty.We feel the calloused hands of the
... 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
Matters of Life and Death

Key Writings

par Iona Heath ...

In this extraordinary book, Iona Heath draws on her experience as a general practitioner to select and comment on a collection of passages concerning death and dying, and to consider the essential nature of general practice. In Ways of Dying Heath illuminates the process for professionals and lay readers, and stimulates consideration of approaches to improved care at end of life. Her renowned work ... En savoir plus

$54.99 CAD

In this extraordinary book, Iona Heath draws on her experience as a general practitioner to select and comment on a collection of passages concerning death and dying, and to consider the essential nature of general practice. In Ways of Dying Heath illuminates the process for professionals and lay readers, and stimulates consideration of approaches to improved care at end of life. Her renowned work
... 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
Carnet de Suivi des Habitudes, Reprenez le Contrôle de Votre Routine après les Vacances

Développement personnel et spiritualité

par Eric Giegelmann ...

Collections series Développement personnel et spiritualité
Reprenez le Contrôle de Votre Routine, Un Jour à la FoisAprès les vacances, le retour à la réalité peut sembler chaotique. Ce carnet est votre allié pour rétablir vos bonnes habitudes et retrouver équilibre, énergie et sérénité. Grâce à une méthode progressive, des outils pratiques et des exercices guidés, vous identifierez vos points forts, vos faiblesses, et redéfinirez vos objectifs de manière ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $4.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Reprenez le Contrôle de Votre Routine, Un Jour à la FoisAprès les vacances, le retour à la réalité peut sembler chaotique. Ce carnet est votre allié pour rétablir vos bonnes habitudes et retrouver équilibre, énergie et sérénité. Grâce à une méthode progressive, des outils pratiques et des exercices guidés, vous identifierez vos points forts, vos faiblesses, et redéfinirez vos objectifs de manière
... 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
La mort des autres

par Mélanie Noël ...

À quelle distance se tient-on de la mort ? Chaque jour qui passe, on s’approche inévitablement de la nôtre. Mais celle des autres ? Celle de nos proches qu’on aime tant ? Celle des étrangers à notre portée ? On détourne le regard ou on lui tend la main quand elle s’annonce ? À titre de journaliste dans un quotidien pendant 18 ans, Mélanie Noël a eu le privilège de se plonger, quelques heures ou ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

À quelle distance se tient-on de la mort ? Chaque jour qui passe, on s’approche inévitablement de la nôtre. Mais celle des autres ? Celle de nos proches qu’on aime tant ? Celle des étrangers à notre portée ? On détourne le regard ou on lui tend la main quand elle s’annonce ? À titre de journaliste dans un quotidien pendant 18 ans, Mélanie Noël a eu le privilège de se plonger, quelques heures ou
... En savoir plus
Chart Like a Lawyer

Legal-Proof Documentation for Nurses & NPs

par Jaime Weiland ...

Chart Like a Lawyer: Legal-Proof Documentation for Nurses & NPsby Jaime Weiland, MSN, AG-ACNP-BC, CLNC**Every nurse has heard it: *"If it's not charted, it's not done."***But few understand how those words can become the difference between protection and prosecution.In Chart Like a Lawyer, legal nurse consultant and nurse practitioner Jaime Weiland pulls back the curtain on how your documentation ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

Chart Like a Lawyer: Legal-Proof Documentation for Nurses & NPsby Jaime Weiland, MSN, AG-ACNP-BC, CLNC**Every nurse has heard it: *"If it's not charted, it's not done."***But few understand how those words can become the difference between protection and prosecution.In Chart Like a Lawyer, legal nurse consultant and nurse practitioner Jaime Weiland pulls back the curtain on how your documentation
... En savoir plus
Nursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis

A Core Curriculum

par June Halper, MSN, APN-C, MSCN, FAAN, Colleen Harris, MN, MSCN, NP ...

This completely revised fourth edition of a comprehensive core text for advanced health care practitioners is distinguished by its focus on the increasing role of the APRN in primary care of the multiple sclerosis (MS) patient, the importance of involving the interdisciplinary team in different aspects of care, and the imperative of early and aggressive symptom interventions. Written by expert ... En savoir plus

$75.99 CAD

This completely revised fourth edition of a comprehensive core text for advanced health care practitioners is distinguished by its focus on the increasing role of the APRN in primary care of the multiple sclerosis (MS) patient, the importance of involving the interdisciplinary team in different aspects of care, and the imperative of early and aggressive symptom interventions. Written by expert
... 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
Supervision in Clinical Practice

A Practitioner's Guide

par Joyce Scaife ...

This fully updated edition of Supervision in Clinical Practice: A Practitioner’s Guide is packed with practical examples from personal and professional experience. Since the publication of the first two editions, health and social care organisations have become increasingly risk averse, resources more strained, and moves have been made towards stifling levels of clinical governance. In this ... En savoir plus

$78.99 CAD

This fully updated edition of Supervision in Clinical Practice: A Practitioner’s Guide is packed with practical examples from personal and professional experience. Since the publication of the first two editions, health and social care organisations have become increasingly risk averse, resources more strained, and moves have been made towards stifling levels of clinical governance. In this
... En savoir plus

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