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The Silent Patient

The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation

by Alex Michaelides ...

- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since th... ... Read more

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- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since th...
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Trust Me, I'm a (Junior) Doctor

The hilarious and thought-provoking account of life on the NHS frontline by Daily Mail's Dr Max

by Max Pemberton ...

The bestselling real life story of a hapless junior doctor, based on his columns written anonymously for the Telegraph.'Reads like Scrubs: The Blog . . . funny and awful in equal measure' - Observer'Absurdly funny and beautifully observed' - Maureen LipmanIf you're going to be ill, it's best to avoid the first Wednesday in August. This is the day when junior doctors graduate to their first ... Read more

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The bestselling real life story of a hapless junior doctor, based on his columns written anonymously for the Telegraph.'Reads like Scrubs: The Blog . . . funny and awful in equal measure' - Observer'Absurdly funny and beautifully observed' - Maureen LipmanIf you're going to be ill, it's best to avoid the first Wednesday in August. This is the day when junior doctors graduate to their first
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Dopamine Nation

Why our Addiction to Pleasure is Causing us Pain

by Dr Anna Lembke ...

THE MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWe are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times we are constantly bombarded by high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli. From texting to social media, food to drugs, gambling to shopping, we have become addicted to fleeting and distracting pleasures that are making us sick.In Dopamine Nation*,* psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr Anna Lembke reveals why ... Read more

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THE MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWe are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times we are constantly bombarded by high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli. From texting to social media, food to drugs, gambling to shopping, we have become addicted to fleeting and distracting pleasures that are making us sick.In Dopamine Nation*,* psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr Anna Lembke reveals why
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Ableism as Violence

by Angharad E. Beckett, Miro Griffiths ...

Ableism produces measurable harm – to bodies, minds and lives. This book argues it should be understood not just as structural oppression, but as violence.Drawing on definitions of violence from the World Health Organization and sociologist Sylvia Walby, Beckett and Griffiths develop an original four-part violence-typology: direct harmful acts, failures to act, discretionary denial of care and ... Read more

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Ableism produces measurable harm – to bodies, minds and lives. This book argues it should be understood not just as structural oppression, but as violence.Drawing on definitions of violence from the World Health Organization and sociologist Sylvia Walby, Beckett and Griffiths develop an original four-part violence-typology: direct harmful acts, failures to act, discretionary denial of care and
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No More Tears

The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson

by Gardiner Harris ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist“A damning portrait.”—Associated Press**“A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world’s largest healthcare conglomerate.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist“A damning portrait.”—Associated Press**“A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world’s largest healthcare conglomerate.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of
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The Age of Diagnosis

Are Medical Labels Doing Us More Harm Than Good? - THE MUST-READ SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

by Suzanne O’Sullivan ...

THE MUST-READ BESTSELLER AND BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST AND MOREThe award-winning doctor investigates whether diagnoses like ADHD and Long Covid do more harm than good'Revelatory. Slices through the contradictions.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN'So well-written... critically important.' - RANGAN CHATTERJEE'A doct... ... Read more

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THE MUST-READ BESTSELLER AND BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST AND MOREThe award-winning doctor investigates whether diagnoses like ADHD and Long Covid do more harm than good'Revelatory. Slices through the contradictions.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN'So well-written... critically important.' - RANGAN CHATTERJEE'A doct...
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The Facemaker

One Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I

by Lindsey Fitzharris ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERBest Books of the Year, GuardianThe poignant story of the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgeryFrom the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind's military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities. ... Read more

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERBest Books of the Year, GuardianThe poignant story of the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgeryFrom the moment the first machine gun rang out over the Western Front, one thing was clear: mankind's military technology had wildly surpassed its medical capabilities.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition

by Elaine Marieb, Suzanne Keller ...

A comprehensive textbook that offers the right balance of Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical coverage.Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th edition, Global edition by Marieb and Keller, is an essential guide in A & P, focusing on the most important topics in the field.Ideal for one-semester Anatomy and Physiology courses, this text combines short, easy-to-read chapters with accessible ... Read more

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A comprehensive textbook that offers the right balance of Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical coverage.Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th edition, Global edition by Marieb and Keller, is an essential guide in A & P, focusing on the most important topics in the field.Ideal for one-semester Anatomy and Physiology courses, this text combines short, easy-to-read chapters with accessible
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The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause

The Sunday Times bestseller 2024

by Dr Louise Newson ...

'Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too.' - Holly Willoughby 'Dr Louise is a miracle worker' - Lorraine Kelly 'Louise is my No. 1 go-to when it comes to anything menopause and this book is perfect for when I'm worried about anything.'- Alison Hammond 'Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field.' - Joe WicksYour complete, expert, ... Read more

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'Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too.' - Holly Willoughby 'Dr Louise is a miracle worker' - Lorraine Kelly 'Louise is my No. 1 go-to when it comes to anything menopause and this book is perfect for when I'm worried about anything.'- Alison Hammond 'Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field.' - Joe WicksYour complete, expert,
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The Happiness Trap 2nd Edition

Stop Struggling, Start Living

by Russ Harris ...

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERDo you ever feel worried, miserable or unfulfilled - yet put on a happy face and pretend everything's fine? You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are all around. Research suggests that many of us get caught in a psychological trap, a vicious circle in which the more we strive for happiness, the more it eludes us.Fortunately, there is a way to ... Read more

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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERDo you ever feel worried, miserable or unfulfilled - yet put on a happy face and pretend everything's fine? You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are all around. Research suggests that many of us get caught in a psychological trap, a vicious circle in which the more we strive for happiness, the more it eludes us.Fortunately, there is a way to
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The Cobra Event

by Richard Preston ...

A deadly virus - and a desperate race against time.'One of the most horrifying things I've ever read in my entire life' Stephen KingOne spring morning in New York City a seventeen-year-old student wakes up feeling vaguely ill. Hours later she is having violent seizures, blood is pouring out of her nose, and she begins to attack her own body in the most hideous way imaginable.Soon, other gruesome ... Read more

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A deadly virus - and a desperate race against time.'One of the most horrifying things I've ever read in my entire life' Stephen KingOne spring morning in New York City a seventeen-year-old student wakes up feeling vaguely ill. Hours later she is having violent seizures, blood is pouring out of her nose, and she begins to attack her own body in the most hideous way imaginable.Soon, other gruesome
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Basic Sciences for Ophthalmology

by Louise Bye, Neil Modi, Miles Stanford ...

Series series Oxford Specialty Training: Basic Science
Part of the Oxford Specialty Training series, Basic Sciences for Ophthalmology is an indispensable and fully comprehensive textbook, and the only book candidates will need to pass the FRCOphth Part 1 exam. Directly linked to the Royal College's exam, presented in a full colour, highly illustrated, and easy-to-read format, making the basic science behind ophthalmology more approachable and ... Read more

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Part of the Oxford Specialty Training series, Basic Sciences for Ophthalmology is an indispensable and fully comprehensive textbook, and the only book candidates will need to pass the FRCOphth Part 1 exam. Directly linked to the Royal College's exam, presented in a full colour, highly illustrated, and easy-to-read format, making the basic science behind ophthalmology more approachable and
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Are You Really the Doctor?

My Life as a Black Doctor in the NHS

by Dr Matthew Hutchinson ...

'Fascinating, frank and genuinely funny' Sophie Duker"Are you really the doctor?"As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality of working in healthcare as a member of an ethnic minority.Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country ... Read more

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'Fascinating, frank and genuinely funny' Sophie Duker"Are you really the doctor?"As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality of working in healthcare as a member of an ethnic minority.Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country
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The Body

A Guide for Occupants - The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller

by Bill Bryson ...

#1 Bestseller in both hardback and paperback: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE_______'A directory of wonders.' - The Guardian'Jaw-dropping.' - The Times'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson...an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book.' - The Sunday Times'It is a feat of narrat... ... Read more

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#1 Bestseller in both hardback and paperback: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE_______'A directory of wonders.' - The Guardian'Jaw-dropping.' - The Times'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson...an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book.' - The Sunday Times'It is a feat of narrat...
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Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Edited by Luigi F. Meneghini, MD, MBA ...

Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes provides health care providers with all of the answers to their questions about implementing scientifically proven clinical care for their patients with type 2 diabetes.As type 2 diabetes continues its disturbing rise in prevalence worldwide, there is an increasing need to study the disease and describe successful treatment regimens. There are several options ... Read more

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Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes provides health care providers with all of the answers to their questions about implementing scientifically proven clinical care for their patients with type 2 diabetes.As type 2 diabetes continues its disturbing rise in prevalence worldwide, there is an increasing need to study the disease and describe successful treatment regimens. There are several options
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Ink in the Blood

A Hospital Diary

by Hilary Mantel ...

Just after ‘Bring Up the Bodies’ author Hilary Mantel won the Man Booker for ‘Wolf Hall’, she fell gravely ill. This is her remarkable hospital diary.Originally published in the London Review of Books, this diary by the acclaimed author Hilary Mantel explores in forensic detail her loss of dignity, her determination, the concentration of the senses into an animalistic struggle to get through, and ... Read more

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Just after ‘Bring Up the Bodies’ author Hilary Mantel won the Man Booker for ‘Wolf Hall’, she fell gravely ill. This is her remarkable hospital diary.Originally published in the London Review of Books, this diary by the acclaimed author Hilary Mantel explores in forensic detail her loss of dignity, her determination, the concentration of the senses into an animalistic struggle to get through, and
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The Discovery of Insulin

Special Centenary Edition

by Michael Bliss ...

The discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto in 1921–2 was one of the most dramatic events in the history of the treatment of disease. Insulin, discovered by the Canadian research team of Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod, was a wonder drug with the ability to bring diabetes patients back from the brink of death. It was no surprise that in 1923 the Nobel ... Read more

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The discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto in 1921–2 was one of the most dramatic events in the history of the treatment of disease. Insulin, discovered by the Canadian research team of Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod, was a wonder drug with the ability to bring diabetes patients back from the brink of death. It was no surprise that in 1923 the Nobel
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Cancer

A Very Short Introduction

by Nick James ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a 'war' on cancer. More than 30 years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around 1 in 3 developing the disease. Curing cancer is not ... Read more

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In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a 'war' on cancer. More than 30 years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around 1 in 3 developing the disease. Curing cancer is not
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In Our Control

The Complete Guide to Contraceptive Choices for Women

by Laura Eldridge ...

The efficacy and risks of different birth control options are dramatically different today from what they once were thanks to scientific advances and increased awareness of STDs and other factors. In the most comprehensive book on birth control since the 1970s, women's health activist Laura Eldridge discusses the history, scientific advances, and practical uses of everything from condoms to the ... Read more

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The efficacy and risks of different birth control options are dramatically different today from what they once were thanks to scientific advances and increased awareness of STDs and other factors. In the most comprehensive book on birth control since the 1970s, women's health activist Laura Eldridge discusses the history, scientific advances, and practical uses of everything from condoms to the
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One Eye Open

A gripping standalone thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

by Paul Finch ...

If the lies don't kill you, the truth willAn electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.*********************************... ... Read more

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If the lies don't kill you, the truth willAn electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.*********************************...
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Research Methods In Health: Investigating Health And Health Services

by Ann Bowling ...

This bestselling book provides an accessible introduction to the concepts and practicalities of research methods in health and health services. ... Read more

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This bestselling book provides an accessible introduction to the concepts and practicalities of research methods in health and health services.
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Legacy

A Genetic History of the Jewish People

by Harry Ostrer, MD ...

Who are the Jews--a race, a people, a religious group? For over a century, non-Jews and Jews alike have tried to identify who they were--first applying the methods of physical anthropology and more recently of population genetics. In Legacy, Harry Ostrer, a medical geneticist and authority on the genetics of the Jewish people, explores not only the history of these efforts, but also the insights ... Read more

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Who are the Jews--a race, a people, a religious group? For over a century, non-Jews and Jews alike have tried to identify who they were--first applying the methods of physical anthropology and more recently of population genetics. In Legacy, Harry Ostrer, a medical geneticist and authority on the genetics of the Jewish people, explores not only the history of these efforts, but also the insights
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Radiation Oncology Review for Boards and MOC

by Tithi Biswas, MD, George Rodrigues, MD FRCPC MSc ...

App included with purchase! See inside front cover for access instructions.Radiation Oncology Review for Boards and MOC is a singular study guide, written for those who are preparing for the American Board of Radiology certification exam or maintenance exam. The authors provide a concise, targeted overview of the key knowledge within each clinical area of radiation oncology practice, as well as to ... Read more

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App included with purchase! See inside front cover for access instructions.Radiation Oncology Review for Boards and MOC is a singular study guide, written for those who are preparing for the American Board of Radiology certification exam or maintenance exam. The authors provide a concise, targeted overview of the key knowledge within each clinical area of radiation oncology practice, as well as to
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The End of Violence

Eliminating the World’s Most Dangerous Epidemic

by Gary Slutkin ...

**'Gary Slutkin is one of the most important thinkers and activists in the vital effort to understand and reduce violence….an invaluable contribution.' Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our Nature**From the founder of Cure Violence Global and former Director of Interventions at the WHO, this is the essential guide to ending the violence epidemic worldwide.Violence is often regarded as ... Read more

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**'Gary Slutkin is one of the most important thinkers and activists in the vital effort to understand and reduce violence….an invaluable contribution.' Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our Nature**From the founder of Cure Violence Global and former Director of Interventions at the WHO, this is the essential guide to ending the violence epidemic worldwide.Violence is often regarded as
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