"From John O'Groats to Land's End" is a captivating travel narrative that chronicles the journey of two brothers, John Anderton Naylor and Robert Anderton Naylor, as they traverse the length of Great Britain. Their adventure begins in the northernmost point of Scotland and concludes at the southernmost tip of England, showcasing the diverse landscapes, cultures, and histories encountered along the way. The book is rich with vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, making it not just a tr...

Adverse events in patients caused by medical management are a serious and grossly underreported public health problem. One patient in ten entering hospital will suffer an adverse event of impairment, disability or death. This book is a major comprehensive examination of the incidence and causes of adverse events. Using data obtained from hospitals within the United Kingdom, United States and other developed countries, it examines the risk factors leading to errors, the human and financial ...

pubOne.info present you this wonderfully illustrated edition. This edition of Wild Wales has been carefully collated with the first edition, in order to ensure that the spelling of proper names shall be precisely as Borrow left it, and the running headings on the right-hand pages as nearly as possible those which Borrow himself wrote.

Two world-leading doctors reveal the true state of modern medicine and how doctors are letting their patients down. In Hippocrasy, rheumatologist and epidemiologist Rachelle Buchbinder and orthopaedic surgeon Ian Harris argue that the benefits of medical treatments are often wildly overstated and the harms understated. That overtreatment and overdiagnosis are rife. And the medical system is not fit for purpose: designed to deliver health care not health. This powerful exposé revea...

Edinburgh is a city whose history is written on its face. The Old Town on its crowded rock, sloping down from the Castle to Holyroodhouse, has not significantly changed its atmosphere since the turbulent fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when riots, processions, or public executions jammed the High Street. And the very different era that followed the bloody religious wars of the seventeenth century is epitomized by the elegant streets and squares of the New Town - the eighteenth-century E...

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE THE THIRD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AFTER HEART DISEASE AND CANCER. In his latest ground-breaking book, Peter C Gotzsche exposes the pharmaceutical industries and their charade of fraudulent behaviour, both in research and marketing where the morally repugnant disregard for human lives is the norm. He convincingly draws close co

In "From London to Land's End and Two Letters from the 'Journey through England by a Gentleman,' Daniel Defoe embarks on a multifaceted exploration of England's landscape, society, and culture during the early 18th century. Blending travel writing with keen social commentary, Defoe employs a vivid prose style marked by meticulous observation and incisive reflection. The book is not merely a travelogue; it acts as a lens through which readers can appreciate the physical geography and the so...

How to Read a Paper describes the different types of clinical research reporting, and explains how to critically appraise the publications. The book provides the tools to find and evaluate the literature, and implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centered way. Written for anyone in the health care professions who has little or no knowledge of evidence-based medicine, it provides a clear understanding of the concepts and how to put them into practice at the basic, cl...

The Cornish Saints, The Holy Wells, Cornish Crosses, Cornish Castles, Tin Mining, Launceston, Callington, Camelford, Bude, Saltash, Bodmin, The Two Looes, Fowey, The Fal, Newquay, The Lizard, Smuggling, Penzance, The Land's End, The Scilly Isles

This new edition is designed as a "one stop shop" with easy-to-use information and resources at the fingertips of the residential facility and community aged care workforce. It is relevant for personal care assistants, registered nurses, general practitioners, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, pharmacists and other allied health professionals to identify, assess and manage pain by addressing various pain management strategies.The second edition o...

Sabine Baring-Gould had a deep interest in regional history, folklore, and traditions, and he was known for his extensive research and storytelling abilities. In "Cornish Characters and Strange Events," he presents a diverse array of tales, anecdotes, and historical accounts, focusing on the lives of notable figures from Cornwall's past and the peculiar events that shaped the region's culture.The book covers various topics, including local legends, historical figures, ghost stories, and cu...

Welcome to the world of sexed-up medicine, where patients have been turned into customers, and clinics and waiting rooms are jammed with healthy people, lured in to have their blood pressure taken and cholesterol, smear test, bowel or breast screening done. In the world of sexed-up medicine pharmaceutical companies gloss over research they don't like and charities often use dubious science and dodgy PR to 'raise awareness' of their disease, leaving a legacy of misinformation in their wake....