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Medicine

April 2021

Leprosy and identity in the Middle Ages

From England to the Mediterranean

by Elma Brenner, François-Olivier Touati

For the first time, this volume explores the identities of leprosy sufferers and other people affected by the disease in medieval Europe. The chapters, including contributions by leading voices such as Luke Demaitre, Carole Rawcliffe and Charlotte Roberts, challenge the view that people with leprosy were uniformly excluded and stigmatised. Instead, they reveal the complexity of responses to this disease and the fine line between segregation and integration. Ranging across disciplines, from history to bioarchaeology, Leprosy and identity in the Middle Ages encompasses post-medieval perspectives as well as the attitudes and responses of contemporaries. Subjects include hospital care, diet, sanctity, miraculous healing, diagnosis, iconography and public health regulation. This richly illustrated collection presents previously unpublished archival and material sources from England to the Mediterranean.

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January 2021

Leprosy, Second Edition

by Christine Adamec and Alfica Sehgal, Ph.D.

Leprosy, a bacterial disease that usually afflicts the skin, nerves, respiratory tract, and eyes, has plagued humanity since history was first recorded. In Leprosy, Second Edition students will learn how this ancient and dreaded disease has been kept in check by scientists and medical professionals. Chapters include: History of Leprosy Host-Pathogen Interactions in Leprosy Treating Leprosy Researching Mycobacterium leprae.

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History of medicine

May 2017

Leprosy and colonialism

Suriname under Dutch rule, 1750–1950

by Stephen Snelders. Series edited by Professor Keir Waddington

Leprosy and colonialism investigates the history of leprosy in Suriname within the context of Dutch colonial power and racial conflict, from the plantation economy and the age of slavery to its legacy in the modern colonial state. It explores the relationship between the modern stigmatization and exclusion of people affected with leprosy, and the political tensions and racial fears originating in colonial slave society, exerting their influence until after the decolonization up to the present day. In the book colonial sources are read from shifting perspectives, of the colonial rulers and, 'from below', the ruled. Though leprosy is today a neglected tropical disease, recognizing influences of our colonial heritage in our global management of health and disease, and exploring the perspectives of other cultures are essential in a time in which migration movements make the permeability of boundaries, and transmission of diseases, more common then perhaps ever before.

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Medicine

April 2021

Leprosy and identity in the Middle Ages

by Elma Brenner, François-Olivier Touati, David Cantor

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Veterinary bacteriology, virology, parasitology

September 2015

Tuberculosis, Leprosy and other Mycobacterial Diseases of Man and Animals

The Many Hosts of Mycobacteria

by Edited by Harshini Mukundan, Mark Chambers, Ray Waters, Michelle Larsen

Mycobacteria are bacterial pathogens which cause diseases in humans and non-human animals. This monograph will primarily cover the most important and widely researched groups of mycobacteria: members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) and Mycobacterium leprae, across a wide range of host species. M. tuberculosis and M. bovis are particularly relevant with the increasing drug resistance and co-infection with HIV associated with M. tuberculosis and the possible cross-infection of badgers and cattle associated with M. bovis. This book will provide a reference for researchers working in different fields creating a work which draws together information on different pathogens, and by considering the diseases in a zoonotic context provides a One Health approach to these important groups of diseases.

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Medicine

May 2017

Leprosy and colonialism

by Stephen Snelders, Keir Waddington

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Picture books, activity books & early learning material

2022

Atlas of the world "Let's travel to the wonderland"

by SSPE "Kartographia"

Let's travel to the Wonderland! Geographical atlas for the youngest. An interesting and unusual journey awaits the little reader in this book. Together with the fairy-tale boy Telesyk and Goosenya, he will go on a space journey, where he will get to know the stars and planets. And when he returns to the Earth, he will be able to look into all its corners, find out how many countries there are on it, what their flags are and how the inhabitants of these countries dress. And then you will get to know the various plants and animals characteristic of each region of the world, find out where such familiar plants come from, and who was the first to domesticate domestic animals. Telesyk with Geese will help the baby to get to know his native Ukraine better, its nature, to look at the bright colored maps that are produced and grown on its lands, which are crafts and crafts in Ukraine. And then everyone together will return to the world of fairy tales of Europe and America, Africa and Asia, Australia and Ukraine. The book is beautifully illustrated. The cartographic material is aimed at the reading level of the youngest schoolboy. The publication is a laureate of the national competition "Book Art of Ukraine", awarded with diplomas of the Forum of Publishers in Lviv and the Committee of Radio and Television of Ukraine.

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Geography

2018

Geographical atlas of the world

by SSPE "Kartographia"

The Geographical Atlas of the World is a modern reference cartographic publication containing up to 100 political and physical maps of the world and political maps of individual countries and groups of countries. Political and administrative maps of the regions of Ukraine are presented separately. At the end of each separate section, a reference block with flags and a selection of modern, necessary information about the countries is provided from the "Political and political-geographical maps" section. In the second part of "Physical Maps", each map is supplemented with thematic illustrations, reference data, and interesting facts inherent in the corresponding region of our planet. The index of geographical names, which includes more than 16 thousand proper names of geographical objects in its list, will help you quickly find them on pages of the atlas. Modern design and printing capabilities were used to create the atlas.

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Science & Mathematics

February 2024

Biology and Integrated Management of Turfgrass Diseases

by Gary W. Beehag, Nathan R. Walker, Percy T.W. Wong, Jyri Kaapro

Cultivated turfgrass is an assemblage of mown, perennial grasses or prostrate-growing forb plants and a suite of microbes all competing with each other in a common environment. This book approaches turfgrass diseases from an ecological perspective and explains with examples how wild plants and microbes have co-evolved. It addresses the identification, biology and integrated management of both common turfgrass diseases and newly emergent diseases. It includes the common and lesser-known turfgrass species, their surrounding environment and the range of beneficial and pathogenic microbes which in combination explain why disease occurs. For disease identification purposes, fungal diseases are arranged according to their predominantly cool season and warm season occurrence. Turfgrass bacterial and viral diseases, and plant parasitic nematodes are also covered. Written by a team of international authors, it combines technical expertise and practical experience. Essential for anyone involved in managing turfgrass, this book provides the know-how to identify the early warning signs of diseases, in order to manipulate the environment and minimise the damage.

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2022

Coping Better with Cancer Therapy

Improved quality of life with the right vitamins and minerals

by Uwe Gröber and Prof. Dr. Klaus Kisters

Cancer patients often suffer from malnutrition. Not only do they lack energy-providing macronutrients such as protein, fats and carbohydrates, they particularly lack the micronutrients that regulate the metabolism. Micronutrients such as vitamin D, selenium, L-carnitine, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C significantly contribute to supporting the immune system of cancer patients, reducing inflammatory processes, alleviating the side effects of cancer therapy, and improving their quality of life. This patient guide provides information about the relationship between cancer, malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, the influence of cancer therapeutics on micronutrient balance, and how cancer patients can support their therapy and improve their quality of life with a controlled intake of micronutrient

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2021

Haemophilia

Guidelines for pharmacists

by Dr. Carmen Escuriola Ettingshausen and Nico Kraft

With the introduction of emicizumab (Hemlibra®) onto the market in February 2018, the advising of patients with blood clotting disorders entered the realm of the pharmacy. After the German law for greater safety in the supply of medicines (GSAV) came into force in August 2020, all drugs for the specific treatment of blood clotting disorders associated with haemophilia – i.e., also products containing clotting factors – are distributed through pharmacies. This change in the law represents an opportunity and at the same time a challenge for pharmacies. A physician and a pharmacist answer questions about the fundamentals of the disease and how to handle its treatment: ■ What causes haemophilia and how is it manifested in patients? ■ Which drugs are used and how is treatment given? ■ What needs to be observed when supplying patients via the pharmacy? Patient, Haemophilia Centre, Pharmacy – seize the opportunity as a pharmacy and establish your position as a competent and reliable partner in this relationship.

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2020

The Cancer Patient in the Pharmacy

Advisory knowledge for pharmacy practice

by Edited by Dr. Dorothee Dartsch

The decision for cancer treatment has been taken and now a difficult time begins for the cancer patient: complex treatment regimens, side effects, fear. As a trusted confidant and competent point of contact in primary care, the pharmacist is called upon to play a key role. This collection of up-to-date articles provides support in the management of side effects from nausea to cardiotoxicity, gives assistance in interpreting warning signs of complications and highlights particular groups of patients such as pregnant women, geriatric, cachectic or palliative patients.

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June 2016

Eat to Beat Alzheimer's

by Francie Healey

Eat to Beat Alzheimer's offers a practical guide and an empowering tool to bring nourishing, healthful, and delicious food into the lives of people concerned about Alzheimer's and other cognitive problems. Almost 9 million people in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and the toll is rapidly increasing. This book will appeal to everyone concerned about dementia and memory loss in either themselves or a loved one.Recent research makes clear that the impact of aging on the brain can be reduced by simple diet and lifestyle modifications. The delicious food choices and easy-to-prepare recipes in this book are based on the latest findings showing that they can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's and other conditions like it, or prevent them entirely.Readers will gain the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health by incorporating tasty, healing foods into their diet. The information in this cookbook will be as relevant and useful 20 years from now as it is today. And the recipes will still be just as delicious.

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Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

August 2020

Climate Change and Infectious Fish Diseases

by Patrick T K Woo, Jo-Ann Leong, Kurt Buchmann

This definitive reference work explores the effects of current and expected climate change, taking place throughout the world, on selected bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infectious fish diseases of economically important fish in tropical and temperate waters.

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September 2022

Kommissar Pfote - Hier riecht doch was faul! (Band 5)

by Katja Reider

Inspector Paw – Something Smells Fishy (Vol. 5) WOOF, I‘m a cop dog and I solve every case – PAWS DOWN! • Humorous everyday life stories told from a Police Dog's perspective• Established, popular author in Early Reading• Great Story Time series: Large illustrations with witty details If someone is up to handle all of this work, it’s no one else than Inspector Paw. Pepper is in training to become a cop dog and never budges from Paul’s side. Paul is his partner to manage all missions. That’s why he appreciates Pepper’s snuffling snout. And Pepper doesn’t only uncover exciting detective stories, he tells you about them! What happens in Volume 5:Ghosts in the garden? That can’t be! Mrs. Hansen is at a loss. When Pepper and Paul arrive at the old lady's house, the ghosts have already disappeared. Fortunately, Pepper doesn't miss a thing: He finds a shoeprint in Mrs. Hansen's garden. Wait a minute - ghosts don't have feet! In reality, it's Mrs. Hansen's neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Adam, who dressed up as ghosts to scare the old lady so that she finally moves into a nursing home. Then the Adams could have bought the house from her and sold it at an expensive price. Fortunately, Pepper once again has the right nose and busts the scam.

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August 2020

Plant Pathology and Plant Diseases

by Anne Marte Tronsmo, Lisa Munk, Annika Djurle, Arne Tronsmo, Jonathan Yuen, David B Collinge

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September 2013

Übermittlung und verfahrensübergreifende Verwendung von Zufallserkenntnissen.

by Dose, Catharina

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October 2005

Ratgeber Schizophrenie

by Hahlweg, Kurt; Dose, Matthias

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July 1998

Schizophrenie

by Hahlweg, Kurt; Dose, Matthias

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Medicine

August 2018

Lyme Disease

An Evidence-based Approach

by John J Halperin

This new edition of Lyme Disease provides up-to-date evidence-based research and covers the significant advances in our understanding of the disorders referred to as Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis. This book explores the causative organism, its requisite ecosystem, disease epidemiology, host-Borrelia interactions, diagnostic testing, clinical manifestations, therapeutic options, the role of host immunity on pathogenesis and long term prognosis. The authors provide balanced perspectives on all aspects of Lyme disease and explicitly review both the basic biology of the infection and practical clinical aspects. This new edition: Includes new borrelial pathogens that have been identified (B. miyamotoi, B. mayonii and B. bavariensis among others). Provides updated information on the molecular biology of the organism, neuroborreliosis, and the role of the C6 peptide in diagnosis. Discusses the controversies about 'chronic Lyme disease', post Lyme disease syndrome and other ongoing but non-specific symptoms that have been attributed to this infection. As the endemic footprint of Lyme disease continues to grow, this book provides a broad and detailed guide for clinicians and researchers involved with the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Covering biology, epidemiology and therapeutics, it is also essential reading for students of global health and infectious disease.

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From England to the Mediterranean

by Elma Brenner, François-Olivier Touati

by Christine Adamec and Alfica Sehgal, Ph.D.

Suriname under Dutch rule, 1750–1950

by Stephen Snelders. Series edited by Professor Keir Waddington

by Elma Brenner, François-Olivier Touati, David Cantor

The Many Hosts of Mycobacteria

by Edited by Harshini Mukundan, Mark Chambers, Ray Waters, Michelle Larsen

by Stephen Snelders, Keir Waddington

by SSPE "Kartographia"

by SSPE "Kartographia"

by Gary W. Beehag, Nathan R. Walker, Percy T.W. Wong, Jyri Kaapro

Improved quality of life with the right vitamins and minerals

by Uwe Gröber and Prof. Dr. Klaus Kisters

Guidelines for pharmacists

by Dr. Carmen Escuriola Ettingshausen and Nico Kraft

Advisory knowledge for pharmacy practice

by Edited by Dr. Dorothee Dartsch

by Francie Healey

by Patrick T K Woo, Jo-Ann Leong, Kurt Buchmann

by Katja Reider

by Anne Marte Tronsmo, Lisa Munk, Annika Djurle, Arne Tronsmo, Jonathan Yuen, David B Collinge

by Dose, Catharina

by Hahlweg, Kurt; Dose, Matthias

by Hahlweg, Kurt; Dose, Matthias

An Evidence-based Approach

by John J Halperin

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