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Take steps to keep your back healthy and pain-free with down to earth advice from one of Australia's most high profile physiotherapists. This completely revised and updated edition, written for sufferers and practitioners alike, provides all the information you need to play an active part in your own treatment.

This reference book is the most current written guide on child and teen drug abuse. It offers comprehensive insights into how all parents can help prepare their children, for any exposure they may have to these substances. It is important to state that the content of this book is a combination of research from various sources... read more

2013 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter A practical, simple & safe guide to the calorie, fat and carbohydrate content of tens of thousands of your favorite foods by Allan Borushek, health educator and registered dietitian.

We put much store in freedom of choice, but when it comes to our own medical diagnosis and treatment, are we equipped to make the best decisions? And are healthcare professionals properly prepared to guide us? Alarmingly, oncologist and award-winning writer Ranjana Srivastava says they're not, and people are suffering —... read more

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This is an attractively designed edition of "Gray's Anatomy", the scientific and artistic triumph. Kept in print by its clarity and usefulness, the text features sumptuous illustrations and clear, matter-of-fact descriptions. This exquisite version of the text will make an elegant addition to any home library. "Gray's Anatomy... read more

The Eczema Diet is the book all eczema sufferers have been waiting for! Currently over 1 million Australians and New Zealanders suffer from eczema, with 6 million likely to suffer from this unique skin disorder at some point in their life.
It's a painful, itchy and incredibly uncomfortable, even embarrassing condition, ... read more

Don't just survive - thrive! Diabetes For Dummies, Australian 2nd Edition, brings you right up-to-date with the latest research, treatment and management approaches for all types of diabetes. Essential reading whether you have diabetes yourself or are supporting a friend or relative who has diabetes.

"Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking" is the one that really works. It is the world's bestselling book on how to give up smoking. And this is the original and still the best edition of his classic book on how to give up smoking the easy way. Over Nine Million Copies Sold Worldwide. 'It didn't take any willpower. I didn't mi... read more

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis offers real hope for people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious, progressively disabling neurological condition for which current medical treatment is not particularly effective and has many side effects. Professor George Jelinek, an experienced medical clinician and res... read more

At last, the essential one-stop resource guide written specifically for Australian parents whose children have just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to every aspect of raising an ASD child, including: What is ASD? - Early signs and symptoms; Getting a Diagnosis;... read more

Following her mother's death, Dr Helena Popovic puts her medical training and beliefs to the test when she becomes the carer for her elderly father who has encroaching dementia. This moving story is part personal diary, part scientific treatise and part practical guide, woven together with humorous anecdotes. Above all, it's ... read more

Stopping smoking doesn't need to be a difficult and stressful battle. There is a way to stop smoking cigarettes that is simple, stress-free and permanent. Combining the latest research with simple and practical techniques, this groundbreaking book provides a new approach that will allow you to stop smoking once and for all. Y... read more

This is anatomically correct Bourgery's monumental and unsurpassed treatise. We owe a great debt to Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) for his "Atlas of Anatomy", which was not only a massive event in medical history, but also remains one of the most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated anatomical treatises ever pub... read more

Bloating is a common gut problem that many individuals, especially females, experience. However, because there has been little understanding of the frequency with which it occurs or its impact on quality of life, the medical profession has largely disregarded it or lumped it together with other conditions loosely termed 'Irri... read more

Get an accurate diagnosis and get on with enjoying and living your life! Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the millions who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. Bipolar Disorder For Dum... read more

Don't panic! Combat your worries and minimize anxiety with CBT! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing anxiety with C... read more

Type 2 Diabetes is a growing epidemic affecting over 1.3 million Australians. Twice that number again is at risk of developing the disease in the next 5 to 10 years. Type 2 Diabetes can be caused by genetic factors but it can also be triggered or made worse by being overweight and by lack of exercise. 'Understanding Type 2 Di... read more

In "A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health" a urologist and a physical therapist offer expert and reassuring advice to women. For example, one of every four women suffers from urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine. Elizabeth E. Houser and Stephanie Riley Hahn want these women to know that they do not have to cope i... read more

Menopause can be an uncertain but significant time in a woman's life. Educating yourself with as much information as possible on this important phase can build confidence. This book has the information you need. With more than 40 years experience as gynaecological endocrinologist, Dr Wren with has researched the pros and co... read more