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THE DALHOUSIE REVIEW. VOL. XIV. NO. 3. OCTOBER, 1934.
by Stewart, Herbert L., Editor. (H.F. Angus, C.F. Lloyd, Nell Hanson, R.C. Lodge, D.H. Stewart, Louise Morey Bowman, E.W. Nichols, H. Sinclair Tait, Watson Kirkconnell, A.D. Fraser, S.A. Saunders.)
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Halifax, N.S.: Review Publishing Co., 1934. Paging runs 265 - 404, i - xx. 10 1/8" H. Articles: Canada and a Foreign Policy, by H.F. Angus; Some Literary Titbits, by C.F. Lloyd; Song of a Queen, by Nell Hanson; Philosophy and Education, by R.C. Lodge; A Planned or a Humanist Economy, by D.H. Stewart; "Follow-Follow", by Louise Morey… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ENLIGHTENED MR. PARKINSON: THE PIONEERING LIFE OF A FORGOTTEN SURGEON AND THE MYSTERIOUS DISEASE THAT BEARS HIS NAME.
by Lewis, Cherry.
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New York: Pegasus Books, 2017. 306 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w and colour illustrations. "James Parkinson (1755-1824) defined (the ailment now named for him) so precisely that we still diagnose Parkinson's disease today by recognizing the symptoms he identified. With insight and clarity, Cherry Lewis reveals the story of this remarkable man's contributions to the Age of Englightenment by… Read more about this item Item Price
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BREATH BY BREATH: THE LIBERATING PRACTICE OF INSIGHT MEDITATION.
by Rosenberg, Larry with David Guy. Foreword By Jon Kabat-Zinn.
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- Tenth Printing.
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- 2004
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- 9781590301364
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Boulder, Colorado: Shambhala, 2004. 215 pp, 9" H. "Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp - as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the 'Anapanasati Sutra', the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through full awareness… Read more about this item Item Price
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OLDER AND WISER: CLASSICAL BUDDHIST TEACHINGS ON AGING, SICKNESS, AND DEATH.
by Mu Soeng, Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia & Andrew Olendzki.
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Marre, MA: Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, 2017. 255 pp, 9" H. "This book is offered as a support for all of us dealing with one very real question: How do we continue seeking and finding happiness, inner tranquility, and wisdom in our elder years? Through both scholarly examination and thoughtful reflection, these selected discourses guide us in how… Read more about this item Item Price
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FIRST BITE: HOW WE LEARN TO EAT.
by Wilson, Bee.
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- 2015
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New York: Basic Books, 2015. 319 pp, 9 1/2" H. "We are not born knowing what to eat; as omnivores it is something we each have to figure out for ourselves. From childhood onward, we learn how big a 'portion' is and how sweet is too sweet. We learn to enjoy green vegetables - or not. But how does… Read more about this item Item Price
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CORONER / MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE. 2 BOOKS.
by Shulman, Morton.
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- 1975
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Toronto: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1975. 2 volumes by the crusading coroner and NDP member of the Ontario Legislature - 9 1/4" H. B&w political cartoons. 1. Coroner - 154 pp, 1975 first edition, ISBN 0889020175. "Dr. Shulman believed that the (Ontario Chief) coroner's job was not merely to determine the cause of unnatural deaths, but to take steps to… Read more about this item Item Price
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ADDRESSES DELIVERED BEFORE THE CANADIAN CLUB OF TORONTO. VOLUME XXXV. SEASON OF 1937-38. (PROCEEDINGS).
by Shackleton, Edward; Banting, Frederick, Sir; McMillan, Ernest, Sir; Sandwell, B.K.; Shih, Huh, Dr.; Scot, H.G., Capt.; Pickford, Alfred D., Sir; McNaughton, A.G.L., Maj. Gen.; Street, Arthur G.; Birkett, Norman; Simons, Hans, Dr.; Wilcox, Herbert; et al.
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Toronto: Warwick Bro's and Rutter, 1938. 352 pp, 8 7/8" H, red cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Addresses include: Farming in England, by Arthur G. Street; "The Rome Berlin Axis", by Dr. Hans Simons; The British Motion Picture Industry, by Mr. Herbert Wilcox and Miss Anna Neagle; The Oxford University Ellesmere Land Expedition, by Edward… Read more about this item Item Price
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YOUR FIRST BABY! MODERN METHODS OF CARE AND FEEDING AND A PERSONALIZED BABY RECORD BOOK.
by Glemser, Louise Cripps. Introduction by Dr. Stanley S. Zipser.
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New York: A.S. Barnes, 1943. 90 pp, 8 3/4" H. B&w photographs. A mid-20th century manual on baby care, concluding with pages laid out for keeping your baby's records (not filled in), such as birth information, feeding, first photograph, health record, physical development, progress, snapshots, milestones, accomplishments, character development, habits, funny sayings.) Contents: Introduction; Before Baby Comes;… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE WORKS OF THE FAMOUS PHILOSOPHER, CONTAINING HIS COMPLETE MASTER-PIECE, AND FAMILY PHYSICIAN, HIS EXPERIENCED MIDWIFE, HIS BOOK OF PROBLEMS, AND REMARKS ON PHYSIOGNOMY. TO THE ORIGINAL WORK IS ADDED, AN ESSAY ON MARRIAGE; ITS DUTIES AND ENJOYMENTS.
by [Pseudo-Aristotle.]
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High Holborn, London : J. Smith 352 pp, 5" H. Slightly faded maroon cloth (more so on spine) with black banding, bright gilt lettering and decoration (Victorian-style fairy) on spine, black banding and decoration of front and rear boards. All edges red. B&w plates, including frontispiece, decorated half-title page. This title was originally published in the… Read more about this item Item Price
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GATEWAYS OF HOPE: BEING GLIMPSES OF THE WORK OF THE MISSION TO LEPERS.
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- 1937
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London: The Mission to the Lepers, 1937. 80 pp, 7 1/4" H. Sepiatone photographs, maps. Contents: Introduction; Early Years; India - On Northern Plains; India - West and South; From Burma to Malaya; China; Japan and Korea; Africa and Elsewhere; Among the Children; Medical Treatment; Conclusion; Appendices: The Mission to Lepers - Its Objects and Methods; How Supported;… Read more about this item Item Price
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DARK BANQUET: BLOOD AND THE CURIOUS LIVES OF BLOOD-FEEDING CREATURES.
by Schutt, Bill.
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- 2088
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New York: Harmony, 2088. 325 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w drawings. "(Z)oologist Bill Schutt takes readers on an entertaining voyage into the world of some of nature's strangest creatures - the sanguivores. Using a sharp eye and mordant wit, (he) makes a remarkably persuasive case that vampire bats, leeches, ticks, bed bugs, and other vampires are as deserving… Read more about this item Item Price
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NURSERY NOURISHMENT.
by Buchanan, Margaret N. Foreword by Robert Hutchison.
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London: Edward Arnold, 1933. 104 pp, 7 1/2" H. Orange cloth with black lettering on spine, black lettering/decoration of front board. An eary 20th century recipe book devoted to children's nutrition. Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Soups; Fish Dishes; Meat Dishes; Vegetables; Sauces; Salad, Vegetable and Savoury Dishes; Nursery Puddings; Nursery Tea; Miscellaneous; Diet for Children; Specimen Meals; Index.… Read more about this item Item Price
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A DOCTOR'S CALLING.
by Gibson, Morris.
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- 1986
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Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1986. 224 pp, 9 1/4" H. "In this anecdotal recounting of his boyhood years, his experiences in medical school, where he met his wife Janet, also a doctor, and his service in the armed forces during World War II and after, Morris Gibson shows what life is like for a doctor at large. He… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1819-1965: A CHRONICLE.
by Cosbie, W.G.
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- 1975
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Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, 1975. 373 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs, reproductions. "The story of the Toronto General Hospital is intimagely and inseparably associated with the development of the city of Toronto and the support of its citizens. Dr. Crosbie traces the history of the Hospital from its founding in York, through its humble facilities on… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE PARACHUTE WARD: A CANADIAN SURGEON'S WARTIME ADVENTURES IN YUGOSLAVIA.
by Street, Brian Jeffrey. (Colin Scott Dafoe.)
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- 1987
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Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1987. 306 pp, 9 1/2" H. Map endpapers, b&w photographs. "On the night of 12 May 1944, Major Colin Scott Dafoe, a surgeon on special assignment with Britain's SOE parachuted behind enemy lines into German-occupied Yugoslavia. His mission, code-named 'Toffee', was to provide medical aid to the People's Liberation Army of Yugoslavia:… Read more about this item Item Price
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EXTRA VIRGINITY: THE SUBLIME AND SCANDALOUS WORLD OF OLIVE OIL.
by Mueller, Tom.
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- 2012
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New York: W.W. Norton, 2012. 238 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w and colour photographs. "For millenia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities - not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious rituals. Medical researchers today continue to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true… Read more about this item Item Price
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DOCTOR OLDS OF TWILLINGATE: PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN SURGEON IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
by Saunders, Gary L.
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- 1997
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St. John's, Newfoundland: Breakwater, 1997. 367 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs, illustrations. "John Olds grew up in Connecticut, sailed on Long Island Sound, played polo for Yale and went to medical school at Johns Hopkins. As a third year medical student he went on a summer's adventure to an unheard of hospital in the equally obscure town of Twillingate in… Read more about this item Item Price
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DIVERS. FROM PIPER ALPHA TO THE GULF WAR.
by May, Jon.
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London: Coronet / Hodder and Stoughton, 1996. 245 pp. B&w drawings. "Jon May is a paramedic who is also trained to control deep sea dive systems attached to the world's oil industry. This is his own true story, starting in the holocaust that was the Piper Alpha disaster and taking him from the North Sea to cleaning up offshore after… Read more about this item Item Price
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CANADIAN FORCES MEDICAL SERVICE: INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY & HERITAGE. SERVICE DE SANTE DES FORCES CANADIENNES: INTRODUCTION A SON HISTOIRE & A SON PATRIMOINE.
by Lanoue, Carole, editor. Colonel (Rtd) Peter Green; Colonel (Rtd) Frank Kellerman; Lt-Col. (Rtd) Christianne Charron; Chief Warrant Officer Michael McBride.
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- 2003
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Ottawa: Director General Health Service, Canadian Forces Medical Group, 2003. 87 pp (English text), 89 pp (French text), 9" H. B&w and colour illustrations. Bilingual text sections. Contents: Foreword; Origins and Development of the Canadian Forces Medical Service; Medicine on the Battlefield; Vision, Mission, Values - Director General Health Service; Military Medical Ethics; Military Doctrine; The Geneva Conventions: The… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE WHITE-COATED ARMY.
by Harpole, James. (pseudonym of James Johnston Abraham.)
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- 1938
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London: Cassell, 1938. 263 pp, 8vo (8 5/16" H). "This volume follows the author's 'Leaves From a Surgeon's Case-Book', which has had outstanding success. In its twenty chapters it emphasises the advances of the last few years in surgical methods, and the value of newly discovered ways of treatment, in a manner readily followed by the layman. It explains… Read more about this item Item Price
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