General Health & Medical

In this ground-breaking book, Elizabeth Gould details her own story as well as the stories of five cancer survivors. No diets or miracle cures but a practical step-by-step approach to describing the emotional and physical journey through cancer into remission. In this book you will learn: Mental tools and techniques to cope with each stage of cancer How your body will change during treatment and how to cope with those changes The best ways to emotionally support a cancer patient; and How the cancer journey can transform your life. This is a book of hope, survival and how to discover your own path through an enormous physical and mental challenge. Elizabeth Gould had barely recovered from being the victim of a major crime during which she had to defend her two small children, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Drawing on her previous experience of surviving in tough situations, Elizabeth pulled through but was concerned at the lack of material about ‘the things that no-one will tell you’. Using her experience as a writer as well as a survivor, Elizabeth interviewed five other survivors all with different cancers and backgrounds to distill the ‘secrets’ to surviving cancer to complete her book ‘Secrets of Cancer Survivors’.

In this book you will learn: Mental tools and techniques to cope with each stage of cancer how your body will change during treatment and how to cope with those changes The best ways to emotionally support a cancer patient; and How the cancer journey can transform your life. This is a book of hope, survival and how to discover your own path through an enormous physical and mental challenge.

The Gawler Foundation Cookbook
A Recipe for Life 2
By Dorothy Edgelow

RRP : AUD$34.95

A Recipe for Life 2 offers a complete pathway to health. Over 170 new wheat, dairy and egg-free recipes. Important nutritional information helps the reader follow this path. Delicious recipes include fish, vegetables, salads, soups, dips, sauces, stuffings, bread, tofu, desserts, cakes, drinks, grains and pulses to mention a few.

The Gawler Foundation is known throughout the world and this book is the second in the series by Dorothy Edgelow.

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Your Breasts & Plastic Surgery Your Breasts and Plastic Surgery
By Donald Marshall AM,M.B., M.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.C.S.

RRP : AUD$21.95

The book sets out the options available for breast enlargement, breast reduction and breast reconstruction in a clear and balanced way, complemented by the personal stories of many patients, explaining not only the benefits, but also the risks and complications of surgery. This book is essential reading for anyone who contemplates having plastic surgery to their breasts, either now, or in the future.

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Nutrition for the Brain:
Feeding Your Brain for Optimum Performance
By Dr Charles Krebs

RRP : AUD$24.95

This book explains in detail what makes up nutrition, how nutrients work in our body, what nutrients we should have and how the lack of nutrition has detrimental effects.

Likewise, it highlights how good nutrition can remedy many chronic disease conditions increasing your health, vitality and, most importantly, help you to achieve and maintain optimal mental performance.

Over 2 billion people in the world today suffer chronic zinc and iron deficiencies that affect their thinking, short-term memory and moods, as well as their immune function and energy levels. Not surprisingly one of the primary factors creating nutritional deficiencies is the food increasingly eaten in the Western diet.

‘This book offers a specific, comprehensive prescription to natural nutrition that we all would benefit from and which would have a significant impact not only on our health and wellness, but also our mental performance by simply choosing nutrient rich organic natural foods replete with vitamins and minerals. This is a tremendous educational resource to assist in choosing appropriate supplements.’

Murray Caplan M.D. (Founder,
Child-First Pediatric Clinic, Denver, U.S.A)

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Remember Me, Mrs V?
Caring for my wife: her Alzheimer’s and others’ stories
By Tom Valenta

RRP : AUD$21.95

A moving memoir of a husband caring for his wife, Marie, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 54. Tom describes his struggle of looking after his wife, arranging professional and voluntary in-home support and continuing to work. Ultimately he is forced to seek permanent residential care for Marie. There are thirteen cameos of other carers and how they dealt with a family member who was stricken with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia. This book will be of great assistance to all men and women caring for a loved one.

Tom Valenta is a public relations consultant, author and former journalist. He is currently a Principal of the large public relations firm, Porter Novelli. He sold the family business to Porter Novelli after Marie’s diagnosis. His wife, Marie, is a former primary school teacher. Their story has received extensive national publicity over the past three years including a double-page spread in TIME magazine.

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Cancer for Two
By David Bennett QC

RRP : AUD$22.95

Press : Sydney Morning Herald

David Bennett, from his own experience, tells us what we might expect at two levels after a diagnosis of cancer.

He writes of the medical sequence and emotional consequences on him and his wife, Ann. We learn of the work of specialists and doctors in traditional medicine and of their teaching in complementary medicine. Having an informed insight into both the hard edge of surgery and a protective lifestyle for his future, David shares here, in a readable and entertaining style, what he learned. Through the remarkable openness of the book, we feel that we know David and Ann as friends and tensely long to know what happens next, right until the conclusion of the unexpectedly climactic final chapter. We understand and share their feelings, both in facing harsh reality and in moments of warm sentiment. Uniquely, Ann writes her own commentaries on the events described in the chapters. Her moving reflections on them help us to understand the role of carers and cancer's often-overlooked effects upon them.

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Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
After the Diagnosis
Dr Kylie Ladd and Elizabeth Rand

RRP : AUD$19.95

Dementia is becoming a major problem for western society including Australia. Approximately 165,000 Australians have been diagnosed with dementia and around 20,000 new cases diagnosed annually. As the population ages that number will increase significantly.

Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias covers the needs relating to ‘After the Diagnosis’:

Making the Diagnosis – Information and Support – Medications – Accommodation
Driving – Everyday Care – Finances – Medication and Health – Memory and Language Aids
Coming to Terms with the Diagnosis – Behavioural Change – Looking After
Yourself – Key Resources – Accommodation and Respite – Legal Planning etc….

You, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Chances are, through your shock and alarm your mind is teeming with questions. What will happen to me? Does this mean my husband will have to go into a nursing home? Can I still drive? Is it OK for my mother to continue to babysit my children? Are there any pills that can help? And most of all, what on earth should I do next?

This publication aims to answer all these questions as well as many others. It is almost impossible to take in or even touch on all that you need to know at the time of diagnosis. (Perhaps some questions only came to mind days after you had left the doctor’s office.) With this book the authors aim to fill in those gaps and provide you with some answers and suggestions. They hope that you will be able to use this book as a guide in the weeks and months following a diagnosis to aid you and your family in understanding dementia, coming to terms with the situation and planning for the future.

Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias has been recommended by Alzheimer’s Australia.

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Why Am I So Tired?
How To Put The Fuel Back in Your Tank
By Drs Ginni Mansberg & Dr Anne Thomson

RRP : AUD$19.95

With the bigger picture in mind, this book is for anyone who is feeling constantly tired, run down and lacking energy and vitality.

These two highly motivated Sydney doctors explain all aspects of the problem, from the medical causes of tiredness – depression, iron deficiency anaemia, thyroid disease, to the more common problems - lack of sleep, everyday stress, low libido, poor diet, lack of exercise, drugs and alcohol, to name a few. For those who do not have an existing medical condition, most can be easily cured and they provide practical, realistic goals for improvement and how to go about achieving them.

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APPLE A DAY:
Nutritional Reference and Cook Book
by Dorothy Edgelow (The Gawler Foundation) for The Children’s Whole Health Foundation & Author of The Gawler Foundation Cookbook)

RRP : AUD $19.95

With the enormous problem of childhood obesity and depression throughout the world, this book has been written to assist parents and children lead happier and healthier lives. This publication provides parents (and children) with comprehensive and important nutritional advice.

Information and diagrams on the twelve body systems, i.e. the respiratory and digestive systems are included, as well as information on the vitamins, minerals and foods essential to each system.

Over 200 recipes

A Nutrient Content Chart; and

Complementary therapies.

The author is known for her work with The Gawler Foundation and assisted Ian Gawler in establishing the Foundation in the early ‘80s.

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Magic Me
Yoga, A Magical Gift for All Ages
By Jane Wiesner

RRP : AUD $15.95

Magic Me is the second in a series of books (Who Am I? being the first) by author Jane Wiesner, to introduce children and adults to the magic of yoga. It is primarily a children’s picture book but can be used as an instruction book for anyone interested in yoga – it is simply an interactive journey of fun and fitness for all age groups.

Schools are now starting to teach children yoga and parents also are learning the benefits of buying yoga books for children and teaching them at home. Magic Me is perfect for this purpose.

Reasonably priced, beautifully illustrated and easy to read ……

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Stop Parkin' and Start Livin'
John Coleman
Naturopath and Parkinson's Disease Sufferer

Price : AUD$19.95
ISBN 085572 368 8

By August 1995 John Coleman had lost his power of speech and was wondering how he could go on living. Suffering symptoms of Stage IV Parkinson's Disease, diagnosed by five medical and complementary practitioners, he was unable to walk more than five metres without assistance and took up to an hour and a half to dress himself.

John decided to pursue other pathways to health. With the aid of Homeopathy, Aqua Hydration Formulas, Bowen Therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Flower Essences, Counselling, Meditation and spiritual development, John was completely symptom-free by April 1998. This book explains how he achieved his road back to health and how the reader can learn from his advice.

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A Womb with Attitude
Taking the Stress out of PMS
by Sylvia Tracey RN,MN

RRP $19.95 AUD

Written by a nurse who has suffered herself this book aims to create a much better understanding of what is really happening in the body of the woman who has PMS and offers useful and easy to follow advice to help alleviate these problems. Subjects include: Why Are Hormones So Important? - the reproductive hormones that tend to cause PMS Physical Responses - the emotional responses that may be exaggerated at this time When It's Just Not Funny - being the butt of jokes about one's temper, behaviour The Female Reproductive Systems The Signs and Symptoms of PMS Helping Your Self through - Diet Exercise Avoiding Stress Reducing Alcohol Discuss the situation with your partner, friend If possible the luxury of a massage Take time out to relax, music can be very therapeutic Cool shower before bed Try fruit before reaching for sweets needed as a result of a drop in sugar levels at this time The importance of Yoga Other self-help solutions - natural therapies Headaches and migraines - Medical treatment if required

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A Lifelong Journey
Staying Well with Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder
by Dr Sarah Russell

RRP $19.95 AUD

Many people with manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, are living happy and fulfilling lives. How do they manage to stay well? Contributors to this book discuss many different ways to stay well. It is rarely just about seeing a psychiatrist and taking prescribed medication. It is often about so much more.
People who contributed to this collection are working as social workers, engineers, lawyers, stock brokers, nurses, builders, general practitioners, factory workers and so on. Many are parents. Each contributor speaks about manic depression in a personal and unique way. Together, they provide evidence that people with manic depression can, and do, stay well.
Although there is not a one-fix-fixes-all approach, there are some common strategies that people with manic depression use to stay well. With insight, education, experience and time, people with manic depression learn what works for them, and what does not work. Contributors to the book use their own life experiences and circumstances to create individual stay well plans. Their examples will help others with manic depression to create their own stay well plans. This book will provide hope for people with manic depression, their families and friends. By providing a wellness view of manic depression, this book may also provide important new insights for health care professionals.

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Essential Medicine Explained
by Dr Alan Baldam

RRP $24.95 AUD

The over-40 baby boomer market is as yet to be catered for from the medical point of view. This book is a general overview of the common and/or serious medical problems faced by the 'getting older' group.
All the medically important problems occur increasingly more often after the age of 40. For some people it can and does start even earlier. We should not wait until the age of 40 to start to take notice. Prevention really is better than cure. There is so much that can be done for this is a medical good news story.
Strategies for prevention are provided with extensive information on high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, cholesterol, depression, haemorrhoids, ulcers, cancer, gout, arthritis, menopause, prolapse, incontinence, urine infection, breast lumps, prostate, impotence, erection, the bowels, the eyes- cataracts, macular degeneration, alzheimers and more…..Treatment of these problems is also discussed and advice given.

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Heart to Heart
A Survivor's Guide to Heart Surgery
by Lucia Nardo

RRP $15.95 AUD

Unexpectedly struck down with heart disease, Lucia Nardo underwent open-heart surgery and on recovery merged her professional expertise with her personal story to bring a message of hope and inspiration to people and families facing similar traumatic life-threatening surgical events. Heart to heart is the sometimes poignant and always humorous recounting of a journey of despair, hope and renewed life. A section on cardiovascular disease prevention is also included.

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The Gynaecological Cancer Guide: Sex, Sanity & Survival
by Margaret Heffernan & Professor Michael Quinn

RRP $24.95 AUD

This book has been written for women with gynaecological cancer, their carers, family, colleagues and medical support teams. For the first time a book is available that provides information on the critical issues that gynaecological cancer survivors commonly experience, the range of gynaecological cancers and the treatment options available. An important aspect of the book is the survivor interviews - their very frank and honest comments through the book will be of great help to the reader.

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Maximum Asthma Control
by Michael Cichorski

RRP $21.95 AUD

Leading international respiratory practitioner Michael Cichorski has developed this new 3-Step Anti-Asthma programme with one goal in mind - to give each person maximum asthma control with minimal use of medication. Clinical trials are currently being conducted in Australia and reports to date have shown that participants are benefiting from the breathing techniques used to control asthma. "Breathing therapy actually gets to the cause of the asthma process earlier than any medication giving users of the program a real advantage over traditional drug-based therapy."

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The Home Health Guide to a Cancer-Free Family
by Professor Gabriel Kune

RRP $27.95 AUD

"The Home Health Guide to A Cancer-Free Family" describes in a clear and practical way how to achieve a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, and at the same time reducing the chances of developing cancer. It also shows how cancer, or even a pre-cancerous condition, can be detected early and cured.

Preventive advice is given for the main cancer risks of inheritance, smoking, diet, alcohol, sun exposure, physical inactivity, sexual practices and carcinogens at work, at home, and in the environment. Clear recommendations are then made for the prevention and early detection of cancers of the colon, rectum, breasts, lung, prostate, skin (including melanoma), cervix, uterus and ovary, as well as 18 less common cancers. Finally, a unique, comprehensive, personal plan is presented to significantly reduce the cancer risk, and a precise personal programme described for early detection and cure in the event that a cancer or a precancerous condition does develop.

You will come back to this easy-to-use reference manual again and again.

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Who Am I? Yoga for Children of All Ages
by Jane Lee Wiesner & Illustrated by Annie White

RRP $15.95 AUD

Jane Wiesner's first yoga publication is a refreshing approach to the introduction to Yoga, a subject that can often seem obscure and inaccessible to many. Recognising that the contemporary approach to Yoga is very much about seamlessly bringing it into daily life, Jane has simply and beautifully provided readers of all ages (but particularly youngsters) with an inspirational reference source that can be with them over the years as they adopt the practices of yoga to help in answering the question who am I?

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Early Menopause: Why Me?
by Dr Sheralyn McGuinness

RRP $21.95 AUD

To quote the author: "... currently in the western world there is an epidemic of women whose reproductive cycle has halted prematurely."
Millions of young women in Western countries have no idea why their bodies are changing and contend with infertility, loss of menstruation and a myriad of menopausal symptoms without information specific to young women. Medical treatments, social behaviour, environmental effects and bio-chemical faults can compromise the reproductive cycle of women and cause an early-menopause and infertility.
Commonsense survival strategies are set out in a self-help section of this book. It explains the changes, causes, consequences and care of early-menopause. In doing so it addresses important contemporary health issues and highlights the impact modern living is having upon the bodies of women.
Released May 2003.

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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health
by Manfred Kaiser

RRP $19.95 AUD

Health professionals have found that the air people breathe in their homes is likely to be two to five times more polluted than the air they inhale outside. Indoor air pollution is ranked in the top five environmental risks to our health. "How Indoor Air Quality Affects Your Health" - and what you can do about it - provides in-depth information on the effects to our health of the many pollutants in the home and how we can reduce the quality of the air we breathe. Contents include: building components, furnishing, dustmites, cockroaches, moulds, cooking methods, tobacco smoke, radon, cleaning chemicals, perfume, room deodorisers and many more.
More information is available on the author's website www.manfredkaiser.com

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The Outsider: A Journey into My Father's Struggle with Madness
by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer

RRP $19.95 AUD

Winner of the 2000 Bell Hope Award, Presented annually by the Mental Health Association of Southern Pennsylvania.
"The Outsider: A Journey into my Father's Struggle with Madness" is the result of the author's painstaking efforts upon learning of his father's death in 1995, to retrace Charles Lachenmeyer's movements in the years after he left the family and to find a way into the alien world in which he lived. As Nathaniel gradually weaves together the scattered pieces of his father's life, what emerges is the powerful and compelling story of a son struggling to understand what happened to his father, and to know the man he became.

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How the Weather Affects Your Health
by Manfred Kaiser

RRP $19.95 AUD

If you wonder how weather and climate affect your body, and what you can do to minimise the damage, then "How the Weather Affects Your Health" is the book for you! This book is indispensible for explaining the link between these two strongest influences on our lives. Former military and commercial helicopter pilot and air traffic controller and instructor Manfred Kaiser has spent several years researching and analysing this subject which has culminated in this wonderful and comprehensive book. The effects that weather sensitivity, climate change, air, heat, cold, solar radiation and violent weather have on us are all presented, with background information on weather-related disorders and preventative and remedial advice.
Now published in Sweden and Russia.
More information is available on the author's website www.manfredkaiser.com

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Quick and Simple Ways to Naturally Detoxify
by Wendy Pollock

RRP $19.95 AUD

This book explains the process involved in detoxifying the body. It clearly outlines the physical and mental health benefits of detoxification which can result in a rejuvenated and energised self. Detoxification, by cleansing the body of toxins and improving thought patterns, facilitates healing and leads to a happier and healthier life.

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A Patients Guide to the Polycystic Ovary
by Prof. Gabor Kovacs

RRP $21.95 AUD

This disease has become widespread and can effect the metabolism of the whole body. "A Patient's Guide to the Polycystic Ovary" gives advice on weight control, diet modification, assistance with skin problems and lifestyle changes to avoid the higher chance of developing diabetes and atherosclerosis.

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The Home Psychiatrist
by Dr William Wilkie

RRP $19.95 AUD

"The Home Psychiatrist" is a book for the general reader, it offers explanations for common mental and emotional problems and suggestions for recovery.
Subjects covered include: What and How Children Learn; Sensitivity and Stress Breakdown; Ego and Personality; Growing up and Growing Older; Tense or Nervy and don't know why?; Phobias; Irritable, touchy and behaving out of character?; Feeling depressed, tired and lethargic?; Grief; When you can't forgive or forget; Obsessions, compulsions and worrying; Addictions; Is someone crazy, hearing voices or speaking rubbish?; When emotional problems cause physical illness; Criminal behaviour; Simple home remedies; Do it yourself Psychotherapy.
Now published in Japan, China and Greece.
Dr William Wilkie has written out of his extensive experience as a consultative psychiatrist. In addition to being a respected psychiatrist, Dr Wilkie is also a Psychiatric Lecturer at the Australian College of Natural Medicine.

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New Frontiers in Medicine Volume 2
by Dr Craig Hassed

RRP $24.95 AUD

This book comes to us in an era dominated by biomedical advances. The author combines the skills of a GP and academic with the deep understanding of the ancient wisdom traditions to challenge this conventional dogma. This powerful book addresses the relationship between mind, body and soul. The author's ability to integrate rather than divide makes this book essential reading for everyone.
Dr Craig Hassed was trained in medicine at Melbourne University and graduated in 1984. His interest in a holistic approach led him to focus on wellbeing rather than simply treating illness. This led him to focus upon counselling, mind-body medicine and meditation. In 1988 Craig decided to make a contribution to bridging these missing links in medical education through joining the Monash University Department of Community Medicine and General Practice.

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The Cosmic Game
by Stanislav Grof

RRP $32.95 AUD

Over the past two decades Stanislav Grof has established himself as one of the great modern pioneers of psychology. "The Cosmic Game" summarises the findings of his research and points out its far-reaching relevance for the new images of reality and human nature that are now beginning to be recognised by scientists and philosophers alike.
Dr Stanislav Grof is a psychiatrist with over forty years' experience of research into non-ordinary states of consciousness. His books include "The Holotropic Mind", "Beyond the Brain", "Beyond Death" and "The Stormy Search for Self". He lives in California and travels widely, lecturing and teaching.

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Living with Leukaemia
by Dr Pam McGrath

RRP $19.95 AUD

This is an excellent book which is useful not only to patients and their relations but also the scientific community working in the field of oncology. The principle and practice of oncology has been narrated in simple language so that it can be understood not only by scientific people but also by health workers, patients and their relatives.
When considering the importance of the message Dr McGrath wants to convey to her readers, I feel this book could be translated into other languages so that it will cross barriers and reach people all over the world. The book has great scope, not only for developed countries but also for developing countries in the world.
Dr McGrath is an excellent communicator. She has the gift of making clinical information readily available to a broad range of readers through her exemplary communication skills.

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The Gawler Foundation Cookbook: A Recipe for Life
by Dorothy Edgelow

RRP AUD $34.95

Coming at a time of great demand and filling a gap produced by the international thirst for the Gawler works, this long awaited book is poised to become a best seller. "The Gawler Foundation Cookbook: A Recipe for Life" is ideal for anyone who is responsible for making day to day nutrition decisions, whether cooking for themselves or for others. There truly is something for everyone in this inspired work. Not only is there an extensive range of delicious and nutritious recipes, but the author has thought of everything! From a suggested 28 day plan made complete with a supermarket/health food shop shopping list, for those too busy to worry, all the way through to an imaginative section for children, not to mention the mouth watering range of desserts.

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Living with Schizophrenia
by John Watkins

RRP $19.95 AUD

"Living With Schizophrenia" combines a review of relevant research findings and the opinions of highly respected researchers in the field with illuminating reports from sufferers. It is well recognised that medications have not been effective in treating negative symptoms and I believe the suggestions in this book of how to help people beyond the use of medications will be helpful both to sufferers and to the professionals trying to help them.

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Sexual Positions: An Australian View
by Professor Carl Wood

RRP $29.95 AUD

"Sexual Positions: An Australian View" is a book of great significance for our entire adult community. It deals with several difficult and sensitive subjects on aspects of sexual behaviour not previously discussed in the public arena. The writers are all experts in their field who write with great wisdom and authority about the many and varied aspects of sexual behaviour.
Professor Carl Wood has brought together in this volume some of the most learned and expert minds to give their views on a part of life so relevant and important to all of us.
You will read about: Sex and Marriage - Extramarital Affairs - Sexual Dysfunction - Prostitution - Homosexuality - Homophobia - The Mistreatment of Homosexual Patients - Sexuality and Physical Disability - Gender Disturbance - Trans-sexuality - Male Power and Women's and Children's Bodies - Christian Attitudes to Sex - Ethics and Public Morality - Sex and the Law - The Mythology of Sex.

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You Can Conquer Cancer - New Edition
by Dr Ian Gawler

RRP $27.95 AUD

Ian Gawler is Australia's best-known cancer survivor. His book "You Can Conquer Cancer" was a revolutionary book when first published in 1984. It has been reprinted sixteen times and translated into German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Polish, Sinhalese, Thai, Czech and Korean. It has become a classic and one of the most widely-read books on the subject of cancer prevention and management.