Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease. It is a vital field, central to the health of society, to the identification of causes of disease, & to their management & prevention. This Very Short Introduction dispels some of the myth ...

This book explains in clear terms what is meant by epilepsy & offers an explanation of how epilepsy is investigated. Recent advances in the management of epilepsy by the use of drugs & by surgery are considered in depth, as is the impact of new imaging techniques. Practical points about living with epilepsy are also covered. ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, with a prevalence of 4-10/1000 & an incidence of 50-70/100, 000 per year. It is often life-long, can appear at any age &

Includes:: a diverse group of neurological disorders, which present considerable challenges in diagnosis & management. Therefore, it is a condition that will frequently be seen by GPs & by a wide range of specialist physicians such as neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, paediatricians, geriatricians as well as allied health professionals such as nurses (in particular epilepsy specialist nurses), EEG technicians, neuropsychologists & researchers with an interest in epilepsy. The diversity of epilepsy syndromes makes it difficult to achieve an adequate level of knowledge & expertise in their management. Epilepsy is a comprehensive handbook which guides the reader though all aspects of epilepsy, both practical & academic, covering all aspects of diagnosis & management of the patient with epilepsy in a clear, concise & practical fashion. The book appeals to a wide audience by teaching a simple but highly practical method to approaching the classification & diagnosis of epilepsy, & then provides patient-centred information on pharmacological & non-pharmacological management.

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Josef Vadassy, a Hungarian refugee & language teacher living in France, is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists, he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent & a charge of espionage is levelled at him. ...

Women have made huge strides in equality over the years. & feminism is generally considered irrelevant, or old-fashioned, or even embarrassing. This book argues that feminism continues to be one of the most urgent & relevant social justice campaigns. ...

Samuil Petrovitch is a survivor. He survived the nuclear fallout in St. Petersburg & hid in the London Metrozone
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In this extraordinary work of non-fiction, we hear the unforgettable stories of everyday heroes who look after our families, our friends & ourselves in the most challenging circumstances imaginable. When we're at our worst, nurses are at their best. Around the clock, highly skilled & compassionate men & women sacrifice & struggle for us & our loved ones. You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city & small-town hospitals. These are stories told from the heart. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, & make you understand the importance of the work they do. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804955604 • Author: James Patterson & Matt Eversmann • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm ...

A study of the politics & policies of public & nonpublic school aid & desegregation at the end of the twentieth century. It traces the evolution of policy as each president developed a stance toward these issues & discusses the repercussions & implications of policy decisions for the educational community over nearly four decades. ...

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