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Kickland : a novel

Hayes, Kevin.

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Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Hayes and Hyde Press 1997

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1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL FIC HAY

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : provides basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics of CAM use, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of terms related to CAM, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610 COM

Family planning and reproductive health sourcebook : provides basic consumer health Information about what is family planning and reproductive health, contraceptive methods, birth spacing, maternal mortality, mental health, and reproductive disorders; and gives details on effects of violence against women on reproductive health, unintended pregnancy and abortions, early motherhood risk, birth control movement, health rights, reproductive healthcare coverages, and the pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system ; along with information about nutrition and food security, assisted reproductive technology, organizations involved in reproductive health development, a glossary of related terms, and list of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the family planning, contraception through counselling, maternal mortality, mental health, infertility, and sexually transmitted diseases along with information about safety tips, programs related to family planning, assisted reproductive technology, nutrition tips, a glossary of related terms, and list of resources for additional help"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.9 FAM

Alzheimer disease sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, degenerative neurological disease, and vascular dementia such as Binswanger disease (subcortical vascular dementia), and multi-infarct dementia along with information about recent research on the diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer disease and genetic testing, tips for maintaining cognitive functioning, strategies for long-term planning, advice for caregivers, a glossary of terms related to Alzheimer disease, and directories of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington disease, Parkinson disease, and vascular dementia. Includes a glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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Medical tests sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about preventive care guidelines, routine health screening, home-use tests, blood, stool, and urine tests, genetic testing, biopsies, endoscopic exams, and imaging test, such as x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams ; along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, lung diseases, infertility, sleep problems, and other specific conditions, a glossary of related terms, and directory of additional resources

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about routine health screenings, home-use tests, blood, stool, and urine tests, biopsies, endoscopic exams, and imaging tests, along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, heart and lung disease, sleep problems, etc. Includes a glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.07 MED

Charlie Chaplin : interviews

Chaplin, Charlie

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Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: University Press of Mississippi 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 CHA

Cancer sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, statistical data, a glossary of terms related to cancer, and a directory of resources for additional information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risks, prevention, and treatment of major forms of cancer. Includes index, glossary of related terms, statistics, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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Diabetes sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other types of diabetes and prediabetes, with details about medical, dietary, and lifestyle disease management issues, including blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, weight control, and medication adherence ; along with facts about the most common complications of diabetes and their prevention, current research in diabetes care, dealing with diabetes in children, a glossary of terms related to diabetes, and a directory of resource for further help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes, along with facts about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing complications. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.4 DIA

Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effects on human health, including facts about air, water, and soil contamination, hazardous chemicals, foodborne hazards and illnesses, household hazards such as radon, mold, and carbon monoxide, consumer hazards from toxic products and imported goods, and disorders linked to environmental causes, including cancer, allergies, and asthma ; along with information about the impact of environmental hazards on specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information about the health effects of environmental hazards and diseases linked to environmental causes, with facts about the impact on specific populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.9 ENV

Stroke sourcebook : basic consumer health information about brain and stroke, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, recurrent stroke, and its causes with information about stroke risk factors and prevention, diagnostic tests, poststroke complications, rehabilitative treatments, such as stroke medications, surgeries, and therapies ; along with life after stroke, tips for caregivers, managing financial and legal issues, advance care planning, and end-of-life care after stroke, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information

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Summary: Stroke Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides detailed information about stroke, its causes, and types such as Ischemic, hemorrhagic and recurrent stroke.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 STR

Women's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about women's health, breast and gynecological conditions, sexual and reproductive concerns, including menstrual irregularities, disorders of the ovary, cervix, and the uterus, menopausal concerns, birth control methods for women and other health concerns, along with an introduction to the female body, information on maintaining health and wellness, a glossary, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides primary health information on breast and gynecological conditions, menopause, sexuality and dysfunction, birth control, infertility, pregnancy, mental health, and chronic disorders, along with information on wellness and risk factors. Includes a glossary of terms and directory of resources for additional help and information"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 WOM

Eating disorders information for teens : health tips about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and body image disorders, including information about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, health consequences, and other related issues

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information for teens about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders, along with tips for healthy eating. Includes index and more information about nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, and mental fitness"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 EAT

Pain sourcebook : basic consumer health information about pain and its management including avoiding and encountering pain, such as musculoskeletal pain, fibromyalgia, repetitive motion disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, other related injuries, and medical management for pain ; along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations that provide information about pain management

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about the causes and management of various types of acute and chronic pain, along with prevention strategies and coping tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 PAI

Alcoholism sourcebook : basic consumer health information about alcohol and the consequences that include the physical, reproductive, and fetal health effects, including the mental-health problems, the impacts of alcohol on family, work, and community ; along with facts about treatment and recovery from alcohol consumption, a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations and support groups for alcohol-related concerns

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about alcohol abuse, addiction, and related health effects, with facts about treatment and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a directory of organizations for alcohol-related concerns"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.292 ALC

Brain disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, cerebral palsy and other genetic and congenital brain disorders, infections of the brain, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, and degenerative brain disorders such as dementia, Huntington Disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ; along with information on brain structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders, and a directory of resources for more Information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain disorders, and degenerative diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, directory of resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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Congenital disorders sourcebook

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about nonhereditary birth defects and disorders, including facts about risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 CON

Eye care sourcebook : basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye disorders, advice about protecting the eyes, tips for living with vision impairment, a glossary of terms related to the eye disorders, and a directory of resources for further information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, along with facts about various eye disorders, guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes, and tips for living with low vision. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617.7 EYE

Kidney disease and urinary tract disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the kidneys and urinary system, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders that affect various components of the urinary system ; along with information about end-of-life care, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides health information about the kidneys and urinary system, including bladder, urethra, and ureters, with facts about urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, congenital disorders, kidney stones, cancers of the kidneys and urinary tract, kidney failure, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.6 KID

Mental health disorders : sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about healthy brain functioning and mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder (BPD), anxiety disorders (ADs), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychotic and personality disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders (ICDs), and more ; along with information about medications and treatments, mental-health concerns in specific groups such as children, adolescents, older adults, minority populations, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual, a glossary of terms related to mental health, and directories of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental-health concerns of children and other groups, along with tips for maintaining mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.89 MEN

Movement disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about the symptoms and causes of movement disorders, including Parkinson Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, myoclonus, spina bifida, dystonia, essential tremor, choreatic disorder, Huntington disease, Tourette syndrome, and other disorder that cause slowed, absent, or excessive movements; along with information about surgical and nonsurgical interventions, physical therapies, strategies for independent living, clinical trials, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides consumer health information about the ways people encounter movement disorder and their various types, including Parkinson disease (PD), tremor, chorea, balance problems and disorders, and Huntington disease (HD). Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 MOV

Stress-related disorders sourcebook : provides basic consumer health information about stress and stress-related disorders, including signs, symptoms, types, and sources of acute and chronic stress, the impact of stress on the body, and mental-health problems associated with stress, such as depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide ; along with advice about getting help for stress-related disorders, managing stress and coping with trauma, a glossary of stress-related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

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Summary: "Provides basic health information on stress and its impact on the body and associated mental-health problems, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress, along with advice about managing and coping with stress. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.9 STR

The twilight zone. Season 1

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Summary: A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but most often having a wicked sense of humor and filled with unexpected twists.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: CBS DVD 2006

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2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV TWI

The slave next door : human trafficking and slavery in America today

Bales, Kevin.

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1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: In this riveting book, authors and authorities on modern day slavery Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States. In "The Slave Next Door "we find that slaves are all around us, hidden in plain sight: the dishwasher in the kitchen of the neighborhood restaurant, the kids on the corner selling cheap...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2010

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364 BAL

Confessions of Dr. Dream and other stories

Ayers, Kevin.

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Contents: Day by day -- See you later -- Didn't feel lonely till I thought of you -- Everybody's sometime and some people's all the time blues -- It begins with a blessing/Once I awakened/But it ends with a curse -- Ballbearing blues -- The confessions of Doctor Dream A: Irreversible neural damage -- The confessions of Doctor Dream: Invitation -- The confessions of Doctor Dream: The one chance dance --...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: BGO Records 1990

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK Ayers

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