Search Results: Health & Beauty from E. Manning Books

Oxford University Press, 1999. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 455 pages. ISBN: 019550836X. Good to Very Good condition. Ex-Medical-Library copy. 'Mount Isa Base Hospital Medical Library' stamps on inside front & rear cover, top of first page, and page 101. Otherwise clean textblock. Bumped, rubbed with some creases. Lightly soiled, mainly at page edges. Some pages lightly creased. "A comprehensive treatment of primary health care issues affecting Aboriginal people in Australia. Using best practice models developed by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and exemplifying the World Health Organisation's declaration on primary health care, this book aims to assist those working in the field of Aboriginal health to understand the evidence base behind primary care interventions. The book describes clearly and systematically how Aboriginal health is affected by the burden of suffering, poverty, overcrowding, and poor nutrition. The evidence for various preventive measures is assessed,… Read More

WHAS Pty Ltd - Australia. 2005. Paperback (14 x 21 cm), 312 pages. ISBN: 0958613796. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Rolled, creased at corners & edges. Clean textblock.

Joshua Books, Buddina, Queensland, Australia, 2009. Softcover (14 x 21 cm), 296 pages. ISBN: 9780980533828. Very Good condition. Pages tanning. "Whist the names are fictitious, this is the true story of a man who lived his first 25 years in Victoria and the final 33 years where he'd always longed to be in sunny Queensland. Sometimes humorous, sometimes challenging, we follow his active family, sporting and business life from youth to middle age. Spending as much time as he could in the sunshine, he truly believed he felt better and certainly looked better with a suntan. Trish Rayner's simple messages throughout this book, will challenge you to be vigilant about the destructive effects of sun damage and the awareness of Melanoma."

Robert Medhurst, Reprint 2003. Softcover (17 x 24 cm), 157 pages. ISBN: 0958079803. Very Good condition. Wraps are bumped, scuffed/scratched. Corners rolled, creased. "Written by a naturopath who has operated several successful clinical practices, has tertiary qualifications in management and has lectured on extensively on this subject. This book covers the requirements for setting up and operating a successful non-medical healthcare practice. From getting started in business, to clinic design and management, dispensary management, analysis of operating costs, marketing, through to financial and business management, this book examines these and many other issues, specifically from the viewpoint of the non-medical healthcare practitioner. Detailed discussion on subjects such as ethics and negligence, taxation, and government requirements is also provided, as are a great many tips gleaned from some of Australia's busiest practitioners on maintaining the success and efficiency of a clinical practice."

Mustard (Parragon). 1999. Hardcover (15 x 23 cm), 192 pages. ISBN: 1841641634. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Bumped. Title of book written across bottom page edge. The dj has light creasing along edges. Modern life is hard on our bodies. 'The Alexander Technique' is a unique system of awareness of your body and mind which helps to reduce inappropriate tension. In this beautifully illustrated book, the author shows how the Alexander Technique can change the vitality of body and mind. It is an expert guide which will appeal to everyone as an introduction to the therapy, and to those familiar with the Technique, as an extension of their understanding. Weight: 660g.

Artemisia Enterprises, 2004. Softcover (14 x 22 cm), 308 pages. ISBN: 0975541609. Very Good condition. Weight (before packaging): 380g.

Harper Collins. Reprint, 1998. Softcover (22 x 19 cm), 136 pages. ISBN: 073258286. Good condition. Bumped, rubbed, lightly creased, with some soiling. Name inscribed on, and publisher's/contact sticker affixed to half title page.

Fourth Estate, 2011. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), xviii, 571 pages, with notes, bibliography and index. ISBN: 9780007250929. Very Good condition. Covers bumped, scuffed, creased. Creased along spine. Bumped along top page edges. Some page edges, corners creased. Weight: (before packaging): 445g

Ebury Press, 2008. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), ix, 404 pages. ISBN: 9781741667042. Good condition. Covers scuffed/scratched and creased - most notable along top edge. Rear cover soiled along top edge. Pages tanning. Weight (before packaging): 470g

Pheonix, 1995. Softcover (13 x 20 cm), xi, 290 pages. ISBN: 1857995066. Good condition. Covers are bumped, scuffed/scratched. Creased, most notably along spine. Pages tanning.

Queensland Printing & Binding Service, Chermside. First Edition 1992. Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 175 pages, b&w illustrations. ISBN: 0646130064. Good condition. Covers bumped, scuffed/scratched, creased. Large crease along rear cover.

Caxton Editions, Reprint 2003. Hardcover (21 x 28 cm), 95 pages. ISBN: 1840672811. The book and dust jacket are in Very Good condition. "Health writers Cass and Janie Jackson 'discovered' crystals when they visited a psychic fair, many years ago. Fascinated by the beauty of the stones and intrigued by their supposed powers, they began to investigate and experiment. They swiftly discovered that crystals do indeed possess strong healing powers. Accordingly, they began to use them in their holistic practice. 'The Healing Power of Crystals', the result of their experiences, offers a simple explanation of the power of crystals and illustrates the splendour of these magical stones." Weight (before packaging): 735g

CreateSpace Publishing, 2012. Softcover (14 x 21 cm), 139 pages. ISBN: 9781481258791. Very Good condition. Some scratches, divots on rear cover. Soiled page fore edge.

Riverhead Books. 2003. Softcover (16 x 23), 415 pages. ISBN: 1573223433. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Pages tanning. Some pages creased/dog-eared. "A natural arsenal of disease-fighting tools for prevention, treatment, and coping with side effects from America's foremost authorities on natural medicine. Assess your risk through a unique screening questionaire. Change your internal environment so cancer can't survive. Discover the science behind the emotions and attitudes that play a significant role in prevention and treatment." Weight: 500g.

Macquarie Library Pty. Ltd., 1997. Softcover (13 x 20 cm), vii, 440 pages. Good condition. Covers bumped, soiled. Chipped/tear at head of spine. Pages tanning, soiled. "Macquarie Medical Matters' is an indispensable addition to your family's medicine chest. This handy guide provides concise answers to your questions on over 100 of the most common family illness. It also provides a detailed guide to common medicines available in Australia - both prescription and over-the-counter." Weight (before packaging): 540g

Simon & Schuster, 1992. Softcover (18 x 24 cm), 168 pages. ISBN: 0731803019. Good condition. Bumped, rubbed/scuffed. Soiled, foxing. How to make your own perfumes, bathroom luxuries, skin care products, cosmetics, potpourri, herbal remedies and household cleaners. Includes herbal of over 160 healing and cosmetic plants. Weight (before packaging): 410g.

Healing Arts Press, Vermont, 1995. Softcover (13 x 20 cm), 152 pages. ISBN: 0892814977. Ex-Library copy. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Slight slant to spine. Hinges reinforced with book tape which is yellowing. Library stamps/stickers on first page, title page, last page and page foreedge. "The bark of the Pao d'Arco tree, a longtime folk medicine in South America, has in recent years brought hope to the millions of people worldwide who are turning to botanical medicines. Traditionally used to treat a wide range of ailments, pau d'arco is today one of the most widely used immunostimulants."

W.B. Saunders (Harcourt Brace & Co.). Reprint 1998. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 288 pages. ISBN: 0729514013. Very Good condition. Bumped, rubbed. Creased at corners. Clean & tight textblock. Previous bookstore price sticker on rear cover ($70.95). 'The Practising Nurse' seeks to promote the professional development of Australian nurses. This book is relevant to nurses empoloyed in community settings as well as those working in hospitals. Among the topics discussed are the aims and focus of the discipline, the inter-relationships between practice and theory, the difference between dependent and independent nursing practice, teamwork aimed at achieving continuity of care, and the organisational context in which nursing care is delivered. Also examined in depth are ways for nurses to strengthen and shape the profession and to pursue career development. Weight (before packaging): 465g.

Scribe Publications, 1991. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 265 pages. ISBN: 0908011199. Good condition. Covers bumped, scuffed/scratched and creased. Pages tanning, foxing, with some rolled/creased corners. Weight (before packaging): 400g

Crossroad Publishing Co., 1997. Softcover (16 x 23 cm), xv, 197 pages. ISBN: 0824516648. The front endpaper has been neatly removed. Very Good condition otherwise.