"An easy access and invaluable guide to basic first aid for New Zealanders. Revised edition published 2025. Written for the purposes of Corporate Public Response Training and Eventing Ltd's first aid courses." -- provided by publisher.
"An examination of the ways in which Covid policies, and the scientific debate which surrounded it, were politicized. In response to the Covid pandemic, public and private resources were expended on a vast scale-truly the equivalent of wartime. 2020 saw the...
"Therapists may marvel at children's imaginative triumphs, but how often do they recognize such talents as vital to the therapy hour? Should therapists reserve a space for make-believe only when nothing is at stake, or might it be precisely those moments when...
"In his new book, The Ketogenic Metabolic Breakthrough, Dr. David Jockers delivers a revolutionary new approach to transforming your health by using the principles of the ketogenic diet to reset your metabolism. Chronic illness, degenerative disease and...
"Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions - there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that...
"Menstruation is power-the power of knowledge, understanding and love of your own mind, body and soul as a woman; the nourishment and nurturing of the Feminine-The Wild Genie. Immediately engaging and beautifully written by Alexandra Pope, The Wild Genie is a...
"A lyrically rhyming story of the emotions, challenges and experiences of living with Alzheimer's. Following along from the perspective of a man living with Alzheimer's and his connections with loved ones and the world around him. This book provides an...
"The Aging Stronger Fix offers a realistic and sustainable 3-tier functional fitness approach that builds strength and mobility for your later years"--Publisher's description.
"A doctor and best-selling author provides decade-specific nutrition and lifestyle advice to help readers maximize longevity, prevent disease and age well, offering practical steps to optimize health and vitality in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond"--Publisher's...
"Do you struggle to prioritise your health amongst the demands of a busy lifestyle? Are you afraid of growing old and not thriving in your later years? Then maybe biohacking is for you. Biohacking is all about hacking your biology and environment so you can...
"Bring peace into your present moment through the power of breath with Global Peace Ambassador Prem Rawat Breath - it marks the beginning and end of life, it is the one thing shared by all human beings, and yet it is one of the most overlooked aspects of the...
"This genre-defying debut memoir by Betty Trask Prize winner, Samantha Harvey, weaves a tapestry of confessional anguish, flash fiction, cathartic poetry, and feverish observations on politics and psychology in a transcendent search for reality and truth. In...
"An accessible guide offering parents, caregivers and professionals essential knowledge on tic disorders, covering causes, diagnosis, co-occurring conditions, treatments and practical strategies to support children and navigate challenges for improved quality...
"An eclectic collection of strange and amazing stories about body parts you never knew you had, from acetabulum to zygomaticus major. Bodypedia is a lively, fact-filled romp through your body, from A to Z. Featuring almost 100 stories on topics ranging from...
"In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist she'd never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital to be treated for depression. She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in a...
"From a highly experienced nutritionist, this book combines a hot topic in nutrition with the timeless question - how do I lose weight without dieting? The simple and sustainable route to weight loss. For many of us, losing weight can be a real battle - yo...
"Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist...
"An indispensable guide for straight men by an expert sex therapist - how to have great sex and make your partner happy! Did you know that the clitoris has 8000 nerve endings, twice as many as the penis? Here is everything you've wondered about the female...
"Take on the toughest survival challenges with the ultimate guide to wilderness living and extended wilderness survival. With hard-earned advice from survival expert Juan Pablo Quiñonez-a participant in Season 9 of the hit TV survival series ALONE- and...
"The story of the gene begins in earnest in an obscure Augustinian abbey in Moravia in 1856 where Gregor Mendel, a monk working with pea plants, stumbles on the idea of a "unit of heredity." It intersects with Darwin's theory of evolution, and collides with...
"Dementia brings many challenges, not least its ability to disrupt effective communication. The quality of communication plays a major role in how well people living with a dementia manage. When communication doesn't work well, the complications of dementia...
"Supporting families and carers in their day-to-day life with dementia, this unique resource combines real stories from families with expert responses and advice for specific issues and concerns. This resource is based on the real stories and real questions...
"In his groundbreaking, perennially popular book that helped change the way we think about our health - now repackaged for a new generation of readers - Dr Sarno offers a guide to the range of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders, which can include chronic pain,...
"This compelling tell-all reveals the realities of working as a doctor in New Zealand. Fast-paced and darkly funny, it chronicles ten years of working in medicine and sheds a light on where and why the health system is failing. From bullying and toxic culture...
"This work is about performance, vulnerability, brokenness, age, and ""the Call."" It is autobiographical, the journey of an experienced dancer-choreographer with recognition nationally and internationally. As, additionally, an academic with several degrees,...
"Te Awa Atua: Menstruation in the pre-colonial Maori World is a groundbreaking Kaupapa Maori work that reclaims ceremonies and rites of passage from traditional Maori society. The subject is contextualised within Maori metaphysics and philosophies and is...
"In Aging Well with Diabetes, Dr. Medha Munshi and Dr. Sheri Colberg provide practical advice to redefine living with diabetes in later life. As experts in geriatric care and diabetes management, they introduce a clear and accessible 10-step action plan to...
"Dr. Clara Doran's book highlights how daily habits—like sleep, nutrition, learning, and social connection—directly shape brain health, offering practical guidance for a better, brain-friendly life"--Publisher's description.
"A guide to self-acceptance and empowerment for autistic adults. Through research, practical advice, and personal anecdotes, the book helps readers embrace their neurodivergence, navigate social challenges, and lead fulfilling, authentic lives"--Publisher's...
"In a world that often treats body and mind as separate, Body Mind Moves offers a refreshing and transformative approach to true wellness. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and martial artist, Julian Cloete guides readers on a journey...
"In Ballistic, Henry Abbott explores a groundbreaking shift in sports medicine focused on injury prevention through the science of movement. Highlighting the work of Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3), Abbott reveals how data,...
"This comprehensive, fact-based reference book presents a detailed historical timeline of vaccines and vaccine manufacturers, spanning over 1,500 years. Covering the development, invention, and global use of vaccines--from smallpox to HPV--it also traces the...
"The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was one of the greatest human disasters of all time. It infected a third of the people on Earth--from the poorest immigrants of New York City to the king of Spain, Franz Kafka, Mahatma Gandhi and Woodrow Wilson. But despite a...
"The secret to your health, fitness and overall wellbeing lies in the most basic and overlooked aspect of your workout: how you breathe. Developing body strength while ignoring breathing strength is counterproductive. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown...
"Darkly humorous, relatable and unflinchingly honest, Is it My ADHD? gives irreverent insight into what life is truly like for those living with ADHD. Much like the 3-4% of the British population with ADHD, Grace always felt on the outskirts of 'normal' but...
"A collection of stories from people across Aotearoa New Zealand, documenting their personal healing journeys with psilocybin. Every story demonstrates the impact of psilocybin, otherwise known as magic mushrooms, on the treatment of pain, trauma and mental...
"Easy steps to transform your liver health. The liver's ability to heal and regenerate can greatly improve your wellbeing. Clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo's four-week plan has helped hundreds of her patients repair their inner...
"In this book, Davinia shares her own experience of lowering her biological age and feeling younger and healthier than she did ten years ago. 'Futureproof' is broken down into five sections covering everything you need to know to do the same, with simple and...
"Every human function requires energy, and no organ more so than the brain which accounts for only 2% of body weight but consumes 20% of total body energy production. Without a sufficient energy supply we lose the ability to think clearly, react quickly or...
"In this fascinating exploration of fear and madness, neuroscientist Dr. Austin Lim recounts psychology's most bizarre and haunting real-life cases alongside famous speculative fiction that stretched that science to the edge"--Publisher's description.
"Start your journey to a healthier, happier you inside and out. Do you feel like you're constantly battling with food? We are bombarded with advice on what we should do to be healthier or lose weight, but making that happen feels overwhelming, if not...
"Take back your health explores ways of reclaiming your health and well-being without breaking the bank. Learn how to use powerful and effective healing modalities such as hand reflexology, emotional freedom technique, Bach Flower Remedies and life-coaching...
"While advanced age is revered by some, very few of us are in a hurry to get there. This guide treats physical well-being and spiritual growth as two sides of a coin. It is custom-crafted for midlife and later by addressing both eternal verities and physical...
"Liberty Mills was told at age 43 that she had a 0.7% chance of having another baby with her own eggs - and that was with the assistance of IVF. She and her partner decided to continue their fertility journey with the help of integrative medicine. After a...
"Nobody can change the weather, but Dr. Kari Leibowitz's groundbreaking How to Winter will help you dramatically shift how you feel about the darkest and coldest of the seasons. Leibowitz is the world's foremost winter psychology mindset expert, and in How to...
"Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a mystic and scholar who chronicled more than six hundred pages of visions, wrote cantatas, and even devised her own language. She authored The Book of Divine Works, Causes and Cures, and Scivias and corresponded with the...
"A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the anti-vax movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemic"--Publisher's description.
"Forget "self-help" and embrace "shelf-help" by discovering the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify. In a hectic world that can feel uncertain and overwhelming, Daisy Buchanan offers the perfect antidote to all the noise,...
"Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful. But what about when anxiety takes over? When you feel like it's dictating your life? Have you ever considered that you might be addicted to anxiety? In this book,...
"An enthralling quest to solve the mystery of depersonalisation, one of the least understood but increasingly diagnosed mental illnesses. Journalist Nathan Dunne was living the life of his dreams in London until, one evening, he jumped into a lake for a swim....
"'Let us heal together. But first I invite you to take a breath.' The impact of colonialism, generational trauma, and individual trauma is often disregarded in the Latinx community. This pioneering guide addresses this trauma and takes Latinx readers on a...
"At what point does a low mood tip over into depression? When does a distressing experience qualify as trauma? When does a cluster of symptoms indicate an underlying condition? As the conversation around mental health has moved from the consulting room to the...
"Mental health matters! Learn how to assess your mental health today - and understand what's normal for you. Discover the seven universal truths that everyone should remember, and the mental fitness foundations that will boost you. And exercise your mind with...
"Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you. Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due?...
"If you have a loved one, a spouse, adult child, or other family member, who is experiencing a mental health crisis such as schizophrenia, delusion, hearing voices, mania, depression, or catatonia, you need help right now. Your loved one might be resistant to...
"At the heart of this book are simple, essential principles to help you treat your arthritis by natural means, dramatically improving your levels of pain, mobility and wellbeing. Research has shown that the Margaret Hills Programme can give impressive results...
"In Well Fed, James Collier, former NHS dietitian and co-founder of Huel, is on a mission to debunk the myths about food and nutrition to reveal why what we eat is not only having a devastating impact on our health, but also on our planet. The...
"Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it's likely to be someone male. Autistic women are...
"Cardiac, smooth, skeletal--these three different types of muscles in our bodies make our hearts beat; push food through our intestines, blood through our vessels, babies out the uterus; attach to our bones and allow for motion. Tsui also traces how muscles...
"With week-by-week, full-body strength-based workouts, accompanied by 60 recipes developed with a registered dietitian specializing in women’s health, Fit at 50 will help you get stronger, fitter, and healthier in just six weeks. Caroline’s 360-degree...
"For decades now the public has been told that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance and that antidepressants work by targeting this mechanism. Millions of people have decided to take antidepressants based on this information. Chemically Imbalanced...
"Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of...
"When it comes to weight loss, most people don't think about hormones. But when you develop resistance to your seven major metabolic hormones--cortisol, thyroid, testosterone, growth hormone, leptin, insulin, and estrogen--your body adjusts by increasingly...
"Almost one in three Australians struggles with obesity and its related health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. It affects life expectancy and quality of life, and yet for decades medical bias and societal pressure have left many feeling...
"Our fast-paced world and technology-driven day-to-day lives have led us to lose touch with our once deep connection to nature. Fear not. This book unveils the extraordinary power of walking, helping you to reconnect with the outside world and transform this...
"A warm, reflective, and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water. The open water. To the uninitiated, it represents the unknown, an expanse of mystery and uncertainty. But to those who brave the...
"The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else's--and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. By combining...
"In Fix Iron First, Dr Libby helps readers understand why addressing low iron is key - not just for overcoming fatigue but for resolving a wide range of health challenges. She explores how iron deficiency develops, and its impact across life stages from ...
"The Institute recently completed the second edition of COVID-19 Nation Dates - A New Zealand timeline of significant events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second edition builds on existing events and includes new ones from January 2020 to July 2024. More...
"In this newly revised and expanded edition of The Emotion Code, renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson skilfully lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally-charged events from your past can still be...
"For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. In our busy lives, rest is defined as the absence of work: late-night TV binges, hours spent trawling the internet, something to do once we've finished everything else on our to-do lists....
"Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for...
"Covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area--which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. With current and helpful...
"In the book, renowned yoga, meditation and Pilates teacher Kristin McGee explains how you can use somatic exercise to strengthen the mind-body connection through movement. In simple, straightforward terms, the author explains exactly what somatic exercise is,...
"For many people, sleep is complicated. Sleep For Dummies demystifies your nightly shutdown, so that you understand the quantity and quality of sleep you need. You'll get answers to questions such as: What happens in your body and brain while you sleep? How...
"IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition....
"Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the...
"In this comprehensive introductory book for Type 2 diabetes sufferers, and those at risk of developing the condition, Dr David Cavan explains how diabetes works in the body, the potential pitfalls of living with the disease, and how to avoid, delay - or even...
"It's easier than ever to fine-tune our health. We can access the latest science in diet and exercise to inform our decisions. Yet our knowledge and provision when it comes to contraception is woefully inadequate. The choices we make with our contraception can...
"Smartphones, social media and AI are here to stay. Leading expert Professor Kaitlyn Regehr, The Digital Nutritionist, gives us the tools to consume them safely, keeping the advantages and joy of the digital world, but teaching us how to and spot risks and...
"Self Heal By Design is an easy to read book that explains the role of micro-organisms in our bodies health and healing. The conditions required for good liver function, maintaining the correct acid and alkaline balance at the cell level, eliminating candida...
"A study of the hidden epidemic of male depression draws on case studies to examine the causes of the ailment and how men can heal themselves, repair relationships, and break the chain of depression"--Publisher's description.
"Does it feel like your body is failing you? It doesn't have to be this way. The thread that binds us is chronic pain, and conditions that limit us in countless ways. We live a shadow life, isolated by our pain. This struggle impacts our confidence at work, in...
"The 4-Week Endometriosis Diet Plan shows you how to manage endometriosis naturally by taking control of what you eat--which has been proven to help you feel better"--Publisher's description.
"This book tells the history of the treatment of people with kidney failure in New Zealand; beginning in the early 1950s this story encompasses remarkable experiences of patients and their families, and of the contributions made by dedicated health...
"Metabolic Freedom is for those who are fed up with the failed diet dogma of fad diets, calorie counting and excessive exercise, and are looking to finally break free with a new paradigm on how to reset their metabolism to achieve metabolic freedom. With...
"Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment! This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical...
"A guide to self-discovery for late discovered autistic women, written by Catherine Asta, an autistic psychotherapist and host of the hit podcast, 'The Late Discovered Club'. Chapters include advice on masking, mental health, meltdowns and menopause, with...
"Strong ON! offers a variety of streamlined workout agendas with helpful images and comprehensive justifications for its successful results"--Publisher's description.
"Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their parents, families, teachers, tutors, and therapists. And yet, dyslexia doesn't have to be...
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