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#1 International Bestseller
Winner of the 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award
Winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize
A landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women, now in paperback
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy,
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2015.
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"Though we talk about wanting to 'age gracefully,' the truth is that when it comes to getting older, we're programmed to dread an inevitable decline in our health, our looks, our sexual relationships, even the pleasure we take in living life. But as Christiane Northrup, M.D., shows us in this ... book, we have it in us to make growing older an entirely different experience, for both our bodies and our souls. In chapters that blend personal stories...
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"Every year nearly 400,000 women-approximately 15% of all new mothers-face postpartum disorders. Postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy, yet few understand it or are prepared to deal with it. This book examines the causes of treatment for postpartum depression. Topics covered include: The Unexpected and the Unknown, The Roller Coaster of Postpartum Blues, Postpartum Anxiety Disorders, The Spectrum of Pospartum Depression,...
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2011
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1 online resource (7 p.)
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"Designed to assist all healthcare staff who interact with breastfeeding mothers and babies, topics include Insufficient Milk Transfer, Jaundice, Breast Engorgement, Overproduction, Nipple Pain, Nipple Bacterial Infection, Vasospasm, Bleb, Plugged Duct, Mastitis and Candidal Overgrowth."--
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"WOMENOPAUSE presents a clear fresh voice to the controversy of hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. Over the past thirty years, Dr. Lovera Wolf Miller has witnessed public fascination swing from one trend to the next. Through it all, women have benefited, and at times suffered, whenever new treatment strategies have come into vogue. WOMENOPAUSE invites readers into the intimate conversation that takes place between a woman and her female gynecologist."--...
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"Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and joyous time, but it’s natural to be nervous about getting everything ready. The First-Time Parent’s Childbirth Handbook empowers you with answers for all your burning questions about giving birth and the days before and after, with space to build a custom birth plan that matches your values and comfort level. Know your options―Explore the pros and cons of giving birth at a birthing center, at home, or...
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NWA Publications
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2010.
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1 online resource
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"This book challenges common misconceptions and misinformation about osteoporosis, while providing the information needed to restore women's sense of control over the aging process. This book provides valuable knowledge about how to create and maintain bone health. It is well-researched, well-documented, and highly readable."--
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"In Positive Aging, KaiglerWalker explores and illuminates the quest women must take to free themselves from this cultural trap. Using myths, fairy tales, and a series of practical exercises, she peels back the layers of misunderstanding that distort the true nature of female beauty. Identifying the problem as essentially one of the spirit, she guides women through the myriad erroneous assumptions and preconceptions about the primal role of female...
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American Cancer Society
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A breast cancer resource for the newly diagnosed from the experts at the American Cancer Society With an easy-to-understand, question-and-answer format, this book guides patients through the important decisions they'll need to make, from diagnosis through treatment. It helps women with breast cancer and their caregivers know what to expect, what to do, and how to get through what can be an overwhelming, life-changing experience. This new edition includes...
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Miriam Kinai
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2013.
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1 online resource
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"Natural Menopause Management teaches you how to manage menopausal symptoms with natural remedies. You will learn how to manage symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats with:* Diet* Supplements* Herbs* Aromatherapy essential oils* Lifestyle modifications Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment also includes a:* 4 Week Exercise Plan* 4 Week Stress Management Plan."--
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2012
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1 online resource (48 p.)
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"Obesity is the problem of every other person you meet nowadays. You will find plenty information on how to lose weight. From the internet to books and articles in magazines, weight loss is the hot topic everywhere.This book attempts to expose the truth about what it is that's keeping you from losing weight in the most natural way. You will be amazed by your results. Health and vitality to you."--
16) Cervical Cancer
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My Ebook Publishing House
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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Cervical cancer is the third most common malignancy in women worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in developing countries. Cervical Cancer will provide readers with a thorough review on cervical cancer, treatment guidelines, and emerging therapies available for the disease. This concise pocket book will review cervical cancer's epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and medical management.--Provided by publisher....
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"Spas have become self-care oases for millions of people living busy, hectic lives. And while your skin may be smoother when you leave, the relaxation response sparked by a visit to the spa is an equally invaluable gift. Pleasure Healing will help you give that gift to yourself every day by bringing relaxation and present-moment awareness into your life. As you incorporate mindfulness techniques including meditation, healing breath work, conscious...
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In The Road Less Taken, Kathryn Bertine takes readers through her journey of striving to become a professional cyclist in her mid-30s. Her essays explore the twists and turns on life's unexpected roads via bicycle, but also the larger meaning of what it means to heed one's inner compass and search for a personal true north. With her signature wit and humor Bertine's essays travel far beyond the bike lane, resonating with anyone who has ever dared...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is a gift! I’ve been practicing their strategies, and it’s a total game-changer.”—Brené Brown, PhD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dare to Lead
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
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