Global Health

This work is essential for jurists, healthcare professionals, academics, and students seeking a deep understanding of the ethical and legal issues in global medical practice. It addresses, in a detailed and critical manner, the fundamental principles of medical law, exploring the historical evolution, legal theories applied to health, and the comparison between different legal systems, such as common law and civil law.

In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life’s calling: To cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Tracy Kidder’s magnificent account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems, and disease.

Western psychotherapy views our practice as a way to bring clients back to baseline “normal.” But our society’s “normal” is profoundly unwell: our ways of being reflect the same unsustainable systems that erode our ecosystems, accelerate global destruction, and ultimately extract our humanity. Moving toward healing and purpose in uncertain times means evolving the way we do therapy and the way we think about mental health.

Su hijo puede ser un niño altamente sensible. La alta sensibilidad es un rasgo de la personalidad que puede no ser común, pero que existe en el 15 o 20 por ciento de nuestra población. Son personas normales, pero las personas altamente sensibles pueden tener algunas necesidades particulares que no son compartidas por todos. Tener un hijo altamente sensible puede ser un reto para los padres y muchos han buscado recursos sobre cómo cuidarlos.

VACCINES: SCIENCE, TRUTH, AND THE PATH TO IMMUNE RESILIENCE is the definitive guide to understanding how vaccines work, why they matter, and how they can shape a healthier future for humanity—without the polarization. In a world overwhelmed by misinformation, fear, and scientific complexity, this groundbreaking book offers clarity, evidence, and hope. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a scientist, a parent, a skeptic, or a lifelong learner, this book gives you the comprehensive, unbiased, and deeply insightful roadmap you’ve been searching for. From the ancient roots of ...

Discover the ancient wisdom and unparalleled health benefits of wild fermentation in "The Wild Fermentation Revolution." Unlock the remarkable power of wild fermentation and embark on a fascinating journey to explore its untamed world. This comprehensive eBook is your ultimate guide to understanding, embracing, and mastering the age-old practice of wild fermentation. Dive into the first chapter for a captivating overview of the world of fermentation. Uncover the magical capabilities of indigenous microbes as your friendly fermentation helpers, and learn how embracing this practice can boost...

La psicología oscura es cada vez más utilizada por aquellos que quieren controlar tus acciones, para conseguir lo que quieren. La estructura actual de la sociedad contribuye al aumento de la manipulación a través del uso de la intimidación, señales no verbales, hipnosis y más. Con todo esto, es bastante claro que el conocimiento de este tema es necesario para la supervivencia diaria. Secretos de la Psicología Oscura es una exploración del comportamiento antisocial en la sociedad y cómo contrarrestarlo.

Dementia Caregiver's Practical Guide: Manage Stress, Avoid Burnout, Find Hope, and Build Resilience is an essential handbook for anyone navigating the complex journey of dementia caregiving. The author, drawing from years of personal experience and extensive research, provides listeners with a comprehensive guide full of insights, practical advice, and strategies to help them better understand and care for their loved ones.

We live in an era where someone can contract an infectious disease in Hong Kong, get on a plane, and land in New York City before the incubation period is over. We also live in a time where the wealthiest one percent of people control 34 times more than the wealth of the entire bottom 50 percent of the world's population. Climate change, mass migration, war, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence all pose challenges to maintaining the health of our human species. And yet we march on, beating back illness, disadvantage and suffering, inch by inch. This textbook, now in its third edition, is...

When Kinari Webb first traveled to Indonesian Borneo at 21 to study orangutans, she was both awestruck by the beauty of her surroundings and heartbroken by the rain forest destruction she witnessed. As she got to know the local communities, she realized that their need to pay for expensive health care led directly to the rampant logging, which in turn imperiled their health and safety even further. Webb realized her true calling was at the intersection of medicine and conservation.

In December 2013, a young boy in a tiny West African village contracted the deadly Ebola virus. The virus spread to his relatives, then to neighboring communities, then across international borders. The world's first urban Ebola outbreak quickly overwhelmed the global health system and threatened to kill millions. In an increasingly interconnected world in which everyone is one or two flights away from New York or London or Beijing, even a localized epidemic can become a pandemic. Ebola's spread sounded global alarms that the next killer outbreak is right around the corner.

Unlock the secrets of centuries-old food preservation techniques with The Fermented Kitchen, your ultimate guide to the vibrant world of fermented vegetables. Dive into the fundamentals of fermentation, understand its powerful health benefits, and discover the vegetables that transform into probiotic-rich treasures. Begin your journey with the science behind fermentation, where you'll learn about the magic of bacteria, yeasts, and enzymes that turn ordinary veggies into nutritious superfoods. Prep your kitchen with the essential tools and tips for creating a clean and organized fermentation...

Embark on an enlightening journey through menopause with 'A Black Woman's Guide to Menopause' - a comprehensive and insightful book tailored specifically for Black women. This guide offers a unique blend of medical expertise, cultural understanding, and personal empowerment, making it an indispensable resource for navigating this significant life transition.

From an award-winning science journalist comes a lively, informative, and humorous deep dive into the future of the toilet - from creative uses for harvested “biosolids”, to the bold engineers dedicated to bringing safe sanitation to the billions of people worldwide living without.

Have you ever felt unfairly labeled as a "bad parent?" Have you endured hurtful comments about your teen, like "lazy," "distracted," or "uninterested?" If so, you're not alone. With over six million children grappling with ADHD in the US alone, your struggles are shared by countless other parents facing similar challenges.

When climate activist Greta Thunberg was 11, her parents Malena and Svante, and her little sister Beata, were facing a crisis in their own home. Greta had stopped eating and speaking, and her mother and father had reconfigured their lives to care for her. Desperate and searching for answers, her parents discovered what was at the heart of Greta’s distress: her imperiled future on a rapidly heating planet. Steered by Greta’s determination to understand the truth and generate change, they began to see the deep connections between their own suffering and the planet’s.

What if you are right and the system is wrong? Have you or your children been labeled ADHD? Do you want to connect to the earth and its vibrations? What’s offered to you in this book is a step in the right direction, away from prescription drugs and towards your natural born gifts to Dance, Sing, Laugh and Play. Make a commitment to yourself for the next 27 days to do the simple exercises suggested in this e-book and connect with your inner child, who was born to love life and live with radiant health. This e-book contains links to 9 bonus music tracks for a unique, transformational dance...

The Stress Book takes a comprehensive approach to stress management and how modifying your lifestyle and taking practical steps can help significantly reduce the level of stress you are experiencing.

Sustainable nutrition is the bridge between personal health and planetary well-being. This guide delves into how our dietary choices impact both our bodies and the environment. It underscores the power of individual choices while advocating for broader systemic changes. By redefining our relationship with food, we can achieve better health and contribute to a more sustainable future. This is more than a nutrition guide; it's a blueprint for harmonizing individual well-being with global sustainability. Essential reading for those seeking a holistic approach to health and the environment.

Abortion pills have made safe abortion possible for millions of people around the world, even in the most restrictive circumstances. Sydney Calkin illustrates the profound, transformative promise of these pills—which are safe, effective, and responsible for a sharp decline in maternal mortality. This timely book demonstrates that the widespread practice of self-managed medication abortion makes it more difficult for countries to enforce oppressive abortion laws and less willing to do so.