"In Dr. Scott Fishman we have a model of compassion in a technological setting. . . .I feel rare confidence as I read his advice."--Thomas Moore, from the Foreword
For centuries, pain has been our most formidable and elusive adversary. But astounding breakthroughs in pain medicine have turned the tide in the age-old battle against suffering. In this comprehensive book, eminent pain specialist Scott Fishman, M.D., takes us to the front lines of this war, arming readers with the information--and inspiration--they need to understand and manage the full spectrum of pain: from chronic back pain to the acute discomfort of postsurgical pain, from migraines and arthritis to the suffering of terminal illness.
As a physician and psychiatrist--and as the chief of a leading pain center--Dr. Fishman has a rare perspective on suffering. He understands that beyond the physical anguish, chronic pain isolates its victims while it devastates families, relationships, and careers. Too often, pain sufferers must do battle against a medical culture that is largely ill-prepared to cope with their needs. And yet, as Dr. Fishman reports, breakthroughs in neuroscience, pharmacology, and mind-body therapies have given doctors and their patients the upper hand.
Through the personal journeys of real patients, we learn about the anatomy of pain and explore its pathways through the body and mind. We explore the full range of pain-fighting techniques that get results, from surgical nerve blocks to acupuncture, from common analgesics to opioids, from psychiatric drugs to cognitive behavioral therapies. As Dr. Fishman has learned from his unique clinical experience, the best chance of defeating this enemy is an integrative arsenal of traditional and "alternative" weapons.
Writing with eloquence and compassion, Dr. Fishman offers an insider's view of how the secret language of pain is decoded and disarmed. After reading this book he hopes that you will be able to act as your own best advocate throughout the healthcare system. Dr. Fishman believes that the war on pain demands a mix of combat and diplomacy, of strategy and tactics, of carefully choosing one's battles and knowing how to step out of the crossfire. In the end, we all fight our own war on pain. And this book goes a long way toward fortifying each of us in the struggle.

The War on Pain: How Breakthroughs in the New Field of Pain Medicine are Turning the Tide Against Suffering

Fishman, Scott

Berger, Lisa

Reference

Harper

If you are one of the 45 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, you've most likely seen numerous doctors and tried a wide range of medicines and treatments, only to alleviate your pain. You've probably come to believe that there's nothing to be done and that your chronic pain, is, well, chronic. Now, in a groundbreaking contribution, Dr. Scott Fishman introduces an interdisciplinary pain-management approach that integrates traditional and alternative techniques including pharmcology, neuroscience, experimental precedures and mind-body medicine. For anyone who suffers from chronic pain conditions such as back pain, post-surgical pain, migraines, and arthritis, The War on Pain, with the latest research personal stories of patients, and the wise and compassionate advice of a leading pain expert, is a patient's best defense.

The War on Pain

Parenting & Relationships

Harper-perennial

Free yourself from emotional turmoileven when that turmoil is caused by others!
We have a much greater understanding of human behavior now than we did just a few decades ago. Yet even with this greater understanding of the human mind, why we do what we do can sometimes seem like a mystery. People are often left with unsettling questions about their own (or others') behavior. We ask ourselves, Why did I make a spectacle of myself? Why am I so stressed? Why am I constantly so negative?
In his years as a clinician, Dr. Ted George has been struck by how much easier it is for people to say they have a physical illness than it is to admit they feel out of control with an emotion—be it anger, fear, or depression. With a physical issue, you have the source of the problem in concrete terms, such as in a lab report, but with an emotional issue, it can be much harder to define what's gone wrong. Untangling the Mind helps make sense of what's happening—and why. With knowledge of how the brain translates sensory signals into emotions, you will increase your understanding of your own—and others'—behaviors. As you learn about your psychological and neurological makeup, you will begin to see new possibilities for optimism, motivation, and well-being. 
We can control our behavior and our feelings, no matter how much they may have ruled us in the past, and Dr. George helps us know how. Once you understand the deeply rooted instincts that activate your emotions, you can live more peacefully, behave in ways that are more in keeping with the person you'd like to be, and enjoy your life more fully. And you'll be better able to remain unaffected by the drama of other people's emotional storms.

Untangling the Mind: Why We Behave the Way We Do

Health, Fitness & Dieting

George, David Theodore

Mental Health

HarperOne

Don't let emotions—your own, or someone else's—control your life!
Feeling extreme emotion is part of being human. We may feel overwhelming joy at the birth of a child, crippling terror at the sight of an intruder in our home, or unbearable sadness upon the death of a loved one. While we may be surprised at the force of our feelings, they are normal and are not a cause for concern. What's concerning is when strong emotions cause us to spin out of control and make us behave in ways we later wish we hadn't.
In Untangling the Mind, Dr. George explains how to:
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<li> Identify the difference between a legitimate emotional reaction and a pathological one</li> <li> Understand the biological basis of your hard-wired reactions</li> <li> Recognize why your distress is caused by a neurological malfunction</li>
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Dr. George, a psychiatrist, has accessed the most cutting-edge technology, such as fMRI, facial analysis, PET scans, and chemical infusions. With this technology, he is able to provide a deep understanding of the inner workings of the brain that can portray a clear picture of what happens—chemically and physically—when we get depressed, act out, or fall into an addiction. Once we understand what happens, we can start to live a calmer, more harmonious life.

Behind closed doors at one of the country’s premier psychiatric hospitals. Keisha is a delusional pregnant woman who believes her unborn child is the messiah. David is a suicidal compulsive foot washer who undergoes electroshock therapy. Julie has multiple personality disorder, a controversial illness that some doctors believe doesn’t really exist. Combining the case histories and personal stories of these and several other patients with information about mental illness, psychiatric research, treatment theory, and government and insurance regulations, veteran writer Lisa Berger and psychopharmacologist Alexander Vuckovic, MD, chronicle the work of the doctors and staff at McLean Hospital and draw a picture of life at psychiatric institutions across the country. Informative, powerful, important, and moving, Under Observation pushes beyond stereotypes about mental illness and its treatment to portray the alternatively dismaying and uplifting truth. “Fascinating, complex, and important.”—Joanne Greenberg, author of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Under Observation: Life Inside the McLean Psychiatric Hospital

Vuckovic, Alexander

Penguin??Books

A synthesis of intelligence and memory defines their roles in the human ability to solve problems, learn from experience, associate, and innovate, presenting an overview on how to improve memory regardless of age. Reprint.

Intelligent Memory: Improve Your Memory No Matter What Your Age

Self-Help

Gordon, Barry

Memory Improvement

Cashing in: Getting the Most When You Sell Your Business

Discusses reasons for selling a business, tells how to make a business attractive to prospective buyers, and includes advice on negotiation and purchase agreements

Berger, Donelson

Eastwood, C. William

Business & Money

GRAND CENTRAL PUB.

In this groundbreaking and important book, Dr. Barry Gordon, one of the world's leading authorities on memory, and Lisa Berger offer a bold new synthesis of the two essential components of the human mind: intelligence and memory. Gordon and Berger argue that "intelligent memory" is the key to our ability to solve problems, learn from experience, associate, and innovate. As critical to the creation of works of genius as it is to navigating the complexities of daily life, intelligent memory is not an innate gift but a skill that we can learn, hone, and actually improve with age-no matter how old or absentminded we might be. Gordon and Berger provide a concise, compelling overview of how intelligent memory functions in the brain as the "engine" for dynamic thought, enabling us to focus our attention, make connections, and store and retrieve information. Combining cutting-edge science with practical hands-on guidance and featuring daily exercises and self-administered tests, Intelligent Memory is an essential volume for readers of any age who want to sharpen and expand their intellectual powers.

Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory that Makes You Smarter

Creativity

Viking Adult

The mother of a young manic depressive recounts her struggle to cope with her son's illness and discusses the information she gathered about manic depression

We Heard the Angels of Madness: One Family's Struggle With Manic Depression

Berger, Diane

William Morrow & Co.

Offers practical advice on improving worker satisfaction, profits, and company well-being, and describes actual cases

The Healthy Company: Eight Strategies to Develop People, Productivity and Profits

Rosen, Robert H.

Management & Leadership

Tarcher

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The War on Pain: How Breakthroughs in the New Field of Pain Medicine are Turning the Tide Against Suffering

The War on Pain

Untangling the Mind: Why We Behave the Way We Do

Untangling the Mind: Why We Behave the Way We Do

Under Observation: Life Inside the McLean Psychiatric Hospital

Intelligent Memory: Improve Your Memory No Matter What Your Age

Cashing in: Getting the Most When You Sell Your Business

Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory that Makes You Smarter

We Heard the Angels of Madness: One Family's Struggle With Manic Depression

The Healthy Company: Eight Strategies to Develop People, Productivity and Profits