The symptoms are puzzling, intermittent, and frequently seem unrelated: mysterious rashes, sore joints, fatigue, headaches. It can take years to properly diagnose, often leaving its victims suffering not only from the disease, but from the uncertainty about whether they have the disease and from the not-insignificant problem of finding a physician to treat them. The disease is lupus, which, simply put, is what happens to the body when it becomes allergic to itself. It is quite widespread and it is highly deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Now patients and their families can turn to The Lupus Book, a clear, reassuring guide that explains virtually every aspect of the disease. Written by Daniel J. Wallace, M.D., one of the world's leading experts on the subject, The Lupus Book is packed with useful, easy-to-understand information and practical guidance for the sufferer. Here the reader will discover clear descriptions of the symptoms that most commonly afflict victims of lupus, a helpful survey of all aspects of diagnosis--from why the disease is so difficult to recognize to the latest, most innovative tests--and background information on the cause of the disease, which researchers now believe is genetic in origin. Wallace shows how lupus may affect different organ systems in the body, including the brain, heart, and lungs; he offers well-informed advice on how patients can work with their doctors to take an active role in fighting the disease through exercise, diet, and medication; and perhaps most important, he answers the questions he is most often asked by his patients, including queries on prevention, cure, sun exposure, pregnancy, and many other concerns. Throughout the book, Wallace reveals a talent for communicating difficult concepts to the general reader as he illustrates his discussion with numerous anecdotes culled from his years of clinical experience (he has treated over one thousand lupus patients). Nearly one million people suffer from lupus in the United States alone. More common than leukemia, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, and muscular dystrophy combined, lupus is a pervasive and little- understood condition. With The Lupus Book in hand, lupus sufferers as well as their families, friends, and physicians have a reliable guide that will answer their questions and help them to better manage their day-to-day fight against this debilitating disease.

The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Health, Fitness & Dieting

daniel-wallace

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Oxford University Press

DC Comics Year by Year A Visual Chronicle

Comics & Graphic Novels

Alan Cowsill

Matthew K. Manning

Alexander C. Irvine

Graphic Novels

Superman The Ultimate Guide To The Man Of Steel

DK.Dorling Kindersley.Penguin UK

Captain America Ultimate Guide New Edition

Literature & Fiction

MATT FORBECK

Melanie Scott

History & Criticism

This hardcover collects the three books, Characters, Weapons &amp; Technology, and Vehicles &amp; Vessels, into one easy to use reference on the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters, Weapons & Technology, Vehicles & Vessels

W. Haden Blackman

Del Rey

The Star Wars universe is expanding faster than ever before, and Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters has received an exciting new face-lift with completely updated ...

Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters

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Very good paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear, may have minor rubbing and scuffing. Cover and a number of pages has a corner bend.

SW: ESSENTIAL GUIDE/PLA

The Star Wars universe is expanding faster than ever before, and Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters has received an exciting new face-lift–with completely updated text and more than a hundred brand new, full-color illustrations by extraordinary new artist Michael Sutfin. This all-new Essential Guide features detailed profiles of more than one hundred and thirty characters from across the Star Wars galaxy, including all of your favorites–such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and Mara Jade–as well as, from Episode II: • Jango Fett • Count Dooku • Anakin Skywalker • Zam Wesell And the key players from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace: • Queen Amidala • Qui-Gon Jinn • Mace Windu • Darth Maul Here is complete, updated coverage of the novels from the incredible New Jedi Order and all of the classic movies, books, comics, TV specials, games, and the rest of the Star Wars universe. This must-have book describes the essential history and personal data for each character–with vital statistics, homeworlds, and political affiliations. More characters, more information, brilliant artwork–the Essential Guides are hotter than ever!

The New Essential Guide to Characters (Star Wars)

Reference

Random House Worlds

DIFFERENT KIND OF HEAVY METAL SUPERSTAR Whether they're doctors or diplomats, soldiers or secretaries, translators or nightclub waiters, the myriad mechanical marvels known as droids are an indispensable part of what keeps the Star Wars galaxy humming. The varieties and classes of droids are nearly as infinite as their designated specialties. In this updated and expanded nuts-to-bolts survey, each and every droid receives its due-from the simplest drones to the most sophisticated automatons, from heroic protocol model, C-3PO, and his multitasking sidekick, R2-D2, to the insidious Separatist leader General Grievous. Inside you'll discover: • All the newest droids: from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith to the Knights of the Old Republic video games and the Clone Wars animated TV series, plus the bestselling multinovel series Star Wars: The New Jedi Order-all catalogued here for the first time • Detailed histories and capabilities of nearly one hundred droids along with full-color computer-generated illustrations and schematics of their construction highlights • Special sections, including "A Layperson's Guide to Droids," "Major Manufacturers," and "A Short History of Droids" • An easy reference at your fingertips-each entry is arranged by Droid Type, including medics and scientists, repair units, battle units, and cyborgs-plus special expanded entries for R-series astromechs, the 3PO protocol series, and battle droids For the definitive debriefing on droids, there's only one official, authoritative, and absolutely essential technical guide!

Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Droids

Random House]

Go behind the mask of one of the greatest villains of all time! "More machine than man now . . ." Featuring never-before-seen cross-sections of Darth Vader's suit, this book dissects the galaxy's most famous villain layer-by-layer, revealing the incredible technology that keeps him alive--and as deadly as ever.

Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction Log

Children's Books

Scholastic. Inc.

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