James Folk, MD and Mark Wilkinson, OD are professors at the University of Iowa. They are experts in the field of macular degeneration, and they are not being paid by anyone to recommend anything. They treat patients with age-related macular degeneration almost every day, perform research that explores the causes of AMD, attend scientific meetings, participate in treatment trials, and promise to tell you the straight scoop. They will tell you what scientists and doctors all over the world know about this disease, and, just as importantly, what they don't know. The first three chapters describe AMD along with the latest science which yields clues to what causes it. You need to understand the disease in order to fight it. The last six chapters tell how you can fight back to save your vision. They will talk about changing your lifestyle, eating the right foods, and taking multivitamins with zinc along with other medications which may reduce the risk of vision loss. They will discuss the latest treatments for the wet form of AMD, including new ones that have not yet been approved but show promise. They will also talk about how to maximize your remaining vision and live as full a life as possible. You can fight back to save your sight. Drs. Folk and Wilkinson will tell you how. Endorsements "The field of age-related macular degeneration is exploding with new research and treatments. It is impossible for patients, or even eye doctors, to keep up on the latest findings and treatments. Drs. Folk and Wilkinson are experts in this field and have the exceptional ability to communicate difficult information in a simple, straightforward style. This is a great book on AMD for the patient and eye care provider and I highly recommend it." - Edwin Stone, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Ophthalmology, Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, University of Iowa "Even though I've had macular degeneration for more than ten years, your book taught me a lot of new information. It's very easy to read and understand. I liked the glossary because I can look things up and get my questions answered quickly. I thought the video was excellent to actually see what patients like me go through. I think everyone who has this disease, (and their families and doctor), would benefit from this book. Thank you for sending it to me." -RM, a retired teacher and patient with age-related macular degeneration "I'm a busy vitreoretinal specialist and see many patients with age-related macular degeneration. This book presented the latest on research, medical and surgical treatment, and low vision. It also explained where the research and treatment was going in the coming five years and how to keep up-to-date with the new findings. I recommend this book to anyone who takes care of patients with AMD. The book will be especially valuable to my patients who can learn what to do to reduce their chance of losing vision and improve their quality of life." -Denise L. Kayser, MD, North Bay Vitreoretinal Consultants

Protect Your Sight How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Macular Degeneration

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wilkinson, Mark E.

Folk M.D., Professor Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences James C

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Free Educational Pubns Intl Inc

About the Book This is the new Second Edition with chapters on low vision and vision rehabilitation to help readers prepare for the oral boards. There is a chapter on contact lenses by Ali Bukhamseen, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, Chief of Optometry Department, Saad Specialist Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Wilkinson is co-author of Protect Your Sight and author of Essential Optics Review for the Boards. Dr. Wilkinson is a clinical professor of ophthalmology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences there is consistently ranked as one of the best ophthalmology teaching programs in the United States. Dr. Wilkinson serves on the Executive Committee of the American Optometric Association Low Vision Rehabilitation Section and the Planning Committee of the National Eye Institute’s National Eye Health Education Program. He has published extensively and spoken all over the globe concerning issues related to visual rehabilitation. He teaches optics to the ophthalmology residents at the University of Iowa and around the world. About the Author Dr. Wilkinson’s optics course at the University of Iowa helps residents survive the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) exam and boards. Now, in book form, his material will help residents and students ace optics. His book is concise and complete with over 150 questions to guide the student through optics. The book utilizes diagrams to teach and provides a high-yield review of optics that’s needed for success on the boards. Don’t take the boards without this book!

Essential Optics Review for the Boards

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The Winning Helix: The Art of Learning and Manifesting Your True Potential

Business & Money

Andersson, Cristina

Job Hunting & Careers

NANCY JOY HEFRON is a writer, emotional life coach, and teacher who lives in Mount Vernon, Iowa with her husband Mark on a beautiful acreage they fondly call El Shaddai. Through her company, Heartlights, Nancy Joy offers emotional healing retreats, sacred journeys and private sessions. She is the creator of a radio series called "It's all About You" and a self-help column by the same name. Find out more about Nancy Joy and her work at www.heartlights.net. ***About the book*** Rose Jocelyn Winston is a prominent "fifty-something" therapist in her community, and yet she begins to realize her life is not all that rosy. Her only daughter, Emily, has rejected her, and she has found that all her attempts to help her clients seem to be falling flat. In the midst of her mid-life crises she prays for help and has a powerful dream that takes her on an incredible journey. She travels, eventually, to the Yucatan, where two special dolphins and a Spirit guide help her uncover the doorway to true emotional healing and conscious compassion. On her journey, Rose discovers this life-changing formula that brings the truth of emotions into perspective, providing an incredible life tool for everyone. ***A message from the author*** After over twenty years as a spiritual teacher following the emotional clues of life, I felt strongly that it was time to begin to share what I had learned along the way to a wider audience. For three years I tried writing a self-help book to no avail. I felt that no form of teaching is more life changing than for the reader to "feel" what the words were saying. So I set out to write a teaching novel. From the first day I began to write, Rose's story just spilled out of my heart and soul. I easily birthed The Wounded Heart, and I know there will be more to come. -NJH

The Wounded Heart

Hefron, Nancy

Literature & Fiction

Steven George was living the American Dream. To the outside world, he had everything. He had a spacious home in Brentwood, California, a beautiful wife, two adorable children, and a convertible Porsche. His was the perfect life, until one day when his wife discovered his deepest secret. For over a decade he had been struggling with a relentless addiction to drugs and alcohol. Stream of Unconsciousness chronicles Steven's dark experience with his addictions, his wife's attempt to discover the truth, an emotional intervention, and his subsequent life experiences in one of the premier rehab facilities in the nation. This poignant memoir gives the reader an honest, unique insight into the mind of the addict as he first struggles to survive in a world of lies and then learns how to stay sober and ultimately live a full life with no secrets. About the Author Steven George was born in Los Angeles and presently lives in Santa Monica, California. He is a licensed California attorney, received his Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from UCLA and presently works as an Interventionist. Reviews "Steven has done a masterful job in writing a book that will captivate and inspire not only those working in the addictive disease field, but also the addict, their family and the recovering. It is a story that precisely exemplifies the power of addiction and the miracle of recovery." - Ed Storti, Intervention Specialist "Rarely do we see an individual in recovery dig so deeply into their own personal experience with addiction that they are not only able to connect with others who've shared similar experiences, but they are also able to grab the attention of anyone who's ever known or worked with someone suffering from an addictive disease; Steven George has remarkably done just that in this powerful and important book." - Ken Seeley, Founder of Intervention911.com and Interventionist from A&amp;E's hit show Intervention

Stream of Unconsciousness: From Addiction to Redemption in the City of Angels

George, Steven

Addiction & Recovery

Do you feel like you are on a financial treadmill? Do you feel like it's impossible to get ahead? There once was a Midwest cyclist who had a dream to see the sunrise while standing on an ocean shore. He planned his trip carefully and rode his bike as hard as he could each day until he finally arrived. Unfortunately, when he awoke that beautiful California morning and headed to the beach, he was sorely disappointed. All of his efforts were for naught because he was missing some key information: The sun rises from the east.he was on the wrong coast! You might laugh, but whether self-employed or working for someone, most people feel this same frustration and disappointment when pursuing their financial goals. They, too, are missing some key information. They don't know the real relationship between time and money. In a fun and entertaining way, Time Isn't Money equips you with the information you need to make sure you are headed in the right direction. You won't be the same after reading this book, and if you put into practice what you learn, you'll be jumping off the treadmill and cruising toward your goals faster than you might expect.Just don't let your boss know that you know. Author Bio Mike Kakihara, born in Japan and raised by hardworking parents, wasn't sure about his own future. He worked hard in the hospitality industry for many years and realized that the path he was heading down wasn't taking him in the direction he wanted to go. He made some drastic changes and became self-employed. He started building his business and learned a lot along the way, but he still couldn't figure out how all the pieces of information he was learning fit together. Then he learned that Time Isn't Money, and this brought it all together. He has since invested his time and energy into trying to help others learn what he has learned. The result is this book, which he hopes will make a difference in many lives. Mike lives with his wife and two children in Southern California. He continues to operate his business from home and loves having so much time with his family. 'Time Isn't Money' is a quick and easy read that has motivated me to take my small business to the next level. This book has become my reference guide to success.

Time Isn't Money: The Best Kept Secrets That the Rich Wouldn't Want to Share With You and Your Boss Doesn't Want You to Know

Kakihara, Mike

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Why do we get trapped in abusive relationships, left with nothing but a hope that things will change? Why do we let someone who should love and respect us belittle, intimidate, and rob us of our very essence, our souls? This book asks these difficult but necessary questions. Dr. Lucy Papillon shares her own, first hand experience with just such an emotionally abusive relationship, and the journey that took her from the moment she finally asked the question, "Why am I allowing this to happen?" to her ultimate freedom and current life of inner strength. In this second edition of When Hope Can Kill, Dr. Lucy Papillon has revealed vital aspects of the healing process, which she has learned in the years since the first edition was released to many readers who were ready to take that first, courageous step toward healing. "This book, simply put, is an amazing read - not only is it a page-turner of a story, but a powerful manual for healing. If you have ever loved and then had your heart shattered when you least expected it, this is your book, no matter where you are. When Hope Can Kill is mandatory reading. You cannot read this book and come away unchanged." --Chantel Westerman, Good Morning America "An important and desperately needed book, aimed not just at the woman in an abusive relationship, but at anyone who has ever used hope for self-deception." --Susan Campbell, Ph.D., author of The Couple's Journey

When Hope Can Kill: How Hope Keeps You With the Wrong Person-Reclaim Your Soul for the Right Person

Self-Help

Papillon, Lucy, Ph.D.

Relationships

About the Author CL Gammon has held a life-long fascination with American political history. He studied Political Science at Tennessee Technological University. Gammon has worked as a paralegal and legal researcher. America's Other Party: A Brief History of the Prohibition Party is Gammon's third book. Previously, Gammon wrote a political trivia column for "Eagle Forum" magazine. Gammon lives in Lafayette, Tennessee with his wife Kimberly, his daughter Amy and his son Justin. Synopsis On September 1, 1869 a new political party was formed in Chicago, Illinois. This organization was named the Prohibition Party and was dedicated to alleviating alcohol from America. This book briefly traces the history of the Prohibition Party from 1869 through today and discusses some of the many colorful individuals who have been involved in the party. And make no mistake about it - the Prohibition Party has had its share of colorful characters. One Prohibitionist was forced to retire from the Army because he proposed the creation of a fourth branch of government. Another predicted a great, devastating earthquake - perhaps because he was defeated for election. A Prohibition nominee for President nearly destroyed the party when it was made public that he was supporting one of his opponents for the White House. All in all, no political party in American history has had the rich and colorful history as America's other Party. "This book reminds readers of the Prohibition Party. It traces it back to the 19th century. Society now deals almost solely with effects, avoiding dealing with causes. We see this not only on alcoholism, but also on all other political, national, and social issues, e.g., AIDS, drug abuse, violence, crime, immigration, poverty, war, terrorism, and the Mideast. This book reminds readers that there is another view and another way." - Leroy J. Pletten, National Secretary of the Prohibition National Committee and 2004 Prohibition Party nominee for Vice President.

America's Other Party: A Brief History of the Prohibition Party

History

Gammon, C.L.

Americas

There is a growing concern in the United States medical community about the lack of practicing physicians available to meet the need of our growing healthcare demands, and yet there are many hopeful medical students who are the unfortunate bearers of rejection letters from U.S. medical schools. However, there is a second route to attaining the Doctor of Medicine degree that has become a viable and reputable choice for many. This "road less traveled" is Caribbean medical schools. Students abroad enter the U.S. every year with sponsored visas by American hospitals to attain the credentials to practice medicine; so why not American students? The stringent admissions policies and limited seats available in United States medical schools have allowed these schools to accommodate a massive insurgence of applicants. Could this be an option for you? The Student Doctor Network Caribbean Medical School Primer tells a personal account of a doctor's journey through offshore medical school, gives first hand answers to questions, and provides information that is not freely expressed by websites and catalogs. Let this book help you make the right decision and be your step by step guide to realizing your dream: becoming a doctor. About the Author: Dr. Yarbrough attained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He is currently a professor of Problem Based Learning at Ross University School of Medicine and will be starting residency this year. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. "Dr. Yarbrough does a nice job consolidating just about all the information an overwhelmed, first-year medical student would need to know in a well-organized and easy to read handbook. It could also be worthwhile reading for a parent or spouse of a student in order to give them insight into what their family member is embarking on and investing in for the next four years." - Eunice Koh, M2- Ross University School of Medicine "I believe that Dr. Yarbrough's The Student Doctor Network Caribbean Medical School Primer is an excellent book and will be of great benefit to prospective medical students to Caribbean medical schools. This book does not only prepare students for living in the Caribbean and attending school in a foreign environment, it also highlights facts about the U.S. medical degree and practice in general." - Dr. Gina Letang

The Student Doctor Network Caribbean Medical School Primer: Everything you need to know before you go

Education & Teaching

Marcus Yarbrough

Higher & Continuing Education

This comprehensive office reference provides detailed information on over 1300 diseases. This manual helps eye care practitioners quickly find the general, ocular, and clinical manifestations of specific diseases. Dr. Roy’s Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases, Fourth Edition, provides comprehensive alphabetical lists of eye diseases for easy reference. The fully updated, revised Fourth Edition features complete information for common and uncommon disorders. Each listing is fully referenced. • Every office should have a copy of Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases, Fourth Edition. • This manual contains comprehensive alphabetical lists of over 1300 common and uncommon disorders. • Text is fully referenced for further reading and study. • Dr. Roy’s Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases, Fourth Edition, is fully updated and revised and is a trusted resource for thousands of ophthalmologists and eye care providers. • The book is organized for quick and easy reference. About the Author Dr. Hampton Roy is a board certified ophthalmologist and a past president of the American College of Eye Surgeons. Dr. Roy is an author, educator, and leader in the field of ophthalmology. He has published over 150 articles and 30 books on eyes and eye care. He is Chief Editor of e-medicine’s Ophthalmology. This book has three main purposes: (1) to aid the busy eye doctor in identifying all ocular manifestations of a given syndrome, disease, or inherited disorder; (2) to provide references so that the eye doctor will know where to look for additional information; and (3) to promote greater observation of the characteristics of ocular syndromes, systemic diseases, and inherited disorders. This book is designed for quick reference while the patient's eyes are being dilated or immediately following an examination. Practicality is the objective; conciseness, logical arrangement, and authenticity are the main features. Dr. Roy has endeavored to include all systemic syndromes, diseases, and inherited disorders that have ocular manifestations. The titles are arranged alphabetically and are numbered. Other names of the same disorder are also given. A general definition, clinical ocular findings, clinical systemic findings, and several references are included for each entry. Each entry is dealt with as completely as space and practicality allow. Laboratory findings have not been considered; the book is designed to serve as the physician's primary source of information for ocular diseases. The Ocular Differential Diagnosis book provides comprehensive lists of causes for symptoms or findings. Frequently more information is needed, and it is hoped that, Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases will furnish the physician with additional information to make a better diagnosis.

Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases

Medical Books

Roy, Frederick Hampton

Medicine

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