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  Witches Midwives & Nurses 2nd Ed...

  Deirdre English, Barbara Ehrenreich

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  Witches, Midwives, and Nurses examines how women-led healing was delegitimized to make way for patriarchy, capitalism, and the emerging medical industry. 
   
   
   
  As we watch another agonizing attempt to shift the future of healthcare in the United States, we are reminded of the longevity of this crisis, and how firmly entrenched we are in a system that doesn't work. 
   
   
   
  First published by the Feminist Press in 1973, Witches, Midwives, and Nurses is an essential book about the corruption of the medical establishment and its historic roots in witch hunters. In this new and updated edition, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English delve into the current fascination with and controversies about witches, exposing our fears and fantasies. They build on their classic exposé on the demonization of women healers and the political and economic monopolization of medicine. This quick history brings us up-to-date, exploring today's changing attitudes toward childbirth, alternative medicine, and modern-day witches.

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  Summary - The Song Of Achilles -...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE SONG OF ACHILLES 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY MADELINE MILLER 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Patroclus’ Childhood 
  Exile and Arrival in Phthia 
  The Growing Friendship 
  Achilles’ Prophecy and Training 
  Discovery of Love 
  Preparation for War 
  Achilles in Troy 
  Conflict and Pride 
  Patroclus’ Sacrifice 
  General Analysis of The Song of Achilles 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus, exploring their deep bond against the backdrop of the Trojan War. The narrative follows Patroclus, a young prince who falls in love with Achilles, the renowned warrior destined for greatness. As they navigate the challenges of love, honor, and fate, the story delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of identity. Through Patroclus' perspective, the novel examines the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, highlighting the emotional depths of heroism and the impact of war on relationships.

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  Raw Meaty Bones

  Dr. Tom Lonsdale

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  Dr Tom Lonsdale’s original, pioneering work Raw Meaty Bones is the foremost book on the nutritional needs of pet dogs, cats and ferrets. First published in 2001—and of still greater importance today—the 14 chapters are packed with information vital for pet owners and pet professionals the world over.Lonsdale explains how industrial diets devastate the health of pets, how dirty tartar encrusted teeth, sore gums and stinky breath signal the downward spiral of ill-health, suffering and needless trips to the vet. By contrast he shows why dogs and cats crave the ripping, tearing and crunching on raw meaty bones—Nature’s miracle treatment and preventative. It’s the tough, chewy texture of the food that imparts the medicinal benefits. And providing your pet does enough ripping and tearing its teeth will be clean, gums healthy and breath sweet. The resultant benefits for the immune system, heart, liver, lungs and kidneys are enormous—one happy, contented pet.   Raw Meaty Bones makes no apology, it reveals a veterinary profession lost without a moral compass beholden to the multi-national pet food companies. It provides the foundations for a pet health revolution—with enormous cost savings for pet owners and benefits for the natural environment worth $billions.If you own a pet, or know someone who does, this book’s for you. Find out more at www.thepetfoodcon.com

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  Side Effects - How Our...

  David Haslam

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  A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick 
   
  With a single drug in the UK currently costing £340,000 per patient per year, or a gene therapy in the USA being costed at $1.2million, who should get such treatments, and how can we begin to afford them? Should we all be entitled to timely mental health therapy? How should we care for our old? 
   
  As we grapple with the world's worst pandemic for a century, our minds are on our health more than ever. But what should we rightfully expect of doctors? In this original and thought-provoking book, Sir David Haslam explores what good healthcare should achieve and asks how we pay for it. Informed by patient stories and data from across the world - from US big pharma to Britain's NHS - this is an urgent and often moving examination of our most important asset: our health.

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  Hidden Power of Stress -...

  Orson Tallis

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  Hidden Power of Stress 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations ⭐⭐ 
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  Extended Summary - How To Walk...

  Quick Reading Library

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  HOW TO WALK AWAY 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATHERINE CENTER 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Crash 
  The Diagnosis 
  Hospitalization and Denial 
  Confronting Reality 
  Kitty's Return 
  Family Secrets and Shifting Dynamics 
  Finding Strength and Hope 
  Beyond the Hospital Walls 
  A New Path 
  Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  In "How to Walk Away" by Katherine Center, Margaret Jacobsen's life takes a sudden and devastating turn when a plane crash leaves her paralyzed. Engaged to a seemingly perfect man, Margaret is confronted with his inability to cope with her new reality, leading to a painful betrayal. As she navigates the physical and emotional challenges of her recovery, she finds strength in unexpected places, particularly in her bond with her unconventional physical therapist, Ian. Margaret embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with loss, forgiveness, and the complexities of family relationships, while discovering a new purpose in helping others.

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