Subject(s): Autism -- History | Autistic Disorder -- Interview -- history | History, 20th Century -- Interview Summary: "This book explores the history of autism from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Through unprecedented interviews with many of the earliest pioneers in the field, and leading professiona

Subject(s): Dragons -- Fiction | Fantasy fiction, American Summary: A collection of fantasy tales about fire-breathing reptiles includes contributions by Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and Tamora Pierce. Contents: Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois -- Cecelia Holland -- Naomi Novik -- Jonathan Stroud -- Kage Bake

Subject(s): Fear of dentists Summary: "The Fearful Dental Patient: A Guide to Understanding and Managing helps the dental professional understand the basics of fears and phobias, how to identify dental phobia, and how to overcome it in cooperation with the patient. Dr. Weiner and his colleagues are all practicing dentists and provide proven

Subject(s): Women -- Life skills guides | Women -- Conduct of life | Women -- Psychology Summary: Advice on how to nurture your best relationships, make your best contribution to the world around you, and take the best care of yourself. It's about loving who you really are--and embracing the challenge to discover your best life ever. Every

Subject(s): Public health -- Social aspects Summary: Provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. Explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare

Subject(s): English language -- Composition and exercises Study and teaching | Education -- Parent participation Summary: "Both practical and inspiring, Allyn offers the Five Keys to help kids WRITE: Word power, Ritual, Independence, Time, and Environment, as well as the Writer's Ladder, which helps parents understand and guide their ch

Subject(s): Schools -- Juvenile fiction | Family -- Juvenile fiction | Courage -- Juvenile fiction | Humorous stories Summary: Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school. Holdings: ,Book - General,Indera Mah

Subject(s): Industrial organization (Economic theory) -- Mathematical models | Industrial organization Summary: "Managers who are looking to gain a better understanding of today's industrial environment will appreciate this text. It offers a comprehensive examination of the field. Empirical applications are integrated throughout the cha

Subject(s): Electroencephalography -- Atlases | Pediatric neurology -- Atlases -- Diagnosis Summary: "750 EEG tracings provide the visual assistance you need to diagnose pediatric seizure activity. Atlas of Pediatric EEG will prove to be an essential visual reference to for both the novice and experienced neurologist. For those new to the f

Subject(s): Nervous system -- Examinations, questions, etc. -- Diseases | Neurology -- Examinations, questions, etc Summary: "In neurology perhaps more than any other specialty, clinical vignettes increase learning efficiency by illustrating examples and placing sometimes challenging neuroscience concepts into clinical practice. With this i