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Frontispiece, xiv, 1 leaf, 520 pp; 16 text figures. Original cloth. Very Good. This copy does NOT have any library markings. First Edition.

8vo. xiv, 520 pp. Illus., index. Cloth, dust-jacket. Lightly foxed, top edge dust soiled, else very good.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. x, 1 leaf [half-title], 644 pp.; illustrated. Original cloth. Near Fine, in dust jacket. This copy does NOT have any library markings. First Edition. SIGNED BY ELIN WOLFE on the front flyleaf: "To Oley and Jean/ Here it is: a fait/ accompli! Your friendship/ over the years has meant/ so much to Dick and me./ With fondest regards and/ deepest gratitude,/ Elin/ February 2000." The recipients are Oglesby Paul and his wife Jean. Dick is Elin Wolfe's husband Richard J. Wolfe. This volume is the second volume by these authors on Walter B. Cannon. The first volume, entitled Walter B. Cannon: The Life and Times of a Young Scientist, was published in 1987, with the order of the authors being Benison, Barger, and Wolfe. Why did the order of the authors change from 1987 to 2000? Barger died in 1996 and Benison's health declined to the point where he could not continue to work on the book. Signed by Author(s). …

Cambridge , HUP, 2000. (X) 644 pp. Cloth + dustjacket. Portrait. Illustrations. *good condition*.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. They Said You Need Joint Surgery. Now what? You may be facing a knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, ACL reconstruction, Achilles repair, or another major joint procedure-and suddenly, the questions are piling up. What should you do before surgery?How painful will recovery be?How long will you need help?When will you walk, drive, work, sleep comfortably, or feel like yourself again?And perhaps the biggest question of all: How do you recover without feeling completely unprepared? This practical, no-nonsense guide gives you the information, tools, and confidence to prepare for surgery, navigate recovery, and take an active role in rebuilding your strength, mobility, and independence. Because surgery is only one day. Recovery is everything that comes after. Inside, you'll discover how to: - Prepare your body, home, and support system before surgery- Know what to expect in the hospital and during the critical first days at home- Manage pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, sleep problems, and recovery frustrations- Move safely and use walkers, crutches, braces, slings, and other mobility aids with greater confidence- Get more from physical therapy and build strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility- Recognize warning signs that should be discussed with your healthcare team- Support healing through nutrition, rest, realistic goals, and consistent rehabilitation- Return safely to driving, work, travel, exercise, hobbies, intimacy, and everyday activities- Avoid common mistakes that can slow progress-or leave you wondering why you thought that was a good idea Covering knee replacement, hip replacement, ankle replacement, Achilles tendon repair, ACL reconstruction, shoulder replacement, and rotator cuff repair, this all-in-one guide helps you understand what may lie ahead-from pre-surgery preparation to long-term recovery. You'll also find practical checklists, recovery timelines, home-preparation strategies, helpful questions to ask your medical team, and realistic guidance for the moments nobody fully explains. Because recovery is not always a smooth, inspiring march toward the finish line. Some days, you may feel stronger, steadier, and ready to take on the world. Other days, putting on socks may feel like an advanced engineering project. That does not mean you are failing. It means you are recovering. This book does not promise a painless journey, a perfect timeline, or a miracle shortcut. Instead, it helps you understand the process, prepare for the challenges, make informed decisions, and approach recovery with realistic expectations and greater confidence. Your surgeon performs the operation. Your healthcare team guides your treatment. But the choices you make every day-the preparation, the patience, the rehabilitation, and the commitment-can shape how you move forward. You cannot control every part of recovery. But you can choose whether to enter it confused and unprepared OR informed, organized, and ready to take an active role. So, when they say you need joint surgery. Will you merely survive recovery or Will you prepare to reclaim your life? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Etat : New. Print on Demand.

8vo. x, 644 pp. Frontispiece, index. Dark greenish brown cloth, gilt-stamped black leather spine label, dust-jacket. Fine. [From the flap]: "This second volume completes the story begun in Walter B. Cannon: The Life and Times of a Young Scientist (Harvard University Press, 1987). It traces the middle and late years of one of America's most distinguished crusaders of medical science from his service in World War I until his death at the end of World War II in 1945.".…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. They Said You Need Joint Surgery. Now what? You may be facing a knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, ACL reconstruction, Achilles repair, or another major joint procedure-and suddenly, the questions are piling up. What should you do before surgery?How painful will recovery be?How long will you need help?When will you walk, drive, work, sleep comfortably, or feel like yourself again?And perhaps the biggest question of all: How do you recover without feeling completely unprepared? This practical, no-nonsense guide gives you the information, tools, and confidence to prepare for surgery, navigate recovery, and take an active role in rebuilding your strength, mobility, and independence. Because surgery is only one day. Recovery is everything that comes after. Inside, you'll discover how to: - Prepare your body, home, and support system before surgery- Know what to expect in the hospital and during the critical first days at home- Manage pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, sleep problems, and recovery frustrations- Move safely and use walkers, crutches, braces, slings, and other mobility aids with greater confidence- Get more from physical therapy and build strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility- Recognize warning signs that should be discussed with your healthcare team- Support healing through nutrition, rest, realistic goals, and consistent rehabilitation- Return safely to driving, work, travel, exercise, hobbies, intimacy, and everyday activities- Avoid common mistakes that can slow progress-or leave you wondering why you thought that was a good idea Covering knee replacement, hip replacement, ankle replacement, Achilles tendon repair, ACL reconstruction, shoulder replacement, and rotator cuff repair, this all-in-one guide helps you understand what may lie ahead-from pre-surgery preparation to long-term recovery. You'll also find practical checklists, recovery timelines, home-preparation strategies, helpful questions to ask your medical team, and realistic guidance for the moments nobody fully explains. Because recovery is not always a smooth, inspiring march toward the finish line. Some days, you may feel stronger, steadier, and ready to take on the world. Other days, putting on socks may feel like an advanced engineering project. That does not mean you are failing. It means you are recovering. This book does not promise a painless journey, a perfect timeline, or a miracle shortcut. Instead, it helps you understand the process, prepare for the challenges, make informed decisions, and approach recovery with realistic expectations and greater confidence. Your surgeon performs the operation. Your healthcare team guides your treatment. But the choices you make every day-the preparation, the patience, the rehabilitation, and the commitment-can shape how you move forward. You cannot control every part of recovery. But you can choose whether to enter it confused and unprepared OR informed, organized, and ready to take an active role. So, when they say you need joint surgery. Will you merely survive recovery or Will you prepare to reclaim your life? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…