In this book the author examines a wide range of policy issues that are leading us towards major health care system changes and what he terms a new age of health populism. The book is a collection of 76 individual essays that explore complex health issues of the day e.g. Globalization; Aging; The Evolving Patient-Physician Relationship; Home Health Care; Women's Health; Chronic Diseases; Caring for Seniors; End-of-Life Care; Improving Health Care Value etc.

Authors: Mike Magee, MD
Publishers: Spencer Book
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 547

The book is designed as a collection of tools for the inner work of enhancing the quality of the many dimensions of our lives. It touches upon a wide variety of meditation practices inspired by many teachers and traditions - divided into five general categories: Concentration Meditation; Mindfulness Meditation; Reflective Meditation; Creative Meditation and Heart-Centered Meditation.

Authors: Joel Levey and Michelle Levey
Publishers: Jaico Publishing House
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 306

This book reflects the thoughts, experiences, and emotions of today's teenagers. It is an informative book dealing with questions in a teenager's mind about: coping with peer pressure, drugs and drinking; How to get a date without really trying; Thinking about and planning for careers and marriage; What girls like and hate (and never tell boys) about sex. The book expects to open new lines of communication between teenagers and their baffled parents, teachers, lovers and friends.

Authors: Lesley Jane Nonkin
Publishers: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1985
No. of pages: 268

The author takes on the critical issues that patients and the medical profession must confront in renegotiating their psychological contract as an informed consent policy would suggest. The book looks at the doctor-patient decision-making process and addresses the growing need in this age of medical science and sophisticated technology for more honest and complete communication between physicians and patients, and advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides.

Authors: Jay Katz
Publishers: Collier Macmillan Publishers
Date of Publication: 1986
No. of pages: 263

The author shares the dozens of tried and true tips, tricks and treatment she picked up on her journey to give an effective tool to end back pain for good. This comprehensive user friendly guide covers every aspect of back care including: How to relieve back pain now and keep it from coming back; traditional medicine and alternative practices; alternative therapies such as yoga, pilates and tai chi; How to protect the back during everyday activities and what to expect from over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.

Authors: Joan Sauers & Peter Edwards
Publishers: Marlowe & Company
Date of Publication: 2004
No. of pages: 180

Sprinkled with humor and tempered with sound advice, the book challenges to change one's thinking overnight! It teaches how to be happy by adopting Healthy Thinking techniques which puts one on the road to success.

Authors: Dr. Tom Mulholland
Publishers: Wisdom Tree
Date of Publication: 2006
No. of pages: 165