Published January, 2012
By Barbara Oakley, Ariel Knafo, Guruprasad Madhavan and David Wilson
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Pathological Altruism is a groundbreaking new book - the first to explore the negative aspects of altruism and empathy, seemingly uniformly positive traits. In fact, pathological altruism, in the form of an unhealthy focus on others to the detriment of one's own needs, may underpin some personality disorders.

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Published January, 2012
By Gregory Demas, Randy Nelson, Randy J. Nelson and Gregory E. Demas
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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This book critically reviews recent advances in ecoimmunology, a newly emergent, interdisciplinary research field that examines interactions among host physiology and disease ecology in a wide range of environmentally relevant contexts.

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Published January, 2012
By Ivan R. Schwab
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Published January, 2012
By Brian Levine, Fergus Craik I.M. and I. M. Fergus Craik
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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The human frontal lobes are crucial to mental functioning, yet ongoing research is still uncovering their mechanisms. This text, written by leaders in frontal lobe research, provides a state-of-the-art update of patient and neuroimaging research.

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Published January, 2012
By Christopher Gillberg and Mary Coleman
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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The Autisms, Fourth Edition aids the clinician to diagnose autism and autism/epilepsy, and to learn what is known about the epidemiology, neuroanatomy, biochemistry, neuropsychology and genetics. There is now overwhelming evidence that autism is not a single disease and three chapters are devoted to genomic errors, shown to affect a number of final common pathways in the fetal brain.

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Published December, 2011
By George J. Demakis
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: National Academy of Neuropsychology: Series on Evidence-Based Practices
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Clinical neuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the evaluation of civil capacities. This volume reviews the empirical literature on several of these civil capacities and provides a variety of practical, evidenced-based applications to improve neuropsychological consulting and report writing.

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Published December, 2011
By Tanya Stivers
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Oxford Studies in Sociolinguistics
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Antibiotics will no longer cure many illnesses due to escalating bacterial resistance. Still, physicians continue prescribing antibiotics for viral illnesses. This book examines parent-physician conversations, asking how small differences in phrasing affect prescribing decisions, and how physicians deal with the social dilemma pitting individuals against a greater social good.

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Published December, 2011
By Estee Torok, Ed Moran, Fiona Cooke, Aimee Zaas, Deverick J. Anderson, Kimberly E. Hanson, Elizabeth S. Dodds Ashley and Fiona J. Cooke
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine
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Provided in a concise, accessible format, the Oxford American Handbook of Infectious Diseases comprehensively covers all areas of this expanding field, making it easily available at the clinician's fingertips.

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Published December, 2011
By William J. Kovacs and Sergio R. Ojeda
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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The ideal resource for students entering the field, the Textbook of Endocrine Physiology aims to provide for all a solid basis in fundamentals of endocrinology and for some, inspiration for the pursuit of advanced medical or graduate studies in the field.

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Published December, 2011
By Barry S. Levy and Joyce R. Gaufin
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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Designed for new and seasoned public health workers alike, this user-friendly guide focuses on the day-to-day practical skills and competencies that are often not taught in educational or training programs. It is a how-to book with tools, techniques, tips, checklists.

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