Featured Books
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ready reference directories
Toll-Free Phone Book USA 2020, 24th Ed.
By: Omnigraphics Softcover. 1,064 pages. Sept 2019. 978-0-7808-1746-3.
Provides toll-free telephone numbers, along with other key contact information, for top companies, organizations, and institutions nationwide.
Web Price: $190.00
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cultural studies
African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations, 2nd Ed
By: Angela L. Williams Library binding. 624 pages. Sept 2019. 978-0-7808-1605-3.
Presents more than 100 diverse holidays and festivals observed by Americans of African descent, exploring their history, customs, and symbols. Also includes a chronology, bibliography, and index.
Web Price: $64.00
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health reference series
Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.
By: Angela L. Williams Library binding. 696 pages. Sept 2019. 978-0-7808-1723-4.
Provides basic consumer health information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders, along with tips for coping with chronic lung disease. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Web Price: $85.00
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teen health series
Accident and Safety Information for Teens, 2nd Ed.
By: Angela L. Williams Library binding. 400 pages. Sept 2019. 978-0-7808-1739-5.
Provides consumer health information for teens about medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and disaster preparedness. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading.
Web Price: $62.00
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Free Resources
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September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month calls attention to the dangerously high rates of obesity in American youth. The program’s goal is to build awareness about childhood obesity and encourage action. 1 in 5 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
This selection from Diet Information for Teens, 4th Edition, provides information on weight-loss and nutrition myths.Comprehensive information on nutrition, vitamins and minerals, the elements of food, smart eating plans, weight-related concerns, and a range of health conditions related to diet is available in Diet Information for Teens, 4th Edition.
Posted: September 1, 2019
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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer starts in the prostate, a small gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men, after skin cancer. But this cancer can be treated successfully, and nearly 100% of men diagnosed today will still be alive in five years. Early detection and treatment can save lives, so routine testing is important.
This chapter from Cancer Sourcebook provides a wealth of information on prostate cancer, including a description of the disease, its symptoms, diagnostic tests, stages, treatment, and more.Comprehensive information about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of many different types of cancer is available in Cancer Sourcebook, 8th Edition.
Posted: September 1, 2019
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Free Resources Archive
