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In I Love My Kids, but I Want My Body Back, Dr Malcolm Linsell shares his patients’ experiences so other women will know what to expect when contemplating plastic surgery. From initial consultation to surgery and beyond, 10 women reveal how their body image issues had a negative impact on their mental and physical health, relationships, and quality of life. Their stories are honest accounts of how they found the courage to change what they didn’t like about their bodies, creating for themselves a calm self-assurance that radiates out to those around them.

Sixty percent of individuals over the age of 20 - or 58 million people in the US - are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, many Americans are researching the benefits and complications of weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weight-loss before, during, and after surgery.

A fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by the discipline's most dynamic, pioneering doctors. Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr David Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing 'implant revolution' of the 20th century.

Misconceptions have stalked Andrew Cole like a hatchet-man defender determined to cut him down to size. In the world of modern-day football, his reserved demeanour was often interpreted as surly intransigence. Alongside an aptitude for goalscoring, it was widely believed, ran an attitude problem. In Fast Forward, a candid and inspirational autobiography, Cole finally presents his side of the story. 

In 1999, Munjed Al Muderis was a surgical resident working in Baghdad when the military police marched into the operating theatre and ordered the team to mutilate army deserters. When the head of surgery refused, he was executed. Munjed's choices were stark - comply and breach the medical oath, refuse and face death or flee. That day, Munjed's life changed forever. He escaped to Indonesia and boarded a boat to Australia.

A fascinating guide to a career in neurosurgery written by award-winning journalist John Colapinto and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for someone considering a path to this most challenging profession. Choosing what to do with your life begins...

A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical oddities Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools—or even...

Their odds were 100,000 to one. Her faith was 1 in a million. In The Gift of Love, bestselling fiction author Amy Clipston shares her story of almost losing the love of her life to kidney disease and the ultimate sacrifice that kept their family together. An ordinary woman who cherishes family...

Join Air Force veteran Dr. W. Lee Warren as he chronicles his fascinating, heartbreaking, and enlightening experience as a neurosurgeon in an Iraq War combat hospital. Warren's life as a neurosurgeon in a trauma center began to unravel long before he shipped off to serve the U.S. Air Force in...

Brought to you by Penguin. How did an architect help pioneer blood transfusion in the 1660s? Why did eighteenth-century dentists buy the live teeth of poor children? And what role did a sausage skin and an enamel bath play in making kidney transplants a reality? We think of transplant surgery as...

As one of the world's leading brain surgeons, Dr Jandial is the last hope for many patients who have extreme forms of cancer - patients who can't be saved, but deserve more time. Life on a Knife's Edge is his account of the resilience, courage and belief he has witnessed in his patients, and the lessons he has learned from them. 

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon written by Rahul Jandial, read by Graham Winton. **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans 'This is a gripping new book' The Times World-leading neuroscientist and...

‘Gripping … so powerfully emotional that at times I had to put it down to wipe my eyes’ Mail on Sunday ‘How do you say thank you to someone for giving you their heart? It is the greatest gift a person can ever give.’ Marc is a promising young footballers of 15, growing up in Scotland...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BMA PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2017 An incredible memoir from one of the world’s most eminent heart surgeons, recalling some of the most remarkable and poignant cases he’s worked on. Grim Reaper sits on the...

"Surgery Simplified" is the ultimate guide for patients embarking on their surgical journey, authored by a seasoned recovery nurse. This comprehensive manual dismantles the veil of uncertainty surrounding surgical procedures.

El corazón en la mano es el testimonio de Horacio Vogelfang, un médico argentino que, contra todas las adversidades, lideró el primer trasplante cardíaco infantil en el Hospital Garrahan. Una historia real de coraje, ciencia y vocación. ¿Qué se siente sostener un corazón detenido en las manos a la espera de que vuelva a latir? En El corazón en la mano, Horacio Vogelfang narra un recorrido extraordinario: desde su niñez en La Paternal, caminando con dificultad tras la poliomielitis, hasta convertirse en pionero en cardiocirugía infantil de alta complejidad en el Hospital Garrahan.

Every year, millions of people are told they need gallbladder removal surgery — and almost as many are frightened by what they hear next. From whispered warnings about never eating normally again to stories of long recoveries and endless digestive problems, myths about gallbladder surgery have spread far beyond the truth.

This play is intended for all to listen to. It is a combination of veterinary surgery, engineering and science. It outlines the various disciplines and problems that a surgeon must deal with day to day. Examples of actual cases are provided to bring all the science and medicine together. Each topic is explored and teased out in a certain way to merge the concepts. The focus on implant design is deliberate, with the intention of hopefully rallying support for an alternative approach.

Every year, thousands face kidney disease and dialysis, but there is a better solution: Living Kidney Donation. Understanding Living Kidney Donation: The Best Treatment for Kidney Disease is a clear, compassionate guide that explains the donation process from start to finish. Written by Glenna Frey, a nephrology nurse with 40+ years of experience and a living kidney donor herself, and narrated by her daughter, Amanda Frey, this audiobook will help you:

Whether you're a new grad, transitioning from bedside, or just stepping into the surgical world, the OR can feel intimidating—especially in orthopedics. Orthopedic OR Nursing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide for New Circulators gives you a realistic, empowering roadmap to survive your first year and grow into a trusted circulator.