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Tuberculosis

how the white death changed history
For many years, patients with tuberculosis had to live in sanitoriums to stop the spread of infection and treatments included removing ribs and lungs. This book explores the history of the infectious disease known as the white death.

A piglet called Truffle

"Jasmine Green loves animals. Her mother is a veterinarian. Her father is a farmer. And her brother and sister are...well they're mostly annoying. But being in the Green family means seeing and taking care of animals all the time. While helping her mom on a house call, Jasmine visits a new litter of piglets and discovers a forgotten runt hidden underneath its brothers and sisters. Poor little piglet. It is so tiny that it can't even drink! Its owner refuses to rescue it. So it is up to Jasmine to save the pig...secretly. What will happen if anyone finds out? Author Helen Peters and illustrator Ellie Snowdon introduce the irresistible pair of clever, caring Jasmine and lovable Truffle, while capturing the beauty and bustle of a family farm. A kind of James Herriot for a new generation, this first book in the Jasmine Green series is for anyone who loves helping animals"--From the publisher's web site.

Dealing with psychotic disorders

"Those with psychotic disorders can see or hear things that do not exist in reality. [This book] explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

The opioid crisis

An exploration of opioid abuse, covering its roots, the human toll of opioid addiction, how it is policed, treatments, and more.

The dark matter of Mona Starr

"Mona lives with crippling depression and anxiety. Because the dark emotions that fill her chest feel elemental and expansive, she names them her 'Matter,' which can manifest as a black hole or fog or take on a ghostlike form. But no matter what she calls it, her mental illness keeps her from fully engaging with the world around her. Therapy helps and, through various techniques like meditation, recognizing behavior patterns, and drawing, Mona slowly begins to reconnect with her friends, family, and the art she loves so much. She even breaks out of her shell and tentatively expands her social circle"--Booklist.

Depression

An introduction to depression discussing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, gene therapy, and more.

What you need to know about eating disorders

"This book provides readers with information to better understand eating disorders, written in accessible language for teens and young adults--those most at risk for these potentially deadly mental disorders"--Provided by publisher.

Dealing with self-injury disorder

"People with self-injury disorder are compelled to harm themselves to cope with anxiety or pain. [This book] explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

Dealing with eating disorders

"Those with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with the food they eat; the disorders are often connected to issues of fitness and body image. [This book] explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and . . . best treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

Dealing with anxiety disorder

"For people with anxiety disorder, worry can take over their lives. Dealing with Anxiety Disorder explores what this disorder is like, how it affects peoples' lives, and today's best treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

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