Frequently Asked Questions About Everyday First Aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Everyday First Aid

Author: Heather Hasan

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1435853261

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Describes how to handle such common emergency as minor wounds, animal bites and stings, injuries to muscles, bones, joints, the face, allergic reactions, heat and cold problems, and poisonous plants.


Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Lifesaving Techniques

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Lifesaving Techniques

Author: Greg Roza

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1615311599

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One's knowledge of emergency lifesaving techniques can mean the difference between a close-call and a tragic fatality. With more and more kids involved in extreme sports, organized sports, skiing, hiking, skateboarding, rock climbing, canoeing and rafting, mountain biking, surfing, and other risky activities, it is imperative that they learn how to stay safe and treat themselves and others in the event of an accident. Covering everything from broken bones, bleeding, trauma, and shock, to poisoning, exposure, and burns, this book provides readers with the basic information they need to save lives in an emergency. Also includes urgent reminders to immediately seek medical and emergency assistance from qualified EMTs before trying lifesaving techniques yourself. Includes myths and facts about emergency lifesaving techniques and ten great questions to ask an emergency room doctor.


Frequently Asked Questions About How the Teen Brain Works

Frequently Asked Questions About How the Teen Brain Works

Author: Michael R. Wilson

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1615311564

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Offers teens an overview of how the adolescent brain works, explaining what a brain is made of, how it changes during the teen years, gender differences, and other related topics.


Frequently Asked Questions About Wii and Video Game Injuries and Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions About Wii and Video Game Injuries and Fitness

Author: Jeanne Nagle

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1615311610

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Who would ever have imagined that the typically sedentary pleasures of video games would become responsible for sparking a growing trend towards movement-based and fitness-oriented home entertainment programs? With the introduction of Nintendo's Wii and other, similar game systems, Americans are suddenly hoisting themselves off their couches, grabbing a console, and getting heart-healthy workouts--all while remaining in front of their TV screens and having a blast. Early reports indicate the health benefits of these activity- and fitness-based video games are considerable. Yet there have also been reports of certain kinds of injuries peculiar to Wii and similar game systems. This book sorts out the reality from the hype and shows how you can minimize the likelihood of injury while maximizing your fitness—and fun—levels. Includes some common myths and facts about video game fitness and injuries and ten great questions to ask a doctor.


Frequently Asked Questions About Avian Flu

Frequently Asked Questions About Avian Flu

Author: Jeanne Nagle

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2008-08-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1435848586

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In a world that seems to be increasingly harassed by new killer viruses and bacteria, Avian Flu has particularly frightened the public. With deaths mounting throughout Asia and the virus beginning to be detected in parts of Europe and North America, the medical community is swinging into action and the media is in overdrive. This book dispels the myths about avian flu, calms the hysteria with reason and common-sense, and offers practical tips for preventing infection and maintaining good health.


Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Fatherhood

Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Fatherhood

Author: Richard Worth

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1435853253

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Describes the frequency of teen parenthood, the responsibilities of fatherhood, dealing with a partner's pregnancy, balancing teen parenthood with education and part-time work, and parenting skills.


She Explores

She Explores

Author: Gale Straub

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1452167672

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For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.


Ask Your Pharmacist

Ask Your Pharmacist

Author: Lisa M. Chavis

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1429971878

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With humor and friendliness, leading pharmacist Lisa Chavis has compiled a home health reference that every family must have. Her objective is to provide consumers with easy-to-understand answers to their most frequently asked health-care questions. Ask Your Pharmacist gives readers the inside scoop on which products really work, as well as the best remedies for common ailments, and it cheerfully answers those embarrassing questions you'd rather not ask in person. The book's chapters each deal with a specific area of health: women's, men's, babies', teens' and more. And each entry explains what the problem is, why it occurs, and how it's treated with prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies. Learn what to do for: ADHD * Allergies * Asthma * Athletic Injuries * Backache * Bad Breath * Bee Stings * BPH * Bunions * Cataracts * Chicken Pox * Cold and Cough * Constipation * Corns/Calluses * Dandruff * Diaper Rash * Diarrhea * Earaches * Excessive Hair * Fever * Fibromyalgia * Gas * Headache * Hives * Insomnia * Migraine * Nausea and Vomiting * Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Shingles * Sinusitis * Sore Throats * Sprains and Strains * Tinnitus * Toothache * Varicose Veins...and much, much more! Special appendixes round out the book with information for readers on: How to create a family first-aid kit, what to keep on hand when bringing home a new baby, additional resources to go to for help, and a glossary to help readers make sense of "pharmacy speak."


Everyday Safety in Primary and Nursery Schools

Everyday Safety in Primary and Nursery Schools

Author: Malcolm Griffin

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 0415228190

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A practical guide to dealing with issues of everyday safety in schools. The book is written with day-to-day school management in mind and will greatly assist in the business of running the school safely.


Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

Author: The Editors of Nolo The Editors of Nolo

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1413330673

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The go-to guide for quick and reliable answers to everyday legal questions, from the nation's most respected publisher of self-help legal information.