Search Results: Authors starting with H from AB Books

Philadelphia, PA: P. S. Duval & Co. U. S. Senate. Washington, DC. 1854.. As New. 1854. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Lithgraphed architectural plans. Excellent condition with losses limited to lower left border, not affecting the floorplan diagram. Pinhole at center of crease. Creased and lightly spotted and toned. Minor holes and tears to border, not affecting the floorplan diagram. - SIZE: Sheet is 13 1/4 x 12 3/4, Diagram area is 11 5/8 x 11 3/8. All measurements approximate. -- with a bonus offer-- .

Luzerne: H. Gilhofer & H. Ranschburg, Aktiengesellschaft. As New. 1934. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in German. Included in this sale are Old Master Paintings, marble & wooden sculpture, Italian bronzes, Renaissance terracotta and more, from the collection of Dr. Viktor Bloch -- with a bonus offer-- .

New York: H. P. Kraus. As New. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - . Some abrading to back cover -- with a bonus offer-- .

Paris, France: H. Matarasso, Libraire. As New. 1936. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in French. 1188 items catalogued. -- with a bonus offer-- .

Waanders Publishers. New. 1991. 9066303514 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Text in Dutch and English. 544 pages; 300 b&w photographs -- with a bonus offer-- .

Bruxelles, Belgium: H. Nicaise, Huissier / Galerie Fievez. As New. 1929. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in French. 136 lots catalogued; 36 b/w plates. Among the artists represented: Gerard Ter Borch, Canaletto, Van Goyen, and others. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 2000. Paperback. 9275115753 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 130 pages. Description: "This publication outlines the health sector's role in reducing the impact of disasters, laying out a framework that an administrator can rely on to make effective decisions in managing the health sector's activities to reduce the consequences of disasters. It describes the overall effects of disasters on health, highlighting myths and realities, and summarizes how the health sector must organize itself to cope with disasters. The book emphasizes the multisectoral nature of disaster preparedness and sets forth guidelines for preparing health sector disaster plans, means of coordination, and special technical programs before a disaster hits. The book also includes ground-breaking information on the management of supplies in a disaster.… Read More

PAHO. New. 2004. Paperback. 9275125007 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 106 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 1992. Paperback. 9275115303 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 284 pages. Description: "This is a compilation of papers by noted experts in the fields of bioethics, law, and medicine. It expounds some of the ethical and legal dilemmas arising out of the epidemics of HIV infection and AIDS and proposes solutions that seek to ensure respect for fundamental human rights. The contents range from a detailed analysis of AIDS- and HIV-related legislation in Latin America and the Caribbean to thought-provoking discussions of both ethical issues (such as confidentiality and the allocation of scarce resources) and public health policy (such as restrictions on travel of HIV-infected persons and protection of workers with AIDS). The perspectives of doctors, nurses, and AIDS patients are also represented. " -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 2009. Paperback. 9275074119 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 118 pages. Description: "This publications gathers the posters that the Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) used in the effort to eliminate measles and rubella in the Region of the Americas. The posters collected here sketch the visual and iconographic system that was developed to report, persuade, recognize, and motivate the peoples of the Americas to remain true to their commitment to eliminate these two diseases, thus promoting equity. From a historical perspective, these posters offer much more than their original purpose; they are the mirrors that reflect the perceptions, biases, and attitudes of the culture, society, and time when they were created. In them, art, culture, science, religion, and values for health come together."… Read More

PAHO. As New. 1983. Paperback. 9275114439 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 112 pages. Description: "However timely the health care response may be, its effect may be nullified if the effort is disorganized or fragmented. This manual holds a framework for a tiered system of care and appropriate techniques carried out as part of a coordinated and rational effort. Aimed at the physician, the paramedic, and the health administrator, this manual provides general guidelines for the organization of health services and technical standards for mass care of disaster victims. While based on the traditional organization of health services in Latin America and the Caribbean, its technical concepts are applicable to developing countries outside the Region as well. " -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 2006. Paperback. 9275315493 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Description: "Management of the dead is one of the most difficult aspects of disaster response. It has profound and long-lasting consequences for survivors and communities. Globally, disasters claim thousands of lives each year. However, care of the deceased is often overlooked in disaster planning and the absence of guidance for first responders has recently been highlighted following several large disasters. Immediately after a major disaster, identifying and disposing of human remains are often done by local communities. Forensic specialists may not be available or unable to rapidly access the affected area. There are simple steps that first responders can take to ensure the dead are treated in a dignified way and that can assist in their identification. This… Read More

PAHO. As New. 1981. Paperback. 9275114072 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 67 pages. Description: "This guide presents an overview of the problems that are encountered when a natural disaster overcomes a nation's resources and suggests general criteria that should be applied in choosing relief measures. The information is not technical; it describes a framework within which an administrator can make rational and effective decisions. The information is divided into two sections; the first is a summary of experience with common public health problems after disasters; the second deals with specific health topics and relief procedures. This guide was developed for decision makers and senior administrators in disaster-prone developing countries." -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. As New. 1982. Paperback. 9275114307 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 58 pages. Description: "This publication is the fourth in a series of PAHO manuals on disaster preparedness and is designed to serve as a guide for those responsible for planning and implementing environmental hygiene measures after disasters. It discusses the effects of disasters on environmental health, the correction of environmental health conditions that cause disasters, and the order of priority in which they should be dealt with during the emergency. Information on rehabilitation and restoration of basic services is also included. In addition to providing a bibliography, the annexes deal with the preparation of emergency operations plans; guidelines for the use of disinfectant tablets, powders, and liquids; and environmental… Read More

P. A. H. O.. New. 1996. Paperback. 9275115605 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 230 pages. Description: "This publication explores the connections among biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development by examining the drug discovery process and agricultural improvements for better nutrition. The first section discusses different bioprospecting ventures-- including the now famous agreement between Merck & Co. And Costa Rica's National Institute for Biodiversity (INBio) -- and suggests policy options for potential host countries. Subsequent sections explore such issues as costs, scientific and resource requirements, and economic prospects of different drug development models; how biodiversity and biotechnology can team up to establish a high-yield, sustainable agriculture; the legal ramifications of intellectual property… Read More

PAHO. New. 1998. Paperback. 9275122504 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 96 pages. Description: "Drinking water and sewerage services play a critical role in the development process as they are essential for the health and well-being of populations. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the impact of natural disasters frequently results in severe damage to these systems, representing important economic losses and serious disruptions in the quality of services. Factors such as uncontrolled urban growth, deteriorating and inadequate infrastructure, and, above all, the location of these systems in areas that are vulnerable to natural hazards have resulted in a striking increase in the frequency of disasters and the severity of damage. This situation presents obstacles for development and hazards to the health of affected populations.… Read More

PAHO. New. 1994. Paperback. 9275115478 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED -- 362 pages. Description: "This publication presents an up-to-date and in-depth review of the effects of Chagas' disease on the nervous system—from the alterations seen in patients to the mechanisms by which the pathology is produced—and, in doing so, it highlights the ways this knowledge was painstakingly acquired. The book begins with an overview of the extent of the health problems posed by Chagas' disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis) and how they are being addressed through improved diagnosis and multifaceted research. The next section describes studies of specific alterations in autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous functions produced by chagasic infections in humans, including children suffering from congenital infection. The… Read More

PAHO. New. 2003. Paperback. 9275124604 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 37 pages. Description: "Poor breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, coupled with high rates of infectious diseases, are the principal proximate causes of malnutrition during the first two years of life. This publication is a compilation of guidelines designed to provide caregivers with appropriate direction regarding optimal feeding of infants and young children." -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. New. 1997. Paperback. 9275122180 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 560 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- .

PAHO. As New. 1982. Paperback. 9275114196 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW, THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE, CLEAN, UNMARKED, AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - -- 107 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- .