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Relax - A User's Guide to Life in the Age of Anxiety (Paperback, Main): Timothy Caulfield Relax - A User's Guide to Life in the Age of Anxiety (Paperback, Main)
Timothy Caulfield
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Caulfield wittily breaks down everyday dilemmas that might frazzle you . . . Relax encourages you to make decisions informed by evidence, in the hope that you might stop overthinking them.' PANDORA SYKES, THE TIMES 'A handbook that is informed as well as wise.' OBSERVER A surprising, liberating and scientifically informed guide to overcoming the anxiety that permeates modern life. How many cups of coffee should I drink? Are work meetings really worth the time? Do I really have to floss? Award-winning public-health expert Timothy Caulfield tackles our daily dilemmas - from the moment we wake up to when we go to sleep - and the innumerable cultural, social and psychological forces shaping the decisions we make. Too often these decisions are dictated by concerns or beliefs about our world that simply aren't true. Caulfield shows that these misperceptions unnecessarily stress us out and cause us to waste time and money. Relax reveals a science-informed way out of this mess, helping to put your mind at ease. 'Caulfield provides much needed sanity in a world of claims run amok . . . I devoured it.' DANIEL LEVITIN, author of The Organized Mind 'Read this book - it will vaccinate you against misinformation!' DR JEN GUNTER, author of The Menopause Manifesto WINNER of the 2021 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Award WINNER of the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards' Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction

Your Day, Your Way - The Fact and Fiction Behind Your Daily Decisions (Paperback): Timothy Caulfield Your Day, Your Way - The Fact and Fiction Behind Your Daily Decisions (Paperback)
Timothy Caulfield
R411 R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Save R107 (26%) Out of stock
Perceptions of Promise - Biotechnology, Society and Art (Paperback): Sean Caulfield, Curtis Gillespie, Timothy Caulfield Perceptions of Promise - Biotechnology, Society and Art (Paperback)
Sean Caulfield, Curtis Gillespie, Timothy Caulfield
R855 R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Save R55 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The rapid advances currently being made in biomedical research are challenging the ways we view our bodies and the environment. "Perceptions of Promise" arose from a workshop that brought together internationally recognized artists and biomedical scholars and scientists to explore questions surrounding stem cell research, public perceptions of biotechnology, and the parallels and differences between creative and scientific practices.

"Perceptions of Promise" includes artworks created in response to the workshop coupled with articles by world-renowned scholars and medical researchers. It offers a compelling glimpse into a unique collaboration between scientists, scholars, and artists in a visually engaging publication that challenges the reader to consider the possibilities of biotechnology and stem cell research.

Sean Caulfield is professor and Canada Research Chair of the Department of Art and Design at the University of Alberta. Curtis Gillespie is the author of four books including the memoir "Playing Through" and the novel "Crown Shyness." Timothy Caulfield is research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. The contributors include Gail Geller, Jane Kaye, and Eric Meslin among others. The artists represented include Derek Besant, Shona McDonald, Marilene Oliver, and others.

Imagining Science - Art, Science, and Social Change (Paperback): Sean Caulfield, Timothy Caulfield Imagining Science - Art, Science, and Social Change (Paperback)
Sean Caulfield, Timothy Caulfield
R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Imagining Science "brings together internationally recognized artists, scientists, and social commentators to feature a body of original artwork and essays which explores the complex legal, ethical, and social concerns about advances in biotechnology, such as stem cell research, cloning, and genetic testing. Many important questions and themes emerge from this exchange, highlighting the linkages between scientific and creative research. This collaboration also stresses the vital role art can play in critiquing these biomedical technologies, particularly as advancements in science begin to challenge our ethical boundaries.

Health Care Reform and the Law in Canada - Meeting the Challenge (Paperback): Timothy Caulfield, Barbara von Tigerstrom Health Care Reform and the Law in Canada - Meeting the Challenge (Paperback)
Timothy Caulfield, Barbara von Tigerstrom
R941 R891 Discovery Miles 8 910 Save R50 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sweeping changes are being proposed as Canadians examine our health care system. But what are the legal implications of health care reform? In this timely collection, lawyers and legal scholars discuss a variety of topics in health care reform, including regulation of private care, interpretation of the Canada Health Act, and the constitutional implications of proposed reforms. Barbara von Tigerstrom is currently studying at the University of Cambridge in England. Timothy Caulfield lives in Edmonton, where he teaches at the University of Alberta.

The Cure for Everything - Untangling Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness, and Happiness (Paperback): Timothy Caulfield The Cure for Everything - Untangling Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness, and Happiness (Paperback)
Timothy Caulfield
R438 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R105 (24%) Out of stock

A bold look at how commercial agendas distort the real science behind health and fitness studies and misinform the public about how to live a healthy life. Researcher Timothy Caulfield talks with experts in medicine, pharmaceuticals, health and fitness, and even tries out many of the health fads himself, in order to test their scientific validity, dispel the myths, and illuminate the path to better health.

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