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Book of (even more) awesome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120742
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399157509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spontaneous happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21245
Weil, Andrew. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 2011. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 W422 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Weil, Andrew
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
281 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Emotions
Happiness
Mind-Body Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316129442
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB880 W422 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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The funny thing about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121142
Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Haddon, Josh
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Joshua Haddon
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Esophageal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Personal Narratives
Young Adult
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926599632
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hardwiring happiness: the new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122875
Hanson, Rick. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 H251 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hanson, Rick
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Happiness
Motivation
Neuropsychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780385347334
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 H251 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cure for everything : untangling the twisted messages about health, fitness and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120404
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Healthy Diet - trends
Healthy Lifestyle
Attitude to Health
Exercise
Happiness
Popular Culture
Information Literacy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143177852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Even the most positive person in the world gets cancer : love, laugh, live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121662
D'Junus, Mezwyn. Malaysia: H & H Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
Author
D'Junus, Mezwyn
Place of Publication
Malaysia
Publisher
H & H Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
ISBN
9789671158104
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Family
Humor
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
ISBN
9781433807381
1433807386
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120302
Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…
Author
Izen, Michael Hart
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leola Productions
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover
ISBN
9780995278707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Forest bathing : how trees can help you find health and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124342
Li, Qing. New York, NY: Viking , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 L693 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, streng…
Alternate Title
The Japanese art and science of shinrin-yoku
Author
Li, Qing
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
309 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Forests
Nature
Popular Work
Abstract
In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780525559856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 L693 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, June 13, 2024
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Embroidered cancer comic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114764
Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth. London, UK: Singing Dragon , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
Author
Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Partners
Sexual Behavior
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Cartoons
Graphic Novels
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Humor
Abstract
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
ISBN
9781848192898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19840
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Available
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Calm your mind, warm your heart : real voices and techniques to support you through the ups and downs of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21047
Phillips, Catherine. Calgary, AB: Brush Education, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P558c 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Phillips, Catherine
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Brush Education, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
166 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Mental Healing
Self Care
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781550594447
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 P558c 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness for insomnia : a four-week guided program to relax your body, calm your mind, and get the sleep you need

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121703
Orzech, Catherine Polan, Moorcroft, William H. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM188 O79 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Orzech, Catherine Polan
Moorcroft, William H.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Insomnia
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - therapy
Sleep Disorders - therapy
Mindfulness
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684032587
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM188 O79 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Active against cancer : a guide to improving your cancer recovery with exercise

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119641
Brennan, Nancy S. Duxbury, VT: Courage Mountain Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Brennan, Nancy S.
Place of Publication
Duxbury, VT
Publisher
Courage Mountain Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxi, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780983460107
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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