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Fresh banana leaves : healing indigenous landscapes through indigenous science

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123593
Hernandez, Jessica. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 H557 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Introduction -- Indigenous teaching: nature protects you as long as you protect nature -- Ecocolonialism of indigenous landscapes -- Birth of Western conservation -- Indigenous science: indigenous stewardship and management of lands -- Ecowars: seeking environmental justice -- Tierra Mad…
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Author
Hernandez, Jessica
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
260 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Enviromental Health
Indigenous Peoples
Environmental Science - methods
Ecosystem
Ecology - methods
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- Indigenous teaching: nature protects you as long as you protect nature -- Ecocolonialism of indigenous landscapes -- Birth of Western conservation -- Indigenous science: indigenous stewardship and management of lands -- Ecowars: seeking environmental justice -- Tierra Madre: indigenous women & ecofeminism -- Ancestral foods: cooking with fresh banana leaves -- Indigenizing conservation: healing indigenous landscapes.
ISBN
9781623176051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 H557 2022

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14539
Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Brennan, James
Moynihan, Clare
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Holistic Health
Neoplasms - therapy
Social Environment
ISBN
0198515251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15304
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
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Editor
Matthews, Dawn D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2003
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
ISBN
0780806328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003

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Sacred body : a therapist's journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10288
Himes, Mavis. [Toronto, ON]: Stoddart Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Himes, Mavis
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Stoddart Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - personal narratives - popular works
Patients - psychology - personal narratives
ISBN
0773762760
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

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Sacred passage : how to provide fearless, compassionate care for the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10840
Coberly, Margaret. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Coberly, Margaret
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Terminal Care - popular works
Compassion - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
ISBN
1590300173
9781590300176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003

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How everyday products make people sick : toxins at home and in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15217
Blanc, Paul David. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B638 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Blanc, Paul David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Toxicology - popular works
Environmental Health
Occupational Diseases
Hazardous Substances
Consumer Product Safety
Environmental Pollutants
ISBN
9780520248823
0520248821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B638 2007

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Life in the balance : my journey with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15527
Shapiro, Marla. [Toronto, ON]: HarperCollins , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Author
Shapiro, Marla
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
347 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780002008143
9780002243841 (pbk.)
0002008149
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006

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Life's delicate balance : causes and prevention of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14248
Sherman, Janette D. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S553 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Author
Sherman, Janette D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
285 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Note: the online version erroneously shows a publication date of 2014
ISBN
1560328703
9781315061504
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WP870 S553 2000
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1683653

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Pancreatic cancer : a patient and his doctor balance hope and truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20822
Lippe, Michael J, Le, Dung T. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 L765 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Lippe, Michael J
Le, Dung T
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 171 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421400624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 L765 2011

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Rooted : life at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124402
Haupt, Lyanda Lynn. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 H374r 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Haupt, Lyanda Lynn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Nature
Ecology
Life
Philosophy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316426480
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 H374r 2021

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Nature of healing and the healing program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21214
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…
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Alternate Title
Healing program
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self-Help Groups
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Spirituality
Group Processes
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org
Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes)
Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"
The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)
ISBN
9780986546518
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Website Notes
Expanded version of the booklet
Read Online
http://www.healingandcancer.org/healing-program

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Coping with cancer : DBT skills to manage your emotions-and balance uncertainty with hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123386
Stuntz, Elizabeth Cohn, Linehan, Marsha M. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S786 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Stuntz, Elizabeth Cohn
Linehan, Marsha M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2021
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781462542024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S786 2021

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Nature

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11129
London: Macmillan Journals
Audience
Professional
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Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Macmillan Journals
ISSN
0028-0836
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Frequency
Weekly
Holdings
428-534. 2009-2012,[2013], [2014], [2015] -
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
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Why are some people healthy and others not? : the determinants of health populations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7217
New York, NY: Aldine De Gruyter , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA30 W629 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Evans, Robert G
Barer, Morris L
Marmor, Theodore R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Aldine De Gruyter
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Health Behavior
Environmental Health
Public Health
Life Style
ISBN
0202304906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 W629 1994

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Healing environments : your guide to indoor well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15399
Venolia, Carol. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , c1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V464 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Venolia, Carol
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
c1988
Physical Description
x, 224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Self Concept - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
Mental Healing - popular works
Environmental Health
Interior Design and Furnishings
ISBN
0890874972
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 V464 1988

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Sacred Zohar : the secrets of the Bible : the complete original Aramaic text

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16434
Berg, Michael, Berg, Rav. New York, NY: Kabbalah Centre , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BM525 A59 S123 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Zohar
Author
Berg, Michael
Berg, Rav
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Kabbalah Centre
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxv, 1800 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Bible
Cabala
Judaism
ISBN
9781571895547
157189554X
Language
English
Aramaic
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BM525 A59 S123 2007

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Nature biotechnology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13790
New York, NY: Nature Publishing Group
Audience
Professional
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Continues / Continued By
Continues: Bio/technology
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
ISSN
1087-0156
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Frequency
Monthly
Holdings
VC Library: [14-16],17-20,[21],22,[23-24],[27-30]. [1996-1998],1999-2002,[2003],2004,[2005-2006],[2009-2012].
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
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Nature immunology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13792
New York, NY: Nature Publishing Group
Audience
Professional
More Information
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
ISSN
1529-2908
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Frequency
Monthly
Holdings
VC Library: [2009-2015],2016- (Print)
Online: 1- 2000 to 1 year ago
Retention Policy
VC Library: current plus 10 yrs (print)
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
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