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Decisions, decisions : family doctors as gatekeepers to prescription drugs and diagnostic imaging in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19738
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 D294 2010
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Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Physicians, Family
Delivery of Health Care
Primary Health Care
Prescription Drugs
Diagnostic Imaging
Physician's Practice Patterns
Decision Making
Canada
ISBN
9781897463819
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
W84 D294 2010
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http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/ccs-hcc/H174-19-2010-eng.pdf
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Medical tests sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15305
Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2004. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB120 M489 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including age-specific health tests, important health screenings and exams, home-use tests, blood and specimen tests, electrical tests, scope tests, genetic testing, and imaging tests, such as x-rays, ultrasound, comp…
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Author
Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2004
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Laboratory Techniques and Procedures - popular works
Diagnosis, Laboratory - popular works
Diagnostic Tests, Routine - popular works
Abstract
Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including age-specific health tests, important health screenings and exams, home-use tests, blood and specimen tests, electrical tests, scope tests, genetic testing, and imaging tests, such as x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, and nuclear medicine; along with a glossary and directory of additional resources
ISBN
0780806700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB120 M489 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding lab and imaging tests

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17633
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
Diagnosis, Laboratory
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
Read Online
http://www.lls.org/content/nationalcontent/resourcecenter/freeeducationmaterials/generalcancer/pdf/understandinglabimagingtests.pdf
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Introduction to managing pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20866
Murray, Katherine, Gilbert, Pat. Saanichton, BC: Life and Death Matters , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 M982i 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Murray, Katherine
Gilbert, Pat
Place of Publication
Saanichton, BC
Publisher
Life and Death Matters
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
21 minutes
Series
Life and death matters
Subjects
Pain - therapy
Nurse-Patient Relations
Analgesics, Opioid
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973982862
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 M982i 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Health funding explained 2

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120147
Auditor General of British Columbia. [Victoria, BC?]: Government of British Columbia , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Alternate Title
Health funding explained two
Corporate Author
Auditor General of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Government of British Columbia
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Health Expenditures
Health Care Economics and Organizations
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Costs and Cost Analysis
British Columbia
Notes
March 2017 at head of title. This report is an update to the January 2013 report, Health funding explained.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bcauditor.com/pubs/2017/health-funding-explained-2
https://www.bcauditor.com/sites/default/files/publications/reports/FINAL_HFE2_2.pdf
https://www.bcauditor.com/pubs
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Health funding explained

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120270
Auditor General of British Columbia. [Victoria, BC?]: Government of British Columbia , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Auditor General of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Government of British Columbia
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Health Expenditures
Health Care Economics and Organizations
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Costs and Cost Analysis
British Columbia
Notes
Information piece: January 2013 at head of title.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF or web format
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http://www.bcauditor.com/pubs/2013/special/health-funding-explained
http://www.bcauditor.com/sites/default/files/publications/2013/special/report/Health%20Funding%20Explained%20Report.pdf
http://www.bcauditor.com/healthfundingexplained
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Pace of grace : the virtues of a sustainable life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17601
Popov, Linda Kavelin. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Popov, Linda Kavelin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
viii, 341 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Virtues
Social Values
Value of Life
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Quality of Life
Life Style
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
0452285437
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Traditional plant foods of Canadian indigenous peoples: nutrition, botany and use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119908
Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Turner, Nancy J. [Canada]: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
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Author
Kuhnlein, Harriet V.
Turner, Nancy J.
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Gordon and Breach Science Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Series
Food and nutrition in history and anthropology v. 8
Subjects
First Nations
Canada
Ethnobotany
Plants, Edible
Nutrition
Nutritive Value
Food
Notes
Book originally published by OPA, Amsterdam. 1991.
ISBN
2881244653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.fao.org/3/ai215e/ai215e.pdf
https://www.fao.org/family-farming/detail/en/c/284571/
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Cost of hope : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20766
Bennett, Amanda. New York, NY: Random House , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B471 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bennett, Amanda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
228 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Kidney Neoplasms
Cost of Illness
Health Care Costs
Family Relations
Autobiography
ISBN
9781400069842
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 B471 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Traditional animal foods of indigenous peoples of northern North America : the contributions of wildlife diversity to the subsistence and nutrition of indigenous cultures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119903
Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Humphries, Murray M. Montreal, QC: Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
More Information
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Author
Kuhnlein, Harriet V.
Humphries, Murray M.
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
First Nations
Canada
Nutrition
Ecology
Biodiversity
Nutritive Value
Meat
Food
Anthropology, Cultural
Notes
"This web publication has the purpose to describe and to reference the published literature on traditional animal foods known and used by Indigenous Peoples of northern North America."
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://traditionalanimalfoods.org/
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An introduction to cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123296
New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Summary:; "This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.…
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Editor
Charron, Neil
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Genetic Therapy
Immunotherapy
Abstract
Summary:
"This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.Currently employed gene therapy strategies, obstacles, and challenges in cancer gene therapy are presented, focusing on the latest nanotechnological advancements in this field including gene transfer methods, vectors, and their current successful applications in cancer gene therapy.Lastly, sulfamethoxazole is examined for its history of combating several microbial infections by affecting folic acid biosynthesis inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase." - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781536184501
9781536185874
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6376496
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Introduction to radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9884
French, John, Yu, Mackenzie, Bull, T. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 I61f 2002
More Information
Author
French, John
Yu, Mackenzie
Bull, T
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 20 minutes
Subjects
Radiotherapy - popular works - videocassettes
Neoplasms - radiotherapy - popular works - videocassettes
Fraser Valley Cancer Centre - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
FVC Radiation Therapy
Call Number
QZ269 I61f 2002
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Exercising your right to decide : an introduction to advance health care planning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15895
Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
22 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Education
Informed Consent
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
Living Wills
Popular Work
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Radiation Therapy Department introduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog275
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiotherapy - popular works - handouts
Hospital Departments - popular works - handouts
BC Cancer Agency - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, April 10, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
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https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=7146418&query=alternative%20medicine
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Processes of life : an introduction to molecular biology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18149
Hunter, Lawrence E. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QH506 H945p 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hunter, Lawrence E
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Molecular Biology
Computational Biology
Evolution
ISBN
9780262013053
0262013053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QH506 H945p 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Miracle of mindfulness : an introduction to the practice of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20848
Hanh, Thich Nhat. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
xiii, 140 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780807012390
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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