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Dream Fish & Road Trips is a brilliant collection of fly-fishing stories from a man who has traveled the world in search of adventures, from Christmas Island to Siberia. ... Read more

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In 1982, Dr. Robert Patenaude was diagnosed with leukemia. This book is the moving, first-hand account of his experience. From the first shock of hearing the diagnosis and the anguish of his hospitalization, to chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, the author gives a painfully frank description of his experiences and shows the incredible survival instinct that helped him beat the disease.

Patenaude offers the reader a complete and scientific understanding of leukemia. Each chapter is written in layman's terms and thoroughly covers the scope of its topic. Patenaude leads the reader through the different classifications of leukemia, how they progress and how they are treated. Scientific explanation is complemented by Patenaude's ability to explain the how and why of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

CHAPTER 2 discusses matters relating to the circulatory system, such as: the cell; blood; plasma; types of blood cells; bone marrow; blood clot formation; and hemopoietic, cardiorespiratory, central nervous, digestive and urinary systems.

CHAPTER 3 describes different diagnostic tests: blood test; bone marrow puncture and the bone biopsy; rachicentesis; X-ray examinations; nuclear medicine; and surgery and diagnosis.

CHAPTER 4 examines malignant blood diseases such as cancer and the different types of leukemia and congenital diseases of the blood system.

CHAPTER 5 looks at the treatment of blood diseases: chemotherapy; radiotherapy; surgery; bone marrow transplant; and immunotherapy and gene therapy.

CHAPTER 6 offers practical advice for patients coping with effects such as mouth-related problems; loss of appetite and nausea, gastrointestinal problems, weight gain, and fatigue and anxiety. Both expert physician and patient, he answers all the questions frequently asked by leukemia sufferers about symptoms, phases, treatments and research. "Surviving Leukemia" is illustrated with tables and includes a glossary of 300 medical terms.

"Surviving Leukemia" is a unique, exceptional book designed specifically for people with blood diseases, their families and care givers.

Dr. Robert Patenaude is an emergency physician in Quebec.For many years, he has worked with people with blood diseases, and their families.He has actively participated in the development of research on bone-marrow transplants, and believes that providing patients with fair and complete information is a crucial element in all treatment. ... Read more

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More people need to know about it
This book takes a great look at how sportsmen's efforts have really shaped our enviroment.These people work behind the scenes making a real deifference and this book goes a long way in exposing these efforts for the whole world to know.Help spread the word and give the book to a friend. ... Read more

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In some ways, this is the most personal of my outdoor books. In 1995, I kept a simple record of all my outdoor activities and compiled them into a series of essays in chronological order, with no attempt to organize by subject matter, which includes, in addition to the usual fly-fishing, wing-shooting, and bowhunting topics, reflections on wildlife, some interesting travel, and a lot of personal introspection. I'm really not aware of another book quite like it, and it remains a personal favorite. ... Read more

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A Gentleman's Tale continues..........
To all things a season by E. Donnall Thomas

A selection of short stories during 12 months with the fly,shotgun and longbow.
This man is prolific with material of high quality and interest, his passion for doing something, on his own or with friends and family is a joy to read. A chapter a night, before your head hits the pillow, and your dreams are set up for the night.

Mr. Thomas Does It Again
Mr. Thomas has once again created a masterpiece.His hunting philosophy and ethics are a good example for any hunter or fisherman.From flyfishing to mushroom hunting, Mr. Thomas' writing takes the reader into the woodsand along the stream banks.A must read for any hunter! ... Read more