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Multiple SclerosisThe Questions You Have-The Answers You Need, 3rd EditionRosalind C. Kalb, PhD“…If you have MS, love someone withMS, or work with a person who has MS, you will find this book helpful and informative.” —MS Focus

“…inclusive and comprehensive…”—Library Journal

“The writing style is clear andinformative, and the authors are sympathetic with the emotional aspects of living with MS…Physical therapists,students, physicians, and peoplewith MS will find it a useful addition to their library.”—Physical Therapy

“The primary resource most especially recommended for non-specialist general readers havingto deal with MS issues.”—Bookwatch

“Highly recommended…”—Doody's Reviews2004, 672 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781932603057, $39.95 $27.97

Meeting the Challenge of Progressive Multiple SclerosisPatricia K. Coyle, MD and June Halper, MSN, ANP, FAAN“Understandable, intelligent, friendly, enlightened, and enlightening…A 'must have' for every person with primary

and secondary-progressiveMS.”—Inside MS“… a concise, practical anduseful overview of worsening MS and the dilemma facedwhen progression presents its challenges to patients and those who care about them…”—International Journal of MS Care

This book is designed specifically for people who have beentold they have or are developing the progressive form ofmultiple sclerosis. It focuses on ways to not only manage the progressive disease and its symptoms but also to copewith the life changes that may accompany it.

2001, 136 pages, Softcover, ISBN: 9781888799460, $21.95 $17.86

New! Banister, The Personal Care Attendant Guide………………….7

New! Bowling, Complementary and Alt. Medicine and MS, 2e…….3

Bowling/Stewart, Dietary Supplements and MS………………9

New! Brodie/Olmsted, Vivetics: Motion for Life DVD………………2

Burks/Johnson, MS: Diagnosis, Medical Management………..…8

Cooper, Insurance Solutions: Plan Well, Live Better……………5

Coyle/Halper, Meeting the Challenges of Progressive MS...……1

New! Crotzer, Rest Easy: Guided Relaxation CD……………………..2

Davis, My Story: A Photographic Essay on Life with MS.….…7

Davis, Faces of Osteoporosis……………………………………7

Ettinger/Weisbrot, The Essential Patient Handbook…………6

New! Fishman/Small, Yoga and MS...…………………………………2

Gingold, Facing the Cognitive Challenges of MS………………4

New! Halper, Advanced Concepts in MS Nursing Care 2e…………10

Halper/Costello/Harris, Nursing Practice in MS, 2e…………10

Halper/Holland, Comprehensive Nursing Care in MS, 2e……10

New! Harrington, 101 Accessible Vacations……………………………6

Harrington, Barrier-Free Travel…………………………………6

Harrington, There is Room at the Inn…………………………6

Herndon, Handbook of Neurologic Rating Scales, 2e….…….9

Herndon, MS: Immunology…Pathophysiology…………………9

New! Holland, et al, MS: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, 3e...……2

Holland/Halper, MS: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness, 2e………5

Kalb, MS: A Guide for Families, 3e……....……………………4

Kalb, MS: The Questions You Have…3e………………………1

Kraft/Catanzaro, Living with MS: A Wellness Approach, 2e……5

Kramer, Life on Cripple Creek: Essays on Living with MS.……7

Krupp, Fatigue in MS: Guide to Diagnosis……………………9

LaRocca/Kalb, MS: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges….4

New! Meyer/Derr, The Comfort of Home Multiple Sclerosis Ed……5

Murray, Multiple Sclerosis: The History of a Disease…………8

Mobility Limited, Yoga and MS (VHS and DVD)………………2

New! Northrop/Cooper, Health Insurance Resources 2e………………5

Oger/Al-Araji, Multiple Sclerosis for the Practicing Neurologist...8

Peterman Schwarz, MS: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier, 2e…3

Perkins, MS: Your Legal Rights, 2e……………………………5

Polman, et al, MS: The Guide, 6e………………………………3

Rogers, The Disabled Woman’s Guide..…………………………7

Saidoff/Apfel, The Healthy Body Handbook…………………6

New! Schapiro, Managing the Symptoms of MS, 5e…………………3

New! Shadday, MS and Your Feelings……..……………………………2

New! Shenkmen, Funding the Cure……..……………………………5

Vazquez, Esclerosis Multiple: Guia Practica……………………2

Van den Noort/Holland, MS in Clinical Practice…………………9

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ViveticsMotion for LifeRichard Brodie, MD, CCPF, DAAPM,Effie Katsis, BSc, DC, and Nancy Olmsted, PT, MscVivetics: Motion for Life is a 6–8 weektherapeutic exercise program for chronic

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Yoga and Multiple SclerosisA Journey to Health and HealingLoren Martin Fishman, MD, and Eric SmallYoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Journey to Health and Healing is a comprehensive and user-friendlyguide to applying the principles of yoga to MS management.You will learn about different yoga poses that work toward a common goal, such as combating fatigue, reducing spasticity, relieving stress, and increasing range of motion.This practical guide:• Describes how yoga works• Includes photographs and descriptions of each pose• Explains effects, advantages, and contraindications• Contains “starter poses” that help beginners and/or

the physically challenged to gently achieve a posture

Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis contains information for people experiencing symptoms across the MS spectrum,including those who are in wheelchairs or who have limitedmobility. With the help of this book, you will be able tomanage your symptoms, raise your functional abilities totheir highest level, and foster independence and confidence.

2007, 296 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781932603170, $21.95

Multiple SclerosisA Guide for the Newly Diagnosed,3rd EditionNancy J. Holland, RN, EdD, T. Jock Murray, MD, Stephen C. Reingold, PhD"A 'must-have' title for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with MS—and a good idea for family members and friends."—InsideMS

“Instead of falling into the trap of bombarding the reader withnegativity, this [book] instead places great emphasis on how tomaintain a positive attitude and live with the condition. It's arefreshing change …A must-have for anyone wanting answersand education about MS.”—MS in Focus

Designed specifically for those newly diagnosed with MS, aswell as family members and friends, this bestselling resourceoffers skilled, up-to-date information about living successful-ly with this life-altering disease.

The third edition includes new or updated sections on:

• The most current medical treatments for the management of MS

• Complementary and alternative medicine and MS

• Financial and life planning

• Children with MS

• Updated diagnostic criteria

With education and proper care, most people diagnosedwith multiple sclerosis will lead full and productive lives.This book will help you to do so.


Also in Spanish!Esclerosis MultipleGuia Practica Para el Recien DiagnosticadoNancy J. Holland, RN., EdD., T. Jock Murray, MD, andStephen C. Reingold, PhD, Teresa Corona Vazquez, Dra.,Revisor, and Patricia Frias de Thomas, Translators


MS and Your FeelingsHandling the Ups and Downs of Multiple SclerosisAllison Shadday, LCSWFew people are prepared for the emotional impact of livingwith MS. Faced with a life-long illness, patients typicallyexperience fear, anger, sadness, grief, guilt, low self-esteem,sexual dysfunction and depression. Patients often end upfeeling misunderstood and alone. This book addresses thoseemotional effects of MS that can be as challenging as thephysical ones.


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Multiple Sclerosis300 Tips for Making Life Easier, 2nd EditionShelley Peterman Schwarz“…full of wonderful ideas on everythingfrom home safety and accessibility to dressing and grooming…an absolute “musthave” for every individual with MS.”—The MSAA Motivator

“Essential reading for all (people with) MS, their families andcaregivers…”—Bookwatch

This completely revised second edition of Multiple Sclerosis:300 Tips for Making Life Easier contains tips, techniques,and shortcuts to help MS patients organize and simplifytheir lives. With over 300 tips readers will learn to conservevaluable time and energy, and develop techniques for making life easier, so they can enjoy life to the fullest.


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Multiple SclerosisThe Guide to Treatment and Management, 6th EditionChris H. Polman, MD, Alan J. Thompson, MD, T. Jock Murray, MD, Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, John H. Noseworthy, MD

“A welcome addition to the multiple sclerosis literature…”—Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry

“[Will] help open a dialogue between physician and patient…”—Archives of Neurology

“…an excellent book for healthcare providers [and others] who would like to know about the latest developments in MS.”—Doody's Reviews

The huge expansion of information available about MS,especially through the internet, has put the individual withMS in a position to take increasing responsibility for her orhis own care. There is thus a need for a comprehensive, readily accessible guide to the present therapeutic options,which will give the inquirer a balanced perspective on therelative effectiveness of individual treatments. This book isdesigned to do just that.

This bestselling title is a unique compendium of the mostfrequently used treatments for multiple sclerosis, an authoritative reference for all physicians, and a factual guide for patients who need information about therapies.


BESTSELLER!Complementary andAlternative Medicineand Multiple Sclerosis,2nd EditionAllen C. Bowling, MD, PhD“This book is full of wise and balancedinformation. It provides a valuable serviceto patient and health care provider alike.”—Dr. Oliver Sacks, author of Awakenings“Rarely does a publication address an unmet need as thoroughlyas Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis... Highlyrecommended for people with MS, their families, and theirhealth-care providers.”—InsideMS“A much-needed resource. Dr. Bowling has done an excellent jobof making his reader more aware of the myriad forms of non-traditional therapies available.”—Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersThis new second edition is completely updated throughout,and reflects the advances in the field since the first edition'spublication in 2001. With this book, readers will be able to:• Find options that may provide symptomatic relief

when conventional therapies are limited• Learn about potentially dangerous interactions between

CAM therapies and medical treatments used in the management of MS

• Identify CAM therapies that are effective, low risk, and inexpensive

Find in-depth discussions on topics that include acupunc-ture, biofeedback, chiropractic medicine, yoga, the use ofherbs, vitamins and minerals, and much more!2007, 304 pages, ISBN 13: 9781932603545, $24.95

Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis 5th EditionRandall T. Schapiro, MD“…a practical, informative, and medicallysound instructional guide to dealing with the

day-to-day difficulties induced by MS…especially commended asbeing a 'reader accessible' resource.”—The BookwatchThis extensively revised fifth edition remains the definitiveguide to managing the symptoms of MS, but also focuses ondisease and personal management strategies. The book hasbeen substantially reorganized to better reflect the three areasof MS management—management of the disease, manage-ment of its symptoms, and management of issues relating tolifestyle and general wellness.2007, 216 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781932603361, $19.95

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Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple SclerosisJeffrey N. Gingold“Powerful and revealing.”—Inside MS

“One of the best books [on MS] in some time. The writing is smooth, making his experiences visual so the reader can share in his private, cognitivestruggles…A good read, especially if you suspect or know you have cognitive issues.”—MS World

“Gingold’s memoir is…a poetic testament to one man’scourage.”—Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers

“Gingold’s thorough research and compassionate voice will resonate not only with fellow patients, but also with theirfriends, families and physicians…Insightful and informative…a much needed resource for the often invisible side of MS.”—Kirkus Reports

Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis is acourageous and compelling personal account of one man’sanguishing struggle with this aspect of the disease. It waswritten for the silent majority of MS patients who are privately dealing with MS cognitive symptoms and potentialdisabilities.


Multiple SclerosisUnderstanding the Cognitive ChallengesNicholas LaRocca, PhD and Rosalind Kalb, PhDThis book includes the first compre-hensive discussion of MS-related cognitive dysfunction, including thechanges that can occur, their assessment

and treatment, and strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life.Topics covered include:• The emotional and social impact of cognitive changes• The neuropsychological evaluation of cognitive symptoms• Detailed overview of treatment options• Vignettes describing the real-life experiences of a person

with cognitive dysfunction• Extensive references to the scientific literature

Combining detailed, referenced advice with hands-on strategies for living, this is the only book to provide in-depth information about cognitive dysfunction. It will bean invaluable reference to patients, families, and caregivers,as well as health professionals who care for people with MS.


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Multiple SclerosisA Guide for Families, 3rd EditionRosalind C. Kalb, PhD“…exceptionally reader-friendly…a good resource for professionals as well aslay readers…highly recommend[ed].”—Inside MS

“This practical, complete, and highly readable guide is must reading for anyone confronting thisdebilitating illness personally or in a loved one.”—Bookwatch

“…a complete, highly readable guide that addresses all of theissues multiple sclerosis brings to the family…essential, criticallyimportant reading for anyone with MS, their families andtheir friends.”—The Midwest Book Review

Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families can lead the wayfor families to strengthen their coping skills and to receivetargeted information about this disease and its ramifications.

This highly readable guide helps people learn how to strike a reasonable balance between the interests and needs of thefamily, and the limitations imposed on the individual withMS.


Women Living with Multiple SclerosisJudith Lynn NicholsIn this book, women share intimate, emotional accounts oftheir experiences with MS. Some stories are painful, someare funny, and often they are both. The range of deeply personal concerns includes family reactions to a diagnosis of MS; workplace issues and relationships; sexuality andspirituality; depression and physical pain; loss of bladderand bowel control; and assistive devices and helpful tools.


Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis:A Woman’s GuideJudith Lynn NicholsThe companion to Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis,this second installment focuses on transcending the effectsof MS. Time, energy, and sanity saving techniques aboundin this positive, informative book.


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Funding the Cure: Helping Your Loved One While Making a Charitable DonationMartin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JDHelp fund the cure! Take care of your loved one with MS, or yourself, by donating to the NMSS, which in turn funds research for a cure. The book includes information on charitable trusts,donating property, tax rules for charitable giving, wills, estate planning, and other guidelines for making a donation to this worthy cause.

2007, 120 pages, Hardcover, ISBN 13: 9781932603484, $24.955

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Health InsuranceResourcesA Guide for People with ChronicDisease and Disability, 2nd EditionDorothy E. Northrop, MSW, ACSW,Stephen Cooper, Kimberly Calder,MPSThis new second edition continues to bea uniquely helpful reference for those who need and usehealth insurance most often but have the least access to it.

The manual is completely updated throughout, and reflectsthe changes in the system since the first edition's publicationin 2003. Crucially, the book includes new information aboutthe new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage plan, whichtook effect in January 2006. It also covers:

• Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income

• COBRA• HIPAA


Insurance Solutions: Plan Well, Live BetterA Workbook for People with a Chronic Disease or DisabilityLaura D. Cooper, Esq“Insurance Solutions is an invaluable workbook for peoplewith chronic conditions or disability and is very strongly recom-mended for its vital importance as a thoroughly 'user friendly'financial management tool.”—The Midwest Book Review2002, 192 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799552, $24.95

Multiple SclerosisYour Legal Rights, 2nd EditionLanny Perkins and Sara PerkinsThis extensively revised edition provides a source of basicinformation about the legal problems that often affect people with MS and their possible solutions.

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Multiple SclerosisA Self-Care Guide to Wellness, 2nd EditionNancy J. Holland, MSCN, EdD, and June Halper, MSN, RN“A useful publication for anyone whowants to understand this complex disease.”—MS Society, UK

This second edition of the Guidecontinues to focus on staying wellin the presence of MS. It covers abroad spectrum of topics related to MS and its effects, focusing especially on the needs of thosewho have been living with the disease for some time. Practical tips on self-care are designed to promote maximum independence,well-being, and productivity. Thisbook was developed in partnershipwith the Paralyzed Veterans ofAmerica, which has made a majorand continuing commitment tomultiple sclerosis care.


The Comfort ofHome, Multiple Sclerosis Edition An Illustrated Step-by-StepGuide for Multiple SclerosisCaregivers by Maria M. Meyer and PaulaDerr, RN, with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

This book promises to take the fear out of home care andbring confidence and peace of mind to all MS caregivers.


Living with Multiple SclerosisA Wellness Approach, 2nd EditionGeorge H. Kraft, MD and Marci Catanzaro, RN, CSC“Recommended to all those interested in MS: be they peoplewith the disease, their relatives or friends. The wellnessapproach is an attitude that does not focus so much on what islacking—deficits—but rather on what is possible, which trulymarks a paradigm shift in neurology that is so important.”—The International MS Journal2000, 144 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799262, $19.95

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The Essential Patient Handbook:Getting The HealthCare You Need—FromDoctors Who KnowAlan B. Ettinger, MDand Deborah M. Weisbrot, MDThe ideal doctor-patient relationship exists as atrue partnership; this novel handbook provides the most essential, real-life scenarios on attainingthat.”—Rick Rader, MD, Editor in chief,Exceptional Parent Magazine

“The Essential Patient Handbook provides a critically needed foundation for patient-centered, high quality medical care.”—Arthur A. Levin, MPH, Director, Center for Medical Consumers

The Essential Patient Handbook will walkreaders through the entire medical evaluationprocess, from the first question to the last. Itprovides vital information to ensure that patientsare informed, prepared, and empowered.


The HealthyBody HandbookA Total Guide to thePrevention and Treatment of SportsInjuriesDavid C. Saidoff, PT and Stuart Apfel, MD

"Whether you use The Healthy Body Handbookfor cover-to-cover reading or simply as a reference,it's a great book to have around. Because younever know when you're going to need a trustworthy guide for treating a painful injury.”—Austin Fit Magazine

“Straightforward and packed with diagrams…”—AmericanHealth and Fitness

The information in this book will empower you to be proactive about your health, makepositive lifestyle choices, prevent injuries, andparticipate fully in taking care of your ownbody.


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101 Accessible VacationsVacation Ideas for Wheelers and Slow WalkersCandy B. Harrington101 Accessible Vacations is the first guidebook dedicatedexclusively to wheelchair-accessible destinations, lodgingsand recreational opportunities. It contains destinationinformation on over 101 cities, lodging options, nationalparks, tourist attractions and recreational activities aroundthe country.

Due October 2007, 272 pages, ISBN 13: 9781932603439, $21.95

There is Room at the InnInns and B&Bs for Wheelers and Slow WalkersCandy B. Harrington“Inns and B&Bs are known for their coziness and intimacy,but for physically challenged travelers, charm can go only so far. [An] impressive attempt to remedy the dearth of information available on non-traditional lodging.”—The Chicago Tribune

“If you want to go there, Harrington allows you to…Sheproves that the charm and unique character of inns and B&Bs can be availableto everyone.”—Ability

“Harrington has already earned her considerable reputation as an informativetravel writer for people with disabilities. There is Room at the Inn will add to her distinction.”—Quest Magazine

“A must for anyone who is challenged, needs a wheelchair or is a slow walker.” —Real Travel Adventures

Through a combination of personal experience, on-site visits, and interviewswith innkeepers and other travelers, Candy Harrington has discovered themost friendly and accessible properties in the US and brings them all to youin her handy new book, There is Room at the Inn.


“The Bible for barrier-free travel.”—Ticked.com

Barrier-Free TravelA Nuts And Bolts Guide For Wheelers And Slow Walkers, 2nd EditionCandy Harrington

“The depth of research and painstakingly careful documenta-tion in this book are particularly useful.”—Inside MS

“No other book delves into the needs of mobility impaired travelers, from specialoxygen requirements to challenges in hotel rooms. An essential reference.”—Midwest Book Review

“In addition to helping those in wheelchairs enjoy vacationing, ‘Barrier-FreeTravel’ also is a handy resource for scooter-users, slow-walkers, travel agents and libraries.”—The Courier News

This second edition of the bestselling Barrier-Free Travel continues to bethe definitive guide to accessible travel for those who use a wheelchair, walker, or cane or have any physical ailment that may slow down their gait.


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Memoirs General Disability

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My StoryA Photographic Essay on Life with Multiple SclerosisAmelia Davis“One box of tissues wasn’t nearlyenough.”—About.com

“You will keep this book in easy reachto read repeatedly—keep it by your bed, near your desk, close toyour recliner, but buy it and keep it nearby because when youneed inspiration, you will find it in these pages.”—MS World

“In creating her new book, ‘My Story: A Photographic Essayon Life With Multiple Sclerosis’, Davis learned a lot moreabout MS and the people who have it. Thirty-one of them—and many of their caregivers—join her to trash stereotypes, confront fears, offer hope, tell the truth and put 32 faces on amysterious illness that is often misunderstood.”—San FranciscoChronicle

Highly motivating and deeply inspirational, this series ofdramatic essays and photographs will be welcomed by any-one who lives with or shares the life of someone who has MS.


Also new from photographer Amelia Davis…

Faces of OsteoporosisAmelia DavisRenowned photographer Amelia Davisturns her lens on those living with osteo-porotic disease in her fascinating new

book, Faces of Osteoporosis. With over 10 million peopleliving with osteoporosis in the US alone, this book is sure totouch the hearts of many.


Life on Cripple CreekEssays On Living with Multiple SclerosisDean Kramer“Kramer's ability to present her reality,unvarnished, makes it a book you can't put down.”—About.com

“…a profound, heartfelt, touching memoir…of the matter-of-fact daily trials of livingwith MS.”—Midwest Book Review 2003, 160 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799682, $19.95

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The Personal Care Attendant GuideA Handbook for People with Disabilities and Their CaregiversKatie Rodriguez BanisterTo live independently, many people withphysical, sensory, or cognitive disabilitieshire a personal attendant to assist withday-to-day tasks. Finding a qualifiedcaregiver can be challenging, but not impossible. Written byan inspiring speaker, writer and advocate who is herself dis-abled, The Personal Care Attendant Guide teaches readershow to find a competent caregiver.

This unique book will equip people with disabilities, as wellas those managing caregivers for family members, with theskills to successfully find, interview, hire, train, and supervisetheir personal attendants.


The Disabled Woman’sGuide to Pregnancy and BirthJudith Rogers, OTR“It should become standard reading for professionals, [we] certainlyrecommend it.”—Disability, Pregnancy

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“Rogers's wonderful new book addresses every question you mayhave...Though chock-full of practical advice…emotionally honest…”—Kirkus Reports

The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birthsupports the right of all women to choose motherhood, andwill be useful for any disabled woman who desires to have achild. The subjects covered include:

• parenting with a disability

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This is the only book that answers critical questions andprovides guidance for the woman with a disability facing one of the biggest challenges of her life.


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Medical History

Multiple Sclerosis for the Practicing NeurologistWorld Federation of Neurology Series

Joel Oger, MD and Adnan Al-Araji, MDDeveloped under the auspices of theWorld Federation of Neurology to meetthe needs of medical specialists practicing in low-resourceenvironments, this book addresses issues important for those working in developing countries.


Multiple SclerosisPsychosocial and Vocational InterventionsRobert T. Fraser, PhD, David C. Clemmons, PhD, and Francie Bennett, MSW“…an excellent book focusing on very important issues in multiple sclerosis. It sets a new standard for viewing chronic illness and disability with its emphasis on productivity, sustained function, and strategies for independent living.”—International Journal of MS Care2002, 192 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799590, $42.95

Multiple SclerosisDiagnosis, Medical Management,and RehabilitationJack S. Burks, MD and Kenneth P. Johnson, MD“Important scales used in theevaluation of patients or in clinicalresearch are presented in an easily under-standable manner, and the advantages and disadvantages ofeach scale are thoughtfully considered.”—The New EnglandJournal of Medicine“This is a wonderfully detailed and eminently readable book on the management of multiple sclerosis and all of its symptoms.…recommend[ed] as a reference to those who are involved inclinical care of MS patients…”—International Journal ofMS Care “…well written and comprehensive: one stop shopping for avariety of topics related to MS…A wonderful resource for neurologists, physiatrists and allied health care professionalsinvolved in the daily management of MS.”—Consortium ofMS Centers

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NEW!Multiple SclerosisThe History of a DiseaseT. Jock Murray, MD“…an elegantly written and comprehensivehistory of the disease.”—MS Care

“Unlikely to be surpassed for some time,this engaging and scholarly book is a goldmine of previously inaccessible information.”—Journal of the AmericanMedical Association

“Murray has crafted a rich and detailedhistory of multiple sclerosis, replete with figures and wonderful quotations that form a tapestry of the events that have led to the current view that this condition is an autoimmune disease.”—New England Journal of Medicine

“…a pleasure to read…addictive…”—Journal of the Royal Society ofMedicine

“With a light and erudite hand [Murray]shows how developments in knowledgeabout multiple sclerosis have mirroreddevelopments in medical science…Murray’s handling of detail is admirable,and helps make sense of this disease history.”—The Lancet

“With this monumental book, [Murray]has proved himself to be a teacher of the history of multiple sclerosis that sets a new standard [that] is unlikely to besurpassed…”—Brain

From beginning to end, Dr. Murraytakes us on a fascinating journey ofdiscovery, in the process showing howthe evolution of our understanding ofmultiple sclerosis has been part of thegreater history of medical knowledge.Order your copy today!


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Dietary Supplements and Multiple SclerosisA Health Professional's GuideAllen C. Bowling MD, PhD andThomas M. Stewart JD, PA-C, MS“[With this book] health professionalsknowledgeable about complementary andalternative medicine can guide MS patientsaway from possibly harmful therapies and toward low-risk, possibly effective therapies.”—Yale Medicine

This unique guide provides concise summaries of all dietarysupplements used in treating MS. Each summary covers allyou need to know about the supplement, including its efficacy in treating MS, possible side affects, and dosages. Its simple structure makes it an ideal reference book.

2004,120 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799903, $19.95

Fatigue in Multiple SclerosisA Guide to Diagnosis and ManagementLauren B. Krupp, MD“Readable and informative… [It] logicallyexplores the topic in a series of concise,well-referenced chapters…Of use to neurologists, other physicians, and

paramedical personnel who care for patients with MS [as wellas] patients and their relatives looking for scientific informationon fatigue in MS.”—The Lancet

“This is a delightful primer on an often very enigmatic subject…an invaluable resource on fatigue in MS…While there have been other publishing products on the subject, thissmall book will eclipse the others by virtue of its economy ofstyle, focused approach, and user-friendly structure. 4 Stars!”—Doody’s Reviews2004, 110 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799811, $19.95

Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical PracticeStanley van den Noort, MD and Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD, Editors“…addresses its audience well and …contains many case studies.”—International MS Journal

This book emphasizes those therapies that can be used successfully by general neurologists and primary care physicians. It provides the basic skills needed to treat MS patients, emphasizing those therapies that can be used successfully in diverse clinical settings.


Handbook of Neurologic RatingScales, 2nd EditionRobert M. Herndon, MD

“Helpful to anyone who is interested inlearning about measures of disease severityand outcome…especially with the current‘hot’ diseases of multiple sclerosis, amy-otrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson'sdisease.”—Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry

Rating scales are used daily by everyoneinvolved in the management of patientswith neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and in the design and management of neurologic clinicaltrials. Handbook of Neurologic RatingScales is the single source for the widerange of scales used in diagnosis and treatment of MS. You will refer to this volume constantly!

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Multiple SclerosisImmunology, Pathology, and PathophysiologyRobert M. Herndon, MD“…a contribution to the MS literature…well edited, as evidenced by its logicalorganization and minimal repetition…uniformly well written and current. Data

are presented objectively, and speculation, where it exists, isidentified.”—International Journal of MS Care

“The magnetic resonance imaging chapter is a tour de forcewith excellent breadth and fine illustrations…a valuableresource…pleasing to a wide audience of scientists and academicphysicians in the MS field.”—Archives of Neurology

“This is a well written and carefully referenced compendium of16 excellent reviews on the basic science of multiple sclerosis. Itwill appeal to laboratory investigators of multiple sclerosis aswell as clinicians interested in the basic science underlying multiple sclerosis.”—Doody’s Reviews

This volume is an overview of the basic sciences as theyrelate to MS and will provide clinicians and investigators abetter understanding of the basic aspects of the disease.While it is possible to find excellent reviews of almost anyaspect of MS, this is one of few attempts to bring these verydifferent aspects together in a single source.

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Advanced Conceptsin Multiple SclerosisNursing Care, 2nd EditionJune Halper, MSN, ANP, FAANThe companion book to Comprehen-sive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, Advanced Concepts inMultiple Sclerosis Nursing Care, 2nd Edition examines complex issuesin MS management and reflects a new philosophy of MScare: one of empowerment. The focus is on the numeroussettings in which MS nurses practice, as well as their manyroles and responsibilities in managing this highly variabledisease. It will provide the reader with an updated view ofMS along with a greater understanding of its lifelong impact.Special features of the second edition include:• A new chapter on treatment of acute exacerbations• A new chapter on emerging intravenous therapies• Expanded sections on pain, depression, and skin care

with frequent injections• A new chapter on sustaining hope in MS patients

The book will provide nurses with the tools and strategies to improve the lives affected by multiple sclerosis and to reinforce the role of the nurse in managing it.2007, 296 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781933864150, $44.95

Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis2nd EditionJune Halper, MSN, ANP, FAANand Nancy J. Holland, RN, PhD,Editors“This compact, user-friendly, comprehen-sive book would be an asset to any

rehabilitation nurse working with clients with MS across thelife span continuum.”—Rehabilitation NursingThis definitive text to nursing care in MS provides an over-view of the disease and its implications for nursing practice,and management. Of particular interest are chapters on the disease modifying agents, the role of complementarytherapies, and patient and family education.Appendices include an extensive list of resources and medica-tion sheets for all of the most commonly used agents in themanagement of MS.2002, 360 pages, Softcover, ISBN 13: 9781888799644, $44.95 10

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Nursing Practice inMultiple SclerosisA Core Curriculum, 2nd EditionJune Halper, MSCN, ANP, FAAN,Kathleen Costello, RN, MS, CRNP,MSCN, and Colleen Harris, RN,MN, MSCNNursing Practice in Multiple Sclerosis:A Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition waswritten for nurses preparing to take theMS certification exam given under the auspices of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses(IOMSN), and for everyone involved, or becominginvolved, in the field of MS treatment and care. Developedas a companion to Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition and Advanced Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Care, this guide will helpreaders learn about the history of MS, its diagnosis, management, and current theories regarding the immuno-logic basis for the disease.Additional benefits include:

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