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The diagnosis, treatment and reporting of dementia is a massive and previously unrecognised scandal. The staggering fact is that most cases of dementia could probably be cured in a week or two. Anyone who says otherwise is either woefully misinformed or a drug company mouthpiece. The author, Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a Sunday Times bestselling author and Britain's most successful medical writer. His books have sold over two million copies in the UK and been translated into 26 languages.

`Written by Vernon Coleman under the pen name `Don Quixote', this is a savage, satirical, biting, black comedy. It is nothing like Vernon Coleman's usual books. The heroine kills, kill and kills again - but I couldn't help liking her enormously.' Harriet's husband was an author. He killed himself when his books were 'destroyed' by a series of malicious one star reviews. Harriet, now a freshly bereaved widow, is full of quiet, smouldering rage. She becomes a ruthless, successful serial killer who goes after each of the reviewers and systematically murders them - though cleverly making the ...

This collection of anecdotes, essays and memories describe some of the cats Vernon Coleman has known, and some of the ways in which they have affected his life and the lives of others. The common thread that unites these tales is that in some way someone's life was changed for the better through knowing a cat. Vernon Coleman is the author of 11 cat books including, Cat Fables, Alice's Diary , Alice's Adventures and We Love Cats. His many novels include Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (which has been turned into an award winning movie with the same title), Mr Henry Mulligan and the Bilbury series...

This is the third in the four book series of novels about Mrs Caldicot. (The first book, 'Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War was filmed starring Pauline Collins in the title role.) Mrs Caldicot and her colleagues from the Twilight Years Rest Home win the lottery. Their win is small but it transforms their lives in an unexpected way. A trip abroad results in disaster but Mrs Caldicot and company rise above their misfortune.

Bugger Off And Leave Me Alone is the third of Vernon Coleman's six diaries. This is NOT a Bilbury book or anything like it. (The first two book the series are Diary of a Disgruntled Man and Just Another Bloody Year and the fourth is The Return of the Disgruntled Man. The fifth is 'Life on the Edge'. The sixth is The Rantings of a Maddened Englishman.' Full of dry humour and irony. None of these books are suitable for the bigoted , the humourless, the overly sensitive or the earnestly politically correct. A book for those who question and laugh at the absurdities of modern life and have ...

Over 30 years ago, in 1978, Dr Vernon Coleman wrote the first popular book on stress. Years later (in 1991) he realised that much of the stress to which we are exposed is part of our modern society - and cannot be managed with the usual stress control techniques. He invented the phrase 'toxic stress' to define this type of stress. He wrote 'Toxic Stress' to explain just how and why 'toxic stress' makes us ill and how it is different to ordinary stress. Toxic stress causes or exacerbates 90 per cent of all illness. This revised and updated edition shows how you can deal with it. Sunday Times...

The funniest, maddest, sexiest, rudest, wildest set of agony column questions and answers ever published. Widely praised by reviewers and readers for the wisdom and fairness of the advice - as well as the humour. The first of the `Penis' series. Vernon Coleman was for over a decade the best read agony uncle in the world. "Bliss! A whole book of sex problems...better and far funnier than the usual earnest piety. Rather compulsive reading." - The Guardian "Puncturing myths and is unafraid to shock. Very funny." - The Observer "A chortling good read." - For Women "It's a good read. Very funny ...

Other than Alzheimer's disease normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is the commonest cause of dementia. It affects millions. The diagnosis is missed more than 80% of the time. Millions of patients with have been wrongly diagnosed. If they have idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus they can be treated and possibly cured. The author describes the symptoms of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and how it can be diagnosed and treated. He also explains why doctors and nurses so often miss this diagnosis and why idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is so little known. The author Dr ...

Dr Blake Marvel is working as a GP in England when he loses his job, his wife and his home. He take a job in Paris working as the resident doctor at a hotel catering to British and American tourists. Dr Blake is startled to discove he is also expected to look after the girls who work in the bordello next door. This novel by bestselling author Vernon Coleman is packed with curious medical stories, adventures in Paris and unusual encounters.

How to unlock your body's protective powers and defend yourself against infectious diseases and cancer. A healthy immune system doesn't just protect you against infection - it is an essential factor in your body's ability to fight off all other diseases - including cancer. The first two parts of this book explain why and how are bodies are under siege - and why the incidence of cancer and infectious diseases is rising rapidly (and likely to continue rising). Infectious diseases started to become resistant to antibiotics a quarter of a century ago. Since then the situation has steadily ...

This classic, bestselling analysis of the EU - first published in 2008 but still remarkably relevant - has now been re-edited.. Described as: 'The most powerful and revealing book about the EU ever published.' The paperback now available is a digital printing.

Private and confidential thoughts on surviving the coming economic, social and cultural chaos. SundayTimes bestselling author Vernon Coleman has written over 100 books which have sold over two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK alone - and been translated into 25 languages. What readers of the hardback version said: `The best and wisest book I have ever read.' -P.H. `Could not put it down until I had finished it. A thoroughly enthralling read to the very end.' W.M. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - Good Book Guide No thinking ...

A comprehensive medical guidebook to health problems affecting men and women over the age of 50. Subjects covered include: Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, backache, bowel cancer, cancer, cataract, deafness, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, drugs, gallstones, glaucoma, haemorrhoids, headaches and migraines, heart attacks and heart disease, heartburn, hiatus hernia, high blood pressure, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, low acid levels, low blood sugar, menieres disease, osteoporosis, pain, periodontal disease, polymyalgia rheumatica, prostate disease, Raynaud's disease, restless legs, ...

A unique collection of thought provoking and entertaining stories, anecdotes, quotes and ideas presented in the true Victorian tradition.

In his international bestseller Spiritpower (first published in 2000), Dr Vernon Coleman examines the reasons for our loss of freedom and personal dignity and explains how we can all regain our physical, mental and spiritual strength and independence. `A terrific read and one which opens the mind in each of the 39 chapters.' - Bookshelf `I regard Spiritpower as my most valued book ever.' - B.H., Middlesborough `Spiritpower is helping me through a difficult time.' D.F.', France `My deepest thanks to the author who is doing amazing work. In chapter 18, the section on when temptation led you ...

Exactly what the title says! A guide to spotting psychopaths. One in five people is a psychopath. How many do you know? Psychopaths lie and manipulate and ruin the lives of those around them. Very few psychopaths are in prison or hospital - most are living in the community, with families and jobs. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a registered GP and bestselling author who has written widely on mental illness. He has written over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Published by the European Medical Journal. What the papers ...

An international bestseller when first published in 1986 this is the original `mind over body' book which spawned hundreds of imitations. As relevant today as when it was first published. Contents include: How to use your personal strengths How to control destructive emotions How your mind influences your body How to deal with guilt How to harness positive emotions How to relax your mind How to conquer your weaknesses Teach yourself mental self defence Plus specific advice to help you enjoy good health What the critics say about Mindpower by Dr Vernon Coleman; 'Do read this book!' Sunday ...

`He's the Lone Ranger, Robin Hood and the Equalizer rolled into one.' - Glasgow Evening Times Vernon Coleman explains why things are never again going to be the way they used to be. He deals with banking, immigration, the economy, the benefits system, the EU, the nanny State,overpaid bosses, inflation, our bonus culture, disappearing privacy, our creaking infrastructure, the ever more complicated tax system, education, public sector worker pensions, commodity shortages and endless wars. He explains, in short, why Britain is well and truly stuffed. In order to survive we all have to know ...

This is the original Story of Medicine, first published in 1985 but as fresh today as it was then. Dr Vernon Coleman's history book is unlike any other. It covers all aspects of medicine from the very earliest days and traces developments alongside social and political changes. Dr Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is the international bestselling author of over 100 books. What the papers say: 'The Story of Medicine endeavours to chart the history of medicine from man's origins to the present day in 250 pages. Vernon Coleman manages to handle this project with aplomb. The book concerns itself with the...

Please do NOT read this if you believe all psychiatrists are wonderful. Read it if you have doubts and want a critical and informed view from an independent doctor. Dr Coleman, who has spent over 40 years campaigning for the mentally ill (and has been widely praised for his work by patients, doctors and the British Government),explains why psychiatry is not a science and psychiatrists should be treated with caution. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a general practitioner and the author of over 100 books which have sold over 2 million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been ...