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""The $800 Million Pill is a masterful work of explanatory and investigative journalism. Merrill Goozner has versed himself in the interlocking worlds of medicine, business, politics, and basic science to explain how pharmaceutical breakthroughs truly occur. He also explains why drug costs are now ...

""The $800 Million Pill is a masterful work of explanatory and investigative journalism. Merrill Goozner has versed himself in the interlocking worlds of medicine, business, politics, and basic science to explain how pharmaceutical breakthroughs truly occur. He also explains why drug costs are now so needlessly high.JThis is a compelling and important book."--James Fallows of The Atlantic Monthly, author of "Breaking the News

"Merrill Goozner does a superb job at explaining just how the pharmaceutical industry gets away with systematic overcharging, and why bio-medical advances do not require the current profiteering. This is the definitive book on this vital topic."--Robert Kuttner, Co-Editor of "The American Prospect and author of "Everything for Sale

"Why do your prescription drugs cost so much? The real answers may surprise you. In a lively and straightforward narrative, veteran journalist Merrill Goozner goes behind the headlines and pharmaceutical industry spin to uncover the politics and the practices that drive up drug costs. His diagnosis and prescriptions make a valuable contribution to the growing national debate over safe, quality and affordable health care for all Americans."--Clarence Page, syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune

"Merrill Goozner has written an important book. The high-stakes national debate over what to do about prescription drug coverage and costs too often suffers from a dearth of facts and analysis. This volume helps to fill that gap by illuminating the seemingly opaque world of pharmaceutical research and development."--Susan Dentzer, Health Correspondent for "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer on PBS

"You now hold in your hands the most important new shopping manual since "Consumer Reports", the most innovative travel book ever since the "Guide Michelin", and the most practical feminist handbook since Our Bodies, Ourselves....From now on, every home, office, or library reference shelf will be ...

"You now hold in your hands the most important new shopping manual since "Consumer Reports", the most innovative travel book ever since the "Guide Michelin", and the most practical feminist handbook since Our Bodies, Ourselves....From now on, every home, office, or library reference shelf will be incomplete without The Feminist Dollar". -- Letty Cottin Pogrebin, author of Deborah, Golda, & Me

The purchasing power of American women is potentially the greatest in the world. So why not support the rights of women while you shop? Fun to read, easy to use, and packed with the latest information available, The Feminist Dollar gives you the basic facts about gender fairness and equity as it is -- or is not -- practiced by corporations and governments, so that you can make informed decisions about the policies you want to support when buying merchandise and traveling abroad.

Among the almost 400 companies covered here that make and market the products you buy and use every day, you will discover which promote women, have generous child-care or family leave policies, or contribute to organizations that benefit women.

Also, you will find the FEM (Feminist Evaluation Measure) ratings of some of the states and countries to which you might travel. For product ratings at a glance, consult the Buying Guide, gathered at the end of the book for easy access while shopping. Use The Feminist Dollar for all your purchases. Pocketbook power is on the march!

Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life. Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse. Understanding Headaches and Migraines ...

Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life. Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse. Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find: The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache. A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have. Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches. Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies. Where to find sources of further help and information. An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.

With over 400 types of psychotherapy available, ranging from the highly effective to the highly questionable to the downright fraudulent, the task of choosing a therapist can be daunting. Now, Am I Crazy Or Is My Shrink? gives you all the information you need to get the most effective help and to ...

With over 400 types of psychotherapy available, ranging from the highly effective to the highly questionable to the downright fraudulent, the task of choosing a therapist can be daunting. Now, Am I Crazy Or Is My Shrink? gives you all the information you need to get the most effective help and to know when your therapy is working--or when it's time for a change. Drawing on years of practical experience and the most up-to-date research, the authors give you expert guidance on all the issues you should consider, whether you're seeking therapy or uncertain about the therapy you're receiving: What questions should I ask my therapist about a recommended treatment? What personal qualities and professional qualifications should I look for in a therapist? What do research studies say about the effectiveness of a particular therapy? How do I recognize when a therapist is not right for me? How can I tell when my therapist's behavior is unethical or unprofessional? What strategies can I use to evaluate my progress? The authors also provide an overview of the main branches of psychotherapy and suggest which approaches are best suited to the most commonly occurring problems, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating disorders, relationship and sexual difficulties, and many others. Finally, the authors stress that because therapies don't come with warning labels, and because a therapist will typically apply his or her theory to whoever walks through the door, regardless of their unique symptoms and circumstances, it is essential to choose your therapist wisely, with as much forethought as possible. Am I Crazy Or Is My Shrink? empowers you to make that choice with confidence and to be a knowledgeable participant in your own treatment.