The Book consists of 2 Volumes - Volume 1 The microbiology of wine and vinifications focuses on the vinification process. It describes how yeasts work and how they can be influenced to achieve better results. Volume 2 - The chemistry of wine, stabilization and treatments uniquely combines chemical theory with the descriptions of day-to-day work in the latter stages of winemaking from clarification and stabilization treatments to ageing processes in vats and barrels.
Broad, interdisciplinary guide to understanding diagnosing, and treating dementia and its related illnesses and conditions. Provides specialized knowledge about the psychological, neurological, and psychiatric aspects of dementia, including etiology and diagnosis, assessment tools, treatments, and comorbidities. Also addresses multicultural issues. DNLM: Dementia.
Autism: disease, disorder or difference? What causes autism - genes or environment? Can biomedical treatments cure autism, and are they safe? An increased public awareness of autism has resulted in a rising trend of diagnoses, creating the impression of an 'epidemic'. Many parents of children newly diagnosed with autism have been impressed by plausible theories blaming vaccines and other environmental causes. Many have also been captivated by claims that 'biomedical' treatments - including special diets and supplements, detoxification and medications - can achieve dramatic results.
The authors here describe key areas in the holistic treatment of people with schizophrenia. In particular, they firmly put the importance of psychosocial treatments back on the agenda. Due to the profusion of literature addressing pharmacological treatments, only one chapter is devoted to these, reviewing the latest data concerning the newer antipsychotic agents and providing clinical pointers and guidelines for their use. The book’s real emphasis is on the psychosocial interventions for specific aspects of schizophrenia symptoms and disability.
From leading scientist-practitioners, this pragmatic, accessible book provides a complete framework for individualized assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder. It addresses the complexities of working with individuals with broadly varying histories and clinical presentations, including those who have been recently diagnosed, those who are symptomatically stable, and those who struggle day to day to achieve symptom remission. Extensive case material illustrates proven strategies for conceptualizing patients’ needs and working collaboratively to help them adhere to medication treatments, recognize the early warning signs of manic and depressive episodes, build coping skills, and manage specific symptoms.
