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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...

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 ...

`Revolt' by Vernon Coleman is the future story of life in Britain under a totalitarian regime run by overlords from Brussels - who are known as "sprouts". It is based on a true story which hasn't happened yet. It was originally published under the pseudonym Robina Hood (partly because it is quite unlike any of Vernon Coleman's other books). Rod Liddle devoted a whole page in The Spectator magazine to trying to work out the identity of the author. He got nowhere close! Many readers love the book: `I enjoyed reading Revolt. I fear that much of the book may come true.' Nigel Farage MEP. `...

A critical assessment of medical research, first published in 1977.

A revised edition of the enormously popular, original book on irritable bowel syndrome. Written by a doctor who is also an IBS sufferer. Dr Coleman describes the causes and symptoms and provides a two step control programme.

More wonderful agony column questions, answered by Vernon Coleman; a qualified doctor, registered GP and bestselling author. Vernon Coleman is the author of over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in hardback and paperback in the UK and been translated into 24 languages. This book (like Book 1) contains a wealth of questions and answers taken from Dr Coleman's hugely popular advice column. The column appeared in The People in the UK and in magazines and newspapers around the world. Vernon Coleman's books include the medical bestsellers Bodypower and How To Stop Your Doctor ...

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...

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 ...

An introduction, explanation and analysis of crossdressing written for transvestites, their partners and health care professionals. This book explores the phenomenon of crossdressing (aka transvestism) and explains why crossdresssing can lead to male emancipation. The author dispels myths and replaces misunderstandings and confusion with clarity and light. The author, a doctor and bestselling author is the author of 'Men in Bras, Panties and Dresses'.

Moneypower , written by a highly successful private investor with nearly 50 years practical experience, is a guide book to investing designed to put power over money into your own hands.The author, a doctor and professional writer has no links whatsoever with any part of the financial industry. The honest,impartial book you can recommend that your children and grandchildren read so that they grow up understanding money and investing. The author, Dr Vernon Coleman, has written over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in the UK in hardback and paperback and been translated into ...

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 ...

The Truth Kills by Dr Vernon Coleman (who is himself a doctor) is the story of Harry Cassidy, a middle aged GP, and Molly Tranter, a young trainee doctor. Cassidy is a hard drinking, cynical bachelor who lives on malt whisky and pub food and puts two aspirin into a glass of whisky if he has a headache. He has fallen out of love with himself, with medicine and with life itself but his feelings of passion and purpose are rekindled by Dr Tranter, a well informed trainee who fights a courageous battle against the medical establishment on a point of principle. Cassidy is won over by her honesty ...

Bilbury Pudding, the seventh in The Young Country Doctor series, is a collection of stories, reminiscences, essays and anecdotes about life in the English village of Bilbury in North Devon, England. The book can be enjoyed whether or not you have read the other books in the series. All the well-loved characters are here: the Doc and Patsy, Thumper Robinson, Patchy Fogg, Peter Marshall and Frank and Gilly at the Duck and Puddle public house. But there are many new faces too. Some of the stories are poignant, some contain a message or two and some are just old-fashioned funny. In addition to ...

The 13th book in The Young Country Doctor series. This book can be read alone or as part of the series. It describes the life, times and adventures of a young doctor working in the village of Bilbury in North Devon, England in the 1970s. In addition to the doctor's medical experiences the book also describes rural life in England and the sometimes bizarre happenings in the village.

This is the 12th book in The Young Country Doctor series by Vernon Coleman. All the usual characters are here in this collection of memories about the village of Bilbury and its inhabitants. A stand alone book which can be enjoyed by readers new to the series. The author, Vernon Coleman, is a qualified doctor who has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Many of his books have been bestsellers and his novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War has been turned into an award winning film. For more ...

Another collection of memories from the English village of Bilbury, set in the 1970s. The book contains the usual mixture of medical and country stories and all the usual characters appear. A stand alone book which can be enjoyed by readers new to the series.

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.

Mr David Livingstone, one of Mrs Caldicot's friends from The Twilight Years Rest Home, has unexpectedly inherited a seaside pleasure pier which has a theatre at one end and a hotel at the other. `Is it near the sea?' asks Miss Nightingale. For reasons which become clear, Mrs Caldicot and the others have to move into the hotel on the pier. The local council wants to turn the pier into a dull conference centre. The inevitable excitement, adventure, chaos and joy all follow quite naturally. All the usual characters are here and there are a few new ones too. `Mrs Caldicot's Turkish Delight' is ...

Sunday Times bestselling author Vernon Coleman travels through England, from Sidmouth in the south, to Buxton in the north. In this offbeat travel book with a difference the author is looking for evidence that England and the English are still alive, kicking and eccentric. He travels to Taunton, Wells, Lacock, Cheltenham, Hereford, Stratford upon Avon, Bakewell and Buxton. He visits Stroud, Gloucester and Eyam and meets some extraordinary characters. On the way he investigates cheese rolling and shin kicking and discovers the difference between a city and a town. He reveals the surprising ...