Beverley Chalmers (DSc (Med); PhD) and Kowser Omer-Hashi (RN; BBA)

Between 100-140 million women worldwide have been circumcised and 2 million or more girls, or approximately 5,500 per day, experience this procedure each year. This book provides a valuable resource for those concerned with the Obstetric, Midwifery and Nursing care of women who have previously undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Unique information on the practice of FGM is also provided from a multidisciplinary viewpoint. Embedded n a global perspective, the book integrates social, cultural, religious, psychological and sexual information with appropriate medical and obstetrical care.

FGM is commonly practiced in about 28 countries predominantly in Africa and Asia. Women from these countries are migrating with increasing frequency to Canada, the USA, the UK, Europe and Australia. Caregivers in these countries are infrequently aware of the practice and even less prepared for the medical and obstetric implications of FGM. Nevertheless they are confronted with the reality of caring for these women, particularly during childbirth. There is an urgent need to acquire the skills needed for effective clinical care of women with FGM. Excellent clinical skills are, however, insufficient and must be accompanied by culturally appropriate and sensitive attitudes.

Rare, high-quality photographs of FGM as well as the process of defilation and repair are included in the text.

The book is ideally suited to practicing professionals as well as students in Obstetrics, Midwifery and Nursing. It is also of value to Lawyers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers, and others in the helping professions who care for women or children with FGM. In his foreword to the book, Professor Mahmoud Fathalla (Assiut University Egypt, and Past President of FIGO) highly recommends the book for global application.

Going Against the Current is a lively account of how the author discovered the gifts in her disease, leading to the discovery of the JOY she found on her Spiritual path.

The techniques she used in healing physical, emotional and monetary challenges are clearly defined and can be applied to any areas of discomfort in our lives.

Her experience and ability to share her path to a fulfilling life have given hope and tools to those who have read this book.

Kidney transplantation is a total life changing event that each kidney failure patient waits for tirelessly. The emotions of the telephone call on that day when the author was informed that he had to report straightaway to the hospital for a kidney transplant was immeasurable, and will live forever in his memory. With transplantation, a lot of things have to be taken into consideration; what to do and what to abstain from. Discovering how to prolong the life span of the kidney after transplantation made him think about writing part two of his story. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the kidney transplantation process, associated problems, and the positives for renal patients after successful transplantation so that they can understand how the changes they will face will affect their lives, and to know that they are not alone with this challenge. His aim is to enlighten the general public and to create more awareness about kidney transplantation - one of the stages of living a normal and healthy life after renal (kidney) failure. He provides valuable information and education for renal patients with little or no knowledge of kidney transplant procedures; much can be learned and gained from the book.

Kidney transplantation is a total life changing event that each kidney failure patient waits for tirelessly. The emotions of the telephone call on that day when the author was informed that he had to report straightaway to the hospital for a kidney transplant was immeasurable, and will live forever in his memory. With transplantation, a lot of things have to be taken into consideration; what to do and what to abstain from. Discovering how to prolong the life span of the kidney after transplantation made him think about writing part two of his story. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the kidney transplantation process, associated problems, and the positives for renal patients after successful transplantation so that they can understand how the changes they will face will affect their lives, and to know that they are not alone with this challenge. His aim is to enlighten the general public and to create more awareness about kidney transplantation - one of the stages of living a normal and healthy life after renal (kidney) failure. He provides valuable information and education for renal patients with little or no knowledge of kidney transplant procedures; much can be learned and gained from the book.

Advances in medicine, science and technology will continue, fueled by the changing faces of illness and our desire to eradicate suffering from it. But sophisticated tests and machines can only manifest the tangible aspect of disease and cannot quantify the emotional distress it carries. In spite of these changes, only the fundamental principle of healing remains… the concept of one man caring for another, because medicine is as related to love and compassion as it is to science and technology. The "Interpreter of shadows" is a collection of stories that chronicles experiences of a radiologist, a physician expert in medical imaging. Although the main characters are initially introduced through their medical imaging tests, the real essence goes far beyond and explores the lives and relationships of the patients and people around them. In this book, the author attempts to address the extremes of human conditions of pain and comfort, rejection and acceptance, tragedy and recovery, hatred and love, all woven within the fabric of illness and incapacity. These stories are inspired by real people whose suffering touched many lives around them including that of the author. Illness has many different faces and in this book, we will meet some of them.

Advances in medicine, science and technology will continue, fueled by the changing faces of illness and our desire to eradicate suffering from it. But sophisticated tests and machines can only manifest the tangible aspect of disease and cannot quantify the emotional distress it carries. In spite of these changes, only the fundamental principle of healing remains… the concept of one man caring for another, because medicine is as related to love and compassion as it is to science and technology. The "Interpreter of shadows" is a collection of stories that chronicles experiences of a radiologist, a physician expert in medical imaging. Although the main characters are initially introduced through their medical imaging tests, the real essence goes far beyond and explores the lives and relationships of the patients and people around them. In this book, the author attempts to address the extremes of human conditions of pain and comfort, rejection and acceptance, tragedy and recovery, hatred and love, all woven within the fabric of illness and incapacity. These stories are inspired by real people whose suffering touched many lives around them including that of the author. Illness has many different faces and in this book, we will meet some of them.