18 books like The family nurse

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The New England economical housekeeper and family receipt book E. A. Howland · 1844 · 108p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Mrs. Howland's New England Economical Housekeeper, and Family Receipt Book is a regional cookbook with strong emphasis on thrift and self-reliance in the home, common themes in early American cookbooks that also reflected her New England heritage. Over 220 classic New England recipes, simple and well written compared with many contemporary cookbooks, are included. It's interesting to note that… Shares: Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive, Popular Medicine, Handbooks, Cooking

The Bartender's Guide Jerry Thomas · 1862 · ★ 3.9 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Challenging "Care for a Morning Glory Cocktail, a Blue Blazer, or a Philadelphia Julep? Recipes for hundreds of tasty libations appear in this groundbreaking volume, originally published in 1862 and widely considered by drink historians as the first serious American book on cocktails and punches. Includes a helpful index"-- Shares: Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive, Handbooks, Cooking

Secret for a Nightingale Eleanor Burford · 1986 · ★ 4.3 · 422p · ≈ 14h · Moderate As a young girl in India, beautiful, high-spirited Susanna Pleydell had first became aware of her special gifts to soothe the sick. But she had sacrificed that calling when she married the dashing and sophisticated Aubrey St. Clare. When they return home to London, however, Aubrey has changed. Susanna discovers she has married a man with a weakness for opium and the occult. And even more… Shares: Nursing, Nurses

The art of cookery, made plain and easy Hannah Glasse · 1747 · 409p · ≈ 13h · Demanding "A very interesting glimpse at everyday cooking in the daily life of 18th–19th century England, with many helpful tips, tricks, and recipes (for the day). The language is enjoyable and the information contained is substantial." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System Revised and republished many times since its 1747 debut, this cookbook was a bestseller in England and the United States for… Shares: Popular Medicine, Medicine, Cooking

Notes on nursing Florence Nightingale · 1859 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Challenging From the best-known work of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the originator and founder of modern nursing, comes a collection of notes that played an important part in the much-needed revolution in the field of nursing. For the first time it was brought to the attention of those caring for the sick that their responsibilities covered not only the administration of medicines and the application… Shares: Nursing, Nurses

Successful ageing Robert Gingold · 1992 · 270p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Ageing (or aging in American English) is the process of becoming older. The term refers mainly to humans, many other animals, and fungi; whereas for example, bacteria, perennial plants and some simple animals are potentially biologically immortal. In a broader sense, ageing can refer to single cells within an organism which have ceased dividing, or to the population of a species. Shares: Health and hygiene, Medicine

Our bodies, ourselves Boston Women's Health Book Collective · 1971 · ★ 4.4 · 383p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Discusses the many roles of women and the choices open to them. Includes detailed treatment of feminine hygiene. Shares: Health and hygiene, Popular works

Frugal housewife Lydia Maria Child · 1829 · ★ 3.4 · 137p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Married at 25 to a charming dreamer whose irresponsible behavior quickly depleted their meager earnings, Mrs. Childs compiled this book (based, very likely, on personal experience) for women of less than moderate means. Shares: Popular Medicine, Handbooks, Cooking

The American Woman\'s Home Catharine Esther Beecher · 1869 · 378p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Seeking to elevate the status of domestic work, Beecher and co-author Harriet Beecher Stowe redefine it as labor for which women must be educated. They also offer instruction in the specifics of maintaining a household. Shares: Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive, Cooking

The queen-like closet, or, Rich cabinet Hannah Woolley · 1670 · 344p · ≈ 11h · Demanding The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet' was a cookery book published in 1670 by the English writer, Hannah Woolley, on household management. Shares: Popular Medicine, Cooking

Principles of internal medicine Tinsley Randolph Harrison · 1950 · ★ 4.4 · 2720p · ≈ 90h · Challenging This book is a treatise on all disorders & treatments in medicine. It is an authoritative & exhaustive book..basically a Bible for students of medicine. Each topic is authored by an expert in the field.It was first written & edited by Dr Harrison & Later By Dr Eugene Brunwald,Dr Isselbacher, Dr Fausi, Dr Kasper & other luminaries in the medical field. The more recent editions have been… Shares: Medicine, Handbooks

Patent it yourself David Pressman · 1979 · 573p · ≈ 19h · Moderate "Learn how to prepare and file a patent application! Attorney David Pressman takes you through the entire process of applying for a patent, with scrupulously updated information and clear instructions to help you: understand patent law file a regular or provisional patent application market and license your invention Protect your million dollar idea with this bestselling guide!"--Publisher's… Shares: Handbooks, Popular works

Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners Elizabeth Hiller · 2016 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Years ago nothing but butter or lard were used for shortening and frying; to-day the visible supply of these two products is insufficient to supply the demand, taking into consideration the amount of butter required for table use. Furthermore, as the demand increased it outgrew the supply of butter and lard, with the result that prices were materially advanced; and, incidentally, the quality has… Shares: Cooking

Weight Watchers Mini Series Weight Watchers · 2015 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate To celebrate the upcoming publication of the Weight Watchers 50th Anniversary Cookbook, we have selected some of the book's most scrumptious, share-able foods for one unbeatably priced e-book: Weight Watchers Party Favorites, the ultimate roundup of bites and drinks for a "Who knew it was healthy?" get-together. This e-book offers exclusive cocktails (like a caipirinha and a twist on a Bellini)… Shares: Cooking

The Supernatural Kids Cookbook Nancy Mehagian · 2011 · 85p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Shares: Cooking

Breakfasts and teas Paul Pierce · 1907 · 88p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The Breakfasts and Teas Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions. In appreciation of the many favorable press notices and high editorial comment given to my previous efforts in the compilation of books on suggestions for entertaining and in the publication of my magazine, What To Eat, this book on Breakfasts and Teas, is inscribed. Full well I realize the difficulties under which most Women Editors… Shares: Cooking

Maccabee meals Judyth Saypol Groner · 2012 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Provides instructions for preparing Hanukkah meals, including how to light the candle, how to play dreidel, and make table and Hanukkah decorations. Shares: Cooking

Lectin Free Cookbook Clarissa Fleming · 2018 · 104p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Ask yourself these questions:It is never too late to adopt a diet change that will vastly improve your quality of life. Whether your goal is to...- Eliminate the discomfort of mystery digestive issues- Stop unexplained bloating- Achieve or maintain your ideal body shape- Reduce general inflammation- Have a better idea of what is in your food- Control the symptoms of an autoimmune disorder- Or… Shares: Cooking

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