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Jag dör, men minnet lever Jag dör, men minnet lever Henning Mankell A powerful, moving and tragic account of the families shattered and children abandoned as a result of the spread of HIV and, through the Memory Books project, a hope for the future. Henning Mankel… OL13629224W
Living with HIV Living with HIV Mark Cichocki "This guide covers the HIV lifespan. Tips help the reader make the best decision when choosing a doctor, finding and adhering to the right medication regimen, and making end-life plans. All aspects o… OL13766562W
Positive voices Positive voices Sunil Mehra, Subir K. Kole This study is the outcome of a collaborative effort between MAMTA – Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi and International HIV/AIDS Alliance, UK. Based on ethnographic observations and or… OL13811983W
HIV screening and access to care HIV screening and access to care Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on HIV Screening and Access to Care "With the widespread use of highly active anti-retroviral treatment (HAART), HIV has become a chronic, rather than a fatal, disease. But for their treatment to succeed, patients require uninterrupted… OL16153087W
Hold Tight Gently Hold Tight Gently Martin Duberman In December 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the release of protease inhibitors, the first effective treatment for AIDS. For countless people, the drug offered a reprieve from wha… OL17531664W
Positive Positive Paige Rawl "A teenager's memoir of the experinces of bullying, being HIV positive and surviving the experiences to become a force for positive change in this world"-- OL19668717W
AIDS, intimacy and care in rural KwaZulu-Natal AIDS, intimacy and care in rural KwaZulu-Natal Patricia C. Henderson This book describes how HIV/AIDS became part of the lives of the people of the mountainous Okhahlamba in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Based on extensive research in the area between 2… OL19825155W
You only live twice You only live twice Chase Joynt With the discussion of the work of the experimental filmmaker Chris Marker as a starting point, Chase Joynt and Mike Hoolboom engage in a dialogue based on their own life stories, comparing experienc… OL20023077W
How to Survive a Plague How to Survive a Plague David France "From the creator of and inspired by the seminal documentary of the same name--an Oscar nominee--the definitive history of the successful battle to halt the AIDS epidemic, and the powerful, heroic st… OL20042944W
Dental management of patients with HIV Dental management of patients with HIV Michael Glick The AIDS epidemic is affecting dentistry in numerous and unanticipated ways. To recognize the epidemic's challenges and consequences, dental professionals must now fully comprehend the dental/medical… OL20501234W
Practice issues in HIV/AIDS services Practice issues in HIV/AIDS services R. Dennis Shelby Practice Issues in HIV/AIDS Services: Empowerment-Based Models and Program Applications provides a sound framework of intervention practices for case managers and care coordinators to help HIV/AIDS p… OL20710625W
Ethics in HIV-related psychotherapy Ethics in HIV-related psychotherapy Robert L. Barret A practical decision-making model for clinicians with ethical, moral and legal dilemmas with HIV positive patients. It discusses the risk of legal malpractice, and offers guidance on reducing this ri… OL20750549W
Practicing hope Practicing hope Sue Parry "Almost 35 years after the advent of HIV and AIDS, churches, church bodies, and church leaders are developing competence in handling the enormous personal, communal, cultural, and religious dimension… OL23128093W
Understanding HIV/AIDS stigma Understanding HIV/AIDS stigma Sandra Prosalendis,H.J. Deacon,I. Stephney At a time when alarming numbers of people with HIV/AIDS seek help under cover of darkness, deeply ashamed of their plight, it is crucial to find ways to better comprehend and address the specific nat… OL24014496W
Ariana Ariana Rachel Ann Nunes Broken promises, broken dreams, broken hearts ... Ariana Perrault has seen them all in her short lifetime, but now they seem only distant memories. Having climbed the long pathway from sinner to Latt… OL30080W
AIDS & HIV AIDS & HIV Daniel Jussim Presents the latest facts about the virus that causes AIDS, while also providing insight on the emotional effects of the disease. OL3342459W
Living "life" with HIV/AIDS Living "life" with HIV/AIDS Ravichandran, N. Ph. D. With reference to India. OL5762098W
Positive Lives Positive Lives Kalpana Jain Narratives about Ashok Pillai, a radio operator in the Indian Navy, tested positive for HIV in 1989. OL6050096W
I'm Still Here 2nd Edition-The History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes and Strengths of people livi… I'm Still Here 2nd Edition-The History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes and Strengths of people livi… Venus Perez Venus Perez is an Author, HIV/AIDS Advocate, Green Movement & Songwriter. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and of Hispanic heritage she relocated to Florida in 2003. She attended FDR High School and K… OL8737263W
Ana's Story Ana's Story Jenna Bush Ana's life is a collection of bits and pieces of her past. Infected with HIV at birth, she's unaware of many details of her early childhood and barely remembers her mother. Living with her strict gra… OL9263498W
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