Audiobooks by Nasia Sheikh

Antipsychotic medications revolutionized the practice of psychiatry and have helped millions of people with a variety of mental health issues. Their discovery was largely experimental but based on the remarkable powers of clinical observation and scientific brilliance. Since then, they have altered perceptions of psychiatric disorders and have become a tool for not only exploring mechanisms of disease, but also for examining the nature of brain function. In this book, you will learn the discovery and story of antipsychotic medications, how societal perception has transitioned, and how future innovation will change these medications.

Anthony Chen, Anto Johnson, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Avery Kennedy, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Justine Nicole Banszky, Nasia Sheikh, Sameen Ali Peter (Author), Levon Vokins (Narrator)

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a severe, complicated, and often misunderstood disorder that can have serious impacts on a person's quality of life, sense of self worth, and overall health. This complexity poses unique challenges to clinicians for optimal management of those with bipolar disorder. However, there has been an explosion of research over the last two decades into the causes, symptoms, and treatment of bipolar disorder. This book covers the basic science underlying bipolar disorder, its impact on a person's quality of life, and the future direction of research into the condition. In addition, it discusses treatments available, the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder, and how the condition is portrayed in popular culture. This book is intended for people with bipolar disorder, their families and anyone who wants to understand the basics of this condition and its treatment and management.

Anthony Chen, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson, Rahma Gulaid, Simran Bakshi (Author), Ian Small (Narrator)

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Indigenous North American Cosmological and Astronomical Knowledge: Perspectives & Teachings

For tens of thousands of years, indigenous North American people have developed critical relationships with the stars, planets, and galaxies, from intelligent observation to navigation, celestial architecture and sustainable engineering. The indigenous North American people viewed the sun, the moon, and the stars as a way to integrate human behaviour and nature. Celestial objects were believed to reveal the fundamental order of the world. This book discusses the extent and importance that cosmology held within the Indigenous North American culture, how the beliefs differed between indigenous groups, and its significance in shaping our understanding of astronomy and cosmology today.

Anthony Chen, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Dr. Austin Mardon, Faizah Hussain, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Justine Nicole Banszky, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson (Author), Katie Tolley (Narrator)

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American and World Geography

Geography has come a long way from its historical roots; from exploring foreign lands, mapping and naming territories to the multifaceted academic discipline of modern geography. Geography today is a subject that can bridge the gap between the humanities and the sciences. This book will cover everything from original indigenenous theories of geography to societal implications of our past and current understandings of geography, including social conflict, environment, and health. The book will finish by painting a broad picture of the current state of geography, its recent discoveries, strengths, controversies and future.

Anthony Chen, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Dr. Austin Mardon, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson, Rahma Gulaid, Simran Bakshi (Author), Reinette Schabert (Narrator)

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History of Service Dogs

Humans' bonds with canine companions date back centuries, to when nomadic hunters first interacted with wolves. This encounter has paved the way for interspecific companionship; the human-canine relationship has become one of compassion, mutual adoration, and kinship. This book will summarize the science, perceptions, and specific intricacies of the human-dog relationship. It will also discuss the unique interspecific interaction between dogs and humans, the science behind dogs' enhanced senses, and dogs as service animals.

Anthony Chen, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Dr. Austin Mardon, Faizah Hussain, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Justine Nicole Banszky, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson, Rahma Gulaid (Author), Kiara Nathaniel (Narrator)

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What in the World is Insulin?

When you hear the word insulin, you may think of high blood sugar or diabetes. While insulin is involved in these conditions, the dangers of uncontrolled levels of insulin show to be more life-threatening. Insulin is a hormone that plays an essential role in digestion and metabolism because it allows glucose to enter the body's cells to provide energy. It is also responsible for regulating the storage of excess glucose in the liver, muscles and fat cells. Driven by Canadian inventiveness in 1921 and carried across the globe, insulin is widely recognized as one of medicine's greatest achievements. In this book, you will learn the story of insulin, including its discovery, development and continued innovation.

Anthony Chen, April Sui, Arnavi Patel, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Avery Kennedy, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Jeremy Steen, John Christy Johnson, Justine Nicole Banszky, Nasia Sheikh, Peter Anto Johnson, Sameen Ali (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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Dual Diagnosis the Two Edged Sword

In medical jargon, "dual diagnosis" commonly refers to the concurrent diagnosis of a substance addiction compounded by a separate (but often interfering) mental illness. Dual Diagnosis glimpses into the lives of individuals who live with co-occurring disorders, and offers insight into their experiences, their treatment options, and the manner in which they adjust to societal expectations. This piece of long form investigative journalism delves into the hard facts and general statistics about the dually diagnosed patient, giving a more human perspective to a demographic too often dehumanized.

Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Catherine Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon, Elisia Snyder, Keltie Squires, Lucas Tombrowski, Nasia Sheikh, Nicholas Smit-Keding, Ravdeep Judge, Susannah Mackenzie-Freeman (Author), Carson Scott (Narrator)

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Human Trafficking: Are We Our Brother's Keeper?

Human trafficking has become a global pandemic which affects millions of people worldwide. People of all ages and backgrounds can be potential victims of exploitation and modern enslavement. Why do criminal organizations traffic human beings and how it has become such an extremely lucrative global industry? This book will teach you to identify the signs of human trafficking and the methods you can embrace as an individual in trying to help slow the vicious cycle of exploitation and abuse of humans in society.

Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Catherine Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon, Lucas Tombrowski, Nasia Sheikh, Ravdeep Judge (Author), Evan Delainey (Narrator)

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Ninu & Mr. Penguin

Asfar Khan, Nasia Sheikh (Author), Dane Bjornson (Narrator)

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Matty & the Mighty Meteorite

A family goes on an expedition to the Antarctic with their son, Matty. They're the only family in the Antarctic and Matty has no one to play with. He only has his adventurous nature to entertain him. His parents spend all day out in the field searching for signs of ancient meteorites and they leave Matty at home and tell him not to wander far. One day, in attempt to help his parents find some meteorites Matty wanders a little too far and ends up at some Transantarctic Mountains. While he's there, he uncovers a strange looking rock. Could this be the Antarctic Meteorites his parents had been searching for all along and will Matty finally be reconnected with his best friends? Matty could only hope.

Asfar Khan, Nasia Sheikh (Author), Catlin W. Kuzyk (Narrator)

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The Basics of Therapeutic Parenting

Abdulla Uthman, Asfar Khan, Austin Mardon, Catherine Mardon, Lucas Tombrowski, Nasia Sheikh, Yassine Bensaada (Author), Colton Vanhooren (Narrator)

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