Resourse Centre Epilepsy Reading List
 
 


Would you like to borrow one of these books about epilepsy? They can be loaned from the Epilepsy Resource Centre located at 510 King Street East, Suite 224, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M1.





Epilepsy in Children & Adolescents
by Albert P. Aldenkamp, Fritz E. Dreifuss, Wil O. Reiner, Theo P. Suuremeijer
Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published in 1995

Epilepsy:A Behavior Medicine Approach to Assessment & Treatment in Children: A Handbook for Professionals Working with Epilepsy
by JoAnne C. Dahl, Niels Birbaumer
Paperback, 187 Pages, Published in 1993

Epilepsy in Children
By: Wallace, S.
Paperback, Published in 1995

The Ketogenic Cookbook
by Dennis Brake, Cynthia Brake
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published in 1997

Child Neuropsychology: An Introduction to Theory, Research, & Clinical Practice
By: Bakker, Dirk J./Fisk, John L./Rourke, Byron P./Strang, John D.
Paperback, Published in 1991

Child & Adolescent Neurology
By: David, Ronald B.
Hardcover, Published in 1997

Epilepsy in Children (The International Review of Child Neurology)
By: Aicardi, Jean
Hardcover, Published in 1994

Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Seizures
By Eli M. Mizrahi and Peter Kellaway
Hardcover, Published in 1998

Epilepsy in Childhood and Adolescence (2nd ed)
By Appleton, Richard and John Gibbs
Paperback, Published in 1998

Erica Has a Problem: Epilepsy
By: Mazure, Caren
Hardcover, Published in 1997

The Brainstorms Family: Epilepsy on Our Terms: Stories by Children with Seizures & Their Parents
By: Montouris, Georgia D./Pellock, John M./Schachter, Steven C.
Paperback, Published in 1996

Partial Seizures & Interictal Disorders: The Neuropsychiatric Elements
by David P. Moore
Hardcover, 248 Pages, Published in 1997

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy: Basic Mechanisms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
by Harry W. McConnell, Peter J. Snyder
Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published in 1998

Psychological Disturbances in Epilepsy
by J. Chris Sackellares, Stanley Berent, Molly Harrower
Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published in 1995

The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy: Assessment & Management
By: Cull, Christine/Goldstein, Laura H.
Paperback, Published in 1997

Advances in Neurology: Reflex Seizures & Reflex Epilepsies
by Benjamin Zifkin
Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published in 1997

Principles of Neurology
By: Adams, Raymond D./Ropper, Allan H./Victor, Maurice
Hardcover, Published in 1997

The Brain Encyclopedia
By: Turkington, Carol
Paperback, Published in 1999

A Slide Atlas of Epilepsy
By D.F. Smith and R.E. Appleton
Hardcover, Published in 1998

Handbook of Epilepsy
By: Browne, Thomas R./Holmes, Gregory L.
Paperback, Published in 1997

The Comprehensive Evaluation And Treatment Of Epilepsy: A Practical Guide
By: Acar, J./Accattoli, Luigi/Schachter, Steven C./Schomer, Donald L.
Paperback, Published in 1998

Challenge of Epilepsy: New Antiepileptic Drugs
By H. Stefan et al.
Hardcover, Published in 1998

Epilepsy And The Family: A New Guide
By: Lechtenberg, Richard
Hardcover, Published in 1999

Epilepsy: The Facts
By: Appleton, Richard E./Hopkins, Anthony
Paperback, Published in 1996

Your Child - Epilepsy : Practical and Easy-To-Follow Advice
By: Marshall, Fiona
Paperback, Published in 1998

Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Textbook (3 volume set)
by Jerome Engel et al.
Hardcover, Published in 1998

Epilepsy Handbook: The Practical Management of Seizures
By: Gumnit, Robert J.
Paperback, Published in 1994

Epilepsy, Pregnancy & the Child
By: Beck-Managetta, Gertrud/Ried, Sibylle
Paperback, Published in 1996

Epilepsy & Pregnancy: Maternal & Fetal Aspects
By: Gram, Lennart/Johannessen, Svein I./Sillanpaa, Matti/Tomson, Torbjorn
Hardcover, Published in 1997

Epilepsy & Quality of Life
By: Dodson, W. Edwin/Trimble, Michael R.
Hardcover, Published in 1994

Psychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy
By: Blumer, Dietrich
Paperback,

Epilepsy (Understanding Illness)
by Elaine Landau
Hardcover, Published in 1995

Brain Development and Epilepsy
by Philip A. Schwartzkroin, Solomon L. Moshe, Jeffrey L. Noebels
Published in 1995

Women and Epilepsy
by M.R. Trimble (Editor)
1991

Clinical Epilepsy
By John S. Duncan, Simon D. Shorvon and David R. Fish
1995

Living Well with Epilepsy (2nd Ed)
By Robert J. Gumnit
1997

Let's Talk About Epilepsy (The Let's Talk Library)
by Melanie Apel Gordon
1999

Andrews, Donna. Taking Control of Your Epilepsy .1987. The Basics Publishing Co., Santa Rosa CA.

Devinsky, Orrin. A Guide to Understanding and Living with Epilepsy. 1994. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, PA ISBN 0-8036-2556-1.

Fletcher, Sally. The Challenge of Epilepsy. 1986. Aura Publishing Company, Mill Valley, CA ISBN 0-9615513-9-9

Goldberg, Joan Rachel. What You Can Do About Epilepsy. 1991. Dell Publishing, New York, NY 10103. ISBN 0-440-20978-1.

Gumnit, Robert J. Living Well with Epilepsy. 1990. Demos Publications, NewYork, NY ISBN 0-939957-21-3.

LaPlante, Eve. Seized: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy as a Medical, Historical, and Artistic Phenomenon. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0-06-016673-8.

The Parke-Davis Manual on Epilepsy: Useful Tips That HelpYou Get the Best Out of Life. 1993. The KSF Group, New York, NY. ISBN 0-9634953-1-3.

Richard, Adrienne and Joel Reiter,MD. Epilepsv: A New Approach. 1990. Prentiss Hall, 15 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023. ISBN 0-13-551847-4.


Dodson, W. Edwin and John M. Pellock. Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy. 1993. New York: Demos Publications. ISBN 0-93SF957-33-7

Engel, Jerome. Seizures and Epilepsy. 1989. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co. ISBN 0-8036-3202-9.

Hauser, W. Allen and Dale C. Hesdorffer. Epilepsy: Frequency. Causes and Consequences. 1990. New York: Demos Publications. ISBN 0-939957-32-9.

Hauser, W. Allen and Dale C. Hesdorffer. Facts About Epilepsy. 1990. Landover, MD: Epilepsy Foundation of America.

Hopkins, Anthony (editor). Epilepsy. 1987. NY: Demos Publications. ISBN 0-939957-04-3.

Kaplan, Peter W., Pierre Loiseau, Robert S. Fisher, Pierre Jallon. Epilepsy A to Z: A Glossary of Epilepsy Terminology. New York: Demos Vermande.

Lechtenberg, Richard. Epilepsy and the Family. 1984. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA. ISBN 0-674-25889-4.

Luder, Hans Otto (Ed). Epilepsy Surgery. 1992. N.Y: Raven Press. ISBN 0-88167-821-X.

Porter, Roger J. Epilepsy: 100 Elementary Principles. 2nd edition. 1989. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. ISBN 0-7020-1365-X.

Resor, Stanley R. and Henn Kutt (editors). The Medical Treatment of Epilepsy. 1992. New York: Marcel Dekker. ISBN 0-8247-8549-5.

Santilli, Nancy. (Ed.) Managing Seizure Disorders: A Handbook for Health Care Professionals. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Publishers.

Temkin, Owsei. The Falling Sickness: A History of Epilepsy from the Greeks to the Beginning of Modern Neurology, 2nd edition, revised. 1971. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-8018-1211-9.

Trimble, Michael R. Women and Epilepsy. 1991. New York: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0-471-92998-0.

Wilder, Andrew N. Epilepsy: 199 Answers - A Doctor Responds to His Patient's Questions. 1996. Demos Vermande, New York, NY. ISBN 0-888-799-09-09.


Gino, Carol. Rusty's Story. 1986. Bantam Books Des Plaines, IL ISBN 0-553-2535-4.

Goss, Sue. (Ed.) Epilepsy - I Can Live With That! 1995. Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, Australia ISBN 0-646-22948-6

Schachter, Steven C. Brainstorms: Epilepsy in Our Words. 1993. Raven Press, New York, NY. ISBN 0-88167-997-6.

Sullivan, Margaret W. Living with Epilepsy. 1981. Bubba Press, Walnut Creek, CA.


Brothers and Sisters: A Guide for Families of Children With Epilepsy. 1992. Epilepsy Foundation of America, Landover, MD

Freeman, John M., Eileen P.G. Vining, and Diana J. Pillas. Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents 1990. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD 21211. ISBN 0-8018-4649-X

Freeman, John M., Kelly, Millicent T., Freeman, Jennifer B. The Epilepsy Diet Treatment: An Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet. 2nd Edition. 1994. New York: Demos Publications.

Gumnit, Robert J. Your Child and Epilepsy: A Guide to Living Well. 1995. New York: Demos Vermande Publications. ISBN 0-939957-76-0

Holmes, Gregory L. Diagnosis and Management of Seizures in Children. 1987. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. ISBN 0-7216-1188-5

Issues and Answers: A Guide for Parents of Children with Seizures, Birth to Age Six. 1993. Epilepsy Foundation of America, Landover MD.

Issues and Answers: A Guide for Parents of Teens and Yound Adults with Epilepsy. 1993. Epilepsy Foundation of America, Landover, MD.

Jan, James E., Robert G. Ziegler and Giuseppe Erba. Does Your Child Have Epilepsy? 2nd. ed. 1991. PRO-ED Press, Austin, TX. ISBN 0-89079-456-1

Reisner Helen. Children with Epilepsy: A Parents Guide. 1988. Woodbine House, Kensington, MD 20895. ISBN 0-933149-19-0.


Girion, Barbara. A Handful of Stars. 1986. Charles Scribner's & Sons, New York, NY ISBN 0-440-93642-X.

Moss, Deborah M. Lee: The Rabbit with Epilepsy. 1989. Woodbine House, Kensington, MD ISBN 0-933149-32-8.

Pridmore, Saxby and Mary McGrath. Julia.Mungo, and the Earthquake. 1991. Magination Press, New York, NY ISBN 0-945354-31-2.

Swanson, Susanne M. My Friend Emily. Writers Press Service. Boise, ID ISBN 1-885101-04-X

Dr. Wellbook Collection. Dotty the Dalmatian has Epilepsy. 1995. Tim Peters & Co., Gladstone, NJ ISBN 1-879874-35-0

Young, Helen. What Difference Does It Make, Danny? 1980. Trafalgar Square Publishers, North Pomfret, VT


Brothers and Sisters:Just for You. 1992. Epilepsy Foundation of America, Landover, MD

Buckel, Marian Carla and Tiffany Buckel. Mom, I have a Staring Problem. 1992. USA. 92-90113

McGowan, Tom. Epilepsy. 1989. Franklin Watts, New York, NY. ISBN 9-531-1087-4

Silverstein, Alvin and Virginia B. Silverstein. Epilepsy. 1990. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY ISBN 0-397-32419-8.

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