/UCWE/ - On Saturday, February 4th at 10 am, author June Halper will be appearing at the “Shops at Riverside” Barnes & Noble in Hackensack, New Jersey to read an excerpt from her new book Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness, 2nd edition. The book is co-authored with Nancy Holland and Ms. Halper will be signing copies immediately following the reading.

Please call the Shops at Riverside Barnes & Noble at (201) 488-8037 for directions.

"A well written, informative, and accessible source of information and guidance... Makes even the most complicated information understandable and interesting... I recommend it not only for caregivers but for anyone that wants a book to provide them with facts." -- About.com

Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness, 2nd Edition focuses on staying well and keeping positive in the face of an incurable disease. It includes practical tips on self-care are designed to promote maximum independence, well-being, and productivity.

June Halper is the executive director of the Gimbel Multiple Sclerosis Center, past president and now executive director of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the founding director of the International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN).. Her numerous publications include Comprehensive Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, Advanced Concepts in Nursing Care in Multiple Sclerosis, and Nursing Practices in Multiple Sclerosis: A Core Curriculum.

Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness, 2nd edition (ISBN: 1-932603-07-7) is published by Demos Medical Publishing, distributed by Publishers Group West, and is also available through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and many other major bookstores.