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As the first comprehensive guide to be published in more than a decade, theTextbook of Hospital Psychiatryis a compilation of the latest trends, issues, and developments in the field of hospital psychiatry. The textbook, written by 70 national experts and clinical specialists, covers a wide range of clinical and administrative topics that are central to psychiatric practice today.The book contains information not generally available in other textbooks and medical journals. Its 35 chapters are divided into four sections that address a variety of cutting-edge issues, such as treatment in specialty psychiatric units, consumers perspectives, safety improvement, use of seclusion and restraint, and provision of culturally competent psychiatric care.An invaluable resource for both clinicians and administrators, as well as a comprehensive teaching tool for residents, theTextbook of Hospital Psychiatryis a must-have for all professionals who work in psychiatric settings.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Textbook of Veterinary Physiology : Hardback : Elsevier - Health Sciences Division : 9781416036104 : 1416036105 : 10 Jul 2007 : Takes the subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. This book includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for various practices. It includes a chapter on cancer and a section on the immune system.

This book introduces students to the field of communication sciences and disorders. This field deals with the enormously complex behaviors associated with normal speech, language and hearing as they change throughout life and with the variety of communication disorders resulting from biological, environmental and behavioral factors. As complicated as the field may sound, communication sciences and disorders can be understood by studying its component parts. Supplements Student Workbook 1-56593-361-3 - 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, spiral, 1-color Instructor's Manual 1-56593-378-8

Early primary-grade math lays the framework for all later mathematical skills, and is also vitally important for everyday life. Ensure that your students understand every aspect of adding and subtracting multiple numbers, writing fractions, carrying, multiplication, money, telling time, advanced place value, mental multiplication, whole numbers, decimals, perimeter, area, temperature, the metric system, and bar & line graphs with Teaching Textbooks 3. The workbook contains all the problem and practice sets, as well as written summaries of each lecture; the summaries conveniently allow children to skim over the text instead of re-watching the lecture if they forget a key point. An included digital gradebook grades answers as soon as they are entered and calculates percentages for each assignment. The CD-ROMs feature step-by-step audiovisual solutions to every one of the thousands of homework and test problems. Teaching Textbooks 3 is designed for Grade 3, or advanced Grade 2, children. 118 lessons, 17 quizzes. This full-year curriculum kit includes: A 604-page spiralbound, consumable workbook An answer booklet, 33-pages, line-listed, softcover. Four CD-ROMs with step-by-step audiovisual solutions to every homework and test problem. System Requirements: PCs: A CPU of 1.0 GHz or faster A Windows XP or later operating system 256 MB RAM A 4x CD-ROM drive Speakers MAC: A CPU Processor type of: G3 PowerPC / Intel Solo Processor Speed of: 500 MHz / 1.0 GHz or faster Mac OS 10.4 or later 256 MB RAM A 4x CD-ROM drive

Release Date: June 30, 2008

This powerful text continues with the same fundamental aim as the previous two editions to not present, but to teach the fundamental concepts of acoustics to students in the speech-language and hearing science. In addition to relocating revised practice problems and answers to a newly created Course Notes and Workbook for Introduction to Sound, the third edition also introduces new features. Supplements Course Notes and Workshop for Introduction to Sound 1-56593-980-8 - 176 pages, softcover, 8 1/2 x 11

This popular text continues to help healthcare professionals and students master the basics of therapeutics. Distinguished experts deliver in-depth information on the latest drug treatments and therapeutic approaches for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Comprehensive coverage includes discussion of racial, ethnic, and gender differences in response to drugs, biotechnological therapy, and pediatric and neonatal therapy. New case studies and review questions allow readers to apply their knowledge of contemporary drug therapy to patient problems. Purchasers of this text are entitled to a bonus CD-ROM, affording instant access to the full content of the book in a portable format.

Help your 4th graders (or advanced 3rd graders) tackle whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, simple geometry concepts, and units of measurement with Teaching Textbook's tried-and-true audiovisual/textbook combination. The student workbook is 669 pages with 119 lessons, while the four CD-ROMs provide step-by-step audiovisual solutions to every homework and test problem. The CD-ROM's digital gradebook grades answers as soon as they are entered and calculates percentages for each assignment; a softcover answer booklet is also provided. Windows 2000. Teaching Textbooks Grade 4. Windows System Requirements: A CPU of 1.0 GHz or faster A Windows XP or later operating system (Vista-compatible) 256 MB RAM A 4x CD-ROM drive Speakers Mac System Requirements: A CPU Processor type of: G3 PowerPC / Intel SoloProcessor Speed of: 500 MHz / 1.0 GHz or faster Mac OS 10.4 or later 256 MB RAM A 4x CD-ROM drive

Save Your Hands! Injury Prevention & Ergonomics Massage Therapy Home Study Course for Massage Therapists Approved by NCBTMB, FL Board of Massage, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (Canada) and accepted by AMTA, ABMP and other state and national boards. The physically demanding work massage therapists and body workers do puts them at risk for musculoskeletal injury. But there is a great deal you can do to avoid symptoms and injury. This 10 CEU course gives massage therapists an affordable, convenient way to learn the proven injury prevention and ergonomics strategies, real-life suggestions and practical tips they need to protect their health and prolong their careers. Whether you are just starting out as a therapist or already an experienced practitioner, this course will help you save not only your hands, but also your back, neck, shoulders and emotional well-being throughout a long, healthy career. This course shows you how to: Design your treatment space so you can work safely and efficiently Find alternative techniques to protect vulnerable parts of your body Improve your body mechanics to reduce stress and increase comfort as you work Stay in shape with a comprehensive physical conditioning program developed specifically for manual therapists Recognize and effectively treat early symptoms before they lead to injury Use the principles of ergonomics to more effectively treat your clients, adding value to your practice You will receive: Access to online Study Guide/Instructions and 99-question Quiz Downloadable Certificate of Achievement upon completion Full support for your questions "Completing this course made me analyze my work environment, ergonomics and my level of self-care. It enabled me to make changes that I know will help prolong my career significantly. Every therapist, experienced or new, will benefit from the vital information in this course." -- Rosemary Chunco, LMT, MTI, Plano, TX Please Note: You must read the Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition book to successfully complete the course. If you do not already own the book, please purchase the Course WITH textbook (this course WITH textbook can be purchased here). Save Your Hands! 1st edition is not appropriate for this course. The book can also be purchased separately here.

This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators--any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine. Textbook of Work Physiology, Fourth Edition includes these updated features: - More than 1, 600 references, - "Classical studies" and "additional reading" side boxes for those who wish to study a topic more closely, - In-depth studies taken from the working world, recreational activities, and elite sport, - More than 380 illustrations, tables, and photos, - Comprehensive appendix, including glossary, list of symbols, conversion tables, and definitions of terms and units,

Save Your Hands! Injury Prevention & Ergonomics Massage Therapy Home Study Course for Massage Therapists Approved by NCBTMB, FL Board of Massage, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (Canada) and accepted by AMTA, ABMP and other state and national boards. The physically demanding work massage therapists and body workers do puts them at risk for musculoskeletal injury. But there is a great deal you can do to avoid symptoms and injury. This 10 CEU course gives massage therapists an affordable, convenient way to learn the proven injury prevention and ergonomics strategies, real-life suggestions and practical tips they need to protect their health and prolong their careers. Whether you are just starting out as a therapist or already an experienced practitioner, this course will help you save not only your hands, but also your back, neck, shoulders and emotional well-being throughout a long, healthy career. This course shows you how to: Design your treatment space so you can work safely and efficiently Find alternative techniques to protect vulnerable parts of your body Improve your body mechanics to reduce stress and increase comfort as you work Stay in shape with a comprehensive physical conditioning program developed specifically for manual therapists Recognize and effectively treat early symptoms before they lead to injury Use the principles of ergonomics to more effectively treat your clients, adding value to your practice You will receive: Access to online Study Guide/Instructions and 99-question Quiz Downloadable Certificate of Achievement upon completion Full support for your questions "Completing this course made me analyze my work environment, ergonomics and my level of self-care. It enabled me to make changes that I know will help prolong my career significantly. Every therapist, experienced or new, will benefit from the vital information in this course." -- Rosemary Chunco, LMT, MTI, Plano, TX Please Note: You must read the Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition book to successfully complete the course. If you do not already own the book, please purchase the Course WITH textbook (this course WITH textbook can be purchased here). Save Your Hands! 1st edition is not appropriate for this course. The book can also be purchased separately here.

Release Date: June 01, 1972

Dinosaurs: The Textbook is a monument to our present understanding of these wonderful creatures. It is a book that will take the student on a journey through nearly every aspect of dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of their discovery. It is a text that presents facts together with current ideas, notions, and controversies. Dr. Lucas presents dinosaurs as successful, living creatures that were merely different in appearance from animals living today.Dr. Lucas has written a comprehensive book that is easily read and understood by students with little scientific background - a book that teaches students not only how to use scientific methods, but how to synthesize data to create their own ideas. In contrast with many dinosaur books from the past, Dr. Lucas, although indicating his own views, allows students the opportunity to think for themselves.

This book divulges forgery detection of: deeds, wills, contracts, insurance policies, legal documents, notary public, licenses, passports, computer and anonymous letters through handwriting, including the effects of drugs, alcohol and graffiti. This book is an excellent primer analogous to an encyclopedia and a great asset to the document examiner, attorney, judge, investigator, law enforcement personnel and the student. It provides an extensive survey of all facets of the entire field of forensic document examination and serves as an instruction manual as well as a historic and technical reference, making the complex easy to understand.

The only comprehensive textbook of psychoanalysis available in the United States, the Textbook of Psychoanalysis was written with both the beginning student in the mental health care professions and the practicing analyst in mind. In a single volume, the editors have compiled contributions that cover the history of psychoanalysis, the major theoretical models, and all facets of treatment and technique. This pluralistic approach is consistent with the conceptual and clinical diversity of contemporary American psychoanalysis, the focus of this newly revised work. The book also reflects the exponential increase in research activity within psychoanalysis, and the section on research is both up to date and substantive. Also current and extensive is the coverage of the interface between psychoanalysis and other disciplines, such as neuroscience. This interdisciplinary emphasis is one of the many strengths of this new edition. The editors have created a format that logically and painlessly educates and engages. No other volume offers the range of topics, the depth of coverage, or the accessible writing style of this groundbreaking text.

Textbook of Surgery is a core book for medical and surgical students providing a comprehensive overview of general and speciality surgery. Each topic is written by an expert in the field.The book focuses on the principles and techniques of surgical management of common diseases. Great emphasis is placed on problem-solving to guide students and junior doctors through their surgical training. Throughout the book are numerous reproducible line drawings, tables and boxes that will prove invaluable for learning and revision. In addition there are detailed guidelines provided for surgical management. Up-to-date and ideal for medical students and junior doctors on surgical attachments and a perfect refresher for RACS and MRCS candidates.Reviews of the last edition“The textbook presents a compact and contemporary overview and is not so much a reference book as a working tome suitable for familiarization with current trends in treatment and diagnosis in these various areas.…found this textbook very informative and a pleasure to read.” ANZ Journal of Surgery Vol. 72, No. 12.

Dinosaurs: The Textbook is a monument to our present understanding of these wonderful creatures. It is a book that takes the student on a journey through nearly every aspect of dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of their discovery. The book presents facts together with current ideas, notions, and controversies. Dr. Lucas presents dinosaurs as successful, living creatures that were merely different in appearance from animals living today. Dr. Lucas has written a comprehensive book that is easily read and understood by students with little scientific background--a book that teaches students not only how to use scientific methods, but how to synthesize data to create their own ideas. In contrast with many dinosaur books from the past, Dr. Lucas, although indicating his own views, allows students the opportunity to think for themselves.

Dinosaurs: The Textbook is a monument to our present understanding of these wonderful creatures. It is a book that takes the student on a journey through nearly every aspect of dinosaur biology, geology, and the history of their discovery. The book presents facts together with current ideas, notions, and controversies. Dr. Lucas presents dinosaurs as successful, living creatures that were merely different in appearance from animals living today. Dr. Lucas has written a comprehensive book that is easily read and understood by students with little scientific background--a book that teaches students not only how to use scientific methods, but how to synthesize data to create their own ideas. In contrast with many dinosaur books from the past, Dr. Lucas, although indicating his own views, allows students the opportunity to think for themselves.

Release Date: May 15, 2006

@CATEGORY = Linux (CJ00)@TITLE = Linux: The Textbook@AUTHOR = Syed Mansoor Sarwar@AUTHOR = Robert Koretsky@AUTHOR = Syed Aqeel Sarwar This book assumes that the reader has no background in Linux. It tours the Linux applications interface, guiding the student through operating system utilities including process, file, storage, and I/O management. Using this approach, readers quickly learn to navigate the applications interface while broadening their understanding of operating system principles. This singular organization combined with additional coverage of Linux software development tools and a quick-reference command appendix benefits the novice programmer as well as the skilled Linux user in need of a solid reference. This book is written in short, well-organized chapters that make the reader focus on a small set of related topics. Its in-depth coverage carefully blends important Linux concepts, like inter-process communication and I/O redirection, with shell commands to enhance understanding of both. The presentation features an integrated textual and graphical presentation of commands and concepts to enhance understanding of difficult concepts. This book is designed for novice programmers without a background in Linux and for the skilled Linux user in need of a solid reference.@ISBN = 0-201-72595-9@MAINCAT = Linux@DATALINE1 = 2002, 400 pages, 6 1/4 x 9 1/8@DATALINE2 = Paper, $35.25k

This book describes the new imaging techniques being developed to monitor physiological, cellular and subcellular function within living animals. This exciting field of imaging science brings together physics, chemistry, engineering, biology and medicine to yield powerful and versatile imaging approaches. By combining advanced non-invasive imaging technologies with new mechanisms for visualizing biochemical events and protein and gene function, non-invasive vertebrate imaging enables the in vivo study of biology and offers rapid routes from basic discovery to drug development and clinical application. Combined with the availability of an increasing number of animal models of human disease, and the ability to perform longitudinal studies of disease evolution and of the long-term effects of therapeutic procedures, this new technology offers the next generation of tools for biomedical research.Well illustrated, largely in colour, the book reviews the most common and technologically advanced methods for vertebrate imaging, presented in a clear, comprehensive format. The basic principles are described, followed by several examples of the use of imaging in the study of living multicellular organisms, concentrating on small animal models of human diseases. The book illustrates:The types of information that can be obtained with modern in vivo imaging; The substitution of imaging methods for more destructive histological techniques; The advantages conferred by in vivo imaging in building a more accurate picture of the response of tissues to stimuli over time while significantly reducing the number of animals required for such studies.Part 1 describes current techniques in in vivo imaging, providing specialists and laboratory scientists from all disciplines with clear and helpful information regarding the tools available for their specific research field. Part 2 looks in more detail at imaging organ development and function, covering the brain, heart, lung and others. Part 3 describes the use of imaging to monitor various new types of therapy, following the reaction in an individual organism over time, e.g. after gene or cell therapy.Most chapters are written by teams of physicists and biologists, giving a balanced coherent description of each technique and its potential applications. 

@CATEGORY = Linux (CJ00)@TITLE = Linux: The Textbook@AUTHOR = Syed Mansoor Sarwar@AUTHOR = Robert Koretsky@AUTHOR = Syed Aqeel Sarwar This book assumes that the reader has no background in Linux. It tours the Linux applications interface, guiding the student through operating system utilities including process, file, storage, and I/O management. Using this approach, readers quickly learn to navigate the applications interface while broadening their understanding of operating system principles. This singular organization combined with additional coverage of Linux software development tools and a quick-reference command appendix benefits the novice programmer as well as the skilled Linux user in need of a solid reference. This book is written in short, well-organized chapters that make the reader focus on a small set of related topics. Its in-depth coverage carefully blends important Linux concepts, like inter-process communication and I/O redirection, with shell commands to enhance understanding of both. The presentation features an integrated textual and graphical presentation of commands and concepts to enhance understanding of difficult concepts. This book is designed for novice programmers without a background in Linux and for the skilled Linux user in need of a solid reference.@ISBN = 0-201-72595-9@MAINCAT = Linux@DATALINE1 = 2002, 400 pages, 6 1/4 x 9 1/8@DATALINE2 = Paper, $35.25k

Shows How to Read & Write Mathematical ProofsIdeal Foundation for More Advanced Mathematics Courses Introduction to Mathematical Proofs: A Transition facilitates a smooth transition from courses designed to develop computational skills and problem solving abilities to courses that emphasize theorem proving. It helps students develop the skills necessary to write clear, correct, and concise proofs. Unlike similar textbooks, this one begins with logic since it is the underlying language of mathematics and the basis of reasoned arguments. The text then discusses deductive mathematical systems and the systems of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. It also covers elementary topics in set theory, explores various properties of relations and functions, and proves several theorems using induction. The final chapters introduce the concept of cardinalities of sets and the concepts and proofs of real analysis and group theory. In the appendix, the author includes some basic guidelines to follow when writing proofs. Written in a conversational style, yet maintaining the proper level of mathematical rigor, this accessible book teaches students to reason logically, read proofs critically, and write valid mathematical proofs. It will prepare them to succeed in more advanced mathematics courses, such as abstract algebra and geometry.

What determines the price drop of a pop concert or an opera? Why does Hollywood dominate the film industry? Does illegal downloading damage the record industry? Does free entry to museums bring more visitors? In A Textbook of Cultural Economics, one of the world's leading cultural economists shows how we can use the theories and methods of economics to answer these and a host of other questions concerning the arts (performing arts, visual arts, and literature), heritage (museums and built heritage) and creative industries (the music, publishing, and film industries, broadcasting). Using international examples and covering the most up-to-date research, the book does not assume a prior knowledge of economics. It is ideally suited for students taking a course on the economics of arts as part of an arts administration, business, management, or economics degree.