Beginning with Native American and pre-colonial narratives, and with an emphasis on whole works, this edition offers a full range of authors and selections representative of America's diverse literary traditions. Over 100 selections are new to this edition. "Cultural Portfolios"-together with thoroughly revised period introductions-provide ...
Intended for courses titled psychological testing, an undergraduate level course taken as an elective by psychology, education, and sometimes nursing majors. This third edition offers an analysis of the most widely-used tests in educational, industrial, clinical, and health settings and it communicates the excitement and dynamics of the field. It ...
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The "Harvard Business Review Paperback Series" is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading ...
With newly revised and updated information, the creators of the world's most trusted and widely used medical reference present this easy-to-use guide to children's health. Original.
As health care costs soar there is increasing interest in examining what society and, particularly, patients receive in return for these expenditures. "Optimizing Health" brings together the best thinking from both sides of the Atlantic to explore these issues. It employs disciplinary perspectives from economics, ethics, philosophy, psychology, ...
"Disease, Diagnoses, and Dollars" is about the costs of health care and their impact on health. The U.S. health care system is the largest sector in the biggest economy, and the US spends significantly more per capita on health care than any other country, yet it ranks last among comparison nations on the major health indicators. Within the U.S., ...
"Musculoskeletal MRI" covers the essential and basic facts of musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging. Normal anatomy, the most common abnormalities, and diseases that are unique to the anatomic site are discussed along with individual joints and general disease processes. To facilitate learning, the text is logically organised by discussing ...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and illness in the United States, and though much progress has been made in reducing cardiac risk factors, obesity and diabetes mellitus are on the rise. Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease explores recent advances in drug treatments for CAD risk factors and how ...
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Because executives tend to be problem solvers, they typically focus on weaknesses when they want to improve their performance. This approach can be helpful but there is another that can be just as effective: recognizing strengths. A senior manager whom the author interviewed said this about a top person: "If he saw his own strengths and ...
This book summarizes the status of the US health care system and the emergence of research and methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness of health care. It discusses how and why Oregon has adopted their radical new plan, and the influence this plan may have on future efforts to prioritize health care in other states. "The Hippocratic ...
Aimed at undergraduate courses in health psychology, this text takes a broad approach to the study of the science that connects behaviour to health and health to behaviour. Taking an epidemiological approach to the field, it goes beyond the study of psychological processes in the individual, such as stress and coping or personality factors, to ...
Here is a 21-day program for working toward clearer vision, with clinical evidence, case examples and the wisdom of alternative therapies from around the world.
Common Pitfalls in Cardiology contains more than 100 diagnostic and management pitfalls and how to avoid them. This concise guide is designed to improve patient outcomes by emphasizing the need for rapid diagnosis, early use of potent pharmacologic and interventional strategies, and consistent application of primary and secondary measures. Topics ...
Dr. Robert-Michael Kaplan presents Integrated Vision Therapy--a comprehensive daily program that can actually improve as well as treat the inner causes of poor vision. This holistic approach includes developing non invasive, natural strategies for treatment as well as clear, easy-to-follow exercises and suggestions on diet and changing daily ...
More than a traditional study guide, the Student Workbookawritten by Katherine Nicolai of Rockhurst Universityatruly helps students understand the connections between abstract measurement concepts and the development, evaluation, selection, and use of psychological tests in the real world. The Student Workbook contains interesting hands-on ...
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