For use in undergraduate Social Psychology courses in departments of Psychology. This text provides the most balanced coverage of basic topics, research and theories of any social psychology text in the market. Written from the perspective that theories and principles of social psychology are based on accumulated knowledge, it draws examples from ...
"Interiors: An Introduction" is the starting point for a lifetime of design education, appreciation, and enjoyment. Whether the goal is a career in interior design, or simply a better understanding of how to enhance one's own living space, the information and ideas in this text will help readers achieve it. "Interiors" offers an introduction to ...
"Soul of a People" is about a handful of people who were on the Federal Writer's Project in the 1930s and a glimpse of America at a turning point. This particular handful of characters went from poverty to great things later, and included John Cheever, Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, and Studs Terkel. In the 1930s they were all ...
In the tradition of "Nathaniel's Nutmeg and "Tulipomania comes the epic story of an ancient, elusive herb with legendary curative powers that have enticed and mystified us for centuries. Prized for centuries by Chinese emperors, Native American healers, and black market smugglers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great and ...
Progress has been made in many areas of marine engineering since the first edition of this book was published. A greater emphasis is now being placed on the cost-effective operation of ships. This has meant more fuel-efficient engines, less time in port and the need for greater equipment reliability, fewer engineers and more use of automatically ...
"Interiors: An Introduction" offers an introduction to the elements, practice, and aesthetics of residential and nonresidential interior design. The text presents timeless design principles and elements and their application to interiors. In addition, the authors describe the numerous choices of materials, furnishings, and components used in ...
"The first edition set a standard of excellence that has eluded all followers, and I have recommended it to my clients for years. The new edition is a gift to the field and should be required reading for all managers." - Adrian J. Bowles, Ph.D., Vice President Giga Information Group "One of the most readable introductions you will find. The new ...
Core information on a variety of subjects is reduced to the 101 most crucial facts you must know. The pocket-size paperback format makes it ideal for quick reference. Hundreds of crisp, full-color photographs are combined with thoroughly researched text in these handy books.
This handbook, edited by Dr. Robert Taylor, deals with cardiovascular problems that primary clinicians often find difficult to diagnose or treat. Each chapter discusses areas in which the reader gains in-depth knowledge on complex terms (such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and cardiovascular emergencies). Also unique to the handbook is ...
Primary care physicians in the U.S. and abroad widely trust and use Dr. Robert Taylor's acclaimed "Family Medicine: Principles and Practice, 6/E". This derivative handbook capitalizes on that success to address clinical problems that pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for primary care physicians. Chapters cover the diagnosis of a multitude ...
Like its predecessors, this edition of "Fundamentals of Family Medicine" will present the medical student and practitioner with common clinical problems of family practice, placing special emphasis on those problems most common in the office setting. Topics such as pregnancy, labor and delivery, common problems of the elderly, headache, ...
A presentation of family medicine, placing special emphasis on those problems most common in the office setting. The topics covered in the first edition have been reviewed and updated, and include information on drugs as well as new case studies, while this edition also includes new discussion questions, information on problems of the infant and ...
'This sixth edition is without question the strongest, most comprehensive version yet...Five stars!' - Doody's Review. "Family Medicine Principles and Practice" is a classic, comprehensive text thoroughly revised and substantially expanded providing clear guidelines for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses regularly seen in family ...
This text presents the common clinical problems encountered by generalists and, through case studies and discussion questions, enhances the reader's understanding of the process by which practitioners define, prioritize and manage the diverse problems of many patients. The principles and practice of various issues include: common acute problems ...
As a follow up and review book to Dr. Robert Taylor's highly successful FAMILY MEDICINE: PRINCIPALS AND PRACTICE, TAYLOR'S FAMILY MEDICINE REVIEW will become an indespensible study guide for family practice residents preparing for certification exams, practioners preparing for recertification and medical students during their family practice ...
This guide shows both business managers and software designers how emerging technology can be applied to business systems design and re-engineering. It contains ideas, examples and methods drawn from the author's own experience of designing object-oriented business methods.
A review of modern psychiatric theory and practice. Readers test their knowledge against challenging questions paired with detailed rationales for the correct response. Questions follow the organization of content found in Tasman, Kay and Lieberman: "Psychiatry", the text delivering basic science, theory and clinical guidance. Each question is ...
This volume offers information managers and business executives an overview of object technology. It explores the positive aspects of information systems, such as flexibility and ease of maintenance and modification.
Sociology and its applications are key components of the core foundation programme taught to all nursing students on degree and diploma courses. This acclaimed textbook explores the nature of sociology and sociological research, and their application to health and health care. It is organised in four parts: the nature of sociology and sociological ...
The editors have succeeded in providing an introductory text in sociological approaches to health, illness and health care. Material has also been used from the related disciplines of social policy, social demography and social psychology. The structure of the book should help the reader to build up an understanding of the area gradually and ...
This book provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the current thinking on managed care, exploring the issues related to treating chronic illness in Managed Care Organizations; chronic care in MCOs versus that provided under traditional insurance arrangements; specific programs MCOs have develped and there effectiveness; and futre avenues ...
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