Captain, sonar contact five miles straight ahead," reported Helmsman Marcus."Can you identify?" replied Captain Ian Brand, the youngest officer to ever serve as a captain aboard the USS Freedom."No, sir. It's another submarine, but there's no other one like her listed on the computer to tell us what type of class she is. Captain, she's firing!""Emergency dive," Ian shouted. "Battle stations!"Tension mounting, and hearts beat heavy as they listened to the whoosh of the torpedo, hurdling over them with great speed."Captain, the torpedo is turning. It's coming back!" shouted Marcus."Launch the decoys," ordered Ian.What will happen next?Will Ian's dreams come true for his future?With determination and discipline on his side, he knows his future will be bright.
Best friends Hopper and Lance have been waiting anxiously for the day Hopper's uncle Chip could take them up to his place, the Chipper One. That day has finally come. The boys eagerly board the plane! Fifteen minutes into the flight, tragedy strikes. To make things worse, they're flying amid a huge thunderstorm right into the path headed toward a tornado! What will they do? What can they do? Can they fly the plane? Can they land the plane or crash? How will this day end?
Duncan could hardly wait until the two people he most admired and would spoil him to no end to arrive. To his surprise, when he walked into the kitchen for breakfast, Gramps and Granny were already there. After breakfast, Duncan told Gramps what his teacher said about the fact that there is a lot of history around us. What did she mean? Gramps decided they should take a trip to the mall. What did going to the mall have to do with history? Duncan was in for a few surprises about Gramps and history. And there was one more surprise waiting for him at home.
This book is for pathfinders— product, services, business, and nonprofit managers searching for ways to reach beyond the artificial barriers that constrain innovation and make “work” harder. Inspired by real life trailblazers and their own experiences, the authors decode the secrets of achieving breakthrough success at both organizational and interpersonal levels. Learn to use their methodology with the help of checklists and detailed examples that will transform your thinking and skills.
Human history has often been described as a progressive relinquishment from environmental constraints. Now, it seems, we have come full circle. The ecological irrationalities associated with industrial societies have a lengthy history, and our purpose in the proposed book is not to catalogue this litany of wrongs. Rather, this book is about political responses to global environmental crisis at a crucial turning point in history, by focusing on the political discourses surrounding the tar sands in Alberta, Canada.
This book was written to assist scientists, engineers, technicians and other resource managers in the evaluation of wetland boundaries and characteristics. Powerful tools - GIS, mapping, remote sensing - are described and demonstrated using practical applications and combined to yield landscape ecological data, and ecological risk assessments. Using numerous technical methods, Wetland Landscape Characterization shows you how to evaluate the presence of wetlands, and the stressors, exposures and ecological systems - streams, lakes, terrestial - that influence their condition. A vital component of the book is the variety of quality assurance/quality control and accuracy assessment techniques presented throughout the text. A thorough understanding of these methods is critical to the success of your project.
Emergency physicians assess and manage a wide variety of problems from patients presenting with a diversity of severities, ranging from mild to severe and life-threatening. They are expected to maintain their competency and expertise in areas where there is rapid knowledge change. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine is the first book of its kind in emergency medicine to tackle the problems practicing physicians encounter in the emergency setting using an evidence-based approach. It summarizes the published evidence available for the diagnosis and treatment of common emergency health care problems in adults. Each chapter contextualizes a topic area using a clinical vignette and generates a series of key clinically important diagnostic and treatment questions. By completing detailed reviews of diagnostic and treatment research, using evidence from systematic reviews, RCTs, and prospective observational studies, the authors provide conclusions and practical recommendations. Focusing primarily on diagnosis in areas where evidence for treatment is well accepted (e.g. DVTs), and treatment in other diseases where diagnosis is not complex (e.g. asthma), this text is written by leading emergency physicians at the forefront of evidence-based medicine. Evidence-based Emergency Medicine is ideal for emergency physicians and trainees, emergency department staff, and family physicians specialising in the acute care of medical and injured patients.
Contexts of Nursing 3e builds on the strengths of previous editions and continues to provide nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives underpinning the practice of nursing. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. New material on Cultural Awareness and Contemporary Approaches in Nursing has been introduced to reflect the realities of practice. Nursing themes are discussed from an Australian and New Zealand perspective and are supported by illustrated examples and evidence. Each chapter focuses on an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program and the new edition continues its discussions on history, culture, ethics, law, technology, and professional issues within the field of nursing. - update and revised with strong contributions from a wide range of experienced educators from around Australia & New Zealand - new Chapter 17 Becoming a Nurse Leader has been introduced into the third edition to highlight the ongoing need of management in practice - Chapter 20 Cultural Awareness Nurses working with indigenous people is a new chapter which explores cultural awareness, safety and competence - Chapter 22 Using informatics to expand awareness engages the reader on the benefits of using technology - evidence-based approach is integrated throughout the text - learning objectives, key words and reflective questions are included in all chapters
Highly regarded as the go-to-resource of adolescent medicine for more than 30 years, Neinstein’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care remains the #1 choice for those involved in the care of adolescents and young adults. The 6th Edition continues to deliver practical, authoritative guidance on everything from normal development to legal issues, psychosocial care, and special populations. Extensive updates include the addition of young adult health care; a new color design; numerous new chapters; more algorithms, photos, and bulleted text; and fresh perspectives from a new senior editor and two new associate editors. This renowned title is ideal for daily practice or board preparation, and is recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library. The 6th Edition is a highly useful resource for pediatricians, family practitioners, gynecologists, internists, house staff, nurse practitioners, PAs, residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as school-based clinics, college health centers, juvenile detention centers, pediatric ERs, and other facilities that serve adolescents and young adults. Features: One of the first texts to incorporate young adults into the scope of adolescent health care. New full-color design and more clinical photos provide visual appeal and clarity. New chapters cover U.S. and world data on the health of adolescents and young adults, potential effects of technology use on youth, and the growing issues regarding transgender adolescents and young adults. New section explores special populations such as foster placement; young adults in the military; homeless, incarcerated, and immigrant youth and young adults; Native American youth, and more. More algorithms and bulleted lists make the text more readable and useful as a quick reference. Evidence based throughout, with numerous references provided for further research. Key topics include psychological issues, ways to develop rapport with teenagers, interviewing, sports medicine, LARC, HPV, substance abuse, and college health. Hundreds of useful websites on nearly every topic, where professionals, teenagers, and parents can find up-to-the-minute information.
This book explores how social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp ‘accidentally’ enable and nurture the creation of digital afterlives, and, importantly, the effect this digital inheritance has on the bereaved. Debra J. Bassett offers a holistic exploration of this phenomenon and presents qualitative data from three groups of participants: service providers, digital creators, and digital inheritors. For the bereaved, loss of data, lack of control, or digital obsolescence can lead to a second loss, and this book introduces the theory of ‘the fear of second loss’. Bassett argues that digital afterlives challenge and disrupt existing grief theories, suggesting how these theories might be expanded to accommodate digital inheritance. This interdisciplinary book will be of interest to sociologists, cyber psychologists, philosophers, death scholars, and grief counsellors. But Bassett’s book can also be seen as a canary in the coal mine for the ‘intentional’ Digital Afterlife Industry (DAI) and their race to monetise the dead. This book provides an understanding of the profound effects uncontrollable timed posthumous messages and the creation of thanabots could have on the bereaved, and Bassett’s conception of a Digital Do Not Reanimate (DDNR) order and a voluntary code of conduct could provide a useful addition to the DAI. Even in the digital societies of the West, we are far from immortal, but perhaps the question we really need to ask is: who wants to live forever?
Perhaps no other public policy issue has greater potential to affect some of the most significant economic, political, social, and ethical changes of the 21st century than global health. In this book, a scholar/physician team authors a comprehensive introduction to global health issues and emphasises the potential of public health intervention to improve the longevity and quality of human life across the globe. The authors have lived and worked in Africa as well as in medically underserved areas of the United States, so they write with firsthand experience and authority. Using themes of interconnectedness, globalisation, and united concern from citizens, this book encourages readers to consider the role that they might play as engaged citizens in taking on the global public health challenges of the 21st century including everything from AIDs and flu to tobacco, obesity, and threats in conflict zones.
Develop an essential understanding of the principles of equine disease with this one-of-a-kind, problem-based resource! Extensively revised and updated with contributions from an international team of experts, Equine Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition reflects the latest clinical research in equine medicine and focuses on the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the development of various equine diseases to help you confidently diagnose, treat, and manage patient conditions. Problem-based approach outlines how to apply the latest clinical evidence directly to the conditions you’ll encounter in practice. Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. Body systems chapters begin with a thorough discussion of the diagnostic method appropriate to the system, including physical examination, clinical pathology, radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasonography. Flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms clarify complex material. Extensive content updates help you improve patient care with up-to-date research and clinical evidence across the full spectrum of equine practice, including: New sections on biofilm ahesins, resistance to phagocytosis, and host substrate utilization New information on changes in body weight Recent findings on fibrocoxib and diclofenac Expanded and reorganized coverage of critical care New material on inborn errors of metabolism and acquired myopathies Detailed treatment information on various disorders of the reproductive tract A new section on toxicoses causing signs related to liver disease or dysfunction Bound-in companion DVD includes more than 120 high-quality video clips that guide you through procedures related to the cardiovascular and neurologic systems.
Cardiac Nursing: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease is the only comprehensive text available for cardiac nurses. This brand-new reference emphasizes both evidence-based practice and hands-on care in a high-tech, high-touch approach that meets the high-stakes needs of cardiac and critical care nurses. What's more, the book makes the material easily accessible by using clear language, straightforward text, and plenty of illustrations, lists, and tables. This book is the third in a series of companion texts for Braunwald's Heart Disease and the first specifically for nurses. - Authored by the widely published, well-known co-editors of The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing--two leaders in cardiac nursing. - Endorsed by the authors of Braunwald's Heart Disease, including Eugene Braunwald, the physician considered by many to be the "father of modern cardiology." - Evidence-based Practice boxes highlight research-supported advances in knowledge and care practices. - Conundrum boxes helps readers hone their critical thinking skills by tackling tough questions for which there may be no easy answers. - Technology boxes keeps readers up to date with the latest technological advances. - Genetics boxes helps readers understand connections between genes and heart disease. - Pharmacology tables present important drug-related information at a glance. - A guide to cardiac abbreviations and acronyms gives nurses quick access to essential information.
Duncan could hardly wait until the two people he most admired and would spoil him to no end to arrive. To his surprise, when he walked into the kitchen for breakfast, Gramps and Granny were already there. After breakfast, Duncan told Gramps what his teacher said about the fact that there is a lot of history around us. What did she mean? Gramps decided they should take a trip to the mall. What did going to the mall have to do with history? Duncan was in for a few surprises about Gramps and history. And there was one more surprise waiting for him at home.
Best friends Hopper and Lance have been waiting anxiously for the day Hopper's uncle Chip could take them up to his place, the Chipper One. That day has finally come. The boys eagerly board the plane! Fifteen minutes into the flight, tragedy strikes. To make things worse, they're flying amid a huge thunderstorm right into the path headed toward a tornado! What will they do? What can they do? Can they fly the plane? Can they land the plane or crash? How will this day end?
Captain, sonar contact five miles straight ahead," reported Helmsman Marcus."Can you identify?" replied Captain Ian Brand, the youngest officer to ever serve as a captain aboard the USS Freedom."No, sir. It's another submarine, but there's no other one like her listed on the computer to tell us what type of class she is. Captain, she's firing!""Emergency dive," Ian shouted. "Battle stations!"Tension mounting, and hearts beat heavy as they listened to the whoosh of the torpedo, hurdling over them with great speed."Captain, the torpedo is turning. It's coming back!" shouted Marcus."Launch the decoys," ordered Ian.What will happen next?Will Ian's dreams come true for his future?With determination and discipline on his side, he knows his future will be bright.
As women, we can all use a daily touchstone to support us in staying connected to our heart wisdom, remind us of our truth, and align us with our Divine purpose, and Soul-Hearted Living is that touchstone. This uplifting 365-day book invites you to embrace your courageous heart and tap into the wisdom of your soul-one day at a time.
God-Sized Dreams: The Story Of A Little Black Girl From The South Side Of Chicago, tells the story of a highly sensitive little black girl who from a young age, felt insecure in her own skin and struggled with low self-esteem and low self-worth for most of her life. With a front row seat, she witnessed the crumbling and eventual demise of her parents' marriage and loss of their familial identity. During those years, she felt like an island and was plagued with a dark, mysterious unhappiness. In a desperate attempt to counter these negative feelings, the author charted a course to live her dreams, ' or so she thought. She sought the approval of men, and when it was not provided she felt like a failure. This book chronicles how the author navigated through the storms of her life. Believing she had it all worked out, operating in her own strength, she learned after many trials and setbacks that perhaps she was not actually living her dream.' When she accepted that God had a dream much bigger than she could ever imagine, miraculous things began to unfold in her life. God-Sized Dreams will encourage you if you see yourself as a failure in life or love. This book is for you if you feel that you are not worthy of the love of a godly man, not a good man, but a godly man. If you've ever struggled with your identity in Christ, God-Sized Dreams will show you that God is a dreamer! God sees your identity in Christ. God is bigger than your dreams! God wants you to believe for the IMPOSSIBLE! If you are living a life of pain and discouragement, let God shape your dreams!
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