The surprising, shocking, often hilarious true story of a husband and wife team of licensed Florida Realtors. Learn along with them as they navigate through eccentric and seductive clients, a psychotic Broker, bizarre houses, and dog-eat-dog behavior.Told from the point of view of a retired Disney and Warner Brothers Animator who decided to become a Realtor, the descriptive prose is peppered with off-beat humor and colorful character descriptions. Heidi makes you "see" the people and houses she dealt with. She had no idea what sort of experiences she would REALLY have to deal with when she plunged into the real estate business!!!
The fourth edition of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics—the pioneering, original text— emphasizes children’s assets and liabilities, not just categorical labels. It includes fresh perspectives from new editors—Drs. William Coleman, Ellen Elias, and Heidi Feldman, as well as further contributions from two of the original editors, William B. Carey, M.D, and Allen C. Crocker, M.D. This comprehensive resource offers information and guidance on normal development and behavior: genetic influences, the effect of general physical illness and psychosocial and biologic factors on development and behavior. It is also sufficiently scholarly and scientific to serve as a definitive reference for researchers, teachers, and consultants. With a more user-friendly design, this resource offers easy access comprehensive guidance. Features new chapters dealing with genetic influences on development and behavior, crisis management, coping strategies, self-esteem, self-control, and inborn errors of metabolism to cover the considerable advances and latest developments in the field. Focuses on the clinical aspects of function and dysfunction, rather than arranging subjects according to categorical labels. Emphasizes children’s assets as well as their liability so you get a well-developed approach to therapeutic management. Concludes each chapter with a summary of the principle points covered, with tables, pictures and diagrams to clarify and enhance the presentation. Offers a highly practical focus, emphasizing evaluation, counseling, medical treatment, and follow-up. Features superb photos and figures that illustrate a wide variety of concepts. Offers access to the full text online through Expert Consult functionality at www. expertconsult.com for convenient reference from any practice location. Features new chapters dealing with—Genetic Influences on Development and Behavior, Crisis Management, Coping Strategies, Self-Esteem, Self-Control, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Presents a new two-color design and artwork for a more visually appealing and accessible layout. Provides the latest drug information in the updated and revised chapters on psychopharmacology. Introduces Drs. William Coleman, Ellen Elias, and Heidi Feldman to the editorial team to provide current and topical guidance and enrich the range of expertise and clinical experience. Covers the considerable advances and latest developments in this subspecialty through updates and revisions to existing material.
Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives, Third Edition shows the continuity and advancements in our understanding of human life-span development... It offers a solid foundation for exploring the art and science of successful aging.- Robert M. Kaplan, Stanford University
This book offers a concise and authoritative overview of the full scope of crime prevention, including foundations, theory, application, and techniques. It details how theory sets the groundwork for the practical application of successful crime prevention strategies and illustrates the foundations of and need for crime prevention, the best approaches to implementing crime prevention programs, and the issues that need to be considered when evaluating crime prevention programs. The book is split into three parts, which include: Theoretical Foundations. This part includes a brief overview of the history and growth of crime prevention as a field of study, and in practice Crime Patterns and Concentration. This part covers the causes and effects of both large- and small-scale crime concentration, with particular focus on the development of major forms of crime concentration, including hotspots, risky facilities, hot products, repeat offenders, and recurring victims Crime Prevention Application. This part is centered on the practice of crime prevention, focusing on the development and implementation of actual crime prevention programs, including the role of both law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies Understanding Crime Prevention has built-in pedagogical features, including a range of tables, boxed examples, and case studies, as well as discussion questions. This book is essential reading for advanced courses on crime prevention, as well as related courses on policing, crime control, theory, and criminal justice.
This sourcebook provides an expansive picture of medicine, health, and healing in ancient Greece and Rome. It includes a wide-ranging collection of textual sources - many hard to access, and some translated into English for the first time - as well as artistic, material, and scientific evidence. Introductory chapters and accompanying commentary provide substantial context, making the sourcebook accessible to readers at all levels. Readers will come away with a broad sense of the illnesses people in ancient Greece and Rome experienced, the range of healers from whom they sought help, and the various practices they employed to be healthy"--
The true story of an ordinary middle-class married couple buried in over $94,000 in credit card debt who face debt collection, learn to defend themselves in court without hiring a lawyer, and force a major bank's collection attorney to dismiss its case against them. They avoid bankruptcy and they prevent collection. Every pleading (of both Plaintiff and Defendant) filed in this case is reproduced in its entirety - only the case number and names have been changed to protect the couple's privacy. What these people learned about the banking system would change their lives forever. NEW, UPDATED EDITION!!! Includes additional information about dealing with unscrupulous debt collectors -- their deceptive tactics, annoying phone calls, and various enticements designed to lure you into making yourself vulnerable to lawsuits; ALSO how the Statute of Limitations in your State can protect you from lawsuits and judgments.
Delivers the latest evidence-based guidelines you need to ensure excellence in clinical practice! Now in its 12th edition, this authoritative resource continues to represent the gold standard for nursing management of common gynecological conditions for women throughout the life span. It includes contributions from prominent specialists focusing on specific areas of gynecological health, in addition to the vanguard contributions of three new lead Editors with decades of experience in varied health care settings. The 12th edition is substantially updated with pivotal topics, current evidence-based practice guidelines, real-life case studies, and improved patient teaching materials that foster translation of information to practice. Clinical guidelines, appendices, and bibliographies are extensively revised to reflect the most current evidence-based information, research, and consensus from national health organizations. For qualified instructor’s, new PowerPoint slides and a transition guide for the 12th edition are included for ease of use in educational programs. New and Revised Chapters: New section on women’s health: adolescents, sexual and gender minority persons, and individuals with mental health considerations Updated breast and cervical cancer screening guidelines Acute and chronic gynecologic conditions STIs and prevention and management of HPV-associated cancers Perimenopause and postmenopausal care Key Features: Evidence-based guidelines, empirically proven to improve patient outcomes Outline format ensures quick and easy access to essential information Updated bibliography for each guideline, including relevant websites with additional resources Online access to seven appendices presenting updated clinical resources, assessments, and screening tools Two expanded chapters include online access to case studies and EMR education templates to facilitate student learning New PowerPoint slides for ease of use by qualified instructors Transition guide to assist instructors in incorporating new edition content into their courses
A comprehensive, one-stop guide to gynecological health for busy clinicians The 13th edition of this gold standard for the assessment and management of gynecological health is updated with a broad trove of new evidence-based information to promote the highest standards of clinical practice. With contributions from expert practitioner/educators, this edition encompasses key guidelines reflecting the most current best practices, several new or updated chapters, and two features designed to facilitate student learning and enhance primary care---30 case studies with Q&A for 15 chapters and updated education templates for input into electronic health records. Guidelines are organized in concise outline format to promote easy access to commonly occurring gynecologic issues and clinical conditions. In addition to its value for clinicians specializing in the comprehensive care of women and individuals across the lifespan, this resource will be an asset to all graduate nursing programs preparing nurse practitioners in women's and gender-related health. New to the 13th Edition: Extensively revised clinical guidelines and appendices representing the most current evidence-based information from research and national organizations New chapters on care of sexual and gender minority individuals, adolescents, and older women; use of telehealth in gynecologic care; and women-specific pharmacology issues Updated content on substance abuse and misuse and on best practices developed during COVID 19 pandemic Enhanced mental health chapter focusing on pharmacological approaches Updated guidelines for STIs, vaginitis, and vaginosis and prevention and management of HPV-associated cancers with links to ASCCP for ongoing updates Guidelines for addressing vaccine hesitancy Guidelines for care of individuals who have experienced sexual assault Updated information on contraception, hormone therapy, menopause, and osteoporosis Case studies with Q&A to help students/practitioners translate information into practice Updated, customizable education templates for input into electronic health records with lay public-appropriate language Key Features: Evidence-based guidelines empirically proven to boost patient outcomes Outline format ensuring quick and easy access to essential information Online access to appendices presenting updated clinical resources, assessments, and screening tools Online access to case studies and health record education templates to facilitate student learning
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