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Embattled Dreams

California in War and Peace, 1940-1950

By: Kevin Starr

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Embattled Dreams

California in War and Peace, 1940-1950

By: Kevin Starr

The sixth volume in one of the great ongoing works of American cultural history--Kevin Starr's monumental Americans and the California Dream--Embattled Dreams is a peerless work of cultural history following California in the years surrounding World War II. During the 1940s California ascended to a new, more powerful role in the nation. Starr describes the vast expansion of the war industry and California's role as the "arsenal of democracy" (especially the significant part women played in the aviation industry). He examines the politics of the state: Earl Warren as the dominant political figure, the anti-Communist movement and "red baiting," and the early career of Richard Nixon. He also looks at culture, ranging from Hollywood to the counterculture, to film noir and detective stories. And he illuminates the harassment of Japanese immigrants and the shameful treatment of other minorities, especially Hispanics and blacks. In Embattled Dreams, Starr again provides a spellbinding account of the Golden State, narrating California's transformation from a regional power to a dominant economic, social, and cultural force. "With a novelist's eye for the telling detail, and a historian's grasp of the sweep of grand events.... [Starr's] got it all down.... I read the book with absorbed admiration."--Herman Wouk, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Caine Mutiny and The Winds of War "The scope of Starr's scholarship is breathtaking."--Atlantic Monthly "A magnificent accomplishment."--Los Angeles Times Book Review "Brilliant and epic social and cultural history."--Business Week "Ebullient, nuanced, interdisciplinary history of the grandest kind."--San Francisco Chronicle

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Oxford University Press

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019992368X

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Hedge Fund Investing

A Practical Approach to Understanding Investor Motivation, Manager Profits, and Fund Performance

By: Kevin R. Mirabile

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Hedge Fund Investing

A Practical Approach to Understanding Investor Motivation, Manager Profits, and Fund Performance

By: Kevin R. Mirabile

A comprehensive guide to alternative investments and a valuable study companion for the CFA, CAIA, FRM and other professional examinations that include hedge fund investing The 2nd Edition offers new material related to portfolio financing, how funds are sold, liquid alternatives, and the challenges faced when trying to value hedge fund management companies. This edition includes updated power point slides, and a companion workbook with an updated set of end of chapter problems and a revised set of over 150 test bank questions. Hedge Fund Investing is a complete guide to alternative investments for students and professionals alike. Written to align with the CAIA curriculum, this book is much more than just an exam preparation resource—it's a fully comprehensive guide to hedge fund investing in today's market, designed to provide professionals with the deep understanding they need to operate effectively. Broad coverage under the alternative investment umbrella includes discussion about hedge funds, derivatives, investment banking, and commercial banking, with specific guidance toward trading, strategy, portfolio management, performance metrics, due diligence, and more. A full set of ancillary materials helps bring this book into the classroom, and provides rigorous reinforcement of the material presented in the text. Alternative investment expertise has become central to the asset management and institutional investment community. This book facilitates clear understanding of the intricacies of the field and guides you through the practical skills needed to successfully navigate this diverse set of asset classes. Recognize hedge fund trends, flows, and characteristics Examine major hedge fund strategies and how they interact Learn the technical side of financing, settlement, and clearance Measure fund performance and optimize contributing factors Hedge funds and other alternative investments are known for their high reward, but they also come with significant risk. The investment professional's role is to minimize these risks while maximizing reward, but the nuanced nature of these assets dramatically complicates the task. Hedge Fund Investing details every aspect to give you the deep and instinctual understanding you need to operate effectively within the alternative investment sphere.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119210356

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9781119210351

The Complete Unofficial 83rd Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

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The Complete Unofficial 83rd Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

The Movie Wizard.com presents a complete collection of Academy Award nominated and winning films of 2011. Every film and short that got an Oscar nomination is reviewed in this book. Films this year include "The King's Speech," "The Social Network," "Inception," "Salt," "Exit Through the Gift Shop," and "Toy Story 3.

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Lulu.com

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1105522954

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Building Blocks in Paediatrics - E-Book

By: Alf Nicholson,Kevin Dunne

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Building Blocks in Paediatrics - E-Book

By: Alf Nicholson,Kevin Dunne

This book from experienced paediatricians Professor Alf Nicholson and Professor Kevin Dunne covers the essential elements needed throughout the career of those who treat children and adolescents. Based on the current paediatric training curriculum, this book includes the core basics (section 1), the various symptom-based presentations (section 2) all with input from renowned sub-specialists in Paediatrics, the common presentations relating to age that are seen in primary care (section 3) and the skills you need to have to be a successful trainee or consultant in Paediatrics (section 4). All of the chapters have high quality clinical and radiology images as appropriate and have additional typical case scenarios to highlight the learning points. This book is unique in that it caters for undergraduate students through to postgraduate trainees in paediatrics or general practice, and the working GP or consultant. - Clinical vignettes to highlight key learning points - Over 90 case scenarios sprinkled throughout the book with clinical pearls, interpretation of investigations and pitfalls to avoid for each scenario - List of key points to be obtained from a consultation to support doctors in the clinic - All key procedures in neonatology and paediatrics are covered - Problem-solving practice to test knowledge - Section 4 hosts unique chapters not least safe practice, dealing with uncertainty, the avoidance of errors, ethical dilemmas, ECG and laboratory interpretation of results, neonatal and paediatric procedures and critical journal reading - High-quality clinical pictures, cardiac pictures, ECGs and radiology images to support learning - Content suitable for students, GPs and specialists - Includes 20 podcasts

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323834221

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9780323834223

The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

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The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

The latest volume in the best-selling "Complete Academy Awards Review Guide" series, "The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide" is your complete guide for every movie that received an Oscar nomination for the year 2011! This was the year of instant classics like "The Artist," "Hugo," "Midnight in Paris," and "A Separation." Each movie gets reviews and graded in this book (even the short films)! Commentary has been added for each film discussing the aftermath of an award being won or not being won. Extras include Top Ten Best & Worst lists, extra editorials, and this volume also introduces a new yearly feature we're calling "The Academy's Terrible Three," which will name the Academy's worst snub, worst nomination, and worst win. Written with great enthusiasm by Kevin T. Rodriguez and presented by acclaimed movie review site The Movie Wizard.com, "The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide" is a must own for your movie reading pleasure!

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Lulu.com

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1105891801

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9781105891809

OpenGL ES 2 for Android

A Quick-Start Guide

By: Kevin Brothaler

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OpenGL ES 2 for Android

A Quick-Start Guide

By: Kevin Brothaler

Printed in full color. Android is booming like never before, with millions of devices shipping every day. It's never been a better time to learn how to create your own 3D games and live wallpaper for Android. You'll find out all about shaders and the OpenGL pipeline, and discover the power of OpenGL ES 2.0, which is much more feature-rich than its predecessor. If you can program in Java and you have a creative vision that you'd like to share with the world, then this is the book for you. This book will teach you everything you need to know to create compelling graphics on Android. You'll learn the basics of OpenGL by building a simple game of air hockey, and along the way, you'll see how to initialize OpenGL and program the graphics pipeline using shaders. Each lesson builds upon the one before it, as you add colors, shading, 3D projections, touch interaction, and more. Then, you'll find out how to turn your idea into a live wallpaper that can run on the home screen. You'll learn about more advanced effects involving particles, lighting models, and the depth buffer. You'll understand what to look for when debugging your program, and what to watch out for when deploying to the market. OpenGL can be somewhat of a dark art to the uninitiated. As you read this book, you'll learn each new concept from first principles. You won't just learn about a feature; you'll also understand how it works, and why it works the way it does. Everything you learn is forward-compatible with the just-released OpenGL ES 3, and you can even apply these techniques to other platforms, such as iOS or HTML5 WebGL.

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Pragmatic Bookshelf

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1680504061

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9781680504064

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook

A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

By: Kevin Bludso

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Bludso's BBQ Cookbook

A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

By: Kevin Bludso

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles–based Bludso’s BBQ. ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Los Angeles Times Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther–supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, he spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled on the art of barbecue and worked long, hot hours on the pits at his granny’s legendary BBQ stand. In 2008, Kevin opened his own Bludso’s BBQ, a small walk-up stand in the heart of Compton that has led to multiple locations in California, Texas, and even Australia. In this honest and engaging cookbook, Kevin teaches you everything you need to know about BBQ: from choosing, seasoning, and cleaning your pit to selecting your brisket, ribs, and sausages, plus all the rubs and sauces you could need. Kevin also shares seventy-five delicious recipes for main meats such as BBQ Lamb Leg, Spicy Curried Oxtails, Buffalo Rib Tips, Blackened Catfish, and Grilled Mojo Shrimp; sides such as Creole Cabbage, Pinto Beans, and Down Home Mac & Cheese; and even desserts such as Mom’s Banana Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, and Kevin’s famous Hennessy on the Rocks, along with mouthwatering photographs to accompany them. But Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook is also a story about Kevin's family and community. It’s a love letter to the often misunderstood city of Compton, and the story of how Kevin has fed and supported his own community while teaching everyone the art of barbecue. This is more than a cookbook; it’s Kevin’s incredibly personal story of family, food, and how following your passion sometimes leads you back home.

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Ten Speed Press

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1984859560

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9781984859563

The Curse-Broken Warrior

By: Kevin Moore

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The Curse-Broken Warrior

By: Kevin Moore

Also by Author The Dimensional Breach And a sequel to The Dimensional Breach The Queen’s Return I hope you find the same adventure and fantasy in this book as a reader as I found the adventure in writing it. ~ Kevin Moore

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Xlibris Corporation

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1664166882

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Caring for the World

A Guidebook to Global Health Opportunities

By: Paul Drain,Stephen A. Huffman,Sara Pirtle,Kevin Chan

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Caring for the World

A Guidebook to Global Health Opportunities

By: Paul Drain,Stephen A. Huffman,Sara Pirtle,Kevin Chan

As disparities in health care continue to widen between wealthy and impoverished nations, an increasing number of medical professionals are committing themselves to the growing field of global health. Caring for the World assembles the stories, experience, and advice of prominent global health practitioners in this inspired guidebook for health care workers who are interested in – or already are – improving the lives of people throughout the world. Providing a wealth of valuable resources and information, the authors detail how individuals can find and prepare for global health work as well as how to obtain education and funding from governmental and non-governmental organizations. Skillfully addressing important issues related to working within other countries and cultures, they also provide practical advice on how to understand pandemics and the HIV/AIDS crisis in order to effect change. Accessible, thorough, and concise, Caring for the World is essential reading for anyone interested in global health work, non-governmental organizations, and the current state of global health care.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442692707

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Secret Weapon

How Economic Terrorism Brought Down the U.S. Stock Market and Why It can Happen Again

By: Kevin D. Freeman

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Secret Weapon

How Economic Terrorism Brought Down the U.S. Stock Market and Why It can Happen Again

By: Kevin D. Freeman

A New York Times bestseller! Who’s really to blame for America’s catastrophic financial meltdown and devastating national recession? Contrary to what the “Occupy Movement” might tell you, it’s not just greedy Wall Street executives (though they certainly earned their share of scorn). It’s not just failed regulation (even though Washington has failed miserably, both Republicans and Democrats, to protect us). As one of America’s top financial professionals reveals in this shocking new book, the failures of Wall Street and Washington have opened us up to economic warfare, with our foreign enemies exploiting our lurking financial weaknesses. In Secret Weapon, Kevin D. Freeman unveils how all the evidence—including motive, means, and opportunity—points to America’s foreign enemies as deliberately pushing our economy over the brink.

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Simon and Schuster

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1596983116

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9781596983113

Holographic Data Storage

From Theory to Practical Systems

By: Kevin Curtis,Lisa Dhar,Adrian Hill,William Wilson,Mark Ayres

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Holographic Data Storage

From Theory to Practical Systems

By: Kevin Curtis,Lisa Dhar,Adrian Hill,William Wilson,Mark Ayres

Holographic Data Storage: From Theory to Practical Systems is a primer on the design and building of a holographic data storage system covering the physics, Servo, Data Channel, Recording Materials, and optics behind holographic storage, the requirements of a functioning system, and its integration into "real-life" systems. Later chapters highlight recent developments in holographic storage which have enabled readiness for commercial implementation and discuss the general outlook for the technology, including the transition from professional to consumer markets and the possibilities for mass reproduction.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470975784

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9780470975787

Measuring Market Risk

By: Kevin Dowd

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Measuring Market Risk

By: Kevin Dowd

The most up-to-date resource on market risk methodologies Financial professionals in both the front and back office require an understanding of market risk and how to manage it. Measuring Market Risk provides this understanding with an overview of the most recent innovations in Value at Risk (VaR) and Expected Tail Loss (ETL) estimation. This book is filled with clear and accessible explanations of complex issues that arise in risk measuring-from parametric versus nonparametric estimation to incre-mental and component risks. Measuring Market Risk also includes accompanying software written in Matlab—allowing the reader to simulate and run the examples in the book.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470855215

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The Shorebirds of North America

A Natural History and Photographic Celebration

By: Pete Dunne,Kevin T. Karlson

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The Shorebirds of North America

A Natural History and Photographic Celebration

By: Pete Dunne,Kevin T. Karlson

A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book by two preeminent experts on North American shorebirds More than half a century has passed since the publication of The Shorebirds of North America, Peter Matthiessen’s masterful natural history of what is arguably the world’s most amazing and specialized bird group. In the intervening decades, our knowledge about these birds has grown significantly, as have the threats to their populations and habitats. Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson celebrate Matthiessen’s classic book with this updated and expanded natural history of North American shorebirds. This elegantly written book begins by introducing readers to the unrivaled splendor of shorebirds and goes on to cover topics ranging from their biology and habitats to courtship and breeding, flight, the perils of migration, and conservation. Detailed accounts convey the richness and variety of the five family groups, with incisive, fact-filled descriptions of all 52 species of shorebirds known to breed in North America. Featuring hundreds of breathtaking images by Karlson and other photographers and drawing on the latest science, The Shorebirds of North America is a worthy tribute to Matthiessen’s enduring work and an indispensable reference for bird lovers everywhere.

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Princeton University Press

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0691224706

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9780691224701

Carbon Programming

By: K. J. Bricknell,Kevin Bricknell

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Carbon Programming

By: K. J. Bricknell,Kevin Bricknell

The most up-to-20011029 book on C programming for the Carbon API, Aqua user interface, and Mac OS X system software. Contains highly requested information within the Macintosh community by both individuals and instructors. Upon completion of the book, the reader will have sufficient knowledge to write a serious and useful Macintosh application in C and C++ that will run on Mac OS 8, 9, and the new OS X. Written by the author of MacTech magazine's popular online programming tutorial. Carbon Programming is a comprehensive guide that is logically organized, compatible with the current system software, and includes ready-to-run demonstration programs within each chapter.The book covers Mac programming using the Carbon API. Topics include Scrap, Event Manager, Appearance Manager, Controls, and Lists. Kevin Bricknell is the author of Macintosh C: Programming the Mac OS in C, Classic Edition, which was first published on the Internet in early 1996. The content is now hosted by MacTech magazine, the only monthly magazine focused on Macintosh technology and development, distributed in 64 countries, and read by tens of thousands of programmers and solution providers. Kevin brings the results of feedback from the readers of the previous edition, extending over five years, including confirmation that the basic format and level of content is appropriate to their needs and that the material is in high demand.

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Sams Publishing

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0672322676

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9780672322679

Cambridge HSC Legal Studies Toolkit

By: Paul Milgate,Daryl Le Cornu,Ann Miller,Sarah Robinson,Tim Kelly,Kevin Steed

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Cambridge HSC Legal Studies Toolkit

By: Paul Milgate,Daryl Le Cornu,Ann Miller,Sarah Robinson,Tim Kelly,Kevin Steed

Cambridge Legal Studies HSC Third Edition has been updated to reflect the changing processes of the legal system, while meeting the requirements of the current Stage 6 Legal Studies syllabus in NSW. The third edtion continues to combine the latest information, cases and statistics on all aspects of the law in an accessible student-friendly resource package that now offers flexible print and digital source options.

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Cambridge University Press

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110765999X

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Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics

By: Kevin D. Hoover

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Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics

By: Kevin D. Hoover

A complete course in applied macroeconomics at the intermediate level that emphasizes the application of economic theory to real-world data and policy.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521763886

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9780521763882

COMMODITY AND FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES, THIRD EDITION

By: KEVIN, S.

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COMMODITY AND FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES, THIRD EDITION

By: KEVIN, S.

The book, in its third edition has been thoroughly updated where necessary. It is a comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of derivatives. It contains a description of the four derivative instruments, namely, forwards, futures, options and swaps; the different types of derivative products such as currency forwards, currency futures, commodity futures, stock futures, index futures, interest rate futures, stock options, currency options, currency swaps and interest rate swaps; the pricing of forwards, futures and options; the process of risk management using derivatives. Beginning with an overview of derivatives and explaining the basic concepts of the four derivative instruments, it describes the features and trading processes of the different types of derivative products used for risk management. The Indian context and environment are highlighted in the explanation of the trading processes in order to familiarize the reader with the Indian derivatives market. The mathematical models used for pricing of futures and options are illustrated with examples. The contents of the text are supported with illustrative examples, diagrams, tables and review questions to reinforce the understanding of the subject matter. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION • Introduces a new chapter on 'Risk Management with Derivatives' to explain different types of risks and how different types of derivatives are used for hedging the different types of risks. • Updates all examples with current values. TARGET AUDIENCE • MBA Finance • M.Com • Finance Professionals

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PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

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8119364619

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9788119364619

Script Culture and the American Screenplay

By: Kevin Alexander Boon

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Script Culture and the American Screenplay

By: Kevin Alexander Boon

By considering the screenplay as a literary object worthy of critical inquiry, this volume breaks new ground in film studies. Though the history of the screenplay is as long and rich as the history of film itself, critics and scholars have neglected it as a topic of serious research. Script Culture and the American Screenplay treats the screenplay as a literary work in its own right, presenting analyses of screenplays from a variety of frameworks, including feminism, Marxism, structuralism, philosophy, and psychology. In distancing the text of screenplays from the on-screen performance typically associated with them, Kevin Alexander Boon expands the scope of film studies into exciting new territory with this volume. Script Culture and the American Screenplay is divided into two parts. Part 1 provides a general background for screenplay studies, tracing the evolution of the screenplay from the early shot lists and continuities of George Méliès and Thomas Harper Ince to the more detailed narratives of contemporary works. Part 2 offers specific, primarily thematic, critical examinations of screenplays, along with discussions of the original screenplay and the screenplay adaptation. In all, Boon explains that screenplay criticism distinguishes itself from traditional film studies in three major ways. The primary focus of screenplay criticism is on the screenplay rather than the film, the focus of screenplay studies is on the screenwriter rather than the director, and screenplay criticism, like literary criticism, is written to illuminate a reader’s understanding of the text. Boon demonstrates that whether we are concerned with aesthetics and identifying rules for distinguishing the literary from the non-literary, or whether we align ourselves with more contemporary theories, which recognize texts as distinguishable in their inter-relationships and marked difference, screenplays constitute a rich cache of works worthy of critical examination. Film scholars as well as students of film, creative writing, and literary studies will appreciate this singular volume.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814335713

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9780814335710

Birding in the American West

A Handbook

By: Kevin J. Zimmer

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Birding in the American West

A Handbook

By: Kevin J. Zimmer

A guide to finding and identifying birds in the American West, designed to fill in the gaps left by field guides and bird-finding guides. Provides birders with general concepts and frameworks needed to develop good bird-finding and identification skills, describes different identification techniques, and details microhabitats and difficult-to-identify species in depth. Also gives advice on keeping field notes.

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Cornell University Press

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080148328X

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9780801483288

Becoming A Top Manager

Tools and Lessons in Transitioning to General Management

By: Kevin Kaiser,Michael Pich,I. J. Schecter

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Becoming A Top Manager

Tools and Lessons in Transitioning to General Management

By: Kevin Kaiser,Michael Pich,I. J. Schecter

Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school experts Based on themes from INSEAD's popular Transition to General Management programme, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I.J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights for those looking to move to senior general management roles. By following the stories of three managers making the transition to general management, Becoming A Top Manager highlights not only the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful general manager, but also the necessary mindset changes required—both on a personal and professional level—that will ultimately translate into ongoing success. Provides practical insights, clarity and confidence for those looking to move into senior general management roles Written by a well-known and experienced international author team Outlines key skills and executive tools needed for the transition Online resources also available at www.wiley.com/go/topmanager

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118858565

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9781118858561

Cracking the LSAT with DVD, 2010 Edition

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel,Mindy Eve Myers,Andrew Brody

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Cracking the LSAT with DVD, 2010 Edition

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel,Mindy Eve Myers,Andrew Brody

Are you an aspiring lawyer planning to take the LSAT? The test is a major factor in the law school admissions process, andCracking the LSAT with DVDhas everything you need to prepare for this crucial exam. The test prep experts at The Princeton Review bring you proven techniques in this new 2010 edition of our popular guide. It includes 2 practice tests in the book and exclusive free access to 4 additional practice tests and more practice questions and review online. Plus it comes with a supplemental DVD with video tutorials from The Princeton Review’s top instructors. InCracking the LSAT with DVDwe’ll bring you the key strategies and skills to ace every section of the test. It offers you a rich array of resources, including •Strategies to help you solve even the most difficult questions in Games, Arguments, and Reading Comprehension •Detailed explanations for every practice question •Helpful hints and law school information throughout the book •Online, interactive tutorial lessons with extra practice problems •Customized online study plans based on your schedule

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Princeton Review

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0375429301

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9780375429309

Handbook of Crime Correlates

By: Lee Ellis,Kevin M. Beaver,John Wright

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Handbook of Crime Correlates

By: Lee Ellis,Kevin M. Beaver,John Wright

Over the past two centuries, many aspects of criminal behavior have been investigated. Finding this information and making sense of it all is difficult when many studies would appear to offer contradictory findings. The Handbook of Crime Correlates collects in one source the summary analysis of crime research worldwide. It provides over 400 tables that divide crime research into nine broad categories: - Pervasiveness and intra-offending relationships - Demographic factors - Ecological and macroeconomic factors - Family and peer factors - Institutional factors - Behavioral and personality factors - Cognitive factors - Biological factors - Crime victimization and fear of crime Within these broad categories, tables identify regions of the world and how separate variables are or are not positively or negatively associated with criminal behavior. Criminal behavior is broken down into separate offending categories of violent crime, property crime, drug offenses, sex offenses, delinquency, general and adult offenses, and recidivism. Accompanying each table is a description of what each table indicates in terms of the positive or negative association of specific variables with specific types of crime by region. This book should serve as a valuable resource for criminal justice personnel and academics in the social and life sciences interested in criminal behavior.

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Academic Press

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0080920098

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9780080920092

Practical Audio Electronics

By: Kevin Robinson

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Practical Audio Electronics

By: Kevin Robinson

Practical Audio Electronics is a comprehensive introduction to basic audio electronics and the fundamentals of sound circuit building, providing the reader with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake projects from scratch. Imparting a thorough foundation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to understand, build, modify, and test audio circuits, this book equips the reader with the tools to explore the sonic possibilities that emerge when electronics technology is applied innovatively to the making of music. Suitable for all levels of technical proficiency, this book encourages a deeper understanding through highlighted sections of advanced material and example projects including circuits to make, alter, and amplify audio, providing a snapshot of the wide range of possibilities of practical audio electronics. An ideal resource for students, hobbyists, musicians, audio professionals, and those interested in exploring the possibilities of hardware-based sound and music creation.

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CRC Press

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1000032434

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9781000032437

Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology E-Book

By: Kevin R. Moore

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Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology E-Book

By: Kevin R. Moore

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology, third edition, is an invaluable resource for radiologists, child neurologists, and pediatricians—anyone who requires an easily accessible reference that covers common and uncommon disorders affecting the brain, head, neck, and spine of children. Dr. Kevin Moore and an expert author team provide carefully updated information and an abundance of high-quality images throughout, making this edition a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference source for daily practice. - Features more than 2,300 annotated images, including MR, CT, proton spectroscopy, and angiographic findings - Brings you up to speed with recent name changes and reclassification of both neoplastic and nonneoplastic central nervous system (CNS) entities, revised classification of tumor types/subtypes, changes in metabolic disorders and malformations, and entirely new disorders and groups of disorders such as acute flaccid myelitis - Includes new chapters covering important pediatric spine neoplasms, such as CNS intradural tumor dissemination and myxopapillary ependymoma - Provides expanded coverage of better-understood genetic white matter diseases such as vanishing white matter disease - Discusses key topics such as newly discovered genetic mutations correlating with distinct imaging appearances and prognosis, newly characterized infectious entities, recent descriptions of important Chiari I malformation variants, newly described entities based on genetics in addition to histological features, and advances in the diagnosis of abusive head trauma - Uses bulleted, succinct text for fast and easy comprehension of essential information, including terminology, imaging findings, key facts, differential diagnosis, pathology, clinical issues, diagnostic checklist, and selected references - Includes an extensive image gallery for each entity, depicting common and variant cases - Offers a vivid, full-color design that makes the material easy to read - Displays a "thumbnail" visual differential diagnosis for each entity

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Warblers of Europe, Asia and North Africa

By: Kevin Baker

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Warblers of Europe, Asia and North Africa

By: Kevin Baker

Many warblers are notoriously difficult to identify in the field (and even in the hand!) and, until now, there has been no definitive guide to the species of these regions. This guide covers 145 species, covering all aspects of identification. The text includes sections on moult, voice, habitat and behaviour, distribution and measurements. All species (and many races) are illustrated within the 48 colour plates, and there is also a colour distribution map for each species, with a wealth of line drawings complementing the text. Many groups and species of warbler, such as prinias and tailorbirds, have never been described or illustrated in this detail before. Moreover, the book covers recently described series new to science and brings up to date the latest thinking on taxonomic treatment.

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Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

By: Jeffrey S. Ross,Kevin R. Moore

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Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

By: Jeffrey S. Ross,Kevin R. Moore

With constant improvements to MR image quality, it's important to have a resource reflecting the most recent developments. Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, now in its third edition, showcases the latest cutting-edge research from Dr. Jeffrey Ross and his team of experts in the field. Expanding upon the core of the highly popular second edition, this updated reference is fully revised to provide the best spine-related diagnostic support available. Covers the latest advancements in imaging the postoperative spine, including bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) utilization Includes additional genetic information, such as OMIM entry numbers, where appropriate Highlights updates to new classification and grading schemes Hundreds of full-color pathology images are carefully annotated to help pinpoint the most relevant factors New references direct you to additional trustworthy resources Bulleted lists provide guidance through the intricacies of the spine Presents brand new images and cases to keep you at the forefront of your field Medicine eBook is accessible on a variety of devices This new edition includes 4 new chapters, including an embryology overview. Along with updated text, images and references, this title includes evaluations on the postoperative spine, a difficult area within radiology.

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The Complete Unofficial 85th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

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The Complete Unofficial 85th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide

By: Kevin T. Rodriguez

The latest volume in the best-selling "Complete Academy Awards Review Guide" series, "The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide" is your complete guide for every movie that received an Oscar nomination for the year 2011! This was the year of instant classics like "12 Years a Slave," "Gravity," "Frozen," and "Captain Phillips." Each movie gets reviews and graded in this book (even the short films)! Commentary has been added for each film discussing the aftermath of an award being won or not being won. Extras include Top Ten Best & Worst lists, extra editorials, and this volume also introduces a new yearly feature we're calling "The Academy's Terrible Three," which will name the Academy's worst snub, worst nomination, and worst win. Written with great enthusiasm by Kevin T. Rodriguez and presented by acclaimed movie review site The Movie Wizard.com, "The Complete Unofficial 84th Annual Academy Awards Review Guide" is a must own for your movie reading pleasure!

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Cracking the LSAT

With DVD : 2013 Ed

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel

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Cracking the LSAT

With DVD : 2013 Ed

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel

Accompanying DVD includes video tutorials and LSAT advice.

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z/OS: WebSphere Business Process Management V7 Production Topologies

By: Martin Keen,John Gates,Christian Herrmann,John Hutchinson,Christian Ludvigsen,Kevin Senior,IBM Redbooks

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z/OS: WebSphere Business Process Management V7 Production Topologies

By: Martin Keen,John Gates,Christian Herrmann,John Hutchinson,Christian Ludvigsen,Kevin Senior,IBM Redbooks

In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we address the configuration, administration, and security of the key runtime environments in business process management: WebSphere® Process Server V7.0 and WebSphere Business Services Fabric V7.0 for z/OS®. This book provides detailed guidance to z/OS system and database administrators who want to configure WebSphere Business Process Management production topologies. We introduce production topology concepts and terminology and explore the differences between production topologies on distributed platforms and z/OS. Through a series of step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to create and verify a production topology environment for WebSphere Process Server V7 for z/OS. We extend the production topology concept for WebSphere Process Server by describing step-by-step how to add WebSphere Business Services Fabric V7 for z/OS into the topology. You also get problem diagnosis and prevention guidance to use when you create your own production topologies. A separate publication that covers distributed platforms is also available: "WebSphere Business Process Management V7 Production Topologies," SG24-7854.

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An Introduction to Market Risk Measurement

By: Kevin Dowd

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An Introduction to Market Risk Measurement

By: Kevin Dowd

Includes a CD-ROM that contains Excel workbooks and a Matlab manual and software. Covers the subject without advanced or exotic material.

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SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, THIRD EDITION

By: KEVIN, S.

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SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, THIRD EDITION

By: KEVIN, S.

This new edition of the book explains in detail the two phases of wealth creation through investment in securities. The first phase Security Analysis deals with the selection of securities for investment. The book begins with an introduction to the investment process and a familiarization of the securities market environment and the trading system in India followed by different dimensions of the risk involved in investment. The different methods of security analysis such as Fundamental analysis (including economy, industry and company analysis), Technical Analysis and Random Walk Theory (including Efficient Market Hypothesis) are explained in different chapters. The valuation of securities such as equity shares and bonds is illustrated with examples. The second phase Portfolio Management includes different processes such as portfolio analysis, portfolio selection, portfolio revision and portfolio evaluation. These processes are explained in different chapters. Pricing theories such as Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), and Fama French Three Factor Model are explained with suitable examples. The book provides an introduction (in four chapters) to Financial Derivatives (Futures and Options) used for hedging the risk in investment. Behavioural Finance—the new investment theory—is also discussed in this edition. Each chapter of the book is supported with examples, review questions and practice exercises to facilitate learning of concepts and theories. The book is intended to serve as a basic textbook for the students of finance, commerce and management. It will also be useful to the students pursuing professional courses such as chartered accountancy (CA), cost and management accountancy (CMA), and chartered financial analysis (CFA). The professionals in the field of investment will find this book to be of immense value in enhancing their knowledge. NEW TO THIS EDITION • A new chapter on Behavioural Finance – The New Investment Theory • A new section on Fama French Three Factor Model • Revisions in different chapters TARGET AUDIENCE • M.Com/MBA • Professional courses like CA/CMA/CFA

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Diagnostic Imaging: Spine - E-Book

By: Jeffrey S. Ross,Kevin R. Moore

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Diagnostic Imaging: Spine - E-Book

By: Jeffrey S. Ross,Kevin R. Moore

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, and trainees—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today's spinal imaging. Drs. Jeffrey Ross, Kevin Moore, and their team of highly regarded experts provide updated information on disease identification and imaging techniques to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. - Serves as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on radiologic imaging and interpretation of spine, spinal cord, and bony vertebral conditions - Features more than 2,600 full-color illustrations, including radiologic, pathologic, and clinical images - Contains new chapters on recent surgery protocols such as spine instability neoplastic scoring (SINS) and epidural spinal cord compression scale (ESSC) - Features updates from cover to cover including revisions in accordance with new information on inflammatory and autoimmune disorders and systemic manifestations of diseases - Provides expanded imaging details for metastatic diseases to accommodate recent significant changes, including new categories of oncologic surgery driven by the use of proton beam radiotherapy, PET MR as a diagnostic modality, and new FDA-approved hardware - Includes new information on areas of demyelinating diseases related to better understanding of MS, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, and anti-MOG disorders; a variety of spinal CSF leak pathologies that cause intracranial hypotension; genetic and disease information on schwannomatosis; and much more - Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care

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The All-New Woodworking for Kids

By: Kevin McGuire

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The All-New Woodworking for Kids

By: Kevin McGuire

This updated edition has even more projects children will love and more information in an expanded introductory section on tools, materials, techniques, and safety.

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Cracking the LSAT 2012

By: Kevin Blemel,Adam Robinson,Princeton Review (Firm)

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Cracking the LSAT 2012

By: Kevin Blemel,Adam Robinson,Princeton Review (Firm)

Accompanying DVD includes tutorials and admission advice.

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Cracking the LSAT Premium

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel,Mindy Eve Myers,Bob Spruill,Andrew Brody

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Cracking the LSAT Premium

By: Adam Robinson,Kevin Blemel,Mindy Eve Myers,Bob Spruill,Andrew Brody

The Princeton Review gets results. Get all the prep you need to ace the LSAT with 3 full-length practice tests, thorough LSAT section reviews, and extra practice online.

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Cracking the LSAT 2014

By: Kevin Blemel,Princeton Review (Firm)

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Cracking the LSAT 2014

By: Kevin Blemel,Princeton Review (Firm)

Offers access to 6 full-length practice exams and provides detailed explanations for every question, strategies for each section of the test, and comprehensive score reports.

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Psychological Assessment with the MMPI-2 / MMPI-2-RF

By: Alan F. Friedman,P. Kevin Bolinskey,Richard W. Levak,David S. Nichols

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Psychological Assessment with the MMPI-2 / MMPI-2-RF

By: Alan F. Friedman,P. Kevin Bolinskey,Richard W. Levak,David S. Nichols

This third edition apprises users of the MMPI-2/MMPI-2-Restructured Form (RF) for the ever-changing landscape of this dynamic personality/psychopathology instrument and its expanding utility in a variety of contexts. Two new chapters addressing the RC scales and the MMPI-2-RF are included in this updated text. Additionally, over 450 new references have been incorporated into the book, with information gathered and organized for practical clinical and forensic applications. The codetype interpretation chapter has expanded its sections with more in-depth feedback information and treatment considerations for clinicians to help in facilitating the formulation of treatment recommendations and strengthening therapeutic relationships with their clients. A number of special scales with clinical and forensic applications are also covered in this edition. An important section has been added addressing the MMPI and suicide. This new edition is a must-have resource that will inform and guide users of the MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF in their daily practices, and assist researchers in conceptualizing the operating characteristics and configural relationships among the various scales and indices that comprise this instrument. From simple single scale interpretation to complex configural relationships, this text addresses a broad bandwidth of interpretive information designed for text users’ at all levels of sophistication.

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113631590X

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COPD For Dummies

By: Kevin Felner,Meg Schneider

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COPD For Dummies

By: Kevin Felner,Meg Schneider

Make your home COPD friendly Your reassuring guide to understanding and managing COPD and getting on with your life Want to know more about COPD? This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier. Discover how to: Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet Improve your overall health Prepare for emergencies Help loved ones with COPD

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The Athlete's Shoulder

By: James R. Andrews,Kevin E. Wilk,Michael M. Reinold

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The Athlete's Shoulder

By: James R. Andrews,Kevin E. Wilk,Michael M. Reinold

The latest edition of this in-depth look at athletic injuries of the shoulder has been updated to feature 16 new chapters, additional illustrations and algorithms, an added focus on arthroscopic treatments, and pearls that highlight key information. Additional contributing authors give you a fresh spin on new and old topics from rehabilitation exercises to special coverage of female athletes, pediatrics, and golfers. This book offers coverage of arthroscopy, total joint replacement, instability, football, tennis, swimming, and gymnastic injuries, rotator cuff injuries, and much, much more! The large range of topics covered in this text ensures that it's a great resource for orthopaedists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care physicians. - Presents a multidisciplinary approach to the care of the shoulder, combining contributions from the leaders in the field of orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, and athletic training. - Demonstrates which exercises your patients should perform in order to decrease their chance of injury or increase strength following an injury through illustrated exercises for rehabilitation and injury prevention. - Illustrates how the shoulder is affected during activity of certain sports with a variety of tables and graphs. - Covers a large range of topics including all shoulder injuries to be sufficiently comprehensive for both orthopaedists and physical therapists/athletic trainers.Features 16 new chapters, including Internal Impingement, Bankarts: Open vs. Arthroscopy, Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder, Cervicogenic Shoulder Pain, Proprioception: Testing and Treatment, and more. - Details current surgical and rehabilitation information for all aspects of shoulder pathology to keep you up-to-date. - Organizes topics into different sections on anatomy, biomechanics, surgery, and rehabilitation for ease of reference.

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