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Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation E-Book

By: John M. Graham,Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara

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Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation E-Book

By: John M. Graham,Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara

Perfect for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, or parents seeking further information, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation provides evidence-based management for a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region. The only source devoted to the diagnoses and management of birth defects resulting from mechanical forces, this reference supplies the essential guidance needed for timely intervention and effective treatment. - Examines the initial clinical approach to suspected deformation problems, and then walks you through pathogenesis, diagnostic features, management, prognosis, and counseling for each condition. - Addresses a full range of lower extremity deformations; joint dislocations; nerve palsies; chest and spinal deformations; head and neck deformations; craniosynostosis and cranial bone variations; problems associated with abnormal birth presentation, birth palsies, and procedure-related defects; infant head shape variations; and torticollis. - Distinguish deformations from malformations for appropriate management. - Each chapter utilizes four consistent sections – Genesis, Features, Management and Prognosis, and Differential Diagnosis – to provide concise yet comprehensive information on 50 common pediatric conditions. These chapters are available for individual purchase or download to serve as educational guides for parents regarding evidence-based management of these conditions. - Diagnosis and management of common pediatric orthopedic conditions is covered in detail. - Updated discussion of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome brings a new focus to the important topic of infant sleeping environments. - New before-and-after illustrations and detailed discussions focus on cranial-orthotic molding helmets and the surgical correction of craniosynostosis. - Provides evidence-based management recommendations on common fetal complications such as oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, and uterine structural abnormalities, and discusses current management techniques for each. - Selected references at the end of each chapter provide further recent information regarding each of these topics. - Offers essential information to a range of professionals, including neonatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and residents in all fields. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references in the book on a variety of devices.

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419

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032329538X

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9780323295383

The Principal′s Guide to Managing Communication

By: E. Joseph Schneider,Lara L. Hollenczer

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The Principal′s Guide to Managing Communication

By: E. Joseph Schneider,Lara L. Hollenczer

Schneider and Hollenczer fully understand the principal′s critical role as a community relations expert. Establishing good communication is hard work and does not happen automatically-Schneider and Hollenczer get it! This book must get to every university preparation program in the country." -Theodore Creighton, Executive Director National Council of Professors of Educational Administration "This is a timely and informative book that offers knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the turbulent waters of school administration in the 21st century. It′s a must-read for those who would be effective school leaders focused on continued school improvement." -Walter H. Warfield, Executive Director Illinois Association of School Administrators Develop successful communication strategies that yield real-world results! Today′s school principals are expected to be instructional leaders. They know the importance of working closely with teachers, parents, and community members as partners in transparent organizational settings where communication is rapid, on-demand, and two-way. This indispensable text shows practicing and aspiring principals how to manage that communication so that everything else they do has a chance to work as planned. This resource helps readers to: Discover a variety of successful communication frameworks Contend with greater outside access to school data Implement dynamic communication that reaches all school stakeholders This must-have resource is part of the Leadership for Learning initiative of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

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Corwin Press

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1483361446

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9781483361444

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 Interactive Student Book

By: Alice Oshima,Ann Hogue

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Longman Academic Writing Series 4 Interactive Student Book

By: Alice Oshima,Ann Hogue

The new Longman Academic Writing Level 4 has been transformed into a digital experience. The Interactive Student Book, powered by MyEnglishLab, allows students and teachers to better assess the writing process. Teachers can now monitor student performance to personalize learning and increase student motivation. The Longman Academic Writing Series helps students master the academic writing skills needed to succeed in their academic careers. The five-level series spans writing topics from composing sentences to writing research papers. Each level covers the complete writing process from prewriting to revision. Level 4 teaches high-intermediate students to write various genres of academic essays. The text's proven approach integrates training in grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, and essay organization along with the writing process. Highlights: All activities report to the gradebook, enabling teachers and students to track progress after every activity. Timed and untimed writing options allow students to write coherently and fluently under timed conditions. Model answers for essays provide students with feedback to create a final writing assignment. Students receive immediate results on a variety of activity types, allowing them to take control of their writing.

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Pearson Education ESL

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0134279751

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9780134279756

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 SB with Online Resources

By: Alice Oshima,Ann Hogue,Lara Ravitch

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Longman Academic Writing Series 4 SB with Online Resources

By: Alice Oshima,Ann Hogue,Lara Ravitch

The Longman Academic Writing Series helps develop student writing from basic composition of sentences and paragraphs to academic essays and research papers. At each level, students are offered guidance in the complete writing process from prewriting to revision, and are provided with clear explanations, extensive practice, and consistent coverage of sentence mechanics and grammar. Highlights Step-by-step approach helps students produce a well-organized, clearly developed portfolio that is the foundation of academic coursework. Realistic writing models guide writers while clear explanations, supported by examples, help students through typical rough spots. Extensive practice helps students assimilate writing skills to learn to write with accuracy and confidence. Timed writing activities provide a plan for writing paragraphs on tests. Interactive tasks, such as pair and group work, allow students to receive peer feedback on their individual writing. Level 5 offers more advanced guidance in the writing of essays and research papers. New Essential Online Resources include grammar for writing and sentence structure activities, teacher support material, teacher's manual, and assessments.

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Pearson Longman

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0134663314

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Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation E-Book

Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation E-Book

The Principal′s Guide to Managing Communication

The Principal′s Guide to Managing Communication

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 Interactive Student Book

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 Interactive Student Book

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 SB with Online Resources

Longman Academic Writing Series 4 SB with Online Resources

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