Marshall J. Cook is one of the most beloved and prolific writers in Wisconsin. The Year of the Buffalo, a novel of love and minor league baseball, his second book for Savage Press, is a touching tale of love, baseball and transcendence. The baseball action is accurate, emotional and inspiring.Synopsis: The lowly Buffalo, a triple minor team from Beymer, Wisconsin, The Smallest Town in the USofA with it's own professional baseball team hires a washed out lefty who finds true love and leads the team to its first ever championship. Keen drama. Truely fine insights into the human condition. W.P. Kinsella, author of Shoeless Joe which inspired Field of Dreams said of the book, Fine storytelling, genuinely touching moments.
Time Management: A Catholic Approach can help you examine your state of perpetual motion; make choices more consciously according to your values; develop strategies for dealing with the information flood; discover the power of the pause and of the not-to-do list; take a new look at how you're living Sunday.
Anxiety can destroy your peace of mind and erode your prayer life. In How to Handle Worry, Marshall Cook offers practical suggestions for dealing with worries and banishing anxieties. He explores strategies for creating and maintaining harmony by drawing on our faith and bringing our burdens to God in prayer. With humor and insight, Marshall brings a faith perspective to managing stress.
The most effective supervisors are the ones who work with, not against, their employees. A boss needs to encourage employees to use their strengths and talents for the betterment of the organization, as well as their own careers. In How to Be a Great Coach, you'll find proven methods and best practices for becoming a manager who uses motivation, not intimidation."--Book jacket.
Marshall J. Cook is one of the most beloved and prolific writers in Wisconsin. The Year of the Buffalo, a novel of love and minor league baseball, his second book for Savage Press, is a touching tale of love, baseball and transcendence. The baseball action is accurate, emotional and inspiring.Synopsis: The lowly Buffalo, a triple minor team from Beymer, Wisconsin, The Smallest Town in the USofA with it's own professional baseball team hires a washed out lefty who finds true love and leads the team to its first ever championship. Keen drama. Truely fine insights into the human condition. W.P. Kinsella, author of Shoeless Joe which inspired Field of Dreams said of the book, Fine storytelling, genuinely touching moments.
For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics is an introductory textbook on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It will give students a good grasp of what the atmosphere and oceans look like on the large-scale and why they look that way. The role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate is also discussed. The combination of observations, theory and accompanying illustrative laboratory experiments sets this text apart by making it accessible to students with no prior training in meteorology or oceanography. * Written at a mathematical level that is appealing for undergraduates andbeginning graduate students* Provides a useful educational tool through a combination of observations andlaboratory demonstrations which can be viewed over the web* Contains instructions on how to reproduce the simple but informativelaboratory experiments* Includes copious problems (with sample answers) to help students learn thematerial.
Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) ACCCN is the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia Written by leading critical care nursing clinicians, Leanne Aitken, Andrea Marshall and Wendy Chaboyer, the 4th edition of Critical Care Nursing continues to encourage and challenge critical care nurses and students to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the highest quality care. The text addresses all aspects of critical care nursing and is divided into three sections: scope of practice, core components and specialty practice, providing the most recent research, data, procedures and guidelines from expert local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. Alongside its strong focus on critical care nursing practice within Australia and New Zealand, the 4th edition brings a stronger emphasis on international practice and expertise to ensure students and clinicians have access to the most contemporary practice insights from around the world. Increased emphasis on practice tips to help nurses care for patients within critical care Updated case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning Highlights the role of the critical care nurse within a multidisciplinary environment and how they work together Additional resources on Evolve An eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources Case Study suggested responses Learning Activity suggested responses Additional Case Study answers Image collection, including tables Student resources Additional Case Studies Weblinks Increased global considerations relevant to international context of critical care nursing alongside its key focus within the ANZ context Aligned to update NMBA RN Standards for Practice and NSQHS Standards An eBook included in all print purchases
The first five books of the New Testament contain a large proportion of all uses of the term Farisai/oj in extant literature. In the light of growing scepticism among historians of Judaism over the accuracy and legitimacy of reconstructions of the Pharisees of history, Mary Marshall sets aside the quest for the historical Pharisees and instead offers an analysis of the portrayal of the Pharisees by each evangelist. The author adopts a redaction critical approach which incorporates narrative critical observations where appropriate. Her examination of the texts demonstrates the particularity of each book and its portrayal of the Pharisees. The five books do not portray a monolithic body of evidence but each has its own style, occasion and purpose(s). All New Testament portrayals of the Pharisees occupy a good deal of common ground and yet the pictures they produce are not identical. Every one of the evangelists integrates the Pharisees into his own presentation of the gospel,emphasisingthose aspects of the Pharisees' portrayal which serve his own particular concerns. This study of material from the gospels and Acts yields multi-faceted portraits of the Pharisees and discloses the variety of christological, soteriological, ecclesiological and ethical concerns with which they are associated. It alerts the exegete both to the nuances within a given New Testament book and to the subtle differences between books. It demonstrates the combination of fidelity and freedom with which the evangelists regarded their inherited tradition and sources. The way the Pharisees are portrayed in each text is particular to that text and its purposes, and therefore consideration of the Pharisees' portrayal is able to enrich our understanding of the gospels and Acts more generally.
Visit the little Wisconsin towns that give the Badger State character. Cook, a Wisconsin writing institution and true cheesehead, is witty and articulate. Reveals interesting facts and tidbits that make a hometown worthy. Discover 23 small towns where the cafe still dishes up home cookin' and old-timers still sit on porch swings.
A broad ranging collection, as the title might suggest, the essays consider the subject from the perspectives of family studies, marriage & family therapy, nursing & family medicine gerontology, health psychology & behavioural medicine, social work & social policy.
From Lou Gehrig to Derek Jeter, here are 26 players, including one woman, fans will want to get to know better because of their courage, determination, charity, and sacrifice.
An important classic, especially useful for courses in criminal behavior and personality, this text begins with a discussion of the construction of types of crime and then formulates and utilizes a typology of criminal behavior systems.
Boost productivity by making the switch from “boss” to COACH! Effective managers know their job is to help employees succeed, not to give them orders. They create relationships that build collaboration and meaningful performance improvement. These managers know that when they facilitate the success of their team members, they facilitate their own success. Effective Coaching teaches you practices you can use immediately to engender employee commitment and help employees gain the skills necessary to sustain and grow any type of organization. You’ll learn: The attributes of a successful coach How to set up an effective coaching session How to use coaching to correct unproductive behavior How to use coaching to be a better trainer Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: -Clear definitions of key terms and concepts -Tactics and strategies for coaching employees -Tricks of the trade for executing effective coaching techniques -Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error -Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong -Examples of successful workplace coaching -Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Covers all 416 species of flower flies that occur north of Tennessee and east of the Dakotas, including the high Arctic and Greenland"--Page [4] of cover.
Today's worker is empowered and intelligent, and no longer can you expect overbearing, high-pressure management tactics to improve performance. In the modern workplace, managers are discovering that they must work in partnership with their employees, providing them with the tools they need for success by first determining exactly what those tools are. How to Be a Great Coach provides guidelines, best practices, and state-of-the-art approaches for working with, instead of against, your employees, boosting their motivation, performance, and productivity. This results-focused book examines 24 innovative and proven approaches for getting the best efforts from your employees by giving your best, and earning their respect by first learning how to: Solicit their opinions-and take them seriously Be willing to take the hit for your own mistakes Ask targeted questions and patiently await answers Communicate your willingness to hear complaints Foster independence, not subservience Explain your expectations clearly Always advocate for your employees When your employees do well, you do well. Learn all about today's most effective coaching methods--what they are, how they work, and how you can use them to dramatically improve the performance of your employees--in the focused, hands-on leadership guide How to Be a Great Coach.
Research proves that employees will work harder and produce more when they feel appreciated, valued, and understood. Easier said than done? Effective Coaching explains how you can: Apply good coaching methods in the workplace; Quickly establish the discipline you need in a cooperative, non-threatening atmosphere Instinctively use effective problem solving strategies in every situation You know your company needs its employees. Make sure they know that. Management strategies and techniques presented in Effective Coaching will help you dramatically improve employee performance, and maximize the measurable value received from each employee.
When you were a child, your mind was a wild garden of creativity. But as you grew up, that joyful fountain of ideas became blocked by rules and doubts. Author Marshall Cook helps you free your creativity and take your writing to new heights. Cook teaches you how to banish old fears, habits, and excuses and free your muse from its hiding place inside you.
With each edition, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing has built on its highly respected reputation. Its contributors aim to encourage and challenge practising critical care nurses and students to develop world-class critical care nursing skills in order to ensure delivery of the highest quality care. Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), this 3rd edition presents the expertise of foremost critical care leaders and features the most recent evidence-based research and up-to-date advances in clinical practice, technology, procedures and standards. Expanded to reflect the universal core elements of critical care nursing practice authors, Aitken, Marshall and Chaboyer, have retained the specific information that captures the unique elements of contemporary critical care nursing in Australia, New Zealand and other similar practice environments. Structured in three sections, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing, 3rd Edition addresses all aspects of critical care nursing, including patient care and organisational issues, while highlighting some of the unique and complex aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice, such as paediatric considerations, trauma management and organ donation. Presented in three sections: - Scope of Critical Care - Principles and Practice of Critical Care - Speciality Practice Focus on concepts that underpin practice - essential physical, psychological, social and cultural care New case studies elaborate on relevant care topics Research vignettes explore a range of topics Practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice Learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding Additional case studies with answers available on evolve NEW chapter on Postanaesthesia recovery Revised coverage of metabolic and nutritional considerations for the critically ill patient Aligned with the NEW ACCCN Standards for Practice
With each edition, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing has built on its highly respected reputation. Its contributors aim to encourage and challenge practising critical care nurses and students to develop world-class critical care nursing skills in order to ensure delivery of the highest quality care. Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), this 3rd edition presents the expertise of foremost critical care leaders and features the most recent evidence-based research and up-to-date advances in clinical practice, technology, procedures and standards. Expanded to reflect the universal core elements of critical care nursing practice authors, Aitken, Marshall and Chaboyer, have retained the specific information that captures the unique elements of contemporary critical care nursing in Australia, New Zealand and other similar practice environments. Structured in three sections, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing, 3e addresses all aspects of critical care nursing, including patient care and organisational issues, while highlighting some of the unique and complex aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice, such as paediatric considerations, trauma management and organ donation. Presented in three sections: - Scope of Critical Care - Principles and Practice of Critical Care - Speciality Practice Focus on concepts that underpin practice - essential physical, psychological, social and cultural care New case studies elaborate on relevant care issues Practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice Learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding Additional case studies with answers available on evolve NEW chapter on Postanaesthesia recovery Revised coverage of metabolic and nutritional considerations for the critically ill patient Aligned with the NEW ACCCN Standards for Practice
A revised new edition of this comprehensive critical care nursing text, developed with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). This second edition of ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing has been fully revised and updated for critical care nurses and students in Australia and New Zealand. As well as featuring the most recent critical care research data, current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines specific to Australia and New Zealand, this new edition offers new and expanded chapters and case studies. The ultimate guide for critical care nurses and nursing students alike, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e has been developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). As with the first edition, the text in ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e reflects the expertise of ACCCN's highly-qualified team of local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. This authoritative nursing resource takes a patient-centred approach, encouraging practising critical care nurses and students to develop effective, high-quality critical care nursing practice. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e outlines the scope of critical care nursing, before detailing the core components and specialty aspects of critical care nursing, such as intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. Specific clinical conditions such as emergency presentations, trauma, resuscitation, and organ donation are featured to explore some of the more complex or unique aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice.
Go back to when the distinction between reality and make-believe was comfortably blurred. When you could conjure up heroes out of thin air. Or find a hundred uses for a graphite pencil. Child's play? Exactly! And just the right ingredient to give your writing fresh insight and powerful authenticity. The mark of a master. Join veteran writer and teacher Marshall Cook in rediscovering qualities most children share - from the joy of play-acting to a passion for questioning. Step by step, you'll cultivate a child's wisdom and spontaneity as you practice creating something out of nothing, learn to surrender to your own vision within you, see fresh possibilities in an image or scene, risk losing track of time instead of controlling every second, and throw out your checklist - and go with the flow! Creative "explorations" in each chapter will help you test new perceptions and sharpen writing skills you'll use for a lifetime. Whether you're working on a novel or drafting a business letter, whether you're trying to find your voice or conquer writer's block, read this book. (And keep it close by!) It will help you define yourself as a writer by drawing out your unique qualities.
In a work that is neither a time management book nor an organizational guide, the author of Freeing Your Creativity: A Writer's Guide presents ways to find the right pace by gaining control of worry, make possibilities instead of plans--and shake the "tyranny of time", by tapping into one's natural and productive rhythms to learn to relax.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The world's most highly regarded reference text on the mechanisms and clinical management of blood diseases A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Edition after edition, Williams Hematology has guided generations of clinicians, biomedical researchers, and trainees in many disciplines through the origins, pathophysiological mechanisms, and management of benign and malignant disorders of blood cells and coagulation proteins. It is acknowledged worldwide as the leading hematology resource, with editors who are internationally regarded for their research and clinical achievements and authors who are luminaries in their fields. The Ninth Edition of Williams Hematology is extensively revised to reflect the latest advancements in basic science, translational pathophysiology, and clinical practice. In addition to completely new chapters, it features a full-color presentation that includes 700 photographs, 300 of which are new to this edition, and 475 illustrations. Recognizing that blood and marrow cell morphology is at the heart of diagnostic hematology, informative color images of the relevant disease topics are conveniently integrated into each chapter, allowing easy access to illustrations of cell morphology important to diagnosis. Comprehensive in its depth and breath, this go-to textbook begins with the evaluation of the patient and progresses to the molecular and cellular underpinnings of normal and pathological hematology. Subsequent sections present disorders of the erythrocyte, granulocytes and monocytes, lymphocytes and plasma cells, malignant myeloid and lymphoid diseases, hemostasis and thrombosis, and transfusion medicine.
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