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A Long Hard Ride

By: Richard R. Simmons

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This is an inspirational story that shows how the author overcame poverty, the lack of education, low self-esteem and alcoholism. These stories come from the life experiences of a man fighting the demons within as he rode the racetracks of America in search of his soul. The book follows his life as he gives up his career as a jockey and joins the U.S. Air Force, eventually taking up a third career in management at the USPS. Hope and inspirations come from many unexpected places as the miracle of recovery and rediscovery of love - for himself and life - change him in ways he never thought possible. He knows that he was fortunate to survive A Long Hard Ride!

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1420832484

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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine

By: Stephen H. Sheldon,Richard Ferber,Meir H. Kryger

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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine

By: Stephen H. Sheldon,Richard Ferber,Meir H. Kryger

This companion to Kryger et al.'s PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SLEEP MEDICINE focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of sleep disorders in children. Recognized leaders in the field offer definitive guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatrics, from sleep and colic...to obstructive sleep apnea, neurological disorders, and hypersomnias...to sleep-related enuresis. Presents up-to-date information of the field's hottest topics in chapters on Pharmacology of Sleep in Children · Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders During Childhood · Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment · and Differential Diagnosis of Pediatric Sleep Disorders. Organizes information into separate sections covering normal and abnormal sleep, for quick reference. Makes further investigation easy with abundantly referenced chapters. Addresses both medical and psychiatric sleep disorders. Features the expertise of Drs. Sheldon, Kryger and Ferber - renowned authorities in the field of sleep medicine.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0721694586

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9780721694580

Tales of Brexits Past and Present

Understanding the Choices, Threats and Opportunities In Our Separation from the EU

By: Nigel Culkin,Richard D Simmons

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Tales of Brexits Past and Present

Understanding the Choices, Threats and Opportunities In Our Separation from the EU

By: Nigel Culkin,Richard D Simmons

Three previous Brexits, each of which had a different cause and a different outcome, are analysed and contrasted to the current Brexit, begging the question "what happens next?

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1787694356

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Globalization and Football

By: Richard Giulianotti,Roland Robertson

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Globalization and Football

By: Richard Giulianotti,Roland Robertson

This timely book provides an engaging, clear view of the interrelationships within key globalization processes and the international sport of football. Intelligently combining the conceptual and methodological aspects of global studies with the specific cultural conditions of the ′beautiful game′ Giulianotti and Robertson illuminate its social history and diffusion, as well as wider cultural, economic, political and social dimensions. Using football to chart an increasing global connectivity, or globality, the authors explore how the game may be understood as a metric, mirror, motor and metaphor of globalization Issues discussed include: - Transnational Identities and the Global Civil Society, - Cosmopolitanism & Americanization, - Neo-Liberalism, Inequalities and Transnational Clubs, - Politics, Nations, and International Governance, Ideal for students and lecturers concerned with the sociology of sport, globalization and international cultural studies - the book will be of interest to anyone keen to map the intricate ways in which transnational processes may impact upon particular domains of social life.

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1446202429

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Evidence-Based Practice In Education

By: Pring, Richard,Thomas, Gary

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Evidence-Based Practice In Education

By: Pring, Richard,Thomas, Gary

Where does hunch end and evidence begin? Too much is written and said about school improvement - about improvements in teaching and learning - with far too little attention to this question. This book provides vivid discussion from distinguished protagonists and antagonists about what gets called 'evidence-based practice'. Reading it, all involved in education - policymakers and practitioners alike - can proceed more confidently."- Professor Tim Brighouse, London Schools Commissioner The movement to evidence-based practice in education is as important as it is controversial, and this book explores the arguments of leading advocates and critics. The book begins with an explication of evidence-based practice. Some of the ideas of its proponents are discussed, including the Campbell Collaboration, and the application to education of Cochrane-style reviews and meta-analyses. The thinking behind evidence based practice has been the subject of much criticism, particularly in education, and this criticism is aired in the second part of the book. Questions have been raised about what we mean by evidence, about how particular kinds of evidence may be privileged over other kinds of evidence, about the transferability of research findings to practice, and about the consequences of a move to evidence-based practice for governance in education. Given that the origins of the interest in evidence-based practice come largely from its use in medicine, questions arise about the validity of the transposition, and contributors to the third part of the book address this transposition. The issues raised in the book, while primarily those raised by educators, are of relevance also to professionals in medicine, social work and psychology.

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0335213340

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

By: Richard L. Simpson With Coauthors,Sonja R. de Boer,Deborah E. Griswold,Brenda Smith Myles,Sara E. Byrd,Jennifer B. Ganz,Katherine T. Cook,Kaye Otten,Josefa Ben-Arieh,Sue Ann Kline,Lisa Garriott Adams

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

With Contributions From: Sonja R. de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold, Brenda Smith Myles, Sara E. Byrd, Jennifer B. Ganz, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Kaye L. Otten, Josefa Ben-Arich, Sue Ann Kline, and Lisa Garriott Adams How can you best help a child with autism reach their full potential? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care. The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/Biological/Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including: A description of the intervention or treatment Reported benefits and effects associated with its use A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where Potential costs and risks Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.

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Corwin Press

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145223583X

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Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist

By: Pushkar Mehra,Richard D'Innocenzo

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Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist

By: Pushkar Mehra,Richard D'Innocenzo

The Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist, Second Edition continues the aim of providing clear and practical guidance to common surgical procedures encountered in general practice. Fully revised and updated with three additional chapters, the book approaches each procedure through detailed, step-by-step description and illustration. Ideal for general dental practitioners and students, the book is an indispensible tool for planning, performing, and evaluating a range of surgical procedures in day-to-day practice. The Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist begins with an expanded chapter on patient evaluation and history taking and a new chapter on managing the patient with medical comorbidities. It also address infections and sedation besides procedural chapters on such topics as third molar extractions, preprosthetic surgery, surgical implantology, crown-lengthening, and biopsy of oral lesions.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118938488

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Strategies to Control Tobacco Use in the U. S.

A Blueprint for Public Health Action in the 1990's

By: Richard Y. Chang

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Strategies to Control Tobacco Use in the U. S.

A Blueprint for Public Health Action in the 1990's

By: Richard Y. Chang

Summarizes what government agencies have learned over nearly 40 years of the public health effort against smoking. Presents a historical accounting of these efforts as well as the reasons why comprehensive smoking control strategies are now needed to address the smoker1s total environment and reduce smoking prevalence significantly over the next decade. Over 80 charts, tables and illustrations.

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DIANE Publishing

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0788102931

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Sport in Australian Drama

By: Richard Fotheringham

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Sport in Australian Drama

By: Richard Fotheringham

Sport in Australian Drama, first published in 1992, provides an intelligent view of Australian society at play.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521401569

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Socialist Cities

Municipal Politics and the Grass Roots of American Socialism

By: Richard W. Judd

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Socialist Cities

Municipal Politics and the Grass Roots of American Socialism

By: Richard W. Judd

Socialist Cities is a comparative treatment of grass-roots Socialist successes. It marks the first comprehensive look at the urban working-class base of the American Socialist movement in the early part of the century, and reveals the importance of municipal politics as an organizing strategy. The author assesses the reactions of both workers and non-workers to the party, and provides a fresh perspective on the perennial question of why socialism 'failed' in America. He demonstrates that the subtle and ongoing dialogue between the party's own internal theoretical and tactical weaknesses and the broader class and structural obstacles against which it struggled, contributed to its failure.

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1438408099

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A Global Warming Forum

Scientific, Economic, and Legal Overview

By: Richard A. Geyer

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A Global Warming Forum

Scientific, Economic, and Legal Overview

By: Richard A. Geyer

A Global Warming Forum: Scientific, Economic, and Legal Overview provides an integrated, thematic approach to major critical aspects of the problem presented by global warming. Scientific issues; economics; natural resource management concerns; and legal, educational, and policy considerations are discussed within the context of arriving at solutions to global warming problems. Data and information is derived from diverse geographic locations, especially in the case history chapters requiring the use of integrated interdisciplinary methods. Graphs and tables are used extensively throughout the text to illustrate key concepts. A Global Warming Forum: Scientific, Economic, and Legal Overview is an excellent survey for researchers in all areas of geoscience and climate assessment, including geochemistry, oceanography, climatology, and resource management.

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CRC Press

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0849344190

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Social Perspective

The Missing Element in Mental Health Practice

By: Richard U'Ren

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Social Perspective

The Missing Element in Mental Health Practice

By: Richard U'Ren

Social Perspective explores the impact of social factors on individual health, a topic often overlooked in the practice of psychiatry, psychology, and medicine. Richard U'Ren synthesizes viewpoints and information usually dispersed among many disciplines to show how social roles, political-economic conditions, and the social stratification system all contribute to individual well-being or disorder. U'Ren investigates how access to income, education, and social affiliations buffers individuals against stress and facilitates coping. He demonstrates that those who lack access to such resources suffer the poorest health and the greatest mental distress a problem that has only grown more challenging with rising inequality. Adding a new dimension to understandings of mental health, mental illness, and psychological distress, Social Perspective offers clinicians a concise account of society's impact on the individual.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442642963

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Out of Work

Unemployment and Government in Twentieth-Century America

By: Richard K Vedder,Lowell E. Gallaway

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Out of Work

Unemployment and Government in Twentieth-Century America

By: Richard K Vedder,Lowell E. Gallaway

Redefining the way we think about unemployment in America today, Out of Work offers devastating evidence that the major cause of high unemployment in the United States is the government itself. An Independent Institute Book

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NYU Press

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0814788467

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Communication and Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals

By: Betsy B. Holli,Richard J. Calabrese,Julie O'Sullivan Maillet

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Communication and Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals

By: Betsy B. Holli,Richard J. Calabrese,Julie O'Sullivan Maillet

Strong communications skills are essential for dietetics professionals helping patients improve their nutrition and eating habits. Based on the 2002 Commission on Accreditation in Dietetics (CADE) standards for education, this text aids nutritionists, dietitians, and allied health professionals in strengthening interpersonal relationships with clients and patients by offering current activities, case studies, techniques, and directives related to nutritional counseling. The Fourth Edition is updated with a guide to online resources, behavioral objectives, additional case studies, and new illustrations. The American Dietetic Association’s competencies on communication are included. Also included is an online instructor’s manual containing answers to the review and discussion questions, as well as information on each case study.

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XYZ editeur/XYZ Publishing

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0781737400

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2030, the Coming Tumult

Unlimited Growth on a Finite Planet

By: Richard M. Mosey

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2030, the Coming Tumult

Unlimited Growth on a Finite Planet

By: Richard M. Mosey

The short-term benefits of unlimited growth are driving the American economic and social model right off a cliff. The author shows how corporations drown out scientists and global elites prosper during economic collapse. He explores the role of monotheistic religions in abetting population growth and downplaying human agency in the current unprecedented crisis and charts the effects of increasing poverty, population migration, and social tension.

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Algora Publishing

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0875867448

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Crisis Resolution

Presidential Decision Making In The Mayaguez And Korean Confrontations

By: Richard G. Head

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Crisis Resolution

Presidential Decision Making In The Mayaguez And Korean Confrontations

By: Richard G. Head

In the nuclear era, the use of even low levels of force risks catastrophe for all mankind. Yet military force remains an important element of political strategy, and control and coordination of its use with other instruments of national power is of vital importance. The authors of this book, examining two crises that occurred during the Ford admini

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0429726376

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The Role of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy in Asthma Mortality

By: Richard Beasley,Neil E. Pearce

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The Role of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy in Asthma Mortality

By: Richard Beasley,Neil E. Pearce

First published in 1993, the Role of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy in Asthma Mortality provides the first comprehensive review of the role of beta-receptor agonist drug therapy and asthma mortality. The book includes sections on the epidemiological and experimental methods used to examine possible relationships between beta-agonist drug therapy and asthma mortality. It also reviews the development of beta-agonist drugs and the long-term trends in asthma mortality to present a historical perspective. Internationally respected experts have contributed to this unique volume, making it essential for epidemiologists, pharmacologists, and researchers in clinical medicine and public health.

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1000083306

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Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition

By: Richard Gross,Nancy Kinnison

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Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition

By: Richard Gross,Nancy Kinnison

Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition is an accessible guide providing comprehensive coverage of psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals in training and practice. Key features include: Fully updated and restructured to ensure content matches training requirements for nurses and healthcare practitioners Stronger focus on the biopsychosocial model, therapeutic relationships and self-awareness More examples to highlight application with theories demonstrated through scenarios relevant to practice Accessible style with critical discussion boxes, student diary entries, reflection points, summary boxes and glossary Free lecturer PowerPoints, extension material, MCQs and exercises available to download Written by the bestselling psychology author Richard Gross and Nancy Kinnison, an experienced nurse and lecturer, this is an essential guide to applying theoretical aspects of psychology to nursing and health care.

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1444179926

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Special Education in Contemporary Society

An Introduction to Exceptionality

By: Richard M. Gargiulo

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Special Education in Contemporary Society

An Introduction to Exceptionality

By: Richard M. Gargiulo

Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality is designed for use by preservice and inservice teachers who will teach students with special needs in the general classroom. The text provides a rare glimpse into the lives of persons with exceptionalities, including their families and teachers. Focusing on human exceptionalities across the life span, the text employs a traditional organization beginning with four foundations chapters that introduce teachers to special education, followed by 10 "categorical" chapters each on a different "disability." Each categorical chapter features sections on transition, cultural diversity, technology, instructional strategies, and family considerations.

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SAGE

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1412988934

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Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Jeffrey J. Schaider,Roger M. Barkin,Stephen R. Hayden,Richard E. Wolfe,Adam Z. Barkin,Philip Shayne,Peter Rosen

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Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Jeffrey J. Schaider,Roger M. Barkin,Stephen R. Hayden,Richard E. Wolfe,Adam Z. Barkin,Philip Shayne,Peter Rosen

This best-selling emergency department reference is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. The foremost authorities provide practical information on over 600 clinical problems in a fast-access two-page outline format that's perfect for on-the-spot consultation during care in the emergency department. Coverage of each disorder includes clinical presentation, pre-hospital, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and ICD-9 coding. Icons enable practitioners to quickly spot the information they need. This edition provides up-to-date information on topics such as emerging infections, new protocols, and new treatments.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1451160976

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Rothman-Simeone The Spine E-Book

Expert Consult

By: Harry N. Herkowitz,Steven R. Garfin,Frank J. Eismont,Gordon R. Bell,Richard A. Balderston

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Rothman-Simeone The Spine E-Book

Expert Consult

By: Harry N. Herkowitz,Steven R. Garfin,Frank J. Eismont,Gordon R. Bell,Richard A. Balderston

Rothman-Simeone The Spine helps you achieve optimal outcomes in the clinical practice of spine surgery in adults and children. Drs. Harry N. Herkowitz, Steven R. Garfin, Frank J. Eismont, Gordon R. Bell, Richard Balderston, and an internationally diverse group of authorities help you keep up with the fast-paced field and get the best results from state-of-the-art treatments and surgical techniques, such as spinal arthroplasty and the latest spinal implants and equipment. An all-new full-color design and surgical videos online at www.expertconsult.com make this classic text more invaluable than ever before. Get the best results from the full range of both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches with guidance from the world’s most trusted authorities in orthopaedic spine surgery. Find important information quickly through pearls, pitfalls, and key points that highlight critical points. Watch experts perform key techniques in real time with videos, on DVD and online, demonstrating minimally invasive surgery: SED procedure; thorascopic techniques; lumbar discectomy; pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO); C1, C2 fusion; intradural tumor; cervical laminoforaminoty; and much more. Apply the newest developments in the field thanks to expert advice on minimally invasive surgery, spinal arthroplasty and the latest spinal implants and equipments. See procedures clearly through an all new full-color design with 2300 color photographs and illustrations placed in context. Access the fully searchable contents of text online at www.expertconsult.com.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437736246

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Make Your Resume Talk

By: Richard A. Hart

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Make Your Resume Talk

By: Richard A. Hart

This book contains all the guidelines needed to help you write an advertisement resume that will get you interviews and a job. It promotes writing results work statements rather than task and responsibility statements. Key features include how to write 1. your heading in relation to space available, 2. targeted objectives, 3. work statements that use key words and still describe how good you are, 4. skill sections that show your level of ability, and 5. activities that show your chemistry. Make Your Resume Talk is written in sections to help you build or re-write your resume and help you tailor your resume to specific jobs. Many "before and after" resumes with individual critiques on different occupations are included to show how to write statements that get attention of potential employers. Helpful tips are provided throughout the book to highlight critical information for writing a resume that will talk for you. Chapters are provided to cover all aspects of the resume plus special chapters on electronic resumes, help for high school/college students, and the physical attributes of resumes. Effective cover letter guidelines with examples are provided as a bonus. Personal testimonials are scattered through the book to show you how the guidelines helped other users. The success of his approach is shown by this quote from a Senior Corporate Recruiter from Red Hat which stated, "As a corporate recruiter, I view hundreds of resumes daily filed with buzz words, tasks and objectives that don't meet the candidate's background. These resumes are quickly eliminated. The resumes that follow the guidelines outlined in Dick Hart's book that show the depth of the candidate's ability and how well the buzz words apply to their accomplishments are the ones we seriously consider. Diligent applicants need to follow his advice and list solid achievements from past/current performance.

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1412206391

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Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music

By: Richard Crawford

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Summertime: George Gershwin's Life in Music

By: Richard Crawford

“Elegant and authoritative.” —Thomas Brothers, author of Help!: The Beatles, Duke Ellington, and the Magic of Collaboration New York City native and gifted pianist George Gershwin (1898–1937) blossomed as an accompanist before his talent as a songwriter opened the way to Broadway, where he composed a long run of musical comedies, many with his brother Ira as lyricist. But his aspirations reached beyond commercial success. Appealing to listeners on both sides of the purported popular-classical divide, his first instrumental composition, Rhapsody in Blue, was an instant classic. He pushed boundaries again a decade later with the groundbreaking folk opera, Porgy and Bess—his magnum opus. In 1936, he and Ira moved west to write songs for Hollywood, but their work was cut short when George developed a brain tumor. He died at thirty-eight, a beloved artist who had fashioned his own brand of American music. Drawing extensively from letters and contemporaneous accounts, acclaimed music historian Richard Crawford traces the arc of Gershwin’s remarkable life, seamlessly blending colorful anecdotes with a celebration of his unforgettable music-making.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393635414

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How to Get Into Top Law Schools 5th Edition

By: Richard Montauk

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How to Get Into Top Law Schools 5th Edition

By: Richard Montauk

The most authoritative guide for law students-now revised and updated. Richard Montauk, an administrations insider and lawyer, demystifies the law school application process and provides the tools to ace every step along the way. Based on (and including) exclusive interviews with admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and updating credentials to better match that ideal profile.

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Penguin

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1101543353

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Wokingham

A Potted History

By: Richard Gibbs

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Wokingham

A Potted History

By: Richard Gibbs

Wokingham sits on the edge of Windsor Great Forest. Originally settled by the Wocingas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe, the town grew steadily – but its early prosperity was cut short when half of the houses were destroyed during the English Civil War. Wokingham has hosted bull-baiting, highwaymen and a multitude of beer houses. The town's people have played their part in both world wars. Its rich history is interwoven with the history of England: a story of good times and bad, from the Beaker people to the Victorians to the present day. Wokingham is the quintessential English county town.

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The History Press

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0750995327

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The Autistic Brain

Thinking Across the Spectrum

By: Temple Grandin,Richard Panek

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The Autistic Brain

Thinking Across the Spectrum

By: Temple Grandin,Richard Panek

Weaving her own experience with remarkable new discoveries, Grandin introduces the neuroimaging advances and genetic research that link brain science to behavior, even sharing her own brain scans from numerous studies. Readers meet the scientists and self-advocates who are introducing innovative theories of what causes, how it is diagnosed, and how best to treat autism.

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How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition

By: Richard Montauk

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How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition

By: Richard Montauk

Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile.

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1440632456

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Between Peace and War

40th Anniversary Revised Edition

By: Richard Ned Lebow

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Between Peace and War

40th Anniversary Revised Edition

By: Richard Ned Lebow

This is an updated edition of the now-classic original of the same title. It has three new substantial chapters: a prologue, a chapter on new evidence on World War I, and an epilogue. The updated edition contains the now-famous typology of international crisis, the original critique of deterrence, the emphasis on agency, and the turn to political psychology to explain sharp departures from rational policy-making. The new chapters update and reevaluate these arguments and approach a critical hindsight assessment in light of post-Cold War developments.

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Springer Nature

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3030434435

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The Guild Book of the Barbers and Surgeons of York (British Library, Egerton MS 2572)

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By: Richard D. Wragg

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The Guild Book of the Barbers and Surgeons of York (British Library, Egerton MS 2572)

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By: Richard D. Wragg

A new exploration of the secular manuscripts and medieval medical texts associated with the York Guild and its members. Produced in 1486 and subsequently augmented, the Guild Book of the Barbers and Surgeons of York (British Library Egerton MS 2572) is a unique record of the knowledge, ambitions, activities and civic relationships maintained by the Barbers and Surgeons Guild over a period of 300 years. The manuscript's earliest folios contain images, astrological tracts, a plague treatise and a bloodletting poem. To these were added early modern ordinances and oaths, a series of royal portraits, and the names of the Guild's masters and apprentices. It is a rare survival of late medieval medical knowledge placed within a civic context. This new multi-disciplinary examination of the York Guild Book presents a comprehensive edition of its content and a detailed study of the creation and use of this fascinating manuscript. The York Guild Book was not owned by any one person but was intended to be representative of the types of manuscripts the Guild's members might have individually possessed. The Guild's commission elevated their manuscript's functional content into something which could be proudly owned and displayed, as is demonstrated by the stylishly executed pen and ink drawings, two of which are possibly unique. Through a contextualisation of the form and content of the manuscript, the book articulates ideas about material culture and the ceremonial role of secular manuscripts whilst shedding new light on the dissemination and status of medieval medical texts.

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Boydell & Brewer

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1914049020

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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

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By: Robert Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph W. St. Geme III,Nina F Schor,Richard E. Behrman

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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

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By: Robert Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph W. St. Geme III,Nina F Schor,Richard E. Behrman

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been the world’s most trusted pediatrics resource for nearly 75 years. Drs. Robert Kliegman, Bonita Stanton, Richard Behrman, and two new editors—Drs. Joseph St. Geme and Nina Schor—continue to provide the most authoritative coverage of the best approaches to care. This streamlined new edition covers the latest on genetics, neurology, infectious disease, melamine poisoning, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, psychosis associated with epilepsy, and more. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Locate key content easily and identify clinical conditions quickly thanks to a full-color design and full-color photographs. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with abundant case studies, new references and journal articles, Clinics articles, and exclusive web-only content. Stay current on recent developments and hot topics such as melamine poisoning, long-term mechanical ventilation in the acutely ill child, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, age-specific behavior disturbances, and psychosis associated with epilepsy. Tap into substantially enhanced content with world-leading clinical and research expertise from two new editors—Joseph St. Geme, III, MD and Nina Schor, MD—who contribute on the key subspecialties, including pediatric infectious disease and pediatric neurology. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic conditions more effectively using an expanded section that covers these diseases, disorders, and syndromes extensively. Find information on chronic and common dermatologic problems more easily with a more intuitive reorganization of the section.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437735894

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The Graying of the Great Powers

Demography and Geopolitics in the 21st Century

By: Richard Jackson,Neil Howe

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The Graying of the Great Powers

Demography and Geopolitics in the 21st Century

By: Richard Jackson,Neil Howe

The demographic trends of the twenty-first century will challenge the geopolitical assumptions of both the left and the right."--BOOK JACKET.

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Crossroads and Cultures, Combined Volume

A History of the World's Peoples

By: Bonnie G. Smith,Marc Van De Mieroop,Richard von Glahn

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Crossroads and Cultures, Combined Volume

A History of the World's Peoples

By: Bonnie G. Smith,Marc Van De Mieroop,Richard von Glahn

Crossroads and Cultures: A History of the World’s Peoples incorporates the best current cultural history into a fresh and original narrative that connects global patterns of development with life on the ground. As the title, “Crossroads,” suggests, this new synthesis highlights the places and times where people exchanged goods and commodities, shared innovations and ideas, waged war and spread disease, and in doing so joined their lives to the broad sweep of global history. Students benefit from a strong pedagogical design, abundant maps and images, and special features that heighten the narrative’s attention to the lives and voices of the world’s peoples. Test drive a chapter today. Find out how.

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Macmillan

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0312410174

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9780312410179

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