EVIDENCE OF DRAGONS brings Pie Corbett's achingly beautiful poems together for the very first time His poems are full of the wonder of the ordinary & introduce us to characters & topics as varied as THE LAST UNICORN MY BROTHER'S PIG THE DRAGON WHISTLER STARS SHADOW PUPPETS & THE CLOUD APPRECIATION SOCIETY The Dragon Whistler tucks stars into her pocket reaches for a sunset; purses her moonlit lips & whistles ' ...

Get quick portable access to the evidence you need to make effective clinical decisions! Evidence-Based Cardiology succinctly summarizes all the clinical trials that affect the practice of cardiovascular medicine making it easy for you to implement the most appropriate diagnostic tests & treatments for your patients Apply the latest knowledge on atrial fibrillation & heart failure including novel anticoagulants new medical therapies new devices including ablation & resynchronization & other advanced therapies Select the best interventions for acute coronary syndrome with coverage of new antiplatelet strategies management strategy updates & significant data on outcomes & guideline adherence Navigate controversies across your entire field with in-depth chapters exploring all areas of preventive cardiology coronary revascularization & percutaneous procedures unstable anginanon-ST elevation myocardial infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction heart failure & arrhythmias Look up all essential randomized clinical trials & understand their implications with concise summaries of trial design study population treatment regimen & results together with relevant ACCAHA Practice Guidelines Now included with the print edition enjoy the bundled interactive e Book edition which can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet or accessible online &

Includes:: features like Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book your notes & even the web Cross-linked pages references & more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take & share notes with friends & colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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This reader gives an overview of healthcare chaplaincy research by offering 21 articles from peer-reviewed journals in a student-friendly format An introductory section for each article

Includes:: a discussion guide to help readers understand chaplaincy research as a discipline & the greater contribution of that article to the field 432 pages

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Evidence-Based Nursing The Research-Practice Connection Fourth Edition introduces students to research methods & evidence-based practice The text helps students understand research methods how to appraise & use research evidence in clinical decision-making & how to fully understand & engage in evidence-based practice By linking evidence-based practice to recent research in safety & quality programs it provides timely information in both healthcare & nursing settings ...

In the current healthcare climate it is more important than ever to be able to select & find the right evidence for your practice to ensure patients receive safe high quality care The fully updated new edition of this comprehensive book helps nurses & healthcare professionals understand how to use evidence in all aspects of care with plenty of examples & activities to help relate concepts to practice The new edition features Explanation of what values-based practice means & how it fits alongside evidence-based practice A new chapter on innovation & improvement to help you make a difference in your practice Even more examples from a range of professions to understand how different professions work together Learning features to make it easier to learn including word puzzles chapter summaries & a glossary It is essential reading for all pre-qualifying & qualified nursing & allied health students who are exploring evidence-based practice for the first time Janet Barker was formerly Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham Paul Linsley & Ros Kane are both Principal Lecturers at the University of Lincoln ...

Do your students ever struggle to grasp what exactly constitutes evidence or struggle to see how it applies to practice? Would you like them to feel more confident about critiquing evidence? The need for an evidence base for nursing practice is widely accepted However what constitutes evidence & how nurses might apply it to practice is not always clear This book guides nursing students through the process of identifying appraising & applying evidence in nursing practice It explores a wide range differing sources of evidence & knowledge & helps students to develop key skills of critiquing research & using evidence in clinical decision making ...

Evidence-Based Practice of Critical Care 2nd Edition presents objective data & expert guidance on managing critically ill patients in unique question-based chapters that focus on best practices Now thoroughly updated by Drs Clifford S Deutschman Patrick J Neligan & nearly 200 critical-care experts this highly regarded title remains the only book of its kind that provides a comprehensive framework for translating evidence into practice making it a valuable resource for both residents & practitioners Tap into the expertise of nearly 200 critical-care experts who discuss the wide variety of clinical options in critical care examine the relevant research & provide recommendations based on a thorough analysis of available evidence Think through each question in a logical efficient manner using a practical consistent approach to available management options & guidelines Find the information you need quickly with tables that summarize the available literature & recommended clinical approaches Navigate a full range of challenges from routine care to complicated & special situations Stay up to date with new issues & controversies such as the redefinition of sepsis changing approaches to fluid administration immune suppression in sepsis monitoring the microcirculation the long-term sequelae of critical illness minimizing ventilator associated lung injury the benefits of evidence-based medicine management guidelines rapid response teams & more Benefit from all-new sections covering persistent critical illness & the role of advanced practice nurses & physician assistants in the ICU ...

Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine is the only book that uses a practical question-&-answer approach to address evidence-based decision making in palliative medicine Dr Nathan E Goldstein & Dr R Sean Morrison equip you to evaluate the available evidence alongside of current practice guidelines so you can provide optimal care for patients & families who are dealing with serious illness Confidently navigate clinical challenges with chapters that explore interventions assessment techniques treatment modalities recommendations guidelines & available resources- all with a focus on patient & family-centered care Build a context for best practices from high-quality evidence gathered by multiple leading authorities Make informed decisions efficiently with treatment algorithms included throughout the book Access the complete fully searchable contents online at wwwexpertconsultcom ...

312 pages 57 Line drawings black & white; 1 Halftones black & white; 15 Tables black & whi Brigman Greg (Florida Atlantic University USA) ...

Descendants is a Disney Live-action musical fantasy film that first appeared on TV in 2015 The film was a massive smash & has attracted a huge audience The film already has a 2017 sequel in the works & also spawned a Animation short series of 5 minute &movies& that go under the title & Descendants Wicked World& The movie also had numerous music & book spin-offs This series is the 4 main characters Descendants POP! vinyl figures stand around 9cm tall & come packed in an illustrated window box ...