Cryptography in particular public-key cryptography has emerged in the last 20 years as an important discipline that is not only the subject of an enormous amount of research but provides the foundation for information security in many applications Standards are emerging to meet the demands for cryptographic protection in most areas of data communications Public-key cryptographic techniques are now in widespread use especially in the financial services industry in the public sector & by individuals for their personal privacy such as in electronic mail This Handbook will serve as a valuable reference for the novice as well as for the expert who needs a wider scope of coverage within the area of cryptography It is a necessary & timely guide for professionals who practice the art of cryptography The Handbook of Applied Cryptography provides a treatment that is multifunctional It serves as an introduction to the more practical aspects of both conventional & public-key cryptography It is a valuable source of the latest techniques & algorithms for the serious practitioner It provides an integrated treatment of the field while still presenting each major topic as a self-contained unit It provides a mathematical treatment to accompany practical discussions It contains enough abstraction to be a valuable reference for theoreticians while containing enough detail to actually allow implementation of the algorithms discussed Now in its third printing this is the definitive cryptography reference that the novice as well as experienced developers designers researchers engineers computer scientists & mathematicians alike will use ...

The Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals 3rd Edition builds on the authors' authoritative first person voice on sexual matters of the previous editions The work reflects the field's growing sophistication about sexual disorders & their therapies The scope has been expanded to keep pace with new literature & research in the field & eight additional chapters have been added New topics include the politics of diagnosis persistent genital arousal asexuality post orgasm illness scientific findings concerning origin of orientation & partnering with the pharmaceutical industry Easily accessible the Handbook is divided into sections that touch on fundamental knowledge & skills; treatment; men's major sexual concerns; women's major sexual concerns; problems common to both genders; the diversity of sexual lives; & future & trending topics Written in a personal supervisory style the book will help new therapists anticipate clinical contingencies & help experienced therapists refine their thinking & teaching ...

The Handbook of Coaching Psychology provides a clear perspective on this emerging area of professional practice The book begins with a mixture of personal & factual narratives on the historical & current context of coaching & coaching psychology Stephen Palmer Alison Whybrow & leading coaching psychologists & coaches outline recent developments in the profession providing the reader with straightforward insights into the application of eleven different psychological approaches to coaching practice including solution focused coaching psychodynamic & systems-psychodynamic coaching narrative coaching cognitive behavioural coaching Part three of the book considers the coach-client relationship coach development & professional boundaries together with issues of diversity & sustainability The final part covers coaching initiatives in organisations & supervision followed by an introduction to professional bodies & available resources The Handbook of Coaching Psychology is an essential resource for practising coaching psychologists coaches human resource & management professionals & those interested in the psychology underpinning their coaching practice ...

Building on the success of this book's first edition Dr Eric Hansen & Dr Mack Roach have updated revised & expanded the Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations & guidelines Organized by body site concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information Important "pearls" of epidemiology anatomy pathology & clinical presentation are highlighted Key facets of the work-up are listed followed by staging andor risk classification systems Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage histology andor risk classification Brief summaries of key trials & studies provide rationale for the recommendations Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described Finally complications & follow-up guidelines are outlined Updates from the first edition include brand new color figures & color contouring mini-atlases for head & neck gastrointestinal prostate & gynecological tumors; redesigned tables for increased readability; new chapters on management of the neck & unknown primary clinical radiobiology & pediatric malignancies & benign conditions; & new appendices including the American College of Radiology guidelines for administration of IV contrast ...

Publisher's Note Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product One of the most widely used manuals of its kind Handbook of Fractures 5th Edition is the ideal on-the-spot reference for residents & practitioners seeking fast facts on fracture management & classification Carry it with you for convenient access to the answers you need on complete fracture care of adults & children
- from anatomy & mechanism of injury through clinical & radiologic evaluation & treatment Key Features Visualize key aspects of fracture management with abundant illustrations Access vital information through quick-reference charts tables diagrams & bulleted lists Stay up to date with what's new in the field thanks to new chapters on intraoperative imaging & basic science of fracture healing Get the latest information on special topics such as multiple trauma gunshot wounds pathologic & periprosthetic fractures & orthopedic analgesia Quickly find the information you need with consistently organized chapters covering epidemiology anatomy mechanism of injury clinical evaluation radiologic evaluation classification treatment & management of complications Now with the print edition enjoy the bundled interactive e Book edition offering tablet smartphone or online access to Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools & smart navigation cross-links that pull 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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Medical professionals are often involved in the management of the pregnant patient without necessarily being experts on all the complications surrounding pregnancy The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine addresses the most common & serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy including heart disease thromboembolism diabetes skin problems gastrointestinal disease neurological problems hormonal diseases hypertension & pre-eclampsia & more For each condition the handbook

Includes:: a description of incidence clinical features pathogenesis diagnosis the effect of pregnancy & management of the condition The book also

Includes:: a detailed section focusing on the differential diagnosis of common symptoms including hypertension chest pain palpitations breathlessness headaches dizziness abdominal pain & more The symptoms & differential diagnoses are presented in an easy-to-read tabular format & include a description of important clinical features & potential areas of investigation For those clinicians understandably reluctant to prescribe drugs during pregnancy a useful appendix

Includes:: a list of contraindicated drugs In addition to assist in the interpretation of laboratory tests a second appendix lists normal laboratory values in pregnancy broken down by trimester The handbook uses a pragmatic & easy-to-use design by including tables bullets & Points to remember boxes for ease of reference It is an essential on-the-spot guide for obstetricians physicians general practitioners & midwives in both practice & training





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Organized according to the sequence mental health professionals follow when conducting an assessment Groth-Marnat s Handbook of Psychological Assessment Sixth Edition covers principles of assessment evaluation referral treatment planning & report writing Written in a practical skills-based manner the Sixth Edition provides guidance on the most efficient methods for selecting & administering tests interpreting assessment data how to integrate test scores & develop treatment plans as well as instruction on ways to write effective client-oriented psychological reports This text provides through coverage of the most commonly used assessment instruments including the Wechsler Intelligence Scales Wechsler Memory Scales Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Personality Assessment Inventory Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory NEO Personality Rorschach Thematic Apperception Test & brief assessment instruments for treatment planning monitoring & outcome assessment ...

320 pages 49 Line drawings black & white; 25 Halftones black & white; 34 Tables black & wh Bell Sherry Mee (University of Tennessee USA) ...

Make optimal use of the latest personalized therapeutic strategies with Handbook of Targeted Cancer Therapy! This concise practical oncology reference examines more than 120 targeted therapy agents for which clinical trial data are available & explains when & how you can use them to most effectively combat cancer Approach clinical challenges from any direction with separate sections on Targets by Organ Site Carcinogenesis from the Perspective of Targeted Therapy Molecular Targets & Pathways & Targeted Therapy Agents Find information easily thanks to a color-coded format & an intuitive organization Access the complete contents online & on mobile devices with regular updates to include newly approved treatments Important state of the art cancer information for caregivers researchers other health care professionals & even patients Now with the print edition enjoy the bundled interactive e Book edition offering tablet smartphone or online access to 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 ...

Handbook of Veterinary Neurology provides quick access to vital information on neurologic conditions in a wide range of species including canine feline bovine caprine equine ovine & porcine A problem-oriented approach makes it easy to diagnose & treat neurologic problems in small & large animals The coverage of disorders by problem not by established disease diagnosis emulates how animals present to the veterinary hospital & simplifies the formulation of a correct diagnosis Within each chapter discussions of neurologic disease include a review of the localization criteria & the diseases that can cause that problem plus treatment & surgical techniques Lead author Michael D Lorenz brings decades of experience to neurologic assessment using a diagnostic approach that requires minimal knowledge of neuroanatomy A problem-based approach is organized by presenting sign rather than by condition guiding you to logical conclusions regarding diagnosis & treatment Algorithms diagram the logic necessary to localize lesions & to formulate diagnostic plans Coverage of current diagnostic techniques

Includes:: the use of diagnostic tools such as radiology spinal fluid analysis electrodiagnosis & MR imaging Case histories in each chapter present a problem & the results of the neurologic examination then askyou to solve the problem by localizing the lesion listing probable causes & making a diagnostic plan Answers are provided at the back of the book A consistent format for each case history

Includes:: signalment history physical examination findings & neurologic examination A comprehensive appendix describes species & breeds that have a congenital predisposition for particular neurologic diseases Extensive references make it easy to pursue in-depth research of more advanced topics A companion website

Includes:: 20 narrated video clips with accompanying Power Point slides that correlate to the case histories in the book covering neurologic assessment & clinical problems such as paresis of one limb tetraparesis stupor seizures ataxia of the head & limbs & cranial nerve disorders Two new co-authors Jean Coates & Marc Kent board-certified in neurology enhance the credibility of this edition A full-color design & numerous illustrations include enhanced images of neuroanatomy & pathology





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