Now in its Tenth Edition Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology continues to set the standard for short-course A&P texts. Its dramatically updated art program more streamlined presentation of material & integration of chapter objectives will help you better visualize & understand the structure & function of the human body. Elaine Mariebs clear & friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy & physiology to your life & future career. The book clarifies concepts defines key terms & offers just the right balance of anatomy physiology & clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overwhelming. Elaine Marieb wrote this book specifically for the one-semester course & continues to carefully select a range of material that proves just right for the shorter course. New information on hot topics like the HPV Vaccine Infantile Polycystic Kidney disease & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) draws students into the material. The book also

Includes:: the Essentials of Interactive Physiology (r)CD-ROM & a Companion Website.

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Mini Kumar & Clark goes into its fifth edition! New to this best-selling portable quick reference to clinical medicine: fully updated in line with the latest edition of Kumar & Clarks Clinical Medicine"; new chapter on malignant disease; & practical procedures & therapeutics taken into individual chapters as appropriate. From reviews of the previous edition: " This really is an excellent medical textbook. It easily covers undergraduate medicine." "" Pocket Essentials" is a great little book to review the night before you start on a rotation. It is small enough that you can easily read over the chapter & then appear on the ward with a good idea of what is going on." " In short this book is concise succinct & gets straight to the point." " This book summarises everything you need to know: causes diagnoses & treatments." "I am finding this book very helpful & more importantly very concise. It has most things you need to know about common clinical pathologies." "I turned to " Pocket Essentials of Clinical Medicine" as my clinical medicine reference guide
- & what a guide! An excellent book which gives you the clinical features investigations & management for a whole variety of different illnesses. The book is clearly laid out & even has normal blood chemistry values at the end. Do yourself a favour & buy this book!" " This mini paperback is a must for anyone studying medicine. It gives all the information one would need & all without the pain of carrying around a large book." "I liked this book. It was useful having a smaller reference book to carry around on wards etcetera
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Accessible to students with no prior study of Marketing & from all different backgrounds Brassington Essentials is a fun up to date & interesting introduction to Marketing. The book has a great feel full of large colour photos & frequent interesting cases from brands you will recognise often with thought-provoking content that is relevant to the reader & accompanied by leading-edge online learning supports in the My Marketing Lab. Like Brassingtons Principles of Marketing this essentials text brings together theory & practice. It covers a wide range of applications industries & markets exploring the way marketers must respond to those situations that demand an innovative response. Written in a lively style with great design Essentials of Marketing is a concise no-nonsense book designed to contain all the essential information that students need to understand when taking a short introductory course in Marketing. ...

Essentials of Marketing 5e provides a vibrant & accessible introduction to Marketing providing concise & accessible coverage of: * traditional marketing techniques & theories * the practical & tactical decision-making processes involved in marketing * up-to-date topics such as corporate social responsibility social media & ethics. The book takes a practical approach with plentiful examples & up-to-date case studies complimented by a full range of online resources including video cases for every chapter & new author podcasts making this book perfect for undergraduates taking a one semester introductory marketing course. ...

Susan Riccis 3rd edition of Essentials of Maternity Newborn & Womens Health Nursing" helps busy students learn what they need to pass the NCLEX-RN & safely practice maternity nursing. Using a nursing process focus the author helps students go from concept to application by building on previously mastered knowledge. Content covers a broad scope of topics emphasizing common issues to maternity-specific information. A variety of learning features ensure student retention such as Threaded Case Studies & Comparison Charts as well NCLEX-Style Student Review questions (more than twice as many questions from last edition). Plus this book

Includes:: a companion website that provides numerous resources for both students & instructors."

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This eighth edition of Essentials of Nursing Research written by AJN award-winning authors along with its accompanying Study Guide for Essentials of Nursing Research student learning ancillaries & instructor teaching materials present a unique learning-teaching package that is designed to teach students how to read & critique research reports & to appreciate the application of research findings to nursing practice. ...

This concise introduction to Organisational Behaviour has been developed specifically for short courses and/or non-specialist business students. It focuses on the core topics of the discipline in a detailed & engaging way providing a readable introduction to the key theory & offering real-life examples to show its application in practice. Written for students on undergraduate & postgraduate degree programmes this text is particularly suitable for students of non-business disciplines (e.g. engineering IT social sciences & others) who are taking an introductory module in business. ...

An essential purchase for all nursing students.. . It is easy to read clearly written & follows a logical path through a wide scope of subjects relating to pharmacology in nursing.. . This book will enable the student reader to develop the necessary knowledge & understanding to be a competent safe & caring nurse." Keith Booles Senior Nurse Lecturer/ Module Leader Adult Nursing Practice Faculty of Health Staffordshire University UK " This book is excellent in terms of how it explains complex ideas in simple terms.. . Its a practical guide to drugs used in nursing telling you drug types effects on the body & side effects the client might encounter. A truly invaluable book for students & nurses alike." Carol Molly Casey Student Nurse University of Wolverhampton UK " This second edition.. .provides excellent case studies that [make the subject] come alive by engaging with & applying the theory to realistic patient scenarios along with the very practical clinical tips. This is an excellent introductory text both for pre-registration nurses to prepare them for them todays modern nursing roles & also for those post registration nurses embarking on prescribing courses.. . The format is easy to read & breaks down barriers encouraging the reader to delve into this exciting subject." Karen Ford Programme leader for Non-Medical Prescribing De Montfort University UK " This book is easy to read with clear explanations throughout & suitable for all branches of nurse education. Each chapter has clear learning objectives clinical tips to aid thinking & supported with case studies & multiple choice questions.. . There are clear links to clinical practice throughout. I would recommend this as a core book to all nursing students undertaking nurse education." Lesley Drayton Senior Lecturer Anglia Ruskin University UK This ideal starter text for student nurses aims to make pharmacology less intimidating & focuses on the knowledge needed at pre-registration level in order to practice as a newly qualified nurse in a variety of different settings. The book does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology or a level of confidence with maths & drugs calculations. Noted for its clear layout & jargon-free language this updated edition introduces pharmacology & calculations in a friendly informative way. This new edition has been carefully expanded to include more detail on adverse drug reactions & interactions antimicrobials drugs used in chronic conditions & drugs used in mental health & the text has been fully updated to include the latest NICE guidelines. It contains: 90 calculations & 100 multiple choice questions to help perfect your skills & assess learning Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings References to key guidelines & clinical tests The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action interaction & side effects." ...

Practical & authoritative this new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis & management of musculoskeletal disorders & other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise focused & well-illustrated two-color format featuring a description of the condition discussion of symptoms examination findings functional limitations & diagnostic testing. The treatment section is extensive & covers initial therapies rehabilitation interventions procedures & surgery. From sore shoulders in cancer patients to spinal cord injuries Essentials of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2nd Edition" provides you with the knowledge you need to face every challenge you confront." ...

The Essentials of Psycho-Analysis" is the definitive collection of Sigmund Freuds writing. It covers the themes that Freud explored in his work from the meaning of dreams & the concept of the unconscious instinctual & sexual life to the structure of the personality. Beautifully written & endlessly fascinating the pieces collected here are the perfect guide to the principle concepts of psycho-analysis." ...