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." ...

Good stage management is key to the smooth running of any theatrical production & as technology continues to develop & regulations tighten the responsibilities of the stage manager have never been greater. In this essential guide Peter Maccoy examines the qualities & skills necessary for effective management stressing the importance of understanding both the creative & the technical processes involved in theatre. From negotiating contracts through to rehearsals performance & post-production Essentials of Stage Management is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of the job & every type of theatre. ...

Essentials of Tourism offers a concise & student-friendly introduction to the field of tourism. Written in a lively & engaging style the book boasts an extensive range of case studies from around the world & provides you with a coherent & consistent text blending tourism principles & theory with practice. Each chapter features three case studies which illustrate contemporary practice in the leisure & tourism industry. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of destinations from around the globe giving this text a truly international approach. The book is the essential companion for undergraduate students studying Tourism & Tourism Management. It is accompanied by a companion website packed with extra resources for both students & lecturers including multiple choice questions Power Point slides & links to further reading. ...

Essentials of WAIS (r)-IV Assessment: * Complete coverage of administration scoring interpretation & reporting* Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls* Conveniently formatted for rapid reference Quickly acquire the knowledge & skills you need to confidently administer score & interpret the WAIS (r)-IV Coauthored by Alan Kaufman who was mentored by David Wechsler the creator of the Wechsler scales Essentials of WAIS (r)-IV Assessment provides beginning & seasoned clinicians with comprehensive step-by-step guidelines to administering scoring & interpreting this latest revision of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (r). Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series this book is designed to help busy mental health practitioners quickly acquire the basic knowledge & skills they need to make optimal use of a major psychological assessment instrument. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts bulleted points & extensive illustrative material as well as test questions that help you gauge & reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Offering a clinically rich & innovative theory-based interpretive system as well as a neuro-psychologically based interpretive approach articulated in detail by Dr. George Mc Closkey in an invited chapter this book offers state-of-the-art interpretation of the most popular intelligence test for adults. In addition the book is packaged with an accompanying CD-ROM containing scoring tables case report material worksheets & a user-friendly software program that fully automates the interpretive system making Essentials of WAIS (r)-IV Assessment the best & most authoritative resource of information on this test. Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

The WISC-IV is the top intelligence assessment instrument for children in the US providing essential information into a child s cognitive functioning. Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment with CD-ROM Second Edition presents professionals with step-by-step instruction on scoring & interpreting this test. Thoroughly updated the new edition is now packaged with a CD-ROM for interpreting & scoring the WISC-IV. In addition each chapter has been fully revised. Anyone involved in the psychological testing of children specifically school psychologists & clinical psychologists will benefit from this popular measure of intelligence. Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

Essex is populated with defensive structures that have gone some way to combating the threat of invasion. From the remains of ancient castles through to Napoleonic Martello towers nineteenth-century forts & Second World War defences the perilous history of Essex can be seen in all corners of the county. Remains of what were once large military barracks can now mainly only be found hidden among more modern constructions. Many of the military structures of Essex are mentioned & illustrated in Essex at War. From ancient prints of thriving military settlements to the modern photographs of unused & often derelict buildings this book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the county. ...

One of the original cast members of the award-winning reality series The Only Way is Essex Kirk is often portrayed as the good-looking rich kid splashing out thousands on bottles of champagne & dating glamorous women like Amy Childs & Lauren Pope. But there's a lot more to Kirk & the reality is that the first eighteen years of his life tell a very different story
- one he is only now ready to reveal. A childhood marred by poverty as Kirk moved between a hostel & a council house on a tough estate left him suffering from panic attacks & crippling self-doubt. Reconciling with his dad by now a millionaire thrust him into a very different world
- one with its own set of challenges. Opening up for the first time about the two sides of his Essex life Kirk also tells us about his rise to fame on TOWIE his much-followed romances & who his real friends are.

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ESSEX BOYS is the brand new edition of the shocking bestseller known as SO THIS IS ECSTASY?. It is the true story of the rise of one of the most violent & successful criminal gangs of the 90's whose reign of terror was finally terminated when the three leaders were brutally murdered in their Range Rover one winter's evening. On their way they had built the drug-dealing organisation that which supplied the pill that killed Leah Betts. They were responsible for a wave of intimidation beatings & murder. Until it seems they took one step too far. Now there is compelling evidence that the men convicted of shooting the dead men are innocent. Which means the real murderers are still at large. Bernard O' Mahoney was a key member of what has been one of the most feared gangs of the decade. His inside account of their cold-blooded violence reveals that facts can be more terryfing than fiction. ...