The mind & the body when working in harmony is a fantastic system capable of extraordinary things. With an applied interactive & highly visual approach Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Student Nurses provides students with an exciting & straightforward understanding of anatomy & physiology enabling them to deliver high quality care in any setting. This book covers the structure & functions of the human body with clinical applications throughout. Key

Features: A clear straightforward book on anatomy & physiology for all students in nursing & allied health. Fully interactive with an activity section at the end of each chapter featuring multiple choice questions diagram labelling test your learning questions crosswords & 'find out more'. Generous full colour illustrations throughout Clinical considerations & scenarios throughout showing how the material can be applied to daily practice A companion website where you'll find further exercises illustrations & interactive MCQs www.wiley.com/go/peate

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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology makes the sometimes complex subject of pathophysiology accessible & exciting. This unique textbook provides nursing students with a straightforward understanding of applied pathophysiology enabling them to relate normal body function to pathological changes that may lead to disease processes. This comprehensive & straightforward text explores the systems of the body & associated disorders. Each chapter provides an explanation of the anatomy of the human body & the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. This book is ideal for nursing students who will come into contact with patients who may have a variety of physically related health care problems such as myocardial infarction diabetes mellitus anaemia & many more diseases in both the hospital & community settings. KEY FEATURES OF THE TEXT:* Each chapter

Includes:: learning outcomes multiple choice questions & a detailed glossary* Interactive website with both lecturer & student resources including self-test multiple choice questions image archive & case studies & scenarios* Extensive full colour illustrations used throughout* www.wileyeurope.com/college/nair

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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designed specifically for nursing & healthcare students providing a straightforward jargon-free accessible introduction to pathophysiology. Highly visual & written specifically for students the second edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body & the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make study easier the book

Includes:: learning outcomes a range of activities to test learning key words end-of-chapter glossaries & clinical case scenarios & is supported by an online resource centre with further activities & exercises. Key

Features: superb full colour illustrations bringing this subject to life Full of extra features to help improve the learning process including key words test-your-knowledge exercises further reading & learning outcomes New case studies throughout to help you understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice Supported by an online resource centre at www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology with fantastic extras for both lecturers & students including an image bank interactive multiple choice questions true/false exercises word-searches glossary flash-cards label-the diagram activities & more!



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The Fundamentals of Architecture 2nd Edition is an introduction to the basic ideas that inform architecture. It is intended to unravel the complexity of architecture to explain its process & make it more accessible. It guides students through the rich history of the discipline & introduces aspects of contemporary theory & practice. The book explores the process of architecture starting from the initial ideas & concepts & how these ideas are informed by understanding site & context. It examines the impact of the physical environment & the historical ideas that have informed & influenced the architectural solution. The second edition has been redesigned & updated with new material including six case studies exercise sections & contemporary visuals from students & leading architects. ...

The broad acceptance & use of this book as one of the leading introductory computer graphics texts has enabled the original author & coauthors to update the chapters & contribute new material involving the most knowledgeable experts in different areas while maintaining a unified approach. This edition of Fundamentals of Computer Graphics" adds four new contributed chapters & contains substantial reorganizations & improvements to the core material. The new chapters add coverage of implicit modeling & of two important graphics applications: games & information visualization. The fourth new contributed chapter is a major upgrade to the material on color science. As with the chapters added in the second edition we have chosen the contributors both for their expertise & for their clear way of expressing ideas." ...

This new edition of the highly successful Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised & updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. The book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: Are children born good or bad? What do children understand about the mind? What roles do nature & nurture play in child development? As in the previous edition the book follows a thematic approach & outlines the main areas of developmental psychology including classic theories & studies & offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic
- such as theory of mind attachment & moral development
- & is self-contained & comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology an overview of developmental disorders & an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical development. The book is student-friendly with all topics described in straightforward language illustrated in full colour & organized as standalone chapters. The text will make an excellent companion to introductory courses on developmental psychology & for instructors there are high-quality lecture slides & a bank of multiple choice questions. The text is written to be both accessible & comprehensive & to provide an engaging overview for students & professionals who have little or no background in this area.

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This extensively revised restructured & updated edition continues to present an engaging & comprehensive introduction to the subject exploring the worlds landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms & processes while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology process & form history & geomorphic systems & moves on to discuss: structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics & those associated with volcanoes impact craters & folds faults & joints process & form: landforms resulting from or influenced by the exogenic agencies of weathering running water flowing ice & meltwater ground ice & frost the wind & the sea; landforms developed on limestone; & landscape evolution a discussion of ancient landforms including palaeosurfaces stagnant landscape features & evolutionary aspects of landscape change. This third edition has been fully updated to include a clearer initial explanation of the nature of geomorphology of land surface process & form & of l&-surface change over different timescales. The text has been restructured to incorporate information on geomorphic materials & processes at more suitable points in the book. Finally historical geomorphology has been integrated throughout the text to reflect the importance of history in all aspects of geomorphology. Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating & innovative perspective on the key topics & debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible & lively manner it

Includes:: guides to further reading chapter summaries & an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams & attractive photographs all in colour.

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The book covers key aspects of design including typography art direction production & finishing environmental design & self-promotion. It also examines the broader implications of graphic design including social responsibility its role in art & its future. The Fundamentals of Graphic Design" places graphic design in its socio-historical context discussing its influences & development. It

Includes:: contributions of work from contemporary designers including Pentagram Why Not Associates & Studio Myerscough. It is an ideal guide for anyone starting out or seeking a role in the world of graphic design."

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Designed to be used in conjunction with Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Books 1 & 2 the Student Workbooks for Levels 2 & 3 are aligned to each book but can also be used as a st&-alone resource. Packed with activities & worksheets to help reinforce learning & monitor progress. The workbooks are designed for students to write in & keep for future exams & assessment. Excellent diagrams & illustrations throughout to help explain complex operations. Matched to the latest NVQ specifications & Technical Certificate for the 2005 standards. ...

Designed to be used in conjunction with Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Books 1 & 2" the Student Workbooks for Levels 2 & 3 are aligned to each book but can also be used as a st&-alone resource. This work is packed with activities & worksheets to help reinforce learning & monitor progress. The workbooks are designed for students to write in & keep for future exams & assessment. It contains excellent diagrams & illustrations throughout to help explain complex operations. It is matched to the latest NVQ specifications & Technical Certificate for the 2005 standards." ...