From reviews.. .[ Essential Examination] can be considered as a very helpful "aide-memoire" as practitioners build up their confidence & clinical experience. Although developed with medics in mind it could be very useful for advanced nurse practitioners & physician assistants; in fact any health care professional would find it useful as a revision aid particularly when learning with peers. The book is clearly & succinctly written. It is not designed to teach students how to carry out examinations but in a systematic way it links clinical examination (what you do) to pathophysiology & diagnosis (what you may find & what it means). It is produced in a landscape format in a ring binder which makes it easy to access when on a busy attachment or shift. It very helpfully lists the abbreviations at the beginning..." International Journal of Clinical Skills www. ijocs. org Amazon review: This is a fantastic book & a must for all medical students. The unique strength of this book is the layout
- all important examinations each on a single page. The small pointers are also invaluable & the questions on the reverse side of each examination are perfect for pre-finals revision. This book played a big role in helping me pass my medical school finals. A MUST HAVE!! Sam final-year medical student Uniquely Essential Examination lays out the full sequence for examination of one body system on one double-page spread
- a format allowing rapid access to information & ideal to be used in clinical environments for quick revision. & the spiral binding means that you can keep it open at the body system you need. Each system-based examination offers a clear step-by-step guide to examining that particular patient including useful things to say to the patient (or an examiner) detailed descriptions of special tests etc. Alongside this guide is the other key information you will need: potential findings differential diagnoses of clinical signs & practical tips. In addition the following double-page spread provides further facts relating to that particular examination selected because of the regularity with which they are asked about in bedside teaching & OSCEs. The book also provides essential background information for anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CS. In many sections there are also tips on how to present your findings succinctly to help you keep on track. If you are examining patients on the wards or preparing for exams then you need Essential Examination!"

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This is a new research-based guide to baby-care from the world-renowned authority on child development Penelope Leach. This outstanding new guide to parenting from the expert who transformed the way we raise children. Penelope Leach draws on her unrivalled experience to help you bring up your baby in the first year. Kind reassuring guidance on practical childcare issues including feeding sleeping & crying is backed up by key new evidence on the way babies brains develop to help you understand & respond to your baby. Penelope Leachs baby-led reliable approach has guided millions of mothers worldwide. With her frank honest & sympathetic advice you will be able to make your own informed decisions about whats best for your child. ...

Essential French Grammar for the Sixth Form & Beyond is an invaluable resource for grammar learning in the Sixth Form for both teachers & students. This single volume provides: clear explanations & examples; extensive & progressive exercises; an answer section with additional notes highlighting those areas where mistakes are commonly made. The pragmatic approach will guide all French students from GCSE up to university entry level whatever the examination for which they are studying. It assumes very little previous knowledge of grammar & progressively takes students up to the use of those sophisticated structures which are required for top grades in examinations. ...

The Essential Garden Design Workbook" guides the reader through every stage of planning a garden
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Essential GCSE Latin" is neither a complete course from scratch nor a reference grammar but a summary of all the linguistic requirements for the OCR Examination Board

Specification (2007 onwards) aimed mainly at pupils in their GCSE year. OCR is now the only board in that offers a GCSE in Latin language. Whatever course they have used many remain very hazy about grammar. It is difficult to track back in a multi-volume course to the first introduction of a particular construction. Traditional grammars on the other hand can be forbidding & often do not give enough help with syntax & idiom. This book breaks everything down into bite-sized chunks with examples & practice sentences (600 in all) on each point & generous cross-referencing. It concentrates on the understanding of principles in both accidence & syntax in order to cut down on rote learning. Practice passages for the optional harder unseen translation passage are included."

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An absolute essential for any elementary level student. Essential Grammar in Use Third edition is a fully updated version of the bestselling grammar title. Now in full colour with new content & even more exercises this updated edition retains all the key features of clarity & ease-of-use that have made the book so popular with students & teachers. This edition with answers is ideal for self-study. ...

Essential Grammar in Use Third edition is a fully updated version of this best-selling grammar title. Now in full colour with new content & even more exercises this updated edition retains all the key features of clarity & ease-of-use that have made the book so popular with learners & teachers alike. Designed to be flexible the Third edition is available both with & without answers making it ideal for self-study but also suitable for reinforcement work in the classroom. The 'with answers' version of the book comes with a handy pull-out reference panel which allows learners to review key grammar points at a glance. It is also available with a CD-ROM offering extra practice of all the grammar covered at this level. ...

' No Groucho is not my real name I'm just breaking it in for a friend'. Presenting the greatest & most hilarious examples of Groucho one of the most influential & well-loved figures in the long & glittering history of comedy. From early scripts to complete screenplays from magazine funnies to fascinating personal correspondence via books greedy banks even greedier lawyers & the coming of television Kanfer's collection captures the essence of Groucho's inimitable comic genius. 'I never forget a face but in your case I'll make an exception'. ...

The Essential Guide to Business for Artists & Designers is a comprehensive business start up & practical enterprise skills guide that will appeal to a wide range of artists & designers. Completely updated for 2013 this excellent guide will help artists & designers acquire vital knowledge & skills to develop a vision & future strategy so they can make a success of their creative business or arts practice. It

Includes:: seven profiles of established artists & designers dozens of apt"ations illustrated mind maps diagrams useful exercises & is printed in the latest dyslexic friendly font. Specific topics that are covered include: making creativity pay; self-employment vs employment; starting up a business; money management; business planning; building networks; self-promotion; funding & sponsorship; intellectual property & legal issues; negotiation tactics & contracts; records taxes & basic bookkeeping; trading via the internet innovation & future trends; a detailed business glossary & full list of professional bodies. All in all this is a thorough guide for all visual artists who want to start up a business. This book cuts through the clatter & the jargon of business giving clear simple advice about how to make a success out of your art practice or creative company. Sir James Dyson

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This is a book for cake decorating enthusiasts both beginners & those who are more experienced. Showcasing beautiful photography of exquisitely finished cakes with step-by-step instructions The Essential Guide to Cake Decorating features easy-to-follow projects from simple projects such as baking the cake & simple piping to more inspirational ideas for enthusiastic & experienced sugar-crafters seeking new challenges."" ...