In comparison to large overly detailed specialty texts this practical new book is designed to give you the basic clinical steps of the most frequently performed orthopaedic procedures -- all in a clear reproducible easy-to-follow format. For quick review before an operation a handy refresher teaching tool or learning aid it is ideal! Accompanied by hundreds of precise h&-drawn diagrams Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery presents 50 surgical procedures each laid out in a step-by-step format. This structure is designed to allow the reader to quickly read about an operative procedure & review the salient points with special emphasis on the technique. Every chapter

Includes:: indications contraindications pre-operative preparation special instruments positions anesthesia pearls avoidance & post-operative care issues. Special benefits of Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: ? Designed to give the pertinent information on key surgical procedures in a cookbook" outline approach. ? Covers the 50 most common surgical procedures performed in todays clinical practice ? Vital steps are demonstrated by hundreds of precise h&-drawn illustrations ? Clear organized & easy-to-read format ? Ideal as a handy reference refresher or learning tool for the resident or the specialist Benefit from the experience of active clinicians who perform these procedures on a daily basis. Whether you are a practitioner or a resident you will find a wealth of helpful information that means that you can visualize the necessary surgical exposures & achieve excellent results. Reserve your copy today! 2000/364 pp. (T)/250 illus. (T)/hardcover/ISBN 0-86577-922-8/$99.00"

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Key Issues in Health & Social Care" is a learning resource for students in health & social care. It provides an overview of foundational issues & core themes in the field & introduces key areas of debate moving from an introductory level to in-depth discussion as the book progresses. Divided into three parts: the first part sets the scene addressing introductory psychology & sociology social policy equality & diversity skills for practice & working with people the second part considers key themes such as the contribution of philosophy & politics; criminal justice; management of services; the relationship between place & wellbeing; research in health & social care; theories of counselling; housing & the built environment the third part looks at discrete areas of practice such as mental health; substance abuse protection work; health promotion; disability studies; working with men; & child welfare & public responsibility. Each chapter of this book begins with an outline of the content & learning outcomes &

Includes:: reflective exercises to allow students to reflect on what they have read review their learning & consolidate their understanding. Time-pressed readers wanting to dip into the book for relevant areas can do so but read from cover to cover the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of contemporary health & social care practice. It will be particularly helpful for students undertaking health & social care undergraduate & foundation degrees."

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The 20th & 21st Centuries have been characterized by theologians & philosophers rethinking theology & revitalizing the tradition. This unique anthology presents contributions from leading contemporary theologians
- including Rowan Williams Fergus Kerr Aidan Nichols G.R. Evans & Tracey Rowland
- who offer portraits of over fifty key theological thinkers in the modern & postmodern era. Distinguished by its broad ecumenical perspective this anthology spans arguably one of the most creative periods in the history of Christian theology &

Includes:: thinkers from all three Christian traditions: Protestant Catholic & Orthodox. Each individual portrait in this anthology

Includes:: a biographical introduction an overview of theological or philosophical writing presentation of key thoughts & contextual placing of the thinker within 20th Century religious discourse. Overview articles explore postmodern theology radical orthodoxy ecumenical theology feminist theology & liberation theology. A final section

Includes:: portraits of important thinkers who have influenced Christian thought from other fields not least from Continental philosophy & literature.







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The Key to Arabic Book One" adopts an innovative method in teaching the skills of reading & writing Arabic to absolute beginners from a broad age range by using an assimilative phonic approach. Extensive written exercises give students ample opportunity to put into practice the skills they have learned enabling them to build up confidence in reading & writing vocalised Arabic text. The various vowel sounds & other markings are colour coded to assist the reader further. The book concludes with some short passages of dialogue to help the learner begin to develop confidence in speaking." ...

The Key to Arabic Book Two" builds on the reading & writing skills taught in the first book in the series by introducing students to simple sentence structures & key aspects of Arabic grammar together with a basic vocabulary of well over three hundred words & expressions. Students are taught how to greet people & say goodbye how to introduce themselves & describe where they live as well as speaking about their nationality. They are also taught some aspects of everyday etiquette. Through this book students will gain an understanding of non-verbal & verbal sentences & will be introduced to past & present tense verbs in their simplest singular forms. They will also learn about attached & detached singular pronouns uses of the three different cases (nominative accusative & genitive) masculine & feminine nouns & adjectives interrogatives (questioning words) adverbs prepositions & many other points of grammar. Explanations are kept short & simple & the use of colour coding throughout the book will assist students in learning to recognise the various case endings & verb conjugations more readily. Extensive exercises throughout the book provide ample opportunity for the reinforcement & application of the topics covered." ...

This is a handy volume covering all students grammar needs up to GCSE/ Standard Grade. An ideal reference & revision aid The Key to French Grammar" is the companion volume to the popular " Vocabulary for GCSE French". The essential grammar points are presented clearly throughout with self-checking exercises to reinforce understanding. It is affordably priced for individual purchase." ...

Following on from the hugely successful THE SECRET this book is a simple how to guide for using the Law of Attraction to create the life you desire. THE KEY explains not only what you need to KNOW but what you need to DO in order to attract what you want in your life. It addresses important issues of CLARITY PURPOSE & ACTION. This thought-provoking guide will take you step by step through the processes of defining your dreams goals & desires. & along the way you will gain a greater understanding of yourself
- a sense of who you really are & why you are here. Your journey begins right here right now. You can change your life increase your awareness & empower yourself to create an amazing future
- one that is filled with love joy & abundance.

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' Our spy in Cairo is the greatest hero of them all.. .' Field Marshal Erwin Rommel September 1942 He is known to the Germans as ' Sphinx' to others as Alex Wolff a European businessman. He arrives suddenly in Cairo from out of the desert armed with a radio set a lethal blade & a copy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca -- a ruthless man with a burning relentless conviction that he will win at all costs. The stakes are high for the survival of the British campaign in North Africa is in the balance. Only Major William Vandam an intelligence officer & the beautiful courtesan Elene can put an end to Wolff's brilliant clandestine reports of British troop movements & strategic plans. As Rommel's troops come closer to victory Vandam edges nearer to Wolff & the crucial key. Follett builds tension & suspense to a nerve-tearing pitch as he follows the adversaries across the infernal desert to a confrontation which will determine who wins -- & loses -- in this deathly struggle. ...

The fifth title in this gripping series about Omri & his plastic North American Indian -- Little Bull -- who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard Omri & his father travel back in time to find Little Bull & his people in deep trouble torn between staying in the West & facing extinction or starting a long trek to a new life in Canada. Omris final parting with Little Bull is incredibly moving yet the book is also very funny. We meet other favourite characters as well as some new ones & there are wonderful descriptive passages about Little Bulls longhouse & the Iroquois lifestyle. Even though this seems like the end of the story Lynne does have ideas for a sequel. ...

Murderous Maths" has been given a gorgeous new cover look. For readers scared of squares & perplexed by primes the next in the unchallenged " Murderous Maths" series " Numbers: The Key to the Universe" reveals how you could win a million dollars & become famous forever (twice). Meanwhile they must pit their wits against evil Professor Fiendishs Number Chain & things get ugly when the gangsters meet the unlucky number 13. Using a host of hilarious characters Kjartan Poskitt presents all the tricks tips & shortcuts to maths they dont teach at school." ...