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NMSE - Publishing Ltd The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked
The humorous and intricately designed Lewis Chessmen were discovered in 1831, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made in Scotland. To preserve the hoard as intactly as possible in a public collection, the majority of the pieces were acquired by the British Museum where they are on permanent display. National Museums Scotland holds 11 pieces, again on permanent display. An exhibition of 30 pieces will tour Scotland from May 2010 to June 2011. This is the book produced to accompany the exhibition; it also stands alone. It looks at the mystery and intrigue surrounding the chessmen and their discovery, and shows how the characters reflected society at the time they were made.
£9.67
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Visiting the Memory Café and other Dementia Care Activities: Evidence-based Interventions for Care Homes
Activity and engagement are vital to our well-being throughout our lives and this continues to be just as true of people living with dementia.The activities presented in this book have been designed to provide meaningful engagement for residents, while respecting each individual resident's readiness to engage and participate. This approach to person-centred care has proven to be extremely effective: activities such as Namaste Care and Memory Cafés have engaged residents who had previously not responded to interventions, demonstrably showing an increase in their levels of well-being.Supported by case studies, each chapter will also recommend the best way to implement the ideas discussed in the care home environment and beyond.
£19.89
Wolters Kluwer Health Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs
50th Anniversary Edition of the groundbreaking case-based pharmacotherapy text, now a convenient two-volume set. Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Applied Therapeutics, 12th Edition, features contributions from more than 200 experienced clinicians. This acclaimed case-based approach promotes mastery and application of the fundamentals of drug therapeutics, guiding users from General Principles to specific disease coverage with accompanying problem-solving techniques that help users devise effective evidence-based drug treatment plans. Now in full color, the 12th Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to reflect the ever-changing spectrum of drug knowledge and therapeutic approaches. New chapters ensure contemporary relevance and up-to-date IPE case studies train users to think like clinicians and confidently prepare for practice. NEW! Chapters on Developmental Disorders (including Autism) and Prostate Cancer empower students with expert insight on these increasingly critical areas of therapy. NEW! Full-color design keeps students engaged and clarifies complex content. UPDATED! More than 800 case studies challenge students to integrate and apply therapeutic principles in the context of specific clinical situations, cultivating the critical thinking skills essential to optimal patient outcomes. Core Principles listed at the beginning of each chapter encourage students to explore critical concepts and enrich their understanding and evidence-based decision-making capabilities.
£154.80
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hepatic Insulin Resistance & Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
£47.69