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Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Merchant Seaman’s Manual
The Merchant Marine is composed of all the commercial ships of a country and the personnel that man them. The American Merchant Seaman's Manual has been the primary seamanship text and reference book for the American Merchant Marine for more than sixty years. Merchant mariners going to sea for the first time need to know as much about their new job, their ship, the sea, and the Merchant Marine as they can. This manual is designed to provide the knowledge that these new seamen need to embark upon their careers at sea. Since the sixth edition was published in 1981, many changes have been made in each new printing. Changes in this new edition include a new chapter on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, data on merchant fleets throughout the world, a revised chapter on wire rope, and a bibliography for sources of additional reading.
£49.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd MiG-29 Flight Manual
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is acknowledged as the finest lightweight, multi-role fighter ever produced in Russia. It was designed to operate under wartime conditions and fight head-to-head with Western combat aircraft such as the U.S. F-16 Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, French Mirage 2000, Rafale, and Swedish JAS-39 Grippen. Roughly the size of the F/A-18 Hornet, the Mach 2.3 capable Fulcrum has also demonstrated many extraordinary capabilities and set several world records, including topping the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in altitude. Presently in service with the Russian Air Force, as well as the air forces of Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, India, Germany, Yugoslavia, Serbia, Iraq, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Syria, Poland, Malaysia, Hungary, and Yemen, the MiG-29 has proved to be a rugged and capable fighter that will continue to be a factor in future conflicts, both as ally or foe. It is with this in mind that MiG-29 Flight Manual: Unclassified was created - to provide a rare and unprecedented glimpse inside a top Russian aircraft. Using information that only a few years ago was highly classified, this translated text presents an extraordinary look at the capabilities and complexities of one of the very best fighters of the current age.
£20.69
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Manual of Cardiovascular Medicine
An ideal reference for residents, fellows, practitioners, and nurse practitioners, Manual of Cardiovascular Medicine, 5th Edition is a concise, up-to-date overview of key topics in cardiology. Using a practical, outline format, this best-selling title presents evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular diagnosis, diseases, and treatment – perfect for daily practice or exam preparation. A new, larger format and content that is thoroughly up to date; organized by disease and treatment so you can find what you’re looking for quickly. With a focus on guidelines and the evidence basis for cardiovascular disease management, coverage includes approaches to common clinical syndromes and investigations, including drug therapy. Updated content with the latest innovations in cardiovascular medicine- including percutaneous approaches to valve disease, device management of cardiogenic shock, and the heart in the athlete. Clear diagrams, high-quality ECGs, and helpful summary tables provide excellent visual reinforcement to the text. Authoritative perspectives from the experienced staff and fellows at the Cleveland Clinic provide practical guidance in performance of common cardiovascular procedures and integration of devices. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
£72.00
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Fundamentals of Manufacturing
Fundamentals of Manufacturing, Third Edition provides a structured review for the Manufacturing Technologist and Manufacturing Engineer Certification Examinations. This book has been updated according to the most recent version of the Manufacturing Fundamentals “Body of Knowledge” published by the Certified Manufacturing Technologist and Certified Manufacturing Engineer Oversight & Appeals Committee of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.This body of knowledge is an outstanding reference for industry and academia as a standard baseline for foundational manufacturing knowledge. Reviewed by subject matter experts, the major areas of manufacturing science covered include mathematics, applied engineering science, materials, product design, manufacturing processes, production systems, automated systems and control, quality, manufacturing management, and personal effectiveness. In each area, the topics emphasised are those fundamental to basic manufacturing processes and practices.Sample problems and questions at the conclusion of each chapter are provided for practice. Answers are included to confirm the problem-solving process. A selection of over 40 SME video clips, comprising over 3 hours of content, is available online to complement study.
£132.03
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Government of the Qin and Han Empires: 221 BCE - 220 CE
In this concise volume, Michael Loewe provides an engaging overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; controversies; and problems and weaknesses of the imperial system. Enhanced by details from recently discovered manuscripts, relevant citations from official documents, maps, a chronology of relevant events, and suggestions for further reading keyed to each topic, this work is an ideal introduction to the ways in which China’s first emperors governed.
£13.99
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Prehospital Life Support Manual
£29.00
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Manual of Diabetes Care
Manual of Diabetes Care provides an up-to-date overview of the diagnosis and management of diabetes, with an emphasis on therapeutic guidance for clinicians. Beginning with an introduction to the condition and its epidemiology, the following chapters describe Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and diagnosis and screening. Management of diabetes through both pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacological methods, for different related conditions is then discussed in depth, including diabetes in pregnancy and in the elderly. The final sections examine complications in diabetes such as diabetic foot, renal problems and co-morbidities, as well as prevention of the disease. Key points Provides overview of diagnosis and management of diabetes Describes both pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacological treatment Extensive coverage of complications in diabetes Highly illustrated with nearly 140 images, diagrams and tables
£37.00
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Manual of 3D Echocardiography
3D echocardiography is an ultrasound technique allowing cardiographers to see three-dimensional images of the heart in real time, rather than the traditional two-dimensional images. This allows more accurate assessment and management of valvular and congenital heart disease. This manual is a concise guide to 3D echocardiography. Beginning with an introduction to the technique, the following chapters discuss its use in the evaluation of different heart conditions. With more than 160 colour images and illustrations, including 3D echo clippings presented in atlas format, this manual also includes a free DVD introducing 3D echocardiography and illustrating its techniques. Key points Concise guide to 3D echocardiography and its techniques Discusses its use in evaluating different types of heart disease Includes free DVD illustrating techniques More than 160 colour images and illustrations Features 3D echo clippings in atlas format
£98.00
Volonte & Co. Handpan The Complete Manual
This book is the result of a long study in the art of percussion. Here you will find a natural learning path, guiding the reader step by step, beginning with basic techniques and arriving at an advanced level. It's ideal even for those who don't read music. Also, each exercise has an accompanying video on the DVD, at both a slow and faster tempo. Some think that technique is not required to play the handpan, only instinct. To emit any kind of sound from the instrument, a certain level of technique is required, be it rudimentary or instinctive. If this wasn't the case, no sound would be emitted. So it is up to us to decide to continue to play the handpan instinctively or to discover that more exists, more concepts that we would not be able to develop by instinct alone.
£19.99
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Manual Washington de Pediatría
La 3.ª edición del Manual Washington® de Pediatría, del Dr. Andrew J. White, se centra en la información necesaria esencial para la atención pediátrica en el hospital, la UCI, el servicio de urgencias o la consulta externa de subespecialidades. Además, ofrece un contenido conciso y de alto rendimiento que refleja los avances más recientes en este campo. Dividido en 31 capítulos y 7 apéndices, este práctico volumen presenta un enfoque breve y lógico para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los problemas pediátricos más comunes de los pacientes hospitalizados, así como referencias basadas en la evidencia. También aborda los retos habituales a los que se enfrentan residentes, internos, pediatras y estudiantes de medicina, además de ofrecer soluciones prácticas y orientación experta, todo ello en un recurso portátil y fácil de usar.
£50.40
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Manual de medicina vascular
£42.50
Quality Chess UK LLP The Grandmaster Battle Manual
£20.99
Open University Press The SENCO Essential Manual
This is the ultimate resource for SENCOs which provides knowledge, understanding and insight into your role as a strategic leader and how this needs to inform your daily practice and professional knowledge.This is an essential manual to help you in your role as a SENCO - especially if you are new to the role - and provides the ultimate resource that explicitly informs you what you must do to meet the national statutory requirements, as well as when and how you should implement and enhance them. The manual combines clarity, accessibility and the practical ideas to enable positive outcomes in your role. Additionally it provides knowledge, understanding and insight into your role as a strategic leader and how this needs to inform your daily practice and professional knowledge. As well as SEND the manual also covers inclusion and diversity as relates to school values and ethos, enabling you to see how your role is instrumental in determining inclusive whole school development."This book is an essential manual for all SENCOs; highly readable, up-to-date and informative."Dr Geraldene Codina, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Derby, UK"The SENCo Essential Manual is an invaluable resource for aspiring and newly appointed SENCos."Louise Hamilton, Senior Lecturer, Bath Spa University, UK"For the busy SENCO…a very welcome ‘one-stop’ guide to support the development of their own and their setting’s practice."Dr Simon Ellis, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
£27.99
Mortons Media Group The Sewing Machine Manual
£10.45
Haynes Publishing Roman Soldier Operations Manual
Unique in so many ways, the Roman Army was the most feared fighting force of the ancient world. This highly illustrated manual gets to grips with what we know about the men of the legions, and includes fascinating detail on their kit, equipment, weapons and insignia, fighting formations and battle tactics.
£20.69
David & Charles Office dogs: The Manual
Office Dogs: The Manual is the guide to dogs in the workplace. As the popularity of bringing our canine companions to the office continues to grow, the many benefits for employers are increasingly recognised. Meanwhile, a new generation of employees are prioritising their dog's needs more than ever before. Written by a specialist dog behaviourist, this book offers a unique insight into how to integrate your dog into office life, making the arrangement work for all involved: the employer, the employee, and perhaps most importantly, the dog! Uniquely, this book considers the dog's perspective on office life, whilst also providing plenty of practical advice for making your dog's time in the office a success. It takes you through the entire process, from gaining the support of your colleagues to policy considerations for the employer. With helpful, ready-to-use materials for the office included within, and real-life case studies of workplace dog success stories throughout, this book is the ultimate essential reading for anyone involved with office dogs - owners, employers, those who work with dogs professionally, and those who are simply lucky enough to share their office with a dog!
£9.99
Amberley Publishing Tank Manual: Normandy 1944
How do you aim a tank gun? What are the best tactics on the battlefield? How cramped was it inside a Second World War tank? How did it feel to take a hit from enemy fire? Allied victory in the Second World War was due in no small part to the tanks and their crews who fought after D-Day in 1944. In order to beat the effective Panzer tanks and overwhelm the occupying German forces in France, the Allied tanks arrived in their thousands by landing craft and even by glider. The Tank Manual gathers together original documents about the key Allied tanks in the Battle of Normandy. This is a fascinating collection of manuals for crew, training instructions and battle reports. Most were supremely practical, others betray the harsh reality of fighting conditions, and show readers the guidance tank crew had to hand as they went into battle. The Tank Manual covers the US M4 Sherman Medium Tank and M5 Stuart Light Tank, and the British Cromwell and Churchill infantry tank.
£9.99
Amberley Publishing The Train Driver's Manual
You want to be a steam engine driver? It's not that simple - it's not just a matter of blowing the whistle, releasing the brakes and opening the regulator. Where is the whistle? Which handle operates the brakes and what is a regulator? And do you really want to be in a locomotive cab where your front will bake and your rear will freeze? Over the years, accidents have occurred on the railways and to prevent a reoccurrence, rules have been made. Do you know them? How are trains kept apart so that you don't strike the one in front, or are hit by the one in the rear? What's to stop trains on a single line colliding head-on? Colin Maggs has assembled a really fascinating collection of illustrated railwaymen's handbooks, which were required reading for a footplate man. They answer all these questions and more.
£10.99
Editorial Gg Manual de Dibujo Arquitectónico
£29.64
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The GREGG Shorthand Manual Simplified
This is a shortand outline for almost every word in the English language. The "GREGG Shorthand Dictionary Simplified" is divided into two parts: Part I contains 26,098 words most commonly used in notation with their official shorthand outlines. Also included are words that are frequently used in such fields as medicine, law, engineering, chemistry, and many others. These words represent a large range of vocabulary, omitting derivites that are not needed in shorthand. Part II contains 2,604 proper names and geographic expressions including a list of 72 commonly used abbreviations. This valuable reference should be part of the library of every shorthand writer.
£15.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Manufactured Furniture
This mammoth catalog of American furniture manufacturers shows, for the first time in modern publication, the styles of furniture available at the height of the 1920's, a pivotal period between Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and the Depression as 1932 was the very worst year in the history of the furniture industry and most of the companies that failed did so in the four years between 1928 and 1932. Therefore, this catalog remains as the single sourcebook for the products of American furniture companies of this era. Room settings of the period are shown as well as color charts of wood showing the standard finishes of the period. These will be a great help to people restoring furniture to its original color. Thousands of furniture forms are displayed with descriptive commentary facts, and a few original prices. In this edition, a price guide is included for estimating values in the current marketplace. This exciting reference book should become a useful tool for interior decorators, furniture historians, collectors, dealers and restorers working with early twentieth-century designs.
£31.49
£17.09
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Healer's Manual
£14.39
Haynes Publishing Group MGB Restoration Manual
This best-selling book, with nearly 1,400 illustrations, outlines the history of Britain’s favourite sports car, tells the prospective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MGB V8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling, performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB. ‘genuinely useful’ Classic Car Mart
£27.00
Oxford University Press The Logic Manual
The Logic Manual is a clear and concise introduction to logic for beginning philosophy students. It offers a complete introductory course, guiding the reader carefully through the topics in logic that are most important for the study of philosophy. It covers propositional and predicate logic with and without identity. It includes an account of the semantics of these languages including definitions of truth and satisfaction. Natural deduction is used as a proof system. Volker Halbach introduces the essential concepts through examples and informal explanations as well as through abstract definitions. The Logic Manual provides the best entry to the general abstract way of thinking about language, logic, and semantics which is characteristic of contemporary philosophy. Exercises, examples, and sample examination papers are provided on an accompanying website.
£13.89
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Spanish TECC: Atención táctica a víctimas en emergencias, segunda edición, manual del curso: Atención táctica a víctimas en emergencias, segunda edición, manual del curso
En el ambiente táctico civil, cada segundo cuenta. TECC: Atención táctica a víctimas en emergencias, segunda edición enseña a los proveedores de atención prehospitalaria cómo responder y atender a pacientes durante una emergencia táctica civil, incluso en tiroteos activos. Este atractivo programa está diseñado para preparar a los proveedores de servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS) para atender pacientes en un entorno táctico. Desarrollada por la Asociación Nacional de Técnicos en Emergencias Médicas (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, NAEMT) y aprobado por el Colegio Estadounidense de Cirujanos (American College of Surgeons), TECC, segunda edición aborda los dominios actuales de los Servicios Tácticos de Emergencia Médica (Tactical Emergency Medical Services, TEMS) y es consistente con las pautas actuales del Comité sobre TECC. NAEMT es un socio educativo reconocido del Comité de TECC. Componentes del programa dinámico El manual del curso TECC, segunda edición refuerza y clarifica los conceptos clave del curso, tiene un diseño atractivo e interactivo, y está escrito de modo que sienta que está participando en una conversación, en lugar de escuchando una lección. El manual del curso incluye las siguientes características clave: • Compruebe sus conocimientos: aplique los conocimientos presentados en la lección y refuerce sus habilidades de tratamiento de pacientes. • Estaciones de habilidades: revisión paso a paso de cómo utilizar habilidades que salvan vidas en el entorno táctico.
£23.54
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc PHTLS 9e United Kingdom: Print PHTLS Textbook with Digital Access to Course Manual eBook: Print PHTLS Textbook with Digital Access to Course Manual eBook
Over three decades ago, PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support transformed the assessment and management of trauma patients in the field. Throughout the years and across the globe, the PHTLS course has improved the quality of trauma patient care and has saved lives. This UK localised edition continues the PHTLS mission to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all clinicians involved in the delivery of prehospital care through global education. This legendary programme was first developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in the early 1980s in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT). The UK edition of this trusted and reliable resource is endorsed by the College of Paramedics. The text has been revised and updated to reflect current, evidence-based knowledge and practice, and brings the established course in line with national guidance to reflect the paramedic role within the UK. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that prehospital clinicians make the best decisions on behalf of their patients when given a solid foundation of knowledge and key principles to fuel their critical-thinking skills. A Clear Approach to Assessing a Trauma Patient In the field, seconds count. PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life-threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing any delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. Dynamic Technology Solutions World-class content joins instructionally sound design with a user-friendly online interface to give instructors and students a truly interactive and engaging learning experience with: • eBook of the PHTLS Course Manual that reinforces key concepts presented in the PHTLS course • Video demonstrations of critical skills in the PHTLS Online Instructor ToolKit
£52.99
Ovid Technologies Manual de láser en oftalmología
A medida que la nueva tecnología láser evoluciona y revoluciona la atención oftalmológica, se hace necesaria la existencia de una referencia actualizada y completa enfocada al entrenamiento o actualización del médico residente o especialista cuya práctica incluye este tipo de procedimientos.Editado por Lars Freisberg, Nate Lighthizer, Leonid Skorin Jr., Karl Stonecipher y Aaron B. Zimmerman, Manual de láser en oftalmología fue creado para proporcionar información clínica concisa y relevante sobre la tecnología láser en un formato consistente y fácil de usar.La mayoría de los capítulos contienen indicaciones clave específicas, contraindicaciones, consideraciones preoperatorias, puntos de procedimiento y consideraciones posoperatorias. Como información adicional, se incluyen varios capítulos no relacionados con el láser, como el entrecruzamiento corneal y la terapia de luz pulsada intensa. Aunque estas técnicas se basan en dispositivos que no son láseres por definición, la radiación electromagnética se utiliza para manipular terapéuticamente los tejidos y estos temas encajan de manera perfecta en el esquema general de este manual.
£97.00
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Manual de trasplante renal
£70.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Camera Assistant's Manual
Excel as a Cameraman in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do – and what NOT to do – during production and get the job done right the first time. This seventh edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with the multi-skill set needed to maintain and transport a camera, troubleshoot common problems on location, prepare for job interviews, and work with both film and digital technologies. Illustrations, checklists, and tables accompany each chapter and highlight the daily workflow of an Assistant Cameraman (AC), with expanded sections on problems and troubleshooting, updated formulas, tables, and checklists, as well as new information on the differences between working in the United States and UK and additional information on working with digital technology.This is a must-have for anyone looking to succeed in this highly technical and ever-changing profession.This book features a comprehensive companion web site that offers plenty of useful resources, including online tutorials that ACs can easily access while on location and supplementary downloadable forms and checklists.
£39.99
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Manual of Urodynamics
Urodynamics is the investigation of the function of the lower urinary tract – the bladder and urethra – using physical measurements, such as urine pressure and flow rate as well as clinical assessment (netdoctor). This book is a concise guide to urodynamics (UDS) for trainee urologists. Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract, the next section discusses clinical assessment which begins with a medical history and examination – which may reveal abnormalities within the lower abdomen or pelvis that are contributing to the lower urinary tract symptoms. The patient is then given a urination (voiding) diary to be kept for three days, to document their fluid intake and output, including episodes of incontinence (netdoctor). Each of the following chapters examines a different UDS test and its interpretation. The final sections describe representative clinical cases, and reporting on urodynamics. Key points Concise guide to urodynamics (UDS) for trainee urologists Detailed coverage of clinical assessment and different UDS tests Includes chapter on representative clinical cases Features more than 75 images and illustrations
£29.00
Gun Digest Media Gunsmithing the 1911 The Bench Manual
£24.29
The Crowood Press Ltd A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers
Italian motorcycles have a place in history - and many enthusiast's hearts - out of all proportion to the numbers that been built. If the number of motorcycles built by Italian manufacturers is small, the sheer number of Italian motorcycle factories will surprise readers. A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers is the most complete directory of Italian motorcycles available today. In addition to covering the most famous Italian factories, this is a definitive guide to the marques that have had little or no coverage. Some might be familiar, while others are remembered for their racing achievements, and many will never had been heard of by most readers. This new book includes: entries for every marque where it was possible to establish when and where the factories were active; details of the most important motorcycles each manufacturer built, and the marques' greatest achievements; the history of the once great factories and finally, an appendix lists the other, less well-known manufacturers.
£35.00
DOM Publishers Stadium Buildings: Construction and Design Manual
From ancient stadium construction to a design object of the twenty-first century, sports arenas have long been turned into places hosting a global media spectacle. For a few hours or days, colossuses made of steel and concrete transform into colourful festival locations. Since the first ancient stadium in Greek Olympia, the typology of stadium construction has undergone a profound transformation: due to changes in requirements and demand, an urban entertainment centre has emerged from the simple running track in the countryside. Through selected examples of projects, this volume from the Construction and Design Manual series illustrates the development of stadiums in relation to building typologies. It provides a basic manual of stadium design using basic planning parameters. Examined are, amongst others, Olympic stadiums, football stadiums, velodromes and ice arenas. Drawings, detailed plans and large- format photos facilitate an understanding of the carefully selected examples and are used to analyse stadium construction in terms of its history, planning and architecture.
£75.00
North Star Editions Essential Jobs: We Need Manufacturing Workers
This book celebrates workers who help plan, design, and run factories. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.
£9.99
North Star Editions Essential Jobs: We Need Manufacturing Workers
This book celebrates workers who help plan, design, and run factories. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.
£26.99
Cengage Learning Management and Cost Accounting Student Manual
Established as the leading introductory text in the field, Colin Drury's Management and Cost Accounting has helped students to blend theory and practice for over thirty-five years. The Student Manual is a practical companion featuring a wealth of questions for each topic, with exercises and fully worked solutions that empower students to practise key concepts of management and cost accounting and prepare for exam success. This edition of the Student Manual includes new sections on data analytics and environmental management accounting as well as expanded coverage of strategic performance and cost management, value creation and quality management. Continuing to comprehensively revise Colin Drury's text, Mike Tayles draws on his experience as an examiner for both ACCA and CIMA to update this hands-on student guide.
£40.85
Legare Street Press Complete Manual of Analysis and Paraphrasing
£15.95
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Experience Modern Israel Lesson Plan Manual
This Lesson Plan Manual presents 26 ready-to-use lesson plans each approximately 50 minutes long. Each chapter corresponds to a chapter in the textbook.
£19.99
Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Prophets: Teacher's Lesson Plan Manual
26 ready-to-use lesson plans of approximately 50 minutes each make teacher preparation for usingÔøΩThe Prophets: Speaking Out for JusticeÔøΩquick and easy.
£19.99
Pesda Press The Mountain Leader: A Practical Manual
Being a Mountain Leader is so much more than map reading and ropework. This book is aimed at Mountain Leaders and is designed to help them be a better leader once they have the qualification. There is advice herein for trainees and trainers, for the assessed and the assessor. This book moves away from the technical skills attained during training and assessment and focuses on actually being a Mountain Leader. What it does so well is demonstrate what is required to be a good and effective leader after gaining the qualification. Much of the content is also valid for the Walking Group Leader and Lowland Leader holders.
£19.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Commando Pocket Manual: 1940-1945
The Commandos were created by Winston Churchill in 1940 as a 'butcher and bolt' raiding unit to destroy vital targets in German occupied Europe. Recruits for this 'special service' were all volunteers, drawn from the British Army, and later from the Royal Marines and other Allied armies. Commando training was extremely demanding – men had to be physically fit and show initiative, mental toughness and adaptability. The training courses were designed to cultivate these qualities and to simulate real battle experiences, which included the use of live ammunition. Commandos learned a diverse range of skills at dedicated training centres in the remote Scottish Highlands. This pocket-book draws on authentic training manuals, lecture notes, course literature and other material from the commando schools to give a real insight into this highly specialised fighting unit – demonstrating how commandos were taught to live, fight and move on offensive operations, initially as raiding parties, and later as skilled assault infantry. Sections of the book cover survival and fieldcraft skills; night operations; assaulting obstacles; use of equipment – such as the COPPS canoe for beach reconnaissance and sabotage; and weapons training, including the Thompson submachine gun, the Bren gun, and the famous emblem of the commandos – the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife.
£9.99
Books of Discovery Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Manual Therapists is a clear, accurate, simple, and comprehensive A&P textbook that addresses the needs of students in manual therapy education programs. It is a focused text that deliberately emphasizes the information manual therapists need to be familiar with in order to understand the benefits, effects, indications, and contraindications of their specific form of manual therapy. The text includes detailed information not covered in standard A&P texts, adding an entire chapter on neuromuscular and myofascial connections (Chapter 8), and separating the structure and function of the lymphatic system (Chapter 11) from immunity and healing (Chapter 12). This, along with chapter features such as Manual Therapy Applications, Pathology Alerts, and What Do You Think questions, help readers build bridges between the scientific facts and the application of that information to their therapeutic practice.
£89.99
Oxford University Press Manual of Infection Prevention and Control
In recent years, we have begun to recognise the rising threat of Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDORs), and the profound impact that healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), such as MRSA, can have on both patient safety and quality of care. HCAIs prolong patients' hospital stays, and increase morbidity as well as mortality rates, yet diagnosing and treating these infections is a costly process that can place intense pressure on already limited healthcare resources. The updated and significantly expanded new edition of Manual of Infection Prevention and Control is a practical handbook that provides a comprehensive overview of HCAI control and prevention in all healthcare facilities. Clear diagrams and quick-access tables give step-by-step instructions to guide the reader through real-life prevention strategies such as hand wash, disinfection, and sterilisation. A truly current and global source, this book also includes information regarding infection outbreak management, and detailed sections on specific pathogens such as swine flu, C Difficile, ESBL, MRSA, E.coli 0157, XDR-TB, and Ebola. Manual of Infection Prevention and Control is a fully illustrated, evidence based guide for doctors, nurses, and public health physicians working to prevent the spreading of infectious diseases - most particularly HCAIs. It is also a valuable reference for environmental health officers, health educators, practice managers in GP surgeries, and health service managers.
£50.72
TFM Publishing Ltd A manual for blood conservation
A multi-disciplinary team approach within this new book which evaluates the current state-of-play with regard to blood conservation, including a fresh look at the evidence. Contents will cover the Supply and Demand issues; why/how changes have occurred; a historical overview; transfusion transmitted diseases; changing demographics and the projected impact on blood supplies; considerations for transfusion practice; surgical peri-operative techniques; medical management; risk management issues; the role of the Hospital Transfusion Team; educational issues; National Reports/Edicts; clinical networks in blood transfusion.
£25.00
Prospect Books A Persian Cookbook: The Manual
£15.00
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins The Washington Manual of Echocardiography
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Echocardiography, Second Edition focuses on the essential information you need to know to successfully perform and read echocardiograms, as well as to identify valvular heart disease, cardiac myopathies, and congenital anomalies. Supervised and edited by faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine, this highly regarded reference has been completely updated throughout, with a new, streamlined layout as well more echo clips, and an update on the current guidelines. You’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and up-to-date information on all aspects of echocardiography – all in one convenient and easily accessible source. New chapters on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac devices include the latest ACC/AHA and ASE guidelines. Extensively revised sections on LV systolic and diastolic function, valve assessment, and TEE. Hundreds of updated, high-quality images enhance visual learning and improve diagnostic accuracy. Reorganized content emphasizes clarity and consistency, so you can find what you need more quickly. Tips and pearls from cardiologists and sonographers offer guidance on proper set-up, correct transduction technique, and image optimization. A handy, portable resource for cardiology fellows, as well as anesthesia fellows, cardiac sonographers, residents, attendings, and intensive care and emergency department physicians who utilize handheld ultrasound. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
£71.00
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Postgraduate Orthopedics: An Exam Preparatory Manual
£25.00