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A dramatic and timely account of Stalin’s failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followed In November 1939, Stalin directed his military leaders to launch an invasion of Finland. In what became known as the Winter War, the full might of the Soviet army was pitted against this small Nordic republic. Yet despite their vastly superior military strength, the Soviets suffered heavy losses and failed to mount Stalin’s intended full-scale invasion. How did Finland evade Stalin’s crosshairs—not once, but three times more? In this groundbreaking account, Kimmo Rentola traces the epochal shifts in Soviet-Finnish relations. From the Winter War to Finland’s exit from World War II in 1944, a possible Soviet-backed coup in 1948, and Moscow’s designation of Finland as an enemy state in 1950, Finland was forced to navigate Stalin’s outsize political and territorial demands. Rentola presents a dramatic reconstruction of Finland’s unlikely survival at a time when the nation’s very existence was at stake.

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Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy - with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation. Right-sized coverage of the full spectrum of phlebotomy practice. Step-by-step illustrated procedures on essential phlebotomy competencies and techniques. Exam preparation questions in each chapter and three mock certification exams help with classroom and board test review. Clinical scenarios and tips focus on application and real-world workplace challenges and solutions. Removable bookmark for handy clinical reference to tube color-coding. OSHA icons in procedures highlight safe and effective practice. Key terms and acronyms listed at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted in text, and defined in a back-of-book glossary. Additional online resources - animations, procedure videos, interactive exercises, and an audio glossary. NEW! Expanded and updated content on new laboratory tests, emergency procedures, job duties, safety, quality assurance, and more. NEW! Animations focusing on anatomy and physiology help ensure comprehension of foundational content.

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