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Essential Atlas of Infectious Diseases for Primary Care»rank: 2305404from: W.B. Saunders Company
: :Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville. Complete collection of visual images to aid in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. DNLM: Communicable Diseases--atlases. |
Kids Coping With War: How Young People React to Military Conflict»rank: 844070by: Michael S. Prokop
: :A book for every family coping with war and military conflict. This book helps kids actively cope with war and conflict by 1. providing warm reassurance that kids will be safe and taken care of, 2. dispelling false beliefs about war that often cause kids to feel confused, guilty, anxious, and depressed, 3.understanding feelings and reactions to change, and 4.helping kids identify unresolved cincerns and share feelings with caring adults. |
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Residential Mortgage Lending»rank: 2180659by: Marshall W. Dennis, Michael J. Robertson
: :For bank training programs and community colleges serving mortgage lenders. A completely practical real-world text with pedagogy for the cc's. The course is called 'Mortgage Lending,' or it may be called 'Real Estate Finance,' with an approach from the banker's point of view. |
The Science of Conservation Planning: Habitat Conservation Under The Endangered Species Act»rank: 517513by: Reed F. Noss, Michael O'Connell, Dennis D. Murphy
: :Broad-scale conservation of habitats is increasingly being recognized as a more effective means of protecting species and landscapes than single-species preservation efforts. While interest in the approach has grown tremendously in recent years, it remains controversial and the science behind it has yet to be fully developed.In 'The Science of Conservation Planning,' three of the nation's leading conservation biologists explore the role of the scientist in the planning process and present a framework and guidelines for applying science to regional habitat-based conservation planning. Chapters consider: history and background of conservation planning efforts criticisms of science in conservation planning principles of conservation biology that apply to conservation planning detailed examination of conservation plans ... |
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Rise & Walk: The Trial & Triumph of Dennis Byrd (Harperspotlight)»rank: 902472by: Dennis Byrd, Michael D'Orso
: :A personal account of the New York Jets player's struggle to walk again following a spinal injury describes Byrd's football successes in high school and college, the painful physical therapy to overcome paralysis, and his love for his family and faith. Reprint. |
The Universe Wants to Play: The Anomalist 12 a Nonfiction Anthology»rank: 823489from: Anomalist Books
: :We chose Hakim Bey’s wonderful phrase 'The Universe Wants to Play' as the unifying theme for the articles in this volume, the 12th of The Anomalist journal. Since we began publishing in 1994, this highly praised nonfiction anthology has had as its focus maverick science, unexplained mysteries, unorthodox theories, and strange talents. In this issue… Philosopher Joseph M. Felser argues that it is utterly pointless to attempt to prove the reality of the paranormal scientifically. It seems that proof is part of the problem, not the solution. Journalist Jay Walljasper visits and interviews maverick scientist Rupert Sheldrake. Why does he rub so many biologists and physicists the wrong way? The potential victims ... |
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Give Her the River: A Father's Wish for His Daughter»rank: 691942by: Michael Dennis Browne
: : What do you give someone to show them just how much you love them? A father decides a river best captures his feelings for his little girl. A gift of life and changing beauty, a river encompasses so much more than meets the eye. It is the swan gliding upon its surface in the morning, the craggy stone steps leading down to its bank, the puppy trotting alongside a jogger on the path beside it, the drifting sailboat, and the hammock, perfect for reading stories in, beneath the willows that drape overhead. A river is a gift of possibility and challenges, a gift that expresses all things for which there are ... |
Spine and Peripheral Nerves (Neurosurgical Operative Atlas)»rank: 599818by: Christopher Wolfla, Arnold Menezes, Dennis McDonnell, Volker Sonntag, Michael Wang, Ronald Apfelbaum, Brian Subach, Praveen Mummaneni, Harel Deutsch, Stephen Papadopoulos, Michael Groff, R. Hurlbert, Regis Haid Jr., Charles Branch, Hiroshi Nakagawa
: :This volume, part of the second edition of the classic Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series, presents the latest techniques for managing the full range of spinal and peripheral nerve problems. Each chapter addresses a different surgical procedure, guiding the reader through patient selection, preoperative preparation, anesthetic techniques, patient monitoring, and surgical techniques and outcomes. The authors also discuss common complications and offer tips for how to avoid and manage them. Spine and Peripheral Nerves is ideal for residents to study and for established surgeons seeking a quick refresher in preparation for surgery. Neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and plastic surgeons will benefit from the wealth of information provided in this up-to-date clinical reference. Highlights: *Renowned experts ... |
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Pictorialism in California: Photographs 1900-1940»rank: 859391from: Getty Publications
: :Photographic Pictorialism was an early twentieth-century movement that had its goal the romantic expression of forms of beauty. In California, Pictorialism took forms as varied as landscape photographs, Hollywood portraits, and moody evocations of modern dance. This book contains one hundred photographs that illustrate the full range of the Pictorialist movement in Northern and in Southern California. It includes images by such well-known Pictorialists as Ansel Adams, Imogene Cunningham, and Edward Weston. |
The Storyteller's Companion to the Bible: John (Storyteller's Companion to the Bible)»rank: 1278338by: Dennis E. Smith
: :Photographic Pictorialism was an early twentieth-century movement that had its goal the romantic expression of forms of beauty. In California, Pictorialism took forms as varied as landscape photographs, Hollywood portraits, and moody evocations of modern dance. This book contains one hundred photographs that illustrate the full range of the Pictorialist movement in Northern and in Southern California. It includes images by such well-known Pictorialists as Ansel Adams, Imogene Cunningham, and Edward Weston. |