Modern Multithreading (Free E-Book)

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Master the essentials of concurrent programming,including testing and debugging

This textbook examines languages and libraries for multithreaded programming. Readers learn how to create threads in Java and C++, and develop essential concurrent programming and problem-solving skills. Moreover, the textbook sets itself apart from other comparable works by helping readers to become proficient in key testing and debugging techniques. Among the topics covered, readers are introduced to the relevant aspects of Java, the POSIX Pthreads library, and the Windows Win32 Applications Programming Interface.

The authors have developed and fine-tuned this book through the concurrent programming courses they have taught for the past twenty years. The material, which emphasizes practical tools and techniques to solve concurrent programming problems, includes original results from the authors' research. Chapters include:
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• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (October 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471725048
• ISBN-13: 978-0471725046

Anatomy of the Human Body (Free E-Book)

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Design of Concrete Structures (Free E-Book)

by Arthur H. Nilson (Author), David Darwin (Author)

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The twelfth edition of Design of Concrete Structures contains balanced coverage of important topics and is filled with applications that impart an "engineering" flavor, reflecting the authors' practical experience. This respected text leads the reader through a firm understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete structure before it builds proficiency in the current methods of structural design practice. Particular reference is made to the American Concrete Institute Building Code, incorporating the 1995 ACI Code.

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 12th edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007046586X
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Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry (Free E-Book)

By Edwina A. M. Kidd, Bernard G. N. Smith, Timothy F. Watson,

* Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
* Number Of Pages: 224
* Publication Date: 2003-10-16
* Sales Rank: 1630398
* ISBN / ASIN: 0198509286
* EAN: 9780198509288
* Binding: Paperback
* Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
* Studio: Oxford University Press, USA

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The new edition of this best-selling dentistry textbook has been thoroughly updated as operative dentistry is a rapidly developing area particularly with regard to dental materials and techniques. The book describes clearly and concisely the indications and methods for all common operative and conservative procedures in dental practice. Procedures and techniques are illustrated in full colour and, where appropriate, step-by-step sequences are given. Its popularity lies in the fact that it doubles as an atlas and the text is clear and accessible. Thoroughly updated, and with a new co-author, the book has taken a shift towards prevention in line with changes in dental practice, includes a new section on preventing trauma and significant new research on the diagnosis of caries. The new edition covers the much larger range of dental materials available and many of the old photographs have been replaced. There is up-to-date information on infection control, sterilisation, the use of new instruments and a section on ultrasonic and electro-surgical equipment. The Eighth Edition includes increased coverage of bonding techniques which in turn allow much less destructive tooth preparation. In line with current teaching practices, the new edition takes a more problem-based approach with emphasis on managing disease rather than treating it as an example of real problem solving. Many of the changes in this edition are based on recent research evidence thereby taking an evidence-based approach to the subject. REVIEWS FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION It is a book of perspectives and of context, and to the author's credit. It presents these quite well. ... Broader than most dental texts in its perspective, and shorter than almost all other operative texts in its length, this edition of Pickard's Manual is a very readable collection of treatment guidelines for operative dentistry. Canadian Dental Association Journal ...it is primarily aimed at the undergraduate, but it can be recommended to practitioners who over the years have slipped into a routine based on how they were taught twenty or more years ago ... This is a well illustrated, well set out and easy to read manual which can be recommended to undergraduates and not-so-new graduates alike. Australian Dental Journal

Netter's Concise Atlas of Orthopaedic Anatomy (Free E-Book)

Netter's Concise Atlas of Orthopaedic Anatomy
Publisher: Saunders | Language: English | ISBN:0914168940 | 320 pages | Data: 2001 | CHM | 62 Mb

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Concise Dental Anatomy and Morphology (Free E-Book)

218 pages | Publisher : University of Iowa College of Dentistry; 4th edition (June 30, 2001) | English | ISBN: 0874141257 | RAR | 19MB

Author: James L. Fuller
Date: 4th edition (June 30, 2001)
ISBN: 0874141257
Pages: 218
Language: English
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Advances in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Lecture Notes Electrical Engineering)
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Title: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide
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This is a comprehensive compendium on engineering mathematics which I found fascinating and enjoyable to read. This is not a book for the novice but for those with a strong background in high school Mathematics. I used an earlier edition of this book as a graduate student and it is still among the texts I use as a reference book. Among the extensive topics covered include linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, Fourier series, differential forms, graph theory, oscillation matrices, quantum symmetries, complex variables, probability and statistics, vector calculus, numerical and computer methods.

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Design of Concrete Structures (Book Request)

by Arthur H Nilson (Author), David Darwin (Author), Charles W. Dolan (Author), Arthur Nilson (Author), Charles Dolan (Author)

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The 13th edition of the classic text, Design of Concrete Structures, is completely revised using the newly released 2002 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Code. This new edition has the same dual objectives as the previous editions: first to establish a firm understanding of the behavior of structural concrete, then to develop proficiency in the methods used in current design practice. Design of Concrete Structures covers the behavior and design aspects of concrete and provides thoroughly updated examples and homework problems throughout. The 13th edition also features a new chapter, Chapter 10, covering strut-and-tie models. The text also presents the basic mechanics of structural concrete and methods for the design of individual members for bending, shear, torsion, and axial force, and provides detail in the various types of structural systems applications.

About the Author
Professor Emeritus - Cornell University

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 13 edition (July 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072921994
• ISBN-13: 978-0072921991

Fundamental Immunology, 6th Edition

William E Paul , "Fundamental Immunology, 6th Edition"
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2008-05-01 | ISBN: 0781765196 | 1584 p | chm | 67 Mb


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The textbook that has defined the field of immunology since 1984 is now in its thoroughly revised and updated Sixth Edition. This comprehensive, up-to-date text will be of interest to graduate students,post-doctoral fellows, basic and clinical immunologists, microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, and any physician treating diseases in which immunologic mechanisms play a role. This edition features expanded coverage of regulatory T cells, innate immunity, and dendritic cells. Additional chapters on cytokines are also included. A companion Website offers the fully searchable text, plus all illustrations in full color and comprehensive lists of references.

Clinician's Pocket Reference

The original Scut Monkey Handbook is the market-leading survival guide for the wards and in the clinic!

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100 Questions in Cardiology

A guide to the management of common cardiological scenarios, this book offers the response of leading experts in each field to the more common, and often poorly dealt with problems of cardiology. It is a very useful how-to guide, based on sound evidence.

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Published in 2001
Published by BMJ Publishing
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Orthopedic Traumatology - A Resident's Guide (Free E-Book)

In a very concise and extremely well organized manner Orthopedic Traumatology discusses the important principles underlying the management of orthopedic trauma, which has undergone significant changes recently. The book will benefit residents in orthopedics as well as orthopedic surgeons in developed and developing countries. It will help educate trainees in orthopedic surgery, nursing, physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine as well as medical students. The books structure facilitates review of the material before board exams and the quick retrieval of information.

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Published Date: 2006
Publisher: Springer
Author: David Ip
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Number Of Pages: 789
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Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery (Basic and Clinical Dermatology) (Hardcover)by Arielle Kauvar, George Hruza

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This reference demonstrates and assesses various technologies and methods to effectively perform laser treatments for a variety of cutaneous disorders. It emphasizes the selection of the appropriate laser for each clinical situation, practical treatment guidelines, and the avoidance of complications and builds a foundation in laser instrumentation and physics. The book offers a thorough review of each laser system and its interaction with human tissues, and provides detailed instructions for treating lesions, tattoos, leg veins, scars, and wrinkles.

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Pocket Consultant Cardiology (Free E-Book)

Author: Howard Swanton
Title: Pocket Consultant Cardiology
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
ISBN 1405101970
Edition: 5th Edition
Publication Date: March 2003
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Middlesex Hospital, London, UK. Concise reference on the many facets involved in managing cardiac patients. Includes topics about cardiac symptoms and physical signs, congenital heart disease, artery disease, cardiac rhythm, and infective endocarditis. Halftone illustrations. Expanded-outline format. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Heart Disease--handbooks.

Textbook of Healthcare Ethics, 2nd Edition (Free E-Book)

By Erich E.H. Loewy, Roberta Springer Loewy,

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 382
Publication Date: 2004-07-20
Sales Rank: 337987
ISBN / ASIN: 1402014600
EAN: 9781402014604
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Springer
Studio: Springer

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The Textbook of Healthcare Ethics, Second Edition is written with practising physicians, medical students and residents, nurses, philosophers, and other healthcare workers in mind. The text is also highly suitable for formal ethics courses in medical, nursing and allied healthcare programs, as well as for training ethics committee members.

This book is an introduction to the broad field of biomedical ethics. While offering a basic introduction to ethical theory, it discusses, as well, the wide array of ethical problems encountered in the daily practice of healthcare professionals. It is written by two Bioethicists who, prior to entering the field of Bioethics, worked as healthcare professionals. The primary author has a background in medicine and the secondary author has a background in nursing.

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Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (Free E-Book)

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Number Of Pages: 408
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A representation of the skills and expertise of leading surgeons in the field, this reference serves as a step-by-step instructional resource on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. With full-color illustrations throughout, each chapter focuses on specific techniques and will contain strategies to enhance recovery, reduce patient pain, and provide improved function over traditional surgical procedures.

The Clinical Practice of Critical Care Neurology, 2nd Edition (Free E-Book)

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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Pages: 616
Publication Date: 2003-03-07
Sales Rank: 111426
ISBN / ASIN: 019515729X
EAN: 9780195157291
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Average Rating: 5

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This book is an invaluable review of neurologic critical care in the intensive care unit. The emphasis is on management in day-to-day practice. Part I is devoted to basic management of critically ill patients with acute neurologic diseases. Part II covers the technology and procedures used in the intensive care unit. Part III discusses the management of specific disorders in critical care neurology. Part IV deals with the management of postoperative neurosurgical complications. Part V covers the management of systemic complications.

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Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside

By Douglas Zipes, Jose Jalife

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 1200
Publication Date: 2004-02-16
Sales Rank: 116836
ISBN / ASIN: 0721603238
EAN: 9780721603230
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Manufacturer: Saunders
Studio: Saunders
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Here's today's most authoritative and up-to-date information on basic and clinical electrophysiology. The 4th Edition covers everything from fundamental explanations of currents and channels, through the theoretical and experimental bases of cardiac electrical activity and arrhythmias, to current clinical understandings of arrhythmias and their treatment. It also features the most comprehensive updating and revision to date.

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Winner of the 2006 AMWA Book Awards Physicians Category, An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine is a much-needed resource for individuals practicing in this challenging field. It takes a novel approach, describing in detail the best and most current methods including initial patient evaluation, generation of differential diagnoses, problem-solving and management of challenging conditions based on presenting symptoms. Unlike other textbooks, in which the diagnosis is known, this textbook approaches clinical problems as clinicians approach patients - without full knowledge of the final diagnosis.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Number Of Pages: 818
• Publication Date: 2005-07-11
• ISBN / ASIN: 0521542596
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Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (Free E-Book)

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Here is the revised edition of Charles Dawrin's The Origin of Species, introduced and abridged by Philip Appleman, published by W. W. Norton. As much as anyone in the modern era, Charles Darwin changed the course of human thought. The impact on Western civilization of his seminal work has been broad and deep: not only the biological sciences but also social thought, philosophy, ethics, religion, and literature have all been shaped and reshaped by evolutionary concepts. Here, in what Paul Moody (writing in Victorian Studies) has called "a masterly condensation," is a classic edition of Darwin's The Origin of Species . It retains all of the substance of the original book, but only the essential elements of its profuse detail. Philip Appleman, the editor of Darwin, a Norton Critical Edition ("the best Darwin anthology on the market," according to Stephen Jay Gould), has cut deftly to the essence of Darwin's classic, losing none of the continuity or flavor of the original and making available an edition that modern readers will not find overpowering. This revision includes a new introduction by Professor Appleman that perceptively traces Darwin's influence on the world of ideas as well as three additional chapters from Darwin's work.

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton; 2 edition (March 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393978672
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Molecular Biology of the Cell (Free E-Book)

by Bruce Alberts (Author), Alexander Johnson (Author), Julian Lewis (Author), Martin Raff (Author), Keith Roberts (Author), Peter Walter (Author)

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For nearly a quarter century Molecular Biology of the Cell has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples, a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); and cell cycle control and the mechanics of M phase (now integrated into one chapter). The hallmark features of Molecular Biology of the Cell have been retained, such as its consistent and comprehensive art program, clear concept headings, and succinct section summaries. Additionally, in response to extensive feedback from readers, the Fifth Edition now includes several new features. It is now more portable. Chapters 1-20 are printed and Chapters 21-25, covering multicellular systems, are provided as pdf files on the free Media DVD-ROM which accompanies the book.* And for the first time, Molecular Biology of the Cell now contains end-of-chapter questions. These problems, written by John Wilson and Tim Hunt, emphasize a quantitative approach and the art of reasoning from experiments, and -they will help students review and extend their knowledge derived from reading the textbook. The Media DVD-ROM, which is packaged with every copy of the book, contains PowerPoint® presentations with all of the figures, tables and micrographs from the text (available as JPEGs too). Also included is the Media Player, which plays over 125 movies—animations, videos, and molecular models—all with voiceover narration. A new reader-friendly feature is the integration of media codes throughout the text that link directly to relevant videos and animations. The Media DVD-ROM holds the multicellular systems chapters (21-25) of the text as well. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors tell the story of cell biology, and thereby create a coherent framework through which readers may approach and enjoy this subject that is so central to all of biology. * There is also a reference edition of Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition (ISBN 978-0-8153-4111-6) that contains Chapters 1-25 entirely in printed format.

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• Publisher: Garland Science; 5 edition
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815341059
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• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press; 3 Lab edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
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Extensively revised and updated, this authoritative biochemistry text is known worldwide for its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage. Extensively illustrated and user-friendly, the text offers examples pf how knowledge of biochemistry is essential for understanding the molecular basis of health and disease. The 26th edition also features expanded content on results of the Human Genome Project. Perfect as both text and USMLE review.

• Paperback: 693 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 26 edition (March 18, 2003)
• Language: English
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Biochemistry (Free E-Book Download)

by Jeremy M. Berg (Author), John L. Tymoczko (Author), Lubert Stryer (Author)

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• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 6 edition (May 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716787245
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Molecular Cell Biology (Free E-book)

by James Darnell (Author), Paul Matsudaira (Author), Lawrence Zipursky (Author), Harvey Lodish (Author), Arnold Berk (Author), David Baltimore (Author)

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Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 4th edition (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 071673706X
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Clinical Anatomy: Applied Anatomy for Students and Junior Doctors

Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 11 edition (November 17, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1405138041
ISBN-13: 978-1405138048

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Clinical Anatomy has remained the word of the same author for nearly half a century. Initially written for clinical medical students on the wards, clinics and revising for Finals, since then it has sold all over the world in hundreds of thousands and in several languages. Its success has been its constant revision to ensure it covers the student's needs. Today, it also covers the bulk of the anatomy required in the MRCS Part I, II, III and provides an excellent revision text for these candidates and medical students in a concise form with clear, easily reproduced diagrams.

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Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery (Basic and Clinical Dermatology) (Hardcover) by Arielle Kauvar, George Hruza

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This reference demonstrates and assesses various technologies and methods to effectively perform laser treatments for a variety of cutaneous disorders. It emphasizes the selection of the appropriate laser for each clinical situation, practical treatment guidelines, and the avoidance of complications and builds a foundation in laser instrumentation and physics. The book offers a thorough review of each laser system and its interaction with human tissues, and provides detailed instructions for treating lesions, tattoos, leg veins, scars, and wrinkles.

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Publisher: Informa Healthcare (September 20, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN: 0824758331
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Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practices (Free Ebook)

By Sue C. DeLaune, Patricia Kelly Ladner

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Number Of Pages: 1408
Publication Date: 2002-01-17
Sales Rank: 367032
ISBN / ASIN: 0766824527
EAN: 9780766824522
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Thomson Delmar Learning
Studio: Thomson Delmar Learning
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Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice.

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• Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a discussion of Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. This lays the foundation for the content presented in later chapters.
  
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150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review (Free Ebook)

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The third edition of 150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review combines practice tracings with clinical cardiology, providing students with the practical knowledge necessary to read, interpret, and understand ECGs. This essential review book is organized into three sections: introductory text reviewing ECG diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and clinical correlation; 150 ECG tracings with a brief clinical history; and interpretation and teaching points for each of the 150 ECGs.
150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review, 3rd Edition is ideal as an introductory text for medical and nursing students at any stage of training, for residents and fellows as a refresher before board exams, and for the sophisticated student/teacher as a comprehensive teaching file.

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Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston. Text, for students, provides EKG tracings to practice diagnosing heart disease. The combination of practice tracings and clinical cardiology gives the student the experience needed for exams and issues seen on the wards. Previous edition: c1997. Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Electrocardiography--Examination Questions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

• Spiral-bound: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (December 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140510483X
• ISBN-13: 978-1405104838
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Practice Nurse Handbook (Free Ebook)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2006-10-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405144211
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405144216
Binding: Paperback

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Chartfield Surgery, Putney, UK. Previous edition, c1994, was titled Bolden and Takel's Practice Nurse Handbook. Guide to the aspects of clinical practice, health promotion, and practice management. Features an emphasis on safe practice. Topics include common medical conditions, screening tests, immunizations, travel health, and emergency situations. Softcover. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Gill Hampson is an Independent Practice Nurse

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• Examine transactions and locking in multiuser environments

• Review functions mandated by the SQL standard and the three major vendors

• Access metadata information and implement database security

• Go beyond SQL to XML integration, OLAP business intelligence, and more

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Combining theory with everyday practicality, this deޮitive volume is packed with up-to-date information, new features, and explanations you need to get the very most out of SQL and its latest standard. The book is unique in that every chapter highlights how the new SQL standard applies to the three major databases, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 9.5, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The result is a comprehensive, useful, and real-world reference for all SQL users, from beginners to experienced developers.

• Learn the basics of SQL and relational databases

• Explore tables, views, sequences, and other database objects

• Examine transactions and locking in multiuser environments

• Review functions mandated by the SQL standard and the three major vendors

• Access metadata information and implement database security

• Go beyond SQL to XML integration, OLAP business intelligence, and more

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• Paperback: 888 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470229063
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Database Management Systems (Free Ebook)

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Database Management Systems provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the fundamentals of database systems. Coherent explanations and practical examples have made this one of the leading texts in the field. The third edition continues in this tradition, enhancing it with more practical material.

The new edition has been reorganized to allow more flexibility in the way the course is taught. Now, instructors can easily choose whether they would like to teach a course which emphasizes database application development or a course that emphasizes database systems issues. New overview chapters at the beginning of parts make it possible to skip other chapters in the part if you don't want the detail.

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 3rd edition (November 1, 2002)
Language: English
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Author: Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke

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Fundamentals of Database Systems (Free IT Ebook)

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Author: Ramez Elmasri, Shamkant B. Navathe
Date: 2006-04-13
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Publisher: Pearson/Addison Wesley

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Clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and an up-to-date introduction to modern database technologies result in a leading introduction to database systems.

With fresh new problems and a new lab manual, students get more opportunities to practice the fundamentals of design and implementation. More real-world examples serve as engaging, practical illustrations of database concepts. The Fifth Edition maintains its coverage of the most popular database topics, including SQL, security, data mining, and contains a new chapter on web script programming for databases.

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Advanced Engineering Mathematics

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Alan Jeffrey, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics"

Publisher: Academic Press | Pages: 1216 | ISBN:012382592X | PDF | 8.65 MB

Advanced Engineering Mathematics provides comprehensive and contemporary coverage of key mathematical ideas, techniques, and their widespread applications, for students majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics and physics. Using a wide range of examples throughout the book, Jeffrey illustrates how to construct simple mathematical models, how to apply mathematical reasoning to select a particular solution from a range of possible alternatives, and how to determine which solution has physical significance. Jeffrey includes material that is not found in works of a similar nature, such as the use of the matrix exponential when solving systems of ordinary differential equations. The text provides many detailed, worked examples following the introduction of each new idea, and large problem sets provide both routine practice, and, in many cases, greater challenge and insight for students. Most chapters end with a set of computer projects that require the use of any CAS (such as Maple or Mathematica) that reinforce ideas and provide insight into more advanced problems. A Student Solutions Manual is also available.

* Comprehensive coverage of frequently used integrals, functions and fundamental mathematical results
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The number one text in its field, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5/e is respected by professors and students alike for its comprehensive topical coverage, its varied examples and homework problems, and its strong focus on learning.

The authors have designed their presentation to allow for the gradual development of student confidence in problem solving. Each important concept is introduced in simple and easy-to-understand terms before more complicated examples are discussed.

Continuing this book’s tradition of extensive real-world applications, the new edition includes “Fluids in the News” case study boxes in each chapter, a set of brief stories describing interesting, novel, and current applications of fluid mechanics to help generate student interest in the topic. Many new homework problems have been created associated with these stories. Example problems have also been updated to include graphs illustrating the effects of changing parameter values, and

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Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8ed. Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide (Free Ebook)

Erwin Kreyszig, «Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide»
Wiley| ISBN: 0471726443 | 8 edition (October 6, 2006) | 260 pages | PDF | 18.7 MB

This is a comprehensive compendium on engineering mathematics which I found fascinating and enjoyable to read. This is not a book for the novice but for those with a strong background in high school Mathematics. I used an earlier edition of this book as a graduate student and it is still among the texts I use as a reference book. Among the extensive topics covered include linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, Fourier series, differential forms, graph theory, oscillation matrices, quantum symmetries, complex variables, probability and statistics, vector calculus, numerical and computer methods.

The book is a useful, helpful and handy reference for the engineering mathematics and applied mathematics student. The book is well written and the material is well organised with similar related concepts grouped together allowing a fluidity that facilitates its use. The author also presents various problems which when worked out will ensure a complete grasp of the subject.

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Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday (Free Ebooks)

Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday (Author), Robert Resnick (Author), Jearl Walker (Author)
Publisher: Wiley; 7 Sub edition (June 14, 2004) | ISBN-10: 0471216437 | PDF | 25 Mb | 1136 pages

No other book on the market today can match the 30-year success of Halliday, Resnick and Walker's Fundamentals of Physics! In a breezy, easy-to-understand style the book offers a solid understanding of fundamental physics concepts, and helps readers apply this conceptual understanding to quantitative problem solving. This book offers a unique combination of authoritative content and stimulating applications.

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Lange Outline Review: USMLE Step 3 (Lange Outline Review)

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Number Of Pages: 500
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Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 3 Qbook (Kaplan USMLE Qbook)

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Book Publisher: Kaplan (31 August, 2004)
ISBN: 0743262417
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How to get your hands on a College Free Scholarship and Get that Degree you Want

Image via WikipediaYear in and year out, fresh graduates from high schools all over America have the same problem finding a free scholarship for college. While for those who have gone to private schools, money won't seem to be a problem as their parents could probably afford it. But for the millions of kids that go to public schools, this is a problem that has hounded them for years.

Many of these kids don’t even bother thinking about college. Most of them just get jobs and think about their independence. But how many of them do actually succeed and lead comfortable lives and get good earning jobs?

The chances are very slim. Getting a good college degree is the key to expedite the climb to the corporate ladder plus, they also get the much needed knowledge to be competitive in the work force. The diploma is not just a piece of paper that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, the education that comes with those four years of hard work and great college fun is what you invest in.

But did you know that many college students from all over the country have been receiving scholarship money amounting to billions of dollars every year? This money comes from different sources and are divided up by many college students to get a free scholarship for college.

So the next question would be, how will you be able to get your hands into some of this money to finance your college education? Here are some steps many experts have recommended.

Start your search the earliest possible.

Don’t wait until you are in your senior year to find the source of these free scholarships. Even though you are just a junior, even in your sophomore year in high school, you should be able to start looking. There are even scholarships that are already awarded to junior year high school students. The first place you should go to look for these scholarships is in the counseling office of your high school. Then follow it up at the college financial aid office. You may also try the local community and civic organizations in your area. The Department of Education from your state is also a good place for inquiries. An dof course, the Internet.

Never stop looking for free scholarships.

Some scholarships are only good for a year or two. The more back up scholarship programs you have the more likely you will be able to finish your degree.

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Note the dates when you have to pass your requirements, being late in your submission is as good as not submitting at all.

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Apply for every scholarship program that you think you may qualify for. You may not pass in all of them, but at least you have other options.

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Color Atlas of Biochemistry (Free E-Book)

Jan Koolman (Author), K. R÷hm (Author)

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Basic biochemistry in color pictures! This book focuses on particular and fundamental aspects of human and mammalian biochemistry. Besides coverage of structure and composition of biologically relevant molecules and their metabolism, it also includes interlinking of chemical structures with biological functions, how molecules are arranged in cellular space and in the organism, and the evolution of biochemical processes.

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers; 2 Rev Enl edition (December 2004)
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Gandhi An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments With Truth

Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Beacon Press; Reprint edition (November 1, 1993)
ISBN-10: 0807059099
ISBN-13: 978-0807059098

Gandhi’s nonviolent struggles in South Africa and India had already brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation, and controversy that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself.

Although accepting of his status as a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, just then, colonialism, Gandhi feared that enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding. He says that he was after truth rooted in devotion to God and attributed the turning points, successes, and challenges in his life to the will of God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, dietary practices (he called himself a fruitarian), celibacy, and ahimsa, a life without violence.

It is in this sense that he calls his book The Story of My Experiments with Truth, offering it also as a reference for those who would follow in his footsteps. A reader expecting a complete accounting of his actions, however, will be sorely disappointed.

Although Gandhi presents his episodes chronologically, he happily leaves wide gaps, such as the entire satyagraha struggle in South Africa, for which he refers the reader to another of his books. And writing for his contemporaries, he takes it for granted that the reader is familiar with the major events of his life and of the political milieu of early 20th-century India.

For the objective story, try Yogesh Chadha’s Gandhi: A Life. For the inner world of a man held as a criminal by the British, a hero by Muslims, and a holy man by Hindus, look no further than these experiments. –Brian Bruya

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Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and countless other nonviolent struggles of the twentieth century.

In a new foreword, noted peace expert and teacher Sissela Bok urges us to adopt Gandhi’s “attitude of experimenting, of tesing what will and will not bear close scrutiny, what can and cannot be adapted to new circumstances,”in order to bring about change in our own lives and communities. All royalties earned on this book are paid to the Navajivan Trust, founded by Gandhi, for use in carrying on his work.

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Packing the Backpack

Author: Jam Macabanding

I love being prepared. Like Melanie Parker in “One Fine Day”, I want to be able to create a super hero costume from the contents of my purse. Or in this case, backpack. I want to be prepared for any situation. I want to have a snack available for those days when I forgot to eat as I rushed out the door. I want to have all my books, notes, and everything else I need for class. However, I need to be able to carry my backpack without pushing a wheelbarrow.

I’ve found a system that works well for me. I have a spot on the side of my work area that houses my books and supplies for school. Each night, I grab all the books and supplies I need for the following day and put them into my backpack. Since mornings are a mess, I need this packed the night before. I make sure I have everything I need. I like to pack homework that doesn’t need to be done yet – in case I find some extra time.

Technology has made things more compact, so instead of a CD player and my folder of French CDs, I have loaded them onto my iPod, saving room and weight. As you pack your backpack, look for things that you don’t need and things that you wish you had. Decide what is necessary and what can wait until you get back home.

Pack everything so you know where to find it and it is all secure. Make sure you can tote it around on your back without the need for a chiropractor at the end of the week. And if you can still fit in that extra snack, you’ll probably appreciate it later.

The Art of Public Speaking (Free E-Book)

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The trouble with many speakers is that they go before an audience with their minds a blank. It is no wonder that nature, abhorring a vacuum, fills them with the nearest thing handy, which generally happens to be, "I wonder if I am doing this right! How does my hair look? I know I shall fail." Their prophetic souls are sure to be right.

The efficiency of a book is like that of a man, in one important respect: its attitude toward its subject is the first source of its power. A book may be full of good ideas well expressed, but if its writer views his subject from the wrong angle even his excellent advice may prove to be ineffective. This book stands or falls by its authors' attitude toward its subject. If the best way to teach oneself or others to speak effectively in public is to fill the mind with rules, and to set up fixed standards for the interpretation of thought, the utterance of language, the making of gestures, and all the rest, then this book will be limited in value to such stray ideas throughout its pages as may prove helpful to the reader−−as an effort to enforce a group of principles it must be reckoned a failure, because it is then untrue. It is of some importance, therefore, to those who take up this volume with open mind that they should see clearly at the out−start what is the thought that at once underlies and is builded through this structure. In plain words it is this: Training in public speaking is not a matter of externals−−primarily; it is not a matter of imitation−−fundamentally; it is not a matter of conformity to standards−−at all. Public speaking is public utterance, public issuance, of the man himself; therefore the first thing both in time and in importance is that the man should be and think and feel things that are worthy of being given forth. Unless there be something of value within, no tricks of training can ever make of the talker anything more than a machine−−albeit a highly perfected machine−−for the delivery of other men's goods. So self−development is fundamental in our plan.

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How To Quickly Get Your Audience to Like You

Do you know how to make your audience like you? Why would you want to? Well, making an audience like you is the key to getting them to listen to you. As people we tend to gravitate towards people who we like and who make us feel good. Many presenters mistakenly think that they have to appear invincible and not show any weaknesses to their audience. This is a mistake. It's hard to like someone who never shows their human side. Look at how Hilary Clinton's popularity soared when she finally let the professional mask slip a little and reveal the human side of a woman sometime struggling to cope with the pressures of a presidential campaign.

Making an audience like you is sometimes referred to as building rapport. To really make an impact with them, you need to be able to do this very quickly with them. There are a number of ways of you can do this. One very simple way is by using self-deprecating humor, or in more simple terms -teasing yourself.

This is a great way to show the audience that you are:

* A human being

* No taking yourself too seriously

* Not someone to be afraid of (yes audiences can feel intimidated by speakers in the same way that that speakers feel intimidated by audiences)

* Someone the audience can relate to. This is very important especially if you're trying to persuade the audience to do something. It's important that they believe it's something within their grasp - itss hard to believe that if the speaker seems to be almost super human and immune to the messiness of real life.

Audiences like presenters they can relate to, feel connected to, and can see as someone they can relate to. There is something very endearing about someone willing to show the not so perfect side of themselves. Using humor also demonstrates that you aren't afraid to laugh at yourself, and that is one of the most likable qualities a person can have (and therefore a speaker can have.)

It's is important to know how to use humor and when. You need choose a way that maintains your credibility about the subject matter. For example, if showing yourself as an expert in customer relations, don't tell a story about losing your cool with a customer! Instead, tell a story about how your 5-year-old son can use the TIVO so much better than you, or how you drove off leaving your briefcase on top of your car that morning. These kinds of stories show that you are human and prone to the usual messy screw-ups we all have. But what they don't do is cause the audience to question your place as an expert in your chosen subject.'

Remember that the earlier you use this technique the better. Get the audience on side as soon as you can - I saw a speaker recently who began his speech by telling the audience how pleased he was to be in the town where a new Ikea had just been opened. He went on to tell the audience how he couldn't go into the store and come out with the right thing, and then when he got the stuff home, he couldn't seem to put it together so that it looks anything like the picture in the brochure! This story got a warm laugh from the audience. It was a laugh of recognition, a laugh of 'I've been there', a laugh of 'I can relate to that.'

And do you think that the audience were more or less likely to listen to the rest of what he had to say? That's right, he had them on board from this early stage and was then able to build a stronger connection with them for the rest of his speech. He knew the value of building with his audience and getting them to like him. You can use this and discover how incorporating some self-deprecating humor can be a fantastic way to be likable and be a more powerful public speaker and presenter.

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Programming Visual Basic .NET (Free E-Book)

Book description Programming Visual Basic .NET, Second Edition is the complete guide to application development using Visual Basic .NET. Thorough, entertaining, and easy to follow, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the language, object-oriented programming, and the .NET Framework, and goes even further--you’ll learn how to create Windows and Web applications, as well as Web services.

Title: Programming Visual Basic .NET, Second Edition
Author: Jesse Liberty
Published Date: April 2003
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Schaum's Easy Outline Bookkeeping and Accounting (Free E-Book)

Joel Lerner
Easy Outlines - Bookkeeping and Accounting
McGraw-Hill | ISBN 0071422404 | Nov 2003 | PDF | 1.0 MB | 144 pp

Book DescriptionWhat could be better than the bestselling Schaum’s Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum’s Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.

• Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.
• Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
• Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast
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Schaum's Easy Outline of Principles of Economics (Free E-Book)

Dominick Salvatore & Eugene Diulio
Easy Outlines - Principles of Economics
McGraw-Hill | ISBN 0071425837 | 2003 | PDF | 1.9 MB | 159 pp

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Economics is a social science that studies individuals and organizations engaged in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Read the first page

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marginal resource cost, net tax revenues, spending line, perfect competitor, aggregate supply curve, aggregate spending, market supply curve, equilibrium output, monopolistic competitor, gross imports, perfectly competitive firm, inflationary gap, final commodities, consumption line, maximizes total profits, fiscal action, implicit costs, market demand curve, supply curve shifts

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Schaum's Outline of Statistics and Econometrics (Free E-Book)

Dominick Salvatore & Derrick Reagle
Outline of Statistics & Econometrics
2nd ed McGraw-Hill | ISBN 0071395687 | 2002 | djvu | 3.1 MB | 335 pp

Book Description
The updated and expanded second edition of the internationally bestselling guide to principles and practices for undergraduate business and economics students taking mandatory economics statistics courses. - Features four new sections—on nonparametric tests, the Logit Model, the Probit Model, and causality tests—complete with new models and tests used in financial econometrics, and a new chapter on time series econometrics - Over 100,000 students enrolled annually - Includes numerous examples, completely worked problems, supplementary problems, and two full-length self-examinations

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Schaum's Easy Outline: College Physics (Free E-Book)

Frederick Bueche

Easy Outlines - College Physics
McGraw-Hill | ISBN 0070527113 | Nov 1999 | PDF | 5.8 MB | 138 pp

What could be better than the bestselling Schaum’s Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum’s Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.

• Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
• Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast
• Concise text focuses on the essence of the subject
• Delivers expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields
• Perfect for last-minute test preparation
• So small and light that they fit in a backpack!

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Urban Insects and Arachnids - A Handbook of Urban Entomology (Free E-Book)

by: William H. Robinson

This book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the insect and other arthropod pests in the urban environment worldwide. Presented is a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests. There are 570 illustrations to accompany some of the major pest species. The format is designed to serve as a ready-reference and to provide basic information on orders, families, and species. The species coverage is international and based on distribution in domestic and peridomestic habitats. The references are extensive and international, and cover key papers on species and groups. The introductory chapters overview the urban ecosystem and its key ecological components, and a review of the pests status and modern control strategies. The book will serve as a student textbook, professional training manual, and handbook for the pest control professionals, regulatory officials, and urban entomologists. It is organized alphabetically throughout.

* Comprehensive coverage of urban and public health pests around the world
* Descriptions, extensive illustrations, biology and habits, and key references for household and structural pests for students, professionals, entomologists and non-entomologists
* Author is well known in this field

Contents

Part I. Urban Entomology:
1. Introduction;
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3. Pest status and control

Part II. Insects in the Urban Environment:
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Poll of the Week: What do you always want to see in this site?

I've started another segment of this blog I named, "Poll of the Week." Student E-Resources will be holding a weekly poll about varying topics. I created this segment to get interaction and opinions from my readers.

For this week, I would like to ask my readers which do they always prefer to see in this site. Student E-Resources caters to the general resource needs of the students such as free e-books, articles, study and examination tips, software etc. This will make me decide which I should post more of regularly.

Please click your choice. The poll is on the upper side bar. You can also add your suggestions of which content I should add in this blog.

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Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference (Free E-Book)

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Delve into the core topics for ASP.NET 2.0 programming, mastering the essential skills and capabilities needed to build high-performance Web applications successfully. Well-known ASP.NET author Dino Esposito deftly builds your expertise with Web forms, Microsoft Visual Studio-, core controls, master pages, data access, data binding, state management, security services, and other must-know topics#151;combining definitive reference with practical, hands-on programming instruction. Packed with expert guidance and pragmatic examples, this CORE REFERENCE delivers the key resources you need to develop professional-level Web programming skills.

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Completely revised and updated for ASP.NET 2.0, this book expertly illustrates the intricacies and uses of the technology—in a single, pragmatic volume.

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• Delves into the core, must-know topics for developers working with ASP.NET 2.0, and advances their mastery with essential skills

• Examines the new controls and infrastructure in ASP.NET 2.0 in depth, while also providing the latest information on classic ASP features such as controls

• Provides hands-on code examples to illustrate concepts and build skills mastery

• Publisher: Microsoft Press (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735621764
• ISBN-13: 978-0735621763

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Writing Great Essays - Some Useful Tips

Writing a good essay, whether in an exam or at any other time, is a task that many find difficult. Essays are required in most subjects, and your exam results may largely depend on your ability to write them so it is well worth tackling the problem energetically.

Why do we have to write essays any way?

Essays test more than your factual knowledge. They also test your ability to understand the significance of the knowledge you have; to apply it to the solving of particular problems; and to communicate this to someone else. So there are three things necessary to write a good essay, whatever the subject:

1. the necessary information;
2. the use of this information to solve the problem;
3. the ability to communicate in the most appropriate way.

But there is one essential point before you can even begin. You must be quite certain you know what the question means. Even if instinct urges you to start writing immediately, resist it. Make quite sure that you have read all of the question carefully, and 'all' means the instructions as well as the actual content of the question.

To summarize:
When you look at an essay question following are the points you should have in your mind:
Is there just one question or is it an Either ... Or?
How many things are you being asked to do? (Look out for the word 'and')
If more than one thing is required are they of the same kind? Or are they of different kinds (Describe and explain)?
Are you clear in your mind about the meaning of all the terms used?

Planning
Once you have got a clear idea of what the question is about, you must start planning your essay. There are two basic steps to planning: collecting and selecting the material and organizing it.

Starting and stopping
Once you have got the general structure of your essay clear, you can start writing. All you need now is a way of getting into it and a way of getting out. The first rule for starting an essay is 'don't put the reader off'. Your opening sentence can refer directly to the question. This is safe and can be helpful to the reader but take care that it is not also too dull. Never repeat the question word for word in your opening sentence. You may also start with an example that is relevant to one or other side of the argument or that simply underlines the question. Whatever style of opening you choose the important thing to remember is that it must lead you smoothly to your first point.

Endings
These are easier. Unless you are writing an imaginative essay, the best kind of conclusion is usually one that reminds the reader briefly of your arguments and states your opinions based on those arguments. The important thing is to leave the reader satisfied that the essay has indeed finished and not just stopped.

Writing
The style of your essay will vary to some extent depending on whether you are writing a factual or an imaginative piece, but two rules must apply no matter what the subject is:

1. What you want to say must first be clear in your mind or it will never be clear on paper.
2. The language you use must be as simple and direct as the subject allows.

The rule 1 does not mean that you must have every sentence complete in your mind before you start to write it down, but that you must have the thought clear. To achieve the aim of rule 2, you must use proper vocabulary, sentence structure, spellings and punctuation.

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