Fundamentals of Database Systems (4th Edition)

Cover via AmazonAuthor: Ramez Elmasri, Shamkant B. Navathe
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Publish Date: July 23, 2003
ISBN: 0321122267
Pages: 1009

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Fundamentals of Database Systems has become the world-wide leading textbook because it combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions and modern database technologies. This book has been revised and updated to reflect the latest trends in technological and application development. This fourth edition expands on many of the most popular database topics, including SQL, security, and data mining along with an introduction to UML modeling and an entirely new chapter on XML and Internet databases.

Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers

Richard C. Frank "Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers"
Yale University Press | English | 2009-04-21 | ISBN: 0300151020 | 280 pages | PDF | 1,1 MB

Anyone who is diagnosed with cancer receives a frightening blow, and in many cases the diagnosis is accompanied by a bewildering array of treatment choices. In this invaluable book, Dr. Richard C. Frank offers comfort and help to cancer patients, their families, and their caretakers. Dr. Frank empowers patients by unlocking the mysteries of the disease and explaining in plain language the ways to confront and combat it.

An award-winning medical oncologist recognized for his humanitarian approach as well as his research accomplishments, Dr. Frank understands that cancer patients and their families need insight into the disease along with a sense of control. He therefore addresses these vital topics:

–what cancer is and how it spreads

–how cancer treatment strategies are chosen

–how cancer-fighting drugs work to shut down the growth of the disease

–which factors affect a patient’s prognosis

–how patients can visualize cancer treatments at work in the body and why this is helpful

–how to deal with “uncurable” cancer

–and more.

With a wealth of patient case histories, helpful coping strategies from cancer survivors, and up-to-date information on useful resources, Fighting Cancer is the book cancer patients and their loved ones can turn to with confidence and hope.

Essentials of Genetics Free E-Book

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 6 edition | ISBN : 0132241277 | December 18, 2006 | ~600 pages | PDF | 275MB

Balancing classical and modern genetics, Essentials of Genetics helps readers understand basic genetics concepts, apply those concepts to genetics problems, and recognize the logic behind them. This succinct treatment features coverage of new research that will capture readers' interests.

Mendelian (transmission) genetics, and modern molecular genetics with analytical reasoning woven into discussions, plus references to classical experiments and recent applications. Helps readers connect the science of genetics to the issues of today. Modernizes treatment of timely topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics (chapter 18), applications and ethics of genetic engineering (chapter 19); updated and extended coverage of gene regulation (chapter 15), cancer genetics (chapter 16). Features beautifully redesigned illustrations throughout, helping readers understand concepts more clearly.


A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about genetics.

Notter's Essentials of Nursing Research, Sixth Edition

Jacqueline Hott, Wendy Budin, "Notter's Essentials of Nursing Research, Sixth Edition"

Springer Publishing Company | 1999-04-15 | ISBN: 0826115993 | 212 pages | PDF | 3.7 MB

The new edition of this classic text provides a contemporary explanation of the basic knowledge and skills, which form the foundation of nursing research for clinical practice. The authors, Hott and Budin, expand the original range of topics to encompass the full body of research techniques today--twenty-five years since" Notter's book" systematically identified the field of nursing research. New features include a comprehensive list of websites for nursing research activities; a glossary of research terms; useful references for obtaining funds for research; and references on presenting and publishing research including how to write a research abstract. This essential book serves as an excellent text for students in their first professional degree program, and for beginning graduate students in nursing.

Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers

Bill Hurter, "Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers"
Amherst Media, Inc. | ISBN: 1584282517 | April 1, 2009 | 128 pages | 18.5 MB

Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedding photographer provide the skills needed to recognize what makes a great pose and how to subtly direct your clients to achieve the needed balance between looking great and looking comfortable. Ultimately, this grouping of modern and traditional shots offers answers to the complications faced when attempting to pose wedding parties quickly while keeping the natural look that all wedding couples desire.

Biomolecular Action of Ionizing Radiation

Shirley Lehnert “Biomolecular Action of Ionizing Radiation"
Taylor & Francis | 2007-10-24 | ISBN: 0750308249 | 560 pages | PDF | 11.8 MB

Embracing the transformation of radiation sciences by the recent surge of developments in molecular biology, this progressive text offers an up-to-date analysis of in vitro and in vivo molecular responses in the body induced by ionizing radiation. With a unique emphasis on medical physics applications, Biomolecular Action of Ionizing Radiation also presents a much needed, in-depth perspective on clinical applications for the treatment of cancer and radiation injuries.

Based on a popular course given by the author at McGill University,the bookplaces the traditional tenets of radiation biology in the context of contemporary cell and molecular biology. Using terms that non-experts in molecular biology can understand, it clarifies the underlying mechanisms of radiation effects on molecular interactions including signal transduction pathways, modes of cell killing, and non-targeted effects. The author subsequently associates key principles and advances with potential applications, including the use of ionizing radiation as a cytotoxic and cytostatic agent, and radiosensitization by targeting molecular intermediates or signaling molecules involved in radiation-induced processes.
Raising the standard for radiation biology texts that are currently available, Biomolecular Action of Ionizing Radiation is an outstanding resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in medical physics, radiation oncology, radiation biology, and those who have an interest in the radiation sciences and in cancer treatment.

The Microstructure of Financial Markets

The Microstructure of Financial Markets
Publisher: Cambridge University | Pages: 208 | 2009-05-29 | ISBN 0521867843 | PDF | 1 MB
The analysis of the microstructure of financial markets has been one of the most important areas of research in finance and has allowed scholars and practitioners alike to have a much more sophisticated understanding of the dynamics of price formation in financial markets. Frank de Jong and Barbara Rindi provide an integrated graduate level textbook treatment of the theory and empirics of the subject, starting with a detailed description of the trading systems on stock exchanges and other markets and then turning to economic theory and asset pricing models. Special attention is paid to models explaining transaction costs, with a treatment of the measurement of these costs and the implications for the return on investment. The final chapters review recent developments in the academic literature. End-of-chapter exercises and downloadable data from the book's companion website provide opportunities to revise and apply models developed in the text.

Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

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"Each chapter is packed with information. As well as the bullet-point formatted text, the authors frequently use non-fussy, two-tone tables to provide more in-depth information on single topics...In conclusion, this book is a 'high-yield', 'rapid review' of pathology packed with information in a well-presented, concise format. I would recommend it to final year students or junior doctors as a revision tool." The Bulletin, October 2010

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (November 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032304414X
• ISBN-13: 978-0323044141
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches

Atlas of Pediatric Clinical Diagnosis (Shah) 1/e 2000

Atlas of Pediatric Clinical Diagnosis (Atlas of Pediatric Clinical Diagnosis (Shah))Product Description
State Univ. of New York, Brooklyn. Atlas in which diseases are presented in a consistent format. Clinical material is also presented in tables and boxes for quick reference. Halftone and color illustrations. For clinicians in pediatrics, family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, and residents. DNLM: Diagnosis--Infant Atlases.

Product Details

* Hardcover: 485 pages
* Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (January 15, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0721676391
* ISBN-13: 978-0721676395
* Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches
* Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds

Improving Your English Language Proficiency

English has become a universal language. It has become the language for some trade transactions, educational and cultural relations. English is being frequently called the “language of communication.”

But not everybody is proficient in speaking English, even the most professional speaker would still have some space for improvement. But how could you increase your aptitude in the English language? Here are some tips that you could easily do and at the same time give you significant results.

• Reading
To increase any knowledge, regardless whatever field it is, the first thing you do is hit the books. It is the same when increasing your language knowledge. Spending time in reading would help you improve your vocabulary and comprehension. You could use books, magazines and newspapers.

If you want to learn more about grammar, then get a decent grammar book. Libraries would have good collection of grammar books that you can check. These books will help you get back to the basics, like sentence construction. These books should be your guide especially during occasions when you are having difficulties and confusions about grammar. As your English improves, then you could start move to more difficult materials.

• Watching and Listening
If you get tired of reading, then try watching and listening to different English programs. News programs like CNN or BBC are great channels to watch. Although, it you watch something you are interested in, there are bigger chances that you will listen and pay attention. You can watch movies with English subtitles, since it would help you even more.

Try listening to English songs. Start looking for the lyrics and compare how they were pronounced. Listen carefully to what they say. If you cannot understand a word, write it down and look for its meaning later on. Try using or practice saying these words until you are able to use them effortlessly.

• Writing
If you want to improve you English writing, then start practicing! You can start by writing short essays, stories and paragraphs. Make this a daily exercise. Three to five minute of writing, then get somebody to check it for you, whether it is for grammatical or other technical corrections. Having somebody to give you a feedback will help you improve your work.

• Talking

Practice talking or speaking in English. You can talk to yourself in English if you are afraid to talk to other people. If you have friends who are good English speakers, then you can talk to them in English from time to time to improve on your own verbal communication. Aside from building you speaking skills it would also help you boost your confidence.

• Way of Thinking
Most of those who want to learn how to speak fluently in English make a common mistake, that is they think in their native language. It would take a while for them to respond to a question or react using English, because they think the answer first in their native tongue before translating it into English. To speak English fluently, then thinking in English is necessary.

If it is difficult for you to learn on your own, then get a tutor. You can even ask for friends to help you out. There are even some websites that offer English exercises to improve you language skills. But we have to understand that whatever we are learning, it may be English or other languages, grammar and accent is not enough. What matters is that people can understand you clearly.

Choosing Your Online Education School

Aside from the billion-dollar online commerce, communications, news, entertainment and others, online education is one of today’s growing industries in the Internet.

For people with intentions of enrolling in one of these online learning institutions, it is best to check out upfront some important things. After all, education is one significant undertaking that should not be taken lightly.

Accreditation

The very first consideration about a school is its status. Is your prospective school accredited by reputable organizations or by the industry at large? Your prospective employment will depend on your school’s standing and reputation.

How long has the school been in existence? It may not follow that the school’s age is a barometer for excellence but experience is always a plus factor.

How many students are enrolled? How many have graduated? If the school has few students, it might not reflect much on its credibility. The same is true with low graduation rate.

Costs

The cost of educating yourself with either online or a traditional school is always an important factor. Your tuition should be slightly less than that of a regular university. Look out for overcharged mandatory fees, hidden costs and other extraneous fees.

Determine the curriculum to be used. If there is a requirement for books, check out the costs first. Some institutions dole out their own lesson modules. These come out in other forms of media (downloads in audio, video, PowerPoint, etc.) Check out the fees, if any.

Instructors

Do your research on the school’s teaching staff as well. It is important that they are of the same level or have comparable experience and competence as those of traditional university professors.

Junior college teachers usually have an M.A. degree on the subject they handle. Professors usually have Ph.D. degrees. Online education teachers should be comparably competent.

One other thing is the number of students per teacher. Teachers with many students have less time assisting each one. In essence, online education sometimes is a one-on-one learning process.

Computer needs

From your end, what computer hardware and software are to be used in the lessons? Online education requires that students must be well-versed in current multimedia and other programs.

Will the students purchase additional software for dedicated education programs? Lastly, if your computer is old, it may not work well, or not work at all.

Degrees

Needless to say, the first thing you check out in your prospective online school is the list of degrees offered, and if your degree of choice is offered at all. Some programs may not offer the degree you want.

The next question would be how long will it take to complete the program needed for your degree. Some schools offer the chance of completing some degrees in less time. (Sometimes, they can save an entire year of work.)

Different schools offer different methods of student work: the chance to speed up or to work at one’s individual pace. Some schools require their students to participate in virtual classes and specific deadlines for assignments.

Some schools allow students to communicate with their instructors on all things about their lessons. Others do not offer such kind of assistance and students have to work out things on their own.

This early, it is good to remember that in online education, the student most often takes the initiative.

Neurology in Clinical Practice Free Ebook Download

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0750674695
Edition:2003
Format:PDF, 2570 pages
Size:54.2 MB

Designed as a practical textbook of neurology, this two-volume fourth edition contains 87 chapters covering principles of diagnosis and management (v.1) and neurological disorders (v.2).

Topics include neurological symptoms and conditions such as vision loss, cranial and facial pain, and gait disorders; neurological causes of bladder, bowel, and sexual disorders; laboratory investigations in diagnosis and management of neurological disease; clinical electromyography and neuroimaging; principles of neuropharmacology and therapeutics; vascular diseases of the nervous system; cancer and the nervous system; effects of toxins and physical agent; disorders of the nervous system (approximately 20 chapters), such as cranial neuropathies and disorders of nerve roots and plexuses; and neurological problems of the newborn and of pregnancy.

This edition has been comprehensively revised, with almost half the chapters prepared by new authors. There are new chapters on endovascular surgery and mitochondrial and ion channel disorders. A companion website features regular updates and videos, and a review manual and a pocket companion are in the works.

iBooks and ePeriodicals on the iPad: The Mini Missing Manual

iBooks and ePeriodicals on the iPad: The This Mini Missing Manual takes you down the virtual rows of Apple’s iBookstore, to help you find, buy, download, read, and navigate ebooks and subscribe to magazine and newspapers on your iPad.

This Mini Missing Manual takes you down the virtual rows of Apple’s iBookstore, to help you find, buy, and download books and subscribe to magazine and newspapers on your iPad. You’ll learn now to navigate your books and periodicals and sync them back to iTunes to swap them on and off your iPad to free up storage space.

In addition, you’ll find out where to get free books in the iBookstore, and where you can shop for iPad-compatible books, both free and for-pay, outside of Apple’s domain.

Finally, you’ll learn the fine art of eBook navigation, including how to change a book’s font and font size, add bookmarks, highlight special passages, dynamically look up words in the dictionary, and search through your iBooks.

This Mini Missing Manual is excerpted from the book iPad: The Missing Manual.

Cardiac Nursing

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Now thoroughly updated with current, evidence-based material, Cardiac Nursing is recognized as "The Red Reference Book" for nurses caring for patients who have, or are at risk for developing, cardiac diseases. Organized within the framework of the nursing process, this comprehensive clinical reference provides complete information on the assessment, pathophysiology, management, and prevention of heart diseases and details the rationale and evidence for interventions. This edition has seven brand-new chapters on inflammation, atherosclerosis, genetics, heart rate variability, complementary and alternative medicine, disease management models, and nuclear and other scans. Boxes of evidence-based content have been added within chapters where appropriate.

Professional Excel Development: The Definitive Guide to Developing Applications Using Microsoft Excel and VBA

Author: Stephen Bullen, Rob Bovey, John Green


Finally, there's a book that treats Excel as the powerful development platform it really is, and covers every facet of developing commercial-quality Excel applications.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians and written by a renowned team of pediatric emergency physicians, this groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive review of the full-spectrum of pediatric emergencies. Concise, clinically focused and immediately accessible, it is the best available tool for effectively evaluating and treating a wide-range of complaints commonly encountered in an emergency setting. Look Inside For These NEW FEATURES:

• Bulleted list of high-yield facts at the beginning of each chapter
• Expanded coverage of cardiac care
• Key tables, diagrams, and equations now on the inside covers for handy reference

Handbook of Diagnostic Endocrinology

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Reference text provides a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the diagnosis of endocrine disorders. Focuses on the long-term management of endocrine disorders, pathophysiology of the disorders, and the most current laboratory tests available. DNLM: Endocrine Disease–diagnosis.

Schaum's Outline of Advanced Calculus, Second Edition

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This best-selling guide--which has sold more than 340,000 copies since its first publication--has been thoroughly updated throughout to correspons to current advanced calculus courses. A complete and comprehensive review of the subject, this updated edition features important new chapters on topology and Laplace transforms and essential new theorems, with explanatory proofs.
From the Back Cover
Master the fundamentals of advanced calculus with Schaum's­­the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects!

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides.

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If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

* Use detailed examples to solve problems
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Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary jargon. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

Inside, you will find:

* Complete coverage of the principles of advanced calculus
* Chapter introductions and historical notes highlighting the fundamental notions and relationships
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If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of advanced calculus, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram, 2nd Edition

CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram, 2nd Edition
By Jeremy D. Cioara, Chris Ward
Publisher: Que
Pub Date: December 05, 2005
ISBN: 0-7897-3529-6
Pages: 240


The CCNA is the first exam a candidate takes on the road toward becoming a Cisco certified professional or expert. While Cisco exams are considered very difficult, these exams are also very popular. The CCNA Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 will provide you with 500 practice questions and a detailed explanation of correct answers as well as incorrect answers. These questions are provided in print as well as electronic format, complete with a versatile CD-ROM testing engine that provides readiness feedback and simulated test-taking conditions. Special features such as the popular Cram Sheet tearcard are also included to help you better prepare for the exam.

Being an Elementary School Teacher: Real World Tips and Stories from Working Teachers

by L.J. Urbano

Learn what it’s really like to be an elementary school teacher from 25 real working teachers. Inside you’ll find a summary of findings from our interviews with real elementary school teachers, practical tips and advice, the best and the worst parts of the job, words of inspiration balanced with cautionary notes, what teachers say about working with children, interacting with parents, standardized testing and full transcripts of all interviews.

Linear System Theory and Design (Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA (1998-08-14) | ISBN-10: 0195117778 | PDF | 8.3 Mb | 352 pages

An extensive revision of the author's highly successful text, this third edition of Linear System Theory and Design has been made more accessible to students from all related backgrounds. After introducing the fundamental properties of linear systems, the text discusses design using state equations and transfer functions. The two main objectives of the text are to: use simple and efficient methods to develop results and design procedures; enable students to employ the results to carry out design. Striking a balance between theory and applications, Linear System Theory and Design, 3/e, is ideal for use in advanced undergraduate/first-year graduate courses in linear systems and multivariable system design in electrical, mechanical, chemical, and aeronautical engineering departments. It assumes a working knowledge of linear algebra and the Laplace transform and an elementary knowledge of differential equations.

Principles and Advanced Methods in Medical Imaging and Image Analysis

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
* Number Of Pages: 868
* Publication Date: 2008-03-17
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812705341
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812705341
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Computerized medical imaging and image analysis have been the central focus in diagnostic radiology. They provide revolutionalizing tools for the visualization of physiology as well as the understanding and quantitative measurement of physiological parameters. This book offers in-depth knowledge of medical imaging instrumentation and techniques as well as multidimensional image analysis and classification methods for research, education, and applications in computer-aided diagnostic radiology.

Pediatric Endocrinology (Sperling, Pediatric Endocrinology), 3rd Edition

Pediatric Endocrinology (Sperling, Pediatric Endocrinology), 3rd Edition
912 pages | Saunders; 3 edition (April 25, 2008) | ISBN: 1416040900 | PDF | 23.1 MB

Completely updated, the new edition of this easy-to-reference text examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of pediatric endocrine disorders. Leaders in the field discuss the hottest topics-including genetics, diabetes and obesity-impacting today's endocrine practice, keeping you up to date.

A user-friendly organization speeds you to the information you need, and conceptual illustrations and photographs depict the latest advances with consistency and clarity. It's the guidance you need to provide effective, state-of-the-art care for your pediatric and neonatal patients.
- Examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of endocrine disorders all in one convenient reference.
- Incorporates the importance of molecular biology as it relates to developmental and pediatric endocrinology.
- Offers expanded coverage of genetics, diabetes and obesity-topics of increasing concern in pediatric endocrinology today.
- Presents the work of many new contributors for fresh perspectives on the current state of pediatric endocrinology.
- Provides new tables of normal values and growth charts for monitoring your patients' progress.
- Concepts, Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests and Imaging-making the material easy to navigate.

Netter's Cardiology Free Download

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The essential, Netter-illustrated tool for today's demanding clinical cardiology practice

Product Description
With coverage on virtually every topic in cardiovascular medicine, the authors have distilled massive amounts of information down to the most needed facts, using Netter artwork to illustrate the most salient points and bring the information to life. Readers get quick access to essential information for diagnosis and treatment of most cardiovascular problems. Concise chapters provide depth and insight into complex medical problems for accurate diagnosis and selection of therapy using the latest technology and therapeutic approaches.

Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children Free E-Book

This definitive text on respiratory disease in children has been completely updated and revised for the 7th Edition. Several new chapters have been added, including information on the impact of environmental pollution on lung disease in children. Provides the most authoritative and comprehensive coverage available of basic science and clinical problems related to pediatric lung disease.

Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children
Saunders | 2006-03-01 | ISBN: 0721636950 | 1136 pages | PDF | 65 Mb