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

Product Description:

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

Review

"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