Archive for December, 2009

Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities

December 31st, 2009

Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities

Review

“This single volume, edited by David Satcher and Rubens Pamies, focuses primarily on racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Discussion of health care disparities is woven into many of the book’s 34 chapters. . . . I am confident that [this book] will serve as a valuable reference source for researchers and policy makers and as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate students for the remainder of the decade. “–Journal of the American Medical Association (Journal of American Medical Association )

An essential guide to clinical issues encountered during management of patients of varied cultural and economic backgrounds This essential text assists health care students and practitioners in delivering skilled and appropriate care to all patients, no matter their ethnicity, country of origin, cultural history, or access to services. Presenting need-to-know and often hard to find information on differences in access to heath car
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Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Understanding the Relationship and What Makes Them Friends or Foe

December 31st, 2009

Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Understanding the Relationship and What Makes Them Friends or Foe

Book Description

An intriguing exploration of one of the most potentially abrasive and conflict-riddled family relationships - mothers-in-law and daughters-in law - explaining what makes them friend or foe, and how the friendly among them achieve a positive relationship.

We all know - have perhaps told a few - stories about mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. It seems the stories are nearly always about relationships filled with conflict and abrasive words or actions. But why is this relationship so difficult? And is it always as bad as popular belief would have us think? Deborah Merrill, a woman’s advocate and Sociology professor at one of our nation’s top universities, has been studying the relationship for nearly a decade and, in this book, explains where the difficulty is rooted, how friendly pairs have made it past problems that surface between a man’s mother and his wife, and how they became friends. Dozens of interviews with pairs of women made
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Constitutional Law Concise Edition

December 31st, 2009

Constitutional Law Concise Edition (University Casebook)

The concise thirteenth edition continues to provide a fundamental overview of constitutional law, focusing closely on Supreme Court decisions. Key new principal cases or case summaries running the gamut from separation of powers and due process issues generated by the War on Terror, to questions of special standing of states to sue on behalf of their citizens in the fight against global warming, to abortion rights, school integration, the role of religion in public life, and the entirely new doctrine of individual gun ownership rights outside of militia service include: Massachusetts v Environmental Protection AgencyGonzales v. RaichBoumediene v. BushGonzales v. CarhartDistrict of Columbia v. HellerParents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School Dist. No. 1Crawford v. Marion County Election BoardMcCreary County, Kentucky v. American Civil Liberties Union of KentuckyVan Orden v. PerryCutter v. Wilkinson These and other cases, along with enhanced discussion mat
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Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, North American Edition: In Two Volumes

December 31st, 2009

Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, North American Edition: In Two Volumes (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing)

Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, Eleventh Edition has now been enhanced by new, state-of-the-art ancillaries. Purchasers of this new book will gain access to the following assets at http://thepoint. lww. com: online searchable text; Concepts-in-Action animations; Watch and Learn video clips; journal articles for each chapter; clinical simulations; case studies for each chapter; heart and breath sounds; and LiveAdvise student tutorial. A new bound-in CD-ROM contains 300 bonus NCLEX-style questions related to medical-surgical nursing and 3,500 NCLEX-style questions spanning the curriculum.

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Dynamic Laws of Prayer

December 31st, 2009

Dynamic Laws of Prayer
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The Cambridge History of Medicine

December 31st, 2009

The Cambridge History of Medicine

Review

“It is a book by historians about the social and scientific history of medicine. It gives special attention to the past 200 years but also surveys primitive medicine, dating to prehistory. The book is both lucid and readable and ought to be of wide interest. ” New England Journal of Medicine, Robert N. Tyson, M. D. , University of Washington”Porter and the other authors of the volume try to present a balanced view of modern medicine, pointing to both its achievements, such as the triumph over contagious diseases, and its problems, such as its overwhelming cost. There is much in this book that is interesting and worth learning about. ” H-Histsex, Robin Ganev, Department of History, University of Regina

Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, The Cambridge History of Medicine surveys the rise of medicine in the West from classical times to the present. Covering both the social and scientific history of medici
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Environmental Law and Policy,

December 31st, 2009

Environmental Law and Policy, (Concepts & Insights Series) (Concepts and Insights Series)

The first part of the book provides an engaging discussion of the major themes and issues that cross cut environmental law. Starting with the first chapter s brief history of environmentalism in America, the second chapter goes on to explore the importance and implications of basic themes that occur in virtually all environmental conflicts, including scientific uncertainty, market failures, problems of scale, public choice theory, etc. It then presents three dominant perspectives in the field that drive policy development environmental rights, utilitarianism, and environmental justice. Chapter Three fills in the remaining legal background for understanding environmental protection, reviewing the theory of instrument choice, the basics of administrative law, core concepts in constitutional law (e. g. , takings, the commerce clause), and the doctrines associated with how citizen groups shape environmental law such as standing. The second part of the book examines the substa
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Principles of Ambulatory Medicine

December 31st, 2009

Principles of Ambulatory Medicine

Review

“[Harrison's] has been taken home for leisurely reference and replaced by Barker, Burton & Zieve’s Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, . . . a useful, accessible book for everyday use. . . . It is highly recommended to all doctors. ”
–This text refers to an alternate

Hardcover
edition.

Updated for its Seventh Edition, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine is the definitive reference for all clinicians caring for adult ambulatory patients. It provides in-depth coverage of the evaluation, management, and long-term course of all clinical problems addressed in the outpatient setting. A major focus is on preventive care, grounded in excellent patient-physician communication. This edition features increased coverage of preventive care, particularly the impact of genetic testing as a disease predictor. For easy reference, the book is organized by body system and each chapter begins with an outline of key topics. References to randomized controlled clinical
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Every Dog’s Legal Guide: A Must-have Book for Your Owner

December 30th, 2009

Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-have Book for Your Owner

Review

Dog Law offers a comprehensive look at the legal ramifications of dog ownership and functions as a guide to dispute resolution for problematic dog behavior. Well organized by topic, there are answers to just about any question one might have, from dog biting to landlord relationships, from leash laws to dog burials. Dog owners who read this book will save time, money, legal hassles, and possibly even a beloved dog’s life.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

“An interesting look at how the law affects dog owners and their relations with the community. ” — their relations with the community. ” The Philadelphia Inquirer “Gathers a wealth of information in a coherent, easy-to-follow format, answers many common questions, and offers numerous practical tips and suggestions. ” — Pet Advisor “Stresses ways to resolve conflicts without lawyers and the courts. ” — The Wall Street Journal

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First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards

December 30th, 2009

First Aid for the Internal Medicine Boards (FIRST AID Specialty Boards)

A Complete Review of Every Internal Medicine Topic Included on the ABIM Exam — written by physicians who passed! 5 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW! “I wish I had this book when I was studying for my boards. It is well worth the price for both study for the boards and for a quick reference. ” — Doody’s Review Service Insider tips for outstanding performance from residents who’ve been there Complete coverage of every must-know topic in one quick-study resource Quick, frequently-tested, high-yield facts based on the most recently administered in-service and board exams Board-proven mnemonics and clinical pearls NEW 20-page full-color insert of clinical images you must know at exam time 55 NEW images and 100 NEW pages of high-yield facts Great for recertification Perfect for last-minute review

From the Back Cover

Shelve: Board Review/Internal Medicine • Discover IM residents’ “secret weapon” for the board
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