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In this exclusive eBook, preview excerpts from brand-new and forthcoming Oracle Press Java JDK 8 books. Written by leading Java experts, Oracle Press books offer the most definitive, complete, and up-to-date coverage of the latest Java release. Featuring an introduction by bestselling programming author Herb Schildt, this eBook includes chapters from the following Oracle Press books:
Java: The Complete Reference, Ninth Edition by Herb Schildt Java: A Beginners Guide, Sixth Edition by Herb Schildt Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World by Maurice Naftalin Quick Start Guide to JavaFX by J.F. DiMarzio Mastering JavaFX 8 Controls: Create Custom JavaFX 8 Controls for Cross-Platform Applications by Hendrik Ebbers

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Herbert Schildt, Maurice Naftalin, Hendrik Ebbers, J. F. DiMarzio

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A handbook that you will refer to throughout your entire pharmacy education!
Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is a one-of-a-kind roadmap for excelling in pharmacy practice courses. A unique combination calculations, kinetics, drug information, medical terminology, and laboratory data book all in one, the Guide helps you organize case information, improve problem-solving skills, learn terminology, and impress faculty during rounds.

Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is presented in three sections that span the entire pharmacy curriculum:

Systems and Expectations covering etiquette, ethics, communication, monitoring patients, and the function of a medical team

Patient Care Tool Box covering medical terminology, pharmacokinetics, laboratory data, and physical assessment

Topics in Pharmacy Practice addressing the practice of community and institutional pharmacy, the pharmacists as drug information specialist, managed care, public health, and global pharmacy

Valuable for both introductory and advanced practice courses, Pharmacy Student Survival Guide is the one book every pharmacy student must own.

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Ruth E. Nemire, Karen L. Kier, Michelle T. Assa-Eley

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Talent Assessment and Development Pocket Tool Kit: How to Get the Most out of Your Best People

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The Quick Guide to Growing and Nurturing Top Talent

<p>In a business world vastly transformed by technology and global competition, one fact hasn't changed: Those who do the best job developing talent are the industry leaders.</p>

<p>This quick-access guide provides everything you need to develop the kind of engaged, self-reliant, mindful employees that make organizations great.</p>

<p>Packed with strategies, tactics, and tips you can start putting to use right away, The Talent Assessment and Development Pocket Tool Kit gives you instant access to create a powerful workforce that will launch your company to the top.</p>

<p>Talent Assessment and Development Pocket Tool Kit contains:</p>

Step-by-step development plans

Quizzes and exercises

Informative tables

Chapter summaries and takeaways

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Comprehensive coverage of fluid film lubrication

<p>Written by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses the theory, design, analysis, and application of fluid film lubrication, providing proven methods for reducing friction in rotating machinery components. The book thoroughly addresses all aspects of the topic, from viscosity and rotor-bearing dynamics to elastohydrodynamic lubrication and fluid inertia effects. Fully worked examples, analytical and numerical methods of solutions, practice problems, and detailed illustrations are included in this authoritative reference.</p>

<p>Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication covers:</p>

 Introduction to tribology

Viscosity and rheology of lubricants

Mechanics of lubricant films and basic equations

Hydrodynamic lubrication

Finite bearings

Thermohydrodynamic analysis of fluid film bearings

Design of hydrodynamic bearings

Dynamics of fluid film bearings

Externally pressurized lubrication

Fluid inertia effects and turbulence in fluid film lubrication

Gas-lubricated bearings

Hydrodynamic lubrication of rolling contacts

Elastohydrodynamic lubrication

Vibration analysis with lubricated ball bearings

Thermal effect in rollingsliding contacts

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Mihir Kumar Ghosh, Bankim Chandra Majumdar, Mihir Sarangi

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Current Diagnosis and Treatment Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Maximize your patients' independence, quality of life, mobility, and functional improvement with this evidence-based guide to physical medicine and rehabilitation

<p>LANGE<br/>
Valuable to practicing physicians, residents,medical students, as well as recertifying psychiatrists</p>

<p>Includes timely chapters on sports, trauma, cardiac, and spinal rehabilitation</p>

<p>Covers therapeutic exercise and treatment modalitiesfor pain and dysfunction</p>

Presents a practical approach to the physical medicine and rehabilitation patient, including common pathologies and complications

Focuses on the clinical aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine

Lays down a foundation of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics before progressing to therapeutic exerciseand modalities

Reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by physicians such as electrodiagnostics, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and spine and joint injections

Concludes with a comprehensive review of major primary care issues

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More than 150 spinal radiology cases deliver the best board review possible

<p>Part of McGraw-Hill Education's Radiology Case Review Series, this unique resource challenges you to look at a group of images, determine the diagnosis, answer related questions, and gauge your knowledge by reviewing the answer. It all adds up to the best case-based review of spinal imaging available--one that's ideal for certification or recertification, or as an incomparable clinical refresher.</p>

<p>Distinguished by a cohesive 2-page design, each volume in this series is filled with cases, annotated images, questions & answers, pearls, and relevant literature references that will efficiently prepare you for virtually any exam topic. The more than 150 cases cover clinically relevant disorders such as neck and back pain, leg numbness, fibrous dysplasia, Sprengel's deformity, neck mass, spina bifida, and lumbar fusion.</p>

<p>Radiology Case Review Series Features</p>

More than 150 cases for each volume, which consist of: Precise, state-of-the-art images accompanied by questions and answers, descriptions of the entities, insightful clinical pearls, and reference lists

Intensive coverage of fundamental radiology principles, the latest diagnostic imaging techniques, radiology equipment, new technologies, and more





Unique 2-page design for each case, which features: Images with 5 questions on the right-hand page

Magnifications, annotations, and detailed answers on the verso page--a benefit that you'll only find in this exceptional series!

Informative, bulleted comments box that provides important additional context for each case





Cases organized and coded by difficulty level allowing you to evaluate your proficiency before progressing to the next level.



If you're looking for the most complete, well-organized, and efficient case-based review of radiology available--designed to help you ace the boards and optimize patient outcomes--the Radiology Case Review Series belongs on your reference shelf.

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Allison Michele Grayev, Sayed Ali, Reuben Gretch

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Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, 3E

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The leading guide to the principles and clinical applications of evidence-based medicineupdated with new examples and new chapters<br/>
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 A Doody's Core Title for 2022 & 2024!<br/>
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Revised and updated to reflect the latest in medical research and evidence-based resources

Practical focus and organization to guide clinicians through the fundamentals of using the medical literature to the more advanced strategies and skills for use in patient care, using the key questions to assess any new research:What are the results?

How serious is the risk of bias?

How do I apply the results to patient care?





Updated real-world examples drawn from the medical literature

New chapters that reflect the changing complexity of medical research and literature, including genetic association studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, network meta-analysis, noninferiority trials, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine and the theory of knowledge

New emphasis on understanding the role of patient preferences and preappraised resources that provide updated evidence and evidence-based recommendations for practice

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Force and Displacement Methods and Iterative Techniques

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A complete guide to skeletal structural analysis

<p>This authoritative resource discusses structural analysis based on force, displacement, and iterative methods, and explains how to use mechanical dynamics to analyze structural loads and forces.</p>

<p>Dynamic Analysis of Skeletal Structures covers determinacy and indeterminacy, plastic analysis, stiffening of structures for increased capacities, ductility, virtual work principles, earthquake design of tall buildings, maintenance of large structural systems, and more. Detailed examples, illustrations, and worked equations are included throughout. The concepts presented in the book will help you solve challenging problems encountered in professional practice and design safe, efficient structures.</p>

<p>Comprehensive coverage includes:</p>

 General concepts and energy principles

Force method

Plastic analysis

Approximate methods of analysis of tall building frames

Matrix approach for force method

Displacement method

Iterative techniques

Introduction to applied dynamics and design of tall buildings

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Williams Obstetrics, 24th Edition, Study Guide

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Assess your knowledge and retention of Williams Obstetrics with the only study guide keyed to that trusted text

<p>There is no better way to understand and remember the information found in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition than this unique study guide. You will find everything you need for the most thorough assessment of your knowledge possible. It is all here in one comprehensive book: hundreds of full-color images, multiple-choice questions keyed to the world's premier obstetrics textbook, and clinical case questions to test your decision-making skills and ability to apply the content to real clinical situations.</p>

<p>Here's why this is the best obstetrics review available:</p>

More than 2,100 evidence-based multiple-choice questions carefully selected to highlight key points from each chapter in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition

The answer key guides you to the pages in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition that contains the answers and further discussion -- the perfect way to strengthen your weak areas

More than 450 color-images are included as question material

Organization follows the chronology of pregnancy, from Maternal and Fetal Anatomy and Physiology to Labor and Delivery, with additional sections on the Fetus and Newborn, Puerperium, Obstetric Complications, and Medical and Surgical Complications

Clinical case questions give your knowledge practical, real-world application



<p>The most detailed, comprehensive, and rigorously referenced text on obstetrics -- a true must have for anyone in the field.</p>

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Robyn Horsager, Scott W. Roberts, Vanessa L. Rogers, Patricia C. Santiago-Muñoz, Kevin C. Worley, Barbara L. Hoffman

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Symptom to Diagnosis An Evidence Based Guide, Third Edition

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Learn the diagnostic process in internal medicine with this engaging, case-based approach
Symptom to Diagnosis teaches you an evidence-based, step-by-step process for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical complaints. By applying this process, you will be able to recognize specific diseases and prescribe the most effective therapy.

Each chapter addresses one common complaint and begins with a case and guidance on how to organize the differential diagnosis. As the case progresses, clinical reasoning is explained in detail. The differential diagnosis for that particular case is summarized in tables that highlight the clinical clues and important tests for the leading diagnostic hypothesis and alternative diagnostic hypotheses. As the chapter progresses, the pertinent diseases are reviewed. Just as in real life, the case unfolds in a stepwise fashion as tests are performed and diagnoses are confirmed or refuted.

The third edition is enhanced by the addition of five new chapters--Bleeding Disorders, Dysuria, Hematuria, Hypotension, and Sore Throat--as well as a greater emphasis on how to master the process of working from patient level data (signs, symptoms, and laboratory tests). All chapters incorporate the latest research resulting in new and refined approaches to common symptoms encountered in clinical medicine.

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Scott D. C. Stern, Adam S. Cifu, Diane Altkorn

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Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

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Unlock new levels of quality, performance, customer service, and profits

Written specifically for managers with little or no experience on the subject, Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition, provides step-by-step guidance and examples for implementing a Six Sigma initiative.

Written specifically for todays busy manager, Briefcase Books feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations.
Updated with the latest in implementation strategies and tactics, tips from insiders in the field, and new stories and insights from the Six Sigma experiences of others Clear definitions of key management terms and concepts Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Examples of successful management Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Greg Brue is CEO of Six Sigma Consultants and is a master six sigma black belt.

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Pitching and Closing: Everything You Need to Know About Business Development, Partnerships, and Making Deals that Matter

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD REVENUE-GENERATING PARTNERSHIPS

<p>Corporations have profited from strong business development strategies for years. So it's no surprise that of the half-million new businesses created each year, the most successful ones are driven by business development. Now, savvy professionals on the business side of a startup have a reliable guide to perfecting the partnership strategies that will quickly add value to any company.</p>

<p>Pitching & Closing gives you concrete action steps for mastering the specific skill set today's business-development professionals need to define their roles and meet revenue expectations. Written in practical terms by playmakers at Twitter and SocialRank, this A-to-Z guide walks you through forging relationships, pitching a company's product, building a network, sourcing deals, making rejection positive, and staying cool while closing large deals. Firsthand accounts from business development executives across many industries, from tech to television to finance, bring to life such topics as:</p>

 How to consistently identify and land the best strategic alliances for your business

Why people say "yes" and why they say "no"

Etiquette for making introductions and reaching out to people in ways that elicit responses

Monitoring core metrics to know where to invest your time



<p>In addition to implementable advice and techniques from the top minds in the industry, this complete resource features an entire section of best practices for every step of the partnering process. Make your moves with the confidence of having a team of experts at your back.</p>

<p>The road from startup to IPO starts with Pitching & Closing.</p>

<p>PRAISE FOR PITCHING & CLOSING</p>

<p> "This book is a must-read for anyone in the business of transforming professional relationships into powerful strategic partnerships." -- Adam Bain, President of Global Revenue at Twitter</p>

<p>"Pitching & Closing does a phenomenal job of giving you a seat in the room during some of the biggest business development deals of late. Anyone who reads this book will come away with a deep understanding of business development in the world of startups." -- Dylan Smith, CFO of Box</p>

<p>"Pitching & Closing is the definitive guide to partnerships for the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders." -- Adam Braun, Founder and CEO of Pencils of Promise</p>

<p>"An honest and insightful look at the delicate and complex handling of business development [that] guides readers on how to turn good ideas into great partnerships." -- Kyle Kelly, Business Development & Analysis at Zappos.com</p>

<p>"Alex Taub and Ellen DaSilva have written the bible for business development in startup land--a well-researched, easily accessible accounting of best practices and tips of the trade from the people who are leaders in opening and closing deals that define some of the most exciting new companies on the landscape." -- Laurie Racine, Board Member, Creative Commons</p>

<p>"I never thought I'd read a book that not only explains how nuanced business development can be, but also actually gives you what you need to take teams big and small to grow their business through partnerships. Impressive and fun to read." -- Paul Murphy, CEO of Dots and Partner at Betaworks</p>

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

What you need to know to master intermediate Spanish grammar

<p>McGraw-Hill: Intermediate Spanish Grammar guides you through this often-difficult subject, clearly explaining advanced concepts and giving you the practice you need to reach your language goals. Written in clear Spanish, with English glosses for key concepts, each chapter introduces one grammar topic followed by skill-building exercises, allowing you to learn and study at your own pace.</p>

<p>At the end of this workbook, you will have mastered grammar areas such as gender, articles, adjectives, possessives, and verb tenses and will be ready to take your grammar knowledge to an advanced level.</p>

<p>Features:</p>

116 units, each presenting one topic in a bite-sized,two-page format

More than 400 exercises that give you real confidence in your new language skills

A comprehensive grammar glossary highlighting essential concepts

A bilingual glossary featuring hundreds of terms for quick reference

Numerous illustrations and usage examples showing Spanish grammar in context



<p>Luis Aragones and Ramon Palencia are Spanish-language learning experts. Grupo SM is the third-largest educational publisher in the Spanish-speaking world.</p>

<p>McGraw-Hill: Intermediate Spanish Grammar is the second book in a three-part series: after completing this workbook you can build on your skills with McGraw-Hill: Advanced Spanish Grammar.</p>

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Information Assurance Handbook: Effective Computer Security and Risk Management Strategies

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Best practices for protecting critical data and systems

<p>Information Assurance Handbook: Effective Computer Security and Risk Management Strategies discusses the tools and techniques required to prevent, detect, contain, correct, and recover from security breaches and other information assurance failures. This practical resource explains how to integrate information assurance into your enterprise planning in a non-technical manner. It leads you through building an IT strategy and offers an organizational approach to identifying, implementing, and controlling information assurance initiatives for small businesses and global enterprises alike.</p>

<p>Common threats and vulnerabilities are described and applicable controls based on risk profiles are provided. Practical information assurance application examples are presented for select industries, including healthcare, retail, and industrial control systems. Chapter-ending critical thinking exercises reinforce the material covered. An extensive list of scholarly works and international government standards is also provided in this detailed guide.</p>

<p>Comprehensive coverage includes:</p>

 Basic information assurance principles and concepts

Information assurance management system

Current practices, regulations, and plans

Impact of organizational structure

Asset management

Risk management and mitigation

Human resource assurance

Advantages of certification, accreditation, and assurance

Information assurance in system development and acquisition

Physical and environmental security controls

Information assurance awareness, training, and education

Access control

Information security monitoring tools and methods

Information assurance measurements and metrics

Incident handling and computer forensics

Business continuity management

Backup and restoration

Cloud computing and outsourcing strategies

Information assurance big data concerns

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Get in the mix with smart asset allocation

<p>How you combine your different assets can be more important than the actual assets you invest in. This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to balance risk vs. reward using various mixes of stocks, bonds, real estate, foreign currency, derivatives, commodities, and alternative investments.</p>

<p>Asset Allocation DeMYSTiFieD explores strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies, along with modern portfolio theory in which future risks and returns are weighed based on history.</p>

<p>Packed with practice exercises and chapter-ending quizzes that reinforce what you learn, this practical, hands-on guide provides all the knowledge and insight you need to build a solid portfolio, whether you're looking for short-term gains or long-term growth.</p>

<p>This fast and easy guide features:</p>

 A detailed overview of the underlying principles of asset allocation

Proven methods for increasing longterm returns while managing risk

Tools and techniques for determining investment personality and goals



<p>Simple enough for a novice but challenging enough for an experienced investor, Asset Allocation DeMYSTiFieD helps you make smart strategic decisions to build a powerful portfolio.</p>

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Sharpen your English language skills through readings about its speakers' daily lives and culture

Better Reading English offers you entertaining, "real world" texts to help you understand and learn more English vocabulary and phrases. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, such as cuisine, music, sports, film and theater, art, the family, today's lifestyle, or politics and history. Along the way, you will find instruction and exercises to help develop improved reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. The articles become gradually more difficult as you proceed through the book to keep you challenged and engaged.

Better Reading English is an easy, engaging way to boost your language skills and learn more about the language and its speakers as you go.

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Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business

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YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THE BIG-BOX STORES!
Whether you're a seasoned merchant or retail newbie, Retail 101 is the guide you need to successfully manage, market, and grow your retail business, brick and mortar or online. From two of today's top retail thought leaders, Retail 101 serves both as a strategic planning guide and as a hands-on practical reference that answers your critical questions along the way.

"The ultimate how-to guide for independent retailers. Each chapter addresses a vital ingredient for retail success, including helpful ideas, useful lists, and action guides." -- Ted Teele, Chief Executive Officer, SnapRetail

"While small retailers may feel like an endangered species, those who read this practical guidebook to retail survival will come away confident that they have unique assets they can turn into sustainable profits." -- Molly Love Rogers, President and CEO of Internet Retailer

"If you've ever felt alone or frustrated building your business, read this book today!" -- Joe Abraham, founder of BOSI Global, author of Entrepreneurial DNA

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THE MOST COMPLETE, CURRENT GUIDE TO SIGNALING SYSTEM #7 (SS7)

<p>Thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in the telecommunications industry, Signaling System # 7, Sixth Edition, addresses the impact of emerging technologies and applications, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G networks, on SS7. An all-new chapter on Diameter discusses how to successfully implement SS7-to-Diameter interfaces to bridge 3G and 4G networks. Real-world examples, protocol message details, call flows, and effective migration strategies are included in this practical guide.</p>

<p>Comprehensive coverage includes:</p>

 The SS7 network--international and national planes

The OSI model

SS7 protocols and the protocol stack

Signal units

Message Transfer Part (MTP), including level 3

Signaling Transport (SIGTRAN)

ISDN User Part (ISUP)

Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)

Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP)

The evolution to Diameter

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Multimedia: Making It Work, Ninth Edition

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Multimedia Guide

<p>Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, including mobile multimedia, this full-color resource prepares you for a successful multimedia career by teaching you the fundamental concepts and required skills. Multimedia: Making It Work, Ninth Edition explains how to integrate text, images, sound, animation, and video into compelling projects. Multimedia project planning, costs, design, production, talent acquisition, testing, and delivery are also discussed. Chapter-ending quizzes reinforce key concepts and hands-on lab projects allow you to apply your new skills.</p>

<p>Learn how to:</p>

 Master the essential elements of multimedia, including text, images, sound, animation, and video

Incorporate bitmap, vector, and 3-D images

Record and edit digital audio and use MIDI

Create computer-generated animations

Shoot and edit digital video

Select the best hardware, software, and authoring tools for your project

Determine the scope and cost of a multimedia project n Design, produce, and test your project

Acquire the best content and talent for your budget

Design dynamic Web content

Create apps for mobile devices, including tablets, readers, and smartphones

Deliver multimedia over the Internet, in an app store, and on CD-ROM and DVD



<p>Each chapter includes:</p>

 Learning objectives

Full-color illustrations and screenshots

Helpful notes, tips, and warnings

Chapter summaries and key term lists

End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects



This book is intended for students enrolled in an instructor-led course and does not provide correct answers for the end-of-chapter quizzes or access to the instructor's resource materials. If you are an instructor, please contact your McGraw-Hill sales representative for details.

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Pediatrics Correlations and Clinical Scenarios

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Your Secret Weapon for Mastering the USMLE Step 3

<p>How prepared are you for the new USMLE Step 3? Are you worried about answering questions on basic science concepts? Uncertain about managing the clock in CCS cases? Unprepared to answer questions on pediatric topics? This book is the balm.</p>

<p>Created by bestselling author and lecturer Dr. Conrad Fischer, Dr. Elizabeth August, and Dr. Niket Sonpal, Pediatrics: Correlations & Clinical Scenarios provides an entertaining and comprehensive review of internal medicine topics on the USMLE Step 3.Progressive clinical cases--embedded with meaningful foundational science correlations and CCS exam tips--ensure that you're prepared for the new USMLE Step 3.</p>

<p>Features:</p>

100 pediatrics cases with Q&A provide practice for the multiple-choice exam component of the USMLE Step 3

Embedded basic science correlations prepare you to answer foundational science questions

Integrated CCS navigation tips prepare you to handle Computer-based Case Simulations (CCS cases)

High-yield coverage of core pediatrics topics frequently tested on the USMLE Step 3

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Elizabeth V. August, Niket Sonpal, Conrad Fischer