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Pulmonary Pathophysiology: A Clinical Approach, Third Edition

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A unique system/disease-based approach to learning pulmonary pathophysiology as it relates to clinical medicine

No other review puts disorders of lung structure and function in such clear clinical perspective as Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, Pulmonary Pathophysiology guides you from symptom identification to underlying disease mechanisms and through principles of management.

Features:
28 case studies help you understand the correlation between science and clinical medicine Additional algorithms aid differential diagnosis and management Key Concepts help you quickly review chapter highlights New tables and charts encapsulate important information Learning Objectives and study questions reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics Artwork includes nearly 100 photographs and line drawings
Visit www.LangeTextbooks.com to access valuable resources and study aids!

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Juzar Ali, Warren G. Summer, Michael G. Levitzky

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A concise, point-of-care book that delivers essential information on endocrine surgery.

About the Book
The endocrine system is a complex group of glands that make hormones. The endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, pituatary, adrenal, and hypothalamus, as well as the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
The endocrine system is a complex group of glands that make hormones. The endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and hypothalamus, as well as the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
While there are a few thorough textbooks on the topic of endocrine surgery, there are no small handbooks that allow quick reference of key information, including diagnostic tables and management algorithms. Every general surgeon needs to be able to perform endocrine surgery since the endocrine system travels throughout the body. This handy guide fills the gap in our surgery list by providing ready, detailed, and accessible information on endocrine surgical procedures. It also serves to compliment AccessSurgery.com by including easy-to-access tables, algorithms, and bulleted and formatted information.

This pocket-sized manual will feature contributors from every major endocrine department in the US, as well as a number from Canada and Australia. They are primarily fellows, thereby creating the unique perspective of continuing to learn while teaching residents.

Features
Laboratory coat pocket sized 2-color design will provide easy navigation Brief, summarized information permits rapid access
Benefit to the Customer
Can be used as a guide, a resource, a refresher, or a board review Medical illustrations clarify anatomy and surgical technique for the reader
Market / Audience
Primary market:
General Surgeons (~33,000), Surgery residents: (~4,000); General Surgeons Worldwide: (~120,000)

Secondary market:
Oncologists (~10,000)

About the Authors
Shane Morita, M.D. (Baltimore, MD), is a Fellow in the Department of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
Alan Dackiw, M.D., Ph.D. (Baltimore, MD), is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
Martha A. Zeigler, M.D. (Baltimore, MD), is Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.

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Shane Y. Morita, Alan P. B. Dackiw, Martha A. Zeiger

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Biomedical Applications of Light Scattering

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Clinical applications include: detecting pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue states; characterizing cell and tissue properties for identifying disease; and assessing the presence and concentration of biochemicals for diagnostic purposes

Part of the McGraw-Hill Biophotonics Series

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Healthcare Investing: Profiting from the New World of Pharma, Biotech, and Health Care Services

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Is your portfolio in peak health?

Ranking among the world's largest markets, the $2.5 trillion health care industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. According to Miller Tabak + Co.'s health care strategist Les Funtleyder, major structural renovations to the system are imminent. Health care is entering an era of reform, Funtleyder writes, and with reform comes change and the opportunity for investment gain.

Health-Care Investing provides a thorough explanation of how the industry's mammoth size and complexity can be worked to your advantage and why health care is more resistant to changes in economic cycles than other markets. Funtleyder gives you a comprehensive overview of the industry, from both macro and micro points of view, so you can make informed decisions regarding your investments. You'll find critical information concerning
The natural inelasticity of health care and how to profit from it How to take advantage of the market's complexities and inefficiencies Issues and policy changes you need to know The social responsibility aspect of investing in health care Why this market is essential for diversified portfolios
In Health-Care Investing, Funtleyder provides the tools you need to dig up the richest opportunities possible and build them into your investment strategy. You'll get a detailed look at traditional market patterns and the events that have shaped--and will continue to shape--the industry. Then you'll find specific strategies you can use to maximize your profits, whether you invest in pharma, biotech, managed services, or a combination of them. This informative and practical guide also includes a list of questions you can use as an investment template, which will help guide your decision-making process.

With Health Care Investing, you'll be armed with the know-how to make the right decisions today in order to fully capitalize on events of the future.

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics, Fifth Edition

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The latest clinical advances in orthopedics at your fingertips

<p>For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success.</p>

An authoritative, well-organized source of up-to-date, high-yield information on disorders and diseases treatedby orthopedic surgeons and related physicians

Emphasizes the major diagnostic features of disease states, the natural history of the diseases, the workup required for diagnosis, and the treatment

Conveniently organized by anatomic structure, disease, and procedure

Includes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and laboratory and imaging studies when necessary for diagnosis or anunderstanding of the treatment

More than 600 illustrations

Includes sports medicine, pediatric orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine

Valuable to students, residents and house officers of orthopedic surgery, emergency room physicians, familypractitioners, general practitioners, and internists

Ideal for certification and recertification

An outstanding introduction to the specialty

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Master the Android mobile development platform

Build compelling Java-based mobile applications using the Android SDK and the Eclipse open-source software development platform. Android: A Programmer's Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to download and set up all of the necessary tools, build and tune dynamic Android programs, and debug your results. Discover how to provide web and chat functions, interact with the phone dialer and GPS devices, and access the latest Google services. You'll also learn how to create custom Content Providers and database-enable your applications using SQLite.
Install and configure Java, Eclipse, and Android plugin Create Android projects from the Eclipse UI or command line Integrate web content, images, galleries, and sounds Deploy menus, progress bars, and auto-complete functions Trigger actions using Android Intents, Filters, and Receivers Implement GPS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and GTalk Build interactive SQLite databases, calendars, and notepads Test applications using the Android Emulator and Debug Bridge

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American Credit Repair: Everything U Need to Know About Raising Your Credit Score

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The Definitive Guide to Raising Your Credit Score

Whether you're recovering from financial problems or need to pump up your score to qualify for a mortgage, you need reliable information and expert guidance to fix and improve your credit rating. Drawn from years of experience helping thousands of consumers, American Credit Repair empowers you with Everything U Need To Know... to raise your credit score.

Everything U Need to Know about
Credit Repaire
Obtaining and understanding consumer credit reports Correcting past mistakes and planning for the future Disputing inaccurate data on your credit file Dealing with collection agencies Avoiding foreclosure and bankruptcy
BONUS CD-ROM FEATURES: Ready-to-print forms and letters to repair your credit on your own plus vital consumer protection resources you can't do without, and much more!

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American Foreclosure: Everything U Need to Know About Preventing and Buying

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The Definitive Foreclosure Guide for Every Homeowner and Investor

Whether you're trying to protect your home from foreclosure or invest in foreclosed properties, you still need reliable information and expert advice to protect your investment. Drawn from years of experience helping thousands of borrowers, American Foreclosure covers all the ins and outs of foreclosures, for both homeowners and real estate investors nationwide.

Everything U Need to Know..about Foreclosures
Preventing foreclosure and avoiding scams Discovering your financial options and risks Understanding the foreclosure process state-by-state Communicating and negotiating with lenders Finding and buying foreclosed properties
BONUS CD-ROM FEATURES: Ready-to-print real estate forms, foreclosure prevention resources, plus foreclosure investing tools - including free property listings - and much more!

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Need to learn MATHEMATICA? Problem SOLVED!

Take full advantage of all the powerful capabilities of Mathematica with help from this hands-on guide. Filled with examples and step-by-step explanations, Mathematica Demystified takes you from your very first calculation all the way to plotting complex fractals.

Using an intuitive format, this book explains the fundamentals of Mathematica up front. Learn how to define functions, create 2-D graphs of functions, write basic programs, and use modules. You'll move on to 3-D graphics, calculus, polynomial, linear, and differential equations, dynamical systems, and fractals. Hundreds of examples with concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.

This self-teaching guide offers:
A quick way to get up and running on Mathematica Coverage of Mathematica 6 and 7 Tips for avoiding and correcting syntax errors Details on creating slideshow presentations of your work No unnecessary technical jargon A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work!
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced user, Mathematica Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this fully integrated technical computing software.

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Steel Water Storage Tanks: Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair

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The first comprehensive steel tanks book published in more than a decade

<p>Developed by members of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) General Steel Tank Committee, Steel Water Storage Tanks: Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair is the most authoritative source of industry information available. This in-depth reference describes the use of steel tanks for potable water storage and includes details on tank sizes, capabilities, styles, construction, appurtenances, site selection, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, inspection, and security.</p>

<p>Complete coverage of:</p>

 Tank history, typical configurations, locating, sizing, and selecting

Selecting and specifying appurtenances

Controlling corrosion

Contractual considerations

Foundations

Construction of welded-steel water-storage tanks

Construction of bolted-steel water-storage tanks

Operation

Inspecting new-tank construction

Maintenance, inspection, and repair

Potable water security

Tank rehabilitation

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A full-color, step-by-step atlas of rhinoplasty surgical techniques

Part of the McGraw-Hill Plastic Surgery Atlas series, Rhinoplasty is an unmatched visual guide to learning how to successfully perform this challenging procedure. Featuring 180 full-color illustrations, this is the perfect primer for surgeons to begin and sharpen their understanding of rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty addresses the relevant anatomy, operative setup, surgical steps, and postoperative care to optimize patient outcomes. The book is organized by anatomic location and covers in detail the numerous maneuvers that are frequently used to shape the various parts of the nose. Designed to provide the most relevant information in the clearest manner possible, Rhinoplasty features an easy-to-apply presentation consisting of bulleted text on the left- hand page and high-quality illustrations on the right.

Opening chapters include coverage of nasal anatomy, cartilaginous support, arterial support, innervations and muscles of the nose, treatment planning, operative setup, and basic approaches. The book then goes on to cover actual corrections, including:
Dorsal hump deformity Doral augmentation Radix reduction and augmentation Increasing and decreasing tip rotation Lengthening the short nose Alar base modification Alar-columella relationship modification Septal modification And more
Also included is an appendix illustrating key surgical instruments.

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American Landlord Law: Everything U Need to Know About Landlord-Tenant Laws

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Addresses the latest and most compelling developments in the real estate market -including the new reality of mortgage availabilities, foreclosure investments, and tenants' rights

More than 250,000 landlords, tenants, and employers annually rely upon AmerUSA Corporation, one of the nation's leading background screening companies

AmerUSA offers services to tens of millions of inexperienced everyday landlords in the United States

CD-Rom includes legal forms and letters plus landlord-tenant laws and statutes for all 50 states

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End-of-Life-Care: A Practical Guide, Second Edition

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The most thorough text available on providing patients and families with quality end-of-life care

"The study/learning questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent resource for both faculty who wish to test knowledge, and individual learners who wish to assess their own learning....The book is well written and easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

End of Life Care: A Practical Guide offers solution-oriented coverage of the real-world issues and challenges that arise daily for clinicians caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and conditions.

End of Life Care: A Practical Guide includes specific clinical guidance for pain management and other common end of life symptoms. The second edition has been made even more essential with the addition of chapter-ending Q&A for self assessment and board review, new coverage of multicultural medicine, an increased number of algorithms to assist decision making on complicated clinical, legal, and ethical issues.

Six sections walk you through the complexities of caring for patients who are nearing the end of life:
Preparing Patients for End of Life Management of Symptoms Diagnostic and Invasive Interventions Ethical Dilemmas Special Populations Diversity
No other text better assists physicians and other clinicians in providing patients near the end of life with support, guidance, and hope in the face of hopelessness than End of Life Care: A Practical Guide.

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Design, Develop, and Share Your Games Online

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Create your own Flash games for the Wii

Whip up awesome Wii games using Flash and ActionScript. Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide lays out each next-generation technique alongside real-world examples and cut-and-paste code samples. Learn how to design exciting Flash animations, create cool characters, simulate realistic motion, and use the Wii remote control in innovative ways. Plus, you'll get the latest tricks for supercharging your games and tips for distributing them on the Web.
Build Flash-based objects, layers, and controls Work with timelines, keyframes, and .SWF files Develop and animate original characters, backgrounds, and landscapes Integrate unconventional mouse and Wii controller interactivity Create, modify, and control movie clips using ActionScript 2.0 Design radical enemies, custom cursors, and invisible buttons Incorporate audio, game timers, and score tracking Publish your games to the Web and share them via the Wii's online connection service

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Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Learn to program with Flex 3, the powerful tool for building multimedia-rich, interactive Flash applications for the Web. Flex 3: A Beginner's Guide is an easy-to-follow, fast-paced tutorial that allows you to fully grasp the fundamentals, including MXML, ActionScript, Flex Builder, states, transitions, and behaviors. You'll learn how to customize your applications with styles, skins, and themes; access remote data using the XML HTTP Service Request; profile and debug your applications; and manage media assets.

Designed for Easy Learning
Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Experts--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This--Short, hands-on exercises to practice your skills Notes--Bonus information related to the topic being covered Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

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Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary, Third Edition (Paperback)

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Number one in the world
Numero uno en el mundo

Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary has helped speakers of Spanish and of English around the world find the right word quickly and easily. From offices in Orlando to living rooms in London and school rooms in San Juan, this comprehensive Spanish/English dictionary is the preferred choice for millions of people--in class, at home or work, or on the go.

Here you'll find:
An up-to-date word list that gives special emphasis to everyday language, along with current technical, scientific, Internet, and environmental terms Approximately 85,000 headwords, phrases, and examples Irregular verb forms--in both Spanish and English--presented in convenient tables Complete grammar overviews of both Spanish and English English pronunciation indicated in the International Phonetic Alphabet Useful appendices that add to the dictionary's value as an all-purpose reference

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The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship

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A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power

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Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions

The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:
Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet Using GPS--Bob Sweet Using VHF and SSB Radios--Bob Sweet Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns--Charlie Wing Knots, Splices, and Line Handling--Charlie Wing Anchoring--Peter Nielsen Onboard Weather Forecasting--Bob Sweet Heavy Weather Sailing--John Rousmaniere Diesel Engine Care and Repair--Nigel Calder Emergencies On Board--John Rousmaniere Emergency First Aid On Board--Richard Clinchy

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Nigel Calder, John Rousmaniere, Bill Gladstone, Robert J. Sweet, Peter Nielsen, Charlie Wing, Richard A. Clinchy

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The First Comprehensive Guide to the Principles, Design Methods, and Applications of Space Based Radar

Turn to Space Based Radar for authoritative information on the latest developments in Space Based Radar (SBR), covering fundamental principles, cutting-edge design methods, and several new applications. This SBR guide focuses on clutter and target data generation from an SBR platform, and on Space Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) to enhance the target detection and the clutter cancellation capabilities of the radar system.

Designed to save you hours of research time and effort, this one-stop resource explores the full range of SBR topics, including SBR footprint and range foldover phenomenon...Doppler shift that accounts for Earth's rotation...terrain modeling...STAP algorithms for enhanced target detection...and much more. Packed with over 250 full-color illustrations, Space Based Radar features:
Complete coverage of the technical issues associated with SBR and their impact on system performance A CD containing all of the book's illustrations, equations, and samples; plus more than 250 PowerPoint slides for self-study or lectures
Inside This Pioneering SBR Sourcebook
Introducing Space Based Radar The Conics Two Body Orbital Motion and Kepler's Laws SBR Kinematics Space Time Adaptive Processing for Space Based Radar Performance Analysis Using Cramer-Rao Bounds Waveform Diversity

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S Unnikrishna Pillai, Ke Yong Li, Braham Himed

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Emergency Medicine Q&A: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition

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Market: emergency medicine residents and recertifying physicians

 Uses 750+ board-formatted questions to familiarize students with the actual test

 Enables students to quickly self-evaluate their knowledge of the subject

 Design has been updated to make reading easier and quicker

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Acquire the Skills, Tools, and Techniques Needed to Ensure High Quality and Precision in the Design of Machined Parts!

Designed for quick access on the job, Machine Tools Handbook explains in detail how to carry out basic and advanced machine tool operations and functions, providing a wealth of machine tool exercises to test and improve the performance of machinists.

The tables, graphs, and formulas packed into this essential reference makes it a must-have for every machine and manufacturing workshop. Machine Tools Handbook features:
Expert instructions on performing basic and advanced machine tool operations and functions Comparative tables for machine tool drives Complete guidelines for designing simple circuits for electrical automation Detailed graphs for gear design Solved examples that illustrate and prove formulas
Inside This Hands-On Machine Tool Guide
Machine Tool Drives and Mechanisms Rectilinear Drives Drive Transmission and Manipulation Machine Tool Elements Dynamics of Machine Tools Machine Tool Operation Tool Engineering Exercises