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Sonography in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition

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The most authoritative guide to sonography in obstetrics and gynecologynow in full color

Companion website includes images, case studies, and more

Written by radiologists and ob/gyns to provide a balanced perspective, this standard-setting guide is both a clinically relevant reference text and atlaspresented in full color for the first time. It expertly examines the full spectrum of disorders and conditions youre likely to encounter in gynecologic and maternal-fetal care, supported throughout by more than 2,000 detailed sonographic illustrations. Youll also find the latest procedures and diagnostic guidelines for the use of sonography in ob/gyn, including 3D and 4D image processing, transvaginal sonography, and color Dopler sonography.

The book opens with general obstetric sonography, covering such pivotal topics as normal pelvic anatomy and fetal echocardiography, before moving into fetal anomalies and disorders. Risk assessment and therapy, including first trimester screening and amniocentesis, are explored in the next section, while the remaining parts of the book focus on maternal disorders, gynecological sonography, and the newest complementary imaging modalities.

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The most trusted, accessible compendium of sonography in obstetrics and gynecology for residents and practitioners, filled with precise illustrations that add clarity to the texts content All-inclusive coverage of everything from sonographic operating instruments and screening the fetal patient for syndromes and anomalies, to diagnosing the female patient for cysts, infertility, and incontinence NEW! Full-color format to aid readability and ease of use NEW! Up-to-date information on the significant advances made in three dimensional and even four-dimensional Doppler technology NEW! Learning aids: a key points section in each chapter; skill-building clinical scenarios; a stronger focus on differential diagnosis; multiple visuals (figure, illustration, or table) on each page; and helpful chapter-opening summaries NEW! Companion website filled with concept-clarifying images, video loops, case studies supplemented by Q&As, plus cutting-edge insights on a range of integral sonography topics NEW! SI Units incorporated throughout

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Arthur C. Fleischer, Eugene C. Toy, Wesley Lee, Frank A. Manning, Roberto Romero

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The Express Route to USMLE Excellence in Pathology

You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace pathology and pathology-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than USMLE Road Map. Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time this unique review offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated new approach to mastering pathology.

Features
USMLE Shortcuts for effective USMLE preparation Outline Format with a two-color presentation guides you through the most important areas in pathology Hi-Yield Facts promote comprehension and recall Over 90 Images , including photomicrographs and clinical pictures Rapid Review Glossary defines common terms, diseases, signs, syndromes, and bodies Learning tips and tricks garnered from years of interaction with students just like you Clear explanations from instructors with the experience to know the questions you would ask

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George R. Wettach, Thomas W. Palmrose, Terry Morgan

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Today's Leading Guide to Federal Aviation Rules and Regulations-Now Updated with the Latest Changes

The only edited and annotated guide to federal aviation regulations, AIM/FAR 2008 arms you with the latest federally required rules for general aviation flying, including all new Transportation Security Administration requirements. This updated aviation tool presents new second-in-command qualifications, new helicopter procedures, SAAAR instrument approaches, key FAA regional office phone numbers, and unmanned aircraft alerts.

Packed with over 200 detailed illustrations, this unrivaled resource contains an up-to-date aeronautical information manual, covering air navigation...lighting and visual aids...airspace...air traffic control and procedures...emergency procedures...safety of flight...medical facts... charts and publications...and helicopter operations. The book also provides selected aviation web sites, a pilot/controller glossary, and a comprehensive index. Bigger and better than ever, AIM/FAR 2008 features:
Study suggestions for test and flight review VOT sites and frequencies Light Sport Plane Regulations Access to year-round online updates with late-breaking developments The following new material: new second-in-command qualifications; new helicopter procedures; new directories to weather web sites, aviation facilities, officials, NTSB, and more
Inside This Updated Guide to Critical Aviation Information and Rules
Aeronautical Information Manual: Air Navigation Lighting and Visual Aids Airspace Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Procedures Emergency Procedures Safety of Flight Medical Facts Charts and Publications Helicopter Operations Pilot/Controller Glossary Federal Aviation Regulations Transportation Security Regulations Selected Aviation Web Sites

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Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair

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State-of-the-Art Bridge and Highway Rehabilitation and Repair Methods

<p>This authoritative volume offers up-to-date guidance on the latest design techniques, repair methods, specialized software, materials, and advanced maintenance procedures for bridges and highway structures. Focusing on both traditional and nontraditional design issues, Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair clarifies the most recent AASHTO bridge design codes and discusses new analytical and design methodologies, such as the application of load and resistance factor design (LRFD). A wealth of concise explanations, solved examples, and in-depth case studies are included in this comprehensive resource.</p>

<p>COVERAGE INCLUDES:</p>

 Diagnostic design and selective reconstruction

Bridge failure studies and safety engineering

Analytical approach to fracture and failure

Load and resistance factor rating (LRFR) and redesign

Application of LRFD and LRFR methods

Inspection and structural health monitoring

Bridge widening and replacement strategies

Conventional repair methods

Advanced repair methods

Concrete repair methods

Extreme events of flood scour and countermeasures design

Guidelines for seismic design and retrofit methods

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Get the BIG PICTURE of Medical Physiology -- and focus on what you really need to know to ace the course and board exams!

4-Star Doody's Review!
"This excellent, no-frills approach to physiology concepts is designed to help medical students and other health professions students review the basic concepts associated with physiology for the medical profession. The information is concise, accurate and timely."

If you don't have unlimited study time Medical Physiology: The Big Picture is exactly what you need! With an emphasis on what you need to know versus what's nice to know, and enhanced with 450 full-color illustrations, it offers a focused, streamlined overview of medical physiology. You'll find a succinct, user-friendly presentation designed to make even the most complex concepts understandable in a short amount of time.

With just the right balance of information to give you the edge at exam time, this unique combination text and atlas features:
A Big Picture perspective on precisely what you must know to ace your course work and board exams Coverage of all the essential areas of Physiology, including General, Neurophysiology, Blood, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Renal and Acid Base, Gastrointestinal, and Reproductive 450 labeled and explained full-color illustrations 190 board exam-style questions and answers -- including a complete practice test at the end of the book Special icon highlights important clinical information

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Minimize risk and maximize your return with option spreads

The Trader's Guide to Equity Spreads provides a complete introduction to option spread trading, offering detailed explanations of the most popular and useful option spreads. Covering all the major option spread families - Ratios, Bull/Bear, Butterfly/Condor, and Vertical/Horizontal - as well as more advanced strategies, this authoritative, hands-on resource gives you the tools to select the right spreads for the stocks you watch.

Options expert Randy Frederick takes you through the pricing and movement of options, using sample stock charts, tables, and illustrations to pinpoint the profit and loss zones for each strategy. He reveals not only how the various spread strategies compare to similar strategies, but also ways to keep on top of the crucial pricing factors.
Understand basic option mechanics: American vs. European, A.M. and P. M. settlement, rights and obligations, and more Identify the option spread strategies that are most appropriate for specific market conditions Set up and manage spreads using calls and puts Select the right strike prices Control risk and give your trades more leverage Maximize your ability to generate a consistent flow of profits with manageable risk

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Create, post, and promote your own videos on the world's most popular online service! How to Do Everything with YouTube explains how to shoot and edit videos, insert titles and captions, add special effects, and upload content. You'll learn how to set up a YouTube channel and integrate YouTube videos into your websites and blogs. You'll also discover the success secrets behind YouTube celebrities and breakout videos. Share your unique video creations with millions of viewers with help from this easy-to-follow guide.
Navigate the YouTube interface, play videos, and set up an account Shoot professional-quality videos with a camcorder, Web cam, or camera phone Get the lighting right and add sound and special effects Create a short film, vlog, or video mashup Edit your videos with Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, and Remixer Add audio tracks with AudioSwap Optimize your videos and upload them to YouTube Join the YouTube community, create playlists, subscribe to channels, and participate in groups Customize your YouTube channel Promote your videos to a huge audience

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Green Design, Construction, and Operations

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Let a Team of Leading Architects Take You through 20 Large-Scale, Sustainable Facilities Designed with Green Methods and Materials!

A vital working tool for all building professionals interested in green architecture and construction, Sustainable Facilities presents an in-depth look at 20 facilities that were designed for environmental organizations and were constructed and now operate using green building methods and materials.

Featuring contributions by leading architects in green building, this expert resource examines each building_from planning through operations-- covering new construction, energy-efficient design, operational cost savings, historic preservation, renovation and expansion, land conservation, and LEED ratings.

Packed with 200 black & white and full-color illustrations, Sustainable Facilities takes readers through the Woods Hole Research Center... Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Center...Conservation Law Foundation Headquarters... Marion Art and Environmental Center... ...Thoreau Center for Sustainability... California EPA Headquarters Building...Forestech Centre...Institute for Forestry and Nature Research...and many other facilities. This skills-building reference features:

Authoritative and up-to-date, Sustainable Facilities now equips architects, engineers, and contractors with a state-of-the-art guide to green design, construction, and operations. The reference contains information on materials, methods, and costs that will enable them to take an integrated team approach to green design and building for facilities of all kinds.

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Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism

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Fast, crystal-clear guidance on managing both pediatric endocrine disorders and inborn errors of metabolism

A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

New England Journal of Medicine Review!
"...an inspiring learning tool....Sarafoglou and colleagues have combined their expertise to create an informative and timely textbook in which the explanations of underlying mechanisms guide the structure of each chapter. It is a unique book that is pleasing to the eye, nurturing for the mind, and instructive for a broad readership."--New England Journal of Medicine

4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"The book covers various pathophysiologic aspects of each endocrine organ and its interaction with other endocrine and nonendocrine systems. Disorders of thyroid and adrenal glands, pituitary, reproductive organs, and endocrine neoplasia are extensively covered. Most large groups of metabolic diseases are reviewed as well. Concise, pertinent information is provided on mitochondrial and fatty-acid oxidation, urea cycle and glycogen storage disorders, as well as organic acidurias and amino acidopathies. The most useful and user-friendly areas are the 1-to-2-page "at-a-glance" sections in each chapter which provide concise yet pertinent information about the disorders within a particular group of endocrine disturbances or IEM.
This is a well written book and the multiple visual aids greatly assist in comprehension and memorization of the material...I strongly recommend this book without reservation." -- Doody's

In one practical, user-friendly tutorial, a team of international contributors delivers the latest information and clinical insights you need to confidently diagnose and manage pediatric patients. This full-color resource guides you through the etiology, pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic laboratory examinations, and treatments regimens of each disorder.

Features:
Full-color presentation with numerous photos, illustrations, diagnostic algorithms, tables, and text boxes that summarize key concepts and assist in the decision-making process At-a-Glance feature beginning each disease-based chapter summarizes all the clinical information you need to differentiate between disorder sub-types in one easy-to-find place All-inclusive coverage encompasses the full spectrum of critical topics Emergency assessment and treatment chapter gives you fast, clear guidance on acute presentations of endocrine and metabolic disorders Chapter on newborn screening walks you through an abnormal screening result to follow-up diagnostic testing Complete and detailed information on all laboratory and radiographic testing used to diagnose disorders in both disciplines

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Kyriakie Sarafoglou, Georg F. Hoffmann, Karl S. Roth

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Get the BIG PICTURE of Histology and zero-in on what you really need to know to ace the course and board exams!

400 FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Medical Histology: The Big Picture is a different kind of study tool. With an emphasis on what you need to know versus whats nice to know, and featuring more than 400 full-color illustrations and micrographs, it offers a focused, streamlined overview of human histology. Youll find a succinct, user-friendly presentation designed to make even the most complex concepts understandable in a short amount of time.

With just right balance of information to give you the edge at exam time, this unique combination text and atlas features:
An efficient, study-enhancing design consisting of text on the left-hand page and related illustrations on the right-hand page allowing you to grasp individual principles, one concept at a time The inclusion of detail, often clinical in nature, that clarifies the link between the structural and functional applications of histology Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter A complete final exam at the end of the book Icons that indicate high-yield, clinically relevant concepts Key Structures highlighted when they first appear to indicate their importance More than 400 full-color illustrations and micrographs depicting essential histology Concise, easy-to-remember bulleted text

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John F. Ash, David A. Morton, Sheryl A. Scott

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Concise Manual of Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

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A guide to performing cosmetic dermatologic surgery. It covers surgical techniques. It includes indications and contraindications, set-up, choice of agents/technique, a step-by-step description of the technique, and pitfalls.

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Neil Sadick, Ron Moy, Naomi Lawrence, Ranella Hirsch

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Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers

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Solve any mechanical engineering problem quickly and easily with the world's leading engineering handbook

Nearly 1800 pages of mechanical engineering facts, figures, standards, and practices, 2000 illustrations, and 900 tables clarifying important mathematical and engineering principle, and the collective wisdom of 160 experts help you answer any analytical, design, and application question you will ever have.

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Eugene A. Avallone, Theodore Baumeister, Ali M. Sadegh

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The ultimate all-in-one guide to treating and diagnosing skin cancer

Comprehensive in scope, yet precise in its approach, this superbly illustrated text is a must-have clinical companion for any dermatology practice. Skin Cancer carefully takes you through every important step in the diagnosis and clinical management of skin cancer conditions.

Skin Cancer begins with an incisive discussion of both normal and aging skin, and the incidences and causes of skin cancer. Next, you'll get a thorough look at all types of skin cancer-followed by a section on treating cancer in various patient populations, including non-white populations, children, and pregnant women. The book concludes with in-depth sections on skin cancer prevention-covering critical topics such as skin cancer vaccines and chemoprevention of skin cancer-in addition to the medicolegal and economic issues related to skin cancer.

Features:
The complete A-to-Z guide to skin cancer, offering a clear understanding of skin cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, future directions, and medicolegal and psychosocial aspects More than 450 illustrations State-of-the-art coverage of biopsy techniques, dermoscopy and mole mapping, surgical excision, reconstructive surgery of eye lid cancers and skin cancer defects, and more Consistent outlines of chapters within a section that summarize chapter material Key points that introduce the start of each major section within a chapter Numerous easy-to-use tables and boxes

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Authoritative and completely up-to-date, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A is an unsurpassed, one-stop guide to every facet of mergers and acquisitions that enables you to make winning deals with complete confidence.

This definitive resource retains its popular Q&A format, offering quick access to all the changes that have occurred in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s. The book explores every key aspect of winning M&A transactions, and presents advice on avoiding common M&A pitfalls.

The Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A features vital information on:
Getting Started in Mergers and Acquisitions --learning the basic M&A process, requirements, negotiating skills, and objectives Planning and Finding --deciding what to buy and then locating it Valuation and Pricing -- using multiple valuation methods to discover the true value of an acquired company or unit The Art of Financing and Refinancing -- mastering funding sources and issues Structuring M/A/B Transactions -- managing general, tax, and accounting considerations The Due Diligence Inquiry -- looking into the past, present, and future risks of the business to be purchased Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement and the Letter of Intent-- understanding two vital documents in the M&A process Closing -- synchronizing the many individual items to produce a harmonious transaction Postmerger Integration and Divestitures -- following through after the M&A deal to capture the economic value of synergies Special Issues for M&A in Public Companies_examining the unique legal and business considerations of public entities Workouts, Bankruptcies, and Liquidations -- handling specific financial problems that arise in M&A transactions with entities in the zone of insolvency Structuring Transactions with International Aspects -- developing the necessary skills and knowledge to do M&A deals across national borders
Filled with detailed examples and case studies, this updated classic also includes discussion of purchase accounting, Section 404, new legal cases with M&A implications, and more.

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Stanley Foster Reed, Alexandra Reed Lajoux, H. Peter Nesvold

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Pharmacy & Federal Drug Law Review: A Patient Profile Approach

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With more than 250 cases patient-profile case studies and more 2,000 questions with answers and explanations, this book presents the challenges of real-life situations that pharmacists must address on the exams and in their practices. This book thoughly prepares newly-graduated pharmacists for the NAPLEX and the MPJE (federal drug law exam).

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Get problem-oriented and disease-specific guidance in treating STDs-in one quick-access source

Featuring the trusted, practical format of the CURRENT series, this authoritative, quick-access guide delivers a top-to-bottom overview of STDs commonly encountered in clinical practice. The book begins with an insightful introduction to the field that emphasizes the patient-doctor relationship, and then explores clinical problems with STDs in terms of diagnostic, management, and treatment considerations.

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A-to-Z, up-to-the-minute coverage of common STDs-filled with crucial point-of-care guidelines A focus on prevention interventions, including counseling, in recognition of the need to change high-risk sexual behaviors Practical diagnostic algorithms that summarize key protocols and facilitate patient management Detailed, easy-to-locate treatment tables that list specific drugs (generic and trade names), doses, and schedules A thought-provoking final chapter that includes a brief discussion of the latest STD research, plus unresolved questions and future concerns Useful appendices that include diagnostic protocols, treatment tables, and websites for further information
Authoritative, on-the-spot information you can quickly apply to your practice - without sifting through pages of data
An essential clinical companion for internists, family physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, obstetricians-gynecologists, HIV care specialists, and other healthcare professionals who see patients with STDs Turn to any chapter on specific STDs, and you'll find expert perspectives on biology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and issues related to special populations

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Unleashing the Power of eBay: New Ways to Take Your Business or Online Auction to the Top

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Sophisticated techniques to take eBay businesses to the next level

eBay isn't just for selling antiques and bric-abrac. This phenomenal auction site--with more than 65 million registered users-- offers unique opportunities for doing business found in no other marketplace. Unleashing the Power of eBay shows how to go to the next level and use eBay's tools to build a small business or preexisting online auction business.

With the help of inspiring real-life success stories, Dennis Prince shows how to:
Write winning eBay business and marketing plans Use eBay's Feedback Forum to build a business reputation Run a business without inventory Sell on consignment for people who aren't eBay savvy Reach customers internationally

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Sun Certified Security Administrator for Solaris 9 & 10 Study Guide

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Get the book that shows you not only what--but how--to study
Complete coverage of all official exam objectives Exam Readiness checklist at the front of the book--youre ready for the exams when all objectives on the list are checked off Real-world exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after the hands-on exam questions Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exams
Covers all Sun Certified Security Administrator topics, including: Attacks, Motives, and Methods * Best Security Practices * Logging and Process Accounting * Auditing, Planning, and Management * Device, System, and File Security * Denial of Service and Remote Access Attacks * Access Control * Solaris Cryptographic Framework * Authentication * Secure Shell

The best fully integrated study system available. Electronic content includes:
Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam Detailed answers with explanations Score Report performance assessment tool Electronic book for studying on the go
with free online registration:
Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test
About the Authors: John Chirillo, CISSP, ISSAP, CCNP, ASE, SCSA, is a Senior Internetworking Engineer at ValCom and the author of several computer security books. Edgar Danielyan, CISSP, CIW, Security+, CCNA, CCDP, CWNA, is a Solaris security expert and author.

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World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling

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Timeless Insights for Planning and Managing 21st-Century Warehouse Operations

Despite today's just-in-time production mentality, with its efforts to eliminate warehouses and their inventory carrying costs, effective warehousing continues to play a critical bottom-line role for companies worldwide. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling covers today's state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations.

Written by one of today's recognized logistics thought leaders, this comprehensive resource provides authoritative answers on such topics as:
The seven principles of world-class warehousing Warehouse activity profiling Warehouse performance measures Warehouse automation and computerization Receiving and put away Storage and retrieval operations Picking and packing Humanizing warehouse operations
World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling describes the processes and systems required for meeting the changing demands of warehousing. Filled with practices from proven to innovative, it will help all logistics professionals improve the productivity, quality, and cycle time of their existing warehouse operations.

Not too long ago, effective warehousing was a relatively straightforward progression of receiving, storing, and shipping. But in today's age of e-commerce, supply chain integration, globalization, and just-in-time methodology, warehousing has become more complex than at any time in the pastnot to mention more costly.

World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling breaks through the confusing array of warehouse technology, buzzwords, and third-party providers to describe the principles of warehousing required for the implementation of world-class warehousing operations. Holding up efficiency and accuracy as the keys to success in warehousing, it is the first widely published methodology for warehouse problem solving across all areas of the supply chain, providing an organized set of principles that can be used to streamline all types of warehousing operations.

Case studies from Avon, Ford, Xerox, True Value Hardware, and others detail how today's most innovative logistics and supply chain managers are arriving at proven solutions to a wide variety of warehousing challenges. Topics discussed include:
Warehouse activity profilingfor identifying causes of information and material flow problems and pinpointing opportunities for improvement Warehouse performance measuresfor monitoring, reporting, and benchmarking warehouse performance Storage and retrieval system selectionfor improving storage density, handling productivity, and trade-offs in required capital investment Order picking strategiesfor improving the productivity and accuracy of order fulfillment Computerizing warehousing operationsfor profiling activity, monitoring performance, and simplifying operations
World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling integrates global and e-commerce issues as it addresses customization, information technology, performance analysis, expansion and contraction planning, and the overall role of the warehouse in logistics management and the supply chain. Filled with proven operational solutions, it will guide managers as they develop a warehouse master plan, one designed to minimize the effects of supply chain inefficiencies as it improves logistics accuracy and inventory managementand reduces overall warehousing expense.

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How to Do Everything with Your Smartphone, Windows Mobile Edition

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Kick off your shoes and let How to Do Everything with Smartphone show you the essentials of operation, plus enough Windows mobile add-ons and customization tricks to make you want to 86 your other communications devices. Combine cutting edge PDA technology with wireless communication and use scheduling software, finance and text tools, wireless Web, database management software, and much more. So, cmon, chief, get the book and get smart! Youll never look at a phone booth the same way again.