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Anatomy atlas by the late physician-illustrator. This work has become the top-selling anatomical atlas in the world. Includes detailed, full-color illustrations and a number of new plates in the Netter style by Carlos Machado. Previous edition: c1989. Hardcover, also available in softcover. DNLM: Anatomy--atlases.
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Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Package includes a Brandon/Hill Medical title and provides a foundation for learning physical examination and history taking. Highlights procedures, interpretations, and common abnormalities. Numerous color and halftone illustrations are included. Previous edition: c1999. DNLM: Physical Examination--methods.
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Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body.In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines.
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Univ. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brandon/Hill Medical List first-purchase selection (#28). Textbook on anatomy for students. Offers high-yield full-color illustrations from Grants Atlas of Anatomy. Also offers clinical comments, discussions, 'blue boxes,' and diagnostic images. Previous edition: c1992. DNLM: Anatomy.
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Now revised and updated, this on-target exam preparation guide presents proven test-taking strategies as well as a concise review of core information students need to know to pass the USMLE Step 2. This book features over 120 high-yield color images similar to those seen on the exam, over 900 frequently tested facts and mnemonics, brief Q&A for every topic, and new ratings of the most valuable clinical science review products available.
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WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FAT–THE SUGAR BUSTERS!® WAY
When SUGAR BUSTERS! hit the shelves almost five years ago, it quickly became a diet and lifestyle phenomenon. The millions of people across the country on the SUGAR BUSTERS! plan discovered that by simply choosing the correct carbohydrates and lowering their sugar intake, they could shed the pounds they failed to lose with other diets. Now the weight-loss program that swept the nation has been completely revised and updated–incorporating all the newest nutritional findings, health statistics, and scientific studies, and featuring all-new, easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans.
Among the wealth of new material in this edition, you’ll find amazing testimonials from men and women who are losing weight and feeling fit the SUGAR BUSTERS! way; frequently asked questions and helpful answers; the latest on diabetes–and how SUGAR BUSTERS! can help prevent it; essential facts on women, weight loss, and nutrition; and new tips, updated charts, and practical exercise suggestions.
So arm yourself with the facts and get the figure you’ve always wanted. When it comes to optimal wellness on the SUGAR BUSTERS! program, it’s survival of the fittest–a way of life in which everybody wins!
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The new edition of this classic resource continues to provide invaluable aid in recommending procedures for exercise testing and prescription in healthy and diseased patients.
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In this revised and expanded second edition of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, now with over 300 color photographs, leading exercise science professionals explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their practical applications to athletic performance.Students, coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, athletic trainers, and other sport science professionals will find state-of-the-art, comprehensive information on structure and function of body systems, training adaptations, testing and evaluation,exercise techniques, program design (aerobic and anaerobic) and training facility organization and administration.
Edited by Thomas R. Baechle and Roger W. Earle, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition, is an excellent text for students preparing for careers in strength training and conditioning. It is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals and sports medicine specialists. For people preparing to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination, it is the primary preparation resource. Those preparing to take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer examination will also find it to be a valuable resource. The NSCA Certification Commission, the certifying body of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has developed this text.
Each of the book’s 26 chapters provides an overview of an important aspect of strength and conditioning and includes chapter objectives, application boxes, key points, key terms, study questions, and questions requiring practical application of key concepts.
In Section 1 of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition, experts in exercise physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sports nutrition, and sport psychology discuss the principles of their respective areas of expertise and how they apply in designing safe, effective strength and conditioning programs.
Section 2 discusses the selection, administration, scoring, and the interpretation of testing results. Section 3 provides information regarding the correction and execution of stretching, warm-up, and resistance training exercises.
Section 4 applies information from the first three sections to the design of effective strength training and conditioning programs, both aerobic and anaerobic. The three parts of Section 4 address anaerobic exercise prescription, aerobic endurance exercise prescription, and periodization and rehabilitation. The anaerobic prescription section provides guidelines for resistance and plyometric training as well as for speed, agility, and speed endurance programs. Step-by-step guidelines are given for designing strength and conditioning programs, and application boxes illustrate how each variable applies to athletes with different training goals. A unique feature of this edition is the use of scenarios to illustrate how the guidelines presented for each of the program design variables are applied to attain the different training scores.
Section 5 addresses facility design, scheduling, policies and procedures, maintenance, and risk management concerns.
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(Benjamin Cummings) Wynn Kapit is a self-employed designer and illustrator. Contains 161 line-drawn plates for physiology students to color. Each illustration is accompanied by text explaining the organ systems and the dynamic processes. For college and health profession students as well as laymen. Previous edition: c1987. Softcover.
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....quick access to all medications found in the Drug Information Handbook in a concise, abridged format...with a modified Adverse Reactions field that includes only those reactions >1%, unless significant or life-threatening.
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Award-winning author Elaine N. Marieb brings her unique understanding of readers' specific needs to this popular book. Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overly detailed. For instructors and students, or anyone interested in anatomy and physiology.
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"Should serve as a standard against which all future atlases will be measured."--New England Journal of Medicine, on a previous edition. This trusted, best selling color atlas presents a wide array of skin conditions, from the most common to life-threatening melanoma and HIV/AIDS. Retains its easy-to-use format that depicts each disease entity, then thoroughly describes the disorder with a brief overview: epidemiology and etiology; history; physical exam; differential diagnosis; laboratory findings; diagnosis; and management. Now features dozens of new and improved illustrations, current management strategies, an updated two-color design, and case reports where appropriate. Unsurpassed for its low price, extensive use of superb color illustrations, and ease of use by health care professionals at all levels.Erratum
Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Fourth Edition
Portions of the Index have incorrect page numbers. A corrected copy of the entire index may be found under "Healthcare & Medicine" at: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com/downloads.html or by calling (800) 221-2956, and selecting prompt #3.
The publisher regrets any inconvenience this error may cause.
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This easy-to-follow manual teaches a new hands-on healing practice called quantum-touch. Quantum-touch uses special breathing and body-focusing techniques to elevate the body’s energy. With a light touch, even novices can see postural corrections as bones gently glide into their correct alignment. The book presents a technique that “may truly allow us all to become healers” (C. Norman Shealy).
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Art therapy is a process that helps people of all ages to express and understand feelings, interests, relationships, and self-perceptions through art activities. It has been useful in treating emotional trauma and grief, as a supplement to pain and symptom management, to address psychological distress, and to encourage self-growth and actualization. The Art Therapy Sourcebook is a guide for people who want to use art as a way of understanding themselves better. It starts with information on necessary supplies and takes the reader on a journey toward understanding the connection between artistic images and human emotions.
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This comprehensive review will help pharmacy technicians practice for and successfully pass the PTCB exam. Content follows the PTCB outline: Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients, Maintaining the Medication & Inventory Control, and Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice. A section on test-taking skills, as well as four practice exams with 140 multiple-choice questions each, provides helpful information and additional practice. Competencies are included for each section, as well as multiple-choice review questions with answers and rationales. An accompanying CD-ROM includes six practice exams and over 400 flashcards.- Mirrors the organization of the most current PTCB Certification Examination.
- Integrates narrative competencies into each subsection to address the PTCB established competencies.
- Includes four practice exams containing 140 questions with answers and rationales.
- Supplies multiple-choice review questions at the end of every chapter - totaling over 1,000.
- Contains an interactive CD-ROM that includes 4 practice exams from the book, 2 more practice exams with 280 additional multiple-choice questions, and over 400 flashcards categorized by generic/brand names, calculations, pharmacy law, abbreviations, indications, and nomenclature.
- Mirrors the organization of the most current PTCB Certification Examination.
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Developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), this comprehensive review book offers the most thorough preparation for the NCCPA examinations. The book features review material, test questions, and detailed explanations covering the critical content areas on the certification (PANCE) and recertification (PANRE and Pathway II) examinations. This Third Edition includes thoroughly updated content, new test questions, and new chapters on geriatrics, pediatrics, and surgery. A 300-question pre-test and a 300-question post-test which simulate the NCCPA exams and incorporate the PAEA's GRADRAT self-assessment exam are provided both on a bound-in CD-ROM and online at thePoint.
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Now even more extensively illustrated, it provides principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy. It describes pathologic conditionsand surgical procedures commonly encountered by therapists in the clinical setting. This renowned manual remains the authoritative source for exerciseinstruction for the therapist and for patient self management.
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One of the best selling and highly regarded volumes in the Blueprints series, Blueprints Obstetrics and Gynecology provides students with a concise review of what they need to know in their ob/gyn rotations or the Boards. Each chapter is brief and includes pedagogical features such as bolded key words, tables, figures, and Key Points. A question-and-answer section at the end of the book presents 100 board-format questions with rationales. The newest techniques in contraception and sterilization and hormone replacement therapies are covered, as are contemporary treatment options for uterine fibroids and invasive breast cancer. A companion Website includes a question bank and fully searchable text.