J Nicholas: 169 books
by Nicholas J Talley, MD (NSW), PhD (Syd)
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2015
Building on established diagnostic techniques, Essentials of Internal Medicine 3e presents a modern approach to internal medicine, equipping the reader with the skills to become an effective internist.
This text presents practical approaches to diagnosis and up to date strategies for implementing...
On Destiny
A Philosophical Dialogue
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2016
Philosopher Nick Pappas invites us to join the conversation as a few wise friends explore what it takes to live a meaningful life, to produce meaningful art, and to support others in their own efforts to fulfill their potential.How do we make the most of our lives? Is there a meaning, a goal, a purpose?...
Public Diplomacy
Foundations for Global Engagement in the Digital Age
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
New technologies have opened up fresh possibilities for public diplomacy, but this has not erased the importance of history. On the contrary, the lessons of the past seem more relevant than ever, in an age in which communications play an unprecedented role. Whether communications are electronic or...
All of Health
A Philosophical Dialogue
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2018
In a warm and enjoyable dialogue the meaning of "health," in its fullest sense, becomes a philosophical issue as much as a biological. For isn't the essence of health a general sense of well-being?
Health can be seen as reflecting satisfaction with our quality of life; but how do...
Clinical Examination Essentials - E-Book
An Introduction to Clinical Skills (and how to pass your clinical exams)
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015
From the authors that brought you the bestselling Clinical Examination comes Talley and O'Connor's Clinical Examination Essentials, 4th Edition
Clinical Examination Essentials 4e provides an introduction to the essential skills required to successfully pass your clinical exams.This text equips...
Achieving sustainable production of poultry meat Volume 2
Breeding and nutrition
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
To meet growing demand, the FAO has estimated that world poultry production needs to grow by 2-3% per year to 2030. Much of the increase in output already achieved has been as a result of improvements in commercial breeds combined with rearing in more intensive production systems. However, more intensive...
Ethnographic Archaeologies
Reflections on Stakeholders and Archaeological Practices
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2008
Ethnographic archaeology has emerged as a form of inquiry into archaeological dilemmas that arise as scholars question older, more positivistic paradigms. Ethnographic Archaeologies describes diverse methods, objectives, and rationalities currently employed in the making of engaged and collaborative...
It's Game Time!
Games to Enhance Classroom Learning
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
Successful teachers are typically capable of keeping their students actively involved, but one way to guarantee students' attention is through the use of classroom games. Besides being a welcome change-of-pace to routine lessons, games can be a lot of fun for both the students and the teacher. It's...
by Teresa A Allison, Karen Berger, Kathleen A. Bledsoe
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2018
The field of research related to neurocritical care has grown significantly in recent years, and the clinical demands for current and dependable expertise has followed suit. It can be a challenge for the neurocritical practitioner to keep up with cutting-edge evidence-based research and best practices,...
by Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Esophageal diseases are amongst the most common gastrointestinal illnesses encountered by both the gastroenterologist as well as the primary care physician. Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms affect 20% of adult Americans on a weekly or more frequent basis, and Barrett’s esophagus, a pre-cancerous...
Mitigating Corruption in Government Security Forces
The Role of Institutions, Incentives, and Personnel Management in Mexico
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2011
Mexico has undertaken reforms in recent years to professionalize its police. This report draws on the literature on corruption and personnel incentives and analyzes police reform in Mexico. It addresses the roots of corruption and the tools that could be used to mitigate it and provides an initial assessment...
Biocatalysis in Organic Synthesis
The Retrosynthesis Approach
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2018
The application of biocatalysis in organic synthesis is rapidly gaining popularity amongst chemists. Compared to traditional synthetic methodologies biocatalysis offers a number of advantages in terms of enhanced selectivity (chemo-, regio-, stereo-), reduced environmental impact and lower cost of...
Evaluating Scholarship and Research Impact
History, Practices, and Policy Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2018
Faculty members, scholars, and researchers often ask where they should publish their work; which outlets are most suitable to showcase their research? Which journals should they publish in to ensure their work is read and cited? How can the impact of their scholarly output be maximized?
The...
Reality Calling
The Story of a Principal’s First Semester
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2013
Crafted from authentic experiences shared by principals, Reality Calling: The Story of a Principal’s First Semester reveals fictional Principal Joe Gentry’s first few months on the job. We see his efforts to establish relationships with students, staff and community, handle unexpected (and sometimes...