Melanie: 1971 books
by Melanie Humphreys
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2011
Nursing the Cardiac Patient is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses in developing a complete understanding of the current evidence-based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac...
Straight Talk about Breast Cancer
From Diagnosis to Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
This medical handbook serves as an accessible resource for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as easing the concerns of their spouses and family members. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast-cancer survivor and the professional expertise of breast-cancer specialists,...
by Philip Jevon, Melanie Humphreys, Beverley Ewens
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Nursing Medical Emergency Patients is a practical guide to the nursing care and management of patients with medical emergencies involving system failure. Following an initial chapter on assessment, the authors adopt a system-by-system approach, with an emphasis on the clinical features of medical...
New Forms of Consumption
Consumers, Culture, and Commodification
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2000
Consumption as a field of cultural studies overlaps with theories of postmodernism, the social construction of self, commodification in late capitalism, and the role of mass media in daily life. New forms of consumption such as those facilitated by cyberspace, themed environments, the commodification...
by Victoria Aspinall, BVSc, MRCVS
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2009
A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The new Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook builds on the success of the first edition in its thorough coverage of the common companion animal species....
Glass Gardens
Easy Terrariums, Aeriums, and Aquariums for Your Home or Office
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2017
Not everyone can be Martha Stewart, and luckily you don’t need to be to create beautiful terrariums to display in your space or to give as a gift. With simple instructions and a relaxed and pleasant tone, Glass Gardens speaks to the beginner terrarium-maker as a best friend would over a cup of coffee...
Snug as a Bug
Super Cute Sewn Gifts for Kids from Melly & Me
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2013
Discover a colorful world of adorable bugs and pretty flowers with this fun collection of sewn gifts! Whether it's a pretty butterfly mobile for a new arrival, a cute snail toy for a little boy or a handy ladybug bag for a girl, there's something to delight kids of all ages. There's even a fantastic...
The Digital Public Domain
Foundations for an Open Culture
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2015
Digital technology has made culture more accessible than ever before. Texts, audio, pictures and video can easily be produced, disseminated, used and remixed using devices that are increasingly user-friendly and affordable. However, along with this technological democratization comes a paradoxical...
Inspired to Quilt
Creative Experiments in Art Quilt Imagery
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
The art quilt design process is thoroughly explored in this guide through journaling, technique experiments, and creating small projects using a variety of mixed medias, fiber arts, and surface designs. With the goal of creating imagery and motifs that become the focal point of a quilt, practical...
by Melanie Stanley
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Stewart StanleyThe Adventures of a Tiny German Dog is an amusing look at the daily struggle of Stewart Douglas Stanley, wirehaired dachshund extraordinaire. No one knows exactly how Stewarts journey began. He was sold on Craigs List and then was shelter bound when Mother saw him and melted after looking...
Fun of the Fair
Stuffed Animal Patterns for Sewn Toys
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Sewers of all abilities will love this fabulous new collection of toy patterns from Melly McNeice of Melly & Me! This bright and colorful collection features sewing patterns for five super cute fairground animals - choose from a pretty pony, ric rac the lion, a performing seal, some cheeky monkeys...
by Paula Beesley, Melanie Watts, Mary Harrison
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
What is communication and why is it important? Our ability to communicate is central to everyday life and an essential skill in social work. This easy-to-read book offers a step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals. It...
Critical Reading in Higher Education
Academic Goals and Social Engagement
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Faculty often worry that students can’t or won’t read critically, a foundational skill for success in academic and professional endeavors. "Critical reading" refers both to reading for academic purposes and reading for social engagement. This volume is based on collaborative, multidisciplinary...
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Clashes and Confrontations
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
The authors in this edited volume reflect on their experiences with culturally relevant pedagogy_as students, as teachers, as researchers_and how these experiences were often at odds with their backgrounds and/or expectations. Each of the authors speaks to the complexity and difficulty in attempting...