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The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa.

This portable handbook provides daily guidance on one of the most prevalent conditions in medicine, gastroesophageal reflux disease and related acid-reflux conditions.

The interaction between general principles and the provisions of the standard building and construction contracts is a central feature of construction law.

Completely updating the narrative, this new edition has been thoroughly re-edited and expanded to include photographs, key documents, and an enhanced multidisciplinary bibliography of 200 core publications by historians, political scientists, sociologists, anthropologists, and others, as well as multimedia and Internet-based sources.

This is a book for any care provider - from advanced students and nurses to residents and even specialists - who needs to master the interpretation of ECGs, especially while "on the spot" at the point of care.

This third edition of The United States: A Brief Narrative History remains a basic, readable, and highly affordable core text for the introductory survey of United States history. While not intended as the only resource for students enrolled in such courses, it remains the most concise U.S.

This brand new, fully updated Fourth Edition of this best-selling PACES revision guide is thoroughly reviewed by PACES candidates to ensure complete coverage of Station 2 - History-taking Skills, and Station 4 - Communication Skills and Ethics.

The Consulting Veterinary Nurse is an invaluable source of information for all veterinary nurses setting up and conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice.

Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death.

This new edition of An Aid to the MRCP Paces Volume 1: Stations 1 and 3 has been fully revised and updated, and reflects feedback from PACES candidates as to which cases frequently appear in each station.

Rapid response, assessment and management are crucial for neurocritical situations Acute neurological illness is traumatic for patients and their families. Physicians caring for these patients are often under great distress and need to rapidly assess the situation to allow appropriate stabilization and management.

* Provides a practical guide to diagnosis and therapy * Editor has been involved in clinical and research aspects of MS for 30 years * Contains up-to-date therapeutic information .

Medical Biochemistry at a Glance is a concise, illustrated summary of biochemistry and its relevance to clinical medicine. It is intended for students of medicine and the biomedical sciences such as nutrition, biochemistry, sports science, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, pharmacy, physiology, pharmacology and veterinary science.

Every medical student must be able to take an accurate history and perform a physical examination. This third edition of History and Clinical Examination at a Glance provides a concise, highly illustrated companion which will help you develop these critical skills as you practice on the wards.

Rapid Neurology and Neurosurgery is a must for all medical students and junior doctors - it is a quick and easy on-the-ward or clinic reference and the perfect revision tool for those approaching finals, undergraduate neurology and neurosurgery examinations, and the Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examinations.

Written by authorities from various related specialties, this book presents the most complete treatment possible of the conditions responsible for water- and sanitation-related diseases, the pathogens and their biology, morbidity and mortality resulting from lack of safe water and sanitation, distribution of these diseases, and the conditions that must be met to reduce or eradicate them. Preventive measures and solutions are presented throughout. This book is an essential resource for all graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals in infectious disease, public health and medicine, chemical and environmental engineering, and international affairs.Key features:* Provides a comprehensive understanding of the interconnection among many factors related to water-related diseases, sanitation and hygiene* Brings together experts from various specialties to address each area covered and to assist in bringing about the understanding of those interconnections* Provides examples of successful interventions with knowledge about how they were brought about so that information can be use to replicate the initiative in full or in part* Provides an appreciation of the concerns and solutions addressed from an international perspective with high and low technological solutions* Provides insight into the international dimension of these concerns and how they can be best addressed

This is Philosophy of Mind presents students of philosophy with an accessible introduction to the core issues related to the philosophy of mind, including the mind-body problem, artificial intelligence, free will, the nature of consciousness, and more.

With the latest insights from the world of communication studies into the nature of corporate reputation, this new addition to Wiley-Blackwell s series of handbooks on communication and media reflects the growing visibility of large businesses ethical profiles, and tracks the benefits that positive public attitudes can bring.

The best-selling text has been completely revised and revitalised in this fifth edition, with the authors once again encouraging general practitioners, medical students, general physicians and early stage dermatology specialist trainees and interns to relish the unique challenge of diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

The role of the expert witness has long been important in the resolution of construction disputes. The specialist opinion brought by the expert can aid understanding and interpretation of the facts of the dispute, and may be influential in deciding the outcome.

Unique in its approach and coverage, Weight Control and Slimming Ingredients in Food Technology identifies those ingredients that promote weight loss based on credible science review.

* Zygmunt Bauman is one of the most original and influential social thinkers of our time. * In this new book Bauman argues that, in our contemporary liquid-modern world, culture seeks no longer to enlighten the people but to seduce them.

* This is a highly original book about Facebook D now one of the most-visited sites on the web. Facebook is now used by nearly 500 million people throughout the world, many of whom spend several hours a day on this site. *Tales from Facebook explores the ways in which people use Facebook in their everyday lives.

Our relationship with ads: it's complicated A must-read for anyone intrigued by the role and influence of the ad world, Seducing the Subconscious explores the complexities of our relationship to advertising.

This book draws on the latest literature to highlight a fundamental challenge in offender rehabilitation; it questions the ability of contemporary approaches to address this challenge, and proposes an alternative strategy of criminal justice that integrates control, opportunity, and autonomy.

An empowering book for dyslexic adults and professionals who support them, this book provides an overview of current research and practice on dyslexia in higher education and the workplace. Providing practical guidance and support strategies, the text outlines processes to alleviate emotional problems faced by dyslexic adults.

Key for senior management and human resources professionals, as well as counselors, psychologists, and medical staff, this handbook explores contemporary post-trauma intervention models specifically tailored for the workplace environment. Models include Trauma Risk management, Support Post Trauma, Rewind technique, and Psychological First Aid.

Focusing on pediatric psychopharmacology, this title covers the emerging question of treating children who do not yet meet diagnostic criteria for psychosis, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but who are deemed to be at high risk. It addresses concerns about cardiovascular side effects of the stimulant medications available.