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  • av RA Johnson
    1 863,-

    A fully updated new edition of the only text solely focused on anesthesia of dogs and cats with co-existing diseaseThe revised Second Edition of Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease expands and updates the only book solely dedicated to practical anesthetic techniques for dogs and cats with co-existing disease. The book now includes additional images in full color, new discussions of cutting-edge drugs and techniques, and updated chapters and information throughout.This text provides in-depth and clinically-useful information that can easily be incorporated into the progressive companion animal practice. It offers more than 200 new images and 4 new chapters focusing on urogenital concerns, genetic diseases, nociceptive disorders, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation care. It is intuitively organized by body system to allow for quick and easy reference.Key features:* Presents concise, yet comprehensive anesthetic considerations and management plans for dogs and cats with co-existing disease and patients with altered physiology* Explores commonly-encountered disease processes and their anesthetic management, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurologic, endocrine, and hepatic diseases, among others* Highlights important physiologic alterations encountered in neonatal, pregnant, and geriatric patients and their implications for anesthetic management* Includes access to a companion website with relevant clinical videos at www.wiley.com/go/johnson/canineCanine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a must-have reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students seeking a one-stop resource for anesthetic techniques in veterinary patients with co-existing disease and/or altered physiology.

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    - A Metamorphosis
    av Bruno Latour
    178 - 537,-

  • av H Wessells
    1 540,-

    A Clinical Guide to Urologic EmergenciesA Clinical Guide to Urologic EmergenciesAn ageing population and a predicted shortfall in the number of urologists means that, increasingly, the management of complex urological problems will fall to hospital emergency departments and the surgeries of primary care physicians. With many doctors and medical students now having less exposure to urology, there is a real and urgent need for accessible and practical guidance in managing urologic emergencies.A Clinical Guide to Urologic Emergencies offers practical guidance to the best practices in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with urgent urological conditions. Designed to be an extremely useful tool to consult in the clinical setting, it will be a vital source of information and guidance for all clinicians, irrespective of their level of urologic knowledge.Edited by an outstanding international editor team, this book is particularly aimed at physicians, advanced practice providers, and urology and emergency medicine trainees managing patients in diverse healthcare settings across the globe.A Clinical Guide to Urologic Emergencies is accompanied by a website featuring video content at www.wiley.com/go/wessells/urologic

  • - Introductory Readings
    av Philip W. Sutton & Anthony Giddens
    424,-

    The third edition of this best-selling introductory reader in sociology has been thoroughly restructured, and fully revised and updated to offer a stimulating and wide-ranging set of readings for students approaching sociology for the first time.

  • - A Critical Introduction
    av Paul Robbins, John Hintz & Sarah A. Moore
    559 - 1 292,-

    Environment and Society: A Critical Introduction is an overview of the diverse conceptual tools and traditions for thinking about, explaining and addressing the environmental challenges we face in the contemporary world.

  • av David Lyon
    229 - 699,-

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    av CCK Ho
    1 234,-

    Practical Procedures in IMPLANT DENTISTRYMaster the fundamentals and intricacies of implant dentistry with this comprehensive and practical new resourcePractical Procedures in Implant Dentistry delivers a comprehensive collection of information demonstrating the science and clinical techniques in implant dentistry. Written in a practical and accessible style that outlines the principles and procedures of each technique, the book offers clinical tips and references to build a comprehensive foundation of knowledge in implantology.Written by an international team of contributors with extensive clinical and academic expertise, Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry covers core topics such as:* Rationale and assessment for implant placement and restoration, including the diagnostic records and surgical considerations required for optimal planning and risk management* Incision design considerations and flap management, with an essential knowledge of regional neuro-vascular structures* Implant placement, encompassing the timing of the placement, bone requirements and understanding the importance of the peri-implant interface for soft tissue stability* Impression techniques, loading protocols, digital workflows and the aesthetic considerations of implants* Prosthetic rehabilitation of single tooth implants to fully edentulous workflows, including discussions of soft tissue support, biomechanics and occlusal verificationPerfect for both general dental practitioners and specialists in implant dentistry, Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry is also a valuable reference to senior undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.

  • av RA Bennett
    1 711,-

    The first book to provide veterinarians with in-depth guidance on exotic animal surgical principles and techniquesAs the popularity of exotic animals continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for veterinarians to be knowledgeable and skilled in common surgical procedures for a wide range of exotic species. Written for practitioners and board-certified surgeons with a working knowledge of domestic animal surgery, Surgery of Exotic Animals is the first clinical manual to provide comprehensive guidance on surgical principles and common procedures in exotic pets, zoo animals, and wildlife.Edited by internationally recognized leaders in exotic animal surgery and zoological medicine, this much-needed volume covers invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and both terrestrial and marine mammals. Contributions from a team of surgery and zoo specialists offer detailed descriptions of common surgeries and provide a wealth of color images demonstrating how each procedure is performed--including regional anatomy and surgical approaches. An invaluable one-stop source of authoritative surgical information on exotic species, this book:* Provides illustrated guidance on surgical principles and common surgeries performed in exotic species* Describes general principles, instrumentation, equipment, suture materials, and magnification surgery* Covers a wide range of procedures such as small and large mammal dental surgery, avian soft tissue surgery, reptile orthopedic surgery, and primate surgery* Includes chapters on surgical oncology, megavertebrate laparoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery techniquesSurgery of Exotic Animals is an indispensable clinical guide and reference for all private veterinary practitioners; exotic, zoo, and wildlife veterinarians; laboratory animal veterinarians; veterinary students; and veterinary technicians.

  • av John Heil
    215 - 699,-

  • - A Basic Text
    av George (University of Maryland) Ritzer
    494,-

    An accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the fieldIn the comprehensively revised Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globalization, as well as modern developments like the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash to it, trade negotiations, social media and the spread of misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19.The new edition includes a greater focus on the structures of inequality that encourage or discourage global flows. Additionally, new examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia are used to illustrate key concepts, and round out the international coverage of book. Throughout, the authors use clear and helpful metaphors including solids, liquids, gases, and flows to introduce and explain the complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable way.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to globalization and related processes, including imperialism, colonialism, development, and westernization* An exploration of neoliberalism, including its roots, principles, criticisms, and Neo-Marxist alternatives* A practical discussion of global political structures and processes, as well as global economic flows of production and consumption* A concise treatment of negative global flows and processes, including dangerous imports, diseases, crime, terrorism, and war* Analysis of the changing nature of globalization and de-globalization, and the social movements and technological developments driving these changes* More images, charts, and graphs to help illustrate and highlight the concepts contained in the bookPerfect for advanced undergraduates studying globalization across sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, and economics, Globalization: A Basic Text, Third Edition will also be essential reading for students taking courses in culture, economy and inequality, and migration taught from a global perspective.

  • - Geomorphology and Management
    av A Gupta
    3 832,-

    An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the worldThe newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings together a set of papers on the large rivers of the world, offering readers an insightful examination of a demanding subject. The new Second Edition of the book includes fully updated and revised chapters, as well as two entirely new chapters on the Ayeyarwady and the Arctic rivers.This fascinating volume describes the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system, case studies on over a dozen large rivers from different continents in a variety of physical environments, and the measurement and management of large rivers. Unmatched in scope, Large Rivers sheds light on a subject lacking in comprehensive study. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to the geology of large river systems, hydrology and discharge, transcontinental moving and storage of sediment, and the greatest floods and largest rivers* An exploration of the classification, architecture, and evolution of large-river deltas* Discussions of sedimentology and stratigraphy of large river deposits, including their recognition in the ancient record and the distinction from incised valley fills* An examination of the effects of tectonism, climate change, and sea-level change on the form and behavior of the modern Amazon river and its floodplain* Measurement and management of large rivers* The effect of climatic change on large riversPerfect for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management, Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers around the world.

  • av Timothy C. McCarthy
    2 185,-

    Veterinary Arthroscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner delivers a practical guide to all aspects of veterinary arthroscopy for small mammals. The book covers the anatomy, techniques, joint pathology, and operative procedures of arthroscopy.The book includes a foundational introduction to basic tenets for veterinarians just beginning to use arthroscopy in their work as well as reference images for joint pathology useful to experienced practitioners. Nearly 1000 images are included in the reference, each of which illustrate one or more aspects of specific arthroscopic findings.Veterinary Arthroscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner draws on the author's 35 years of clinical arthroscopic experience and offers a thorough examination of small animal arthroscopy. The book serves as a powerful demonstration of the centrality, practicality, utility, and necessity of arthroscopic veterinary procedures. Readers will also benefit from topics like:* A comprehensive introduction to, and discussion of, instrumentation, including arthroscopes, sheaths and cannulas, hand instruments, power equipment, video systems, and fluid management systems* An exploration of general technique, including anesthesia, patient support, pain management, and postoperative care* Multiple chapters cover the six most commonly examined joints, including shoulders, elbows, radiocarpal joints, hips, stifles, and the tibiotarsal joints* Treatment of common conditions diagnosed with arthroscopy* Discussion of common problems and complications seen with arthroscopy in small animal practiceIdeal for veterinary orthopedic surgeons and general veterinary practitioners, Veterinary Arthroscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner also belongs on the bookshelves of veterinary surgery residents and veterinary students seeking to improve their understanding of small animal arthroscopic surgery, pathology, anatomy, and techniques.

  • av Diana Stuart
    215 - 627,-

  • av Janine Brooks
    549,-

    PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF COACHING AND MENTORING IN DENTISTRYProvides an understanding of the theory of coaching and mentoring with practical applications within the field of dentistryPractical Applications of Coaching and Mentoring in Dentistry offers a comprehensive overview of the theory of coaching and mentoring as it applies to the field of dentistry.The book includes practical case studies that demonstrate how dental professionals have implemented coaching and mentoring into their daily practice. Grouped into themes such as remediation, foundation training, outreach training, and specialist practice, it also explains the coaching and mentoring techniques chosen and applied. Core topics include:* A thorough introduction to the mechanics of mentoring* The characteristics of typical mentors, mentoring engagements and the different types of mentoring* What mentoring can achieve* An exploration of business coaching, including the difference between mentoring and coaching* Discussions of the various types of models used within mentoring and coachingPromoting the importance of coaching and mentoring, Practical Applications of Coaching and Mentoring in Dentistry highlights the positive impact and benefits, and is a valuable resource for dental professionals, dental organisations, and local dental committees.

  • av BA Fransson
    2 070,-

    The newly revised Second Edition of Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy is a rigorous update of the first book to provide comprehensive and current information about minimally invasive surgery in dogs and cats. With a focus on techniques in rigid endoscopy, the book also includes guidance on additional surgeries outside the abdomen and chest. New chapters describe newly developed surgical techniques, while existing chapters have been thoroughly updated.The authors include detailed stepwise instructions for each procedure, including clinical photographs. Pre-operative considerations, patient positioning, portal placement, and postoperative care are also discussed, with key points of consideration outlined for each surgery.Purchasers of the book will also receive access to a companion website featuring video clips of the fundamental skills and surgical techniques described in the resource. The book also offers:* An introduction to laparoscopic suturing and knot tying with accompanying video tutorials* A thorough introduction to the equipment used in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic veterinary surgeries, including imaging equipment, surgical instrumentation, energy devices, and stapling equipment* Clear explanations of foundational techniques in laparoscopy, including laparoscopic anesthesia, access techniques, contraindications, complications, and conversion* Robust descriptions of fundamental techniques in thoracoscopy, including patient positioning, port placement, contraindications, complications, and conversion* Discussions of a wide variety of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical proceduresSmall Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy is an essential reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary internal medicine specialists and residents, and small animal general practitioners seeking a one-stop reference for minimally invasive surgery in dogs and cats.

  • - Representing Young People in Film and Television
    av David Buckingham
    244 - 770,-

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    - The Case for Universal Property
    av Peter Barnes
    154,-

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    - The New Challenge of Cyberwarfare
    av John Arquilla
    178 - 796,-

  • av William Edmundson
    215 - 629,-

  • - Politics, Economy, and Culture in Late Modernity
    av Andreas Reckwitz
    244 - 770,-

  • av Alan R. Templeton
    1 526,-

    The advances made possible by the development of molecular techniques have in recent years revolutionized quantitative genetics and its relevance for population genetics.

  • - Online Dating and the Privatization of Intimacy
    av Marie Bergstrom
    699,-

  • av Ian O'Flynn
    629,-

  • - Theory and Practice
    av Steven H. (Birch Hill Hospital Jones
    546,-

  • - Environmental Estrangement in Everyday Life
    av Russell Hitchings
    344 - 825,-

  • - A History of Palaeontology
    av Wilson J. (Auckland District Health Board) Wall
    466

    INVESTIGATING FOSSILSINVESTIGATING FOSSILSA HISTORY OF PALAEONTOLOGYInvestigating Fossils - A History of Palaeontology is a concise and accessible look at changing attitudes to palaeontology in general, and fossils in particular. From the existential and philosophical debates arising from fossils - such as their implications for the age of the Earth - to their role as markers in Darwin's theory of evolution, fossils have been the centre of highly charged debate for over two centuries.This book, which is aimed at anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of science, not only describes the process of fossil formation and the history of the discovery of fossils. It goes further, and highlights the continuing importance of fossils to our ever-developing understanding of where the planet and its myriad species have come from.Painting a vivid, lively portrait of the history and development of palaeontology, Investigating Fossils is a fascinating and informative tour of the recent history - and possible future - of the science of fossils.

  • - Principles and Practice
    av Kevin M. Hiscock & Victor F. Bense
    1 059,-

    Hydrogeology: Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of hydrogeology to enable the reader to appreciate the significance of groundwater in meeting current and future water resource challenges. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect advances in the field since 2004.

  • - Crises, Challenges and Solutions
    av P Singh
    2 270,-

  • av Marja-Liisa Siikonen
    1 409,-

    Discover how to measure, control, model, and plan people flow within modern buildings with this one-stop resource from a leading professionalPeople Flow in Buildings delivers a comprehensive and insightful description of people flow, analysis with software-based tools. The book offers readers an up-to-date overview of mathematical optimization methods used in control systems and transportation planning methods used to manage vertical and horizontal transportation.The text offers a starting point for selecting the optimal transportation equipment for new buildings and those being modernized. It provides insight into making passenger journeys pleasant and smooth, while providing readers with an examination of how modern trends in building usage, like increasingly tall buildings and COVID-19, effect people flow planning in buildings.People Flow in Buildings clearly defines the terms and symbols it includes and then moves on to deal with the measurement, control, modelling, and planning of people flow within buildings of all kinds. Each chapter contains an introduction describing its contents and the background of the subject. Included appendices describe measured passenger data and performed analyses.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to people-counting methods, including counting technology inside and outside buildings, passenger traffic components, and manual people-counting* An examination of the passenger arrival process in building, including the Poisson arrival process and probability density function, and passenger arrivals in batches* A consideration of daily vertical passenger traffic profiles, including two-way traffic profiles and the effects of inter-floor traffic* An exploration of people flow solutions, including stairs, escalators, and elevators with collective and destination group control systems, as well as double-deck and multicar system* People flow calculation and simulation models* Elevator planning with ISO simulation method* Elevator planning and evacuation of tall buildingsPerfect for software designers in the private sector and academia, People Flow in Buildings will also earn a place in the libraries of elevator consultants, manufacturers, and architects who seek a one-stop reference for transportation devices from a functional and design perspective, as opposed to a hardware perspective.

  • - Formulaic Expressions, Lexical Bundles, and Collocations at Work and Play
    av Diana (New York University) Sidtis
    579,-

    A broad overview of the many kinds of unitary expressions found in everyday verbal and written communication, including their signature meaning, form, and usage, authored by a renowned scholar in the fieldFoundations of Familiar Language is renowned scholar Diana Sidtis's new contribution to the study of formulaic language through a wide-ranging overview of a large group of language behaviors that share characteristics of cohesion and familiarity, featuring a rational classification of fixed, familiar expressions into formulaic expressions, lexical bundles, and collocations. This unique volume offers a new approach to linguistic classification and construction grammar through a dual-process model of language competence rooted in linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic observations, combining insights drawn from foundational studies of psychology and neurology with contemporary theories of the differences between formulaic and propositional language. This approach offers a distinct and innovative contribution to scholarship in the field. The text contains resources for further study and research such as examples, research protocols, and lists of fixed, familiar expressions from the past and present. This authoritative volume:* Describes the current state of knowledge and reviews experimental results, proposals, and models in a clear and straightforward manner* Offers up-to-date surveys of the role of fixed expressions in education, social sciences, cognitive psychology, and brain science* Features a wealth of engaging and relatable examples of formulaic expressions (conversational speech formulas, expletives, idioms, and proverbs), lexical bundles, and collocations* Includes discussion of the use of fixed, familiar expressions in second language learning* Presents new research data on the neurological foundations of familiar language drawn from clinical observations and experimental studies of stroke, dementia, and Parkinson's disease* Contains material from social media, magazines, newspapers, speeches, and other sources to illustrate the importance, abundance, and value of familiar languageSufficiently in-depth for specialists, while accessible to students and non-specialists, Foundations of Familiar Language is an essential resource for a wide range of readers, including linguists, child language specialists, psychologists, social scientists, neuroscientists, philosophers, educators, teachers of English as a second language, and those working in artificial intelligence and speech synthesis.

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