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Questions and Answers: Constitutional Law
by Paul McGreal Linda Eads Charles RhodesThis study guide includes 192 multiple-choice and short-answer questions arranged topically for ease of use during the semester, plus an additional set of 24 questions comprising a comprehensive "practice exam." For each multiple-choice question, the authors provide a detailed answer that indicates which of four options is the best answer and explains thoroughly why that option is better than the other three options. Each short-answer question is designed to be answered in fifteen minutes or less, and includes a thoughtful, comprehensive, yet brief model answer.
Questions for the Final FFICM Structured Oral Examination
by Kate Flavin Clare Morkane Sarah MarshThis is the first book developed specifically for the Final FFICM structured oral examination. It is written by two senior trainees who have recently passed the exam and is edited by a consultant intensivist with a special interest in education. The book is designed in the style of the SOE, and provides model answers which include summaries of the relevant evidence to guide trainees in their preparation for the exam. The 91 topics and questions therein are drawn from previous exam sittings, and are expanded further to ensure each topic is covered in detail. This text is a valuable revision aid to those studying for the Final FFICM, and will also prove useful to trainees revising for the Final FRCA, as it covers popular ICM topics that often come up in the anaesthetic fellowship exams.
Quicklet: Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed
by The Quicklet TeamBarbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed has sold more than 1.5 million copies since its publication in 2001. It is required reading in many high school and college classrooms. The book has been translated into several languages. It has recently become available as an ebook. Nickel and Dimed received The 2001 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Current Interest book Joan Holden wrote a play based on the characters found in Nickel and Dimed. Richard Brick and Ira Deutchman are developing a movie based on Nickel and Dimed. Mr. Brick is best known as the co-producer of several Woody Allen movies. He also worked with the late Peter Jennings.
R for Everyone: Advanced Analytics and Graphics, Second Edition
by Jared P. LanderStatistical Computation for Programmers, Scientists, Quants, Excel Users, and Other Professionals Using the open-source R language, you can build powerful statistical models to answer many of your most challenging questions. R has traditionally been difficult for non-statisticians to learn, and most R books assume far too much knowledge to be of help. R for Everyone, Second Edition, is the solution. Drawing on his unsurpassed experience teaching new users, professional data scientist Jared P. Lander has written the perfect tutorial for anyone new to statistical programming and modeling. Organized to make learning easy and intuitive, this guide focuses on the 20 percent of R functionality you’ll need to accomplish 80 percent of modern data tasks. Lander’s self-contained chapters start with the absolute basics, offering extensive hands-on practice and sample code. You’ll download and install R; navigate and use the R environment; master basic program control, data import, manipulation, and visualization; and walk through several essential tests. Then, building on this foundation, you’ll construct several complete models, both linear and nonlinear, and use some data mining techniques. After all this, you’ll make your code reproducible with LaTeX, RMarkdown, and Shiny. By the time you’re done, you won’t just know how to write R programs, you’ll be ready to tackle the statistical problems you care about most.
RADIO SERVICING: Passbooks Study Guide (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST))
by National Learning CorporationThe DSST Subject Standardized Tests are comprehensive college and graduate level examinations given by the Armed Forces, colleges and graduate schools. These exams enable students to earn college credit for what they have learned through self-study, on the job, or by other non-traditional means. The DSST Radio Servicing Passbook® prepares candidates for the DSST exam, which enables schools to award credit for knowledge acquired outside the normal classroom environment. It provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
RADIOLOGIC NURSING: Passbooks Study Guide (Certified Nurse Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Certified Nurse Examination Series prepares individuals for licensing and certification conducted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the National Certification Corporation (NCC), the National League for Nursing (NLN), and other organizations. The Radiologic Nursing Passbook® provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
READING: Passbooks Study Guide (Regents Competency Test Series (RCT) #Vol. 17)
by National Learning CorporationThe Regents Competency Tests are designed to establish and maintain minimum standards for high school graduation. These, or equivalent comprehensive exams, must be passed in order for a student to earn a high school diploma. The RCT Reading Passbook® includes hundreds of questions and answers similar to the ones found on your upcoming exam.
RECORD KEEPING: Passbooks Study Guide (General Aptitude and Abilities Series (CS))
by National Learning CorporationThe General Aptitude and Abilities Series provides functional, intensive test practice and drill in the basic skills and areas common to many civil service, general aptitude or achievement examinations necessary for entrance into schools or occupations. The Record Keeping Passbook® prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed in a wide range of occupations. It includes supplementary text on the basic fundamentals of record keeping and provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions that include, but are not limited to: filing; alphabetizing; preparing documents and forms; and more.
REGISTRATION EXAMINATION FOR DIETITIANS: Passbooks Study Guide (Admission Test Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Admission Test Series prepares students for entrance examinations into college, graduate and professional school as well as candidates for professional certification and licensure.
REHABILITATION COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION: Passbooks Study Guide (Admission Test Series #Ats-92)
by National Learning CorporationThe Admission Test Series prepares students for entrance examinations into college, graduate and professional school as well as candidates for professional certification and licensure. The Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Exam (CRC) Passbook® prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on your upcoming entrance exam. It provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: disability and rehabilitation; job placement and development; counseling; evaluation and assessment; and more.
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/INFERTILITY NURSING: Passbooks Study Guide (Certified Nurse Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Certified Nurse Examination Series prepares individuals for licensing and certification conducted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the National Certification Corporation (NCC), the National League for Nursing (NLN), and other organizations. The REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/INFERTILITY NURSING Passbook® provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
RESEARCH IN NURSING: Passbooks Study Guide (Excelsior/Regents College Examination Series #Pep-65)
by National Learning CorporationThe Excelsior/Regents College Examinations (E/RCE) offer you an opportunity to obtain recognition for college-level learning and consists of exams designed to demonstrate achievement and mastery of various college-level subjects, such as the Arts and Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Nursing. The E/RCE Research in Nursing Passbook® prepares you by sharpening knowledge of the skills and concepts necessary to succeed on the upcoming exam and the college courses that follow. It provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Passbooks Study Guide (Excelsior/Regents College Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Excelsior/Regents College Examinations (E/RCE) offer you an opportunity to obtain recognition for college-level learning and consists of exams designed to demonstrate achievement and mastery of various college-level subjects, such as the Arts and Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Nursing. The E/RCE Research Methods in Psychology Passbook® prepares you by sharpening knowledge of the skills and concepts necessary to succeed on the upcoming exam and the college courses that follow. It provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
RISK AND INSURANCE: Passbooks Study Guide (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST))
by National Learning CorporationThe DSST Subject Standardized Tests are comprehensive college and graduate level examinations given by the Armed Forces, colleges and graduate schools. These exams enable students to earn college credit for what they have learned through self-study, on the job, or by other non-traditional means. The DSST Risk and Insurance Passbook® prepares candidates for the DSST exam, which enables schools to award credit for knowledge acquired outside the normal classroom environment. It provides a series of informational texts as well as hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Racing & Wagering Assistant: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Racing & Wagering Assistant Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: store keeping and inventory control; keeping simple inventory records; understanding and interpreting written material; arithmetic reasoning; supervision; and more.
Radiation Oncology: A Case-Based Review
by Gokhan Ozyigit Ugur SelekThis book is an evidence-based guide to current use of radiation therapy for the treatment of malignancies at major disease sites. It is designed to meet the needs of residents, fellows, and practicing radiation oncologists and will assist in selection and delineation of tumor volumes/fields and dose prescription for intensity-modulated radiation therapy, including volumetric modulated arc therapy for stereotactic radiosurgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy. Each tumor site-related chapter presents, from the perspective of an academic expert, informative cases at different stages in order to clarify specific clinical concepts. The coverage includes case presentation, a case-related literature review, patient preparation, simulation, contouring, treatment planning, image-guided treatment delivery, follow-up, and toxicity management. The text is accompanied by illustrations ranging from slice-by-slice delineations on planning CT images to finalized plan evaluations based on detailed acceptance criteria. The expert knowledge and evidence contained in this comprehensive book will give readers the confidence to manage common cancers without outside referral and to meet the clinical challenges faced in everyday practice.
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition
by Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer Paula J. Visconti E. Russell Ritenour Kelli Welch HaynesMaster the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Concise, full-color coverage discusses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. From a team of authors led by radiologic technology educator Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, this text also prepares you for success on the ARRT certification exam and state licensing exams.- A clear and concise writing style covers key radiation protection, biology, and physics concepts in a building-block approach that progresses from basic to more complex. - Convenient, easy-to-use features make learning easier with chapter outlines and objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries. - Full-color illustrations and photos depict important concepts, and tables make information easy to reference. - Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe. - Chapter summaries and review questions allow you to assess your comprehension and retention of the most important information, with answers on the Evolve companion website. - NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. - NEW! Updated NCRP and ICRP content includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice.
Radio Mechanic: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-660)
by National Learning CorporationThe Radio Mechanic Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: radio and television repair and diagnostics; diagrams and schematics; fundamentals of electronics; and more.
Radiography PREP: Program Review and Exam PREP
by D. A. SaiaHailed by Doody’s Review Service as “the gold standard among instructors and students,” Radiography PREP delivers a concise summary of the entire radiography curriculum in a readable narrative. Written by an experienced program director, this is a true “must read” for certification or recertification. The book includes more than 900 ARRT-style review questions with detailed answer explanations for correct and incorrect answers, a practice exam, hundreds of illustrations and radiographic images, and powerful learning aids such as summary boxes and a glossary.
Ragtime (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesRagtime (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by E.L. Doctorow Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Railroad Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Railroad Clerk Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Railroad Construction Worker: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Railroad Construction Worker Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Railroad Inspector: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Railroad Inspector Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: principles and practices of construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of railroad rolling stock (freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives), including safety equipment; interpretation of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to railroad rolling stock and standards relating to equipment safety appliances; understanding and interpreting diagrams, charts, graphs, and tabular material; preparation of written material; and more.
Railroad Porter: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Railroad Porter Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Railroad Signal Specialist: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-663)
by National Learning CorporationThe Railroad Signal Specialist Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: ability to supervise a group of technical employees; technical knowledge of the design and installation of railroad signal systems; knowledge of safe working procedures related to signals; and more.