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Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition.
by Debbie S. Robinson Doni L. BirdThis practical resource focuses on the core clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing dental assistant. And includes step-by-step procedures, application exercises, and a wealth of pedagogical aids ensure that you master all the necessary skills.
Essentials of Christian Theology
by Stanley Grenz William C. PlacherThis splendid introductory textbook for Christian theology presents essays by leading scholars on the major theological questions. William Placher provides an excellent discussion of the history and current state of each doctrine while the essays explore the key elements and contemporary issues relating to these important theological concepts.
Essentials of Children's Literature (Seventh Edition)
by Carol Lynch-Brown Carl M. Tomlinson Kathy G. Short'Essentials of Children's Literature' is a brief, affordable, comprehensive textbook with rich resources-- a true compendium of information about children's literature. It is tailored to a survey course in children's literature but, by virtue of its brevity and affordability, is also suitable as a companion text in an integrated language arts course.
Essentials of Child Psychopathology
by Linda WilmshurstThe only concise, comprehensive overview of child psychopathology covering theory, assessment, and treatment as well as issues and trends Essentials of Child Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. The text covers the major theories, assessment practices, issues, and trends in this important field. Author Linda Wilmshurst also includes chapters on specific disorders prevalent among this age group and covers special topics such as diversity, abuse, and divorce. As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book provides information mental health professionals need in order to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Essentials of Child Psychopathology is the only available resource to condense the wide-ranging topics of the field into a concise, accessible format for handy and quick reference. An excellent review guide, Essentials of Child Psychopathology is an invaluable tool for learning as well as a convenient reference for established mental health professionals. Other titles in the Essentials of Behavioral Science series: * Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences * Essentials of Psychological Testing * Essentials of Research Design and Methodology
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gary A. Thibodeau Kevin T. Patton Matthew M. DouglasEssentials of Anatomy & Physiology is a new text based on profound respect for both the teacher and the student. That respect is coupled with an excitement for the subject matter honed by the authors during decades of teaching and writing about anatomy and physiology.
Essentials Of Surgery
by James M. Becker Arthur F. StucchiEssentials of Surgery efficiently delivers the knowledge you need to succeed in medical school and surgical residencies. More than 80 respected academic surgeons from leading institutions across the United States synthesize the most important information from the field. Essentials of Surgery will get you through this complex and dynamic specialty - expertise you'll turn to for years to come. Zeroes in on the hands-on know-how necessary to diagnose and manage the full range of surgical diseases, including only the minimum basic science needed to meet these clinical challenges. Considers surgery within the full armamentarium of therapeutic options, not simply as the sole route for treatment. Emphasizes minimally-invasive surgery, ambulatory surgery and new surgical technologies to reflect the realities of today's practice. Uses "Pearls for the OR" and "Pearls for Rounds" to convey key information at a glance. Includes hundreds of original full-color illustrations to make concepts clear. Includes one-year access to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th edition. Includes access to www. studentconsult. com - where you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable #65533; "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles #65533; video clips of common surgical procedures #65533; content clipping for handheld devices #65533; an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources #65533; and much more!
Essentials Of Business Statistics
by Bruce L. Bowerman Richard O'Connell J. Burdeane OrrisThe new edition of Essentials of Business Statistics delivers clear and understandable explanations of core business statistics concepts, making it ideal for a one-term course in business statistics. The author team--Bowerman/O'Connell/Murphree/Orris-emphasize the importance of interpreting statistical results to make effective decisions to improve business processes. The text offers real applications of statistics that are relevant to today's business students which can be seen in the continuing case studies throughout the book. Continuing cases span throughout a chapter or even groups of chapters, easing students into new topic areas. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
Essential Studies for A-Level Psychology
by Helen J. KitchingUnderstand and evaluate 42 classic and contemporary psychological studies, including Milgram and Rutter, with this essential guide.Each study begins with a summary of the aims and procedure, followed by the findings, conclusion and evaluation, and ends with 'check your knowledge' questions that help to prepare students for assessment.- Build knowledge with easily accessible summaries of each study presented in a table, making it quick and easy to recap and revise- Develop analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills with examples, insights and practice questions that help students to form reasoned conclusions- Learn to apply knowledge and think synoptically with links to other studies; these also demonstrate learning beyond the curriculum in line with Ofsted requirements- Benefit from the guidance of bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross, with helpful insights at the end of each chapter- Cover every research/core study for the AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC and Eduqas specifications
Essential Skills for GCSE Physics
by Roy WhiteBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Biology and ensure that students reach their full potential.Suitable for all specifications, this skills book provides additional support and will help to:- Sharpen mathematical skills with plenty of practice questions and coverage of all the maths techniques needed for the exams.- Improve literacy skills with tips on how to write longer answers, plus peer-assessment marking activities.- Develop the working scientifically skills needed to plan, carry out and evaluate practical experiments, in order to secure the maximum number of marks.- Build confidence by putting skills into practice; using our three-step formula students will progress from worked examples to guided questions and exam-style questions, with fully-worked solutions in the book.- Raise performance in the exams with practical advice on how to revise effectively and tips on understanding the questions, command words and assessment objectives.
Essential Skills for GCSE Combined Science
by Nora Henry Dan Foulder Roy WhiteBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Biology and ensure that students reach their full potential.Suitable for all specifications, this skills book provides additional support and will help to:- Sharpen mathematical skills with plenty of practice questions and coverage of all the maths techniques needed for the exams.- Improve literacy skills with tips on how to write longer answers, plus peer-assessment marking activities.- Develop the working scientifically skills needed to plan, carry out and evaluate practical experiments, in order to secure the maximum number of marks.- Build confidence by putting skills into practice; using our three-step formula students will progress from worked examples to guided questions and exam-style questions, with fully-worked solutions in the book.- Raise performance in the exams with practical advice on how to revise effectively and tips on understanding the questions, command words and assessment objectives.
Essential Skills for GCSE Chemistry
by Nora HenryBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Chemistry and ensure that students reach their full potential.Suitable for all specifications, this skills book provides additional support and will help to:Sharpen mathematical skills with plenty of practice questions and coverage of all the maths techniques needed for the exams.Improve literacy skills with tips on how to write longer answers, plus peer-assessment marking activities.Develop the working scientifically skills needed to plan, carry out and evaluate practical experiments, in order to secure the maximum number of marks.Build confidence by putting skills into practice; using our three-step formula students will progress from worked examples to guided questions and exam-style questions, with fully-worked solutions in the book.Raise performance in the exams with practical advice on how to revise effectively and tips on understanding the questions, command words and assessment objectives.
Essential Skills for GCSE Biology
by Dan FoulderBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Biology and ensure that students reach their full potential.Suitable for all specifications, this skills book provides additional support and will help to:- Sharpen mathematical skills with plenty of practice questions and coverage of all the maths techniques needed for the exams.- Improve literacy skills with tips on how to write longer answers, plus peer-assessment marking activities.- Develop the working scientifically skills needed to plan, carry out and evaluate practical experiments, in order to secure the maximum number of marks.- Build confidence by putting skills into practice; using our three-step formula students will progress from worked examples to guided questions and exam-style questions, with fully-worked solutions in the book.- Raise performance in the exams with practical advice on how to revise effectively and tips on understanding the questions, command words and assessment objectives.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: National 5 Computing Science Questions and Papers
by Lesley RussellExam board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: Computing ScienceFirst teaching: August 2017First exam: Summer 2018Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced examiner.> Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book> Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development)> Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams> Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Computing Science specification for examination from 2018 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Physics Questions and Papers
by Paul Chambers Mark RamsayExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: PhysicsFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Physics exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (our dynamic universe; particles and waves; electricity)- Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Physics specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Modern Studies Questions and Papers
by Frank CooneyExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Modern StudiesFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Modern Studies exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom; social issues in the United Kingdom; international issues)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Modern Studies specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Human Biology Questions and Papers
by Graham Moffat Billy DicksonExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Human BiologyFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Human Biology exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (human cells; physiology and health; neurobiology and immunology)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Human Biology specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Geography Questions and Papers
by Sheena WilliamsonExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Geography exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and the most popular topics, plus two practice papers.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (physical environments; human environments; global issues)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Geography specification for examination from 2019 onwards.This book covers the following topics:Physical environments:- Atmosphere- Hydrosphere- Lithosphere- BiosphereHuman environments:- Population- Urban- RuralGlobal issues:- River basin management- Development and health- Climate change- Energy
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Computing Science Questions and Papers
by David AlfordExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Computing ScienceFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced marker.- Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development) Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Computing Science specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Chemistry Questions and Papers
by Barry McBrideExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Chemistry exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (chemical changes and structure; nature's chemistry; chemistry in society; researching chemistry)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Chemistry specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Biology Questions and Papers
by Graham Moffat Billy DicksonExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Biology exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (DNA and the genome; metabolism and survival; sustainability and interdependence)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Biology specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential SQA Exam Practice: From the publisher of How to Pass
by Robert BarclayExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: MathematicsFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Maths exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced examiner.- Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice of calculator and non-calculator questions will improve your algebraic, trigonometric, geometric, calculus and reasoning skills- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Maths specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
Essential Readings in Medicine and Religion
by Gary B. Ferngren Ekaterina N. LomperisAn indispensible collection of sources chronicling the relationship between medicine and religion from ancient to modern times.Gary B. Ferngren and Ekaterina N. Lomperis have gathered a rich collection of annotated primary sources that illustrate the intersection of medicine and religion. Intended as a companion volume to Ferngren’s classic Medicine and Religion, which traces the history of the relationship of medicine to religion in the Western world from the earliest ancient Near Eastern societies to the twenty-first century, this useful and extensive sourcebook places each key document in historical context.Drawing from more than 160 texts, the book explores a number of themes, including concepts of health, the causes and cure of disease, medical ethics, theodicy, beneficence, religious healing, consolation, and death and dying. Each chapter begins with an introduction that furnishes a basic historical setting for the period covered. Modern translations, some of which have been made especially for this volume, are used whenever possible. The texts are numbered sequentially within each chapter and preceded by a short introduction to both the author and the subject.Touching on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Rome, the European Middle Ages, Islam, early modern Europe, and the modern era, Essential Readings in Medicine and Religion brings a wide range of sources together to expand on the crucial lessons of Medicine and Religion. This book is a useful introduction for all students of history, divinity, medicine, and health.
Essential Principles of Business for CSEC: 4th Edition
by Alan WhitcombDiscover Principles of Business as a real-world subject through thought-provoking case studies and prepare effectively for the CSEC May/June 2019 examinations.-Develop knowledge systematically with each section focusing on a specific aspect of the syllabus, and clear syllabus references throughout.-Revise for the exam with unit summaries, in-chapter challenges, and MCQs. -Increase confidence with exam-type questions at the end of each unit and a full section dedicated to exam preparation and the School Based Assessment.-Ensure all three examined profile dimensions are developed with contextualised structured response questions.
Essential Pain Pharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide
by Marco Pappagallo Howard S. SmithEssential Pain Pharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide expertly reviews the most important medications used to relieve pain, now considered by many physicians as the fifth vital sign. The catalogue of analgesics has expanded rapidly, and this text presents the most up-to-date, comprehensive array of agents available for prescribing. Each clear and concise drug entry covers the range of indications, advantages and disadvantages, and tips for appropriate dosing and avoiding adverse effects. A separate section covers nutraceuticals, a class of drug increasingly used to manage chronic pain, yet little discussed in medical literature. The detailed description of each medication enables the user to make quick and informed decisions, confident that they are best serving the needs of their patients. Practical 'pearls' for each entry provide a quick go-to reference for the key information to consider before prescribing. This concise user-friendly reference is a must-have on the shelf of every physician.
Essential Mystic Prayers
by Paraclete PressPeople from all faiths and none at all find in the prayers of the mystical traditions expressions that speak to their deepest needs. Whether appealing for knowledge, seeking a sense of the love of God, or about asceticism, questions and doubts, or contemplation and action, each of these prayers (from Christian and other religious tradition sources) are vibrantly alive. Rooted in classic sources, each prayer in Essential Mystic Prayers is important, especially now, in the 21st century. This book collects some of the most beautiful of these prayers. In flame of sunrise bathe my mind, that when I wake, clear-eyed may be my soul's desire. —Fiona Macleod, Scotland, 19th centuryHow should the God who made heaven and earth come into me? Is there any room in me for you, my Lord, my God? —St. Augustine, Africa, 5th century Praise be to Thee, Most Supreme God, Thy Beauty do we worship, to Thee do we give willing surrender. — from Sufi morning prayers