Medical

There’s no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjects. Genetics Demystified offers an up-to-date, highly readable explanation of the basic principles of genetics, covering key topics such as human genetics, DNA, heredity, mutations, traits, chromosomes, and much more. This self-teaching guide comes complete with key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and even a final exam. Simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for advanced students, this is a lively and entertaining brush-up, introductory text, or classroom supplement. more...

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A brain scientist’s journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery becomes an inspiring exploration of human consciousness and its possibilities. On the morning of December 10, 1996 Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four brief hours. As the damaged left side of her brain – the rational, grounded, detail and time-oriented side – swung in and out of function, Taylor alternated between two distinct and opposite realties: the euphoric nirvana of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace; and the logical, sequential left brain, which recognized Jill was having a stroke, and enabled her to seek help before she was lost completely. In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss of a wounded brain. It would take eight years for Taylor to heal completely. Because of her knowledge of how the brain works, her respect for the cells composing her human form, and most of all an amazing mother, Taylor completely repaired her mind and recalibrated her understanding of the world according to the insights gained from her right brain that morning of December 10th. Today Taylor is convinced that the stroke was the best thing that could have happened to her. It has taught her that the feeling of nirvana is never more than a mere thought away. By stepping to the right of our left brains, we can all uncover the feelings of well-being and peace that are so often sidelined by our own brain chatter. A fascinating journey into the mecha more...

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Suitable for RNs preparing to take the NP examination for certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, this book helps pass the exam. It provides a "question dissection" section of sample questions and test tips that help reduce test anxiety by preparing students for commonly seen questions and teach a critical thinking approach to answers. more...

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Helps to prepare technologists for registry examinations in nuclear medicine technology by providing practice questions and answers and a mock registry exam. This book contains questions that test both subject comprehension of material and practical applications. more...

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This dictionary is an ideal source of reference on the wide range of medicines available today. It covers over-the-counter, pharmacy, and prescription medicines. It contains entries for classes of drugs such as antibiotics, generic names such as ibuprofen, and proprietary names such as Prozac and Arthrotec. Comprehensive information on side effects and interactions with other medicines are given, and there are entries on conditions and the medicines used to treat them. Terms used in the prescription and supply of medicine are provided. more...

Price: $18.00