Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) presents standardized terminology and measures for nursing-sensitive patient outcomes that result from nursing interventions. Developed by a research team at the University of Iowa, the classification can be used by clinicians, students, educators, researchers, and administrators in a variety of clinical, educational, and research venues. The comprehensiveness of the outcomes, and…
The problems of the patellofemoral joint remain a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In spite of many articles in scientific journals, an outstanding monograph, and several excellent textbook chapters, the patella is still an enigma in many respects. The etiology of patellar pain is controversial, and there is no completely satisfying explanation for its cause…
A taut, appealing, and often quite funny exploration of existential angst."—Kirkus Reviews In a nameless suburb in an equally nameless country, every house has a room reserved for the president. No one knows when or why this came to be. It’s simply how things are, and no one seems to question it except for one…
In Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction, Quentin Meillassoux addresses the problem of chaos and of the constancy of natural laws in the context of literature. With his usual argumentative rigor, he elucidates the distinction between science fiction, a genre in which science remains possible in spite of all the upheavals that may attend the world…
A stunning new insight into how the most crucial lesson you can learn in today's challenging business environment is how to change the fundamentals of what you do, rather than carry on fighting a battle that is already lost. The near destruction of the music industry at the hands of online piracy and its subsequent…
The 4th Edition of this text - popularly known as the "purple book" - returns with a comprehensive, up-to-date look at diagnostic imaging, presenting essential facts in an easy-to-read, bulleted format. More than 1,800 images highlight key diagnostic details and encompass the full range of modalities and specialties. A differential diagnosis section is found at…
A book about what the Cambridge Analytica scandal shows: That surveillance and data privacy is every citizens’ concern An important look at how 50 years of American privacy law is inadequate for the today's surveillance technology, from acclaimed Ars Technica senior business editor Cyrus Farivar. Until the 21st century, most of our activities were private…
En la primera obra, presenté 52 lecciones para un año, con el propósito de iniciar y desarrollar un liderazgo solido dentro de la iglesia local para el crecimiento sostenido de la obra de Dios. Por gracia de Dios se está logrando ese propósito.En la presente guía, se pretende llevarlo a otro nivel con base fuerte…
Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Functional Disorders is a user-friendly handbook that reviews the latest and most up-to-date information on the evaluation of symptoms and diagnostic tests of GI motility and functional GI disorders and a practical approach on how to treat these disorders. Each chapter is written by an international expert in the field…
Este libro nace como respuesta al incremento del número de tecnologías digitales de consumo existentes hoy en día y la dificultad de desvincularlas de nuestro estilo de vida. El enorme interés en este tipo de dispositivos ha llevado a que las tecnologías portátiles se califiquen como la principal tendencia en el fitness en todo el…