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"An introduction to photonics and lasers that does not rely on complex mathematics This book evolved from a series of courses developed by the author and taught in the areas of lasers and photonics. This thoroughly classroom-tested work fills a unique need for students, instructors, and industry professionals in search of an introductory-level book that covers a wide range of topics in these areas. Comparable books tend to be aimed either too high...
4) Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: model and guidelines
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"Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines has proven to be one of the most foundational books on EBP in nursing. This new edition expands the book past nursing to include other healthcare professionals. Thus the title change to Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals. In this edition, the overarching aim is to provide practical and pragmatic explanations, approaches, and tools to guide...
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From the reviews of the First Edition: "The book has admirably met its stated goal. The whole gamut of surface and colloid science has been presented in a comprehensive manner without any undue oversimplification. The author should be congratulated for his clarity."--Advanced Materials Now in its second edition, this work remains the single most useful introduction available to the complex area of surface and colloids science. Industry expert Drew...
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Give and Take - the first insider's guide to the world of corporate philanthropy - will help all foundation staff members in their efforts to give wisely and well. A candid look at the factors that make for a successful giving program, Give and Take also offers invaluable advice to nonprofit executives, development staff, trustees, and volunteers who rely on private fundraising for essential support. The benefits, responsibilities - and challenges...
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Perl Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples for anyone programming in Perl. The first edition of Perl Cookbook was published in 1998 to universal acclaim. It quickly became known not only as one of the best books on Perl, but also as one of the best programming books for any language. With Perl Cookbook, a new type of programming book had been invented: not just a collection of tips and tricks, but a...
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"The book addresses a sorely missing set of considerations in the real world ... This is a very timely book."--Peter Herzum, author of Business Component Factory and CEO of Herzum Software XML is a tremendous enabler for platform agnostic data and metadata exchanges. However, there are no clear processes and techniques specifically focused on the engineering of XML structures to support reuse and integration simplicity, which are of particular importance...
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"Data Quality: The Accuracy Dimension is about assessing the quality of corporate data and improving its accuracy using the data profiling method. Corporate data is increasingly important as companies continue to find new ways to use it Likewise, improving the accuracy of data in information systems is fast becoming a major goal as companies realize how much it affects their bottom line. Data profiling is a new technology that supports and enhances...
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"This interdisciplinary book describes in detail the sources physiology, molecular biology, dispersion, survival - and impact of diverse groups of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and algae. The effects these microorganisms exert on humans and land animals - as well as fish, crustaceans, and corals - are discussed from basic and applied viewpoints, addressing both global and specific aspects of the topic."--Jacket.
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"Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Ethics, the Patient, and the Physician is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary book to focus on the ethical challenges of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), examining the ethical considerations and challenges that increasingly face patients, physicians and complementary and alternative medicine practitioners today."--Jacket.
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While the subject of climate change is often in the news and social media, and its realities debated in various arenas of science and government, the health impacts are often overlooked. Here, two seasoned physicians dispel myths, clarify science, and help readers understand the threats of environmental change to human health.
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Type A behavior (TAB) afflicts over three quarters of all urban American males. This alarming trend toward widespread coronary-prone behavior has caused great concern among psychiatrists and cardiovascular specialists. Until now, no one has even attempted to treat TAB, while its diagnosis by many physicians has been faulty and has contributed to long-standing confusion about the relationship between TAB and heart disease. In this original guidebook,...
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