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Banner Pharmacaps, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 57. New edition of a text for pharmaceutical researchers and manufacturers on good manufacturing practice and the applicability of process validation. 31 U.S. contributors. DNLM: Drug Evaluation standards - United States. ... Read more

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From a leading figure in Australian medicine comes this edition of this immmensely user-friendly reference that employs a symptom-based approach to clinical practice. For the full range of conditions met in primary practice, you'll review approach to the patient, the physical exam, probable causes, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Throughout, Dr. Murtagh adds his own clinical pearls that are both insightful and a delight to read. Superb illustrations demonstrate examination technqiue and abundant use of tables and charts makes diagnosis quick and easy. Most importantly, the clinical insights of internationally recognized authority Dr. John Murtagh make this a unique and useful resource for the physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. ... Read more

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I must underline three major problems of the Portuguese translation: The search of a theme is extremely difficult. The main problem is the absence of a final alphabetic index - without excuse in a McGraw Hill edition. Secondly the fact that the initial thematic order in English was not efficiently changed and adapted now that the book is written in portuguese. Thirdly and again without excuse - the drug commercial names used are not locally used - some are not even marketed in Portugal. Final conclusion - in spite of the good scientific translation, the editor was not proficient in editorial matters envolved in a translation - like local adaptation and indexing - jeopardizing an important effort of translation. Maybe the market interest will be appreciated in terms of sales and new local editions will suffer of biased commercial projections. The editor should demonstrate more respect for national readers (may be that it is not the fault of the local country subsidiary, but of a short budget for local initiatives). The joy of finding a good scientific translation in portuguese of a medical text, which deserves our appreciation and total support, is clouded by these details, that in fact make the book difficult to use. Portuguese is one of the most widely spread language through Europe, South America, Africa and Asia, fact that is not usually recognized internationally, and is one of the official languages of the European Community. Please invest more in this kind of translations.

Portuguese (Eu) translation-Tradução em Português (Europeu)
It was published in 1996 by McGraw-Hill Portugal the portuguese translation (European Portuguese), ISBN 972-82898-17-X, entitled - Clínica Geral (4200$00 PTE w/ VAT) Foi publicado em 1996 pela McGraw-Hill de Portugal a tradução portuguesa (Português Europeu)ISBN 972-82898-17-X com o título - Clínica Geral 4200$00 PTE c/ IVA A practical 403 pages, pocket size soft cover manual, with a good coverage of clinical practice usual problems in a good translation. Simple and pragmatic approach of the most common daily life pathologies of a GP, from diagnosis to therapeutic approach. I seems very useful for young (or older) GPs, and for specialists which sometimes forget the most simple and current illness and treatments. I like it, and within the scope of this type of book I rate it as very good. ... Read more

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This practical reference is a comprehensive guide to theanesthetic and perioperative management of patients during allprocedures performed by general and subspecialist surgeons. The bookexplains each procedure from both the surgeon's and theanesthesiologist's perspective, presents details on anesthetictechnique, and steers the anesthesiologist and surgeon through thecrucial decisions that must be made before, during, and aftersurgery.For each surgical procedure, the book describes the surgeryitself and summarizes key preoperative, intraoperative, andpostoperative surgical considerations, such as patient populationcharacteristics, duration of surgery, site of incision, patientpositioning, blood loss, frequency of intraoperative complications,postoperative requirements, and an estimate of postoperative pain. Foreach procedure, the authors give step-by-step instructions onpreoperative assessment and preparation, anesthetic induction andmaintenance, procedures to follow during emergence from anesthesia,patient monitoring, and management of complications and postoperativepain. ... Read more

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Bulkiness prevents it from being where I need it most
Good book. Its bulkiness prevents it from being available where I need it, in the hospital, in the OR etc..
I guess it could easily be printed in handbook format, or better yet, become available in PDA format. That would make it much more practical in my view.

Happy Anesthesiologist
I used this book continuously throughout my residency. It is a very useful tool for perioperative management of patients. I still reference it during practice for those cases that I do not do routinely. It is an excellent reference.

Ehh... Ok
I have been an anesthesiologist for over 15 years... and I would like to say that I don't believe that this book accurately describes the procedures taken in surgery.

Great for Operating Room Personnel
Excellent resource for Operating personnel relating to surgical aspects of positioning and other surgical implications. A must for OR educators. ... Read more

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This unique, comprehensive textbook has been completely revisedand updated in the Third Edition. Internationally recognized experts inthe field share their knowledge and insight into the principles andpractice of modern anesthesiology, emphasizing cost-effective deliveryof anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and pain management. New chaptersinclude: Practice Management; Risk Management, Quality Improvement, andProfessional Liability; Value Based Anesthesia Management; MalignantHyperthermia and Other Inherited Disorders; Delivery Systems forInhaled Anesthetics; Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery; MonitoredAnesthesia Care; and Anesthesia for Non-Operative Procedures. ... Read more

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a must read
confidence is key to anesthesia, and by reading this book evrything that we do in the OR starts making sense. Basics texts are for basics only.

Good standard text book with some surprising omissions
If you consider buying you might want to add the little "handbook" that goes along with it. This combination works pretty well for review.
Overall, most chapters are well written and complete. However, the index is often less than ideal and can make finding a not so outlandish topic like SBE-prophylaxis rather difficult.
Should you get this one instead of the big "Miller"? Well, the coverage in Miller is still broader and more complete but at the price of a abundant prose, abundant weight and two volumes. Again, in my view the handbook makes this book more useful.

I NEED THIS BOOK IN SPANISH
ANESTESIA CLINICA EDITION 2 0 3 IN SPANISH.I HAVE THE HANDBOOK IN SPANISH,MANUAL DE ANESTESIA CLINICA THANKS

magnificaq obra que todo anestesiologo debería tener.
I write in Spanish ok: Es un libro muy completo dentro de la especialidad de anestesiologia, sus variados capitulos son muy didácticos ya que por medio de cuadros sinópticos facilita el apredizaje y la comprensión de los conceptos expuestos en la obra. Segun veo la edicion que ofrecen uds. es de 1996 sin embargo cuando conoci la obra el copyright señala 1989 editado poor J.B Lippincott Co. Tiene 86 contribuyentes en el desarrollo de la obra. Agradeceré me envien mayor información de preferencia se hay otra edición posterior a la fecha señalada de 1989. Gracias.

Dr. Roberto Fco. López Meneses Profesor titular del curso Universitario de Anestesiología del Hospital General de Veracruz S.S.A. Espero sus informes a través de mi Email: rflopez@.ver1.telmex.net.mx ... Read more

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Provides a detailed, step-by-step, approach to procedures that are performed in the emergency department.Not meant as a comprehensive reference, this is an easy to use, clinically useful procedure book that is a must in every emergency department.

Features:
*Contributed by authorities that perfected these emergency procedures
*Over 1700 original illustrations
*Single procedure per chapter
*Top contributors from cardiology, otolaryngology, urology, etc., many from Cook County
*Companion pocket atlas to be published one year after parent text ... Read more

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The New Standard in EM Procedures
This book is extremely detailed and has great illustrations. I compared this book for many hours to Roberts & Hedges (R&H) 4th ed and this book blows it away. The entire procedure is fully explained (as in both books), but this book shows you numerous different locations and ways of getting the same procedure done. This seems to lack in R&H. Also, the illustrations are great. R&H uses mainly black and white photos from the 1970's/80's where the person was not even using gloves and there is a footnote in every picture to use gloves. I think R&H needs to use new updated pictures if they want to even compete with this book. The increased use of color, great illustrations with key landmarks, numerous charts, and ease of explanation make this book essential in any emergency physician's library. ... Read more

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The classic internal medicine manual for students and residents! This handy guide addresses physical examination techniques and procedures while providing a catalog of clinical findings resulting from the physical examination. Thoroughly reorganized, the Eighth Edition of DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination features a more user-friendly, easy-access format than previous editions. ... Read more

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A tour de force
This book is the eight edition of a venerable work first written in 1965 by the great Elmer DeGowin, MD. Dr. DeGowin was a professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, and contributed immensely to research in transfusion medicine. Perhaps because of this, he is commonly remembered today as a hematologist, but this specialist designation, while recognizing his obvious expertise in this area of medicine, does not do justice to Dr. DeGowin's eclectic interest in migraine, trauma, thyroid disorders and many other areas of internal medicine. He was in his time the broadly trained master clinician.

This work may be seen as the culmination of his efforts as an educator of medical students in the profoundly important (and currently woefully neglected) area of clinical diagnosis. When Elmer died in 1980, the task of periodically bringing the book up to date fell to his son Richard Louis DeGowin, also of UI, up until the seventh edition published in 2000. With RL DeGowin himself now emeritus professor, editorship of the text for this newest 8th edition are in the capable hands of Richard LeBlond and Don Brown, professors of medicine at UI.

The work's subtitle is an accurate description of its aims: a "complete guide to assessment, examination, and differential diagnosis". One of the few textbooks of bedside clinical diagnosis produced in handbook format, it should nevertheless not be presumed to be incomplete - it is 1077 pages long! (An example of what an excellent publishing effort can do with medical handbooks - produce a thorough, exhaustive compendium in a size that will fit into a coat pocket). This apparent (and welcome) paradox - so much information written and produced so well that it is the size of a handbook - is not the only noteworthy feature of this work.

There are 18 chapters. Three introductory chapters on the diagnostic examination, the history and medical record, and an outline screening examination are followed by the main body of the work, focused chapters on the examination of all anatomic regions. Two final chapters explain the principles of diagnostic testing and adduce examples of common laboratory tests. There is a valuable chapter on the pre-operative assessment of a patient.

The real gem here however is the heart of the book - the detailed chapters on the examination of all the organ systems. In an age when the beauty, elegance, and sheer value of the clinical examination is increasingly underappreciated, DeGowin's is an affirmation of its central importance. In it you will not learn simply that there are such things as, for example, heart sounds and murmurs. You will learn what precisely they are, their semiophysiology, their meaning, what happens to them in disease. Knowledge, especially when disseminated by an erudite teacher, is inspiring. You will be inspired not to inanely parrot "S1, S2 present, no S3, S4, murmur"; rather you will seek out the gallop, or the Bruit de Canon, or perhaps even the Bruit de Diable. Splits, reversed splits, snaps, pericardial knocks, Austin Flint murmurs, pulsus tardus et parvus, pulsus paradoxus, alternans... they are all here, taught patiently, explained clearly. Many of the beautiful figures were inked first by Elmer DeGowin, in simple line diagrams, 40 years ago. They do much to make things clearer.

To given an example of the depth of the text, consider the subtopics in one subsection: heart murmurs. This is classified into systolic and diastolic, after the usual fashion. With respect to systolic murmurs, DeGowin explains the following: under basal systolic murmurs, we have aortic stenosis, supravalvular AS, Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis, pulmonic stenosis, infundibular PS, ASD at the ostium secundum, ASD from persisten ostium primum, coarctation of aorta, thoracic outlet bruit, HTN/atherosclerotic; under midprecordial systolic murmurs, VSD and tricuspid insufficiency; under apical systolic murmurs, mitral insuff and mitral valve prolapse; and under abrupt systolic murmurs, rupture of interventricular septum, papillary muscle or chordae tendinae. EACH of these is explained in two parts: the pathophysiology, and the clinical features of the murmur and associated findings. This is not a mere book of lists.

The breadth is as excellent as the depth. Every type of physical examination you can think of is represented; the skin, lymphatics, the endocrine system, the head and neck, breasts, genitals, lungs, heart, vessels, liver, spleen, kidneys, musculoskeletal, neurological, even the fingernails... all explained in devoted detail.

The new editor has done a first-rate job and tightened up some of the chapters, reorganizing material to make it easier to find topics. The one thing people used to complain about with DeGowin's was that while it was comprehensive, the organization made it difficult to use. This is no longer a problem, and the excellent use of color type and varying fonts is a plus. Each chapter is organized in a uniform fashion: first, an overview of the system under consideration, then superficial and deep anatomy, third the method of examination, fourth the symptom-complexes the patient may present with, fifth the physical signs that may be elicited, and finally syndromes. These final sections in each chapter have explanations of pathophysiology, followed by extensive differentials. The book is thoroughly cross-referenced.

A common "justification" for the indifference many residents and medical students display toward thorough clinical exams is that signs aren't common these days, so we might as well not read about them or seek them. I think this is not true. How well an examination is conducted is a function of knowledge, skill and motivation. When there is no knowledge of methods and signs, they will simply not be elicited. Even a medical student, properly taught and motivated, can do an excellent job at diagnosis. In my final year of med school, after I had placed an enormous effort into learning and practising bedside diagnosis, I remember repeatedly coming up with diagnoses and findings others (much senior to me) had missed. This was only because I would actively look for them (and I knew about them), not because of anything special.

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination is a masterpiece, one of the two greatest American works on clinical diagnosis in the last half- century. Every medical student worth the name should read it, and ponder its wisdom.

CONCISE & USEFUL
Compact & concisely informative, this is one of my best purchases. The book lives in the car for ready reference & gets so much use, the cover edges are wearing down

your little trusted friend
During my practice whenever I needed to consult it, it gave me information about the symptoms and diseases. The contents are so tightly packed to reduce its volume that one feels it might not be having the required details but it does. Sometime one feels short of some diagrams or illustrations but even then it is very good.

the basic library of a doctor
I feel that this book is one of my best purchases. For any busy doctor, it is going to be one of the reliable sources of information for a diagnosis and hence the effective treatment plan. I am a homoeopath but use it before consulting my repertory and materia medica.

Good depending on what you need/know
This book is really good if you have an adequate background in physical examination. It is an excellent book for the upper year medical student and beyond. But may be too complex for the beginner. I use it as a major supplement to Bates. ... Read more

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A comprehensive review designed specifically for those preparing to take the Midwifery (ACC) or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NCC)certification examinations. 770 pages/607 sample test questions representative of questions found on the examinations.Was developed for both of these specialties because of the many commonalities they share which enhance the delivery of care of women during their lifespan. ... Read more

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Nurse as Educator: Principles of teaching and learning for n
Nurse as Educator: Principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice 2nd ed. by Susan B. Bastable
Fifteen chapters are divided into three parts: 1. perspectives on teaching and learning, 2. characteristics of the learner, and 3. techniques and strategies for teaching and learning. The book deals with theory and application. The second edition has an increased emphasis on the teacher as facilitator, shift from teaching the ill to promotion of health and prevention of disease. A chapter about technology has been added. Each chapter starts with chapter highlights, key terms, and objectives and ends with a summary, review questions, and references. Major divisions in chapters and tables are colored. Bullets and numbers facilitate reading. There is a glossary at the back of the book. This is a scholarly 571 page book An Instructor's Manual that contains multiple choice and essay questions, learning activities, and instructional materials including PowerPoint slides for each chapter is available with this edition. This book is appropriate for students and registered nurses who do patient teaching and faculty. ... Read more

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Better resource for the Radiology Written boards than Orals
In the midst of my studying for the Orals, I have discovered that I use this book much less for the Orals than the I did for the writtens. Rarely some of the information is not up to date or wrong. The differentials are not weighted. For example In case conference, if you get a "double bubble" differential just start off with Ladd's Bands as your leading differential ( from the LADS mnemonic). Your Pedi examiner will shoot you down in flames. I am using Wittenberg's Primer much more than Danhert. Danhert's new edition is an improvement, but it is a limited resource.

Radiology Review Manual
This text is an outstanding. The author completed the book with
excellent criteria of the disease processes; differential diagnoses; and diagnostic imaging appearances. I have recommended the book to be used in the Radiology Practitioner Program, Radiologic Sciences, Weber State University, 3925 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-3925. I have recommended that my fellow RPA classmates obtain a copy of the text. I gave the CD version to another classmate, who has found it to be an outstanding resource for her required course work.

Please send a complimentary copy to Jane Van Valkenburg, PhD at the above address. Dr Van Valkenburg is the founder of the only RAdiology Practitioner Program in the United States. She can be contacted at 1-800-848-7770 X 6119.

The text is truly a 5 star level book.

Useful reference book
A very comprehensive radiology textbook, however, it is in outline format and mainly useful as an adjunct to other books. Make sure you have read a book on the subject before you go to this book.

biomedical engineer
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The best book avialable for the subject at this time.
Dr. Goldman covers the topic from A-Z. He cover both the smaller (spider) and larger verins in his book which is not a large volume despite its price. He provides the young physician with a concise, orderly manner with whihc to approach the problems in his practice, the tools, medications, methodology and and the forms both for record keeping and legal implications. It is a "turn key" program that if done with attention to detail will serve the new pracitcioner of this medical discipline well, whether dermatologist or plastic surgeon ... Read more

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???
There's only 1 edition, and it was published in 1993! How does that make it a good reference?!?

Good reference for the OB/GYN resident on call
The text is bulky but complete. Provides a drug glossary for dosaging. Topics discussed in outline form. ... Read more

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An Excellent Resource
In preparation for a future career in genetic counselling, I asked for this volume on my 16th birthday. Admittedly, it is a strange request for a teenager, but it has proved to be a great resource of information. I'm now in a work-study program, and thanks in no small part to studying this book, I can hold my own in conversations about Kabuki, CHARGE or Waardenburg Syndromes.

I highly recommend this book for preprofessionals who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical medicine.

Superb Resource
This is the best book about congenital malformations available for general pediatricians. It is highly accessible and fairly easy to use. It really helps one put together a differential diagnosis for children with dysmorphic features. The price makes it a bargain that should be in every general pediatric clinic.

I do have one suggested improvement: This book is perfect for conversion into a searchable CD-ROM so that one could simply key in the list of features and get back a list of possible syndromes ranked by likelihood.

The Best
This is the best book about congenital malformations available for general pediatricians. It is highly accessible and fairly easy to use. It really helps one put together a differential diagnosis for children with dysmorphic features. The price makes it a bargain that should be in every general pediatric clinic.

I do have one suggested improvement: This book is perfect for conversion into a searchable CD-ROM so that one could simply key in the list of features and get back a list of possible syndromes ranked by likelihood.

Outstanding, easily assimilated clinical reference
This is a really outstanding clinical reference. It is of particular relevance to genetic counselors, pediatric specialists, dermatologists, and other clinicians who frequently encounter patients with congenital anomalies and uncommon syndromes. Although the clinical photos are in black and white (no color), they are well chosen to illustrate the features of the (many) syndromes discussed. I have seen several texts that cover roughly the same subject matter as Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation; however, none are as comprehensive or nearly as easy to use. I expect this text will replace MEDLINE as my initial go-to reference when I need to get info regarding patients with uncommon congenital syndromes. This text would be a bargain at twice the price! I recommend it most highly ... Read more

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The Second Edition of Surgery: Scientific Principles andPractice remains the only textbook to fully integrate scientificprinciples with surgical practice. Now completely revised and updated,this richly illustrated text continues to reflect the state-of-the-artin the discipline. In-depth and highly readable, this expansive reviewpresents the insight of respected authors working on the leading edgeof surgery. Emphasis is placed on looking ahead to the latest andfuture developments and discoveries. Four completely new chaptersinclude: Minimally Invasive Surgery; Reconstructive Plastic Surgery;Gene Therapy; and Cytokines. ... Read more

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comprehensive,modern &accurate
i'd rate in terms of comprehensibility &modern thinking greenfield>sabiston>schwartz

Truely expands your horizon in surgical knowlede
I happened to pass through this most wounderful book by mistake, but when I read through it,Ii felt really sorry for not depending on it as an additional but essential referrence during my college and postgraduate years, the chapters are well organized and deeply written easily read, the illustrations are very clear and informative, although I might suggest a second more expanded chapter on infections being one of the most serious sergical enemies infections. ..I really want to thank the editors and contributors for the enormous effort they have put here and all the knowledge I found in this great book. ... Read more

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PERFECT FOR NEW AND SEASONED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, CAREGIVERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE, this resource covers the spectrum of conditions, disabilities, syndromes and other types of developmental differences that teachers and caregivers may encounter in children from infancy through age eight. For each disability or condition, a very concise definition is presented in straightforward language. Following the definition is a wealth of information in an easy-to-follow column format. The first column details observable behaviors, symptoms, and physical characteristics associated with the condition; the second presents a list of alternative conditions, behaviors and symptoms which may be similar but indicate a different root cause; and, the third column is dedicated to recommendations about how to work with a child who fits the profile of this disability or condition. Particular emphasis is placed on finding effective ways to include the children with special needs in the group. Suggested Web sites at the end of each section offer further opportunity for research. ... Read more

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This is an essential text and reference for optometrists treating patients with problems of the retina, vitreous body, and optic nerve. The Third Edition has been updated with new information on pathophysiology, clinical management guidelines, treatment algorithms, and front index of signs and symptoms. ... Read more

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While people have known for centuries that facial expressions can reveal what people are thinking and feeling, it is only recently that the face has been studied scientifically for what it can tell us about internal states, social behavior, and psychopathology.Today, due to the availability of sophisticated measuring systems, a wealth of new research on facial behavior has contributed enormously to our understanding of human psychology. The chapters in this volume represent the state-of-the-art in this critical field.They address such key issues as the dynamic and morphological differences between voluntary and involuntary expressions, the relationship between what people show on their facesand what they say they feel, and whether it is possible to use facial behavior to distinguish among psychiatric populations. The book also includes updated commentary by the authors on those works which may have appeared previously in the journal literature.As an essential reference for all those working in the field of facial analysis and expression, this volume will be indispensable for a wide range of professionals and students in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine. ... Read more

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Emotion, Personality, Theraputic Outcomes, and More
I am a contributor to this book and know many of the other authors therein, but receive no
compensation from its sale. Having declared this possible conflict of interest, I can recommend
purchase of this book if you are interested in learning what can be discovered from the face
through measurement of facial muscular action in scientific research. Its approximately 500
pages contains 22 scientific articles, mostly published previously in journals, that report
research studies conducted in the late 1970s to the early 1990s, most towards this later date.
These articles cover a diverse range of topics, methods, and principles having to do with the
relationship between facial expression and emotion; clinical diagnosis, treatment, and outcome;
and other related issues. The editors's selection process, based on the use in the study of the
Facial Action Coding System (FACS, a method for measuring facial behavior), has included
competent research with above average interest, thoughtful reflection, theoretical and practical
relevance, and plain good sense that generally exceeds what you might find, for example, in your
typical social psychology journal. The authors of the articles work in many places around the
world and represent most of the people in the vanguard of the FACS movement and the new
approaches to studying behavior and emotion. This book is particularly helpful if you are new to
the study of facial behavior or have not been diligent in collecting the important articles using
facial measurement, which are published many different journals. The book provides an efficient
vehicle to catch up on the significant issues, findings, trends, and controversies in the areas
covered, including the quality and usefulness of the information provided by the face, the
relationship of facial expression to emotion, whether emotion is a coherent response system,
differences between genuine and false smiles, expression in pathological states, affect in the
psychotheraputic process, etc. The included works provide a solid foundation for understanding
how facial measurement contributes to investigating behavioral science problems. Even in the
unlikely event that you have previously read all the published works reprinted here, this volume
has value because each chapter has at least one afterward that expands on the original work in
revealing and useful ways that bring you up to date on the topic, and there is one thought
provoking article by Ekman et al. on the relation between facial behavior and psychiatric
outcomes that you will not find elsewhere. Also, the editors include their own new chapters
introducing, and finally, summarizing and integrating the works included. A table of contents,
forward by M. Brewster Smith, original source references, author list, and a lengthy subject
index are included. Take a look at the table of contents provided on this site to see more
details. The overall statement of this book is that the face contains important data about
concepts that are vital to diverse behavioral science issues. You will find that the perspective
of this book is different from several other books on facial expression currently in print. If
you are contemplating research on emotion, facial behavior, non-verbal behavior, and related
topics, this book is a helpful guide containing useful background; if you are currently planning
research in these fields, it is indispensible reading. ... Read more

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Written by the nation's foremost authority on gunshot wounds and forensic techniques as they relate to firearm injuries, Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques, Second Edition provides critical information on gunshot wounds and the weapons and ammunition used to inflict them. The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, bang guns, rifles, and shotguns. The final chapters explain autopsy technique and procedure and laboratory analysis relating to weapons and gunshot evidence. ... Read more

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Shocking
Very informative about the destructive power a bullet can have. As wrong as this may sound, if you own guns and have children, this is a good book to buy. It is difficult to explain to a child what a bullet can do to a human being. With this, you can show them.

An excellent textbook on the subject of firearm injuries
This text should be in the library of any reader who has an interest in the topic of guns and the injuries they produce. While written with the practising forensic pathologist in mind, the book is appropriate for investigators, attorneys and other healthcare providers. The discussions of firearms and their features are very good and should help those with limited knowledge about guns understand what they do, how they do it and the terminology used in the field.

The only book you will ever need on the topic.
As a criminal defense attorney, my clients freedom often rests on my ability to understand the technical aspects of a case. While I will seldom, if ever, know more than the "expert" opposing me, understanding the topic in a straight forward and simple manner makes my interaction with that expert a benefit to my client. This to the point of knowing when not to say anything. This book provides a one-stop resource for all aspects of firearms, gunshot wounds, and the related forensic techniques and methods. A must for anyone who needs to understand, in plain language, the issues that come into play in gunshot injury and firearm cases. The photographs, x-rays, and diagrams provide an excellent point of reference for the text.

This is not a review but I can not find a way to email you
I tried to order this book by name and by author and I was told this book in not available and I could get on your list if it wanted to then I would get a notice if a new edition is printed. I said ok to that. Then I was browsing in program and I found this book and I really want to buy it but a friend of mine has had it on order, he already paid for his copies, for months and has not yet received the books. I would buy it if I could be guaranteed that I would get it sooner than 3-4 months. His name is Jeff Salyards and you can check it out. I am sorry if this goes out over the net and other customers see this but this is the only way I see how to get this message to you. ... Read more

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Following the organization of the ARRT certifying examination in radiography, Radiography PREP provides the user with a narrative summary of the content tested by the examination.Other features include illustrations, references, summary boxes, chapter questions, and a new comprehensive practice test with detailed answers and explanations. ... Read more

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This textbook provides a true introduction to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which has become the dominant research technique in cognitive neuroscience. Although there is extraordinary interest in fMRI among researchers, instructors, and students alike, its instruction has faced a set of challenges. Existing texts are targeted toward practicing scientists in the field, and assume a level of expertise not possessed by most students. Furthermore, most students do not have access to fMRI equipment and data, so they have no opportunity to gain hands-on experience. This textbook overcomes these limitations by presenting a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fMRI, designed with undergraduate students, graduate students, and beginning researchers in mind.

The book progresses through 15 chapters. It begins with an introduction to fMRI and its history, principles, and technical requirements. The following several chapters cover the physics of fMRI, with careful attention devoted toward relating abstract concepts to research applications. Subsequent chapters cover the basic biological properties of the fMRI signal, including its spatial and temporal properties and its variability. Systematic discussions of research design and experimental analysis are included, and will be of particular interest to the many students with graduate or medical school aspirations. The book ends with discussions of future directions for fMRI, not only in terms of advances in understanding the brain and methodological improvements, but also in the integration of fMRI with other research techniques.

Included with every copy of the book is a comprehensive CD-ROM containing study questions for each chapter of the book, suggested lab exercises, fMRI data sets including both functional and anatomical data, a tools section, and compete glossary.

The authors' goal was to create a book that is sufficiently scientifically rigorous for researchers in the field, but also accessible enough to be easily read and understood by beginning students. All chapters are copiously illustrated, with key terms described in a marginal glossary, and have annotated lists of references. The book can be used as the primary text for classes in fMRI, or as a secondary text for cognitive neuroscience, research methods, or other courses. ... Read more

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Excellent basic text but...
This remains an excellent textbook on neuroradiology. I think it should still be an essential read for a neuroradiology fellow. It is probably a little too much for a resident to "read through" during his/her neurorad rotations. The pictures are of high quality. But, the text book has one big drawback in that it is becoming more and more outdated. There is no significant mention of Diffusion/perfusion/PET imaging. I found this book to be a valuable read to gain knowlegde of the basics of neuroradiology. It bridges the gap between less detailed books such as the Mosby Handbook Series (also by A. Osborn) and a more complete reference text like Atlas' MRI of the Brain and Spine. This is still an excellent book to have.

No new edition is forthcoming
I agree that this book is awesome. Those of us waiting for an update are doomed to disappointment, however. Dr. Osborne has been teaching at AFIP regularly, and has stated many times that her literary efforts will henceforth be dedicated to electronic-based media (eg Palm-Pilot), and that she is not planning any new editions of this book.

Needs to be updated....
This is a very good neuroradiology text. It is useful for those studying radiology as well as neurology. Illustrations and tables are wonderful. The brief pathophysiology of diseases is very useful. However, it is a bit incomplete because it has not been revised. It does not have PET or MR SPECT.

But:
To quote a reviewr below: "I hope that Anne Osborne will come up with a new edition after more than 7 years".

No kidding.

Fantastic!! Wish the new edition comes out!
A great book. Excellent tables and summaries. Must read for all neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology residents. Although, it is getting too old and I hope that Anne Osborne will come up with a new edition after more than 7 years. ... Read more