Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests: 4 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests: 4 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests: 4 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests: 4 Volume Set by Gale
Who are the best candidates for a rhinoplasty?
Can I have an MRI if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
What are this risks involved in having a gastric bypass?
How often does an epidural procedure cause a spinal headache?
As the population in the United States ages, the need for accurate and easy to understand information on medical care will increase. This is especially true with regard to medical procedures and tests, given that these occasions can be an anxiety-producing experience. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests, 3rd Edition, provides patients and caregivers a start-to-finish overview of a surgery or test, as well as information on related diseases and conditions, medications, and other issues that pertain to hospitalization, insurance plans, and the impact of the affordable Care act on all of the above. This information will help the average person understand what to expect with the procedure, empowering them to be better informed healthcare consumers and care advocates. This title can also serve as a ready reference for Junior college students and undergraduate students majoring in health fields.
Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests provides in-depth coverage of approximately 600 surgical procedures, medical tests, and related topics such as anesthetics, common lab test and procedures, medications, and postoperative care. Entries for medical tests and surgical procedures follow a consistent format, covering definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity and mortality rates, alternatives, and more. Additional features include 300 full-color illustrations and photographs, bibliographies of further reading sources, a glossary of medical terminology, appendices listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients, and a comprehensive index.
•Full-color illustrations and photographs.
•Bibliographies of further reading sources.
•A glossary of medical terminology; appendix listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients.
•A comprehensive index.
•Questions to Ask Your Doctor sidebars within entries.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 2220
File size: 171.44 MB

$10.00

Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy

Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy

Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy

Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy by Mark E. Garrett

Viewing transportation through the lens of current social, economic, and policy aspects, this four-volume reference work explores the topic of transportation across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related areas, including geography, public policy, business, and economics.
The book’s articles, all written by experts in the field, seek to answer such questions as: What has been the legacy, not just economically but politically and socially as well, of President Eisenhower’s modern interstate highway system in America? With that system and the infrastructure that supports it now in a state of decline and decay, what’s the best path for the future at a time of enormous fiscal constraints? Should California politicians plunge ahead with plans for a high-speed rail that every expert says—despite the allure—will go largely unused and will never pay back the massive investment while at this very moment potholes go unfilled all across the state? What path is best for emerging countries to keep pace with dramatic economic growth for their part? What are the social and financial costs of gridlock in our cities?
Features:

• Approximately 675 signed articles authored by prominent scholars are arranged in A-to-Z fashion and conclude with Further Readings and cross references.
• A Chronology helps readers put individual events into historical context; a Reader’s Guide organizes entries by broad topical or thematic areas; a detailed index helps users quickly locate entries of most immediate interest; and a Resource Guide provides a list of journals, books, and associations and their websites.
• While articles were written to avoid jargon as much as possible, a Glossary provides quick definitions of technical terms.
• To ensure full, well-rounded coverage of the field, the General Editor with expertise in urban planning, public policy, and the environment worked alongside a Consulting Editor with a background in Civil Engineering.  
• The index, Reader’s Guide, and cross references combine for thorough search-and-browse capabilities in the electronic edition.

Available in both print and electronic formats, Encyclopedia of Transportation is an ideal reference for libraries and those who want to explore the issues that surround transportation in the United States and around the world.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1998
File size: 80.30 MB

$150.00

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health by Apostolos Pappas
Lipids and Skin Health is the first effort to summarize and review the studies, ideas, and research that link lipid metabolism to the largest organ of our body, the skin.  The book covers the fundamental biology of the skin, and the major involvement of the transcriptional factors that govern lipid synthesis and the bioactive lipids in this intriguing organ. All layers of skin are presented, as well as their relevant lipids from the epidermis to dermis and even to the hypodermis.
The important and unique-to-skin biological pathways are laid out, with a special focus on the various models that demonstrate the essential role of lipid synthesis in skin pathophysiology. The use of lipids in the cosmetic industry is emphasized, and last but not least the involvement of lipids in the clinical setting is also discussed.  This book will appeal to healthcare professionals, researchers and dermatology professionals, and will help them to brainstorm new products and opportunities that will target the emerging importance of lipid metabolism in skin for acne, aging, and healthy skin.
Apostolos Pappas, Ph.D., is a professional member of the Institute of Food Technology. He started his professional career as a research biochemist in the Skin Research Center of Johnson & Johnson and later served as a group leader at Munich Biotech, where he worked on cancer research. Thereafter he returned to Johnson & Johnson, where he is currently a Research Manager and Fellow focusing on lipid metabolism research. He has authored numerous scientific publications, patent applications, and books.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 348
File size: 9.60 MB

$35.00

Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: 5 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: 5 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: 5 Volume Set

Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: 5 Volume Set by Gale
The Gale Encyclopedia Of Senior Health: A Guide For Seniors And Their Caregivers, 2nd edition, is a four-color, five-volume set of over 650 entries and presents authoritative, comprehensive information on all aspects of senior health. Entries follow the format of Gale health/medicine titles and cover a variety of issues related to aging: diseases/conditions; treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery; aging, general health, and death/dying; preventative lifestyle choices; and community and caregiving options. Over 400 tables and illustrations, a new foreword and thematic outline, a glossary, a list of organizations, and an index complete the set.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1086
File size: 92.56 MB

$200.00

Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste: The Social Science of Garbage

Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste: The Social Science of Garbage

Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste: The Social Science of Garbage

Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste: The Social Science of Garbage by Carl A. Zimring and William L. (Laurens) Rathje
Archaeologists and anthropologists have long studied artifacts of refuse from the distant past as a portal into ancient civilizations, but examining what we throw away today tells a story in real time and becomes an important and useful tool for academic study. Trash is studied by behavioral scientists who use data com­piled from the exploration of dumpsters to better understand our modern society and culture. Why does the average American household send 470 pounds of uneaten food to the garbage can on an annual basis? How do different societies around the world cope with their garbage in these troubled environmental times? How does our trash give insight into our attitudes about gender, class, religion, and art? The Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste explores the topic across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and ranges further to include business, consumerism, environmentalism, and marketing to comprise an outstanding reference for academic and public libraries.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1086
File size: 92.56 MB

$80.00

Encyclopedia of Biometrics

Encyclopedia of Biometrics

Encyclopedia of Biometrics

Encyclopedia of Biometrics (Second Edition) by Stan Z. Li and Anil Jain

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive reference to topics in biometrics including concepts, modalities, algorithms, devices, systems, security, performance testing, applications and standardization. With an A–Z format and over 1400 entries, it provides easy access to relevant information on all aspects of biometrics for those seeking entry into this broad field.
Entries are written by experts in biometrics and related fields. Each entry includes a definition, key words, list of synonyms, list of related entries, illustration(s), applications and a bibliography. Most entries include useful literature references providing the reader with a portal to more detailed information.
Comprehensive and tutorial, the Encyclopedia of Biometrics, 2nd Edition is a practical resource for experts in the field and professionals interested in aspects of biometrics.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1651
File size: 61.25 MB

$220.00

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (NINE Volume Set) by Gale
The updated edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on almost 2,000 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. Biographical and historical sidebars appear throughout the text. This edition includes new entries, updated entries, 890 color images and illustrations, a comprehensive subject index, and a timeline of major medical breakthroughs/events.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 6181
File size: 273.33 MB

$300.00

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Classroom Management

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Classroom Management

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Classroom Management

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Classroom Management by W. George Scarlett
A teacher’s ability to manage the classroom strongly influences the quality of teaching and learning that can be accomplished. Among the most pressing concerns for inexperienced teachers is classroom management, a concern of equal importance to the general public in light of behavior problems and breakdowns in discipline that grab newspaper headlines. But classroom management is not just about problems and what to do when things go wrong and chaos erupts. It’s about how to run a classroom so as to elicit the best from even the most courteous group of students. An array of skills is needed to produce such a learning environment. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Classroom Management raises issues and introduces evidence-based, real-world strategies for creating and maintaining well-managed classrooms where learning thrives. Students studying to become teachers will need to develop their own classroom management strategies consistent with their own philosophies of teaching and learning. It is hoped that this work will help open their eyes to the range of issues and the array of skills they might integrate into their unique teaching styles.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 964
File size: 4.85 MB

$75.00

Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology by John M. Hancock and Marketa J. Zvelebil
Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated version of this acclaimed resource. The book provides definitions and often explanations of over 1000 words, phrases and concepts relating to this fast-moving and exciting field, offering a convenient, one-stop summary of the core knowledge in the area. This second edition is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and academics.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 832
File size: 4.99 MB

$25.00

Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology by Robert C. Eklund and Gershon Tenenbaum
How do athletes overcome fears, slumps, mental blocks, or injuries? How do they deal with stress and anxiety, be it from competitors, teammates, audiences, parents, coaches, or themselves? What psychological techniques prove effective in mental training for peak performance, maintaining concentration, motivation, and competitive drive? How can an athlete enhance his or her commitment to a training regimen, or how might the average person better adhere to a program of fitness and exercise? Readers will find answers to these questions and more in the Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Features & Benefits:

• Entries explore the theory, research, and application of psychology as it relates to sport and fitness in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free to help readers better understand human behavior in sport and exercise settings.
• From personal factors to situational factors influencing performance to specific psychological techniques for enhancing performance, this work provides comprehensive coverage of the field via approximately 350 to 400 signed entries.
• Entries conclude with cross-references and suggestions for further readings to guide students further in their research journey.

Available in print and online, this monumental work is edited by two leading figures in the field with a distinguished international Editorial Advisory Board to select and assign entries, ensuring authoritative content readers can trust.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 872
File size: 4.74 MB

$75.00

Encyclopedia of Computational Neuroscience

Encyclopedia of Computational Neuroscience

Encyclopedia of Computational Neuroscience

Encyclopedia of Computational Neuroscience by Dieter Jaeger and Jung Ranu
The annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS) began in 1990 as a small workshop called Analysis and Modeling of Neural Systems. The goal of the workshop was to explore the boundary between neuroscience and computation. Riding on the success of several seminal papers, physicists had made "Neural Networks" fashionable, and soon the quantitative methods used in these abstract model networks started permeating the methods and ideas of experimental neuroscientists. Although experimental neurophysiological approaches provided many advances, it became increasingly evident that mathematical and computational techniques would be required to achieve a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of neural system function. “Computational Neuroscience” emerged to complement experimental neurophysiology.
The Encyclopedia of Computational Neuroscience, published in conjunction with the Organization for Computational Neuroscience, will be an extensive reference work consultable by both researchers and graduate level students. It will be a dynamic, living reference, updatable and containing linkouts and multimedia content whenever relevant.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 3229
File size: 107.91 MB

$700.00

Encyclopedia of Deception

Encyclopedia of Deception

Encyclopedia of Deception

Encyclopedia of Deception by Timothy R. Levine
The Encyclopedia of Deception examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the “little white lie,” to lying on a resume, to the grandiose lies of presidents, this two-volume reference explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives. Research shows that we are likely to lie or intentionally deceive others several times a day or in one out of every four conversations that lasts more than 10 minutes.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1086
File size: 92.56 MB

$80.00

Applied Superconductivity: Handbook on Devices and Applications

Applied Superconductivity: Handbook on Devices and Applications

Applied Superconductivity: Handbook on Devices and Applications

Applied Superconductivity: Handbook on Devices and Applications (Encyclopedia of Applied Physics) by Paul Seidel
This wide-ranging presentation of applied superconductivity, from fundamentals and materials right up to the details of many applications, is an essential reference for physicists and engineers in academic research as well as in industry.
Readers looking for a comprehensive overview on basic effects related to superconductivity and superconducting materials will expand their knowledge and understanding of both low and high Tc superconductors with respect to their application. Technology, preparation and characterization are covered for bulk, single crystals, thins fi lms as well as electronic devices, wires and tapes.
The main benefit of this work lies in its broad coverage of significant applications in magnets, power engineering, electronics, sensors and quantum metrology. The reader will find information on superconducting magnets for diverse applications like particle physics, fusion research, medicine, and biomagnetism as well as materials processing. SQUIDs and their usage in medicine or geophysics are
thoroughly covered, as are superconducting radiation and particle detectors, aspects on superconductor digital electronics, leading readers to quantum computing and new devices.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1316
File size: 18.60 MB

$150.00

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications

Encyclopedia of Nuclear Physics and its Applications by Reinhard Stock
This book fills the need for a coherent work combining carefully reviewed articles into a comprehensive overview accessible to research groups and lecturers. Next to fundamental physics, contributions on topical medical and material science issues are included.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 797
File size: 9.11 MB

$100.00

Encyclopedia of Nursing Education

Encyclopedia of Nursing Education

Encyclopedia of Nursing Education

Encyclopedia of Nursing Education by Mary Jane Smith PhD RN and Roger D. Carpenter PhD RN NE-BC
Written by luminaries in the field of nursing education, this is the only current and comprehensive compendium of important topics in nursing education. It contains more than 150 detailed entries from A to Z, and will be a valuable reference text for doctoral and master’s level nursing students, nurse faculty, and university and health care institution libraries worldwide. Entries have been carefully culled from recent nursing literature and six volumes of the Annual Review of Nursing Education. They follow a standard template that includes definition, historical perspectives, current use in nursing education, related issues including quality, innovations, outcomes, and a concluding summary discussing future directions. Listings are alphabetized and cross-referenced for easy access, and accompanied by a comprehensive reference list.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 434
File size: 4.48 MB

$50.00

Encyclopedia of Russia

Encyclopedia of Russia

Encyclopedia of Russia

Encyclopedia of Russia by Samantha E. Caulfield
This book presents important research on Russia. Topics discussed herein include the New START Treaty; Russia's accession to the WTO; permanent normal trade relations; human rights practices; food and agricultural import regulations and standards; nuclear arms control; WTO enforcement actions; military equipment and technology sales; politics and economics under Putin; and Russia's homegrown insurgency.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 962
File size: 7.07 MB

$150.00

Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity

Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity

Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity

Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity by Angelo Di Berardino and Thomas C. Oden
2014 Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence (Scholarly/Reference) 2014 Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention The Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity covers eight centuries of the Christian church and comprises 3,220 entries by a team of 266 scholars from 26 countries representing a variety of Christian traditions. It draws upon such fields as archaeology, art and architecture, biography, cultural studies, ecclesiology, geography, history, philosophy, and theology. This three-volume encyclopedia offers unparalleled, comprehensive coverage of the people, places and ideas of ancient Christianity, including:

• cultural currents
• events and movements
• philosophy
• iconography and architecture
• archaeology
• texts and translations
• theological terms
• doctrines
• liturgy
• spirituality
• monasticism
• Christian sects
• heresies
• controversies
• councils

The encyclopedia's A-to-Z coverage extends from "Aaron (iconography)" to "Zosimus, pope" and chronologically from Christianity's origins to Bede (d. 735) in the West and John of Damascus (d. ca. 749) in the Greek East, with detailed emphasis on the first four centuries of Christian history. Its geographical range reaches across:

• North Africa
• Mauretania
• Numidia
• Africa Proconsularis Byzacena
• Libya
• Egypt
• Nubia
• Ethiopia
• Asia
• Adiabene
• Armenia
• Bithynia & Pontus
• Georgia
• Cappadocia
• Lycia and Pamphylia
• Phrygia
• Syria
• Mesopotamia
• Arabia
• Palestine
• Persia
• China
• Europe
• Gaul
• Spain & Portugal
• Italy
• Germany
• Britain and Ireland
• Scotland
• Pannonia
• Dalmatia
• Macedonia
• Moesia
• Thrace
• Cyprus
• Crete

This edition updates and expands on previous Italian and English-language editions with the addition of more than 500 new articles (added to the current Italian or English edition), including the following 30 articles exclusive to IVP's edition:

• apostolic see
• Capua
• Carmen de synodo Ticinensi
• China
• cosmopolitanism
• death
• diakonia/diaconate
• Dialogi de sancta Trinitate IV-V
• doorkeeper (porter)
• dynamis/energeia
• eternity
• forgiveness
• freedom/free will
• good
• Hierotheus
• incubatio
• infinity/infinitude
• libelli miraculorum
• love
• Mara bar Serapion (letter of)
• oikeiosis
• old age
• presanctified
• Serapeion (Serapeum)
• subdeacon
• Theosebia
• Triumphus Christi heroicus
• Tychon
• unity
• Virgo Parens

Extensive cross-referencing provides ease in exploring related articles, and helpful bibliographies, including primary sources (texts, critical editions, translations) and key secondary sources (books and journal articles), give access to the very latest in-depth scholarship in countless disciplines of study. IVP's new Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity (2014) is translated from Nuovo dizionario patristico e di antichita cristiane (2006-2008), produced by the Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum, the world's foremost center for partristic studies, under the direction of Professor Angelo Di Berardino, and it greatly updates and expands the 1992 Encyclopedia of the Early Church (Oxford University Press/James Clarke).Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 2940
File size: 24.81 MB

$120.00

Encyclopedia of Metagenomics: Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools

Encyclopedia of Metagenomics: Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools

Encyclopedia of Metagenomics: Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools

Encyclopedia of Metagenomics: Genes, Genomes and Metagenomes. Basics, Methods, Databases and Tools by Karen E. Nelson
Metagenomics has taken off as one of the major cutting-edge fields of research. The field has broad implications for human health and disease, animal production and environmental health. Metagenomics has opened up a wealth of data, tools, technologies and applications that allow us to access the majority of organisms that we still cannot access in pure culture (an estimated 99% of microbial life). Numerous research groups are developing tools, approaches and applications to deal with this new field, as larger data sets from environments including the human body, the oceans and soils are being generated. See for example the human microbiome initiative (HMP) which has become a world-wide effort and the Global Ocean Sampling (GOS) surveys. The number of publications as measured through PubMed that are focused on metagenomics continues to increase. The field of metagenomics continues to evolve with large common datasets available to the scientific community. A concerted effort is needed to collate all this information in a centralized place. By having all the information in an Encyclopedia form, we have an opportunity to gather seminal contributions from the leaders in the field, and at the same time provide this information to a significant number of junior and senior scientists. It is anticipated that the Encyclopedia will also be used by many other groups including, clinicians, undergraduate and graduate level students, as well as ethical and legal groups associated with or interested in the issues surrounding metagenome science.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 737
File size: 26.32 MB

$85.00

Encyclopedia of Science Education

Encyclopedia of Science Education

Encyclopedia of Science Education

Encyclopedia of Science Education by Richard Gunstone

The Encyclopedia of Science Education provides a comprehensive international reference work covering the range of methodologies, perspectives, foci, and cultures of this field of inquiry, and to do so via contributions from leading researchers from around the globe. Because of the frequent ways in which scholarship in science education has led to developments in other curriculum areas, the encyclopedia has significance beyond the field of science education.
The Encyclopedia of Science Education is aimed at graduate students, researchers, developers in science education and science education research. The topics to be covered encompass all areas of science education and it includes biographical entries on science educators, as well as educators whose work has had an impact on science education as a research field.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 1140
File size: 15.76 MB

$300.00

Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology, Second Edition by Carl A. Batt and Richard K. Robinson

Written by the world's leading scientists and spanning over 400 articles in three volumes, the Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology, Second Edition is a complete, highly structured guide to current knowledge in the field. Fully revised and updated, this encyclopedia reflects the key advances in the field since the first edition was published in 1999
The articles in this key work, heavily illustrated and fully revised since the first edition in 1999, highlight advances in areas such as genomics and food safety to bring users up-to-date on microorganisms in foods. Topics such as DNA sequencing and E. coli are particularly well covered.
With lists of further reading to help users explore topics in depth, this resource will enrich scientists at every level in academia and industry, providing fundamental information as well as explaining state-of-the-art scientific discoveries.

• This book is designed to allow disparate approaches (from farmers to processors to food handlers and consumers) and interests to access accurate and objective information about the microbiology of foods.
• Microbiology impacts the safe presentation of food. From harvest and storage to determination of shelf-life, to presentation and consumption. This work highlights the risks of microbial contamination and is an invaluable go-to guide for anyone working in Food Health and Safety.
• Has a two-fold industry appeal (1) those developing new functional food products and (2) to all corporations concerned about the potential hazards of microbes in their food products.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 3243
File size: 166.00 MB

$450.00