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Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 4th Edition by Donald Cairns, ISBN-13: 978-0853699798 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Pharmaceutical Press; 4th edition (January 1, 2012) Language: ‎ English ‎320 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 9780853699798 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0853699798 Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is an introduction to the subject covering all the core material necessary to provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of drug molecules. Now a core text on many university courses, it contains numerous worked examples and problems. This fourth edition has been revised and updated to include new chapters on: • chromatographic methods of analysis • medicinal chemistry: the science of rational drug design. Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry will be of particular interest to pharmacy undergraduates and students of chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. Review of the previous edition: ‘… an essential read for pharmacy students and, indeed, all science students who wish to consider careers in the Pharmaceutical industry…’ Talanta, The International Journal of Pure and Applied Analytical Chemistry Donald Cairns is Acting Head of the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Fluorescence of Supermolecules, Polymers, and Nanosystems, ISBN-13: 978-3540739272 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Springer; 2008th edition (November 22, 2007) Language: ‎ English 486 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 3540739270 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3540739272 This, the fourth volume in the Springer series on fluorescence, focuses on the fluorescence of nanosystems, polymers and supermolecules, as well as the development and application of fluorescent probes. Aimed at researchers in organic and physical chemistry and in material sciences, emphasis is placed on the fluorescence of artificial and biological nanosystems; single molecule fluorescence and the luminescence of polymers; and micro- and nanoparticles and nanotubes. The field of fluorescence continues to steadily grow, both in its fundamental aspects and in applications in highly interdisciplinary areas including analytical, physical and organic chemistry, molecular sciences, biology, biomedicine and medical research. The 4th volume in the Springer Series on Fluorescence focuses on the fluorescence of nanosystems, polymers and supermolecules, and the development and application of fluorescent probes. Special emphasis is placed on the fluorescence of artificial and biological nanosystems, single molecule fluorescence and the luminescence of polymers, micro- and nanoparticles and nanotubes. Fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy are covered as well. Historical aspects of this growing field and an overview of fluorescence applications are also provided. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Food Flavour Technology 2nd Edition by Andrew J. Taylor, ISBN-13: 978-1405185431 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (February 22, 2010) Language: ‎ English 378 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 1405185430 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1405185431 Food flavour technology is of key importance for the food industry. Increasingly, food products must comply with legal requirements and conform to consumer demands for “natural” products, but the simple fact is that, if foods do not taste good, they will not be consumed and any nutritional benefit will be lost.  There is therefore keen interest throughout the world in the production, utilisation and analysis of flavours. The second edition of this successful book offers a broad introduction to the formulation, origins, analysis and performance of food flavours, updating the original chapters and adding valuable new material that introduces some of the newer methodologies and recent advances. The creation of flavourings is the starting point for the book, outlining the methodology and constraints faced by flavourists.  Further constraints are considered in a chapter dealing with international legislation. The origins of flavours are described in three chapters covering thermal generation, biogeneration and natural sources, keeping in mind the adjustments that manufacturers have had to make to their raw materials and processes to meet the demand for natural products whilst complying with cost issues. Delivery of flavours using encapsulation or through an understanding of the properties of the food matrix is described in the next two chapters, and this section is followed by chapters describing the different ways to analyse flavours using instrumental, modelling and sensory techniques. The book is aimed at food scientists and technologists, ingredients suppliers, quality assurance personnel, analytical chemists and biotechnologists. Table of Contents: List of contributors Preface 1 Creating and formulating flavours John Wright 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Interpreting analyses 1.3 Flavour characteristics 1.4 Applications 1.5 Flavour forms 1.6 Production issues 1.7 Regulatory affairs 1.8 A typical flavour 1.9 Commercial considerations 1.10 Summary References 2 Flavour legislation Jack Knights 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Methods of legislation 2.3 Legislation in the United States 2.4 International situation: JECFA 2.5 Council of Europe 2.6 European community 2.7 Current EU Situation and the future References 3 Basic chemistry and process conditions for reaction flavours with particular focus on Maillard-type reactions Josef Kerler, Chris Winkel, Tomas Davidek and Imre Blank 3.1 Introduction 3.2 General aspects of the Maillard reaction cascade 3.3 Important aroma compounds derived from Maillard reaction in food and process flavours 3.4 Preparation of process flavours 3.5 Outlook References 4 Biotechnological flavour generation Ralf G. Berger, Ulrich Krings and Holger Zorn 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Natural flavours: market situation and driving forces 4.3 Advantages of biocatalysis 4.4 Micro-organisms 4.5 Enzyme technology 4.6 Plant catalysts 4.7 Flavours through genetic engineering 4.8 Advances in bioprocessing 4.9 Conclusion References 5 Natural sources of flavours Peter S.J. Cheetham 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Properties of flavour molecules 5.3 Dairy flavours 5.4 Fermented products 5.5 Cereal products 5.6 Vegetable sources of flavour 5.7 Fruit 5.8 Other flavour characteristics 5.9 Fragrance uses 5.10 Conclusion References 6 Useful principles to predict the performance of polymeric flavour delivery systems Daniel Benczédi 6.1 Overview 6.2 Introduction 6.3 Compatibility and cohesion 6.4 Sorption and swelling 6.5 Diffusion and release References 7 Delivery of flavours from food matrices Saskia M. van Ruth and Jacques P. Roozen 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Flavour properties 7.3 Thermodynamic aspects of flavour delivery 7.4 Kinetic aspects of flavour delivery 7.5 Delivery systems: food technology applications 7.6 Conclusions References 8 Modelling flavour release Rob Linforth 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Equilibrium partition models 8.3 Dynamic systems 8.4 In vivo consumption 8.5 Conclusion References 9 Instrumental methods of analysis Gary Reineccius 9.1 Analytical challenges 9.2 Aroma isolation 9.3 Selection of aroma isolation method 9.4 Aroma isolate fractionation prior to analysis 9.5 Flavour analysis by gas chromatography 9.6 Flavour analysis by HPLC 9.7 Identification of volatile flavours 9.8 Electronic ‘noses’ 9.9 Summary References 10 On-line monitoring of flavour processes Andrew J. Taylor and Rob S.T. Linforth 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Issues associated with in vivo monitoring of flavour release 10.3 Pioneers and development of on-line flavour analysis 10.4 On-line aroma analysis using chemical ionisation techniques 10.5 Analysis of tastants using direct mass spectrometry 10.6 Applications 10.7 Future References 11 Sensory methods of flavour analysis Ann C. Noble and Isabelle Lesschaeve 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Analytical tests 11.3 Consumer tests 11.4 Sensory testing administration 11.5 Selection and training of judges 11.6 Statistical analysis of data 11.7 Relating sensory and instrumental flavour data 11.8 Summary References 12 Brain imaging Luca Marciani, Sally Eldeghaidy, R.C. Spiller, P.A. Gowland and S.T. Francis 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Cortical pathways of taste, aroma and oral somatosensation 12.3 Imaging of brain function 12.4 Brain imaging of flavour 12.5 Future trends References Index What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Fullerenes: Chemistry and Reactions by Andreas Hirsch, ISBN-13: 978-352730820 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Wiley-VCH; 1st edition (January 14, 2005) Language: ‎ English 440 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 3527308202 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3527308200 In this book, the leading experts in the field present important and fundamental aspects of the organic and organometallic chemistry of fullerenes. Naturally they also cover the applications in material and medicinal science for these fascinating molecules. Completely self-contained, the book is logically arranged such that information is easy to retrieve, and the style lends itself to effortless reading and to learning more about the chemical properties of this family of molecules. Andreas Hirsch was born in Esslingen, Germany, in 1960. He studied chemistry at the University of Tubingen, Germany, where he obtained his PhD in 1990 under Michael Hanack. He has carried out postdoctoral research at the Institute for Polymers and Organic Solids in Santa Barbara, California, with Fred Wudl. In 1991 he subsequently returned to Tubingen as research associate at the Institute for Organic Chemistry. After his Habilitation in 1994 he joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Karlsruhe as a professor. Since October 1995, he has been Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat, Erlangen-Nurnberg. Andreas Hirsch’s main research activities have been focussed on the development of methodologies for efficient syntheses of exohedral derivatives of fullerenes and the use of such compounds as structural templates and building blocks for supramolecular architectures and nanomaterials. Other research interests are in the area of dendrimers, calixarene conjugates, new alkynes, new types of synthetic lipids and amphiphiles, model compounds for photoinduced charge separation, chemical derivatization and solubilization of carbon nanotubes, including the investigation of their synthetic potential and properties as new materials. Michael Brettreich was born in Nurnberg, Germany in 1968. He studied chemistry in Erlangen and received his Ph. D. in 2000 in the group of Andreas Hirsch. From 2000 to 2001 he did postdoctoral research in the group of Fred Wudl at the UCLA. His research interests concentrate on the field of chemistry and supramolecular chemistry of fullerenes in particular the design of amphiphilic and watersoluble fullerene derivatives. Currently he holds an administrative position in the Institute for Organic Chemistry in Erlangen. A definitive “must” for everyone working in this ever-expanding sphere. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Fundamentals of Nanotechnology by Gabor L. Hornyak, ISBN-13: 978-1138627413 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ CRC Press (January 1, 2019) Language: ‎ English  812 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 1138627410 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1138627413 WINNER 2009 CHOICE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE! Nanotechnology is no longer a subdiscipline of chemistry, engineering, or any other field. It represents the convergence of many fields, and therefore demands a new paradigm for teaching. This textbook is for the next generation of nanotechnologists. It surveys the field’s broad landscape, exploring the physical basics such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics as well as industrial concerns such as manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors then explore the vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various industrial sectors. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology 7th Edition by A. Victor Hoffbrand, ISBN-13: 978-1118408674 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 7th edition (October 16, 2015) Language: English 384 pages ISBN-10: 1118408675 ISBN-13: 978-1118408674 British Medical Association Book Award Winner – Student Textbook of the Year 2016. The definitive haematology textbook of choice for medical students. Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology has built a reputation as the flagship haematology textbook for both students and junior doctors, providing an authoritative introduction to the subject. Now in its 7th edition, this classic text provides up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, in its concise and user-friendly style. Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes. It is an indispensable resource for students and trainees and an essential read for all specialists who are interested in updating their knowledge. Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology: Provides up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and treatment of all blood disorders Features detailed information on the new genetics of leukaemia and lymphoma Includes a new chapter on thrombosis, focussing on the new oral anticoagulants Is beautifully presented, with over 300 colour illustrations Comprehensively covers both theory and treatment regimes Includes a companion website at www.wileyessential.com/haematology featuring all the figures and tables from the book, and over 300 interactive multiple choice questions. A. Victor Hoffbrand, MA DM FRCP FRCPath FRCP(Edin) DSc FMedSci; Emeritus Professor of Haematology, University College London; Honorary Consultant Haematologist, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. Paul A. H. Moss, PhD MRCP FRCPath; Professor of Haematology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Homonymous Visual Field Defects 1st Edition by Karolína Skorkovská, ISBN-13: 978-3319522821 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (May 12, 2017) Language: ‎ English ‎194 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 3319522825 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3319522821 This book provides a concise and up-to-date overview on homonymous visual field defects, with the focus especially on homonymous hemianopia. All aspects of the subject are covered, from anatomy and pathophysiology to diagnosis and management. Emphasis is placed on practical issues and major advances in ophthalmology, neurology, imaging techniques, and psychology. Rehabilitation strategies are described, and methods supporting compensation strategies are recommended. A separate chapter considers driving with homonymous hemianopia, which represents one of the critical issues in traffic ophthalmology. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Hospital Medicine: Perspectives, Practices and Professional Development, ISBN-13: 978-3319490915 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Springer (January 7, 2017) Language: ‎ English 240 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 3319490915 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3319490915 This practical resource provides hospitalists of all levels a comprehensive foundation for understanding the critical elements of hospital medicine.  Beginning with an overview of the healthcare system, chapters provide relevant insights on management, regulations, evidence-based approaches, an awareness of safety and economic concerns and professional development skills.  Perspectives on how hospitalist and hospital medicine teams can effectively engage this system to provide cost-effective, high-quality care are offered throughout this volume. With real-world guidance on the major tenets of hospital medicine, Hospital Medicine will serve as the definitive guide to a successful career in this rapidly evolving specialty. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-based Medicine and Healthcare 6th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1119484745 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 6th edition (May 6, 2019) Language: ‎ English 288 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 111948474X ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1119484745 The bestselling guide to evidence-based medicine and healthcare. Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics. How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more. Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare. 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Table of Contents: Foreword to the first edition by Professor Sir David Weatherall xii Preface to the sixth edition xiv Preface to the first edition xvi Acknowledgements xviii Chapter 1 Why read papers at all? 1 Does ‘evidence‐based medicine’ simply mean ‘reading papers in medical journals’? 1 Why do people sometimes groan when you mention evidence‐based healthcare? 4 Before you start: formulate the problem 11 Exercises based on this chapter 13 References 14 Chapter 2 Searching the literature 16 What are you looking for? 17 Levels upon levels of evidence 18 Synthesised sources: systems, summaries and syntheses 19 Pre‐appraised sources: synopses of systematic reviews and primary studies 22 Specialised resources 23 Primary studies – tackling the jungle 23 One‐stop shopping: federated search engines 25 Asking for help and asking around 26 Online tutorials for effective searching 26 Exercises based on this chapter 27 References 27 Chapter 3 Getting your bearings: what is this paper about? 29 The science of ‘trashing’ papers 29 Three preliminary questions to get your bearings 31 Randomised controlled trials 35 Cohort studies 38 Case–control studies 40 Cross‐sectional surveys 41 Case reports 41 The traditional hierarchy of evidence 42 Exercises based on this chapter 43 References 43 Chapter 4 Assessing methodological quality 45 Was the study original? 45 Whom is the study about? 46 Was the design of the study sensible? 47 Was bias avoided or minimised? 49 Was assessment ‘blind’? 53 Were preliminary statistical questions addressed? 54 A note on ethical considerations 57 Summing up 58 Exercises based on this chapter 59 References 60 Chapter 5 Statistics for the non‐statistician 62 How can non‐statisticians evaluate statistical tests? 62 Have the authors set the scene correctly? 64 Paired data, tails and outliers 69 Correlation, regression and causation 71 Probability and confidence 73 The bottom line 75 Summary 77 Exercises based on this chapter 77 References 78 Chapter 6 Papers that report trials of drug treatments and other simple interventions 79 ‘Evidence’ and marketing 79 Making decisions about therapy 82 Surrogate endpoints 82 What information to expect in a paper describing a randomised controlled trial: the CONSORT statement 86 Getting worthwhile evidence from pharmaceutical representatives 86 Exercises based on this chapter 89 References 89 Chapter 7 Papers that report trials of complex interventions 92 Complex interventions 92 Ten questions to ask about a paper describing a complex intervention 94 Exercises based on this chapter 99 References 100 Chapter 8 Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests 101 Ten men in the dock 101 Validating diagnostic tests against a gold standard 102 Ten questions to ask about a paper that claims to validate a diagnostic or screening test 107 Likelihood ratios 111 Clinical prediction rules 113 Exercises based on this chapter 114 References 115 Chapter 9 Papers that summarise other papers (systematic reviews and meta‐analyses) 117 When is a review systematic? 117 Evaluating systematic reviews 120 Meta‐analysis for the non‐statistician 125 Explaining heterogeneity 130 New approaches to systematic review 132 Exercises based on this chapter 133 References 133 Chapter 10 Papers that tell you what to do (guidelines) 137 The great guidelines debate 137 Ten questions to ask about a clinical guideline 141 Exercises based on this chapter 147 References 148 Chapter 11 Papers that tell you what things cost (economic analyses) 150 What is economic analysis? 150 Measuring the costs and benefits of health interventions 152 A note on ‘Choosing Wisely’ 157 Ten questions to ask about an economic analysis 157 Conclusions 162 Exercises based on this chapter 162 References 162 Chapter 12 Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research) 165 What is qualitative research? 165 Ten questions to ask about a qualitative research paper 169 Conclusions 176 Exercises based on this chapter 176 References 177 Chapter 13 Papers that report questionnaire research 179 The rise and rise of questionnaire research 179 Ten questions to ask about a paper describing a questionnaire study 180 Conclusions 188 Exercises based on this chapter 189 References 189 Chapter 14 Papers that report quality improvement case studies 191 What are quality improvement studies, and how should we research them? 191 Ten questions to ask about a paper describing a quality improvement initiative 193 Conclusions 200 Exercises based on this chapter 200 References 201 Chapter 15 Papers that describe genetic association studies 203 The three eras of human genetic studies (so far) 203 What is a genome‐wide association study (GWAS)? 204 Clinical applications of GWAS 207 Direct‐to‐consumer genetic testing 209 Mendelian randomisation studies 210 Epigenetics – a space to watch 211 Ten questions to ask about a genetic association study 212 Conclusions 216 Exercises based on this chapter 216 References 216 Chapter 16 Applying evidence with patients 219 The patient perspective 219 Patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) 221 Shared decision‐making 222 Option grids 223 N of 1 trials and other individualised approaches 227 Exercises based on this chapter 228 References 229 Chapter 17 Criticisms of evidence‐based healthcare 232 What’s wrong with EBHC when it’s done badly? 232 What’s wrong with EBHC when it’s done well? 235 Why is ‘evidence‐based policymaking’ so hard to achieve? 238 Exercises based on this chapter 239 References 240 Appendix 1 Checklists for finding, appraising and implementing evidence 242 Appendix 2 Assessing the effects of an intervention 252 Index 253 What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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HPV Infection in Head and Neck Cancer, ISBN-13: 978-3319435787 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (October 12, 2016) Language: ‎ English 273 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 9783319435787 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3319435787 This book is exceptional in presenting an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the context of head and neck cancer. Leading experts in the field discuss the epidemiology and molecular biology of HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, HPV testing, the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of HPV-positive tumors, predictive factors for outcome and quality of life, and ongoing trials on the effectiveness of vaccination in disease prevention. It also provides recommendations for testing, diagnosis treatment and vaccination. Otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, molecular biologists and pathologists will find this book a valuable resource. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Human Anatomy & Physiology by Erin C. Amerman, ISBN-13: 978-0805382952 [PDF eBook eTextbook]   Publisher: Pearson; 1st edition (January 9, 2015) Language: English 1232 pages ISBN-10: 080538295X ISBN-13: 978-0805382952   For 2-semester Anatomy & Physiology Courses. Built for the Way Today’s Students Learn. Human Anatomy & Physiology takes a learner-centered approach to help today’s A&P students grasp key concepts in anatomy and physiology, and apply these concepts to understand how the human body works. Amerman uses just-in-time coaching, focused and uncluttered visuals that show one-concept-at-a-time, rich self-assessments, and author-narrated animations and videos to provide students the help they need when they need it most. The text’s approachable style and wide variety of online learning tools for today’s on-the-go student makes A&P accessible for all learners—visual, kinesthetic, or auditory. Erin Amerman teaches anatomy and physiology at Florida State College at Jacksonville. She has been involved in anatomy and physiology education for more than 14 years as an author and professor.  She received a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of West Florida and a doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University.  She is also the author of the best-selling Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory, now in its second edition,with Morton Publishing Company. Erin is deeply committed to helping her students succeed in the A&P course, and to generating curiosity and excitement about the material and its application in their future health careers.  She is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and enjoys attending the annual HAPS conferences, especially when they are in locations that have ample hiking opportunities and many different species of snake. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Introduction to Data Science: A Python Approach to Concepts, Techniques and Applications, ISBN-13: 978-3319500164 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (March 2, 2017) Language: ‎ English 232 pages ISBN-10: ‎ 3319500163 ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3319500164 This accessible and classroom-tested textbook/reference presents an introduction to the fundamentals of the emerging and interdisciplinary field of data science. The coverage spans key concepts adopted from statistics and machine learning, useful techniques for graph analysis and parallel programming, and the practical application of data science for such tasks as building recommender systems or performing sentiment analysis. Topics and features: provides numerous practical case studies using real-world data throughout the book; supports understanding through hands-on experience of solving data science problems using Python; describes techniques and tools for statistical analysis, machine learning, graph analysis, and parallel programming; reviews a range of applications of data science, including recommender systems and sentiment analysis of text data; provides supplementary code resources and data at an associated website. Topics and features: Provides numerous practical case studies using real-world data throughout the book Supports understanding through hands-on experience of solving data science problems using Python Describes techniques and tools for statistical analysis, machine learning, graph analysis, and parallel programming Reviews a range of applications of data science, including recommender systems and sentiment analysis of text data Provides supplementary code resources and data at an associated website This practically-focused textbook provides an ideal introduction to the field for upper-tier undergraduate and beginning graduate students from computer science, mathematics, statistics, and other technical disciplines. The work is also eminently suitable for professionals on continuous education short courses, and to researchers following self-study courses. Dr. Laura Igual is an Associate Professor at the Departament de Matemàtiques i Informàtica, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Santi Seguí is an Assistant Professor at the same institution. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Human Biology 15th Edition by Sylvia Mader, ISBN-13: 978-1259689796 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Series: WCB General Biology 640 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 15 edition (January 27, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 1259689794 ISBN-13: 978-1259689796 Access code NOT included. Instructors consistently ask for a Human Biology textbook that helps students understand the main themes of biology through the lens of the human body. Mader’s Human Biology, 15th Edition accomplishes the goal of improving scientific literacy, while establishing a foundation of knowledge inhuman biology and physiology. The text integrates a tested, traditional learning system with modern digital and pedagogical approaches designed to stimulate and engage today’s student. Dr. Michael Windelspecht represents the new generation of digital authors. Through the integration of an array of multimedia resources, Michael has committed to delivering the tried-and-true content of the Mader series to the new generation of digital learners. A veteran of the online, hybrid, and traditional teaching environments, Michael is well-versed in the challenges facing the modern student and educator. About the Author Sylvia S. Mader has authored several nationally recognized biology texts published by McGraw-Hill. Educated at Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University, Tufts University, and Nova Southeastern University, she holds degrees in both Biology and Education. Over the years she has taught at University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Massachusetts Bay Community College; Suffolk University; and Nathan Mayhew Seminars. Her ability to reach out to science-shy students led to the writing of her first text, Inquiry into Life, which is now in its fifteenth edition. Highly acclaimed for her crisp and entertaining writing style, her books have become models for others who write in the field of biology. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Human Diseases: A System Approach 8th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0133424744 [PDF eBook eTextbook]   Publisher: Pearson; 8th edition (June 5, 2014) Language: English 512 pages ISBN-10: 9780133424744 ISBN-13: 978-0133424744   Today’s most accessible, accurate, current, and engaging introduction to basic pathophysiology. Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach, Eighth Edition is today’s most comprehensive visual survey of the common diseases affecting each body system. This edition has been extensively updated and reorganized to present the field’s latest knowledge more efficiently and intuitively than ever. Organized by organ system, it contains completely rewritten chapters on cancer, the nervous system, mental illness and cognitive disorders, the urinary system, the respiratory system, heredity, the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, and blood; as well as an entirely new chapter on the eye and ear (special senses). Its superior pedagogy has been enhanced with stronger foundational coverage of disease mechanisms, new Healthy Aging and Promote Your Health features, and extensive new artwork. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will help allied health students quickly understand the principles of pharmacology, learn how those principles manifest themselves in human disease, and use this knowledge in their careers. It offers: A stronger foundation in the latest knowledge: Starts by providing a strong foundation in terminology, and the concepts associated with immunity, inflammation, inheritance, cancer, and infectious diseases; then presents updated visual coverage of every body system Promotion of critical thinking throughout: Contains multiple features designed to encourage critical thinking — both by individual students and in classroom settings Emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion: Links key concepts to opportunities for students to promote health and prevent disease in both others and themselves A native of Chicago, Mark Zelman earned his PhD in microbiology and immunology at Loyola University of Chicago where he studied infectious and autoimmune diseases. His postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago focused on physiology of cell growth and cancer. At Aurora University he teaches biology and interdisciplinary studies and supervises student research. He is secretary of the Illinois State Academy of Sciences and editor of Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Sciences. Dr. Zelman is the author of three books and several articles on infectious diseases and autoimmunity. Dr. Zelman enjoys bird watching, camping, and writing and reading poetry. He lives in Aurora with his family. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Introduction to Data Compression 5th Edition by Khalid Sayood, ISBN-13: 978-0128094747 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 5th edition (November 6, 2017) Language: English 790 pages ISBN-10: 0128094745 ISBN-13: 978-0128094747 The most comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to data compression available. Introduction to Data Compression, Fifth Edition, builds on the success of what is widely considered the best introduction and reference text on the art and science of data compression. Data compression techniques and technology are ever-evolving with new applications in image, speech, text, audio and video. This new edition includes all the latest developments in the field. Khalid Sayood provides an extensive introduction to the theory underlying today’s compression techniques, with detailed instruction for their applications using several examples to explain the concepts. Encompassing the entire field of data compression, the book includes lossless and lossy compression, Huffman coding, arithmetic coding, dictionary techniques, context based compression, and scalar and vector quantization. The book provides a comprehensive working knowledge of data compression, giving the reader the tools to develop a complete and concise compression package. Khalid Sayood received his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester in 1977 and 1979, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1982. In 1982, he joined the University of Nebraska, where he is the Heins Professor of Engineering. His research interests include data compression, joint source channel coding, and bioinformatics. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Human Anatomy 8th GLOBAL Edition by Elaine N. Marieb, ISBN-13: 978-1292156798 [PDF eBook eTextbook] 904 pages Publisher: Pearson Education Limited; 8th edition (October 9, 2016) ISBN-10: 1292156791 ISBN-13: 978-1292156798 Mastering A&P not included. For one-semester courses in human anatomy. Help students visualize human anatomy The #1 best-selling textbook for the human anatomy course, Human Anatomy, Eighth Edition is widely regarded as the most readable and visually accessible book on the market. The book’s hallmark strengths – detailed art that teaches better and a student-friendly narrative are enhanced through more prominent in-text media references and updated Focus Figures. Within the text, photos reinforce real-world applications, and cadaver photos and micrographs appear side-by-side with art, working together to help students accurately visualize key anatomical structures. About the Author For Elaine N. Marieb, taking the student’s perspective into account has always been an integral part of her teaching style. Dr. Marieb began her teaching career at Springfield College, where she taught anatomy and physiology to physical education majors. She then joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College in 1969 after receiving her Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. While teaching at Holyoke Community College, where many of her students were pursuing nursing degrees, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of the nursing practice. To that end, while continuing to teach full time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialization in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. It is this experience that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her publications are known. Dr. Marieb has partnered with Benjamin Cummings for over 30 years. Her first work was Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual (Cat Version), which came out in 1981. In the years since, several other lab manual versions and study guides, as well as the softcover Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology textbook, have hit the campus bookstores. This textbook, now in its 10th edition, made its appearance in 1989 and is the latest expression of her commitment to the needs of students studying human anatomy and physiology. Dr. Marieb has given generously to colleges both near and far to provide opportunities for students to further their education. She contributes to the New Directions, New Careers Program at Holyoke Community College by funding a staffed drop-in center and by providing several full-tuition scholarships each year for women who are returning to college after a hiatus or attending college for the first time and who would be unable to continue their studies without financial support. She funds the E. N. Marieb Science Research Awards at Mount Holyoke College, which promotes research by undergraduate science majors, and has underwritten renovation and updating of one of the biology labs in Clapp Laboratory at that college. Dr. Marieb also contributes to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she generously provided funding for reconstruction and instrumentation of a cutting-edge cytology research laboratory. Recognizing the severe national shortage of nursing faculty, she underwrites the Nursing Scholars of the Future Grant Program at the university. In 1994, Dr. Marieb received the Benefactor Award from the National Council for Resource Development, American Association of Community Colleges, which recognizes her ongoing sponsorship of student scholarships, faculty teaching awards, and other academic contributions to Holyoke Community College. In May 2000, the science building at Holyoke Community College was named in her honor. Dr. Marieb is an active member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Additionally, while actively engaged as an author, Dr. Marieb serves as a consultant for the Benjamin Cummings Interactive Physiology CD-ROM series. When not involved in academic pursuits, Dr. Marieb is a world traveler and has vowed to visit every country on this planet. Shorter term, she serves on the scholarship committee of the Women’s Resources Center and on the board of directors of several charitable institutions in Sarasota County. She is an enthusiastic supporter of the local arts and enjoys a competitive match of doubles tennis. Patricia Brady Wilhelm received her Ph.D. in biological and medical sciences from Brown University and is currently Professor and Chair of Science at Johnson & Wales University, Providence RI. She has taught human anatomy at Brown University, Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island, and currently at the Center for Physician Assistant Studies at Johnson & Wales University. Dr. Wilhelm’s commitment to teaching has been recognized throughout her career. In 1991 she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching from Brown University and in 2011 the Teaching Excellence Award from the Community College of Rhode Island. Dr. Wilhelm’s embraces innovation in the classroom and laboratory, incorporating Project Based Learning, POGIL activities, cooperative team-based dissection and other active learning strategies into her courses. The driving factor behind these innovations is the desire to aid student learning by making course materials accessible and to make the study of anatomy an active and interactive process. Dr. Wilhelm has shared her tools, techniques, experience, and enthusiasm for student success through professional presentations at national and regional meetings, including those of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the New England Biology Association of Two Year Colleges (NEBATYC), and Strategies to Success Conferences. In addition to teaching, Dr. Wilhelm contributes to the development and use of multimedia course tools for human anatomy instruction, is a contributing author and reviewer for a number of anatomy and physiology publications, and is a reviewer for Anatomical Sciences Education. She is a member of Sigma Xi, the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, the American Association of Anatomists (AAA), and the PULSE (Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education) Community. Jon Mallatt earned his Ph.D. in Anatomy from the University of Chicago. Dr. Mallatt is currently an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Washington State University, where he has been teaching human anatomy to undergraduates of all backgrounds for 24 years. He is also a member of the department of Basic Medical Sciences, where he teaches courses in Histology and Anatomy of the Trunk in the WWAMI Medical Program. WWAMI honored him with their “Excellence in Teaching Award” in 1992, 1993, 1995, and 2000. Additionally Dr. Mallatt holds a position as adjunct Associate Professor in the department of Biological Structure at the University of Washington. His particular areas of expertise in the study of anatomy are histology, comparative anatomy, and anatomical drawing, although his research now focuses on the origin of vertebrate animals and molecular phylogeny. Dr. Mallatt is an accomplished researcher with 39 publications in the fields of anatomy and molecular phylogeny to his credit. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support

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Human Anatomy 9th Edition by Frederic Martini, ISBN-13: 978-0134320762 [PDF eBook eTextbook] Publisher: ‎ Pearson; 9th edition (January 3, 2017) Language: ‎ English 880 pages (71 MB) ISBN-10: ‎ 013432076X ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0134320762 For courses in one-semester human anatomy.  A fresh voice strengthens a visually compelling, classic human anatomy text. Revered for its groundbreaking, atlas-style format, detailed illustrations, and exceptionally clear photographs, Human Anatomy has long been known for its quality and sophistication, as well as its scope and level of coverage. Accomplished author and award-winning educator Judi Nath joins the writing team, bringing a fresh voice, enhanced accuracy, and a clear, engaging writing style to the 9th Edition. The new edition builds upon the legacy of previous editions and includes expanded clinical content to help students focus on the types of diseases and injuries they are likely to encounter in their future careers; visually stunning Spotlight Figures in every chapter to guide students through complex topics; and new features that focus students on the key point in each section and use simple analogies and memory devices to help students remember facts and concepts. Table of Contents: Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy Foundations: The Cell Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology The Integumentary System The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure The Skeletal System: Axial Division The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division The Skeletal System: Joints The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization The Muscular System: Axial Musculature The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy The Nervous System: Neural Tissue The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Pathways of the Spinal Cord The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System The Nervous System: General and Special Senses The Endocrine System The Cardiovascular System: Blood The Cardiovascular System: The Heart The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation The Lymphoid System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System The Reproductive System: Embryology and Human Development Frederic (Ric) Martini Dr. Martini received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in comparative and functional anatomy for work on the pathophysiology of stress. In addition to professional publications that include journal articles and contributed chapters, technical reports, and magazine articles, he is the lead author of ten undergraduate texts on anatomy and physiology or anatomy. Dr. Martini is currently affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has a long-standing bond with the Shoals Marine Laboratory, a joint venture between Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire. He has been active in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) for over 24 years and was a member of the committee that established the course curriculum guidelines for A&P. He is now a President Emeritus of HAPS after serving as President-Elect, President, and Past-President over 2005–2007. Dr. Martini is also a member of the American Physiological Society, the American Association of Anatomists, the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, the Australia/New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, the Hawaii Academy of Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists. Robert B. Tallitsch Dr. Tallitsch received his Ph.D. in physiology with an anatomy minor from the University of Wisconsin–Madison at the ripe old age of 24. Dr. Tallitsch has been on the biology faculty at Augustana College (Illinois) since 1975. His teaching responsibilities include Human Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Histology, and Cadaver Dissection. He is also a member of the Asian Studies faculty at Augustana College, teaching a course in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Tallitsch has been designated as one of the “unofficial teachers of the year” by the graduating seniors at Augustana 19 out of the last 20 years. Dr. Tallitsch is a member of the American Association of Anatomists, where he serves as a Career Development Mentor; the American Association of Clinical Anatomists; and the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Tallitsch currently serves as a reviewer for the Problem-Based Learning Clearinghouse and has served as a visiting faculty member at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology (Beijing, PRC), the Foreign Languages Faculty at Central China Normal University (Wuhan, PRC), and in the Biology Department at Central China Normal University (Wuhan, PRC). Judi L. Nath Dr. Judi Nath is a biology professor and the writer-in-residence at Lourdes University, where she teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary courses include anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and science writing. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University, which included study abroad at the University of Salzburg in Austria. Her doctoral work focused on autoimmunity, and she completed her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Dr. Nath is devoted to her students and strives to convey the intricacies of science in captivating ways that are meaningful, interactive, and exciting. She has won the Faculty Excellence Award―an accolade recognizing effective teaching, scholarship, and community service―multiple times and in 2013 was named as an Ohio Memorable Educator.  She is active in many professional organizations, notably the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), where she has served several terms on the board of directors. Dr. Nath is a coauthor of Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Visual Anatomy & Physiology, Visual Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, and Anatomy & Physiology (published by Pearson); and she is the sole author of Using Medical Terminology and Stedman’s Medical Terminology (published by Wolters Kluwer). Her favorite charities are those that have significantly affected her life, including the local Humane Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the ALS Association. In 2015, she and her husband established the Nath Science Scholarship at Lourdes University to assist students pursuing science-based careers. When not working, days are filled with family life, bicycling, and hanging with the dogs. What makes us different? • Instant Download • Always Competitive Pricing • 100% Privacy • FREE Sample Available • 24-7 LIVE Customer Support