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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Assam (India); History / Asia / India & South Asia; ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Supporting the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for IT Users, these books are ideal for students or IT users who wish to develop their IT skills even further. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: E.P. Dutton and company; Publication date: 1903; Subjects: Fiction ... Read more

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This resource provides supporting materials for City and Guilds, e-Quals level 2 Web site design. It contains exercises to help master the skills for assessments, and real life scenarios, practice assignments. ... Read more

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Short book, good food
"Russian Festive Cooking" is a short (48 pp. & about 55 recipes), but useful cookbook.The recipes are from all parts of Russia (including some of the independent states that formed after the fall of the USSR).These are not holiday dishes, but are the sort of good food one wants to have for a small (or large) party.Most of the recipes have a very good color photo of the finished dish, which will help cooks to prepare the food properly.The book is high quality and is printed on very good paper.I found the recipes to be straight-forward and clear.However, there are dishes included that must be started days ahead, to prepare them properly.(Some of the dishes require fermentation of one or more ingredients.)Be sure to read the recipes carefully and to prepare a small dish for your family, before attempting to make food for any party, or for visitors.

This is the sort of book that a good American cook will have, to prepare something unexpected for guests.Also, Slavic-Americans, with ancestry in Eastern Europe or the former USSR, may enjoy these foods as 'soul-food'.In fact, this book might be a good gift for Slavic-Americans. ... Read more

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67 pages. " This booklet shares all of Hannah and me... Our love, our difficulties, our efforts, our successes, our failures and our accomplishments. Throughout it all, our love has grown. We're the perfect match! It has not, however, been easy." This is a group of short letters addressing the adoption of the authors daughter, and how she copes with the many changes. Here is some more information from her in the introduction: Whether domestically or internationally, more and more older children are being adopted. Much of the avilable information relating to older child adoption is filtered and shaped through research data, professional documentation, adoption agencies and other sources. Our First Year Together is a personal, behind-the-scenes look at a family-in-the-making. The booklet shares the good, the bad, the exciting and the exasperating. A large portion of the adoption process focuses on 'before'. What age, girl or boy, what country, what color should I paint the room, what do I pack? What will our first meeting be like... Our First Year Together is the 'after' story. What are the first few days like? How long does it take to adjust? What happens on a day-to-day basis? ... Read more

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Welcome to the debut issue of Touch: The Journal of Healing.Growth, struggle, loss, and recovery are all part of human life, and they bring with them opportunities to touch others, widen our perspective, and extend and receive forgiveness and compassion. Such are the stories and poems in our journal which convey real struggle and triumph, colored in thoughtful words, and shared with courage. These are tales of loss and of discovery; of newfound hope and deeper maturity. They invite you to open to a wider experience of this world we share and to question and delve into life, love, and recovery from its struggles. This ensemble of poetry, prose, and pictures explores life's journey with its spectrum of emotions and reminds us that we are not alone. The wonder of the writing craft is that it can transport the reader to share the pain and joy of another human being without losing the starkness of reality, leading the way to healing and deeper understanding. They speak about human touch, whether by hand or heart; about health care and the experience of physical recovery; and about the strength of the human spirit.Each of us has something to contribute to the healing process - both for our own sake and for others. By reading with openness, we hope you will connect to the voice of each author, and take with you that sensitivity and courage that tends to our own wounds honestly and embraces others in their struggles. Sometimes the best support is to simply listen - truly listen - and for those who take the time to do so, you find a new innocence and energy to carry on.Thank you for joining us.O.P.W. Fredericks, EditorDaniel Milbo, Assistant EditorTouch: The Journal of Healing ... Read more

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The perfect balance of maternal and child nursing care in a new textbook conceived and written to be a combination textbook! An extensive review by nursing educators ensures that it offers just the right depth and breadth of coverage for students in today s maternity/pediatric courses. Its unique emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research supports the goal of caring for women, families and children not only in traditional hospital settings, but also wherever they live, work, study, or play. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, the content is organized around four major themes, holistic care, critical thinking, validating practice, and tools for care that help students to learn and apply the material.

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* Uses four major themes to organize the content:
* Holistic Care
* Holistic Quote/Story
* Nursing Insight boxes
* Collaboration in Caring
* Ethnocultural Considerations
* What to Say
* Nursing Care Plans
* Complementary and Alternative Care Modalities
* Across Care Settings
* Family Teaching Guidelines
* Critical Thinking
* Case Studies
* Clinical Alerts
* Critical Nursing Actions
* NCLEX-style review questions
* Concept Maps
* Learning Targets
* Key Words
* Validating Practice
* Optimizing Outcomes
* Moving Toward Evidence-Based Practice boxes
* Where Research and Practice Meet
* Be Sure To...
* Now Can You?
* Summary Points
* Tools for Care
* A & P Review
* Labs boxes
* Step-by-Step Procedure boxes
* Medication boxes
* Assessment Tools
* Diagnostic Tools ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

This book is okay...
I have found a lot of typos in this book.It is very general, so far I have had to purchase three other books to supplement this one.

Publisher should be ashamed...
...for putting out a textbook like this. The editing is horrendous and at some points affects the content due to incorrect grammar, sentence structure, etc. Makes me wonder about the accuracy of the book as well.

Also - totally agree with another reviewer about the text's comments on individualism and it's "dark side" - what a bunch of mindless nonsense. Evidently the author feels the book is not just a nursing text but a bully pulpit as well.

poor excuse of a text book
I am sorry but this book was poorly organized with quite the number of grammatical errors, content errors, and contradicting information.Halfway through my ob/pedes class I completely rejected the book and started to use other books as resources, how ironic that my grades got better thereafter.

How to kill your maternity patient
This book is full of errors and the authors express their opinions on several topics rather than maintaining a professional neutrality.
The biggest error I have found to date is very serious. If a student (or nurse) were to give their patient the amount of fentanyl that is listed on the table on page 414, they are going to kill her since it is 1000 time more than the typical dose for humans.
One particular paragraph early in the text talks about individualism and claims that individualistic thinking leads to "choosing or creating your own reality." This is absolute b***s***. The rational individual does not ignore their fellow human beings and does not create a fantasy to live in! The rational individual recognizes that taking care of oneself first is required in order to delivery quality care to others, but this does not mean the individual ignores others. Blaming the victim is endemic in all levels of society and from all manners of philosophies, this is a problem with society, not individuals. Individualism also does not prohibit or preclude compassion and empathy for others. As you can see, this particular bit of drivel really got my dander up.
The text is repetitive, poorly edited, duplication of sentences on the same page occurs, the index is incomplete - you can't find some common terms in the index and you know they are in the text because you read them, it is not heavy on nursing implications - which is the stuff the NCLEX is made of, it focuses on anatomy, physiology and the changes that occur during development or pregnancy, it really likes to promote acronyms as study guides (some people like this, others don't work well with this type of tool).
More errors include the misuse of terms ("ethnic" and "cultural" is not interchangeable, and culture would not have an impact on bilirubin levels!)...I am sure I will find more.
Recommendation, research for another more accurate well-researched text. If you are a student and have no choice, I suggest supplemental reading from other sources and double check ALL medication doses that are listed in this text!

Peds and OB
This text is somewhat repeative in context. It seems to repeat the same information several times in different ways to an almost confusing point. At other times, there are values that are not consistent. This is something that happens often, but still should have consistency throughout the same book. I was disappointed in this aspect. Charts and graphics are difficult and the explainations do not always line up with the pictures. Not a big fan of this reading. ... Read more

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A valuable introduction to yoga for Seniors.This guidebook, the first of its kind, is designed specifically for Seniors andoffers inspiration and instruction to promote a healthier life.Specific instruction for 32 poses along with their benefits and aninspirational quote for each are accompanied by explanations ofbreathing and other yoga basics. ... Read more

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Yoga for Young at Heart:Gentle Stretching Exc. for Seniors
Originally I purchased this book for my 83-year old Mother.When it arrived I decided to do the exercises so I could better help her.Well,I fell in love with the feeling the yoga exercises in this book gave my body. I have exercised regularly for over 5 years and was active prior to that.Before reading this book, my exercise routine involved limited stretches prior to working out with free weights.Now, the yoga exercises found in this book, added to my daily routine of weight lifting, have brought asenseof balance to my body.

Highly recommend this book.

Helpful and Rewarding Book
Originally I purchased this book for my 83-year old Mother.When it arrived I decided to do the exercises so I could better help her.Well,I fell in love with the feeling the yoga exercises in this book gave my body. I have exercised regularly for over 5 years and was active prior to that.Before reading this book, my exercise routine involved limited stretches prior to working out with free weights.Now, the yoga exercises found in this book, added to my daily routine of weight lifting, have brought asenseof balance to my body.

Highly recommend this book.

This book was easy to read with easily followed instructions
As a yoga student as well as an instructor, I found this book an excellent resource for a beginner of any age.Ms. Ward directs the new student through the yoga postures in a concise manner which is easy to read.Herinstructions are also easy to follow and she offers modifications for thosewho are less flexible as well as offering challenges for students who,either through regular practice or general good health, wish to add a fewharder postures. I use this series during my classes with good results andbeginners of all ages seem to enjoy it. ... Read more

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Written in a straightforward style, this guide explains the right and safe way to look after a pony. It is designed to be accessible for both child and parent wanting to understand all aspects of the subject. ... Read more

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Susan McBane explains that although all manner of gadgets and finery won't replace mutual trust and good training, carefully chosen tack and clothing can greatly improve performance. She provides advice on all aspects of tack and clothing which the horse owner should consider before buying. ... Read more

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For a happy relationship between horse and owner/rider, the latter must understand the psychology and "language" of the former. This book explains the horse's view: how it sees the world, its intelligence and feelings and the best way to relate to the horse for a happy and safe lifetime of riding. ... Read more

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Where do adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents find a comprehensive, yet short and easy to read summary of attachment and bonding? "The Essential Link: Attachment Information for Adoptive Parents" is the answer. The book provides Information and explanations about attachment and bonding between adoptive parents and their new child. It answers questions about what attachment is and how it might be compromised in children who were adopted. Provides practical tips for ways to improve the attachment and connection between parents and adopted children. Short, easy-to-read summary of RAD (reactive attachment disorder), attachment, and bonding within adoptive families. Adoption agencies should make this required reading for all adoptive families. (Some agencies already do this, but ALL adoption and social service organizations should give it to their clients.) Read this and be more informed about a critical adoption topic. ... Read more

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I am a fan of this author!
I looked for more offerings from this author to help me.Her other book is also fantastic!She should teach what she knows to parents of RAD kids and ALL parents.It certainly has helped me and others to whom I have recommended her work.

A must read for adoptive parents
I wish I had read this book 8 years ago! My son now 11 years old would be in a much different place emotionally. Susan Ward offers a quick overview of essential information on attachment parenting techniques and childhood behavior. Many references in the book will assist parents not only with bonding ideas but assist parents in finding the next level of help for their children. This book should be required reading for those considering or immediately post adoption, it would save much heart ache! ... Read more

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Humans have been producing textiles since the days of hunting and gathering. Over time, those primitive woven baskets, animal-skin garments and woolen coverings have given way to the increasingly sophisticated and varied clothing, furnishings, accessories and decorations that surround us today. This comprehensive introduction presents 100 of the finest textiles and fashion arts produced by weavers, embroiderers and designers around the globe. Twenty-nine short essays introduce some of the major techniques and genres of the last 25 centuries, weaving links between the objects and the context of their creation. Topics range from the expansion of medieval silk production throughout the Islamic empire to the transformation of Andean weaving under Spanish domination, and from the political and Confucian symbolism of Chinese dragon robes to the reemergence of French couture after World War II. Richly decorated, finely crafted, and extraordinarily varied, the textiles featured in this concise, handsome volume demonstrate the artistry and innovation that elevate these functional objects to works of art. ... Read more

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Highly recommended
Before committing a couple of days to museum hopping while in Boston, a word to the wise: this book is a must for understanding the scope of the collection of Textile and Fashion Arts - everything that makes the MFA one of the best museums in America. But more important than that, this is a compendium of examples of some of the finest art. The reproductions are excellent with all of the data needed to give a brisk brush up on not only the work illustrated but the timeframe incidentals that make the MFA such a user friendly museum. Whether for the personal library or for the perfect gift for art lovers, this guide (MFA Highlights series ) is highly recommended.

Nearly thirty short essays discuss not only history but techniques, covering everything
TEXTILE & FASHION ARTS offers a similar format but journeys the world to provide a hundred of the finest textile and fashion pieces. Nearly thirty short essays discuss not only history but techniques, covering everything from medieval silk production in the Islamic empire to Andean weaving under the Spanish. Both individual artists and world trends are illustrated in pieces that pair well with the selected textile representations. ... Read more