Fundamentals of Conservation Biology / by Hunter, Malcolm L.

Table of Contents: “…Zoos and Gardens -- Part IV: The Human Factors -- 15. Social Factors -- 16. Economics -- 17. …”
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Principles of horticultural Physiology / by Durner, Edward Francis

Table of Contents: “…Horticulture: whole plant integration of many disciplines -- The plant hormones -- Growth, development and plant movement -- Physiology of growth in specific organs: roots, stems and leaves -- Physiology of growth in specific organs: flowers, fruit and seeds -- Some abiotic plant stressors: oxygen, minerals and salt -- Water and plants -- Light energy and plant function -- Temperature effects on growth and development of plants -- The soil and its environment -- The greenhouse environment -- Seeding and seedling establishment -- Pruning, training, growth and plant size -- Grafting and rootstocks -- From harvest to market -- Post-harvest physiology -- Human nutrition, phytonutrients, nutraceuticals and horticulture.…”
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International Entrepreneurship : starting, developing, and managing a global venture / by Hisrich, Robert D.

Table of Contents: “…Importance of international entrepreneurship -- Globalization and the international environment -- Cultures and international entrepreneurship -- Developing the global business plan -- Selecting international business opportunities -- International legal concerns -- Alternative entry strategies -- The global monetary system -- Global marketing and R&D -- Global human resource management -- Implementing and managing a global entrepreneurial strategy -- Cases : -- Beijing Sammies -- Federal Express -- Fitz-Ritter Wine Estate : 225 years of tradition and entrepreneurship -- Intelligent Leisure Solutions -- Logisys : a small company with international potential -- Mayu LLC -- Motrada Ltd -- Parsek LLC -- Sedo.com -- Trimo -- UniMed and EduMed.…”
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Family Law / by Burton, Frances (Frances R.), 1941-

Table of Contents: “…-- Marriage -- Nullity -- Divorce : the theoretical background -- Divorce : the contemporary process -- Divorce : non-court dispute resolution -- Financial provision on divorce or dissolution -- Civil partnership -- Cohabitation -- Financial support without decree -- Domestic violence and forced marriage -- The Children Act 1989 -- Parentage, parental responsibility and human assisted reproduction -- Children's rights, autonomy and medical treatment -- The child's welfare -- Section 8 and the CAO -- Making contact orders work -- International child abduction and relocation -- Child protection : wardship, the inherent jurisdiction and the CA 1989 -- Care, supervision and protection orders -- Financial provision for children -- Adoption.…”
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How to think straight about psychology / by Stanovich, Keith E., 1950-

Table of Contents: “…: the "artificiality" criticism and psychology -- Avoiding the Einstein syndrome: the importance of converging evidence -- The misguided search for the "magic bullet": the issue of multiple causation -- The Achilles' heel of human cognition: probabilistic reasoning -- The role of chance in psychology -- The Rodney Dangerfield of the sciences.…”
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How to think straight about psychology / by Stanovich, Keith E. 1950-

Table of Contents: “…: the "artificiality," criticism and psychology -- Avoiding the Einstein syndrome : the importance of converging evidence -- The misguided search for the "magic bullet" : the issue of multiple causation -- The Achilles' heel of human cognition : probabilistic reasoning -- The role of chance in psychology -- The Rodney Dangerfield of the sciences.…”
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Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing.

Table of Contents: “…Herbs : scientific names/common names, common names/scientific names -- Infection control and the dental office : a checklist -- Internation dietary guidelines -- Laboratory reference range values -- Laboratory tests -- Levels of Alzheimer disease -- Mechanical ventilation criteria in respiratory care -- Medical prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms -- Muscles of the human body -- NANDA -- Nerves of the human body -- NIC -- NOC -- Normal range of motion (in degrees) -- Overview of major nursing theories -- Overweight and obesity : health consequences -- Pain glossary -- Pain management techniques -- Poisonous plants -- Professional organizations -- Professional titles, degrees, and certificates -- Profiles of common medical conditions -- Radiographic anatomy and positioning -- Recommended immunizations -- Regulating IV flow rate -- Routes for administering drugs -- Spanish-English medical phrases -- Steps for implementation of NIC in a clinical practice setting -- Symbols -- Table of ligaments and tendons -- Temperature equivalents -- The food guide pyramid : a guide to daily food choices -- U.S. …”
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Principles of Medical Biochemistry / by Meisenberg, Gerhard

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to biomolecules -- Introduction to protein structure -- Oxygen-binding proteins : hemoglobin and myoglobin -- Enzymatic reactions -- Coenzymes -- DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis -- The human genome -- Protein targeting and proteostasis -- Introduction to genetic diseases -- Viruses -- DNA technology -- Biological membranes -- The cytoskeleton -- The extracellular matrix -- Extracellular messengers -- Intracellular messengers -- Plasma proteins -- Defense mechanisms -- Cellular growth control and cancer -- Digestive enzymes -- Introduction to metabolic pathways -- Glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation -- Oxygen deficiency and oxygen toxicity -- Carbohydrate metabolism -- The metabolism of fatty acids and triglycerides -- The metabolism of membrane lipids -- Lipid transport -- Amino acid metabolism -- Metabolism of iron and heme -- The metabolism of purines and pyrimidines -- Micronutrients -- Integration of metabolism.…”
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The manual of photography /

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the imaging process -- Light theory -- Photographic light sources -- The human visual system -- Introduction to colour science -- Photographic and geometrical optics -- Images and image formation -- Sensitometry -- Image sensors -- Camera lenses -- Photographic camera systems -- Exposure and image control -- Image formation and the photographic process -- Digital cameras and scanners -- Displays -- Digital printing and materials -- Digital image file formats -- Image storage media and archiving -- Introduction to image quality and system performance -- Speed and sensitivity -- Tone reproduction -- Photographic colour reproduction -- Digital colour reproduction -- Noise, sharpness, resolution and information -- Digital image workflow -- Colour management systems -- Spatial image processing -- Digital image processing in the frequency domain -- Image compression.…”
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Physical Examination & Health Assessment / by Jarvis, Carolyn

Table of Contents: “…Evidence-based assessment -- Cultural competence -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Substance use assessment -- Domestic and family violence assessments -- Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, vital signs -- Pain assessment: the fifth vital sign -- Nutritional assessment -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment: adult -- The complete physical assessment: infant, child, and adolescent -- Bedside assessment and electronic health recording -- The pregnant woman -- Functional assessment of the older adult.…”
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Obstetrics and Gynecology /

Table of Contents: “…Premature rupture of membranes -- Obstetric procedures -- Contraception -- Sterilization -- Vulvitis and vaginitis -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Pelvic relaxation, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection -- Endometriosis -- Dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain -- Disorders of the breast -- Gynecologic procedures -- Reproductive cycle -- Puberty -- Amenorrhea and dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- Hirsutism and virilization -- Menopause -- Infertility -- Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder -- Cell biology and principles of cancer therapy -- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia -- Vulvar and vaginal disease and neoplasia -- Cervical neoplasia and carcinoma -- Uterine leiomyoma and neoplasia -- Endometrial hyperplasia and cancer -- Ovarian and adnexal disease -- Human sexuality -- Sexual assault and domestic violence.…”
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The International Handbook of School Effectiveness Research / by Teddlie, Charles

Table of Contents: “…School effectiveness and education indicators / Carol Fitz-Gibbon and Susan Kochan. Theory development in school effectiveness research / Bert Creemers, Jaap Scheerens and David Reynolds -- The future of school effectiveness research. …”
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Nelson textbook of pediatrics.

Table of Contents: “…IX: The acutely ill child -- Pt. X: Human genetics -- Pt. XI: Genetic disorders of metabolism -- Pt. …”
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