Mindfulness as a practice is very simple and its effects are well- documented. Now, modern biology and neuroscience can actually quantify many of the effects of mindfulness and you may be surprised by how powerful the impact can be. In...
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- Author:Shapiro, ShaunaSummary:
- Author:Overgaard, Mark, Flinn, ChadSummary:
The Math for Trades: Volume 2 textbook continues where the first volume left off. Volume 2 increases the challenge with topics such as converting units and working with equations, perimeter, area, and volume. Once again the material is...
- Author:Overgaard, Mark, Flinn, ChadSummary:
"The Math for Trades: Volume 1 textbook represents the building blocks for math training. The book includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. The material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand...
- Author:Chinn, SteveSummary:
A seminal handbook in the field for more than 20 years, this new and updated edition of Mathematics for Dyslexicsand Dyscalculics contains the latest research and best practices for helping learners with numerical and mathematical...
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Mathog's Atlas of Craniofacial Trauma covers a practical step-by-step approach of procedures to treat craniofacial fractures. This definitive book on surgery for craniofacial trauma covers a wide range of procedures that cross a number...
- Author:Dreijmanis, John, Weber, MaxSummary:
Max Weber made many significant interpretations of both academic and political vocations in his two lectures on Science as a Vocation (Wissenschaft als Beruf, 1917) and Politics as a Vocation (Politik als Beruf, 1919), as well as in a...
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This book is intended to give students a basic understanding of the various types of meat and poultry used in the food service industry, and of how the terminology used by retail, wholesale, and food service customers varies. Meat...
- Author:Crowell, BenjaminSummary:
This is a calculus-based book meant for the first semester of a first year survey course taken by engineering and physical science majors. It has a traditional order of topics whereby force is discussed before energy. It is divided into...
- Author:Allen, James H.Summary:
Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials With roots in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences: civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering,...
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This is a modular open textbook designed for entrepreneurial journalism, media innovation, and related courses. It covers the following topics: Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Ideation, Customer Discovery, Business Models for...
- Author:Pearson, ErikaSummary:
"Media Studies 101 is the open educational resource for media studies studies in New Zealand, Australia, and Pacifica. We have constructed this text so it can be read in a number of ways. You may wish to follow the structured order of '...
- Author:Poepsel, MarkSummary:
Media, Society, Culture, and You is an approachable introductory Mass Communication text that covers major mass communication terms and concepts including "digital culture." It discusses various media platforms and how they are evolving...
- Author:Picard, Cheryl A.Summary:
This is a guide to the theory and practice of mediation. It sets out a systematic approach to the use of mediation and to assuming the role of mediator. This book will be one of value to individuals interested in becoming mediators, to...
- Author:Snyder, Richard W., Schoenborn, BarrySummary:
A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in...
- Author:Runzheimer, Jane, Larsen, Linda JohnsonSummary:
Succeeding in the healthcare field means more than just making a diagnosis and writing a prescription. Healthcare professionals are responsible for convincing patients and their family members of the best course of action and treatments...
- Author:Martinez, AnneSummary:
Flexibility is one of the most enticing aspects of a career in medical transcription. Perfect for in the office, at home or on vacation, medical transcriptionists can often create lifestyle-appropriate schedules. The transcription field...
- Author:Barry, PatriciaSummary:
Confused about Medicare’s drug coverage? You’re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-coverage plan options. Whether you’...
- Author:Davis, AlisonSummary:
"Medicines By Design aims to explain how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. Pharmacology is a broad discipline encompassing every...
- Author:Brophey, Kim.Summary:
Every dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award-winning canine behavior consultant. Using cutting-edge...
- Author:Friedmann, SusanSummary:
Expert advice on how to stage the perfect event every time "A terrific resource of information for anyone in the event-planning business." -James Spellos, CMP, President, Meeting U. Meeting and Event Planning For Dummies is a practical...