The publication of the extensive seven-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science provided a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science. One of the most swiftly moving areas in entomological and comparative research is endocrinology, and this volume, Insect Endocrinology, is designed for those who desire a comprehensive yet concise work on important aspects of this topic. Because this area has moved quickly since the original publication, articles in this new volume are revised, highlighting developments in the related area since its original publication. Insect Endocrinology covers the mechanism of action of insect hormones during growth and metamorphosis as well as the role of insect hormones in reproduction, diapause and the regulation of metabolism. Contents include articles on the juvenile hormones, circadian organization of the endocrine system, ecdysteroid chemistry and biochemistry, as well as new chapters on insulin-like peptides and the peptide hormone Bursicon. This volume will be of great value to senior investigators, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and advanced undergraduate research students. It can also be used as a reference for graduate courses and seminars on the topic. Chapters will also be valuable to the applied biologist or entomologist, providing the requisite understanding necessary for probing the more applied research areas. It features articles selected by the known and respected editor-in-chief of the original major reference work, Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science. Newly revised contributions bring together the latest research in the quickly moving field of insect endocrinology. Review of the literature of the past five years is now included, as well as full use of data arising from the application of molecular technologies wherever appropriate.

CIMA Official Revision E3 provides exam-focused, concise revision notes that help you remember key topics and theory. Covering the entire syllabus for E3 Enterprise Strategy, this is the perfect reference in the lead up to your CIMA exams. It is fully searchable, so you can find key topics easily and the clever bookmark functionality lets you save problem areas, so you can tackle them quickly whenever you feel the urge. You’ll have CIMA-approved revision notes wherever you go, giving you much more opportunity to revise and allowing you to fit in some unplanned revision sessions whenever the opportunity arises. Perfect for CIMA students that are on the go with little time, they can be used on the daily commute, during your lunch break or even in a boring meeting! CIMA Official Revision E3 Enterprise Strategy contains over 100 individual topics. Ordered in line with the syllabus it covers the following subjects:  1.Setting the Goals of the Organisation  2.Appraising the Environment  3.Position Appraisal and Analysis  4.Strategic Aspects of Marketing  5.Strategic Implications of IT  6.Strategic Options and their Evaluation  7.Organisational Impacts of Business Strategy  8.Implementing and Controlling Plans CIMA Official Revision is provided to you by CIMA Publishing, publishers of CIMA Official Learning Systems, Exam Practice Kits and Revision Cards.

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Ideal for all health care professionals, Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 5th Edition provides a solid foundation in basic ethical theory, the terms and concepts of ethics, and current ethical issues. Expert authors Ruth Purtilo and Regina Doherty outline a unique 6-step decision-making process as a guide to making effective choices that lead to a professional and caring response to patients. They also suggest practical approaches to commonly encountered clinical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent, information sharing, and end-of-life care. With this book, you will develop the skills you need to recognize, understand, and resolve ethical problems.

HELPING YOU PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE, AVOID PITFALLS AND PASS FIRST TIME CIMA’s Exam Practice Kits contain a wealth of practice exam questions and answers, focusing purely on applying what has been learned to pass the exam. Fully revised and updated, the range of questions covers every aspect of the course to prepare you for any exam scenario. Each solution provides an in-depth analysis of the correct answer to give a full understanding of the assessments and valuable insight on how to score top marks. — The only practice materials to be officially endorsed by CIMA. — Written by leading CIMA tutors and examiners. — Computer based assessment style mock paper. — Type and weighting of questions map to the format of the exam. — Maps to CIMA’s Learning Systems and CIMA’s Learning Outcomes to enable you to study efficiently. — Exam standard multiple choice questions.

CIMA C01 Fundamentals of Management accounting paper starts from the scratch by building up the basics about management accounting and the role of CIMA in development of this vast subject. In this course students get familiar with the basic quantitative decision making techniques used by managers and how cost and management accounting can help manage the business by providing valuable aid in planning and control.

CIMA’s Exam Practice Kits contain a wealth of practice exam questions and answers, focusing purely on applying what has been learned to pass the exam. Fully revised and updated, the range of questions covers every aspect of the course to prepare you for any exam scenario.

New edition of a classic textbook on orthopaedics and trauma for medical students and junior doctors now available with StudentConsult access (an on-line student learning facility available from Elsevier).

Now in its second edition, Pass First Time! is the ultimate guide to passing your CIMA exams. Fully revised and updated for the new 2010 syllabus and written by a. CIMA examiner, it’s packed with useful hints and tips that will help you: * improve the way you study * find out just what the examiners are looking for * avoid the most common pitfalls * earn all the marks you deserve Illustrated throughout, and with summarising mind-maps at the end of each chapter, this book will give you the best possible chance of passing your CIMA exams — first time! ‘Writing a CIMA exam is difficult if you do not know how to approach it. David really makes it easy by giving step-by-step advice about understanding what the examiner wants, how to make best use of your time and how to structure your answer in such a way that maximum marks can be scored.’ Henry van Rooyen, Business Manager & TOPCIMA student ‘Pass First Time! gives an insight into the way examiners think and what they want from the students. It also gives tips on study techniques and time keeping, making it a very useful read.’ Alina V S-Botha, CIMA Lecturer, South Africa David R Harris is a management consultant, freelance lecturer, author and CIMA examiner. David specialises in advising smaller organisations on strategy. Neil Sullivan is a freelance author and illustrator with many years’ experience in advertising.

CONCISE GUIDE TO SPORTS INJURIES covers a wide range of sports injuries from head to toe, looking at cause, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation. Ordered by pain site, this accessible reference book allows professionals to reach a quick working diagnosis and provides a guide to managing the problem.

This is a book of 150 12-lead ECGs and rhythm strips, each with a clinical case history and question. The full ECG is reproduced and a study of it with the case history should be enough to give an answer. On the back the case is examined, with a description of the main features of the ECG along with a clinical interpretation and a what to do section. The cases are graded in difficulty.

The ECG in Practice is a clinically-orientated book showing how the electrocardiogram is used to aid the diagnosis of patients with cardiovascular disease. Each chapter begins with a brief consideration of the history and examination of the patient to assist the doctor plan how to use the ECG in the most intelligent and profitable way. The text explains the variations in the patterns of ECGs which are seen in both healthy people as well as those with cardiac problems, and illustrates the abnormalities with a comprehensive range of examples.

The 75th anniversary edition of this dictionary has been greatly expanded, with 35 per cent more entries to include terminology in fast-changing, areas such as critical care, nutrition, sports and exercise, and oncology. Illustrations have also been included for the first time.

Todays leading authorities present the succinct, yet thorough guidance you need to successfully avoid or manage complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions. Organized by disease, the new edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgment, and management. A new, more user-friendly design and organizationand completely redrawn illustrationsmake reference easier than ever. And now, as an Expert Consult title, this reference includes access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference where and when you need it!

Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a concise highly illustrated and practical guide to using acupuncture to treat women throughout their pregnancy and labour. Drawing on an unparalleled wealth of experience as a midwife and an acupuncturist, the author has produced a book accessible to both acupuncture students and practitioners covering physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth, illuminating links between Western knowledge and acupuncture approaches and suggesting points and point combinations for particular stages and actions during pregnancy and labour. Many practitioners are reluctant to treat pregnant women as they feel they lack a full understanding of pregnancy and fear harming the baby. This exciting new edition provides the practical advice and instruction required to bridge that gap in knowledge and give practitioners the confidence they need.

Since 1898, Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary has continuously maintained the standard as the world's most convenient, user-friendly, portable reference on medical terminology. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances in medicine, this 28th edition delivers the accurate, clear, up-to-date definitions you expect from Dorland's — in a highly compact, easy-to-use format. The bonus software lets you add hundreds of thousands of medical terms to your computer's spell-checker.

As individuals are becoming more and more responsible for ensuring their own financial future, portfolio or fund management has taken on an increasingly important role in banks' ranges of offerings to their clients. In addition, as interest rates have come down and the stock market has gone up and come down again, clients have a choice of leaving their saving in deposit accounts, or putting those savings in unit trusts or investment portfolios which invest in equities and/or bonds. Individuals are becoming aware that they might need to top up government pension allocations. Likewise, corporations who run employee pension schemes have to ensure that they are able to cover their current and future liabilities. Investing in unit trusts or mutual funds is one way for individuals and corporations alike to potentially enhance the returns on their savings.

«International Cases in Tourism Management» includes: profiles of individual companies; case studies on destination management and marketing; material on different management functions in tourism, such as marketing and human resource management; and case studies of particular types of tourism, such as ecotourism and cultural tourism. The case studies are supplemented by exercises and questions, which ensure that for students and tutors alike the book is the ideal accompaniment to all tourism courses. It includes a wide-ranging collection of pertinent case studies from around the world. It is an ideal companion volume for both tutors and students of tourism.»

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