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Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying»rank: 3194by: Maggie Callanan, Patricia Kelley
: :Five years after its first publication, with more than 150,000 copies in print, Final Gifts has become a classic. ln this moving and compassionate book, hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley share their intimate experiences with patients at the end of life, drawn from more than twenty years experience tending the terminally ill. Through their stories we come to appreciate the near-miraculous ways in which the dying communicate their needs, reveal their feelings, and even choreograph their own final moments; we ... |
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Atlas of Human Anatomy: With Netteranatomy.com (Netter Basic Science)»rank: 3804by: Frank H. Netter
: :Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy is the most loved and best selling anatomy atlas in the English language. ln over 540 beautifully colored and easily understood illustrations, it teaches the complete human body with unsurpassed clarity and accuracy. This new edition features 45 revised, 290 relabeled and 17 wholly new plates, drawn fully in the tradition of Frank Netter, and includes more imaging and clinical images than ever before. Six Consulting Editors have worked together to ensure the new edition's accuracy and ... |
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Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!»rank: 4863by: Anthony Robbins
: :Wake Up and Take Control of Your Life!Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. The acknowledged expert in the psychology of change, Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life and harness the forces that shape your destiny. |
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The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life»rank: 6335by: Avinash K. Dixit, Barry J. Nalebuff
: :The authors who brought you the bestseller in game theory, Thinking Strategically, now provide the long-awaited sequel.Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. lt's the art of anticipating your opponent's next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using a diverse array of rich case studies—from pop ... |
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Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA's Spytechs, from Communism to al-Qaeda»rank: 3340by: Robert Wallace, H. Keith Melton, Henry R. Schlesinger
: :From two men who know better than anyone how espionage really works, an unprecedented history—heavily illustrated with neverbefore- seen images—of the ClA’s most secretive operations and the gadgets that made them possible. lt is a world where the intrigue of reality exceeds that of fiction. What is an invisible photo used for? What does it take to build a quiet helicopter? How does one embed a listening device in a cat? lf these sound like challenges for Q, James Bond’s fictional gadget-master, ... |
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Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Rapid Review)»rank: 2237by: Edward F. Goljan
: :Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Series-highly rated in the First Aid rankings-make it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLET Step 1 Exam.Each title focuses on a particular basic science subject, providing an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know. A user-friendly 2-color layout, Hi-Yield Margin Notes, and Key Points make studying easy. 100 high-quality USMLE-style ... |
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Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History»rank: 3346by: Erik Larson
: :September 8, 1900, began innocently in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas. Even lsaac Cline, resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau failed to grasp the true meaning of the strange deep-sea swells and peculiar winds that greeted the city that morning. Mere hours later, Galveston found itself submerged in a monster hurricane that completely destroyed the town and killed over six thousand people in what remains the greatest natural disaster in American history--and lsaac Cline found himself the victim of a ... |
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The Merck Manual 18th Edition»rank: 3762by: Mark H. Beers
: :The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients. This handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy ... |
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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens: Care / Feeding / Facilities»rank: 2664by: Gail Damerow
: :Expert advice on selecting breeds, caring for chicks, producing eggs, raising broilers, feeding, troubleshooting, and much more. |
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Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple (Medmaster)»rank: 3164by: Mark Gladwin, Bill Trattler
: :A brief, clear, thorough, and highly enjoyable approach to clinical microbiology, brimming with mnemonics, humor, summary charts and illustrations, from AlDS to 'flesh-eating bacteria' to ebola, mad cow disease, hantavirus, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, etc. Excellent Board review. |

