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Empire of the Air : The Men Who Made Radio (0060981199)

The story of the invention of radio focuses on scientist Lee de Forest, brilliant recluse Edwin Armstrong, and RCA mogul David Sarnoff, who turned a basement discovery into a worldwide communications revolution Product details Format Paperback | 432 pages Dimensions 134 x 204 x 25.4mm | 340.19g ...

Human Reliability And Error In Medical System (9789812383594)

Human reliability and error have become a very important issue in health care, owing to the vast number of associated deaths each year. For example, according to the findings of the Institute of Medicine in 1999, around 100000 Americans die each year because of human error. This makes human error in health care the eighth leading cause of deaths in the US. Moreover, the total annual national cost of the medical errors is estimated at between $17 billion and $37.6 billion.There are very few books on this subject, and none of them covers it at a significant depth. The need for a book presenting the basics of human reliability, human factors and comprehensive information on error in medical systems is essential. This book meets that need. Product details Format Hardback | 232 pag...

Leadership's Deeper Dimensions: Building Blocks to Superior Performance (9781567932515)

This title is also available for the Kindle and Kindle Fire. Visit Amazon.com for more information. Learn what high-performing healthcare leaders know and do! Why do some leaders inspire high performance while others have trouble motivating staff? Successful leaders understand that people select a healthcare profession because of an innate desire to help others. This book will help you maximize team performance by tapping into the desire of those in the healthcare field for satisfying and meaningful work. Trust, respect, pride, and joy are dimensions within the organizational culture that successful leaders tap to engage all stakeholders--generating a high-performing environment. Each dimension builds on the one before--joy is a product of pride, pride is built on respect, and so on. Use the exercises and techniques presented in each chapter to determine how you and your organization measure up to these deeper dimensions and to pinpoint and act on areas for improvement. With this book,...

Der Jesaja Effekt (3867281076)

Eine verblüffende Interpretation der wichtigsten Prophezeiung aus den Schriftrollen vom Toten Meer Gibt es eine vergessene Wissenschaft, wie wir die drohenden Kriege, Krankheiten und Katastrophen transzendieren können? Hat irgendwann in grauer Vorzeit etwas eine Lücke hinterlassen im Verständnis unserer Beziehung zur Welt und zueinander? Zweieinhalbtausend Jahre alte Texte stimmen mit der modernen Wissenschaft überein: Die Antwort auf diese und ähnliche Fragen ist ein entschiedenes "Ja!". Wir beginnen gerade, die Sprache dieser alten Texte zu verstehen. Sie erinnert uns an zwei machtvolle Phänomene, mit deren Hilfe wir auf den Zustand unserer Körper und unserer Welt Einfluss nehmen können: zum einen an die Wissenschaft der Prophetie, die es uns erlaubt, die zukünftigen Auswirkungen von gegenwärtigen Entscheidungen zu sehen; zum anderen an die vergessene, komplexe Praxis des Gebets, durch die wir selbst wählen können, welche der prophezeiten Zukünfte wir erleben werden. ...

The Beat Hotel : Ginsberg, Burroughs and Corso in Paris, 1958-1963 (9780802138170)

The Beat Hotel is a delightful chronicle of a remarkable moment in American literary history. From the Howl obscenity trial to the invention of the cut-up technique, Barry Miles's extraordinary narrative chronicles the feast of ideas that was Paris, where the Beats took awestruck audiences with Duchamp and Celine, and where some of their most important work came to fruition--Ginsberg's Kaddish and To Aunt Rose; Corso's The Happy Birthday of Death; and Burroughs's Naked Lunch. Based on firsthand accounts from diaries, letters, and many original interviews, The Beat Hotel is an intimate look at an era of spirit, dreams, and genius. Product details Format Paperback | 304 pages ...

The Osler Medical Handbook : A Manual of Inpatient Medicine (9780323019309)

This brand-new handbook covers all of the essential topics encountered in the daily practice, written by contributors from the Johns Hopkins Hospital. A volume in the Mosby Handbook series, it concisely discusses all diseases and disorders in an easy-to-follow, standardized outline format. Readers will find all of the features that have made The Harriet Lane Handbook the most popular handbook in paediatrics. Within each chapter are sections on pearls and pitfalls, differential diagnoses, algorithms, and reviews of the most current literature. And, it includes a handy formulary with complete dosage information. Product details Format Paperback | 1376 pages Dimensions...

CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide : Designing & Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (9780136600954)

CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press allows you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Wireless networking experts Jerome Henry, Robert Barton, and David Hucaby share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key T...

Therapy of Skin Diseases : A Worldwide Perspective on Therapeutic Approaches and Their Molecular Basis (9783540788133)

Based on the understanding of the molecular basis of skin diseases, this truly international book supports the reader to understand the mode of action of new and established therapies. Thus, by explaining the molecular pathology with its applications for therapy, it provides the reader with an up-to-date knowledge of the therapy of skin disease and helps to understand ongoing and new developments in the field. Written and edited by international and renowned dermatology experts from Europe, America and Asia, it also includes regional concepts of therapies. The reader-friendly structure allows the reader to pick up the information quickly; for example, each chapter highlights practical hints for indications and applications. This lavishly illustrated book will support the reader to choose the most appropriate therapy for the patient and to reach a better treatment outcome. It will be an indispensable resource for dermatologists in university departments as well as in clinical practice. ...