Autistic spectrum disorders are present from birth or very early in development and affect essential human behaviors such as social interaction, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings, imagination, and the establishment of relationships with others. Although precise neurobiological mechanisms have not yet been established, it is clear that autistic spectrum disorders reflect the operation of factors in the developing brain. Autistic disorders are unique in their pattern of deficits and areas of relative strengths. They generally have lifelong effects on how children learn to be social beings, to take care of themselves, and to participate in the community. The autism spectrum occurs along with mental retardation and language disorder in many cases. Thus, educational planning must address both the needs typically associated with autistic disorders and needs associated with accompanying disabilities. Education, both directly of children, and of parents and teachers, is currently the primary form of treatment for autistic spectrum disorders. The education of children with autistic disorders was accepted as a public responsibility under the Education of All Handicapped Children Act in 1975. Despite the federal mandate, however, the goals, methods and resources available vary considerably from state to state and school system to school system. In the last few years, due to a confluence of factors, courts have become increasingly active in determining the methods and resources allocated by school systems for the education of young children with autistic spectrum disorders.Executive Summary
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Educating Children With Autism by Committee On Educational Interventions For Children With Autism
Monday, May 25, 2009
Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment
By Steven O., Ed. Moldin
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Number Of Pages: 526
Publication Date: 2006
Sales Rank: 666360
ISBN / ASIN: 0849327326
EAN: 9780849327322
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
Studio: Taylor & Francis
Taking an all-inclusive look at the subject, Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment reviews state-of-the-art research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism. The book addresses potential mechanisms that may underlie the development of autism and the neural systems that are likely to be affected by these molecular, genetic, and infectious etiologies. It reviews key findings that inform diagnosis, epidemiology, clinical neuroscience, and treatment. The book concludes with a discussion of the economic cost of autism and provides a biomedical and public health perspective of the impact of this devastating disease. With chapters authored by clinical and basic researchers at the forefront of molecular and systems neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, and health economics, the book presents a powerful and comprehensive synthesis of current research on autism and its underlying neural substrates. The book's two editors are considered elite pioneers in this area of research. Dr. Rubenstein was recently elected to the highly prestigious Institute of the Medicine, an honor reserved for those most committed to professional achievement and public service.pass: gigapedia.org
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Epstein-barr Virus Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology (Cloth))
Number Of Pages: 438
Publication Date: 2001-03-15
Sales Rank: 3506002
ISBN / ASIN: 0896036901
EAN: 9780896036901
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Humana Press
Studio: Humana Press
Joanna Wilson and Gerhard May have assembled a collection of the key molecular biology protocols used in the analysis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), along with a series of valuable immunology, cell biology, and transgenic mouse protocols. These readily reproducible techniques include methods for gene expression with mini-EBV plasmids, for expression analysis by FISH, for EBV detection and quantitation, and for cell proliferation and death assays. In addition, there are EBV-based vectors, an up-to-date map of EBV, a comprehensive table of available latent protein antisera, and assays from in vitro to cell to organ to organism levels. Timely and highly practical, Epstein-Barr Virus Protocols provides powerful tools for elucidating the life cycle of EBV and its host interactions, work that promises the emergence of major new treatments and cures for EBV associated diseases, including
several forms of human cancer.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Placenta And Trophoblast: Methods And Protocols, Volume 1-2 (Methods in Molecular Medicine ..)
Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 452
Publication Date: 2006-01-30
Sales Rank: 1586129
ISBN / ASIN: 1588296083
EAN: 9781588296085
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Humana Press
Studio: Humana Press
A collection of cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of the trophoblast and placental biology. The techniques presented range from experimental animal models, to animal and human placental organ and cell culture systems, to morphological, biochemical, and molecular strategies for assessing trophoblast/placental growth, differentiation and function. Volume 2 provides readily reproducible protocols for studying trophoblast invasion, maternal immune cell responses to pregnancy, and the hormone producing capabilities of the placenta. There are also methods to investigate the barrier function of the placenta, its role in regulating the transport of nutrients and wastes, and the adaptations of trophoblast cells and the placenta to disease. Highlights include techniques to analyze trophoblast cell interactions with the uterine vasculature and immune cells, and the endocrine functions of the placenta. A companion first volume concentrates on methods for investigate embryo-uterine implantation, trophoblast cell development, and the organization and molecular characterization of the placenta.
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Adult Reconstruction, 2007
By Daniel J Berry, Scott P Steinmann, Paul Tornetta, Thomas A Einhorn,
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 464
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Sales Rank: 1075388
ISBN / ASIN: 0781796385
EAN: 9780781796385
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Studio: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Written by leading experts from the Mayo Clinic, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need on hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction in adults. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables. Coverage of each region includes physical evaluation and imaging, evaluation and treatment of disorders, and operative treatment methods. The extensive coverage of operative treatment includes primary and revision arthroplasty and alternatives to arthroplasty.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Acupoint Pocket Reference
Number Of Pages:
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Sales Rank: 337255
ISBN / ASIN: 0936185937
EAN: 9780936185934
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Blue Poppy Press
Studio: Blue Poppy Press
Average Rating: 3.5
This 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" pocket-sized reference book includes more than 150 of the most important acupoints - with pictures, locations, main indications, point catagories and insertion methods. Also included are several reference charts for major point categories and a complete point and system index. This handy little book will fit easily into your pocket or sit on your treatment table for quick reference. 135 pages. Review:
Small but beautiful A pocket guide that is well layed out and the print size is good so it's easy on the eyes. The contents page allows fast access to specific meridian channels. The diagrams and the explanations of individual points are neat, concise and an exellent aid memoire. Overall this publication is well worth its price. Review:
Acupoint Reference Guide It's a nice little book but it does not contain ALL the points. It gives an overview of a lot of points, so it is useful and very small to hide in your lab coat pocket, but they are not ALL in there. Slightly disapp
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Constructive Thinking: The Key to Emotional Intelligence
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 1998-08-30
Sales Rank: 457933
ISBN / ASIN: 027595885X
EAN: 9780275958855
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Praeger Paperback
Studio: Praeger Paperback
Average Rating: 5
Most people believe their emotions are automatic reactions to events. Events happen and trigger emotions, and that is all there is to it. Few realize that their emotions are determined by what they think, by how they interpret the events, and not by the events themselves. As Epstein demonstrates throughout the book, this insight provides a powerful tool for controlling emotions and becoming the type of person one wants to be. To a considerable extent this book stresses the techniques of cognitive therapy and how they can be utilized in everyday life. Epstein goes beyond this, however, to provide a theory of personality based on a new and effective view of the unconscious. Many readers will find the "how-to" features sufficient for their purposes; professionals and students in psychology, however, will find the principles set forth useful in their own teaching and research. Review: Epstein Removes the clutter In a world filled with folks who want to "clutter" up the concept or goal of human thinking, it is so refreshing to find a book that reaches back to the essence of what makes us...well, such cool and complicated creatures--the melding of our emotional and rational minds operating in a purposeful way. One can find many a book on the bestsellers list these days whose authors actually complicate the wolrld of human perception for their own profit. Gardner's books on varying IQ and Goleman's on emotional intelligence offer (or at least imply) the reader what I consider hurtful advice: that you are limited as a human being based on biological forces and that you should accept what you're "good at," doing the best you can with what you've been given. Thankfully, Prof. Epstein puts personal desire and motivation back into the mix; showing the reader that one can achieve, in most cases, what one wants in life if one properly aligns his or her experiential and rational minds to reflect his or her desires and does the work to constructively create the thinking necessary to reach his or her goal. This is a book that should be referenced often by those who seriously believe that, with a bit of guidence from Epstein, they can reorganize their thinking processes; thus freeing themselves from the bounds of thier emotional and irrational prisons. Review: great book Def. a thinking mans book, while the topic is EQ, this book requires a fair amount of IQ to grasp the concepts as he give the reason behind the theories. Everything he says is backed by a LOT of supporting evidence, but most of it feals right like you knew that all along. one thing I found is my constructive thinking is actually rather good, which I now point to the reason why I maintain low levels of stress. (I also realized how screwed up my now ex girlfriend is and why she is such a stress head...) I learned WAY more about how people think than I did in my psychology class. I now pay attention to my internal dialog and think of how constructing my thinking is and if it is not, how and what I should be thinking. for the most part my blunders are mostly calling myself a dumb*** after I do something stupid and fear of aproaching women and such, but i highly value this book and would recomend it to anyone who wants to learn how the thought process REALLY works. One bad thing is the title of the book, people would ask me what I'm reading and after showing them they woudn't know what to think and I'd have to give a little discription. Its probably one of the main reasons this book passed over by most people...
Review: Epstein steals the show I have dozens of books of this genre and Epstein steals the show. Incredibly well written, Constructive Thinking is extremely well researched and very balanced in its approach. His 'two mind' theory is profound and (as another reviewer mentioned) just makes sense. His theory powerfully advances the premise the we alone are responsible for our emotional reactions to things and people...and are not simply automatic. Thus, we control our destiny far more than others would have us believe. This is an inspiring message, as it suggests we that we can create new experiences and unlearn that which had previouly held us back. This is a 'two highlighter' book which you'll be referring to over and over. Every chapter in my book is marked with not only interesting but truly important insights. I thought so much of Epstein's work that I dedicated a chapter in my upcoming book The Big AHA: Breakthroughs in Resolving and Preventing Workplace Conflict. If you want to put emotional intelligence in proper context, you must read this book.
Review: a book about thinking rather than emotions In 1998, when Epstein wanted to update his book "You're Smarter Than You Think: How to Develop Your Practical Intelligence for Successful Living" (1993), he decided to add 2 rather academic chapters discussing Goleman's and others' views on Emotional Intelligence. Epstein's view is that emotions (as opposed to "moods") always occur after thinking, even if the thinking may be "unconcious" at most occasions. This view is the opposite from what others, such as Goleman write: they argue thinking come after emotions. Of course, both parties have "evidence" to back up their claims. My sugestion: the two views are useful! The previous paragraph indicates that Epstein's book ONLY covers the "constructive thinking" part of developing emotional intelligence, and if you want a book for that, I must say that he did a great job, building on the work of rational-emotive theraphy and cognitive psychology. He includes a very interesting questionnaire which helps you to figure out how constructive your current thinking is and gives you tools to avoid boby traps of automatic thinking and to recognize typical patterns of destructive thoughts. Unfortunately, this book is too limited to be "the" book to increase your EQ in all its aspects.
Review: Developing Emotional Intelligence thro'constructive thinking This is one authentic book which shows practical ways to enhance emotional intelligence. The art of controlling emotions so that maximum benefit is derieved in daily happenings is well explained in the book. The book right through stresses the need for implementing the 'understanding' and the strategies explained are practical and implementable. The author has given a questionnaire to test the level of one's constructive thinking called Consructive Thinking Inventory. I am drawn to the book because of its 'application-value'and to the chapter (VIII) dealing with achieving success in the workplace through constructive thinking - which is the need of the hour for all the executives and workers alike. The book also explains how constructive thinking can reduce stress and increase interpersonal adjustment, thus increasing one's emotional intelligence and control. The book has a wealth of conceptual wisdom on thinking and its effect on emotional well-being of people. One of the very well researched books to go through.Prof.Dr.B.Janakiram, Mgmt.Dept. MSRIT.Bangalore.India.password: gigapedia.org
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Endocrinology of the Lung: Development and Surfactant Synthesis (Contemporary Endocrinology)
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2000-06-15
Sales Rank:
ISBN / ASIN: 0896036766
EAN: 9780896036765
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Humana Press
Studio: Humana Press
Carole Mendelson has assembled a panel of leading investigators to critically review the various classes of endocrine, paracrine, and neuroendocrine factors that play a role in the regulation of lung development and surfactant production. Special attention is accorded the actions of glucocorticoids in lung development and the synthesis of surfactant glycerophospholipids and proteins. Also extensively treated are the roles of cell-cell interactions and the elaboration of various growth factors and bioactive peptides in pulmonary cell differentiation, gene expression, and pathophysiology. State-of-the-art and comprehensive, Endocrinology of the Lung constitutes a powerful new standard guide that illuminates the complex endocrinology of the lung for all those actively investigating hormone actio
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Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes
Number Of Pages: 392
Publication Date: 2001-09-21
Sales Rank: 1376621
ISBN / ASIN: 0849300363
EAN: 9780849300363
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC Press
Studio: CRC Press
Richly illustrated and easy to use, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes presents extensive and up-to-date information about the etiopathic and clinical presentation of neurovascular compression insult to the spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, and peripheral nerves. Written with both the student and practitioner in mind, the book covers myelopathy, radiculopathy, and peripheral entrapment syndromes in separate sections, making the information easy to find. Each section includes:oIntroductionoRelevant regional anatomyoPathophysiology and mechanism of the injuryoClinical signs and symptomsoElectrodiagnostic featuresoDiagnostic imagingoSyndromes specific to the level of compromiseMore than 275 detailed, original illustrations and MRIs allow you to visualize the concepts. More than 130 concise tables cover the topic-specific highlights. These two features combine to give the book a quick-reference quality that sets it apart. Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes provides all the practical information you need - in one convenient resource - to effectively diagnose and re-evaluate neurological disorders of the spine and
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Primer of Biostatistics, 6/e 2005
Number Of Pages: 500
Publication Date: 2005-04-15
Sales Rank: 154969
ISBN / ASIN: 0071435093
EAN: 9780071435093
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Medical
Studio: McGraw-Hill Medical
Average Rating: 4
Extremely popular, this student-friendly text presents the practical areas of statistics in terms of their relevance to medicine and the life sciences. Includes many illustrative examples and challenging problems that reinforce the author��s unique and intuitive approach to the subject. The new edition features a new two-color design, examples taken from current biomedical literature, and review questions within each chapter. Review: Best stats book out there without the errors of the 6th edition The quickest, most accurate stats book out there. Warning: you must read it carefully, you can't really skim. That said, if you do read it carefully, even just the first few chapters, you will truly understand basic stats. Before reading this I didn't get significance or what a t-test really meant. Now I can speak the lingo and critically assess other authors work. Just a great book if you give it a few hours to sink in.
Get the 5th edition, not the 6th, for some reason the 6th is full of typos and errors in the examples. Review: good material, too many errors It's a decent book overall. The material is not too hard to underestand, and there are a lot of medical examples. However, there's nearly a typo on every other page. I wouldn't mind if the mistakes were minor, but it's too much when a third of the solutions are wrong, and statistical tables are incorrect (e.g. 6-8 & 6-9). Review: Non-mathematical introduction to biostatistics This is not a treatise in mathematics. The author uses easy to understand examples to explain concepts. Other reviewers have noted typos that altered their learning experience; I have not. Other reviewers report that the presentation of ANOVA is not easily understood; I disagree. Statisticians that are used to the Fisher and Scheff�� methods of explaining ANOVA will clearly find this different. I actually found it useful to present ANOVA before the T-test and to use the examples he did. Glantz's text on regression and ANOVA is also very good.
Review: Lots of mistakes in this book The concept of this book is good-cut to the chase and give lots of relevent examples. However, the book has innumerable typos which can make it very dificult to follow the text. Some sections are just incomprehensible such as the section on power calculations for the chi square test. Most of the exercises at the end of the chapter are heavy on arithmetic and light on conceptual issues. Often the answers to the exercises are wrong. All these typos are really unacceptable for a fifth edition. I am at Amazon looking for another text to keep as a reference. By way of disclaimer, I am taking
the author's course on introductory biostatistics and am doing average.
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Neuroepidemiology: From Principles to Practice, 2003
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2003-11-19
Sales Rank: 1097195
ISBN / ASIN: 019513379X
EAN: 9780195133790
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Average Rating: 5
Neuroepidemiology is the epidemiologic study of neurological conditions. This fine text provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of research methods for conducting epidemiologic and clinical research on these conditions. It is aimed at neurologists, epidemiologists and public health professionals, as well as students of these disciplines. The book has three parts, each emphasizing the unique aspects of studying neurologic disorders. The first focuses on classic principles of epidemiologic and clinical research, including study design, sources of study bias, and methods for assessing the role of environmental and genetic factors in neurologic disorders. The second part covers each of the major neurologic disorders, with an emphasis of the methodologic aspects of studying these disorders and discussion of future research directions. The third part is devoted to clinical and translational research methods, including the design and conduct of clinical trials and prognostic studies, as well as the principles of health services research and evidence-based medicine. This textbook will give neurologists, epidemiologists, and their students the foundation for conducting rigorous epidemiologic and clinical research on neurologic disorders. Review: Excellent book - readable & comprehensive! Having read other similar texts, I believe that this is the best book available on the topic of neuroepidemiology. This is the only book that gives a broad coverage of the study design and research principles for conducting clinical and epidemiologic research on neurological disorders. Research topics related to all of the major neurological disorders are addressed. I particularly liked the extensive use of real-life examples to illustrate important points. The section on clinical epidemiology - clinical trials, prognostic studies and evidence-based neurology - is superb. Last but not least - this is the least expensive book on neuroepidemiology and far better than the others. Can't say enough good things!
Review: Excellent book - readable and comprehensive! Having read other similar texts, I believe that this is the best book available on the topic of neuroepidemiology. This is the only book that gives a broad coverage of the study design and research principles for conducting clinical and epidemiologic research on neurological disorders. Research topics related to all of the major neurological disorders are addressed. I particularly liked the extensive use of real-life examples to illustrate important points. The section on clinical epidemiology - clinical trials, prognostic studies and evidence-based neurology - is superb. Last but not least - this is the least expensive book on neuroepidemiology and far better than the others. Can't say enough good things!
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Musculoskeletal Imaging Companion, 2/e 2006
Number Of Pages: 912
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
Sales Rank: 275524
ISBN / ASIN: 078176
3746
EAN: 9780781763745
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Studio: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Written by a pre-eminent educator in radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging Companion, Second Edition is a practical quick-reference guide to the radiologic diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders. It presents nearly 1,400 large, clear images of common diseases, disorders, and injuries, accompanied by succinct, bulleted "key facts" about the clinical and imaging features of each condition. Chapters cover all anatomic regions and disease entities, imaging of orthopaedic appliances and prostheses, and detailed protocols for all current imaging modalities, now including PET. The book demonstrates the utility of multiple modalities in specific situations and recommends the best, most cost-effective approach. This updated edition includes over 200 new images and numerous new disorders.
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Brain Aging: Models, Methods, and Mechanisms (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
Number Of Pages: 408
Publication Date: 2007-04-19
Sales Rank: 3586736
ISBN / ASIN: 0849338182
EAN: 9780849338182
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC
Studio: CRC
Bringing together critical studies of brain aging in animal models and new insights from human brain imaging, Brain Aging focuses on fundamental age-related changes in the brain rather than pathological neurodegeneration. Offering significant depth and breadth of coverage, it provides an overview of structural and functional changes at the molecular, systems, and cognitive levels. Written by pioneering researchers, it reviews unbiased methods for quantifying changes and stereological methods for clarifying the extent and nature of age-related neurological changes. It also explores the distinct methodological challenges in
herent in investigating the aging nervous system.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition: Tips & Tools for Bidding, Buying, and Selling
eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition: Tips & Tools for Bidding, Buying, and Selling
O'Reilly Media, Inc. | 2005-06-02 | ISBN: 059610068X | 463 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Whatever you call it--an online auction house, the world's largest flea market, or a vast social experiment--no metaphor completely describes the huge trading community that is eBay. Underneath it all, eBay is also a computer program and a complex socio-economic system, requiring experience, finesse, and the right tools to master.
eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition has been completely revised and updated to make use of an array of new tools and features, as well as to reflect the changes in the eBay API, eBay's policies, and general practices of its increasingly sophisticated users. In all, the new edition of eBay Hacks sports 30 brand-new hacks plus dozens of hacks that have been expanded, deepened, or otherwise completely rewritten.
eBay Hacks shows you how to become a more efficient buyer and seller with clever tricks and shortcuts that will surprise even the most experienced eBayers. The book's wide range of topics covers all aspects of using eBay, such as advanced searching techniques, sniping tools, selling strategies, photography tips, and even research techniques for PowerSellers. But eBay Hacks doesn't just cover the basics; you'll learn how to write scripts to automate tedious tasks, take better photos, and tap into the eBay API to develop your own custom tools. Unlike any other book, eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition also provides insight into the social aspects of the eBay community, with diplomatic tools to help to get what you want with the least hassle and risk of negative feedback.
This bestseller supplies you with the tools you need to master eBay, whether as a buyer or seller, casual surfer or serious collector, novice or seasoned expert. With this guide, you will become a savvy power user who trades smarter and safer, makes more money, enjoys successes, and has fun doing it.
Neighborhoods and Health (Medicine)
Neighborhoods and Health (Medicine)
Oxford University Press, USA | 2003-03-20 | ISBN: 0195138384 | 368 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Do places make a difference to people's health and well-being? The authors of this groundbreaking textbook demonstrate convincingly how the physical and social characteristics of a neighborhood can shape the health of its residents. Drawing on the expertise of a renowned cast of researchers, this book presents a state-of-the art account of the theories, methods, and empirical evidence linking neighborhood conditions to population health. Represented in the volume are contributions from the world's leading investigators in the field, including social epidemiologists, demographers, medical geographers, sociologists, and medical practitioners. This comprehensive textbook lays out for the first time the methodological approaches to conducting neighborhood research, including multi-level and contextual analysis, geocoding and the use of small area-based measures of deprivation, as well as the evolving science of ""ecometrics."" Substantive chapters present the case for the relevance of neighborhood effects on health outcomes throughout the life cycle, from infant mortality and low birthweight, to childhood asthma, adult infectious diseases, and disability in old age. The approaches covered in the book range from testing the linkages between community-level variables, such as social capital and residential segregation, and population health to designing and implementing community interventions and policies to improve the health of the public. The book is a timely companion volume to Social Epidemiology (Oxford University Press, 2000), edited by the same authors, and an indispensable manual on neighborhood research for students, researchers, and practitioners.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Compression: From Cochlea to Cochlear Implants (Springer Handbook of Auditory Research)
Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 248
Publication Date: 2003-10-01
Sales Rank: 1525062
ISBN / ASIN: 0387004963
EAN: 9780387004969
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Springer
Studio: Springer
The mechanical response of the basilar membrane in the cochlea plays a fundamental role in human hearing. This volume discusses the main aspects of cochlear compression, including anatomy and physiology; the perceptual consequences of compression in normal hearing; the effects of hearing loss on compression; and its function in hearing aids and cochlear implants. The role of compression has increasing practical significance as it is incorporated into hearing aids and cochlear implants to compensate for inadequate compression in people with cochlear hearing loss.
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Creativity in the Schizophrenia Spectrum: A Special Issue of the Creativity Research Journal (Creati
Publisher: TF-LEA
Number Of Pages: 136
Publication Date: 2001-02
Sales Rank: 1738414
ISBN / ASIN: 0805897399
EAN: 9780805897395
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: TF-LEA
Studio: TF-LEA
Average Rating: 5 The articles in this special issue seek to re-examine the relationship between creativity and the schizophrenia spectrum of disorders in the wake of recent research and theorizing. They revisit both empirical and conceptual findings and issues regarding connections between the schizophrenia spectrum of disorders: schizotypy, psychotic-like traits, and creativity.
Review:
Fascinating Read Having been diagnosed with Schizophrenia at a very
young age and after a few years recently experiencing
a very good recovery I found this book to be
insightful and inspiring. The book has a series of
articles from prominent researchers on Schizophrenia
and creativity. Some interesting observations were
made such as James Ogilvie's comparison of the
Schizophrenic's experience to that of a philosopher
in that both are preoccupied with foundational questions
including creativity. I also found Louis Sass's
article and critique of Kay Redfield Jamison's book
"Touched with Fire" to be very interesting in pointing
out areas where she may have overlooked potential for
more schizophrenia spectrum styles of creativity.
Particularly he considers more modernist and
revolutionary styles of creativity that Schizophrenia
spectrum individuals might have stronger affinities
with as opposed to Bipolar spectrum individuals.
All in all a great book and it helped me understand my
experience of being a 'mad creator' better and gives hope
in efforts of recovery, especially since I am a very
young man and a music technology major. Highly reccomended for
Schizophrenia spectrum individuals, loved ones, and
just about anyone else who is interested in the
fascinating relation between creativity and m
adness.
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Brain Warping Medical eboook
Number Of Pages: 385
Publication Date: 1999-01-15
Sales Rank: 1849605
ISBN / ASIN: 0126925356
EAN: 9780126925357
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Studio: Academic Press
Brain Warping is the premier book in the field of brain mapping to cover the mathematics, physics, computer science, and neurobiological issues related to brain spatial transformation and deformation correction. All chapters are organized in a similar fashion, covering the history, theory, and implementation of the specific approach discussed for ease of reading. Each chapter also discusses the computer science implementations, including descriptions of the programs and computer codes used in its execution. Readers of Brain Warping will be able to understand all of the approaches currently used in brain mapping, incorporating multimodality, and multisubject comparisons. Key Features
* The only book of its kind
* Subject matter is the fastest growing area in the field of brain mapping
* Presents geometrically-based approaches to the field of brain mapping
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management, 2003
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management, 2003 By Mark D. Pearlman, Judith E. Tintinalli, Pamela L Dyne,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 590
Publication Date: 2003-09-24
Sales Rank: 557046
ISBN / ASIN: 0071379371
EAN: 9780071379373
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Studio: McGraw-Hill Professional
Book Description: A well-illustrated quick-reference guide to the complete management of emergent medical problems occurring in women. Formatted to lead the clinician from signs and symptoms to differential diagnosis. Includes a bulleted list of high-yield key facts at the start of each chapter and highlighted diagnostic and treatment guidelines. CHM
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Stem Cell Biology (Cold Spring Harbor Monograph Series, 40) (Cold Spring Harbor Monograph)
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press | ISBN: 0879696737 | 2 Edition - June 2002 | PDF | 550 pages | 4.7 Mb
Stem cells are the focus of intense interest from a growing, multidisciplinary community of investigators with new tools for isolating and characterizing these elusive cell types. This volume, which features contributions from many of the world’s leading laboratories, provides a uniquely broad and authoritative basis for understanding the biology of stem cells and the current excitement about their potential for clinical exploitation. It is an essential work of reference for investigators in embryology, hematology, and neurobiology, and their collaborators in the emerging field of regenerative medicine.
