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This is the ninth edition of a well-established, introductory text providing in-depth information on the care of the newborn, both normal and abnormal, full-term and pre-term, from minor to major abnormalities and illnesses. It provides an introduction to neonatology, concentrating on common conditions,for all health professionals concerned with care of the newborn.The concise, readable text facilitates the comprehension of content. The content is firmly evidence-based to ensure best practices. Key points listed throughout the text assist in learning and comprehension. Color photos illustrate important clinical conditions. Fully referenced to provide a current evidence base. Updated content reflects recent guidelines, developments in intensive care, pharmacology, and hepatitis C. A discussion of current issues includes vitamin K administration. Additional information is provided on the care of normal babies, including the parents' perspective. It provides an increased emphasis on the nursing/midwifery aspects.

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Grob's Basic Electronics, Tenth Edition"", is written for the beginning student pursuing a technical degree in Electronics Technology. In covering the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, this text focuses on essential topics for the technician, and the all-important development of testing and troubleshooting skills. This highly practical approach combines clear, carefully-laid-out explanations of key topics with good, worked-out examples and problems to solve. Review problems that follow each section reinforce the material just completed, making this a very student-friendly text. It is a thoroughly accessible introduction to basic DC and AC circuits and electronic devices. This tenth edition of this longtime best-selling text has been refined, updated and made more student friendly. The focus on absolutely essential knowledge for technicians, and focus on real-world applications of these basic concepts makes it ideal for today's technology students.

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The seventh edition of Textbook on Administrative Law has been substantially revised and updated to provide a concise and topical account of this fast-moving area of law. The guiding theme of this acclaimed textbook is how accountability is achieved through a 'grievance chain' comprising Parliament, informal methods of dispute resolution, ombudsmen, tribunals, and, particularly, by the courts through judicial review. This edition remains as accessible as ever, fully exploring the core areas of the subject and setting them in a contextual framework. In addition to wide-spread recognition as an invaluable core text for LLB and GDL students, Textbook on Administrative Law is a stimulating introduction for for undergraduate LLB students, postgraduate students in public law and for non-law undergraduates with an interest in this field.

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Peter Leyland is Professor of Public Law at London Metropolitan University, and Professorial Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Gordon Anthony is Professor of Public Law at Queen's University, Belfast.

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Nahavandi's text has an application emphasis with a cross cultural perspective on leadership.

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Key features:
 Objectives and summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter aid planning, focus learning and confirm syllabus coverage
 Key terms are highlighted to develop students vocabulary throughout the course
 A wide variety of examples, illustrations and photographs from the Caribbean encourage student interest in their own environment
 Student-friendly narrative style relates biology to everyday situations and issues
 In-text and review questions help students with difficult areas
 Practical investigations aid students in clarifying understanding and developing critical reasoning skills
 Essential practical skills are developed through laboratory exercises with expected results, sample biology drawings, tips and techniques for data collection and analysis
 Study tips for biology tests and exams
 Grading criteria for Internal Assessment Skills suggested for teachers

 

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An updated edition to cover the requirements of the 2000 A Level specifications. This book is also useful as an introduction to professional accounting courses. Numerous examples and exercises.

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This unique pocket guide to endocrinology and diabetes has been fully revised for the new edition. Written in conjunction with the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, it covers clinical investigation and management of both common and rare conditions, and includes the protocols and explicit clinical information necessary for the management of individual patients with endocrine and diabetic disorders. The second edition includes new chapters on endocrine replacement therapies, complementary therapies and chronic fatigue, as well as the latest guidelines and information on new therapies. There are also expanded sections on paediatrics, thyroid disorders, and reproduction - including male and female HRT. Numerous diagrams are included to illustrate important conditions, and the revised design and layout aid quick reference with useful summary boxes. Fully reviewed by an expert panel of referees, ensuring that it continues to provide high-quality information of international standing, this is the indispensable companion for all those caring for patients with endocrine or diabetic problems.

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Animo is a new two-part Spanish course for AS and A2. Animo 1 is aimed at AS level and comprises a Students' Book, Teacher's Book, CDs and cassettes. Animo 2 is for A2 students and has the same components. This course provides a smooth transition from GCSE to A Level, with a diagnostic test to determine students' abilities, clear grammatical explanations and full practice and language learning strategies. The Animo Grammar Workbook is ideal for further practise and consolidation of all the key grammar required at AS and A2 level.

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Key features:
 Objectives at the beginning of each chapter aid planning, focus learning and confirm syllabus coverage
 Key terms are highlighted to develop students vocabulary throughout the course
 A wide variety of exercises develops students knowledge, application and ability in all areas of the syllabus
 Worked solutions throughout the text provide students with easy-to-follow examples of new concepts
 Graded excercises at the end of each section can be used to check students understanding and monitor progress
 Checklists and at-a-glance summaries at the end of each chapter encourage students to review their understanding and go back over areas of weakness
 Examination-style questions at the end of each module give students plenty of practice in the types of questions theyll meet in the examinations