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We are out of touch. Many people fear that we are trapped inside our screens, becoming less in tune with our bodies and losing our connection to the physical world. But the sense of touch has been undervalued since long before the days of digital isolation. Because of deeply rooted beliefs that favour the cerebral over the corporeal, touch is...

How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders. Written in collaboration with the NHS Leadership Academy, this practical book draws on the real experience of over 10,000 nurses and midwives to bring leadership dilemmas to life in specific situations. Key learning...

Do you want to improve standards of practice? Do you know how to construct examinations so that they are fit for purpose? Can you give constructive feedback to aid development? How to Assess Students and Trainees in Medicine and Health will help you develop these vital skills and much more. This brand new title is an ideal resource for those...

How Cities Learn traces the circulation of bus rapid transit (BRT) to understand how and why it was widely adopted in South Africa. It investigates the global proliferation and localization of BRT, examining the production and distribution of transportation knowledge in the global south. The book addresses the spatial and social legacy of apartheid in South African cities, revealing a...

Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That’s a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to...

The Adriatic is the small Mediterranean – a sea within a sea, part of the Mediterranean and at the same time detached from it, a largely enclosed sea with stunning coastlines and a long history of commercial, political and cultural exchange. Silent witness to the flow of civilisations, the Adriatic is the meeting point of East and West where many...

“I find this book to be an invaluable resource, offering a comprehensive guide for assessing and addressing public health issues. Its unique blend of theoretical insights and real-world narratives provides a nuanced understanding of interventions in practical contexts. This book is an essential tool for both current and aspiring professionals in the public health sector.” —DANE MINNICK, Indiana Division of...

Capture the memories of your own magical moments and adventures with this deluxe traveler’s notebook set inspired by the magic of the Wizarding World. Harry Potter: Welcome To Hogwarts Traveler’s Notebook Set is the perfect way to record all of your thoughts, plans, projects, and magical adventures. The set includes a beautiful cover with the Hogwarts™ crest, a lined notebook,...

Celebrate your love of the Harry Potter films with this adorable pocket journal featuring a fun graphic of Harry and his fellow students practising their magic at Hogwarts. This journal lies flat when open and includes 192 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, an elastic band, and a back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.

From Vex King, #1 Sunday Times best-selling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, this uplifting calendar delivers daily doses of empowerment, positivity, and inspiration to help you live your best life, all year long. Make 2027 your best year yet with daily inspiration, positive affirmations, and empowering wisdom from #1 Sunday Times best-selling author and self-love writer, Vex King. This...

This engaging and accessible introduction to geographic thought explores the major thinkers and key theoretical developments in the field of human geography. Geographic Thought covers the complete range of the development of theoretical knowledge of the field, from ancient geography to contemporary non-representational theory. It presents theories in an accessible manner through the author's engaging writing style. This book examines...

Forbidden Knowledge explores the censorship of medical books from their proliferation in print through the prohibitions placed on them during the Counter-Reformation. How and why did books banned in Italy in the sixteenth century end up back on library shelves in the seventeenth? Historian Hannah Marcus uncovers how early modern physicians evaluated the utility of banned books and facilitated their...

Scientists rely on food webs—complex networks that trace the flow of nutrients and energy between species and through ecosystems—to understand the infrastructure of ecological communities. But given the complexities of food webs—think of following the flow of nutrients through the microbes, fungi, roots, worms, ants, and birds that pass over or through a single cubic metre of prairie soil—it's not...

Capturing the flavour of finely wrought Renaissance-style leather bindings, this intricately embellished design reproduces the craft of delicate gold tooling which was brought to Europe via the flourishing trade routes to the East.

Take to the skies with the legendary World War II warbirds pictured in this stunning calendar. Celebrating the style, might, and glory of these classic warplanes, Flying Legends 2026 features: 13 full-colour images of WWII military planes in flight taken by award-winning air-to-air photographer John M. Dibbs A handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December...

Witness firefighting heroes at work every day of the year with this 16-month wall calendar filled with stunning on-scene photography of fire trucks in the heat of action. Curated by expert fire truck photographer Larry Shapiro, Fire Trucks in Action 2026 turns up the heat with: 13 full-colour images of fire trucks and real firefighters saving lives as fires burn...

Celebrate the artistry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them with this Newt Scamander-themed stationery set. This deluxe collectible set includes a 192-page blank journal, a wax stamp and two wax sticks, letter-writing paper, envelopes, and a paperweight—all of which feature Newt's signet. Enclosed in a box designed to resemble Newt's enchanted case, this finely crafted stationery set invites...

In our unprecedentedly networked world, games have come to occupy an important space in many of our everyday lives. Digital games alone engage an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide as of 2020, and other forms of gaming, such as board games, role playing, escape rooms, and puzzles, command an ever-expanding audience. At the same time, “gamification”—the application of game mechanics...

High-quality evidence is the foundation for effective treatment in medicine. As the vast amount of published medical evidence continues to grow, concerns about the quality of many studies are increasing. Evidence in Medicine is a much-needed resource that addresses the 'medical misinformation mess' by assessing the flaws in the research environment. This authoritative text identifies and summarises the many factors...

Ever Seen a Fat Fox? Didn't think so. Why is it that only humans—or animals in the care of humans—develop obesity? In Ever Seen a Fat Fox?: Human Obesity Explored, Professor Mike Gibney delves into the history of the human relationship with food. He traces the evolution of our modern diet and looks to science to offer solutions to the...

Ethics: The Heart of Health Care — a classic ethics text in medical, health and nursing studies — is recommended around the globe for its straightforward introduction to ethical analysis. In this Third Edition, David Seedhouse again demonstrates tangibly and graphically how ethics and health care are inextricably bound together, and creates a firm theoretical basis for practical decision-making. He...

Every year, works of mapmakers from around the world are selected for the Esri Map Book to demonstrate how geographic information system (GIS) technology helps our governments, businesses, and citizens. Esri Map Book, Volume 38, continues this tradition, showcasing maps and applications that use Esri's ArcGIS technology to evaluate the sustainability of resources, determine efficient transportation routes, mitigate the effects...

The second edition of Emergency Incident Management Systems was written to ensure both readers and students stay current in incident management. Incident management systems are continually evolving, making updates necessary to provide the most recent and relevant information to the reader. While the overall theme of the book remains the same as the first edition, research and research-based case studies...

An accessible and practical approach to the design and analysis of experiments in the health sciences Design and Analysis of Experiments in the Health Sciences provides a balanced presentation of design and analysis issues relating to data in the health sciences and emphasises new research areas, the crucial topic of clinical trials, and state-of-the-art applications. Advancing the idea that design...

Both theoretically informed and empirically rich, Defensible Space on the Move makes an important conceptual contribution to policy mobilities thinking, to policy and practice, and also to practitioners' handling of complex spatial concepts. Critically examines the geographical concept of Defensible Space, which has been influential in designing out crime to date, and has been applied to housing estates in the...

Nobody doubted that atoms were real once atomic energy was developed, but in the early 20th century, and before, their existence was widely doubted. Defending Materialism follows the political and theoretical background of this intense philosophical controversy, defending atomistic and mechanical materialism against idealist paradigms. These accounts range from the explicit idealism criticised by Lenin and Einstein to the implicit...

Dangerous Medicine by Sydney A. Halpern reveals the untold history of America's mid-twentieth-century programme of hepatitis infection research, detailing its scientists' aspirations and the harm caused to human subjects. From 1942 through 1972, American biomedical researchers deliberately infected people with hepatitis. Government-sponsored researchers sought to uncover the fundamental characteristics of the disease and the viruses responsible for it, while developing...

In this ambitious book, philosopher Otfried Höffe provides a sophisticated account of the principle of freedom and its role in the project of modernity. Höffe addresses a set of complex questions concerning the possibility of political justice and equity in the modern world, the destruction of nature, the dissolving of social cohesion, and the deregulation of uncontrollable markets. Through these...

Within days of the first reports of patients suffering from a mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, scientists in China had produced a complete genetic sequence of the virus and confirmed that it was a novel SARS-like coronavirus. The genetic sequence was deposited in a public database, making the genetic code available to scientists anywhere in the world. The result was that...

Comprehensive resource presenting methods essential in planning, designing, conducting, analysing, and interpreting clinical trials The Fourth Edition of Clinical Trials builds on the text’s reputation as a straightforward, detailed, and authoritative presentation of quantitative methods for clinical trials, discussing principles of design for various types of clinical trials and elements of planning the experiment, assembling a study cohort, assessing data,...

Clinical Management in Mental Health Services is a practical guide to the day-to-day operational management of mental health teams. It explores both the theoretical aspects of management plus strategies for dealing with the wide range of management issues faced by managers working in mental health. The book looks at issues such as leading a multidisciplinary team, communication and public relations,...

Clinical Governance: A Guide to Implementation for Healthcare Professionals provides a comprehensive overview of what is meant by clinical governance and how it can be implemented in practice. It explores the evolution of clinical governance, its key components, legal implications, the barriers to implementing it, and its impact. Clinical Governance provides step-by-step practical advice, facilitating a better understanding of the...

Climatology in Cold Regions A groundbreaking interdisciplinary study of cold-region weather systems and their vital role in predicting climate change across the globe Climatology in Cold Regions explores the complexities of land−atmospheric interaction across the Earth’s cryosphere, systematically placing soil thawing, snow melting, surface diabatic heating, and other processes within the context of broader climatological models. Drawing from a wealth...

Understand and remedy chronic total occlusions with the third edition of this comprehensive guide. Chronic Total Occlusions offers the most comprehensive overview of chronic total occlusions (CTO) on the market, authored by two internationally recognised physician educators. It covers both the diagnostic modalities and treatment methods required to tailor a treatment programme to individual cardiological patients with the greatest possible...

From DNA sequences stored on computer databases to archived forensic samples and biomedical records, bioinformation comes in many forms. Its unique provenance – the fact that it is 'mined' from the very fabric of the human body – makes it a mercurial resource; one that no one seemingly owns, but in which many have deeply vested interests. Who has the...

The Great Recession intensified large law firms’ emphasis on financial performance, leading to claims that lawyers in these firms were now guided by business rather than professional values. Based on interviews with more than 250 partners in large firms, Mitt Regan and Lisa H. Rohrer suggest that the reality is much more complex. It is true that large firm hiring,...

Volume VII in the Ben cao gang mu series offers a complete translation of chapters 34 through 37, devoted to woods. The Ben cao gang mu is a sixteenth-century Chinese encyclopedia of medical matter and natural history by Li Shizhen (1518–1593). The culmination of a sixteen-hundred-year history of Chinese medical and pharmaceutical literature, it is considered the most important and...

'This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely enjoyable' — CONN IGGULDEN 'Excellent . . . scintillating' — The Times Who will save the fallen city? Let the games begin . . . Alexander the Great's sudden death has left his empire in chaos. The ragged survivors of war limp home on foot, while funeral pyres across...

An unflinching examination of the moral and professional dilemmas faced by physicians who took part in the Manhattan Project. After his father died, James L. Nolan, Jr., took possession of a box of private family materials. To his surprise, the small secret archive contained a treasure trove of information about his grandfather's role as a doctor in the Manhattan Project....

Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images An extensive compilation of case studies in structural geology and geomorphology for interpreting remotely sensed images In the Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images, a team of experts delivers an extensive collection of over 20 different examples of structural geological and geomorphological studies by...

This book is written for patients and members of the public who want to understand more about the approaches, methods, and language used by health-services researchers. Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is now a requirement of most major health-research programmes, and A research handbook for patient and public involvement researchers is designed to equip these individuals with the...

Presents thirty novel terms that do not yet exist in English to envision ways of responding to the environmental challenges of our generation. As the scale and gravity of climate change become undeniable, a cultural revolution must ultimately match progress in the realms of policy, infrastructure, and technology. Proceeding from the notion that dominant Western cultures lack the terms and...

Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapies 1e is designed to meet the specific needs of students preparing for careers in the manual therapies, such as massage therapy and careers as physical therapy assistants. This book provides the most appropriate depth of coverage for each body system—in both narrative and visuals—by including relevant applications linking the content to situations they...

Solitude has always had an ambivalent status: the capacity to enjoy being alone can make sociability bearable, but those predisposed to solitude are often viewed with suspicion or pity. Drawing on a wide array of literary and historical sources, David Vincent explores how people have conducted themselves in the absence of company over the last three centuries. He argues that...

Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Monitoring offers an expert overview of remote sensing as applied to forests and other vegetation. In Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Monitoring, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expansive and insightful discussion of the latest research on remote sensing technologies as they relate to the monitoring of forests, plantations, and other vegetation....

Bukhara, one of Uzbekistan's largest cities, was the birthplace of this dazzling eighteenth-century Islamic binding. The city's rich intellectual and cultural lifestyle was shaped by Indo-Persian influences, particularly the golden age of the Samanids. Adina (Bukhara) Ultra Lined Journal (Elastic Band Closure) by Paperblanks features heart-shaped leaves, a centre rosette and intricate corner pieces, all executed with skill and artistry....

The trajectory of Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought has long presented a difficulty for the study of his philosophy. How did the young Nietzsche—classicist and ardent advocate of Wagner’s cultural renewal—become the philosopher of Will to Power and the Eternal Return? With this book, Laurence Lampert answers that question. He does so through his trademark technique of close readings of key works...

This book traces the origins of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the broader context of universalism since the beginning of the 20th century. UHC aims to improve access to essential health services, provide financial protection, and overcome health care inequities. Drawing on rich first-hand data, including expert interviews and archival research, this book adopts a historical-sociological methodology to analyse some...

Diseases have significantly shaped the course of the world's history. From the fourteenth-century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture. In a sweeping, thoughtful account, Twelve Diseases that Changed Our World considers the history of twelve important diseases: their impact, their consequences, their costs, and the lessons learned. Examining haemophilia, blight, tuberculosis,...

Transformational Chairwork: Using Psychotherapeutic Dialogues in Clinical Practice is an exposition of the art and science of Chairwork. It is also a practical handbook for using the Chairwork method effectively with a wide range of clinical problems. Originally created by Dr. Jacob Moreno in the 1950s and then further developed by Dr. Fritz Perls in the 1960s, Chairwork has been...

Urban planning is not just about applying a suite of systematic principles or plotting out pragmatic designs to satisfy the briefs of private developers or public bodies. Planning is also an activity of imagination, with a stock of wisdom and an array of useful methods for making decisions and getting things done. This critical introduction uncovers and celebrates this imagination...

Albert Einstein's travel diary to the Far East and Middle East. In the autumn of 1922, Albert Einstein, along with his then-wife, Elsa Einstein, embarked on a five-and-a-half-month voyage to the Far East and Middle East, regions that the renowned physicist had never visited before. Einstein's lengthy itinerary consisted of stops in Hong Kong and Singapore, two brief stays in...

As medical schools struggle to fit ever more material into a fixed amount of time, students need to approach the study of anatomy through a succinct, integrative overview. Rather than setting forth an overwhelming list of facts to be memorised, this book engages readers with a fascinating account of the connections between human anatomy and a wide array of scientific...

PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMSTHE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this...

This second edition of the popular guide to critical appraisal is a fully updated revision of the previous edition. Written in the same easily accessible style, The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal now provides annotated checklists of the most common research designs. Consistent with recent developments in evidence-based medicine, these checklists distinguish between the risk of bias in the conduct...

"With this book Henry Yeung puts Geography back into the driver's seat of new theory development. Foregrounding mid-range theories and mechanism-based explanations, he offers a pragmatic approach that has the capacity to shape the wider social sciences for years to come. The timing of this intervention is pitch-perfect, as scholars search for ways to understand and intervene in an increasingly...

This timely history of the neglected figure of Daniel Sutton—the medical revolutionary who paved the way for present-day vaccination—was named a best book of 2020 by BBC History Magazine. Smallpox was the scourge of the eighteenth century: it showed no mercy, almost wiping out whole societies. Young and old, poor and royalty were equally at risk – unless they had...

Research powers innovation and technoscientific advance, but it is due for a rethink, one consistent with its deeply holistic nature, requiring deeply human nurturing. Research is a deeply human endeavour that must be nurtured to achieve its full potential. As with tending a garden, care must be taken to organise, plant, feed, and weed—and the manner in which this nurturing...

A fundamentally new approach to the history of science and technology. This book presents a new way of thinking about the history of science and technology, one that offers a grand narrative of human history in which knowledge serves as a critical factor of cultural evolution. Jürgen Renn examines the role of knowledge in global transformations going back to the...

With clear, critical, and constructive surveys of key terms by leading researchers in the field, The Dictionary of Human Geography, fifth edition, remains the definitive guide to the concepts and debates in human geography. Comprehensively revised new edition of a highly successful text Situates Human Geography within the humanities, social sciences and sciences as a whole. Written by leading experts...

The Cult of Creativity provides a history of how, in the mid-twentieth century, we came to believe in the concept of creativity. Creativity is one of American society’s signature values. Schools claim to foster it, businesses say they thrive on it, and countless cities say it’s what makes them unique. However, the idea that there is such a thing as...

Unlock Tarot's secret insights and predictions to guide your love life, career, and friendships. Cosmopolitan's vibrantly illustrated deck and guidebook is like a crystal ball, but better. Put the power of the universe (yes, seriously!) in your hands with this ultimate self-empowerment tool. The Cosmo Tarot card deck and guidebook will strengthen your intuition and deliver a fresh perspective on...

While the imperilled Brazilian rainforest has been the focus of considerable international media attention and conservation efforts, the massive grasslands of Brazil—known as the cerrados—which cover roughly a quarter of its land surface and are among the most threatened regions in South America, have received little notice. The Cerrados of Brazil brings together leading researchers on the area to produce...

Exquisitely written ... Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey — Brad Thor, #1 bestselling author of Black Ice A story about magical maps that lead to your heart's desire [and] the people who would do anything to find them ... A vastly rich experience — Charles Soule, author of The Oracle Year * Some places you...

The must-have statistics guide for students of health services Statistics for Health Care Management and Administration: Working with Excel introduces the uses of statistics in healthcare management and administration using the features and functions of Microsoft Excel. The book introduces students to statistics within the context of healthcare, focusing on the major data and analysis techniques used in the field....

Key themes from ACOLA's research into Australia's strengths, education, productivity and more The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council...

An indispensable reference for postgraduates, providing up-to-date guidance in all subject areas. Research Methods for Postgraduates brings together guidance for postgraduate students on how to organise, plan and do research from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this new edition, the already wide-ranging coverage is enhanced by the addition of new chapters on social media, evaluating the research process, Kansei engineering, and...

Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning colour plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different regions—the Old World, the New World tropics, and the world's oceans. It explains the causes of avian vagrancy and breaks down patterns...

Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry A quick reference to essential techniques in periodontics and implant dentistry designed for clinical use. In Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, distinguished periodontist Dr. Edgard El Chaar delivers a comprehensive quick reference to key information on periodontics and implant dentistry. The book takes a concise and technique-based approach to the subject,...

A comprehensive guide to orthodontic treatment for children Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities. Written as a “mini-residency,” this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust...

This searing indictment, David Healy's most comprehensive and forceful argument against the pharmaceuticalization of medicine, tackles problems in health care that are leading to a growing number of deaths and disabilities. Healy, who was the first to draw attention to the now well-publicised suicide-inducing side effects of many anti-depressants, attributes our current state of affairs to three key factors: product...

A series of concise, illustrated, and accessible guides to the human body systems: the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields. Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard...

Reproducing an expensive goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam in 1835 by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb, our Onyx (Asterales) Midi Lined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure) celebrates the harmony between art and science. The binding was originally designed to contain a Latin oration on the physiology of plants by the renowned Dutch botanist Willem Hendrik de Vriese. De Vriese, a...

Occupational Group Therapy helps group leaders achieve a higher and more dynamic level of therapeutic intervention, gain a better understanding of foundational concepts and research, and utilise active techniques that have meaningful and lasting effects on their clients. This practical guide encourages readers to use and develop their skills creatively in a range of interventions, including hospital-based work with acutely...

Comprehensive resource on all aspects of nutrition and metabolism; covering vitamin and mineral deficiencies, diseases, immunity, brain and bone health, and more. Now in its third edition, Nutrition and Metabolism has been updated throughout to present readers with the core principles of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts,...

Is natural gas the ‘bridge’ to our low-carbon future? In power generation, industrial processes, parts of the transportation sector, and for domestic use, natural gas still has the potential to play a greater role in various energy transition pathways around the world. But such a future is by no means certain. In Natural Gas, Michael Bradshaw and Tim Boersma offer...

Bring a touch of peace and wonder to the day ahead with Morning Magic, a guided journal of rituals and reflections to introduce enchantment to each sunrise. Guided rituals for a charmed and reflective morning. From ritual cleansing and manifestation rituals to dream reflections and intention setting, begin each day with a bit of magic. This journal includes instructions for...

This book addresses the difficulties experienced by wet lab researchers with the statistical analysis of molecular biology-related data. The authors explain how to use R and Bioconductor for the analysis of experimental data in the field of molecular biology. The content is based upon two university courses for bioinformatics and experimental biology students (Biological Data Analysis with R and High-throughput...

"Modern", "modernity", "modernism", "modernization": these notions convey an important cluster of ideas which aim to describe the world in which we live. But the premises underlying these ideas are becoming outdated. They tend to assume a link between modernity and industrialism which can no longer be sustained. The author moves beyond these limitations by proposing a world of multiple modernities...

Martin Lister, royal physician and fellow of the Royal Society, was an extraordinarily prolific natural historian with an expertise in shells and molluscs. Disappointed with the work of established artists, Lister decided to teach his daughters, Susanna and Anna, how to illustrate the specimens he studied. The sisters became so skilled at this that Lister entrusted them with his great...