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Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical casesBuild and enhance your knowledge of orthopedic physical therapy with this accessible, case-filled resource. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning.Featuring more than three dozen cases and new content, this updated edition of Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopedics is an ideal resource for coursework, NPTE preparation, and in the clinic.New: Coverage of blood flow restriction, dry needling, thoracic spine manipulation, and exercise for chronic low back pain37 orthopedic cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions to help users learn best practices in the context of patient careEvidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academicsIncludes evidence-based ratings for treatment plansPerfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation
An International Franchisee of the Year delivers a proven method for entrepreneurial success based on his remarkable story of going from Ethiopian refugee to multi-millionaireFormer Ethiopian refugee Yonas Hagos shares his amazing story about his plight in Ethiopia, his emigration to the U.S., and the business journey he took to become the owner of dozens of restaurant franchises.From Scrappy to Self-Made describes how Hagos beat all the odds to become the owner of more than four dozen restaurant franchises that have earned him $10 million, and counting. He owns and operates more than 50 restaurants, including Arby's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and multiple outlets of Smoothie King (32 locations), Dunkin' Donuts (9 locations)-and coming soon, Kaia Tapas and Beach Life.A tale of entrepreneurship focusing on the roadblocks aspirational business owners most commonly encounter, this how-to, self-help guide provides gripping personal stories and feet-on-the street advice. Hagos covers his assimilation into a different culture while delving into every single aspect of what it takes to launch a successful business, to fail at running one, to learn from mistakes, and to move on to sustained success.Throughout the book, Hagos acts as a mentor, answering questions any new entrepreneur will be sure to have, including:When an entrepreneur is starting out and has limited funds, how do you start to think about opening a franchise or business?How do the entry-level jobs set the stage for ultimate ownership and success?How does someone with minimal education master the skills that it takes to operate a restaurant franchise and run a business?After you open your business, what does it take to make it a success? And how do you strategize when things are going downhill?Once you launch your first business, what are the key steps you take to expand? Open your second business? And keep expanding with more and more?Melding the how-to, self-help business book with gripping personal stories, From Scrappy to Self-Made is a tale of entrepreneurship that focuses on the roadblocks aspirational business owners encounter.
A Doody's Core Title for 2024!The standard-bearer of critical care nursing guides¿this succinct, comprehensive resource delivers the most current concepts for treating adult, critically ill patients and their familiesThis engaging, evidence-based guide provides everything nurses and students need to know to provide safe, effective critical care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and written by top experts in the field, this peer-reviewed guide covers all the essential details on the care of adult critical care patients and their families.Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts. Whether you're going through orientation on the hospital floor or you're enrolled in critical care courses, AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing helps you care for every critical care patient.AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition is organized into four sections:The Essentials presents core information for providing safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnosesPathologic Conditions covers conditions and management strategies commonly encountered among adult critical care patientsAdvanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient describes specific pathologic conditions that require specialized critical care managementKey Reference Information features normal laboratory and diagnostic values, cardiac rhythms and their treatment and crisis standards of care
Harness the power of "zero transaction costs" to ensure long-term success in every new business propositionFor many business professionals, the daily "to-do" list is hard enough to stay on top of, let alone coming up with the "big ideas" necessary to take their company-or a whole economy-to the next level. But if coming up with those ideas-or finding start-ups that do-is your job, then The Zero Transaction Cost Entrepreneur is an absolute must-read for you.With more than 20 years of experience and an extraordinary record of success stories to his credit, venture capitalist Dermot Berkery has seen thousands of business plans, and in these pages he shares the key ingredient these successes stories have in common: Smart transaction cost economics. Simply put, these businesses lower or eliminate transaction costs for their customers. Here's just one of the real-world examples you'll find within: Blockbuster Video scored big by making movies easily available to rent; that's a reduction in a transactional cost. Netflix then removed another transaction cost-a trip to the store-sending DVDs through the mail. They tackled other transaction costs - limited choice and wasted time - by moving to streaming.Finding (and loosening) these transaction cost creates extraordinary opportunities in every field and industry, for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to corporate strategists and R&D heads. In these pages, you'll discover how transaction cost economics can work for you, in chapters that include:Why Do Other People Come Up with All the Brilliant Ideas?The 8 Major Categories of Transaction CostsMakers of Products Need to Transform them into ServicesWhy Are Transaction Costs Falling Rapidly Right Now?The Trifecta of Accelerators: Idle Assets, the IoT, and Marginal Cost Pricing
There's no better way to start communicating in Spanish!Getting a solid foundation in grammar and basic vocabulary is essential for learning any language, and with The Ultimate Spanish 101, Premium Second Edition, you'll benefit measurably from the clear presentation of the elements of Spanish grammar and grammatical structures and the dynamic dialogues presenting a broad, useful vocabulary. That's why The Ultimate Spanish 101 has become the ideal program for beginners wanting to communicate in Spanish. More concise than a traditional textbook, and more comprehensive than other language guides or mobile apps, this updated second edition of The Ultimate Spanish 101 leads you step-by-step to language fluency.The program consists of 16 lessons, equivalent to a first-year college course that can be adapted to fit your own schedule. You will develop the language skills essential for communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The short, modular dialogues, based on everyday situations and reinforced by extensive practice with more than 300 exercises (with answer key), take you from structured practice to free expression, ensuring that you will be ready to put your growing command of the Spanish language into practice. The practice of authentic language in the culturally rich dialogues will deepen your appreciation of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. The Ultimate Spanish 101, Premium Second Edition will empower you to communicate with efficacy, confidence, and enjoyment.The Ultimate Spanish 101, Premium Second Edition provides a rigorous program of speaking and listening practice supported by McGraw Hill's unique Language Lab app (iOS, Android, and web) including:170 Dialogues recorded by native speakers of Spanish with pauses provided for learner repetitionAudio exercises to put your speaking skills into practiceFlashcards to help you memorize vocabulary and verb forms, with audio to aid pronunciationSpanish-English English-Spanish Digital Glossary for convenient quick reference
A quick-reference guide to the accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment of disorders of the hair and nailFrom the basics of hair and nail anatomy and physiology to clear, effective diagnosis and treatment guidelines, Disorders of the Hair and Nail explains how to treat and manage disorders in patients of all ethnicities¿quickly and effectively. Whether you're a dermatologist, primary care physician, PA, or NP, this unmatched guide provides everything you need to know about the most common disorders, including alopecia, psoriasis, and scalp and fungal nail infections, as well as more uncommon disorders.Packed with 250 photos, Disorders of the Hair and Nail provides diagnostic tools, pearls in clinical practice, and tips for accelerating the pace of diagnosis. Inside, you'll find expert coverage of a wide array of disease and disorders, including:Bullous DiseasesBacterial InfectionsOnychomycosisTraumatic Nail Disorders and Ingrowing NailsHair Loss in Children, Women, and MenAlopecia AreataAcute and Chronic Telogen EffluviumLichen PlanopilarisFolliculitis DecalvansDissecting CellulitisPsoriasisDermatitis, and more
This new self-study system delivers complete coverage of every topic on the Certified in Cybersecurity examTake the Certified in Cybersecurity exam from (ISC)2 with confidence using the information contained in this comprehensive study guide. Written by a pair of cybersecurity experts and successful trainers, CC Certified in Cybersecurity All-in-One Exam Guide offers background material, detailed examples, and over 200 practice questions. Each exam domain is presented with information corresponding to the (ISC)2 certification exam outline. Using the trusted "All-in-One" format, the book reviews every topic on the test and presents foundational knowledge and skills important for an entry-level cybersecurity role. You will get explanations and technical details on core concepts as well as stories, discussions, and anecdotes from real-world cybersecurity experts.Coverage includes:Security PrinciplesBusiness Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Incident Response ConceptsAccess Controls ConceptsNetwork SecuritySecurity Operations
Learn the latest eco-friendly construction practices and study for the certification examThis comprehensive guide covers green design and building techniques for the construction industry and contains all the tools you need to prep for certification. Sustainability in Construction: LEED Green Associate Certification Preparation targets the many disciplines of environmentally friendly building, including construction, engineering, architecture, business management, real estate, and marketing. The book features complete explanations of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and much more. You will also get an accurate mock-up LEED Green Associate Exam complete with answers.Coverage includes:An overview of green construction practicesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) core conceptsUnited States Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED fundamentalsLocation and Transportation (LT)Sustainable Sites (SS)Water Efficiency (WE)Energy and Atmosphere (EA)Materials and Resources (MR)Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)Innovation (IN) and Regional Priority (RP)LEED Green Associate study materials, including a complete practice exam
The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology¿fully revised for the latest standardsThoroughly updated to reflect the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®), this classic resource explains the principles and practices of electric transmission and distribution line construction, operation, and maintenance. You will get comprehensive coverage of the newest equipment, techniques, and procedures along with current OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM regulations. Detailed illustrations and photos make it easy to understand the material, and self-test questions and exercises reinforce key concepts. An industry standard since 1928, this guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference for electric transmission and distribution grid system professionals.The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, Fourteenth Edition covers:Electrical principles * Electric systems * Substations * Construction specifications * Wood-pole, aluminum, concrete, fiberglass, and steel structures * Distribution automation * Emergency system restoration * Unloading, hauling, erecting, setting, and guying poles * Insulators, crossarms, and conductor supports * Line conductors * Distribution transformers * Lightning and surge protection * Fuses and substation relays * Switches, sectionalizers, and reclosers * Voltage regulators * Transmission tower erection * Stringing, sagging, and joining line conductors * Live-line maintenance * Grounding * Street lighting * Underground distribution * Vegetation management * Distribution transformer installation * Electrical drawing symbols * Single-line and schematic diagrams * Voltage regulation * Units of measurement, electrical definitions, electrical formulas, and calculations * Maintenance of transmission and distribution lines * Rope, knots, splices, and gear * Climbing and wood poles * Protective equipment * OSHA 1910.269 * Resuscitation * Pole-top and bucket rescue
Harness the power of Deloitte's proven executive transition method to reach¿and succeed in¿the highest leadership levels of your companyTransitioning to a new C-suite role is exhilarating, challenging, and demanding all at the same time-a unique combination of intense experiences that can be tough to manage, to say the least. The skills and actions you need to succeed during your first year are different from those required after you settle in. If you don't do it right at the start, you'll find it that much more difficult to effectively lead your organization for the long term.Ajit Kambil is the creator and a leader of Deloitte's program for helping executives like you transition into the very highest levels of your organization. In The Leadership Accelerator, he details the four critical competencies you should master in order to succeed, and he walks you through the process of building your expertise in these key areas:Prioritize and manage time, the only irrecoverable asset for yourself and your organizationManage talent into the right places to deliver measurable resultsManage relationships to build social capital and influence other C-suite members to get key agendas executed with the least resistanceDrive transformational change in your organization through effective strategies and catalyzing actionsKambil's model is based on his extensive research over more than a decade and insights from Deloitte's Transition Labs, a personalized one-day workshop delivered to over 4,000+ executives. The Leadership Accelerator reveals the research and practices Kambil has undertaken for more than a decade to learn exactly how real leaders have successfully transitioned into high-level roles. Quick, action-oriented chapters conclude with clear takeaways and workout exercises that can help you build your transition leadership muscles and define your transition leadership strategies and work plans.Start your new position out strategically and lead your new organization to the top of its industry-and build a lasting legacy for yourself.
A new approach to CFD that leverages modeling software and is light on mathThis concise, highly illustrated resource gets you started using a new, streamlined method for approaching Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that utilizes commercial software and requires minimal mathematical computations. Developed from curricula taught by the authors, Computational Fluid Dynamics: An Introduction to Modeling and Applications shows how to use high-powered numerical analyses and data structures to analyze and solve problems that involve fluid flows and heat transfer. You will learn how to use the latest computer programs, such as Fluent, to perform the complex calculations required.Coverage includes:Conservation laws in thermal-fluid sciencesThe finite volume methodTwo-dimensional steady state laminar incompressible fluid flowThree-dimensional steady state turbulent incompressible fluid flowConvection heat transfer for two-dimensional steady state incompressible flowThree-dimensional fluid flow and heat transfer modeling in a heat exchangerThree-dimensional fluid flow and heat transfer modeling in a heat sinkSolving the linear and non-linear system of equationsMethods for solving Navier Stokes equationsAnd much more
Practice! Practice! Practice!Essential practice questions for AP Physics C - updated to reflect the latest exam.Organized for easy reference and tailored to help you maximize your study time, 500 AP Physics C Questions to Know by Test Day offers extensive review and rigorous practice. The 5 Steps team brings you the vital resources you need to help you score that 5!500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW: A 20-question diagnostic quizQuestions that parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of your AP examComprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsIdeal and effective last-minute practice
The first resource of its kind¿a multi-disciplinary method for effectively managing the largest, most complex projects in business todayAll too often, we execute projects that come with high levels of complexity or uncertainty, along with conflicting or unstated expectations from stakeholders. The authors of this groundbreaking guide refer to them as "fuzzy projects," and they are all-too-common today.In Managing Fuzzy Projects in 3D, project management guru Lavagnon Ika and organizational strategy expert Jan Saint-Macary walk you through their proven three-pronged approach for successfully managing such projects. It's all about planning and executing the project with three key factors in mind-reason and logic, psychosocial/human behavior considerations, and politics, such as power, influence, and hierarchy-to gain a complete picture of the project and the processes for getting it done. Drawing on copious examples, they shed light on why even well-managed projects can fail to meet business case and strategic expectations, and they show how their methods work in the real world.Throughout, the authors provide illuminating case studies, including Boston's "Big Dig," the Golden Gate Bridge, the Ford Edsel, Olympic Games, Indian Tata Nano Car, Microsoft Campus Renovation Project, the U.S. moon mission, and Apple iPhone. In addition, they provide specific questions you can ask stakeholders in order to build clarity from the start of the project.With Managing Fuzzy Projects in 3D, you have everything you need to successfully guide the most complex, unclear projects beginning to end.
Succeed in Biology with Practice, Practice, Practice!Practice makes perfect only if you are practicing correctly! Through clear and concise descriptions and supporting images, the text in this book will help you uncover what can seem like a complex and complicated subject matter chock full of technical jargon. As we move from an investigation of the microscopic to macroscopic world, you will develop study habits to help you master the material, specifically the identification of Greek and Latin roots in vocabulary terms and the application of new concepts to recurring and overarching themes of biology.This approach will allow you to recognize how biology topics are interconnected, which will deepen your overall understanding. After each chapter lesson, numerous exercises follow to help you check your understanding and better relate to the subject. Dozens of exercises enable you to practice what you've learned, and a complete answer key is included for you to check your work.Working through the lessons in this book, you will find it easier than ever to grasp biology concepts. And with a variety of assessment types provided for practice, you will gain confidence using your growing biology skills in your classwork and on exams. Actively engaging with biology topics over time will enable you to start to see biology all around you. As the study of life, biology is nearly everywhere you look, and sometimes even shows up in very unexpected places.
The Rigel lab is a majors level manual that accompanies our Willey - Prescott's Microbiology textbook. This laboratory manual provides a balanced introduction to laboratory techniques and principles that are important in each area of microbiology. Experiments follow the spirit of the ASM guidelines for laboratory content. Each experiment comes with a complete set of pedagogical aids-materials per group of students, learning objectives, pronunciation guide- so students understand the "how" and "why" of the labs in which they participate. This lab manual also comes with Connect and the Virtual Labs.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This book provides a basic understanding of the way radio signals work-without becoming bogged down with the technicalities. It covers all kinds of radio signal types--including mobile communications, short-wave, satellite, and microwave. No detailed knowledge of electronics or mathematics is required. A-Z coverage of radio signals including satellites, mobile communications, and short-wave radio. No math or electronics background necessary.
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