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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext Ltd (April 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 2742006575
ISBN-13: 978-2742006571.

Book Description

Movement disorders in children: an update with video recordings covers a wide range of disease conditions that are characterized by involuntary movements possibly associated with signs of more diffuse dysfunction of the nervous system. These include both genetically determined and acquired conditions, running a clinical course that may be progressive, static, or paroxysmal. Recent years have witnessed growing interest in the movement disorders of children. There has been an increase in our understanding of the pathogenesis of these disorders, and new perspectives for their diagnosis and treatment have emerged. This book aims to provide neurologists, paediatricians, and specialists in developmental medicine with a comprehensive update on these issues. The more recent advances on dystonias, neurotransmitter disorders, chorea and PANDAS, tics and Tourette syndrome, paroxysmal dyskinesias, psychogenetic movement disorders and other specific syndromes and diseases, such as opsoclonus-myoclonus, rapid onset dystonia-parkinsonism, pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration and Rett syndromes, are illustrated, and current topics on genetics, biochemistry, brain imaging, physiological investigations, quantitative assessment, and the pharmacological and surgical treatment of childhood movement disorders are covered. The book also includes rich video documentation which we trust may be a helpful and crucial contribution for all professionals involved in the field of movement disorders, where the correct semiologic definition of the different conditions is one of the most important but problematic steps in the diagnostic work-up.

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Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (January 10, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584504447
ISBN-13: 978-1584504443.

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With the impressive growth the games industry has enjoyed for the past decade, game developers, educators, and marketing firms are excitedly envisioning serious games applications for computer game technologies. These applications- serious games- represent opportunities for game developers to apply their talents to areas outside of the entertainment industry. Developing Serious Games is a practical handbook that details what’s involved in developing these serious games. It explores the emergence of serious games as a viable niche in the multi-billion dollar gaming industry, and it covers the various types of serious games, including military, academic, medical, and training & development. From there it continues with a discussion of the enabling technology trends, emerging standards, and the tools that promise to reinforce the current trajectory of development and user demand for serious games. The second half of the book emphasizes the economic realities of the serious games industry, including and evaluation of the market, the economic potential of the space, and the customer base. The book culminates with a serious game design document that illustrates the important differences between entertainment games and serious games. It also provides a look to the future of serious gaming from a developer’s perspective. The book is written for students, established game developers, and professionals in related fields, such as modeling and simulation or instructional design, who are skilled in training with traditional approaches and tools. It is also applicable to programmers, graphic artists, and management contemplating or involved in the development of serious games. Key Features: * Teaches developers how to get into the serious games market and be successful * Details the serious games design document and explains the critical differences from games that entertain * Presents tools and techniques that can be applied to real-world development challenges * Teaches how to identify and obtain funding sources * Illustrates the entire process of development from choosing game shells and engines to marketing * Discusses key technologies, including middleware, shells, content provides/generators, etc. * Provides an extensive resource section for established and burgeoning game developers.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Globe Pequot; 3rd edition (September 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762705272
ISBN-13: 978-0762705276.

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When trouble strikes and your group is beyond the reach of 911, you’re the one who has to help. Medicine for the Backcountry can prepare you for just about any major or minor medical emergency you might face in the outdoors. Using real-life anecdotes, step-by-step instructions, and clear illustrations, this invaluable guide shows you how to assess, manage, and care for: bone breaks and fractures, muscular injuries, heat and cold injuries, near drowning, spinal trauma, bites and stings and many other potential maladies. Each chapter also includes The Barehanded Principles – a point-by-point summary of the information you need to know to provide help in a hurry. Use Medicine for the Backcountry as both a practical handbook and a handy reference – and take it with you when your travels take you far from help.

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Paperback
Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (April 3, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0323027342
ISBN-13: 978-0323027342.

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition (January 12, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801890780
ISBN-13: 978-0801890789.

Book Description

Bioethics at the Movies explores the ways in which popular films engage basic bioethical concepts and concerns. Twenty-one philosophically grounded essays use cinematic tools such as character and plot development, scene setting, and narrative framing to demonstrate a range of principles and topics in contemporary medical ethics.

The first two sections plumb popular and bioethical thought on birth, abortion, genetic selection, and personhood through several films, including The Cider House Rules, Citizen Ruth, Gattaca, and I, Robot. In the third section, the contributors examine medical practice and troubling questions about the quality and commodification of life by way of Dirty Pretty Things, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and other movies. The fourth section’s essays use Million Dollar Baby, Critical Care, Big Fish, and Soylent Green to show how the medical profession and society at large view issues related to aging, dying, and death. A final section makes use of Extreme Measures and select films from Spain and Japan to discuss two foundational matters in bioethics: the role of theories and principles in medicine and the importance of cultural context in devising care.

Structured to mirror bioethics and cinema classes, this innovative work includes end-of-chapter questions for further consideration and contributions from scholars from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, Spain, and Australia.

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Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (September 7, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415973627
ISBN-13: 978-0415973625.

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First published in 1988, The Women Who Knew Too Much remains a classic work in film theory and criticism. The book consists of a theoretical introduction and analyses of seven important films by Alfred Hitchcock, each of which provides a basis for an analysis of the female spectator as well as of the male spectator. Modleski considers the emotional and psychic investments of men and women in female characters whose stories often undermine the mastery of the cinematic Master of Suspense. This new edition features a new chapter which considers the last 15 years of Hitchcock criticism as it relates to the ideas in this landmark book.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Square One Publishers (May 15, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0757003001
ISBN-13: 978-0757003004.

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It is no easy task to find a teaching technique that can truly change the course of a child with special needs. Thirty years ago, when Janet Tubbs began working with children who had low self-esteem and behavioral problems, she developed a successful program using art, music, and movement. Believing that unconventional children required unconventional therapies, she then took her program one step further–she applied it to children with Autism, AD/HD, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Her innovative methods and strategies not only worked, but actually defied the experts. In this new book, Janet Tubbs has put together a powerful teaching tool to help parents, therapists, and teachers work with their children. The book is divided into four parts. Part One begins by introducing and explaining Janet’s novel approach to teaching. Her goal is to balance the child’s body, mind, and spirit through proven techniques. The next three parts provide a wide variety of exercises, activities, and games that are both fun and effective. Each is designed to reduce hyperactivity, increase and prolong focus, decrease anger, develop fine motor skills, or improve social and verbal skills. All are part of a program created to help these children relate to their environment without fear, anxiety, or discomfort. Just because a child may appear stubborn and difficult, doesn’t mean that the child isn’t intelligent, curious, or creative. With the right approach, such a child can be reached, taught, and, hopefully, started on the road to improvement. The daily lessons provided in this book may be just what you and your child have been waiting for.

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CD-ROM
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (May 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781795001
ISBN-13: 978-0781795005.

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This engaging video guide helps students actually see how their knowledge and skills are translated into nursing practice. Throughout the videos, students follow a team of nursing students and their instructor as they perform more than 90 nursing procedures in realistic clinical settings. The procedures are organized by basic, intermediate, and advanced, enabling students to develop and then build on a foundation of skills. Each video features a review of key points, step-by-step procedures including effective patient communications, and discussions on how to modify the procedure in response to an unexpected outcome. The engaging, conversational style and clear, realistic dialogues put viewers at ease instantly.

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DVD-ROM: 1 pages
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1 DVD edition (January 20, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933864060
ISBN-13: 978-1933864068.

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Here is the first fully interactive tool that simulates an actual EEG lab reading session. EEG on DVD: Adult – An Interactive Reading Session teaches EEG interpretation to neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology fellows, and neurologists, using 200 EEG cases, over 400 EEGs, and a self-testing section.

A wide variety of adult EEGs are presented, covering diseases such as epilepsy, brain tumors, encephalopathies, stroke, degenerative disorders, comatose states, etc. Teaching points in the cases are emphasized, making this the perfect tool for clinical self-assessment and board preparation.

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Paperback: 736 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 14, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 007148986X
ISBN-13: 978-0071489867.

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Ace your Pathophysiology course with the help of nursing review pioneer Marlene Hurst

Use Marlene’s “no cram, pass with what you already know” system to slash your study time in half

4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!
“The presentation is impressive, covering several learning styles and truly making the understanding of pathophysiology fun! This book offers another approach to those struggling with nursing content that will ultimately result in more successful test taking and safer nursing practice.”–Doody’s Review Service

Based on Marlene Hurst’s popular nursing seminars that train over 30,000 students annually, this innovative review is loaded with the author’s time-tested strategies – all designed to help you excel in your Pathophysiology course exams.

Pathophysiology Review is unlike any other resource as it explains how to apply critical thinking and test-taking skills rather than how to re-learn course content. Marlene shows you how to “think on your feet” in order to succeed on your Pathophysiology exams.

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