Okechukwu F.E | Medical Imaging

By Okechukwu Felix Erondu,
Publisher: InTech | ISBN: 9789533077741, 9533077741

2011 | PDF | 412 pages | 29.9 MB

What we know about and do with medical imaging has changed rapidly during the past decade, beginning with the basics, following with the breakthroughs, and moving on to the abstract.

This book demonstrates the wider horizon that has become the mainstay of medical imaging sciences; capturing the concept of medical diagnosis, digital information management and research.

It is an invaluable tool for radiologists and imaging specialists, physicists and researchers interested in various aspects of imaging.

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Alloy Steel - Properties and Use

By Eduardo Valencia Morales
Publisher: InTech | ISBN: 9789533074849, 9533074849

2011 | PDF | 270 pages | 30.6 MB

The sections in this book are devoted to new approaches and usages of stainless steels, the influence of the environments on the behavior of certain classes of steels, new structural concepts to understand some fatigue processes, new insight on strengthening mechanisms, and toughness in microalloyed steels.

The kinetics during tempering in low-alloy steels is also discussed through a new set-up that uses a modified Avrami formalism.

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Mathematical Methods for Optical Physics and Engineering

by Gregory J. Gbur
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 0521516102 | edition 2011
PDF | 800 pages | 12 mb

The first textbook on mathematical methods focusing on techniques for optical science and engineering. Ideal for upper division undergraduates and graduates.

Strong emphasis is placed on connecting mathematical concepts to optical systems.

Essay problems based on research publications and numerous exercises strengthen the connection between the theory and its applications.

Mathematical Methods for Optical Physics and Engineering

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Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 8 edition

By Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, Patrick Callanan,
B,,oks C,,le | 2010 | ISBN: 0495812412

587 pages | PDF | 4,5 MB

Up-to-date and comprehensive, this practical best-selling text (now available with an online personalized study plan) helps students learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards. Authors Corey, Corey and Callanan provide readers with the basis for discovering their own guidelines within the broad limits of professional codes of ethics and divergent theoretical positions.

They raise what they consider to be central issues, present a range of diverse views on these issues, discuss their position, and present many opportunities for readers to refine their own thinking and actively develop their own position.

The authors explore such questions as: What role do the therapist's personal values play in the counseling relationship? What ethical responsibilities and rights do clients and therapists have? And, what considerations are involved in adapting counseling practice to diverse client populations?

Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 8 edition

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The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World

Apress; 2nd edition | January 26, 2006
ISBN-10: 1590596242 | 296 pages

PDF | 50.8 Mb

Missed deadlines, death marches, unstable releases, continual overtime, and skyrocketing stress levels are legendary in the software development industry. Unlike traditional occupations such as accounting or administration, the software business is populated by programmers who are as creative and passionate about their work as musicians or artists.

For most, it is a complete surprise when they enter the business world and find that internal politics, inept management, and unrealistic marketing drive the process, rather than a structured and orderly approach based on technical issues and quality. The average programmer, having the least authority in the management chain of command, feels powerless to change these things, but suffers the consequences.

"The Career Programmer" steps through the entire sequence of events, from the decision to create a new software system to the end of the project, and explains how the individual programmer or project manager can work within the existing system to solve specific problems and regain control of the process.

Avoiding an academic approach, care is taken to offer proven, practical, hands-on solutions that are designed to work when confronted with the political and chaotic realities of the business environment. Issues are addressed from both the programmer and project manager point of view, and steps are shown from all perspectives, from large-scale teams down to single developer projects.

Management will never simply hand over the reins and allow a completely new and unfamiliar approach to be instituted. Realizing this, the reader is shown how to build on small, incremental successes that not only solve the problems at hand, but also work towards a gradual reworking of the development process by showing management a stream of results to which they can relate. For the individual programmer or project manager, the end result is less overtime, less stress, better quality software, and a more satisfying career.

The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World

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Advances in Molecular Toxicology, Volume 4

Elsevier; 1 edition | August 12, 2010
ISBN-10: 0444535845, 286 pages

PDF | 5.58 MB

Advances in Molecular Toxicology features the latest advances in all of the subspecialties of the broad area of molecular toxicology. Toxicology is the study of poisons, and this series details the study of the molecular basis by which a vast array of agents encountered in the human environment and produced by the human body itself manifest themselves as toxins.

Not strictly limited to documenting these examples, the series is also concerned with the complex web of chemical and biological events that give rise to toxin-induced symptoms and disease.

The new technologies that are being harnessed to analyze and understand these events will also be reviewed by leading workers in the field.

Advances in Molecular Toxicology will report progress in all aspects of these rapidly evolving molecular aspects of toxicology with a view toward detailed elucidation of both progress on the molecular level and on advances in technological approaches employed.

* Cutting-edge reviews by leading workers in the discipline.
* In-depth dissection of molecular aspects of interest to a broad range of scientists, physicians and any student in the allied disciplines.
* Leading edge applications of technological innovations in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular medicine.

Advances in Molecular Toxicology, Volume 4

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DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 9th Edition

By Richard LeBlond, Donald Brown, Richard DeGowin
MgH | 2008 | ISBN: 0071478981

944 pages | epub | 9,9 MB

The classic point-of-care guide to the undifferentiated patient -- completely revised and easier to navigate than ever!

Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis tool, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination takes you a step beyond elementary physical diagnosis.

DeGowin's covers all physical examination techniques and procedures, but this highly practical point-of-care guide goes further, focusing on the meaning of signs and symptoms. It also shows you how to catalog clinical findings resulting from the physical examination--and order them into a differential diagnosis.


FEATURES
* All the essentials of the diagnosis exam procedure and patient record preparation - in one ultra-handy reference. Top-to-bottom coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by systems, signs, and syndromes .
* High-yield overviews of each organ/region/system, followed by the definition of key presenting signs and their possible origins.
* NEW! Updated content includes the latest developments in evidence-based physical examination, along with references to the popular JAMA series ?The Rational Clinical Examination?.
* NEW! 24 full-color illustrations.
* NEW! Full-text download for your mobile device

 DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 9th Edition

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Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

By Samuel Durso, Lesley Bowker, James Price and Sarah Smith
O U P | 828 pages | English | 2010

ISBN: 0195373189
PDF | 4,5 MB

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered.

Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners.

The Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine is the essential ready-reference to effective geriatric practice. Written in a concise, accessible style, the Handbook covers the entire range of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in the care of older adults and offers easily accessible 'how to' information to facilitate basic geriatric care decisions.

Guidance is offered concerning both ethical and clinical decision-making along with evidence-based information on key topics as well as insight into balancing competing priorities in the older patient. Tables and algorithms provide step-wise instruction for evaluation and management. This is a must have resource for all clinical settings.

Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Methods and Protocols

Methods in Molecular Medicine
By Nagy A. Habib,

Publisher: Humana Press | ISBN: 0896037851
edition 2000 | PDF | 282 pages | 1,6 mb

The book focuses on gene therapy approaches, including the use of such vectors as lipids, such viruses as adenovirus and baculovirus, and virus detection assessment using electron microscopy.

It provides preclinical and clinical data on the killing of cancer cells using tumor-suppressor genes, antisense compounds to growth factors, immunotherapy (remove gene), or virus-directed enzyme prodrug therapy.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Methods and Protocols offers experimental and clinical researchers a rich source of both basic science and clinical information on today's optimal use of gene therapy to treat and manage patients suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Methods and Protocols

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Information Technologies in Medicine

By Metin Akay,
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Pres | ISBN: 0471414921

edition 2001 | PDF | 204 pages | 3,5 mb

Medicine and the biological sciences have long relied on visualizations to illustrate the relationship between anatomic structure and biologic function.

The new multidimensional imaging modalities are powerful counterparts to traditional forms of observation–surgery, postmortem examination, or extensive mental reconstruction.

VR technologies have reached unimagined levels of sophistication and utility, giving physicians and students new avenues for planning and practicing surgery and diagnostics.

Information Technologies in Medicine

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Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle, 3rd Edition

Roger Blowey BSc BVSc FRCVS,
A. David Weaver BSc DrMedvet PhD FRCVS,

M..by | 2011-04-25 | ISBN: 0723436029
280 pages | PDF | 68,1 MB

The Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle is the established and respected illustrated guide to the full range of conditions encountered in cattle worldwide. For this new edition the atlas has been redesigned to present over 840 colour illustrations and clearer than ever coverage of conditions, with a special emphasis on ease of use.

The text has been updated and rewritten to encompass many new conditions including burns, 'bleeding calf syndrome', rib fracture and jejunal hemorrhagic syndrome, while treatment of existing conditions has been expanded.

The emphasis of this new edition of the Color Atlas remains the visible signs of diseases and disorders in the live animal. In its third edition guise, the atlas is an indispensable reference for both experienced and novice cattle practitioners, government and industry veterinarians, as well as veterinary and agricultural students, and managers of large-scale cattle enterprises throughout the world.

* One hundred fresh illustrations included, improving the range of signs presented.

* Special emphasis on improvements in animal welfare.

* Extensive upgrade to chapter on locomotor disorders.

* Improved layout places images and relevant text closer together.

* Terms updated with the latest nomenclature.

* Inclusion of more lay terms and clarification of acronyms.

* One hundred fresh illustrations included, improving the range of signs presented.

* Special emphasis on improvements in animal welfare.

* Extensive upgrade to chapter on locomotor disorders.

* Improved layout places images and relevant text closer together.

* Terms updated with the latest nomenclature.

* Inclusion of more lay terms and clarification of acronyms.

"What this textbook does well is to quickly provide the reader with enough information to come to the most likely diagnosis for certain diseases, based on a description of its clinical signs and with the use of good photography...The images are excellent and allow you to see what diseases actually look like, as opposed to endless text and droning lecturers! I would certainly recommend this book to all veterinary students in their clinical years and certainly those with a particular interest in cattle medicine."--JAVS, November 2011

Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of Cattle, 3rd Edition

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Robot Builder's Bonanza, 4th Edition

Publisher: McGrawHill/TAB Electronics
Language: English, 736 pages, 4 edition (May 23, 2011)

ISBN-10: 0071750363
Have fun while learning how to design, construct, and use small robots!

This richly illustrated guide offers everything you need to know to construct sophisticated, fully autonomous robots that can be programmed from your computer.

Fully updated with the latest technologies and techniques, Robot Builder's Bonanza, Fourth Edition includes step-by-step plans that take you from building basic motorized platforms to giving the machine a brain--and teaching it to walk, talk, and obey commands.

This robot builder's paradise is packed with more than 100 affordable projects, including 10 completely new robot designs. The projects are modular and can be combined to create a variety of highly intelligent and workable robots of all shapes and sizes. Mix and match the projects to develop your own unique creations.

The only limit is your imagination!

Robot Builder's Bonanza, 4th Edition

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ASP.NET jQuery Cookbook (with code)

Publisher: Sonal Aneel Allana
ISBN: 1849690464 | edition 2011

PDF | 308 pages | 13 mb

jQuery is a powerful, lightweight JavaScript library that simplifies various web development tasks. With the integration of jQuery with Visual Studio 2010, it has become increasingly popular for ASP.NET developers to use jQuery’s awesome power in their applications. Combining jQuery and ASP.NET creates applications that are anything but lightweight. Using this Cookbook you will become adept at using this library in your ASP.NET web applications.

This cookbook shares the most powerful, impressive, and just plain handy jQuery secrets for ASP.NET developers. From substitute server-side code to corresponding client script, it shows ASP.NET developers how to get the most from jQuery in a simple, effective, and easy manner.

The cookbook takes a pragmatic approach in applying the jQuery library to ASP.NET applications. It will help you to master the use of jQuery with ASP.NET by taking you step-by-step through hands-on, practical recipes. With its help, you can learn to manipulate various ASP.NET controls like TextBox, CheckBoxList, DropDownList, BulletedList, Hyperlink, Image, and GridView as well as custom user controls. The book teaches client validation techniques thus providing a substitute for the server-side Validation Control. It explores various graphic and animation effects that can be accomplished very easily with the library to give a better interactive experience to the end user. It explores AJAX in depth and describes the use of Firebug to view / troubleshoot the corresponding request / response dialog. You will also learn to develop rich content using client scripting.

A practical, hands-on guide for exploiting the power of jQuery in ASP.NET applications

What you will learn from this book :
Learn to use jQuery’s formidable power with ASP.NET controls
Implement impressive animations using client script
Explore interesting graphic applications using the Image control
Interface jQuery with the GridView control
Develop feature-rich and responsive AJAX-enabled ASP.NET applications
Use Firebug to work with AJAX request / response dialogs
Post AJAX requests to page methods, web services, and HTTP Handlers
Use various jQuery plugins to enhance your web applications
Build simple and effective applications using client templating
Develop rich web content using client scripting

ASP.NET jQuery Cookbook (with code)

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Comparative Archaeologies: A Sociological View of the Science of the Past

Ludomir R. Lozny,
Publisher: Springer, ISBN: 1441982248

edition 2011, 867 pages
PDF | 14.6 mb

Archaeology, as with all of the social sciences, has always been characterized by competing theoretical propositions based on diverse bodies of locally acquired data. In order to fulfill local, regional expectations, different goals have been assigned to the practitioners of Archaeology in different regions.

These goals might be entrenched in local politics, or social expectations behind cultural heritage research.

This comprehensive book explores regional archaeologies from a sociological perspective—to identify and explain regional differences in archaeological practice, as well as their existing similarities.

This work covers not only the currently-dominant Anglo-American archaeological paradigm, but also Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa, all of which have developed their own unique archaeological traditions.

The contributions in this work cover these "alternative archaeologies," in the context of their own geographical, political, and socio-economic settings, as well as the context of the currently accepted mainstream approaches.

Comparative Archaeologies: A Sociological View of the Science of the Past

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