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50 Landmark Papers every Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon Should Know

50 Landmark Papers every Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon Should Know

This book provides an expert perspective from some of the world’s leading surgeons on the papers that have had the greatest impact in the field of thyroid and parathyroid surgery over the past decade. The broad range of topics covered will enable the reader to understand how recent research developments have led to changes in current thyroid and parathyroid surgical practice and represents an excellent resource for trainees at all levels preparing for specialty examinations. This book contains: Concise review and analysis of key papers by expert clinicians with each chapter focused on the most important aspects of the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease Essential reading for students residents fellows and surgeons studying for their professional exams or wanting an update on the current thyroid and parathyroid surgery literature Critical distillation of the diverse and expanding research over a broad range of topics from this field that includes investigation and management of benign and malignant thyroid disease primary secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism thyroid and parathyroid surgery and surgical complications Expert analysis of the key contemporary papers and topics underlying the practice of endocrine neck surgery for general surgeons otolaryngologists head and neck surgeons endocrine surgeons trainees and other healthcare professionals | 50 Landmark Papers every Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon Should Know

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Life and Death Rays Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure

Life and Death Rays Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure

This unique book provides an accessible introduction to both the scientific background and the key people involved in the discovery and use of radiation and radioactivity. It begins by providing a short history of radiation exposures and radiation poisoning; from the early inappropriate use of X-rays and radium cures through the misadventures of the Manhattan Project and the Chernobyl disaster to the high-profile and deliberate poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London with polonium-210 which gave rise to worldwide media attention. The chapters provide a catalogue of deliberate criminal acts unfortunate accidents and inadvertent radiation exposures exploring well-known events in detail as well as some not so well-known occurrences. It works through the topics by focusing on human stories and events and their biological impact. In addition it covers descriptions of the beneficial uses of radiation and radioactivity. This book can be enjoyed by any reader with a general interest in science as well as by students and professionals within the scientific and medical communities. Key features Authored by a subject area specialist who has worked in both clinical practice and academia and was involved with the national media following incidents of national and international importance Provides a unique human perspective into well-known and some lesser known events and a concise history of the discovery of radiation and the events that followed Adds scientific and medical background to a subject of high media interest | Life and Death Rays Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure

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Canine Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment Color Review

Canine Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment Color Review

Contains over 200 cases covering every type of canine infectious disease Features international contributors Supplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases. This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases including infections caused by viruses bacteria parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly as in practice and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog. Featuring international expert contributors the illustrated cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers. | Canine Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment Color Review

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Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

Methods and the latest results of experimental studies of the strength properties polymorphism and metastable states of materials and substances with extremely short durations of shock-wave action are presented. The author provides a comprehensive and theoretical description of specific features of the dynamics of elastoplastic shock compression waves in relaxing media. The presentation is preceded by a detailed description of the theoretical foundations of the method and a brief discussion of the basic methods of generating and diagnosing shock waves in solids. Key Selling Features:Addresses dynamic elastic-plastic response spallation and shock-induced phase transformation. Provides a centralized presentation of topics of interest to the shock physics communityPresents new data on the mechanism and basic patterns of sub-microsecond polymorphic transformations and phase transitions. Investigates destruction waves in shock-compressed glasses. Analyzes the behavior of highly hard brittle materials under shock-wave loading and ways to diagnose fracture. | Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

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Basic Surgical Skills An Illustrated Guide

Basic Surgical Skills An Illustrated Guide

An easy to follow step-by-step guide to the most useful surgical skills from knot tying to simple procedures. Illustrated with colour photographs and video clips to demonstrate techniques this book makes these practical skills as clear and easy to follow as possible. Including coverage of surgical instruments wound management and suturing and minor surgical procedures it also explains how to use these essential surgical skills to make the most of a surgical placement. Healthcare students or junior professionals undertaking a placement in surgery or emergency medicine will feel confident and capable and will be able to take an active role in surgical placements. Learning basic surgical skills is important for such placements as well as for undertaking exams such as the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS). Expert videos guided by the author are included with the book and can be accessed through www. routledge. com/9781032423265. | Basic Surgical Skills An Illustrated Guide

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Animation From Concepts and Production

Animation From Concepts and Production

This book explains the creation of animation from concept to production. Instead of focusing on singular aspects of animation production talented animators can learn to make better films by understanding the process as a whole. Veteran independent filmmaker Hannes Rall teaches you how to develop an animation project from the very start of conceptual exploration though to completed production. Subjects like script storyboarding character and production design illuminate the pre-production process; later chapters explain the production process applied to different animation techniques like 2D animation 3D computer animation and stop motion. This book is just the right mix of practical advice lavish illustrations and industry case studies to give you everything you need to start creating animation today. Key Features Learn the concepts of film animation production from an expert instructor Interviews with legends Andreas Deja Hans Bacher and Volker Engel Robust coverage of the pre-production process from script to storyboarding and visual development Includes a glossary and further reading recommendations | Animation From Concepts and Production

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Beef Cattle Science Handbook Vol. 19

Beef Cattle Science Handbook Vol. 19

The 1983 International Stockinen's School Handbooks include more than 200 technical papers presented at this year's Stockmen's School-sponsored by Wlnrock International-by outstanding animal scientists agribusiness leaders and livestock producers expert in animal technology animal management and general fields relevant to animal agriculture. The Handbooks represent advanced technology in a problem-oriented form readily accessible to livestock producers operators of family farms managers of agri-buslnesses scholars and students of animal agriculture. The Beef Cattle Science Handbook the Dairy Science Handbook the Sheep and Goat Handbook and the Stud Managers' Handbook each include papers on such general topics as genetics and selection; general anatomy and physiology; reproduction; behavior and animal welfare; feeds and nutrition; pastures ranges and forests; health diseases and parasites; buildings equipment and environment; animal management; marketing and economics (including product processing when relevant}; farm and ranch business management and economics; computer use in animal enterprises; and production systems. The four Handbooks also contain papers specifically related to the type of animal considered | Beef Cattle Science Handbook Vol. 19

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Stud Managers' Handbook Vol. 18

Stud Managers' Handbook Vol. 18

The 1983 International Stockmen's School Handbooks include more than 200 technical papers presented at this year's Stockmen's School–sponsored by Winrock International–by outstanding animal scientists agribusiness leaders and livestock producers expert In animal technology animal management and general fields relevant to animal agriculture. The Handbooks represent advanced technology in a problem-oriented form readily accessible to livestock producers operators of family farms managers of agribusinesses scholars and students of animal agriculture. The Beef Cattle Science Handbook the Dairy Science Handbook the Sheep arid Coat Handbook and the Stud Managers' Handbook each include papers on such general topics as genetics and selection; general anatomy and physiology; reproduction; behavior and animal welfare; feeds and nutrition; pastures ranges and forests; health diseases and parasites; buildings equipment and environment; animal management; marketing and economics (including product processing when relevant); farm and ranch business management and economics; computer use in animal enterprises; and production systems. The four Handbooks also contain papers specifically related to the type of animal considered. | Stud Managers' Handbook Vol. 18

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Tackling Causes and Consequences of Health Inequalities A Practical Guide

Tackling Causes and Consequences of Health Inequalities A Practical Guide

Addressing health inequalities is a key focus for health and social care organizations. This book explores how best frontline health workers in areas of deprivation can address these problems. Aimed at doctors and their wider multidisciplinary teams this book provides key knowledge and practical advice on how to address the causes and consequences of health inequalities to achieve better outcomes for patients. Considering the psychological financial and social aspects of well-being as well as health concerns this book offers a concise but comprehensive overview of the key issues in health inequalities and most importantly how practically to address them. Key Features Comprehensively covers the breadth of subjects identified by RCGP’s work to formulate a curriculum for health inequalities The first book to address the urgent area of causes and consequences of health inequalities in clinical practice. Chapters are authored by expert practitioners with proven experience in each aspect of health care. Applied practical focus demonstrating approaches that will work and can be applied in ‘every’ situation of inequality. Provides evidence of how community based primary care can make a change. | Tackling Causes and Consequences of Health Inequalities A Practical Guide

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Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease

Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease

Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease is essential reading for all medical students learning the fundamentals of history taking and patient examination when undertaking a surgical rotation when preparing for their surgical exams and as they transition to postgraduate studies. Maintaining the engaging and readable style so central to Sir Norman Browse's early editions the sixth edition of this classic text retains all the features beloved by generations of students while being fully revised and updated throughout in line with current surgical practice. Key Features: Current – fully revised and updated Accessible – highly structured and consistent layout supplemented by tables and revision panels for rapid reference in the pressured run up to qualifying exams Beautifully illustrated – packed with an unrivalled collection of colour photographs and explanatory line diagrams refreshed for this new edition Expert editors – with a wealth of clinical and teaching experience supported by contributors new to this edition bringing a fresh approach Companion website – visit www. routledge. com/cw/gossage for digital resources to supplement this textbook including self-assessment material video animations and an image library Now supplemented by online resources for the complete learning and revision package this sixth edition remains indispensable for the clinical years of undergraduate study to postgraduate surgical training and beyond.

GBP 39.99
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Multiple Testing Problems in Pharmaceutical Statistics

Multiple Testing Problems in Pharmaceutical Statistics

Useful Statistical Approaches for Addressing Multiplicity IssuesIncludes practical examples from recent trials Bringing together leading statisticians scientists and clinicians from the pharmaceutical industry academia and regulatory agencies Multiple Testing Problems in Pharmaceutical Statistics explores the rapidly growing area of multiple comparison research with an emphasis on pharmaceutical applications. In each chapter the expert contributors describe important multiplicity problems encountered in pre-clinical and clinical trial settings. The book begins with a broad introduction from a regulatory perspective to different types of multiplicity problems that commonly arise in confirmatory controlled clinical trials before giving an overview of the concepts principles and procedures of multiple testing. It then presents statistical methods for analyzing clinical dose response studies that compare several dose levels with a control as well as statistical methods for analyzing multiple endpoints in clinical trials. After covering gatekeeping procedures for testing hierarchically ordered hypotheses the book discusses statistical approaches for the design and analysis of adaptive designs and related confirmatory hypothesis testing problems. The final chapter focuses on the design of pharmacogenomic studies based on established statistical principles. It also describes the analysis of data collected in these studies taking into account the numerous multiplicity issues that occur. This volume explains how to solve critical issues in multiple testing encountered in pre-clinical and clinical trial applications. It presents the necessary statistical methodology along with examples and software code to show how to use the methods in practice.

GBP 42.99
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Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiac Neoplasm

Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiac Neoplasm

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and management of cardiac neoplasm and other cardiac tumor associated diseases. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. This book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key features: Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 24 clinical case studies related to Cardiac Neoplasm useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiac Neoplasm

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Case Reports in Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease

Case Reports in Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and groundbreaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and practice of congenital heart diseases and associated cardiac complications. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key features: Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 52 clinical case studies related to Congenital Heart Disease useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease

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Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiomyopathy

Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiomyopathy

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and management of cardiomyopathy. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key Features: Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 39 clinical case studies related to Cardiomyopathy and associated morbidities useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiomyopathy

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Case Reports in Cardiology Valvular Heart Disease

Case Reports in Cardiology Valvular Heart Disease

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and groundbreaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it presents a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and practice of valvular heart disease and analogous cardiac morbidities including carcinoid heart disease with a rich coverage on heart valve bioprosthesis. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key features- Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 65 clinical case studies related to Valvular Heart Disease useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Valvular Heart Disease

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Case Reports in Cardiology Coronary Heart Disease and Hyperlipidemia

Case Reports in Cardiology Coronary Heart Disease and Hyperlipidemia

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and practice of hyperlipidemia and coronary heart diseases and associated cardiovascular morbidities. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key Features Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 46 clinical case studies related to Coronary Heart Disease and Hyperlipidemia useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Coronary Heart Disease and Hyperlipidemia

GBP 32.99
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Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

Put simply this is probably the first book in 40 years to comprehensively discuss conveyors a topic that seems mundane until the need arises to move material from point A to point B without manual intervention. Conveyors: Application Selection and Integration gives industrial designers engineers and operations managers key information they must consider to determine which type of conveyor to purchase and how to optimally integrate it into their system to meet their transport needs. Tapping into his more than 20 years of experience in the materials handling industry the author discusses requirements for specific products or materials and environmental factors covering operation in extreme temperatures. Each chapter details a specific type of conveyor—including chain belt and gravity varieties—and highlights its primary features such as load capacity and rate and operation. The text also addresses costs and objectives of material handling exploring rate calculations controls systems and other relevant aspects. It includes photographs of actual installations and a glossary of key terms. Learn from the Experience of a Conveyor Expert Unless you have conveyor experience you’ll need help deciding on the best mode of transportation for your product. This volume stands apart as an aid in this decision process because it does not take a myopic view of one specific type of conveyor. Rather than solely covering bulk material handling or screw conveyors it analyzes all of the major varieties of conveyors. This book is not meant to be an engineering manual for designing conveyors but rather a broader guide to integrating conveyors in a transportation system. | Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

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Instant Wisdom for GPs Pearls from All the Specialities

Instant Wisdom for GPs Pearls from All the Specialities

Every consultant has pearls of wisdom they wish they could share with GPs: knowledge they have acquired from years of experience and evidence-based study which could lead to improved speed and decision in referral more efficient use of resources and overall better patient care. Instant Wisdom for GPs gathers these pearls together presenting ten bullet-point gems from a comprehensive range of clinical specialties together with advice on obscure or overlooked diagnoses guidance on how to distinguish tricky differentials and tips on prescribing. The content has been thoroughly revised and updated for this second edition. New chapters have been added on alcohol use disorders behavioural problems in children clinical biochemistry emergency presentations genetics and genomics obesity and bariatric medicine and women’s health all from contributors expert in these fields. Key Features: Each specialty chapter offers ten pearls of wisdom with detailed explanation from a leading consultant 'Obscure or overlooked diagnoses’ flag conditions which the GP might not have heard about or might overlook or confuse with others ‘Easily confused’ sections highlight at-a-glance diagnoses which can be challenging to distinguish from each other presented in an easy-to-read table ‘Prescribing points’ in each chapter highlight relevant issues around prescribing including tips warnings and clarifications Fully revised and updated with six new chapters Edited by Keith Hopcroft author of the critically acclaimed Symptom Sorter this practical and accessible guide distils years of knowledge experience and key evidence into 32 concise and easy-to-navigate chapters and is essential reading for trainee and practicing GPs. | Instant Wisdom for GPs Pearls from All the Specialities

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Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and management of cardiovascular diseases with a special emphasis on diseases and complications related to aorta such as aortic valve stenosis aortic aneurysm and others. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key features Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 46 clinical case studies related to broad cardiovascular diseases with focus on aortic diseases useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

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Seeking Sustainable Development on a Level Playing Field A PVC Case Study

Seeking Sustainable Development on a Level Playing Field A PVC Case Study

Back Cover Copy Humans have exploited a huge diversity of materials throughout history. Today’s conflict between rising demands and dwindling resources raises searching questions about how optimally to meet humanity’s needs efficiently and safely challenging common assumptions. Plastics support many facets of modern life yet raise associated problems whilst ‘natural’ materials may be far from benign when inputs extending their longevity are considered. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a plastic with adaptable durable and other properties used in diverse construction medical information technology domestic and many applications besides. However PVC has faced significant NGO pressure relating to its chlorine content and the range of additives conferring desirable properties. Yet unlike organochlorine pesticides PVC plastic is inert and recyclable after providing long service life. This book is not ‘pro-PVC’ but draws on lessons learned from how the PVC value chain particularly across Europe has engaged with problems and made further progress under voluntary commitments to sustainable development. The book advocates a ‘level playing field’ of common sustainability principles for assessment of the benefits and risks of the use of all materials in the context of their incorporation within whole product life cycles from raw material extraction to beyond end-of-life. The use of every material raises specific challenges but also shares common problems arising from society’s legacy of wasteful linear resource use. Activities surrounding the PVC value chain have generated novel ideas assessment techniques and reconsideration of regulatory approaches relevant to sustainability assessment of the use of all materials in the context of whole product life cycles on a common ‘level playing field’ which best supports the meeting of the diversity of human needs in the safest and most efficient manner. This book is aimed at industry regulatory and NGO audiences and influence on wider media. | Seeking Sustainable Development on a Level Playing Field A PVC Case Study

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The Dirty Side of the Garment Industry Fast Fashion and Its Negative Impact on Environment and Society

The Dirty Side of the Garment Industry Fast Fashion and Its Negative Impact on Environment and Society

When thinking about lowering or changing consumption to lower carbon footprints the obvious offenders come easily to mind: petroleum and petroleum products paper and plastic even food. But not clothes. Although the clothing industry is the second largest polluter after agriculture most consumers do not think of clothes as a source of environmental damage. The Dirty Side of the Garment Industry: Fast Fashion and its Negative Impact on Environment and Society exposes how clever marketing tactics designed to increase demand skillfully hide this reality. An in-depth examination of the international fashion trade and related goods this book raises visibility of the ethical aspects of promoting overconsumption through explaining the ecological damage resulting from the high rate of discarding old clothes. It focuses on the promotion globalization and integration of the apparel sector into our social and political landscape. It presents an expert overview of the garment industry highlighting the harsh realities of the environmental and labor problems associated with it. It tracks the commercial and cultural factors that have led to the growth of fast fashion retail and its dominance of the entire industry. The book covers current regulatory policies both national and international on production and labor and the author does not shy away from making recommendations for change. He examines marketing business and economic models to explain how assumptions of traditional economic theory on industrial growth and prosperity fall short in addressing the high social costs of promoting the overconsumption of cheap and readily disposable clothes. You will come away with a detailed holistic understanding of the garment industry as well as clarity regarding the larger issue of finding balance when it comes to the ethics of consumption. | The Dirty Side of the Garment Industry Fast Fashion and Its Negative Impact on Environment and Society

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Scentwork for Horses

Scentwork for Horses

Scentwork for Horses is the first practical guide on how to implement scentwork into the lives of domesticated horses enhancing behaviour welfare and the human-animal bond. Scentwork is a new discipline in the field for horse and handler and expert author Rachaël Draaisma arms the reader with a palette of information to enable them to put this technique into action. As well as theoretical background information on the nose of the horse and biomechanics Draaisma discusses how scentwork improves horses’ learning abilities development socialisation and their bond with the handler. Readers will learn how to have their horses explore their environment participate in scentwork games and follow a footstep track to find a missing person or food bag. Easily accessible for anybody working with horses at any level scentwork can be done in small areas as well as in larger spaces on various surfaces. Whether veterinarian behaviourist trainer animal-assisted therapist equine physiotherapist osteopath or interested horse owner this book promises to bring both you and the horse enormous benefits strengthening the human-animal bond. Rachaël Draaisma has always lived with and had a passion for dogs and horses. In 2002 she decided to make it her profession. Achieving several diplomas she started to work full time as a trainer and behavioural consultant first with dogs later with horses. Her best-selling book Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses published by CRC Press in 2017 has been translated into several languages. Another pillar of Draaisma’s working life with horses revolves around equine mental stimulation and scentwork and she has developed an extensive method to undertake scent tracking with horses a new tool in enriching the human-equine relationship. Draaisma travels throughout Europe and the globe to provide workshops and lectures on calming signals of horses equine mental stimulation and scentwork. You can purchase scent bags to aid your scentwork practice at the author's personal website: www. scentworkforhorses. com or www. calmingsignalsofhorses. com

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Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

Description Cooperative Gaming provides context and practical advice regarding diversity in the games industry. The book begins with a deep dive into research literature and the history of diversity in the games industry to provide context around what diversity is and why it is a topic worth considering. The book looks at the different facets of diversity and games exploring the issues and solutions within game development studio management event planning and more. It provides people with practical advice about being a marginalized person in the games industry and how to be heard how studios can support inclusive practices and events can actively become more accessible to a diverse audience. Key Features • Explores the history of diversity in games • Provides important information around what it is like to be a marginalized person in the industry • Gives practical steps to improve the inclusivity of the industry that are designed to aid in contextualizing and upskilling new developers Author Bios Alayna Cole is the managing director of Queerly Represent Me a not-for-profit championing queer representation in games. Alayna is also a producer at Sledgehammer Games co-chair of the IGDA LGBTQ+ special interest group and an award-winning games journalist and game developer. She was featured on the 2016 and 2017 Develop Pacific 30 Under 30 lists and the 2017 and 2019 Develop Pacific Women in Games lists and she has received several other accolades in the industry. Jessica Zammit started writing in 2013 for Start Select Media and for the next five years she followed her interest in writing about representations of mental health diversity and particularly sexuality in video games. Jessica has been speaking about diversity in games at conventions such as PAX Australia since 2016 and has been featured on several other discussions in and around the topic of representation in games and games criticism. Along with her co-author she is co-chair of the IGDA LGBTQ+ special interest group and she was featured on the 2018 Develop Pacific 30 Under 30 and Women in Games lists. | Cooperative Gaming Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion

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Communicating Science Clearly A Self-Help Guide For Students and Researchers

Communicating Science Clearly A Self-Help Guide For Students and Researchers

This unique self-help guide equips undergraduates postgraduate students and early career researchers within the sciences with transferrable communication skills that they can adapt and refer back to as they progress through their careers. It provides practical guidance on how to best communicate science in a range of different settings. This book facilitates clear and concise communication in both academic scenarios and the workplace. It covers settings ranging from job interviews through conference presentations to explaining your research to the general public. It is illustrated with first-hand experiences top tips and dos and don’ts to demonstrate best practices. It will also be a valuable guide for established academics who would like a refresher or a guide to new avenues of science communication such as podcasts. Key Features: Written by an award-winning professional science journalist and broadcaster with 25 years’ experience including writing for national newspapers devising and presenting programmes for BBC Radio 4 and being interviewed on radio TV video and podcasts Covers science communication in a broad range of settings including peer-to-peer to your manager at job interviews and during media appearances Includes advice from a range of experts who communicate professionally including a radio producer a TV presenter actors and entertainers and scientists Additional video material to accompany this book can be found here: https://www. youtube. com/playlist?list=PLLUWyRwmgFlW7_NrNupeuiJ86OxIWHZ6I. Sharon Ann Holgate is a freelance science writer and broadcaster. She has presented on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service and presented video podcasts for medical research charity the Myrovlytis Trust. She earned a D. Phil in physics from the University of Sussex where she was a Visiting Fellow in Physics and Astronomy for nine years. Her articles have appeared in Science Science Careers New Scientist The Times Higher Education Supplement The Times Literary Supplement Flipside E&T Focus Physics World Interactions Materials World Modern Astronomer and Astronomy Now. She was also shortlisted for the radio programme category of the Association of British Science Writers' Awards in 2005 and for the Aventis Prizes for Science Books Junior Prize in 2003. Dr. Holgate was the recipient of the Institute of Physics 2022 William Thomson Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize for communicating science to a wide variety of audiences and for positive representations of scientists from non-traditional backgrounds. She has also received the Institute of Physics Young Professional Physicist of the Year Award and a Merit Award in the Daily Telegraph Young Science Writer of the Year competition. She is the author of the undergraduate textbook Understanding Solid State Physics which is currently in its second edition and used as a core text in universities around the world. | Communicating Science Clearly A Self-Help Guide For Students and Researchers

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GIS Cartography A Guide to Effective Map Design Third Edition

GIS Cartography A Guide to Effective Map Design Third Edition

Since the publication of the bestselling second edition 5 years ago vast and new globally-relevant geographic datasets have become available to cartography practitioners and with this has come the need for new ways to visualize them in maps as well as new challenges in ethically disseminating the visualizations. With new features and significant updates that address these changes this edition remains faithful to the original vision that cartography instruction should be software agnostic. Discussing map design theory and technique rather than map design tools this book focuses on digital cartography and its best practices. This third edition has completely new sections on how to deal with maps that go viral and the ethics therein; new presentation ideas; new features such as amenities climate data and hazards; the new Equal Earth projection; and vector tile design considerations. All chapters are thoroughly updated with new illustrations and new sections for datasets that didn’t exist when the second edition was published as well as new techniques and trends in cartography. New in the third edition: A true textbook written with a friendly style and excellent examples explaining everything from layout design to fonts and colors to specific design considerations for individual feature types to static and dynamic cartography issues. Thoroughly updated with new features such as points of interest climate data hazards and buildings; new projections such as the Equal Earth projection and the Spilhaus projection; and vector tile design considerations such as label placement techniques and tricks for making world-class basemaps. Includes over 70 new map examples that display the latest techniques in cartography. Reflects on new developments in color palettes; visualization patterns; datums; and non-static output media such as animation interaction and large-format cinematic techniques that weren’t available for the second edition. Defines and illustrates new terms that have made their way into the profession over the last few years such as story maps flow maps Dorling cartograms spec sheets bivariate choropleths firefly cartography Tanaka contours and value-by-alpha. In this third edition author Gretchen Peterson takes a don’t let the technology get in the way approach to the presentation focusing on the elements of good design what makes a good map and how to get there rather than specific software tools. She provides a reference that you can thumb through time and again as you create your maps. Copiously illustrated the third edition explores novel concepts that kick-start your pursuit of map-making excellence. The book doesn’t just teach you how to design and create good maps it teaches you how to design and create superior maps. | GIS Cartography A Guide to Effective Map Design Third Edition

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