Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

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This fully revised and updated edition introduces the reader to sedimentology and stratigraphic principles, and provides tools for the interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. The processes of formation, transport and deposition of sediment are considered and then applied to develop conceptual models for the full range of sedimentary environments, from deserts to deep seas and reefs to rivers.

Different approaches to using stratigraphic principles to date and correlate strata are also considered, in order to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy. The text and figures are designed to be accessible to anyone completely new to the subject, and all of the illustrative material is provided in an accompanying CD-ROM. High-resolution versions of these images can also be downloaded from the companion website for this book at:
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Review

This is an excellent book on Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. My undergraduate program does not have an "intro to" Sed & Strat class, and the professor that teaches Sedimentology and Stratigraphy is pompous and impersonable. This book got nearly my entire class through the course, because we had no professor to really teach us anything. The pictures are excellent and the text breaks down difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Additionally, the author is good at tying concepts from historical geology and structural geology into the text without over-burdening or distracting the reader. To any student looking to supplement a difficult class, this text is for. My one complaint is the price, it is rather expensive for a soft cover book. On a side note, this is now the field I work in and I keep this book with me!

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Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System: Praxis II Test Practice Questions & Review for the Praxis II: Subject Assessments

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Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the Praxis II: Subject Assessments. Study after study has shown that spaced repetition is the most effective form of learning, and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive learning fun and fast. Our flashcards enable you to study small, digestible bits of information that are easy to learn and give you exposure to the different question types and concepts. Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System covers all of the most important topics that you'll need to know to be successful on test day.

Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Study System: Praxis II Test Practice Questions & Review for the Praxis II: Subject Assessments Review

These flashcards are helpful if you need to quickly review basic terms regarding areas in speech language pathology for the praxis. If you need to really study more content then I would use your textbooks or another advanced study guide in conjunction with these flashcards.

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Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition

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Thoroughly updated, the new edition of the best-selling Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology is the definitive quick-reference for use in office practice and hospital settings. Drawn from ACOG technical bulletins, OB/GYN publications, articles, textbooks, computer sources, and the authors' vast personal experience, outlines of more than 400 clinical protocols help ensure that everyone on the team is on the same page. Flowcharts and outlines make common problems seem simpler and information easy to refer to when running from room to room during a busy day in the office or hospital.

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Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition Review

Hi. i first heard about Protocols from a posting on Medscape and bit the bullet in buying it to see if would be helpful in my review for my boards in November. though written in 2003 (new edition coming out 2/2008), i did find it helpful to augment study with Up To Date, Compendium (this book utilized the ACOG Practice Bulletins, etc), etc. it is alphabatized by topics and provides salient (in a nut-shell) info one should know, though these topics are not sectioned by GYN, OB, REI, ONC, etc and no pics are present, unfortunately. some very good tables and algorithms, particularly cardiac disease in pregnancy, breast disorders, etc. it also has a section on Boards in the back --these topics apparently are historically popular, but i wasn't asked much from there. i think the book would be helpful for boards study as an additional, but not sole, resource. i also think it would come in handy in day to day practice. the author has an interest (or has in the past) in working with ob/gyns trying to get boarded.

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The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health

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Dogs are a part of nearly 40 percent of United States households.  With this in mind, author Linda P. Case has written the definitive textbook on dogs and their care.  Completely updated and revised, the second edition of The Dog covers four areas of compelling interest: the bond between dogs and humans, canine behavior, canine health and disease, and canine nutrition. � Aiming to enhance the human-dog bond, author Case uses clear, understandable writing to explain selective breeding, training principles, solution to common behavior problems, diet and nutrition, and preventative health care.  Case liberally uses distinctive figures and tables, current references plus suggested readings, and a thorough glossary to aid in comprehension.� More in-depth that most dog books, The Dog will prove to be an indispensable tool for undergraduate companion animal courses, veterinary technician courses, and dog care/training courses.� In addition, it will serve as a valuable resource for professional breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and veterinary clinicians.

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At last companion animal professionals, dog owners, and adoption counselors have a superb comprehensive reference source for canine development and physiology, learning theory, behavior, health and disease, and nutrition, all in a single volume. Previously it was necessary to have on hand several books, each covering one or at most two of these topics. While the primary audience for The Dog is undergraduate students in animal sciences programs and other students in professional programs, the book readily serves a broader audience of breeders, trainers, kennel operators, humane society personnel, and veterinarians, and it is entirely accessible to the general dog-owning public. Separate sections on the benefits and responsibilities of dog ownership and factors to consider in selecting a dog make the volume particularly valuable for shelter personnel, adoption counselors, and anyone considering acquiring a dog. Case combines academic credentials as a specialist in companion animal nutrition (her previous book is Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals, 1995) with training and long experience as a behaviorist, dog trainer, and college educator. Not surprisingly, the chapters on nutrition are thorough yet concise, offering important information otherwise unavailable to the non-specialist interested in the nutritional needs of dogs and in industry practices of dog food formulation and production. The sections on behavior provide cogent explanations of developmental stages, communication signals, social interaction, the principles of learning, and training techniques, as well as an excellent overview of behavior problems. Case's balanced and incisive discussion of the dominance model of social interaction (and its misuses) is particularly welcome. At $34.95, the volume is priced between a college textbook (many of which now cost twice this price) and a trade book. In fact, we can be grateful to the Iowa State University Press for keeping the cost of this excellent volume within reach of the general public. Separate works on canine behavior, nutrition, and health would easily exceed the cost of this publication. The Dog is hardcover, beautifully illustrated with line drawings, and includes an extensive bibliography of recommended readings, a glossary, and an index. Volunteer adoption counselors at the Champaign County (IL) Humane Society are highly encouraged to read The Dog to expand their knowledge of topics frequently raised in the course of counseling adopters. A companion volume on cats is reportedly in the works, and we at CCHS eagerly await its publication. --Mary Stuart (Mary Stuart is a former member of the CCHS Board of Directors and has taught adoption counseling to shelter staff and volunteers for the past 10 years.) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?�Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment Comment

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Rethinking the Fifth Discipline: Learning Within the Unknowable

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'Fifth Discipline' is one of the very few approaches to management that has attained position on the International Hall of Fame. Professor Flood's book explains and critiques the ideas in straight forward terms. This book makes significant and fundamental improvements to the core discipline - systemic thinking. It establishes crucial developments in systemic thinking in the context of the learning organisation, including creativity and organisational transformation. It is therefore a very important text for strategic planners, organisational change agents and consultants.
The main features of the book include:
* a review and critique of 'Fifth Discipline' and systemic thinking
* an introduction to the gurus of systemic thinking - Senge, Bertalanffy, Beer, Ackoff, Checkland, and Churchman
*a redefinition of management through systemic thinking
*a guide to choosing, implementing and evaluating improvement strategies
*Practical illustrations.
Robert Flood is a renowned and authoritative expert in the field of management. He has implemented systemic management in a wide range of organisations in many continents and lectured by invitation in 25 countries, including Japan and the USA. Professor Flood has featured on many radio and TV programs. His book Beyond TQM was nominated for the 'IMC Management Book of the Year 1993'.

Rethinking the Fifth Discipline: Learning Within the Unknowable Review

The content of Professor Flood's latest book is original and profound, but easily understood and operationalised, therefore this book can be considered a "must have" by academics, students, interventionists, consultants and managers alike. It successfully elucidates how the concepts of Systems Theory, Complexity Theory, Organisational Learning and Organisational Intervention are inextricably intertwined.There is a significant degree of emergent synergy that arises from the complementarist use of the Senge's approach (as described within the "Fifth Discipline") when used in conjunction with Flood's guiding> frameworks for organisational intervention and improvement. In isolation, Senge provided his readers with guidance on organisational learning - but provided no pragmatic steps to guide organisational analysis and the actual selection and use of improvement strategies. Conversely, Flood's previous writings provided a guiding framework for facilitating organisational improvement but lacked the organisational learning approaches that are simultaneously required if the need for organisational improvement (i.e. change) is to be recognised, validated, operationalised, reflexively critiqued and assimilated as part of a revised organisational paradigm. Empirical studies have clearly demonstrated that without the tools to facilitate organisational learning, it is quite likely that the need and desire to implement change strategies will be attenuated by organisational defence mechanisms. (See the work of Argyris in this regard). Therefore, the augmentation of organisational improvement frameworks with organisational learning offers interventionists an enhanced degree of success. Thus, by effectively combining his interventional strategies with the Senge's organisational learning strategies, Flood has successfully created a pragmatic approach that is more potent than the sum of its constituent parts. The emergent synergy is not by any means a coincidental by-product of the amalgam. Flood clearly explains how the inescapable and tangible manifestations of Complexity Theory require us to "learn our way into an unknowable future". Flood's book also effectively prepares the reader for the adaptations that will be necessary in contending with a dynamically changing organisational landscape.This book is highly recommended to all those with an interest in organisational learning, change management, systems theory and complexity theory. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment Comment

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