New Materials: Books

"Clinically Oriented Anatomy is widely acclaimed for its comprehensive and well-written, "story-telling" text, accurate and detailed illustrations, and the relevance of its clinical correlations ("blue boxes"). The textbook serves as a complete reference and places clinical emphasis on anatomy that is important in physical diagnosis for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of emergency medicine and general surgery. This textbook is popular in a variety of programs, including medical, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, graduate biology/anatomy, and exercise science"-- Provided by publisher.

"Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function tells a story comprised of many layers, including core science, clinical applications, the history of medicine, and evolution of the human body. Saladin combines this humanistic perspective on anatomy and physiology with vibrant photos and art to convey the beauty and excitement of the subject. To help students manage the tremendous amount of information in this introductory course, the narrative is broken into short segments, each framed by expected learning outcomes and self-testing review questions" -- Provided by publisher.

"Given the vast amount of research focused on food and nutrition, it can prove daunting for introductory nutrition instructors to present their students with the latest scientific content. Insel's Nutrition presents the latest nutrition research in an accessible format, supplemented by a behavior-change approach that encourages active student engagement"-- Provided by publisher.

This book explores the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. The authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the book is an introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry.

"This book assists students and health care professionals in becoming experts in surface palpation techniques"-- Provided by publisher.

"Cael's Functional Anatomy provides dynamic and clear regional coverage of the human body's muscle profile and surface anatomy, along with step-by-step kinesthetic exercises and palpation instructions, which helps readers to easily understand the body's structures, regions, and layers. 1. Superior art and photos make it easy to locate and palpate specific structures. 2. Each chapter's Putting It in Motion sections/animations and Synergist/Antagonist tables identify and explain specific muscles and the actions that contribute to motion. 3. Try This! activities and Chapter Review Questions provide key kinesthetic concepts and reinforce learning. 4. A digital Workbook in a new writable PDF format, along with new Flashcards, will provide additional activities, exercises, and self-testing opportunities, available via the new Navigate. 5. The new online Anatomy & Physiology Review Module serves as an interactive study tool that allows students to further explore the human body and test their knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.

The Physiology of Training for High Performance introduces you to the concepts and physiological bases of adaptation as evidenced by the latest research. These adaptations are then linked to training for specific outcomes, offering clear guidance on the most effective training for particular sports and events. The only text to provide a rigorous, evidence-based understanding of the physiological bases behind training for high performance sport. Illuminates the processes that cause and control the body's adaptive response to training. Combines the theoretical and applied aspects of physical training to explain which stimuli are most effective in triggering particular adaptations. Examples and sample programs demonstrate how to apply the concepts developed to real-world training scenarios. -- from back cover.

Understanding our social world : the scientific study of society. Sociology : a unique way to view the world ; Examining the social world : how do we know what we know? -- Social structure, processes, and control. Society and culture : hardware and software of our social world ; Socialization : becoming human and humane -- Interaction, groups, and organizations : connections that work ; Deviance and social control : sickos, weirdos, freaks, and folks like us -- Inequality. Stratification : rich and famous, or rags and famine? ; Race and ethnic group stratification : beyond "us" and "them" ; Gender stratification : she/he - "who goes first" -- Institutions. Family : partner taking, people making, and contract breaking ; Education: what are we learning? ; Religion: the social meaning of sacred meaning ; Politics and economics : probing power; dissecting distribution ; Health care : an anatomy of health and illness -- Social dynamics. Environmental sociology: population, urbanization, and climate change ; Process of change : we can make a difference! -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors.

"Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches by R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, easily digestible introduction to research methods for undergraduate and graduate students. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields, including how to read and critically evaluate published research and how to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own. With the support of this highly readable text, readers will transform into critical consumers and users of research."--Back cover.

Ch. 1. Introduction to law and ethics -- Ch. 2. Making ethical decisions -- Ch. 3. Working health care -- Ch. 4. Law, the courts, and contracts -- Ch. 5. Professional liability -- Ch. 6. Defenses to liability suits -- Ch. 7. Medical records and health information technology -- Ch. 8. Privacy, security, and fraud -- Ch. 9. Public health responsibilities of health care practitioners -- Ch. 10. Workplace legalities -- Ch. 11. The beginning of life and childhood -- Ch. 12. Death and dying -- Ch. 13. Stakeholders, costs, and patients' rights.

"Therapeutic modalities, biophysical agents, electrophysical agents, or whatever name you prefer, these interventions have remained a part of the rehabilitation sciences for decades. This seventh edition continues to address these therapies and their role in patient care. Every chapter in this edition includes updated references, new case studies, and considerations for whom and when a specific modality may be indicated"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition is the official APA Style resource for students. Designed specifically for undergraduate writing, this easy-to-use pocket guide is adapted from the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. It provides complete guidance for new writers on effective, clear, and inclusive scholarly communication and the essentials of formatting papers and other course assignments"-- Provided by publisher.

Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics is an engagingly written, up-to-date introductory guide to the core topics in geriatric medicine. Since 1984, its goal has remained unchanged: to help clinicians do a better job of caring for their older patients. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in an elderly patient. Presented in full-color, this classic features a strong focus on the field's must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health services. The Eighth Edition has been completely revised to provide the most current updates on the assessment and management of geriatric care.