Learn to assess published research in this best-selling introduction to evidence-based healthcare Evidence-based practices have revolutionized medical care. Clinical and scientific papers have something to offer practitioners at every level of the profession, from students to established clinicians in medicine, nursing and allied professions. Novices are often intimidated by the idea of reading and appraising the research literature. How to Read a Paper demystifies this process with a thoroug...

The only resource you need to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam CompTIA(R) Network+(R) Study Guide, Sixth Edition, is your one-stop resource for the ultimate in exam preparation. Featuring 100 percent coverage of Exam N10-009 objectives, this book walks you through the essentials of network technologies, installation, configuration, media, topologies, security, and more. Networking experts Todd Lammle and Jon Buhagiar draw from over 30 years of networking experience to explain key topics,...

This book presents a disciplined approach to the engineering of high-quality requirements. The approach covers the entire requirements lifecycle and integrates state-of-the-art techniques for requirements elicitation, evaluation, specification, analysis, and evolution. Modeling plays a central role in this approach.

Help groups deliver results with an updated approach to facilitation and consulting

The Skilled Facilitator: A Comprehensive Resource for Consultants, Facilitators, Trainers, and Coaches, Third Edition is a fundamental resource for consultants, facilitators, coaches, trainers, and anyone who helps groups realize their creative and problem-solving potential. This new edition includes updated content based on the latest research and revised models of group effectiveness and mutual learning. Rog...

Discover the latest edition of the cornerstone reference on periodontology and implant dentistry that combines scholarship and science with practical clinical instruction

The Seventh Edition of Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry brings together a distinguished team of periodontal specialists and academics who deliver another must-have resource for students, researchers, and practitioners specializing in periodontal care and implant dentistry.

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Comprehensive and intuitive instruction in the management of information and information systems technology in health care Now in its fifth edition, Health Care Information Systems remains the gold standard in the adoption, use, and optimization of health care information systems and data to transform health care and achieve the Triple Aim of improved individual care, improved population health, and decreased per capita costs. With a renewed focus on using and optimizing health care informati...

An updated edition of the classic guide to technical communication Consider that 20 to 50 percent of a technology professional's time is spent communicating with others. Whether writing a memo, preparing a set of procedures, or making an oral presentation, effective communication is vital to your professional success.

Embrace your inner curiosity to experience a new world of opportunity. Curiosity is a powerful driver for achievement and performance. Unfortunately, it tends to wane over time. Is there a way to maintain "peak curiosity" over a long time? There is. You can significantly increase your curiosity about the world, others, and yourself. With expert guidance from veteran Chief Learning Officer and founder of the Global Curiosity Institute Stefaan van Hooydonk, Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for ...