Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary


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Contains 55,000 alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of terms and phrases related to health science.




To Cork Or Not To Cork


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Explores the controversy about corking and wine-bottle sealing that has spawned a heated debate throughout the oenological community, tracing the history of the cork while evaluating the merits and shortcomings of other seal contenders.




Fighting Fascism


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Presented at a time when fascism was a new and little-understood phenomenon, Zetkin’s work proposed a sweeping plan for the unity of all victims of capitalism in an ideological and political campaign against the fascist danger.




Judgment of Paris


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The only reporter present at the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976 for the first time introduces the eccentric American winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of wine. The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be remembered as the landmark event that transformed the wine industry. At this legendary contest—a blind tasting—a panel of top French wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France’s best. George M. Taber, the only reporter present, recounts this seminal contest and its far-reaching effects, focusing on three gifted unknowns behind the winning wines: a college lecturer, a real estate lawyer, and a Yugoslavian immigrant. With unique access to the main players and a contagious passion for his subject, Taber renders this historic event and its tremendous aftershocks—repositioning the industry and sparking a golden age for viticulture across the globe. With an eclectic cast of characters and magnificent settings, Judgment of Paris is an illuminating tale and a story of the entrepreneurial spirit of the new world conquering the old.




War of the Flea


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Presents numerous case studies of guerrilla insurgencies and the different options for official government responses




Rufus at Work


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Rufus's owner Posy thinks he is a lazy cat, but he actually has a lot of "work" to do every day, from guarding the bird bath and pruning the catnip to keeping the sun off the rug.




Under the Socialist Banner


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Recent years have seen a massive growth of interest in socialism, particularly among young people. But few are fully aware of socialism 's revolutionary history. For this reason, an appreciation of the Second International--often called the "Socialist International"--during its Marxist years is particularly relevant. From 1889 to 1912 resolutions of the Second International helped disseminate and popularize a revolutionary aim: the overturn of capitalism and its replacement by the democratic rule of the working class, as a first step toward socialism. Despite weaknesses and contradictions that led to the Second International 's collapse in 1914, its resolutions during these years remain a resource for those studying the socialist movement 's history and objectives. Many of the topics dealt with--war and militarism, immigration, trade unions and labor legislation, women 's rights, colonialism, socialist strategy and tactics--remain just as relevant today. This book is the first English-language collection ever assembled of all the resolutions adopted by congresses of the Second International in its Marxist years.




Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary


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Taber’s brings meanings to life. In hand, online or mobile…the all-in-one, go-to source for classroom, clinic, and beyond. Put the language of nursing, medicine, and the healthcare professions at your fingertips. In hand, online, or on your mobile device—anywhere and everywhere, Taber’s 24 is the all-in-one, go-to source in the classroom, clinical, and beyond. Under the editorial direction of Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, a team of expert consulting editors and consultants representing nearly every health care profession ensures that the content reflects today’s most current and relevant information. An access code inside new, print texts unlocks a FREE, 1-year subscription to Taber’s Online, powered by Unbound Medicine, the complete Taber’s database for quick reference when and where you need it. See what students and practitioners are saying about the previous edition… Five Stars “What every medical student, student nurse, paramedic student, and medical professional should have.”—Kelly, Online Reviewer EVERYTHING A NURSING STUDENT NEEDS. “My school did not recommend this book, but I remembered this book from LPN school and how much it helped with care planning. It’s much easier to carry than all the textbooks to clinicals too! LOVE this newest version too!!”—Melissa A. B., Online Reviewer Nursing school life saver. “This book has been a great for my clinical experience databases. I love how it's broken into sections for easy access and understanding. My school offers an electronic edition for free to us, but I like hard copy books.”—P.M., Online Reviewer Gotta Have It! “I have thoroughly used this dictionary already in my schooling! I am sure it will help me in many days to come.”—Christina M., Online Reviewer Very Informative! “Love that I have access to the online version that makes it quicker to find terms needed for class.”—Kelly V., Online Reviewer Great book. “I use it for nursing school during my clinicals and it is perfect.”—Online Reviewer




Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary


Book Description

Taber’s brings meanings to life. Put the language of nursing, medicine and the healthcare professions at your fingertips. In hand, online, or on your mobile device—anywhere and everywhere, Taber’s 23 is the all-in-one, go-to source in the classroom, clinical, and beyond. Under the editorial direction of Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, a team of expert consulting editors and consultants representing nearly every health care profession ensures that the content reflects the most current healthcare information.




Taber's Quick Reference for Cardiology and Pulmonology


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More than a dictionary…it’s an encyclopedia and clinical reference in one. Put the practice-applicable information rehabilitation professionals need at your fingertips with Taber’s® Quick Reference for Cardiology and Pulmonology. Just what you need… when you need it. Nearly 4,000 cardiology and pulmonology terms and 141 illustrations and photographs make this your all-in-one resource…in class, clinic, and practice. And, because it’s drawn from the Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary’s database, you can count on it for current, reliable, and comprehensive coverage. Nearly 4,000 cardiology and pulmonology terms make reference quick and easy; Complete definitions ensure you understand the language of medicine and health care; Full-color drawings illustrate the nuances of anatomy and physiology; Concise descriptions and full-color photographs of diseases and disorders provide context; Descriptions of etiology ensure you know the cause/origin of a disease/disorder; Lists of major signs and symptom alert you to what to look for or anticipate; Treatment summaries outline common approaches to care; Patient Care information describes assessment, treatment, and patient teaching for each step in the process; Caution/Safety Alerts highlight information critical to safe patient care.