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Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

Handbook of Essential Oils: Science Technology and Applications presents the development use and marketing of essential oils. Exciting new topics include insecticidal applications but there is a continued focus on the chemistry pharmacology and biological activities of essential oils. The third edition unveils new chapters including the insect repellent and insecticidal activities of essential oils the synergistic activity with antibiotics against resistant microorganisms essential oil applications in agriculture plant-insect interactions and pheromones and contaminants in essential oils. Features Presents a wide range of topics including sources production analysis storage transport chemistry aromatherapy pharmacology toxicology metabolism technology biotransformation application utilization and trade Includes discussions of biological activity testing results of antimicrobial and antioxidant tests and penetration enhancing activities useful in drug delivery Covers up-to-date regulations and legislative procedures together with the use of essential oils in perfumes cosmetics feed food beverages and pharmaceutical industries Unveils new chapters including the insect repellent and insecticidal activities of essential oils the synergistic activity with antibiotics against resistant microorganisms essential oil applications in agriculture plant-insect interactions and pheromones and contaminants in essential oils The American Botanical Council (ABC) named the second edition as the recipient of the 2016 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award and recognized that essential oils are one of the fastest growing segments of the herbal product market | Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

GBP 205.00
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Essential Paediatric Haematology

Essential Paediatric Haematology

As an essential guide to paediatric haematology this concise text offers a quick and reliable source of practical information for clinicians. Covering all blood disorders in children the contents are structured to include all the major disease groups and include introductory chapters on normal haemopoiesis normal coagulation infections and transfusion. Whilst the text focuses on practical management sufficient background information is given to enable trainees to care effectively for patients. Essential Paediatric Haematology is an ideal text for haematologists and paediatricians in training and a valuable source of reference for other health care professionals.

GBP 56.99
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Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils Current and Future Trends

Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils Current and Future Trends

Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils: Current and Future Trends provides a collection of therapeutic and pharmacological applications of the most researched essential oils of great importance derived from Clove Cinnamon Coriander Turmeric Thymus zygis Thyme vulgaris Ocimum basilicum Copaifera spp and Nigella sativa species. The new approach towards using a metal phenolic network with the essential oils as a tool of nanomedicine will surely open a new horizon for the research community. Treating disorders such as diabetes insomnia and obesity with essential oils will provide a new area of research. Aromatherapy which is creating a market especially in the personal health care sector is also discussed in the book. The relation between chemical composition and different biological properties is well discussed in respective chapters. The other practical topics related to the development of this industry of essential oils have been illustrated with elaborative figures and tables. Providing such updated data on the pharmacological applications of essential oils is an asset to the community associated with the extraction and production of essential oils biochemist aromatherapist agrotechnologists and nutritionist fraternities. Salient Features: Metal phenolic networks and essential oils as tool of nanomedicine Role of essential oils in aromatherapy Sophisticated development of various advanced techniques in the characterization of essential oils Pharmacological applications of Brazilian aromatic species Role of essential oils in management of diabetes obesity and insomnia | Pharmacological Aspects of Essential Oils Current and Future Trends

GBP 110.00
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Essential Oils Contributions to the Chemical-Biological Knowledge

Essential Oils Contributions to the Chemical-Biological Knowledge

Essential oils well-known for their remarkable properties have played a ubiquitous role throughout human history. They connect us to our past invoking memories of childhood places and the aromas of our grandparents' kitchens. From the fragrant scents of ancient Egypt to the natural preservatives found in 15th century Oriental spices essential oils have the ability to stimulate numb and captivate our senses through their effects on the central nervous system. This book presents several innovative studies on the isolation biological and pharmacological properties of essential oils conducted by multidisciplinary groups from different countries. | Essential Oils Contributions to the Chemical-Biological Knowledge

GBP 115.00
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Clark's Essential Guide to Mammography

Clark's Essential Guide to Mammography

This easy-to-understand pocketbook in the highly respected Clark’s stable of imaging texts is an invaluable tool and training aid providing essential information for mammographic positioning technique and interpretation for mammography practitioners at all levels. Adopting a systematic and structured approach facilitating rapid reference in the clinical setting the book covers general principles and all routine mammographic projections including additional and adapted projections covered in a separate section and is highly illustrated with clear explanatory line diagrams and imaging photographs. Clark’s Essential Guide to Mammography is ideal as an educational tool for trainee mammographers trainee assistant and associate apprenticeship mammographers mammography training teams and universities delivering mammography education and a convenient clinical guide for practising mammographers including assistant and associate apprenticeship mammographers. | Clark's Essential Guide to Mammography

GBP 18.99
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Bailey & Love's Essential Clinical Anatomy

Bailey & Love's Essential Clinical Anatomy

This essential companion to Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery covers the clinical conditions most commonly encountered by medical students junior clinicians and surgeons in training. This is clinical anatomy at its best ! Structured by body region each chapter includes plentiful clinical photographs and images supplementing the high-quality anatomical diagrams using the best modality to demonstrate anatomical relevance. Highlighted descriptions of clinical relevance emphasise the integrated approach so central to current teaching practice and facilitated by the wealth of both clinical and anatomical experience of the distinguished author team. | Bailey & Love's Essential Clinical Anatomy

GBP 66.99
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Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation

Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation

Perishable products such as fruits and vegetables account for the largest proportion of food loss due to their short shelf life especially in the absence of proper storage facilities which requires sustainable universal and convenient preservation technology. The existing methods to prolong the shelf life of food mainly include adding preservatives irradiation cold storage heat treatment and controlled atmosphere storage. But with disadvantages in irradiation cold storage heat treatment and controlled atmosphere storage chemical synthetic preservatives are still the main means to control food corruption. As the food industry responds to the increasing consumer demand for green safe and sustainable products it is reformulating new products to replace chemical synthetic food additives. Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents in Food Preservation provides a comprehensive introduction to the antimicrobial activity of plant essential oils and their application strategies in food preservation. It is aimed at food microbiology experts food preservation experts food safety experts food technicians and students. Features: Summarizes the application strategy and safety of essential oil in the field of food preservation Describes the synergistic antibacterial effect of essential oil and antimicrobial agents Explains the action mechanism of essential oil as antimicrobial agent against foodborne fungi foodborne bacteria viruses and insects Analyzes the antimicrobial activity of essential oil in gas phase The book discusses how as a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant essential oil has great potential to be used in the food industry to combat the growth of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. But because the essential oil itself has obvious smell and is sensitive to light and heat it cannot be directly added to the food matrix and thus the application strategies presented in this book explain how to alleviate those issues.

GBP 150.00
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Pocket Essential Medical Equipment

Pocket Essential Medical Equipment

This genuinely pocket-sized guide to essential medical equipment is ideal for medical students newly qualified junior doctors and other healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and concise handbook to refer to in busy clinical settings including emergency departments. Clear concise and systematic it provides a visual guide to enable readers to identify correctly common medical equipment and use it appropriately without overwhelming or extraneous information. Key Features: Convenient – everything at your fingertips for speedy access in the emergency department on the ward and in the clinic Portable – actually fits in a pocket    Illustrated – plentiful photographs and explanatory line diagrams support and enhance the text Tailored – written specifically with the less experienced practitioner in mind Providing guidance and answering questions when senior help is not readily available with this book as your indispensable companion you will be equipped to identify and use equipment with confidence in order to provide safe and effective care for patients. | Pocket Essential Medical Equipment

GBP 18.99
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Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Providing a succinct introduction to the systemization noise sources and signal processes of image sensor technology Essential Principles of Image Sensors discusses image information and its four factors: space light intensity wavelength and time. Featuring clarifying and insightful illustrations this must-have text: Explains how image sensors convert optical image information into image signals Treats space wavelength and time as digitized built-in coordinate points in image sensors and systems Details the operational principles pixel technology and evolution of CCD MOS and CMOS sensors with updated technology Describes sampling theory presenting unique figures demonstrating the importance of phase Explores causes for the decline of image information quality In a straightforward manner suitable for beginners and experts alike Essential Principles of Image Sensors covers key topics related to digital imaging including semiconductor physics component elements necessary for image sensors silicon as a sensitive material noises in sensors and more.

GBP 74.99
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Essential Geriatrics

Essential Geriatrics

In an ageing society developing high-quality healthcare for older people becomes increasingly important. This revised and updated fourth edition focuses on the key aspects of ageing and healthcare for older people especially those with moderate to severe frailty. It has expanded sections on the key topics of frailty and medicines optimisation with evidence from critically appraised clinical trials formulated into practical guidance for management. It details the non-pharmacological management of cognitive disorders and models of person-centred care. Additional topics of acute coronary syndromes and COVID-19 have also been added in this comprehensive text for healthcare professionals. Key Features Provides practical therapeutic advice including deprescribing decisions for all medication types. Presents statistics in more clinically meaningful ways – i. e. number needed to treat and no p-values to aid the process of shared decision-making for clinicians and professionals. Includes 200 revised questions and answers throughout the text in the 'best of five' format suitable for the SCE and similar higher-training exams. | Essential Geriatrics

GBP 56.99
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Clark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound

Clark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound

This easy-to-understand pocketbook in the highly respected Clark’s stable of diagnostic imaging texts is an invaluable tool for students sonographers and other ultrasound practitioners providing practical guidance on clinical ultrasound procedures summarising current relevant literature and professional body guidelines. The content is arranged by anatomical system and organ for ease of reference with each section comprising a short introduction the indications for the procedure patient preparation the imaging procedure itself along with an image analysis supported throughout by positioning photographs and clinical images. Clark’s Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound is ideal for all users of clinical ultrasound at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and will also provide a convenient distillation of the latest best practice and guidelines for sonographers midwives vascular technologists ECG technologists medical doctors sports injury specialists paramedics and other health professionals. | Clark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound

GBP 29.99
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Scott-Brown's Essential Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

Scott-Brown's Essential Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

A portable handbook that provides a concise summary of ENT surgery based on Scott-Brown’s Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery 8e. Of practical use in clinics the ward and the operating room this evidence -based resource provides easy access to information on clinical presentation investigation and the medical / surgical management of common and emergency ENT conditions. | Scott-Brown's Essential Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

GBP 56.99
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Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

The second edition of this easy-to-understand pocket guide remains an invaluable tool for students assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning objectives and a series of MCQs to test reader assimilation of the material. The book opens with overviews of image production basic mathematics and imaging physics followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging and additional material on radioactivity dosimetry and imaging display and manipulation. Clark’s Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers supports students in demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental definitions of physics applied to radiography … all you need to know to pass your exams! | Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers

GBP 28.99
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Clark's Essential PACS RIS and Imaging Informatics

Clark's Essential PACS RIS and Imaging Informatics

Imaging informatics is a complex and historically rapidly changing field knowledge of which is central to the practice of all imaging specialists. This convenient pocket guide provides the foundations of knowledge in informatics allowing radiographers in training and in practice assistant practitioners and other allied health professionals to understand use and develop more efficient ways of imaging that will in turn deliver improved patient care. | Clark's Essential PACS RIS and Imaging Informatics

GBP 26.99
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Plastic Surgery for Trauma The Essential Survival Guide

Plastic Surgery for Trauma The Essential Survival Guide

Covers the immediate assessment and management of common plastic and reconstructive surgery emergencies and referrals. A companion for junior doctors starting within plastic surgery the Plastic Surgery for \Trauma provides succinct and clear presentation together with up to date guidelines on the common plastic surgery emergencies. With clear descriptions of difficult trauma scenarios illustrated with numerous figures and updated guidelines for each step of practice this book will ensure that the reader can access all the information required to help gain confidence and experience . Be the readers passing through a plastic surgery rotation on their way to some other career goal or beginning within plastic surgery and keen to make a strong start with a view to progressing in the speciality this book provides the support to allow rational and confident clinical decision making from the start. Essential reading for all non-specialists and trainees. | Plastic Surgery for Trauma The Essential Survival Guide

GBP 44.99
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Bailey & Love's Essential Operations in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Bailey & Love's Essential Operations in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

A new oral and maxillofacial operative manual in Bailey & Love's Essential Operations series. Covering all the surgical techniques across the entire remit of the specialty written by acknowledged experts and trainers and with abundant diagrams and figures to explain the operative steps this new resource will benefit oral and maxillofacial surgeons in training and in practice. The content encompasses coverage of safe surgical practice including human factors and includes detailed coverage of the major OMFS sub-specialties: Oral Surgery and Implantology Trauma Oncology Reconstructive Surgery Salivary Gland and Thyroid Surgery Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Orthognathic and Craniofacial Surgery Cleft Lip and Palate Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Advances in Operative Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery must grasp the basic principles of operative surgical practice before developing skills and competence in a variety of OMFS procedures. This practical operative text ensures that OMFS surgeons are well prepared for a wide range of procedures thus ensuring optimal surgical performance and patient outcomes. | Bailey & Love's Essential Operations in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

GBP 99.99
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The Essential Handbook of Healthcare Simulation

The Essential Handbook of Healthcare Simulation

Healthcare simulation is the modern way to educate healthcare providers to achieve high performance and to improve patient safety. It encompasses mannikin based training for teamwork and nontechnical skills task trainers for procedural skills simulated participants for communication skills and virtual/augmented reality simulation. Based on an award-winning postgraduate course this text provides the background knowledge required to: run a healthcare simulation centre; use simulation for training and education; and support simulation-based quality improvement and research activities. *Presents a focused and highly practical approach to course material *Offers a detailed guide for anyone who uses healthcare simulation for education quality improvement or research *Shows a practical focus for teaching quality improvement and research | The Essential Handbook of Healthcare Simulation

GBP 39.99
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Heart Failure An Essential Clinical Guide

Heart Failure An Essential Clinical Guide

This patient-oriented book was written as a meeting ground for practicing clinicians allied health professionals and clinical researchers to provide a practical guide for the contemporary assessment and management of patients with heart failure and cardiomyopathy. It revolves around broad patient scenarios to elegantly (or expertly) guide diagnostic and management strategies. Combining the talents of over one-hundred experts in the field the book also endeavors to challenge the reader with areas of current controversies and opportunities for clinical investigation with the goals of both orienting clinicians and stimulating their research passions. Key Features Provides practical guidance based on real-life heart failure scenarios Discusses both acute and chronic care patient-oriented scenarios Covers up-to-date and novel concepts in heart failure Features the perspectives of current debates and controversies in heart failure Highlights the opportunities for research in this field | Heart Failure An Essential Clinical Guide

GBP 150.00
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Sport and Exercise Medicine An Essential Guide

Sport and Exercise Medicine An Essential Guide

The complete guide for all candidates studying and working in the field of sport and exercise medicine including higher specialist training and post graduate examinations. This revision guide covers all key elements of the UK National Curriculum in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Key features to facilitate learning include: A pictorial summary at the start of each chapter ‘Clinical consideration’ sections that show how knowledge can be applied to working clinical practice MCQ questions for each chapter including answers MFSEM examination candidates MSc students in sport and exercise medicine sport and exercise medicine specialist trainee doctors physiotherapists and general practitioners with an extended role in musculoskeletal or sport and exercise medicine will all benefit from this new text. | Sport and Exercise Medicine An Essential Guide

GBP 59.99
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Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science Essential Principles and Practices

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science Essential Principles and Practices

Building upon the success of previous editions of the bestselling Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science first published in 1994 this latest revision combines all three volumes in one definitive guide. It covers the essential principles and practices of Laboratory Animal Science as well as selected animal models in scientific disciplines where much progress has been made in recent years. Each individual chapter focuses on an important subdiscipline of laboratory animal science and the chapters can be read and used as stand-alone texts with only limited necessity to consult other chapters for information. With new contributors at the forefront of their fields the book reflects the scientific and technological advances of the past decade. It also responds to advances in our understanding of animal behavior emphasizing the importance of implementing the three Rs: replacing live animals with alternative methods reducing the number of animals used and refining techniques to minimize animal discomfort. This fourth edition will be useful all over the world as a textbook for laboratory animal science courses for postgraduate and undergraduate students and as a handbook for scientists who work with animals in their research for university veterinarians and for other specialists in laboratory animal science. | Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science Essential Principles and Practices

GBP 205.00
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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging

An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging

While some rigging books focus too much on the theory of rigging and provide little instruction others do the exact opposite and offer no reasoning behind the button-pushing. An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging 2nd Edition however offers a perfect balance. Cheryl Briggs’ text is built for the classroom with step-by-step tutorials that guide the reader through the rigging process. With vibrant screenshots and a plethora of helpful tips this book provides a strong foundation in character rigging for anyone who wants to pursue 3D animation or more advanced rigging topics. Features Provides readers with fundamental techniques to give them a firm grasp on Maya character rigging. Thorough step-by-step tutorials which provides instruction on how to create biped quadruped and prop rigs. Continuous updates and further support can be located at www. cherylcreates. com Cheryl Briggs (formerly Cabrera) is an award-winning animated short film director. She has advised and guided aspiring animators game artists and visual effects artists for 20 years. Since 2009 Cheryl has taught all aspects of production in the Character Animation specialization in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. She also taught as Professor of Animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design from 2001 to 2009. Cheryl is currently on the Board of Directors for the Animation Hall of Fame. She also is a member of the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (SIGGRAPH) the International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) Women in Animation Women in Film and Television and the Society for Animation Studies. Cheryl is also an Autodesk Certified Professional and an Autodesk Certified Instructor in Maya. She is the author of An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging (Focal Press 2008) Reel Success: Creating Demo Reels and Animation Portfolios (Focal Press 2013) and Animating Short Stories: Narrative Techniques and Visual Design (Bloomsbury Academic 2019). Cheryl holds a B. A. and M. Ed. in Education and an M. F. A. in Computer Art with a specialization in 3D Animation. She is a digital artist and animator that blends the lines between digital imagery and the traditional painting medium. She has participated is numerous group and solo exhibitions in the United States and her work is featured in several private collections. Her award-winning students have been featured in animation festivals worldwide and many have gone on to work within the entertainment industry.

GBP 42.99
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Neurosurgery The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam

Neurosurgery The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam

This new edition of Neurosurgery: The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam provides a concise and practical guidebook of the core knowledge and principles for the International and Intercollegiate FRCS Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery. It is a vital resource for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and other neurosurgical examinations around the world. Written by neurosurgeons at the top of their field and based on new guidelines this book takes students through how to succeed in the FRCS neurosurgery exams and provides an overview of crucial short and intermediate cases designed to mirror the exam’s testing of a candidate’s clinical knowledge diagnostic acumen investigation and interpretation treatment options and taking consent. Including 72 vital online revision flash cards covering critical and diverse examination cases from trauma to paediatric spine exams this edition also contains crucial guidance to Vivas on the following: Operative surgery and surgical anatomy Investigation of the neurosurgical patient The non-operative clinical practice of neurosurgery This book is a must-read for candidates preparing for the final Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery (UK) International FRCS Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery (UK) International FRCS Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery as well as the American Canadian European and Australasian exams. In addition to helping candidates pass their final exams the book provides wonderful insight into Neurosurgery for Medical Students Surgical Residents and Neurosurgical Consultants. | Neurosurgery The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam

GBP 59.99
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