Blackwell Publishing

Ferry and Brandon's cost planning of buildings, 8th ed.

Long useful to undergraduates studying quantity surveying and construction management in the UK (and often found in their professional bookshelves long after), this standard text now reflects the many changes in the industry, especially innovations in procurement, whole life-cycle costing and modeling. Kirkham (construction management and quantity surveying, School of the Built Environment, The Liverpool John Moores U.) continues the core structure of the three-phase cost planning process, which includes cost planning at the briefing stage, at the design stage, and at production and operation. He considers developers' motivations, client identification, design sustainability, the relationship between procurement and project costs, standard methods of cost modeling, cost and performance data, construction cost indices, resource-base cost models. and cost control in real time, including in maintenance. He includes a sample elemental cost analysis and discount rate tables in appendices. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Fisheries buybacks.

Fisheries buybacks are an important strategy in the global effort to produce a more sustainable and profitable fisheries industry. Curtis and Squires, both affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provide an overview of buybacks and the issues surrounding them, and present 13 international case studies exploring the successes and failures of buyback programs. Some issues examined include vessel decommissioning in Danish fisheries, the Texas Inshore Bay and the bait license buyback program, and buyback programs and industry restructuring in fisheries. Readership for the book includes fisheries managers, economists, researchers, and policy makers. The book is an outgrowth of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's International Workshop on Fishing Vessel and License Buyback Programs. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Food and agricultural wastewater utilization and treatment.

Liu (food science, Rutgers University) describes cost-effective treatment technologies specific to food and agriculture wastewater, and considers the possibility recovering valuable substances from wastewater using innovative technologies. Priority is given to technologies that can not only solve the environmental problem of wastewater disposal, but also reduce wastewater management costs. Early chapters cover fundamental principles of conventional biological and physiochemical wastewater treatment. Later chapters describe various technologies and practices. A final chapter looks at treatment costs. The readership for the book includes food technologists and environmental and agricultural engineers and scientists working in industry and government. The book can also be used as an upper-level undergraduate or first-year graduate text for students in food science, environmental science, and agricultural, biological, and chemical engineering. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Food labeling compliance review, 4th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Now a consultant with a private firm in Alexandria, Virginia, Summers is a former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food labeling expert with 32 years tenure at the FDA. He presents the latest edition of a compliance food labeling guide to FDA requirements as they apply to foods other than dietary supplements. The fourth edition covers recently enacted provisions requiring labeling for allergens, trans fat, and qualified health claims. The fully-searchable accompanying CD-ROM enables quick look ups. For regulatory officials, industry personnel, and others responsible for assuring that the label and labeling of food products in interstate commerce comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and its regulations. Oversize: 8.625x11.25 inches. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Francisella tularensis; biology, pathogenicity, epidemiology, and biodefense.

Seventeen papers supply current knowledge about the bacterium Francisella tularensis which has caused a plague-like disease spread by rodents and been studies as a biological weapon. The academic contributors explain the molecular and genetic basis of its pathogenesis, the uptake process known as looping phagocytosis, the structure of Francisella lipopolysaccharide, and vaccines against infection. Other topics include protein secretion systems, genetic manipulation, the genome sequence of the four strains, animal models of infection, and new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of tularemia. All the papers have been reviewed by two peers. No subject index is provided. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Haemophilia and haemostasis; a case-based approach to management.

Most clinicians do not have onsite access to the level of expertise required to manage hemophilia A and B, Von Willebrand disease, factor deficiencies, and rare platelet and coagulation disorders such as acquired bleeding diastheses, and thrombotic disorders. However, in 1996 an ongoing forum, comprised of leading experts, was formed to field practitioners' questions. Members of that forum have gathered the most common and pressing questions along with commentary and case studies, dealing with such topics as ankle and knee issues, complicated diagnoses (such as those involving HIV and Hepatitis C), cardiac treatment, renal bleeds, surgeries such as those for the eye or for ventricular septal repair, Von Willebrand's disease in pregnancy, hereditary disorders, end-stage liver disease and a range of thrombotic disorders, including those involving intercranial hemorrhage and progestins. The editors assert that contributors are not paid by the prominent pharmaceutical that supports the forum. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The handbook of geographic information science.

With a definition of geographic information science so broad as to include any aspect of the capture, storage, integration, management, retrieval, display, analysis, and modeling of spatial data and applications found in bathymetry, orthoimagery, hydrography, transportation and communication networks, utility planning, medical service planning, and even retailing, it is clear this handbook cannot comprehensively cover all topics of its chosen subject. Editors Wilson (director, GIS Research Laboratory, U. of Southern California, US) and Fotheringham, (director, National Centre for Geocomputation, National U. of Ireland, Ireland) have nevertheless tried to be as comprehensive as possible by soliciting contributions that have fairly general application across subfields. They present 34 chapters organized into seven sections that focus on recent trends and issues of geographic data acquisition and distribution, enduring database issues and trends, challenges concerning the visualization of spatial data, the increasingly important task of knowledge elicitation, spatial analysis, broad issues that influence the development and impacts of geographic information technologies such as institutional partnering and public participation, and future trends and challenges. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Hand-rearing birds.

Whether clients proffer fallen nests filled with open-mouthed baby birds or a prime breeder fails to nurture what they hatched, vets and assistants will find plenty of work in feeding and caring for young birds. Practitioners Gage and Duerr give the birds and the professionals a fighting chance as they give detailed instructions about identifying chicks and eggs, incubating eggs, and caring for a very wide range of species, including penguins, pelicans, shorebirds, gulls and terns, ducks and swans, eagles, herons, condors, domestic poultry, cranes, pigeons and doves, parrots, hummingbirds, swifts, woodpeckers and corvids. They provide a range of hand-feeding diets and even instructions for hand-raising the humble house inch, goldfinch, robin, wren and house swallow. The photos and illustrations are well done. The techniques here are appear to be advanced enough to be beyond the capabilities of most lay people with a stray nest fallen in their backyards. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

History and examination at a glance, 2d ed.

Gleadle (Oxford Kidney Unit, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, UK) presents one- and two-page, color-illustrated spreads focusing on core elements of history taking and examination. The first section introduces history-taking skills, and subsequent material is organized in sections on presentations and conditions. Each entry begins with a color illustration highlighting important symptoms, signs, and possible causes, followed by notes on things to watch out for during examination and questions to ask about current and past medical history, drugs, and family and social history. The book can be used as a companion to clinical attachments, and will assist in building fundamental skills required for exams. This second edition features coverage of new topics, including osteoporosis and HIV/AIDS, plus a new self-assessment framework for measuring performance in history and examination skills. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

In defense of dolphins; the new moral frontier.

White (ethics, Loyola Marymount U.) takes on the issue of what constitutes being a person, whether human or non-human, and how humans should respond to what appears to be another intelligent life from on this planet. Drawing from his 15 years of research, including a considerable amount of time in the company of dolphins, White explains why a philosopher would study dolphins and the philosophical questions involved, the anatomy and physiology of living in water, and the notions that dolphins think, feel, solve problems, understand language and possess social intelligence. He calls for humans to wise up and learn to share their planet with non-human persons. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Infection prevention and control.

This pocket (5x7.5 inches) guide provides nursing students and newly qualified staff with essential principles of infection prevention and control. The guide encompasses key aspects of infection control in everyday practice, as well as more specific considerations in particular aspects of care. It explores risk assessment, prevention, and control of infection in a variety of settings, including pediatric, critical care, and specialist care settings. Some areas addressed include specimen collection, decontamination and storage of equipment, and considerations in continence care, intravenous therapy, and wound care. A few b&w photos are included. Perry is a nurse consultant at United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust, UK. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Instant anatomy, 3d ed.

Whitaker (anatomy, U. of Cambridge, UK) and Borley, a consultant colorectal surgeon from the UK, offer a text on the fundamentals of anatomy that is meant as a quick reference for those who already have a working knowledge of the subject. Topics are contained to a two-page spread, with illustrations on one page and an explanation on the other. This edition has been updated and expanded to include added material on foramina and a new section on surface anatomy, based on common clinical usage and frequently asked questions in student final examinations and the MRCS. Some illustrations have been added. The book is intended for junior doctors and MRCP/MRCS candidates, medical students, nurses, and other allied health professionals. There is no index or bibliography. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Lecture notes; ophthalmology, 10th ed.

James (consultant ophthalmologist, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, UK) adds chapter learning objectives, key points, bulleted lists, and multiple-choice and picture quizzes to this tenth edition of a guide for final-year medical students. A new chapter on tropical ophthalmology is included, and the anatomical description of eye disease is complemented by a chapter on presenting symptoms. The final chapter offers 20 classic case histories. Coverage progresses from anatomy, history, and examination, to elements and systems of the eye, and various clinical presentations. The art program offers color photos, illustrations, and medical images on every page. A list of references lists textbooks, review journals, and ophthalmic journals, and includes a briefly annotated list of web sites. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Leg ulcer management.

Moffatt (nursing, Thames Valley U.) and her co-authors, both of whom are nurse specialists in leg ulcers, give nurses and other practitioners a comprehensive set of techniques intended to improve outcomes for leg ulcer patients, whether their wounds are from circulatory problems, trauma or diabetes. They describe the models of care in the UK, clinical assessment and diagnosis, including venous and arterial disease and diabetes, psychosocial dimensions of assessment and management, including assessment and management of pain and improving compliance and concordance, clinical management involving the multi-disciplinary team involving the wound bed, bandaging and compression therapy, and evaluating outcomes, including assessing the efficacy of care and prevention of recurrence. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Manual of dietetic practice, 4th ed.

For students, dietitians, and other health care professionals, this manual, which is based on the knowledge of experts and the British Dietetic Association's Specialist Groups, covers the principles and practice of dietetics from health promotion to disease management. It describes general concepts such as assessment and modification, and foods and nutrients, the nutritional needs of population subgroups, and the dietetic management of disease and acute trauma. This edition, updated throughout, has been expanded to include chapters on adult nutrition, freelance dietetics, complementary and alternative therapies, and chronic fatigue syndrome, and reflects the demand for multidisciplinary, patient-centered, evidence-based practice. Other topics, such as malnutrition, obesity management, motor neuron disease, and Parkinson's disease, have become stand-alone chapters. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Markers in cardiology; a case-oriented approach.

Although biomarkers have revolutionalized the practice of cardiology, clinicians do not always find that levels of biomarkers (e.g., cardiac troponin) correlate with clinical findings and risk. Adams (cardiology, U. of Kentucky, Louisville) and co-editors from the U. of Minnesota School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic and Medical School introduce 19 chapters on the need to correctly interpret such findings in clinical applications. US and a few European specialists discuss case studies to illuminate practical aspects of assays, potential analytical confounding factors, clinical interpretation, and guidelines. Tables summarize approved assays for patient testing and diagnostic pathologies associated with particular biomarkers. Illustrations include electrocardiogram recordings and angiograms. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Medical microbiology and infection at a glance, 3d ed.

This concise medical text uses two-page spreads to explain basic concepts concerning the transmission, investigation, therapy, and control of infections, as well as topics related to bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and systemic infection. Gillespie is affiliated with the Royal Free and University College Medical School; Bamford with the Imperial College London. The third edition adds chapters on vaccination and streptococcal infection. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Monitoring the critically ill patient, 2d ed.

At present in the UK, only about 17 percent of patients who have an in-hospital cardio-pulmonary arrest survive to discharge, indicating the existence of deep deficits in the care of the critically ill patient. This pocket handbook seeks to help nurses recognize the critically ill patient and understand basic techniques of assessment and monitoring, including respiratory and cardiovascular functions but also neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic and endocrine functions, nutritional status and temperature. It also describes the complex operations involved with monitoring during transport and basic record keeping. The result is a solid, basic first-contact text that gives students enough information to monitor and assess patients while also leading them to sources of more detailed information. The illustrations are both unobtrusive and helpful. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Multivariate and probabilistic analyses of sensory science problems.

Meullenet (sensory science, food science, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville) provides nontechnical, nontheoretical descriptions of the multivariate and probabilistic methods available to sensory scientists involved in product development or maintenance. Applied in approach and written for non-statisticians, the text is aimed at sensory scientists who deal mostly with descriptive analysis and consumer studies. It offers simple, easy-to-understand explanations of difficult statistical concepts and provides an extensive list of case studies with step-by-step instructions for performing analyses and interpreting results. The techniques discussed address sensory problems such as panel performance, product profiling, and exploration of consumer data. A refresher on basic multivariate statistical concepts is included. Common data sets are used throughout the text, and sample program codes are given to perform the analyses. The book is for professionals and students in sensory science and the food industry. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Neonatal formulary 5; drug use in pregnancy and the first year of life, 5th ed.

This reference for neonatologists, neonatal nurses, obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, and pharmacists provides current information on all of the drugs commonly prescribed for babies during labor and the first few months of life. The main part of the volume consists of full-page monographs on 229 of these drugs. These are followed by shorter entries on 141 drugs or groups of drugs that are taken by mothers during pregnancy, labor, and lactation that may affect the baby. The volume also features brief reviews of key topics such as renal failure, drug storage, and the care and use of intravascular lines. Continuously updated information is available at a companion website. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Neuroimmunology in clinical practice.

Kalman (neurology, Syracuse VAMC, SUNY Upstate Medical University) and Brannagan (Weill Medical College, Cornell University) provide a scientific background for understanding the underlying pathophysiology of immune mediated neurological disorders, and guide physicians through the diagnosis and management of patients. In addition to presenting updates of such common conditions as multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis, the book also examines less familiar neuroimmunological entities, such as anti-VGKC syndromes and gluten-induced neurological dysfunction, which can go unrecognized in common clinical practice. Sections cover basic science for clinical neuroimmunology, inflammatory demyelination in the central nervous system, autoimmune diseases of the peripheral nervous system and the muscle, and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems related to known or assumed immune system abnormalities. The book is for neurologists, residents, and medical students, physician assistants and nurses, and advanced undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students of neuroimmunology. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)