Blackwell Publishing

Lecture notes; diseases of the ear, nose and throat, 10th ed.

Bull (University of Sheffield) and Clarke (University of Liverpool) outline the core clinical principles of otolaryngology, and illustrate the symptoms and techniques through color photographs. Following a description of the area and methods for examination, topics include deafness, conditions of the pinna, injury of the tympanic membrane, vertigo, facial nerve paralysis, tumors of the larynx, and disease of the salivary glands. The tenth edition adds a chapter on head and neck cancer. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Lecture notes; respiratory medicine, 7th ed.

Written for medical students and new doctors, this concise handbook covers the basics of respiratory medicine, beginning with a review of the relevant anatomy and physiology. The bulk of the volume consists of 17 disease-specific chapters, each discussing the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of one disorder. Bourke (University of Newcastle upon Tyne) provides management guidelines, supported with case histories and X-rays. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Making up the mind; how the brain creates our mental world.

Countering the view that real scientists don't study the mind, neuropsychologist Frith (U. College London) explains how new imaging techniques are making feasible scientific study of the living brain's mental activities. Drawing from experimental psychology, work with patients, and information science, he describes in a fairly accessible style how the brain constructs mental models of the world. His focus is not consciousness per se but rather how these processes occur without our awareness in creating the self, culture, and illusions. Color art and b&w images illustrate the spectrum of perceptions and their neurological correlates. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Management of high-risk pregnancy; an evidence-based approach, 5th ed.

Queenan (obstetrics and gynecology, Georgetown U. School of Medicine) et al. compile 54 chapters that outline the management of high-risk pregnancies using an evidence-based approach. Medical specialists from the US, Israel, and Ireland first discuss factors affecting pregnancy and genetics, then fetal monitoring, maternal diseases in pregnancy and obstetric complications, intrapartum complications, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and perinatal asphyxia and neonatal considerations. Clinical cases are provided at the end of each chapter. The book is meant for all health professionals involved in the care of women with high-risk pregnancies. This edition has been updated to reflect recent research and has two new co-authors, Spong and Lockwood (obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive services, Yale U. School of Medicine). (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The musculoskeletal system at a glance.

This brief reference for clinicians and students provides the core curriculum in rheumatology, orthopedics, and trauma as related to the musculoskeletal system, outlining essential information on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical management of diseases and dysfunctions. Forty-one topics are addressed in two-page chapters accompanied by illustrations. These topics include: calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, history and examination of the arm, joint replacement, trauma of the spine, acute joint disease, the vasculitidies, sports medicine, orthopedics in the elderly, plastic surgery, burns, fractures and dislocations, and compartment syndrome. The book concludes with self-assessment case studies. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The nuts and bolts of cardiac resynchronization therapy.

In this substantial clinical reference, Kenny (clinical education and Training, St. Jude Medical, Texas) addresses non-specialists dealing with heart failure patients, offering detailed explanation of the technology, use, and problem management of implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) systems. Introductory chapters discuss cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the causes and neurohormonal presentations of heart failure, and drugs. The remaining material addresses implant procedures, basic and advanced programming techniques, ECG interpretation of CRT systems, defibrillation functions, DFT management, atrial fibrillation, special CRT device features, and diagnostics, among other topics. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nutrition for veterinary technicians and nurses.

The nutritional health of the workers are not Wortinger's (veterinary clinical pathology, Wayne State U.), but of the animals they care for. She provides the scientific background that is typically lacking in veterinary technician education, but is needed to take full advantage of the courses, seminars, and other educational opportunities provided by commercial food producers. Sections also discuss nutritional requirements and feeding management for dogs and cats. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Occupational therapy evidence in practice for mental health.

This collection of nine papers gives occupational therapists and students a basic background in issues of mental health sufficient to assist in evidence-based care. It starts with an analysis of what happens in evidence-based practice when occupational therapy and mental health care coincide, then addresses common and specific applications including ADHD in a classroom setting, major depression, cases of severe and enduring mental illness, female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, personality disorders, learning disabilities and dementia in concert or separately, and exploring narratives of experiences of occupational therapists working with patients with dementia. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Occupational therapy evidence in practice for physical rehabilitation.

Focusing on the physical component of occupational therapy, this text for professionals and students helps them better understand mental health diagnoses and what they mean when working with patients, a process which has the complications and disadvantages of both mental and physical impairment. Contributors focus on evidence-based practice as they explain the relationship between mental illness and physical rehabilitation in cases such as children with developmental coordination disorder, road accident victims, people living with multiple sclerosis, sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis or ALS, recipients of hip replacements, older people who are at risk of falling and those recovering from strokes. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Organic reactions in water; principles, strategies and applications.

Linström (organic chemistry, McGill U., Canada) brings together 12 essays that examine the principles of using water as a reaction solvent and its effective use in synthetic organic chemistry. Examples of reactions performed with less than 50 percent water content are generally not included. Contributors, who are chemists and others from Europe, the US, and Asia, describe the physical and chemical properties of water; acid catalysis; metal-mediated C-C bond formations; pericyclic reactions; catalyzed reductions; oxidations; nucleophilic additions and substitutions; reactions in nearcritical water; biocatalysis; organic synthesis in aqueous suspension; and the chemical manufacturing industry perspective on the topic. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Packaging for nonthermal processing of food.

North American and Dutch food scientists discuss the special packaging requirements that are necessary to prevent the chemical, physical, or microbial degradation of foods that have not been thermally processed. Among their topics are the role of active packaging, foods treated by ionizing radiation, and radio frequency identification systems for packaged foods. The 10 papers are from two symposia at the July 2005 annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, held in New Orleans. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Peer review and manuscript management in scientific journals; guidelines for good practice.

Hames moved long ago from cell biology to scientific publishing, and is now the managing editor of The Plant Journal. Here she sets out good practice in having specialists who are not associated with the journal review submitted articles in their field, a process that can crucially affect the credibility and reputation of the journal. Among her topics are getting the process started, making decisions about reviewed manuscripts, online submission and review, taking care of reviewers, obligations and responsibilities of reviewers, and how to deal with misconduct. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Plant mitochondria.

Logan (biology, U. of St. Andrews, Fife, UK) assembles 10 chapters that review recent advances in the study of plant mitochondria for plant scientists, cell and molecular biologists, and biochemists. Scientists and researchers from Europe, the US, and Australia show the complex biology of plant mitochondria from a cell biological, biochemical, and molecular biological perspective. They describe the emerging field of plant mitochondrial dynamics; the dynamic mitochondrial genome, including expression and control; the sequence and structural determinants for protein import; the interplay between nuclear and mitochondrial gene expression; electron transport; metabolism; cytoplasmic male sterility; and plant programmed cell death. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Plant solute transport.

The movement of dissolved material within plants is examined by European and Australian biologists at levels from the molecular to the ecological and agricultural. Their goal is to fill a gap for graduate students and researchers between general texts on plant physiology and detailed studies of specific topics such as membrane transport. Among their topics are the driving forces for water and solute movement, membrane structure, transport from root to shoot, water-limited conditions, and desiccation tolerance. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Preparing for graduate study in psychology; 101 questions and answers, 2d ed.

Buskist (teaching of psychology, Auburn U.) and Burke (psychology, Carleton College) provide a guide to applying for graduate study in psychology. Each chapter contains the most common questions and answers about the basics of programs, choosing one, the GRE, the application process, the interview, admission, and the first year. Information is based on the authors' experiences, insight from first-year graduate students, and faculty colleagues. A timetable, sample vita, and sample letters of intent are included. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Principles of care.

Lloyd (nursing, practice development and research, Northumbria U. and City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, UK) et al. provide a guide for nursing students and newly qualified nurses that introduces the principles of nursing care. Coverage encompasses principles of health and illness, nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and professional issues, with chapters relating theory to practice. Specific topics address communication, developing therapeutic relationships, patient education, decision-making, evidence-based practice, the modernization of the National Health Service, and other subjects. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Promoting health.

Addressing pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nurses, Wills (London South Bank University) explores factors in health promotion and public health, such as health inequalities, health promotion settings, and the role of the nurse. She reviews some of the evidence showing how social factors affect health, then describes various models of health promotion. She discusses strategies for promoting health through infection control, promoting healthy lifestyles through behavioral change, and working with communities. Health promotion in the hospital setting is also covered. Each chapter includes objectives and summaries, case studies, and activities. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Pulmonary embolism, 2d ed.

Stein (medicine, Wayne State U.) provides new clinical observations, critiques of multidetector computer tomography for diagnosis and recommendations for imaging tests for this edition of his comprehensive reference. With accessible and fully updated text and clear illustrations he covers the prevalence, risks and prognosis of pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis (including resolution of pulmonary embolism and the seasonal nature of venous thrombosis disease), diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis and acute pulmonary embolism (including detailed studies of imagery and other techniques) and preventative measures for both, including the efficacy of new and old anticoagulants. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Reproductive biomechanics.

This volume of the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences is the result of a meeting called Reproductive Biomechanics Track of the 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, held in July and August of 2006 in Münich, Germany. It contains 30 papers drawn from the meeting on topics relating to reproductive bioengineering: nonpregnant uterine eristalsis, myometrial contractility and calcium transport, mechanics of the uterus and cervix in pregnancy, placental vasculature and blood flow, mechanics of the pelvic floor and embryonic development, penile mechanics and hemodynamics, and sperm propulsion. The index lists contributors only; they work in the fields of medicine, physiology, pharmacology, and bioengineering and are based around the world. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Reward and decision making in corticobasal ganglia networks.

Inspired by talks and presentations held by the Academy in June 2006 at the U. of California, Los Angeles, these articles describe this rapidly growing field of study and its possible applications. One reason for its rapid growth is that classical ideas about how humans and machines make decisions, have essentially been replaced by far more complex and heterogeneous notions and expectations. The papers here reflect this complexity, covering such topics as the multiple attributes of Pavlovian reward, time-discounted rewards in the orbitofrontal cortex and associated brain circuits, a model and its ability to reward learning and decision making, brain coding of reward episodes, reward-related responses in the human striatum, integration of cognitive and motivational information, the role of the dorsolateral prefontal cortex, basal ganglia mechanisms of eye movement, receptor theory and biological constraints, and what response rates tell us about dopamine and motivation. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)