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A Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language
by Bill BrysonAdapted from Mother Tongue this stunningly illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries.Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Every day, you do something incredible, and I bet you barely ever think about it: you speak. But have you ever wondered why the English language turned out like it did?If so, this is the book for you. It will also answer some VERY important questions . . .? Why do we have the Vikings to thank for words like glitter and sky?? Why did goodbye used to be god be with you?? Why did LOL originally mean little old ladies?? And why did no one know what majestic meant until Shakespeare came along?In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).Get ready . . . because the story of the English language is an EXTRAORDINARY one.
The Hotel: The must-read short story collection for spooky season from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author
by Daisy JohnsonA triumph of contemporary horror from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author, this collection of short stories will haunt you long after you turn the final pageA place of myths, rumours and secrets, The Hotel looms over the dark Fens, tall and grey in its Gothic splendour. Built on cursed land, a history of violent death suffuses its very foundations –yet it has a magnetism that is impossible to ignore.On entering The Hotel, different people react in different ways. To some it is familiar, to others a stranger. Many come out refreshed, longing to return. But a few are changed forever, haunted by their time there. And almost all those affected are women...They are children and mothers, monsters, cult film-makers, thrill-seekers and workers on the night shift, all with their own tales of its strange power, of the horrors of Room 63, and of desperate but failed attempts to escape its seductive pull.*** PRAISE FOR SISTERS ***'[A] gothic masterpiece... You can't stop reading' i news'Daisy Johnson is one of the best writers in this country' Max Porter, author of Grief Is The Thing With Feathers'A short, sharp virtuoso tale of literary horror' BOOKSELLER'Deeply unnerving and unnervingly prescient.' VOGUE'Poetic, haunting prose to be savoured slowly' EVENING STANDARD'I LOVE THIS BOOK! Explosive, dark, weird and utterly compelling... After reading Sisters, I binged on Fen and Everything Under and am now obsessed - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory
The Great Mental Models: Systems and Mathematics
by Shane ParrishTime and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces simple frameworks borrowed from mathematical and systems thinking, including:Regression to the mean: Over or underperformance over time tends to balance out to the average.Margin of safety: To create a robust system, design for the most extreme possible scenario to avoid catastrophe if it does arise.The law of diminishing returns: The return on any investment, whether money, time or attention, tends to reduce with each additional unit.Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the accessible guide you need to unlock this ability.
The King in Yellow (Weird Fiction)
by Robert W. ChambersPenguin Weird Fiction: a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.Shot through with an unutterable sense of mystery, paranoia and dread, the King in Yellow is a linked collection of tales that swirl around a single motif: a terrible book that prompts an obsessive madness in all who look upon its pages. From a dystopian New York to the streets of Paris, these narratives offer glimpses and hints of impossible, terrifying revelations. Who is the King Yellow? What is the Yellow Sign? And where might be that ancient and famous city, Carcosa?Combining expectation-defying horror with decadent description, The King in Yellow has proven to be one of the most durable and brilliant collections of Weird Fiction ever written, inspiring countless authors, from the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft to the fantasy world of George R.R. Martin.‘A classic . . . a fantastic collection of short stories’ Guardian
Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach
by Richard W Brand Donald E IsselhardAnatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, 8th Edition, gives you a clear understanding of oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy – all in a single resource. With new clinical content, a new chapter on the anatomy of local anesthesia, and an outstanding new full-color art program, this new edition is perfect for anyone studying to be a Dental Assistant or a Dental Hygienist. In addition, it offers the benefits of a combined text and student workbook, with review questions and unit tests, as well as detachable flashcards for on-the-go study – making this one product a complete learning package. - Comprehensive coverage of all areas of dental sciences includes oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy. - Updated, detailed anatomical illustrations support the material, including labeled line drawings, radiographs, and clinical photographs. - Text/Workbook format includes a perforated workbook section with chapter-by-chapter questions. - Removable flashcards feature an image of a tooth on one side and that tooth's identifying/important information on the other side, providing an easy and effective study tool. - NEW! Chapter on the anatomy of local anesthesia details application techniques. - NEW! Updated clinical content throughout focuses on evidence-based practice. - NEW! Full-color program features modern illustrations, histographs, micrographs, and clinical images. - NEW! Updated test bank with cognitive question leveling and mapping to Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) blueprints.
The Message
by Ta-Nehisi CoatesWith his bestseller, Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates established himself as a unique voice in his generation of American authors; a brilliant writer and thinker in the tradition of James Baldwin.In his keenly anticipated new book, The Message, he explores the urgent question of how our stories – our reporting, imaginative narratives and mythmaking – both expose and distort our realities. Travelling to three resonant sites of conflict, he illuminates how the stories we tell – as well as the ones we don’t – work to shape us. The first of the book’s three main parts finds Coates on his inaugural trip to Africa – a journey to Dakar, where he finds himself in two places at once: a modern city in Senegal and the ghost-haunted country of his imagination. He then takes readers along with him to Columbia, South Carolina, where he reports on the banning of his own work and the deep roots of a false and fiercely protected American mythology – visibly on display in this capital of the confederacy, with statues of segregationists still looming over its public squares. Finally in Palestine, Coates sees with devastating clarity the tragedy that grows in the clash between the stories we tell and reality on the ground. Written at a dramatic moment in American and global life, this work from one of the country’s most important writers is about the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world – and our own souls – and embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths.
A Beautiful Game: The remarkable final autobiography from the late football manager and sports legend
by Sven-Göran Eriksson Bengt BergREAD THE REMARKABLE STORY OF A LIFE LIVED IN THE SERVICE OF FOOTBALLLife is a beautiful game – but how should you play it?‘To be a manager, you have to perform always. You cannot live in history. It's now and tomorrow that counts’---- For Sven-Göran Eriksson, one of the world’s most revered and respected football managers, the game has come to an end.He leaves us with his parting reflections, looking back on what he has achieved, experienced and learned over a lifetime in service to the beautiful game. It is a journey that has taken him from a small club in his native Sweden, across every continent, to competing on the world’s stage.Before his death, he was able to impart the lessons he’s learned along the way – about life, leadership and love – and to speak candidly about his extraordinary successes, as well as overcoming his failures.On the field, he led some of the finest sportsmen on earth to great victories and heartbreaking defeats, and in the process left his indelible mark on the game. This is a story of lives touched and connections made in the dogged pursuit of excellence. But for Sven the true journey he wanted to share is the one he made on the inside – the man that he became. Because A Beautiful Game is far more than the tale of a successful football manager. It is the story of the biggest game of all – what makes a good life. A story that endures, long after the final whistle. ---- REMEMBERING SVEN-ÖRAN ERIKSSON 'Great manager and superb man-manager' John Terry 'One of the very best and a man who will be sadly missed by everyone in the world of football' Michael Owen 'I could play my best football under him' Micah Richards
Ancient Sorceries: The Adventures of John Silence (Weird Fiction)
by Algernon BlackwoodWelcome to the casebook of Dr John Silence, Physician Extraordinary. After a long and severe training – five years he was gone from the face of the earth, travelling who knows where – Silence returned to England as the greatest occult detective of the age. When he takes up an investigation, when he comes to the aid of some poor, frightened soul, you can be sure it will lead to the most strange and terrifying of circumstances: from pagan magic in remote France to battles with ancient Egyptian fire spirits, and from geometry defying alternate dimensions to the most macabre of haunted houses.Some of the first works written by Algernon Blackwood – one of the twentieth century’s greatest ghost story writers – these John Silence tales are a visionary blend of horror, fantasy and science fiction, and remain today as some of pinnacle achievements of Weird Fiction.
The Place of Tides
by James RebanksFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life, a 'strange and enchanting' story of friendship and redemption on a remote Norwegian islandWe are all in need of lights to follow.One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on.Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly – and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island.This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter, to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold.Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.
Mr Loverman: Coming soon as a major BBC television drama
by Bernardine EvaristoOUT NOW AS A MAJOR BBC TELEVISION DRAMA STARRING LENNIE JAMES A moving and funny novel about an exuberant, closeted family man living as himself for the first time in over 60 years, from the Booker-prize winning author of Girl, Woman, Other. ***Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life.Born and bred in Antigua, he's lived in Hackney since the sixties. A flamboyant, wise-cracking local character with a dapper taste in retro suits and a fondness for quoting Shakespeare, Barrington is a husband, father and grandfather - but he is also secretly lovers with his great childhood friend, Morris.His deeply religious and disappointed wife, Carmel, thinks he sleeps with other women. When their marriage goes into meltdown, Barrington wants to divorce Carmel and live with Morris, but after a lifetime of fear and deception, will he manage to break away?Mr Loverman is a ground-breaking exploration of Britain's older Caribbean community, which explodes cultural myths and fallacies and shows the extent of what can happen when people fear the consequences of being true to themselves.***‘Transforms our often-narrow perceptions of gay men in England’ Independent'Brokeback Mountain with ackee and saltfish and old people' Dawn French‘Heartbreaking yet witty, this is a story that needed to be told’ Observe
Training the Heart: The second book in the spicy new small town cowboy romance series (Silver Pines #2)
by Paisley HopeForbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the second book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.'Paisley Hope. . . I'm your biggest fan!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Perfect in every way, where can I order myself an Ashby man?!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Paisley Hope has me in a chokehold with the Silver Pines series!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'This book is everything I dreamed of and more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review__________________________Wade Ashby is a closed book.With the weight of the family business on his shoulders, and his ongoing battle to escape a failed marriage, he only has time for one thing: looking after his ranch.Life has dealt Ivy Spencer some tough blows.So when the opportunity to work on the Silver Pines ranch presents itself, she grabs it by the horns. Nothing will stand in the way of her dream of training a racehorse on route to the Kentucky Derby.Wade might be determined to keep his heart under lock and key, but Ivy’s constant presence soon ignites a passion he thought he’d lost long ago.And once she starts tearing down his walls, there’s no going back. . .Because the only way he’ll open up his heart again is if it stays that way forever.Tropes:Small town cowboy romanceGrumpy Cowboy MMC x Sunshine FMCForced proximity (Boss x Employee)One bedFound family__________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series:'I loved all the characters interactions with one another and I'm super excited to see what comes next' 'This has everything I love and more!!' 'If you haven’t started your cowboy era yet, PLEASE saddle up and read Silver Pines!' 'Genuinely such a fun book, and had me smiling the entire time' 'From the moment I read the first page I just knew this book was going to be amazing. I went into this book with high hopes and my expectations were just exceeded''Hot as hell!' 'I’m telling you this is going to be the next big cowboy series'
Crisis: the action-packed Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller (Luke Carlton)
by Frank Gardner'Fast, taut, tense, accurate. A terrific read' FREDERICK FORSYTH 'Authenticity seeps from every page . . . this is a promising start' DAILY MAIL Introducing Luke Carlton - ex-Special Boat Service commando, and now under contract to MI6 for some of its most dangerous missions. Sent into the steaming Colombian jungle to investigate the murder of a British intelligence officer, Luke finds himself caught up in the coils of a plot that has terrifying international dimensions. Hunted down, captured, tortured and on the run from one of South America's most powerful and ruthless drugs cartels and its psychotic leader thirsting for revenge, Luke is in a life-or-death race against time to prevent a disaster on a truly terrifying scale: London is the target, the weapon is diabolical and the means of delivery is ingenious. Drawing on his years of experience reporting on security matters, CRISIS is Frank Gardner's debut novel. Combining insider knowledge, up-to-the-minute hardware, fly on the wall insights with heart-in-mouth excitement, CRISIS boasts an irresistible, visceral frisson of authenticity: smart, fast-paced and furiously entertaining, here is a thriller for the 21st century. Readers are gripped by Crisis: ***** 'An excellently written page turner, full of intrigue.' ***** 'It kept me engrossed and on the edge of my seat.' ***** 'Superb writing style. Gripping story line.' Luke Carlton returns in Frank Gardner's third, explosive thriller OUTBREAK. Available for pre-order now.
Claimed! (Weird Fiction)
by Gertrude Barrows BennettPenguin Weird Fiction: a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.Woken from his sleep by an urgent request to attend to a new patient, Dr. John Vanaman is soon at the home of Jesse J. Robinson, a wealthy industrialist, struck gravely ill after a struggle with a burglar. The thief was after Robinson’s most prized possession, an item he obsessively guards: a mysterious green box, etched with a single line from an unknown language. Soon, Vanaman and Robinson's courageous neice, Leilah, are drawn into an odyssey, a voyage toward the box’s ancient, terrifying origin…The greatest novel by one of the pioneering female voices in horror writing, Gertrude Barrows Bennett’s Claimed! is a masterful intertwining fantasy, philosophy, and terror.‘The most important female writer of speculative fiction that you’ve probably never heard of’ Worlds Without End
Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas (Adventures in Time)
by Dominic SandbrookEnter a fearsome battle across the seas with the latest instalment in the hit children’s history series The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain.Only one man can stop him – Horatio Nelson.Young Horatio Nelson went to sea when he was just twelve, but he has never shown a trace of fear. His friends are amazed that somebody so small and slight can be so brave. But now he faces the greatest test of all.From the snows of the North to the shores of Egypt, Nelson must lead the fightback against the French war machine. But as Britain’s survival hangs by a thread, what price will he pay to save his country?The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...
Capital: Volume III (Capital #3)
by Karl MarxUnfinished at the time of Marx's death in 1883 and first published with a preface by Frederick Engels in 1894, the third volume of Das Kapital strove to combine the theories and concepts of the two previous volumes in order to prove conclusively that capitalism is inherently unworkable as a permanent system for society. Here, Marx asserts controversially that - regardless of the efforts of individual capitalists, public authorities or even generous philanthropists - any market economy is inevitably doomed to endure a series of worsening, explosive crises leading finally to complete collapse. But healso offers an inspirational and compelling prediction: that the end of capitalism will culminate, ultimately, in the birth of a far greater form of society.
Blackwater IV: The fourth book in the classic southern gothic horror saga, the million-copy selling phenomenon (The Blackwater Saga)
by Michael McDowellDiscover the gothic horror phenomenon that is sweeping across Europe, with over 2 million copies sold'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGA new era has begun for the Caskey family.Elinor’s relentless determination and the years of struggle are finally beginning to bear fruit: old hostilities have faded and the town is ripe for change. The conflict in Europe has brought new blood to Perdido, men arriving from far afield wanting to ingratiate themselves with the powerful family.But tangling with the Caskeys comes at a cost, and soon they must ask themselves how close is too close…
Pandora: A masterpiece of romance and drama from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Jilly Cooper (Rutshire Chronicles #7)
by Jilly Cooper OBENo picture ever came more beautiful than Raphael's Pandora...Discovered by a dashing young lieutenant, Raymond Kelvedon in a Normandy Chateau in 1944, she had cast her spell over his family - all artists and dealers - for fifty years.Hanging in a turret of their lovely Cotswold house, Pandora witnessed Raymond's tempestuous wife Galena both entertaining a string of lovers, and giving birth to her four children: Jupiter, Alizarin, Jonathan and superbrat Sienna. Then an exquisite stranger rolls up, claiming to be a long-lost daughter of the family, setting the three Belvedon brothers at each other's throats. Accompanying her is her fatally glamorous boyfriend, whose very different agenda includes an unhealthy interest in the Raphael.When the painting is stolen during a fireworks party, the police are called and a global search ensues to discover once and for all who stole the masterpiece and who it actually belongs to. Will passionate love triumph, and will Pandora be restored to her rightful home? ----------------------------------'Cooper's sheer exuberance and energy are contagious' The Times'The whole thing is a riot - vastly superior to anything else in a glossy cover' Daily Telegraph'This is Jilly on top form with her most sparkling novel to date' Evening Standard'One reads her for her joie de vivre, her maudlin romanticism, her love of arty references and her razor sharp sense of humour. Oh, and the sex' New Statesman
Mount!: The fast-paced, riotous new adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author Jilly Cooper (Rutshire Chronicles #10)
by Jilly Cooper OBERupert Campbell-Black takes centre stage once more, this time in the cut-throat world of flat racing.Rupert is consumed by one obsession: that Love Rat, his adored grey horse, be proclaimed champion stallion. He longs to trounce Roberto's Revenge, the stallion owned by his detested rival Cosmo Rannaldini, which means abandoning his racing empire at Penscombe and his darling wife Taggie, and chasing winners in the richest races worldwide, from Dubai to Los Angeles to Melbourne.Luckily, the fort at home is held by Rupert's assistant Gav, a genius with horses, fancied by every stable lass, but damaged by alcoholism and a vile wife. When Gala, a grieving but ravishing Zimbabwean widow moves to Penscombe as carer for Rupert's wayward father, it is not just Gav who is attracted to her: a returning Rupert finds himself dangerously tempted.Gala adores horses, and when she switches to working in the yard, her carer's job is taken by a devastatingly handsome South African man who claims to be gay but seems far keener on caring for the angelic Taggie. And as increasingly sinister acts of sabotage strike at Penscombe, the game of musical loose boxes gathers apace . . .-----------------------------------'Packed with warmth, wit, and unforgettable characters, this is an utterly joyous read' Daily Express'Pure, unadulterated joy' Sophie Kinsella'It's Cooper doing what she does best ... it's a thoroughly enjoyable roll in the hay' The Times'Witty and wonderful, as always' Trisha Ashley'This endlessly fun humdinger of a novel is an absolute riot' Heat
The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts
by Shane ParrishTime and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces the universal concepts that underpin better thinking, including:Occam’s Razor: When faced with competing hypotheses, the simplest explanation is often the best one.Circle of competence: We operate optimally in the territory we know best and the quality of our thinking decreases as we venture too far outside our areas of expertise.Inversion: To invert a problem is to think about it in reverse, and thereby work out what not to do in response.Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the accessible guide you need to unlock this ability.
The Great Mental Models: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
by Shane ParrishA cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly.Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces mental tools borrowed from the hard sciences in language anyone can understand, including:Leverage: When the application of a small force to one end results in a larger force at the other end.Inertia: An object (or organization) at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force.Activation Energy: The minimum amount of energy required to incite a chemical reaction.Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the accessible guide you need to unlock this ability.
The Penguin Book of Romantic Poetry (Penguin Classics)
by Jonathan WordsworthThe Romanticism that emerged after the American and French revolutions of 1776 and 1789 represented a new flowering of the imagination and the spirit, and a celebration of the soul of humanity with its capacity for love. This extraordinary collection sets the acknowledged genius of poems such as Blake's 'Tyger', Coleridge's 'Khubla Khan' and Shelley's 'Ozymandias' alongside verse from less familiar figures and women poets such as Charlotte Smith and Mary Robinson. We also see familiar poets in an unaccustomed light, as Blake, Wordsworth and Shelley demonstrate their comic skills, while Coleridge, Keats and Clare explore the Gothic and surreal.
Becoming: The intimate, inspiring and award-winning memoir from the bestselling author and former First Lady
by Michelle ObamaAn intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir; 17 million copies sold worldwideNow in paperback featuring a new introduction by Michelle Obama, a letter from the author to her younger self, and a book club guide with 20 discussion questions and a 5-question Q&A, the intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United StatesIn her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her -- from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it -- in her own words and on her own terms.Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations -- and whose story inspires us to do the same.MICHELLE OBAMA'S NEXT BOOK, THE LIGHT WE CARRY, IS OUT NOW!*One of Goodreads Most Popular Books of the Past Decade*Sunday Times bestseller, November 2018
Phlebotomy - E-Book: Phlebotomy - E-Book
by Robin S. Warekois Richard Robinson Pamela PrimroseMaster practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation. - Right-sized coverage of the full spectrum of phlebotomy practice. - Step-by-step illustrated procedures on essential phlebotomy competencies and techniques. - Exam preparation questions in each chapter and three mock certification exams help with classroom and board test review. - Clinical scenarios and tips focus on application and real-world workplace challenges and solutions. - Removable bookmark for handy clinical reference to tube color-coding. - OSHA icons in procedures highlight safe and effective practice. - Key terms and acronyms listed at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted in text, and defined in a back-of-book glossary. - Additional online resources – animations, procedure videos, interactive exercises, and an audio glossary. - NEW! Expanded and updated content on new laboratory tests, emergency procedures, job duties, safety, quality assurance, and more. - NEW! Animations focusing on anatomy and physiology help ensure comprehension of foundational content.
Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off!: Interesting facts about history, science, sport, and everything in between!
by Dan BlaskowitzPut your general knowledge to the test with this interesting fact book for curious kids and adults alike! Need an easy gift idea? Looking to impress friends and family with your knowledge of random facts?Whether you're looking for a funny secret santa gift for work or a small present for kids, Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off! is the perfect book for you!Packed-full of general knowledge and random facts, this mind-blowing book will keep readers of all ages entertained for hours! Discover the answers to questions that you never knew you needed to know, including:· Why were there so many poodles at the 1900 Olympics?· What did Romans wipe their bottoms with?· How much saliva does the average human produce in a lifetime? … and much, much more! With amazing facts for all ages, discover the perfect gift book for birthdays, stocking fillers and more!
The House on the Borderland (Weird Fiction)
by William Hope HodgsonPenguin Weird Fiction: a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.A manuscript is found. Filled with small, precise writing and smelling of pit-water, it tells the story of an old recluse and his strange home – and it’s even stranger, jade-green double, seen by that old man on an otherworldly plain where gigantic gods and monsters roam. Soon his earthly abode is no less terrible than this strange vision, as swine-like creatures boil from a cavern beneath the ground and besiege it. But a still greater horror will face the recluse, one more awful than any creature that can be fought or killed.The House on the Borderland, William Hope Hodgson’s great masterpiece of cosmic fear, is an extraordinary novel that defied all accepted conventions of horror writing, forging in an instant a new, weird direction for the form.'Forget vampires and gore . . . this is where the screaming really starts, out in the void, with no one left to hear' Terry Pratchett