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International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents
comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular
biology. The series has a worldwide readership, maintaining a high
standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely
topics authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists.
The fully revised second edition of the Encyclopedia of Heart
Diseases is an ideal resource for practicing clinicians and
researchers. Available in print, online, and with dual access, it
is a clear and comprehensive aggregation of the most crucial
information and essential data on cardiovascular diseases and
therapeutics. Comprised of over 95 entries with regular online
updates, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is fully referenced,
and major points of interests are hyperlinked to complementary
sections. Each entry is logically and superbly written, providing
accurate core knowledge of pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical
features, diagnostic techniques, and management strategies.
Specific detail is paid to technological advances in imaging and
diagnostics. Therapy focused entries give powerful insights into
not only prescribing drug regimens, but also into the controversies
surrounding their use. This major reference work is invaluable for
all those involved in the care of cardiovascular patients. From the
front-line practitioner to the basic science researcher to the
student in training, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases offers an
astute authoritative guide to navigating an immense body of
fascinating information. From the trainee to the internist and
cardiologist, all will find it useful. It is an essential resource
for medical libraries and academic institutions worldwide. From the
Foreword: So, what would we want from an encyclopedia on heart
disease? Ideally, a book would be comprehensive, yet concise, and
be practically oriented, and explain pathophysiology and treatment.
In addition, it should be accessible online so that it can be
accessed at the bedside or anywhere. Dr. Khan has written exactly
such a book. Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is comprehensive, yet
concise, and very practically oriented. Importantly, it takes a
step-by-step approach, walking the reader through a thorough
pathophysiology of conditions, their evaluation and treatment. For
therapies, he provides the mechanism of the drug, its doses, side
effects and clinical efficacy. ...A terrific online resource with
all the information you need! - Christopher P. Cannon, MD, TIMI
Study Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA, USA
Miracles give hope to the hopeless and exemplify the intersection
of the divine and the mundane. They have shaped world history and
continue to influence us through their presence in films,
television, novels, and popular culture. This encyclopedia provides
a unique resource on the philosophical, historical, religious, and
cross-cultural conceptions of miracles that cut across
denominational lines. Multidisciplinary in approach, this
informative yet entertaining encyclopedia covers major aspects of
miraculous phenomena through more than 150 alphabetically arranged
entries that document how humanity's belief in religious miracles
over multiple places, periods, and faiths have affected
society-even changed the course of history. Written for high school
students and general readers, the coverage enables readers to learn
about different civilizations and cultures, the controversies
surrounding different beliefs, and the often uncomfortable
engagement of religion with science. This single-volume book
provides a one-stop ready-reference that addresses a broad variety
of subject matter on miraculous phenomena and guides further
investigations into the subject. Helpful illustrations and lucid
explanations of the ancillary concepts associated with miraculous
phenomena make learning about this topic more engaging. Readers
will be able to link the doctrinal concepts, such as "grace" or
"prayer," with the descriptions of miraculous events, especially
those associated with saints or holy objects. The examination of
the controversial aspects of different belief systems along with
the book's balanced coverage of the interpretation of miracles will
encourage students to weigh different explanations, thus fostering
the development of their critical thinking skills. Provides the
most authoritative exposition of miracles across history currently
available in English-a highly useful resource for inquirers on
miraculous phenomenon Goes far beyond discussions of specific
miracle stories to explore their provenance, cultic aspects,
philosophical underpinnings, and psychological roots Covers some of
the major aspects of miraculous phenomena through entries drawn
from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and the hard
sciences, particularly physics and natural biology Presents
accounts of miracles with a range of expert interpretations of
those events, thereby supporting the Common Core State Standards
for History and English Language Arts, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3
Supplies more than a dozen primary documents-each introduced by a
headnote-that give students historic accounts of miracles and
related texts for in-depth analysis
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