Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Slange & Ander Reptiele van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser 'n fassinerende blik op die reptiele van die streek. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en verspreidings kaarte, asook maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene reptielspesies in Suider-Afrika kan identifiseer.

Critical testing information and key clinical protocols in the palm of your hand . .

"McGraw-Hill's Manual of Laboratory And Diagnostic Tests" focuses specifically on what you need to know to understand the test, educate the patient, and provide safe, effective care before, during, and after the test. In addition, this easy-to-use clinical companion is the only text to actively incorporate evidence-based practice features throughout, both in test monographs and appendices-a major advantage that enhances your ability to apply the book's content to your daily practice. . . .

Features: . . A cohesive 5-part organization covering the full range of laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, laboratory/diagnostic assessments of body function, education, and screening . . Time-saving alphabetical organization of tests with handy thumb tabs. Full-color icons that highlight the organization of each test, and clearly identify important features throughout . Skill-sharpening references to national guidelines, including JCAHO . Full coverage of clinical interventions/implications. Essential insights into the possible meanings of abnormal values and contraindications. Key references that pertain to evidence-based practice. Timely appendix on the increasing use of evidence-based practice . Critical patient teaching information.

Ponder, if you will . . . Is yawning contagious? Do starfish have faces? Why do they put crinkly paper into pairs of men's socks? Why is it that cans of Diet Coke float, but cans of regular Coke don't?

Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in "Why Do Pirates Love Parrots? "

One of the Imponderables(R)--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most perplexing conundrums--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't cover. And think about it: Where else are you going to find out how they get the paper tag into a Hershey's Kiss?

SASOL First Field Guide to Common Birds of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the birdlife of the region.

With the help of full-colour photo graphs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common bird species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.

The candid reviews, based on what parents, pupils and staff say about the schools and on GSG school visits (open or under cover), are simultaneously revered and feared by schools. No school can pay to be in the guide. The GSG alone decides; schools are in (or out) whether they like it or not. The new regional layout of the guide enables parents to focus on selected regions or individual areas, to find schools for the different ages and stages of a child's life. Parents can also easily identify the outstanding schools for music, art, sport and of course academic results. Read by thousands of parents every year, The Good Schools Guide is a must-have book for any parents looking to choose a school for their child, ages 3-18. Features 306 state and 732 independent schools, all personally visited and scrutinised; Expert advice on how to choose a school, how to secure a place and what to look out for when visiting schools

The Right Phrase for Every SituationEvery Time. .

Hiring the right person is crucial to business success. You need to know what to say to attract the best applicants, what to ask during the interview, and how to communicate your expectations and goals. "Perfect Phrases for Perfect Hiring" arms you with the right words for every stage of the hiring process-from early recruiting and reference checking, to final interviews and orientation. Using the book's hundreds of sample phrases and questions, you'll find exactly what to say and do to find just the person you're looking for. Inside you'll find winning phrases to help you. . . Separate the winners from the losers "before" the interview. Find out everything you need to know "during" the interview. Establish a strong working relationship "after" the interview. . .

Packed with the exact phrase to express yourself in any hiring scenario, "Perfect Phrases for Perfect Hiring" gives you the communication help you need to get the best players on your winning team.

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss," creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school. Organized by theme, with chapters for each of the seven deadly sins, the book includes feuds, plagiarists, hoaxes, lies, schemes, scandals, evil dictators, mob bosses, acts of revenge, angry queens, cannibals and much more, all organized into bite-sized--albeit foul-tasting--lists (i.e."The Fascist Style Guide: Five Dictator Grooming Tips," "Four Biblical Girls Gone Wild" and "Three Delicious Animals We Charbroiled Into Extinction."). It's the perfect way to add some spice to a dull conversation and proves that learning can be not only easy, but exquisitely sinful.

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC that Clarifies Code Rules so You Can Achieve Full Compliance!.

. McGraw-Hill's "National Electrical Safety Code 2007 Handbook" delivers a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC that clarifies the often confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work confidently and safety. Designed for use with the Code itself, this expert resource guides you through safety rules for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical supply stations and equipment, and also for overhead and underground electric supply and communication lines..

. Fully updated with all the latest rules, McGraw-Hill's "National Electrical Safety Code 2007 Handbook" features: . The best complete NESC annotation currently available. A rule-by-rule overview of the entire code. Over 500 detailed illustrations and photographs. A wealth of practical examples of code applications. Concise explanations of controversial rules.

. Inside this Time-Saving, NESC Compliance Tool: .

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Employer Rules, Employee Rules, Communication Worker Rules, Supply Worker Rules, OSHA Requirements.

Unlock the secrets of your dreamlife with the most comprehensive A-Z reference book on dream interpretation you'll ever find. Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you? Now you can finally find out. Packed with fascinating information, The Dream Dictionary from A to Z is an extensive collection of the symbols that appear in your dreams and how to interpret what they mean for you. Dreams are universal, and every culture throughout history has tried to unlock the secrets of the unconscious mind through the interpretation of dreams. Understanding the unique meanings of dream symbols can help in the way you experience your waking everyday lives and even foretell the future. Designed to be kept right near your bed, The Dream Dictionary is organised from A to Z, so you can easily look up instant answers about the people, places, and ideas that you dreamed the night before. You'll also discover the various meanings and interpretations of your dreams. For example, cats in dreams can represent the secretive side of a person's nature, and they can also denote a desire for sex or a warning of hidden dangers. Whatever your dream symbol or experience, you'll find an amazing treasure trove of thousands of interpretations in The Dream Dictionary.

THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2019 is the resource you need. The 31st edition of CWIM is the definitive and trusted guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. In this book, you'll find more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more. These listings include a point of contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. This edition also features: Interviews with accomplished authors, such as Melissa de la Cruz, Leigh Bardugo, E. Lockhart, and more. More than a dozen debut authors of picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult fiction explain their personal paths to success and publication. Advice on how to navigate social media, blogging, and more to enhance your chances at writing success. A one-year subscription to the children's publishing content on WritersMarket.com (NOTE: the subscription comes with the print version ONLY). +Includes exclusive access to the webinar "Creating Characters You Can't Forget" from bestselling author Debbie Dadey

A whole new, hilarious year of foot-in-mouth moments, celebrity airheadedness, and shocking ignorance. Politicians, celebrities, CEOs, athletes--between the unhinged talk-show interviews and the Twitter rants, you'd think they'd learn when to zip their lips! Not so, and lucky for us, because the laughs abound. Every day of this bestselling calendar features a hilarious quote that will live on forever in the hall of fame of utter idiocy. Al Gore throwing shade: A zebra cannot change its spots. Sportscaster Ray French narrating a ballgame: And he's got the icepack on his groin there, so it's possibly not the old shoulder injury. . . . Plus facepalm-inducing examples, like the news headline: FUTURE IS COMING, ACADEMICS PREDICT.

There has been a rapid global expansion of academic and policy attention focusing on in-work poverty, acknowledging that across the world a large number of the poor are `working poor'. Taking a global and multi-disciplinary perspective, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of current research at the intersection between work and poverty. Authoritative contributions from leading researchers in the field provide comprehensive coverage of conceptual and measurement issues, causal drivers and mechanisms, key empirical findings, policy issues and debates. The Handbook is unique in offering perspectives from a wide range of regions and countries, stretching beyond developed countries. It also does justice to the paradigmatic diversity in approaches to in-work poverty, offering a wealth of variety in disciplinary approaches. Academically rigorous, yet clear and concise, this Handbook will benefit students and scholars of public policy, politics, social policy and development studies. It will also prove accessible for policy analysts and journalists looking to explore the issue from new angles.

Nothing is impossible; the world itself says `I'm possible!' Audrey Hepburn This empowering little book is brimming with inspirational quotes and uplifting statements. It's the perfect boost to help you seize the day and make things happen!

'Speak! It's a revolution for women to have voices.' Jill Soloway Ever since the dawn of time, women have been stepping up and saying `Yes we can!', even while they were being told `No you can't'. From unruly women to wise women, women in love to women ready to take on the world, this inspiring book brings together the wisest and wittiest quotes from women who won't let anything hold them back.

@lt;[email protected];About 100 comments about life, government, politics, culture and interpersonal relations from America's first president. The new series look features a classic portrait of the author on the front cover with his signature printed below in gold [email protected];/[email protected];

Why is Helvetica used for airport signs - and who designed Arial? What exactly is hand lettering? Which fonts tend to work best for emails and what font is used on New York street signs? Let's Talk Type answers all of these questions and more in one easy-to-use typography primer. With a clear and comprehensive `What Is' or `Why Use It' approach to the subject, it will help the reader to identify fonts with ease and to choose the perfect type treatment for their message, whether they are writing and designing for the web, print or personal correspondence. It also illuminates the interesting backstories behind famous fonts. An essential companion for anyone who writes or designs - whether for business or at home - this fully-illustrated, authoritative resource saves readers the hassle of navigating badly informed, business-led web content, and provides a comprehensive design-conscious approach to the subject.

Sasol First Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild flowers of the region.

With the help of full-colour photo graphs and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common wild flowers that grow in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unique features.

An essential text, this is a fully updated second edition of a classic, now in two volumes. It provides rapid access to information on molecular pharmacology for research scientists, clinicians and advanced students. With the A-Z format of over 2,000 entries, around 350 authors provide a complete reference to the area of molecular pharmacology. The book combines the knowledge of classic pharmacology with the more recent approach of the precise analysis of the molecular mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects. Short keyword entries define common acronyms, terms and phrases. In addition, detailed essays provide in-depth information on drugs, cellular processes, molecular targets, techniques, molecular mechanisms, and general principles.

Sasol First Field Guide to Sharks, Whales and Dolphins of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the sea creatures of the region. With the help of full-colour photographs or illustrations, distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common shark, whale and dolphin species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.

Customers who place a standing order for the" Tests in Print" series or the "Mental Measurements Yearbook" series will receive a 10% discount on every volume. To place your standing order, please call 800-755-1105 (in the U.S.) or 402-472-3581 (outside the U.S.) The most widely acclaimed reference series in education and psychology, the "Mental Measurements Yearbooks" are designed to assist professionals in selecting and using standardized tests. The series, initiated in 1938, provides factual information, critical reviews, and comprehensive bibliographic references on the construction, use, and validity of all tests published in English. The objectives of the "Mental Measurements Yearbooks" have remained essentially the same since the publication of the series. These objectives include provision to test users of: factual information on all known tests published as separates in the English-speaking countries of the worldcandidly critical test reviews written for the "MMY"s by qualified professional people representing a variety of viewpoints excerpts of the critical portions of test reviews which have been published in professional journalscomprehensive bibliographies, for specific tests, of references which have been examined for their relevance to the particular tests listing of books on measurements and closely related fields, as well as excerpts of evaluative statements from reviews of these books in professional journals.Each yearbook is a unique publication, supplementing rather than supplanting the previous volumes. The "Fifteenth Mental Measurements Yea"rbook contains original reviews of over two hundred newly published or revised tests. All instruments are currently availableand published in the English language. The "Yearbook" provides candid critical reviews and other information on instruments used in all areas of testing, including education, psychology, business law, health care, counseling, and management. Test descriptions include purpose, target population, scores available, administration information, price, author, and publisher. The reviews of individual tests are written by qualified professionals representing a variety of expertise. Test entries are cross-referenced and indexed by title, subject, name, acronym, and score. An index and an updated directory of publishers are also included.

This new third edition updates a best-selling encyclopedia. It includes about 56% more words than the 1,392-page second edition of 2003. The number of illustrations increased to almost 2,000 and their quality has improved by design and four colors. In addition, cross-references among entries are expanded and the statements are supported by references: more than 14,000 journal papers and more than 3,000 books are listed. The book includes approximately 1,800 current databases and web servers. Retractions and corrigenda are pointed out.This encyclopedia covers the basics and the latest in genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, small RNAs, transcription factories, chromosome territories, stem cells, genetic networks, epigenetics, prions, hereditary diseases, and patents. Similar integrated information is not available in textbooks or on the Internet.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser Æn fassinerende blik op die ryke verskeidenheid spinagtiges wat in die streek voorkom. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene spesies in Suider-Afrika identifiseer.