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This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of
both common and less common neurological disorders and diseases for
clinicians and trainees. Divided into sixteen sections, each
chapter presents a different condition providing a step by step
approach from basic knowledge, history and examination, to key
aspects of clinical diagnosis, investigations, and medical and
surgical treatment. A complete chapter is dedicated to the effects
of diabetes on the central and peripheral nervous system, and
potential complications. The text is accompanied by clinical
photographs and diagrams to enhance learning. Key points Practical
guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders and
diseases Presented in step by step approach covering both common
and less common conditions Complete chapter dedicated to effects
and complications of diabetes on central nervous system Includes
clinical photographs and diagrams to enhance learning
Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions
The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide
variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have
developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home
to approximately one million Hindus.
If you've heard of this ancient religion and are looking for a
reference that explains the intricacies of the customs, practices,
and teachings of this ancient spiritual system, "Hinduism For
Dummies" is for you Provides a thorough introduction to this
earliest and popular world belief systemInformation on the rites,
rituals, deities, and teachings associated with the practice of
HinduismExplores the history and teachings of the Vedas, Brahmans,
and UpanishadsOffers insight into the modern daily practice of
Hinduism around the world
Continuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions
engaging and accessible to everyone, "Hinduism For Dummies" is your
hands-on, friendly guide to this fascinating religion.
A complete Hindu wedding ceremony, this revised edition includes
the words to speak, and what they mean; the steps to take, and how
to take them; all the basic materials; Sanskrit alphabet,
transliteration and complete English translations. A solution for
contemporary Hindu couples in the West, the book includes a
complete ceremony that incorporates all the prescribed Vedic
wedding rituals.
Smart structures and structural components can sense a change in temperature, pressure, or strain; diagnose a problem; and initiate an appropriate action to preserve structural integrity. This text provides the basic information needed to analyze and design smart devices and structures. Among the topics covered are piezoelectric crystals, shape memory alloys, electrorheological fluids, vibration absorbers, fiber optics, and mistuning. A final chapter explores biomimetics and design strategies that can be incorporated at the microstructural level deriving inspiration from biological structures. The design of smart structures is at the cutting edge of engineering research and development, and this introductory book on the subject will be welcomed by both students and practicing engineers.
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