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The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly
to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science
and practice of animal nutrition. This classic, market-leading text
is a trusted resource for undergraduates studying Animal Science,
Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry. It is
supported by key experimental evidence throughout about modern
advancements in animal food nourishment, composition of foods and
feeding standards for dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and
poultry, horses, and cats and dogs. It is split into six main
sections covering: The components of food; The digestion and
metabolism of nutrients; Quantifying the nutrient content of foods:
digestibility, energy and protein values; The nutrient requirements
of animals; The nutritional characteristics of foods; and Animal
products and human nutrition. Quantitative aspects of the subject
are clearly explained and illustrated by worked examples. Problems
have been added to all chapters to aid student learning and the
appendices include solutions to all chapter-end numeric questions.
This edition includes nutritional topics related to molecular
biology, the environment, and companion animals - dog and cat
nutrition has been expanded. Under nutrient requirements of
animals, usage of novel foods such as insects has also been added.
Chapter-end summaries and questions allow students to recap and
test their knowledge of the chapter topic.
Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How
to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to
evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to
understand its central principles, critically evaluate published
data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author
Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of
inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological
quality and appraising statistics. How to Read a Paper addresses
the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many
of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic
framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in
its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded
discussions of study bias, political interference in published
reports, medical statistics, big data and more. Offers
user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is
applicable to both experienced and novice readers Authored by an
internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in
evidence-based healthcare and primary care Includes updated
references, additional figures, improved checklists and more How to
Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students,
practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to
evidence-based healthcare.
Alan Greenhalgh has co-authored three poetry books and was
shortlisted for the National Poetry Anthology Competition, 2012.
This current anthology is his fourth poetry publication.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
"Eagle Shadow" tells of a half-Native American man caught in the
midst of the conflict between his two peoples and his personal
struggle with divided loyalties. His story is filled with action
and romance set against the beautiful but unforgiving frontier.
Who would think that Australia would ever face the assassination of
its prime minister? However, times have changed and the world is on
a seemingly unstoppable path to a climatic apocalypse. Fed up with
a long line of dysfunctional governments and a string of
catastrophic climatic events, the country's citizens want action .
However, the new PM McCarthy faces stiff opposition from desperate
individuals who will stop at nothing to maintain the status-quo. He
finds himself dealing with assassination attempts, nuclear war,
terrorist attacks and treachery from within his own ranks. Unable
to trust the head of the Australian Security Intelligence Agency
(ASIO) unions or Big Business McCarthy has his work cut out and
must convince other nations to follow Australia's lead. The
characters come to life in this well-researched, modern and
extremely topical, real-life drama rich in political intrigue,
historical events, mystery and romance.
Always a Rolling Stone is a true story based upon one man's
lifelong struggle and triumph over adversity. Likened to Frank
McCourt's "Angela's Ashes" the story tells of "Terry's" abused
childhood and action-packed career in the New Zealand Police during
its transition from the hooligan days of the 1960's. Tasked with
tackling Nelson's rapidly escalating bikie gang problem, Terry's
family become targets as the local gang seeks to reduce the
pressure placed on them by the one sergeant's special task force.
This precipitates Terry's return to Australia where he and his
family undergo considerable hardship as they seek to rebuild their
lives. Ready to concede defeat and return to his beloved New
Zealand, Terry suddenly finds himself accepted into the newly
created Australian Protective Service (a former division of the
Australian Federal Police)where he embarks upon a new career
helping the APS establish itself as the body responsible for
Australia's counter terrorist first response and airport security.
This thesis gives a thorough account of the development of
iron-catalysed hydrosilylation, hydroboration and hydromagnesiation
reactions. With extraordinary referencing and scientific argument,
Mark Greenhalgh describes the development of methodologies which
require only commercially available materials and non-specialised
techniques. The intention of this approach is to ensure the science
can be adopted widely by the chemical community. In addition to an
insight into the processes involved in methodology development,
Greenhalgh discusses and determines the relevant reaction
mechanisms. This thesis provides not only the most thorough review
of the area, but offers a level of insight well beyond that
expected from a Ph.D. student. The work in this thesis has been
published at the highest level, and the results and ideas have led
to 3 industry-funded Ph.D. studentships and grant income in excess
of GBP1 million.
Colour is largely assumed to be already in the world, a natural
universal that everyone, everywhere understands. Yet cognitive
scientists routinely tell us that colour is an illusion, and a
private one for each of us; neither social nor material, it is held
to be a product of individual brains and eyes rather than an aspect
of things. This collection seeks to challenge these assumptions and
examine their far-reaching consequences, arguing that colour is
about practical involvement in the world, not a finalized set of
theories, and getting to know colour is relative to the situation
one is in – both ecologically and environmentally. Specialists
from the fields of anthropology, psychology, cinematography, art
history and linguistics explore the depths of colour in relation to
light and movement, memory and landscape, language and narrative,
in case studies with an emphasis on Australian First Peoples, but
ranging as far afield as Russia and First Nations in British
Columbia. What becomes apparent, is not only the complex but
important role of colours in socializing the world; but also that
the concept of colour only exists in some times and cultures. It
should not be forgotten that the Munsell Chart, with its
construction of colours as mathematical coordinates of hues, value
and chroma, is not an abstraction of universals, as often claimed,
but is itself a cultural artefact.
Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in
Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting
pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how
this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world
around us. Through mindful creative exercises and personal
anecdotes, doodlers and artists at any level in their craft will
gain practical experience in and discover the joys of drawing
mindfully. Written by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh, a writer, artist and
teacher of creative mindfulness for over 20 years, this book offers
a fresh outlook on perception, flow and instinct, and demonstrates
how the combination of creativity and mindfulness helps us realise
our potential for inner freedom and wellbeing. Â
The procurement stage of the building process is critical to the
success of any building project, and as such must be understood by
everybody entering the industry. Introduction to Building
Procurement is designed to familiarize the novice with the
principles and methods of building procurement, starting at the
most basic level.
With chapter summaries and tutorial questions provided
throughout the book, the reader will get to grips with the
following topics:
- the structure of the construction industry
- the nature of clients
- the historical development of building procurement methods
- the roles and responsibilities carried out in any project.
Having developed the necessary background knowledge, the reader
is then introduced to the more complex aspects of procurement in
detail, such as:
- methods of paying contractors
- the main procurement routes in use
- standard forms of contract.
The concluding chapter discusses emerging procurement trends,
and speculates on future developments to bring the reader right up
to speed with the modern industry. With its clear layout and highly
accessible approach, Introduction to Building Procuremen is the
perfect introductory text for undergraduate students and
professionals starting out on a career in quantity surveying,
construction project management or construction commercial
management.
A study of libraries and the role they play in both inner city
areas and dispersed rural communities. It examines the library as a
cultural institution, considering its spatial and symbolic presence
and exploring its public service remit. The book is intended for
undergraduates and postgraduates on library and information science
courses and as supplementary reading for cultural and
communications studies, tourism and recreation, human geography and
sociology - as well as for public and academic librarians.
From the author of the bestselling introduction to evidence-based
medicine, this brand new title makes sense of the complex and
confusing landscape of implementation science, the role of research
impact, and how to avoid research waste. How to Implement
Evidence-Based Healthcare clearly and succinctly demystifies the
implementation process, and explains how to successfully apply
evidence-based healthcare to practice in order to ensure safe and
effective practice. Written in an engaging and practical style, it
includes frameworks, tools and techniques for successful
implementation and behavioural change, as well as in-depth coverage
and analysis of key themes and topics with a focus on: * Groups and
teams * Organisations * Patients * Technology * Policy * Networks
and systems. How to Implement Evidence-Based Healthcare is
essential reading for students, clinicians and researchers focused
on evidence-based medicine and healthcare, implementation science,
applied healthcare research, and those working in public health,
public policy, and management.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
A revelatory exploration of Mark Rothko’s paintings on paper that
transforms our understanding of a preeminent twentieth-century
artist  Mark Rothko (1903–1970) is renowned for his
towering abstract paintings on canvas; joy, despair, ecstasy, and
tragedy are among the themes that he sought to express in his
luminous works. Despite Rothko’s prominence, few people know that
he also created more than 1,000 paintings on paper over the course
of his career. The artist viewed these not as preliminary studies
but as finished paintings in their own right. Â These
remarkable paintings range from early figurative subjects and
surrealist works to the soft-edged rectangular fields, often
realized at monumental scale, for which Rothko is best known. These
works challenge our expectations about how painting is defined, as
well as popular ideas about Rothko and his career. In this
beautifully illustrated volume, Adam Greenhalgh traces the role
these works played in the artist’s reception, reputation, and
success. Â This book accompanies the first major exhibition
dedicated to Rothko’s works on paper in forty years and brings
together nearly one hundred radiant, rarely displayed examples.
Building on the important research conducted by Greenhalgh and his
team for the catalogue raisonné of Rothko’s works on paper, this
important catalogue offers a new appreciation of an underrecognized
facet of the artist’s practice.  Exhibition Schedule:
 National Gallery of Art, Washington (November 19,
2023–March 31, 2024)  The National Museum of Art,
Architecture, and Design, Oslo (May 16–September 22, 2024)
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