Poor adherence or compliance to treatment has major medical, psychological and economic consequences. This monographs provides comprehensive coverage of issues and research in the area of adherence and treatment in medical conditions. It covers all aspects within this field and includes chapters on the role of doctor-patient communications; memory; adherence in specific groups, such as children and the elderly; adherence to different treatments, such as diet and exercise; and reviews of adherence in specific conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.

Previously known as the ''Vestibular Learning Manual'', the ''Vestibular Lab Manual, Second Edition'' provides a review of all major of areas of basic and advanced vestibular evaluation. It is designed to be a systematic, practical application of theoretical knowledge commonly taught in vestibular curriculum of graduate audiology programs. The book is full of high-quality pictures of equipment, patient positioning, and outcome data. Key Features: *Case studies allow the reader to apply diagnostic results to develop and strengthen clinical problem solving and interpretation skills *"Guided Practice" and "Reflection and Review" exercises facilitate active learning of concepts *Spiral-bound workbook format allows for ease of use New to the Second Edition: *Three new chapters covering: **Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) **Canolith Repositioning Techniques **Reporting Results Effectively *Updated references, oVEMP protocols, and images This easy-to-use manual is part of the ''Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology'' Series and is of great value to audiology students as well as an excellent refresher for practicing clinicians.

The true story of author, Michelle L. Myers. After years of childhood abuse, rape, a failed marriage and the death her unborn child, Michelle was drawn by a force more powerful than her pain. Sleeping Beauty Woke the Hell Up, is a mesmerizing story of the connection between a child and the Universe, the demons and her God, the fear and her heart.

Audrey Roberts leads a steady, quiet and boring life, but that's the way she likes it. At least until her fiance dumps her and she finds herself on the way to Las Vegas. The plan is to relax and have some fun, and if that fun happens to involve a tall, dark and handsome tattoo artist, well, you know what they say: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Gabriel Black has been alone a long time....a very long time. But when Audrey comes into his tattoo parlor, it awakens a hunger he has never encountered before. Now it is up to him to protect her from a rogue vampire and battle the monster within himself.

On a quiet day in Montana, Appaloosa Pete - the roughest, toughest cowhorse around - is disturbed when the farm animals spot a wolf nearby! It's up to Pete to find the intruder, rescue his best friend, and drive off a tricky pack of wolves. Can he do it? Because, even for a horse like Pete, saving the day is a tough job!