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Taylor swift - the tortured poets department


A NEW ERA. We're celebrating the release of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, with a deep dive into the new release and a look back at her discography. Much has been made of Taylor Swift's work ethic since she entered the music business as a teenager. And while she's received a mountain of credit for her record-breaking success, she still deserves more. A close examination of the singer-songwriter's discography - not only the hit singles and chart-topping albums, but also her often-overlooked dedication to everything behind the scenes - will convince even the most fervent detractors that her ascent to the top was never just a case of good luck.
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A NEW ERA. We're celebrating the release of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, with a deep dive into the new release and a look back at her discography. Much has been made of Taylor Swift's work ethic since she entered the music business as a teenager. And while she's received a mountain of credit for her record-breaking success, she still deserves more. A close examination of the singer-songwriter's discography - not only the hit singles and chart-topping albums, but also her often-overlooked dedication to everything behind the scenes - will convince even the most fervent detractors that her ascent to the top was never just a case of good luck.

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Bioethics : an anthology /

Bioethics (Kuhse)


Abortion -- Issues in Reproduction -- Genetic Manipulation -- Life and Death Issues -- \Resource Allocation -- Obtaining Organs -- Experimentation with Human Participants -- \Experimentation with Animals -- Public Health Issues -- Ethical Issues in the Practice of Healthcare -- Special Issues Facing Nurses -- Neuroethics. Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. The latest edition of this definitive one-volume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006 Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves.
Date Published:2016

Abortion -- Issues in Reproduction -- Genetic Manipulation -- Life and Death Issues -- \Resource Allocation -- Obtaining Organs -- Experimentation with Human Participants -- \Experimentation with Animals -- Public Health Issues -- Ethical Issues in the Practice of Healthcare -- Special Issues Facing Nurses -- Neuroethics. Now fully revised and updated, Bioethics: An Anthology, 3rd edition, contains a wealth of new material reflecting the latest developments. This definitive text brings together writings on an unparalleled range of key ethical issues, compellingly presented by internationally renowned scholars. The latest edition of this definitive one-volume collection, now updated to reflect the latest developments in the field Includes several new additions, including important historical readings and new contemporary material published since the release of the last edition in 2006 Thematically organized around an unparalleled range of issues, including discussion of the moral status of embryos and fetuses, new genetics, neuroethics, life and death, resource allocation, organ donations, public health, AIDS, human and animal experimentation, genetic screening, and issues facing nurses Subjects are clearly and captivatingly discussed by globally distinguished bioethicists A detailed index allows the reader to find terms and topics not listed in the titles of the essays themselves.

Date Published:2016

The murder house

Patterson, James.


Detective Jenna Murphy comes to the Hamptons to solve a murder — but what she finds is more deadly than she could ever imagine. No. 7 Ocean Drive is a gorgeous, multi-million-dollar beachfront estate in the Hamptons, where money and privilege know no bounds. But its beautiful gothic exterior hides a horrific past: it was the scene of a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty, and rumored to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance. Detective Jenna Murphy used to consider herself a local, but she hasn't been back since she was a girl. Trying to escape her troubled past and rehabilitate a career on the rocks, the former New York City cop hardly expects her lush and wealthy surroundings to be a hotbed of grisly depravity. But when a Hollywood power broker and his mistress are found dead in the abandoned Murder House, the gruesome crime scene rivals anything Jenna experienced in Manhattan. And what at first seems like an open and shut case turns out to have as many shocking secrets as the Murder House itself, as Jenna quickly realizes that the mansion's history is much darker than even the town's most salacious gossips could have imagined. As more bodies surface, and the secret that Jenna has tried desperately to escape closes in on her, she must risk her own life to expose the truth—before the Murder House claims another victim. Full of the twists and turns that have made James Patterson the world's #1 bestselling writer, THE MURDER HOUSE is a chilling story of murder, money, and revenge.
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Detective Jenna Murphy comes to the Hamptons to solve a murder — but what she finds is more deadly than she could ever imagine. No. 7 Ocean Drive is a gorgeous, multi-million-dollar beachfront estate in the Hamptons, where money and privilege know no bounds. But its beautiful gothic exterior hides a horrific past: it was the scene of a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty, and rumored to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance. Detective Jenna Murphy used to consider herself a local, but she hasn't been back since she was a girl. Trying to escape her troubled past and rehabilitate a career on the rocks, the former New York City cop hardly expects her lush and wealthy surroundings to be a hotbed of grisly depravity. But when a Hollywood power broker and his mistress are found dead in the abandoned Murder House, the gruesome crime scene rivals anything Jenna experienced in Manhattan. And what at first seems like an open and shut case turns out to have as many shocking secrets as the Murder House itself, as Jenna quickly realizes that the mansion's history is much darker than even the town's most salacious gossips could have imagined. As more bodies surface, and the secret that Jenna has tried desperately to escape closes in on her, she must risk her own life to expose the truth—before the Murder House claims another victim. Full of the twists and turns that have made James Patterson the world's #1 bestselling writer, THE MURDER HOUSE is a chilling story of murder, money, and revenge.

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Atlas of human body ultrasound scanning : methods and diagnostic applications /


The Eye Scanning -- Transcranial Ultrasonography -- Salivary Gland Scanning (Parotid Gland and Submandibular Gland) -- Thyroid Scanning -- The Breast Scanning -- Echocardiography -- Vascular System Scanning -- The Digestive System Organ --Scanning -- Abdominal Vascular Scanning -- Urinary and Male Reproductive System Scanning -- Retroperitoneal Space and Adrenal Gland Scanning -- Gynecologic Ultrasound Scanning -- Normal Pregnancy -- Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Scanning. This atlas describes the diagnosis practice and cases of human body ultrasound. It includes anatomic section, standard scan ultrasonogram of every organ, scanning methods and key points, measurement methods, normal value ranges, and clinical significances of every sections. Providing basic information and fundamental principles of ultrasonic diagnosis, it discusses ultrasound scanning of 14 organs in individual chapters. Each section sonography is accompanied by the scanning method, section structure, measuring method and clinical application. The uniform structure and detailed instructions make this atlas an easy-to-use resource for residents to refer to when they encounter specific ultrasound diagnostic problems. Editor Mei Zhang is an associate chief physician and professor at the ultrasonic department, PLA Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Date Published:2018

The Eye Scanning -- Transcranial Ultrasonography -- Salivary Gland Scanning (Parotid Gland and Submandibular Gland) -- Thyroid Scanning -- The Breast Scanning -- Echocardiography -- Vascular System Scanning -- The Digestive System Organ --Scanning -- Abdominal Vascular Scanning -- Urinary and Male Reproductive System Scanning -- Retroperitoneal Space and Adrenal Gland Scanning -- Gynecologic Ultrasound Scanning -- Normal Pregnancy -- Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Scanning. This atlas describes the diagnosis practice and cases of human body ultrasound. It includes anatomic section, standard scan ultrasonogram of every organ, scanning methods and key points, measurement methods, normal value ranges, and clinical significances of every sections. Providing basic information and fundamental principles of ultrasonic diagnosis, it discusses ultrasound scanning of 14 organs in individual chapters. Each section sonography is accompanied by the scanning method, section structure, measuring method and clinical application. The uniform structure and detailed instructions make this atlas an easy-to-use resource for residents to refer to when they encounter specific ultrasound diagnostic problems. Editor Mei Zhang is an associate chief physician and professor at the ultrasonic department, PLA Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.

Date Published:2018

Basic venipuncture


"Based on the most current CLSI standards and OSHA guidelines"--Container.\\RES-RT DVD 616.075 BAS 2010. Performing the perfect venipuncture requires good technique, sound judgment and a thorough knowledge of the established standards for the procedure. For beginners or those with experience, this video provides your staff and students with the information needed to draw blood specimens properly and safely the first time, and every time.\\Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard. \\After watching this video, viewers will be able to:\\ -Describe the procedure for performing venipunctures according to CLSI standards;\-Minimize collector-induced errors that alter results;\-Describe the anatomy of the antecubital area in regards to veins, arteries and nerves;\-Define the limits to needle manipulation according to CLSI standards;\-State the revised CLSI order of draw;\-Discuss the appropriate use of winged collection sets;\-State the proper way to identify patients... and much more. Describes the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard. Detailed demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes, and winged blood collection sets. Emphasis is placed on needlestick safety, proper patient identification, preventing patient injury, and obtaining specimens free from errors that can alter results.
Date Published:2010

"Based on the most current CLSI standards and OSHA guidelines"--Container.\\RES-RT DVD 616.075 BAS 2010. Performing the perfect venipuncture requires good technique, sound judgment and a thorough knowledge of the established standards for the procedure. For beginners or those with experience, this video provides your staff and students with the information needed to draw blood specimens properly and safely the first time, and every time.\\Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard. \\After watching this video, viewers will be able to:\\ -Describe the procedure for performing venipunctures according to CLSI standards;\-Minimize collector-induced errors that alter results;\-Describe the anatomy of the antecubital area in regards to veins, arteries and nerves;\-Define the limits to needle manipulation according to CLSI standards;\-State the revised CLSI order of draw;\-Discuss the appropriate use of winged collection sets;\-State the proper way to identify patients... and much more. Describes the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard. Detailed demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes, and winged blood collection sets. Emphasis is placed on needlestick safety, proper patient identification, preventing patient injury, and obtaining specimens free from errors that can alter results.

Date Published:2010

Environmental sanitation and terminal cleaning


Contains a "Study Guide CD" with a PDF (14 p.)\\RES-ST DVD 617.023 ENV 2013. "The goal of this module is to provide guidance for environmental cleaning in the surgical setting in order to minimize exposure to infectious organisms."
Date Published:2013

Adoption by lesbians and gay men : a new dimension in family diversity /

Brodzinsky, David


American adoption: a brief history / Cynthia Russett -- Emerging diversity in family life: adoption by gay and lesbian parents / Adam Pertman and Jeanne Howard -- Legal issues in lesbian and gay adoption / Annette R. Appell -- Adoption by lesbians and gay men: a national survey of adoption agency policies and practices / David M. Brodzinsky -- Adolescents with same-sex parents: findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health / Charlotte J. Patterson and Jennifer L. Wainright -- Planned lesbian families: a review of the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study / Nanette Gartrell, Heidi Peyser, and Henry Bos -- Lesbian and gay prospective foster and adoptive families: the homestudy assessment process / Gerald P. Mallon -- Supporting gay and lesbian adoptive families before and after adoption / Devon Brooks, Hansung Kim, and Leslie H. Wind -- Gay and lesbian adoptive parents: stressors and strengths / Scott Ryan and Suzanne Brown -- Lesbian and gay adoptive parent families: assessment, clinical issues, and intervention / Abbie E. Goldberg and Mark Gianino -- Adoption by lesbians and gay men: what we know, need to know, and ought to do / David M. Brodzinsky, Robert-Jay Green, and Katie Katuzny. The practice of adoption has changed dramatically over the past half century, with profound implications for children and families. Perhaps the most remarkable and controversial transformation during this time has been the growing willingness of adoption professionals to place children with sexual-minority individuals and couples. Yet, despite considerable research showing that lesbians and gay men can make good parents, they continue to experience difficulties and barriers in many parts of the country in their efforts to adopt and raise children. Indeed, while progress in this area has been significant, it has been impeded by the homophobia and heterosexist attitudes of adoption professionals and the judiciary; by numerous stereotypes and misconceptions about parenting by lesbians and gay men, and by a lack of adequate guidelines and training for establishing best practice standards in working with this rapidly growing group of adoptive parents. This work explores the gamut of historical, legal, sociological, psychological, social casework, and personal issues related to adoption by sexual-minority individuals and couples. Leading experts in a variety of fields address, and often shatter, the controversies, myths, and misconceptions hindering efforts by these individuals to adopt and raise children. It provides insights and specific recommendations for establishing empirically validated best practices for working with an important sector of our society, for treating all prospective and current parents fairly and equally, and, perhaps most importantly, for increasing a still largely untapped resource for providing families for children who need them.
Date Published:2012

American adoption: a brief history / Cynthia Russett -- Emerging diversity in family life: adoption by gay and lesbian parents / Adam Pertman and Jeanne Howard -- Legal issues in lesbian and gay adoption / Annette R. Appell -- Adoption by lesbians and gay men: a national survey of adoption agency policies and practices / David M. Brodzinsky -- Adolescents with same-sex parents: findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health / Charlotte J. Patterson and Jennifer L. Wainright -- Planned lesbian families: a review of the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study / Nanette Gartrell, Heidi Peyser, and Henry Bos -- Lesbian and gay prospective foster and adoptive families: the homestudy assessment process / Gerald P. Mallon -- Supporting gay and lesbian adoptive families before and after adoption / Devon Brooks, Hansung Kim, and Leslie H. Wind -- Gay and lesbian adoptive parents: stressors and strengths / Scott Ryan and Suzanne Brown -- Lesbian and gay adoptive parent families: assessment, clinical issues, and intervention / Abbie E. Goldberg and Mark Gianino -- Adoption by lesbians and gay men: what we know, need to know, and ought to do / David M. Brodzinsky, Robert-Jay Green, and Katie Katuzny. The practice of adoption has changed dramatically over the past half century, with profound implications for children and families. Perhaps the most remarkable and controversial transformation during this time has been the growing willingness of adoption professionals to place children with sexual-minority individuals and couples. Yet, despite considerable research showing that lesbians and gay men can make good parents, they continue to experience difficulties and barriers in many parts of the country in their efforts to adopt and raise children. Indeed, while progress in this area has been significant, it has been impeded by the homophobia and heterosexist attitudes of adoption professionals and the judiciary; by numerous stereotypes and misconceptions about parenting by lesbians and gay men, and by a lack of adequate guidelines and training for establishing best practice standards in working with this rapidly growing group of adoptive parents. This work explores the gamut of historical, legal, sociological, psychological, social casework, and personal issues related to adoption by sexual-minority individuals and couples. Leading experts in a variety of fields address, and often shatter, the controversies, myths, and misconceptions hindering efforts by these individuals to adopt and raise children. It provides insights and specific recommendations for establishing empirically validated best practices for working with an important sector of our society, for treating all prospective and current parents fairly and equally, and, perhaps most importantly, for increasing a still largely untapped resource for providing families for children who need them.

Date Published:2012

Introduction to nursing research : incorporating evidence-based practice /


Connection between research and evidence-based practice -- Overview of evidence -- Overview of research -- Overview of quality -- Ethics for nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Asking the right question -- Literature review : searching and writing the evidence -- Quantitative research design -- Qualitative and mixed research methods -- Population management -- Data collection -- Reliability, validity, and trustworthiness -- Data analysis -- The research critique process and the evidence-based appraisal process -- Translational research, improvement science, and evaluation research with practical applications -- Application of evidence-based nursing practice with research. This book teaches nursing students how to integrate evidence-based practice and research into their daily practice while considering the newest trends and research.
Date Published:2020

Connection between research and evidence-based practice -- Overview of evidence -- Overview of research -- Overview of quality -- Ethics for nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Asking the right question -- Literature review : searching and writing the evidence -- Quantitative research design -- Qualitative and mixed research methods -- Population management -- Data collection -- Reliability, validity, and trustworthiness -- Data analysis -- The research critique process and the evidence-based appraisal process -- Translational research, improvement science, and evaluation research with practical applications -- Application of evidence-based nursing practice with research. This book teaches nursing students how to integrate evidence-based practice and research into their daily practice while considering the newest trends and research.

Date Published:2020

On the come up

Thomas, Angie.


The YA love letter to hip-hop—streaming on Paramount+ September 23, 2022! Starring Sanaa Lathan (in her directorial debut), Jamila C. Gray, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, Mike Epps, GaTa (Davionte Ganter), Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Titus Makin Jr., and Michael Anthony Cooper Jr. #1 New York Times bestseller · Seven starred reviews · Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book This digital edition contains a letter from the author, deleted scenes, a picture of the author as a teen rapper, an annotated playlist, Angie's top 5 MCs, an annotated rap, illustrated quotes from the book, and an excerpt from Concrete Rose, Angie's return to Garden Heights. Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons. Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn't just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free. "For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri."—The New York Times Book Review Plus don't miss Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to her phenomenal bestseller, The Hate U Give!
Date Published:2019

The YA love letter to hip-hop—streaming on Paramount+ September 23, 2022! Starring Sanaa Lathan (in her directorial debut), Jamila C. Gray, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, Mike Epps, GaTa (Davionte Ganter), Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Titus Makin Jr., and Michael Anthony Cooper Jr. #1 New York Times bestseller · Seven starred reviews · Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book This digital edition contains a letter from the author, deleted scenes, a picture of the author as a teen rapper, an annotated playlist, Angie's top 5 MCs, an annotated rap, illustrated quotes from the book, and an excerpt from Concrete Rose, Angie's return to Garden Heights. Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons. Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn't just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free. "For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri."—The New York Times Book Review Plus don't miss Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to her phenomenal bestseller, The Hate U Give!

Date Published:2019

CompTIA A+ certification exam guide, (exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

Meyers, Mike, 1961-,


Includes index. Safety and Professionalism -- The Visible Computer -- CPUs -- RAM -- Firmware -- Motherboards -- Power Supplies -- Mass Storage Technologies -- Implementing Mass Storage -- Essential Peripherals -- Building a PC -- Windows Under the Hood -- Users, Groups, and Permissions -- Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems -- Working with the Command-Line Interface -- Troubleshooting Operating Systems -- Display Technologies -- Essentials of Networking -- Local Area Networking -- Wireless Networking -- The Internet -- Virtualization --Portable Computing -- Understanding Mobile Devices -- Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices -- Printers and Multifunction Devices -- Securing Computers -- Operational Procedures.
Date Published:2019

Includes index. Safety and Professionalism -- The Visible Computer -- CPUs -- RAM -- Firmware -- Motherboards -- Power Supplies -- Mass Storage Technologies -- Implementing Mass Storage -- Essential Peripherals -- Building a PC -- Windows Under the Hood -- Users, Groups, and Permissions -- Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems -- Working with the Command-Line Interface -- Troubleshooting Operating Systems -- Display Technologies -- Essentials of Networking -- Local Area Networking -- Wireless Networking -- The Internet -- Virtualization --Portable Computing -- Understanding Mobile Devices -- Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices -- Printers and Multifunction Devices -- Securing Computers -- Operational Procedures.

Date Published:2019

The vagina bible : the vulva and the vagina -- separating the myth from the medicine /

Gunter, Jen,


Introduction -- Getting started. The vulva -- The vagina -- Vaginas and vulvas in transition -- Female pleasure and sex ed -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Everyday practicalities and v maintenance. Medical maintenance -- Food and vaginal health -- The bottom line on underwear -- The lowdown on lube -- Kegel exercises -- Skin care and cleansing. Vulvar cleansing: soaps, cleansers, and wipes -- Vaginal cleansing: douches, steams, sprays, and potpourri -- Hair removal and grooming -- Moisturizers, barriers, and bath products -- Menstrual products and mythology. The truth about toxic shock syndrome -- Are there toxins in tampons and pads? -- Menstrual hygiene -- Menopause. Menopause -- Treating GSM -- Medications and interventions. Cannabis -- Contraception -- Antibiotics and probiotics -- Cosmetic procedures, injections, and "rejuvenation" -- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). General STI information -- STI prevention -- The human papilloma virus (HPV) -- Herpes (HSV) -- Gonorrhea and chlamydia -- Trichomoniasis -- Pubic lice -- Conditions. Yeast -- Bacterial vaginosis -- Vulvodynia -- Pelvic floor muscle spasm and vaginismus -- Skin conditions -- UTIs and bladder pain syndrome -- Pelvic organ prolapse -- Symptoms. Communicating with your provider -- I have pain with sex -- I have vaginitis -- I have a vulvar itch -- I have vulvar pain -- I have an odor -- I have bleeding after sex -- Putting it all together. Medicine cabinet rehab -- Internet hygiene and apps -- Journal of old wives' tales. "In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed--whether it's websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health--and the internet's most popular go-to doc--comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about: The vaginal microbiome. Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies. How diet impacts vaginal health. Stem cells and the vagina. Cosmetic vaginal surgery. What changes to expect during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through menopause. How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms. Plus: Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health. How to select a tampon. The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot. . . And so much more. Whether you're a twenty-six-year-old worried that her labia are "uncool" or a sixty-six-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource"--Publisher's description.
Date Published:2019

Introduction -- Getting started. The vulva -- The vagina -- Vaginas and vulvas in transition -- Female pleasure and sex ed -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Everyday practicalities and v maintenance. Medical maintenance -- Food and vaginal health -- The bottom line on underwear -- The lowdown on lube -- Kegel exercises -- Skin care and cleansing. Vulvar cleansing: soaps, cleansers, and wipes -- Vaginal cleansing: douches, steams, sprays, and potpourri -- Hair removal and grooming -- Moisturizers, barriers, and bath products -- Menstrual products and mythology. The truth about toxic shock syndrome -- Are there toxins in tampons and pads? -- Menstrual hygiene -- Menopause. Menopause -- Treating GSM -- Medications and interventions. Cannabis -- Contraception -- Antibiotics and probiotics -- Cosmetic procedures, injections, and "rejuvenation" -- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). General STI information -- STI prevention -- The human papilloma virus (HPV) -- Herpes (HSV) -- Gonorrhea and chlamydia -- Trichomoniasis -- Pubic lice -- Conditions. Yeast -- Bacterial vaginosis -- Vulvodynia -- Pelvic floor muscle spasm and vaginismus -- Skin conditions -- UTIs and bladder pain syndrome -- Pelvic organ prolapse -- Symptoms. Communicating with your provider -- I have pain with sex -- I have vaginitis -- I have a vulvar itch -- I have vulvar pain -- I have an odor -- I have bleeding after sex -- Putting it all together. Medicine cabinet rehab -- Internet hygiene and apps -- Journal of old wives' tales. "In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed--whether it's websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health--and the internet's most popular go-to doc--comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about: The vaginal microbiome. Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies. How diet impacts vaginal health. Stem cells and the vagina. Cosmetic vaginal surgery. What changes to expect during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through menopause. How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms. Plus: Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health. How to select a tampon. The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot. . . And so much more. Whether you're a twenty-six-year-old worried that her labia are "uncool" or a sixty-six-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource"--Publisher's description.

Date Published:2019

Nurses : if Florence could see us now /


CIRC # 501. Extra features: Maria Weston, CEO, American Nurses Association -- RN Alayna Davis helps patient get married -- Reunion of Jonathan and Laurie -- Interview with filmmaker and RN Kathy Douglas. Looks at the challenges and rewards of being a nurse. Nurses working in a variety of specialties share their experiences and reflect on the profession.
Date Published:2012

Good girl, bad blood : Good girl's guide to murder series, book 2 /

Jackson, Holly.


THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES •  More dark secrets are exposed in this addictive, true-crime fueled sequel when Pip finds herself in another deadly case. Pip is not a detective anymore. With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh. The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way... and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late? And don't miss the finale, As Good as Dead!
Date Published:2021

THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES •  More dark secrets are exposed in this addictive, true-crime fueled sequel when Pip finds herself in another deadly case. Pip is not a detective anymore. With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh. The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way... and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late? And don't miss the finale, As Good as Dead!

Date Published:2021

The alchemyst : The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel series, book 1 /

Scott, Michael.


Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter —but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.   The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.   The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.    Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?     The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.     There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.  “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter , including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil. ”— Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress.
Date Published:2007

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter —but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.   The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.   The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.    Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?     The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.     There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.  “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter , including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil. ”— Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress.

Date Published:2007

Morning star : Red rising series, book 3 /

Brown, Pierce.


#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Red Rising thrilled readers and announced the presence of a talented new author. Golden Son changed the game and took the story of Darrow to the next level. Now comes the exhilarating next chapter in the Red Rising Saga: Morning Star. ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST • “[Brown’s] achievement is in creating an uncomfortably familiar world of flaw, fear, and promise.”— Entertainment Weekly Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society’s mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within. Finally, the time has come. But devotion to honor and hunger for vengeance run deep on both sides. Darrow and his comrades-in-arms face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy. Among them are some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied—and too glorious to surrender. Praise for Morning Star “There is no one writing today who does shameless, Michael Bay–style action set pieces the way Brown does. The battle scenes are kinetic, bloody, breathless, crazy. Everything is on fire all the time.” —NPR “ Morning Star is this trilogy’s Return of the Jedi . . . . The impactful battles that make up most of Morning Star are damn near operatic. . . . It absolutely satisfies.” — Tordotcom “Excellent . . . Brown’s vivid, first-person prose puts the reader right at the forefront of impassioned speeches, broken families, and engaging battle scenes . . . as this interstellar civil war comes to a most satisfying conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A page-turning epic filled with twists and turns . . . The conclusion to Brown’s saga is simply stellar.” — Booklist (starred review) Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER.
Date Published:2016

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Red Rising thrilled readers and announced the presence of a talented new author. Golden Son changed the game and took the story of Darrow to the next level. Now comes the exhilarating next chapter in the Red Rising Saga: Morning Star. ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST • “[Brown’s] achievement is in creating an uncomfortably familiar world of flaw, fear, and promise.”— Entertainment Weekly Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society’s mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within. Finally, the time has come. But devotion to honor and hunger for vengeance run deep on both sides. Darrow and his comrades-in-arms face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy. Among them are some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied—and too glorious to surrender. Praise for Morning Star “There is no one writing today who does shameless, Michael Bay–style action set pieces the way Brown does. The battle scenes are kinetic, bloody, breathless, crazy. Everything is on fire all the time.” —NPR “ Morning Star is this trilogy’s Return of the Jedi . . . . The impactful battles that make up most of Morning Star are damn near operatic. . . . It absolutely satisfies.” — Tordotcom “Excellent . . . Brown’s vivid, first-person prose puts the reader right at the forefront of impassioned speeches, broken families, and engaging battle scenes . . . as this interstellar civil war comes to a most satisfying conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A page-turning epic filled with twists and turns . . . The conclusion to Brown’s saga is simply stellar.” — Booklist (starred review) Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER.

Date Published:2016

David Hume : selected essays /

Hume, David, 1711-1776.


Of Essay Writing -- Of the Middle Station of Life -- Of the Delicacy of Taste and Passion -- \That Politics may be Reduced to a Science -- Of the First Principles of Government -- \Of the Origin of Government -- Of the Parties of Great Britain -- Of Superstition and Enthusiasm -- Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature -- Of Civil Liberty -- Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Sciences --The Epicurean --The Stoic --The Platonist -- The Sceptic -- Of National Characters -- Of Tragedy --Of the Standard of Taste -- Of Commerce -- Of Refinement in the Arts -- Of Interest -- Of the Balance of Trade -- Of Public Credit -- Of Some Remarkable Customs -- Of the Populousness of Ancient Nations -- Of the Original Contract -- Of the Protestant Succession -- Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth -- On Suicide -- On the Immortality of the Soul. In his writings, David Hume set out to bridge the gap between the learned world of the academy and the marketplace of polite society. This collection, drawing largely on his Essays Moral, Political, and Literary (1776 edition), which was even more popular than his famous Treatise of Human Nature, comprehensively shows how far he succeeded. From `Of Essay Writing'to `Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Sciences'Hume embraces a staggering range of social, cultural, political, demographic, and historical concerns. With the scope typical of the Scottish Enlightenment, he charts the state of civil society, manners, morals, and taste, and the development of political economy in the mid-eighteenth century. These essays represent not only those areas where Hume's arguments are revealingly typical of his day, but also where he is strikingly innovative in a period already famous for its great thinkers. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Date Published:1998

Of Essay Writing -- Of the Middle Station of Life -- Of the Delicacy of Taste and Passion -- \That Politics may be Reduced to a Science -- Of the First Principles of Government -- \Of the Origin of Government -- Of the Parties of Great Britain -- Of Superstition and Enthusiasm -- Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature -- Of Civil Liberty -- Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Sciences --The Epicurean --The Stoic --The Platonist -- The Sceptic -- Of National Characters -- Of Tragedy --Of the Standard of Taste -- Of Commerce -- Of Refinement in the Arts -- Of Interest -- Of the Balance of Trade -- Of Public Credit -- Of Some Remarkable Customs -- Of the Populousness of Ancient Nations -- Of the Original Contract -- Of the Protestant Succession -- Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth -- On Suicide -- On the Immortality of the Soul. In his writings, David Hume set out to bridge the gap between the learned world of the academy and the marketplace of polite society. This collection, drawing largely on his Essays Moral, Political, and Literary (1776 edition), which was even more popular than his famous Treatise of Human Nature, comprehensively shows how far he succeeded. From `Of Essay Writing'to `Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Sciences'Hume embraces a staggering range of social, cultural, political, demographic, and historical concerns. With the scope typical of the Scottish Enlightenment, he charts the state of civil society, manners, morals, and taste, and the development of political economy in the mid-eighteenth century. These essays represent not only those areas where Hume's arguments are revealingly typical of his day, but also where he is strikingly innovative in a period already famous for its great thinkers. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Date Published:1998

Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about preventive care guidelines, routine health screenings, home-use tests, blood, stool, and urine tests, genetic testing, biopsies, endoscopic exams, and imaging tests, such as X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams ; along with facts about diagnostic tests for allergies, ca


Medical tests for healthy living -- Screening and preventative care tests -- Laboratory tests -- Imaging tests and risks -- Catheterization, endoscopic, and electrical tests and assessments -- Screening and assessments for specific conditions and diseases -- Home and self-ordered tests -- Additional help and information. "Provides basic consumer health information about endoscopic, imaging, laboratory, and other types of medical testing for disease diagnosis and monitoring, along with guidelines for screening and preventive care testing in children and adults. Includes index, glossary of related terms, online access, and other resources"--
Date Published:2018

Medical tests for healthy living -- Screening and preventative care tests -- Laboratory tests -- Imaging tests and risks -- Catheterization, endoscopic, and electrical tests and assessments -- Screening and assessments for specific conditions and diseases -- Home and self-ordered tests -- Additional help and information. "Provides basic consumer health information about endoscopic, imaging, laboratory, and other types of medical testing for disease diagnosis and monitoring, along with guidelines for screening and preventive care testing in children and adults. Includes index, glossary of related terms, online access, and other resources"--

Date Published:2018

Makers : women who make America /


CIRC # 485. Reviews the story of how women have helped shape America over the last fifty years through one of the most sweeping social revolutions in American history, in pursuit of their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy.
Date Published:2013

Top 3 differentials in vascular and interventional radiology : a case review /


Pre-procedure -- Procedural cases -- Aunt Minnies' because, sometimes, "it is what it is!" -- IR anatomy -- Post-procedure. The highest-yield, most complete vascular and interventional radiology exam prep and learning tool available today! Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - A Case Reviewby David D. Gover is one in a series of radiology case books mirroring the format of the highly acclaimed O'Brien classic,Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - A Case Review. Image-guided procedures used in vascular radiology, such as angiography, are presented concisely, with easy-to-remember, high-yield information. Each of the 144 cases is formatted as a two-page unit. The left.
Date Published:2019

Pre-procedure -- Procedural cases -- Aunt Minnies' because, sometimes, "it is what it is!" -- IR anatomy -- Post-procedure. The highest-yield, most complete vascular and interventional radiology exam prep and learning tool available today! Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - A Case Reviewby David D. Gover is one in a series of radiology case books mirroring the format of the highly acclaimed O'Brien classic,Top 3 Differentials in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - A Case Review. Image-guided procedures used in vascular radiology, such as angiography, are presented concisely, with easy-to-remember, high-yield information. Each of the 144 cases is formatted as a two-page unit. The left.

Date Published:2019

Microsoft teams for dummies

Withee, Rosemarie.


Work seamlessly together with Microsoft Teams It was only a matter of time before Microsoft 365 built an actual virtual office. And Microsoft Teams is it, rocketing from 13 to 75 million daily users in a single year. The new edition of Microsoft Teams For Dummies gives you an in-depth introductory tour through the latest version of the app, exploring the many different ways you can chat, call, meet, work remotely, and collaborate with others in real time—whether you're using it as an all-in-one tool for working from home or as an extension to your brick-and-mortar office. Available as a stand-alone app or as part of Microsoft 365, it allows you to work seamlessly with almost any other Microsoft app. The friendly onboarding provided by this book takes you from the basics of file-sharing, organizing teams, and using video to must-have insights into less obvious functionality, such as posting the same message to multiple channels, muffling background noise (useful if you're working from home!), and choosing more than one feed to concentrate on when video-conferencing (allowing you to pay attention to the speaker and your team members at the same time). As well as clueing you in on how things work, you'll also find advice on the most effective ways of using them, with best-practices recommendations and tips on integrating Microsoft Teams into your existing workflows. Set up the interface Communicate on chat and video, inside and outside your org Integrate Microsoft Teams with your other Office apps Optimize your approach to meetings, working across large teams, and more! Whether you're using Microsoft Teams for work, within your family, or for a collaborative hobby, you'll find everything you need to get everyone on the same page in the same virtual room.
Date Published:2021

Work seamlessly together with Microsoft Teams It was only a matter of time before Microsoft 365 built an actual virtual office. And Microsoft Teams is it, rocketing from 13 to 75 million daily users in a single year. The new edition of Microsoft Teams For Dummies gives you an in-depth introductory tour through the latest version of the app, exploring the many different ways you can chat, call, meet, work remotely, and collaborate with others in real time—whether you're using it as an all-in-one tool for working from home or as an extension to your brick-and-mortar office. Available as a stand-alone app or as part of Microsoft 365, it allows you to work seamlessly with almost any other Microsoft app. The friendly onboarding provided by this book takes you from the basics of file-sharing, organizing teams, and using video to must-have insights into less obvious functionality, such as posting the same message to multiple channels, muffling background noise (useful if you're working from home!), and choosing more than one feed to concentrate on when video-conferencing (allowing you to pay attention to the speaker and your team members at the same time). As well as clueing you in on how things work, you'll also find advice on the most effective ways of using them, with best-practices recommendations and tips on integrating Microsoft Teams into your existing workflows. Set up the interface Communicate on chat and video, inside and outside your org Integrate Microsoft Teams with your other Office apps Optimize your approach to meetings, working across large teams, and more! Whether you're using Microsoft Teams for work, within your family, or for a collaborative hobby, you'll find everything you need to get everyone on the same page in the same virtual room.

Date Published:2021