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This fascinating account of an unusual research project challenges many assumptions about how young children learn and how best to teach them. In particular it turns upside-down the commonly held beli

What does it take to earn air force wings? Your heart, your soul, even your very life? Lieutenant Casey Tompkins is starting the most difficult flight training program in the world. She has to face th

See the best of Prague with this streamlined walking guide, complete with 12 step-by-step itineraries and maps, to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, t

Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the Course of North American History, Second Edition continues the important coverage of significant disease epidemics that have affected North America, ranging from the arrival of Smallpox with the first Europeans to updated information on the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes an introductory chapter on the basic science behind disease, as well as a new chapter on the history of vaccination in the Americas. Subsequent chapters discuss various diseases, their pathogens and their social ramifications through the history of North America, and the book concludes with a new chapter on notable animal disease outbreaks. This easy-to-read volume provides an interesting and engaging introduction to microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology with up-to-date and contemporary outbreak examples, and is a valuable resource for all biomedical students. Useful PowerPoint slides of all figures and text slides for instructors, as well as further reading recommenda

With nearly 100 different autoimmune diseases reported to occur in domestic animal species, this evidence-based clinical reference is a must-have for every veterinary practice! Autoimmune Diseases in Domestic Animals, from noted veterinary author Ian R. Tizard, sheds light on both common and rare conditions, including skin diseases, diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, and hemolytic anemia. Convenient and portable, this single-source review addresses autoimmune diseases in dogs, cats, horses, and livestock species with comprehensive coverage of treatment protocols, diagnostic procedures, and the latest pathogenesis studies. All-in-one guide covers the basic science, clinical presentation, and treatment of this set of increasingly prevalent animal diseases. Comprehensive information for each disease prepares students to communicate effectively with clients. Reviews of the most recent relevant literature provide a clearer understanding of complex autoimmune diseases. Detailed coverage facil

The number of people in racially mixed relationships has grown steadily over the last thirty years, yet these people often feel stigmatised and unhappy about their identities. The first edition of Bla