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Learn basic medical mathematics with this user-friendly book that offers detailed, step-by-step explanations of math rules, equations, and procedures! Whether you are preparing for a career in the he
HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals clearly explains HIPAA concepts and brings meaning to the concepts through examples, real-life scenarios, thought-provoking questions, and discussion. Perfect for
Build your fundamental helping skills, and more important, the ability to transfer those skills to actual real-world situations with the unique approach found in Chang/Scott/Decker's DEVELOPING HELPIN
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Written for junior high and high school students and instructors, this guide will provide instruction for using the Web as a problem-solving toolA-a skill that will serve students well for the rest o
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A pediatric occupational therapist with a Maine primary school, Kurtz explains how teachers, parents, and others can recognize and screen for subtle vision problems in children with various learning d
The award-winning creators of Intensive Interaction bring this groundbreaking book up to date with new material covering inclusion and emotional literacy. The book also includes:a brand new section lo
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Paraprofessionals in the Classroom by Betty Ashbaker and Jill Morgan honors the paraprofessional role of support to the teacher and to student learning. Designed as a primary text for Associate
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Using straightforward language, Learning to Learn presents an interesting, systematic and flexible approach to the key components of succeeding at school. New and effective skills to help students wo
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In Developing a Marketing Plan, City Tours wants to create and market tours of a large, attraction-filled city to teenagers from nearby smaller cities. Positive feedback from the youngsters potentiall
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VanZandt (U. of Southern Maine) and Hayslip (a private consultant) explain how to develop a school counseling program, outlining the specific skills required and processes involved. Topics include te
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