Astrobiology is the study of the evolution, origin, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited
The ability to carry out a wide variety of practical procedures safely and capably is vital for any doctor engaged in the practice of intensive and anaesthesia care. Junior doctors particularly are now called upon to achieve competence in many invasive practical procedures in a progressively short space of time,
Acquire the Tools, Skills, and Techniques Needed to Warrant High Quality and Precision in the Design of Machined Parts! Designed for fast access on the job, Machine Tools Handbook (PDF) describes in detail how to carry out basic and advanced machine tool functions and operations, offering a wealth of machine
Written for nursing students in nurse educator programs, nursing faculty, and other health care educators, Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education (PDF) unpacks the necessary tools for successful integration of technology into nursing programs. The benefits of virtual simulation in nursing education are innumerable: easier to access, less expensive, and location
Juvenile Delinquency: Pathways and Prevention (PDF) explores the pivotal roles that family, mental health, trauma, and schools have on juvenile delinquency while examining opportunities for prevention and intervention. Authors Miyuki Fukushima Tedor and Christopher A. Mallett draw from years of experience working with juvenile offenders to shed light on the