Category: Textbooks

Over the last three decades huge effort has gone into strengthening public health information systems (HIS). They are now a main element of health sector reform initiatives, but are growing in complexity. This is driven by the growing diversity of technology platforms, the multitude of actors involved, increasing demands for

Written and edited by world leaders in nephrology, the latest Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 6th Edition (PDF), by Drs. John Feehally, Richard J. Johnson, Jurgen Floege, and Marcello Tonelli, provides current information on clinical procedures and conditions as well as the scientific facts and pathophysiology that are foundational to nephrology practice.

Perennial best-seller Alcamo’s Microbes and Society 4th edition (PDF) is the ideal textbook for non-majors taking a foundational course in the life sciences. The 4th Edition retains the user-friendly readability of previous editions while incorporating original material and features, including new information on microbial and viruses groups, new data on

Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions, 4th edition (PDF) is the marketing leading title for the graduate course on craniofacial conditions and cleft palate or as a sourcebook for health care professionals who offer service in this area. It is devised to be a how-to guide and also a source of

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) continues to be a serious public health problem in the United States, affecting approximately 19% of victims and costing approximately $124 billion to society. When a child is removed from their parent’s custody due to parental abuse or neglect, the child is sometimes placed in