The management of risk is an issue which is currently receiving much attention from professionals at all levels in organisations large and small.

Introducing Riskman: The European Project Risk Management Methodology

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Carter, Bruce

Hancock, Tony

Morin, Jean-Marc

Robins, Ned

Insurance

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Brook, G.L.

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An Informal History of the German Language, With Chapters on Dutch and Afrikaans, Frisian, and Yiddish (The Language Library)

Lockwood, W. B.

Literature & Fiction

Not a how-to text, this beguiling book is instead a fascinating look at Chinese language and  culture. Ranging through history, literature,  folklore, linguistics, and sociology, this is a  breezy, straightforward primer of surprising  breadth.

Speaking of Chinese

Chang,Raymond

Chang, Margaret Scrogin

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 235 pages; Description: 235 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. 215-222. Subjects: Dialectology. Series: Language library.

Study of Dialect: An Introduction to Dialectology

Petyt, K. M

Mary Stewart: Queen in Three Kingdoms

Education & Teaching

Lynch,Michael

Schools & Teaching

Written by renowned contributors, this text provides a practically oriented approach to the use of ultrasound in small animals. Lavishly illustrated, this comprehensive text utilizes both drawings and photographs to help demonstrate how to use ultrasound effectively in clinical practice. Organized by organ system, this text /reference provides a step-by-step guide to the scanning techniques necessary for an ultrasonic exam. In addition to providing detailed coverage of diagnostic techniques, each chapter also covers normal and abnormal anatomy reviews, potential imaging pitfalls, diagnostic evaluation of sonograms and ultrasound guided biopsy modalities.

Small Animal Ultrasound

Science & Math

Agricultural Sciences

Now in its revised, updated Third Edition, this handy quick-reference guide provides easy and rapid access to the facts needed in daily small-animal practice. The book is written in outline format and organized to help the veterinarian quickly recognize signs and symptoms, formulate a differential diagnosis, select and interpret laboratory tests, choose a therapy, and find additional reference material. Major sections cover clinical signs and client complaints; laboratory abnormalities; principles of fluid, osmotic, and electrolyte balance; systems disturbances; and special topics.New chapters in the Third Edition cover behavioral disturbances, pain and pain management, dental and periodontal disorders, geriatrics, and cancer. Other problems addressed for the first time in this edition include splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, ataxia, polycythemia, and thyroid disorders. All chapters from the previous edition have been thoroughly updated.

Quick Reference to Veterinary Medicine

Fenner, William R.

Important scientific discoveries and ever-changing guidelines for how to identify and manage patients with hereditary cancer syndromes are constantly evolving. This Third Edition of Counseling About Cancer is completely updated and expanded to feature five entirely new chapters on breast cancer, colon cancer, other solid tumors, clients and families, and genetic test results and follow-up. This is the only reference and clinical book on the market for cancer genetics counselors and other healthcare providers who must quickly assimilate complex and ever-changing data on the hereditary risk for cancer.

Counseling About Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling

Medical Books

Schneider, Katherine A.

Medicine

Immunology: A Short Course, Sixth Edition introduces all the critical topics of modern immunology in clear and succinct yet comprehensive fashion. The authors offer a uniquely balanced coverage of classical and contemporary approaches, basic and clinical aspects. As with the previous editions, the strength of the text is in a complete review of modern immunology without burdening the reader with excessive data or theoretical discussions. Each chapter is divided into short, self-contained units that address key topics illustrated by uniformly drawn, full-color illustrations, many brand new to this edition. The sixth edition of this successful textbook newly covers: <ul>
<li>Toll-like receptors, their ligands and intracellular activation pathways</li> <li>The key role of activation induced cytidine deaminase (AID) in somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination.</li> <li>The autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene in self-tolerance and autoimmunity</li> <li>T and B cell activation and the immunological synapse, as well as characterization and mechanisms of action of T regulatory cells</li> </ul>
 The companion website at www.wiley.com/college/coico features problem sets, quizzes, and a list of relevant internet resources. Praise for the previous edition: "This book is clearly a precious resource for undergraduate, graduate and medical students alike… For those who need an introduction to the fascinating world of immunology, this book should most certainly spark the interest." ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING "… an excellent beginner's guide… the authors have done a terrific job of providing an overview of the field." YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Immunology: A Short Course

Coico, Richard

Sunshine, Geoffrey

Basic Sciences

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