Don't mind if I do . . . Welcome to one of the South's most cherished traditions—the cocktail hour. This charming volume overflows with Southern spirit with classics like the Mint Julep and the Hurricane to new concoctions like the Blueberry Martini and the Peach Mojito, each drink is as relaxing as a riverboat ride down the Mississippi. A checklist of Bar Necessities ensures that there will be more than Southern Comfort in the cupboard when company calls, and recipes like Devilish Eggs or...

This SAGES manual will help educate and advise our new and recent surgical graduates on entering the job market. From how to find a job, to contract negotiations, to research and grant proposals, this manual offers pertinent strategies crucial to both surgical and non-surgical subspecialty fields. Chapters focusing on work-life balance and finding a mentor offer helpful insight to prevent burnout and optimize one's new career.The SAGES Manual: Transitioning to Practice wil...

The U.S. health care system is in crisis. At stake are the quality of care for millions of Americans and the financial well-being of individuals and employers squeezed by skyrocketing premiums—not to mention the stability of state and federal government budgets.In Redefining Health Care, internationally renowned strategy expert Michael Porter and innovation expert Elizabeth Teisberg reveal the underlying—and largely overlooked—causes of the problem, and pr...

Delightful tasty cupcakes are the ultimate in desserts. Here are 25 NEW delicious cupcakes recipes for you to try at your next party or gathering. Try Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes or Chocolate Malt Cupcakes, or one of the many other tasty treats. Easy instructions and easy to make. These cupcakes are truly heavenly!Cupcake Recipe List:Apricot CupcakesFresh Berry CupcakesRocky Road CupcakesStrawberries and Cream CupcakesLemon Mering...

The breakout star of TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters and five-time barbecue World Champion steps out from behind his rig to teach you the tips, tricks, and secrets that have made him the winningest man in barbecue, along with 70 flavor-packed recipes.“Pitmaster Myron Mixon is an American treasure and holds the keys to the Barbecue Kingdom. There is not another person who has won more championships, with more knowledge, or with such passion about barbecue than...

By one estimate, the U.S. wastes $480 billion annually on healthcare expenditures that don’t improve care. Worse, because of faulty systems – not personnel – up to 98,000 people die every year due to preventable medical errors – and that doesn’t count non-terminal events such as hospital-acquired infections. In Hospital Operations, two leading operations management experts and four senior physicians demonstrate how to apply new OM advances to substantially improve any hospital’s o...

Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Organizations, Student EditionThis comprehensive textbook provides a complete introduction to risk management in health care. Risk Management Handbook, Student Edition, covers general risk management techniques; standards of health care risk management administration; federal, state and local laws; and methods for integrating patient safety and enterprise risk management into a comprehensive risk management program. The Stud...

It’s a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key bottles--here’s how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the perfect Martini, the perfect Manhattan, and the perfect Mint Julep.It’s a surprising guide--tequila didn’t make the cut, and neither did bourbon, but genever did. And it’s a literate guide--describing with great liveliness everything from...

Treat yourself to something sweet from Betty Crocker!Everyone loves desserts, and the sweet sensations you'll find inside are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat. Betty Crocker shows you how easy it is to make candy in your own kitchen. You’ll discover simple ways to get creative with cookies and cupcakes. And you'll find no-fuss recipes for chocolate fudge and fondue that are out of this world!For more great ideas visit bettycrocker.comExpl...

This book was issued, in October 2010, in response to the demands of competent healthcare professionals who are keenly motivated to develop their career. It represents the experience of more than thirty years of practice in healthcare facilities in five middle east and gulf countries. The aim is to provide practical advice, exercise and an assessment tool to improve knowledge and expertise of healthcare professionals in the fascinating field of quality practice. The majority of the informa...

Value-Based Health CareLinking Finance and QualityYosef D. DlugaczValue-Based Health Care?Value-Based Health Care?concisely explains the mandate to successfully link health care quality and finance and describes the tools to implement strategies for organizational success. Yosef Dlugacz provides many illustrative real-world examples of process and outcomes of the value-based approach, taken from a wide range of health care settings. Perfect for students prep...

This icing booklet contains 50 basic and specialty icing recipes. Everything from the best ever red velvet frosting to a chocolate marshmallow rolled fondant recipe. This is a good investment for anyone who loves to bake cakes or cupcakes and then top them with delicious homemade icing. All the recipes use standard volume measurements and simple step by step instructions. It is easy to buy pre-made icing but if you want something special this booklet is for you.