In the modern world, new information is constantly being produced that affects patient treatment, and clinicians need the skills to evaluate and apply pertinent information to their practice. This book outlines the key concepts of evidence-based dentistry and illustrates the process from analysis to implementation using relevant clinical examples.

The Russian war effort to defeat invading Axis powers, an effort that assembled the largest military force in recorded history and that cost the lives of more than twenty-five million Soviet soldiers and civilians, was the decisive factor for securing an Allied victory. Now with access to the wealth of film archives and interview material from Russia used to produce the ten-hour television documentary Russia's War, Richard Overy tackles the many persuasive questions surrounding th...

Originally published in 1983. This book provides the first overview of developments in primary science prior to and following the national survey of primary schools in 1978. Key issues central to contemporary policy and practice are identified, set in context and interrelated for teachers, students, tutors and policymakers. Contributors to the book include most of the leading figures in contemporary primary science at the time.

"To pass the Test of Heirs, you must prove your worthiness and understanding of what it means to rule."For nearly one thousand years, the Core Empire has held together thousands of star systems and billions of citizens. But a coup attempt has broken the empire into pieces. Some planets and systems have survived and still have law and order. Others have fallen to barbarism and piracy. For young Hugh Cascade, this is but a history lesson, even if the nightmares of ki...

It all comes down to this.The Hound of Uladh, CúChulainn, faces his most hopeless hour as all the dark forces of the land close in on Eamhain Mhacha. He must pit himself against a multitude of foes - demonic fighters under the thrall of the ruthless Queen Medb, the dark spirit known as the Morrigan, even former blood-brothers who now side with the enemy.It is he alone who must stand against the tide. For his people, for his kingdom, for those he loves and for the SunGod Lug...

They found Hyperspace. Now what?Chen JieMin hypothesized the existence of hyperspace. The government of Arcadia put a project together to build a hyperspace probe. Chen ChaoLi managed the project to build a successful probe and transition it there and back.But hyperspace is still just a curiosity, no more. Unless they can figure out a means of propulsion in hyperspace, it is a purely academic exercise.Even with a means of propulsion, Where will they...

In this era of evidence-based medicine, one of the biggest challenges confronting acute medicine clinicians is keeping abreast with the rapidly changing recommendations that guide clinical practice. Oxford Desk Reference: Acute Medicine allows easy access to evidence-based materials on commonly encountered acute medical problems to ensure the optimum management of the acutely unwell patient. Collating all the research-based guidelines and protocols in one easily accessible place a...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.‘Our doubts are traitors,and make us lose the good we oft might win,by fearing to attempt.’Vienna is beset with brothels and loose morality, so it's up to the Duke to pr...

In 1835, Alexis de Tocqueville famously called for 'a new political science' that could address the problems and possibilities of a 'world itself quite new.' For Tocqueville, the democratic world needed not just a new political science but also new arts of statesmanship and leadership. In this volume, Brian Danoff and L. Joseph Hebert, Jr., have brought together a diverse set of essays revealing that Tocqueville's understanding of democratic statesmanship remains highly relevant today. The...

Jake Denver, accountant, should have heeded that inner voice warning him off: he didn't. The tax problem he was to fix for his cousin was a mare's nest. And the woman, wasn't she just too damned sophisticated to be using a PI with a shabby office in a run-down neighbourhood?Here lies Jake Denver, simpleton. That could have been his epitaph. It very nearly was, thanks to that woman.

This is a modern fairy story for bright children of all ages, from nine to ninety-two, and upwards. The king of Mulrovia is stony broke. That is bad enough, but he has a secret enemy living right opposite the palace gates. The witch, Tamina, has devoted half her life plotting to do away with both the king and his beautiful daughter, Princess Marigold. Little does he know just what lies in store.

Teenager James Lovell, strapped for cash as usual, is desperate to buy an affordable birthday present for his cousin Alison, and time is short. When a free DVD computer game is pressed upon him by an unsavoury-looking youth he meets in a computer store, he little realises what a dangerous gift he is about to take to Alison and her brother Paul.By the time they all realise that this seemingly innocent DVD comes from a future five hundred years hence, it is too late to back out of a ...