Ross & Wilson texts are known for their clear, accessible explanations that provide comprehensive information without excessive detail - making them highly sought after by nurses, pharmacy students, students of allied health professions and paramedics. This new title applies the same approach to the discussion of drugs and their use in medicine. Readers will develop a sound scientific understanding about the mechanism of action of drugs and be able to relate this to their clinical uses, as...

This latest offering from the highly regarded Ross & Wilson stable provides a sound, evidence-based grounding in pathophysiology for anyone studying or working in the allied health professionsIt covers normal physiology and the associated pathophysiological processes that lead to disease. The underlying science is clearly explained and linked to clinical situations, relating the changes in normal physiological function directly to onset and progress of disease, providing the exact level of...

About Sailing into the Storm:The winds are howling as the Wren and Frog try and sail their small boat home. Will they make it? Enjoy this 3000 word short story as you meet two adventurous 10-year-old cousins and their faithful bloodhound Rattler as they must use their wits to survive.About the Adventures of Wren and Frog:Eager readers will love exploring the worlds of Wren, her dog Rattler, and her cousin Frog. In these well-crafted stories with exquisite illustrati...

The turtles are in danger!Wren and Frog must protect the nest.Will the baby turtles live long enough to swim out to sea?In this installment of the Wren and Frog adventure series, explorer-extraordinaire Wren visits her adventurous cousin, Frog, in the Florida Keys.The ten-year-olds set out to explore the Everglades in search of adventure.Between rescuing seabirds, losing their way, and being chased by iguanas, e...

“For anyone who’s ever had cheese in their slipper”Join Pipsqueak and Cheesepuff, two clever mice, on a hilarious ride! Read along as they outsmart two stubborn boys intent on making them pets and an overweight tabby cat who dreams of catching them for dinner.Part detectives, part spies, part wiley mice, Pipsqueak and Cheesepuff will take you on an adventure as they plan and carry out Operation Mozzarella!

Frog is missing! He's lost in the mountains.Can Wren, a spunky, nature-loving, explorer find her missing cousin?With her new dog, Rattler anything is possible.Meet Wren Frankenberger, a bright and curious 10-year-old, who wanders the Tennessee mountains behind her house, learning, sketching, and adventuring in this black and white version of Missing in the Mountains.Nothing will get in the way of Wren finding her co...

Persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things, as Leif the leaf discovers in this lovely storybook from Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals.Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to creat...

Persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things, as Leif the leaf discovers in this lovely storybook from Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals.Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to creat...

A dazzling, unconventional memoir—in essays and verse—of a young woman’s sojourn with breast cancer; a chronicle of the most tragic moments in loss, and a celebration of the most tender moments in life, for fans of Between Two Kingdoms and Milk and Honey**.**Question:If one breast is triple positiveand the other triple negative,do they cancel each other o...

**“I Am the Cage gives resounding voice to the voiceless.” –The Associated Press“Powerful.″ –Booklist, starred review“Visceral, wrenching, and beautiful.” –John Green, #1 bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars“The sense of powerlessness—and redemption—will stay with you.” –Jojo Moyes, #1 bestselling author of We All Live Here and Me Before You**Fish Creek, Wisco...

This handy self-assessment paperback contains over 500 multiple-choice-questions to help readers evaluate their understanding of introductory level human biology. Fully indexed, with helpful explanations given throughout the answer section, the book will be ideal for students of nursing and allied health professions, biomedical and paramedical science, operating department practice, and complementary therapy and massage therapy. - Over 500 MCQs support revision and learning - Ideal for ind...

The new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology presented in a clear and straightforward manner. Fully updated throughout, the book now comes with enhanced learning features including helpful revision questions and an all new art programme to help make learning even easier. The 13th edition retains its popular website, which contains a wide range of 'critical thinking' ex...