Lizabeth Craig – författare

This fascinating edition traces the development of nursing, from its humble origin of unorganized volunteers to the highly skilled profession it has become. Readers will learn about the involvement of nurses in wars throughout history, as well as the challenges that the profession is currently facing.

Charts, diagrams, and other graphics help explain the science behind this thrilling sport. Readers won''t even notice that they''re learning valuable science concepts. The physics, biomechanics, and psychology aspects of the sport are all richly detailed. Readers will learn about training and injuries as well.

The youngest recorded case of Parkinson''s disease was a 12-year-old patient, though the average age is around 56. With 50,000 cases a year, awareness of this disease is essential. There is now known cause of Parkinson''s Disease, but there is a link between it and depression. Readers will explore this disease, learning about details in the search for answers, treatment, and what life is like when living with this disease.

According to the C.D.C., millions of Americans develop parasitic infections, but symptoms often go unnoticed or are misdiagnosed. From tapeworms to the "cat poop parasite," parasites are all around us, and we''re lucky if we somehow evade infection. This essential volume simplifies the complex concepts relating to parasitic infection and disease for readers who need to know what''s going on around them. It details what parasitic diseases are, as well as the various types such as Protozoan, Helminth, and Ectoparasites. It discusses the causes and symptoms of each type of parasitic disease.