For courses in advanced emergency medical services.A complete guide to need-to-know medications for EMS personnelPrehospital Emergency Pharmacology is a comprehensive reference guide to the most common medications and fluids used in prehospital emergency care. A cornerstone of EMS education for over 30 years, the text reflects current trends in emergency care, especially the growing requirement for evidence-¿based care. Readers learn accepted practices in the U.S. and Canada as well as medication dosages that meet national standards of the AMA, AHA, and PDR. A valuable aid for both students and practitioners, the 8th edition has been extensively revised to reflect current trends in prehospital care and drugs that are now more commonly used in EMS settings, such as ketamine and haloperidol.
This history of early European colonial efforts in North America (specifically, the portion north of Mexico and the Caribbean) examines why three colonies-St. Augustine, Jamestown and Quebec-succeeded where many before them had failed. Chapters cover Columbus' exploration and the Treaty of Tordesillas; other Spanish explorers and settlements in the New World; French attempts at settlement prior to Quebec; early English settlements, including Roanoke; failed settlements dating to the Norse enclaves on Greenland; and in-depth studies of the three colonies that survived.
This study examines the readiness reporting system in light of changes experienced by Army units in the past decade, a period in which the Army learned to adapt to emerging requirements by adding new capabilities quickly and flexibly. The current readiness reporting system captures only a portion of those changes in capabilities and has some important limitations. The study recommends ways to improve the reporting system for an adaptive Army.
In November 2012, Department of Defense (DoD) leaders held a two-day summit on improving diversity within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. This report supports the efforts of the DoD STEM Diversity Summit by examining current STEM demographics, surveying current DoD programs and initiatives to improve STEM diversity, and offering recommendations for DoD leaders to consider as they move forward with their efforts to diversify the STEM workforce.
In a contemporary sense, the United States education system has become a cultural and political battleground. The US has witnessed a surge in racially motivated violence, restrictions on women's reproductive rights, and xenophobic policies. The most alarming development is the institutionalization of white supremacist ideologies that suppress the teaching of accurate histories of our racially stratified society. The US continues to grapple with social domination based on various sociocultural identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, identity, ability, and other lived experiences.This book aims to equip educators with a framework for providing instructional leadership that ensures culturally responsive instruction. Changing what is taught, how it is taught, and who it is intended for is one of the most effective ways of contributing to a more progressive, equitable, and inclusive society. This requires instructional leaders to become equity leaders who mitigate harmful educational practices from prepackaged curricula and teacher evaluation systems. Through an intentionally diverse team of educators, schools can observe, measure, and support teachers to become culturally responsive instructors through formative feedback structures. It is through the practice of culturally responsive instructional supervision that schools can transform from systems of oppression into systems of opportunity.
In a contemporary sense, the United States education system has become a cultural and political battleground. The US has witnessed a surge in racially motivated violence, restrictions on women's reproductive rights, and xenophobic policies. The most alarming development is the institutionalization of white supremacist ideologies that suppress the teaching of accurate histories of our racially stratified society. The US continues to grapple with social domination based on various sociocultural identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, identity, ability, and other lived experiences.This book aims to equip educators with a framework for providing instructional leadership that ensures culturally responsive instruction. Changing what is taught, how it is taught, and who it is intended for is one of the most effective ways of contributing to a more progressive, equitable, and inclusive society. This requires instructional leaders to become equity leaders who mitigate harmful educational practices from prepackaged curricula and teacher evaluation systems. Through an intentionally diverse team of educators, schools can observe, measure, and support teachers to become culturally responsive instructors through formative feedback structures. It is through the practice of culturally responsive instructional supervision that schools can transform from systems of oppression into systems of opportunity.
Most people like a good mystery, as long as it's understandable and they know how it ends. According to the Bible, there was a time when God's mystery, his plan for man in Jesus Christ, was not revealed. There was a time when this mystery was truly a mystery. That time has come to an end.Let us rejoice that our redemption is complete in Christ Now, is the light and knowledge of the mystery of the gospel of Jesus Christ made manifest to the people of God This book is about the mystery of God, which is centered in our identification with Christ. Within the pages of this book get ready to embark on a wonderful journey, from the crucifixion of Christ unto the ascension of Christ at the Father's right hand. The vehicle that will provide our transportation is called "in Him".Romans 16:25,26 says, "Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, but now is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all The Apostle Paul gives us more light in Colossians 1:25 - 27: "Whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints; to whom God would make known what is the riches of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."This book is about the riches of the glory of the mystery of Christ (the Anointed One and His Anointing) in you, and all that the Lord Jesus did for you from the cross to the throne.The revelation of the word, or mystery of God, gave us a solid foundation upon which to establish our lives, Jesus Christ being the Rock and foundation that the church is built upon. We later learned that a correct and firm foundation (in Christ) can sustain and empower a believer to triumph over all the storms of life. When the Spirit of God began to reveal in us this mystery of Christ, and all that He did for us at Calvary, it transformed our lives. It changed our way of believing. It changed our way of thinking. It changed our way of speaking. And, it changed our way of living.So, get ready to be revolutionized, changed and transformed forever for the glory of God the father and His son, Jesus Christ.
Finally: a plain-language guide to best practices for the complex world of copyright management in academic libraries.Copyright issues continue to perplex librarians and educators. The difficulties and confusion in applying the U.S. Copyright Act became especially apparent when Covid hit and many universities turned to remote learning as their primary method of instruction. Librarians and educators struggled with applying the law for both remote learners and students who were on site. This book provides advice on how to analyze and apply the copyright law to specific areas encountered by librarians and instructors.Coverage includes:Controlled digital lending is a very hot issue and confusing to many as to how copyright could apply in those situationsremote learning do’s and don’ts’ is at the forefront of copyright concerns which was highlighted during the pandemicThe application of copyright to music in light of recent changes to the U.S. Copyright Act has caused much confusion. Analysis of the new law and strategies on how to include music in a curriculum as well as how libraries can provide access and preservation of musical works.Open access initiatives have become increasingly popular. However, open access does not mean that there is no copyright attached to the works.The use of data is exploding as are the copyright issues associated with it. We will examine the issues and provide options.Written by Donna L. Ferullo, the Director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University who holds both law and library science degrees and Dwayne K. Buttler, the Evelyn J. Schneider Endowed Chair for Scholarly Communication at the University of Louisville, who also holds a law degree. Both Ferullo and Buttler have many years of experience advising their universities on copyright law.
The thirteen journeys of triumph in this first edition of the EARTH ANGELS Series are authentic accounts of how each author overcame a loss, addiction, misstep, or hardship... and went on to thrive. These empowering stories will inspire your creativity and resilience when facing your own challenges, and give you insights for counseling a loved one in need. Read the excerpts from the book (beginning on page vii) to get a sense of the stories. Should you feel a kinship with an author and want to reach out, you'll find bio and contact information at the end of each chapter. More than simply publishing a book, the authors have started an EARTH ANGELS Movement. Together with readers like you, we are seeding love, hope, inspiration, peace, and kindness around the globe. If you're not already a member, please join the movement at: www.facebook.com/groups/EarthAngelsMovementOne of our greatest hopes is that when you're finished reading this book, you'll gift it to a friend. One story, one kind act at a time, we will create the world our hearts desire.
Better Corporate Reporting outlines the latest frameworks for enhancing non-financial and sustainability reporting. It includes guides to: the International Integrated Reporting Council's new framework; the Global Reporting Initiative's G4 framework; and a detailed look at the concept at the heart of both of these new frameworks, materiality.
The architectural history of Texas spans more than 300 years of European settlement and 10,000 years of habitation by native peoples. The incredibly diverse natural landscape and equally varied built environment has produced an architectural heritage of national and international stature. This book, the first of two volumes devoted to the Lone Star State, covers the central, southern, and Gulf Coast regions (the earliest areas of Spanish and Anglo settlement and the majority of the counties that won independence from Mexico in 1836) and includes four major cities--Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio. The authors consider the contributions made by various cultures--Native American, Spanish, Mexican, Anglo, African American, German, Czech, Polish, and Italian--to the state's rich architectural heritage. More than 1,000 building entries canvass the most important and representative examples of Spanish missions, log cabins, German stone houses, Victorian courthouses, Moderne stores, contemporary ranch houses, modern skyscrapers, postmodern retail strips, and incursions by internationally renowned architects. With the burgeoning interest in heritage tourism, this in-depth guide--enlivened by 350 illustrations and 50 maps--will satisfy the curiosity of both local and out-of-state visitors, bringing new energy to the state's promising preservation movement.
Introducing a group of fresh new voices VIRAL is a collection of raw, assertive potry that is intergal to the year 2020. From the worldwide coronavirus pandemic to police brutality and racial tension in American streets these poets from across North America give creative voice to our collective crisis. Featured poets include: Angel Blair, Darnell Serrette Jo Ann Del Sardo, and more
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Complete coverage of every topic on the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification exam by the experts!Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA CASP+ exam CAS-003 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Also includes a voucher coupon for a 10% discount on your CompTIA exam!Covers all exam domains, including:Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilitiesTechnologies and tools Architecture and designIdentity and access management Risk managementCryptography and PKIOnline content includes:200 realistic practice exam questionsInteractive performance-based question quiz
Successful businesses recognize that the development of strong customer relationships through quality service (and services) as well as implementing service strategies for competitive advantage are key to their success.In its fourth European edition, Services Marketing: Integrating Customer Focus across the Firm provides full coverage of the foundations of services marketing, placing the distinctive Gaps model at the center of this approach. The new edition draws on the most recent research, and using up-to-date and topical examples, the book focuses on the development of customer relationships through service, outlining the core concepts and theories in services marketing today.New and updated material in this new edition includes:• New content related to human resource strategies, including coverage of the role of robots and chatbots for delivering customer-focused services.• New coverage on listening to customers through research, big data, netnography and monitoring user-generated content.• Increased technology, social media and digital coverage throughout the text, including the delivery of services using mobile and digital platforms, as well as through the Internet of Things.• Brand new examples and case studies added from global and innovative companies including Turkish Airlines, Volvo, EasyJet and McDonalds.Available with McGraw-Hill’s Connect®, the well-established online learning platform, which features our award-winning adaptive reading experience as well as resources to help faculty and institutions improve student outcomes and course delivery efficiency.
High-yield microbiology cases help students apply knowledge and prepare for board exams Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® by Tracey A. H. Taylor, Dwayne Baxa, and Matthew Sims presents diverse cases that encourage problem-based learning, which is key to building diagnostic skills. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE-style questions with thorough explanations provide an understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases, an ability to differentiate between infections and viruses, and identify bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Questions cover causative agents, disease transmission, mechanism of pathogenesis action, and pharmacotherapy. Key Features50 case studies with images mirror situations seen in everyday practiceAn intermingling of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology cases, and organ systems reflect real-world patient scenarios and encourage critical thinkingComprehensive cases encompass symptoms and duration, medical and family history, physical exam and lab findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment and prevention This essential, highly practical resource will help medical students build problem-solving skills, assess microbiology and infectious disease knowledge, and fully prepare for the boards.
