Brian Fletcher

Since the beginning of man, Earth's best defense against total destruction was that it remained undiscovered by the rest of the universe. That defense was shattered the day an alien scout team arrived.NASA scientist Noah Trahern is thrust into a struggle that will force him to face his part in the future of humanity while dealing with the revelations of his past. With help from unexpected places, Noah and his colleagues must save him and the Earth from a violent and mysterious alien threat.The question is, can they do it? TRANSMITTER is the first novel in the Noah Trahern BIOTIC Science Fiction series. If you enjoy captivating suspense, imaginative storytelling, strong yet vulnerable characters, and a dose of humor, then you'll love this book.

Providing care and treatment for patients usually requires moving and handling activities associated with high rates of back injuries. The personal and financial cost of back pain and injuries to health staff means there is an urgent need to improve practice in this area. Over the past twenty years a number of guidelines have been published, however, these have been based on professional consensus rather than evidence. Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and covers tasks, equipment and interventions. This book questions previously held opinions about moving and handling and provides the foundation for future practice.

Providing care and treatment for patients usually requires moving and handling activities associated with high rates of back injuries. The personal and financial cost of back pain and injuries to health staff means there is an urgent need to improve practice in this area. Over the past twenty years a number of guidelines have been published, however, these have been based on professional consensus rather than evidence. Evidence-Based Patient Handling tackles the challenge of producing an evidence base to support clinical practice and covers tasks, equipment and interventions. This book questions previously held opinions about moving and handling and provides the foundation for future practice.