Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title

Nursing practice is a complex and varied field that requires precision, dedication, care, and expertise. Clinicians must have both the skills and the tools to attend to changes in patients' responses, recognize trends, and understand the nature of their patients' conditions over time.

This book clearly delineates the skills needed to become an expert nurse. In this new edition, the editors present a report of a six-year study of over 130 hospital nurses working in critical care. Expanding upon the study conducted in the previous edition,...

The book "Engaging in the sport of fencing" will allow anyone the knowledge they need to know in order to begin a hobby in fencing. With pictures of samples of footwork, weapons, and strategies it could help the beginning fencer with techniques and more. It can also give the person who would love to try a new hobby a glimpse into the benefits of a sport that will offer excellent cardiovascular workouts. Pictures of various weapons and parts of weapons can give the beginner an idea of the different choices that are out there when they decide to not buy a whole weapon, but make their own as...