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A Chinese Trilogy
Chinese New Year is a tradition celebrated annually at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, between 21 January and 20 February. The spring festival is celebrated by 50 ethnic groups throughout the world. For many, it is their Christmas, and when they honor their family and ancestors. Many myths abound about the origin of the tradition. Popular among the beliefs is the folk tale about Buddha's invitation to the animals for his banquet. The Chinese Zodiac is based on each of their appearance. Others claim the mystical monster Nian for its origin. At the beginning of the lunar new year, the beast would terrorize a small village. He was scared away by a stranger, an elderly man dressed...
The Big and Little Five
For decades hunters sought and shot the dangerous Big Five: Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Lion, and Leopard for trophies. These were the five most difficult mammals to hunt on foot. Today, thanks to conservationists, the Big Five are now being shot with cameras by people on safari hoping to bag all Five. While on safaris in Africa, I'm fortunate to have observed and photographed all the Big Five.The Leopard was the most camera shy. The Little Five are less obvious than their larger counterparts in South Africa. Few tourists know about these elusive creatures. They include mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds. These smaller beings are namesakes of the dangerous Big Five: Elephant Shrew...
A Dog's Memoir
"A Dog's Memoir" is a mixture of fiction and non fiction about a dog's life. As a pup, the Chihuahua mix is dumped on Los Angeles mean, challenging streets. There she struggles to survive, is captured, and sent to a crowded shelter. She narrowly escapes euthanization and goes to a busy way station. Her final stop is in a dog friendly furrever home in Manhattan Beach.
Kid Ni Not
Kid ni Not is intended for readers with failing kidneys. It describes the kidneys' functions, symptoms of kidney failure, and life saving choices of dialysis. Dialysis procedures are described, as are lists of ethnic foods with their food values of sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and protein, confirming to dietary restriction..
Approaching Death
When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suffer unnecessarily. While an "overtreated" dying is feared, untreated pain or emotional abandonment are equally frightening. Approaching Death reflects a wide-ranging effort to understand what we know about care at the end of life, what we have yet to learn, and what we know but do not adequately apply. It seeks to build understanding of what constitutes good care for the dying and offers recommendations to decisionmakers that address specific barriers to achieving good care. This volume offers a profile of when, where, and how American...
Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care - E-Book
Get easy-to-use guidelines to psychiatric nursing care in this quick clinical reference! Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition provides an interprofessional approach to care based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria. It helps you plan evidence-based, individualized nursing care for a range of settings including the inpatient unit, home care, or community care. Clear, concise coverage focuses on the nursing process, summarizing topics from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. From noted educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual is a perfect clinical reference companion for creating psychiatric nursing care pla...
