Authors:Rachel U. Sidwell, Mike Thomson, Rachel Sidwell, Kama
Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media
Keywords: book, rom, mrcpch, mcqs, paediatrics, qbase
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2001-02-15
List price: $68.99
ISBN-10: 1841100447
ISBN-13: 9781841100449

This book provides 300 MCQs for the MRCPCH, together with referenced explanatory notes. The free QBase CD-ROM included with the book considerably enhances its versatility and utility and makes this package much more than just a book of MCQs. The CD-ROM can be installed in seconds and gives the reader an incredible range of options. Not only can the reader practice the set exams, but the program will mark these exams, allow the reader to customize exams to focus in on areas requiring further revision, shuffle the question stems (A-E) to prevent the candidate from memorising ’patterns&#

Authors:Elspeth Thomson, Elspeth Thomson, Jon Sigurdson,
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Keywords: china, series, contemporary, globalisation, sector, science, technology, forces
Number of Pages: 250
Published: 2008-05-20
List price: $81.00
ISBN-10: 981277100X
ISBN-13: 9789812771001

China’s booming economy has drawn both admiration and fear from the rest of the world. With its ability to churn out high-quality goods at low prices, China has become known as the factory of the world . To better understand China s development and modernisation since the 1978 reforms, it is necessary to analyse its policies on importing technologies and developing indigenous ones. The articles in this volume paint a comprehensive picture of the attempts by the Chinese government to adopt and foster science and technology, the successes of the policies and the continuing challenges. C

Authors:Mike Briggs, Mike Briggs, Stan Buck, Mike Smith,
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Keywords: icheme, revamping, mothballing, decommissioning
Number of Pages: 135
Published: 1997-01-01
List price: $110.40
ISBN-10: 0852953259
ISBN-13: 9780852953259

This guide seeks to identify the differences in thinking and action needed in decommissioning and concentrates on them. The three parts cover: Pre-project considerations, Project set-up and Project execution. IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Some of the areas we publish in includ

Authors:James Sutherland, Dawn Humm, Mike Chrimes, Mike Chrim
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing
Keywords: appraisal, background, concrete, historic
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2000-01-01
List price: $190.00
ISBN-10: 072772875X
ISBN-13: 9780727728753

Historic concrete deals predominantly with concrete in Britain, but makes reference to discoveries and works in other countries where these have influenced practice in Britain. It examines the history of reinforced and prestressed concrete and also includes chapters covering military applications of concrete and its use in tunnels, roads and pavements, water-retaining structures and dams.

Authors:Mike Calver, Alan Lymbery, Jennifer McComb, Mike Bamf
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: biology, environmental
Number of Pages: 688
Published: 2009-06-08
List price: $84.00
ISBN-10: 0521679826
ISBN-13: 9780521679824

Environmental Biology offers a fresh, problem-solving treatment of the topic for students requiring a biology background before further study in environmental science, sustainable development or environmental engineering. It begins with an environmental theme that carries through the text, using three major case studies with a regional focus. Key foundational knowledge is introduced and developed as the text progresses, with students encouraged to integrate their accumulated learning to reach solutions. A comprehensive coverage of scientific method, including field experimentation and field te

Authors:Bryan Perrett, Mike Chappell,  Mike Badrocke,
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Keywords: vanguard, new, panzerjager, sturmartillerie
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 2000-01-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1841760048
ISBN-13: 9781841760049

Originally the German assault gun was designed as an infantry support weapon, but the changing conditions of the battlefields of the Second World War forced it to adapt to perform a number of different roles, most importantly as a tank destroyer, although the infantry support role was never wholly discarded. If the much-glamorised Panzer divisions were the sword of the German army then the assault gun and tank destroyer units were its shield. As the Panzers’ grip on the battlefield began to fail, though, it was left to the assault gun and tank destroyer crews to take up the burden.

Authors:Mike Finn, Lou Prato, Mike Firn, Chad Leistikow,
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Keywords: lore, amp, lists, legends, hawkeye
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 1998-12-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1571671781
ISBN-13: 9781571671783

The University of Iowa’s glorious athletic history is captured by author Mike Finn. The author’s unique portrayal of iowa lore will capture the essence of Hawkeye tradition. Included are vignettes about the football exploits of Andre Tippett and 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick, the basketball heroics of B.J. Armstrong, and the thrills generated by such Hawkeye greats as Don Nelson, Dan Gable, Hayden Fry and many more. Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore will be the first book to capture the history of all sports of Hawkeye athletes. Also included will be a complete listing o