The second updated edition of a basic consumer guide on pregnancy and birth will appeal to public and school reference collections strong in medicine and women's health. Pregnancy And Birth Sourcebook's consumer-oriented medical guide provides articles on everything from fertility and pregnancy complications to labor, delivery and beyond. From screening and treatment procedures to high-risk pregnancy issues, Pregnancy And Birth Sourcebook deserves a spot on any medical reference shelf.
This quick reference guide focuses on problem areas in the grammar of written academic English. It is structured for selfpaced, guided study with easy reference lists, brief exercises for quick review, and easy-to-read charts.
Here, from the nation’s most renowned beach expert, is the first complete guide to beach safety. Stephen P. Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) introduces the gamut of beach hazards—from sharks to rip currents to jellyfish—revealing which dangers should be of greatest concern and how best to minimize their risks. His scientifically sound advice, interspersed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, makes this book a perfect reference for the millions of travelers and vacationers who visit the ocean shore every year.
Encyclopedia of the Middle Passage: Greenwood Milestones in African American History
For the first time, the Middle Passage, the experience of slaves on the trans-Atlantic ships, receives a full reference treatment in an encyclopedia. This A-to-Z reference consists of 226 signed entries arranged alphabetically, exhaustively covering the Middle Passage from a variety of perspectives for student research and browsing.
