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Author : Editors of Esquire
Release Date : 2008-10-07
Publisher : Hearst
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Author : Leonard L. Lance
Number of Pages : 1173
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Product Description Quick Look Drug Book 2008 includes the most current information on thousands of commonly used drugs, plus a 32-page color insert showing the 200 most commonly prescribed medications. Medical transcriptionists and other healthcare professionals rely on this comprehensive resource for brand and generic drug names, pronunciations, therapeutic categories, and dosing information. Exclusive to Quick Look Drug Book is the Indication/Therapeutic Category Index that lists conditions/diseases alphabetically with the drugs used to treat them. Updates include new drugs introduced or approved by the FDA in 2007. Fourteen appendices are included. The CD-ROM version has search functions that allow super-fast reference. See CD-ROM listing for details on Quick Look Electronic Drug Reference 2008. Customer reviews My teacher recommended this to me for medical transcription. by .. A. Marshall ()
My teacher is a medical transcriptionist, and this is the book she recommended. I looked at half a dozen other books (all of which cost more than this one, I believe), and Quick Look really is the best for a medical transcriptionist, in my opinion. It was the only one I could find that listed medications by condition in a well-organized format. It also has some good information in the appendices. I highly recommend this book for medical transcription.
Quick Look Drug Book 2008 by .. Margot E. Wilson (Spokane, WA USA)
I have bought this drug book for years and years as I have used it in my job as a medical transcriptionist and found it to be the best drug book around. I also use it at home.
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Author : World Almanac Books
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 1008
Publisher : World Almanac
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Product Description Description A staple in homes, libraries, and offices everywhere, The World Almanac and Book of Facts delivers authoritative information you can trust. With a 140-year tradition of editorial accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts contains hundreds of thousands of facts from only the most reliable sources, and each year features topical articles by well known figures such as Coretta Scott King, Wendy Wasserstein, and Mr. Fred Rodgers. Including over 1,000 pages of information compiled by a full-time team of editors and a handy quick reference index, The World Almanac and Book of Facts puts information at your fingertips. The 2008 edition of The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes updated information on every topic, from the every day to the obscure. Whether you're doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac and Book of Facts serves as a dependable desk-reference. Topical features and a "Year In Pictures" section also make The World Almanac and Book of Facts a great scrap-book of the previous year. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone seeking accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source. "My #1 reference work for facts." -- Will Shortz, The New York Times Crossword Editor "For the most information in one source, The World Almanac remains the champion." -American Library Association "The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man." --Los Angeles Times "An institution ? The range of records and data the book collects is staggering." Dallas Morning News "It's the best in the business." --Manchester Union Leader Customer reviews A Lot of Facts Stuffed into One Book  by .. Acute Observer (Jersey Shore)
This Book of Facts concentrates on events in America during 2007. They mostly use small type that is hard to read. Page 7 discusses "The Almanac in the Internet Age" and mentions `Wikipedia' as a source that is not solidly reliable as to facts. That is also true of books, written by people with their outlook or bias. Do not depend on any sole source. The information in this book is a list of facts that may obscure the truth. "State Government" on page 442 lists facts about each state. Note how many state legislatures meet annually, not in continual meeting. [Does that explain some of the problems in NJ?] This list does not tell about the level of democracy (the relative strength of the Legislature and Executive, whether judges are elected or appointed, laws like I&R, etc.).
"Crime" lists the crime rates by region and state. The District of Columbia has 26.1 murders per 100,000 people. Next is Lousiana with a 12.4 rate; Texas (5.9) and Oklahoma (5.8) are much less. Is this due to the temperature or other physical factors? States near the cooler Canadian border have much lower rates: Maine (1.7), Vermont (1.9), New Hampshire (1.0). What about economics? South Dakota has 1.2, North Dakota has 1.3, Nebraska has 2.8. There is no mention of Gun Control Laws in each state. The Suicide Rate exceeds most murder rates (page 162). The chart on "Alcohol Use by 8th and 12th Graders" comes from groups that may have a special interest for their statistics. They are not divided by region or state. Does this correlate to crimes like murder?
"Taxes" on page 381 lists rates for the Federal Income Tax and for State Governments. Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not have state income taxes. The median income for each state is not listed here. Some states have a flat rate, most have a progressive rate, and a few only tax interest and dividends (New Hampshire, Tennessee). There is no list of sales taxes by state. State gasoline taxes are on page 77. Wyoming has the most registered motor vehicles per population, Colorado the least. Colorado leads in gallons of fuel used per registered vehicles. There is a list of US towns with ZIP and Area Codes on pages 605 to 638, followed by the Populations and Areas of Counties and States.
The quality of the information in this book varies. A listing of names and dates can hide the reality behind the facts. But this book is a start to researching something. An "almanac" is a book containing a yearly calendar of days, weeks, months with the rising and setting of the sun and moon, changes of the moon, eclipses, hours of full tides, church festivals, and other useful information. Its not just a listing of unconnected facts.
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Almanac is updated and published annually, sort of a stone age wikipedia that doesn't require web access to use. Lots good stuff.
as it says, a world of information by .. Bill Coleman ()
I get a new one of these every year, it is loaded with so much information that I refer to it all the time. one of the main things I look up is famous people for birth dates and such. very good book
An essential part of any scholar's collection. by .. Scott (Lawrence, KS)
This is one of the few books in my library which gets weekly (sometimes daily) use, and which I feel obligated to replace every few years, in order to have the most updated information. Granted, the historical data does not change, but the usefulness of the book is in finding important *recent* facts or statistics. Highly recommend it!
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Author : U.S. Government
Number of Pages : 214
Publisher : Progressive Management
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Product Description This ringbound book provides a complete reproduction of a major federal document: the highly anticipated 2008 Plum Book, listing over 7,000 federal civil service jobs with the incoming Obama administration. The printed copy of this book currently sells for $38.00 from the GPO, so this edition provides a significant cost savings! This brand-new edition was just released in November 2008, after the election of Barack Obama. Every four years, just after the Presidential election, the United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the Plum Book, is published, alternately, by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Following are the major categories of positions listed: Executive Schedule and salary-equivalent positions paid at the rates established for levels I through V of the Executive Schedule; Senior Executive Service (SES) General positions; Senior Foreign Service positions; Schedule C positions excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, Office of Personnel Management, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties; and other positions at the GS 14 and above level excepted from the competitive civil service by law because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties. Additional information on the positions listed and the Federal salary schedules under which they are paid is provided in the appendices. Codes and acronyms used in the publication are listed. This publication contains data (as of September 1, 2008) over 7,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment (e.g., positions such as agency heads and their immediate subordinates, policy executives and advisors, and aides who report to these officials). The duties of many such positions may involve advocacy of Administration policies and programs and the incumbents usually have a close and confidential working relationship with the agency head or other key officials. Our news and educational titles are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work and educational tool. Related Search : 2008 plum , appointed positions , positions book  |
Author : U.S. Government
Number of Pages : 53801
Publisher : Progressive Management
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Product Description This up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on CD-ROM disc presents an important library of federal documents and publications pertaining to the incoming Obama administration, including the newest 2008 edition of the widely-read and highly anticipated "Plum Book" of government civil service jobs, listing over 7,000 jobs! The printed copy of this book currently sells for $38.00 from the GPO, so this edition provides a significant cost savings! This brand-new edition was just released in November 2008, after the election of Barack Obama. There is also important material about the Presidential transition process, including critical issues facing the Obama team, plus Senate coverage of the Inaugural process with extensive historical data. For reference, reproductions of the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Plum Books are also included. Every four years, just after the Presidential election, the United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the Plum Book, is published, alternately, by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Following are the major categories of positions listed: Executive Schedule and salary-equivalent positions paid at the rates established for levels I through V of the Executive Schedule; Senior Executive Service (SES) General positions; Senior Foreign Service positions; Schedule C positions excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, Office of Personnel Management, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties; and other positions at the GS 14 and above level excepted from the competitive civil service by law because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties. Additional information on the positions listed and the Federal salary schedules under which they are paid is provided in the appendices. Codes and acronyms used in the publication are listed. This publication contains data (as of September 1, 2008) over 7,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment (e.g., positions such as agency heads and their immediate subordinates, policy executives and advisors, and aides who report to these officials). The duties of many such positions may involve advocacy of Administration policies and programs and the incumbents usually have a close and confidential working relationship with the agency head or other key officials. This disc also includes a virtual federal reference bookshelf of recent CIA factbooks. Related Search : policy supporting , 2008 plum , service job  |
Author : Daryl Cagle
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : Que
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Product Description The Big Book of Campaign Political Cartoons 2008 The Presidential Campaign in Cartoons! This collection of cartoons, by America's top editorial cartoonists, is a history of ht 2008 presidential campaign. Hundreds of cartoons drawn from the most popular cartoon site on the web (www.cagle.com) tell the story of the primaries, the debates, the candidates and all the missteps along the way. With Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and a parade of colorful characters including Rudi Giuliani, John Edwards, Mitt Romney, Dennis Kucinich, Fred Thompson, Obama's crazy preacher and the obsessive media, leading up to the conventions and the general election, in 2008, American politics has turned into cartoons! Excerpts from The Big Book of Campaign 2008 Cartoons         Customer reviews The most side-splitting black-and-white presidential election cartoons chosen by two expert cartoonists by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Consisting of the most side-splitting black-and-white presidential election cartoons chosen by two expert cartoonists, The Big Book of Campaign Cartoons 2008 reveals the mirthful side of the long and arduous process by which the Republican and Democrat parties chose their nominees, as well as the clash of ideas and personalities between prospective presidents McCain and Obama, right up to the moment when McCain stunned the nation by selecting "hockey mom" Palin as his running mate. These cartoons by a wide variety of artists range from sophisticated insights to hearty jabs to exposures of public figure hypocrisy. "'As my stockbroker, can you tell me ANYTHING encouraging?' 'Be glad you're not Mitt Romney investing in his own campaign.'" No right or left wing political figure is too sacred a cow to tip! The brief introductions to each chapter place the political cartoons in the context of what was happening at the time, in this highly accessible and laugh-out-loud collection. Highly recommended.
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Author : Ellen Drake
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 832
Publisher : Saunders
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Product Description Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this drug reference lets you quickly locate the correct spelling and capitalization of more than 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It includes the corresponding uses of those drugs, cross-referencing of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e.g., capsule, IV, cream). To help you avoid errors, it also contains the indications (reasons for administration) of approved drugs and standard dosages. - Over 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs are included, with dosage forms, investigational drug names, chemotherapy protocols, trademarked dosage forms, drug categories/classes, and almost 2,000 medicinal herbs and natural remedies.
- Pharmaceutical information is organized specifically for the medical transcriptionist, allowing you to correctly determine the drug being transcribed and confirm related information.
- Sound-alike "ear" icon helps you confirm the correct drug when similar names exist, increasing your accuracy and confidence.
- Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription.
- Appendices offer useful information at a glance:.
- Sound-Alikes
- Abbreviations Used with Medications and Dosages
- Therapeutic Drug Levels
- The Most Prescribed Drugs
Customer reviews Saunders Pharmaceutical Word 2008 by .. A. Lee ()
I am a medical transcriptionist and I buy this book every year. It is a wonderful quick reference. When using the Internet I have found drugs can come up with multiple spellings. To prevent multiple Internet searches, I use this book for accurate spelling of drugs.
Pharmacy word book by .. Ssellia ()
One of the best word books for people who need drugs words at the tip of the fingers. Very good choice for people who type.
Great pharmacy book!  by .. Shan (Norman, Ok)
This pharmacy drug book helps me out a lot with my medical transcription job I do from home. It has the generic in lower case so I know when I am transcribing if I should capitalize it or not. It has the doses that the medication comes in and that helps. I like this book the best from all the other pharmacy drug books I've seen.
Great book by .. Kathy Grimm ()
I use the Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book (2008) in my work as a medical transcription QA specialist. New drugs are coming out all the time and I consider the book, updated yearly, to be an essential part of my job.
Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book by .. S. Senst (Up north)
All the latest drug titles help me keep up with what the doctors are prescribing. Perfect for transcriptionists.
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Author : Thomson Healthcare
Edition : 112
Number of Pages : 800
Publisher : Thomson Healthcare
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Product Description Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference The new 2008 RED BOOK not only brings you the latest pricing and product information on over 160,000 prescription and over-the-counter items, but there s also a complete list of newly FDA-approved brands, generics, and biologics. New products, new prices, essential information the latest, most accurate information all in one convenient resource. You ll also find: Over 50,000 price updates since last year Over 25,000 new NDCs added Separate Rx and OTC sections Generic and brand-name cross referencing Nationally recognized Average Wholesale Price (AWP), Direct Prices, and Federal Upper Limit prices for prescription drugs Complete package information including dosage form, strength, size, and route of administration a plus for ordering and/or restocking NDC numbers for FDA-approved products Suggested retail prices for OTC products Orange Book codes FDA s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations Customer reviews Wonderful Book by .. Top M. ()
I got this book for the purpose of price information. The book serves this purpose well
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Red Book, 2008 (Red Book Drug Topics)
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Author : James Stallcup
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 768
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
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Product Description The best electrical design practices change with every edition of the National Electrical Code®. Stallcup's® Electrical Design Book expertly explains these changes and how they apply to the design and installation of electrical wiring systems. Strategically designed, the large workbook format provides valuable design tips, NEC® loops, examples, quick calculations, and effective illustrations with Code references. Descriptions of common industry problems and "rule of thumb" methods for fast and accurate design answers are provided, along with quizzes, tests, and final examinations for license preparation. With the abundant amount of detailed information provided, Stallcup's® is the most comprehensive design book of its kind. Related Search : book 2008 , edition , stallcup s |
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