BOOKS

Peer Review Best Practices: Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Jon Burroughs, MD, et al

November 5, 2008

Peer Review Best Practices: Case Studies and Lessons Learned will help you transform peer review theory into best practice. This book and CD-ROM set is built on contemporary peer review design and demonstrates how hospitals have used those theories to tackle real peer review challenges. Twenty case studies cover topics ranging from fixing your peer review system to tracking and trending data to reconciling peer review conflicts.

Designing and Deploying 802.11n Wireless Networks

Jim Geier

June 11, 2010

Gain a practical understanding of the underlying concepts of the 802.11n standard and the methodologies for completing a successful wireless network installation. Practical, start-to-finish guidance for successful deployment of 802.11n wireless LANs. With the ratification of the 802.11n wireless LAN standard, thousands of companies are moving rapidly toward implementation.

Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks

Jim Geier

April 14, 2008

You know it's essential, and you've heard that it can be tricky implementing the 802.1x standard. Here is a road map that will enable you to approach 802.1x implementation with confidence so that you can conduct successful implementation of 802.1x in both wired and wireless networks. Complete with step-by-step instructions, recommendations to help you choose the best solutions, and troubleshooting tips, it lets you benefit from the experience of others who have met the challenge.

Collaborative Assessment: Working with Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Including Those with Additional Disabilities

Stephen A. Goodman, MA, MS, Stuart H. Wittenstein, EdD

January 2003

Based on proven successful techniques developed by the assessment team of the California School for the Blind, Collaborative Assessment shows how close collaboration enriches the assessment process and ensures its effectiveness, providing benefits for the student and the professional as well. Full of checklists, tip sheets, and sample reports, this book belongs in the hands of every professional involved in performing an educational assessment for students who are blind or visually impaired...

Chromium(VI) Handbook

James A. Jacobs, et. al (eds.)

December 2014

Put together by a team of scientists, engineers, regulators, and lawyers, the Chromium(VI) Handbook consolidates the latest literature on this topic. The broad scope of this book fills the need for a comprehensive resource on chromium(VI), improving the knowledge of this contaminant at a time when the extent and degree of the problem is still being assessed. It addresses naturally occurring and anthropogenic sources, geology and geochemistry, toxicity, treatment, regulatory issues and legal cases, and recommendations.

Acid Mine Drainage, Rock Drainage, and Acid Sulfate Soils: Causes, Assessment, Prediction, Prevention, and Remediation

James A. Jacobs, et al

April 2014

Provides the tools needed to analyze and solve acid drainage problem. Featuring contributions from leading experts in science and engineering, this book explores the complex biogeochemistry of acid mine drainage, rock drainage, and acid sulfate soils. It describes how to predict, prevent, and remediate the environmental impact of acid drainage and the oxidation of sulfides, offering the latest sampling and analytical methods. Moreover, readers will discover new approaches for recovering valuable resources from acid mine drainage, including bioleaching.

Oil Spills and Gas Leaks: Environmental Response, Prevention and Cost Recovery

James A. Jacobs, et al

March 2014

The definitive guide to petroleum hydrocarbon fuel spill and leak causes, prevention, response, and cost recovery.It highlights the complex nature of petroleum hydrocarbon fuel extraction methods, the unintended consequences when disasters occur, spill behavior, and environmental impact mitigation. This practical resource discusses engineering techniques; long-term biological and environmental effects; dealing with insurance claims, litigation, and legislation in overlapping jurisdictions; and much more.

Will My Kid Grow Out of It?: A Child Psychologist's Guide to Understanding Worrisome Behavior

Bonny J. Forrest, JD, PhD

October 2014

Helping parents determine whether their child's behavior is typical for the age or, possibly, a sign of something more serious they should look into, this book uses lay terms and concrete examples to aid adults in establishing if their child may have a commonly diagnosed issue such as ADHD, depression, a learning disability, and others; where to go to get help; how to get support from schools and the medical community; and what questions to ask along the way. Each chapter expands on a specific set of behaviors that may be problematic by listing types of problems, possible diagnoses, the types of treatments that have been found to be effective, discussions of the pros and cons of alternative treatments, and typical medications.

What A Pain

Gary Saff, MD

December 23, 2009

There is a "pain crisis" in America today. Desperate, countless numbers of people are seeking treatment for pain, not understanding its source, and where to turn for help. Unresolved pain issues have caused higher insurance premiums, made the work force less productive, and tarnished the "golden years" of retirement. Many physicians are also befuddled as to which treatment options to pursue, while narcotic use has become rampid. This book, written by the highly acclaimed pain management physician, Gary Saff, M.D, offers unique perspectives and insights into solving this dilemma.

How To Value Over 100 Closely Held Businesses

Stephen M. Zamucen

January 1, 1994

How To Value Over 100 Closely Held Businesses is a real world guide to how businesses are valued. The book contains a section on how to value the five general types of businesses including manufacturing, wholesale, professional practices, retail and service businesses. The book also reviews the three approaches to business valuation and various methodologies. Finally, there are sections on over 100 specific types of businesses with information on how to value them.