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The Eats, Shoots & Leaves of legalese, this witty narrative journey through the letter of the law offers something for language lovers and legal eagles alike
This clever, user-friendly discourse exposes the simple laws lurking behind decorative, unnecessary, and confusing legal language. For better or for worse, the instruction manual for today's world is written by lawyers. Everyone needs to understand this manual-but lawyers persist in writing...
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ENGLISH-ITALIAN & ITALIAN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY OF LAW How often do you stumble upon English and Italian legal terms at work or in your studies and you have doubts or no clue about their meaning? You need an English Dictionary BUT a general bilingual dictionary is useless or even a misleading tool for legal terminology. You may surf the web and find translations and definitions over the Internet, but those are never reliable, nor specific about the Law....
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English for Paramedics is a reading book for doctors and medical students whose mother language is other than English and who need to perfect their language skills and professional knowledge at the same time. In the first volume the cases concern the following topics: airway and breathing assessment; proper interventions for patients with respiratory compromise; oxygen delivery systems; ventilatory support; respiratory anatomy and physiology; basic...
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It doesn't take a student long to realise how much jargon he or she needs to learn before becoming fluent in MedSpeak. This collection will be especially useful for those beginning their education and training in medicine It is the best (and most complete) book on the market for learning the new language of medicine and was written by a doctor for doctors at all levels
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Should medical doctors take alternative and complementary approaches to health seriously? Yes and no. Non-traditional health care excels in reducing the risk of western diseases, through diet, exercise and lifestyle modification. It fails, sometimes spectacularly, to help patients once dread diseases such as AIDS and cancer develop. This dictionary was compiled by a pathologist. It separates the wheat of facts from the chaff of fantasy about complementary...
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I've been collecting material for this book since 1984 (no kidding!). What started off as a small compilation of pathology jargon (nutmeg liver, cobblestoning–colon, Orphan Annie eyes–thyroid), later expanded to encompass imaging (mogul sigh), molecular biology (Northern blot), informatics (WYSIWYG), forensic psychiatry (Ted Bundy), environment (Chernobyl), global village (Médecins sans Frontières), art (Starry sign), military medicine (Budd...
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El lector encontrará una vasta bibliografía de resúmenes de los elementos esenciales de la disciplina, tanto de temas-eje como de autores clave.
Como cierre del trabajo, nuestro Diccionario Básico de Derecho.
Algunos de los temas centrales que se ofrecen son los siguientes: Introducción al Derecho, un resumen del Tratado de Derecho Civil de Guillermo Borda, Instituciones de Derecho Público, resumen de Teoría general del Derecho en la Modernidad...
11) Conflictividad socioambiental y lucha por la tierra en Colombia: entre el posacuerdo y la globali
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El libro Conflictividad socioambiental y lucha por la tierra en Colombia. Entre el posacuerdo y la globalización del grupo de investigación Política y Derecho Ambiental (PODEA), adscrito a la Facultad de Derecho, Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, es una iniciativa teóricopráctica que pretende contribuir a los debates sobre los escenarios políticos, económicos y sociales que se ciernen sobre el ambiente en Colombia posterior a la firma del acuerdo...
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No medical student can understand or associate him or her to classroom subjects without knowing the basic concept of the terminology of the human body. Many courses of study for medical students such as, anatomy and physiology use medical terminology through the course of study, so a basic course in common medical terminology regarding the human body is essential to forming the foundation for further and deeper medical courses. There is so much information...
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This comprehensive guide to Cambridge Law A2 Level explores the fundamental principles underpinning English and Welsh legal systems. Delve into the complexities of contract law, examining the formation of enforceable contracts, the nuances of offer and acceptance, and the vital elements of consideration and legal capacity. Discover how contracts are interpreted, the impact of consumer protection laws, and how contracts can be terminated through performance,...
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Excellent Book for Patient Education and Perfect Tool for ESL Health Care ProvidersMedical consultation is a specific "questions and answers" session, in which the patient wants to receive the best treatments and the Medical specialist wants to give the best service. Therefore, medical specialists have to ask patients a series of questions on specific topics to understand fully patients' health conditions and medical history. The patients also...
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In "Laboratory Medicine Terminology: Unlocking the Language of Laboratory Medicine," embark on a captivating journey into the realm of diagnostic precision and medical excellence. This complete guide demystifies the intricate language of laboratory medicine, empowering healthcare professionals, students, and enthusiasts with a deep understanding of essential diagnostic terminology.Explore the diverse world of clinical laboratories as each chapter...
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"A party of jays, a parade of elephants, a stench of skunks, and so many more make up this delightfully funny and informative picture book about animal group names! Packed with vibrant art, young readers will not only learn what we call certain groups of animals, but it will tickle them with literal images. That party of jays? Those birds have party hats and streamers galore!"--
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Plus de 6 000 définitions relevant du droit privé et du droit public, accompagnées de références jurisprudentielles et bibliographiques.
Ces définitions recouvrent les domaines du droit civil, droit pénal, droit commercial, droit du travail, procédure civile, procédure pénale, droit constitutionnel, droit administratif, procédure administrative, droit international... Les termes importants comprennent, en plus de la définition principale,...
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