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Quick ViewCannabis sativa is the scientific name for the widely used drug commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States as well as in many other countries. Considered a “soft” drug, it is a naturally growing plant that is harvested as its crude product for use. Other familiar…
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Quick ViewPositive parent-child interactions play an important role in fostering the development of pre-schoolers’ knowledge and understandings of their world. This book provides current research on parent-child interactions and relationships. Chapter One reviews Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) research conducted with diverse populations as well as adaptations that have been implemented. Chapter Two describes Integration of Working…
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Quick ViewRed wine is a rich source of different phenolic compounds which contribute to sensorial wine characteristics and can exhibit various biological properties. In vitro and animal studies have suggested that phenolics present in wine may exert a wide range of potential beneficial effects to human health, which involves antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer…
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Quick ViewThe first section of this book discusses Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI). There is no consensus on the definition of severe CDI, since it varies depending on the authors or clinical practice guidelines consulted. Severe CDI can be defined as an episode of CDI with one or more specific signs and symptoms of severe colitis or…
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Quick ViewThis book focuses on the epidemiology, treatment and long-term outcomes of voice disorders. The first chapter proposes evidence based therapy for glottal incompetence, which reflects the dysfunction of the vocal folds on voice and swallowing. Chapter Two presents an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, extraction techniques, adjuvant medical therapy and prevention of laryngeal papillomatosis…
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Quick ViewZinc is the second most prevalent trace found in the human body after iron. It is essential for normal cell function and metabolism, playing a central role in over 300 enzymatic reactions, and protects cells from free radical damage. The central role of zinc in cell growth and differentiation explains the dramatic effect of zinc…
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Quick ViewAmid more than a half a century of antagonistic political relations between the United States and Cuba during which commercial ties were largely severed, U.S. exports of agricultural products to the island nation currently stand out as one of the few points of engagement between the two countries, if to a limited degree. U.S. exports…
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Quick ViewOver the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor and continue to serve on combat aircraft, naval vessels, and in support of ground combat operations. The expansion of roles for women in the armed forces has evolved since the early days of the military when women were restricted by law and policy…
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Quick ViewConsumer financial card fraud due to data breaches of card information is an ongoing problem in the United States. The majority of breaches are carried out against point-of-sale (POS) systems, and are facilitated by what many consider to be the weak link in the U.S. retail sales payment process: the continued use of magnetic stripe…
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Quick ViewThe laws and regulations regarding the preferences in hiring that can or must be given to veterans and certain family members are extremely complex. The preferences vary by the specific circumstances of the veterans and the hiring authorities being used. Some veterans can be non-competitively appointed, while other veterans may not be eligible for that…
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Quick ViewPollinators are essential to the United States economy. Honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, butterflies, and other species contribute substantially to our food production systems, the economic vitality of the agricultural sector, and the health of the environment. On June 20, 2014, the President issued a memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies…
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Quick ViewSpace weather refers to variations in the space environment between the sun and Earth (and throughout the solar system) that can affect technologies in space and on Earth. Space weather can disrupt the technology that forms the backbone of this country’s economic vitality and national security, including satellite and airline operations, communications networks, navigation systems,…
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Quick ViewSpecial Operations are military operations requiring unique modes of employment, tactical techniques, equipment, and training often conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments and characterized by one or more of the following: time sensitive, clandestine, low visibility, conducted with and/or through indigenous forces, requiring regional expertise, and/or a high degree of risk. Special Operations…
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Quick ViewThe scientific study of empathy has exploded in the past decade. Practically all of the relevant sciences — from various neuroscientific, psychological and sociological perspectives — are now vigorously participating in the emerging conversations about the nature of this essential, pro-social process. Empathy is also emerging as a critical topic in medical education and practice,…
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Quick ViewThis book is about figuring out what the best course of action is when things go wrong. The goal is to provide a set of tools so that the non-strategist can make the best of bad situations. It does so by providing worksheets and a knowledge transfer system based on the Socratic Method, as well…
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Quick ViewThis book acts as a unique insight into the “cerebrospinal fluid shunts world” and provides both a broad review and detailed information of cerebrospinal fluid and its shunts. It starts with the history of hydrocephalus and then explores in depth the physiology and pathology of cerebrospinal fluid, the cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics, the types, components,…
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Quick ViewThe health care reform debate in the United States raises many complex issues including those of coverage, accessibility, cost, accountability, and quality of health care. Underlying these policy considerations are issues regarding the status of health care as a constitutional or legal right. This book series analyzes the constitutional and legal issues pertaining to the…
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Quick ViewOn July 14, 2015, Iran and the six powers that have negotiated with Iran about its nuclear program since 2006 (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany—collectively known as the P5+1) finalized a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA is intended to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program can be…
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Quick ViewThis book focuses on the latest developments in the field of engineering. The first chapter presents the implementation of Lean philosophy and Lean tools in coal mining. Chapter Two describes numerical and experimental analyses of milling bifurcations, or instabilities. Chapter Three examines metabolic engineering strategies in the production of aromatic amino acids. Chapter Four outlines…
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Quick ViewThis book commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET). During its 57th World Assembly in Thailand, the ICET Board approved the proposal presented by the Chair of the Board and the previous Chair to invite the board and ICET members to write on issues and…
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Quick ViewThis book reviews several psychological perspectives of religiosity. It studies individual differences and health benefits of religiosity as well. Chapter One focuses on religious conversion and provides a review of psychological concepts related to religious conversion and defines religious conversion as a positive change in religious beliefs including significant changes in spiritual and personal life.…
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Quick ViewThis book provides current research on terrestrial biomes. Chapter One demonstrates the severe conditions of arctic areas that lead to the formation of common characteristics for all complexes of soil microfungi. Chapter Two discusses plant and terrestrial microbial communities in the Alaskan tundra. Chapter Three examines spontaneous stand regeneration and herb layer restoration in post-fire…
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Quick ViewThis book provides readers with the latest developments in materials science research. Topics covered include calcium orthophosphate bioceramics; eco-friendly epoxy thermosets; polymer materials for advanced optical applications; Density Functional Theory (DFT) studies of metal-hydrogen systems for hydrogen storage; and the characterization and properties of bitumen/montmorillonite nanocomposites. (Imprint: Nova)
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Quick ViewThe use of medicinal plants or natural products increased in the last decades all over the world. One of the most popular herbal plants is Ginkgo biloba L. because of its widespread healing effects. Ginkgo has been used by the traditional medicine for thousands of years. It has been a sacred tree, a symbol of…
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