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Tay-Sachs Disease, Volume 44 (Advances in Genetics)

Academic Press, 2001

Tay-Sachs disease is a rare hereditary disease caused by a genetic mutation that leaves the body unable to produce an enzyme necessary for fat metabolism in nerve cells, producing central nervous system degeneration. In infants, it is characterized by progressive mental deterioration, blindness, paralysis, epileptic seizures, and death by age...

Handbook of School Mental Health: Research, Training, Practice, and Policy (Issues in Clinical Child Psychology)

Springer, 2013

With so few therapeutic outlets readily available to young people, schools have evolved into mental health centers for many students. Yet schools are hampered by limited access to resources needed to provide mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention services.

Like its acclaimed predecessor, the Second Edition of the...

Tales of Mathematicians and Physicists

Springer, 2006

Tales of Physicists and Mathematicians is a translation of a book that was published in Russia in 2001 and is based on articles that appeared from 1960–1980. The first edition of the book, less than half the size of the current one, was published in the Soviet Union in 1981 and in English in 1988. Thus the book has its own history, and I...

Succeed at IQ Tests: Improve Your Numerical, Verbal and Spatial Reasoning Skills

Kogan Page, 2008

Intelligence quotient (IQ) is an age-related measure of intelligence and is defined as 100 times the mental age. The word ‘quotient’ means the result of dividing one quantity by another, and intelligence can be defined as mental ability or quickness of mind.

An intelligence test (IQ test) is, by definition, any test that...

Social Work Practice in the Addictions (Contemporary Social Work Practice)

Springer, 2012

Social workers represent the largest body of addiction and mental health service providers, and there is a consistent need for up-to-date information. Social Work Practice in the Addictions is a comprehensive evidence-based volume. Contributing authors of this volume have been carefully selected to ensure representation of the leading social...

Protein Shakes for the Brain: 91 Games and Exercises to Work Your Minds Muscle to the Max

McGraw-Hill, 2009

Increasingly, scientific evidence tells us that our minds don’t have to deteriorate as we age—there are things we can do now to dramatically increase the probability of staying mentally and physically fit throughout our lives. This is good news indeed, because mental fitness and agility are so directly connected to a good quality of...

Cytokines: Stress and Immunity, Second Edition

CRC Press, 2006

Cytokine involvement in the immune system's response to stress is now very well documented. Cytokine activity has been implicated in a variety of mental and physical diseases, and has been shown to have a significant role in fueling the vicious circle of depression and illness.

The first edition of Cytokines: Stress and...

The Child's Creation of A Pictorial World

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003

A decade has passed since the publication of the first edition of The Child's Creation of a Pictorial World, and it seemed time to reassess the status of child art and review studies that were published in the intervening years.

The outcome of this review...

What's New in Flash Player 11

O'Reilly, 2011

This book will detail the various enhancements, new functionalities, and general im provements available in this new version of Adobe Flash Player. Each item is explained in detail, and when possible, a series of screen captures and a full code example will be provided, enabling you to both grasp the new feature in a visual way, and integrate...

The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Gale, 2008

The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers is a unique and invaluable source of information. This collection of over 600 entries provides in-depth coverage of cover various issues related to one’s aging body, how diseases affect it, and treatment options, including medications, for seniors. The set will...

Handbook of Pediatric Psychology in School Settings

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003

The focus of this handbook is the delivery of pediatric psychological services in schools, but
in this introduction the focus is on the broader context of pediatric psychology and health care.
To understand changes in the provision of health care to children and adolescents, it is helpful
first to understand the several natures of...

Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Second Edition (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation)

Focal Press, 2006

Lighting is the one thing that makes or breaks any CG environment. This inspirational book and DVD give you everything you need to create convincing CG lightin; from the concepts and theoretical aspects to the techniques and tricks that are essential in a production environment. The stunning color illustrations throughout the book illustrate...

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