The instant-answer guide clinicians turn to first for on-the-spot treatment of poisoning and drug overdose emergenciesA Doody’s Core Title for 2021!“…a great addition to any emergency department library when rapid reference is needed to treat and diagnose the poisoned patient.”-- Annals of Emergency Medicine (Reviewing previous edition)Designed to be used during toxicologic emergencies where every moment cou...

Nearly every life form found among North American flowering plants is represented in Arizona. This amazing diversity is partly explained by the fact that the altitudinal range extends from a few feet above sea level to approximately 12,000 feet at the summit of the San Francisco Peaks. The life zone range from Arctic-Alpine on these peaks to Lower Sonoran in the southwest and Subtropical in the extreme south. The main objective of this book is to provide means for identifying the approxima...

How did Chicago, a city known for commerce, come to have such a splendid public waterfront—its most treasured asset? Lakefront reveals a story of social, political, and legal conflict in which private and public rights have clashed repeatedly over time, only to produce, as a kind of miracle, a generally happy ending.Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill study the lakefront's evolution from the middle of the nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Their f...

Transform Crisis into Unprecedented OpportunitiesAmidst the turbulence of today's world, where challenges seem insurmountable, lies the hidden power to transform adversity into triumph. "The Great Shift: Turning Crisis Into Opportunity" delves into the underlying forces reshaping our existence and equips you with the tools needed to not only survive but thrive in uncertain times.Unravel the intricacies of global upheavals as you journey through climate crises, AI disruption...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An elegantly written account of leadership at the most pivotal moment in American history" ( Philadelphia Inquirer): Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson reveals how George Washington saved the United States by coming out of retirement to lead the Constitutional Convention and serve as our first president.After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington shocked...

Acclaimed historian Mary Frances Berry resurrects the remarkable story of ex-slave Callie House who, seventy years before the civil-rights movement, demanded reparations for ex-slaves. A widowed Nashville washerwoman and mother of five, House (1861-1928) went on to fight for African American pensions based on those offered to Union soldiers, brilliantly targeting $68 million in taxes on seized rebel cotton and demanding it as repayment for centuries of unpaid labor. Here is the fascinating...

Two Wings of Leadership: Balancing Feminine and Masculine Power in Life and Organizations is a groundbreaking guide to conscious, inclusive leadership for the 21st century.In a world facing unprecedented complexity, traditional leadership models-centered on dominance, control, and individualism-are no longer enough. This book presents a bold new vision: leadership that integrates both feminine and masculine qualities to drive sustainable transformation in individuals, teams, and or...

**New York Times BestsellerThe epic account of how one narrow ribbon of water forever changed the course of American history.**The history of the Erie Canal is a riveting story of American ingenuity. A great project that Thomas Jefferson judged to be “little short of madness,” and that others compared with going to the moon, soon turned into one of the most successful and influential public investments in American history.In Wedding of the Waters, ...

Dive into the world of IELTS Task 2 with "New Exam-Based IELTS Task-2 Samples: 50 Authentic Sample Essays." This book offers 50 meticulously crafted sample essays to prepare you for the challenges of the latest IELTS exams.These essays are tailored to meet the latest exam requirements, providing an authentic experience. They cover a wide range of captivating topics, reflecting modern issues and trends, helping you develop a well-rounded perspective.With clear explanations a...

This "enlightening" social history of the construction of the Erie canal explores "19th-century perceptions of progress, politics, and the common good" ( Kirkus Reviews).Woven from a rich tapestry of research, The Artificial River is more than just a historical account of the Erie Canal—it encapsulates a pivotal era in United States history, especially the monumental strides in engineering, commerce, and socio-cultural shifts between the War of 181...

In "Mindset for Success: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals," embark on a transformative journey towards a sustainable and prosperous future. This empowering book explores the powerful relationship between mindset and sustainable development, providing readers with the essential tools to create positive change in their lives and communities.Through the lens of a growth mindset, this book reveals how adopting a lifelong commitment to sustainable development can drive person...

Average Americans Were the True Framers of the ConstitutionWoody Holton upends what we think we know of the Constitution's origins by telling the history of the average Americans who challenged the framers of the Constitution and forced on them the revisions that produced the document we now venerate. The framers who gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 were determined to reverse America's post–Revolutionary War slide into democracy. They believed too many middling Ame...