The definitive guide to the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment SystemEssentials of CAS2 Assessment is a comprehensive guide to the successful administration of the updated CAS2. Written by leading cognitive assessment experts, the book discusses the latest research and thinking on PASS (Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous and Successive) theory and includes case studies that demonstrate the use of CAS2 with several types of diagnostic groups ...

Neuroscience, the study of the structure and function of the brain, has captured our imaginations. Breakthrough technologies permit neuroscientists to probe how the human brain works in ever-more fascinating detail, revealing what happens when we think, move, love, hate, and fear. We know more than ever before about what goes wrong in the brain when we develop psychiatric and neurological illnesses like depression, dementia, epilepsy, panic attacks, and schizophrenia. We also now have clue...

Our universe holds many mysteries and we've all heard about sunspots, possible ice on distant planets, even an intelligent-made face sculpture on Mars. Exciting as these things are, we must remember there are many other unanswered questions and threats to our existence from this vast universe. And just, maybe, our biggest threat might be less than a mere 300 thousand miles away. Earth has known the face on the moon to be one of tranquility, peacefulness, and even romance, but will that fac...

Hands-on guidance for managing pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart diseaseFULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONSPart of the Pediatric Practice series, Pediatric Practice: Cardiology is filled with practical, clinically relevant guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in children. The care of the patient forms the core of this text, which provides perspectives on epidemiology, pat...

In the chaotic environment of a modern trauma center, a single misunderstood word in a traditional medical manual can result in immediate, catastrophic patient mortality. Despite massive advances in surgical technology, medical professionals have long been handicapped by dense, text-heavy protocols that cognitive science proves are fundamentally incompatible with high-stress, split-second human processing. This applied science investigation reveals how the radical implementation of color-c...

What if the greatest evil in human history wasn’t committed by monsters… but by men who seemed disturbingly normal?In the ashes of World War II, as the world struggled to comprehend the unimaginable, twenty-two of the most powerful figures of the Third Reich sat behind locked doors in Nuremberg.They were not just prisoners. They were the architects of genocide, war, and destruction.And one man was tasked with answering the question that would haunt generations:...

Advance praise for Stop Prediabetes Now"As usual, Jack Challem has brought us a book right on target and ahead of the health curve. This surprising, unbiased book tells the truth about a condition that has clearly become a hidden epidemic in this country. Stop Prediabetes Now is one of the most important books to be published in a very long time."-Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., New York Times bestselling author of The Fat Flush Plan and The Fast Track Detox Diet

Gander, Newfoundland, is a rare example of a town that emerged after its airport. Opened in 1939, the airport played a crucial role in World War II, reportedly becoming the world's largest multinational military base. Immediately after the war, a new town developed, with residents initially living in renovated military structures on airport grounds. As commercial transatlantic aviation flourished, the town was relocated a short distance away and officially opened in 1959. This book capture...

Presenting major advances in understanding learning disabilities (LDs) and describing effective educational practices, this authoritative volume has been significantly revised and expanded with more than 70% new material. Foremost LD experts identify effective principles of assessment and instruction within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). With a focus on what works in the classroom, the book explores the full range of reading, mathematics, and writing disabilities....

In the world of American serial killers, few can beat Donald Henry “Peewee” Gaskins when it comes to depravity, cunning, and quite possibly the sheer number of murders. Do not let the nickname “Peewee” fool you, if someone did not take Gaskins seriously, then that person usually ended up dead! In this true crime book about an infamous serial killer, you will delve into the mind of a truly twisted man who claimed scores of victims from the 1950s until 1982, which made him the most prolific ...

Every life is a tapestry of challenges, with resilience as its weft and weave. Amidst the torrent of trials that threaten to engulf one’s spirit, there stand the unyielding souls who, with a spark of defiance in their eyes, dare to face the tempest and emerge on the other side. They are the survivors, the dauntless hearts who tread the rocky path with an unwavering resolve.Kevin O’Donnell is a beacon of such indomitable spirit, grappling with life’s relentless waves that seek to su...

When the system fails, there’s one final option.#1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr launches a blistering new thriller series co-written with New York Times bestseller M.P. Woodward.Former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Chris Walker has lost faith in everything he once served. On the brink of ending his life, a call pulls him back: the widow of a fallen teammate needs help. Her son is dead – another victim of the opioid crisis – an...