Jonathan Pinnock

Kurt Cagle

David Hunter

Jeff Rafter

Chris Dix

Roger Kovack

What is this book about? Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a rapidly maturing technology with powerful real-world applications, particularly for the management, display, and organization of data. Together with its many related technologies it is an essential technology for anyone using markup languages on the web or internally. This book teaches you all you need to know about XML — what it is, how it works, what technologies surround it, and how it can best be used in a variety of situations, from simple data transfer to using XML in your web pages. It builds on the strengths of the first edition, and provides new material to reflect the changes in the XML landscape — notably SOAP and Web Services, and the publication of the XML Schemas Recommendation by the W3C. What does this book cover? Here are just a few of the things this book covers: XML syntax and writing well-formed XML Using XML Namespaces Transforming XML into other formats with XSLT XPath and XPointer for locating specific XML data XML Validation using DTDs and XML Schemas Manipulating XML documents with the DOM and SAX 2.0 SOAP and Web Services Displaying XML using CSS and XSL Incorporating XML into tradition databases and n-tier architectures XLink and XPointer for linking XML and non-XML resources Who is this book for? Beginning XML, 2nd Edition is for any developer who is interested in learning to use XML in web, e-commerce or data-storage applications. Some knowledge of mark up, scripting, and/or object oriented programming languages is advantageous, but not essential, as the basis of these techniques are explained as required.

Beginning XML

Joe Fawcett

Eric

Market_Desc: · Anyone who is interested in learning to use XML in web, e-commerce, or data storage applications· Readers who have already had exposure to XML will benefit from the entry-level approaches to some of the more advanced concepts of XML such as XML Schema or from using the book as a refresher to prepare for Ajax and other hot XML-dependent technologies Special Features: · Wrox!· New Web 2.0 technologies - especially Ajax - are built on XML and drive increased demand for developers to understand their XML foundations· In addition to adding cover of Ajax, this edition sports coverage of micro formats, other updated and new technologies, and tighter, more focused examples About The Book: Beginning XML 4th Edition begins with a broad overview of the technology and then focuses on specific facets of the various specifications for the reader. This book teaches you all you need to know about XML what it is, how it works, what technologies surround it, and how it can best be used in a variety of situations, from simple data transfer to using XML in your web pages. In addition to the technical updates and additions, this edition takes great care to tightly focus the examples to help the reader better see the effect of the XML and spend less time looking at long sections of code that are fun for the example, but add no practical learning value.

BEGINNING XML, 4TH ED

Elizabeth Haxby

Siân Jaggar

Clinical Governance is integral to healthcare and all doctors must have an understanding of both basic principles, and how to apply them in daily practice. Within the Clinical Governance framework, patient safety is the top priority for all healthcare organisations, with the prevention of avoidable harm a key goal. Traditionally medical training has concentrated on the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to diagnostic intervention and therapeutic procedures. The need to focus on non-technical aspects of clinical practice, including communication and team working, is now evident; ensuring tomorrow's staff are competent to function effectively in any healthcare facility. This book provides a guide to how healthcare systems work; their structure, regulation and inspection, and key areas including risk management, resource effectiveness and wider aspects of knowledge management. Changing curricula at undergraduate level reflect this, but post-graduate training is lagging behind and does not always equip trainees appropriately for a hectic clinical environment. An Introduction to Clinical Governance and Patient Safety presents a simple overview of clinical governance in context, highlighting important principles required to function effectively in a pressurised healthcare environment. It is presented in short sections based on the original seven pillars of clinical governance. These have been expanded to include the fundamental principles of systems, team working, leadership, accountability, and ownership in healthcare, with examples from everyday practice. This format is designed to facilitate use as a 'pocket guide' which can be dipped into during the working day, as well as for general reading. Examples from all branches of medicine are presented to facilitate understanding. Contributors are taken from a broad base - from junior doctors to internationally recognised experts - ensuring issues are addressed from all perspectives.

An Introduction to Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

A handy guidebook for anyone walking the Offas Dyke National Trail Path. The 170 mile long-distance walk along the English / Welsh border from Chepstow to Prestatyn is split into 15 stages, and designed to allow some flexibility in following the official trail. The earthwork dyke was constructed by King Offa of Mercia in the 8th century.

A journey through the border country of England and Wales

Offa's Dyke Path

Francisco Blanco

Ali Guermazi

Nigel Arden

Cyrus Cooper

Daichi Hayashi

M. Kassim Javaid

Francois Rannou

Frank Roemer

Jean-Yves Reginster

This Atlas provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the historical and current perspectives on osteoarthritis, including the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disease. Written by leading authors in the field of osteoarthritis, the book discusses classification, etiology and risk factors for osteoarthritis, the disease course and determinants of osteoarthritis progression, clinical features and diagnosis as well as imaging methods to assess joint damage. The Atlas of Osteoarthritis concludes with the latest treatment updates including both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments, as well as surgical recommendations for patients with the disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease causing joint pain, stiffness, and physical disability among adults. It is an important issue for both the individual and society with its impact on public health continuing to grow as a result of the aging population, the rising prevalence of obesity, and the lack of definitive treatments to prevent or halt the progress of the disease.

Atlas of Osteoarthritis

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. David Hunter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Osteoarthritis. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as obesity and nutrition influences in osteoarthritis, the genesis of pain in osteoarthritis, overview of disease management, and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including overview of disease management, concordance with guidelines, and strategies to increase implementation of best evidence; obesity and nutrition influences in osteoarthritis; pathogenesis of osteoarthritis; behavior change barriers and facilitators in people with osteoarthritis; suitable candidates and realistic expectations in surgery for osteoarthritis; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on osteoarthritis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Osteoarthritis, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Nigel K Arden

Elizabeth Arden

Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition. Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. The text is designed to be easy to read and is organized into two main parts. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 summarises the current management of osteoarthritis, including the role of exercise, diet, medication, "nutriceuticals", alternative therapies, and surgery. The book also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups, websites, and further reading.

Osteoarthritis

C. Cooper

James Salzman

Durwood Zaelke

Treaty supplement examining all the major aspects of international environmental law and policy. Section titles discuss: International Lawmaking; Principles of International Environmental Law; Air and Atmosphere; Oceans and Seas; Freshwater Resources; Hazardous Wastes and Chemicals; Wildlife and Biodiversity; Protection of Habitat and Natural Places; and International Trade.

International Environmental Law and Policy

Day Trips "RM" guides take travelers to dozens of wonderful destinations, all within approximately two hours of the city, with attractions ranging from museums and arboretums to theme parks and microbreweries. They also include all pertinent information on dining, shopping, and even lodging, should you decide to really play hooky!

Getaways Less Than Two Hours Away

Day Trips from Cincinnati

Francisco Maldonado

Oscar Blanco

Can you survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Dead Reckon makes sure you will. You see, Dead Reckon is part graphic novel, part apocalypse survival guide, all zombie outbreak-awesomeness! In this first issue you will experience the challenges of an impending zombie outbreak. Is it possible to increase your chances of survival by using geography to prepare for the outbreak? You're darn right it is! And Dead Reckon will show you how. This issue is the first in a series designed to complement the Zombie-Based Learning curriculum, available at www.ZombieBased.com.

Zombie-Based Learning

Dead Reckon #1

A major literary figure in pre-war Paris, Guillaume Apollinaire volunteered for war in 1914, trained as an artilleryman and was posted in April 1915 to the Champagne front in northern France, participating in the bloody but little-known offensive that September and then moving into the front line as an infantry officer, before being wounded in March 1916 and invalided out of active service. Back in Paris, Apollinaire plunged back into the activities of the capital's artistic avant-garde, meanwhile publishing poetry, prose and plays that were deeply influenced by his involvement in the conflict. He died on 9 November 1918, two days before the Armistice, a victim of the influenza pandemic, but with a literary reputation secured, as well as a certain fame for coining the term 'Surrealism'. This book draws heavily on Apollinaire's writings to tell the story of his war years, within the wider context of the French experience of the Great War. In this period, Apollinaire also wrote hundreds of letters, the bulk of them to two women: Louise de Coligny, a flighty socialite of aristocratic origin, and Madeleine Pagès, a young schoolteacher. In these letters he poured out his passionate feelings for both in often highly erotic poetry and prose, as well as giving detailed descriptions of his life as a front-line soldier.

Apollinaire in the Great War (1914-18)

Understanding French Verse: A Guide for Singers explains the formal structure of the French language and sets out the basics of French versification, using examples drawn from a wide range of well-known song settings. In clear and concise style, it explains the Alexandrine meter typically used in French-language poetry, how to distinguish different meters by counting syllables, how to identify stresses and rhyme in French verse, and ultimately, how to enhance the interpretation and enjoyment of the melodie . The book also offers valuable resources, including a brief history of French versification, detailed analysis of several poems, a glossary of technical terms, and suggestions for further reading. While other books help singers with French diction, or offer translations of French texts, no other book helps a singer understand the meaning behind what they are singing. Understanding French Verse is an essential tool for singers, accompanists, and other musicians who want to understand more about the French texts with which they are working.

A Guide for Singers

Understanding French Verse

Gary Keith, on his first case, and Detective Sergeant Doyle Griffin, a twenty-year veteran, work together to solve a brutal murder in which the victim's body was dismembered

The Jigsaw Man

"The thoughts of my own mortality first entered my mind as I drove my cruiser across the Henley Street Bridge, over the Tennessee River, with the Knoxville-Knox County City-County Building to my right and the Sunsphere, left over from the 1982 World's Fair, to my left. At least that's the first time I remember dwelling on my mortality."Shiloh Tempest, still an unmarried man despite his best efforts, is happy to celebrate the marriage of his co-worker. But just before the ceremony begins, the minister is killed by a sniper. Is it a random murder with no motive beyond evil? Is it a hate crime targeting the gay newlyweds? Or was the killer gunning for Shiloh?

A Shiloh Tempest Mystery

Tempest in a Blaze of Glory

This guide is aimed at singers and singing teachers interseted in the French song repertoire. In a clear and concise way, using examples from well known song settings, it sets out the basics of French versification, showing how an understanding of verse techniques can enhance the enjoyment and interpretation of the French mélodie.

Wpad

Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition David Hunter

Michael Haberfelner

Rob Betz

Suzanne Parlee

- A Greek god seeks out a woman he once seduced... - A tragic letter from 1910 chronicles a young woman's quest to find her lost love... - A terminally ill teen finds forbidden love... - A historian travels to the past and finds herself in the arms of Benedict Arnold. Enjoy these stories and many more in this passion-filled collection of short stories and poetry from the writers of WPaD. Love can be many things. For some, it's sweet and sensual. For others, it's tragic and painful. Just as a prism transforms a beam of light into all colors of the rainbow, love blooms to its full potential, taking on a different shade with every heart through which it passes. The stories and poetry in this book are as diverse as their composers. You will find a bit of everything in here, from tenderness, sensuality and magic to the inevitable darker sides of romance - pain, tragedy and deceit. Passion's Prisms is our salute to romance, presented for your enjoyment. Authors of Passion's Prisms: Mandy White, J. Harrison Kemp, David W. Stone, Daniel E. Tanzo, Diana Garcia, Marla Todd, A.K. Wallace, Marie Frankson, David Hunter, Robert Betz, Michael Haberfelner, Suzanne Parlee, Anand Matthew, Juliette Kings. We are WPaD (Writers, Poets and Deviants), a group of writers from all over the world who have come together to collaborate on a series of themed charity anthologies. A portion of royalties will be donated to Multiple Sclerosis charities.

Tales of Love and Romance

Passion's Prisms

How have Handel's 'lives' in biographies and histories moulded our understanding of the musician, the man and the icon?

The Lives of George Frideric Handel

Andrew Watt

Jon Duckett

Danny Ayers

Nicholas Chase

Tom Gaven

Bill Patterson

Chapters written by professional programmers discuss XML specification and navigation, linking, XSLT, presentation technologies, databases, messaging, and B2B applications.

David Hunter

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