Archives for November 2011

Nursing, the Finest Art

November 30, 2011 Dalhousie Bookstore

A fascinating, vibrantly illustrated journey through nursing by M. Patricia Donahue, this 2010, 3rd edition traces the social, political and economic history of nursing from its origins through contemporary practice with over 400 fine art images and unique timelines that offer an at a glance view of nursing through the ages.

Almost 90% of the artwork is new in this edition, and new units include The Nursing Transformation, The Healing Spirit of Nursing, and A Global View of Nursing and Healthcare.

The perfect gift for any nurse, celebrating the wonderful profession of caring for others.

Nursing: The Finest Art is available or through our virtual bookstore, to be shipped directly to your address as soon as it is released.

Whoever Said Exercise Had To Be Work?…

November 21, 2011 Dalhousie Bookstore

One might think that the concept of miracle shortcuts to physical health are a recent phenomenon brought on by our ‘instant’ society, but the quest for effort-free exercise is probably only about 20 minutes younger than exercise itself.

The blog, Collectors Weekly, has this brief look at some of the more recent attempts to take the work out of the workout – from Victorian ab-rollers and “horse-riding simulator”s to the rollers and vibrators that served as props in so many early TV and movie comedy scenes, right up to the modern-day magic of the Sauna Belt.

But the must-see item in this exhibit is the video infomercial for the Hawaii Chair. Apart from the impressively happy model/customers doing their daily tasks while their chair is attempting to deposit them on the floor, special credit has to be given to the female host/interviewer, as she tries to do her job and maintain a sliver of decorum while holding on for dear life.

But hey, nobody ever said that exercise-free exercise was easy.

(Oh wait. They did, didn’t they?)

More Sample Chapters From McGraw

November 14, 2011 Dalhousie Bookstore

Welcome to another selection of samples from recent McGraw Hill medical titles. (Scroll down a few posts if you missed our first set.) We’ve got a more eclectic collection this time around, but the ‘rules’ of the game are the same – just click on the titles listed below to see a PDF excerpt from each book, and if the samples leave you wanting more, call us for availability. If you’d rather have a copy shipped directly to your door, clicking on each cover image will take you to our Virtual Bookstore page for that title.

Mechanical Circulatory Support: Principles and Applications – PDF Sample

LANGE Poisoning and Drug Overdose 6/E – PDF Sample

Radiology On-Call, A Case Based Manual – PDF Sample

Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment – PDF Sample

Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Just the Facts, Second Edition – PDF Sample

LANGE Systematic Muscoskeletal Examinations – PDF Sample

Current Diagnosis & Treatment Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy, 2/E – PDF Sample

Movement Disorders, Third Edition – PDF Sample

WebSpins: Auto updates on the newest releases

November 7, 2011 Dalhousie Bookstore

Would you like to be able to keep constantly up to date on the newest books and software related to your specific fields of interest? WebSpins is a service available through our Virtual Bookstore that delivers lists of just that information to your email inbox on a monthly basis.

Simply drop by the Health Sciences Virtual Bookstore and click on the WebSpins icon on the right side of the page. After registering your email address, you’ll be taken to a list of over 300 topics -from Allergies and Acupuncture to Tropical and Veterinary Medicines- each with a checkbox to declare your interest.

Topics aren’t limited to medical subjects either. If you have a passion for photography or astronomy, or want to read up on travel or current events, there’s a box for that too. (A friendly warning, though – don’t cast too wide a net at first. These collections are extensive, and if you choose too many topics, you may end up with a list some 2000 titles long, as I did.)

Once you’ve selected your topics, you can immediately review the most recent listings. Click on a title and you’ll be taken to a synopsis and expected release date, and if you’d like a copy, you can either call us at the bookstore to bring one in for you, or purchase online for a direct delivery to your door as soon as the title is released.

Every month, a new list will appear in your email, and you can review the existing list, modify your selections, or unsubscribe at any time.

WebSpins makes it genuinely easy to stay abreast of the latest publications.

Sample Chapters of McGraw Hill Nursing Titles

November 2, 2011 Dalhousie Bookstore

From time to time, the folks at McGraw Hill send us links to samples of various publications, and this time around there’s a definite Nursing theme to their offerings. Just click on the titles listed below to see a PDF excerpt from each book. If the samples pique your interest, call us for availability, or if you’d like a copy shipped directly to your door, clicking on each cover image will take you to our Virtual Bookstore page for that title.

New Nurse’s Survival Guide – PDF Sample