Wiley: All New Reference Titles

ECG at a Glance
Patrick Davey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  This brand new title in the popular at a Glance seriescombines the science behind ECGs with how to use them to guide diagnosis and treatment. These key skills are fundamental for examination of the cardiovascular system and all medical students and specialist nurses are expected to be proficient at ECG interpretation. The at a Glance approach provides a large number of clear diagrams and example ECGs alongside concise text, Read More...
MOAC 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Package with Win Svr08 Net Inf Config Package Set
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
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MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Study Guide: (Exam 70-646)
Darril Gibson Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  Master Windows Server 2008 and navigate every detail of Microsoft’s new MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator exam with the information in MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administration Study Guide (Exam 70-646, with CD). Learn the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers and also how to use scripts and batch files to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. As a Server Administrator, Read More...
70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, Package
Microsoft Official Academic Course Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  Exam 70-642, Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration.  The newest iteration of the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) program for network administration courses using Windows Server 2008 and mapping to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 70-642 certification exam. The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification Read More...
Pediatrics: Clinical Cases Uncovered
Jonathan J. Round, Lucy Stradling, Alice Myers Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  * A new paediatrics title for medical students with a unique case based approach * Includes an introductory section on the approach to the patient and backgroud information on how paediatrics differs from other specialties * Cases are divided into four sections covering: Neonates, Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood and Middle Childhood and Adolescence * An ideal companion to paediatric attachments or rotations Read More...
Surgery: Clinical Cases Uncovered
Harold Ellis, Christopher Watson Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  * Written by authors of the bestselling Lecture Notes: General Surgery, this title in the CCU series contains a vast array of surgical cases for the student to experience and explore * Gives a firm understanding of signs and symptoms that might indicate a need for surgical intervention and the various treatment and management issues involved in surgery * Covers a core area of the medical curriculum Read More...

 

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my I - King of Egypt from 323 until 285 BCE and father of the Ptolemaic dynasty. His most important achievements were to declare Alexandria as the capital of his rule, and the foundation of the Library of Alexandria.

Palestine - Republic in the Middle East with 3.5 million inhabitants.

Palestine National Charter - Document that served as the foundations of the Palestinian struggle for an independent state.

Peres, Shimon - Israeli politician who has been elected prime minister of his country, in three different periods.

Persepolis - Ancient capital of Persia, now located around 50 kilometers from Shiraz in Iran. Its name has Greek roots, meaning City of Persians.

Persia - Name for the Iranian plateau, comprising today's Iran and Afghanistan. The name originally came from a small area in southern Iran, but it was used by the Greeks while referring to the whole region.

Persian Gulf - Gulf bordering Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Pesach - Jewish celebration of Easter. It is also called Passover, which actually is the correct translation of the Hebrew word 'pesach'.

Petra - Ancient city in Jordan, west of the city of Ma'an in the southern part of the country. It is a former capital of the Nabateans.

Pharaoh - The term was originally used for the residence of the king, and means great house. Gradually the term came to refer the king.

PLO - Palestine Liberation Organization founded in Jerusalem, 1964.

Polisario - Army of Western Sahara that prevented the invasion of the Moroccan and the Mauritanian.

Port Said - City in Egypt, situated on the Mediterranean Sea, and at the northern end of the Suez Canal.

Psametik I - Egyptian Pharaoh that reigned from 663 to 610 BCE, and was founder of the 26th dynasty.

Ptolemaic dynasty - Pharaonic reign in ancient Egypt that lasted for a period of 297 years, from 323 BC until 30 BC, until it was ended by Roman annexation.

Ptolemy II - King of Egypt and second in the Ptolemaic dynasty. 309- 246 BCE.

Ptolemy III - King of Egypt and third in the dinasty. During his reign the control over Cyrenaica was strengthened, and also invaded Syria.

Ptolemy IV - King of Egypt who was characterized by military defeats in Syria, as well as upheavals in Egypt.

Ptolemy V - King of Egypt, fifth in the Dinasty. 210-181 BCE.

Ptolemy VI - King of Egypt that endured attacks from the country neighbors. He lived at the start of the internal conflicts that broke the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Ptolemy VII - King of Egypt. He is sometimes presented as Ptolemy 8 since there was a brief period where his nephew was king.

Ptolemy XI - One of the last kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty.. He got aid from the Romans in order to control his country.

Ptolemy XII - King of Egypt that is most known for his attempt to remove his sister Cleopatra from her position.

Punic Wars - Collective name on the wars between the Punic city state of Carthage and Rome. The first war started at 264 BCE, and the last one ended at 146.

Purim - Festival commemorating the salvation of the Jews from the threat of destruction by the Persian king. This story is recorded in the Book of Esther.

Pyramids - Architectural structure that served as tombs. The first one was erected around 2700 BC.