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Title - Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary

C.P. Khare, "Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary"
Springer l PDF l 836 Pages l 7 MB


Book Description :

The Dictionary is the first updated source of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha synonyms of their botanical counterparts, after a gap of more than 30 years. The synonyms which appeared in "The Wealth of India" series (1948-1976) and in Chopra’s "Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants" (1956) have been updated till January, 2007. More than 2000 medicinal plants of "The Ayurvedic Formulary of India" and "The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India" and more than 100 species of non-Indian origin, incorporated in "National Formulary of Unani Medicine" have been covered in the Dictionary. Divergent sources of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha herbs have been identified and a number of controversies have been sorted out. Pharmacognosy experts have selected important herbs, which were specially collected from leading pharamaceutical companies and pharmacopoeial laboratories and included in the dictionary as four colour photographs under the "Crude Herb Identification Guide" section. This is a unique feature and makes it an exclusive treat. The Dictionary has been presented in a user-friendly format, as a compact, handy, easy to use and moderately priced one-volume reference work. It unfolds hidden virtues and potentials of Indian herbs for busy professionals, researchers, practitioners of herbal as well as modern medicine, and library frequenters. It will prove a ready information source for students of botany, economic botany, pharmacy, agricultural and medical sciences, who aspire to have an edge over others and are keen to keep themselves abreast of the times.


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Download Dictionary of Parasitology

Title - Dictionary of Parasitology

Peter J. Gosling, "Dictionary of Parasitology"
CRC Press l PDF l 408 Pages l 6 MB


Book Description :

The Dictionary of Parasitology reflects current practice in all aspects of parasitology and includes spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes, and suffixes. It assigns entries to the primary divisions of parasitology: human, veterinary, plant, insect, or fish. Including more than 11,500 entries, often with referral to related terms, as well as a wealth of other relevant information, this work provides the depth of knowledge that makes it an informative and useful volume for beginners and experts, as well as for writers and editors of scientific texts. Entries cover control measures, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, etc..


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Download Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

Title - Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

Pei-Show Juo, "Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition"
CRC Press l PDF l 1163 Pages l 8 MB


Book Description :

Rapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a vast volume of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology. To account for the new terminology and to provide accurate characterizations of previously existing ones, Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology has been revised and updated. This second edition provides concise definitions of terms used in biotechnology, molecular biology, and medicine. It also furnishes references on chemical structures and molecular weights of drugs, antibiotics, biochemical, environmental, natural, and DNA recombinant technology substances. The dictionary gives the corresponding generic name for each trade name of drugs and cross-references them with their chemical structure and it provides the medical and molecular abbreviations of terms commonly used in the scientific and medical community.


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Download Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition

Title - Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition

Brian WJ Mahy, "Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition"
Academic Press l PDF l 431 Pages l 4 MB


Book Description :

This third edition of A Dictionary of Virology offers an authoritative, concise, and up-to-date list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. It has been completely revised since the 1997 edition to include 25% more entries, including many completely new viruses. The entries have been restructured so that all viruses are listed and classified in accordance with the standards set by the 7th Report of the ICTV. The extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the utility of this reference.


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Download The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution

Title - The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution

Larry L. Mai, Marcus Young Owl & M. Patricia Kersting, "The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 670 Pages l 5 MB


Book Description :

The Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution is an invaluable research and study tool for both professionals and students covering a broad range of subjects within human biology, physical anthropology, anatomy, auxology, primatology, physiology, genetics, paleontology and zoology. Packed with 13000 descriptions of terms, specimens, sites and names, DHBE also includes information on over 1000 word roots, taxonomies and reference tables for extinct, recent and extant primates, geological and oxygen isotope chronologies, illustrations of landmarks, bones and muscles and an illustration of current hominid phylogeny, making this a must-have volume for anyone with an interest in human biology or evolution. DHBE is especially complete in its inventory of archaeological sites and the best-known hominid specimens excavated from them, but also includes up-to-date information on terms such as in silico, and those relating to the rapidly developing fields of human genomics.


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Download The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease

Title - The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease

Kenneth F. Kiple, "The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 422 Pages l 2 MB


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The Cambridge World History of Human Disease (CWHHD) was first published by Cambridge in 1993. The basis of this Dictionary is Part VIII, the last section of the work, that comprises a history and description of the world's major diseases of yesterday and today in chapters organized alphabetically from "Acquired Immune Deficient Syndrome (AIDS)" to "Yellow Fever." The last section of CWHHD has been fully revised and the essays have been condensed into shorter entries, with up-to-date information on AIDS, Alzheimer's disease , Ebola, and Tuberculosis. The Dictionary also includes three chapters from other parts of the CWHHD on "Heart-Related Diseases," "Cancer," and Genetic Disease. "Including contributions from over 100 medical and social scientists worldwide, the Dictionary is a truly interdisciplinary history of medicine and human disease. Kenneth Kiple is a distinguished professor of history at Bowling Green State University. His research and teaching interests include Latin America and the history of medicine, disease, and nutrition. His work has been supported by grants and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Fulbright Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Philosophical Society, and the National Institutes of Health. He is the editor of The Cambridge History of World Disease (Cambridge, 1993) and with Kriemhild Coneé Ornelas, the award-winning Cambridge World History of Food (Cambridge, 2000).


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Download Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition

Title - Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition

David A Bender, "Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition"
Woodhead Publishing Ltd. l PDF l 550 Pages l 2 MB


Book Description :

The study of food and nutrition covers many disciplines including agriculture, biology, physics, chemistry, food technology, nutrition, and medicine. As research of the links between food and health continues to expand, it is more important than ever that specialists in such areas as food processing and nutrition be familiar with often unfamiliar terminology that differing disciplines use. Bender's Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology meets this need by providing succinct, authoritative definitions of over 6,100 terms in nutrition an dfood technology, as well as nutirent composition data for 340 foods and an appendix on nutrient intake and other useful data.


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Download Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition

Title - Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition

Diana Sainsbury & Paul Singleton, "Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition"
Wiley l PDF l 904 Pages l 11 MB


Book Description :

This Third Edition of a unique, encyclopaedic reference work covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology in one volume. The Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition:

* Reflects the latest developments in the field
* Features over 18,000 entries from concise definitions of terms to review-length articles
* Provides extensive cross-referencing between topics
* Includes numerous references from scientific journals and other relevant sources

With its wide-ranging description of different areas of microbiology, the Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition is an indispensable reference for every researcher, lecturer and student.


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Download Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Title - Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Paul Singleton, "Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology"
Wiley-Blackwell l PDF l 296 Pages l 2 MB


Book Description :

A one-of-a-kind dictionary giving clear, concise explanations of terms, techniques and tests used in DNA technology today.

* Explores not only well-established methodologies but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going beyond the remit of many science dictionaries
* Explains commercial products - principles, applications and examples of use - often with references
* Features essay-style entries on various major topics, providing a useful working knowledge for newcomers to the field
* Includes extensive cross-referencing links between different aspects of a topic, and between related topics
* Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science


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Download Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition

Title - Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition

Stanley Jablonski, "Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition"
Elsevier Saunders l PDF l 983 Pages l 2.3 MB


Book Description :

This best-selling portable resource provides authoritative definitions for all of the medical acronyms and abbreviations you can expect to encounter in medicine today. The new, 5th Edition features 10,000 completely new entries reflecting the most recent developments in health careincluding new clinical trials, new technologies, and new advances. Highlights include the latest virus nomenclature, computer technology, medical informatics, and molecular biology, along with more from the ever-expanding list of organizations and associations.


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Download Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition

Title - Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition

Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition
A & C Black Publishers Ltd. l PDF l 289 Pages l 2.4 MB


Book Description :

This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in food science and nutrition. It is ideal for all students of food technology and related subjects, as well as those working for the first time in jobs such as catering, dietetics and public or environmental health.

Each headword is explained in clear, straightforward English. There are also supplements including nutrient RDAs and sources, a body mass index calculator, conversion tables for cooking and a guide to food hygiene procedure, as well as a list of key contacts in the fields of nutrition, health and food production.


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Download Dictionary of Neurological Signs

Title - A Dictionary of Neurological Signs

Andrew J. Larner, "A Dictionary of Neurological Signs"
Springer l PDF l 348 Pages l 1.5 MB


Book Description :

The Dictionary of Neurological Signs can be almost as well described in terms of what the book is not, along with details about what it is. The Dictionary is not a handbook for treatment of neuropathies. While many entries provide the latest treatment options, up-to-the-minute therapies are not discussed in bedside level detail. The Dictionary is not a board review book because it is not in Q&A format but could easily serve in that capacity since each entry is a fairly complete snapshot of a specific disorder or disease.

The Dictionary is an alphabetical listing of commonly presenting neurological diseases and disorders designed to guide the physician toward the correct clinical diagnosis. The content is focused, problem-based, concise and practical. The structured entries in this practical, clinical resource provide a thumbnail of a wide range of neurological signs. Each entry includes:

• definition of the sign

• a brief account of the clinical technique required to elicit the sign

• description of the other signs which may accompany the index sign

• explanation of pathyophysiological and/or pharmacological background

• differential diagnosis

• brief treatment details.

Where known, the entries also include neuroanatomical basis of the sign. The Dictionary provides practical, concise answers to complex clinical questions.


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Download Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition

Title - Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition

Naomi Modeste, Teri Tamayose & Helen Hopp Marshak, "Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition"
Jossey-Bass l PDF l 187 Pages l 1 MB


Book Description :

Written for public health professionals and students, the Dictionary of Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, includes definitions for terms and concepts frequently used in public health education and promotion. The book offers both students and professionals a handy resource and contains a wide range of health education¾related terminologies and effectively eliminates the need for wading through scores of books or articles to find a definition. The book also provides an easily used reference for those working in research or design of public health interventions and

* Offers a reference list of the terms found most often in the professional literature
* Includes key terms used in related public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health administration, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral sciences
* Presents terms relevant to the four settings of health promotion and education—community, workplace, primary care, and school
* Provides a useful study aid when preparing for the exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)


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Download Dictionary of Food

Title - Dictionary of Food

Charles Sinclair, "Dictionary of Food"
A & C Black Publishers Ltd. l PDF l 641 Pages l 9 MB


Book Description :

The Dictionary of Food is the indispensable companion for everyone who loves reading about food, or cooking it. We live in a globalised world, and our tastes in food have widened dramatically in recent years. The Dictionary of Food reflects this huge cultural shift. Truly international in scope, it includes over 25,000 food terms from the classic regions such as France and Italy, but also from Afghanistan, Iceland, Iran, Lithuania, West Africa and Yemen. With concise descriptions of dishes, ingredients, equipment, and techniques, it brings the world's cuisines, familiar and less familiar, within our grasp.


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Download The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures Signs and Body Language Cues

Title - The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures Signs and Body Language Cues

David B. Givens, "The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures Signs and Body Language Cues"
Nonverbal Studies Press l PDF l 781 Pages l 4 MB


Book Description :

Items in this Dictionary have been researched by anthropologists, archaeologists, biologists, linguists, psychiatrists, psychologists, semioticians, and others who have studied human communication from a scientific point of view. Every effort has been made to cite their work in the text. Definitions, meanings, and interpretations left uncredited are those of the author.


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Download Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations

Title - Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations

Peter McDonald, "Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations"
Oxford University Press l PDF l 225 Pages l 1 MB


Book Description :

The Oxford Dictionary of Medical Quotations presents a wonderfully entertaining and eclectic range of quotations covering all aspects of medicine through the ages. It couples profound statements from famous scientists with witty one-liners from the likes of Woody Allen and Spike Milligan. Packed with hundreds of quotations, it is a book that anyone in the medical profession, or with an interest in health, will find an invaluable source of reference and considerable entertainment. A few examples: "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens." - Woody Allen "The only cure for sea-sickness is to sit on the shady side of an old brick church in the country." - English sailors' proverb "The nurse should never neglect to attend to the patient's bodily hygiene on the pretext that such measures do little good and are not urgent." - Florence Nightingale


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