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  HowExpert Guide to Phlebotomy -...

  HowExpert, MacKenna Balsewicz

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  HowExpert Guide to Phlebotomy is a glimpse into the life of being a phlebotomist in a private clinic, hospital, or plasma plant. It includes an in-depth description of the types of patients we see, the equipment we use, and how to perform blood draws. The most important part of our profession is drawing blood by inflicting the least amount of pain possible for the patient. This means that you need to be educated on the procedures for specific tests such as a Heparin Quant Assay, a PTINR, and Lipid Panels. If you don’t know these tests, odds are they will need to be redrawn, and the patient will have to undergo an unnecessary procedure. This is a safety problem since every time we puncture the skin of a patient, we risk introducing infection into their bloodstream. This book will also teach you about the order of draw, descriptions of veins, descriptions of patients, and a multitude of different scenarios. If you are beginning a career or are interested in beginning a career in phlebotomy, this book will give you a good foundation of knowledge to build upon with tangible experience. 
  About the Author 
  MacKenna Balsewicz is a 20-year-old mother of one who has spent the last three years working as a phlebotomist at different professional facilities. She started her training at Biomat Plasma Center, where she gained the confidence and skill to draw blood and care for donors. After working at Biomat for 12 months, she transferred to Bryan Hospital to work in the laboratory department. She has fallen in love with performing phlebotomy in the hospital setting and now works at Nebraska Medicine, where she draws upwards of 60 people daily. Along with being a phlebotomist, she will be graduating from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May of 2023 with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Modern London Maps - Fascinating...

  Vincent Westbrook

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  Featuring over 60 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.
  One of the best ways to gain an insight into a city's multilayered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection of historical maps of London will help you do just that. Many of these hugely interesting and significant maps are also beautiful works of art and fascinating examples of design in and of themselves.
  The majority of the maps in this collection have been drawn from the historical treasure house that is The London Archives, which has been housing London's records since 1889. The maps are presented in thematic chapters, including:
  • Making Connections: Maps of the railways, tube system and roads.
  
  • Let's Go Outside: London's green spaces and the River Thames.
  
  • Picture This: Pictorial, decorative and artistic maps.
  
  
  Perfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs and lovers of graphic design and London, this is a visually stunning book that you will spend hours poring over.

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  Chasing Space - An Astronaut's...

  Anonyme

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  In this moving, inspirational memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. 
  Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from the gridiron to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars.  
  While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. 
  In this inspirational memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, perseverance, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. 
  As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland’s life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.

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  Bedside - Nurses Miracles and...

  Phyllis Heintz

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What if you imagined a career filled with pivotal moments and surprising twists? 
  Could you imagine a myriad of paths in nursing? 
  Bedside is an inspiring journey through the world of nursing blending the whimsical encouragement of Oh, the Places You'll Go! with the serendipitous medical history adventures of Forrest Gump. 
  Bedside captures the essence of nursing, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed passion and purpose in the field. Through firsthand insights, the book explores the unique role nurses play in witnessing and supporting medical miracles while forming profound connections with colleagues and patients. These personal anecdotes, paired with innovative practices, bring the medical miracles to life. 
  Bedside also integrates the broader story of American medical innovation, offering readers from all walks of life a deeper understanding of nursing as a critical driver of societal progress. Bedside serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role nurses play in shaping transformative moments in healthcare, showcasing their resilience, compassion, and essential contributions to medical breakthroughs. 
  Readers are invited to walk along with Phyllis as she relives the career of a lifetime. Her firsthand insights into nurses' unique position in witnessing and supporting medical miracles—and the profound connections formed along the way—will resonate with newcomers and experienced nurses. Anecdotes about innovations she witnessed firsthand show these “miracles” in action. By weaving in the broader American medical innovation story, she is honoring the profession and inviting readers from all walks of life to see nursing as a critical part of societal progress. These are powerful illustrations of nurses’ vital role in these pivotal moments. 
  Bedside is an inspiring journey through the world of nursing, combining the whimsical encouragement of Oh, the Places You'll Go! with the serendipitous unfolding of medical history as in Forrest Gump.

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  Fundamentals of Data Engineering...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Dive into the world of big data technologies, exploring Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL databases, and more. Discover the importance of data quality and governance, ensuring that your data is not just abundant but accurate and reliable. Scalability, performance optimization, and the shift to cloud data engineering are unveiled, providing a roadmap for those navigating the complexities of the digital age. 
   Real-time data processing, often a challenging frontier, is demystified, with insights into event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and cutting-edge processing tools. Through case studies and best practices, learn from the successes and challenges faced by industry leaders, gaining valuable perspectives to inform your own data engineering journey. 
   "Fundamentals of Data Engineering" goes beyond theoretical concepts, offering tangible lessons and practical strategies. Whether you are a data engineer, analyst, or a decision-maker seeking to harness the power of data, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of data engineering. 
   Illuminate the path to mastery, embrace the future of data, and unlock the potential within your information. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey through the core principles and practices of data engineering, and position yourself at the forefront of this data-driven revolution. 
   

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  Relationships 50 - How AI VR and...

  Elyakim Kislev

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  Technology is our new life partner. No longer confined to the sidelines, new interactive technologies like AI therapists, avatar friends, and robot assistants are ready to transform technology's role from basic tools of convenience to intimate elements of our social and emotional lives. 
   
    
   
  Blending science, sociology, history, and psychology, Relationships 5.0 asks how recent technological developments cause us to think differently about our family lives, love affairs, and emotional needs. It argues that we are currently living through a technological paradigm shift similar in magnitude to the preceding agricultural, industrial, and informational revolutions in human history. Thanks to the convergence of the cognitive revolution (AI), the sensorial revolution (VR and AR), and the physical revolution (robots), technology can now fulfill emotional, intellectual, and physical needs that have until now been met by other humans. 
   
   
   
  While many are still wary of human-technology companionship, Relationships 5.0 reveals that these novel interactions aren't as risky as we'd once thought, but can instead make our social and emotional lives richer and more diverse. Still, we must ask: What will the age of Relationships 5.0 look like? How should we prepare for such an age? Who might already be ready to embrace these changes, and why?

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