Books

The perfect pocket guide makes care planning easier. This quick-reference tool has exactly what you need to select the appropriate diagnosis to plan your patients' care effectively. The 16th Edition features all the latest nursing diagnoses and updated...

The 7th Edition of a multiple AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!Prepare for the real world of family nursing care! Explore family nursing the way it's practiced today in the United States and Canada-with a theory-guided, evidence-based approach to care...

A Davis's Notes Title Perfect wherever you are...in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to the essential clinical information you need to care for obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric...

A practical, real-world approach-focus on what's normal to identify abnormal. Here are all of the how-tos, what-tos, when-tos, and why-tos you need to master in a well-organized, well-illustrated text that makes the material easier to learn now... and...

The essentials of medical terminology for the short, self-paced, or online course Medical Terminology Express + Medical Language Lab work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience for students and complete teaching materials for instructors...

LEARN-APPLY-ASSESS Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing combines an innovative text with an immersive online program that make this challenging but must-know content easier to master by making learning personal. Together, they create a seamless experience...

What is the evidence? How do you find it? How do you evaluate it? Put the evidence to work in your practice! Integrate today's best scientific knowledge into your clinical decision-making. Step by step, you'll learn to effectively evaluate and apply...

Take an evidence-based approach that prepares nurses to be leaders at all levels. Learn the skills you need tolead and succeed in the dynamic health care environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their...

LEARN-APPLY-ASSESS Text An expertly designed, balanced presentation of evidence-based nursing care that meets the needs of today's students and instructors in person, online, or hybrid for combination or separate courses. A unique emphasis on optimizing...

Achieve the best functional outcomes for your patients. Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding the treatment process and selecting the most appropriate interventions for your patients. Superbly illustrated, in-depth coverage shows you...

Master the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions. Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition-not just the...

RenEe Taylor and an international team of contributors carry on Gary Kielhofner's innovative vision to demystify the research process and demonstrate that research is essential to occupational therapy practice. They present a comprehensive guide to...

Be prepared to lead, manage, and supervise OTs, OTAs, and interprofessional health care teams. Whatever your role, the practical knowledge and the guidance you'll find here will help you become a more effective OT practitioner, colleague, and manager...

What is leadership? How do you develop your leadership abilities? How is leadership different from management? How does leadership contribute to professional and personal success...improve patient care...and affect the future of nursing? An easy-to-read,...

Gain insight on diseases and treatment options for better patient care! Explore human diseases and disorders...from a patient's perspective! Join the generations of students who have relied on this popular text to introduce them to common human diseases...

A Davis's Notes Title Perfect wherever you are...in class, in clinic, and in practice! Great study tool. "One of my favorite study tools for school! I flip through this in my down time or on breaks to review and it helps so much."-Brittany C., Online...

Treat pain and discomfort in the pelvic diaphragm with the latest research. The Pelvic Diaphragm: Treating Pain and Dysfunction From a Global Anatomical Perspective provides the latest research, fascial release techniques, self-release techniques, and...

This workbook complements Ruth Hulls companion text, The Complete Guide to Reflexology, Second Edition, but can be used in conjunction with any other reflexology textbook. It is the perfect study and revision aid for anyone studying reflexology up to...

The ultimate guide to bodyweight exercises for anyone interested in taking their workouts to the next level without the use of weights, machines, or expensive gym memberships Complete Calisthenics is an essential guide for anyone interested in losing...

Revised and updated! A fresh new look to an established bestseller. An essential tool for physical therapists that offers unique insights into the versatile and highly effective method of muscle energy techniques. Muscle Energy Techniques is a must-have...

In this second edition of his bestselling guide to fascial fitness, fascia researcher and Rolfing therapist Dr. Robert Schleip shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day routine. He introduces the most recent...

Going far beyond standard pull-ups, push-ups, and squats, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy includes 177 innovative exercises that target every muscle in the body. Presented in full color with anatomical illustrations of both the exercises and...

Enjoy an elegant anatomical atlas of the human body. This beautiful luxury second edition of Anatomy in Black features a deluxe black slipcase with gold foil motif and ribbon pull, encasing a gold foil-embossed hardback cover, with black sprayed edges,...

The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the muscular system-with over 500 drawings, detailed profiles for each muscle, and additional material. This revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to...

Strength and Conditioning Coaching: Winning Methods, Programs, and Facilities will help you make the right choices, apply the best methods, offer superior training experiences and outcomes, and be a more successful professional in a very competitive...

Easily reference orthopedic special tests, organized by body region. Clinicians employ many tools to help them accurately diagnose and rehabilitate orthopedic injuries. Special Tests in Orthopedics serves as a quick way for professionals and students to...

An essential resource for bodywork practitioners, physical therapists, and sports medicine practitioners. A vital guide to understanding the anatomy, form, and mechanics of the human foot. Understanding the Human Foot is a full-color, up-to-date overview...

Whether for sports competition, work, or maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are not only strong but also supple and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues has an essential role to play, and soft tissue release (STR) will...

Examine biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST) with guidance from its creator. Unwinding Bone is a comprehensive and practical resource on biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST), a gentle, non-manipulative approach that engages with bone as dynamic and responsive...

An essential reference for both learning and refining manual therapy techniques for the spine. A must-have guide for manual therapists, Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques is a comprehensive resource packed with step-by-step instructions,...

An easy-to-navigate guide for the assessment of musculoskeletal problems in lower limbs. With over 200 illustrations, The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb is the quick reference tool you need. This clear and accessible guide will help you...

Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment! This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical...

Understand human musculoskeletal anatomy with over 300 visual elements. The human body is a complex machine with many parts working together to facilitate movement. Kinetic Anatomy, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to...

Medical terminology made approachable. Learning medical terminology can feel like reading and memorizing a dictionary—overwhelming and a bit boring. The Medical Terminology Book With HKPropel Access streamlines the process by teaching readers common...

Deliver high-quality, effective training programs to large groups. Program design for large groups of athletes is a daunting task, with far more factors to consider than in one-on-one training. Training Sport Teams: Principles, Strategies, and...

Provide hatha yoga students with welcoming, accessible classes. The first two editions of Instructing Hatha Yoga are well-loved resources, and the third edition continues the blending of the essential spirit of yoga with as much modern, research-based...

Resource for elementary health educators with 70 new lessons. Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Elementary Health Education, Second Edition With Web Resource, is a highly practical resource for elementary health educators looking for innovative, engaging...

Learn proper resistance training exercise techniques and the best approaches to cueing. Knowing the applications, advantages, and disadvantages of a wide range of resistance training exercises and equipment is crucial for anyone studying exercise science...

Hatha Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide is a must-read if you want to get the most from your yoga practice. Starting from the traditional approach to yoga, you will discover how each yoga pose affects the inner body and how systematic yoga practice can...

Explore the minimum effective dose of resistance training needed to see results. It may sound too good to be true, but you can build muscle and get stronger with very little training, even if you're a gym veteran. Train Smarter, Not Longer: The Minimum...

Discover the fundamentals of kinesiology. Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, stimulates curiosity about the vast field of kinesiology and generates awareness of the long-standing and current...

This is the loose-leaf version of Introduction to Kinesiology, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text. Discover the fundamentals of kinesiology. Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying...

The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage helps clinicians understand manual therapy techniques, ensuring treatment plans are aligned with desired client outcomes. It combines anatomy and physiology concepts to explain the what and why behind manual...

Written for serious runners, by the duo behind the hugely successful first three editions, Advanced Marathoning, Fourth Edition, is now in full color and includes the marathon training principles and training programs that thousands of marathon runners...

Everything there is to know about foam rolling. Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition, is the essential resource for anyone looking to move better, feel better, and recover more effectively. Foam rolling before, during, or after a workout can...

Provide quality creative dance experiences for students of all ages and abilities. With a long history as a leading resource for dance educators, Creative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, is the research-backed tool every creative...

Creating Games With a Purpose provides preK-5 physical educators and PETE students with a framework for designing student-centered games that match the motor skills of diverse groups of children and meet their social and emotional needs. Over 35 game...

Learn to observe, teach, and analyze human movement. The second edition of Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies: Contemporary Applications offers a framework for understanding movement as it influences our perceptions of ourselves and others. Readers will...