The Hidden Souls of Words

by Mary Cox Garner

2004 · SelectBooks, Inc.

In The Hidden Souls of Words, author Mary Cox Garner delves into the origins and histories of everyday words to expose the meanings and implications hidden in their souls. In the process, she not only illustrates the fascinating hidden histories behind each word, but also shows us how people everywhere can have more peaceful and purposeful communication, more harmonious and meaningful relationships by truly knowing the meanings of the words we use.After reading The Hidden Souls of Words, you will never again be able to speak without a measure of attention and feeling. You will have a better understanding of how our words are powerful symbols that assist us in connecting with God and one another. This, in turn, will help us all to be more responsible in the way we use our words - transforming human relations in the process.

Medical Secrets

by Mary P. Harward, MD

2011 · Elsevier Health Sciences

Medical Secrets is an easy-to-read, best-selling volume in the Secrets Series®, perfect for use in clerkships, for board prep, or as a handy clinical reference. Mary P. Harward, MD presents core medical knowledge in the trusted question-and-answer format to help you better meet the challenges you face every day. Prepare effectively with the proven question-and-answer format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®. Master all common conditions and their treatments. Identify key facts and secrets using the "Top 100 Secrets" section. Review material quickly thanks to bulleted lists, tables, and short answers. Apply pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from experts in the field. Stay current on the latest standards in medical care thanks to extensive updates, including new chapters on Medical Ethics, Vascular Medicine, and Palliative Medicine. Get the latest key information at a glance with over 30 new tables and several new figures. Consult the book wherever you go thanks to the portable size that fits in your lab coat pocket. Find information easily using the two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and a highly detailed index.

Medical Secrets E-Book

by Mary P. Harward

2018 · Elsevier Health Sciences

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Medical Secrets, 6th Edition, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. - The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. - Coverage includes the full range of essential topics in medicine for in-training and practicing professionals, authored by a diverse range of teachers and clinicians who cover both medical and ethical issues. - Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. - Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams.