Fast, fierce, bold, and beautiful a falcon in flight is one of the most thrilling sights in nature. With an unprecedented collection of some of the most extraordinary falcon photographs ever taken, Falcons of North America allows readers to witness these magnificent, enigmatic birds of prey practicing aerial maneuvers, hunting ducks, or attacking pelicans four times their size. Renowned raptor advocate and environmental educator Kate Davis expertly details the lives of the six North American species of true falcons, along with their subspecies. With contagious enthusiasm, she explores everything from anatomy, hunting, courtship, and migration to influences on human cultures, habitat loss, and restoration efforts. With its stunning color photographs and the results of new research never before published in one volume, Falcons of North America is sure to become a staple of any bird lover s library.

Falcons of North America

Science & Math

Kate Davis

Nature & Ecology

Mountain Press Publishing Company

Written by members of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) who develop instructional materials for on-site clinical trialists, this exciting, well-produced, practical book bridges the gap between the theory of clinical trial design, along with the statistical and clinical interpretations of data, and the process of conducting clinical trials. The authors have pulled together information relating to the pragmatic conduct of clinical trials and organized all of it into a single, invaluable volume.

Lessons from a Horse Named Jim: A Clinical Trials Manual from the Duke Clinical Research Institute

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Margaret B. Liu

Psychology & Counseling

Duke Clinical Research Institute

"The publication of the second edition of this manual comes at an important juncture in the history of clinical research. As advances in information technology make it possible to link individuals and groups in diverse locations in jointly seeking the answers to pressing global health problems, it is critically important to remain vigilant about moral and ethical safeguards for every patient enrolled in a trial. Those who study this manual will be well aware of how to ensure patient safety along with fiscal responsibility, trial efficiency, and research integrity." --Robert Harrington, Professor of Medicine, Director, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) is one of the world's leading academic clinical research organizations; its mission is to develop and share knowledge that improves the care of patients around the world through innovative clinical research. This concise handbook provides a practical "nuts and bolts" approach to the process of conducting clinical trials, identifying methods and techniques that can be replicated at other institutions and medical practices. Designed for investigators, research coordinators, CRO personnel, students, and others who have a desire to learn about clinical trials, this manual begins with an overview of the historical framework of clinical research, and leads the reader through a discussion of safety concerns and resulting regulations. Topics include Good Clinical Practice, informed consent, management of subject safety and data, as well as monitoring and reporting adverse events. Updated to reflect recent regulatory and clinical developments, the manual reviews the conduct of clinical trials research in an increasingly global context. This new edition has been further expanded to include: <ul> <li>In-depth information on conducting clinical trials of medical devices and biologics</li> <li>The role and responsibilities of Institutional Review Boards, and</li> <li>Recent developments regarding subject privacy concerns and regulations.</li> </ul> Ethical documents such as the Belmont Report and the Declaration of Helsinki are reviewed in relation to all aspects of clinical research, with a discussion of how researchers should apply the principles outlined in these important documents. This graphically appealing and eminently readable manual also provides sample forms and worksheets to facilitate data management and regulatory record retention; these can be modified and adapted for use at investigative sites.

A Clinical Trials Manual from the Duke Clinical Research Institute: Lessons from a Horse Named Jim

Wiley/Blackwell

Abigail Adams became the most trusted advisor of her husband, John, and her views spread to an influential circle of the nation's founders.

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Abigail Adams

Children's Books

History

Blackbirch Press

Thomas Paine, in writing Common Sense, gave voice to the American cause for liberty and inspired an entire nation.

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Thomas Paine

Political activist Samuel Adams was largely responsible for encouraging the colonists into the war for independence, as well as sustaining their zeal during discouraging periods.

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Samuel Adams

Adults and kids alike often hear about the secretary of the interior in the news, but few truly understand what the secretary does. This person, in fact, oversees all the natural resources in the United States, including the management of all our national parks, seashores, forests, and monuments. As environmental concerns continue to mount each year, this job becomes increasingly critical.

America's Leaders - The Secretary of the Interior

Education & Reference

Emotional Intelligence: Change Your Life and Own Your Mind. Improve Your Social Skills for a Success at Work

Attilio Marangi

Manipulation and Dark Psychology: Your Complete Guide to Mastering the Art of Persuasion and Building a Better Life via NLP Secrets, Emotional Control, Hypnosis, Body Language and Mind Control

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Falcons of North America

Lessons from a Horse Named Jim: A Clinical Trials Manual from the Duke Clinical Research Institute

A Clinical Trials Manual from the Duke Clinical Research Institute: Lessons from a Horse Named Jim

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Abigail Adams

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Thomas Paine

Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Leaders - Samuel Adams

America's Leaders - The Secretary of the Interior

Emotional Intelligence: Change Your Life and Own Your Mind. Improve Your Social Skills for a Success at Work

Manipulation and Dark Psychology: Your Complete Guide to Mastering the Art of Persuasion and Building a Better Life via NLP Secrets, Emotional Control, Hypnosis, Body Language and Mind Control

Emotional Intelligence: Change Your Life and Own Your Mind. Improve Your Social Skills for a Success at Work