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Hippocrates' shadow : secrets from the house of medicine / by Newman, David H.,M.D.(CARDINAL)494727;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index.Foreword: Dr. Hippocrates -- We don't know -- It doesn't work -- We don't agree -- We don't talk -- We prefer tests -- We won't unlearn (the pseudoaxioms) -- We're missing the meaning (the placebo paradox) -- You're a number (the "NNT") -- A new old paradigm.Discusses the importance of doctor-patient communication and how the focus on the benefits of technology and science undermines the risks.
Subjects: Physician and patient.; Communication in medicine.; Interpersonal communication.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Emerging technology : facts made fast / by Lamb, Hilary,author.;
Materials -- Biotechnology -- Food and farming -- Transport -- Information technology -- Communications and media -- Robotics -- Energy -- The built environment.Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.
Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Ouvrages illustrés.; Documents d'information.; Technology.; Technological innovations.; Technologie.; Innovations.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The Kingfisher encyclopedia of everything / by Callery, Sean,author.(CARDINAL)361409; Gifford, Clive,author.(CARDINAL)265470; Goldsmith, Mike,1962-author.(CARDINAL)420964;
Planet earth -- Space and stars -- The living world -- Animal life -- Body science -- The story of the past -- People and society -- Arts and entertainment -- Science and technology -- Communication.An encyclopedia divided into thematic subjects provides up-to-date information on everything from people, places, and events of the ancient world to working with renewable energy today.
Subjects: Juvenile works.; Encyclopedias.; Literature.; Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries.; Encyclopedias and dictionaries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Antisocial media : how Facebook disconnects us and undermines democracy / by Vaidhyanathan, Siva,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: the problem with Facebook is Facebook -- The pleasure machine -- The surveillance machine -- The attention machine -- The benevolence machine -- The protest machine -- The politics machine -- The disinformation machine -- The nonsense machine -- Conclusion."In this fully updated paperback edition of Antisocial Media, Siva Vaidhyanathan explains how Facebook devolved from an innocent social site hacked together by Harvard students into a force that, while it may make personal life just a little more pleasurable, makes democracy a lot more challenging. It's an account of the hubris of good intentions, a missionary spirit, and an ideology that sees computer code as the universal solvent for all human problems." -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Facebook (Electronic resource); Social media; Communication in politics; Internet addiction; Truthfulness and falsehood; Social media.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Telecommunications and rural development : a study of private and public sector innovation / by Schmandt, Jurgen.(CARDINAL)150646; Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.(CARDINAL)140040; University of Texas at Austin.Center for Research on Communication Technology and Society.(CARDINAL)197082;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-254) and index.1440L
Subjects: Rural telecommunication; Rural development;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Learning disabilities sourcebook : basic consumer health information about dyslexia, auditory and visual processing disorders, communication disorders, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other conditions that impede learning, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, hearing and visual impairments, chromosome-based disorders, and brain injury; along with facts about brain function, assessment, therapy and remediation, accommodations, assistive technology, legal protections, and tips about family life, school transitions, and employment strategies, a glossary of related terms, and directories of additional resources / by Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck.(CARDINAL)658377;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Provides basic consumer health information about various learning disabilities, with facts about diagnosis, instructional approaches, legal and financial issues, and with coping tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Learning disabilities; Learning disabled children; Learning disabled; Learning disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Emily Post's etiquette : manners for a new world / by Post, Emily,1872-1960.(CARDINAL)125404; Post, Emily,1872-1960.Etiquette.(CARDINAL)204999; Post, Peggy,1945-(CARDINAL)211414;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Etiquette every day -- Everyday manners -- Out and about -- Communication and technology -- Social life -- Life in the workplace -- Getting the job -- On the job -- Life stages and special times -- Home and family life -- Weddings.Addresses such contemporary issues as Facebook etiquette, e-mail and texting, and covering tattoos and piercings before interviews, as well as such classic conundrums as names and titles, official forms of address, and dress codes.
Subjects: Etiquette.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 14
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Thomas Edison / by Ellis, Karen,author.(CARDINAL)806492;
Includes bibliographical references (page 88) and index.Discusses the life story of Thomas Edison and his many inventions, including systems for electric lighting, improvements in communication technology, and devices for recording and replaying sounds and movies.
Subjects: Biographies.; Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931; Electrical engineers; Inventors; Science;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge / by Havrelock, Deidre,author.(CARDINAL)857505; Kay, Edward,author.(CARDINAL)616378; Fuller, Kalila J.,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-244) and index.Sustainable land and management and ecology -- Transportation -- Communications technology -- Agriculture and food technology -- Health sciences -- Textile technology, clothing, and fashion -- Architecture and civil engineering -- Hunting and combat technology -- Mathematics -- Arts, sports, and recreation -- Traditional ecological knowledge and our sustainable future."Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life."-- Ages 8-12
Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Ethnoscience; Traditional ecological knowledge; Indians of North America;
Available copies: 50 / Total copies: 55
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Nonprofit management 101 : a complete and practical guide for leaders and professionals / by Heyman, Darian Rodriguez,1974-(CARDINAL)503712;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.The big picture -- what the field is all about and where you fit in -- Managing organizations and people -- Nonprofit law and finance -- Nonprofit technology and IT -- Fundraising -- Marketing and communications -- Boards and volunteers."A comprehensive handbook for leading a successful nonprofit this handbook can educate and empower a whole generation of nonprofit leaders and professionals by bringing together top experts in the field to share their knowledge and wisdom gained through experience. This book provides nonprofit professionals with the conceptual frameworks, practical knowledge, and concise guidance needed to succeed in the social sector. Designed as a handbook, the book is filled with sage advice and insights from a variety of trusted experts that can help nonprofit professionals prepare to achieve their organizational and personal goals, develop a better understanding of what they need to do to lead, support, and grow an effective organization. Addresses a wealth of topics including fundraising, Managing Technology, Marketing, Finances, Advocacy, Working with Boards. Contributors are noted nonprofit experts who define the core capabilities needed to manage a successful nonprofit. Author is the former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation. This important resource offers professionals key insights that will have a direct impact on improving their daily work"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Nonprofit organizations.; Leadership.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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