I work as a medical interpreter and use this as my main reference tool. I particularly love the anatomical diagrams, and that the dictionary gives regional usage of words. One very serious problem though - when there is more than one option for a translation, the choices are listed in alphabetical order with no consideration for which choice is the most frequently used. So, I might have to try out a number of words before I hit on the one that the patient understands (I'm also studying for a certification exam and have no way of knowing which of several choices is likely to be on the test). It's common practice in dictionaries to list the most commonly used choice first - this would have been much more helpful. I'm currently shopping for another dictionary that doesn't have this problem.

The first half of this book is in English, translated to Spanish, under the Alphabet headings. Very good, very concise. The next section is again in English, with medical terminology and the spanish counterpart, diagrams of body systems with Eng-Span conversions, and skeleton. Second half of book is the same as first, only, its Spanish to English. Very helpful book. Good start for someone like me who is just learning the Spanish language.

Se la recomiendo a todos los hispanos que necesiten ayuda para empezar en el mundo de la salud

I used this text (and workbook) in massage school last year. While the text has its strengths and weaknesses, too often, key concepts were not explained clearly or in enough detail. In studying for the massage exam (NCTMB), I found it essential to use other books (e.g., an anatomy and physiology text) in order to have an understanding of some fundamental concepts that were either skipped or superficially discussed in the text. My expectation was that this book would be a good reference for using in my massage practice. Based upon my experience so far, it would need more details in many key areas in order for me to use it this way. Since school, I have rarely referred to it, and used it only occasionally in studying for the exam.

The books strengths are primarily in the extent of the material that it covers. I have not found any other single book that covers such a broad scope of information. And some of the information covered, I have not yet found anywhere else.

This book has a few weaknesses that if addressed, could make this THE text for massage. First, there tends to be a general lack of clarity in presentation; issues are often talked about rather than clearly stating what something is and how it fits in with the larger picture. I often had to reread sections several times (very frustrating) in order to understand what point the author was trying to convey. I noticed when reading a separate anatomy and physiology text (I bought one while I was in school), that concepts were explained in more detail, and one or two readings were sufficient. In this text, anatomy and physiology facts were often stated one after another and made into a paragraph, which made understanding difficult.

Second, there tended to be a lack of detail on key concepts. This was frustrating and motivated me to look for other sources that would give more detail. Surprisingly, this was even true in the area which describes the massage strokes and their usage. As a result, I recently purchased Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage (so far, looks good, but too early to tell yet).

I used this book to help me prepare for the NCETMB. It was especially helpful for draping techniques, massage techniques and massage theory. It has some anatomy and physiology information for the boards but it wasn't enough. I also used the following which is also available on amazon:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers
(Vol 1) ISBN: 0971999643
(Vol 2) ISBN: 0971999651
(Vol 3) ISBN: 097199966X
The last three study guides are just great for the type of questions to prepare for on the national certification examination for therapeutic massage and bodywork. These study guides were very complete for all the topics being tested on the NCETMB.

This is not a "specialization" book. But it does give a good, comprehensive overview. If you're in a massage school, or you're one of those people who gives really good back rubs, then this book should make it to your "short list"

It goes over various parts of the body, methodologies and techniques, and problem areas. It has quizes at the end of each chapter. I found the areas on draping and assisting the client very useful.

It does NOT go into too much detail on hand techniques. But, let's face facts here, that's what the labs/practical part of massage school is for. You can only learn so much about massage by reading. If you haven't noticed, massage is a very "hands-on" job. :-) It DOES goes over the basic strokes/methods, but leaves the details to whatever class you're in.

If you're short on funds, and need to stretch your dollar, this is the book to get. I use it as a supplimental reference all the time.

My Head Start teachers loved this book when it was used in their CDA class, they found it very helpful and full of ideas.

This is an absolute buy for students of health policy in all its aspects. It takes the reader through all areas of health care and policy, from its legislative process to its impact on society. It discusses the socio-economic costs of health care policies adopted by the US government at various times. If you are thinking of studying health care or you want to get introduced to the topic this is the book for you. It will hold your interest and give you a sufficient back ground on the development of US health care policy from a historical as well as contemporary point of view.

Williams and Torrens have developed one of the best introductory texts on the US health system. The book has clear learning objectives, useful references, and helpful diagrams. The American health system is farily and accurately described, warts and all.

This is one of the very few medical surgical nursing texts to contain a chapter on anesthesia written by an anesthesia provider (CRNA) that describes why the anesthesia department wants certain preoperative preparations, why those preparations are important, and how anesthesia affects patients postoperatively.

This book is good to have while training a puppy or getting accustomed to a new puppy. Every question I come up with I can refer to the book and bang my answer is there. I don't have to call the vet or trainer for every little problem or question. This book has helped me train my 14 week old chocolate lab with no problems at all. Best wishes.

This book is a good reference for those who works on erosion and sediment control. Needs more information concerning the type of construction necessary for erosion control, because this book touches this subject faintly. I rate it 4 stars because all other information is covered extensively and clear. My interest in this book was for erosion control, but when I tried to look for the information, I was dissapointed. But comparing this book to other similar references, this is the best you can ever find.

Books and movies have said alot about Daniel Dennis. This book is his story, as he lived it. It is not what anyone with an agenda, for or against, wants to read.

It is the honest tale of a Klansmen, who believes in the Klan, but can not condone murder.

This is an important book for anyone who wants to learn the heart of "the other side" of the civil rights movement.

Mr. Dennis did not set out to write books, and it shows. But this is one of the most honest, and heartfelt, books on the civil rights movement I have ever read.

I stronly recommend "Freedom Is A Constant Struggle" to be read alongside this book.

Donnie O'Quinn has a style that is clear, cheerful and easily understood which is very important where this subject is concerned. There are too many so-called experts churning out books and CDs which are purely an exercise in self praise and happily this is not one of them! The author does not assume that you have any previous knowledge or experience prefering to cover the subject thoroughly from beginning to end in a manner that enables anyone - even the experienced - to learn and understand. There is a lot of bad advice out there. This CD contains hours of good advice.