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New online books

New additions to our online book collection are listed below. All items have been indexed on the library catalogue. Either a local NHS or Keele Athens account is required to access the full text book. Search across all the full text e-books for phrases or keywords, but visiting the MyiLibrary platform.

The anaesthesia science viva book: clinical science
Bricker, Simon.
Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Bipolar disorder:a family-focused treatment approach
Miklowitz, David Jay,
Guilford Publications, 2008

The child surveillance handbook: 3rd ed
Hall, David M. B.
Radcliffe Publishing, 2009

Clinical Obstetrics: The Fetus & Mother
Thambirajah M. S.
Blackwell Publishing, 2007

Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia. Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment.
Kingdon, David G
Guilford Publications, 2005

A Foundation for Neonatal Care: a multi-disciplinary guide
Michael, Hall
Radcliffe Publishing, 2009.

Haemorrhage and Thrombosis. MRCOG and Beyond series.
Harper, Ann
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005

Health Promotion: A Psychosocial Approach. Health Psychology.
Stephens, Christine
Open University Press, 2008

How to Succeed at the Medical Interview
Smith, Chris
Wiley, 2009

Jones' Clinical Paediatric Surgery: Diagnosis and Management
Hutson, John M.
Wiley, 2009

Making Teaching Work: 'Teaching Smarter' in Post-Compulsory Education
Race, Philip.
SAGE Publications, 2007

Medical Student Career Handbook
Cottrell, Elizabeth
Radcliffe Publishing, 2009

Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change
Miller, William R.
Guilford Publications, 2002

MRCOG, The: A Guide to the Examination
Ledger, William L.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008

New DRCOG Examiniation
Khan, Aalia
Radcliffe Publishing, 2009

OSCE Inside Track, The,: Hints and tips on passing the MRCOG Part 2 objective structured clinical examination
Draycott, Timothy J.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005

Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists: A Basis for Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Greene, Russell J
Pharmaceutical Press, 2008

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children
Raine, Joseph
Blackwell Publishing, 2006

Pre-Eclampsia
Baker, Philip
Taylor & Francis, 2003

Preterm birth
Critchley, Hilary
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2004

Reproductive Endocrinology for the MRCOG and Beyond.
Balen, Adam H
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007

Short Answer Questions for the MRCOphth Part 1
Cartwright, Nathaniel Knox
Radcliffe Publishing, 2005

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