Author: Committee on the Safety of Silicone Breast Implant
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: implants, breast, silicone, safety
Number of Pages: 540
Published: 2000-01-15
List price: $52.00
ISBN-10: 0309065321
ISBN-13: 9780309065320

Institute of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Presents a well-documented exploration of the safety of these devices. Draws on conclusions from research and suggests further questions to be answered. Examines sensitive issues surrounding women’s decisions about implants. For clinicians and researchers. DNLM: Breast Implants--adverse effects.Institute of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Presents a well-documented exploration of the safety of these devices. Draws on conclusions from research and suggests further questions to be answered. Examines sensitive issues surrounding women’s decisions abo

Author: Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: academic, science, engineering, women, potential, barriers, fulfilling, bias
Number of Pages: 348
Published: 2007-05-07
List price: $50.95
ISBN-10: 0309100429
ISBN-13: 9780309100427

The United States economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of its people. To maintain its scientific and engineering leadership amid increasing economic and educational globalization, the United States must aggressively pursue the innovative capacity of all its people - women and men. However, women face barriers to success in every field of science and engineering; obstacles that deprive the country of an important source of talent. Without a transformation of academic institutions to tackle such barriers, the future vitality of the U.S. research base and economy a

Author: Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: human, dimensions, understanding, change, environmental, global
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 1991-01-01
List price: $62.00
ISBN-10: 0309044944
ISBN-13: 9780309044943

Global environmental change often seems to be the most carefully examined issue of our time. Yet understanding the human side-human causes of and responses to environmental change-has not yet received sustained attention. "Global Environmental Change" offers a strategy for combining the efforts of natural and social scientists to better understand how our actions influence global change and how global change influences us. The volume is accessible to the nonscientist and provides a wide range of examples and case studies. It explores how the attitudes and actions of individuals, governments, a

Author: Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficultie
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: reading, success, children, promoting, right, guide, starting
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1999-12-28
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0309064104
ISBN-13: 9780309064101

With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. It includes 55 activities to do with children to help them become successful readers, a list of recommended children’s books, and a guide to CD-ROMs and Websites. A must read for specialists in primary education, pediatricians, childcare providers, tutors and parents.With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. It includes 55 activities to do with child

Authors:Anne F. Thurston, with Karen Turner-Gottschang, Lind
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: life, work, prc, academic, guide, bound, revised, china
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 1994-01-01
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0309049326
ISBN-13: 9780309049320

Being prepared in China, says one researcher, can mean "the difference between a headache and a productive day." Acclaimed by readers, this friendly and practical volume - now updated with important new information - offers all the details academic visitors need to make long-term stays in China productive, comfortable, and fun. Academic opportunities have been revived in the years since the Tiananmen Square event, and the book opens with an overview of what we have learned from our academic exchanges with China, the opportunities now available, and resources for more information. To help visit

Author: National Academy of SciencesNational Academy of E
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: guide, grad, school, planning, student, science, engineering, careers
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1996-03-28
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0309053935
ISBN-13: 9780309053938

nts on planning careers--particularly careers in nonacademic settings--and discusses how to obtain the education and skills necessary to attain their career goals. Profiles of science engineering professionals illustrate a variety of career paths.nts on planning careers--particularly careers in nonacademic settings--and discusses how to obtain the education and skills necessary to attain their career goals. Profiles of science engineering professionals illustrate a variety of career paths.

Author: Causes, and Implications of Recent Trends in Caree
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: scientists, life, careers, trends
Number of Pages: 194
Published: 1998-09-03
List price: $42.00
ISBN-10: 0309061806
ISBN-13: 9780309061803

Report examining trends and the implication of these trends in research careers of life scientists in training and upon completion of the training process. Conclusions and recommendations are included. Softcover.Report examining trends and the implication of these trends in research careers of life scientists in training and upon completion of the training process. Conclusions and recommendations are included. Softcover.