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Covering a wide range of health care disciplines, Foundations in Patient Safety for Health Professionals is a practical, comprehensive guide to creating a culture of safety in health care settings. Developed by faculty members in bioethics, business, dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social work, this introductory textbook presents the history of safety and the core concepts of patient safety. This important resource features a patient-centered approach within a practice-based context. Written in a straightforward style, it uses personal and professional stories to illustrate the application of safety principles. Modules and case-based exercises help students learn the importance of safety best practices and quality improvements. Practicing health care professionals will also find this book to be a valuable resource.

Rosalind Galt offers innovative readings of some of the most popular and influential European films of the 1990s, including Emir Kusturica's 'Underground', Lars Von Trier's 'Zentropa', and Giuseppe Tornatore's 'Cinema Paradiso'.

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"Rich in poignant detail, Niederhoffer paints a fascinating portrait of six sisters engaged in the merciless age-old fist-fight, struggling to love and best each other in turn."--Nicola Kraus, co-author of "The Nanny Diaries."

John Galt's 'The Annals of the Parish' is a compelling and insightful novel written in the form of a historical record of the life of Reverend Micah Balwhidder in the fictional Scottish parish of Dalmailing. The book provides a detailed account of the harsh living conditions, social dynamics, and political turmoil prevalent during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Galt's use of vivid descriptions and dialect captures the essence of rural Scottish life, making the narrative both immersive and educational for readers interested in historical fiction. The novel's episodic structure enhances the reader's understanding of how societal changes impact individual lives over time. John Galt, a Scottish novelist and entrepreneur, drew inspiration for 'The Annals of the Parish' from his own experiences growing up in Ayrshire and witnessing the industrial revolution's effects on rural communities. Galt's background as a businessman and his literary talents allowed him to offer a unique perspective on the social and economic transformations of his time. I highly recommend 'The Annals of the Parish' to readers who enjoy historical fiction that delves into the intricacies of rural life, social change, and the human experience. Galt's novel provides a captivating portrayal of a bygone era that is both informative and entertaining.

Offers Galt's most successful novel, a microcosm of fifty years of Scottish historyProvides a comprehensive Introduction by the volume editor which tells the story of this novel's production and reception; describes the literary and intellectual traditions on which it drew; and explains its relation to the social and political turmoil of the years in which it was written and publishedIncludes extensive Explanatory Notes which identify Galt's biblical allusions, references to historical events, and social and cultural practices of the period in which the novel is setThe appendices identify Galt's real-life sources for some of his incidents, and explain the history and institutions of the Church of Scotland as relevant to the storyMaps assist the reader to understand the geography on which the novel is acted out: south-west Scotland and its relation to the British IslesJohn Galt's Annals of the Parish is the first novel of the Industrial Revolution. Narrated by the minister of a rural Scottish parish, it chronicles with humour and pathos the fifty years 1760-1810 from the perspective of ordinary people swept up in social and economic transformation.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq" (Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself) by John Galt. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theatre, produced by Joseph Papp, presents "Hair," book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado, music by Galt MacDermot, directed by Gerald Freedman, scenery by Ming Cho Lee, costumes by Theoni V. Alderedge, lighting by Martin Aronstein, musical director John Morris, associate producer Bernard Gersten, with Jonelle Allen, Ed Crowley, Walker Daniels, Steve Dean, Sally Eaton, Marijane Maricle, Jill O'Hara, Shelley Plimpton, Gerome Ragni, Arnold Wilkerson and Susan Batson, Warren Burton, Thommie Bush, Linda Compton, Suzannah Evans, William Herter, Paul Jabara, bob Johnson, Jane Levin, Edward Murphy Jr., Alma Robinson and band: Greg Ferrara, Steve Gilette, Jimmy Lewis, Galt MacDermot, Leonard Seeds.