Bookworm’s Pick - “A Quick Guide to Clinical Trials”
A properly designed clinical trial forms an integral part of successful drug development. However, to design and execute an effective clinical trial requires cooperation, understanding and respect of a multi-disciplinary team. The book, “A Quick Guide to Clinical Trials” explores the very essentials of clinical trials to lead the reader into the exciting arena.
Aimed at imparting a solid foundation of the clinical trials process, its drivers, checks and balances and more, this book sets out to deliver a unique view of clinical trial process, and how the reader can contribute to it? Inspired by young recruits to the pharmaceutical industry, it follows a jargon-lite style of presentation, the chapters however, are comprehensive enough for you to conceptualize a framework, which you can build upon later to include as many jargons as you please.
Further, as the book is appreciative of how challenging it can sometimes be for professionals to maintain currency of knowledge as it is generated, each chapter serves as a quick review of the clinical trials process, its drivers, checks and balances, etc. even for those who’ve matured in the industry.
The 14 chapters of the book have been classified in to 3 sections, namely broad overview, nuts and bolts, and the future.
1. The Broad Overview explains the significance of clinical trials, covers a short history of the FDA and clinical trials, and delves into the business aspect of pharmaceutical drug development.
2. The Nuts And Bolts section provides a comprehensive coverage of various aspects of clinical trial processes. It includes the following topics: project management, ethics in clinical research, regulatory affairs, monitoring, statistics, data management, technology in clinical trials, medical writing, the clinical research physician, and clinical trials vis-a-vis the patient.
3. The Future segment discusses the projections about the forthcoming outlook of the field, and is aptly titled “the future of clinical trials.”
New Book Shows Bond of Army Wives During the Turbulent Vietnam War Years
On the coattails of the new hit TV show, Army Wives, comes a blockbuster hit novel from Phyllis Zimbler Miller. MRS. LIEUTENANT is getting rave reviews and gives us our “army wives” fix when relaxing by the poolside or by the beach instead of the TV.
In the spring of 1970 �” right after the Kent State National Guard shootings and President Nixon´s two-month incursion into Cambodia �” four newly married young women come together at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, when their husbands go on active duty as officers in the U.S. Army.
Different as these four women are, they have one thing in common: Their overwhelming fear that, right after these nine weeks of training, their husbands could be shipped out to Vietnam �” and they could become war widows.
Sharon is a Northern Jewish anti-war protester who fell in love with an ROTC cadet; Kim is a Southern Baptist whose husband is intensely jealous; Donna is a Puerto Rican who grew up in an enlisted man´s family; and Wendy is a Southern black whose parents have sheltered her from the brutal reality of racism in America.
Read MRS. LIEUTENANT to discover what happens as these women overcome their prejudices, reveal their darkest secrets, and are initiated into their new lives as army officers´ wives during the turbulent Vietnam War period.
MRS. LIEUTENANT was a semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.
Get Yourself the Power of Words in a Smart Way
In the modern day world, many of us manage to get some time out to read their favourite or new books. The present day book publishers offer several book categories such as fiction, non-fiction, reference, poetry, history, fantasy, thriller, crime, law and travel books to name a few. Since every reader has different reading preferences, the stage is well set to bring back those wonderful reading habits of passionate and avid readers by offering them multiple choices.
If you are looking at some of the absolute masterpieces in the world of books then you can try the online market. The online shopping portals of today offer millions of books to their customers and you, as a prospective book reader and customer, will be really glad to be living in this century. Some of the websites even offer you online books after you become a member and seek their services for a paltry subscription fee. These online books can be easily accessed through the reliable medium of the Internet by using credit card or any other payment mode prescribed by the websites. A few websites also offer fresh as well as second-hand books so that all the readers, irrespective of their spending abilities, can enjoy the pleasures of some of the most acclaimed books of all times without burning a big hole in their pockets.
Some of the most famous books such as the “Pride and Prejudice”, “Sense and sensibility”, “The Great Gatsby”, “The Rescue” and “Letters from a father to his Daughter”, which were earlier elusive to the high-class section of readers are now within the reach of all classes of readers.
If you have an avid interest in traveling and exploring new destinations then the highly acclaimed books such as “The Rough Guide to Goa”, “The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra” and “Traveller’s Atlas” are excellent reading options. These informative travel books will help you to spend an eventful vacation with the complete confidence of knowing the place without actually ever being to it earlier.
Don’t wait for the reading habits to change themselves for the good, take total control and stay informed of the world’ best writing materials by simply sitting and studying these cheap books in your study room.
Books - A Lifetime Friend
Introduction:
Books are a common feature in today’s fast moving world. It is quite difficult to find someone who has not seen, touched, and read at least one book in his or her lifetime. Today, authors write books on nearly every subject be it arts, science, commerce, history, literature, poetry, and other contemporary subjects.
Publishing and printing of books has become easier and more widespread since the invention of the printing press. Earlier, books were copied and written by hand, making books expensive and rare. Let us travel a little back in time to discover the journey that books have taken since first known to humankind.
History:
The word ‘book’ comes from an Old English word called ‘bMc”. According to the popular site thefreedictionary.com, a book in modern terms is “A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along one side and encased between protective covers.”
The early Mesopotamians wrote books on clay tablets. The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus rolls in Egypt as early as 3000 B.C. In China, bamboo strips tied together with chords served as books. These dated back to around 1300 B.C. In ancient India, seers and sages wrote ancient religious texts on palm leaves - nature’s paper. These early writers would preserver these books for posterity and hand them down from one generation to another for preservation and dissemination of knowledge.
By the 19th century, printers could no longer meet the demand for books by hand printing. The printing press and the moveable type press, attributed to Johannes Gutenberg, changed the scenario, thus bringing the cost of books down to a considerable level. Johannes Gutenberg is also credited with printing the first real book - the Gutenberg Bible, using the movable type printing press.
Large presses followed this invention, thus making it possible for larger books to be printed. Further advances were made during the mid 1800s. For example, the invention of the paper making machine, binding machinery, the cylinder press and the linotype machine made it possible for books to be printed in large numbers. In modern times, books are printed using a number of sophisticated processes, which require special attention out of scope of this article.
Classification of Books:
Books are classified into various types according to their content. A popular segregation is fiction and non-fiction books. Fiction books contain largely fictitious material, such as novels, which are the most common form of fictional books. Typically, novels consist of a plot, setting, themes, and character.
Non-fictional books usually provide useful information as opposed to fiction books. A common type of non-fiction book usually found in libraries is the reference book. Other books can include handbooks, almanacs, encyclopedias, atlases, instruction manuals, and others. School and college textbooks are come under the non-fictional category. Other non-functional books can take the form of directories, address books, phone books, appointment books, logbooks and diaries.
Another popular method of classifying books is by the type of covers they are provided with. Accordingly, they can be classified as hard cover and paper back books. While hard cover books have a stiff binding, paperback books have paper binding which are less robust and last lesser compared to their hardbound counterparts.
Jamaican Poet: Earl V. Campbell - A Book of Over 60 Poems. Undiscovered Book of Inspiring Poems.
Earl V. Campbell has written a phenomenal book of inspiring poems. It is a secret that has recently been discovered. The heart and Pathos of this Internationally Recognized Poet vividly comes through every line of poetry.
The book is called: “Poems Written by a Dedicated Jamaican Poet”
There are over 60 poems crammed in this book of Treasures.
http://www.EarlVCampbell.com
Read about a moving tribute to Princess Diana: “Princess Diana Departed Suddenly: But She Lives On”
Who can Forget these touching Words about President John F. Kennedy? “Elegy: President John F. Kennedy”
Earl V. Campbell lives in the pristine Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Although he has Jamaican orgins, his Patriotism for America rings through in this Tribute to America: “A Thanksgiving Prayer for America”
His love for his Mother and other Mothers comes alive in: “Memory of Mother and Home”
Travel to exotic and beautiful Caribbean Islands through the Poems of Earl: “Montego Bay, Jamaica” “Nassau, Essence of Beauty”
Other Inspiring Poems Include: “Stole a Beauty, Slim and Tall” “Elegant as a Perfect Rose”
Sunday Book Market at Koti - Books in Hyderabad
There are times when you may want to buy second-hand books in Hyderabad. Not just for the discounted rates, but also in expectation of serendipity. Who knows? You may end up finding a classic that you were always looking for.
Sunday book market at Koti is the perfect place for such a discovery. On Sunday, the pavements here are filled with book sellers and their books. All other commercial activity (read: shops are closed) give way to the pleasure of reading and book trading.
Nearly 50 book vendors experiment their providence on this holiday. Besides, what’s good is that in spite of being roadside shopping, the experience does not leave you dissatisfied. Simply because, it is devoid of clutter and allows you to breathe easy.
Look for…
At the Sunday book market, opportunities are on your side when it comes to looking for books that may not be easily available elsewhere. This includes novels, academic related, cookery books, comics etc. Even foreign language books are available here. But what makes this market special is its focus on literature books. So if that is what interests you, make your way to Koti on Sundays.
Bag a deal…
Books are priced here at fairly attractive rates. You may even get 80% discount on some of the finest books. From outside, some books may look worn, but most of them have their stuff well-maintained. You even have the opportunity to sell your old, unwanted books here. You can trade that off for a book you wish to buy. There may be times, when you may get a certain book for a mere Rs. 5!
Our Tips…
· You can visit it anytime between 10.30 AM and 5 PM and only on Sundays.
· Parking is not a problem.
· Don’t judge books by the cover. And we mean it in the literal sense. Scrutinize every book carefully to ensure that the insides are not torn.
· If you are searching for any book, give the name of the book to the seller. He might be able to get it for you in the subsequent week.
· If you are not satisfied with the price, try to look in other stalls.
· Once you enter the market, be patient enough to search through the books. This is not for rush hours.
· If you want to sell your old books and get a good deal, don’t say yes to the first vendor. Check out what you are being offered from other vendors and settle for the best price.
So check out the Hyderabad book market and let us know your experience.
What if .. — The Invisible Plague
What if .. when you spoke … noone could hear you?
You are standing in a room full of people screaming at the top of your lungs and people just walk through you?
The Invisible Plague tells the story of mental illness and it’s history in society. We have evolved in our understanding, but these people get dismissed and often describe their existance as ‘invisible’ to the world.
In our world of the ‘normal’ people here ‘mental illness’ and everything after that is ignored or glossed over as ’symptomatic’. We stay connected to our labels as a society and are strangling the life out of our own people.
That is the story of the textbook ..
but most are to afraid to listen - including those who study the illness.
Ancient Writing for Children
My family recently reviewed some books on Egyptology for children and I have to say ‘Wow!’ I am impressed. The interactive nature of books nowadays blows my mind. There are books on Egyptian Hieroglyphics that have the stamps, clay, papyrus, etc in them along with the book so it enraptures active children. They just aren’t reading it on paper they are doing it in activity.
There was a book on ‘Dragonology’ referring to the Anglo-Saxon runes and how to translate them into English. There were also codes in both section of books on ‘Dragonology’ and ‘Hieroglyphics’.
Why would this be important to parents and book geeks alike? Because we want our children to feel the same love for books that we have and the more interactive the information the more catching it is to today’s children. Check these books out if your children have an interest in ancient writing and even if they don’t – it will open their world to a new way of thinking.
If you are wondering how to get your kids interested in ancient text my recommendation is have a husband into the movie and TV series ‘Stargate’!
the orange girl
by jostein gaarder
this is the first book written by gaarder that i’ve ever stumbled upon. and i don’t have any qualms about it. i like the way a father was talking about how he met “the orange girl”. it was simply written but it’s also profound, with insights about life, love and the chances we make. i finished reading it in one sitting! i just could not put it down. each turn of the page entices you to go on. and read more about this mysterious “orange girl” which captured the heart not only of little georg’s dad but of millions too.
Rogue(Drama)
Book’s Name: Rogue
Author: Danielle Steel
The chick-lit diva is back with another entertainer. Which stars Maxine Williams, a dedicated doctor with three great kids, a challenging career and a perfect new man in her life. Her only problem? An irresistible but utterly infuriating ex-husband, Blake the rogue! And why’s he a hurdle? Because he’s done the one thing that Maxine didn’t think was possible. Yup, he has changed. From globetrotting gladeye to a compassionate, responsible grown-up! This is the story of two people pursuing happiness from opposite ends, a journey of choices and chances that come together-just when life seems to have been successfully rearranged at last.
Hot tip: A feel-good read, perfect to reinstate your trust in romance!