Painting and decorating : a journal treating of house, sign, fresco, car, and carriage painting and of wall paper and decoration.

Editors: Oct. 1885--Dec. 1886, A. A. Kelly.--Jan. 1887-Dec. 1888, Frederick Maire (with A. A. Kelly, Jan.-May, 1887)--Jan. 1889-Jan.? 1893, A. S. Jennings.

The mechanic's companion : or, The elements and practice of carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, and turning, comprehending the latest improvements and containing a full description of the tools belonging to each branch of business, with copious directions for their use, an explanation of the terms used in each art and an introduction to practical geometry /

Mode of access: Internet.

Encyclopedia of practical receipts and processes. Containing over 6400 receipts; embracing thorough information, in plain language, applicable to almost every possible industrial and domestic requirement.

Mode of access: Internet.

Introduction to public relations. A practical guide as applied to industrial and labor relations

Mode of access: Internet.

The mechanic's companion, or, The Elements and practice of carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, and turning : comprehending the latest improvements and containing a full description of the tools belonging to each branch of business, with copious directions for their use and an explanation of the terms used in each art : also an introduction to practical geometry /

Includes indexes.

The mechanic's companion, or, The elements and practice of carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, and turning : comprehending the latest improvements and containing a full description of the tools belonging to each branch of business : with copius directions for their use : and an explanation of the terms used in each art : also an introduction to practical geometry /

Mode of access: Internet.

Analytical strategies to solve problems in industrial and official laboratories

210 p.

Application of the Extended Kalman filter to fuzzy modeling: Algorithms and practical implementation

Modeling phase is fundamental both in the analysis process of a dynamic system and the design of a control system. If this phase is in-line is even more critical and the only information of the system comes from input/output data. Some adaptation algorithms for fuzzy system based on extended Kalman filter are presented in this paper, which allows obtaining accurate models without renounce the computational efficiency that characterizes the Kalman filter, and allows its implementation in-line with the process

Mackenzie's ten thousand receipts : in all the useful and domestic arts : constituting a complete and practical library.

Includes index.

A dictionary of practical apiculture. Giving the correct meaning of nearly five hundred terms, intended as a guide to uniformity of expression amongst bee-keepers. With numerous illustrations, notes and practical hints.

Mode of access: Internet.

Schizophrenia : an overview and practical handbook

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder currently undergoing a renaissance of scientific interest. This book summarizes current knowledge and details some of the recent developments. Divided into three sections, it presents an overview of the disorder, including its features, social impact and aetiology; reviews methods of assessing the symptoms and disabilities of schizophrenia and examining the sufferer's social environment; and discusses a range of interventions, from pharmacological treatment to skill training for individuals and families. Issues that arise in planning services for sufferers and their families are also reviewed. All of the chapters focus on clinical practice and many include guides to assessment and practice. This handbook should be particularly useful in training health professionals in psychiatric/mental health services and general practice. It also aims to offer practitioners and researchers a comprehensive update on schizophrenia that is both easy to read and practical in its focus.

Developing a quick and practical screen to improve the identification of poor hydration in geriatric and rehabilitative care

Dehydration has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Dehydration risk increases with advancing age, and will progressively become an issue as the aging population increases. Worldwide, those aged 60 years and over are the fastest growing segment of the population. The study aimed to develop a clinically practical means to identify dehydration amongst older people in the clinical care setting. Older people aged 60 years or over admitted to the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Unit (GARU) of two tertiary teaching hospitals were eligible for participation in the study. Ninety potential screening questions and 38 clinical parameters were initially tested on a single sample (n=33) with the most promising 11 parameters selected to undergo further testing in an independent group (n=86). Of the almost 130 variables explored, tongue dryness was most strongly associated with poor hydration status, demonstrating 64% sensitivity and 62% specificity within the study participants. The result was not confounded by age, gender or body mass index. With minimal training, inter-rater repeatability was over 90%. This study identified tongue dryness as a potentially practical tool to identify dehydration risk amongst older people in the clinical care setting. Further studies to validate the potential screen in larger and varied populations of older people are required

Female genital mutilation : Australian law, policy and practical challenges for doctors

As long ago as 1994, the Family Law Council accepted it was likely that female genital mutilation (FGM) was being conducted in Australia. In 2010, doctors and hospitals reported that it is being conducted and that they are seeing female patients who have experienced FGM. It is impossible to obtain precise data about the extent to which it is performed in Australia, but data indicates that FGM is a relevant issue for Australian medical practitioners. The medical profession has an interest in this topic because its members may be asked to conduct FGM, advise those considering it, or treat female patients with effects from the practice. This article provides a background on the practice of FGM, explains the relevant Australian law, considers whether the current legal prohibition on FGM is justified, and discusses the practical challenges facing individual practitioners and the profession. To inform further discussions about methods of responding to demand for FGM, reference is made to strategies being promoted in African nations to abolish this cultural practice.