If you are searching for an anatomy atlas then you have probably already heard of Grant, Netter and of course Gray’s. An Atlas of Anatomy (Thieme Anatomy) by Gilroy, MacPherson, Ross and Schuenke should be considered up there with the best. Gilroy’s atlas is blessed with over 2000 impressive full-colour illustrations by Voll and Wesker. These two artists have managed to achieve an effective 3-dimensional representation of structures. An excellent bonus feature with this atlas of anatomy is the rub-off code you get which gives you access to the interactive website “winkingskull.com”. The atlas contains many tables and charts providing ready reference and easy to find information at a glance. It has been written as a tool for learning anatomical relationships, not as a surgeon’s reference. Great for students, because you can “read” a chapter and the book will help you build an understanding of the body. You will likely have those “Aaaaahhh…that makes sense” moments unlike Netter’s and Grant’s which can be a bit heavy going.If you ever need to see a tendon or muscle that is the source of symptoms or you need to refer back to an anatomy text from school to remind yourself of the relationship between structures or you are a student taking anatomy then the newly published book from Thieme, Atlas of Anatomy should be on your reference shelf. Of the several atlases that are available to the student, the atlas of anatomy by Gilroy is one of the most useful and complete. The completeness of this atlas of anatomy along with its presentation, clarity of illustrations, and content brings everything together for the student. I must return to the illustrations as they have exceptional clarity, which makes them visually pleasing and engaging. The atlas employs excellent organizational strategies; it is filled with excellent illustrations, diagrams and clinical notes.The atlas is very well organized leading the reader step-by-step through each region of the body. Beginning with the foundations of the skeleton and then adding in turn the muscles, organs, vessels, nerves, and finally presenting topographic anatomy to complete the picture.Key Features:
- Over 2000 full-colour illustrations of exquisite detail
- Concise introductory texts for each new topic
- Clinical correlates and images, including radiographs, MRIs, CT scans, and endoscopic views
- Muscle Fact pages
- Navigators that orient the reader with location and plane of dissection
- A scratch-off code provides access to an interactive online study aidThis atlas of anatomy is a brilliant masterpiece, filled with anatomical illustrations of great accuracy, appropriately labelled and aesthetically appealing. It flows logically and systematically through the regions of the body. Indispensable not only for medical students, medical residents in surgical specialties, but also for health professionals and practitioners. This atlas would not look out of place in a home library either. This atlas provides everything in just the right format, making the mastery of human anatomy eminently achievable.
All You Need to Know About the Stone Cleaning Process
Stone cleaning and restoration is a real science. It is one that demands great understanding of the differences and intricacies of natural stone floors and manmade tiles. This understanding and knowledge base comes from exhaustive training and experience on the job. While you can train the theory of stone cleaning, nothing offers a better understanding than actually completing the work. This is where you will be faced with the challenges and need to come up with a conclusive solution that will allow your client to receive the best possible and long-lasting finishes.
There is no practicing when you get to clean a client’s floor. You cannot make mistakes and rewind time. It is therefore incredibly important that you start the job fully equipped to take it on and confidence to achieve the highest standards.
For anyone contemplating a stone cleaning and restoration project, it is important to be well-informed in relation to the process. Knowledge is power and it will inevitably lead you to finding the best specialist to restore your home or business stone flooring.
The first part of the process will be researching local companies. You will get a feel from their websites as to their experience. They should have examples of the work they have completed. They should have a range of contact details so that contact is simple and straightforward. They should be happy to talk about their journey and training they have received. Furthermore, when you first speak with them you should get the sense that they want to help and are happy to answer your questions.
From this point a survey will be arranged. This survey is a great opportunity to gain more information about the company. Try to ask questions and try to make sure that you are not left without answers for anything. An experienced company will be able to answer queries and offer guidance in relation to the process. They will offer advice on how to achieve the exact look you require and how to make it long-lasting.
From this point, it is important that you receive a written quotation to complete the work. This should be a formal document that outlines all of the work to be carried out. If you are getting multiple quotations then this is an easier way of making direct comparisons. Did you know that your chosen company can complete a test area? This is a great way of identifying the possible results for your stone flooring.
The work will then be scheduled and completed in a timely manner. Your chosen company should keep in contact in order to schedule the work and make sure there are no outstanding questions. The stone cleaning process uses a variety of machines and products to remove the surface coatings. The stone flooring is then comprehensively cleaned before it is then recoated with a protective sealant.
Make sure to get information about general care and upkeep. This really is an important part of the process as it will offer you great value for money and the confidence to do what is best for your beautiful stone floor.
MCS Stonecare specialise in cleaning, polishing and restoring stone floors. For more details on stone floor restoration please visit MCS Stonecare.
First Line Manager – Now What? You Are a One
One morning, my District Manager came into my office, he stated, “I would never have become a manager if someone told me about all these employee problems.” This was in 1986. Over the years, I heard this statement made by many managers. I always wanted to manage people, this is management. I thought everyone knew, maybe not.Welcome to my world. I am a first line manager and have been for over 40 years. Your life changes when you become a first line manager. A first line manager occupies a critical position in the corporation; the management position between employees trying to make a career and employees just trying to make a living.First line managers are the backbone of a business. Most times, first line managers are the only employees who understand what it takes to make a product; or perform a service. They are the managers on the shop floor or customer service office who keep the business in business day to day, hour to hour. If someone in middle or upper management is absent, no problem, the business will still function at the first line. But, when employees that work for a first line manager are absent some part of the plant or service process will suffer, and thus, the business. The first line manager must get the production line or service line moving again when it backs up. First line managers stand in the gap between the business and the customer. They are the real deal makers in any business.A young first line manager came into my office recently. He is struggling with a problem. He said he is involved in a disagreement between his manager and a higher level manager on a performance issue. I told him welcome to the bottom of the pond. He asked me what I meant. I stated, “You and I are like a catfish at the bottom of a pond. Catfish know the bottom better than any fish. Catfish are not pretty. They usually live in a hole. They do not have scales; but, very tough skin. Catfish have long whiskers to feel the bottom when the water gets muddy. They can see the flashy and pretty fish above darting around. But every time they attempt to get off the bottom they fall back. It is hard to catch these flashy fish; people spend a lot of money on bait to catch them. Catfish are so hungry they will eat anything they find on the bottom, and every now and then they have to eat crap.”The young man laughed and said, “What a description?”In the book, “How I raised myself for failure to success in selling” by Frank Bettiger, he states, “experience is the best teacher, it just costs too much.” He meant, if we read about someone’s experiences we get that experience cheaply. If we get experience by our hard knocks in the real world, that experience is too costly.My blog is about catfish management. How we can survive at the bottom of the pond. This blog about the people I have worked with and dealt with over the years. When you search the web you will not find many first line managers talking about their problems. This is what first line managers need. I hope my stories about my experience will save you time and money.