Preparation Books

I haven't taken USMLE yet; I just use this book to study for my school exams. It is a great way to take your understanding of the material a step higher.

This book contains several hundred pharmacology questions organized by topic. So, if you just want to review your knowledge of antineoplastics, you can do so with this book. This alone makes it much better than the various QBanks that are available. After each group of questions there are many pages devoted to the answers. All of the correct and incorrect answers are explained in detail.

If you are preparing for pharm I highly recommend this book to test yourself on what you are learning. It helps you find your weak points and enables you to crush them. It's a smallish book so you can throw it in your bag to test yourself whenever you have free time.

The biggest downside to this book is that I didn't get it last year and that there is no online access via student consult or something similar.

Highly recommend.

Only someone studying the topic would be even remotely interested in this book, but it is one of the most logically arranged textbooks you will find. The content is presented in readable prose, and each of the topical chapters concludes with sections applying the ideas to the field of education. The existentialist in me says, "pay your money and make your choice... and then, no whining!"

I teach an entry-level undergraduate course in educational philosophy. My first year students needed a basic text to structure the course, yet it was important to me that the students read WHAT the philosphers had to say rather than just reading ABOUT them. This volume enables the students to do just that -- it contains primary source material in the form of selected essays by leading philosphers, as well as providing general background on major philosophical schools. Ozmon and Craver also include a section for each major school of philosophy that specifcally addresses the aims of education, role of the teacher, and methods and curriculum.

I wish I bough this book when I was a med student. It's a comprehensive self-assessment review for med students and even physicians.

Features:
1. It has variety of MCQs (500) covering wide range of medical specialties.

2. Very informative explanations at the end of each chapter.

3. A bibliography that lists all the sources used in the book.

4. Most of the MCQs are case-oriented, thought you will find some factual questions like (All the following are present in Cushing syndrome EXCEPT).

5. The types of questions used are: Single-best-answer, matching, and one, two, neither, or both (which are often difficult).

6. No picture questions.

7. Contents include:
General appearance of disease, Head Eyes Ears Nose and Throat, CVS, Thorax, Abdomen, MSK, Genitourinary Dermatology, and Neurology.

8. It comes in 177 pages, published by McGraw Hill Text; 3rd ed (1998).

Excellent preparation for the NBME shelf subject test; the questions are of a similar level of difficulty. Few picky questions as compared to other pretest books. Lacks the high yield facts section of other books of the series.

I don't like psychiatry, but I didn't want to miss any easy points on the exam, so I wanted a quick review of the topic. I used this book in conjunction with First Aid and got all the info I needed to do well on the psych questions on the boards. Cases are presented as unknown in a format similar to my exam. Great explanations cover all related info including differential diagnosis pearls and other high-yield info.

Loved the unknown case format. Classic and atypical presentations of high-yield psychiatry diagnoses are reviewed. Answers cover important info and give you a feel for differential diagnoses and how to distinguish among similar conditions (e.g., schizophreniform, schizophrenia, schizoid and schizotypal disorders). Quick read written in easy-to-understand language, with terms explained well. Definitely recommend!

Great series covers several high-yield "vignettes" that appeared on my exam. Very happy I used this series before the test, as my USMLE exam was nearly all long vignettes in the same format as this book. Well written and very high yield!

Great vignettes, which were all over my step 2 exam. I got this series as a gift from my parents, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been exposed to it. In retrospect (and even as I was reading it), I realize that this series helped me more than any other source I used for step 2 review - and I used all the typical books (First Aid, NMS question book, Blueprints). I strongly recommend this series to all those preparing for Step 2.

It's hard to find good subspecialty info when trying to review for step 2, even though all my colleagues warned me this stuff was on the test. I'm very glad I used this book, which has 50 cases that use an "unknown" case format, because I had many subspecialty questions on my exam (ophthalmology, vascular surgery and neurosurgery especially). This book gave me the info I needed to get these questions right and doesn't take long to read. I recommend it for those who, like me, are trying to do better than just squeak by on the test.

Fantastic way to review for step 2. Great "vignettes" mimic the format of the seemingly eternally long clinical scenario questions that were on my exam. Explanations are superb, because they help you with the differential for similar conditions and give you practical pointers for things the boards love to ask or will try to trick you with. All in all, a great investment.

This book will help you land a job with the postal service for all occupations including mail carrier, administrative, maintenance, professional, and clerical positions. You'll discovered what jobs are available, where they are, and how to get one and it includes a comprehensive 470 Battery Test study guide. I was surprised to discover that many jobs don't require a written exam and I was impressed with the book's layout. A comprehensive "Job Hunter's Checklist" in Appendix A takes you step-by-step through your job search. The 470 Battery Test study guide is easy to follow and understand and this book lists every job title for the entire postal service. It even includes a chapter on preparing for the interview which I've not seen in other books on the subject. An excellent choice for anyone exploring jobs with the postal service.

Now in an updated third edition, Post Office Jobs by Dennis V. Damp is the ultimate resource for learning about, qualify for, and successfully obtaining a job with the United States Postal Service. From straightforward listings of the demands of the work; to an overview of the hiring process; to sample exams and practice tests; to prepare oneself for applying for the job, Post Office Jobs an absolute "must-have" instructional resource for anyone seriously considering this rewarding line of governmental employment.

I just got my score back from taking the Postal Exam 460, and I got 100% without veteran points! I have never taken a test like it before, and was going to buy some materials I had seen advertised for about $100, figuring it was a good investment. The day I went online to purchase them, however, I had some misgivings, and decided to check out my local library first. There I found Mr. Parnell's Postal Exam 460 Quick Course, and thought it was worth a try. It is an excellent preparation course! The strategies are simple yet powerful, and there is abundant access to practice tests... which are exactly like the real exam. I did quite a bit of studying and practicing in the two weeks before my test, but the book is concise enough to read through in just a few hours. I did not have the audio CDs; obviously they would not have improved my score, but they WOULD have given me more confidence going into the exam. Whether you have several weeks to prepare or just 12 hours, you will definitely benefit from the strategies introduced in this book. I still can't believe I got a 100%! :)

The sample tests are just like the 460 exam. Study this book and you will be prepared. I do recommend getting the version of this book that comes with the 3 CDs roms. The CDs really do help to give you a totaly realistic test preperation experience.

I just started this healthy way of feeding my mind, body and soul and this book has helped define how to cook just about everything in the macrobiotic diet. From Sea Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains, Soups, Pickles, Condiments and Desserts, this book has it all. I highly recommend it!

Macrobiotics is the logical extension of the current movement towards sustainable development - from the community and down to the level of the individual. In a word it represents a practical way to achieve individual sustainability in an increasingly dangerous world governed by degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and the like many of which are induced by negative aspects of the degraded environment in which many of us currently live.

The philosophy behind macrobiotics is clearly presented and the argument for following the approach, already adopted by traditional populations to ensure freedom from such diseases, is presented in a compelling manner. Macrobiotics owes its core foundation to the diatary practices of traditional Japan but macro (great) biotic (life) diets can be linked to many traditional, grain-rich cuisines. The basic elements of the Japanese-based components of the diet are well described and illustrated in color. The resulting account is sufficient to enable a novice to start the diet and an old-hand will find endless enjoyment in the suggested dishes.

More to the point, the recipes are sophisticated and mouth-watering while at the same time complying with the essence of the macrobiotic philosopy which advises eating only whole foods (no refined products) and maintaining around 40%-50% intake of whole (or FRESHLY broken-down ie. flaked, kibbled etc.) grains.

The book represents an excellent introduction to the practicalities of a macrobiotic diet and only immediate tuition by a macrobiotic chef could improve on the presentation.

I recommend this book most highly to all those seeking to find their way towards living health on the macrobiotic path-way.

Very interesting book for preparing the famous TOEFL. It is so clear in its explanations, with a lot of so good exercises and the CD is so useful in helping for listening skill.

Excellent book , very well organized and explained. I would suggest it to all who are looking for a good general review for TOEFL.