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This awesome achievement provides up-to-date, wide-ranging and authoritative coverage of the specific terms most used in electrochemistry and its related fields, including relevant areas of physics and engineering. This modern compendium will be an indispensable source of information for scientists, engineers, and technical staff active in all fields of electrochemistry. Containing almost 3,000 entries, its unsurpassed authority derives from the fact that the contributions come from a distinguished panel of eminent electrochemists. Each entry supplies a clear and precise explanation of the term and provides references to the most useful reviews, books and original papers to enable readers to pursue a deeper understanding if so desired.

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Following Marcinko's well-regarded Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care and Dictionary of Health Economics and Finance, this third and final volume maintains the high level of quality and usefulness of its predecessors. In over 10,000 entries, including 5000+ definitions, 3000+ abbreviations and acronyms, and 2000+ resources and readings, the book provides a comprehensive, handy, and up-to-date guide to this rapidly expanding area of the health care industry.

The Dictionary covers the language of every healthcare IT industry sector--

1. Software, codes, and operating languages--hardware, PDFs and peripherals, legislation and policies
2. PCs, LANs, WANs, Internet/intranet, T1, Ethernet and cable lines, and notable industry icons
3. Security, WiFi-, WiMax, tele-medicine, tele-radiology, tele-surgery,and IT risk management concerns

It will highlight new terminology and current definitions, and explain confusing acronyms and abbreviations. It is global in coverage addressing international tech standards as well as those used in the US, and is arranged in a simple A-Z format. ... Read more

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The editor's entire HealthDictionarySeries.com is excellent!

In order to stay abreast of the ever-changing healthcare IT and online security lexicon, it is not unusual to learn new - and review - old terminology and apply it to daily practice.

By bringing together more than 10,000 computer definitions, network terms and internet healthcare acronyms, including HIPAA, HL7 connectivity and MSFT-Windows Vista for Healthcare; the "Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security" offers a wealth of information that will help you understand something about EMRs, EHRs, CPOESs and the health related IT lingo and online security terms in use today.

The references, bibliography list and resources section was extensive and impressive. The editors really did their homework in aggregating this compendium which is the largest I have ever seen. I particularly enjoyed the "slang terms", as well as reading about the "movers and shaker's" of the industry.

For example, I was astounded to note that the early computer and software pioneer Edward Roberts of MITS and Microsoft fame (well, almost) is now a practicing physician.

I highly recommend this work which goes a long way in helping to establish a standard lexicon for this "red-hot" industry, and have the prior two related texts in the series: the "Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care" and the "Dictionary of Health Economics and Finance".

According to the editor's website: HealthDictionarySeries.com, there may be a fourth work on health policy and administration in-the-making. I will be sure to add it to my library and reference it often. I may even make a contribution, as I understand it is a wiki-like and peer-reviewed collaborative effort, for all to enjoy and participate.

Thank you.
Cecelia Teresa Perez, RN
Baltimore, Maryland

FROM THE FOREWORD:
Whither the Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security?

A simple query that demands a cogent answer!

There is a myth that all stakeholders in the healthcare space understand the meaning of basic information technology jargon. In truth, the vernacular of contemporary medical information systems is unique, and often misused or misunderstood. It is sometimes altogether confounding. Terms such as, "RSS", "DRAM", "ROM", "USB", "PDA", and "DNS" are common acronyms, but is their functionality truly understood?

Computer technology and online security is also changing, and with its rapid growth comes an internal "lingo" that demands still more attention from the healthcare sector. Legislation, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act (WHCQA) of the Senate in 2005, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act (HITPA) of the House in 2006, and the National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative (NEPSI) of 2007 has brought a plethora of new phrases like "electronic data interchange," "EDI translator," "ANSI X-12" and "X12 277 Claim Status Notification Transactions" etc., to the profession. Hence, healthcare informatics is now being taught in medical, dental, graduate and business schools as its importance is finally recognized.

Moreover, an emerging national Heath Information Technology (HIT) architecture; in the guise of terms, definitions, acronyms, abbreviations and standards; often puts the non-expert medical, nursing, public policy administrator or paraprofessional in a position of maximum uncertainty and minimum productivity. Unfortunately, this opinion stems from the under appreciation of HIT as a prima-fascia resource that needs to be managed by others. The Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security will therefore help define, clarify and explain.

So too, embryonic corporate positions like Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) or Chief Medical Technology Officer (CMTO) continue to grow as hospitals, clinics and health systems become more committed to IT projects that demand technology savvy physician-executives. Many medical errors can be prevented, and guesswork eliminated when the Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security is used by informed cognoscenti as well as the masses. The work contains more than 10,000 entries and code-names, with extensive bibliographic references that increase its utility as a useful tool and illustrated compendium.

Of course, authoritative linguistic sources like the Dictionary serve a vast niche. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and e-prescribing has languished, and more than nine in ten hospitals have not yet implemented Computerized Physician Order Entry systems (CPOEs)*. And, HIT lags far behind other sectors in ease-of-use. As an educator, my task is to help students, late-adopters and adult-learners understand key medical information concepts. This daunting task is aided by the Dictionary as my charges use it, become more conscientious in their studies, and recognize its value as a tool for virtually every healthcare worker.

My suggestion is to use the Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security frequently. You will refer to it daily.

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Richard J. Mata; MD, MS, MS-CIS
Certified Medical Planner© (Hon)
Chief Medical Information Officer [CMIO]
Ricktelmed Information Systems
Assistant Professor Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
phone: 210.341.1739
mobile: 210.778.4925


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The study of food and nutrition covers many disciplines including agriculture, biology, physics, chemistry, food technology, nutrition, and medicine. As research of the links between food and health continues to expand, it is more important than ever that specialists in such areas as food processing and nutrition be familiar with often unfamiliar terminology that differing disciplines use. Bender's Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology meets this need by providing succinct, authoritative definitions of over 6,100 terms in nutrition and food technology, as well as nutrient composition data for 340 foods and an appendix on nutrient intake and other useful data.

The eighth edition joins its predecessors, each bestseller in their own right, as an essential reference book for anyone interested in nutrition, dietetics, food science, and food technology. The first edition was published 40 years ago and contained 2,000 entries. This edition includes more than 5,000 succinct authoritative definitions. Anyone involved in the study of nutrition and food technology will inevitably find articles and lectures that cross the boundaries of individual subjects and use unfamiliar terminology and jargon. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date desk-top reference available for those who need to know about nutrition and food technology. ... Read more

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The Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology is the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary of science available. Covering 124 fields of science, the Dictionary will make a handsome addition to your reference collection.

Key Features
* Approximately 124,000 fully defined entries, not counting abbreviations--the largest range of vocabulary ever compiled in a science dictionary
* Compete coverage of 124 fields of science and technology, including Computer Science, biotechnology, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Behavior, Astronomy, Geology, and more
* "Windows," boxed essays for each of the 124 fields, offering a brief definition of each area-its meaning, history, and implications-by such prestigious scientists as Michael DeBakey, Stephen Jay Gould, Linus Pauling, Roger Revelle, and Jonas Salk
* Completely up-to-date definitions in such dynamic fields as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Biotechnology
* Extensive cross-references throughout to link overlapping or equivalent entries and guide readers to the preferred terms
* More medical terms overall than any other general scientific dictionary now available
* More coverage of subfields of medicine, including Oncology, Radiology, Hematology, Cardiology, and Toxicology
* Pronunciation guides for difficult or phonetically irregular terms
* Etymologies giving the origin of important scientific terms
* Definitions that are supplemented by examples of current usage
* Abbreviations and proper names defined in the body of the text, rather than in an appendix, for easier reference
* A complete appendix of frequently consulted scientific data, including standard weights and measures and the periodic table
* A Chronology of Science listing all important milestones in the history of science from 1400 to the present
* Nearly 2,000 detailed illustrations and technical photographs, including 24 pages of color plates
* Definitions reviewed for accuracy by a panel of eminent scientist
* A single-volume, 8 ½" x 11", double-column format with boldfaced entries that offer the ready easy access to definitions
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EXTENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND WELL-ILLUSTRATED
Boasting of more than 2,400 pages of well-illustrated references and definitions, this "Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology" offers a fantastic value. It provides all you need in a single-volume. It is accessible and versatile. Its authority is unquestionable.
However, it biggest sin is that since 1992 it surfaced, Academic Press has failed to revise and keep it up-to-date. Also, the weight of this book is so heavy that having a CD-ROM version of it is necessary. Nevertheless, I still appreciate its value.

Erath Science through AP College Physics and beyond!
I have used this book to define every scientific term and vocabulary word assigned since freshman year in Highschool. It is a complete refrence for every aspect of the Congnitive Sciences. If you were stuck on a desert island this book will help you do everything from convert sand into a seaworthy ship to finish your honors chemestry report on the ionization of Calcitrate. What is Thermal Latency? It has the meaning as used in 8 fields of science, from Thermal Dynamics to Engineering. The book even has illustrations and models. ... Read more

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This comprehensive reference addresses the diverse topics that form the backbone of energy efficiency in a timesaving dictionary format. Entries include a broad range of important topics, covering such areas as advanced power system infrastructure, power options and configurations, systems of generator backup, redundancy, capacity, power quality problems, power protection, computer-controlled systems, auditing, energy reduction, lighting systems, cogeneration, waste heat recovery, and HVAC systems. Each entry is one to several pages in length and covers critical issues and solutions in many important emerging areas of the energy efficiency field. ... Read more

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Keeping track of all of the terms and acronyms related to computers and technology has become a fulltime job. Luckily, it no longer has to be. Tech Speak is the first-ever print resource to take these words, phrases and ideas, and painstakingly break them down, resulting in a highly-navigable technology dictionary. Extensive cross-references make for easy navigation and enable understandibility of even the most seemingly- convoluted of tech terms. ... Read more

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Good for those trailing the tech rush...
if you're interested in the tech world, but just can't
keep up with the tech terms, grab this book quick... ... Read more

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From fundamental physics concepts to the World Wide Web, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition describes protocols, computer and telephone devices, basic security concepts, and Internet-related legislation, along with capsule biographies of the pioneering inventors who developed the technologies that changed our world. The new edition offers even more than the acclaimed and bestselling first edition, including:·Thousands of new definitions and existing definitions updated and expanded ·Expanded coverage, from telegraph and radio technologies to modern wireline and mobile telephones, optical technologies, PDAs, and GPS-equipped devices·More than 100 new charts and illustrations·Expanded appendices with categorized RFC listings·Categorized charts of ITU-T Series Recommendations that facilitate online lookups·Hundreds of Web URLs and descriptions for major national and international standards and trade organizationsClear, comprehensive, and current, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition is your key to understanding a rapidly evolving field that, perhaps more than any other, shapes the way we live. ... Read more

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Recommended for telecommunications students
Now in its updated and expanded edition, The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary compiled by Julie K. Petersen is a straightforward and comprehensive reference featuring brief yet informative entries defining common terms in the telecommunications industry, from "aircraft earth station" and "backhaul broadcasting" to "high/low tariff", "rural service area", "wire speed" and much more. Informative appendices and a comprehensive index round out the clear and easy-to-understand information artfully organized in The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary. A concise, fact-filled, 1073-page reference, recommended for telecommunications students and professionals alike, The Telecommunications Industry Illustrated Dictionary is an invaluable and highly recommended addition to academic and professional library reference collections.

Clear.Concise.Easy to read.Highly recommended.
The content appears to be accurate and useful.It is presented in a format that is clear and easy to read.

It is the best dictionary of its type that I have seen. ... Read more

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Scientific Dictionary
This dictionary came to me in very good shape and is exactly what I am looking for when researching science related material. I have had to add some entries into this dictionary from Wikipedia but that just adds to the value of this wonderful dictionary. To bad they don't keep up-dating this wonderful work. ... Read more

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The emerging Second-Generation Web is based entirely on XML and related technologies. This new version of the Web introduces a multitude of novel concepts, terms, and acronyms. The goal of this dictionary is not just to define the meaning of new words but to develop a proper understanding of leading-edge Web technologies. It will be an invaluable reference for all Internet professionals and practitioners as well as students and ordinary Web users. Key topics XML syntax and core technologies All the major members of the XML family of technologies Numerous XML-based domain-specific languages Concept and architecture of the Semantic Web Key Semantic Web technologies Web services Features and Benefits Over 1,800 terms and definitions from a newly emerged area Over 200 illustrations to promote an understanding of the latest technologies Clear and accessible definitions and a unique writing style bridge the gap between definition and explanation Extensive cross-referencing of terms and a CD-ROM containing a fully searchable version of the dictionary ... Read more

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The missign dictionary about Semantic Web
The Semantic Web embraces a complex of technologies, concepts, good practices and procedures, and finally is a soup of acronyms, new terms, specialise terminology, etc.

This book is an excellent source of information about semantic web because is a real dictionary about XML and Semantic Web. Every entry in the dictionary is very well explained and almost every entry has a diagram, an illustration or an example.
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SAUNDERS DICTIONARY
THIS BOOK WAS TOO OLD TO BE ON THE MARKET AND SELLER SHOULD HAVE SAID THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION ... Read more

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This reference provides concise descriptions of those chemical processes that are known by special names which are not obvious or self-explanatory. Containing 2,600 entries, this second edition includes information on the many new processes developed and commercialized, as well as new information on old processes.Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology presents a heterogeneous collection of names- inventors, companies, institutions, places, acronyms, abbreviations, and obvious corruptions-of the chemical nomenclature. The author has tailored the entries to reflect importance and topicality. Generally, the processes in current use have the longest entries, however, he also devotes more space to some obsolete processes that hold particular technical interest or historical significance.The appendix is an index to product names, enabling readers to identify processes used for making particular products. ... Read more

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Newton's Telecom Dictionary helps technology and business professionals stay on top of the ever-changing network, telecom, and IT industry. The tech industry hype has cooled dramatically, but nonetheless new telecom and networking technology and services continue to be adopted at a rapid pace, and new terms and acronyms sprout just as quickly. Industry guru Harry Newton explains technical concepts in non-technical language that anyone in business can understand, making it an essential reference tool for anyone involved with telecom and IT systems and services. ... Read more

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An Excellent Reference
Has a lot of useful definitions for those who are not familiar with the telecommunications jargon. Will definitely assist those who are taking on a telecommunications role without any previous telecom experience. Some of the definitions are humorous. There's valuable "common sense" telecommunications information in the first chapter. A great general desk reference.

Authoritative but inconsistent
I've worked in the telecom industry for years, and this dictionary accurately defines more telecom terms than any other. However, it is not very well-written. The style is really colloquial and inconsistent. One definition may read like it's straight out of IEEE-100, while others sound like a hallway conversation between engineers. Even within a definition, the same term may be capitalized in one instance but not in others. So, I'd put it in the library for sure, but get The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms (IEEE 100), Seventh Edition and McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, too!!

The best dictionary for Telecommunication and computing
Less than nine months ago I started working for a software company that makes OSS/BSS solutions for Telecommunication operators.
As an economist I had a lot of problems understanding the sector and the acronyms that telecommunication people love to use. Having this dictionary at hand did definitively help me a lot. I do recommend it to every person wanting to get a general understanding of the sector. Only a pity that Harry did not include more graphics to help with the explanations.

Newton's Telecom Dictionary by Harry Newton
This book is perfect for computer enthusiasts, business owners who utilize computers and telecommunications, scientists, a wide
constituency of educators, computer programmers, web designers and just about anyone who may need to understand computerese in simple English. Important definitions are listed; such as, ADCU, back lobe, card cage, isochronous distortion, etc. There are strategies to minimize calling charges by utilizing prepaid cards for national and international calls. Important computer user groups may be accessed at:
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o ectaportal.com
o ecma.ch
o gigabiethernet.org
o 10gea.org
o 3GPP.org
o aitp.org
o ansi.org
o apcointl.org

The book is a solid investment for any computer professional, teacher, computer user group or business person.

This is the one
I use this book all the time. This is the perfect reference book for every engineer working in the Telecomm field ... Read more

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Today's managers must be just as comfortable with the basics of information technology (IT) as they are with accounting techniques and marketing principles. This guide demystifies the IT revolution, defining in accessible language the terms and concepts that are directly relevant to managers and explaining the impact of IT on all aspects of business. ... Read more

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Glossary is not Cross Referenced as Advertised
Mr. Keen's idea for the format of this book is good and the front cover tauts 40 additional new terms that were not included in the First Edition. The idea behind this book is that if you look up one term in the glossary (95% of this book is a glossary) at the end of the entry for the term you looked up there is a list of additional terms to cross reference for a more in-depth understanding of the concepts presented. For example: You can look up EDI or Electronic Data Interchange.It will cross reference you to an entry for "PLATFORM".You can look up the term "Architecture" and it will also cross reference and guide you to read the entry for "PLATFORM".You can look up the term "Network" and it will also instruct you to cross reference the listing for the term, "PLATFORM". HOWEVER, WHEN YOU GO TO LOOK UP "PLATFORM", IT IS NOT LISTED ANYWHERE IN THE BOOK!IT IS ALSO NOT INCLUDED IN THE INDEX.The copy editors get paid big bucks to check out this kind of thing and they totally blew it!..Especially, Harvard Business School Press as the publisher should know better.You can expect this kind of thing to happen with the first edition must it should not happen in the 2nd edition. ... Read more

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This up-to-date reference is the most complete dictionary covering this fast-paced field. It contains virtually all the terminology commonly used in modern global video and television technology, with thorough definitions aimed at the engineering level. It covers all international video standards, digital and analog video signals, data compression, video conferencing, encoding/decoding--indeed, every term associated with video/television technology. Compiled by two internationally recognized video/television experts, this dictionary promises to become a standard reference.

*Provides comprehensive and up-to-date information, including coverage of test and measurement procedures
*Electronic version of the book accompanies text
*Authors are both heavily experienced engineers and authors whose previous works are respected world wide ... Read more

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As solar technology essentially involves the conversion of the energy of the sun into other forms of energy, i.e. heat, electrical, biotechnological, etc., the terminology in this dictionary thus comprises terms taken from the physics of the process involved and the materials and engineering requirements of the conversion technology.
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Explains hundreds of the most useful computer terms in a way that readers can understand, covering wording used in both the Macintosh and PC worlds, as well as terms used in typesetting. Original. ... Read more

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Very dated
While this book appears to be one that may have been useful some time ago, it has suffered from what all computer books suffer from... it is no longer relevant. Somebody wanting to try to understand their son or daughter would be best off looking elsewhere to try to learn something, or they run the risk of using outdated terminology and getting a dated understanding of an industry that has changed radically since the book's publication. ... Read more

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This is the comprehensive, standardized dictionary of military and associated terminology compiled and used by the Department of Defense. Divided into sections, The Dictionary of Military Terms contains all definitions approved for DoD and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) use, as well as a complete listing of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms.
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Excellent reference!
Very easy to read and understand.A very good book for civilians working with the military. ... Read more