{"title":"Book Review: “Successful Presentation Skills”","authors":"L. Boyd","doi":"10.33151/ajp.6.1.450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.6.1.450","url":null,"abstract":"Successful presentations are a learned skill and one that is called on frequently in the workplace. Whilst presenting is not stressful for some, many individuals are terrified at the prospect. This `how to’ book addresses the common problems people face and includes tips on how to organise and structure your presentation, overcome anxiety, understand audience body language and use visual aids effectively. While a strong business focus is evident in the overall content, the book has applications for any discipline or individuals who require a quick and easy to read guide on effective presentation skills.","PeriodicalId":55865,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal of Paramedicine","volume":"6 1","pages":"1 - 1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69522375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Book Review: Paramedic Field Guide","authors":"K. Eastwood","doi":"10.33151/ajp.6.3.468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.6.3.468","url":null,"abstract":"This book, written by an EMT-P and two nurses, appears on initial inspection to have been designed for use in the field. It consists of an area for phone numbers inside the cover, and has a plastic spiral spine to allow the book to remain open when it is laid flat. Multi-coloured ‘quick-find’ tabs allow for easy navigation, while the weather and stain resistant format of the book provide it with increased durability and protection. The book has been produced in a small, presumably, pocket size format to make it more portable; but it is so thick that it would be impractical for paramedics to carry around in their pockets. However, stored in a bag, or in the ambulance, its size would make it quite practical for quick reference in cramped working conditions.","PeriodicalId":55865,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal of Paramedicine","volume":"6 1","pages":"1 - 2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69522418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Book Review: ‘Emergency Medical Technician: Making the Difference’","authors":"R. Shaban","doi":"10.33151/ajp.5.1.405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.5.1.405","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55865,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal of Paramedicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"1 - 2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69522310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Book Review: ‘Qualitative Data Analysis with Nvivo’","authors":"C. Spencer","doi":"10.33151/ajp.5.3.428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.5.3.428","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55865,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal of Paramedicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"1 - 2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69522359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Book Review: ‘Weapons of Mass Casualties and Terrorism Response Handbook’","authors":"M. Peters","doi":"10.33151/ajp.4.2.373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33151/ajp.4.2.373","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55865,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal of Paramedicine","volume":"4 1","pages":"1 - 1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69522237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}