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October 2010
Ageing & Disability
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Managing behaviours of concern in the elderly (DVD)
618.970231/MANA
A high percentage of elderly people in professional care suffer from
dementia, a psychiatric illness or a specific brain injury. Program covers
understanding types of behaviours, assessing and problem solving, triggers
and management strategies. Run time 28 mins.
Aged care and cultural diversity (DVD)
362.60994/AGED
Program investigates culture and how we can make our communication
relevant in the face of cultural barriers. Also looks at different cultural
groups and personal cultural history, while also considering individual
religious practices and traditions. Run time 27 mins.
Aged care : communicating with family and carers (DVD)
362.61/AGED
Program discusses various methods and approaches carers can utilise when
communicating, ensuring a successful care arrangement for everyone
involved. Run time 23 mins.
Communicating between cultures (DVD)
303.482/COMM
Some cultural givens are so deeply embedded in thought patterns they lead
to communication breakdowns. Observe how “getting right to the point”,
“saving face”, “taking turns in conversation”, saying “yes” or “no” complicate
inter-cultural communication. Run time 23 mins.
Self-care : improving your resident’s self esteem (DVD)
618.970231/SELF
The health care staff in a long-term care facility play a major role in
encouraging self-care, an important aspect of holistic and overall care.
Program shows staff how to effectively encourage self esteem and
independence. Run time 25 mins.
Mosby’s textbook for nursing assistants
610.730698/SORR
th
7 edition. A second copy of this standard textbook. Details over 100
essential procedures in an easy to read format with an emphasis on
teamwork and communication skills needed for safe effective care.
Caring for the living and the dying
Explores the extraordinary experience of caring for a loved-one who is
dying, detailing the physical, mental and emotional issues associated with
everyday and long-term care.
362.175/BARB
Healing conversations : what to say when you don’t know
what to say
Revised edition. A communication first aid kit for difficult and troubling
times. Through real life stories see how to listen as well as talk and be a
comforting resource.
Learning to let go : making the transition into residential
care
153.6/GUIL
362.61/WILC
A guide through the practical and emotional process of preparing for
residential care for elderly people and their families.
The human body (DVD)
612/HUMA
3 DVDs. A Staff Only copy shelved in the Special Reserve. Please ask for
help at the desk. Life inside the most complex mechanism on earth – our
bodies – is explored and explained in this ground-breaking series.
Skin integrity and pressure ulcers (DVD)
612/HUMA
Program includes: assessing a patient’s risk of developing pressure ulcers,
preventative actions like correct positioning and turning, measures that can
be taken to protect skin integrity, and early intervention and treatment
options. Run time 18 mins.
Mandatory reporting of child abuse (DVD)
344.940327/MAND
Focuses on the legal aspects of mandatory reporting, including variations
from state to state. Provides clear definitions of what constitutes child
abuse and explores the different possible physical or behavioural
manifestations of the impact of abuse on children. Run time 28 mins.
Burning of the soul (DVD)
362.768/BURN
Addresses the issue of emotional abuse of children from the point of view
of the victim, the parent and the professional. The program sets out to
create an understanding of the damage emotional abuse can cause. Run time
28 mins.
Indigenous child abuse (DVD)
The report of the enquiry into the protection of children from sexual abuse
highlighted 2 key factors in abuse – alcohol and failings in the education
system. This 3 part ABC-TV Stateline compile that examines the fallout
from the report, including John Howard’s decision to take control of all
Indigenous communities. Run time 3 x 27 mins.
Swallowing … on a plate : a training package for nursing
home staff caring for residents with swallowing problems
Describes the swallowing process, provides general outlines for assessment
and management, includes medications, promoting independence, positioning
and adapted equipment.
362.849915/INDI
362.176/OLOU
The TECH approach to dementia care : a resource kit for
caring for people with challenging behaviours in a residential
care setting
616.8983/TECH
Includes background information on dementia, considers the triggers of
challenging behaviour broken down into four headings: task, environment,
communication and health and suggests strategies for dealing with
challenging behaviours.
Cultural diversity and dementia : a planned approach to
residential care for people with dementia who come from a
non-English speaking background
Provides background information on multiculturalism and dementia,
introduces a model for a planned approach to the care of residents and
contains a list of resources, references to policies, training resources and
support organisations.
Hygiene and personal care of the elderly : for Australian
aged care facilities (DVD)
362.19683/KRAT
362.61/HYGI
Details essential hygiene and personal care practices for the elderly. The
guidelines are internationally recognised as current bet practice. Includes
training manual. Run time 46 mins.
Disability rights and awareness
305.908/DISA
An Issues in Society publication. Offers a useful starting point for those
who need convenient access to information on disability rights. Information
presented is gathered from newspapers, magazines and journals,
government reports, websites, surveys and special interest groups.
Real smart. Conflict resolution (DVD)
303.69/REAL
Explores what conflict is, what causes it, and its presence in everyday life.
Examines effective ways of dealing with conflict, using assertive language
and mediated outcomes. Run time 22 mins.
The autism puzzle (DVD)
Explores the world of the autistic person and techniques to more fully
understand their responses to social interactions. Provides an historical
perspective on treatment and training and emphasises the importance of
early intervention programs.. Run time 60 mins.
Recognizing child abuse (DVD)
This program spells out the four Rs of child abuse. The harsh Reality, the
Results it leads to, ways to Recognize it, and channels for Reporting it. Run
time 25 mins.
616.85882/AUTI
362.76/RECO
Beauty
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The bearded gentleman : the style guide to shaving face
646.7/PETE
An authoritative yet light-hearted guide that offers detailed information
on some fifty specific facial hair styles: where they come from, how to
grow them, and how to maintain them.
The best in beauty : an ultimate guide to makeup and
skincare techniques, tools, and products
A comprehensive guide accompanied by more than 100 photographs to show
how to create every look.
Express makeup
One of Australia’s leading makeup artists, Rae Morris, shows how to achieve
beautiful looks fast. Step-by-step photos, tricks and trade secrets to look
gorgeous in just minutes.
646.7042/CAMP
646.72/MORR
Business Services
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Office skills : Book 3 : a practical approach
651.3/HORS
th
5 edition. An informative text that features case studies, real-life
examples, practical work tasks and knowledge questions to reinforce the
students understanding of the material covered.
Microsoft Outlook 2010 illustrated. Essentials
A highly visual streamlined layout presents each concept on 2 facing pages.
A practical and easy to navigate book provides students with the essential
skills needed for Outlook 2010.
Microsoft Office 2010 plain & simple
005.57/BUNI
005.5/MURR
Covers email, calendar, contacts and tasks. Documents, graphics, video and
sound. Spreadsheets, databases, and notes captured with text, ink, or voice.
Easy to follow steps and screenshots show exactly what to do.
Real smart. Conflict resolution (DVD)
303.69/REAL
Explores what conflict is, what causes it, and its presence in everyday life.
Examines effective ways of dealing with conflict, using assertive language
and mediated outcomes. Run time 22 mins.
The supervisor’s survival guide
A practical book with easy to implement ideas, tips, and explanations.
Covers: communicating, training, team building, providing quality service to
customers and managing and improving your own performance.
658.302/COLE
ESOL/ABE
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Conversational English : telling stories (DVD)
428.34/CORN
Recognises the important role of storytelling in conversation. DVD contains
unscripted spoken recounts and anecdotes. Suitable for use by adults
learning English from beginner to intermediate. Accompanying teacher’s
guide contains suggested activities and annotated transcripts. Run time 20
mins.
Ready for IELTS coursebook
428.34/MACC
A comprehensive course which offers preparation for the IELTS academic
exam. Accompanying CDROM contains two practice tests.
Grammar through songs
Provides an enjoyable way for students to understand and practice
grammatical features of English. Book contains photocopiable masters of
activities and song lyrics. Accompanied by CD.
428.24/HILD
Fashion
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The great big book of designs
745.4/GREA
A great collection of illustrations including nature, classic, traditional and
stylised images. Motifs, designs, patterns and borders will inspire
craftspeople, artists and needleworkers.
Underwear : fashion in detail
A stunning book illustrating the Victoria and Albert Museum’s underwear
collection. From structural corsets and crinolines to slips and suspender
belts, nightwear and other intimate garments.
Technical drawing for fashion
Over 400 technical drawings of garment styles and construction details are
included with the basic key shapes shown alongside a specially created
calico toile. This illustrates the relationship between the 3D garment and
the 2D drawing. CDROM included.
The complete guide to natural dyeing : techniques and
recipes for dyeing fabrics, yarns and fibres at home
Step-by-step sequences take you through the principle dyeing techniques,
from tie-dyeing to resist dyeing with indigo and batik methods. Colour
match from over 80 natural dye recipes.
Creative fashion design with Illustrator
391.4209/LYNN
741.672/SZKU
746.123/LAMB
746.92022/TALL
Unleash creativity using Adobe Illustrator. Course structure is suitable for
beginners and experienced users alike and provides the techniques needed
to produce stunning sketches in both printed and digital format.
Adobe Illustrator for fashion design
746.920285/LAZE
Covers the basics of creating fashion flats, illustrations, textile designs and
merchandise presentations using Adobe Illustrator. Accompanying DVD
contains design exercises and sample images.
Adobe Photoshop for fashion design
Covers the basics of creating fashion flats, illustrations, textile designs and
merchandise presentations using Adobe Photoshop. Accompanying DVD
contains design exercises and sample images.
746.920285/LAZE
Sport & Fitness
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101 youth fitness drills : age 7-11
613.7042/SHEP
Designed specifically for children this collection of illustrated drills can be
used in all sports and includes: warming up, jumping, throwing, acceleration,
balance and coordination, and games.
101 youth fitness drills : age 12-16
Designed specifically for children this collection of illustrated drills can be
used in all sports and includes: warming up, agility, jumping, throwing,
reaction, acceleration, balance and coordination, games.
The human body (DVD)
3 DVDs. A Staff Only copy shelved in the Special Reserve. Please ask for
help at the desk. Life inside the most complex mechanism on earth – our
bodies – is explored and explained in this ground-breaking series.
Pilates advanced program (DVD)
613.7043/SHEP
612/HUMA
613.71/PILA
Includes challenging exercises for those experienced and able to perform
basic Pilates exercises with ease. Run time 54 minutes.
The complete guide to postural training
613.78/PATE
Takes a systematic approach to improving posture from initial postural
assessment to a program of corrective exercise. 17 lesson plans included.
An essential resource for coaches, instructors and personal trainers.
Real smart. Conflict resolution (DVD)
303.69/REAL
Explores what conflict is, what causes it, and its presence in everyday life.
Examines effective ways of dealing with conflict, using assertive language
and mediated outcomes. Run time 22 mins.
Partner and small group training
613.7/PART
Partner and small group training can attract clients who might otherwise
have not considered private personal training. Program offers an overview
of key factors including workout efficiency, observing several people at
once and employing progressions for each client. Run time 103 mins.
Anita Bean’s sports nutrition for women
Drawing together the most up-to-date research into the nutritional needs
of active women. Covers: body image, bone health, losing and gaining weight,
iron deficiency and sports anaemia, exercise and the menstrual cycle, and
exercising during pregnancy.
613.202479/BEAN
Information Technology
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Networking essentials
004.67/KENN
nd
2 edition. Helps students develop skills to administer and maintain user
systems in a computer network using the Windows Vista and Windows 2008
Server operating systems. Step-by-step guides and practical activities
included.
CCNA certification all-in-one for dummies
Covers: basic training, switches and routers, wireless, security, and wide
area network connection types. Accompanying CDROM contains sample test
questions.
Microsoft VBScript : step by step
004.6/ANGE
005.446/WILS
Learn the fundamentals of VBScript with hands on, self paced learning labs.
Accompanying CDROM contains practice exercises and 100+ sample scripts
to adapt.
Network analysis, architecture, and design
004.65/MACC
3rd edition. Substantially updated network design content includes
processes to evaluate vendors, service providers, and equipment; develop
design blueprints, and trace design decisions. Also includes security,
management, routing, performance and optimization.
Database systems : design, implementation, and
management
005.74/ROB
8th edition. Updates for the 8th edition include: Unified Modeling Language,
SQL Server functions, business intelligence and data security. Real world
examples and exercises help students develop database design skills.
MCSE guide to managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
environment, enhanced
Coverage includes: hardware devices, users and groups, file systems, group
policies, backups and disaster recovery, and security. Activities provide
hands-on reinforcement. Case projects at the end of each chapter allow
students to troubleshoot real-life problems.
005.4476/DINI
OHS
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Workplace health and safety (DVD)
363.116/WORK
Explores scenarios from a number of different industries and considers the
key issues involved in health and safety in the workplace. Investigates
common hazards, discusses benefits of a safe workplace and why OHS is
important to everyone. Run time 22 mins.
Sign Industry
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The great big book of designs
745.4/GREA
A fantastic collection of illustrations including nature, classic, traditional
and stylised images. Motifs, designs, patterns and borders will inspire
craftspeople, artists and needleworkers.
Soft Furnishings
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The great big book of designs
745.4/GREA
A fantastic collection of illustrations including nature, classic, traditional
and stylised images. Motifs, designs, patterns and borders will inspire
craftspeople, artists and needleworkers.
General
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Australian prisoners of war
940.5472/AUST
Produced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to introduce the wealth
of primary source material available in the Australians at War Film Archive.
Contains: Guidebook, CDROM and DVD.
Concrete poetry : concrete architecture in Australia
720.994/ROLL
Celebrates the power, grace and poetry of concrete as a material in
architecture. Journey through some of Australia’s most inspiring
architecture from the mid-1950’s to the present. Illustrated with
photographs by Max Dupain, David Moore and other Australian
photographers.
Real smart. Conflict resolution (DVD)
303.69/REAL
Explores what conflict is, what causes it, and its presence in everyday life.
Examines effective ways of dealing with conflict, using assertive language
and mediated outcomes. Run time 22 mins.
Guides and gurus : Indigenous wisdom
Around the world healers minister to the spiritual, mental and physical
health of their people. In this program, Minnie Mace, a respected Kalkadoon
Aboriginal elder uses ancient aboriginal wisdom to heal her community.
Samantha Martin, from the Kimberley bushlands, teaches traditional art
and dance. Run time 23 mins.
305.89915/GUID