Ann Richards byla 45. guvernérkou Texasu, která jmenovala rekordní počet žen a menšin do státních rad a agentur. Byla silnou feministkou a hodně věřila ve vzdělání. Richards také působila v mnoha radách filantropických, vzdělávacích a organizací veřejného zájmu. Po její smrti v roce 2006 byla otevřena Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders v Austinu v Texasu, aby pokračovala v jejím odkazu.
Jste-li zdravotní sestra a začínáte pracovat na oddělení nebo se vracíte do praxe, je pro vás tato kniha nepostradatelným partnerem. Nabízí okamžitě dostupné rady při každodenních procesech a problémech v různých oblastech jako např. obecné aspekty ošetřovatelské péče, jak posuzovat pacienty, důležité zásady, postupy a vyšetření, jak bezpečně podávat léky...V knize jsou obsaženy také informace o otázkách práva, zdraví a bezpečnosti.
The 'Nurses' Survival Guide to Drugs in Practice' is a handy pocketbook designed to provide succinct information on a wide variety of drugs that nurses need to look up quickly. It provides an understandable and detailed account of common drugs and their actions. The level is suitable for all nurses in practice, including qualified and student nurses, as well as those taking Supplementary Prescribing Courses and will also be useful to other healthcare professionals . Pocket sized and easily transportable, it will become a constant companion both in ward and community environments
Weaving: Structure and Substance looks at weave design from several different perspectives, showing how resources, ideas and practical experience can come together in a creative process of designing through making. Emphasizing the potential of woven textiles throughout, Ann Richards follows the success of her sister title Weaving Textiles that Shape Themselves and explores the tactile properties that emerge from the interaction of material and structure. The book is organized into four parts that look at the natural world as inspiration, the design resources of material and weave structure, the fabric qualities as starting points for design, and the practical issues of designing through making. With over 280 lavish photos, this book will be an invaluable resource for textile designers and enthusiasts looking for inspiration and practical advice.