The clock is ticking...Midterms or finals approaching? Struggling to get a grip on your course? Want a "can't miss" way to pass your exams? ...look no further - the 11th Hour Series Prepare to Learn - the Essential Background topics at the beginning of each chapter will alert you to concepts that you'll want to master in order to conquer the subject. Learn What You Need to Know - Key Points identify the most important concepts and highlight what you really need to know and understand. Stay Focused - clear, brief explanations of difficult subjects will keep you involved and make it easy to stay focused on learning exactly what is necessary. Easy to Understand - see how the information that you're learning will be used in a practical, real life setting with the Clinical Correlations & Applications provided in each chapter. Increase Your Test Taking Confidence Test taking drills are provided in the Topic Tests & Chapter Tests within each chapter and in all formats - multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay questions. Check your progress by reviewing the answers and explanations. Sample midterm & final exams are cumulative and are very similar to actual exams - pass these tests and you're ready to move on. Study Smart - once you've completed a chapter, use the Check Your Performance diagram to identify those area where you should spend more time. Need Extra Help? - Go Online! Look for the icons in the text to direct you to more information on the 11th Hour's Dedicated Web Page.