David Hayes · The Reading List

Books that earn their spot on your shelf.

No filler. No fluff. Just books I'd put in your hands, whatever you read for: to learn, to work smarter, to escape or to wonder. If it's worth your time, it's here.

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Cover of The Chart That Saves My License

For nurses & NPs

The Chart That Saves My License

Laura Peterson · Charting for Nurses & NPs

Months from now, a lawyer you have never met will read your notes. You won't be there to explain them.

Great care can still look careless on paper. A vague “will continue to monitor” or an unexplained late entry can turn a safe shift into a license complaint. This guide shows you how to chart so your record speaks for you when you can't.

  • Spot the 7 red flags that cost nurses their licenses
  • Swap weak phrases for defensible wording, side by side
  • Ready-to-adapt templates for ED, ICU, long-term care, med-surg and behavioral health
  • Handle late entries, EHR corrections, subpoenas and depositions
Protect your license on Amazon
Cover of Comprehensive Veterinary Medical Dictionary

For vet students, techs & practitioners

Comprehensive Veterinary Medical Dictionary

SciPaw Press · Quick Reference Guide, All Species

Veterinary terminology shouldn't get in the way of understanding.

An A–Z reference of more than 700 pages covering canine, feline, equine, bovine, small and large animals and exotics. Built for the VTNE, the busy clinic and the pet owner decoding a medical record.

  • Definitions, word elements and cross-references that are quick to find
  • Expert pronunciation guide with variants
  • Appendices: abbreviations, SI units and conversions, dimensional calculation checks, serum biochemical reference ranges across species
  • Subject, specialty and headword indexes for fast lookup
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For grades 6–12 & early college

Veterinary Medical Terminology

VET LEARNING · Vet Dictionary & Study Guide

The ultimate veterinary dictionary for future animal heroes.

Over 2,000 terms in plain language across 10 sections, so a curious kid can sound like a vet tech from day one. Perfect for biology units, science fairs, 4-H and FFA.

  • Anatomy, diseases, emergency care, pharmacology, behavior, genetics and more
  • Every term comes with pronunciation, etymology and clinical context
  • Symptom checker, abbreviation guide, comparison tables and conversion charts
  • Emergency poster, career roadmap, online flashcards and quizzes
Start their vet journey on Amazon
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For homeschoolers, homesteaders & hands-on learners

Illustrated Farm Anatomy Colouring Book

SciPaw Press · A Veterinary & Homesteading Workbook

Color it. Label it. Finally understand why a cow has four stomachs.

Hand-drawn animal anatomy, barn structures and organic farming science in 83 pages, with 34 full-diagram spreads and 18 activities. It sits right between a high school ag textbook and a relaxing coloring book.

  • Inside and out: cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats and horses
  • Timber-frame barns, tractors, plows and irrigation cutaways
  • Soil, cover crops, composting and grafting
  • Sorting games, anatomy match-ups, crossword puzzles and farm math
Bring the farm to life on Amazon

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You already know which one you needed yesterday. Pick it, open it tonight, and put it to work tomorrow.

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