Serenade/Serenata

By Oriental Institute and Sylvia Mendoza

Volume 1 of a two volume MRCP text, this book includes cases which mimic the style and approach of the MRCP PACES exam. Clinical Medicine for MRCP PACES will equip the candidate attempting the MRCP examination with the skills and knowledge necessary for success, and will also provide an overview of evidence-based medicine for competency-based training. Throughout this and Volume 2, the authors explore all aspects of the candidate's performance, from clinical examination, to presentation, communication and medical ethics and up-to-date clinical evidence. Volume 1 includes over 150 cases and covers Stations 1, 3 and 5: Station 1 covers the respiratory and abdominal systems; Station 3 covers the cardiovascular and central nervous systems; Station 5 includes 20 Brief Clinical Consultations and supplementary cases covering ophthalmology, dermatology, endocrine and locomotor presentations. Throughout the book, the cases begin with the case presentation, followed by extensiveclinical notes for each case. Each case also includes questions commonly asked by the examiners with suggested evidence-based answers and relevant bibliography. Station 5 Brief Clinical Consultations include a standardized approach to preparation and provide a concise summary of the focused history, examination, diagnosis and guidance on how to feedback to both the patient and the examiner. Visit our website for details of our range of titles for MRCP and more in the Oxford Specialty Training series at www.oup.com/uk/medicine/ost http://www.oup.com/uk/medicine/ost

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786010967
• ISBN13: 9780786010967
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Encanto Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Serenade

Julia Rios is finding refuge in her aunt's salsa dancing class. Although she freely admits she and Cisco were not meant to marry, a broken engagement still brings with it questions, looks and whispers wherever she goes in Old Town. When a smooth talking businessman saunters in and offers to buy her aunt's dance studio from her, Julia immediately jumps to her aunt's defense. Julia agrees to talk with Ricardo Montalvo in his office on Monday morning but demands that he stay off her aunt's property until then. Ricardo doesn't expect that the person he'd be facing in his negotiations be so feisty. Then again he also didn't expect to be dealing with the studio's gorgeous niece either. He reminds himself that this is business and he should leave his emotions at the door. At the heart of this story is the question of change versus tradition, and Sylvia Mendoza illustrates the argument in Ricardo and Julia's tale. Brava Senora Mendoza!

Sultry Salsa in San Deigo!

This is the second book I have read by Sylvia Mendoza and I continue to be impressed by her work. Serenade is set in Old Town San Diego on a block where all the businesses are owned by members of one extended family. This includes a dance studio which would be the perfect location for a parking lot for developer and restaurantuer Ricardo Montalvo's new restautant. His first encounter with the heroine Julia Rios is in the dance studio when he comes to share his proposal to buy the studio. Sparks fly when Julia refuses to even consider his proposal. At first I thought there was no way these two could resolve their differences and form a relationship. I forgot, however, how hard it is to resist a sexy Texas cowboy. The interactions between the two main characters are often tense but they are still very lovable and endearing. The reader keeps hoping they stop being so stubborn and find a middle ground. This happens through the secondary character of Julia's beloved grandpa. A great character. He helps to being the story to a happy conclusion. There are many other great secondary characters in this book. Chase, the hero's best friend and former pro-football teammate and Julia's large extended family add color to the story but do not detract from the main storyline. The descriptions of Old Town Sandiego are very vivid. I feel like I have been there. All in all this was a very enjoyable book. I am looking forward to more from this author.