January 2011
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Three hundred and thirty four years ago, the colonization of the United States was in its infant stages. It was a full 55 years before a certain war hero named George was born, and an astounding 200 years before Benjamin Franklin became the father of electricity. It’s safe to say life was very different back then, but 1677 did mark the creation of the first medical publication in the United...
Jan 24th
Founded over 100 years ago, the Pemberton Medicine Company of Atlanta began selling a coca wine, which was then called Pemberton’s French Wine Coca. This patented medicine was advertised as a cure for various diseases including nerve trouble, dyspepsia, mental and physical exhaustion, headache, neurasthenia, and morphine addiction. Once prohibition hit the Atlanta area in 1886, the company...
Jan 13th
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from all of us at UniversityBooksOnline.com! Just like many individuals, we also have New Year’s resolutions in our company. We took a poll and here are some of the responses from our offices and warehouse… Patrick (Customer Service) – “I plan to give up coffee for 2011.” Fernando (Order Processing) – “I’m going to stop bringing in pungent food for lunch. “ Rob (Marketing) –...
Jan 6th
December 2010
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Happy Holidays from University Books
Today we would like to introduce you to one of favorite drinkware items which, when combined with the right beverage, will help alleviate the extra holiday stress. Our exclusive UniversityBooksOnline.com Ceramic Mug can be yours with any purchase of $50 or more and comes complete with a packet of Bellagio Gourmet Hot Cocoa to keep you warm during the winter season. To make this FREE gift yours, be...
Dec 30th
August 2010
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Health Tip: Wear a Backpack Properly
(HealthDay News) — A heavy backpack can lead to pain and injury when a child doesn’t wear it properly. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests how to avoid improper use of a backpack: Wear both shoulder straps. Make sure both straps are tight. Don’t overload the backpack, and keep it well-organized. Take out items you don’t need. Work on strengthening...
Aug 17th
1 Night Of Recovery Sleep May Not Be Sufficient To...
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Aug 2nd
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July 2010
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Computer Game Designed To Help Norwegian Nursing...
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Jul 30th
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Humor, Laughter, and Those Aha Moments
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Jul 28th
Good Luck Charms Might Just Work After All
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Jul 27th
Caterpillars may hold clue for advanced robotics
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Jul 26th
March 2010
2 posts
Did you know?
Did you know? ::: Only 30 percent of U.S. doctors practice primary care. The government says 65 million people live in areas designated as having a shortage of primary care physicians, places already in need of more than 16,600 additional providers to fill the gaps. Among other steps, the new law provides a 10 percent bonus from Medicare for primary care doctors serving in those areas. ::: So if...
Mar 29th
Ways to save some money while attending college...
Rent Textbooks By renting your college textbooks you can save potentially up to 83% than those who decided to buy. We agree some books you should really purchase because you can reference them in your careers. But most general education and pre-req. courses use material that will be outdated within a semester or two. Sell Your College Textbooks Selling your unwanted used college textbooks will...
Mar 18th
January 2010
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5 Tips to Read Textbooks More Effectively
1. Engage in Active Reading Stay focused and get involved in your reading. Read the review questions then actively seek out the answers to them within the text. Gather information and access that information critically. By using this technique of active reading, you are storing the information you find in your long-term memory. 2. Increase Your Concentration There are a couple of ways to...
Jan 8th
December 2009
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5 Back-to-School Tips for Students
Take Personal Responsibility The days of bringing a note home to your parents are over. College life is sink or swim. You are going to be held accountable for your actions. Don’t make excuses. Learn from your setbacks. Adjust your work habits. Improve your study skills. Do what you need to do to make yourself the very best student possible. Set College and Career Goals Before setting...
Dec 29th
3 Great Stethoscopes to Give as Gifts (They'll...
Use this coupon to receive 3% off any order of $50 or more! Code: UBOLTUM09 If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a doctor or medical student this holiday season you can’t go wrong with a fancy stethoscope. These three Gold Plated MDF Instruments Stethoscopes topped our list for the 2009 holiday season: 1. MDF 22K Gold Sprague Rappaport Stethoscope: MDF Sprague Rappaport in...
Dec 14th
5 Great Gift Ideas for Medical Students
With the holidays right around the corner we felt this was a great opportunity to list 5 great gifts for any medical school student. Use this coupon to receive 3% off any order of $50 or more! Code: UBOLTUM09 1. The Littman Classic II Stethoscope Same great acoustics as the Master Classic II stethoscope, but with a distinctive look! Black chestpiece, tubing and binaurals provide a look that...
Dec 9th
Top 5 Study Tips for Students
Every student has his or her own way of preparing for exams. The following list are the top 5 study tips that work for many students trying to improve their grades. Some may work for you, some may not; but try them out when preparing your own study plan. 1. Study in the Same Place Every Time Find a secluded place, like an empty classroom or a deserted laundromat, away from distractions. Once...
Dec 4th
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November 2009
2 posts
4 Reasons to Consider Textbook Rentals
Below are 4 reasons why you should consider renting your college textbooks next semester: 1. The Unexpected Upgrade: Your class instructor may want to try a new textbook, or the publishing company has discontinued an existing text. Either way, you’re stuck spending your hard-earned money for a new textbook because the bookstore does not yet have a used edition. 2. The Buyback Burn: After a...
Nov 30th
Students can now rent textbooks!
UniversityBooksOnline.com now offers students the option to rent rather than purchase their college textbooks. When you rent your textbooks you can save up to 83%! Renting textbooks saves money as well as the environment. If you want more information about our book rental program don’t hesitate to send me an email at: community@universitybooksonline.com.
Nov 17th