The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research and administration in oncology nursing. It provides information and education to nurses around the world. In addition, the Society plays an active role in advocacy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels.
In 1922, six nurses founded Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, today known as Sigma, at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, which is now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Sigma supports it’s values through numerous professional development products and services that focus on the core areas of education, leadership, career development, evidence-based nursing, research, and scholarship. These products and services advance the learning and professional development of members and all nurses who strive to improve the health of the world’s people.
Founded in 1949, Rowman & Littlefield is an independent press committed to an editorial mission increasingly sacrificed in a publishing era marked by corporate takeovers and university budget constraints. With the freedom to determine their own financial goals, Rowman & Littlefield devote their resources to cultivating superb scholarship and innovative teaching in the academic disciplines they serve. Rowman & Littlefield’s renowned publishing tradition demonstrates that the caliber of authors, bookmaking, distribution, and creative interaction with scholars brings success.
Paths International Ltd is a UK registered company established in 2002 Paths established with the purpose of bringing high quality academic and professional content written and developed in Asia to Europe and North America Paths International Ltd is now making available eBooks written by Chinese authors from some of the most prestigious universities and institutions in the country It offers a view of China from experts in China Change in China is not a single event, it is a process and many of these eBooks bring clarity to the blur of recent and ongoing change in that country.
Showwe was established in 2001 in Taipei, Taiwan. It publishes on several topics such as modern and contemporary Chinese literature, reviews, culture and memoirs. The main publications are published in Showwe’s three prestige brands: Showwe Publication, Xin-Rui Culture & Creation and Niang Publication. Most titles are in Mandarin Chinese.
Hindustan Book Agency (HBA) is the publisher and distributor of advanced level books in mathematics and physics. HBA has published books jointly with Springer, Birkhauser, Cambridge University Press, World Scientific Press, American Mathematical Society and Princeton University Press. It publishes established series in mathematics, Texts and Readings in Mathematics, and a similar series in physics entitled, Texts and Readings in Physical Sciences.
University of California Press (UC Press), one of the most distinguished university presses in the United States, enriches lives around the world by advancing scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its activities are supported by the UC Press Foundation and by philanthropic contributions from individuals and institutions.
Founded on October 6, 1876, American Library Association (ALA) publishes books, periodicals, newsletters for library and information professionals. ALA also provides continuing education in a variety of venues and formats; offer awards and scholarships; sponsor institutes and conferences; and maintains networks of affiliates, chapters, and other collaborative relationships.
Association for Talent Development (ATD) has a proven track record in the training and development field. ATD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. ATD Press stands out as the leading resource for reliable information and objective reporting with information delivered efficiently and conveniently, allowing readers to focus on their first and most important interest—applying proven best practices on the job.
Founded in 1945 and based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for the automation professionals. The organization is set to becoming the standard for automation globally by certifying industry professionals; providing education and training; publishing books and technical articles; hosting conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals; and developing standards for industry.