Eli Justice is a highly decorated captain in the Shiale Rangers. His training, instincts, and experience set him apart from other soldiers, and enable him to succeed where others fail. When his ship gets shot down during a routine scouting mission, Eli finds himself stranded and alone on a dangerous, untamed world. Reports of the planet being uninhabited were obviously wrong, and the need to alert the alliance of the hostile presence is critical. In order to alert the alliance, though, the ranger first has to survive whatever the planet can throw at him. Welcome to the jungle.
Prepare for success on the pediatric imaging component of the radiology Core Exam! Pediatric Imaging: A Core Review, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Steven L. Blumer, David M. Biko, and Safwan S. Halabi, is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains over 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers, revised content, and additional eBook questions to ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. Features questions in all areas of pediatric radiology, with dozens of new questions Features over 500 high-resolution images Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic The VST Ebook contains more than 330 interactive questions you can use for self-assessment! Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
Neurology for the Non-Neurologist has been an indispensable resource for primary care clinicians for four decades. In this fully revised and updated 7th edition, editors Dr. Steven L. Lewis and Dr. Aaron L. Berkowitz have reimagined this classic text, collaborating with an entirely new team of expert contributing authors to provide a practical approach to the evaluation of patients with neurologic symptoms and a comprehensive up-to-date guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common neurologic diseases encountered in the outpatient clinic and in the hospital. Introductory chapters by the editors provide a practical approach to neurologic diagnosis, including the neurologic history, neurologic examination, and the interpretation of neurodiagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies/electromyography (NCS/EMG), and cerebrospinal fluid analysis Ten chapters describe a practical clinical approach to commonly encountered neurologic symptoms such as headache, dizziness, cognitive changes, sensory symptoms, weakness, visual changes, abnormal movements, abnormal gait, and altered level of consciousness Thirteen chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of all commonly encountered neurologic conditions including migraine and other headache disorders, stroke, seizures and epilepsy, Alzheimer disease and other causes of dementia, Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, meningitis and other neurologic infections, peripheral neuropathy, ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscle diseases, sleep disorders, head trauma, and common conditions of the spine, spinal cord, and nerve roots Three chapters cover the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders in pregnancy, neurologic complications of cancer and cancer treatments, and the neurologic manifestations of systemic conditions Editors’ Key Points at the end of every chapter summarize and highlight the most important clinical pearls on each topic
Part of the highly regarded Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery® series, The Wrist, Fourth Edition, is a concise, lavishly illustrated reference covering the most advanced, successful surgical techniques for the wrist—all in step-by-step detail. Edited by Drs. Steven L. Moran and Marco Rizzo, both of Mayo Clinic, this fully revised edition presents the preferred techniques of surgical masters, illustrated with full-color, sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs and videos, as well as superb drawings by noted medical illustrators. New contributing authors, new and rewritten chapters, and accompanying videos keep you fully up to date with recent changes in the field. Provides the up-to-date guidance you need to face the challenges of wrist surgery with confidence—helping you minimize error, improve outcomes and increase patient safety Features 28 entirely new chapters and fully updated content that reflects tremendous advancements in areas such as carpal instability, fractures, osteoarthritis, joint instability, and other conditions related to the wrist Contains up-to-date discussions from leading experts on topics such as ulnar sided wrist pain, 3-D construct and management of two-bone forearm malunion, metaphyseal shortening, neurectomy, and much more Covers indications and contraindications, pitfalls and potential complications, pertinent surgical anatomy, and pearls and tips for improving results Includes abundant full-color photographs of surgical practice and clear illustrations that reveal areas not visible to the surgeon during a procedure Features more than 45 high-quality videos that offer instruction and guidance on clinical procedures Helps you acquire both knowledge and skill as you master the art and science of wrist surgery with guidance from leading orthopaedic surgeons Enrich your eBook reading experienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
My experience with a sports agent for several years on a personal and business standpoint led me to this book. All of the information here is factual and it is all derived from my experience as a gofer, friend, associate, contractor, and dog of a sports agent who is by far a very, very unique character.
When a hostile race invades Cerbius, a distant planet on the very edge of Alliance territory, Captain Eli Justice fights to defeat them at the point of attack. Meanwhile, his father, General Grant Justice, commander of the Alliance military, implements a plan to defeat the invaders on their home planet. Unfortunately, danger doesn't always come from the outside. On Earth, everything the Alliance has built is threatened by the politics and treachery of newly elected leaders. Working together against common enemies, foreign and domestic, father and son must overcome time, distance, and overwhelming odds to save the Alliance and all of the races that count on them for survival.Welcome to the shout.
Almost all the poems in this book were written when I was between the ages of twenty-two and thirty-one. I was living in Oberlin, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; and Los Angeles, California, chronologically. The topics of the poems vary greatly, including an interest in women, a love for nature, an interest in the supernatural, a search for the meaning in life, and an understanding of God. I hope that you enjoy reading these poems as much as I did in researching the past poetry of mine, compiling them, and typing them up on my computer. My other works include Mirror Poems, Mirror Paintings and Early Starts: Volumes 1 and 2, Essays on Philosophy and Physics, and The Golden Section: An Ancient Egyptian and Grecian Proportion.
Almost all the poems in this book were written when I was between the ages of twenty-two and thirty-one. I was living in Oberlin, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; and Los Angeles, California, chronologically. The topics of the poems vary greatly, including an interest in women, a love for nature, an interest in the supernatural, a search for the meaning in life, and an understanding of God. I hope that you enjoy reading these poems as much as I did in researching the past poetry of mine, compiling them, and typing them up on my computer. My other works include Mirror Poems, Mirror Paintings and Early Starts: Volumes 1 and 2, Essays on Philosophy and Physics, and The Golden Section: An Ancient Egyptian and Grecian Proportion.
This book is about an antigravity force that might suddenly become incandescent in the mind, radiating outward with such apocalyptic power that everything would change.
The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games' explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power As video games evolve, only the fittest companies survive. Making a blockbuster once cost millions of dollars; now it can cost hundreds of millions, but with a $160 billion market worldwide, the biggest players are willing to bet the bank. Steven L. Kent has been playing video games since Pong and writing about the industry since the Nintendo Entertainment System. In volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games, he chronicled the industry's first thirty years. In volume 2, he narrates gaming's entrance into the twenty-first century, as Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and Microsoft battle to capture the global market. The home console boom of the '90s turned hobby companies like Nintendo and Sega into Hollywood-studio-sized business titans. But by the end of the decade, they would face new, more powerful competitors. In boardrooms on both sides of the Pacific, engineers and executives began, with enormous budgets and total secrecy, to plan the next evolution of home consoles. The PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Sega Dreamcast all made radically different bets on what gamers would want. And then, to the shock of the world, Bill Gates announced the development of the one console to beat them all--even if Microsoft had to burn a few billion dollars to do it. In this book, you will learn about - the cutthroat environment at Microsoft as rival teams created console systems- the day the head of Sega of America told the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog to "f**k off"- how "lateral thinking with withered technology" put Nintendo back on top- and much more Gripping and comprehensive, The Ultimate History of Video Games: Volume 2 explores the origins of modern consoles and of the franchises--from Grand Theft Auto and Halo to Call of Duty and Guitar Hero--that would define gaming in the new millennium.
In a secret world of giants, Wisps, War Crows, and ancient magic, Nicolas Bennett discovers he is the heir to the throne of a fantastical Kingdom.Nicolas is prophesied to become one of the greatest of all Dragon Nightfalls-but only if he can kill the recently awakened Overlord Dragon, Arnyek Tolvaj. Known as the Shadow Thief, Arnyek Tolvaj is the doom of Telluric Grand and a looming threat to Relic, the City with Seven Gates.Joined by three new friends, Nicolas sets out on a dangerous journey, determined to accomplish the impossible. And when he finally comes face to face with the Shadow Thief, Nicolas truly understands the private agony of what it means to be a savior.
This open access textbook, like Rayleigh’s classic Theory of Sound, focuses on experiments and on approximation techniques rather than mathematical rigor. The second edition has benefited from comments and corrections provided by many acousticians, in particular those who have used the first edition in undergraduate and graduate courses. For example, phasor notation has been added to clearly distinguish complex variables, and there is a new section on radiation from an unbaffled piston. Drawing on over 40 years of teaching experience at UCLA, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Penn State, the author presents a uniform methodology, based on hydrodynamic fundamentals for analysis of lumped-element systems and wave propagation that can accommodate dissipative mechanisms and geometrically-complex media. Five chapters on vibration and elastic waves highlight modern applications, including viscoelasticity and resonance techniques for measurement of elastic moduli, while introducing analytical techniques and approximation strategies that are revisited in nine subsequent chapters describing all aspects of generation, transmission, scattering, and reception of waves in fluids. Problems integrate multiple concepts, and several include experimental data to provide experience in choosing optimal strategies for extraction of experimental results and their uncertainties. Fundamental physical principles that do not ordinarily appear in other acoustics textbooks, like adiabatic invariance, similitude, the Kramers-Kronig relations, and the equipartition theorem, are shown to provide independent tests of results obtained from numerical solutions, commercial software, and simulations. Thanks to the Veneklasen Research Foundation, this popular textbook is now open access, making the e-book available for free download worldwide. Provides graduate-level treatment of acoustics and vibration suitable for use in courses, for self-study,and as a referenceHighlights fundamental physical principles that can provide independent tests of the validity of numerical solutions, commercial software, and computer simulationsDemonstrates approximation techniques that greatly simplify the mathematics without a substantial decrease in accuracyIncorporates a hydrodynamic approach to the acoustics of sound in fluids that provides a uniform methodology for analysis of lumped-element systems and wave propagationEmphasizes actual applications as examples of topics explained in the textIncludes realistic end-of-chapter problems, some including experimental data, as well as a Solutions Manual for instructors.Features “Talk Like an Acoustician“ boxes to highlight key terms introduced in the text.
This textbook delves into the theory and practical application of boundary integral equation techniques, focusing on their numerical solution for boundary value problems within potential theory and linear elasticity. Drawing parallels between single and double layer potentials in potential theory and their counterparts in elasticity, the book introduces various numerical procedures, namely boundary element methods, where unknown quantities reside on the boundaries of the region of interest. Through the approximation of boundary value problems into systems of algebraic equations, solvable by standard numerical methods, the text elucidates both indirect and direct approaches. Indirect methods involve single or double layer potentials separately while direct methods combine these potentials using Green's or Somigliana's formulas. The two approaches give comparable results for general boundary value problems. Tailored for beginning graduate students, this self-contained textbook offers detailed analytical and numerical derivations for isotropic and anisotropic materials, prioritizing simplicity in presentation while progressively advancing towards more intricate mathematical concepts, particularly focusing on two-dimensional problems within potential theory and linear elasticity.
Konig David ist eine der herausragendsten Gestalten der Alten Welt. Sein sagenhafter Aufstieg vom Hirten zum Konig durch den Sieg uber Goliath hat Dichter und Kunstler uber die Jahrhunderte inspiriert. In dieser erstmals auf deutsch veroffentlichten Biographie zeigt der renommierte amerikanische Alttestamentler Steven McKenzie auf, dass viele Geschichten, die sich um David ranken, tatsachlich Mythen sind: Die Bezeichnung "Hirte" ist eine Metapher fur "Konig," und David kam aus einer reichen Familie der Oberschicht und nicht aus "kleinen Verhaltnissen." Der David, der bei kritischer Durchsicht der biblischen Texte, althistorischen Dokumente und neuen archaologischen Funde zum Vorschein kommt, war ein Thronrauber, Ehebrecher und Morder, der seinen Aufstieg zum Konig geschickter Machtpolitik und Terror verdankte. Steven McKenzie bietet mit dieser sorgfaltig recherchierten und spannend geschriebenen Biographie ein provokantes Portrait. Die englische Originalausgabe wurde mit dem Preis "Best Book of the Year 2000" der Los Angeles Times Book Review ausgezeichnet."
"31 Days of Divine Connection: Inspirational Moments with God" is a transformative devotional that guides readers on a 31-day journey to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and practical application.Dr. Steven L. Jordan, Sr. draws from his 30+ years of experience as a pastor, chaplain, and spiritual leader to offer daily prayers, insights, and exercises designed to strengthen faith, cultivate gratitude, and inspire spiritual growth.Each day focuses on a specific theme such as faith, humility, patience, or compassion. Readers will find: Daily prayers to connect with GodReflections to deepen understandingScripture passages for meditationPractical exercises to apply spiritual lessonsDr. J's insights on emotional intelligence and spiritual growthThis book is ideal for anyone seeking to: Develop a more consistent prayer lifeFind strength and guidance through difficult timesCultivate gratitude and joyGrow in faith and trust in God's planWhether you're new to your spiritual journey or looking to revitalize your faith, "31 Days of Divine Connection" offers a transformative path to a closer relationship with God and a more purposeful, faith-filled life.
?This unique account of English language acquisition by Latino elders shines intimate light on the increasingly complex concerns of aging immigrant minority populations. Rich qualitative findings detail sociocultural barriers to and social and emotive factors that promote second language acquisition in older age. The book’s case study highlights diverse cognitive and social processes as elders establish a sense of self as learners and as part of a learning community, and a sense of place as newcomers navigating a challenging environment. And first-person comments from the group members deftly illustrate the intricacies of being an immigrant in a rapidly changing America as well as the myriad intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, culture, and country that shape immigrant life. Included in the coverage: Minority aging in an immigrant context. Late-life second language acquisition: cognitive andpsycholinguistic changes, challenges, and opportunities. Building emotions for self-identity and learning. Practicing safe language socialization in private and public spaces. Language resocialization and gender allies. Aging, second language acquisition, and health.Aging in a Second Language gives clinical social workers, gerontologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, sociologists, educators and other professionals deep insights into the lives of an emerging active elder population. It also pinpoints challenges and opportunities in research, literacy program design, pedagogy, clinical outreach, education policy, and service delivery to immigrant elders.
?This unique account of English language acquisition by Latino elders shines intimate light on the increasingly complex concerns of aging immigrant minority populations. Rich qualitative findings detail sociocultural barriers to and social and emotive factors that promote second language acquisition in older age. The book’s case study highlights diverse cognitive and social processes as elders establish a sense of self as learners and as part of a learning community, and a sense of place as newcomers navigating a challenging environment. And first-person comments from the group members deftly illustrate the intricacies of being an immigrant in a rapidly changing America as well as the myriad intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, culture, and country that shape immigrant life. Included in the coverage: Minority aging in an immigrant context. Late-life second language acquisition: cognitive andpsycholinguistic changes, challenges, and opportunities. Building emotions for self-identity and learning. Practicing safe language socialization in private and public spaces. Language resocialization and gender allies. Aging, second language acquisition, and health.Aging in a Second Language gives clinical social workers, gerontologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, sociologists, educators and other professionals deep insights into the lives of an emerging active elder population. It also pinpoints challenges and opportunities in research, literacy program design, pedagogy, clinical outreach, education policy, and service delivery to immigrant elders.
Mit fortschreitender Globalisierung von Waren und Dienstleistungen hält an immer mehr Arbeitsplätzen in Chemie-, Pharma- und Biotech-Branche die englische Sprache Einzug. In der Schule hat man zwar gelernt, sich über Alltagsthemen zu unterhalten, aber wenn es darum geht, dem Kundendienst am Telefon die Fehlfunktion des teuersten Geräts im Labor zu beschreiben, kommt doch so mancher ins Schwitzen. Nach einer Einführung, in der die wichtigsten Besonderheiten der englischen Sprache aus Sicht eines deutschen Sprechers rekapituliert werden, behandelt der Autor in 12 Lektionen Schritt für Schritt den Spezialwortschatz und fachspezifische Sprach- und Schreibformen. Die Themen reichen von mathematischen Ausdrücken über chemische Nomenklatur, Biomoleküle, Versuchstiere und Prozesstechnik bis hin zum Umgang mit Regulierungsbehörden und Audits. Gesprächssituationen wie der Anruf beim Kundendienst, die Vorstellung beim neuen Chef oder das Kundengespräch am Messestand werden analysiert und eingeübt. Mit direktem Bezug zur Berufspraxis geht dieser Sprachführer über herkömmliche Englischkurse weit hinaus und bietet wertvolle Hilfe für alle, die im Beruf besser Englisch sprechen wollen. Auch für den fachbezogenen Sprachunterricht an Fachschulen und Hochschulen ist dieses Buch bestens geeignet. Komplett mit Übungen, Tests und Rezepten, wie man die häufigsten Fehler vermeidet.
