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A collection of four films directed by Danny Boyle.
127 Hours
A triumphant true story from Danny Boyle, director of Slumdog Millionaire. The incredible true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's (James Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a falling boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated slot canyon in Utah. With only a day's worth of water, a blunt penknife and an unwavering will to survive Aron does everything he can go make it out alive.
28 Days Later
A powerful virus is unleashed. Transmitted in a drop of blood and devastating within seconds, the virus locks those infected into a permanent state of murderous rage. Within 28 days the country is overwhelmed and a handful of survivors begin their attempts to salvage a future, little realising that the deadly virus is not the only thing that threatens them.
Sunshine
It is the year 2057, the sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. Earth's last hope rests with a courageous crew of eight men and women on a mission to ignite the fading star with a massive nuclear weapon. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting, not only for their lives, but for the future of us all.
Slumdog Millionaire
Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million Rupees on India's Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Arrested on suspicion of cheating, he tells the police the incredible story of his life on the streets, and of the girl he loved and lost. Mixing stunning scenery with breathtaking action, comedy and romance, this is the ultimate tale of rags to riches.
Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel,
Dr. David Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth
biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries
from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through
the world-changing "implant revolution" of the twentieth century.
The Invention of Surgery explains this dramatic progress and
highlights the personalities of the discipline's most dynamic
historical figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering
scientists who first understood what causes disease, how organs
become infected or cancerous, and how surgery could powerfully
intercede in people's lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery
intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the
last century, including the evolution of medical education, the
transformation of the hospital from a place of dying to a
habitation of healing, the development of antibiotics, and the rise
of transistors and polymer science. And as Schneider argues,
surgery has not finished transforming; new technologies are
constantly reinventing both the practice of surgery and the nature
of the objects we are permanently implanting in our bodies.
Schneider considers these latest developments, asking "What's
next?" and analyzing how our conception of surgery has changed
alongside our evolving ideas of medicine, technology, and our
bodies.
"Bold and compelling... Uniformly excellent, and often wryly
amusing."" - The Wall Street Journal "A globetrotting historical
adventure, told from the inside of the operating room... Medical
writing at its most exhilarating." - Michael Paul Mason
"Comprehensively researched, deftly told, and radiating both
intellect and passion... Essential reading for anyone interested
not only in the history but also in the future of medicine." -
Frank Huyler "A history of surgery that is informative,
entertaining, and highly readable." Library Journal A fascinating
history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures
in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by
the discipline's most dynamic, pioneering doctors. Written by an
author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr. David
Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of
the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the
dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the
world-changing "implant revolution" of the twentieth century. The
Invention of Surgery explains this dramatic progress and highlights
the personalities of the discipline's most dynamic historical
figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering scientists
who first understood what causes disease, how organs become
infected or cancerous, and how surgery could powerfully intercede
in people's lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery
intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the
last century, including the evolution of medical education, the
transformation of the hospital from a place of dying to a
habitation of healing, the development of antibiotics, and the rise
of transistors and polymer science. And as Schneider argues,
surgery has not finished transforming; new technologies are
constantly reinventing both the practice of surgery and the nature
of the objects we are permanently implanting in our bodies.
Schneider considers these latest developments, asking "What's
next?" and analyzing how our conception of surgery has changed
alongside our evolving ideas of medicine, technology, and our
bodies.
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The Clarinet (Hardcover)
Jane Ellsworth; Contributions by Julian Rushton, Eric Hoeprich, Albert Rice, Ingrid Pearson, …
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Offers unique perspectives on the clarinet's historical role in
various styles, genres, and ensembles, from jazz and ethnic
traditions to classical chamber music, concertos, opera, and
symphony orchestras. With essays written by leading
performer-scholars, The Clarinet offers unique perspectives on the
clarinet's historical role in various styles, genres, and
ensembles. Beginning with a chapter on clarinet iconography, the
book continues with an overview of the instrument's early history,
chapters on the clarinet in the opera orchestra and the traditional
symphony orchestra, and examinations of important genres involving
the clarinet (the concerto and the clarinet quintet). Also included
are chapters on leading twentieth-century clarinetists, the
instrument's use in the historically informed performance (HIP)
movement, and an expansive look at the clarinet's use in ethnic
traditions and early jazz. The emphasis on topics not covered
elsewhere makes this book an important contribution to the clarinet
literature. Written in an accessible style, this volume engages a
wide range of readers, from professional musicians to clarinet
aficionados and music lovers with less specialized knowledge.
Contributors to this volume include Jane Ellsworth, Eric Hoeprich,
Albert R. Rice, Ingrid Pearson, Julian Rushton, David Schneider,
Marie Sumner Lott, Colin Lawson, and S. Frederick Starr.
This print textbook is available for students to rent for their
classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with
affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class
ready to succeed. For courses in College Algebra &
Trigonometry. Solid support for an evolving course The College
Algebra series by Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, and Daniels combines
the experience of master teachers to help students develop the
balance of conceptual understanding and analytical skills needed to
succeed in mathematics. For this revision, integrated review is now
available in MyLab (TM) Math for every title in the series, to
accommodate varying levels of student preparation. The Review
chapter has been expanded to cover the basic algebra concepts that
students often find most challenging. MyLab Math courses include
Enhanced Sample Assignments, created by co-author Callie Daniels,
using her best practices in the classroom to maximize student
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a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning
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this content. Students, if interested in purchasing both the
loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab, ask your instructor to
confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors,
contact your Pearson representative for more information.
0135924545 / 9780135924549 Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, College
Algebra & Trigonometry [Rental Edition], 7e
Philip Whalen was an American poet, Zen Buddhist, and key figure in
the literary and artistic scene that unfolded in San Francisco in
the 1950s and '60s. When the Beat writers came West, Whalen became
a revered, much-loved member of the group. Erudite, shy, and
profoundly spiritual, his presence not only moved his immediate
circle of Beat cohorts, but his powerful, startling, innovative
work would come to impact American poetry to the present day.
Drawing on Whalen's journals and personal correspondence -
particularly with Ginsberg, Kerouac, Snyder, Kyger, Welch, and
McClure - David Schneider shows how deeply bonded these intimates
were, supporting one another in their art and their spiritual
paths. Schneider, himself an ordained priest, provides an insider's
view of Whalen's struggles and breakthroughs in his thirty years as
a Zen monk. When Whalen died in 2002 as the retired Abbot of the
Hartford Street Zen Center, his own teacher referred to him as a
patriarch of the Western lineage of Buddhism. Crowded by Beauty
chronicles the course of Whalen's life, focusing on his unique,
eccentric, humorous, and literary-religious practice.
For college-level Computer Science courses in Python Basic
Programming and Problem Solving in Python As one of the most widely
used programming languages in the software industry, Python is
desirable to both learn and teach. Introduction to Programming
Using Python is designed for students eager to learn about the
world of programming. Applicable to a range of skill levels, this
First Edition textbook provides students with the tools to harness
the powerful syntax of Python and understand how to develop
computer programs. The compactly written text leverages highly
focused chapters, diving deep into the most significant topics to
give students an in-depth (rather than superficial) understanding
of the language. Using real-world examples and data, the author
illustrates practical usage of Python in a way to which students
can relate. The text itself is readable, organised, and
informative, discussing main points of each topic first and then
addressing the peripheral details. Students learn good programming
habits the first time-bringing them in line with the best modern
programming practices.
For one- or two-semester courses in Calculus for students majoring
in business, social sciences, and life sciences. Intuition before
Formality Calculus & Its Applications builds intuition with key
concepts of calculus before the analytical material. For example,
the authors explain the derivative geometrically before they
present limits, and they introduce the definite integral
intuitively via the notion of net change before they discuss
Riemann sums. The strategic organization of topics makes it easy to
adjust the level of theoretical material covered. The significant
applications introduced early in the course serve to motivate
students and make the mathematics more accessible. Another unique
aspect of the text is its intuitive use of differential equations
to model a variety of phenomena in Chapter 5, which addresses
applications of exponential and logarithmic functions. Time-tested,
comprehensive exercise sets are flexible enough to align with each
instructor's needs, and new exercises and resources in MyLab (TM)
Math help develop not only skills, but also conceptual
understanding, visualization, and applications. The 14th Edition
features updated exercises, applications, and technology coverage,
presenting calculus in an intuitive yet intellectually satisfying
way. Also available with MyLab Math MyLab (TM) Math is an online
homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with
this text to engage students and improve results. Within its
structured environment, students practice what they learn, test
their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that
helps them absorb course material and understand difficult
concepts. In the new edition, MyLab Math has expanded to include a
suite of new videos, Interactive Figures, exercises that require
step-by-step solutions, conceptual questions, calculator support,
and more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does
not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in
purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor for the
correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your
Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to
purchase both the physical text and MyLab, search for: 013476868X /
9780134768687 Calculus & Its Applications plus MyLab Math with
Pearson eText -- Title-Specific Access Card Package, 14/e Package
consists of: 0134437772 / 9780134437774 Calculus & Its
Applications 0134765699 / 9780134765693 MyLab Math with Pearson
eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Calculus & Its
Applications
This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Surgical
Management of Endocrine Disease and is edited by Drs. Rebecca S.
Sippel and David F. Schneider. Articles will include: Evaluation of
Thyroid Nodules; Decision Making in Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules
and the Role of Molecular Testing; Extent of Thyroidectomy for
Thyroid Cancer; Management of Nodal Disease in Thyroid Cancer; The
Role of Surgery in Inflammatory Conditions of the Thyroid;
Diagnosis and Evaluation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Who
Benefits from Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism?;
Intra-operative Decision Making in Parathyroid Surgery; Surgical
Management of MEN-1 and MEN-2; The Importance of Family History in
the Management of Endocrine Disease; Evaluation of an Adrenal
Incidentaloma; Evaluation and Management of Primary
Hyperaldosteronism; When to Intervene for Subclinical Cushing's
Syndrome; Adrenocortical Cancer Treatment; Surgical Approaches to
the Adrenal Gland; Evaluation and Management of Neuroendocrine
Tumors of the Pancreas; and more!
A fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the
leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific
breakthroughs by the discipline's most dynamic, pioneering doctors.
Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel,
Dr. David Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth
biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries
from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through
the world-changing "implant revolution" of the twentieth century.
The Invention of Surgery explains this dramatic progress and
highlights the personalities of the discipline's most dynamic
historical figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering
scientists who first understood what causes disease, how organs
become infected or cancerous, and how surgery could powerfully
intercede in people's lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery
intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the
last century, including the evolution of medical education, the
transformation of the hospital from a place of dying to a
habitation of healing, the development of antibiotics, and the rise
of transistors and polymer science. And as Schneider argues,
surgery has not finished transforming; new technologies are
constantly reinventing both the practice of surgery and the nature
of the objects we are permanently implanting in our bodies.
Schneider considers these latest developments, asking "What's
next?" and analyzing how our conception of surgery has changed
alongside our evolving ideas of medicine, technology, and our
bodies.
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