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Critically acclaimed author Kevin Turner (Bonjour! Is This Italy? A
Hapless Biker's Guide to Europe) heads off on another ill-thought
out adventure, aiming his heavily laden Kawasaki north towards the
towering waterfalls of Norway, before heading east on a long and
treacherous journey to Moscow. This fascinating adventure - part
sprint, part marathon - charts the perils, pitfalls and thrills of
a 6000 mile solo motorcycle journey across Europe, Scandinavia and
into Asia. The author's observations and anecdotes transform this
motorcycle guidebook into a laugh-a-minute page turner, which
inspires and entertains in equal measure.
Following his dismissal from a job he never should have had, the
author packs a tent, some snacks, and a suit, and sets out on a
two-wheeled adventure across Europe. With no idea where he's going,
and only two very large and confusing maps to rely on, he heads out
to prove that planning and forethought are the very antithesis of a
motorcycle adventure. Is This Italy? offers a unique and often
hilarious insight into the challenges and excitement afforded by a
lone motorcycle journey though Europe. In his quest to escape the
frantic nature of London life, Kevin Turner heads south across
France, crossing the Alps into Italy, and onto Rome, before
returning via Germany - and the treacherous Nurburgring - in the
hope of rendezvousing with the beautiful Nina. Throughout, the
author provides valuable advice to those considering a similar
journey, noting the best and most scenic routes, where to stay, and
what to see. This is interspersed with a raft of comic anecdotes
that demonstrate exactly what NOT to do when lost on a motorbike in
Europe.
The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Urological Surgery returns fully
updated for a second edition to guide the reader step-by-step
through all types of urological operations. Including both
background information on key urological problems and alternative
surgical options, this Handbook is designed to guide the trainee
through all aspects of urological surgery, from gaining clear and
accurate consent to examining risks and complications of
procedures. With each chapter written by subspecialty experts, this
Handbook is packed with tips and tricks that offer practical and
theatre-based advice gleaned over years of theatre experience to
aid the reader. It also includes helpful pointers on aspects of
surgery including patient positioning, indications and
contraindications, types of incisions, and choice of ideal
instrument, alongside aftercare and follow-up for the patient.
Fully updated in accordance with new European guidelines and NICE
clinical guidance, with extra topics on technological developments
including robotic assisted surgery and a brand new chapter on
female urology and incontinence, the Oxford Specialist Handbook of
Urological Surgery is an essential resource for all urological
trainees and junior doctors.
The main theme of this book is how newly excavated texts have
provided new energy and perspectives to allow us to renew our
understanding of ancient Chinese thought, especially that of
Confucianism. Through an analysis of texts from the Guodian,
Shanghai Museum, and other collections of excavated manuscripts,
this book undertakes a wide-ranging analysis of Confucian thought
in itself and also its influence on other trends of thought in
ancient China. It focuses on such topics as morality, virtue, and
self-cultivation, political philosophy, circumstance, and the
relationship between human beings, others, and the natural world.
It rethinks core Confucian concepts such as ren or "benevolence"
and shendu or "maintaining one's moral nature" as well as great
Confucian notions on circumstance and political philosophy. This
book also illustrates the influence that Confucian philosophy had
during the Warring States period showing that elements of its moral
philosophy informed the consciousness and behavior of state
officials in such places as the state of Qin. Excavated texts are
an inescapable part of Chinese philosophy, as such this book is
invaluable to anyone wishing to understand ancient Chinese
philosophy, Confucianism, and anyone interested in the interplay
between material and intellectual culture.
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