This advanced text, first published in 2006, takes a developmental approach to the presentation of our understanding of how vertebrates construct a retina. Written by experts in the field, each of the seventeen chapters covers a specific step in the process, focusing on the underlying molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms. There is also a special section on emerging technologies, including genomics, zebrafish genetics, and stem cell biology that are starting to yield important insights into retinal development. Primarily aimed at professionals, both biologists and clinicians working with the retina, this book provides a concise view of vertebrate retinal development. Since the retina is 'an approachable part of the brain', this book will also be attractive to all neuroscientists interested in development, as processes required to build this exquisitely organized system are ultimately relevant to all other parts of the central nervous system.

For teenagers, the world changed when Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles. The 1964 Beatles' tour filled auditoriums with screams of delight, excitement, and full-blown fan hysteria. This was the case in Cleveland, Ohio, where police stopped the show, ordered the Beatles off the stage, and banned them from the city. In August 1966, the group launched their final tour, but the innocence from two years earlier was missing as controversy over John Lennon's remarks about Christianity made safety more of a concern than ever before. A scheduling change brought them to Cleveland Stadium where thousands of fans crashed through police. It was obvious The Beatles could no longer be protected. The Beatles In Cleveland brings to life two of the wildest concerts in Beatles history. Catch the excitement through eyewitness accounts and never-before published photos.

The 1960s comic book adventures of The Phantom return in full, glorious color! Long out of print and in constant demand these classic Phantom stories are collected in two hard cover volumes. Volume Two collects eight stories. The Gold Key comic book version of the grand-daddy of costumed heroes, the Ghost Who Walks, is available again, digitally remastered to look better than the original books. Featuring cover art by famed painter George Wilson with interior artwork by Bill Lignante and stories by Bill Harris. Chock of a extras, an in depth introduction by Phantom expert Pete Klaus accompanied by rare original artwork. This printing will be limited to 1000 copies.

The Presidents Fact Book is the complete compendium of all things presidential and a sweeping survey of American history through the biography of every president from George Washington to Joe Biden. Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants; a behindthescenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more. Major moments from administrations - from the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation proclamation to the Civil Rights Era and the coronavirus pandemic - provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past. Perfect for students, history buffs, and political junkies, The Presidents Fact Book is at once an expansive collage of the American presidency and a comprehensive view of American history.

The 2014 Advisor's Guide To Success is perfect for any advisor who wants to follow a proven road to success. The book is conveniently divided into 4 sections: Section One contains 90 selling approaches and strategies; each one short and to the point for the fastest possible learning experience. Section Two unveils 10 one pagers; each one helping you reach the next level of success. Section Three gives unveils a proven formula for addressing objections, closing, and the 10 best ways to reach out and help more people; said differently, this section becomes a road map to being an exceptional advisor. Section Four gives you the best people to call every day during the next 4 weeks, why you should call them, and what you should say and show. In closing, you will learn in less than 30 days what took annuity legend Bill Harris a career to discover, refine, and master.

Make diversity your competitive advantage

To reap the full benefits of diversity and inclusion, today's forward thinking companies look past "diversity" training towards a more comprehensive, holistic business approach. These leaders incorporate diversity and inclusion into every aspect of business culture, employee engagement, talent management and market penetration.

"Trailblazers" reveals the practices, metrics and research, as well as the anecdotal evidence, for building and sustaining workplace cultures that make strategic diversity and inclusion a business necessity. Focusing on concrete actions you can implement immediately, this insider guide profiles the best practices award-winning companies have used on a sustained basis to transform their organizations.Captures insights and best practices from the most effective Chief Diversity Officers, several of which are determined by the "Diversity Inc" Top 50 Companies for DiversityCompanies profiled include IBM, Dell, Verizon, Merck and Co, Sodexo, Verizon, Andrews Kurth, The Coca-Cola Company, American Airlines, Citi, Ford, Shell and Pitney BowesCovers everything from how to use employee resource groups to help target consumers and forge tighter client relationships; from talent optimization, leadership development and retention, to increasing middle management engagement and the skill-sets required for effective Chief Diversity Officers as true business partners and more"Trailblazers" gives you an in-depth view from the inside out of which practical solutions make diversity and inclusion efforts a systemic and winning way of doing business for today's top-performing companies.

They were the first white men to penetrate the continent, and they soon lost their identity, becoming something completely new and different, a hybrid of Native and European, part civilized, part wild. Often from farms on the edge of the wilderness, which at the time might have been western Pennsylvania, they learned the hard way how to survive in the woods, plains, and mountains of the West.
They were men like George Drouillard, who became a scout for Lewis and Clark, whose expedition might not have been possible without the first incursions of the mountain men. Drouillard ended up a victim of the Blackfeet, beheaded, eviscerated, and left
in pieces.
When not in conflict with the Native Americans, they faced grizzly bears, wolves, snakes, getting lost, other trappers, and the encroachment of civilization. They were hunting beaver and buffalo, learning from and teaching the Native Americans the art of catching game.
They worked for men like John Jacob Astor, whose multinational corporation, The American Fur Company, more or less controlled every pelt that came east. His traders fanned out across the nation, and the mountain men became their trappers. It was one of the most exciting eras in the history of the United States, and the mountain men were some of the most fascinating players. Here are their stories.