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Winged Messenger - Running Your First Comrades Marathon (Paperback): Bruce Fordyce Winged Messenger - Running Your First Comrades Marathon (Paperback)
Bruce Fordyce 1
R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown – apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.

Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg’s Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa’s most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon. Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.

In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers.

This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa’s greatest race.

Cognitive Psychology - EMEA Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition): E. Bruce Goldstein, Johanna C. van Hooff Cognitive Psychology - EMEA Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
E. Bruce Goldstein, Johanna C. van Hooff
R1,315 R1,223 Discovery Miles 12 230 Save R92 (7%) In Stock

Connecting the study of cognition to everyday life, Goldstein and van Hooff’s bestselling text Cognitive Psychology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the subject, giving insight into the many psychological and physiological aspects of human behaviour.

Now in its third edition and containing the latest stimulating research, this text helps students navigate through all the major sub-disciplines and key concepts of cognitive psychology. It facilitates development of a thorough understanding of the complex relationships between mind, brain and behaviour.

Through the authors’ international approach and emphasis on research, methodology and application, students learn how to interpret theories and then use them in practical applications.

The Look & Cook Air Fryer Bible - 125 Everyday Recipes With 700+ Photos (Paperback): Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough The Look & Cook Air Fryer Bible - 125 Everyday Recipes With 700+ Photos (Paperback)
Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough
R520 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R56 (11%) In Stock

Enjoy the first-ever air fryer cookbook featuring step-by-step photos of every dish–with 125 delicious time-saving recipes showing how to make the most of any machine.

In this new collection from bestselling appliance cooking gurus Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, unlock the potential of your favorite at-home appliance with 125 recipes for every occasion. Capture the perfect crunch in every bite with less oil and minimal clean up, while enjoying crunchy mozzarella sticks, crispy fish fillet sandwiches, cheesy chicken flautas, and more.

Now, for the first time ever in an air fryer cookbook, follow along with photographs for every step, as you explore everything this device has to offer as well as the tips and techniques to get the most out of your Air Fryer.

You'll never be without inspiration for dinner again, with recipes like:

  • Pickle Steak Fries
  • Garlic Lover's Garlic Knots
  • Fried Philly Cheesesteak Wrap
  • Healthier Herb-Marinated Chicken Breasts
  • Coconut-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
  • Chinese Take-Out Baby Back Ribs
  • Bacony Crab Cakes
  • And sides and sweets to round out every meal

Enjoy the crispiest, crunchiest, and tastiest air-fried foods for every meal with the Look and Cook Air Fryer Bible.

Evil Dead Rise (DVD): Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Lily Sullivan, Bruce Campbell Evil Dead Rise (DVD)
Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Lily Sullivan, Bruce Campbell
R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, EVIL DEAD RISE tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

EVIL DEAD RISE is produced by long time franchise producer Rob Tapert (Ash vs Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) and executive produced by series creator and horror icon Sam Raimi and cult legend and “Ash” himself, Bruce Campbell.

A Day To Die (DVD): Bruce Willis, Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo A Day To Die (DVD)
Bruce Willis, Kevin Dillon, Frank Grillo
R113 R106 Discovery Miles 1 060 Save R7 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ex-military ops officer Conner Connolly has one day to pay $2 million in reparations to a local gang leader in order to save his kidnapped wife.

With her life on the line, Conner must recruit his old crew, led by Brice Mason, to pull off a series of dangerous heists to repay the money he owes and settle a score with the city's corrupt police chief.

In a race against time, the crew must rely on their tactical training and brotherhood to save themselves and those who matter most.

What Happened To You? - Conversations On Trauma, Resilience And Healing (Hardcover): Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey What Happened To You? - Conversations On Trauma, Resilience And Healing (Hardcover)
Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey
R692 R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Save R175 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr. Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking, “what happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?”

Through wide-ranging, and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad - influences the people we become. They challenge us to shift from focusing on, “What’s wrong with you?” or “Why are you behaving that way?,” to asking, “What happened to you?” This simple change in perspective can open up a new and hopeful understanding for millions about why we do the things we do, why we are the way we are, providing a road map for repairing relationships, overcoming what seems insurmountable, and ultimately living better and more fulfilling lives.

Many of us experience adversity and trauma during childhood that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. And as we’re beginning to understand, we are more sensitive to developmental trauma as children than we are as adults. ‘What happened to us’ in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights in to the patterns of behaviors so many struggle to understand.

A survivor of multiple childhood challenges herself, Oprah Winfrey shares portions of her own harrowing experiences because she understands the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma at a young age. Throughout her career, Oprah has teamed up with Dr. Bruce Perry, one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, youth, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events. Now, Oprah joins forces with Dr. Perry to marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.

In conversation throughout the book, the two focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves in the context of personal experiences. They remove blame and self-shaming, and open up a space for healing and understanding. It’s a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, and it’s one that allows us to understand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future - opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.

Grounded in the latest brain science and brought to life through compelling narratives, this book shines a light on a much-needed path to recovery – showing us our incredible capacity to transform after adversity.

Tron / Tron: Legacy (English & Foreign language, Blu-ray disc): Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Barnard Hughes,... Tron / Tron: Legacy (English & Foreign language, Blu-ray disc)
Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Barnard Hughes, Cindy Morgan, … 2
R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Collection of the 1982 classic 'Tron' and the 2010 sequel, 'TRON: Legacy'.

In 'Tron', hero Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) is transported into the data stream of a huge computer system by a rogue pirate programme known as Master Control. Inside the world of cyberspace, Flynn teams up with computer character Tron to try to overthrow the evil Master Control.

In the 2010 sequel, 'TRON: Legacy', Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) goes searching for his father, who disappeared 25 years ago, only to be led into the same digital world. After finding him, he discovers that his father actually created this new version of The Grid, but was overpowered by his own subjects. Together they must find away to escape from his computer-generated prison cell.

The Ultimate Guide To Retirement In South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Bruce Cameron, Wouter Fourie The Ultimate Guide To Retirement In South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Bruce Cameron, Wouter Fourie
R370 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R28 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

What do you need to do to retire in comfort? What are the right choices to make before and after you retire? What are the mistakes that you need to avoid? How can you secure a sustainable income for the rest of your life?

This book, co-written by well-known semi-retired journalist Bruce Cameron and respected financial planner Wouter Fourie, answers all these questions and more. It provides straightforward, comprehensive and practical information on the vital issues that impact on retirement, such as taxa tion, investments, healthcare, estate planning and where to live when retired. And it also identifies warning signs to look out for in order to avoid financial troubles.

This fully updated edition is based on the 2023 Budget figures and takes account of changes in legislation, tax and retirement products.

This is the ultimate guide to help you achieve a secure and successful retirement.

Renegades - Born In The USA (Hardcover): Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen Renegades - Born In The USA (Hardcover)
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen 1
R1,057 R893 Discovery Miles 8 930 Save R164 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Two long-time friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly-produced expansion of their ground-breaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive bonus content, and never-before-seen archival material.

Renegades: Born in the USA is a candid, revealing, and entertaining dialogue between President Barack Obama and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen that explores everything from their origin stories and career-defining moments to their country's polarized politics and the growing distance between the American Dream and the American reality. Filled with full-colour photographs and rare archival material, it is a compelling and beautifully illustrated portrait of two outsiders - one Black and one white - looking for a way to connect their unconventional searches for meaning, identity, and community with the American story itself.

It includes:

  • Original introductions by President Obama and Bruce Springsteen
  • Exclusive new material from the Renegades podcast recording sessions
  • Obama's never-before-seen annotated speeches, including his "Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches
  • Springsteen's handwritten lyrics for songs spanning his 50-year-long career
  • Rare and exclusive photographs from the authors' personal archives
  • Historical photographs and documents that provide rich visual context for their conversation.

Obama and Springsteen discuss marriage and fatherhood, race and masculinity, the lure of the open road and the call back to home. They also compare notes on their favourite protest songs, the most inspiring American heroes of all time, and more. Along the way, they reveal their passion for - and the occasional toll of - telling a bigger, truer story about America throughout their careers, and explore how their fractured country might begin to find its way back toward unity.

Unbreakable (DVD): Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright Penn, Spencer Treat Clark Unbreakable (DVD)
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright Penn, Spencer Treat Clark; Directed by M. Night Shyamalan 1
R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

David Dunn is the sole survivor of one of the worst train crashes in US history. Walking away without a scratch on him, Dunn is unable to explain why he should have been spared; but then, when he meets the mysterious Elijah Price, he is encouraged to begin asking himself important questions.

Why has he never fallen sick? Why has he never been injured? What purpose could there be to his special gifts?

What Happened To You? - Conversations On Trauma, Resilience And Healing (Paperback): Oprah Winfrey What Happened To You? - Conversations On Trauma, Resilience And Healing (Paperback)
Oprah Winfrey; As told to Dr Bruce Perry 3
R340 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R32 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr. Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking, “what happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?”

Through wide-ranging, and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad - influences the people we become. They challenge us to shift from focusing on, “What’s wrong with you?” or “Why are you behaving that way?,” to asking, “What happened to you?” This simple change in perspective can open up a new and hopeful understanding for millions about why we do the things we do, why we are the way we are, providing a road map for repairing relationships, overcoming what seems insurmountable, and ultimately living better and more fulfilling lives.

Many of us experience adversity and trauma during childhood that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. And as we’re beginning to understand, we are more sensitive to developmental trauma as children than we are as adults. ‘What happened to us’ in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights in to the patterns of behaviors so many struggle to understand.

A survivor of multiple childhood challenges herself, Oprah Winfrey shares portions of her own harrowing experiences because she understands the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma at a young age. Throughout her career, Oprah has teamed up with Dr. Bruce Perry, one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, youth, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events. Now, Oprah joins forces with Dr. Perry to marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.

In conversation throughout the book, the two focus on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves in the context of personal experiences. They remove blame and self-shaming, and open up a space for healing and understanding. It’s a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, and it’s one that allows us to understand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future - opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.

Grounded in the latest brain science and brought to life through compelling narratives, this book shines a light on a much-needed path to recovery – showing us our incredible capacity to transform after adversity.

Formula One 2024 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback, 28th edition): Bruce Jones Formula One 2024 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback, 28th edition)
Bruce Jones
R410 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R44 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back for the new season.

This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2024. A complete examination of all the teams racing this season (from Red Bull and Mercedes to Ferrari and McLaren), every driver (including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc) and all the tracks featured in the packed Grand Prix calendar.

Also including a full review of the 2023 season and a breakdown of the new rules and regulations for 2024, this indispensable guidebook features a full breakdown of last season's drivers' and constructors' world championship results - as well as a fill-in chart for 2024, so each book becomes your own personalised guide to the year's action.

Written by bestselling F1 author Bruce Jones and containing dozens of breathtaking photographs and detailed circuit illustrations plus a statistics section highlighting the major records in F1 history, this is the only guide you'll need for the racing action ahead.

It's About Tyme - Banking Beyond Borders (Paperback): Adrian Saville, Bruce Whitfield It's About Tyme - Banking Beyond Borders (Paperback)
Adrian Saville, Bruce Whitfield
R360 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R85 (24%) Pre-order

Imagine starting with a bold mission in 2012: to achieve financial inclusion through a multi-country bank. Within a decade, this vision becomes one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world.

Now, picture starting this business in South Africa, a country the IMF ranked as the hardest place to do business out of 49 countries surveyed. Imagine having the foresight to partner with a family-owned food retailer to establish a lowcost, physical banking footprint. Such success didn’t go unnoticed and one of the world’s largest banks acquired the company. A clash of cultures followed and, just four years later, the divestment. Despite the risks, one of South Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneurs stepped in to take control. Then came Covid-19. The business nearly hit the wall and shareholders demanded a successor of their choosing be trained. A frantic 217 pitches for fresh capital yielded no success. And then, at the eleventh hour, there was a reprieve as one investor and then another stepped up.

Now, imagine launching in the Philippines, replicating and improving what works while designing an entirely new cloud-based banking stack with over 500 Vietnamese developers. Imagine assembling a team from Italy, the US, the UK, South Africa, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, India and Zimbabwe. Picture shaping a culture where failure is part of growth, and audacity is the norm, not the exception. Imagine becoming the global poster child for AI in banking and receiving an email in June 2025, informing you that your company is one of Time magazine’s Top 100 most influential companies in the world. This incredible story unfolds within the pages of It’s About Tyme. As Roger Grobler, a longstanding investor in Tyme puts it, ‘Courage and audacity are not just bold strategies – they’re the safest. Because playing it safe is, ironically, the riskiest thing you can do.’

52 Big Questions for Business Leaders - Discover the hidden power of questions to radically tranform your strategy, your... 52 Big Questions for Business Leaders - Discover the hidden power of questions to radically tranform your strategy, your culture, your confidence and yourself (Paperback)
Mike Stopforth; Foreword by Bruce Whitfield
R270 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R29 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Unlock a new dimension in leadership by asking better questions.

Answers are overrated. In an unpredictable world, asking the right questions is significantly more powerful than clinging to stale, dated answers. What you knew yesterday won’t always take you where you need to go. Great leaders stand apart because they know how to ask themselves and their teams questions that spark insight, challenge assumptions, and drive action.

52 Big Questions for Business Leaders isn’t just a collection of prompts and provocations – it’s a guide to sharper, more intentional thinking. Whether you’re leading a start-up or a global enterprise, the questions in these pages will help you pause, reflect, and lead with clarity.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Mike Stopforth infuses wisdom, wit, and practical insight into the art of inquiry – because crafting big, beautiful questions is a skill worth mastering.

This isn’t a book to read once and shelve; it’s a tool to return to whenever you need fresh perspective, focus, or inspiration.

In the end, great leaders aren’t defined by the answers they give – but by the questions they dare to ask.

The One Thing - Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future For South Africa (Paperback): Bruce Whitfield The One Thing - Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future For South Africa (Paperback)
Bruce Whitfield
R320 R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Amidst a backdrop of political unrest and voter disillusionment, South Africa finds itself at a crossroads, challenging its resiliency like never before. Bruce Whitfield, leveraging his deep connection with the nation's most innovative minds, presents The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future for South Africa. This book is a clarion call for focused action, inspired by the wisdom that when everything is a priority, nothing truly is.

Through exclusive insights from business leaders to pioneers in various fields, Whitfield orchestrates a compelling narrative on the transformative power of single, impactful ideas.

'The One Thing' is not just a book; it's a blueprint for individual and collective commitment to propelling South Africa towards a brighter, more potent future.

Oceans and Human Health - Opportunities and Impacts (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Lora Fleming, Lota B Alcantara Creencia, William... Oceans and Human Health - Opportunities and Impacts (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Lora Fleming, Lota B Alcantara Creencia, William H. Gerwick, Hong Ching Goh, Matthew O. Gribble, …
R4,909 Discovery Miles 49 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Oceans and Human Health: Opportunities and Impacts, Second Edition explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding oceans and human health meta-discipline, this work examines the many invaluable ecosystem services offered by oceans as well as the global anthropogenic impacts, and explores the associated risks and benefits to human health. Written and edited by an interdisciplinary team of experts, the book features international perspectives on the resources available to address these benefits and risks, including enhanced research, policy, and community engagement. The book concludes by examining the future of ocean stewardship and how global populations can unite to nurture and promote our life-enhancing relationship with oceans. This is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, communities, and industry specialists in marine sciences, public health, and international policy. 

Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics and Genomics - Metabolic Disorders (Hardcover, 7th... Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics and Genomics - Metabolic Disorders (Hardcover, 7th edition)
Reed E. Pyeritz, Bruce R. Korf, Wayne W. Grody
R3,112 Discovery Miles 31 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For decades, Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics and Genomics has served as the ultimate resource for clinicians integrating genetics into medical practice. With nearly 5,000 pages of detailed coverage, contributions from over 250 of the world's most trusted authorities in medical genetics, and a series of 11 volumes available for individual sale, the Seventh Edition of this classic reference includes the latest information on seminal topics such as prenatal diagnosis, genome and exome sequencing, public health genetics, genetic counseling, and management and treatment strategies to complete its coverage of this growing field for medical students, residents, physicians, and researchers involved in the care of patients with genetic conditions. This comprehensive yet practical resource emphasizes theory and research fundamentals related to applications of medical genetics across the full spectrum of inherited disorders and applications to medicine more broadly. In Metabolic Disorders, leading physicians and researchers thoroughly examine medical genetics as applied to a range of metabolic disorders, with emphasis on understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying these disorders, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutics that make use of current genomic technologies and translational studies. Here genetic researchers, students, and health professionals will find new and fully revised chapters on the genetic basis of body mass, amino acid, carbohydrate, iron, copper, lipo protein, and lipid metabolic disorders, as well as organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation, and peroxisome disorders among others. With regular advances in genomic technologies propelling precision medicine into the clinic, Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics and Genomics: Seventh Edition bridges the gap between high-level molecular genetics and practical application and serves as an invaluable clinical tool for health professionals and researchers.

F1 Racing The Ultimate Companion 75th Anniversary (Hardcover): Bruce Jones F1 Racing The Ultimate Companion 75th Anniversary (Hardcover)
Bruce Jones
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive visual reference, now revised and updated to celebrate 75 years of this fantastic sport. F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion offers a comprehensive insight into the history, geography and culture of the world's most popular and exciting motorsport. Written by former Autosport editor Bruce Jones, it spotlights each of the forty-eight countries across six continents to have produced an F1 driver or hosted a Grand Prix, exploring the circuits, teams, people and stories that make up each nation's F1 heritage. With individual chapters dedicated to each country, this beautifully illustrated reference book profiles the drivers, constructors and tracks that have made their mark on Formula One and contributed to the sport's global expansion over 75 years of racing. Filled with stunning photography, circuit maps and expert commentary, F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion takes you inside the world of Formula One like never before. This special anniversary edition is the perfect collection piece for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

The Beginner's Air Fryer Cookbook - 500 Simple, Crispy, Healthy Air Fryer Recipes to Fry, Roast, Bake, and Grill on a... The Beginner's Air Fryer Cookbook - 500 Simple, Crispy, Healthy Air Fryer Recipes to Fry, Roast, Bake, and Grill on a Budget (Hardcover)
Bruce Wendling
R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Where Have All the Heroes Gone? - The Changing Nature of American Valor (Hardcover): Bruce G. Peabody, Krista Jenkins Where Have All the Heroes Gone? - The Changing Nature of American Valor (Hardcover)
Bruce G. Peabody, Krista Jenkins
R3,570 Discovery Miles 35 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the men and women associated with the American Revolution and Civil War to the seminal figures in the struggles for civil and women's rights, Americans have been fascinated with and drawn to icons of great achievement, or at least reputation. But who spins today's narratives about American heroism, and to what ends? In a nation so wracked with division, is there any contemporary consensus about the enduring importance of our heroes or what traits they embody? Can heroes survive in our environment of 24/7 media coverage and cynicism about the motives of those who enter the public domain? In Where Have All the Heroes Gone?, Bruce G. Peabody and Krista Jenkins draw on the concept of the American hero to address these questions and to show an important gap between the views of political and media elites and the attitudes of the mass public. The authors contend that important changes over the past half century, including the increasing scope and power of new media and people's deepening political distrust, have drawn both politicians and producers of media content to the hero meme. However, popular reaction to this turn to heroism has been largely skeptical. As a result, the conversations and judgments of ordinary Americans, government officials, and media elites are often deeply divergent and even directly opposed. Exploring and being able to show these dynamics is important not just for understanding what U.S. heroism means today, but also in helping to wrestle with stubborn and distinctively American problems. Investigating the story of American heroes over the past five decades provides a narrative that can teach us about such issues as political socialization, institutional trust, and political communication.

Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds - A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats (Hardcover,... Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds - A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Bruce W. Keene, Francis W.K. Smith, Larry P Tilley, Bernie Hansen
R1,817 Discovery Miles 18 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Composed of a website and a companion book, this package demonstrates how to do accurate clinical evaluations of the heart and lungs in the examining room. The website offers step-by-step instructions on how to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds in dogs and cats. Made by using a heart sound simulator as well as recordings from patients, the website also covers heart murmurs and arrhythmias. The book expands on the website content and offers clear, concise illustrations of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and polarcardiograms (PCGs). It also includes pretests and post-tests to ensure thorough understanding of the material, as well as content on properties of sound, the stethoscope, and keys to successful auscultation. Heart sound simulator allows you to focus on the heart sounds without the distraction of respiratory sounds or artifacts of hair rubbing against the stethoscope. Wide variety of heart and lung sounds provides you with real-life cases that are as close to clinical practice as possible. Pretests may be taken prior to reviewing the book and website to measure how much you already know. Posttests help determine when the material has been mastered and direct the user to remediation in areas where additional study is needed. Inclusion of clinically-relevant conditions makes it easy for you to apply this information to day-to-day practice. Key points called out within the text alert you to potential problems, variations on techniques, and other treatment considerations. NEW! User-friendly companion website integrated with the text fully prepares you to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds in dogs and cats. EXPANDED! Respiratory content offers actual examples of video and lung sounds on respiratory patterns in animals that are dyspneic from various causes.

Hospice Ethics - Policy and Practice in Palliative Care (Hardcover): Timothy W. Kirk, Bruce Jennings Hospice Ethics - Policy and Practice in Palliative Care (Hardcover)
Timothy W. Kirk, Bruce Jennings
R3,752 Discovery Miles 37 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hospice care is one of the fastest-growing segments of the U. S. healthcare system, a trend that is expected to accelerate as the median age of the population continues to rise over the next three decades. Despite over forty percent of the population now dying while on hospice care, very little has been published on the ethical opportunities and challenges experienced in the everyday lives of those giving and receiving hospice care. This book is the first comprehensive collection devoted to analyzing distinctive ethical issues arising in the delivery of hospice care and designed to promote best ethical practices for hospice care professionals and organizations. Thirteen newly commissioned chapters by seventeen hospice experts populate three thematic sections of the book, each devoted to an aspect of the intersection between ethics and hospice care. Contributors have unique qualifications and abilities to articulate and respond to ethically significant phenomena that - while not always unique to hospice care - arise in especially poignant and complex ways when caring for patients enrolled in hospice. As the shift or return to home-based care at the end of life continues, hospice professionals and programs will be faced with a broader array of terminal illnesses, cultural beliefs and traditions, and patient and family values than ever before. Hospice will no longer be tailored solely to the final stage of cancer, but will need to accommodate patients whose illnesses are variable in their progression and whose treatment plans include many medical options. The ethical orientations and frameworks that have served hospice for the past 50 years will need to be supplemented and refined if hospice is to fulfill this changing social mission. Hospice Ethics explores a new paradigm for hospice ethics from a multi-disciplinary and provides an important educational resource for professional training in end of life care.

Immune Biology of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Models in Discovery and Translation (Hardcover): Gerard... Immune Biology of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Models in Discovery and Translation (Hardcover)
Gerard Socie, Bruce R. Blazar
R4,067 Discovery Miles 40 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Immune Biology of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation" provides clinical and scientific researchers with a deep understanding of the current research in this field and the implications for translational practice. By providing an overview of the immune biology of HSCT, an explanation of immune rejection, and detail on antigens and their role in HSCT success, this book embraces biologists and clinicians who need a broad view of the deeply complex processes involved. It then moves on to discuss the immunobiology mechanisms that influence graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect, and transplantation success. Using illustrative figures, highlighting key issues, describing recent successes and discussing unanswered questions, this book sums up the current state of HSCT to enhance the prospects for the future.

Allogeneic HSCT is a medical procedure in which a patient receives blood-forming stem cells from a genetically similar but not identical donor. This procedure is commonly performed for people with diseases of the blood, bone marrow, or certain cancers, but it remains risky with many possible complications. As such, experimental practice is reserved for preclinical animal models including the mouse and dog.

These animal models have been essential in developing transplant protocols, including preclinical testing of conditioning regimens, treatment of GVHD, and understanding the pathology of GVHD as well as the immunological mechanisms of GVHD and GVL effect. However, recent research has revealed significant species differences between humans and animal models that must be considered when relating animal model studies to clinical allogeneic HSCT scenarios.
Brings together perspectives leading laboratories and clinical research groups to highlight advances from bench to the bedsideGuides readers through the caveats that must be considered when drawing conclusions from studies with animal models before correlating to clinical allogeneic HSCT scenariosCategorizes the published advances in various aspects of immune biology of allegeneic HSCT to illustrate opportunities for clinical applications

Shadow Nations - Tribal Sovereignty and the Limits of Legal Pluralism (Hardcover): Bruce Duthu Shadow Nations - Tribal Sovereignty and the Limits of Legal Pluralism (Hardcover)
Bruce Duthu
R1,378 Discovery Miles 13 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

American Indian tribes have long been recognized as "domestic, dependent nations" within the United States, with powers of self-government that operate within the tribes' sovereign territories. Yet over the years, Congress and the Supreme Court have steadily eroded these tribal powers. In some respects, the erosion of tribal powers reflects the legacy of an imperialist impulse to constrain or eliminate any political power that may compete with the state. These developments have moved the nation away from its early commitments to a legally plural society-in other words, the idea that multiple nations and their legal systems could co-exist peacefully in shared territories. Shadow Nations argues for redirecting the trajectory of tribal-federal relations to better reflect the formative ethos of legal pluralism that operated in the nation's earliest years. From an ideological standpoint, this means that we must reexamine several long-held commitments. One is to legal centralism, the view that the nation-state and its institutions are the only legitimate sources of law. Another is to liberalism, the dominant political philosophy that undergirds our democratic structures and situates the individual, not the group or a collective, as the bedrock moral unit of society. From a constitutional standpoint, establishing more robust expressions of tribal sovereignty will require that we take seriously the concerns of citizens, tribal and non-tribal alike, who demand that tribal governments operate consistently with basic constitutional values. From an institutional standpoint, these efforts will require a new, flexible and adaptable institutional architecture that is better suited to accommodating these competing interests. Argued with grace, humanity, and a peerless scholarly eye, Shadow Nations is a clarion call for a true and consequential rethinking of the legal and political relationship between Indigenous tribes and the United States government.

Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice (Paperback, 6th edition): Bruce W. Long, Eugene D. Frank, Ruth Ann Ehrlich Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice (Paperback, 6th edition)
Bruce W. Long, Eugene D. Frank, Ruth Ann Ehrlich
R2,404 Discovery Miles 24 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice, and incorporates all the subjects mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Bruce Long, Eugene Frank, and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides the right exposure to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, and radiation protection, along with updated step-by-step instructions showing how to perform each projection. Concise coverage thoroughly prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, spine, chest, and head. Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect today's practice and meet the requirements of the ASRT Limited Scope Content Specifications. Current information on state licensure and limited radiography terminology ensures that you understand exam requirements and the role of the limited practitioner. Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators. Math and radiologic physics concepts are simplified and presented at an easy-to-understand level. Bone Densitometry chapter provides the information you need to know to prepare for the ARRT exam and clinical practice. Learning objectives and key terms highlight important information in each chapter and can be used as review tools. Special boxes highlight information to reinforce important points in the text. NEW! Updated content reflects today's radiography for limited practice. NEW! Updated drawings, photos, and medical radiographs enhance your understanding of key concepts and illustrate current technology.

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