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A reliable and clean source of water is essential for any
community, so it is easy to understand how important wells were for
pre-modern peoples. More complex is the mystical relationship
humans have developed with these sites, which are imbued with a
sacredness that predates Christianity. Holy Wells of Wexford and
Pembrokeshire is a series of five chapbooks celebrating holy wells
in two regions with common ancestry and history. Since at least the
Bronze Age, sea travel between these two lands has meant
cross-fertilisation of traditions and common names associated with
wells of both regions. Of significance is the long-standing
friendship between two early Christian saints: David, who became
the first Bishop of St Davids; and Aidan, born in Ireland, who
spent time in Wales and then founded monasteries in Ireland,
including at Ferns. In Oilgate, Wexford, there is a well dedicated
to David and, at Whitesands near St Davids in Pembrokeshire, there
is one named after Aidan. Each of the five books approaches the
subject from different perspectives and mediums, including fiction,
poetry and essays as well as photographs and prints.
Kinematic MRI refers to imaging a joint through a range of motion
to examine the interactions between the soft tissue and osseous
anatomy that comprise the joint. Kinematic MRI techniques were
developed because various pathologic conditions are dependent on
the specific position of the joint or in response to loading or
stress. Importantly, static-view MRI examinations often miss
abnormal findings because the joint is not assessed through a range
of motion. Accordingly, the functional information obtained using
kinematic MRI frequently serves to identify the underlying
abnormality or to supplement the information acquired with standard
MR imaging techniques. Kinematic MRI of the Joints is the first
textbook on this important, emerging clinical MRI application. For
each joint, it presents pertinent functional anatomy, kinesiology,
and clinical information; describes the kinematic MRI protocol and
technique; explains the normal kinematics; and provides a thorough
presentation of the pathokinematics. Multiple case examples
illustrate the usefulness of kinematic MRI of the joints for
diagnosis or elucidation of pathologic conditions. Each section of
this book is co-authored by an leading musculoskeletal radiologist
orthopedic surgeon as well as by an academic-based physical
therapist/biomechanist.
Offering a clear and authoritative overview of recent developments
in microbiology and neuroscience, this reference describes factors
contributing to the emergence and resurgence of neurological
infections-studying both new and drug-resistant pathogens, as well
as long-term prevention and control strategies for these diseases.
Kinematic MRI refers to imaging a joint through a range of motion to examine the interactions between the soft tissue and osseous anatomy that comprise the joint. Kinematic MRI techniques were developed because various pathologic conditions are dependent on the specific position of the joint or in response to loading or stress. Importantly, static-view MRI examinations often miss abnormal findings because the joint is not assessed through a range of motion. Accordingly, the functional information obtained using kinematic MRI frequently serves to identify the underlying abnormality or to supplement the information acquired with standard MR imaging techniques.
Kinematic MRI of the Joints is the first textbook on this important, emerging clinical MRI application. For each joint, it presents pertinent functional anatomy, kinesiology, and clinical information; describes the kinematic MRI protocol and technique; explains the normal kinematics; and provides a thorough presentation of the pathokinematics. Multiple case examples illustrate the usefulness of kinematic MRI of the joints for diagnosis or elucidation of pathologic conditions.
Each section of this book is co-authored by an leading musculoskeletal radiologist orthopedic surgeon as well as by an academic-based physical therapist/biomechanist.
Offering a clear and authoritative overview of recent developments
in microbiology and neuroscience, this reference describes factors
contributing to the emergence and resurgence of neurological
infections-studying both new and drug-resistant pathogens, as well
as long-term prevention and control strategies for these diseases.
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY CHRIS POWER 'Readers who've not yet read
Jane Bowles are almost to be envied, like people who've still to
read Austen or Mansfield or Woolf' Ali Smith 'The most important
writer of prose fiction in modern American letters' Tennessee
Williams 'A modern legend' Truman Capote 'Bowles is a master of the
unforgettable phrase that no one else could have written' William
S. Burroughs 'A dizzyingly original stylist' New York Times "It's
the truth," the women said from their mattress "Everything is
nice". Alva, a widow, states a preference for plain ordinary
pleasures - only to get drunk and flirtatious, and pass out in a
strange bed when she is asked out for the evening. Sadie, a
spinster, goes to a holiday resort complete with pine groves,
marshmallows and respectable clientele - to bring her nervous
sister home, but instead comes to an eerie end herself. Mary, a
little girl, spends her days in a clay pit leading an imaginary
army of hard-muscled men. But hen a strange boy invades her
headquarters, Mary abandons her soldiers to follow him home.
Disturbing, unforgettable, totally unique - Jane Bowles' short
stories explore the hidden lives of women that only appear
ordinary. A W&N Essential
Christopher Power introduces a story of the journey from street to
stage. This inspiring book, which is especially topical in today's
climate of teenage violence, is an encouragement to those who feel
trapped by circumstances and who want to break free. In telling his
story, Christopher demonstrates to the reader that we all have the
power within us to change our lives too. "Breaking Free" opens with
a sensational murder and Christopher continues to describe this
explicitly and graphically, as well as the sexual abuse, drug
abuse, theft, gambling, alcohol and teenage gang warfare. He talks
openly about his rebellious teenage years, which ended in a prison
sentence. His delicious sense of humour sustained him through the
worst, and the dangerous journey leads from crime and hopelessness
to his joy today as a Christian and actor. This is a moving and
inspiring story that illustrates how anyone, from whatever
background, can pursue their dream and find fulfilment.
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