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Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE, when he was only thirty two.
His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through
Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and North Africa to North West
India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He
was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of
history's most successful military commanders. This new series is
created for the modern reader to introduce the heroes, cultures,
myths and religions of former times. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to
mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction,
Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical
men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists,
secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover
a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the
fantastic.
This brand new title provides a highly illustrated and unambiguous
introduction to most common presentations encountered in GP
surgeries, in minor injury units and emergency departments. It
provides the basic information required to identify and manage
these conditions, as well as highlighting the pitfalls and the key
diagnoses not to be missed. Minor Injury and Minor Illness at a
Glance: * Presents the perfect combination of text and image;
double page spreads enable quick access to information for readers
in a pressurised environment * Covers a wide range of minor
injuries and illnesses in one illustrated, full colour volume *
Identifies key diagnoses not to be missed with red flags * Contains
Short Answer Questions (SAQs) to help test learning and recognition
* Includes a companion website featuring Short Answer Questions
(SAQs) and flashcards, available at
www.ataglanceseries.com/minorinjury Minor Injury and Minor Illness
at a Glance is the perfect preparation guide or aide memoire for
placements in acute or primary care, ideal for medical students,
junior doctors, GP trainees and nurse practitioners.
Insect-Plant Interactions is a series devoted to reviews across the
breadth of the topic from cellular mechanisms to ecology and
evolution. Articles are selected from areas of particular current
interest or subjects that would especially benefit from a new
review. It is hoped that the interdisciplinary selection in each
volume will help readers to enter new fields of insect-plant
interactions.
Insect-Plant Interactions is a series devoted to reviews across the
breadth of the topic from cellular mechanisms to ecology and
evolution. Articles are selected from areas of particular current
interest or subjects that would especially benefit from a new
review. It is hoped that the interdisciplinary selection in each
volume will help readers to enter new fields of insect-plant
interactions. Volume III contains six contrasting articles.
Soft tissue problems are very common, with one in four people at
any one time suffering with a musculoskeletal disorder. ABC of Soft
Tissue Disorders is a practical, fully illustrated guide to their
assessment and treatment. Structured by body part, each chapter
provides guidance on assessment, treatment and management, and
covers common conditions such as sprains and strains, tendinopathy,
ligament injuries, and sciatica. With particular focus on
shoulders, back and knee problems (reflecting the frequency and
complexity of problems in these parts of the body), it provides
guidance on the essential history and examination required to reach
an accurate diagnosis. Written by an expert author team, ABC of
Soft Tissue Disorders is important reading for all general
practitioners, nurse practitioners, junior doctors and medical
students working in a range of settings, including emergency, minor
injury departments, as well as in orthopaedics and rheumatology.
In a world now forced to address the issues of sustainability,
environmental impact, and the widespread pollution of land and
oceans with manmade materials, alternative resources must be
considered for the future of the planet. A vast array of natural
materials is available throughout the world with properties that
are often superior to the man-made alternatives. Designing with
Natural Materials fills the gap between the current scientific
knowledge of the use of natural materials and product design and
acts as a bridge between the two disciplines. The book serves as an
introduction to natural materials within the context of design. The
chapters include case studies, research, and a historical
perspective. It develops ideas of designing with natural materials
in specific areas and looks to the future of new biobased materials
and how these will influence design. The work offers insight to
designers of biobased materials across a range of different design
disciplines while also providing insights to scientists on the
process of design, production, and the needs of a material beyond
those traditionally analyzed in the laboratory. The final chapters
touch on the use of bioinspiration and biomimicry in the
development and use of biobased materials and how natural design
will influence both material design and products in the future. The
book will be of interest to engineers, scientific researchers,
professional designers, students, those working in industry who are
considering using natural materials as an alternative to current
unsustainable options, and anyone who has an interest in the
subject.
From its earliest beginnings, the Catholic Church has cared for the
sick and dying of the world as an extension of the healing ministry
of Jesus. As a natural consequence, Catholics have regularly
addressed moral issues relating to health care long before the term
""bioethics"" was coined. Beginning with a deeply nuanced, holistic
understanding of the human person as their foundation, Catholic
scholars have developed a person-centered ethic with which to
approach ethical dilemmas that is understandable and defensible in
the light of natural human reason, yet which is compatible with the
teachings and doctrine of the Church - emphasizing the harmony of
faith and reason within the Catholic moral tradition. ""Medicine,
Health Care, and Ethics"" adds to this rich tradition with a
collection of contemporary essays that represent the very best
efforts of current Catholic scholarship in the field of health care
and medical ethics. The book begins with an introductory section
that explains the basic foundations of the personalist approach to
ethics and its development within Catholic thought. The remaining
parts of the book address timely topics such as artificial
reproduction, contraception, abortion, euthanasia, genetic
engineering, stem cell research, cloning, and health care reform.
Each author brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge on
these issues that will benefit Catholics as well as non-Catholics.
With general overviews for each section, and topic-specific
bibliographies to guide further study, this volume is designed to
provide a greater understanding and deeper appreciation of the
Catholic perspective on health care and medicine for both newcomers
and seasoned students of bioethics alike. In today's culture of
pluralism and diversity, the Catholic tradition has much wisdom to
contribute to society's consideration of contemporary problems in
medicine and health care. This collection of essays is offered in
the spirit of open and honest dialogue for all who are seeking to
understand that tradition.
At age fifty, Susan Morris is diagnosed with breast cancer-and
she's floored. Desperate to pinpoint the cause, one night she
decides to type a question into her search engine: "What are the
risk factors of getting breast cancer?" She's surprised to discover
research showing that long-term exposure to stress and traumatic
childhood experiences can both increase the risk of breast cancer.
The Sensitive One is a braided memoir that alternates between
Morris's childhood-as a sensitive child and then teenager who
shouldered the burden of caring for her younger siblings as her
dad's alcoholism tore at the threads of their home life-and an
adult who for a decade-plus has been living a trauma-free life with
a caring husband and rewarding career in nursing . . . only to be
diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a story of redemption-of a
woman who manages to escape harrowing circumstances and start
anew-but it's also a story of how our legacy lives within us, and
how healing from the adverse effects of childhood can truly take a
lifetime.
Centuries ago the Maya people created a magnificent culture.
Pyramids, temples, astronomical sites, populous cities, and a
culture of beauty and sophistication marked what we now know as
southern Mexico and Central America. The mysterious "collapse" of
the great city-states of the Maya world to the 10th century is as
great archaeological mystery. And yet the Maya people, and their
culture, live on. Especially in the state of Chiapas in southern
Mexico. Even with civil wars and severe economic hardship, the Maya
continue to celebrate and sustain their heritage in extraordinary
traditional dress and festivals that are both riotous and sacred.
Enter the world through the pages of this book. Understand the
roots of Maya culture and costume as it is expressed in their
ancient history and legends, and in their ever-evolving, colorful,
beautifully handcrafted dress. You will see exquisite gauze fabrics
that trace their origins from the 9th century AD to a present-day
village; festival wear that blends Roman Catholicism and paganism,
reverence and mockery; gloriously brocaded and embroidered
wardrobes that tie communities together; embroidery techniques that
reflect displacements and migration- fabrics that trace the history
and evolution of a people.
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