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There are many more states of matter than just solid, liquid, and
gas. Examples include liquid crystal, magnet, glass, and
superconductor. New states are continually, and unexpectedly, being
discovered. Some states, such as superconductor, can act like
Schrödinger's cat and exhibit the weirdness normally associated
with the quantum theory of atoms, photons, and electrons. Condensed
matter physics seeks to understand how states of matter and their
distinct physical properties emerge from the atoms of which a
material is composed. A system of many interacting parts can have
properties that the parts do not have. Water is wet, but a single
water molecule is not. Your brain is conscious, but a single neuron
is not. Such emergent phenomena are central to condensed matter
physics and also occur in many fields, from biology to computer
science to sociology, leading to rich intellectual connections.
When do quantitative differences become qualitative differences?
Can simple models describe rich and complex behaviour? What is the
relationship between the particular and the universal? How is the
abstract related to the concrete? Condensed matter physics is all
about these big questions. The materials in silicon chips, liquid
crystal displays, and magnetic computer memories, may have
transformed society, but understanding them has transformed how we
think about complex systems. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
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are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
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The purpose of this book is to provide an update both on the
present management of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) and on
clinical and experimental research being done to control this
disease. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals
with the current management of PVR. The Retina Society
Classification of PVR is based in part on a gradation of severity
from minimal to massive; therefore, this book attempts to correlate
the management of PVR with its severity. The treatment of PVR of
varying degrees of severity, from mild to the most severe form, is
described by those authors with extensive experience with this
spectrum of cases. Much progress has been made in the management of
severe PVR as a result of vitreous injections, vitrectomy,
periretinal membrane surgery, and retinal surgery. Authors in this
book show that in mild and moderately severe PVR excellent results
can be obtained with techniques that are less invasive and possibly
less likely to stimulate further abnormal cellular proliferation.
The new modalities for treatment of PVR are discussed by authors
having extensive experience with them. The current status of
pharmacological treatment and new concepts of the pathobiology of
PVR are discussed. The second part of the book deals with questions
frequently encountered in the management of PVR. These questions
are answered by a panel of experts including Gary W. Abrams, Steven
T. Charles, William H. Havener, Robert Machemer, Charles L.
Schepens, and Walter H. Stern.
Retinopathy of Prematurity presents a review of the current
knowledge of this disease, which tragically renders many premature
infants blind. First, the volume covers the natural history,
classification and histopathology of ROP, followed by examination
techniques, recommendations for follow-up and therapy and finally a
panel discussion providing answers to frequent questions and areas
of legal concern.
The eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002 was
incomprehensibly brutal-it is estimated that half of all female
refugees were raped and many thousands were killed. While the
publicity surrounding sexual violence helped to create a general
picture of women and girls as victims of the conflict, there has
been little effort to understand female soldiers' involvement in,
and experience of, the conflict. Female Soldiers in Sierra Leone
draws on interviews with 75 former female soldiers and over 20
local experts, providing a rare perspective on both the civil war
and post-conflict development efforts in the country. Megan
MacKenzie argues that post-conflict reconstruction is a highly
gendered process, demonstrating that a clear recognition and
understanding of the roles and experiences of female soldiers are
central to both understanding the conflict and to crafting
effective policy for the future.
About This Book Create a house and a commercial office building in
a virtual 3D environment Strategically placed best practice tips to
help you create better and exciting models Step-by-step tutorial,
covering the advanced tools and features of ArchiCAD while creating
two complete construction projects Who This Book Is ForThis book is
for architects, architectural technicians, and construction
professionals who are familiar with 2D CAD programs such as AutoCAD
Lite, or have some exposure to a 3D BIM package such as Revit. No
experience with ArchiCAD is required. If you want to learn the
skills needed for architectural drawing production in the real
world, then this book is for you.
SUCCESS IS A SCIENCE Success is a science, but success does not
always come from what we do. Success comes from how we see things,
and how differently we act on what we see. When you see how others
do certain things, or when you hear others say certain things, you
should program yourself to act on what you see or hear so that life
can deliver the results you desire rather than to settle for the
undesirable results. Whether your focus is on career, professional
relationship, marriage or family relationship, "Discover What Makes
People Successful," gives you the skills you need to make sound,
effective decision to the everyday situations that will enable you
to enjoy the rewards and benefits. You don't want to go through
life wearing a sign that reads: "This is the unsuccessful victim of
success." The highest service in life is to excel. We were born in
this world to excel in everything we do, otherwise, we were born in
vain.
The eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002 was
incomprehensibly brutal--it is estimated that half of all female
refugees were raped and many thousands were killed. While the
publicity surrounding sexual violence helped to create a general
picture of women and girls as victims of the conflict, there has
been little effort to understand female soldiers' involvement in,
and experience of, the conflict. Female Soldiers in Sierra Leone
draws on interviews with 75 former female soldiers and over 20
local experts, providing a rare perspective on both the civil war
and post-conflict development efforts in the country. Megan
MacKenzie argues that post-conflict reconstruction is a highly
gendered process, demonstrating that a clear recognition and
understanding of the roles and experiences of female soldiers are
central to both understanding the conflict and to crafting
effective policy for the future.
Infectious Disease is a core topic within the clinical curriculum
and students are expected to recognize, understand and know how to
investigate and manage many infectious conditions.
"Infectious Disease: Clinical Cases Uncovered" leads students
through a clinical approach to managing problems, with a
question-answer approach developing the narrative. With
self-assessment exercises using MCQs, EMQs and SAQs, "Infectious
Disease: Clinical Cases Uncovered" is perfect for medical students
and junior doctors, infectious disease nurses, nursing students and
nurse practitioners.
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