They are the semi-forgotten women of European medieval history. This is the first compendium of detailed scholarly biographies of the countesses and queens of the Kingdom of Sicily during the Hautevil
Margaret of Navarre, Queen of Sicily, was one of the most important women of the twelfth century, acting as regent during a pivotal phase in her kingdom's history. Her life and times make for the comp
Every once in a while a long-forgotten work emerges from the shadows of the Middle Ages to be published in English for the first time.This is the first complete English translation of the prose chroni
In the first book of its kind, two of Sicily's leading historians and lecturers outline strategies and resources available in English for professors and other instructors wishing to introduce students
Can the eclectic medieval history of the world's most conquered island be a lesson for our age?This book is about more than Sicily. The focus of this 368 page general history to 1500 is the diversity
This comprehensive 2nd edition will build on the highly successful first edition, providing an updated global perspective of the fundamentals of multifocal intraocular lenses. The varying outcomes, li
Sicily's culinary landscape is as eclectic as the island's complex history. Written by Sicilians in Sicily, this book introduces Sicilian cuisine, explaining what it is and where to find it. Presentin
The use of femtosecond lasers in corneal transplants has created a revolution in more precise matching between donor and recipient corneas and better refractive outcomes. Citing the advantages of femt
Many ophthalmologists are in the transition from the traditional cataract surgery technique to the new minimally incision cataract surgery (MICS) technique. They are in the need of updated information
This illustrated guide is written by international opinion leaders with extensive experience in the practice of refractive surgery. It is the first book devoted to refractive complications (with pract
Garg (Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, India) and Alio (ophthalmology, Instituto Oftalmologico de Alicante, Spain) provide ophthalmologists with a guide to surgical techniques used in pediatric
The most comprehensive book available on all aspects of this revolutionary technique!"Small incision cataract surgery is arguably the most gratifying and efficient procedure currentely practiced in al
These guidelines, compiled by a panel of clinicians and scientists with a high level of expertise, aim to provide readers with the most up-to-date and comprehensive instructions on the treatment and p
Anterior segment intraocular inflammation (ASII) or, as more often designates anterior uveitis (AU) is a common manifestation implying that the inflammatory processes are confined to the structures of
