'''Did you notice how picturesque the letter ''Y'' is?'''' asks a poem by Victor Hugo. ''''That the letter ''O'' stands for the sun or that the letter ''Y'' stands for tree, glass or a fork in the roa
Focusing on common conditions and containing helpful case vignettes, this book provides guidance for the first-line of management of geriatric patients. It is written primarily by an experienced geria
This book is a lavishly illustrated guide to almost 200 inherited diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Each entry includes synonyms, age of onset, clinical findings, complications, course, laborator
The design of the 1970s was distinguished by a strong confluence of creativity and functionalism in furnishing and decor. We already recognize many ''70s furniture designs as icons of mid-century mod
Discussing the clinical manifestations of hemato-obstetric science, this new reference provides the reader with a user-friendly, authoritative source of information - making it a key tool in both diag
Given the increased attention of clinicians, researchers, and the pharmaceutical industry to the management and treatment of dementia not only in the elderly but also in increasingly younger populatio
This bench book provides a clinically pragmatic and diagnostically up-to-date basis for the pathological examination of the endometrium, one of the most commonly examined tissues in anatomical patholo
Dedicated to the legendary Casa de Retiro Espiritual, this book accompanies the MoMA exhibition of Ambasz''s award-winning project. This illustrated volume includes an essay by Peter Buchanan, over 60
Nobody photographs libraries, those splendid and intimate cathedrals of knowledge, as beautifully as Candida Hofer. Her photographs are sober and restrained in feel - the atmosphere is disturbed by ne
Focusing on the day-to-day needs of a clinical trials manager, this book explains the key concepts and principles of risk management, as well as showing how best to how to apply them directly to 'real
Artist Mihail Chemiakin''s drawn costume sketches, stage sets and production design come to life in this record of the two-act ballet premiered in St. Petersburg''s Mariinsky Theater in 2005. Humorous
Based on the extensive experience of one of the few clinics for women with epilepsy in the United Kingdom, as well as on the curriculum of the Birmingham University Masters Course in Epilepsy, this te
Over 2,000 patterns and pieces by ceramicist Clarice Cliff and her colleagues at the Wilkinson Pottery: the most complete guide ever published to Cliff''s colorful, delightful, and highly collectible
Culture, Identity, Commodity is a pioneering work focused on diasporic Chinese literary production in English. It provides broad-ranging, critically-engaged textual analyses that address the dynamic a
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is known to have many underlying causes and can present in a variety of ways, and with a range of symptoms. In an addition to the Atlas series, the au
Many facets of Oxford are recorded here, as Graham Byfield strolls with his sketchpad through college gateways, courtyards and gardens, along broad streets and narrow alleyways, into great ceremonial
A trailblazer in interventional cardiology, Dr. Antonio Colombo combines his vast experience with that of Goran Stankovic and distinguished colleagues to share tips and tricks for dealing with disease
The British Museum has a superb collection of clocks and watches, covering the history of horology since the medieval period in greater depth and diversity than perhaps any other collection in the wor
A look at the world''s most popular confection examines its history and influence, from the cocoa bean of the Aztecs to the innumerable variants of the modern world, and includes a list of tempting re
This is the first English-language anthology on the Taiwan New Cinema and its legacy. It is an exciting collection which covers all the major filmmakers from Hou Hsiao Hsien and Edward Yang to Ang Lee
Without a comprehensive system of mental health care, the Chinese government and mental health care professionals are being confronted with two crucial issues. The first issue is how China will provid
Commercial Agents and the Law is a practical approach to the modern law relating to commercial agency agreements, a complete guide to the workings of the relationship between commercial agents and the
Published to coincide with a major exhibition, an assessment of the international influence of the arts and crafts movement considers its reflection of modern issues and technological capabilities, su
A passionate interest and much of a lifetime spent seeking out the world''s finest ethnic jewellery have produced an outstanding collection. The Ghysels have indulged their passion indiscriminately, a
Presents the wise words of a great master, philosopher or poet for every day of the year. This book focuses on such timeless sources as poems by Rabindranath Tagore and Krishnamurti; the longest epic
Transgender Subjectivities is a comprehensive guide for understanding the issues and concerns of the emerging transgender phenomenon. This book offers a diverse yet coherent view of this ever-expandin
Dieter Roth was a multi-faceted artist. This volume shows his work in many media and includes over 200 artist''s books, 40 multiples, jewellery, films, videos, tapes, records and posters produced over
One of the most important literary works of the twentieth century, Ulysses is also one of the most realistic novels ever written. The characters, some of them Dubliners appearing under their own names
In this collection of photojournalism from Bennetton''s groundbreaking Colors magazine, stories of very human suffering are told through the hardhitting images of James Mollison, one of the great mast
The polychromy of a work of art is for its understanding just as important as its formal design. When a sculptor has finished carving a wooden sculpture, it is brought to life by the polychromy of th
Each volume in the Classic Papers series presents up to two hundred of the most important papers published in a particular specialty. The papers have been carefully compiled, not merely for their hist
Frankfurt-based artist Tobias Rehberger was a student of Martin Kippenberger in the early 1990s and has received international recognition alongside a generation of artists, including Olafur Eliasson,
Covering the recently passed 45 CFR, the parallel CFR 21 Part 11, and HIPAA regulations 160, 162, and 164, this book provides guidance for purchasing, installing, validating, and managing commercial o
It is not necessary to know how to do a statistical analysis to critically appraise a paper. However, it is necessary to have a grasp of the basics, of whether the right test has been used and how to
'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' These were the words heard around the world on July 20, 1969, as American astronauts accomplished the first manned lunar landing. People e
The practicing surgeon faces particular problems when dealing with recurrent and persistent colorectal disorders, and those problems have not been fully addressed in the medical literature. Both the s
Crohn's Disease represents a substantial burden of sickness not only in hospital wards but also in the community. However, there have been major advances in treatment in recent years, and the time is
