A new comprehensive text presenting both the clinical and physical applications of computed tomography (CT). Topics covered include image reconstruction, radiation dosage, instrumentation, three dimensional imaging, image manipulation, patient positioning and care, and sectional anatomy. The text also features a unique chapter on quality control ...
Volume 1 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the "Elements" plus critical analysis of each definition, postulate, and proposition. Vol. 1 includes Introduction, Books 1-2: Triangles, rectangles. .
Evolution is the single most important idea in modern biology, shedding light on virtually every biological question, from the shape of orchid blossoms to the distribution of species across the planet. Until recently, however, the theory has had little impact on medical research or practice. Evolutionary Medicine shows how this is beginning to ...
Volume 1 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the "Elements "plus critical analysis. Covers textual and linguistic matters, more. Includes 2,500 years of commentary. Total in set: 995 figures.
The definitive edition of one of the very greatest classics of all time--the full Euclid, encompassing almost 2500 years of mathematical and historical study. This unabridged republication of the original enlarged edition contains the complete English text of all 13 books of the ELEMENTS, plus analyses of each definition, postulate, and ...
The second edition of this comprehensive text is dedicated to the subject of computed tomography physics. It includes the very latest in CT principles, applications and technology. Multi-slice CT is discussed in detail, along with coverage of fundamental physical principles, image reconstruction and applications such as 3-D imaging, fluoroscopy, ...
This handy reference will give the practicing and training technologist a solid understanding of basic MRI principles on which further learning can be built. Beginning with a hardware overview and moving through tissue characteristics, image quality and flow imaging, "Rad Tech's Guide to MRI: Basic Physics, Instrumentation, and Quality Control" ...
This book on radiation protection provides clear coverage of essential concepts, plus the latest technology and new recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. A clear presentation of introductory concepts and essential physics explains the nature and scope of radiation protection; and a discussion of the ...
This work presents the basic principles of medical imaging and applies them to sports medicine. Written by a team of experts in sports medicine, this reference offers practical advice on the most effective use and interpretation of injury imaging. The book explains how to interpret imaging studies for all types of musculoskeletal injuries ...
Why do we do things that we know are bad for us? If these choices are simply responses to cultural norms and pressures, then why did these particularly self-destructive patterns evolve in place of more sensible ones? This volume explores various aspects of behaviour that are endemic to contemporary Western society, and proposes ways of ...
To meet the demands of practicing radiologic technologists, and students in training, Blackwell introduces the first volume of the "Rad Tech's Guide Series". "Rad Tech's Guide to Radiation Protection" gets to the heart of what the modern technologist does by providing all of the information needed to understand basic radiobiology, the sources of ...
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) has sought to improve the lives of generations of blind Canadians. Established in 1918, this philanthropic organisation has guided blind people out of a time of poverty and abuse, bringing them the same rights and freedoms as all Canadians. This book explores the history of the CNIB - from the ...
In the world of books, there are hundreds of timeless classics. But only one collection of great works is a classic in itself - "Britannica's Great Books". This 60-volume set brings you centuries of celebrated writings from the greatest minds of all time, including Plato, Shakespeare, Swift, Freud, Hemingway and Twain. "Britannica's Great Books" ...
Like all classical Greek texts on science, Euclid's works on optics initially came to the West mainly through medieval Arabic texts and commentaries. While several Greek versions of the "Optika" were discovered and translated as early as the sixteenth century, sorting out what may have been Euclid's original has not been easy.This book presents a ...
Using images and anatomic illustrations, "Rad Tech's Guide to MRI: Imaging Procedures, Patient Care, and Safety" provides the reader with a quick overview of MRI for quick reference and examination preparation. As part of the "Rad Tech's Guide Series", this volume features an overview of anatomy, imaging tips, scanning procedures, and the latest ...
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark ...
1866. Euclid of Alexandria is the most prominent mathematician of antiquity best known for his treatise on mathematics The Elements. Tate published this pamphlet of Euclid with the hope that it would advance the mathematical education of this country.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark ...
Evolution is the single most important idea in modern biology, shedding light on virtually every biological question, from the shape of orchid blossoms to the distribution of species across the planet. Until recently, however, the theory has had little impact on medical research or practice. Evolutionary Medicine shows how this is beginning to ...
Since its opening in 1867, the Tunbridge Worldas Fair has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to its one-of-a-kind event, showcasing the best of regional agriculture and entertainment. The fair, originally intended to determine who owned the fastest horse or best-looking cow, began as an improvised event in farmer Elisha Lougeeas North Tunbridge ...
Was the Anglophone Caribbean condemned by its colonial history to permanent conditions of dependency and by the Cold War geopolitical realities to international interventionism? In "Dependency and Socialism in the Modern Caribbean" Euclid Rose focuses upon the efforts made by the English-speaking Caribbean - through case studies that compare and ...
This book contains a translation and study of "Euclid's Phaenomena", a work which once formed part of the mathematical training of astronomers from Central Asia to Western Europe. Included is an introduction that sets Euclid's geometry of the celestial sphere, and its application to the astronomy of his day, into its historical context for readers ...
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