A six-book series featuring all aspects of the popular Star Trek: The Next Generation universe in a complex and gripping adventure, now collected in one single omnibus volume. For over a decade unknown enemies have unleashed a string of deadly biological weapons throughout the Alpha Quadrant. Not only the Federation is at stake. The plague ...
This book explores the many prospects, challenges and ethical questions of engineering our reproductive cells. It is an accessible, three-part examination, moving from focused, realistic assessments of the possibilities and problems for this advancing technology to a section of short essays on the implications of our technological ability by ...
This powerful book portrays the trauma of anti-gay violence and will stimulate thought, research and action on the problem. Developed from a special issue of the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, it presents an overview of the problem, discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focuses on both victims and perpetrators and concludes with coverage ...
A practical manual for pediatricians and endocrinologists, "Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children, Second Edition", continues to provide a very practical overview of managing endocrine problems in children. Coverage of each disorder reflects its clinical importance. The material is organized in such a way that it can be referred to at a ...
This title effectively tests knowledge of the recently introduced and extensively revised paramedics curriculum. It meets the new and more rigorous standards of paramedic certification, now emphasizing basic science and pathophysiology. Featuring 500 multiple-choice questions accompanied by explanations and rationales for the correct answers, it ...
Whether from trauma, congenital deformity, or disease, many patients can present with disfiguring and debilitating facial defects. This reference presents a range of expertise on soft-tissue surgery of the craniofacial region for improved function and enhanced cosmetic appearance. Covering the latest technologies available, this source includes ...
This new book provides a practical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a readable and user friendly format. Given the importance of diabetes in clinical practice, particular emphasis has been placed on the practical management of diabetes. At the end of each chapter there are guidelines for which ...
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, UbiComp 2007, held in Innsbruck, Austria, in September 2007. The 29 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 150 submissions. The papers address all current issues in the area of ubiquitous, pervasive and ...
Join Greg and Lora Little as they take you through time to look at some of the most incredible mysteries of time and space. "Secrets of the Ancient World is a book that examines curious people, places, and objects, as they were addressed in the Edgar Cayce readings. From the lost world of Atlantis to the pyramids in Egypt, the Littles examine ...
This architectural study updates John Fitchen's original with extensive new material. Added to Fitchen's descriptions of barn types, framing style and exterior appearance is research information that relates to the form, fabric and essence of each Dutch barn in the United States.
A baker's dozen of classic pulp stories, by a master of the genre! "Satan's Daughter and Other Tales from the Pulps" includes such rare gems as the title story, "Scourge of the Silver Dragon," "Revolt of the Damned," "Pit of Madness," "The Walking Dead," "Drink or Draw," and many more. "Pulp stories at their pulpiest from a master of the form. ...
Family Health Social Work Practice: A Knowledge and Skills Casebook is a comprehensive guide to an emerging practice paradigm in the social work field. Edited by pioneers of the family health approach (who also contribute several chapters each), this book introduces the theoretical model and skills of the practice, including a framework for ...
Family Health Social Work Practice: A Knowledge and Skills Casebook is a comprehensive guide to an emerging practice paradigm in the social work field. Edited by pioneers of the family health approach (who also contribute several chapters each), this book introduces the theoretical model and skills of the practice, including a framework for ...
This is the first single-volume treatise comparing and explaining the different state approaches to marital property on a topic-by-topic basis--with analysis by experts on both the common law and community property systems. It helps you grasp the underlying principles and judicial trends driving today's court decisions. And it lets you quickly ...
New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt/M., Oxford, Wien. Recent challenges to the traditional view that the terms "elder" and "overseer" in the New Testament refer to the same office has caused the majority opinion to shift. After examining the background of the terms in Jewish and Greco-Roman sources, Paul's view of organized ministry in ...
This textbook examines the distinctiveness of the West European urban experience, and explores parallels and differences between the urban experience of countries within West Europe.
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