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Poor little worm meets some remarkable animals, all with a claim to fame: the toughest (gorilla), fastest (falcon), longest tongue (chameleon), and most intelligent (human), among many others. He returns home feeling weak and inadequate until he realises that making compost is one of the most important things in the world. Lavishly illustrated and with some intriguing detail, this is a funny, thoughtful tale with an environmental message and plenty of talking points about diversity and self-esteem.[b]Paul Fitzgerald is radical political cartoonist and activist known as Polyp. His work regularly appears in [i]New Internationalist magazine and he has published several books. [b]Eva Schlunke grew up off-grid in the Australian bush. She is a painter, illustrator, and prop builder. Both live and work in Manchester, United Kingdom.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Media
Peter Steven explores the diversity of world media, from the corporate to the independent. He introduces readers to the political economy of the major media outlets, looking at the concentration of ownership and the convergence of technologies and media functions. In doing so, he encourages us to question how the media reflects society: are we passive recipients, or do we have a part in constructing the world?Peter Steven is a freelance writer based in Toronto, Canada. He has been a film columnist for New Internationalist and The Beaver magazines, and associate editor of Jump Cut magazine.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Equality
Ideal for anyone wanting an introduction to issues of inequality and social justice.Danny Dorling is one of the leading international experts on the subject.Highly readable and fully referenced work by experienced author and journalistUnlike other works on the subject this is a positive book. It examines all the problems of inequality but also emphasizes cases of equality and how it can be further adavnced.Foreword expected from Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson, authors of the bestselling The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies StrongerCovers race, gender & ethnicity, age, basic human rights and particularly the gap between rich and poor.New title in the No-Nonsense Guides series, over 300,000 sold.
Practical Breast Pathology
Acclaim for the first edition: Succinct, well organized, and easy-to-followof the highest qualityrecommended. – Radiology Excellent histologic illustrations and concise textprovides a firm foundation in fundamental concepts.– American Journal of Roentgenology Remarkablesplendid illustrations provide large views of the lesionsgood reference for any clinician interested in breast pathology. – Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy Focused on a modern, interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing diseases of the breast, this concise book builds on the high standard set in the previous edition. It provides a complete foundation in the basic principles, radiologic appearance and underlying pathology of breast disease, without overwhelming non-pathologist members of the team with excessive detail. For effective communication at every level, Practical Breast Pathology, Second Editionprovides the clear information, case examples and superb illustrations that make it an ideal clinical problem solver.Special features of the second edition: High-quality examples of modern multimodality radiology (digital mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging) correlated with large-format 2D and 3D histologic slides New findings on such clinically important topics as the lobar nature of breast carcinoma, multifocality, diffuse carcinomas and extent of disease, concept of the sick lobe and more Introduction of the molecular classification of invasive breast cancer Discussion of prognostic and predictive factors in breast carcinoma, such as hormone receptors and HER2 status Updates on preoperative diagnosis, including intact biopsy and radiologic assessment of the extent and distribution of lesionsEnriched with new information and stunning illustrations in every chapter, Practical Breast Pathology, Second Edition is a key link in the exchange between pathologists, radiologists, oncologists and breast surgeons, as well as residents and trainees. It provides an essential framework for understanding the mammographic-pathologic correlation, leading to increased cooperation among clinical team members and significantly improved outcomes for patients.
Jamaica in the Age of Revolution
A renowned historian offers novel perspectives on slavery and abolition in eighteenth-century Jamaica Between the start of the Seven Years' War in 1756 and the onset of the French Revolution in 1789, Jamaica was the richest and most important colony in British America. White Jamaican slaveowners presided over a highly productive economic system, a precursor to the modern factory in its management of labor, its harvesting of resources, and its scale of capital investment and ouput. Planters, supported by a dynamic merchant class in Kingston, created a plantation system in which short-term profit maximization was the main aim. Their slave system worked because the planters who ran it were extremely powerful. In Jamaica in the Age of Revolution , Trevor Burnard analyzes the men and women who gained so much from the labor of enslaved people in Jamaica to expose the ways in which power was wielded in a period when the powerful were unconstrained by custom, law, or, for the most part, public approbation or disapproval. Burnard finds that the unremitting war by the powerful against the poor and powerless, evident in the day-to-day struggles slaves had with masters, is a crucial context for grasping what enslaved people had to endure. Examining such events as Tacky's Rebellion of 1760 (the largest slave revolt in the Caribbean before the Haitian Revolution), the Somerset decision of 1772, and the murder case of the Zong in 1783 in an Atlantic context, Burnard reveals Jamiaca to be a brutally effective and exploitative society that was highly adaptable to new economic and political circumstances, even when placed under great stress, as during the American Revolution. Jamaica in the Age of Revolution demonstrates the importance of Jamaican planters and merchants to British imperial thinking at a time when slavery was unchallenged.
Plastic Surgery Case Review
Focusing on the clinical information that must be mastered for success on oral board exams, Plastic Surgery Case Review presents 50 case studies, each of which highlights a specific topic that is frequently covered in the oral boards. It contains short, high-yield chapters that are designed to serve as a thorough yet quick review of pertinent information that physicians will encounter in the examination.Key Features: Each chapter begins with a case study that is modeled after the oral boards. Each case study includes: a description of the case and the work-up for similar scenarios, a discussion of treatment options, complications, and critical errors to avoidHigh-quality color illustrations throughoutChapters are organized in bullet-point format, making the book quick and easy to readThis book will be an essential resource for plastic surgeons, residents, fellows, and other trainees studying for the oral board exams and a useful guide for plastic surgeons preparing for operative cases.
Periprosthetic Fracture Management
This textbook accumulates the latest global knowledge on periprosthetic fractures, including all relevant anatomical regions, surgical pitfalls, complex cases, and a brand new comprehensive Unified Classification System, (UCS) on periprosthetic fractures, combining the original Vancouver classification with the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification.Carefully selected case studies illustrate and describe individual solutions for often problematic fracture situations, providing comprehensive information from experts globally. Orthopedic and trauma surgeons will be able to expand their knowledge regarding: Risk factors and assessment of periprosthetic fractures and the patient Options and choices of fracture fixations techniques as well as more complex revisions or reconstructive proceduresMore than 350 pages containing superb illustrations and images
SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research
The <em>SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research</em> is a must-have guide for spine care professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and advance their careers by publishing high-quality clinical research.
Planning, conducting, and publishing the results of your clinical research can be a long and arduous journey. The <em>SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research</em> presents and explains the many interrelated components essential to spine clinical research in an easily accessible way, guiding you step-by-step through the principles and methods of planning and evaluating clinical research.
Also addressed are special topics such as getting your manuscript published and conducting a meta-analysis. This SMART approach provides a clear and simple road map for the planning, execution, and critical appraisal of clinical research.
Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System
Praise for the first edition:<BR><EM>A superb overview … each chapter is well written and concise … provides a succinct summary of the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of each tumor … a useful reference for the treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors</EM>. – <STRONG>Journal of Neurosurgery</STRONG><p><EM>Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System, Second Edition</EM>, provides readers with both medical management and surgical perspectives on the clinical, pathological, and radiological diagnoses and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors. It includes complete coverage of the latest diagnostic and management techniques, state-of-the-art technologies, and trends in the surgical treatment of pediatric tumors.<p>Highlights of the Second Edition:</p><ul><li>Contains 19 new chapters on such topics as recent advances in the cytogenetics and molecular biology of pediatric brain tumors, gangliogliomas and miscellaneous spinal cord tumors in children, post-chemotherapy morbidity, and many more<li>Addresses the important issues of long-term chronic treatment of pediatric tumor patients and related outcome measures<li>Includes summary boxes and tables that distill large amounts of information for quick review<li>Written by editors and contributors who are world-renowned experts in the field of pediatric neurosurgery and oncology</li></ul><p>Neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pediatricians caring for patients with tumors of the central nervous system will find this book to be an essential resource that they will repeatedly consult as they strive to enhance patient care. </p>
Art of Microsurgical Hand Reconstruction
Written by leading hand surgeons from around the world, The Art of Microsurgical Hand Reconstruction is a visually detailed, content-rich atlas packed with all the step-by-step procedures surgeons need to successfully perform both tried-and-true and cutting-edge techniques in microsurgery of the upper extremity. This sophisticated atlas covers more than 50 specific procedures that beginning microsurgeons as well as more experienced surgeons will want to add to their arsenal to stay competitive in their practice.Key Features: Includes new concepts and innovative techniques, many of which are written by the originator of the procedure Stunningly detailed,side-by-side color photos and line drawings guide readers through each step in a procedureFree online access to 23 videos that demonstrate specific surgical procedures in the bookTakes a tissue-specific approach to upper extremity reconstructionProcedures emphasize: Indications, Contraindications, Examination and Imaging, Relevant Anatomy, Pearls, Pitfalls, Surgical Technique, Outcomes, and VariationsThis detailed surgical atlas, with its sophisticated and comprehensive collection of procedures, is the modern clinical reference that hand surgeons will repeatedly refer to in the course of their clinical practice.