Author: Kim Stanley Robinson
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316378747
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A major new novel from one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers. Our voyage from Earth began generations ago. Now, we approach our new home. AURORA.
Aurora
Author: Kim Stanley Robinson
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316378747
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A major new novel from one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers. Our voyage from Earth began generations ago. Now, we approach our new home. AURORA.
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316378747
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A major new novel from one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers. Our voyage from Earth began generations ago. Now, we approach our new home. AURORA.
Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced
Author: Triumph Books
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 162368885X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
One of the most popular video games of all time, "Minecraft" has become a global craze thanks to nearly 40 million registered users worldwide across all platforms. In "Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced," those who mastered the basics laid out in the first "Minecrafter" strategy guide now find tips on more complex areas of game play, including Redstone circuitry and other inventions, and advice for beating "The End." This must-have guide for even the most advanced of experts includes the game's latest innovations and features 100 color images. This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark "Minecraft" is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 162368885X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
One of the most popular video games of all time, "Minecraft" has become a global craze thanks to nearly 40 million registered users worldwide across all platforms. In "Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced," those who mastered the basics laid out in the first "Minecrafter" strategy guide now find tips on more complex areas of game play, including Redstone circuitry and other inventions, and advice for beating "The End." This must-have guide for even the most advanced of experts includes the game's latest innovations and features 100 color images. This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark "Minecraft" is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
The Big Book of Building
Author:
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1623689406
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Brought to you by the authors and editors that created the Minecrafter and Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced guide books, The Big Book of Building features more of everything—more mods, more mining, more mobs, and more Minecraft! Up to date for the 2014 holiday season, The Big Book of Building is packed with the most recent training, tools, and techniques to help readers get more out of their favorite sandbox game. 2014 was a pivotal year for Minecraft, and this book captures all the latest and greatest things that have happened to one of the most brilliant and immersive games in video game history. From a brief overview of the game to advanced farming, mining, and building techniques, this guide touches on everything Minecraft enthusiasts could ever ask for. Featuring authoritative and engaging content from our internal experts, The Big Book of Building also highlights some of the most influential builders in the Minecraft community today and examines their creations and techniques that catapulted them to fame. This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark Minecraft is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1623689406
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Brought to you by the authors and editors that created the Minecrafter and Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced guide books, The Big Book of Building features more of everything—more mods, more mining, more mobs, and more Minecraft! Up to date for the 2014 holiday season, The Big Book of Building is packed with the most recent training, tools, and techniques to help readers get more out of their favorite sandbox game. 2014 was a pivotal year for Minecraft, and this book captures all the latest and greatest things that have happened to one of the most brilliant and immersive games in video game history. From a brief overview of the game to advanced farming, mining, and building techniques, this guide touches on everything Minecraft enthusiasts could ever ask for. Featuring authoritative and engaging content from our internal experts, The Big Book of Building also highlights some of the most influential builders in the Minecraft community today and examines their creations and techniques that catapulted them to fame. This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark Minecraft is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
Surgery for Osteoporotic Fractures
Author: Frankie Leung
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819996961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819996961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Ultimate Nutrition Bible
Author: Matt Gallant
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401974554
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
End the war with your diet by creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your personal needs. Do you feel overwhelmed by the barrage of diet-related marketing and advertising? Have you gone keto then vegetarian then vegan and still felt lost as to what makes a diet sustainable? Are you part of the 97 percent of people who have failed to lose weight long term? Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs. Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart, founders of BiOptimizers, provide the data, proven strategies, and hard-earned insights so that you can: Gain clarity about nutrition and dieting Lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for life Tailor a wide variety of nutritional strategies to be effective for you Eat for maximum athletic and mental performance Optimize your nutrition to maximize your life span In the end, the only person that matters is you, and you deserve all the tools you need for the life you want to live."
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401974554
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
End the war with your diet by creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your personal needs. Do you feel overwhelmed by the barrage of diet-related marketing and advertising? Have you gone keto then vegetarian then vegan and still felt lost as to what makes a diet sustainable? Are you part of the 97 percent of people who have failed to lose weight long term? Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs. Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart, founders of BiOptimizers, provide the data, proven strategies, and hard-earned insights so that you can: Gain clarity about nutrition and dieting Lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for life Tailor a wide variety of nutritional strategies to be effective for you Eat for maximum athletic and mental performance Optimize your nutrition to maximize your life span In the end, the only person that matters is you, and you deserve all the tools you need for the life you want to live."
Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nails
Author: Volker Alt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540323457
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The third volume of the "Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nails" places a special focus on recent advancements in understanding the biology of fracture healing of long bones, the emerging technologies that further enhance the minimally invasive nature of closed treatment of fractures, and the availability of various surgical techniques in intramedullary fixation. The application of new technology in prevention of infection and application of the intramedullary fixation of fractures in pediatric and adolescent patients are also described. The contributors to this volume are from different well-known trauma centers and are pioneer surgeons in the development and practice of intramedullary locked nails.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540323457
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The third volume of the "Practice of Intramedullary Locked Nails" places a special focus on recent advancements in understanding the biology of fracture healing of long bones, the emerging technologies that further enhance the minimally invasive nature of closed treatment of fractures, and the availability of various surgical techniques in intramedullary fixation. The application of new technology in prevention of infection and application of the intramedullary fixation of fractures in pediatric and adolescent patients are also described. The contributors to this volume are from different well-known trauma centers and are pioneer surgeons in the development and practice of intramedullary locked nails.
Biome Whispers
Author: Willa Zane
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 823393044X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In "Biome Whispers," readers are plunged into a fascinating world where the invisible becomes audible. Aria, a young microbiologist with an extraordinary gift, can hear the whispers of microorganisms, opening up a realm of microscopic marvels. When a mysterious illness threatens to upset the delicate balance of the human microbiome, Aria's unique ability thrusts her into a thrilling adventure through the body's hidden ecosystem. As Aria navigates through bustling bacterial cities and fungal forests, she uncovers a sinister plot that could forever alter humanity's relationship with its microbial partners. Joined by an unlikely duo – a rogue probiotic engineer and a sentient gut bacterium – she races against time to prevent a microscopic war with potentially catastrophic consequences. This urban fantasy blends cutting-edge science with imaginative storytelling, offering young adults a unique perspective on the intricate world within us and challenging our understanding of what it truly means to be human in a microbial world.
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 823393044X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In "Biome Whispers," readers are plunged into a fascinating world where the invisible becomes audible. Aria, a young microbiologist with an extraordinary gift, can hear the whispers of microorganisms, opening up a realm of microscopic marvels. When a mysterious illness threatens to upset the delicate balance of the human microbiome, Aria's unique ability thrusts her into a thrilling adventure through the body's hidden ecosystem. As Aria navigates through bustling bacterial cities and fungal forests, she uncovers a sinister plot that could forever alter humanity's relationship with its microbial partners. Joined by an unlikely duo – a rogue probiotic engineer and a sentient gut bacterium – she races against time to prevent a microscopic war with potentially catastrophic consequences. This urban fantasy blends cutting-edge science with imaginative storytelling, offering young adults a unique perspective on the intricate world within us and challenging our understanding of what it truly means to be human in a microbial world.
The Cervical Spine
Author: Edward C. Benzel
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 1605477524
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1633
Book Description
The Cervical Spine is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on the cervical spine. Prepared by internationally recognized members of The Cervical Spine Research Society Editorial Committee, the Fifth Edition presents new information, new technologies, and advances in clinical decision making. The text provides state-of-the-art coverage of basic and clinical research, diagnostic methods, and medical and surgical treatments, bringing together the latest thinking of the foremost orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, anatomists, and bioengineers. Chapters cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neurologic and functional evaluation, and radiographic evaluation and address the full range of pediatric problems, fractures, spinal cord injuries, tumors, infections, inflammatory conditions, degenerative disorders, and complications. Accompanying the text is a website with the fully searchable text plus a color image bank.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 1605477524
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1633
Book Description
The Cervical Spine is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on the cervical spine. Prepared by internationally recognized members of The Cervical Spine Research Society Editorial Committee, the Fifth Edition presents new information, new technologies, and advances in clinical decision making. The text provides state-of-the-art coverage of basic and clinical research, diagnostic methods, and medical and surgical treatments, bringing together the latest thinking of the foremost orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, anatomists, and bioengineers. Chapters cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neurologic and functional evaluation, and radiographic evaluation and address the full range of pediatric problems, fractures, spinal cord injuries, tumors, infections, inflammatory conditions, degenerative disorders, and complications. Accompanying the text is a website with the fully searchable text plus a color image bank.
A Companion to Medical Anthropology
Author: Merrill Singer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119718945
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The fully revised new edition of the defining reference work in the field of medical anthropology A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition provides the most complete account of the key issues and debates in this dynamic, rapidly growing field. Bringing together contributions by leading international authorities in medical anthropology, this comprehensive reference work presents critical assessments and interpretations of a wide range of topical themes, including global and environmental health, political violence and war, poverty, malnutrition, substance abuse, reproductive health, and infectious diseases. Throughout the text, readers explore the global, historical, and political factors that continue to influence how health and illness are experienced and understood. The second edition is fully updated to reflect current controversies and significant new developments in the anthropology of health and related fields. More than twenty new and revised articles address research areas including war and health, illicit drug abuse, climate change and health, colonialism and modern biomedicine, activist-led research, syndemics, ethnomedicines, biocommunicability, COVID-19, and many others. Highlighting the impact medical anthropologists have on global health care policy and practice, A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition: Features specially commissioned articles by medical anthropologists working in communities worldwide Discusses future trends and emerging research areas in the field Describes biocultural approaches to health and illness and research design and methods in applied medical anthropology Addresses topics including chronic diseases, rising levels of inequality, war and health, migration and health, nutritional health, self-medication, and end of life care Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology series, A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition, remains an indispensable resource for medical anthropologists, as well as an excellent textbook for courses in medical anthropology, ethnomedicine, global health care, and medical policy.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119718945
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The fully revised new edition of the defining reference work in the field of medical anthropology A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition provides the most complete account of the key issues and debates in this dynamic, rapidly growing field. Bringing together contributions by leading international authorities in medical anthropology, this comprehensive reference work presents critical assessments and interpretations of a wide range of topical themes, including global and environmental health, political violence and war, poverty, malnutrition, substance abuse, reproductive health, and infectious diseases. Throughout the text, readers explore the global, historical, and political factors that continue to influence how health and illness are experienced and understood. The second edition is fully updated to reflect current controversies and significant new developments in the anthropology of health and related fields. More than twenty new and revised articles address research areas including war and health, illicit drug abuse, climate change and health, colonialism and modern biomedicine, activist-led research, syndemics, ethnomedicines, biocommunicability, COVID-19, and many others. Highlighting the impact medical anthropologists have on global health care policy and practice, A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition: Features specially commissioned articles by medical anthropologists working in communities worldwide Discusses future trends and emerging research areas in the field Describes biocultural approaches to health and illness and research design and methods in applied medical anthropology Addresses topics including chronic diseases, rising levels of inequality, war and health, migration and health, nutritional health, self-medication, and end of life care Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology series, A Companion to Medical Anthropology, Second Edition, remains an indispensable resource for medical anthropologists, as well as an excellent textbook for courses in medical anthropology, ethnomedicine, global health care, and medical policy.