As DM Thomas states in his masterly biography of the Nobel Prize-winning author Alexander Solzhenitsyn, 'He helped to bring down the greatest tyranny the world has seen, besides educating the West as to its full horror. No other writer in our century has had such an influence on our history.' The au[...]

Throughout history, people have searched for explanations to make sense of their lives. First there was magic and religion, then there was science; and somewhere in between was Freud. Freud's whole edifice was a masterwork of explanation, with sex at its core. He studied his own, often depressed, mi[...]

This book is a winner of the British Medical Association award (Dermatology Book Category) and the The Society of Authors & the Royal Society of Medicine 2005 book awards (New Edition of an Edited Book). The most complete, in-depth coverage of the field available today in one source! It focuses part[...]

"Pediatric Surgery, 7th Edition" - edited by Arnold G. Coran, Anthony Caldamone, N. Scott Adzick, Thomas M. Krummel, Jean-Martin Laberge, and Robert Shamberger - features comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on all aspects of childhood surgery, including congenital malformations, tumors, trauma, and u[...]

This book presents an organizational and social history of one of the foundational projects of the computer era: the development of the SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) air defense system, from its first test at Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1951, to the installation of the first unit of the Ne[...]

When you've hurt someone all you want to do is make things right.
Same thing if you've been wronged.But sometimes just saying or hearing, "Sorry," isn't enough.Relationships are fragile. And whether fractured by a major incident or a minor irritation, the ensuing emotions can often feel insurmou[...]

"Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy" by Thomas E. Trumble, MD, is a single-volume, full color, highly illustrated working manual that encompasses all of today's essential knowledge on hand surgery and therapy, including the elbow. Combining state-of-the-art coverage of basic science with step-b[...]

Oxford Handbooks Clinical Tutor Study Cards are a new, innovative, and versatile aid to revision from the publishers of the famous Oxford Handbooks. Following the same portable format, each card covers a discrete topic, enabling students to revise in bite-sized chunks quickly and safely whilst on th[...]

This reader-friendly second edition of Sheridan and Kratochwill's important work offers innovative applications of CBC as an ecological, evidence-based approach. In this new edition, the authors combine best practices in consultation and problem-solving for interventions that promote and support chi[...]

This two book set features the third edition of the very popular Problem-Solving Therapy: A Positive Approach to Clinical Intervention by Thomas J. D'Zurilla and Arthur M. Nezu, along with its informal "manual" accompaniment, Solving Life's Problems: A 5-Step Guide to Enhanced Well-Being by D'Zurill[...]

Draws from the most current research to examine physical activity as a prerequisite to the good health and physical performance of children.[...]

This book provides the essential information needed for formulating findings in CT of the head and spine. The book is conceived as a highly practical guide for use in routine CT diagnosis, as well as in critical on-call emergency situations. The features: - Condenses information to the core question[...]