The Alphabet of Galen is a critical edition and English translation of a text describing, in alphabetical order, nearly three hundred natural products - including metals, aromatics, animal materials, and herbs - and their medicinal uses. A Latin translation of earlier Greek writings on pharmacy that[...]
The Alphabet of Galen is a critical edition and English translation of a text describing, in alphabetical order, nearly three hundred natural products - including metals, aromatics, animal materials, and herbs - and their medicinal uses. A Latin translation of earlier Greek writings on pharmacy that[...]
Nearly two thousand years ago a physician named Galen of Pergamon suggested that much of the variation in human behavior could be explained by an individual's temperament. Since that time, inborn dispositions have fallen in and out of favor. Based on fifteen years of research, Galen's Prophecy now p[...]
Galen is the most important medical writer in Graeco-Roman antiquity, and also extremely valuable for understanding Graeco-Roman thought and society in the second century AD. This volume of essays locates him firmly in the intellectual life of his period, and thus aims to make better sense of the me[...]
Galen was probably the greatest medical writer of antiquity and certainly the most prolific. His Anatomical Procedures (c. 200 CE) embodies the results of a lifetime of practical research; it is largely based on verbatim notes of lectures delivered during actual demonstrations of dissection. The wor[...]
Making iPad Easier The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing ultraportable touch device. And this cool guide is your one-stop resource for making the most of your iPad 2 or iPad and all it has to offer Let your fingers lead the wayLearn to navigate the multitouch screen, s[...]
The easy way to shed light on Optics In general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet and the interaction of light with matter.[...]
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of Mac's newest operating system, OS X Lion The latest Mac operating system takes full advantage of the latest multi-touch trackpads, the new App Store for the desktop, and a host of upgrades that incorporate some of the best elements of the iPad experience. Thi[...]
Design and create your own e-book using the groundbreaking iBooks Author appWith Apple's iBooks Author app, you can create rich, interactive books for use on the iPad, and this new "For Dummies" handy portable guide shows you just how to do it. Whether you want to create textbooks, training material[...]
Get to know the incredible iPad in a uniquely different "Dummies" format The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing ultraportable touch device. And, thisone-of-a-kind "For Dummies" guide is your is your ticket for making the most out of your iPad or iPad 2. Thoroughly updat[...]
The complete guide to Mac OS X, fully updated for the newest release The Mac's solid, powerful operating system and the exploding popularity of iOS devices are fueling a strong increase in market share for Apple. Previous editions of this book have sold more than 75,000 copies, and this new edition [...]
His frequent travels between England and France at a time when the exiled Napoleon is reported to be marshalling his troops raises the suspicions of English authorities who set secret operative Sarah Smith on his trail. A risky game of cat and mouse leads the two from the ballrooms of London to the [...]
Praise for Shana Galen: "Galen's signature sense of humor, expertly blended with deep emotions, will hold readers captive right to the end." "-Romantic Times" "Lively dialogue, breakneck pace and a great sense of fun." "-Publishers Weekly" "Twelve years in prison has stripped him of his humanity..."[...]
"Galen strikes the perfect balance between dangerous intrigue and sexy romance." --Booklist "No man can outsmart him..." Lord Adrian Smythe may appear a perfectly boring gentleman, but he leads a thrilling life as one of England's most preeminent spies, an identity so clandestine even his wife is un[...]
"Galen pulls out all the stops, striking a balance between romance and adventure that will leave readers breathless and highly satisfied." --RT Book Reviews REVENGE SHOULD BE SWEET, BUT IT MAY COST HIM EVERYTHING Out to avenge the death of his mentor, Bastien discovers himself astonishingly out of h[...]
Praise for The Rogue Pirate's Bride "Galen pulls out all the stops...will leave readers breathless and highly satisfied."--RT Book Reviews HE HAD A PERFECTLY ORDERLY LIFE... William, the sixth Duke of Pelham, enjoys his punctual. securely structured life. Orderly and predictable--that's the way he [...]
Praise for When You Give a Duke a Diamond "A humorous yet touching love story--with original characters who delight and enough sizzle to add heart to a delicious read."--RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars Her Mysterious Past is the Best Revenge... Fallon, the Marchioness of Mystery, is a celebrated courte[...]
Praise for When You Give a Duke a Diamond "A thrilling ride, filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance...leaves this reader breathless with anticipation."--Fresh Fiction She Wants Him...
She Wants Him Not... Lily Dawson, dubbed the Countess of Charm by the Prince Regent himself, plays the role [...]