This companion monograph to "West's Respiratory Physiology" covers normal respiratory function and focuses on the function of the diseased lung. "Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials" offers a concise overview of the diseased states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. The Eighth Ed[...]

The Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, are famous for their unique art and advanced cosmology. The Dogon creation story describes how the one true god, Amma, created all the matter of the universe. Interestingly, the myths that depict his creative efforts bear a striking resemblance to the modern sc[...]

Widely considered the "gold standard" for the teaching and learning of respiratory physiology, this fully updated ninth edition includes key points for each chapter and multiple-choice review questions and answers with full explanations. Available online via thePoint, animations help to clarify part[...]

John Wayne is the most iconic cowboy actor of all time, even now, thirty years after his death. His unique style brilliantly characterized a whole troupe of western characters, from rancher to cowboy to sheriff to scout, and left his fans with numerous popular sayings like That ll be the day and Pil[...]

Beloved for his Narnian tales and books of Christian apologetics, bestselling British writer C. S. Lewis also was a perceptive critic of the growing power of scientism, the misguided effort to apply science to areas outside its proper bounds. In this wide-ranging book of essays, contemporary writers[...]