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City of Panic(Updated)
(Culture Machine)
by Paul Virilio, Julie Rose, 39 Plt
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2007 by Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN-13: 978-1-84520-358-0, ISBN: 1-84520-358-5

"City of Panic takes the reader on a journey across the airy boulevards of Paris and into the crypt of its Metro. For Virilio, whose sense of cities was formed by earlier wars, Paris is both the City of Light and the City of Panic. Written in the shadow of war, City of Panic argues that cities everywhere have been the dedicated target of political and technological terror throughout the 20th century. The wanton erasure of the past, the c ..."

Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin(2nd Edition)
by M.D. Mysore Venkataram, Dr. Venkatarm Mysore, 39 Plt
Paperback, 214 Pages, Published 2006 by Anshan Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-904798-69-9, ISBN: 1-904798-69-1

"This book is intended to serve as a desktop reference for students of dermatology and pathology, a supplement to large standard textbooks. It is designed to provide information in an accessible, student friendly format, by means of numbered points. Other key points are highlighted in italics and text boxes, and the frequent insertion of tables helps the student to absorb and remember. Where necessary, simple explanations are provided to ..."

Dressed in Fiction
by Claire Hughes, 39 Plt
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2006 by Berg Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-84520-172-2, ISBN: 1-84520-172-8

"When we look closely at dress in a novel we begin to enrich our sense of the novel's historical and social context. More than this, wealth, class, beauty and moral rectitude can all be coded in fabric. In the modern novel, narratives are increasingly situated within the consciousness of characters, and it is the experience of dress that tells us about the context and the emotional, political and psychological values of the characters. D ..."

Essentials of Obstetrics(1st Edition)
by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Alokendu Chatterjee, V. Sivanesaratnam, Pratap Kumar, 39 Plt, Shirish S., N.A.
Paperback, 326 Pages, Published 2005 by Anshan Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-904798-17-0, ISBN: 1-904798-17-9

"In the field of obstetrics knowledge, technology and medications to treat conditions have advanced considerably and have paved the way for better perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Advances in genetics, ultrasound and pharmacology need to be understood by doctors who want to practice in the modern era. This book is a synthesis of knowledge covering these aspects from multiple international authors, and will serve as an exce ..."

Uniforms Exposed
From Conformity to Transgression (Dress, Body, Culture)
by Jennifer Craik, 39 Plt, Joanne B. Eicher, N.A.
Paperback, 290 Pages, Published 2005 by Berg Publishers
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ISBN-13: 978-1-85973-804-7, ISBN: 1-85973-804-4

"There is nothing uniform about wearing a uniform. This one article of clothing has arguably had a greater impact on the world than any other. From fascists to fashionistas, "Uniforms Exposed" looks at this most extraordinary of ordinary garments and its cultural meaning in our everyday lives. Tracing the troubling connections amongst religious orders, the military, schools and fetish clubs, Craik shows how uniforms alternately control b ..."

Fashion Classics from Carlyle to Barthes(1st Edition)
(Dress, Body, Culture)
by Michael Carter, 39 Plt, Joanne B. Eicher
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2003 by Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN-13: 978-1-85973-606-7, ISBN: 1-85973-606-8

"With so much focus on contemporary theory, it is easy to forget that the serious analysis of clothing and fashion has a long history. In fact, they have been the subject of intense cultural debate since the nineteenth century. Fashion Classics provides an interpretative overview of the groundbreaking and often idiosyncratic writings of eight theorists whose work has profoundly influenced the conceptual and theoretical basis of our conte ..."

The Principles of Sustainability
by Simon Dresner, 39 Plt, Kevin Bishop, Adrian Phillips
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2002 by Earthscan Publications Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-1-85383-842-2, ISBN: 1-85383-842-X

"At a time of increasingly rapid environmental deterioration, sustainability is the most important issue facing the world today. Can we create a sustainable society? What would that mean? How should we go about doing it? How can we bring about such a profound change in the way things are organized? This book tackles these questions directly. It goes beyond rhetoric about "sustainable development" to explain the deeper issues in a way tha ..."

The Trade in Wildlife
Regulation for Conservation
by Sara Oldfield, Theodore Kim, 39 Plt, Paul G. Harris, N.A.
Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2002 by Earthscan Publications Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-1-85383-954-2, ISBN: 1-85383-954-X

"'A valuable addition to the wildlife conservation and management literature' - "Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy". 'This book provides the reader with a fascinating set of debates about the ethical, biological and socio-economic issues that arise in attempting to regulate the wildlife trade' - "Development and Change". The regulation of the trade in wildlife is failing. From the snow leopard of India to the monkey puzzle ..."

1000 Individual Statement Questions for Mrcpsych(1st Edition)
by S. Rajarathinam, Lena Kathiravan Palaniyappan, Sundararajan Rajagopal
Paperback, 284 Pages, Published 2006 by Anshan Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-904798-87-3, ISBN: 1-904798-87-X

The No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause(1st Edition)
by Barbara Seaman, Laura Eldridge, 39 Plt
Hardcover, 496 Pages, Published 2008 by Simon & Schuster
ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-7678-8, ISBN: 0-7432-7678-7

"When the groundbreaking NIH Premarin Trials shattered Hormone Replacement Therapy's status as menopause panacea, women were left feeling helpless: there was a wide array of choices about how to handle menopause, but a dearth of information about the possible consequences of these new and difficult decisions about treatment. Increasingly wary of profit-motivated drug companies and the doctors they influence, they are scrambling to find u ..."

Friends for Calico!
by Karma Wilson, Buket Erdogan, 39 Plt
Board Book, 14 Pages, Published 2008 by Little Simon
ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-1906-3, ISBN: 1-4169-1906-6

"Calico is searching high and searching low, but where did her beloved teddy bear go? Join Calico and her friends, Scruff and Puff, as their quest to find her teddy bear teaches everyone an important lesson about friendship and teamwork. Children and parents are sure to enjoy this sweet, first-experience story from Karma Wilson!Book Details:Format: Board BookPublication Date: 5/6/2008Pages: 14Reading Level: Age 1 and Up"

The Creative Eye
An Artist's Guide to Visual Perception
by Heather Spears, 39 Plt
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2007 by Arcturus Foulsham
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ISBN-13: 978-0-572-03315-6, ISBN: 0-572-03315-X

"A completely original concept, this title challenges practical artists of every capability and art teachers as never before. It will make them rethink what they see, how they see it, even how they name it, as well as how they reproduce it."

You Can Hear Me Now(1st Edition)
How Microloans and Cell Phones are Connecting the World's Poor to the Global Economy
by Nicholas P. Sullivan, 39 Plt, Reichardt J.
Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2007 by Jossey-Bass
ISBN-13: 978-0-7879-8609-4, ISBN: 0-7879-8609-7

"在线阅读本书 Bangladeshi villagers sharing cell phones helped build what is now a thriving company with more than $200 million in annual profits. But what is the lesson for the rest of the world? This is a question author Nicholas P. Sullivan addresses in his tale of a new kind of entrepreneur, Iqbal Quadir, the visionary and catalyst behind the creation of GrameenPhone in Bangladesh. GrameenPhone—a partnership between Norway′s Telenor ..."

100 Questions & Answers About Infertility(1st Edition)
by John David Gordon, Michael Dimattina Md, 39 Plt, John D. Gordon Md
Paperback, 212 Pages, Published 2007 by Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4304-8, ISBN: 0-7637-4304-6

"In the United States there are estimated to be 10 million infertile couples and 25% of all women will experience a period of infertility in their lifetime. 1% of all US babies are the result of IVF and over 70,000 cycles of IVF are performed each year in the US. 100 Questions and Answers about Infertility gives authoritative answers to 100 of the most common questions asked by individuals and couples regarding their infertility."

100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Disease(1st Edition)
(100 Questions and Answers About...)
by Kevin R. Loughlin M. D., John Nimmo, 39 Plt
Paperback, 134 Pages, Published 2006 by Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-3142-7, ISBN: 0-7637-3142-0

"Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or a friend or relative of someone suffering from benign prostate disease, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers Prostate Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about the disease, including diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment options, sources of support, and much more. Written by an expert on ..."

100 Questions & Answers About Hysterectomy(1st Edition)
(100 Questions and Answers About...)
by Delthia Ricks, Lloyd B. Greig, 39 Plt, Reetz M.T.
Paperback, 205 Pages, Published 2006 by Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-3463-3, ISBN: 0-7637-3463-2

"Six hundred and thirty-three thousand women undergo hysterectomy each year in the United States. Whether you or a loved one is considering or undergoing hysterectomy for medical or personal reasons, the options and information about hysterectomy can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by an award-winning medical writer and by a prominent obstetrician and gynecologist, 100 Questions ..."

100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer, Second Edition(2nd Edition)
by Don S. Dizon, 39 Plt, Nadeem Abu-Rustum
Paperback, 165 Pages, Published 2006 by Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4311-6, ISBN: 0-7637-4311-9

"Whether youâ€™re a newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely updated, the new second edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by a gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with ..."

The Political Future of Social Security in Aging Societies
by Vincenzo Galasso, 39 Plt, N.A.
Hardcover, 277 Pages, Published 2006 by The Mit Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-262-07273-1, ISBN: 0-262-07273-4

"Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2007. Doubts about the ability of industrialized countries to continue to provide a sufficient level of retirement benefits to a growing number of retirees has fueled much recent debate and inspired a variety of recommendations for reform. Few major reforms, however, have actually been implemented. In The Political Future of Social Security in Aging Societies, Vincenzo Galasso argues that the success ..."

Billions(1st Edition)
Selling to the New Chinese Consumer
by Tom Doctoroff, Martin Sorrell, Clive R. Boddy, Sir Martin Sorrell, 39 Plt
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-7169-2, ISBN: 1-4039-7169-2

"This book cracks the supposedly indecipherable code of marketing to the New Chinese Consumer--all 1.3 billion of them. It distills what Tom Doctoroff has learned over the past eleven years in Greater China with JWT, one of the region's largest advertising agencies.Marketers of some of the world’s leading brands come to China with mistaken ideas of how to apply Western thinking to the marketplace. But the same rules do not apply in China ..."

Introduction to Brain and Behavior Study Guide(2nd Edition)
by Terrence J. Bazzett, Bryan Kolb, Terry Bazzett Kolb, 39 Plt
Paperback, 344 Pages, Published 2005 by Worth Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-6369-7, ISBN: 0-7167-6369-9

"Terrence J. Bazzett, Bryan Kolb. memorize terms, you may find this game of " bioboo" (as my students call it) less tedious, even a little enjoyable. Practice Test: Don't panic if you don't get them all correct! This guide is very general and takes information from throughout each chapter without bias. Your professor will likely be much more specific about some topics, and may skip others completely. Missing a question that your prof ..."

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