Arnold Publishers

Concise, practical and readable, this volume covers the indications for thoracoscopic investigation of the thoracic cavity, and describes and illustrates the techniques involved , their contraindications and associated hazards. A handy aid for the residents training in thoracic medicine as well as for practicing respiratory physicians....

Written by the author of the bestselling "Bunny Suicide" books, this title contains humour, ranging from merely bogus to truly cruel: 'Every ant you meet must be named'; 'It takes the beaks of seven penguins to make a Penguin biscuit'; 'All wind is made by wind farms'; and 'Milk feels pain'. Each cartoon tells a tall tale to bamboozle kids....

Essential Personality provides a clear, accessible and systematic introduction to the major theoretical approaches to understanding the human personality. This introductory book assumes no prior knowledge of this core area in psychology and is written for students studying personality for the first time, whether they are in psychology degree...

Now in its 26th edition, Bailey Love's Short Practice of Surgery combines its traditional strengths relied on for decades with recent updates and new discoveries in the field. The book emphasizes effective clinical examination and soundly based surgical principles, while taking into account the latest developments in surgical practice. The eminent...

In 1616, an English adventurer, Nathaniel Courthope, stepped ashore on a remote island in the East Indies on a secret mission - to persuade the islanders of Run to grant a monopoly to England over their nutmeg, a fabulously valuable spice in Europe. This infuriated the Dutch, who were determined to control the world's nutmeg supply. For five years...

Bringing together the work of scholars, experts, and established online authors, this comprehensive book offers an analysis of both contemporary Web-based culture and arts and the impact of the Web on international economics, politics, and law. This second edition of Web.Studies combines updated chapters from the first edition with completely new...