Reframes the traditional doctors' rule 'first do no harm', demonstrating that it should apply not only to patients, but also to doctors' themselves. This book is suitable for medical students, junior doctors & experienced medical practitioners across various medical specialties. ...

A collection of letters that reveal much about the immigrant experience & detail how these pioneers fared in the early years of Alberta's history. It pictures the pioneer experience in detail, from the lonely homestead on the bald prairie to a well-developed rural community with railroads & towns, churches & schools. ...

Sir David Attenborough presents this fascinating look at the landscape, wildlife & plants of the Mediterranean region, charting the area from its first settlers right through to the cityscapes of today. Attenborough looks at man's attitude towards nature from the rise of ancient Egypt to the fall of the Roman Empire, the transformation of the lands around the Mediterranean due to human migration, wars & the growth of trade in medieval times, the discovery of the New World & how the cutting of the Suez Canal introduced new species to the area. ...

Around the Ying Zheng, king of Qin, became the first emperor of China. He had new ideas & made new laws. He built big palaces
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Presented by the British Museum this is the story of the most famous army in the world. A triumph of early mass production & craftmanship, they were dreamt up by a man whose face we will never know; a figure who remains a more shadowy presence than that of his constructed warriors. & yet, Qin Shihuangdi was one of the greatest military leaders in history. Based on the latest research & including location photography at key sites in China, this film sheds new light on the achievements, ambitions & legacy of this enigmatic & intriguing ruler
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Legendary tenor Placido Domingo stars in this visually stunning production of Tan Dun's opera which tells of Emperor Qin's ...