In one of director Brian De Palma's (DRESSED TO KILL MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) many cinematic tributes to Hitchcock (this one borrows from VERTIGO) Cliff Robertson portrays an American businessman whose wife & child are killed in a botched kidnap rescue effort Years later while in Italy the still-distraught widower begins an affair with a woman (Genevieve Bujold) whose resemblance to his late wife is rather uncanny The script was co-written by Paul Schrader (TAXI DRIVER RAGING BULL) ...

More & more people are taking to two wheels whether for their commutes for competition or simply for enjoyment But there is far more to the world of bicycles & bicycle snobs than meets the eye Which type of bike for instance would one ride in the velodrome? Which will marry vintage charm with modern performance? & which will carry you across a country comfortably? Obsessions Bicycles provides an authoritative directory of the different styles of bicycle the components that make them work & the world of accessories & clothing that will adorn you A chapter on riding geometry is included so that you may fit your bike to your body & not the other way round & a generous list of some of the mainstays in modern bicycle manufacturing will point you in the right direction for a new machine ...

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The highly anticipated final installment of the bestselling Illuminae Files trilogy 624 pages Kaufman Amie ...

Gain a critical understanding of obstetrics & a thorough knowledge base of modern management techniques with this accessible textbook While acting as a st&-alone text on obstetric care this volume also forms part of a three-volume set
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- on the entirety of obstetric & gynecologic practice Obstetric Care's topics are based on academic objectives of experts in the field This textbook offers tailored support for new residents & experienced physicians alike Obstetric Care is invaluable for wide-ranging yet concise reference material & provides evidence based care recommendations for specific patient conditions The chapters in this textbook are based on the objectives of the Committee for Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology; the book offers outstanding modern management techniques across the obstetrics specialty making it a go-to for reference & comprehensive study

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New edition of the most comprehensive Chinese Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology textbook in the English language World-renowned author & teacher Giovanni Maciocia gives a clear detailed explanation of the physiology pathology & aetiology of women's disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & adapts these to Western conditions & patients Seventy gynecological conditions are discussed in detail with consideration given to differentiation between conditions the advised treatment using acupuncture & herbs prevention & prognosis Guidelines on lifestyle & use of the eight Extraordinary Vessels are provided with case studies allowing easy application of theory to practice throughout New for this edition New attractive two-colour layout with book marks to ease navigation Endometriosis & its treatment now included & fully covered in a new chapter Infertility chapter

Includes:: recent research highlighting factors in infertility All prescriptions now removed from the text & attractively presented in three appendices Patient Remedies Prescriptions & Three Treasure Remedies " Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chinese Medicine is a paradigmatic work It is tempered with reverence & innovation meticulous archival attention & detailed modern clinical insight When future generations look back at this worka?they will find not only knowledge & wisdom but also reasons for inspiration & awe" From the Foreword to the first edition by Ted J Kaptchuk Associate Director Centre for Alternative Medicine Research Beth Israel Hospital; Instructor in Medicine Harvard medical School Boston USA Physiology & pathology of women's disorders in Chinese medicine Aetiology & diagnosis of women's disorders Differentiation & treatment
- including acupuncture herbs & patent remedies
- of 64 gynecological conditions Prevention & prognosis for each disease Approx. 100 case histories from the author's own practice A detailed discussion of the use of the eight extraordinary vessels in gynecology



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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Refreshing honest relatable & hilarious OBVIOUS CHILD is a comedy like no other OBVIOUS CHILD is the story of unapologetic Brooklyn comedian Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) a twenty-something loose cannon who gets dumped fired & pregnant in quick succession Better at cracking jokes about her flatulence & the contents of her knickers in her weekly st&-up routine than doing her taxes Donna has a lot of growing up to do With her parents nudging her to take control of her life Donna is forced to do just that when she falls pregnant following a one-night stand with clean-cut sensible Max (Jake Lacy) a guy not remotely her type & decides to seek the choice most responsible to her future With the support of her friends Nellie (Gaby Hoffmann) & Joey (Gabe Liedman) Donna learns how to be brave honest & vulnerable in real life; not just on stage Directed by exciting debut filmmaker Gillian Robespierre & introducing an outstanding breakout performance from talented newcomer Jenny Slate (Parks & Recreation) OBVIOUS CHILD also features a great supporting cast including Jake Lacey (The Office ) Gaby Hoffmann (Girls ) & Gabe Liedman Benefitting from Kickstarter funding OBVIOUS CHILD went down a storm on its debut at Sundance gaining praise from audiences & critics alike & has continued to pique interest on both sides of the pond A unique & authentic perspective on what it is to be a modern woman ...