When a blind retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter Dr Siri Paiboun official & only coroner of Laos finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink & encrypted the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend Civilai now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui (' Fatty'); Phosy a police officer; & Aunt Bpoo a transvestite fortune-teller Dr Siri soon finds himself on the trail of an international plot to overthrow the government of Laos. ...

In December 1976 a coach drove off down a London street. On board were the Sex Pistols The Clash The Heartbreakers & their respective management while The Damned who were also on the bill were travelling separately. The Anarchy in the UK Tour should have been just another rock n roll tour & surely would have been had it not been for the Sex Pistols anarchic antics on the Today show two days earlier. What should have been an inconsequential three-minute interview to hopefully plug the new single & the accompanying promotional tour descended into farce when the shows host Bill Grundy goaded the Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones into saying something outrageous? Author Mick O Shea has interviewed members of the bands involved managers roadies & audience members to tell the story of why this was such an important tour. Explains why many local councils banned the tour resulting in only seven out of a scheduled twenty gigs taking place. One London councilor stated: Most of these groups would be vastly enhanced by sudden death" The book is also an examination of punk rocks impact on the nation in the Seventies. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs & memorabilia." ...

This is the latest magnificent creation from the award-winning author of Cryptonomicon & the Baroque Cycle" trilogy. Erasmas ' Raz' is a young avout living in the Concent a sanctuary for mathematicians scientists & philosophers. Three times during history's darkest epochs violence has invaded & devastated the cloistered community. Yet the avout have always managed to adapt in the wake of catastrophe. But they now prepare to open the Concent's gates to the outside world in celebration of a once-a-decade rite. Suddenly Erasmas finds himself a major player in a drama that will determine the future of his world
- as he sets out on an extraordinary odyssey that will carry him to the most dangerous inhospitable corners of the planet...and beyond."
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Anatomies by Hugh Aldersey-Williams author of Sunday Times bestseller Periodic Tales is a splendidly entertaining journey through the art science literature & history of the human body. Magnificent inspired. He writes like a latter-day Montaigne. Stimulating scientific hypotheses bold philosophic theories illuminating"ations & curious facts. I recommend it to all". (Telegraph). " Splendid highly entertaining chock-full of insights.. . It inserts fascinating scientific snippets & anecdotes about our organs into the wider history of our changing understanding of our bodies". (Sunday Times). "A relentlessly entertaining cultural history of the human body.. .brims with fascinating details infectious enthusiasm.. .the terrain he covers is so richly brought to life". (Guardian). " Elegant & informative... For Aldersey-Williams [the body] is a thing of wonder & a repository of fascinating facts". (Mail on Sunday). It is the most fraught & fascinating talked-about & taboo unique yet universal aspect of our lives. It is the inspiration for art the subject of science & the source of some of the greatest stories ever told. It is our most intimate ally against the world provider of all pleasurable sensations the repository of all we feel & know. & yet what a source of puzzlement & worry the body is: a home we never chose a facade that we continually disguise a protector that we know will fail us in the end. Until we fall ill most of us take this extraordinarily complicated collection of flesh bones & fluids entirely for granted. But from ancient body art to plastic surgery from early anatomists to conceptual artists grave-robbers to bionic athletes our changing attitudes to the human body
- how it works what it should look like how to live with it what it means
- tell us more about ourselves than almost any other subject in human history. Blending history science art literature & the everyday one of our finest science writers investigates this most marvellous & mysterious of creations. The result is a treasure trove of surprising facts remarkable stories & startling information that encompasses everything from the first finger-printing to the physiology of angels from synaesthesia to the clown-egg register from the death-mask of Isaac Newton to the afterlife of Einstein's brain. Praise for Periodic Tales: " Science writing at its best.. .fascinating & beautiful.. .if only chemistry had been like this at school.. .to meander through the periodic table with him.. .is like going round a zoo with Gerald Durrell.. .a rich compilation of delicious tales but it offers greater rewards too". (Matt Ridley). " Immensely engaging & continually makes one sit up in -surprise". (Sunday Times). " Splendid.. .enjoyable & polished". (Observer). " Full of good stories & he knows how to tell them well.. .an agreeable jumble of anecdote reflection & information". (Sunday Telegraph). " Great fun to read & an endless fund of unlikely & improbable anecdotes.. .sharp & often witty". (Financial Times). Hugh Aldersey-Williams studied natural sciences at Cambridge. He is the author of several books exploring science design & architecture & has curated exhibitions at the Victoria & Albert Museum & the Wellcome Collection. His previous book Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements was a Sunday Times bestseller & has been published in many languages around the world. He lives in Norfolk with his wife & son."

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Strongly recommended The Dancing Times Injury in dance is often not an accident but a fault in technique that has not been identified at an early stage or a variation in physique where the implications have not yet been understood. Appropriate treatment is vital & not always easy to find. Now in its 4th edition this is an essential guide to dance techniques injury prevention & treatment focusing on the five main areas: anatomy & physiology general injuries specific injuries; their cause & treatment; strengthening exercises; technical faults & anatomical variations. This latest edition is completely redesigned & contains colour photographs throughout. There is also a new section covering the latest physiotherapy treatment. ...

Learn about the human body from the inside out Every year more than 100 000 degrees are completed in biology or biomedical sciences. Anatomy & physiology classes are required for these majors & others such as life sciences & chemistry & also for students on a pre-med track. These classes also serve as valuable electives because of the importance & relevance of this subject's content. Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies 2nd Edition appeals to students & life-learners alike as a course supplement or simply as a guide to this intriguing field of science. With 25 percent new & revised content including updated examples & references throughout readers of the new edition will come to understand the meanings of terms in anatomy & physiology get to know the body's anatomical structures & gain insight into how the structures & systems function in sickness & health. New examples references & case studies Updated information on how systems function in illness & in health Newest health discovers & insights into how the body works Written in plain English & packed with dozens of beautiful illustrations Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body. ...

At last a concise pocketbook covering all the essential anatomy you need to prepare for your exams & clinical placements. All the areas of the body are covered by region & include bones muscles joints as well as movement palpation origin insersion & nerve supply. Common injuries radiographs MRI scans CAT scans showing normal vs abnormal graphs are also included. Sections are covered in bite size chunks with easy navigation should you need to look up something in a hurry
- an essential book to have in your pocket.
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Give your students the accessible & authoritative introduction to anatomy & physiology they need with this bestselling textbook. This edition written by a well-known expert in the field & known for the breadth & depth of knowledge it provides is in line with all the latest specifications for all major awarding bodies of beauty therapy complementary therapy & specialist diploma courses from Levels 1-3. It also provides a clear introduction to anatomy & physiology for students of complementary health as well as essential knowledge for the Diploma in Hair & Beauty Studies. * Support understanding of complex structures & processes with illustrations excellent reference material lists of key words clear learning objectives chapter summaries & multiple-choice questions throughout * Relate theoretical knowledge to the real world with contextual links throughout * Use the accompanying student website which

Includes:: answers interactive drag-&-drop labelling activities multiple-choice questions & key-words activities

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Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives 3rd Edition" builds on the success of the first two editions with electronic ancillaries more accessible woman-centred language & strengthened links with good practice. The book provides a thorough review of anatomy & physiology applicable to midwifery from first principles through to current research utilizing case studies for reflection. This book is a comprehensive & well-illustrated textbook that is an essential purchase for all students of midwifery." ...

* Beautiful illustrations explain complex techniques & methods. * Covers key themes relevant to the VTCT & ITEC qualifications. * Extra web resources including a full range of colour diagrams to label can be used to revise for assessments. * Expert authors ensure the highest quality advice & support. ...