Jack Ryan risks all in the Soviet Union as the superpowers clash over Star Wars in Tom Clancy's acclaimed fourth international No 1 bestseller -- now reissued with a new cover. The superpower arms negotiations appear to be making progress. But a US spy satellite reveals that the Soviets are building a massive laser-defence system controlled from an other-worldly array of pillars & domes in the Soviet hills at Dushanbe near the border of war-torn Afghanistan. The Americans need more information. The man to give it is Colonel Mikhail Filitov of the Soviet Union codename Cardinal America's highest-placed agent in the Kremlin. But Filitov's cover is about to be betrayed to the KGB & CIA adviser Jack Ryan must rescue Filitov & bring him to safety! ...

Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult & paediatric cardiac & thoracic surgery & intensive care. This new edition with updated cardiac surgery & thoracic sections provides on-the-spot guidance to common & less common operative procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference with pages on intensive care edged in red for immediate access. Completely updated with current evidence & guidelines the book is practically oriented to provide reliable guidance in intensive care & in theatre. Fully indexed & lavishly illustrated the book is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive yet portable guide to all areas of cardiothoracic surgical practice. ...

The Mosby Physiology Monograph Series" offers the fundamentals of body systems physiology in a clear & concise manner. Each volume in the series is written by experts in the field for an authoritative yet readable introduction to the physiology relevant to a particular organ system. This new 9th edition of " Cardiovascular Physiology" offers: clear accurate & up-to-the-minute coverage of the physiology of the cardiovascular system focusing on the needs of the student; pathophysiology content throughout that serves as a bridge between normal function & disease; & integrated student-friendly tools including learning objectives overview boxes key words & concepts chapter summaries & clinical cases with questions & explained answers. Access to Student Consult[registered] is an innovative website that means that you can build a personalized fully integrated online library where youll find the entire contents of every " Student Consult" title purchased integration links to bonus content in other " Student Consult" titles & much more." ...

Now in its second edition this highly accessible monograph lays a foundation for understanding of the underlying concepts of normal cardiovascular function. Students of medicine & related disciplines welcome the books concise coverage as a practical partner or alternative to a more mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text. A focus on well-established cardiovascular principles reflects recent widely accepted research from the field. ...

This title features 160 card designs by top papercraft professionals offering a wide range of styles & techniques. All of the cards are carefully organized by occasion making it easy to find the perfect card for your loved one. The comprehensive Cardmaker's Techniques chapter provides an essential resource of numerous papercrafting techniques. Step-by-step photography & clear instructions make this an ideal book for beginners as well as more experienced cardmakers. ...

A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players... Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's private collection. Indeed what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether... ...

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot. Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitanas private collection. ...

A facsimile first edition hardback of the Poirot book introducing Ariadne Oliver in Christie's exemplary 'murder in a locked room' scenario. Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's private collection. Indeed what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether... To mark the 80th anniversary of Hercule Poirot's first appearance & to celebrate his renewed fortunes as a primetime television star this title in a collection of facsimile first editions is the perfect way to experience Agatha Christie. Reproducing the original typesetting & format of the first edition from the Christie family's own archive this book sports the original cover which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. ...

When Altons ageing blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him he agrees. After all its better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall & Altons mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachars wonderful books this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops & he meets the very attractive Toni deeply buried secrets are uncovered & a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Altons mother is in for a surprise! ...

The authors draw on their extensive early years experience to provide a comprehensive & up-to-date review of the key issues in the field of early childhood care & education. In this fully updated & revised new edition rewritten to include the new Early Years Foundation Stage students will find that this text now meets the needs of students on Foundation degrees Early Childhood Degrees & the new Early Years Professional qualification. Topics covered in this essential textbook include: an overview of the principles of effective practice discussions on equal opportunities & childrens rights an update of the latest development theories relating to brain development & how children learn & the difficulties children may face in their learning investigations into what working with parents really means consideration of the different early years systems in operation summaries of key management issues & useful information on how to address them comparison with European perspectives on early years care & education & the importance of play in childrens early learning. Readers of this second edition will also find the expansion of existing chapters in order to include topics such as inclusion transitions child protection in relation to the internet & partnerships with parents. The book covers the whole age range from birth to eight years with a special section on the birth to three years age group. Each chapter is fully referenced & has case studies or reflective practice boxes within the text. Informative & engaging the book challenges the reader to think about how underlying theory may be reflected in practice. It will be essential reading for all students who are studying for early childhood qualifications at levels four five & six. ...