Gravity & Grace was the first ever publication by the remarkable thinker & activist Simone Weil. In it Gustave Thibon the farmer to whom she had entrusted her notebooks before her untimely death compiled in one remarkable volume a compendium of her writings that have become a source of spiritual guidance & wisdom for countless individuals. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first English edition
- by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1952
- this Routledge Classics edition offers English readers the complete text of this landmark work for the first time ever by incorporating a specially commissioned translation of the controversial chapter on Israel. Also previously untranslated is Gustave Thibons postscript of 1990 which reminds us how privileged we are to be able to read a work which offers each reader such light for the spirit & nourishment for the soul. This is a book that no one with a serious interest in the spiritual life can afford to be without.

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Tyrone Slothrop a GI in London in 1944 has a big problem. Whenever he gets an erection a Blitz bomb hits. Slothrop gets excited & then (as Thomas Pynchon puts it in his sinister insinuatingly sibilant opening sentence) a screaming comes across the sky " heralding an angel of death a V-2 rocket. The novels title " Gravitys Rainbow" refers to the rockets vapor arc a cruel dark parody of what God sent Noah to symbolize his promise never to destroy humanity again. Soon Tyrone is on the run from legions of bizarre enemies through the phantasmagoric horrors of Germany. " Gravitys Rainbow" however doesnt follow such a standard plot; one must have faith that each manic episode is connected with the great plot to blow up the world with the ultimate rocket. There is not one story but a proliferation of characters (Pirate Prentice Teddy Bloat Tantivy Mucker-Maffick Saure Bummer & more) & events that tantalize the reader with suggestions of vast patterns only just past our comprehension. " Gravitys Rainbow" is a blizzard of references to science history high culture & the lowest of jokes." ...

We have long understood black holes to be the points at which the universe as we know it comes to an end
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Richly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground & in space & computer simulations this book shows how black holes were discovered & discusses our current understanding of their role in cosmic evolution. This second edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade including definitive proof of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way evidence that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating & the new appreciation of the connection between black holes & galaxy formation. There are entirely new chapters on gamma-ray bursts & cosmic feedback. Begelman & Rees blend theoretical arguments with observational results to demonstrate how both approaches contributed to this subject. Clear illustrations & photographs reveal the strange & amazing workings of our universe. The engaging style makes this book suitable for introductory undergraduate courses amateur astronomers & all readers interested in astronomy & physics. ...

The greatest wildest author of his generation". (" Guardian"). We could tell you the year is 1944 that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop & that he has a problem because bombs are falling across Europe & crashing to earth at the exact locations of his sexual conquests. But that doesn't really begin to cover it. Reading this book is like falling down a rabbit hole into an outlandish sinister mysterious absurd compulsive netherworld. As the " Financial Times" said 'you must forget earlier notions about life & letters & even the Novel.' Forty years since publication " Gravity's Rainbow" has lost none of its power to enthral." ...

This is an attractively designed edition of Grays Anatomy" the scientific & artistic triumph. Kept in print by its clarity & usefulness the text features sumptuous illustrations & clear matter-of-fact descriptions. This exquisite version of the text will make an elegant addition to any home library. " Grays Anatomy" is a phenomenally well-known title & with good reason; it is a scientific & artistic triumph. Not just a dry index of parts & names Grays lets the natural beauty & grace of the bodys interconnected systems & structures shine forth from the page. Using sumptuous illustrations & clear matter-of-fact descriptions Dr. Gray unleashed a classic on the world more than 100 years ago. Its clarity & usefulness keep it in print today. Whether you want to understand yourself or others knowledge of our physical parts & how they fit together is essential. " Grays Anatomy" provides that information in a simple timeless format that cleanly dissects a body of knowledge grown over centuries. This book will not only fill the needs of people in the medical profession but will please artists & naturalists as well. Part of the " Leatherbound Classics" series this volume is an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. It will make an elegant addition to any home library." ...

This title is
- British Medical Association Book Awards 2009
- First Prize Winner in Basic & Clinical Sciences category. Based

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This companion resource to Grays Anatomy for Students" presents a vivid visual depiction of anatomical structures. It demonstrates their correlation with appropriate clinical images & surface anatomy
- essential for proper identification in the dissection lab & successful preparation for course exams. Clinically focused consistently & clearly illustrated throughout & logically organized..." Grays Atlas of Anatomy" makes it easier to master the essential anatomy knowledge you need for exams & dissection labs."
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It didn't take long for students around the world to realize that anatomy texts just don't get any better than Gray's Anatomy for Students". Only in its 2nd edition this already popular clinically focused reference has moved far ahead of the competition & is highly recommended by anyone who uses it. A team of authors with a wealth of diverse teaching & clinical experience has updated & revised this new edition to efficiently cover what you're learning in contemporary anatomy classes. An enhanced format updated clinical material & remarkable artwork by award-winning illustrators Richard Tibbitts & Paul Richardson make anatomy easier than ever for you to master. Unique coverage of surface anatomy correlative diagnostic images & clinical case studies demonstrate practical applications of anatomical concepts. & an international advisory board comprised of more than 100 instructors ensures that the material is accurate up to date & easy to use. To further enhance your learning experience you'll have access to the entire book online with additional content interactive exercises & more. Take your Anatomy learning even further with other members of the Gray's 'family'
- " Gray's Atlas of Anatomy" " Dorland's/ Gray's Pocket Atlas of Anatomy" " Gray's Dissection Guide for Human Anatomy" & the new edition of " Gray's Anatomy for Students Flash Cards"."
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A desire that defies death When Dr Braden Streib travels to the remote land of Teslinko to investigate how werewolf princess Alisa can remain human for so long without going mad he is caught in a battle between the royal family & an extremist faction who wants both him & Alisa dead. With their lives on the line handsome Braden is the first man Princess Alisa has ever met who didnt appear to want to impress her. & from the ashes of a deadly conflict the irresistible spark between them could bloom into something more passionate... ...