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. Visually strong set of illustrations given prominence for the first time in a book. Anatomical illustration is frequently referenced in contemporary visual culture: this is the ultimate source.. Great subject for artists, medics, and above all, enthusiasts of macabre subject matterFor centuries, humankind has sought to know itself through an understanding of the body, in sickness and in health, inside and out. This fascination left in its wa...

Amid pervasive and toxic language, and equally ugly ideas, suggesting that migrants are invaders and human mobility is an aberration, one might imagine that human beings are naturally sedentary: that the desire to move from one''s birthplace is abnormal. As the contributors to this volume attest, however, migration and human mobility are part and parcel of the world we live in, and the continuous flow of people and exchange of cultures are as ...

An acclaimed memoir from the winner of the Ernest Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence. This is the story of a young man growing up in a small black neighborhood in Oregon blighted by drugs, violence, poverty and governmental neglect.

This is an excellent book. Like Hobsbawm's own works, it should be read by anyone with a serious interest in history' Richard Vinen, Evening StandardWhen Eric Hobsbawm died in 2012, he was the most famous historian in the world. His books were translated into more than fifty languages and renowned as much in Brazil and India as in Britain and the United States. In A Life in History, Richard Evans tells the story of Hobsbawm as an historian, bu...

We live in the age of big companies where rising levels of power are concentrated in the hands of a few. Yet no government or organisation has the power to regulate these titans and hold them to account. We need big companies to share their power and we, the people of the world, need to reclaim it. In Competition is Killing Us, top business and competition lawyer Michelle Meagher establishes a new framework to control capitalism from the insid...

As enjoyable as it is thought-provoking' Jared DiamondBy the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, based on decades of research, this powerful new big-picture framework explains how some countries develop towards and provide liberty while others fall to despotism, anarchy or asphyxiating norms - and explains how liberty can thrive despite new threats.Liberty is hardly the 'natural' order of things, usually states have been ...

The U.S. has the worst rate of maternal deaths in the developed world, a rate that is increasing, even as infant mortality rates decrease. Meanwhile, the right-wing assault on reproductive rights and bodily autonomy has also escalated. We can already glimpse a reality where embryos and fetuses have more rights than the people gestating them, and even women who aren't pregnant are seen first and foremost as potential incubators.In Belabored, jo...

On paper, middle-aged men appear privileged and successful, but are they happy? No.

More energy, less stress, better sleep, happier lives. Isn't that what we all wish we had more of? Well, the solution is, quite literally, under your nose: your breath. From leading Breathwork practitioner, Richie Bostock, comes Exhale - a guide to learning the transformative power of breathing to help you lead a happier, healthier life.Exhale will help you master your physical, mental and emotional state in the comfort of your own home. Wheth...

Screenwriter and highly-qualified martial arts teacher Geoff Thompson fills in the blanks regarding his fascinating life story, transcending barriers of class and privilege.

How can you be prepared for what's next when emerging trends constantly threaten to turn your strategic plan on its head? The world of business is experiencing a state of hyperchange influenced by global movements, disruptive technologies, political uprisings and new consumer expectations. If your world is turned upside down, will you know how to pivot and thrive, or will you be roadkill in the 'adapt or die' business race? Futuring is the art...

Do you need a website to support your freelance business or entrepreneurial venture? Or are you considering a career in web design? Maybe you're looking for your next career pivot, or you're simply seeking skills to give your CV that competitive edge?Wherever you are in your career, Confident Web Design can help. The ultimate beginner's guide to designing, building and publishing basic websites, this book features exclusive online exercises to...

Are you a freelancer or entrepreneur needing to keep your business secure? Hoping to kick-start or pivot your career with a highly desirable skill? Or simply looking to enhance your CV? Cyber security skills are in huge demand - recent estimates suggest there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled industry roles by 2021, meaning there are vast career opportunities to be taken.Confident Cyber Security is here to help. Written by expert author ...

Logistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks, such as falling from a height, poor lifting, unsafe use of forklifts, inadequate fire safety provision. Work related accidents within the storage and warehousing industry remain a major issue, with many thousands of reported incidents recorded each year. Health and Safety in Logistics examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousin...

Wir brauchen einen anderen Blick auf die Demenz.Wir sollten nicht auf Defizite schauen, sondern auf die Fähigkeiten, die weiterhin vorhanden sind.Mein Umgang mit Dementen hat mir gezeigt, dass es ihnen hilft, wenn wir sensibler mit ihren Bedarfen umgehen. In meinen praxisbezogenen Ansätzen geht es um den leichteren Umgang mit dem Thema für die Demenzbegleiter (Angehörige, Fachkräfte).Von Demenz betroffene Menschen werden von der Gesellschaft n...

Build the foundation of scientific knowledge and practical decision-making skills needed to excel in an exercise training career Master the core concepts of exercise physiology and learn how to apply them to the real-world challenges of exercise training with Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application,  Third Edition. Designed to connect theory to practice, this engaging, accessible text gives students a thorough understanding of ...

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In 1945, Hannah Weiss, a Jewish-Austrian scientist, is removed from her laboratory at the Los Alamos National Lab and taken to Leavenworth Prison for interrogation. Major Jack Delaney, a rising star in the shadowy world of military intelligence, is convinced that someone in the United States has been sharing information with the Nazi party. The captivating, raven-haired, female scientist in New Mexico is his primary suspect. Across the globe, ...

Magpie Lewis started writing in her yellow notebook the day she walked in on her father having sex with her aunt on her parents' bed. That was the night her mom started down a spiral of self-destruction. That was the night Eryn, Magpie's sister, skipped town and left her to fend for herself. That was the night of Brandon Phipp's party. Now, Magpie is called a slut whenever she walks down the hallways of her high school, her former best friend ...

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