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Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses
by Lucio Buratto Domenico Boccuzzi Stephen BrintCataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses offer a detailed overview of intraocular lenses, as the choice of the IOL to be implanted is a critical detail in the patient selection and surgical preparation, and therefore leading to the most optimal patient results. Dr. Lucio Buratto, Dr. Stephen Brint, and Dr. Domenico Boccuzzi present the latest information on the most advanced diagnostic techniques and surgical decisions for IOL selection and implantation. Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses covers a wide variety of topics, including monofocal IOLs, multifocal IOLs, accommodative IOLs, injectors and implantation of foldable IOLs, tear or damage of the IOL, and viscoelastic substances. Supplemented by more than 200 color illustrations, diagrams, a glossary, and references, all surgeons from beginner to expert will want this unique resource by their side.
Jokes Get in Your Eyes
by Lucio BurattoOphthalmologists encounter patients every day, some who will be facing difficult and extremely delicate surgical procedures. As the physician-patient relationship begins and the ophthalmologist is working to properly diagnose, treat and manage the patient’s condition, they must also play a role in reducing patient anxiety and tension.Inside the pages of Jokes Get in Your Eyes, Dr. Lucio Buratto brings a lighter side to the ophthalmology profession. Sometimes a smile can be the first step to reducing patient anxiety and tension. Sometimes laughter can be therapeutic. Jokes Get in Your Eyes contains 40 Jokes and 80 cartoon illustrations—all in a pocket size handbook that can easily fit into a lab coat pocket. Reading thru Jokes Get in Your Eyes, ophthalmologists will be able to bring a smile to their day, as well share a joke or two among colleagues.From the Foreword:With his latest book, Jokes Get in Your Eyes, it is amazing that he was able to accumulate so many jokes related to the eyes. It is refreshing to have a physician who is so well rounded.”-Robert M. Sinskey, MD, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California at Los Angeles
Recent Advances in Composites Engineering and Research: Proceedings of 17th ISAMPE National Conference on Composites (INCCOM-17) (Springer Proceedings in Materials #39)
by Manoj Kumar Buragohain Mulakaluri Rama Manohara Babu Srinivas KuchipudiThis volume presents select proceedings of ISAMPE National Conference on Composites (INCCOM-17). The volume focuses on recent developments in the composite industry for manufacturing including aerospace, defense, civilian and automobile industries. The content include chapters on research topics such as design, analysis and simulation, processing and composite tooling, high temperature composites, carbon-carbon composites, ultra high temperature composites, nano and smart composites, structural health monitoring, material characterization, non-destructive evaluation of composite structures, damage tolerance in composites, composite process modelling and simulation, composite repair technology, AI in composites, additive manufacturing of composites, start-up ideas in composite technology and applications of composites. This volume will be of interest to researchers and professionals in the fields of materials and mechanical engineering.
Good Friday on the Rez: A Pine Ridge Odyssey (Pine Ridge Odyssey)
by David Hugh BunnellGood Friday on the Rez follows the author on a one-day, 280-mile round-trip from his boyhood Nebraska hometown of Alliance to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he reconnects with his longtime friend and blood brother, Vernell White Thunder. In a compelling mix of personal memoir and recent American Indian history, David Hugh Bunnell debunks the prevalent myth that all is hopeless for these descendants of Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, and Sitting Bull and shows how the Lakota people have recovered their pride and dignity and why they will ultimately triumph.What makes this narrative special is Bunnell's own personal experience of close to forty years of friendships and connections on the Rez, as well as his firsthand exposure to some of the historic events. When he lived on Pine Ridge at the same time of the American Indian Movement's seventy-one-day siege at Wounded Knee in 1973, he met Russell Means and got a glimpse behind the barricades. Bunnell has also seen the more recent cultural resurgence firsthand, attending powwows and celebrations, and even getting into the business of raising a herd of bison.Substantive and raw, Good Friday on the Rez is for readers who care about the historical struggles and the ongoing plight of Native Americans, and in particular, that of the Lakota Sioux, who defeated the U.S. Army twice, and whose leaders have become recognized as among America's greatest historical figures.Good Friday on the Rez is a dramatic page-turner, an incredible true story that tracks the torment and miraculous resurrection of Native American pride, spirituality, and culture—how things got to be the way they are, where they are going, and why we should care.
A Legacy of Violence #12 (A Legacy of Violence #12)
by Cullen Bunn(END OF SERIES) As Nick flees that brutality of the forest, the villagers have grown even more enraged and follow Nick to the hospital. There, Nick will discover the truth he&’s been running from for so long. Will the Killer&’s identity be revealed? And will the villagers finally be rid of this hell that fallen upon them? Find out in the final issue of A Legacy of Violence!
The Midnite Show
by Cullen BunnFrom the creators of The Sixth Gun and Manor Black comes this new supernatural horror series about monsters of the silver screen coming to life and wreaking havoc on a small town.Basil Saxon is a legend among horror fans. Over fifty years ago, he vanished during a freak accident on the set of the film that would have been his masterpiece. The cursed film—God of Monsters—was never completed and has never been seen. But when a film festival shows footage from the long-lost movie, classic horror monsters manifest to wreak havoc and terror on the unsuspecting populace. A ragtag group of misfits must band together to stop the most famous creatures of all time and send them back to the realm of celluloid nightmares.Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Bill Crabtree, and Jim Campbell unleash this tale of terror. Popcorn not included. Collects issues #1–#4 of The Midnite Show comic book series, along with a sketchbook section, and pinup artwork by Dan Brereton, Francesco Francavilla, Kelley Jones, and more!
The Animal Factory: A Novel
by Edward BunkerThe Animal Factory goes deep into San Quentin, a world of violence and paranoia, where territory and status are ever-changing and possibly fatal commodities. Ron Decker is a newbie, a drug dealer whose shot at a short two-year stint in the can is threatened from inside and outside. He's got to keep a spotless record or it's ten to life. But at San Quentin, no man can steer clear of the Brotherhoods, the race wars, the relentlessness. It soon becomes clear that some inmates are more equal than others; Earl Copen is one of them, an old-timer who has learned not just to survive but to thrive behind bars. Not much can surprise him-but the bond he forms with Ron startles them both; it's a true education of a felon.
Education of a Felon: A Memoir
by Edward BunkerIn Education of a Felon, the reigning champion of prison novelists finally tells his own story. The son of an alcoholic stagehand father and a Busby Berkeley chorus girl, Bunker was--at seventeen--the youngest inmate ever in San Quentin. His hard-won experiences on L.A.'s meanest streets and in and out of prison gave him the material to write some of the grittiest and most affecting novels of our time.From smoking a joint in the gas chamber to leaving fingerprints on a knife connected to a serial kiler, from Hollywood's steamy undersde to swimming in the Neptune pool at San Simeon, Bunker delivers a memoir as colorful as any of his novels and as compelling as the life he's lead.
For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life
by Elisabeth Bumiller Laura Berman Jennifer BermanThe groundbreaking New York Times bestseller now in a fully revised editionDr. Jennifer Berman, one of the few female urologists in the United States, and her sister, Dr. Laura Berman, a sex therapist, wrote this comprehensive handbook for the whole woman to examine all facets of her sexual health. They discuss surprising new information about how the female anatomy really works, ways female sexual response changes through various stages of life, how women can recognize and identify sexual problems, and tips for talking to doctors about sexual complaints without embarrassment. This new edition brings all the information in the book fully up to date and includes- advice about the latest medical treatments - information on new drugs and products- a revised exercises section and all-new case studies- a self-assessment questionaire to help women recognize whether a problem exists and lend direction on where to seek helpFor Women Only is still the most complete guide available to treating sexual problems and achieving full sexual potential.
Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas Research, volume 391 number 1 (May 2024)
by Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas ResearchThis is volume 391 issue 1 of Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas Research. The Bulletin of ASOR (BASOR) is a leader among peer-reviewed academic journals of the ancient Near East. For nearly a century, since 1919 when William F. Albright originally founded it as the Bulletin of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem, BASOR has served as a highly respected interdisciplinary English-language forum for scholars worldwide in subject areas such as archaeology, art, anthropology, archaeometry, bioarchaeology, archaeozoology, biblical studies, history, literature, philology, geography, and epigraphy.
Seeking a Sanctuary: Seventh-day Adventism and the American Dream
by Malcolm Bull Keith LockhartThe completely revised second edition further explores one of the most successful of America's indigenous religious groups. Despite this, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. Seeking a Sanctuary casts light on this marginal religion through its socio-historical context and discusses several Adventist figures that shaped the perception of this Christian sect.
How to Write a Master′s Thesis
by Yvonne N. Bui"This is the best textbook about writing an M.A. thesis available in the market." –Hsin-I Liu, University of the Incarnate Word The Third Edition of How to Write a Master′s Thesis is a comprehensive manual on how to plan and write a five-chapter master’s thesis, and a great resource for graduate students looking for concrete, applied guidance on how to successfully complete their master′s degrees. While research methods and statistics courses may teach students the basic information on how to conduct research, putting it all together into a single project and document can be a challenge. Author Yvonne Bui demystifies this process by integrating the language learned in prerequisite methods and statistics courses into a step-by-step guide for developing a student′s own thesis or project.
How to Write a Master′s Thesis
by Yvonne N. Bui"This is the best textbook about writing an M.A. thesis available in the market." –Hsin-I Liu, University of the Incarnate Word The Third Edition of How to Write a Master′s Thesis is a comprehensive manual on how to plan and write a five-chapter master’s thesis, and a great resource for graduate students looking for concrete, applied guidance on how to successfully complete their master′s degrees. While research methods and statistics courses may teach students the basic information on how to conduct research, putting it all together into a single project and document can be a challenge. Author Yvonne Bui demystifies this process by integrating the language learned in prerequisite methods and statistics courses into a step-by-step guide for developing a student′s own thesis or project.
Viral World: Global Relations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (The COVID-19 Pandemic Series)
by Long T. BuiThis book argues that the catastrophe of COVID-19 provided a momentous time for groups, institutions, and states to reassess their worldviews and relationship to the entire world. Following multiple case studies across dozens of countries throughout the course of the pandemic, this book is a timely contribution to cultural knowledge about the pandemic and the viral politics at the heart of it. Mapping the various forms of global consciousness and connectivity engendered by the crisis, the book offers the framework of "viral worlding," defined as viral forms of relationality, becoming, and communication. It demonstrates how worlding or world-making processes accelerated with the novel coronavirus. New emergent forms of being global "went viral" to address conditions of inequality as well as forge possibilities for societal transformation. Considering the tumult wrought by the pandemic, Bui analyzes progressive movements for democracy, abolition, feminism, environmentalism, and socialism against the world-shattering forces of capitalism, authoritarianism, racism, and militarism. Focusing on ways the pandemic disproportionately impacted marginalized communities, particularly in the Global South, this book juxtaposes the closing of their lifeworlds and social worlds by hegemonic global actors with increased collective demands for freedom, mobility, and justice by vulnerable people. The breadth and depth of the book thus provides students, scholars, and general readers with critical insights to understanding the world(s) of COVID-19 and collective efforts to build better new ones.
Ánh's New Word: A Story About Learning a New Language
by Hanh BuiA child living in a Vietnamese refugee camp learns their first word in English with a little help from their teacher and grandmother in this heart-warming picture book based on the author's childhood.Many things are different for Ánh now that they've left Vietnam with their family. The weather is colder and they live in a communal barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. Ánh finds comfort in their warm-hearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with the foreign sounds of learning to speak English in class.All Ánh wants is to be able to say "thank you" out loud to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice? With a little inspiration from their grandmother—as well as the chance discovery of an adorable animal—Ánh will try to gather the courage to finally say their first word in a new language.Exquisitely illustrated by Bao Luu, Ánh's New Word by Hanh Bui is a hopeful story of finding your voice, inspired by true events from the author's childhood.
Thinking Clearly with Data: A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
by Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Anthony FowlerAn engaging introduction to data science that emphasizes critical thinking over statistical techniquesAn introduction to data science or statistics shouldn’t involve proving complex theorems or memorizing obscure terms and formulas, but that is exactly what most introductory quantitative textbooks emphasize. In contrast, Thinking Clearly with Data focuses, first and foremost, on critical thinking and conceptual understanding in order to teach students how to be better consumers and analysts of the kinds of quantitative information and arguments that they will encounter throughout their lives.Among much else, the book teaches how to assess whether an observed relationship in data reflects a genuine relationship in the world and, if so, whether it is causal; how to make the most informative comparisons for answering questions; what questions to ask others who are making arguments using quantitative evidence; which statistics are particularly informative or misleading; how quantitative evidence should and shouldn’t influence decision-making; and how to make better decisions by using moral values as well as data. Filled with real-world examples, the book shows how its thinking tools apply to problems in a wide variety of subjects, including elections, civil conflict, crime, terrorism, financial crises, health care, sports, music, and space travel.Above all else, Thinking Clearly with Data demonstrates why, despite the many benefits of our data-driven age, data can never be a substitute for thinking.An ideal textbook for introductory quantitative methods courses in data science, statistics, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, public policy, and other fieldsIntroduces the basic toolkit of data analysis—including sampling, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, regression, experiments, instrumental variables, differences in differences, and regression discontinuityUses real-world examples and data from a wide variety of subjectsIncludes practice questions and data exercises
The Daughters' War
by Christopher BuehlmanThe goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and still they wage war. Now, our daughters take up arms.Galva - Galvicha to her three brothers, two of whom the goblins will kill - has defied her family's wishes and joined the army's untested new unit, the Raven Knights. They march toward a once-beautiful city overrun by the goblin horde, accompanied by scores of giant war corvids. Made with the darkest magics, these fearsome black birds may hold the key to stopping the goblins in their war to make cattle of mankind.The road to victory is bloody, and goblins are clever and merciless. The Raven Knights can take nothing for granted - not the bonds of family, nor the wisdom of their leaders, nor their own safety against the dangerous war birds at their side. But some hopes are worth any risk.A fraught, shattering fantasy adventure, this standalone novel is set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief.
The Daughters' War
by Christopher BuehlmanThe goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and still they wage war. Now, our daughters take up arms.Galva - Galvicha to her three brothers, two of whom the goblins will kill - has defied her family's wishes and joined the army's untested new unit, the Raven Knights. They march toward a once-beautiful city overrun by the goblin horde, accompanied by scores of giant war corvids. Made with the darkest magics, these fearsome black birds may hold the key to stopping the goblins in their war to make cattle of mankind.The road to victory is bloody, and goblins are clever and merciless. The Raven Knights can take nothing for granted - not the bonds of family, nor the wisdom of their leaders, nor their own safety against the dangerous war birds at their side. But some hopes are worth any risk.A fraught, shattering fantasy adventure, this standalone novel is set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief.
Erich Fromm: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis)
by Sandra BuechlerIn this passionate volume, Sandra Buechler introduces Erich Fromm's groundbreaking contributions to psychoanalysis, sociology, philosophy, political action, and social criticism. | Buechler explores how Fromm's thinking and interdisciplinary vision are able to frame discussions of dilemmas in contemporary society. She offers a comprehensive biography of Fromm, before delving into his role as analyst, author, activist, sociologist and philosopher. From her own experience as a psychoanalyst, and from the testimony of Fromm's many ardent followers, Buechler illuminates Fromm's capacity to inspire. She considers how Fromm's writing equips students, beginning clinicians and more experienced professionals to understand what can give meaning to their efforts on behalf of troubled individuals, their riven communities, and the wider world. | Assuming no prior knowledge of Fromm's work, this books offers students in clinical and social psychology, sociology, and philosophy a vital insight into his theoretical contributions. It will also be of interest to psychoanalysts, psychologists and social workers.
The Subject of Holocaust Fiction (Jewish Literature And Culture Ser.)
by Emily Miller BudickFictional representations of horrific events run the risk of undercutting efforts to verify historical knowledge and may heighten our ability to respond intellectually and ethically to human experiences of devastation. In this captivating study of the epistemological, psychological, and ethical issues underlying Holocaust fiction, Emily Miller Budick examines the subjective experiences of fantasy, projection, and repression manifested in Holocaust fiction and in the reader's encounter with it. Considering works by Cynthia Ozick, Art Spiegelman, Aharon Appelfeld, Michael Chabon, and others, Budick investigates how the reading subject makes sense of these fictionalized presentations of memory and trauma, victims and victimizers.
1000 More Words: Build More Vocabulary and Literacy Skills (Vocabulary Builders)
by Gill BudgellThis busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary and strengthens their language and literacy skills at home and at school.Written by language specialist Gill Budgell, the fun, picture-packed pages introduce key concepts to help children with early education subjects, such as music, geography, and computers. The book also strengthens children's language skills by exploring useful areas of linguistics in a fun and accessible way. Young readers can compare pictures of artistic materials to learn antonyms and spot the verbs in a busy gym class scene.1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills.This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
Cambridge Primary World English Learner's Book Stage 2 (Hodder Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language)
by Gill BudgellThis title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducationEngage and inspire learners with an international and interconnected approach developed by experienced teachers and language specialists. The series offers full coverage of the learning objectives for the Cambridge Primary English as a Second language curriculum framework (0057) and is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference.- Stimulate learners with model texts and activities.- Clearly address the key objectives: reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of English.- Support activities and knowledge covered in the Learner's Book with the accompanying Workbook and Teacher's Guide with Boost subscription.- Audio files are available free at https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras
Becoming a Changemaker: Transform Your Career, Your Community, and the World
by Alex Budak&“The tools you need to step up, play bigger and increase your impact.&” —New York Times Bestselling Author Liz Wiseman Hailed by CNBC as a &“top 5 non-fiction book everyone should be reading about work,&” Becoming a Changemaker is a call to action, showing how leading change from where you are can transform your career, community and even the world. Alex Budak, a celebrated UC Berkeley faculty member, distills the essence of successful changemakers in this accessible guide, unveiling the essential mindsets and leadership skills needed to spark change and create impact across roles, sectors, and hierarchies. Through a powerful blend of data-driven insights and diverse, relatable case studies, Budak builds a compelling case, one that frames being a changemaker as an inclusive, aspirational identity for everyone. Inspired by the lessons and philosophies from Budak&’s wildly popular course of the same name, which he created at UC Berkeley&’s Haas School of Business, Becoming a Changemaker will show you how to: Develop your own unique voice as a changemaker, to lead effectively, empathetically, and authentically in any setting. Transform setbacks into stepping stones and uncover the art and science of turning failures into powerful catalysts for growth and innovation Influence without authority to inspire and mobilize others towards your vision – even when you're not in charge. Create a sustainable action plan to turn your aspirations for change into reality with the Changemaker Canvas tool and its tangible, manageable steps. Pursue Your Purpose and learn to harness your individual strengths and passions to drive meaningful change from wherever you are, in a way that&’s true to who you are. To begin leading change, you don&’t need a fancy title, or a perfectly polished idea. But you do need to start. This book is your first step.
Navigating Special Education: The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships
by Peggy Bud Tamara JacobsonThis timely and innovative roadmap for parents, educators, and administrators highlights the importance of effective communication methodology, appropriate correspondence, and data collection recommendations. Effective communication is often missing from the IEP team’s conversation. Navigating Special Education provides a foundation for building proactive, positive partnerships that will lead to 21st century best practices for children.The 5-C Model of Communication—Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus—presented in Navigating Special Education helps to forge trusted alliances between school districts and families.Navigating Special Education draws upon the authors’ 60-plus years of combined experience by using: Anecdotal, evidence-based, real-life scenarios Templates for letter writing and extensive data collection A user-friendly appendix and glossary As stakeholders, wouldn’t you like to have successful meetings where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and understood? After reading Navigating Special Education, families, educational professionals, college students, and special education organizations will be able to implement effective models of communication and build positive partnerships.
Character and Caricature, 1660-1820
by Jennifer Buckley Montana Davies-ShuckThis edited collection offers a reappraisal of character as a precondition for caricature and addresses how the two began to merge, becoming increasingly interlinked over the course of the long eighteenth century. It emphasises the need to understand character more fully, arguing that the nuances and origins of caricature can only be appreciated in light of the genre’s prehistory and reliance on popular character types. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in approach, the collection makes use of a variety of theories and addresses fiction in its broadest sense, expanding and reconceptualising critical, historical and theoretical discussion of character. Chapters draw from disability studies, cultural materialism, gender studies and the history of sexuality, spatial theory and performance studies.