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The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies
by Kim Newman James MarriottPull back the curtain on more than a century of terrifying horror movies... if you dare.Packed with stills from the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive companion to the genre, tracing the story of horror film, decade-by-decade. Providing a witty and informative critique of more than 350 films and several TV series, this extensive handbook offers a superb introduction for newcomers to the genre as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.Horror is one of the most popular and influential genres in cinema, a perennial favourite that just won't stay dead. This fully updated edition covers everything from all-time classics to hidden gems and big-budget duds to breakout foreign hits. This is your ultimate guide through a century of fear.
Print: Do More Art
by Eve BlackwoodThe fourth book in the popular Do More Art series looks at how the simple process of moving ink from one surface to another can open up a world of creativity and artistic expression.From simple finger printing and potato prints to screenprinting, this book is packed with ways to create exciting and beautiful handmade prints without the use of expensive equipment.Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated with works by some of the greatest contemporary printmakers - including Saul Steinberg, Tracy Simpson and Delita Martin - demonstrating that print is very much alive!
How High: A Portrait of The Charlatans
by Tim Burgess Tom Sheehan'Tom captured the times - the lows and the many highs - and shared them all with us, documenting, encouraging and capturing a real, authentic timeline of fantastic pictures.'This is the inside story of The Charlatans, told through the lens of legendary photographer Tom Sheehan and the words of the band's frontman Tim Burgess.More than 250 of Sheehan's photographs - blending iconic shots with those seen here for the first time - are accompanied by moving and insightful text from Burgess, sharing his memories of a band at the very height of their powers.Covering a decade of the band's story, the book captures recording sessions, live performances, cover shoots, tours and intimate moments snatched backstage and around the world.Beautifully presented in a cloth-bound hardback, this book is a stunning visual history of The Charlatans, one of the defining bands of a generation.
Gimson's Heroes
by Andrew Gimson'This is a lovely book to dip in and out of, every visit an education' John RentoulA brilliant compendium of Britain's most renowned heroes from Boudicca to Mandela, illustrated by Martin Rowson.Heroes have flaws, but their stories stir the soul. In Gimson's Heroes, bestselling author Andrew Gimson traces the lives of fifty astonishing individuals who had the courage to defy conventional wisdom.From Horatio Nelson disobeying orders to Lord Byron scandalising polite society; Grace Darling rowing through a deadly storm to Florence Nightingale teaching the British how to nurse - these icons are no mere monuments of history, but living, breathing people of daring and defiance. Here are stories of resolve and sacrifice: Wallace Hartley plays on as the Titanic goes down, Noor Inayat Khan refuses to flee from occupied France, Stan Hollis storms an enemy pillbox and Nelson Mandela brings down the white regime in South Africa.A hero, Gimson concludes, is someone with the courage, originality and genius to see what must be done - and to dare to do it, no matter the cost. Complemented by Martin Rowson's uniquely charming illustrations, Gimson's Heroes is a witty, fascinating and lively celebration of the extraordinary legacies of those who went further than most would ever dream.The fifty Heroes included in the book are:Boudicca c.25-60/61 AD Alfred the Great 848-899 King Harold c.1022-1066 Robert the Bruce 1274-1329 Julian of Norwich 1342-1416 Owain Glyndŵr c.1359 - c.1415 Bess of Hardwick c.1522 or 1527-1608 Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603 Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596 Sir Walter Raleigh 1552-1618 Sir Philip Sidney 1554-1586 William Shakespeare 1564-1616 George Herbert 1593-1633 Gerrard Winstanley 1609-1676 Prince Rupert of the Rhine 1619-1682 Robert Boyle 1627-1691 Thomas Coram 1668-1751 Samuel Johnson 1709-1784 James Wolfe 1727-1759 Edmund Burke 1729-1797 James Boswell 1740-1795 Thomas Telford 1757-1834 Horatio Nelson 1758-1805 Mary Wollstonecraft 1759-1797 Thomas Clarkson 1760-1846 Jane Austen 1775-1817 Elizabeth Fry 1780-1845 George Stephenson 1781-1848 Lord Byron 1788-1824 Lord Shaftesbury 1801-1885 Benjamin Disraeli 1804-1881 Isambard Kingdom Brunel 1806-1859 Charles Dickens 1812-1870 David Livingstone 1813-1873 Grace Darling 1815-1842 Prince Albert 1819-1861 Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 Octavia Hill 1838-1912 Fred Burnaby 1842-1885 Ernest Shackleton 1874-1922 Sir Winston Churchill 1874-1965 Wallace Hartley 1878-1912 Ernest Bevin 1881-1951 The Unknown Warrior died c. 1914 John Betjeman 1906-1984 Stan Hollis 1912-1972 Michael Wharton 1913-2006 Noor Inayat Khan 1914-1944 Prince Alexander Obolensky 1916-1940 Nelson Mandela 1918-2013Praise for the three previous Gimson books:Gimson's Kings & Queens: Brief Lives of the Monarchs since 1066 'The most entertaining and instructive book on the English monarchy you will ever read' Daily TelegraphGimson's Prime Ministers: Brief Lives from Walpole to Johnson'The best general book on British politics I've ever come across. Learned, witty and wise, and splendidly illustrated by Martin Rowson' Tibor Fischer, Guardian
Soul Searching: the perfect small-town romance for Halloween from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Done and Dusted (Sweetwater Peak)
by Lyla SageTHE INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe author of the Rebel Blue Ranch series returns with a stirring Western romance about a new-to-town upholsterer, a photographer whose life has come to a halt, and the supernatural forces that bring them together.Home is where the heart is - and this one is haunted.Collins Cartwright does not want to go home. Sweetwater Peak, Wyoming, was supposed to be in her rearview mirror, but when she finds out a developer is trying to buy her parents' antique shop, she doesn't have a choice. At least, that's what she tells her family. They don't need to know she's lost her job and is out of money. Or that the ghosts that have always been her companions have recently gone silent.Brady Cooper is absolutely fine. Seriously, there's no secret reason why he decided to uproot his life and suddenly move to Sweetwater Peak. He just needed a change of pace. At least, that's what he tells himself.But when he agrees to let Collins stay in his spare room, he doesn't realize that she constantly talks to thin air orthat she looks like that. Good thing their arrangement is only temporary. Right?Readers love Soul Searching!'I absolutely DEVOURED it!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Healing, cozy, romantic & mysterious. I loved every moment!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My new favourite Lyla Sage story . . . if you love a small-town romance, plus a lil bit of ghostly atmosphere and a slow burn romance . . . you HAVE to pick this up' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect mixture of romance, ghosts, and all of my favorite tropes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this so much and instantly fell in love with Collins and Brady . . . I will 100% be recommending this to everyone' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The chemistry was incredible and the banter was top tier' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me hooked from the start - I highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Lost and Lassoed, New York Times bestseller, November 2024. Wild and Wrangled, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.
Medlock: A chilling, atmospheric contemporary Gothic horror story - the perfect Halloween read!
by S. G. Hartnell'Macabre and frightening' PAULA HAWKINS'Twisted, exhilarating and very, very creepy' LOUISE CANDLISH'Had me hooked from the start to the unexpected and terrifying end' CARLY REAGON1978. Mrs. Medlock is the dutiful housekeeper at Marwood Manor. One of the few remaining staff, she protects a dying aristocratic order, serving the Lord and Lady and caring for their sickly young son. Over the past twenty years, Mrs. Medlock has become the keeper of secrets. Secrets of the family. Secrets of her own. Secrets that may be found in the manor's walled garden, out of sight but not forgotten.When a distant relative, Mary, arrives at the property in need of a place to live and with a determination to explore, Mrs. Medlock fears the secrets of Marwood are no longer safe. And digging up the past may have deadly consequences for them all . . .An atmospheric, contemporary Gothic horror story, Medlock is a dark and frightening reimagining of the classic novel The Secret Garden that will enrapture readers until the turn of the very last page.WHAT REAL READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MEDLOCK'This book brought me out of my reading slump and restored my faith in the power of books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'S. G. Hartnell, you have converted me to the horror genre!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Utterly consuming. I couldn't put this one down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'From its opening line "Everybody died that night" to the final pages, Medlock is a beautifully crafted and deeply atmospheric novel - a must-read for fans of gothic fiction' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was gripped by this book. I raced through it with a growing sense of terror throughout' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The History of the Peloponnesian War
by Robin WaterfieldA definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War, paired with a brilliant introduction on how to read and understand Thucydides.Thucydides called his work a "possession for all time," and his History of the Peloponnesian War has been essential reading for generals and politicians for centuries. Robin Waterfield's translation of Thucydides's sweeping narrative vividly depicts the events of the war between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BCE and would continue until 404, a conflict that embroiled not only mainland Greece but Greek states from the eastern Mediterranean and as far west as Italy and Sicily. The only extant contemporary narrative of this conflict, Thucydides's History brims with military, moral, and political reflections, offering critical commentary on challenges that still dominate our world today, from the strife of civil war to the devastation of widespread plague to the nature of political power. Thucydides died before completing the account-it ends in 410-but his legacy is timeless. One of the great masterpieces of classical Greece, The History of the Peloponnesian War offers an incisive and timely window into the conflicts of the past.
Kangaroo Gets Glasses (Experiences Matter #139)
by Sue GravesKangaroo Gets Glasses offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the optician for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of having an eye test and getting glasses. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Kangaroo is having trouble seeing the board in the classroom. Mum takes her to visit Mr Panda, the optician, for an eye test. Kangaroo is a little nervous, but Mr Panda is very kind...The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
Mechanical Engineering Solutions: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference MES-2025 (Mechanisms and Machine Science #191)
by Marco Ceccarelli Tigran Parikyan Yuri SargsyanThis volume contains the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference "MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS: Design, Simulation, Testing, Manufacturing" (MES-2025), held on September 17–19, 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia, under the patronage of IFToMM. The contributions highlight recent advances in key areas of mechanical engineering, including linkages and mechanical controls, robotics and mechatronics, engines and powertrains, gears and transmissions, transportation systems, vibrations, rotordynamics, and biomechanical engineering. Selected papers also cover educational methods and historical developments in the field. Emphasizing practical relevance, this book showcases innovative engineering solutions—from novel design concepts and simulation techniques to optimized control strategies and enhanced mechanical characteristics of existing machines.
Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2025: 28th International Conference, Daejeon, South Korea, September 23–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part XV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15974)
by Daniel C. Alexander Archana Venkataraman James C. Gee Polina Golland Carole H. Sudre Jaesung Hong Juan Eugenio Iglesias Jong Hyo Kim Jinah ParkThe 16-volume set LNCS 15960 - 15975 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2025, which took place in Daejeon, South Korea, during September 23–27, 2025. The total of 1027 papers included in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 3447 submissions. They were organized in topical parts as follows: Part I, LNCS Volume 15960: Multimodal Fusion and Contextual Reasoning in Medical Imaging Part II, LNCS Volume 15961: Surgical Navigation, Scene Understanding, and Video Modeling Part III, LNCS Volume 15962: Learning and Augmented Reality for Surgical and Endoscopic Applications (I) Part IV, LNCS Volume 15963: Learning and Augmented Reality for Surgical and Endoscopic Applications (II) Part V, LNCS Volume 15964: Graph-Based Methods in Medical Imaging Part VI, LNCS Volume 15965: Datasets and Methods for Image Quality Enhancement Part VII, LNCS Volume 15966: Trustworthy and Responsible AI for Medical Imaging Part VIII, LNCS Volume 15967: Multimodal Learning for Diagnosis, Risk Prediction, and Survival Analysis Part IX, LNCS Volume 15968: Core Techniques in Medical Imaging: Segmentation, Registration, Synthesis, Reconstruction, and Other Emerging Methods (I) Part X, LNCS Volume 15969: Core Techniques in Medical Imaging: Segmentation, Registration, Synthesis, Reconstruction, and Other Emerging Methods (II) Part XI, LNCS Volume 15970: Core Techniques in Medical Imaging: Segmentation, Registration, Synthesis, Reconstruction, and Other Emerging Methods (III) Part XII, LNCS Volume 15971: Core Techniques in Medical Imaging: Segmentation, Registration, Synthesis, Reconstruction, and Other Emerging Methods (IV) Part XIII, LNCS Volume 15972: Adapting Foundation Models for Medical Imaging: LLMs, VLMs, and Cross-Domain Generalization (I) Part XIV, LNCS Volume 15973: Adapting Foundation Models for Medical Imaging: LLMs, VLMs, and Cross-Domain Generalization (II) Part XV, LNCS Volume 15974: Adapting Foundation Models for Medical Imaging: LLMs, VLMs, and Cross-Domain Generalization (III) Part XVI, LNCS Volume 15975: Statistical Techniques in Medical Imaging: Causality, Imputation, Weak Supervision, and Other Methods
Children's Literature in the Nordic World (The Nordic World)
by Nina Christensen Charlotte AppelThis volume introduces an international readership to the role books have played in the lives and upbringing of young people in the Nordic countries from the 1750s until today. Charlotte Appel and Nina Christensen look beyond an overview of noteworthy texts and characters to address the region’s distinctive reading cultures and the interactions between literature and changing views of childhood, with a special focus on Denmark. The emergence of a dedicated market for children’s books in the Global North coincided with national school reforms, when Luther’s Small Catechism started to be supplemented—or replaced—by new books published for and about young readers, learners, and citizens. Children’s use of books and media is closely related to adults’ wishes to influence the present and future of a child through instruction, entertainment, or play. Chapters point to strong continuities as well as remarkable changes in the relationships between child readers and adult authors, artists, publishers, teachers, librarians, and parents through the centuries. Focusing on children as the central users and producers of texts, this interdisciplinary and transnational history shows how children’s exposure to and use of media impacted the Nordic welfare state, and vice versa. As narratives for young audiences are continuously rewritten, republished, and adapted into new forms, this pithy synthesis brings forward new knowledge about the material and social history of books, literature, and childhood.
Django REST APIs Demystified: Simplifying API Development with Django
by Ganeshkumar PatilThis book is designed to help you master API development using the Django REST Framework (DRF). Written for seasoned developers, this book offers practical, hands-on guidance to becoming an expert in using DRF, providing in-depth coverage of the framework's features and best practices and their application in API development. The book will introduce you to and enable you to grasp advanced DRF topics such as authentication, permissions, throttling, caching, API versioning, and schema generation. Each chapter of the book focuses on a specific topic and introduces a standalone Django application that will ensure a structured and isolated learning experience for you. Real-world examples and step-by-step instructions provide a practical approach to building DRF APIs. The book also aids you in exploring customizing DRF for complex use cases, integrating third-party tools, and writing unit tests for secure, robust APIs. Special attention is given to working with multi-application Django projects, offering conventions to avoid conflicts and ensure clear API documentation. By the end of this book, you will have the skills to build secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs using DRF. Whether you're working on a startup, enterprise project, or personal venture, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to create efficient, future-proof APIs. What You Will Learn How to manage and structure complex multi-application projects without conflicts, leveraging best practices Optimizing API Performance and Implementing advanced techniques like throttling, caching, and efficient query handling to enhance API performance. Use versioning, customization, and extensible patterns to create APIs that adapt to evolving business requirements Who Is This Book For: Web developers, front-end engineers, full stack engineers, API documentation specialists, technical leads
Freundlichkeit bewegt: Soziale Stärke durch ein wohlwollendes Miteinander
by Roland GebertIn seinem neuen Sachbuch zum Thema Freundlichkeit lädt Roland Gebert zu einer faszinierenden Reise der Selbstreflexion ein. Mit scharfem Blick und tiefgreifendem Verständnis für zwischenmenschliche Dynamiken bietet der Autor praktische Lösungsansätze für all jene, die Unfreundlichkeit in ihrem Umfeld wahrnehmen und aktiv etwas daran ändern möchten. Ob Sie Ihr eigenes Verhalten hinterfragen, Bestätigung für Ihre freundliche Art suchen oder einfach Ihre Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen verbessern wollen – dieses Buch ist Ihr perfekter Begleiter. Gebert schöpft aus seinem reichen Erfahrungsschatz als freier Journalist, Autor und Projektentwickler: Tätigkeiten, die ihn mit Menschen in den unterschiedlichsten Lebenssituationen zusammengebracht haben. Dieses Buch lädt Sie ein, tägliche Interaktionen zu überdenken und eine positivere Welt zu gestalten. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren und erleben Sie, wie kleine Gesten der Freundlichkeit große Veränderungen zum Guten bewirken können.
Treatment and Management of Allergic Rhinitis
by Massoud MahmoudiThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the management of allergic rhinitis. Chapters cover various aspects of the disease, including anatomy and physiology of the upper respiratory system, prevention and treatment, and common allergens. Chapters also discuss prevention, medication, and various forms of immunotherapy. This book also offers unique coverage on Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques (OMT) for allergic rhinitis. Treatment and Management of Allergic Rhinitis is a valuable resource for medical providers who treat allergic rhinitis, including family physicians and nurse practitioners. It will also be of interest to allergy fellows in training and family practice and internal medicine residents.
Cancer Challenges: Tumor Prevention, Prognosis, and Adverse Effects of Immunotherapy (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #10)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.
Cancer and Targeting the Immune System: Tumor Vaccines and Immunotherapy (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #6)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.
Cancer and Surrounding Environment: Etiologies and Tumor Microenvironment (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #3)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.
Technology and Society - Boon or Bane?: Business Systems Laboratory International Symposium, Varese, Italy, 2025 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Gandolfo Dominici Patrizia GazzolaThis book contains the revised contributions of the International Symposium 2025 of the Business Systems Laboratory, which took place on January 23 and 24, 2025 in Varese, Italy. Technology has significantly changed the dynamics of our interactions, lifestyles, work environments, social relationships and business processes. The societal effects of technology can be both beneficial and detrimental. It aims to discuss the transformative impact of technology on society in a scientifically sound way and to find innovative approaches to address the current global economic and social challenges from a systemic perspective. This book is therefore of interest to audiences from these fields, both at academic and managerial levels.
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy of Different Types of Tumors (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #7)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.
Intelligent Computer Mathematics: 18th International Conference, CICM 2025, Brasilia, Brazil, October 6–10, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16136)
by Valeria De Paiva Peter KoepkeThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Intelligent Computer Mathematics, CICM 2025, held in Brasilia, Brazil, during October 6–11, 2025. The 24 full papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections as follows : Automated Reasoning; Formal Libraries; Logical and Linguistic Foundations; Mathematical Knowledge Management; Neural Language Models; and Proof Assistants and Formalizations.
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Basic and Advanced Technique
by Dong Hwa Heo Ji Yeon Kim Don Young Park Cheol Wung Park Choon Keun ParkAs of recent years, biportal endoscopic spine surgery has gained significant attention and adoption in the field of spine surgery due to its minimally invasive nature and the advantages it offers. This technique is increasingly popular among spine surgeons for treating various spinal disorders, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Its minimally invasive approach allows for smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, reduced postoperative pain, and quicker recovery times compared to traditional open surgery. Numerous studies have reported favorable outcomes with biportal endoscopic spine surgery, including reduced operation times, lower complication rates, and improved patient satisfaction. These outcomes contribute to its rising adoption. Continuous innovation is likely to further establish biportal endoscopic surgery as a standard practice for suitable spinal conditions. It would introduce the fundamental concepts of endoscopic anatomy, and the basics of endoscopic equipment and techniques. Detailed descriptions of biportal endoscopic procedures would be included, showcasing step-by-step surgical methods, including setup, entry points, and the use of instruments. The book will explain the indications, contraindications, clinical applications of biportal endoscopic spine surgery, and potential complications. Updates on the latest advancements in technology, techniques, and clinical research findings will be covered to keep practitioners up-to-date. In summary, biportal endoscopic spine surgery is becoming a significant part of modern spine surgery practices due to its minimally invasive nature, positive clinical outcomes, and the ongoing development of surgical techniques and equipment.
Cancer Personalized Treatment: Nanomedicine, Combined Therapy, and Artificial Intelligence in Treatment of Tumors (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #9)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.
Agency and Pragmatic Independence in Foreign-language Communication: Culture, Conformity and Critical Choices
by Gerrard MugfordThis book promotes a teaching approach which builds on learner experience, assets and knowledge. By exploiting existing learner resources and knowledge of the world, the book identifies and stresses the need to draw upon first and additional-language/cultural resources and experiences by recognising that language users have choices regarding how they want to participate on interpersonal, interactional and transactional levels. In order to achieve successful (and overcome less successful) meaningful communication, the living experiences, histories and resources which language users bring to the additional-language context are honoured and serve as the basis of the teaching/learning approach. Rather than focusing on decontextualised language structures and on what learners might get wrong, the author argues that teachers should help learners develop a sense of agency and control, pragmatic processing ability and investment. This book will be of interest to ELT researchers, foreign language teachers, teacher trainers, researchers and postgraduate students in applied linguistics.
Postdigital Education for Development (Postdigital Science and Education)
by Michael A. Peters Petar Jandrić Tina Besley Benjamin J. Green Olivera KamenaracThis edited volume unpacks the profound deterritorializing and reterritorializing shifts taking place across the globalized, networked educational landscape, interjecting into pervasive, predominant education development (EdDev) discourses. Highlighting the transdisciplinarity of postdigital studies, this book engages with core facets of contemporary educational development, such as educational geopolitics, policy discourses, global funding institutions, cooperative developmental initiatives, national imaginaries of educational development, the university, stakeholder collectives, and pedagogical and curricular frameworks. It provides a comprehensive understanding of current EdDev discourse and practice, its failings, and how technology-driven disruptions can open up avenues for alternative reimaginings of educational futures. The research presented foregrounds a conceptualization of inclusive postdigital educational ecosystems that catalyze educational futures built around human-centered technological advancements in support of sustainable bio-digital planetary development. This book is suited for educators and researchers of educational development and policy. Postdigital Education for Development is complemented by The Geopolitics of Postdigital Educational Development, also edited by Michael A. Peters, Ben Green, Olivera Kamenarac, Petar Jandrić, and Tina Besley.
Cancerous Cells: Immunobiology of Tumors and Metastasis (Handbook of Cancer and Immunology #2)
by Nima RezaeiThe rapid flow of studies in the field of cancer and immunology during the last decades has increased our understanding of the interactions between the immune system and cancerous cells. In particular, it has been well-known that such interactions result in the induction of epigenetic changes in cancerous cells and the selection of less immunogenic clones as well as alterations in immune responses. Understanding the crosstalk between nascent transformed cells and cells of the immune system has led to the development of combinatorial immunotherapeutic strategies to combat cancer. The Handbook of Cancer and Immunology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, emphasizing key findings and clinically relevant data. This reference work is an essential resource for researchers, students, academics, and clinicians committed to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments in this vital field.