Product Description: On an August morning in 1938, Franklin Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States, received an honorary degree at a special outdoor convocation on the Queen's University campus. He pledged that day, in a speech that has gone down in Canadian history, that his nation would defend Canada if the Dominion was ever attacked...read more

Product Description: The role of the operating department practitioner has evolved considerably in recent years, and both trainee and practising ODPs need a practical, up-to-date resource on terminology and current practice. Each entry in the second edition of Operating Department Practice A-Z has been fully updated and contains both a short definition and a more detailed description of the term or procedure, with supporting information to give the reader a deeper understanding of the field...read more

Product Description: Lifelike is a diverse collection of slice of life stories... and beyond. Each vignette, illustrated by a different artist, presents a glimpse into a different corner of the world outside our window. From the sentimental to the shocking, the familiar to the unknown, it's all here...read more

Product Description: These are the results of the LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE SURVEY, covering hundreds of bars, clubs and lounges in the LA. In contrast to the RESTAURANT SURVEYS, where the surveyors average age is 41, the participants in this survey average out at age 36...read more

Product Description: "As I have progressed through life, the passage of time seems to accelerate with my age. There was one year when months seemed like years, weeks seemed like months, and there were minutes that seemed like an eternity." --Tom Williams There was a young Vietnamese woman that I knew who was quiet but smart, and friendly but alluring...read more

Product Description: These are the results of the LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE SURVEY, covering hundreds of bars, clubs and lounges in the LA. In contrast to the RESTAURANT SURVEYS, where the surveyors average age is 41, the participants in this survey average out at age 36...read more

Product Description: This beautifully illustrated, full-color book explains the basic principles of Chinese medicine, the causes of disharmony in the body that lead to disease and the Chinese approach to diagnosis and treatment. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Designed to help the curious newcomer gain a clear understanding of complementary healthcare, Health Essentials is a series of practical books which give the facts you need to know about natural therapies and describe how they work for you. Exceptionally clear and concise, each text is complemented by attractive illustrations. Chinese Medicine is growing more and more popular in the West. Increasing numbers of us know that acupuncture and herbal remedies can help us - yet we do not understand how or why. Tom Williams' introduction show how Chinese Medicine sees the human body, and how Qi, Jing and Shen (the three treasures - energy, essence and mind/spirit) and the other basic body substances interact to bring bodily harmony. He explains:- The philosophic principles underpinning Chinese Medicine; The meridians of the body, their nature and functions; The Zang Fu system and causes of bodily disharmony; How a diagnosis is made; Treatment optins, including acupuncture, herbal remedies, qqigong, meditation and nutrition

Natalie, a health-conscious crocodile, cannot be tempted by Henry when he offers her sweet treats