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The Anatomist's Apprentice

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758266987
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book The Anatomist's Apprentice written by Tessa Harris and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first in a stunning new mystery series set in eighteenth-century England, Tessa Harris introduces Dr. Thomas Silkstone, anatomist and pioneering forensic detective. . . The death of Sir Edward Crick has unleashed a torrent of gossip through the seedy taverns and elegant ballrooms of Oxfordshire. Few mourn the dissolute young man--except his sister, the beautiful Lady Lydia Farrell. When her husband comes under suspicion of murder, she seeks expert help from Dr. Thomas Silkstone, a young anatomist from Philadelphia. Thomas arrived in England to study under its foremost surgeon, where his unconventional methods only add to his outsider status. Against his better judgment he agrees to examine Sir Edward's corpse. But it is not only the dead, but also the living, to whom he must apply the keen blade of his intellect. And the deeper the doctor's investigations go, the greater the risk that he will be consigned to the ranks of the corpses he studies. . . Advance praise for Tessa Harris and The Anatomist's Apprentice '"Tessa Harris has delivered a deftly plotted debut. Just when you think the puzzle is solved, she reveals yet another surprising twist which leaves you marveling at her ingenuity." --Carol Carr, author of India Black "CSI meets The Age of Reason with a well-drawn, intriguing cast of characters, headed by the brilliant Dr. Thomas Silkstone. Full of twists and turns, Tessa Harris's debut mystery can confound the most adept reader. Vivid details pulled me right into the world of early forensic sleuthing. A page turner!" --Karen Harper "Tessa Harris takes us on a fascinating journey into the shadowy world of anatomist Thomas Silkstone, a place where death holds no mystery and all things are revealed." –Victoria Thompson, author of Murder on Sisters' Row "From dissection table to drawing room, this visit to late eighteenth-century England is chock full of intriguing twists and turns. Along with the visiting surgeon from the colonies, Dr. Thomas Silkstone, readers will find themselves challenged by the who, the how, and the why of murder at an idyllic Oxfordshire manor house." --Kate Emerson

The Anatomist's Apprentice

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758266987
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Split Infinity

Author : Piers Anthony
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0307815676
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Split Infinity written by Piers Anthony and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the technological, decadent world of Proton, someone was trying to destroy Stile, serf and master Gamesman. His only escape lay through a mysterious “curtain” revealed by a loving robot. Beyond the curtain lay Phaze—a world totally ruled by magic. There, his first encounter was with an amulet that turned into a demon determined to choke him to death. And there, he soon learned, his alternate self had already been murdered by sorcery, and he was due to be the next victim. “Know thyself!” the infallible Oracle told him. But first he must save himself as he shuttled between worlds. On Proton, his fate depended on winning the great Games. On Phaze, he could survive only by mastering magic. And if he used any magic at all, the werewolf and the unicorn who were his only friends were determined to kill him at once!

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Author : Sue Ullstein
Publisher : Ladybird Books
ISBN 13 : 9780721413518
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book The Sorcerer's Apprentice written by Sue Ullstein and published by Ladybird Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dead Shall Not Rest

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0758286228
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book The Dead Shall Not Rest written by Tessa Harris and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American anatomist contends with body snatchers plaguing 1782 London in this historical mystery for fans of Caleb Carr. It is not just the living who are prey to London's criminals and cutpurses. Corpses, too, are fair game—dug up from fresh graves and sold to unscrupulous men of science. Dr. Thomas Silkstone abhors such methods, but his leading rival, Dr. John Hunter, has learned of the imminent death of eight-foot-tall Charles Byrne, known as the “Irish Giant,” and will go to any lengths to obtain the body for his research. Thomas intends to see that Byrne is allowed to rest in peace. Yet his efforts are complicated by concern for his betrothed, Lady Lydia Farrell, who breaks off their engagement without explanation. When Dr. Hunter is implicated in the horrific murder of a young castrato, Thomas must determine how far the increasingly erratic surgeon will go in the name of knowledge. For as Thomas knows too well, the blackest hearts sometimes go undetected—and even an unblemished façade can hide terrifying secrets… Praise for The Dead Shall Not Rest “Outstanding…. Well-rounded characters, cleverly concealed evidence, and an assured prose style point to a long run for this historical series.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Populated with real historical characters and admirably researched, Harris's novel features a complex and engrossing plot. A touch of romance makes this sophomore outing even more enticing. Savvy readers will also recall Hilary Mantel’s The Giant, O’Brien.”—Library Journal

The Sorcerer's Apprentice Junior Novel

Author : James Ponti
Publisher : Disney Press
ISBN 13 : 9781423126904
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book The Sorcerer's Apprentice Junior Novel written by James Ponti and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The junior novel is a 144-page retelling of the blockbuster film, The Socerer's Apprentice. Featuring an eight-page full-colored photo insert with stills from the movie, this is sure to be a must for fans of the soon-to-be hit film!

The Anatomist's Apprentice

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781617934971
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book The Anatomist's Apprentice written by Tessa Harris and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of Sir Edward Crick has unleashed a torrent of gossip through the seedy taverns and elegant ballrooms of Oxfordshire. Few mourn the dissolute young man- except his sister, the beautiful Lady Lydia Farrell. When her husband comes under suspicion of murder, she seeks expert help from Dr. Thomas Silkstone, a young anatomist from Philadelphia. Thomas arrived in England to study under its foremost surgeon, where his unconventional methods only add to his outsider status. Against his better judgment he agrees to examine Sir Edward's corpse. But it is not only the dead, but also the living, to whom he must apply the keen blade of his intellect. And the deeper the doctor's investigations go, the greater the risk that he will be consigned to the ranks of the corpses he studies.

The Devil's Breath

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 1617730270
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book The Devil's Breath written by Tessa Harris and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrifying fog and a brutal murder are quite the case for an American anatomist in this historical mystery for fans of Caleb Carr. In 1783, a man staggers out of his cottage into the streets of Oxfordshire, shattering an otherwise peaceful evening with the terrible sight of his body shaking and heaving, eyes wild with horror. Many of the villagers believe the Devil himself has entered Joseph Makepeace, the latest victim of a “great fog” that darkens the skies over England like a Biblical plague. When Joseph’s son and daughter are found murdered—heads bashed in by a shovel—the town’s worst suspicions are confirmed: Evil is abroad and needs to be banished. A brilliant man of science, Dr. Thomas Silkstone is not one to heed superstition. But when he arrives at the estate of the lovely widow Lady Lydia Farrell, he finds that it’s not just her grain and livestock at risk. A shroud of mystery surrounds Lydia’s lost child, who may still be alive in a workhouse. A natural disaster fills the skies with smoke and ash, clogging the lungs of all who breathe it in. And the grisly details of a father’s crime compel Dr. Silkstone to look for answers beyond his medical books—between the Devil and the deep blue sea… Praise for The Devil’s Breath “Excellent…. Both literally and figuratively atmospheric, this will appeal to fans of Imogen Robertson’s series set during the same period.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “A fascinating series…Harris is at her vivid best describing in precise, fearsome detail the “Great Fogg.””—The New York Times Book Review

Shadow of the Raven

Author : Tessa Harris
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758293402
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Shadow of the Raven written by Tessa Harris and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eighteenth-century American anatomist contends with a madness, murder, and social upheaval in this historical mystery for fans of Caleb Carr. In the notorious mental hospital in rural England known as Bedlam, Dr. Thomas Silkstone seeks out a patient with whom he is on intimate terms. But he is unprepared for the state in which he finds Lady Lydia Farrell. Shocked into action, Thomas vows to help free Lydia by appealing to the custodian of her affairs, Mr. Nicholas Lupton. But when Silkstone arrives at the Boughton Estate to speak to Lupton, he finds that another form of madness has taken over the village . . . Sweeping changes to the Boughton Estate threaten to leave many villagers, who are rightfully angry, destitute. After a single shot rings out and a man dies in the woods, it appears that the desperate villagers have turned to murder to avenge their cause. But for Thomas, a post-mortem on the victim raises more questions than answers. Although he manages to save an innocent man from the gallows, a second murder warns him of his potentially fatal situation. Soon he discovers a conspiracy far more sinister than anything he has ever faced. But who it leads to is the last person he suspects . . . Praise for The Devil’s Breath “Excellent . . . Both literally and figuratively atmospheric, this will appeal to fans of Imogen Robertson's series during the same period.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Stunning . . . perfect book club fodder.” —Library Journal “A fascinating series . . . Harris is at her vivid best describing in precise, fearsome detail the “Great Fogg.”“ —The New York Times Book Review

Anatomy: A Love Story

Author : Dana Schwartz
Publisher : Wednesday Books
ISBN 13 : 1250774160
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Anatomy: A Love Story written by Dana Schwartz and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* *INSTANT #1 INDIE BESTSELLER* *INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER* *A REESE'S YA BOOK CLUB PICK* "Schwartz's magical novel is at once gripping and tender, and the intricate plot is engrossing as the reader tries to solve the mystery. She doesn't miss a beat in either the characterization or action, scattering clues with a delicate, precise hand. This is, in the end, the story of the anatomy of the human heart." - Booklist (starred review) Dana Schwartz’s Anatomy: A Love Story is a gothic tale full of mystery and romance. Hazel Sinnett is a lady who wants to be a surgeon more than she wants to marry. Jack Currer is a resurrection man who’s just trying to survive in a city where it’s too easy to die. When the two of them have a chance encounter outside the Edinburgh Anatomist’s Society, Hazel thinks nothing of it at first. But after she gets kicked out of renowned surgeon Dr. Beecham’s lectures for being the wrong gender, she realizes that her new acquaintance might be more helpful than she first thought. Because Hazel has made a deal with Dr. Beecham: if she can pass the medical examination on her own, Beecham will allow her to continue her medical career. Without official lessons, though, Hazel will need more than just her books—she’ll need corpses to study. Lucky that she’s made the acquaintance of someone who digs them up for a living. But Jack has his own problems: strange men have been seen skulking around cemeteries, his friends are disappearing off the streets, and the dreaded Roman Fever, which wiped out thousands a few years ago, is back with a vengeance. Nobody important cares—until Hazel. Now, Hazel and Jack must work together to uncover the secrets buried not just in unmarked graves, but in the very heart of Edinburgh society.

The Devil's Breath

Author : David Gilman
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0375891331
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book The Devil's Breath written by David Gilman and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2008-09-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHEN AN ASSASSIN bursts from the shadows to try to kill him on the dark, windswept grounds of his boarding school in England, Max Gordon realizes his life is about to change forever. After learning that his explorer father is missing, Max is determined to find him, no matter what dangers may lay in his path. A secret clue his father left behind leads Max to the inhospitable wilderness of Namibia, where he soon discovers a potentially massive ecological disaster masterminded by Shaka Chang, a very powerful and completely ruthless man—a man Max fears may have put his father in mortal danger. Max needs all the help he can get. Because whoever is behind his father’s disappearance is determined to get rid of Max, too. For good.

Flutter Apprentice (Third Edition)

Author : Michael Katz
Publisher : Razeware LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781950325740
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Flutter Apprentice (Third Edition) written by Michael Katz and published by Razeware LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build for iOS & Android With Flutter!Flutter is an exciting development toolkit that lets you build apps for iOS, Android and even web and desktop, all from a single codebase.It uses a declarative approach to UI development. You can "hot reload" code while developing, and apps will perform at native speed thanks to its custom rendering engine.With Flutter and Flutter Apprentice, you can achieve the dream of building fast applications, faster.Who This Book Is ForThis book is for developers who are new to Flutter, and also developers that already have some experience with building apps for the iOS and Android platforms, or web apps.Topics Covered in Flutter ApprenticeWidgets: Use Flutter widgets to build modern mobile user interfaces.Navigation: Navigate between multiple screens within a Flutter app, including using deep links.Networking and Persistence: Fetch data from the network, parse the JSON response and cache data locally in a SQLite database.State Management: Explore the all-important idea of state management in Flutter and learn about various state management techniques and tools.Streams: Learn about Dart streams and how to use them in Flutter apps.Deployment: Learn to prepare and deploy your app to mobile app stores.Firebase: Learn how to leverage Firebase Cloud Firestore to store data remotely.One thing you can count on: After reading this book, you'll be prepared to create and deploy full-featured mobile apps to both the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store, without having to write two separate apps.

The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy

Author : Ruth Richardson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191623385
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy written by Ruth Richardson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2009-10-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gray's Anatomy is probably one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: an illustrated textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition, known for its rigorously scientific text, and masterful illustrations as beautiful as they are detailed. The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy tells the story of the creation of this remarkable book, and the individuals who made it happen: Henry Gray, the bright and ambitious physiologist, poised for medical fame and fortune, who was the book's author; Carter, the brilliant young illustrator, lacking Gray's social advantages, shy and inclined to religious introspection; and the publishers - Parkers, father and son, the father eager to employ new technology, the son part of a lively circle of intellectuals. It is the story of changing attitudes in the mid-19th century; of the social impact of science, the changing status of medicine; of poverty and class; of craftsmanship and technology. And it all unfolds in the atmospheric milieu of Victorian London - taking the reader from the smart townhouses of Belgravia, to the dissection room of St George's Hospital, and to the workhouses and mortuaries where we meet the friendless poor who would ultimately be immortalised in Carter's engravings. Alongside the story of the making of the book itself, Ruth Richardson reflects on what made Gray's Anatomy such a unique intellectual, artistic, and cultural achievement - how it represented a summation of a long half century's blossoming of anatomical knowledge and exploration, and how it appeared just at the right time to become the 'Doctor's Bible' for generations of medics to follow.

The Glasswrights' Apprentice

Author : Mindy Klasky
Publisher : Peabridge Press
ISBN 13 : 1950184226
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Glasswrights' Apprentice written by Mindy Klasky and published by Peabridge Press. This book was released on 2022-11-14 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Maiden Voyage Award for best first speculative fiction novel. If you want to survive, mind your caste… Rani Trader was born a merchant in her class-bound society, but her family paid handsomely to place her in the prestigious stained-glass-makers’ guild. When Rani witnesses the murder of the Crown Prince, she’s accused of being the killer, and the entire glasswrights’ guild is destroyed. Now she must move through her kingdom’s castes, trying to discover the assassin’s true identity to clear her name and redeem the reputation of her lost guild. As she rises from city slums to the royal palace, Rani meets true friends and false leaders. When she discovers a secret brotherhood, she is forced to judge who is right and who is wrong. Lives hang in the balance. How can Rani stay alive long enough to expose the Prince’s true killer? If you like stories set in medieval times where characters challenge their caste and claim their birthright as they experience coming of age, all while wrestling with prophecy, destiny, fate, power, intrigue, and betrayal, then you'll this book! The Lost Guild Series includes: The Glasswrights' Apprentice The Glasswrights' Progress The Glasswrights' Journeyman The Glasswrights' Test The Glasswrights' Master 121322mfm

Study Guides for Apprentice Opticians

Author : Shawn A Lessard
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book Study Guides for Apprentice Opticians written by Shawn A Lessard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven system that you've been using since you were a child!Remember all the fun you used to have learning in grade-school? You didn't have to read dozens of paragraphs in one sitting, write loads of notes, or be responsible for your own learning plan. Most of the time, your teacher gave you fun activity sheets to assist your learning and make it enjoyable in the process.Workbooks for Apprentice Opticians brings the fun back into learning the way it used to be done in grade school. The student is given the opportunity to fulfill their self-guided learning by filling in the blanks, labeling diagrams and other exciting activities. All the while, testing their knowledge and learning new concepts along the way!These workbooks are aligned to the ABO and NACOR national Opticianry testing standards of America and Canada. They serve as a phenomenal study aid for those preparing themselves for a career in Opticianry.WORKBOOK 1: OCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CONTENT: The Human Eye, The Cornea, The Conjunctiva, The Sclera, The Anterior Chamber, The Iris and Pupil, The Ciliary Body, The Crystalline Lens, The Vitreous Body, The Choroid, The Retina, The Optic Nerve, The Lacrimal Apparatus, The Tear Layer, The Bony Orbit, The Lids and Lashes, The Extra Ocular Muscles, The Aqueous Humor Pathway, The Visual Pathway, Strabismus Cataracts, Glaucoma, Corneal Pathologies, Retinal Pathologies, Other Ocular Pathologies, The Pathway of light, Optical Properties of the Eye, Normal Vision, Refractive Error, Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, Accommodation, Presbyopia, Correcting Refractive Error, Defocus Blur, Visual Acuity, Binocular Vision, Effects of Pathology on Vision Visit www.modernoptician.com for more information on the entire workbook series as well as other study guides and resources!

The Resurrectionist

Author : James Bradley
Publisher : Picador Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780330422833
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book The Resurrectionist written by James Bradley and published by Picador Australia. This book was released on 2006 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Richard & Judy 2008 Summer read selection updated edition.London, 1826: Gabriel Swift has left behind his father's failures to study with Edwin Poll, the greatest of the city's anatomists. It is his chance to find advancement by making a name for himself. But instead he finds himself drawn to his master's nemesis, Lucan, the most powerful of the city's resurrectionists and ruler of its trade in stolen bodies. Dismissed by his master, Gabriel descends into the violence and corruption of London's underworld, a place where everything and everyone is for sale, and where - as Gabriel discovers - the taking of a life is easier than it might seem.Ten years later, another man teaches art in the penal colony of New South Wales, his spare time spent trapping and painting birds. But as becomes clear when he falls in love with one of his pupils, no one may escape their past forever, and the worst prisons are often those we make for ourselves.Dark, frightening, but utterly mesmerising, The Resurrectionist is a spellbinding gothic thriller and a triumphant follow-up to James Bradley's internationally-acclaimed novels Wrack and The Deep Field.

Anatomy of a Disappearance

Author : Hisham Matar
Publisher : Penguin Canada
ISBN 13 : 0143185918
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Anatomy of a Disappearance written by Hisham Matar and published by Penguin Canada. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nuri is a young boy when his mother dies. It seems that nothing will fill the emptiness her strange death leaves behind. Until Mona. When Nuri first sees Mona, the rest of the world vanishes. But it is Nuri's father with whom Mona falls in love and whom she will eventually marry. Their happiness consumes Nuri to the point at which he longs to get his father out of the way. However, Nuri will soon regret what he wished for. As the world he shares with his stepmother is shattered by events beyond their control, they both begin to realize how little they really knew about the man they loved. In a delicately wrought and beautifully tender voice, Hisham Matar's extraordinary new novel asks, When a loved one disappears how does his or her absence shape the lives of those who are left?