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zONE

Author : Philip Blood
Publisher : Smashwords
ISBN 13 : 1311279199
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book zONE written by Philip Blood and published by Smashwords. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: rofessor Hamilton wakes up in a hospital, wondering if he has had an illegal brain smear, since he is now missing parts of his memory. He must go on a journey of discovery to find out why he is the most wanted man on the planet, and the most wanted Pirate in the Zones. He must enter a series of virtual reality worlds that are based on the great works of entertainment, art and literature. His adventures alternate between an Earth ruled by the iron fist of a totalitarian government, whose agents are nicknamed ‘Zombies’, and the Zones, where he travels through different virtual reality worlds, like: Deathworld, Wonderland, Hyperborea, Trekkie space, and many other famous stories. While in the Zones Thorten is hunted by the faceless Dragoon squads of Zcerebral Incorporated. To survive he must find the secret Pirate stronghold, gain his own amazing Pirate Ship, and use it to set sail across the various Zones to discover the true nature of these strange worlds and how the Zones started. He must face the dark powers that control everything, and while doing so, discover the truth about his life. This is a story of adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction and pirates, all set in the future, taking place inside many of the famous stories we all love and cherish. Come join ‘Z’ as he jumps down the rabbit hole, literally, with his trusty Steward Loki, and his Pirate companion, Mary Read, on an adventure as crazy as Alice in Wonderland mixed with Star Wars and Captain Blood.

The Respiratory System E-Book

Author : Andrew Davies
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702050725
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Respiratory System E-Book written by Andrew Davies and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an integrated textbook on the respiratory system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course. One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series. Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses. The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course. There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

Physiology, E-Book

Author : Linda S. Costanzo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455728136
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Physiology, E-Book written by Linda S. Costanzo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-05-27 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physiology is a comprehensive presentation of core physiologic concepts with a focus on mechanisms. Renowned physiology instructor Linda S. Costanzo covers important concepts in the field, both at the organ system and cellular levels. Easy to read and user-friendly, the revised fourth edition stresses essential and relevant content with absolute clarity and includes concise step-by-step explanations complemented by numerous tables and abundant illustrations. It provides information on the underlying principles of cellular physiology, the autonomic nervous system, and neurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive organ systems. This book is ideal as both a textbook and as a review guide for the boards. Provides step-by-step explanations and easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles. Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text. Presents chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points. Contains boxed Clinical Physiology Cases to provide you with more clinical examples and a more thorough understanding of application. Provides questions at the end of each chapter for an extensive review of the material and to reinforce your understanding and retention. Offers a full-color design and all full-color illustrations throughout. Features increased coverage of pathophysiology in the neurophysiology, gastrointestinal, renal, acid-base, and endocrine chapters to emphasize this important component of the USMLE exam. Incorporates further practice in solving physiology equations through the inclusion of additional problem-solving questions throughout the text.

Chemical Exposure and Toxic Responses

Author : Stephen K. Hall
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000157601
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Chemical Exposure and Toxic Responses written by Stephen K. Hall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing material for practitioners and students alike, Chemical Exposure and Toxic Responses is a clear and straightforward presentation of industrial toxicology. Exposure to toxic chemicals is of major concern to health professionals. In recent years, the scope and importance of hazardous materials toxicology has expanded and now impacts financial institutions, government, private corporations, and many other organizations as well. Chemical Exposure and Toxic Responses presents the myriad health implications of hazardous chemicals in a single source. This book is organized so that readers can proceed from a general perspective on the problem of chemical exposure and toxic responses to an understanding of toxicology and a method of inquiry. Written for anyone who needs practical toxicological information, the book compactly and efficiently presents the scientific basis of toxicology as it applies to the workplace. It covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in the work environment and provides a practical understanding of these hazards for those charged with protecting the health and well being of people at work. Chemical Exposure and Toxic Responses consists of three parts: Part I establishes the general principles of industrial toxicology; Part II addresses specific effects of toxic agents on specific physiological organs and systems; and Part III is devoted to the evaluation of hazards in the workplace.

Studies on the Physiology and Pathology of the Blood

Author : Proctor Fund for the Study of Chronic Disease
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Studies on the Physiology and Pathology of the Blood written by Proctor Fund for the Study of Chronic Disease and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System

Author : Shiela Sherlock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470986816
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System by : Shiela Sherlock

Download or read book Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System written by Shiela Sherlock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System continues to be the pre-eminent textbook of choice for trainee as well as practising gastroenterologists who want a clear and lucid description of the very latest issues in this growing discipline. Every chapter has been updated with the most recent advances in the study and control of hepatitis, in its various forms. Technical and therapeutic advances have appeared in all areas of hepatology, in particular portal hypertension, liver tumours, genetic diseases and imaging, both diagnostic and therapeutic. All are brought up-to-date in the very readable style characteristic of this standard text.

Joshi's-Physiology Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates - E-Book

Author : Sadhana Joshi Mendhurwar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 8131264920
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Joshi's-Physiology Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates - E-Book written by Sadhana Joshi Mendhurwar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of this book is revised as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Physiology. In highly simplified language, it explores links with Pathophysiology and Medicine, focusing on early clinical exposure to students, and gearing them towards holistic patient management. This book continues to be must-have for all undergraduate medical students as it prepares them for both theory and viva-voce examinations. It is also useful for paramedical, dental, homeopathy and ayurveda students, besides those preparing for PG entrance examinations. • Logical flow, in easy-to-understand language and systemic presentation of complete theory in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination. • Substantially increased visual representations in the form of diagrams, tables, and charts to facilitate quick assimilation, learning and greater retention of knowledge. • Clinical Case Studies that draw from the theory covered in the book and impart practical-focused learning. • Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised syllabus, to ensure continued relevance, completeness, and renewed focus on application-based learning. • New chapter have been added on Integrated Physiology as per CBME curriculum. • Comprehensive treatment highlighting horizontal and vertical integration of topics to foster solid understanding. • Chapter-wise exhaustive coverage of topics and mapping with CBME via specific competency codes. • Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic. • Insertion of 86 Clinical Case Studies with Question-and-Answer Mapping and Problem-based Learning, prepare students for National Exit Test (NExT) examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.

Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine E-Book

Author : Robert C Mason
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323261930
Total Pages : 2208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine E-Book written by Robert C Mason and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 2208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for fellows and practicing pulmonologists who need an authoritative, comprehensive reference on all aspects of pulmonary medicine, Murray and Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine offers the most definitive content on basic science, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of respiratory diseases. Full-color design enhances teaching points and highlights challenging concepts. Understand clinical applications and the scientific principles of respiratory medicine. Detailed explanations of each disease entity allow you to work through differential diagnoses. Key Points and Key Reading sections highlight the most useful references and resources for each chapter. An expanded sleep section now covers four chapters and includes control of breathing, consequences of sleep disruption, as well as obstructive and central apnea. New chapters in the Critical Care section cover Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) and Extracorporeal Support of Gas Exchange (ECMO). New chapters focusing on diagnostic techniques now include Invasive Diagnostic Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions and Positron Emission Tomography, and a new chapter on Therapeutic Bronchoscopy highlights the interventional role of pulmonologists.

Pediatric Critical Care

Author : Steven E. Lucking
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030533638
Total Pages : 1613 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Critical Care written by Steven E. Lucking and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 1613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensively updated textbook is a comprehensive study guide that covers pediatric critical care principles and specific disease entities commonly encountered by the pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM) practitioner. Pathophysiologic aspects unique to the pediatric patient are emphasized. The first edition has become a highly utilized text for pediatric critical care fellows. The second edition will prove even more valuable to the fellow in-training and indeed to any clinical pediatric intensivist. In addition to updating the chapters from the previous edition, there are new chapters on topics such as central nervous structure and function, palliative care, child abuse and practical biostatistics. Pediatric Critical Care: Text and Study Guide is an invaluable clinically focused resource for PCCM practitioners. Allowing for concise reading on specific topics, this book acts as both text and study guide covering advanced physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations and treatment approaches that should be mastered by the higher level PCCM practitioner. The large number of illustrations complements the text in each chapter that also includes key references and case-orientated questions that help reinforce important ideas learned in the chapter.

Sniper's Honor

Author : Stephen Hunter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451640234
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Sniper's Honor written by Stephen Hunter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reilly enlists former marine sniper Bob Lee Swagger to parse out the scarce details of Mili's military service. The more Swagger learns about Mili's last mission, the more he's convinced her disappearance was no accidentbut why would the Russian government go to such lengths to erase the existence of one of their own decorated soldiers? And why, when Swagger joins Kathy Reilly on a research trip, is someone trying to kill them before they can find out?

Author : Todd Wilson
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310524261
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book More written by Todd Wilson and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More meets Christians where they’re at, acknowledging the roots of their discontent and demonstrating how to move from inspiration and desire into action. Church strategist and ministry activator Todd Wilson shows how all believers can live more abundant lives around the uniqueness of how they were made and what they are called to do. Introducing a memorable vocabulary and an easy-to-use practical framework, More equips readers to embark on a journey of discovering their unique personal calling. It enables readers to answer three of the most important and profound questions we all naturally ask. (1) “Who am I created to be?” (2) “What am I created to do?” (3) “Where am I to be best positioned to do it?” The integrated answers to these key questions—the BE-DO-GO of a person’s life—represent the core dimensions of personal calling. Inspiring and challenging, More gives readers permission and encouragement to engage in the journey God has solely for them.

Ground of the Devil

Author : Richard Rezendes
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1638678510
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book Ground of the Devil written by Richard Rezendes and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-19 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ground of the Devil: Book Two By: Richard Rezendes Ground of the Devil: Book Two is the continuation of Ground of the Devil: Book One, beginning with its history and clean up, only to be surprised by one of the mother’s demons that terrorized Moodus and the Mohegan Sun Casino, a lizard-like creature with lots of tentacles, pincers, and a stinging tail like the mother. Other demons look like rats, dragons, crocodiles/alligators, lizards, hyenas, devil dogs, giant mosquitoes, bat birds, crawling worm siblings, demons looking like the mother, sea demons, whale shark giant sea monster devils, bigfoot monkey-looking demons. The devil's fourteen demons, some of them come from under the ground, traveling at a high rate of speed for its attack; some fly like prehistoric birds, and some live in the sea and spreads their venom. All fourteen demons have lobster-like claws and a scorpion stinger tail, and all of them are different but attack the same way as their mother. None of the demons spray fire like the mother, but they are all killing machines; however, they were put down by military force! A substance called “the pink blob slime jelly orange sand” was the devil's powerful venom, and all the demons have it. Some of the fourteen demons have siblings. The venom turns colors, and it's electrified and glows in the dark, looking like a moving jellyfish and terrorizing the globe with fear of the second coming of the devil.

A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development

Author : Ali S. Faqi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323984622
Total Pages : 1074 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development written by Ali S. Faqi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development, Third Edition is a valuable reference providing a complete understanding of all aspects of nonclinical toxicology in pharmaceutical research. This updated edition has been expanded and re-developed covering a wide-range of toxicological issues in small molecules and biologics. Topics include ADME in drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, formulations, and genetic toxicology testing. The book has been thoroughly updated throughout to reflect the latest scientific advances and includes new information on antiviral drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, immunotherapy, and a discussion on post-pandemic drug development challenges and opportunities. This is an essential and practical resource for all toxicologists involved in nonclinical testing in industry, academic, and regulatory settings. Provides updated, unique content not covered in one comprehensive resource, including chapters on stem cells, antiviral drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, and immunotherapy Includes the latest international guidelines for nonclinical toxicology in both small and large molecules Incorporates practical examples in order to illustrate day-to-day activities and expectations associated with working in nonclinical toxicology

All Roads Lead to Blood

Author : Bonnie Chau
Publisher : Santa Fe Writers Project
ISBN 13 : 1939650895
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book All Roads Lead to Blood written by Bonnie Chau and published by Santa Fe Writers Project. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “ Chau' s voice is strong, the stories tense. Readers should snatch this collection up.” — Mat Johnson, author of Loving DayUnflinching portrayals of desire and alienation fill Bonnie Chau's award-winning story collection. Chau's short fiction explores the lives of young women navigating love, failure, heritage, and memory, and presents a fresh perspective of second-generation Chinese-Americans. Moving back and forth between California and New York, and ranging as far away as Paris, Chau's exquisitely written stories are bold, highly imaginative, and haunting, featuring characters who defiantly exert their individuality.

The Girl who Rode the Unihorn

Author : micheal dubh
Publisher : Seanchaidh
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Girl who Rode the Unihorn written by micheal dubh and published by Seanchaidh. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With full-color illustrations! The earth has been shriveling and dying for thousands of years, and unless Ròna and the Children of the Mother can put a stop to the plundering by the PieceTakers of the Monstrato Corps, the Wayp -- the last refuge of life on earth -- will be lost as well. In the aftermath of The Great Melt, what is left of the natural environment stands on the brink of extinction. Yet, amidst the desolation, the Wayp remains a lone refuge far above the burnt-lands of the DownBlow: a green haven protected by Ròna, the guardian of the forest, and “sister” of the Mother. A hard enough duty during the best of times, but now on a planet long ago devastated by global warming and environmental degradation, her mission is more critical than ever as she faces the most recent onslaught from the ruthless Monstrato Corps. Ròna, the red-haired, speckle-cheeked heroine of this history of the future, forms an unbreakable bond with Cuilean, her childhood friend turned gladiator in the arenas of the DownBlow. They’ve known each other since they were children – and throughout that time, they’ve been friends, then enemies, and then lost to each other, but as they’ve grown older, their love for each other has grown against a backdrop of dangerous adventures and perilous escapades, revealing the resilience of their love and passion even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Ride with Ròna on her enchanting unihorn mount; shudder to the horrific roar of saber-tooth tiger; face off with Cuilean against the charging bull-monster known as the mìneotarbh; and join them both in the struggle to save what little remains of a living world after the Great Melt brought about the collapse of the planet’s environment thousands of years before; An epic science fiction fantasy adventure retrieved from the mists of time yet to come. A tale as enchanting as it is foreboding. Immerse yourself this story that transcends fiction, shedding light on the shadows of our future. The Girl who Rode the Unihorn is not just a novel; it's a prophecy unraveling before your eyes. Set in a world yet to come, the world we know having been devastated by the consequences of our own actions today, this is adrenaline-pumping adventure and a passionate romance against all odds, all while offering an unsettling glimpse into what awaits humanity in the not too-distant future. The Girl who Rode the Unihorn is a coming-of-age story and a love story and an adventure story unlike any other. It's the history of our Mother Earth's future. It's a chilling prophecy based on the trajectory that our planet is on towards environmental catastrophe. A warning and a call to action that is rooted in real events unfolding in our time, every page takes us a step closer to unveiling the mysteries of a future yet to unfold. A research-authenticated vision of the future catastrophe fated to befall our Mother Earth unless we take action to save her, this novel compels us to reflect on our current choices and the havoc they are fated to wreak, presenting a gripping and thought-provoking history that documents our last, best chance to save life on the planet earth. Besides that, the novel is a fun, exciting adventure!

Lucy Gaines

Author : Brett Reetz
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1648040993
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Lucy Gaines written by Brett Reetz and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Gaines By: Brett Reetz A bizarre and inexplicable killing has occurred on the Peninsula. What remains of the body appears to have been devoured by animals, but this is impossible. There are no wild animals in the county capable of doing such a thing to a human body, no humans either. Lucy Gaines, a Sheriff’s Deputy working the case, is in the throes of a premature mid-life crisis. When isn’t she, she wonders? All she wants is to have a normal life with a husband, children, a dog and a picket fence in front of a modest home. She’s working on it but the killing isn’t stopping. There’s more. Something evil has arrived on the Peninsula and it wants Lucy. It knows her needs and makes Lucy a tempting offer. She needs to decide. Her life depends on it.

Hepatology, Principles and Practice

Author : Erwin Kuntz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540289771
Total Pages : 902 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Hepatology, Principles and Practice written by Erwin Kuntz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatology -- a systematic overview The 1st edition was sold out within one year and a reprint became necessary. The 2nd edition has been updated, revised and extended to include some 900 pages. Unique - 477 top-quality coloured figures containing clinical and immunological findings, laparoscopic and and histologic features as well as imaging procedures - all figures directly integrated in the respective text; this results in a new form of learning from "seeing" to "understanding" Attractive - 306 tables in colour - coloured highlighting of important principles and statements for better reading - well-structured and systematic approaches support the content - derived from clinical hepatology for practical use by specialists and in hospital Instructive - detailed presentation of morphology and its integration in liver disease - precise recommendations for therapy and summarized descriptions of special forms of treatment (inlcuding a separate chapter on "Therapy" Manual - about 7,000 references are listed in full; quotations of significant historical publications - first authors of therapy procedures, methods, medical techniques and invasive measures are given as far as possible - comprehensive subject index and register of abbreviations