Case Histories

Author: Kate Atkinson
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316031631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
The first book in Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie Mysteries series, called "The best mystery of the decade" by Stephen King, finds private investigator Jackson Brodie following three seemingly unconnected family mysteries in Edinburg. Case one: A little girl goes missing in the night. Case two: A beautiful young office worker falls victim to a maniac's apparently random attack. Case three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making - with a very needy baby and a very demanding husband - until a fit of rage creates a grisly, bloody escape. Thirty years after the first incident, as private investigator Jackson Brodie begins investigating all three cases, startling connections and discoveries emerge . . .

Laetrile Case Histories

Author: John A. Richardson
Publisher: American Media (CA)
ISBN: 9780912986388
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Here are 62 case histories proving beyond any doubt that Laetrile (Vitamin B17) works in the control of cancer. These are not anecdotal stories or cases of people who never had cancer in the first place. Each history is authenticated by a firm diagnosis and meticulous medical documentation. This book also recounts the personal battle of Dr. John Richardson who incurred the wrath of orthodox medicine when he and his patients elected to use vitamin therapy instead of surgery, drugs and radiation as the treatment of choice.

Neurological Case Histories

Author: Sarah T Pendlebury
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191027324
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This book is a collection of over 50 case histories of patients with predominantly acute neurological illness, with particular emphasis on conditions that present to physicians in both acute general (internal) medicine and neurology, including headache, encephalopathy and altered consciousness, behavioural disturbance, seizures and focal deficits. The majority of the cases have endocrine, vascular, infectious or metabolic aetiologies and include examples of common conditions presenting in unusual ways. The differential diagnosis in such cases is often broad but rapid diagnosis and treatment is often paramount. Each case is outlined in brief and is followed by several questions on clinically important aspects of the diagnosis and management. The answers are accompanied by a detailed discussion of the differential diagnosis, together with other clinically important aspects of the condition. The text is complimented by over 170 radiographic illustrations. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance the reader's diagnostic ability and clinical understanding.

Ground Improvement

Author: Professor Jian Chu
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080457363
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1137

Book Description
- The first book of its kind, providing over thirty real-life case studies of ground improvement projects selected by the worlds top experts in ground improvement from around the globe. - Volume 3 of the highly regarded Elsevier Geo-engineering book series coordinated by the Series Editor: Professor John A Hudson FREng. - An extremely reader friendly chapter format. - Discusses wider economical and environmental issues facing scientists in the ground improvement.Ground improvement has been both a science and art, with significant developments observed through ancient history. From the use of straw as blended infill with soils for additional strength during the ancient Roman civilizations, and the use of elephants for compaction of earth dams during the early Asian civilizations, the concepts of reinforced earth with geosynthetics, use of electrokinetics and thermal modifications of soils have come a long way. The use of large and stiff stone columns and subsequent sand drains in the past has now been replaced by quicker to install and more effective prefabricated vertical drains, which have also eliminated the need for more expensive soil improvement methods.The early selection and application of the most appropriate ground improvement techniques can improve considerably not only the design and performance of foundations and earth structures, including embankments, cut slopes, roads, railways and tailings dams, but also result in their cost-effectiveness. Ground improvement works have become increasingly challenging when more and more problematic soils and marginal land have to be utilized for infrastructure development.This edited compilation contains a collection of Chapters from invited experts in various areas of ground improvement, who have illustrated the basic concepts and the applications of different ground improvement techniques using real projects that they have been involved in. The case histories from many countries ranging from Asia, America, Australia and Europe are addressed.

Jeremy Hutchinson's Case Histories

Author: Thomas Grant
Publisher: John Murray
ISBN: 9781444799750
Category : Censorship
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Born into the fringes of the Bloomsbury Group, Jeremy Hutchinson served under Lord Mountbatten in the Second World War, and went on to become the greatest criminal barrister of the 1960s, '70s and '80s. His cases of the period changed society for ever and provide a fascinating look into Britain's post-war social, political and cultural history. From the sex and spying scandals which contributed to Harold Macmillan's resignation in 1963 to the fight against the secret state and literary censorship through his defence of Lady Chatterley's Lover, Fanny Hill and Last Tango in Paris, Hutchinson was involved in many of the great trials of the times. He also defended George Blake, Christine Keeler, Great Train Robber Charlie Wilson, art faker Tom Keating and Howard Marks. Case Histories provides entertaining, vivid and revealing insights into what was really going on in those celebrated courtroom dramas that defined an age, as well as painting a picture of a remarkable life.

Case Histories in International Politics

Author: Kendall W. Stiles
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780321159700
Category : World politics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Providing 24 in-depth case studies, the new edition of this useful supplement for international relations and foreign policy courses gives students the opportunity to apply concepts and analyze events. The text provides a coherent narrative background in international relations so students understand important developments in history. Although the emphasis is on twentieth and twenty-first century events, most cases stretch back to the Middle Ages to give current developments the proper historical framework. This text will allow students to make sense of modern-day problems and better understand key concepts in the study of international relations.

Case histories in pediatrics

Author: John Lovett Morse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 716

Book Description

Oxford Case Histories in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Author: Hilary Humphreys
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192585622
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Oxford Case Histories in Infection and Microbiology contains over 45 well structured cases, providing comprehensive coverage of the diagnostic and management dilemmas in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. Each case comprises of a brief patient history with relevant clinical examination findings, thus insuring the reader is aware of how to confirm a diagnosis rapidly, with reference throughout to laboratory techniques, advice on therapy, epidemiological features, and areas which can be controversial. The cases discussed include common and important pathogens, infections, and serious conditions due to risk of onward spread. Divided by main organ systems, the book also includes a section on systemic infections, and miscellaneous cases which don't fit neatly into one category. The text is complimented by over 50 clinical photographs and laboratory illustrations. Each case includes a concise list of further reading to aid learning and understanding. The format of the book is thought provoking, and helps to improve critical thinking and interpretative skills. It is a perfect self-assessment tool for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases postgraduate trainees. It will also be on interest to medical professionals working in critical care and public health.

Oxford Case Histories in TIA and Stroke

Author: Sarah T. Pendlebury
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199539340
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
Covering many of the aspects of TIA and stroke outlined in the training curriculum for this sub-specialty including differential diagnosis, management, and secondary prevention, Oxford Case Histories in TIA and Stroke features 51 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases from the Oxford Hospitals giving detailed coverage of the specialty, including diagnostic and management dilemmas.

Oxford Case Histories: Anaesthesia

Author: Jon McCormack
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198704860
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 513

Book Description
Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees in anaesthesia, this book contains over 60 clinical cases compiled by expert consultants. The book comprehensively covers all sub-specialties and many variations that occur in normal and abnormal physiology, pharmacology and pathology, and patient age.