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Attempts to provide a reference material for collectors, modellers and illustrators of militaria. The book uses actual surviving uniforms, equipment and small arms of the elite troops of the Third Reich, which are photographed in outdoor battle scenarios. ... Read more

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A good book on the subject, and a great value
This little book is a little gem, is not a very expensive title, but it works fine. The selection and descriptions of the different uniforms and components is clear and as far as I now free of mistakes. One of it's best shots are some of the same model, with the same camouflage suit a different hours, and different angles in relation with the sun. You can clearly see the huge difference and variation in colors that this can do at the moment of interpreting an old photograph and then using as reference for things like figure painting. Is a very good book.

Camo
If you are a modeler and need patterns for Waffen s.s.camo smocks,jackets etc. what better way than to see the actual item in use? That is what you get with these books;the real thing worn by models in wartime settings;done very well!The pictures are super!Most with a front and back view.The authors are collectors as I see it and they are putting their collections on display;so to speak.As I said if you do miniatures ,as I do,then this is perfect!A wide range of camo patterns are shown as well as regular uniforms, including winter whites.T.M.L.

Excellent Pics!!
A very nice book. Lots of color pictures of what appears to be original uniforms. In fact, some of the uniforms were faded and/or torn a bit, so they must have been the real thing. A good buy!!

Excelent photographs of real uniforms
Amazing pictures of all wafen SS camo uniforms from many angles. Very useful information source for uniform collectors and military modellers.

Not an Essential Resource, But Nice
Waffen-SS Uniforms In Color Photographs: Europa Militaria Series #6 (Europa Militaria)

This book is essentially a dramatic display of a large, single collection of original SS Camo uniforms.Models/reenactors are posed in various situations to show off the items being discribed in the text.Both the text and the photos are good.There are even a few unusual items displayed.

The book's only weakness is the limitations of the collection it displays.This book is not a comprehensive catalog of Waffen SS uniforms or camo.

Can you see about as much or maybe even more in an illustrated reenacting supply catalog?Probably; but it wouldn't be all original material in good-quality color close-up photos.

If you want to check your reproduction items against the real thing but don't have access to originals, here's a way to do it.Just be prepared for the possibility of not finding everything, or exactly what you're looking for.

Bottom line:if money is tight and you are looking for an extensive reference book on Waffen SS field unifoms and equipment, this is not it.If you want to do some comparisons or just want to see a good selection of original items being worn in realistic settings, then this is it. ... Read more

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Rudeness. Crudeness. Thoughtlessness. Uncivilized behavior is everywhere. From the boss who publicly chews out her assistant and the student who bullies his professor to the sports fan who yells obscenities at the ballgame, there's little doubt that we live in an increasingly barbaric world. When author Steven Selzer was researching the subject of civility, he found that George Washington had written 110 rules of civility and decent behavior at the age of 14. Although these guidelines are 250 years old, they are still pertinent in today's society. By George: Mr. Washington's Guide to Civility presents the 110 rules with engaging and conversational commentary after each rule, describing how it can be applied in modern life. Interspersed throughout the book are anecdotes, sidebars, and quotes. The tips and principles in By George will enable readers to better handle interpersonal conflicts, conduct business, and manage everyday stress with grace and civility.Rule # 56Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.Rule # 40Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.Rule # 37In speaking to others, do not lean nor look them full in the face, nor approach too near them. At least keep a full pace from them.Rule # 35Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.Rule # 22Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy. ... Read more

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by george!
a great example of a leader in many respects.mostly self-educated, g.w. was wise in so many ways.i am amazed at his character and have enjoyed sharing these with my family.what i like about this book compared to others with similiar info is that the author puts the manners into modern day use, although they are first presented in the old english style which is good for the kids to see and hear.a definite library must!

Civility Rules!
I was most impressed by the tone of the book. I expected a "stuffy" list of do's and don'ts only to find each of George Washington's rules of civility applied to today's social and business situations with great insight and a touch of humor. I was amazed to learn that the civil behavior we learned from our parents and teachers is based on the same rules of civility that George Washington lived by 250 years ago. Some things are truly timeless.We could all use a refresher course. I highly recommend By George!

We can still learn a lesson By George!
By George! is a delightful and insightful compilation of George Washington's rules of civility, written when he was only 14 years old. The author does an outstanding job of adapting these basic rules of goodconduct, written in the 1740's, to current society.These rules,illustrated by timely stories of people doing the right thing, not onlyhelp us understand the high standards George Washington expected of himselfand others, they are a timeless treasure trove.In a world torn apart byviolence and hatred, this little book teaches us that a little civility canmake a big difference in our lives.I highly recommend By George! bySteven M. Selzer. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Steven Andrew Davis, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 634 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
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Since the previous M.D. Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series publication on pancreatic cancer, there have been major advances in our understanding of molecular events which underlie pancreatic cancer development, both in the sporadic and inherited forms. We have seen the development of the first mouse models that accurately recapitulate features of the human disease. Several landmark clinical trials in both resectable and metastatic pancreatic cancer have been completed, raising new questions about the standard of care in this disease. Finally, the era of targeted biologic therapies has engendered new excitement about the prospects of more rapid progress in understanding and successfully treating this dreadful disease. Therefore, it is an appropriate time to review these important advances and outline areas of controversy and question in pancreatic cancer biology and treatment.

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An updated A-Z reference of pancreatic cancer
A must-to-have reference for surgical oncologists, written by pioneers in the field from the world class MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The controversial issues related to treatment options are nicely written ... Read more

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The Oracle PL/SQL Developer's Workbook is a companion toSteven Feuerstein's bestselling Oracle PL/SQL Programming and his other PL/SQL books from O'Reilly. It contains a carefully constructedset of problems and solutions that will test your languageskills and help you become a better developer--both with PL/SQL and with other languages. Exercises are provided at three levels:beginner, intermediate, and expert. The workbook exercises coverall the major features of PL/SQL, including those new toOracle8i (e.g., Java and web features, autonomous transactions,and bulk binds). The workbook covers:

Basic language elements--variables, naming, loops, conditional and sequential control, exception handling, and records.Data structures--index-by tables, nested tables, variables arrays (VARRAYs), and object technology.Database interaction--cursors, DML and transaction management, cursor variables, and native dynamic SQLProgram construction--procedures, functions, blocks, packages, database triggers, and calling PL/SQL functions in SQL.Built-in functionality--the character, date, conversion, numeric, and miscellaneous functions, and the DBMS_SQL, DBMS_PIPE, DBMS_OUTPUT, UTL_FILE, and DBMS_JOB built-in packages.Miscellaneous topics--using Java with PL/SQL, external programs, PL/SQL web development, tuning PL/SQL, and PL/SQL for DBAs.

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dev workbook disappoints

looks like they forgot about c developers. been looking for a book that covers oci and occi extensively. if youre a c developer, this is not what youre looking for.

Indispensible for any PL/SQL programmer
If there is any book which will "fine-tune" one's knowledge of PL/SQL, this is it. It is written in Feuerstein's inimitable style which will keep you engaged with the book much longer than any other peer book of it's kind. There is so much to learn from this book really - and it applies to beginners as experts alike. This book explores the tiniest nuts and bolts of PL/SQL in an exercise-like format which gives the reader a chance to ponder on the problem before he/she looks up the answers. And I must add, you are in store for a lot of surprises when you look up the answers in the second half of the book ! (escpecially in the experts' section)

Indispensible for any PL/SQL programmer
If there is any book which will "fine-tune" one's knowledge of PL/SQL, this is it. It is written in Feuerstein's inimitable style which will keep you engaged with the book much longer than any other peer book of it's kind. There is so much to learn from this book really - and it applies to beginners as experts alike. This book explores the tiniest nuts and bolts of PL/SQL in an exercise-like format which gives the reader a chance to ponder on the problem before he/she looks up the answers. And I must add, you are in store for a lot of surprises when you look up the answers in the second half of the book ! (escpecially in the experts' section)

Great Book with Helpful Learning Exercises
I thought this book was great.If you like getting into specific, real-world programming tasks and figuring out the best solutions then this book is for you.He provides helpful explainations along with his solutions.There are a lot of top-notch, practical techniques that you learn as you get into the nitty-gritty of working on small pieces of pl/sql code.There are also questions that test your conceptual understanding of different facets of pl/sql programming --- questions that you could face on a job interview.Even though I've been a pl/sql developer for a few years, I found this book very useful.

The prefect second PL/SQL book
This is a great book to test your PL/SQL knowledge no matter what level you are at. In fact each chapter is devided into 3 sections: Beginner, Intermediate and Expert.This is an excellent book to get after you haveworked through a PL/SQL course and want something to give you the extraedge on all the various PL/SQL topics.There is some very good hard tofind information in here. ... Read more

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This collection demonstrates the breadth and openness of the field of avant-garde poetry by introducing a wide range of work in poetics, theory, and criticism from emerging writers. Examining the directions innovative poetry has taken since the emergence and success of the Language movement, the essays discuss new forms and the reorientation of older forms of poetry in order to embody present and ongoing involvements. The essays center around four themes: the relation between poetics and contemporary cultural issues; new directions for avant-garde practices; in-depth explorations of current poets and their predecessors; and innovative approaches to the essay form or individual poetics. Diverging from the traditional, linear argumentative style of academic criticism, many of the essays in this collection instead find critical forms more subtly related to poetry. Viewed as a whole, the essays return to a number of shared issues, namely poetic form and the production of present-day poetry. While focusing on North American poetry, the collection does reference the larger world of contemporary poetics, including potential biases and omissions based on race and ethnicity.This is cutting-edge criticism at its finest, essential reading for students and scholars of avant-garde poetry, of interest to anyone interested in contemporary American literature and poetry. ... Read more

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While scholars have analyzed the masculinity crisis portrayed in American fiction, few have focused on postmodernist fiction, few have examined masculinity without using feminist theory, and no articles propose a solution for ending traditional masculinity's dominance. I examine the masculinity crisis as it is portrayed in two postmodernist novels, David Foster Wallace's novel Infinite Jest and Chuck Palahniuk's novel Fight Club. Both novels have male characters that ran the gamut of masculinities, but those that are the most successful at avoiding gender stereotypes develop a masculinity which incorporates strong, phallic masculinity and nurturing, testicular masculinity, creating a balanced masculinity. Also, both novels examine postmodernist fiction's future. Wallace and Palahniuk help reveal the future of postmodernist fiction: a post-postmodernist fiction that, like well-rounded masculinity, seeks to be more emotionally open while still using irony and innovation for meaningful effects, not just to be clever. This book aims to help gender scholars further develop their theories about masculinity, and show literature scholars the future of postmodernist fiction. ... Read more

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The new 3rd edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica is designed to give practitioners the information they need to practice Chinese herbal medicine with greater understanding and confidence. It provides a wealth of new information -– more than twice the content of the previous edition -- and practical insight into more than 530 of the most commonly used herbs in the Chinese pharmacopoeia.

Drawing from a wide range of sources, both classical and modern, this edition provides unparalleled perspective and detail that goes far beyond what is available elsewhere to the Western practitioner.

Herbs are grouped in chapters by function, with expanded summaries and tables for contrast and comparison. Each herb is identified by its pharmaceutical, pinyin, botanical, and family names, as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English common names.

Key characteristics are provided at the beginning of each entry, along with dosage, properties, channels entered, and relevant cautions and contraindications. This provides a quick overview of essential information.

Actions and indications are integrated with important combinations that illustrate the range of an herb’s functions, with references to appropriate formulas. This presents a more three-dimensional picture of how each herb is actually used.

Expanded commentary offers in-depth analysis and places each herb in its clinical context through rich historical references. The mechanisms of action underlying important combinations, and comparisons with similar herbs, provide a broader context for understanding how the herb can be used with optimal effect.

A section devoted to nomenclature and preparation describes the most important methods of processing and preparing each herb, and the advantages of each method. It also provides information about other commonly-used names and historical background.

Safety is an important focus of this edition, with an emphasis on proper herb identification. Issues concerning standardized products, desirable qualities, variants, and adulterants are explained for each herb. There is also extensive information on toxicity, as well as chemical constituents.

The utility of this book is enhanced by its wide range of appendices, among which are color photographs comparing the standard and adulterant forms of over 20 common herbs; tables of herbs that are indicated for specific pathologies of the five yin organs; and extensive cross references of the herbs by taxonomy, pinyin, pharmaceutical name, and other East Asian languages. There are also comprehensive indices of both herbs and formulas, as well as a general index. ... Read more

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Excellent in most respects.But at last, in need of some updating and clarifications.
The study of the herbal aspects of Chinese Medicine is still new to me.I am grateful for this unique text and the vast, comprehensive standard which the authors have set.Its organization for a newcomer is stellar.I also anticipate it would remain extremely helpful to experienced herbalists.

The table of contents lays out the "Materia" by their purpose for specific diagnoses:releasing the exterior, clearing heat, extinguishing wind, etc.There is a significant section on obsolete herbs and other substances that details why -- fascinating and useful for those reading historical texts.It provides information on what has been modified to achieve greater safety and/or to cooperate with preventing extinction to endangered species.

Each chapter has its own title page which rapidly summarizes the materia therein and any overall general subdivisions. For example, the chapter on HERBS THAT RELEASE THE EXTERIOR is divided by those that are warm+acrid versus cool+acrid, and it is followed by a nice comparative summary of specialized functions at the end.Similarly, the chapter on HERBS THAT CLEAR HEAT has separate subsections for those which also drain fire, cool the blood, dry dampness, resolve toxicity, and address deficiency heat.Again, these are followed by a very helpful summary of comparative functions.This systematic structure is very useful to me as a student struggling to form an an overall gestalt for such a complex field.It also seems like a powerful resource to revisit when puzzling over a potential formula and wondering what other alternatives might better suit a particular individualized need.

For each herb listed the following topics are addressed:

Chinese character and pinyin name followed by the corresponding pharmaceutical (latinized)name, the classification of the substance such as its mineralogical name or plant family and species, and then the translation for English, Korean and Japanese.In many, if not most cases, the chinese text in which it was first mentioned is cited -- intriguing for historical research and those craving original sources.In most cases there is a simplified line drawing in black and white of each substance.I suspect, however, that in many cases searching for raw substances could require more detailed color photos.There is a highlighted summary of properties, channels entered, key characteristics, dosage and chinese contraindications as one would expect.This is followed by a quite helpful and more detailed description of: actions and indications; a commentary comparing brief quotes from several of the ancient texts; mechanisms of action or interactions with other commonly combined herbs; more detail on "Traditional" contraindications; specialized nomenclature and preparation; criteria for assessing quality; major known chemical constituents; alternative names such as those associated with different provinces in China; and finally any additional product information not inserted above.The latter section frequently seems to contain pearls regarding variations in quality that may be due to season, preparation, or locale.

There is an generous section of quick reference material at the back in tabbed sections for easy access.Ir is well worth becoming a familiar visitor to this portion of the book.These include a section of tables which highlight herbs for the 5 yin organs and then summarize again the bare essentials of the herbs by actions and indications.The indexing section is very adaptable and user-friendly with separate indices for each of the following:Pin-yin by pharmaceutical names;English, Korean and Japanese names cross-references with pharmaceutical names; and botanical, zoological and mineral names.

I appreciate the careful contributions of the publishers/editors to its very logical layout, consistency, font and spacing with subtle use of blue highlighting.All of these features makes the text very satisfying to either scan or read intently.

My concerns at this point regard future directions for the next edition, some of which are beginning to be addressed more clearly now by other authors other than Bensky and his team.Thus, I am hopeful these long-recognized experts will address the following issues with their future updates.

1.Improving the images.Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacologyby Chen and Chen includes good black and white photos.I realize that color photos in a book this comprehensive may not be practical without escalating its price beyond reason.

2.Include more data on the known chemical composition of the herbs and their comparative pharmacological effects in western terminology. I am encouraged by the way that Chen and Chen have begun to tackle this task.

3.Include more outcome data and current primary research references for the most significant attributes of covered herbs and substances.Authors currently providing more help in this regard are:Chen and Chen mentioned above as well as Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Material Medical by Chang and But in their two volume set.However, the latter one is now nearly a decade old and becoming harder to obtain (ie. out of print).

4.Expanded cautions/contraindications for crucial interactions with disease conditions not just in the "traditional" language, but also for western diagnoses and major western pharmaceuticals classifications.

I realize these additions will make a book already pretty advanced in its comprehensiveness even bigger, possibly turning it into two volumes.However as many reviewers have already noted, Bensky and his team have pains-takingly created a "Bible" for the english speaking world. Their work is a extremely critical reference now for avoiding confusions and mistakes which might weaken the impact of this very intriguing multi-generational body of work -- one that is becoming increasingly more influential in our inevitable move toward integration of western and eastern healing sciences.I recall reading that the People's Republic of China Material Medica now requires 3 volumes in order to cover the chinese materia medica as well as things relevant to western pharmaceuticals and procedures that are being utilizing alongside their traditional herbal choices.

Those of us coming from the western side could deeply benefit from a resource which meaningfully helps us understand better when our patients have decided to design their own health care team composed of a variety of western practitioners, acupuncturists and specialists in chinese herbology.Doing so understandably takes time and is "never a fully completed process".But I believe that strengthening these resources ultimately helps improve safety for our mutual patients and for all of their practitioners.I think it is no longer realistic to deny that many patients who take responsibility for their own health and comfort will endeavor to combine the best of both hemispheres and will themselves begin reading these books in order to better communicate and cooperate with their practitioners.All of the members of their team will then increasingly need to be able to communicate meaningfully with each other.

Eventually for each of these herbs western-trained practitioners will need to know more specific details about absorption times, drug metabolism and excretion, durations of action, half-lifes of the critical components and at least the fundamentals of how dosing may need to change in the setting of liver failure, renal failure, etc. Potential interactions between the herbs and common western drugs with specific diseases is essential. Some intuitions about this can certainly be gained by relevant western practitioners being willing to learned a shared language about yin and yang, as well chinese pathogens and pattern discriminations.Obviously chinese medicine practitioners have been willing and demonstrated aclear dedication to learning more about western diagnosis and therapeutics.However, better clarification and quantification of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues would be very helpful, sometimes in fact critical to safe and effective teamwork.I think we increasingly need an auhoritative resource written and published by western leaders such as Bensky et al. to consult for this purpose.(I know it would still be very prudent to seek confirmation as well as alternative perspectives from recognized translations by chinese authors and publishers as well).


Finally, I am hoping the authors will continue their already monumental and compulsive efforts to clarify naming/identification issues on common herbs available here in the west.One difficulty I found with Bensky's 3rd edition unfortunately arose with the very first herb I was seriously interested in researching -- Qi Ye Lian or schefflera arboricola.This is an analgesic and sedative herb particularly intriguing to me because so far it seems that it might not invoke the same mechanisms of action (and side effects) attributed to common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).However, I am still having trouble gaining enough information about that hypothesis.Unfortunately, Qi Ye Lian is not mentioned in a primary monograph at all by Bensky's team.It is only referred to as an alternate name for a totally different herb, paridis rhizoma, used in the Guangdong province.However, all internet sources I have found so far including an herbal pill sold directly out of Guangdong province (the latter claiming the high quality product prize for Guangdong) identify the source of Qi Ye Lian as schefflera arboricola.The two plants share bitterness and tropism for the liver channel, but they differ substantially in action.Paridis is cool and slightly toxic.Schefflera is warm.And perhaps less toxic?Hence their applications are quite different, if not opposite.Furthermore, the other two well-respected sources which cover Qi Ye Lian much more extensively than Bensky's text ( Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology and Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Material Medical) both identify this name with schefflera arboricola.Mayway (the US distributor for the PlumFlower brand of herbs as Qi Ye Lian as it is sold on Amazon) likewise identifies the preparation as schefflera arboricola.The Mayway website asserts that its owner standardizes all of her herbal identifications with the PRC Materia Medica, implying that China's "bible of herbology and pharmacology" sides with schefflera as well.

Given the well-earned stature of Bensky's work, I would love to see the author and his team include more information in their next text about where to turn in order to resolve these puzzles.Better yet, access to their own website for interim support between printed editions and updates would be an invaluable service.

unimpressed
This book was on my wish list for a long time, I really wanted ONE materia medica to go in-depth and cover more than any one source. I was very disappointed, it covers LESS than other sources at twice the cost. I got more out of Fratkin's and Tierra's books than out of this book.

It will just sit on my bookshelf to "look good". Definitely not a go-to book if you want to research more in-depth a particular herb.

Fast and easy
Easy to find on-line. Price was reasonable for new book. Shipping was fast and the book condition was perfect.

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia MedicaThird Edition
Very well written. It is necesary to the practitioner which want to understand chinese herbal medicin.

Great Reference
I need this book for a class in Chinese Herbal Medicine. I'm excited about it and it's companion Formulas and Strategies. Pretty neat. Hard to find a comparible resource of it's type. It lists hundreds of herbs and their nature. ... Read more

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Discover Bangkok

Watch the sun set whilst sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars, and gear up for a magic night out in Asia’s capital of cool
Explore the labyrinthine bustle of Southeast Asia’s biggest open-air market as you bargain for everything from silk to spices at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Slurp up a storm over a fragrant bowl of world-class noodles at one of the city’s many streetside stalls
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Wish it were more accurate
I took this guide with me for a month-long trip to Thailand, most of which was spent in Bangkok. The guide did a good job of pointing out major sights and attractions, as well as a handful of hotels and restaurants in each district in Bangkok. A lot of the information, though, was either out-of-date or just plain wrong. Recommended restaurants no longer exist, hotel prices were consistently way off, and at least 50% of the web addresses listed in the guide were wrong due to spelling or typographical errors that were obviously never checked. The included maps are hard to use and have many errors.

Until this guide is overhauled and updated, I can't really recommend it. If I hadn't had Nancy Chandler's map of Bangkok with me as well, this guide would have driven me bonkers!

Not up to the usual LP standards
I've relied on LP for over 10 years of traveling, and generally think that their publication is better than Moon, Rough Guide, etc.
Since I now live in Bangkok, I feel qualified to review this book.This version is definitely not up to the usual LP standard.I understand that Bangkok changes quickly, but the locations of temples and such do not change (one example - Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayuthaya is about a kilometer off).They have also mislabeled restaurants and they sight a restaurant that is apparently right next to my house in Silom... but there has never been a restaurant there.Further, on page 115, the description of the "Riverside Ramble" just cuts off in mid-sentence, which is fine, since they mislabel steps 8-10 anyway.
I think that these authors took a lot of short cuts and just assumed that things listed in the previous version were correct.Sadly, this was not the case.
If you are coming to Bangkok and have the previous edition, you'd be better off keeping that and buying the much cheaper (and more accurate) Nancy Chandler's map to get around.
LP - please pick up your standards on the next version.

Great book for travels
This book breaks down all of the sections of Bangkok and w/in those sections it will have areas of interest, shopping, eating, entertainment all with detailed maps.I had this book w/ me the whole time I was there! ... Read more

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Univ. of Leicester, UK. Presents the basic concepts in microbiology in a series of selfcontained double-page spreads. Incorporates text and illustrations. Some chapters include case studies with review questions. For medical and microbiology students. Softcover. ... Read more

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Complex Anorectal Disorders: Investigation and Management draws together preclinical assessment and clinical recommendations for complex anorectal disorders to create an integrated book. This practical guide looks at complex pathophysiologic conditions; pediatric patients; new procedures after artificial sphincter implantation; basic and complex psychological assessment; new radiologic approaches to patients with complex problems; and the post-operative patient with functional disorders. Looking at complex patient management, the first part discusses unique features such as impedance planimetry, and the urologists' and gynecologists' role. New areas include 3-D ultrasound, transperineal ultrasonography and dynamic MRI, which are not included in any available texts on anorectal disorders. The second part is clinical, taking an algorithmic approach to problematic areas such as poor function in the postoperative patient following the construction of a neorectal reservoir, or following artificial sphincter implantation. Much of this information is simply not available in any current texts. Other topics include pediatric coloproctology, psychological assessment of patients with complex proctological disorders and quality of life issues. The book also takes an algorithm approach for pharmacological and conservative therapies and surgical strategies based on pre- and post-operative measurements. Healthcare professionals with an interest in fecal incontinence - colorectal trainees, colorectal nurse specialists, those involved in coloproctology imaging, will find this a useful reference manual. The book will also assist the clinical physiologist and biofeedback technologist, highlighting standardized treatments and their follow-up in these complex patients, such as those in the fields of neuromodulation. The specialties of proctology, gynecology and urology are brought together in one text. ... Read more

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Great book
Buy this one. Even you did not like Wexner :-)
Other books may be good for "textbook", but this book is better.

This book is well organized, friendly reading, and offer a lot of useful information in "real" clinical practice! For example, "Between 31% and 40% of patients develop fecal incontinence within two weeks of their stroke; however, this number goes down to about 3% to 9% after six months follow-up" (page 733). "The intention to treat success rate was overall 53%." (page 721, Functional Results of the ABS), "Rectocele operations performed ... Sexual dysfunction was reported in 22% of patients." (page 650), et al. It is very useful for anyone working in this field, whether your are proctologist, GI man, GS man, stomy nurse, physiotherapists...

Anyway, you need a little clinical practice experience. If you are medical school student, another books (Normal and Disturbed Motility of the Gastrointestinal Tract. by A.J.P.M., M.D. Smout (Author), L. M. A. Akkermans (Author)) may be much simple and clear.

If you are practice clinically, do not miss this book. Reading this book is not only re-education, and I found it is more fun than reading other similar books like "The pelvic floor". I recommended this book.

Great Book
For anybody who wants to read a great book that includes everything about pelvic floor disorders, you will find inside the book .I recommend this book . ... Read more

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The `effectiveness revolution' both in research and clinical practice, has tested available methods for health services research to the extreme. How far can observational methods, routine data and qualitative methods be used in health care evaluation? What cost and outcome measures are appropriate, and how should data be gathered?

With the support of over two million pounds from the British Health Technology Assessment Research Programme, this Handbook provides both a synthesis of all of the existing knowledge in these areas and sets the agenda for future debate and research.

The chapters and their authors have been selected through a careful process of peer review and provide a coherent and complete approach to the field. The handbook has been a unique collaboration between internationally regarded clinicians, statisticians, epidemiologists, social scientists, health economists and ethicists. It provides the most advanced thinking and the most authoritative resource for a state of the art review of methods of evaluating health care and will be required reading for anyone involved in health services research and management.

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Herbert and Henrietta are Mourning Doves and they are very much in love.Sadly, however, they cannot fly together side by side because they have not yet learned how to compromise.Herbert likes to fly high and fast while Henrietta only likes to fly slow and low, just above the tree tops.This is the story of how, with the help of their new animal friends, they learn the value of compromise. ... Read more