Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult and pediatric, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. This new edition, with updated cardiac surgery and thoracic sections, provides on-the-spot guidance to common and less common operative procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference, with pages on intensive care edged in red for immediate access. Completely updated with current evidence and guidelines, the book is practically oriented to provide reliable guidance in intensive care and in theatre. Fully indexed and lavishly illustrated, the book is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive yet portable guide to all areas of cardiothoracic surgical practice.

Cardiothoracic Surgery (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Surgery)

Medical Books

Chikwe, Joanna

Cooke, David

Weiss, Aaron

Medicine

Oxford University Press

Psychology in Prisons

Psychology in Prisons illustrates how a knowledge of psychological principles can lead to a better understanding of the prison environment and the problems that occur within it. The authors show how psychology can be used to increase understanding of prisoners and to deal with day-to-day problems in prison life. They focus on key problem areas such as sex offenders, violent criminals and the issue of AIDS. The book also explores the effects of the prison environment on staff and suggests means of reducing the levels of stress.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Baldwin, Pamela

Howison, Jacqueline

Psychology & Counseling

Routledge

Dinky Toys were introduced in 1931 and these diecast metal toys became bestsellers. More than 1000 different subjects were modelled, mostly transport related.

Dinky Toys (Shire Library)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Shire Publications

Although the name "Corgi Toys" was not introduced until 1955, the roots of the original holding company, Mettoy, go back to 1932 when a German toymaker called Philipp Ullmann arrived in Britain to form a new toy manufacturing company. This company produced many types of toys, both before and after the Second World War, mainly in tinplate. In the 1950s Mettoy began to produce diecast metal toys and hence, in 1956 the first Corgi Toys were released to the children's toy market and proved an immediate success. Over the next 30 years hundreds of miniature vehicles would be modeled on contemporary vehicles such as Vauxhalls, Rileys, Hillmans, Standards, Commers and ERFs. Corgi also made daring and successful ventures into film-and-TV related toys with their versions of James Bond, The Saint and Batmobile cars selling millions. Life-long collector David Cooke explores the history of Corgi Toys, describing the various models and illustrating how these simple children's toys became valuable collectables. He also charts the recent financial problems faced by the company, and their resurgence based upon Limited Edition collectors' models sold direct to an adult market.

Corgi Toys (Shire Library)

<li>Day-by-day account of a Waffen SS battle group during a pivotal World War II battle </li>
<li>Groundbreaking you-are-there approach integrates eyewitness reports, maps, period and modern photos, orders of battle, and thumbnail profiles of men and tanks </li>
<li>Reconsideration of the Malmedy Massacre On December 16, 1944, Hitler's last great offensive of World War II commenced, pushing through the Ardennes in an attempt to reach the Meuse River and, beyond it, the Allies' supply ports. Equipped with Tiger tanks, Kampfgruppe Peiper, Germany's most powerful battle group, spearheaded the offensive but failed to reach the Meuse. Using a wide variety of sources, the authors tell the story of Kampfgruppe Peiper in unprecedented detail, from the first day of the invasion through the group's retreat on Christmas Day.
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Kampfgruppe Peiper at the Battle of the Bulge (Stackpole Military History Series)

History

Evans, Wayne

Europe

Stackpole Books

Psychology in Prisons illustrates how a knowledge of psychological principles can lead to a better understanding of the prison environment and the problems that occur within it. The authors show how psychology can be used to increase understanding of prisoners and to deal with day-to-day problems in prison life. They focus on key problem areas such as sex offenders, violent criminals and the issue of AIDS. The book also explores the effects of the prison environment on staff and suggests means of reducing the levels of stress.

On 16 December 1944 Hitler's last great offensive commenced, pushing through the difficult terrain of the Ardennes in Belgium. Its objectives were the Meuse bridges and, beyond them, Antwerp. Hitler's aim was to cut off the northern British and American armies and force them to surrender or retreat.  At the forefront of the German assault was Kampfgruppe Peiper of the SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Division. It was the most powerful force in the German order of battle. Traveling along roads hardly suitable for cars, let alone Tiger tanks, the kampfgruppe had to cross numerous streams and rivers to reach its objectives. It was delayed by a handful of American combat engineers who blew up bridges, then it was brought to a halt by American reinforcements. As the tide turned, the kampfgruppe fought for its life, holding out for several days in a desperate rearguard action against increasing odds.  David Cooke and Wayne Evans use contemporary accounts and a wealth of maps and illustrations to tell the story of Kampfgruppe Peiper in unprecedented detail.

Kampfgruppe Peiper: The Race for the Meuse

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Pen and Sword Military

Liam Jordan was a rising star at his law firm until he decided to give it all up to be a stay at home father for his two children. Everything was running smoothly until he receives a phone call from a stranger asking him a series of questions: if he answers right, people live. But if he answers wrong, people die. Welcome to a psychotic and heart-pounding game where time is everything and wrong answers are fatal.

Test

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Xlibris

Once upon a time I was just another normal every day kind of Dad. Besides being a typical Dad I was also an accomplished author, an inspirational speaker, and a trusted, successful business adviser. Every day I would engage groups of people – large and small – working with them to help them manage the challenges most organizations typically deal with – increasing revenues, developing leaders, and improving teamwork. One day I found out that my youngest son’s life had taken a serious detour – he was in trouble with the law, homeless, and living on the street. The poison in his life was a heroin addiction that caused his life to completely spiral out of control. Because of this I completely interrupted every activity in my life to help my son deal with this adversity. I committed every ounce of physical and emotional energy to help my son get his life straightened out and back on track. Because of this commitment my life became very complicated and entangled with my son’s addiction driven problems. The more he struggled with his addiction, the more it adversely affected every aspect of my life, including my business, my health, my personal relationships and my physical and emotional stability. Until I finally broke free and started riding my bicycle. And, I rode. I rode every single day, for one hundred consecutive days, at least one hour on every ride. While on these bike rides I discovered the clarity and the control I needed most at that time. The meditative experiences of these bikes rides completely transformed my life and provided me with powerful insights for dealing with life’s adversities, including the one that was causing me the most pain -- my son's addiction. Behind the Dumpster is a story of adversity, love, and the gift of clarity. It reveals the pain of my real life encounter with addiction and how I somehow managed to discover a gift that changed my life forever. Behind the Dumpster is honest, revealing, and inspiring. It is a story that hurts while bringing harsh reality to the painful experiences and lessons of addiction in the lives of those we love. It is also a celebration as I share the joy that comes with finding opportunity in the midst of life’s worst experiences. It is my story. I am here to share it, hoping that you will find inspiration and guidance from it.

Behind the Dumpster: A story of a Son's Addiction, a Father's Love, and a Bike Ride

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This highly illustrated history covers the periods of warfare in Yorkshire from Roman times to the seventeenth century.\nYorkshire's past is replete with bloody battles and sieges. From the earliest times, armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside and have fought for control of the land, the towns and the cities. Roman, Viking, Norman and the Scottish invaders have all contributed ruthless episodes to the story. Christian fought pagan, Englishman fought foreign invader, and loyalist fought rebel, in some of the most destructive battles of British history. And bitter internal conflicts, which set neighbor against neighbor, created an equally violent heritage as rival lords and landowners contended for power and influence in the north. David Cooke gives a vivid description of the outbreaks of warfare that have punctuated the county's history. Using graphic contemporary accounts and numerous illustrations and maps, he creates a vivid narrative of a county that was a battleground until modern times.

Battlefield Yorkshire: From the Romans to the English Civil Wars

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Books by Cooke, David

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Cardiothoracic Surgery (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Surgery)

Psychology in Prisons

Dinky Toys (Shire Library)

Corgi Toys (Shire Library)

Kampfgruppe Peiper at the Battle of the Bulge (Stackpole Military History Series)

Psychology in Prisons

Kampfgruppe Peiper: The Race for the Meuse

Test

Behind the Dumpster: A story of a Son's Addiction, a Father's Love, and a Bike Ride

Battlefield Yorkshire: From the Romans to the English Civil Wars