We in ophthalmology are fortunate to be able to measure quantitatively many aspects of ocular morphology and visual function. These measurements are either objective (e. g. electroretinography, tonometry, electromyography, visually evoked responses, etc.) or subjective and psychophysical (e. g. visual acuity, visual fields, color vision, etc.). One aspect of corneal physiology and pathology which has so far escaped careful and reliable measurements is corneal sensitivity. Previous attempts...

Woher kommt die Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit? Die Jahrzehntelange Angriffe auf naturwissenschaftliches Denken durch fundamentale Christen, Soziologen und Großindustrie in der Form von Tabakindustrie und der Industrie der fossilen Energieträger haben der heute zu beobachteten Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit den Boden bereitet. In verschiedenen Gesprächssituationen werden antiwissenschaftliche Positionen von Kreationisten, Soziologen etc. vorgestellt, ähnliche Argumentationsmuster gezeigt und erört...

This book focuses on educational language minority immigrant issues in the United States. It draws from quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to inform educational policy and practice. The contributions are grouped according to three broad themes: factors predicting language proficiency, the role of language and identity in the lives of immigrant language minority youth, and issues of educational policy related to this group.

The vast majority of kids in the developed world finish high school—but not in the United States. More than a million kids drop out every year, around 7,000 a day, and the numbers are rising. Dropping Out offers a comprehensive overview by one of the country’s leading experts, and provides answers to fundamental questions: Who drops out, and why? What happens to them when they do? How can we prevent at-risk kids from short-circuiting their futures?Students start disengagin...

An international bestseller. A remarkable true story of one woman's courage.In 1993, Judith and Michael Sleavin and their two children set out to sail around the world. Three years into their incredible journey, a nearby freighter altered its course by a mere ten degrees-and everything changed...After forty-four hours in the icy water clinging to an overturned dinghy, her back broken and paralyzed below the waist, Judith miraculously survived, winding up in...

Live a longer, healthier life with the 7 keys to longevityThe first step to longevity is making simple lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management. 7 Days to Live Forever distills leading science and research on healthy living and applies it to a practical step-by-step program that makes it easy to master the art of living well.In addition to helping build good habits, 7 Days to Live Forever

The authoritative post-rehabilitation exercise guide designed to help patients regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery.Exercises for Cardiac Recovery presents a post-rehabilitation exercise program designed to help men and women regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery.• COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW. Provides readers with a complete understanding of the effects of heart disease on...

Discover the unique beauty of New Zealand's South Island in this must-have travel guide. From the wild beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Fiordland to the vibrant cities of Dunedin and Christchurch, experience all the South Island has to offer in the 2023 edition of Special New Zealand’s South Island Travel Guide.Uncover hidden gems, local experiences, top eating and accommodation spots from locals in the know, plus essential tips to help travelers get around the island. Plus,...

Discover the unique beauty of New Zealand's South Island in this must-have travel guide. From the wild beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Fiordland to the vibrant cities of Dunedin and Christchurch, experience all the South Island has to offer in the 2023 edition of Special New Zealand’s South Island Travel Guide.Uncover hidden gems, local experiences, top eating and accommodation spots from locals in the know, plus essential tips to help travelers get around the island. Plus,...

Five extraordinary novellas that will take you on an unforgettable ride.A dying man finds a bracelet that changes his life--or does it?An abused woman finds a way to get even--but what price must she pay?A Native American man and woman fight for their right to love, but are forced to run and hide. What happens when fate catches up with them?What happens when two people discover the distant past and try to live in it? If you could go back in time, would you?

Short stories speak to us in ways that full-length novels cannot. They sometimes touch us sharply, sometimes softly, sometimes with humor, other times with horror, but they always leave their mark.Attend a backwoods wedding ceremony that will tickle your funny bone.Join a murder scene that will make you smile.Follow a troubled soul who wanders into a motorcycle gang's private party.Enter into the dark recesses of a murder's mind.Encounter a lifetime crimi...

Sting of the Geisha is the story of the beautiful Joan Sakai and her brother, Richard, who are serial killers. Abused as children, Joan and her brother, unable to control their thrist for revenge for a chilhood stolen from them, embark on a bloody trail of murder. Joan trains as a geisha while Richard becomes proficient in the martilal arts. The FBI and local detectives relentlesly pursue them, and the killers' fate culminates in an unusual and unexpected confrontation.