"Delves into O'Hare's past and present, based on Branigan's extensive research and his interviews with aviation professionals and enthusiasts" ( Chicago Tribune ).In 1942, a stretch of Illinois prairie that had served as a battleground and a railroad depot became the site of a major manufacturing plant, producing Douglas C-54 Skymasters for World War II. Less than twenty years later, that plot of land boasted the biggest a...

As a learning tool, Pediatric Heart Sounds offers a unique interactive overview of cardiac auscultation. The book provides a review of the mechanisms behind the individual heart sounds. Pediatric Heart Sounds provides an additional learning tool for medical students and practitioners in preparation for future study or for integration into practical work experience with pediatric patients.