The use of hyperthermia in radiation oncology is well established. Many publications cover the whole field of possibilities and problems of this therapeutic modality. The new development of interstitial and intracavitary hyperthermia, however, is not well known: there are only a few relevant publications in different journals. Therefore, it was appropriate that SAUER and SEEGENSCHMIEDT organized an international meeting on this topic, where experiences with this new and promising technique...

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been called one of the most powerful documents in human history. Today, the mere accusation of violations of the rights outlined in this document cows political leaders and riles the international community. Yet as a nonbinding document with no mechanism for enforcement, it holds almost no legal authority. Indeed, since its adoption, the Declaration's authority has been portrayed not as legal or political but as moral. Rather than providin...

Until now, there has been nothing significant written about struggles endured by families in and around Sheboygan, Wisconsin during the 1954 Kohler Strike, the longest and most violent strike in American industrial history. This book follows Ann Edwards, daughter of a prominent Kohler striker. Elliott Goldberg was personal CPA for Jimmy Hoffa and The Teamsters in Michigan and Washington D.C., during the turbulent Hoffa years between 1946 and 1962. As part of his job description, Elliott ma...

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are searching for the fifth Earl of Convarran who disappeared after returning to England following a disastrous excavation at the Black Pyramid in Dashoor, Egypt. During his investigation, Holmes discovers his clients are concealing a deadly secret, a secret that entangles him and Watson in a conspiracy that threatens all their lives. At the heart of the mystery are two ancient artifacts. Relentlessly pursued by cultists, collectors, and the British govern...

When Rose Whittenhurst's father loses his prestigious Wall St. position, he moves the family to a mountainous village where neither cell phone service nor cable TV exists. While her parents are embracing village life, Rose is secretly swept back into the 1880s when she dons a necklace of mourning beads found in the attic. The Bradford sisters quietly encourage their young neighbor's sudden interest in history and anxiously await the results of her repeated trips back in time. Rose carefull...

Animal Exploration Lab for Kids is every young zoologist’s go-to guide to the wonderful world of animals.This hands-on, interactive, family-friendly animal reference guide features fun activities designed to enhance your understanding of, and love for, the animal kingdom as you:Explore the techniques that researchers use to study animalsInvestigate the adaptations and behaviors that...

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been called one of the most powerful documents in human history. Today, the mere accusation of violations of the rights outlined in this document cows political leaders and riles the international community. Yet as a nonbinding document with no mechanism for enforcement, it holds almost no legal authority. Indeed, since its adoption, the Declaration's authority has been portrayed not as legal or political but as moral. Rather than providin...

Featuring the delightful and informative illustrations of artist Oana Befort and the inspiring expertise of conservation educator Maggie Reinbold, Drawing Wild Animals guides artists at all skill levels as they learn to draw—and learn about—a diverse array of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles from around the world.To feed your curiosity, you’ll learn the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of animals from categories l...

How propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attentionOur democracy today is fraught with political campaigns, lobbyists, liberal media, and Fox News commentators, all using language to influence the way we think and reason about public issues. Even so, many of us believe that propaganda and manipulation aren't problems for us—not in the way they were for the totalitarian societies of the mid-twentieth century. In How Propaganda Works, Jason ...

If you’re woke, you’re left. If you’re left, you’re woke. We blur the terms, assuming that if you’re one you must be the other. That, Susan Neiman argues, is a dangerous mistake.The confusion arises because woke is fuelled by traditionally leftwing emotions: the wish to stand with the oppressed and marginalized, to address historic crimes. But those emotions are undermined by widespread philosophical assumptions with reactionary sources. As a result, wokeism conflicts with ideas th...

The Quick & Easy series features educational value-priced books. All pet owners will benefit from reading the wide variety of titles in this series each offering an abundance of advice in a delightfully concise format. This book is a complete guide to setting up and maintaining a saltwater aquarium. It is perfect for the beginner hobbyist it includes detailed descriptions of many secies of saltwater fish.

Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reasons for those views, and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking. It investigates the centrality of ideology both as a political phenomenon and as an organizing framework of political thought and action. It explores the changing understandings of ideology as a concept, and the arguments of the main ideologies....