Brought to you by the expert editor team from Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, this brand-new handbook provides a digestible summary of the 241 disease-oriented chapters contained within the parent text. Boasting an exceptionally templated design with relevant tables and illustrations, it distills the essential, up-to-date, practical information available in infectious disease. This high-yield manual-style reference will prove useful for a wide variety of practitioners looki...

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar is a fantastic history of the mysterious organization.

The story follows a young boy named Nick Attwood, known as "Master Skylark," who is an orphan with a beautiful singing voice. Nick's talent leads him to become a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. However, an unexpected turn of events finds Nick entangled in a quest to recover a precious violin owned by the famous musician Thomas Arne.Set against the backdrop of London during Shakespeare's time, the novel incorporates elements of adventure, music, drama, and historical fiction. I...

"Madame Margot" likely weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The title suggests that the story revolves around the character of Madame Margot, who may be a central figure in the lore and legends of the city.John Bennett's writing often evokes a sense of place and time, immersing readers in the rich history and culture of the American South. "Madame Margot" is likely to feature vivid descriptions of Charleston's streets, landmarks, and society, as well as its darker, mor...

This book tells for the first time the story from a police perspective. For ten years, the officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Superintendent John Bennett QPM, has refused to tell his story. Now, together with BBC journalist Graham Gardner, he reveals the full story of how the Wests were caught, how the case was prepared and how it nearly failed to come to court.This book chronicles the roles of those who brought down two of Britain's most infamous ki...

For four decades, physicians and other healthcare providers have trusted Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases to provide expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of these complex disorders. The 9th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with newly expanded chapters, increased global coverage, and regular updates to keep you at the forefront of this vitally important field. Meticulously updated by Drs. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, an...

A collection of fantastical and macabre Gullah-inspired folklore that illuminates African-American life in nineteenth-century South Carolina.You ask for a story. I will tell you one, fact for fact and true for true. . . . So begins "Crook-Neck Dick," one of twenty-three stories in this beguiling collection of Charleston lore. John Bennett's interpretations of the legends shared with him by African-descended Charlestonians have entertained generations. Among...

Where do you begin to look for a recent, authoritative article on the diagnosis or management of a particular malignancy? The few general on cology textbooks are generally out of date. Single papers in specialized journals are informative but seldom comprehensive; these are more often preliminary reports on a very limited number of patients. Certain general journals frequently publish good indepth reviews of cancer topics, and published symposium lectures are often the best overviews avail...

A captivating history of a notorious neighborhood and the first book to reveal why London’s East End became synonymous with lawlessness and crime Even before Jack the Ripper haunted its streets for prey, London’s East End had earned a reputation for immorality, filth, and vice. John Bennett, a writer and tour guide who has walked and researched the area for more than thirty years, delves into four centuries of history to chronicle the crimes, their perpetr...

This book describes current best practice in managing construction. It is based on case studies of leading practice responding to demands from customers that construction match the value and quality that international competition is forcing on their own businesses. The case studies show that major customers now partner with construction firms to find more efficient ways of working. The resulting best practice adds to these cooperative approaches a drive for efficiency and innovation based ...

Ballet is for some a passion, their love or obsession a way of making a living perhaps. For others it is a pleasant evening out and for some it is what their hard-earned money is spent on for children to attend ballet classes. This book attempts to draw together the interesting facts facts which are not widely known and answers questions which might not have even been thought of. There is a medical perspective (the author is a surgeon) but with help from many experts the whole range of bal...

Reflux and Oesophageal Problems deals with the main symptoms of reflux and oesophageal disorders, and discusses the management of some of them.