Practical Points in Anesthesia is a comprehensive guide authored by Frederick W. Hewitt, designed to serve as a practical manual for both students and practitioners of anesthesia. First published in the early 20th century, this book distills the author’s extensive experience into clear, concise advice on the administration of anesthetics in a variety of clinical settings. The text covers a wide range of topics, including the selection and preparation of anesthetic agents, the management of...

What is astro-culture? In The Babylonian Planet it is unfolded as an aesthetic, an idea, a field of study, a position, and a practice. It helps to engineer the shift from a world view that is segregated to one that is integrated – from global to planetary; from distance to intimacy and where closeness and cosmic distance live side-by-side.In this tour de force, Sonja Neef takes her cue from Edouard Glissant's vision of multilingualism and reignites the myth of the Tower of...

Will "Big Data" supercharge the economy, tyrannize us, or both? Data Exhaust isthe definitive primer for everyone who wants to understand all the implications of Big Data, digitally driven innovation, and the accelerating Internet Economy. Renowned digital expert Dale Neef clearly explains:What Big Data really is, and what's new and different about itHow Big Data works, and what you need to know about Big Data technologies

Brains, not brawn. The success of countries, companies and people in the next century will depend on what they know and how clever they are at using this knowledge. Dale Neef has given us the best outline yet of the forces behind this extraordinary change in the world economy, the threats and opportunities we all face, and the prizes that await the winners.-Hamish McRae, author, The World in 2020, Associate editor, The Independent, London Dale Neef has produced a singular achievement: a bo...

An inspiring outline of a new economics system, where justice, human dignity, compassion and reverence for life are the guiding values.The economic system under which we live not only forces the great majority of humankind to live their lives in indignity and poverty but also threatens all forms of life on Earth. Economics Unmasked presents a cogent critique of the dominant economic system, showing that the theoretical constructions of mainstream economics...

Everesting explores the extreme personal challenge that has gripped cyclists all around the world: cycling the height of Mt Everest (8848 metres) by ascending and descending a single hill or mountain continuously, without breaking to sleep. All you need to complete this great feat is a hill to climb.Matt de Neef chronicles the rise of this challenge as he attempts his own Everesting – uncovering its many obstacles, giving insight into training and testing your limi...

This book examines the global scope of tourism-related grabbing of land and other natural resources.Tourism is often presented as a peaceful and benevolent sector that brings people from different cultural backgrounds together and contributes to employment, poverty alleviation, and global sustainable development. This book sheds light on the lesser known and much darker side of tourism as it unfolds in the Global South. While there is no doubt that tourism has been an engine of eco...

The Peninsular War marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, showcasing the resilience of the Allied forces against the might of the French Empire. Yet, beyond the grand strategies and tactical manoeuvres that shaped the war’s course, lies a wealth of personal narratives, offering unique perspectives on this tumultuous era. This book delves into the eyewitness accounts of French and French-Allied soldiers who participated in the conflict. By examining these firsthand experiences, we g...

Are you ready to master the art of crafting Video Sales Letters that captivate, persuade, and convert? Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or aspiring copywriter, Zero-Fluff Video Sales Letters provides a step-by-step blueprint to unlock your potential and create scripts that drive results.Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:Proven Techniques: Learn time-tested strategies for structuring your VSLs, crafting...

Sigismond du Pouget, Marquis of Nadaillac, was born in La Ferrière, near Tours, on 7 January 1787. His father, an officer in the Royal-Champagne Cavalry Regiment, emigrated and passed away in England in 1794. His mother sent her son and daughter back to France to their grandmother, who had not left France and who brought the children up until their mother's return, sometime in 1800, when she remarried the Baron d'Escars. In 1806, the future General du Pouget de Nadaillac voluntarily joined...

This collection is a tribute to the power of dreams, the fire of ambition, and the resilience it takes to turn vision into reality. Entrepreneurship is a path that can feel solitary, full of both triumphs and struggles. But it is also a journey marked by creativity, transformation, and endless potential.

The Russian campaign is the theatre of war for the third volume of this series of compiled French eyewitness accounts from the Napoleonic Wars. Compared to the previously published books, we will follow the story of an Italian officer in the Grande Armée’s fatal expedition to the East. Whilst the French perspective for the 1812 campaign is well represented, testimonies by French allies are often overlooked and, most of the time, have not found the authors to translate them either to French...