A gem among surgical manuals, this comprehensive guide to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is an excellent source for all surgeons looking specifically for technical details about the surgical management of these two diseases. Its authors - both involved in multi-center international trials, working parties and symposia - capture in print the improved techniques that have brought about revolutionary developments in the field. The extremely practical approach makes it easy for surgeon...

Why is life hard? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why doesn't God answer my prayers? The hardest questions for parents, teachers, and clergy are answered in a simple yet sophisticated story about a farmer and an alien.