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The Comprehensive Surgery Anthology: 17 Influential Books gathers landmark surgical writings into a capacious record of the discipline's intellectual and practical development. Across treatises, clinical observations, operative manuals, and reflections on technique, the volume charts surgery's movement from an art grounded in anatomical knowledge and bedside judgment toward a modern, increasingly systematized science. Its range encompasses trauma, operative innovation, military and hospita...

Oratory is one of the earliest necessities of society; as soon as men were organised on terms of equality for corporate action, there must have been occasions when opinions might differ as to the best course to be pursued, and, if there were no inspired king whose unquestioned authority could impose his will, the majority must decide whether to flee or to fight, to kill or to keep alive. Thus different plans must be discussed, and, in cases where opinion was evenly balanced, that side woul...

This “passionate affirmation of the simple life, and joy in simple things” explores how walking influenced history’s greatest thinkers—from Henry David Thoreau and Jack Kerouac to Gandhi and Nietzsche (Observer).In this French bestseller, leading thinker and philosopher Frédéric Gros charts the many different ways we get from A to B—the pilgrimage, the promenade, the protest march, the nature ramble—and reveals what they say about us.Gros draws att...

Showing how market researchers can get a seat at the decision-making table, this book is the essential guide to mastering storytelling techniques that can dramatically enhance the impact of research reports and presentations, commanding full audience engagement and buy-in.While demand for storytelling in marketing research reports and presentations has mushroomed in recent years, there can be confusion about what decision-makers mean by "stories." Leading market research expert C. ...

The 'Murder Mysteries Boxed Set: 880+ True Crime Stories, Action Thrillers & Detective Mysteries' offers an expansive collection that traverses the evocative landscapes of crime fiction and detective stories through varying eras and styles. From the fog-laden streets of Victorian London to the gritty avenues of modern cities, the anthology encompasses a broad range of writing, showcasing pivotal pieces that have shaped the genre. The collection celebrates the richness of narrative approach...

CALL "M" FOR MURDER assembles an extraordinarily capacious archive of crime writing, spanning foundational detective puzzles, sensational thrillers, police investigations, espionage tales, locked-room enigmas, and studies in psychological menace. Its 885 narratives trace the genre's movement from Gothic uncertainty and urban sensation toward the formal intricacies of the classic whodunit. Memorable modes—including the brilliant amateur sleuth, the criminal mastermind, the procedural inquir...

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on the Security of Industrial Control Systems and Cyber-Physical Systems, CyberICPS 2018, and the Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Requirements Engineering, SECPRE 2018, held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2018, in conjunction with the 23rd European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, ESORICS 2018.The CyberICPS Workshop received 15 submissions ...

For years, we’ve assumed that we are headed toward a world where vehicles will be autonomous and shared, assuring hassle-free and seamless mobility. But is this a “double leap” too big to accept? What hurdles stand in the way of shared autonomy, and what steps do we need to take to overcome them?This study is based on proprietary research conducted in the UK, and over 20 interviews from across the world. Our findings suggest that user adoption might represent a bigger challenge tha...

OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection gathers the range of a writer central to the formation of American literary myth: historical novels, Western classics, adventure tales, romances, and nonfiction reflections on the nation's past. Anchored by the codes of honor, frontier trial, social observation, and moral testing, these works combine crisp narrative movement with patrician irony and a keen ear for regional character. In literary context, Wister stands at the threshold between nineteenth-cent...

The Chronicles of the Old West gathers four of Emerson Hough's historical studies into a sweeping account of the American frontier: its trails, cattle ranges, outlaw legends, migrant caravans, and gradual absorption into national life. Written in a vigorous, documentary style that blends anecdote, reportage, and romantic retrospect, the volume belongs to the early twentieth-century tradition of frontier historiography, when writers sought to preserve memories of a rapidly vanishing West wh...

Emerson Hough's 'The History of the Old American West' is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary era that shaped the development of the United States. Written in a vivid and engaging narrative style, this book provides readers with a detailed account of the pioneers, outlaws, and settlers who defined the American frontier. Hough's literary voice captures the grit and resilience of the individuals who conquered the untamed wilderness of the West, offering a glimpse into the adventurou...

The Heir's Discovery: The protagonist's realization of his heritage and rightful place in the history of Grand-Pré serves as the catalyst for the story. This discovery leads him on a journey to uncover his family's past and the legacy of his people.Historical Context: The novel is steeped in the history of the Acadians, particularly focusing on their expulsion by the British in 1755. This event, known as the Great Expulsion, saw thousands of Acadians forcibly removed from their homes, and ...