The second volume of Frontiers in European Radiology covers two very promising techniques in diagnostic radiology, namely digital radiography and nuclear mag netic resonance imaging. Leading experts in both fields from Europe and the Unit ed States were invited to give a critical overview; digital fluoroscopy is reported on mainly by American scientists since this technique has been developed primarily in the United States, while the results of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging are pre se...

Most jazz historians give short shrift to the Buckeye state, regarding as a go-through rather than a go-to place. However, the fact is jazz has been practiced in Ohio and with a vengeance. For 30 years, these authors have been researching and documenting the history of music, particularly jazz in Ohio. Their 1999 exhibit at the Ohio Historical Society, "Jazz Ohio " ran for twelve months before portions of it moved to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The exhibit inspired the book, and much o...

Agile retrospectives help you get to the root of your real problems, so you can solve them quickly and effectively. They’re the cornerstone of a successful continuous improvement process, and one of your best tools for triggering positive cultural change.In Improving Agile Retrospectives, leading agile coach/trainer Marc Loeffler combines practical guidance, proven practices, and innovative approaches for maximizing the value of retrospectives for your team—and yo...

Vino et ses frères sont arraches a leurs vie et plonges dans l'enfer des camps. De Vorbruck Schirmeck a Auschwitz, il raconte de l'intérieur la faim, le froid, les disparitions, la peur et cette lutte silencieuse pour rester humain quand tout est fait pour vous briser.

Die Geschichte ist so vielschichtig wie das Leben. Es ist ein überraschender Krimi/Thriller mit einer guten Lovestory, gemixt mit Abenteuerlust und einem Roadmovie-Feeling.In Keene, einer kleinen verschlafenen Stadt in New Hampshire, herrscht das herrlichste Sommerwetter, doch Duke verkriecht sich in seinem abgedunkelten Zimmer. Er kann sich kaum bewegen, ohne dass Wellen von Schmerzen seinen Körper durchfluten. Die Abreibung, die er gestern in der Kiesgrub...

Investing in Rent-to-Own Property is the distillation of years of investment experience in real estate. It is a both strategy and a system, which provides stable, proven returns for the investor. On the flip side of the coin, the homebuyer is provided a house that fits their needs and budget.Why should an investor have rent-to-own as part of his or her investment portfolio? This book lays out in clear detail the benefits of rent-to-own and how to get started with a rent-to...

A leading historian’s revelatory exploration of antisemitism in the United States—from 1940s anti-Jewish riots until today—showing that it has long served as a frontline in our wars over freedom of speech and the nature of American liberalismFew issues are as vexed today as antisemitism and free speech. There is scarcely an arena—college campuses, congressional hearings, immigration courtrooms, social media platforms—where we are not polarized over what counts as a...

Have you longed to walk in the Holy Lands, sail the Sea of Galilee, view the coast of the Mediterranean Sea or splash in the oasis of En Gedi? Have you wondered what it would be like to tour Jerusalem or Bethlehem? Travel with Sue Loeffler through the Holy Lands from Caesarea to Petra. Her guide, Merilyn Copeland, PhD., archaeologist and Bible teacher, opened God’s word at every location and read stories of what happened there. Whether paved or rocky ground, Sue walked where Abraham, Moses...

With the temperament of Santa Claus and the tenacity of a badger, Jack Loeffler reveals his compassion and concern for Southwestern traditional cultures and their respective habitats in the wake of Manifest Destiny. Working both as an individual and with comrades—including Edward Abbey and Gary Snyder—he was part of an early coterie of counterculturalists and environmentalists who fought to thwart the plunder of natural resources in the Southwest. Loeffler, a former jazz musician, fire loo...

No writer has had a greater influence on the American West than Edward Abbey (1927-89), author of twenty-one books of fiction and nonfiction. This long-awaited biographical memoir by one of Abbey's closest friends is a tribute to the gadfly anarchist who popularized environmental activism in his novel The Monkey Wrench Gang and articulated the spirit of the arid West in Desert Solitaire and scores of other essays and articles. In the course of a twenty-year friendship Ed Abbey and...

Writing with remarkable openness and passion, T.A. Loeffler recounts her powerful story of preparing for, and attempting to scale, the mighty summit of Mount Everest. With gripping descriptions and spectacular photos, she invites readers into the extreme world of high-altitude climbing. More than a Mountain is also a deeply moving account of how one woman overcame adversity to reach out to young people and show them the power of big dreams and big goals. We follow her intimate and inspirin...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.