Design practice in offshore geotechnical engineering has grown out of onshore practice, but the two application areas have tended to diverge over the last thirty years, driven partly by the scale of the foundation and anchoring elements used offshore, and partly by fundamental differences in construction and installation techniques. As a consequence offshore geotechnical engineering has grown as a speciality.The structure of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering follow...

Piling is a fast-moving field and recent years have seen major advances in theory, methods, testing procedures and equipment. Some of these changes have been driven by the need for economies and efficiency, reduced spoil production and new methods of pile bore support. Advances in theoretical analyses allow pile design to be refined so that piles and pile groups perform to better advantage.This third edition of the well established book has been comprehensively updated. It provides...

Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to students. Organized around an integrated paradigm, the sociospatial perspective, this text examines the role played by social factors such as race, class, gender, lifestyle, economics, and culture on the development of metropolitan areas, and integrates social, ecological, and political economy perspectives and research i...

In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. J. Randolph Clements and Mark H. Hofbauer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Trauma. Top experts in the field cover modern concepts in foot and ankle trauma to help guide proper diagnosis and treatment in injuries that occur during sports, exercise, or other physical activity. Topics include navicalar and cuboid fractures; osteochondral injuries of the talus; re...

BE THE ECG EXPERT!In the emergency department-in any acute or critical care setting-when it's on you to direct a patient's care based on an ECG, you have to be the ECG expert. Right then. See what you need to see, recognize what's important, and act accordingly. And quickly.Get better with Electrocardiography in Emergency, Acute, and Critical Care, 2nd Ed.A highly visual re...

SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE PLASTIC SURGERY IN-TRAINING AND BOARD EXAMS!This powerful, results-oriented study guide delivers everything you need to improve knowledge, confidence, and recall. Featuring a rigorous quick-hit Q&A presentation consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers, this is truly your most effective weapon when preparing for plastic and reconstructive surgery in-training and board exams.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery B...

Part of the popular Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® series, this comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of the latest advances in shoulder and elbow care in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Gregory P. Nicholson, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Shoulder and Elbow 6 reflects cutting-edge research and advances in the field written since the last volume published in 2020. Written ...

A complete review of pediatric maxillofacial surgery for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Topics in this issue include soft tissue injuries, ear and nose reconstruction in children, facial dermatologic lesions, vascular anomalies, sino-nasal disease and orbital cellulitis, post-traumatic growth and development, cervical masses, calvarial injuries and scalp reconstruction, management of facial fractures, craniofacial dermoids, airway abnormalities and management, craniofacial fibrous dys...

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Orthopedics**For 30 years, Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder has been the definitive leading reference for the evaluation and management of shoulder disorders. The 6th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with close oversight by world-renowned shoulder surgeon senior editor Frederick A. Matsen III along with co-editors Frank A. Cordasco, John W. Sperling and expert contributing authors from around t...

This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magneti...

With its sweeping coverage of core knowledge across all orthopaedic specialties, AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 4 helps you prepare for exams, retain information, and master the knowledge you need for success in clinical practice. Edited by Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD, FAAOS and a team of board-certified section editors, this 3-volume study set effectively prepares you for the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination® (OITE®), the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board Certificat...

Topics will include: Instrumentation and Practical Aspects of Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy;Arthroscopic Treatment of Soft Tissue Lesions;Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle Osteochondral Defects Arthroscopic Treatment of Anterior Ankle Impingement;Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis;Arthroscopy of Smaller Joints in the Foot ;Arthroscopic Applications for the Foot and Ankle Trauma.