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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Glasses are among the oldest and most commonplace prosthetics we have invented. But what does it mean to wear glasses? There is more to the answer than correcting vision. Glasses alter, enhance, and shield the way that we view the world, and the way the world sees us.Everyone has encounters
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Prosthetic Biomechanics in Engineering

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Magnesium alloys have enormous potential for use in biomedical implants. Magnesium Alloys for Biomedical Applications delves into recent advances and prospects for implementation and provides scientific insights into current issues posed by Mg alloy materials. It provides an overview of research on their mechanical and tribological characteristics, corrosion tendencies, and biological
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Sex is the most lovely thing given by God to individuals. It is significant sustenance for our body and psyche, for all to appreciate.Sex is devout, not a wrongdoing. We get life through sex. Sex is sacrosanct. The virility of a man is an uprightness whenever utilized in the correct way, and turns into a bad habit whenever abused.Sex has recuperating powers. One could even say that a decent sex a ... Read more

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Advances in Therapeutic Engineering

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Transformer la vie des patients atteints d'insuffisance rénale grâce aux avancées récentes en matière de greffes de reins

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Service Dogs: Training Methods for Exceptional Canine Companions

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by Bruce Ortega ...

This tutorial emphasizes practical use, in contrast to more technical texts. Practical training techniques, psychological insights into dog behavior, and straightforward solutions to typical problems like inconsistency, distractions, regression, and lack of attention are all included. Every chapter is intended to assist you in making decisions based on clarity rather than speculation. Additionally ... Read more

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This tutorial emphasizes practical use, in contrast to more technical texts. Practical training techniques, psychological insights into dog behavior, and straightforward solutions to typical problems like inconsistency, distractions, regression, and lack of attention are all included. Every chapter is intended to assist you in making decisions based on clarity rather than speculation. Additionally
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Eyes of Glass

by Dr. Eleanor Vance ...

Are you fascinated by the hidden histories where art and science intertwine to restore human dignity? In "Eyes of Glass," Dr. Eleanor Vance invites you on an extraordinary journey through centuries of innovation, revealing the forgotten world of ocular prosthetics and the visionary artisans who brought sight back to the sightless.From the mysterious "Veiled Eye" of ancient civilizations to the ... Read more

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Are you fascinated by the hidden histories where art and science intertwine to restore human dignity? In "Eyes of Glass," Dr. Eleanor Vance invites you on an extraordinary journey through centuries of innovation, revealing the forgotten world of ocular prosthetics and the visionary artisans who brought sight back to the sightless.From the mysterious "Veiled Eye" of ancient civilizations to the
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The Complete ATK Cookbook Simplified with Essential kitchen-tested and approved recipes for healthy living and delicious meals every day.

by Thelma Jackson ...

The long-awaited debut cookbook from the creators of The Mediterranean Diet Principles. Over 120 recipes for colorful, flavorful dishes inspired by the Mediterranean diet.Bestselling Modern Classic - America’s Kitchen’s Essential Guide to the Life-Changing Mediterranean Diet. `I want to cook everything in this book! It's not just beautiful. The recipes are fresh and exciting.” – Thelma Jackson,The ... Read more

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by Mirco Peron, Filippo Berto, Jan Torgersen ...

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Despite their tremendous potential, Mg and its alloys are not yet used in biomedical applications. This book aims to provide scientific insights into the challenges of the materials, and give an overview of the research regarding their mechanical properties, corrosion behaviour and biological performances. The authors intend to put the reader into the position to accurate discern the proper Mg
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Neuroprosthetics: Theory And Practice (Second Edition)

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