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  • Más allá del ojo

    Beyond the eye

    by Sergio D. Ozán ...
    Este libro sintetiza A lo largo de mi vasta carrera como protesista y ocularista me he nutrido de experiencias de profesionales, de pacientes y de investigación. Este libro reúne todos estos conocimientos e investigaciones para contribuir aún más a la excelencia de la profesión de ocularista. En este trabajo hago referencia a todos los puntos necesarios a considerar en la adaptación de prótesis ... Read more

    R99,00

  • RiRa Ruckus

    by Mike Bozart ...
    The author (Agent 33) goes to the official Liverpool FC bar in uptown Charlotte for the Europa League match with Villarreal (at Anfield). After the game, he heads downstairs and finds an open seat at the bar, as a Cinco de Mayo party commences. The man to his right helps supply a nice 'replacement' conversation.Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Approx. 2,000 words. ... Read more

    Free

  • New Heart, New Life

    by Jason Gregg ...
    Imagine a world where heart disease is no longer the grim reaper it once was. Scientists, doctors, and engineers have been on a relentless quest to conquer this mighty adversary for decades. They've come a long way, from early mechanical pumps to today's sophisticated bionic hearts. Yet, the perfect artificial heart still seems just beyond our reach. But what if the solution isn't about making ... Read more

    R33,07 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Spinal Reconstruction

    Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering

    Edited by Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Michael J. Yaszemski, Iain Kalfas, Paul Park, Robert F. McLain, Debra J. Trantolo ...
    With an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With ... Read more

    R1 770,02

  • Oscar: The Bionic Cat

    A Heart-Warming Tale of Feline Bravery

    by Kate Allan ...
    When Kate Allan’s beloved black cat, Oscar, is found lying severely injured in a field near their Jersey home, she is sure the accident-prone boy has met his end. With both hind legs severed by a combine-harvester, his life hangs in the balance; luckily for Oscar, his vet knows Noel Fitzpatrick, star of Channel 4’s The Supervet, who agrees to try pioneering surgery to replace his legs with ... Read more

    R211,13

  • Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

    by Teodiano Bastos-Filho, Dinesh Kumar, Sridhar Poosapadi Arjunan ...
    Series series Rehabilitation Science in Practice Series
    The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others. Written in layman's terms, Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities provides research and information on assistive technologies for non-technical people. Wh ... Read more

    R2 334,46

  • Foot Deformities and Malformations in Children

    A Principles-Based, Practical Guide to Assessment and Management: eBook without Multimedia

    by Vincent Mosca ...
    Practical, comprehensive, and immediately applicable, Foot Deformities and Malformations in Children: A Principles-Based, Practical Guide to Assessment and Management, Second Edition, is a must-have reference for orthopaedists, foot and ankle surgeons, and podiatrists who care for children. Renowned pediatric orthopaedic foot surgeon and educator Dr. Vincent S. Mosca’s highly regarded resource now ... Read more

    R4 017,97

  • Overcoming Depression

    What Medication Fail To Do

    by Joseph H. Fox ...
    Being depressed regularly feels like carrying an exceptionally heavy burden, however, you are not just in this struggle.The majority of us believe when we’re depressed our scenario is hopeless. That’s a blunder. Joseph H. Fox reassures us that the trick to overcoming depression is usually in harnessing our brain’s own organic antidepressant capacity to create a far more resilient mind.Uncovering ... Read more

    R95,56 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Artificial Parts, Practical Lives

    Modern Histories of Prosthetics

    Edited by Katherine Ott, David Serlin, Stephen Mihm ...
    From the wooden teeth of George Washington to the Bly prosthesis, popular in the 1860s and boasting easy uniform motions of the limb, to today's lifelike approximations, prosthetic devices reveal the extent to which the evolution and design of technologies of the body are intertwined with both the practical and subjective needs of human beings.The peculiar history of prosthetic devices sheds light ... Read more

    R489,31

  • Prosthetic Biomechanics in Engineering

    Edited by N.A. Abu Osman ...
    Prosthetic biomechanics is an interdisciplinary field of engineering, medicine, and biology, focused on enhancing people’s lifestyles. In the past 20 years, the field of prosthetic biomechanics and its potential have grown due to the support of advances in engineering technologies.Prosthetic Biomechanics in Engineering is about the recent advances in prosthetic engineering research. The scope of ... Read more

    R1 436,49

  • Minds and Machines

    A Conversation with Miguel Nicolelis

    by Howard Burton ...
    Series series Ideas Roadshow Conversations
    This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Miguel Nicolelis, Professor of Neurobiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology and Neuroscience and Orthopaedic Surgery and Co-Director of the Center for Neuroengineering at Duke University.This thought-provoking conversation examines Miguel Nicolelis’ extensive and important research for over 20 ... Read more

    R55,49

  • Attachments to War

    Biomedical Logics and Violence in Twenty-First-Century America

    by Jennifer Terry ...
    Series series Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studies
    In Attachments to War Jennifer Terry traces how biomedical logics entangle Americans in a perpetual state of war. Focusing on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars between 2002 and 2014, Terry identifies the presence of a biomedicine-war nexus in which new forms of wounding provoke the continual development of complex treatment, rehabilitation, and prosthetic technologies. At the same time, the U.S. ... Read more

    R534,39

  • Moreau’s Other Island

    by Brian Aldiss ...
    Series series The Monster Trilogy
    Welcome to Dr Moreau’s other island. Place of untold horros. Home of the Beast Men…Available for the first time in eBook.He stands very tall, long prosthetic limbs glistening in the harsh sun, withered body swaying, carbine and whip clasped in artificial hands. Man-beasts cower on the sand as he brandishes his gun in the air.He is Dr Moreau, ruler of the fabulous, grotesque island, where humans ... Read more

    R80,37

  • Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics

    by Douglas Murphy, MD, Douglas Murphy, MD ...
    Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic ... Read more

    R764,39

  • Orbital Surgery

    by Francesco Bandello, Borja Corcóstegui ...
    Orbital surgery deals with a variety of complications occurring in the eye socket comprising inflammatory diseases like thyroid-associated orbitopathy, tumors, infections, and injuries from trauma that affect eye function. In this volume, renowned European orbital surgery experts share their professional experience and expertise. Their contributions cover basic as well as more specialized up-to ... Read more

    R1 279,13

  • One Leg. One Life. No Excuses

    A story driven guide to Resilience, Positivity and Self-leadership.

    by Atif Rashid ...
    What happens when life takes away the future you thought you were building and asks you to rebuild yourself from the ground up?In One Leg. One Life. No Excuses, Atif Rashid shares a powerful story of resilience, positivity, and self-leadership after childhood adversity, immigration, cancer, amputation, medical uncertainty, family strain, and the long road back to purpose.This is not a polished ... Read more

    R129,82

  • Atlas Of Ankle Replacements, The

    by Andrew J Goldberg Obe, Paul H Cooke ...
    The future of ankle replacements will be governed by careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate prospective follow up and reporting as well as the introduction and collaboration of joint replacement registers. There is a large uptrend in the use of ankle replacements and a need for authoritative publications that can be used as a reference internationally.The Atlas ... Read more

    R948,05

  • Glasses

    by Adam Geczy ...
    Series series Object Lessons
    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 ... Read more

    R97,74

  • The 30-Minute Mediterranean Cookbook (WEIGHT LOSS) 2024

    150+ Simplified and Flavored Recipes to Efficiently Lose Weight, End Obesity and live Healthy

    by Jesus Holman, MS, RDN ...
    Discover how easy it is to adopt a Mediterranean diet.!!! The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024Full-color version with stunning photos of each recipeWelcome to The Complete 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook 2024, where the timeless appeal of Mediterranean cuisine meets the needs of modern diets. Enjoy healthy home-cooked meals every night, courtesy of The Complete 30-Minute ... Read more

    R208,48 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Service Dogs: A Practical Guide to Understanding Service Dogs and Everyday Assistance

    Loyal Companions Changing Lives Through Training, Care, and Support

    by Moses Krier ...
    Discover the incredible world of service dogs and the important roles they play in improving the lives of people with physical, emotional, and medical challenges. This informative and inspiring guide explores how specially trained service dogs provide daily assistance, emotional comfort, independence, and protection for individuals in need. Perfect for animal lovers, caregivers, and anyone curious ... Read more

    R56,77

  • Neuroprosthetics: Theory And Practice (Second Edition)

    by Kenneth W Horch, Daryl R Kipke ...
    Series Book 8 - Series On Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
    This is an updated and abridged edition of the original volume published in 2004. Like its predecessor it is targeted for students of bioengineering, biomedical engineering, applied physiology, biological cybernetics and related fields; for engineers and scientists who have an interest in neuroprosthetics; and for medical practitioners using products of that field.The practice of neuroprosthetics ... Read more

    R4 862,30

  • An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering

    Edited by Rory A. Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Rosemarie Cooper ...
    Series series Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
    In response to the growing demand for a foundational resource in rehabilitation engineering, Dr. Cooper – renowned innovator and leader in the field – joins a team of knowledgeable contributors to present the fully updated Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering, Second Edition. This comprehensive guide introduces both foundational principles and real-world applications of rehabilitation ... Read more

    R2 591,02

  • Service Dogs: Training Methods for Exceptional Canine Companions

    Unleashing Excellence With Advanced Step-by-step Techniques for an Obedient Service Dog

    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

    R56,77

  • Los problemas de la audición y del oído en 200 preguntas

    Respuestas claras a las dudas más frecuentes

    by Jean-Loup Dervaux ...
    Actualmente, las enfermedades del oído y de la audición (acúfenos, vértigo, problemas de equilibrio, deficiente audición, otitis…) son un verdadero problema para muchas personas, por lo que conviene estar bien informado. Gracias a esta obra, elaborada a través del práctico método de la pregunta-respuesta, usted podrá conocer en profundad, con el fin de prevenirlas, las enfermedades del oído y de ... Read more

    R152,82 or Free with Kobo Plus