profiles in courage

Lung Tumors: Fundamental Biology and Clinical Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brambilla, Christian / Brambilla, Elisabeth, PUBLISHER: Marcel Dekker, This thoroughly up-to-date reference addresses new approaches to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of lung tumors, providing the insights of fundamental biologists, surgical pathologists, and clinicians. Featuring research from over 75 internationally recognized experts in the field, Lung Tumors details the key factors of lung tumor carcinogenesis analyzes multimodality treatments using chemotherapy and fractionated radiotherapy reviews telomerase activation as well as the p53 and Rb pathways investigates the FHIT gene and gene hypermethylation elucidates the complex relationship between host and tumor highlights angiogenesis and the clonal evolution of preneoplastic lesions profiles the differential diagnosis between primary and secondary tumors examines the rare and borderline malignancies and more Containing nearly references, drawings, photographs, and micrographs, Lung Tumors serves as an excellent reference for pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists, physiologists, respiratory and thoracic surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and surgical pathologists, molecular and cellular biologists, lung radiologists, medical school and graduate students in these disciplines.

Controller Joystick Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2

JOYSTICK MICROSOFT SIDERWINDER PRECISION 2 X Il Joystick Siderwinder Precision 2 in vendita è usato, testato e funzionante. Venduto senza scatola o libretti, non presenta particolari segni dovuti allâ€(TM)uso. Venduto esattamente come in fotografia. CARATTERISTICHE: 16 programmable functions; 8 buttons plus 8-direction hat Rotating handle gives precise rudder control 146 degree action throttle for complete control from the joystick Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles USB connection for plug-and-play ease Se gradite ulteriori fotografie non esitate a contattarci! * USATO GARANTITO * TRATTASI DI BENE USATO CON NORMALI SEGNI DI USURA PER IL QUALE LA GARANZIA E' LIMITATA A DIFETTI DI CONFORMITA' CHE SI DOVESSERO DIMOSTRARE ENTRO IL TERMINE DI 6 MESI DA OGGI E LIMITATAMENTE A QUELLI NON DERIVANTI DALL'USO NORMALE DELL'OGGETTO TENUTO CONTO DEL TEMPO PREGRESSO DI UTILIZZO O DERIVANTI DA MANOMISSIONE O NON CURANZA.

100 Classic Hikes in Southern California: San Bernardino

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Riedel, Allen, PUBLISHER: Mountaineers Books, If you think Disneyland and Hollywood reign supreme in Southern California, think again This region is a paradise for hikers, offering diverse landscapes: mountains, forests, deserts, and coastlines with many trails to explore. This new guide covers Death Valley, Pinnacles Monument, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, the southern Sierras, Tronna Pinnacles, Mojave National Preserve, the Santa Lucia Mountains, the Central Coast, the San Rafael, Santa Ynez, and the Sierra Madra Mountains, Channel Islands, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland National Forests, Anza Borrego State Park, and Joshua Tree. As a bonus, 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California also includes a few areas north of the 37th parallel--the White Mountains, Yosemite, and the eastern Sierras. Handy features in the guide include topographic maps, elevation profiles, sidebar tips, and a hikes-at-a-glance chart to help readers find the hikes they want quickly and easily.

Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookie

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mills, Claudia / Stock, Catherine, PUBLISHER: Farrar Straus Giroux, "More Gus and Grandpa books are promised, and kids will welcome them." -"Booklist" When Gus goes to Grandpa's house at Christmas, they decide to bake cookies. But then they discover that they don't have sprinkles. Off to the store they go. On the way, they pass a Santa collecting money for the poor. Gus summons the courage to contribute two quarters and is rewarded with a "God bless you." Returning home, Gus and Grandpa are visited by three neighbor ladies, one at a time, each bringing two dozen cookies. What are Gus and Grandpa to do with so many cookies? Gus knows Give some to the poor And when they do, he gets antoher taste--even better than the first-- of the joy of giving. In the second Gus and Grandpa book, Claudia Mills and Catherine Stock capture the very spirit of Christmas.

Making Hollywood Magic: Secrets of Studio Work

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kooper, Vivien / Garland, Beverly / Villarino, John, PUBLISHER: Edee Rose Publishing, Before the words "lights, camera, action " can be uttered on a film or television set, hundreds of highly skilled craftspeople literally set the stage. Whether creating a downpour or a blizzard on a clear day, causing a building to explode, or providing a critical prop such as a weapon, hat, or cane, they create the environment in which the actors and directors work their magic. "Who are these people? What do they do?" and "How do they do it? "are among the topics investigated in this insider's look at the glamorous yet highly demanding world of the below-the-line staffer. In a series of conversational profiles, specialists responsible for studio transportation, props, set construction and decoration, mechanical special effects, and atmosphere reveal what goes on behind the scene--the scope of their work, their trade secrets, and what life on the set is all about.

Mama and Margaret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burrus, A. Embry, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Heartwarming, honest and downright funny, Mama and Margaret is a story of courage, hope and unconditional love. Meet Margaret, a remarkable woman with Down syndrome who is smart, witty and an inspiration to anyone who meets her, and Augusta, her eighty-five-year-old, no-nonsense mother who has been her guardian, confidante and lifelong advocate. Experience the tense moments after Margaret's birth, the challenges she faced as a child, and her inspirational life as an adult, including a jam-packed social calendar, colorful friends and numerous accomplishments. Get to know Mama, in all of her exquisite southernness, whose emotional, quirky and sometimes hilarious relationship with Margaret provides an underlying current throughout each chapter. Mama and Margaret is not just for parents, friends or family members of someone with Down syndrome-it's for anyone who appreciates all the goodness life has to offer.

Fashion: The Twentieth Century

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Francois Baudot, PUBLISHER: Universe, A fashion statement itself about the period it covers, Fashion: The 20th Century profiles and celebrates in photos all of the preeminent fashion designers and the clothing they have created, from the rise of Chanel in the 's to Christian Dior's postwar "New Look," to the age of Versace and his fin de siecle contemporaries. In addition, this illuminating volume traces fashion's other driving forces-- the key figures, corporations, stores, newspapers, and fashion magazines and their influences. A comprehensive, visual sourcebook for anyone interested in fashion, this chic paperback book is a compact and stylish addition any coffee table or bookshelf. Francois Baudot is one of France's leading writers on fashion and style. The author of several books on fashion, including Chanel and Alaia in the Universe of Fashion series. Baudot is also a regular contributor to Elle and Elle Decoration. Featured designers include Chanel, Nina Ricci, Charles James, Gres, Pierre Cardin, Armani, Gucci, Prada, and many more.

Mourning the Dreams: How Parents Create Meaning from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malacrida, Claudia, PUBLISHER: Left Coast Press, Mourning the Dreams is an accessible and moving account of parentsa experiences of grief and recovery after losing an infant during pregnancy, childbirth, or within the first month of life. Drawing from the sociology of emotions, health research and psychology, her own experience, and a range of qualitative methods, Claudia Malacrida finds that bereaved parents not only grieve their child and its unrealized potential, but often find their personal experiences are at odds with social forces and prevailing assumptions about the nature of their loss and how they should react to is. She explores the meanings parents create as they face denial, silence, and other reactions from friends, family, communities, coworkers, the medical community, and even within spousal relationships. She also describes the courage and creativity of parents who create and negotiate meanings that help them grieve, recover, and manage relationships.

Fifty Years of Coronation Street

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Randall, Tim, PUBLISHER: Headline Book Publishing, Coronation Street first hit British screens at the end of , a groundbreaking show based on real life and using accents that had never been heard on British television before. It was an instant hit, and has remained consistently one of the UK's most popular shows ever since. The joy of Coronation Street is in the quality and humor of its writing, and the wonderful characters that have been created over the years. For the first time, here is a book that not only reminds readers of all the storylines over the last fifty years, but also celebrates these two very special things. The book includes profiles of fifty Coronation Street icons--from Ena Sharples to David Platt--and the author has had unprecedented access in order to include interviews with all of those still with us. There are also hilarious extracts from the script and classic lines remembered.

Gourmet Getaways: 50 Top Spots to Cook and Learn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David, Joe, PUBLISHER: GPP Travel, Cook your way across the U.S.A. Foodies of all stripes and sensibilities--from budding chefs to kitchen divas--will flock to this where-to travel guide detailing fifty of America's top recreational cooking programs. "Gourmet Getaways" is the essential guide to planning and getting the most out of a culinary vacation, whether one is a beginning cook or an accomplished gourmet. From well-known culinary schools to country inns, from a weekend to a week, it offers in-depth descriptions of a variety of cooking school getaway options, with additional information on accommodations and local attractions. Bonus features include recipes, cooking tips, and chef profiles. California's COPIA in the Napa Valley, Wisconsin's Destination Koehler, and Virginia's Inn at Little Washington are just a few of the outstanding and eclectic getaways profiled. Whatever one's skill level, budget, or schedule, "Gourmet Getaways" has everyone covered.

Small Island

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Levy, Andrea, PUBLISHER: Review/Headline, Winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction A Picador Original Trade Paperback Hortense Joseph arrives in London from Jamaica in with her life in her suitcase, her heart broken, her resolve intact. Her husband, Gilbert Joseph, returns from the war expecting to be received as a hero, but finds his status as a black man in Britain to be second class. His white landlady, Queenie, raised as a farmer's daughter, befriends Gilbert, and later Hortense, with innocence and courage, until the unexpected arrival of her husband, Bernard, who returns from combat with issues of his own to resolve. Told in these four voices, "Small Island "is a courageous novel of tender emotion and sparkling wit, of crossings taken and passages lost, of shattering compassion and of reckless optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers---in short, an encapsulation of that most American of experiences: the immigrant's life.

RALLY CAPS

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cutler, Stephen J. / Del Dottore, Jodi Cutler, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, RALLY CAPS is a humorous, fun-filled baseball and camp story. Ten year old Jordan is injured in an unfortunate and frightening accident while trying out for the Little League Travel team. Recovery is difficult. At summer camp he struggles to conquer his anxiety and fear in order to return to his beloved game of baseball. He forms a friendship with a deaf Italian boy, Luca, who wears a cochlear implant. Lucaas compelling positive nothing is impossible attitude, along with the inspiration he draws from his idol, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., gives Jordan the courage to return to baseball with a passion. Find out what happens as aRally Capsa are raised in the bottom of the final inning in the biggest game of Jordanas life. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this touching story of persevering through difficult times.

A Fine-Looking Lot of Ball-Tossers: The Remarkable Akrons of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McBane, Richard, PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, The Akron club's accumulation of talented ballplayers and its success against the best opposition of the time set it apart from the general development of 19th century baseball. Like many of the independent baseball teams that proliferated in the s and s, it was formed as a joint stock company by prominent citizens and businessmen. Its talent led it to be raided out of existence. Of the 20 men who played with the Akrons during played major league ball in subsequent seasons. Most prominent were Hall of Famer Bid McPhee and Tony Mullane. This work traces the development and play of the team from its formation in through its great season and on. Biographical profiles of the players, with personal and professional details, are interspersed throughout. Appendices include the calendar of scores and 40 box scores (and compiled statistics) for the season, as well as the box score of the Akrons? victory over the Chicagos of Cap Anson in .

Jump Start Your Business Brain: Win More, Lose Less, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hall, Doug / Stamp, Jeffrey / Peters, Tom, PUBLISHER: Betterway Books, Last year, Doug Hall took the business world by storm with one of the hottest titles of the season. Now this extraordinary book -- selected by independent booksellers as a Booksense 76 selection -- is available in paperback Jump Start Your Business Brain helps business owners increase profitability without spending more money. They'll learn how to: Overcome fear, build courage and take action Fuel their ability to think smarter when creating ideas Multiply their brain's ability to craft winning ideas Design or redesign their business for power profits Double their success at "closing the sale" Triple the effectiveness of their sales and marketing efforts Bottom line: Jump Start Your Business Brain is the one book readers need to immediately start increasing their odds of business success with new products, services, sales and advertising efforts.

An Integrated Approach to Health Sciences: Anatomy and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colbert, Bruce J. / Ankney, Jeff / Wilson, Joe, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Unlike any other resource on the market, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH SCIENCES, 2E takes an all-in-one approach to preparing learners for careers in the health care industry. The book identifies the four basic building blocks of Health Sciences: anatomy and physiology, math, chemistry, and medical microbiology and then presents them in the context of health professions. Medical terminology and physics concepts are also covered. Rich illustrations, theory, practical applications, and humorous anecdotes all join together to help learners connect with the material as they learn it, fostering increased retention and comprehension. As a result, learners will gain valuable knowledge while also getting access to an insider look at health careers through the book's professional profiles. Exercises and case studies complement the comprehensive coverage and sharpen critical thinking skills, making this a complete package for anyone aiming to develop a foundational knowledge in the health sciences.

A Testament of Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Liptak, Bela G. / Lipt K., B. La, PUBLISHER: Texas A&M University Press, Terse, staccato, like a dispatch from the front, Bela Liptak's A Testament of Revolution gives readers a vivid, firsthand look at the brief, doomed struggle of Hungarian freedom fighters against Russian oppressors. Written in in an Austrian refugee camp, where the author had fled to escape reprisals for his role in the rebellion. Liptak's memoir compellingly sketches the conflict between university students, factory workers, and Hungarian nationalists on the one side and the hated Hungarian secret police and Russian army troops on the other. In a memoir that is both history and a saga of his coming of age, Liptak relates his transformation from carefree university student to impromptu revolutionary leader. His story unfolds with unsparing honesty as he makes the reader privy to his conflicts, faults, and failures of judgment and courage, laying bare his struggles with the enemy and with himself.

Jimmy the Hand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Feist, Raymond E., PUBLISHER: Voyager, Jimmy the Hand, boy thief of Krondor, lived in the shadows of the city. Though gifted beyond his peers, Jimmy is merely a pickpocket with potential--until he aids Prince Arutha in the rescue of Princess Anita from Duke Guy du Bas-Tyra, and runs afoul of "Black Guy's" secret police. Facing a choice between disappearing on his own or in a weighted barrel at the bottom of Krondor's harbor, Jimmy chooses the former. Forced to flee the only home he's ever known, Jimmy finds himself among the unsuspecting rural villagers of Land's End, where he hopes to prosper with his talents for con and thievery. But Land's End is home to many who tread the crooked path--and to a dark, dangerous presence even the local smugglers don't recognize. And suddenly Jimmy's youthful bravado and courage are leading him into the maw of chaos... and, quite possibly, to his doom.

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Dogs, Volume 0: Prelude

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miwa, Shirow, PUBLISHER: Viz Media, R to L (Japanese Style) Boasting furious action, switchback plotting, magnetic characters and dazzling art, Dogs tells the story of four individuals struggling to survive a dystopian urban future by gun and sword and courage and luck. Haine, the "Stray Dog": a cipher of a young man with a mysterious metal collar bolted to his neck and a disturbing talent for mayhem. Badou: a hired gun for petty jobs legal and non, whose reckless facade hides a serious intent. Naoto: a preternaturally skilled swordswoman searching for the assassin who cut down her family and mentor. Mihai: a middle-aged former hitman, trying live a quiet life but haunted by the deaths of his lover and protege. Driven by their ghosts--both dead and alive--and a desire for truth, all are inexorably drawn to the "Underground," the dark and dangerous sector below the city that holds all the secrets--but secrets that can only be had for a price.

The Positive Childtm: Through the Language of Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Delaflor, Ivonne, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, In , Ivonne Delaflor had an accident that changed her perception of life forever. After a near death experience, she began to listen to her higher guides and the voice of God and began to pursue, with grand courage, her spiritual journey. Ivonne Delaflor is a certified trainer of The Parent Talk System created by Mr. Chick Moorman, and teaches meditation classes to young children in Cancun, Mexico. She is the mother of two children. Ivonne is the Creator of the Mastery Life non-profit organization that is constantly researching the evolution and the sharing of spiritual life. As a passionate child advocate, her mission is to assist all children throughout the world to never ever forget who they are. She offers regular seminars, conferences and workshops for parents in Cancun, Mexico and assists others to do so. You may contact her through her website: http: //www.masterylife.com/ or you can send email to her at

Study Bible-NLT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale House Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Introducing the $lt;i>NLT Study Bible.$lt;/i> The product of over forty Bible scholars and seven years' work, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever created. The notes focus on bringing out the full meaning of the text, allowing the reader to understand the Bible more deeply than ever. Features include study notes (over words), maps, charts, illustrations, a word-study system, and much more. $lt;br>$lt;b>Feature details:$lt;/b> Ten section introductions provide an overview of the literature and history of each section of the Bible, showing how the books are related to each other and to the rest of Scripture. Theme articles and person profiles (406 total) highlight recurring ideas and describe the lives of those who inhabit the pages of scripture. Also includes 100 Greek and 100 Hebrew word studies, 100 quotations from modern and ancient writers, and words of Christ in red. Another unique feature is that further reading is recommended at the end of each book and section introduction.

Reckless

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cornelia Funke, PUBLISHER: Hachette, Ever since Jacob Reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden world through a portal in his father's abandoned study. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. He's also made many enemies and allies--most important, Fox, a beautiful shape-shifting vixen whom Jacob cares for more than he lets on. But life in this other world is about to change. Tragedy strikes when Jacob's younger brother, Will, follows him through the portal. Brutally attacked, Will is infected with a curse that is quickly transforming him into a Goyl--a ruthless killing machine, with skin made of stone. Jacob is prepared to fight to save his brother, but in a land built on trickery and lies, Jacob will need all the wit, courage, and reckless spirit he can summon to reverse the dark spell--before it's too late.

Trash

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mulligan, Andy, PUBLISHER: Ember, In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three "dumpsite boys" make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city. One unlucky-lucky day, Raphael finds something very special and very mysterious. So mysterious that he decides to keep it, even when the city police offer a handsome reward for its return. That decision brings with it terrifying consequences, and soon the dumpsite boys must use all of their cunning and courage to stay ahead of their pursuers. It's up to Raphael, Gardo, and Rat--boys who have no education, no parents, no homes, and no money--to solve the mystery and right a terrible wrong. Andy Mulligan has written a powerful story about unthinkable poverty--and the kind of hope and determination that can transcend it. With twists and turns, unrelenting action, and deep, raw emotion, "Trash "is a heart-pounding, breath-holding novel. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Smoothies Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crocker, Pat, PUBLISHER: Robert Rose, "Drinking smoothies is the fastest, easiest and best-tasting way to achieve good health." In addition to its original 250 smoothie recipes, this new edition of "The Smoothies Bible" introduces 100 fresh, new recipes with even more antioxidant fruits and vegetables -- even classic cocktails with and without alcohol. However, Crocker retains her original premise: smoothies are a delicious part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Added to the immensely popular ingredient profiles and "Healing Smoothies" section is a new section, "The Healthy Body Systems," that includes information on the seven body systems and how to maximize their functions. Some of the healthy and delicious smoothies are: Acai berry combo Peppered beet Banana au lait Choco-peanut parfait Green tea and blueberries Detox delight Pineapple crush Sunrise supreme Wake up and shine Flu fighter #1 Pumpkin pick-me-up Grape heart C-blitz Mango madness This new edition is the most comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to explore and enjoy the health benefits of these easy-to-make drinks.

Guardian of the Gate

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zink, Michelle, PUBLISHER: Atom, In this highly-anticipated sequel to "Prophecy of the Sisters," sixteen year-old orphan Lia Milthorpe continues her quest to end an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. Having now accepted the responsibilities tied to her role as Gate, Lia journeys to the unchartered isle of Altus to continue her search for the missing pages of the Book of Chaos--the pages that could tell her how to end the prophecy once and for all. Along the way, her courage, strength, and soul are tested in ways she never could have imagined. Meanwhile, twin sister Alice continues to hone her spellcasting abilities, completely ignoring the rules that govern the Otherworlds. Alice will stop at nothing to reclaim Lia's role of Gate, and that's not the only thing she wants. There's also Lia's true love, James. The outcome of this battle between sisters will have consequences of Biblical proportion. In the end, only one sister will be left standing.

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