The analysis of ejaculate, known as the spermiogram, is the crucial investigative technique in the andrological check-up for childlessness. Althoug other impor tant factors such as medical history, physical examination, hormone analysis and tests, biochemical, microbiological, immunological, and genetic tests, and histological and histochemical investigations must all be considered before a final assessment can be made of male fertility, the spermiogram is the guiding factor in estimating ...

Gerd Ludwig, a National Geographic veteran known for his powerful photo essays, is one of the leading documentary photographers of our time. In Minus 2/3—The Invisible Flash: Crafting Light for Photographers in Field, Ludwig takes us behind the scenes of many of his most iconic images to share his approach to lighting with small flash.As a photographer focusing on diverse cultural and environmental stories, Ludwig is often confronted with a wide r...

Sharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet'sbestselling Best Ever Photography Tips . Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images.Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide also includes essential advice on kit, techniques, edi...

Boost your knowledge on the Mercedes R170 SLK. Last updated in Feb. 2017, this 230-page guide does not only show you the car's history, it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R170Trouble shooting the vario roofThe four- and six-cylinder enginesThe 2000 faceliftThe SLK32 AMGThe special editionsThe Br...

Discover the Mercedes R171 SLK. Updated in March 2017, this 220-page guide tells you everything about its history; it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer’s guide. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R171Trouble shooting the vario roofM272 balance shaft issuesR171 buyer’s guideThe COMAND systemThe SLK55 AMG and SLK55 Black SeriesThe SLK55 A...

Discover the Mercedes SL R129. Updated in Feb. 2018, this 230-page guide tells you everything about the car’s history; it explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer’s guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered:Development of the R129The 500SL and 300SL-24The V12 arrivesThe 1995 f...

Do you see yourself as a bit of an IQ wizard? Do you want to stretch your mental powers even further? Then this book is for you!Containing hundreds of logic puzzles, mind-benders, mathematical teasers and conundrums, Discover Your IQ Potential is the perfect way to challenge your IQ skills. Compiled by two of MENSA's leading puzzle editors, this collection of 500 puzzles is a must-have for all those serious about using their grey matter to its full potential.So get...

Whether you're looking to get into a career as an electrician or to do electrical work at home it starts with the basics and that is what this book intends is to give; a basic understanding of electricity. One convenience which every citizen in every country so depends on not only just to have a comfortable home, but to keep foods fresh, cook meals, run toys and entertainment systems and even to dispose of garbage in some locales. Farms use it to keep stock within their pastures, it is use...

This lovingly written little book recounts a true car enthusiast's thrifty repairs on cars that were never considered classics and mostly destined for the scrap yard!Enough images and 'car stuff' for the mechanic in you; enough story even for those with only a passing interest in cars, this book is a fantastic window on an era when everybody tinkered with their cars to keep them on the road.Some of the cars he talks about are now becoming collectable, but at the time he had...

If you want to learn more about the two-door Mercedes W111 and W112 models, then this is your book! Updated in March 2018, it walks you through the cars' history, explains their chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this comes with superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography, this includes pictures of the suspension. And these are some of the topics covered:Development of the 220SECSafety features

Build detailed and impressive models of world landmarks with this beautiful origami book.The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of Origami Architecture. With this paper craft book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creation's of the most famous buildings in the world.Based on the extraordinary models of world-renowned papercraft...

See the world--and bring it home in stunning travel photographs. * Authoritative advice on using the latest tech and travel trends * Make travel photography safer, more efficient, and less costly * More than 250 breathtaking photographs illustrate clear how-tos. See the world and capture original, top-notch images with How to Shoot Great Travel Photos--a book that’s both a unique travel guide and a priceless photography book. Favorite author Susan McCartney, a world traveler and master pho...