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Epidemiologic Methods: The Essentials is a concise, but thorough volume that provides a solid grounding in core methodologic issues. The book takes a streamlined approach on cohort studies, case-control studies, prevalence studies, randomized trials, demographic studies of morbidity and mortality, ecologic studies, screening, effect modification, bias and confounding. Organized according to study design, with each chapter building on those preceding it, the book provides detailed examples ...

ENABLING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ORGANIC SYNTHESISProvides the practical knowledge of how new technologies impact organic synthesis, enabling the reader to understand literature, evaluate different techniques, and solve synthetic challengesIn recent years, new technologies have impacted organic chemistry to the point that they are no longer the sole domain of dedicated specialists. Computational chemistry, for example, can now be used by o...

More than forty-five years after his first collection was published, here is an original volume of David Case’s macabre Gothic tales that showcases the author’s remarkable psycho-sexual fiction combined with the tropes of the classic horror story.Taking its title from the classic 1971 novella, Fengriffen & Other Gothic Tales also includes such memorable stories as ‘Anachrona’, ‘The Foreign Bride’ and his Frankenstein-inspired short novel ‘The Dead End’. With a personal Introduction...

Written by internationally recognized leaders in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) research and practice, this exciting new book provides evidence-based, practical, useful information for anyone involved in HBOT. It outlines the physiologic principles that constitute the basis for understanding the clinical implications for treatment and describes recent advances and current research, along with new approaches to therapy. This book is an essential tool for anyone who cares for patients with...

Witness macabre ceremonies, malicious creatures, and elder gods emerging in this companion anthology to Shadows Over Innsmouth and Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth, containing 17 short stories inspired by the legendary horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, and curated by award-winning anthologist Stephen Jones.Featuring stories from some of the biggest names in horror fiction, including Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, A. G. Slatter, and many more. This newly redesigned e...

**A thrilling, suspenseful anthology of 18 short stories of supernatural detective fiction, curated by award-winning anthologist Stephen Jones.Featuring stories by some of the biggest names in supernatural and noir fiction, including Clive Barker, Kim Newman, Peter Tremayne, and many more.**Eighteen stories of supernatural detective fiction, featuring sleuths who investigate fantastic and horrific cases, protecting the world from the forces of darkness. Each writer offers a...

Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and theirparts. Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerning the cause, origin and nature ofdisease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids and autopsies in order to study anddiagnose disease. This book offers a balanced presentation of content. Through years of collaborationwith students and instructors alike, this text brings together deep experience and modern ...

An introduction to semi-Riemannian geometry as a foundation for general relativitySemi-Riemannian Geometry: The Mathematical Language of General Relativity is an accessible exposition of the mathematics underlying general relativity. The book begins with background on linear and multilinear algebra, general topology, and real analysis. This is followed by material on the classical theory of curves and surfaces, expanded to include both the Lorentz and Eucl...

Explore the foundations and modern applications of Galois theoryGalois theory is widely regarded as one of the most elegant areas of mathematics. A Classical Introduction to Galois Theory develops the topic from a historical perspective, with an emphasis on the solvability of polynomials by radicals. The book provides a gradual transition from the computational methods typical of early literature on the subject to the more abstract approach that characteri...

'Horrific, grisly and truly frightening . . . a masterpiece of terror.' - Washington Star'One of the more terrifying, deliciously scary thrillers.' - New York Magazine'This is a beastly business that will make your flesh creep. A magnificently malignant horror story to which you will be unavoidably committed.' - Kirkus Reviews'You'll wish you never started reading the damn thing in the first place but you'll keep reading till the bitter end . . . it is low-key and d...

Failure informs more generously and reliably than success. Failure is the best indicator of what’s working and what’s not in any complex system or enterprise. All failures will inevitably reveal latent defects and/or failure modes that are invariably buried within the people, processes, materials, design, manufacturing, and management that comprise the complex system. In this new framework from former NASA aerospace professionals, Newman and Wander employ a unique system failure case study...