Short presentation of aspects important for the application of X-ray contrast media: Composition and properties of contrast media, handling with respect to stability, purity and sterility; applications, interaction, risks; drugs for prophylaxis and treatment of side effects.

This text provides a broad and current review of this field and will serve as a valuable resource for trainees, academic and community surgeons, and members of industry with an interest in LESS. Due to the novelty and complexity of these procedures, the book focuses on detailed descriptions as well as pertinent illustrations for various upper and lower tract urologic procedures. The development of novel minimally invasive and robotic technology for more comfortable performance of these dem...

Grouping together works by various authors into a theme should be relatively simple. Choose a theme, choose an author, choose a story. But some themes can be a little baffling. Modernism is a lovely bright term that should do exactly what it says on the cover. Yet the authors and stories themselves can be baffling in some respects or streamlined and clean lined words in another. Definitions of what is Modernism can seem arbitrary or blurred. In essence we can agree on some but not on other...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

An Annual Holiday Celebration!Read a holiday story per day from the American Thanksgiving to New Year's Day...or binge the entire collection.This volume contains 38 stories—ranging in genre from mystery to romance and in tone from dark to joyful—that center around traditional holidays such as Christmas and New Year's but also explore some weird holiday traditions. Featuring works from award-winning and bestselling authors Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Dean Wesley Smith, Anthea La...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Santa's Christmas Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition) presents an enchanting tapestry of yuletide literature that spans centuries and literary styles, gathering works that have shaped holiday storytelling. From tales of benevolence and redemption to merry rhymes and poignant legends, this anthology encapsulates the warmth and magic associated with Christmas. Each piece contributes to a rich literary mosaic, offering highlights such as time...

In the enchanting anthology "Santa's Christmas Library," readers will discover an extraordinary assemblage of narratives and poems spanning diverse literary styles and epochs. This collection elegantly weaves tales of yuletide cheer, warmth, and wonder, capturing timeless themes from the comfort of familiar traditions to the joy of unexpected surprises. With its eclectic selection, from the nostalgic to the whimsical, the anthology not only traverses a vast array of genres but also reflect...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Rick Stein has handpicked 12 of his favourite dessert recipes from his entire collection to appear in this charming gift book.From the chef famed for his championing of home-produced fresh ingredients, this is a selection of delicious and inspiring puddings.These pocket-sized cookbooks are simply bursting with delectable recipe ideas and, at such a reasonable price, make an irresistible gift or even a souvenir of a memorable meal at one of Rick Stein's restaurants.A...

A Victorian tale of science, humor, and love, told through side-by-side journal entries.When Mia Parker arrives at the home of Evelyn Kenworthy to collaborate on a scientific study, she discovers her host is not quite what she expected. Nor is she what he expected. Nonetheless, science does not wait, and the intrepid pair press on.As Mia and Evi work together to observe and record the mating habits of the Nightwing Dragon moth, these two scientists just might find themselve...