This book brings the neurosciences to operational and clinical aviation medicine. It is concerned with the physiology and pathology of circadian rhythmicity, orientation, hypotension and hypoxia, and with disorders of the central nervous system relevant to the practice of aviation medicine. The chapters on circadian rhythmicity and orientation deal with the impaired alertness and sleep disturbance associated with desynchrony and with the effects of linear and angular accelerations on spati...

In "A Young Man's Year," Anthony Hope employs a highly engaging narrative style, blending elements of humor and introspection to explore the fleeting nature of youth and the multifaceted journey of self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Victorian England, Hope's story unfolds through the experiences of a young protagonist entering adulthood, navigating themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The novel is rich in vivid characterizations and sharp social o...

"Cecil the Bow Tie Fox: The Greatest Treasure" follows Cecil as he sets out on his most exciting adventure yet.Guided by a treasure map, Cecil journeys deep into the Enchanted Forest in search of a long-hidden treasure. Along the way, he encounters puzzles and challenges to locate the treasure. In the end, Cecil learns that the greatest treasure isn't gold or gems-it's friendship, kindness, and believing in yourself.

Drug prescribing errors are a common cause of hospital admission, and adverse reactions can have devastating effects, some even fatal. Pocket Prescriber Emergency Medicine is a concise, up-to-date prescribing guide containing all the "must have" information on a vast range of drugs that staff from junior doctors to emergency nurses, nurse prescribe

BBC Radio 4 adaptations of George Meredith’s classic tragicomic novel and his picaresque romantic comedyNovelist and poet George Meredith is widely regarded as the last great Victorian author. He influenced writers including Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson and Henry James, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize seven times. This BBC collection features dramatisations of his most famous novel, The Egoist, and his witty bildungsroman The Adv...

“Sherlock Holmes was transformed when he was hot upon such a scent as this. Men who had only known the quiet thinker and logician of Baker Street would have failed to recognize him. His face flushed and darkened. His brows were drawn into two hard black lines, while his eyes shone out from beneath them with a steely glitter.”HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating readin...

Table of ContentsHonore de Balzac: An Historical MysteryJohn Buchan: The Thirty-Nine StepsEgerton Castle: The Baron's QuarryEdmund Clerihew Bentley: Trent's Last CaseGilbert Keith Chesterton:The Man Who Knew Too MuchThe Man Who Was ThursdayFather Brown:The Innocence of Father BrownThe Wisdom of Father BrownRobert Erskine Childers: Riddle of the SandsAgatha Christie:The Mysterious Af...

Long before Sherlock Holmes, six sleuths on either side of the Atlantic thrilled readers of early crime fiction - Inspector Bucket, C. Augustine Dupin, Amelia Butterworth, Sergeant Cuff, Loveday Brooke and Lady Molly of Scotland Yard.Here they all are, together in one impressive collection of 24 novellas, two novels and 190 original illustrations. Six crime fighters who paved the way for Holmes, Watson et al.An extraordinary anthology from six Masters of Mystery including E...

Before Sherlock Holmes there were three female sleuths who solved crimes on either side of the Atlantic: Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, Loveday Brooke and Amelia Butterworth. Every single work featuring these three pioneering crime-busters is collected here - Lady Molly: The Complete Collection by Baroness Orczy, The Loveday Brooke series of detective novels by C. L. Pirkis and The Amelia Butterworth trilogy by Anna Katharine Greene - 21 novellas total.Lady Molly of Scotland Yard - 1...

"Sketches By Boz" is a collection of 56 sketches concerning London scenes and inhabitants. Most of the stories, that are divided into four sections, are portraits, but there are also some purely fictional ones.

In "The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective," Catherine Louisa Pirkis introduces readers to one of literature's earliest female detectives, Loveday Brooke. This collection of interconnected short stories deftly blends elements of mystery and intrigue with a subtle critique of gender roles in Victorian society. Pirkis employs a brisk narrative style, rich in detail and wry humor, as she navigates through complex plots filled with twists and vibrant characterizations, ultimately re...