Access interactive cases on musculoskeletal imaging for the best board review possible!Part of McGraw-Hill's Radiology Case Review Series, this unique resource challenges you to look at a group of images, determine the diagnosis, answer related questions, and gauge your knowledge by reviewing the answer. It all adds up to the best interactive review of musculoskeletal imaging available--one that's ideal for certification or recertification, or as an incomparable clinical...

Stranded in the Dark Forest is a true survival memoir raw , intimate, and relentlessly real.When the familiar world disappears, survival becomes a series of brutal decisions: where to walk, what to drink, how to stay awake, and how to keep fear from taking over. This is not a guide written from a safe distance. It’s the lived experience of being trapped in isolation, navigating hunger, cold, exhaustion, and the kind of silence that can break a person.Through vivid moments a...

Pollution of the aquatic environment is a real threat across the globe. It is becoming a topic of intense study for researchers. It has been updated and almost completely revised. The Mediterranean Sea has been recognized as a target hotspot of the world as the pollutant concentration in this region is greater than the levels in other oceans.The book summarizes research on marine pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea. It presents 5 concise reviews focusing on microplastics, rare earth elemen...

We are at a critical point in human history and that of the planet. In this book, a world leader in agricultural research, Professor Sayed Azam-Ali, proposes a radical transformation of our agrifood system. He argues that agriculture must be understood as part of global biodiversity and that food systems have cultural, nutritional, and social values beyond market price alone. He describes the perilous risks of relying on just four staple crops for most of our food and the consequences of o...

Sustainability initiatives continue to impact every facet of our lives from economics to the environment. This book works to provide insight and innovation, delving into the vital intersections of technology, finance, policy, and more to chart a course towards a sustainable future. Through a comprehensive exploration of diverse domains, this book tackles the urgent need to refine current practices and embrace sustainable solutions compared to business as usual. With a focus on interdiscipl...

I walked into a forest to die. I walked out because I heard my son's laughter in a river.This is the true story of a father who wrote three farewell letters to his wife, to his baby son, and a final will, then disappeared into the wilderness of Qara Dagh, where the borders of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkey feel frighteningly close.Cold. Starving. Alone. Wolves in the dark.What follows is not a motivational speech and not a polished hero story. It is a raw account of w...

Pollution of the aquatic environment is a real threat across the globe. It is becoming a topic of intense study for researchers. It has been updated and almost completely revised. The Mediterranean Sea has been recognized as a target hotspot of the world as the pollutant concentration in this region is greater than the levels in other oceans.The book summarizes research on marine pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea. It presents 5 concise reviews focusing on microplastics, rare eart...

Owing to the extensive interest in construction of functional metal organic frameworks (FMOFs), this book discusses the roles of functional groups on the structure and application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs). The contents of the book are classified based on the structural and chemical properties of organic functions, in order to make readers able to compare the different effects of each function on the structure and application of the MOFs.In each chapter, the chemical prope...

More than 150 spinal radiology cases deliver the best board review possiblePart of McGraw-Hill Education's Radiology Case Review Series, this unique resource challenges you to look at a group of images, determine the diagnosis, answer related questions, and gauge your knowledge by reviewing the answer. It all adds up to the best case-based review of spinal imaging available--one that's ideal for certification or recertification, or as an incomparable clinical refresher.

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online.Complex cognitive systems, such as social networks, robotic swarms, or biological networks, are composed of individual entities (the agents) whose actions typically arise from some sophisticated form of “social” interaction with other agents. For example, consider the way humans form their individual opinions about a certain phenomenon. The opinions take shape via repeated interactio...

Learn to perform more than 50 of the most common surgical procedures with this step-by-step, superbly illustrated guide!CURRENT Procedures Surgery is a unique combination atlas and text that details everything that you must know to perform more than 50 key surgical procedures. It covers the full spectrum of general surgery in an ultra-convenient, at-a-glance format, with more than 400 beautifully rendered illustrations to guide you every step of the way.

A single-volume resource for detailed coverage of the anatomy, function, and pathology of the cranial nerves with CT and MRI correlationThis beautifully illustrated book combines a detailed exposition of the anatomy and function of the cranial nerves with practical coverage of clinical concepts for the assessment and differential diagnosis of cranial nerve dysfunction. An introductory chapter provides a brief overview of cranial nerve anatomy and function,...