Kidney stones is a common and ancient disease. Yet, many questions concerning their etiology, treatment, and prevention are still open. The Harnstein-Symposien Bonn-Wien is an organization designed to bring together scientists from the various fields relevant to urolithiasis: medicine, urology, biochemistry, etc. In the framework of this organiza tion an International Workshop was held in Tel Aviv on December 10 and 11 1980 to discuss the various aspects of uric acid lithiasis. Uric acid s...

One person in four in the industrialized countries suffers from hyperuricemia and is therefore at risk of developing gouty arthritis, nephrolithiasis, or any of the other consequences of urate deposition. At present, far too little is known about urate deposition and the mechanisms by which it occurs, as well as about its clinical consequences, which include formation of toph; over the helix of the ear or in bones close to joints that have never exhibited an attack, development of bursitis...

The 2016 presidential election was unconventional in many ways. The election of President Donald Trump caught many by surprise, with a true outsider — a candidate with no previous governmental experience and mixed support from his own party — won the election by winning in traditionally Democratic states with coattails that extended to Republican Senate candidates and resulted in unified Republican government for the first time since 2008. This result broke with the pre-election convention...

Seven beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons• Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas, translated by the authors• Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared according to the traditional Hindu canonWith this full-color ill...

**“Timely and important . . . It should be our North Star for the recovery and beyond.” —Hillary Clinton“Sperling makes a forceful case that only by speaking to matters of the spirit can liberals root their belief in economic justice in people’s deepest aspirations—in their sense of purpose and self-worth.” —The New York Times**When Gene Sperling was in charge of coordinating economic policy in the Obama White House, he found himself surprised when serious people i...

In Future Drive, Daniel Sperling addresses the adverse energy and environmental consequences of increased travel, and analyzes current initiatives to suggest strategies for creating a more environmentally benign system of transportation. Groundbreaking proposals are constructed around the idea of electric propulsion as the key to a sustainable transportation and energy system. Other essential elements include the ideas that:improving technology holds more promise tha...

Jack is just an ordinary college senior on a trip for winter break with his friends when his life changes forever. After a skiing accident, Jack gains the powers of a wolf, joins a government organization, and now fights with a new group of friends to rid the world of wrongdoers—that is, if what he is doing actually is the right thing. Jack must uncover the secrets hidden within this new world of superhumans while trying to balance what truly is right and wrong.

For thousands of years people have handed stories down from one generation to the next. These stories are told and retold and they evolve in the telling. Here we see that these stories are not old fashioned nor obsolete.Follow the adventures of Simon the Druid as he taps into sources of ancient wisdom and uncovers his destiny.

Today there are over a billion vehicles in the world, and within twenty years, the number will double, largely a consequence of China's and India's explosive growth. Given that greenhouse gases are already creating havoc with our climate and that violent conflict in unstable oil-rich nations is on the rise, will matters only get worse? Or are there hopeful signs that effective, realistic solutions can be found? Blending a concise history of cars and their impact on the world, leading trans...

Touched by Love: Turning Crisis into a Blessing is Luciane's story of crisis experiencing domestic violence and narcissistic abuse in Australia, and how it has allowed her to grow and thrive, not just survive. Through this story, Luciane will show you why you deserve more and what you can do to get out of what might seem an hopeless situation. There is help available if you know where to look and blessings on the way from the most unexpected places and people. Look for the light w...

The Journal of Irreproducible Results is the funniest thing to happen to science since Archimedes ran naked through the streets of Syracuse." — DiscoverScience humor magazine The Journal of Irreproducible Results has targeted "hypocrisy, arrogance, and ostentatious sesquipedalian circumlocution" since 1955.JIR editor Norman Sperling presents humorous and quirky tidbits relating to science, math, academia, bureaucracy, and witty word play....

Is Vladimir Putin macho, or is he a "fag"? Sex, Politics, and Putin investigates how gender stereotypes and sexualization have been used as tools of political legitimation in contemporary Russia. Despite their enmity, regime allies and detractors alike have wielded traditional concepts of masculinity, femininity, and homophobia as a means of symbolic endorsement or disparagement of political leaders and policies. By repeatedly using machismo as a means of legitimation, Putin's reg...