When the wolves become the final teacher: Confessions of a doctor who survived his own death.I wrote the farewell letters. I sold the car. I kissed my son for the last time. I went to the Iranian forest to die, but the forest had other plans. When yellow eyes surrounded me in the dark, I realized that surviving the wolves meant killing the part of me that wanted to die.For fans of the existential depth in When Breath Becomes Air and the raw adventure of Wild, this memoir br...

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...

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...

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 eart...

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...

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.

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...

This comprehensive guide to thematic mapping provides essential knowledge for students, educators, and professionals in geographic information systems (GIS) and cartography. Originally developed for academic instruction at the National Survey Authority, Ministry of Defence, Oman, this book covers fundamental principles including statistical data analysis, chart creation, data symbolization, and various thematic mapping techniques. Readers will find practical guidance on choropleth maps, da...

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...

A comprehensive atlas covering the breadth and depth of chest imagingWritten by renowned experts in chest imaging, Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported ...