We in ophthalmology are fortunate to be able to measure quantitatively many aspects of ocular morphology and visual function. These measurements are either objective (e. g. electroretinography, tonometry, electromyography, visually evoked responses, etc.) or subjective and psychophysical (e. g. visual acuity, visual fields, color vision, etc.). One aspect of corneal physiology and pathology which has so far escaped careful and reliable measurements is corneal sensitivity. Previous attempts...

Five extraordinary novellas that will take you on an unforgettable ride.A dying man finds a bracelet that changes his life--or does it?An abused woman finds a way to get even--but what price must she pay?A Native American man and woman fight for their right to love, but are forced to run and hide. What happens when fate catches up with them?What happens when two people discover the distant past and try to live in it? If you could go back in time, would you?

Discover the unique beauty of New Zealand's South Island in this must-have travel guide. From the wild beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Fiordland to the vibrant cities of Dunedin and Christchurch, experience all the South Island has to offer in the 2023 edition of Special New Zealand’s South Island Travel Guide.Uncover hidden gems, local experiences, top eating and accommodation spots from locals in the know, plus essential tips to help travelers get around the island. Plus,...

Camp David is the site for the long sought after Mideast peace talks. The President and his family are at Camp David when it is attacked by terrorists hell-bent on sabotaging the peace process. The terrorists want to kidnap Laura Davidson, the President's daughter, to hold the peace process hostage. US Marine Lt. Alan Lambro and Laura barely escape the attack and are on the run. They are ruthlessly pursued by terrorists with orders to capture Laura , or failing that, to kill her. Alan and ...

Short stories speak to us in ways that full-length novels cannot. They sometimes touch us sharply, sometimes softly, sometimes with humor, other times with horror, but they always leave their mark.Attend a backwoods wedding ceremony that will tickle your funny bone.Join a murder scene that will make you smile.Follow a troubled soul who wanders into a motorcycle gang's private party.Enter into the dark recesses of a murder's mind.Encounter a lifetime crimi...

Discover the unique beauty of New Zealand's South Island in this must-have travel guide. From the wild beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Fiordland to the vibrant cities of Dunedin and Christchurch, experience all the South Island has to offer in the 2023 edition of Special New Zealand’s South Island Travel Guide.Uncover hidden gems, local experiences, top eating and accommodation spots from locals in the know, plus essential tips to help travelers get around the island. Plus,...

The vast majority of kids in the developed world finish high school—but not in the United States. More than a million kids drop out every year, around 7,000 a day, and the numbers are rising. Dropping Out offers a comprehensive overview by one of the country’s leading experts, and provides answers to fundamental questions: Who drops out, and why? What happens to them when they do? How can we prevent at-risk kids from short-circuiting their futures?Students start disengagin...

Classified documents, Top Secret communication systems, murder, spies, treachery. Tom Armstrong is a communications engineer under contract, installing new equipment in Communist Vietnam. He soon becomes enmeshed with Mariko, a young girl, whose diplomat parents were murdered, and finds himself in the center of a conspiracy of international intrigue where everyone is after the girl. A desperate hunt for the truth is underway but what is the truth? The vise slowly closes and death is immine...

From the author of the award-winning CodeName:Snake, The Evil We Kill, comes the third volume of the dramatic story of an assassin driven by revenge. The Nazis killed his family and his mission in life has been to seek out Nazis who escaped Germany at the end of WWII. Inadvertently, Stefan Hirsch has uncovered massive fraud among high-ranking US government officials. He is a danger to them and must be eliminated. Agents are sent to make him “disappear.” Stefan tries to fight back but the r...

Camp David is the site for the long sought after Mideast peace talks. The President and his family are at Camp David when it is attacked by terrorists hell-bent on sabotaging the peace process.The terrorists want to kidnap Laura Davidson, the Presidents daughter, to hold the peace process hostage. Lt. Alan Lambrow and Laura barely escape the attack and are on the run. They are ruthlessly pursued by terrorists with orders to capture Laura, or failing that, to kill her. Alan and Laur...

Short stories speak to us in ways that full-length novels cannot. They sometimes touch us sharply, sometimes softly, sometimes with humor, other times with horror, but they always leave their mark. A backwoods wedding ceremony that will tickle your funny bone. A murder scene that will make you smile. Meet a troubled soul who wanders into a motorcycle gangs private party. Enter into the dark recesses of a murderers mind. Meet a lifetime criminal who wants out of a life of crime and can put ...

The Long Way Home A dramatic story of love, hope, and betrayal amid a devastating war. Jeff Robbins, a U.S. Army Lieutenant newly assigned to Vietnam, meets Ahn-Li, a beautiful Vietnamese girl. As they fall in love, the war tears them apart. Jeff is pulled into battle and fights against a determined enemy. Transferred back to the U.S., Jeff loses contact with Ahn-Li. His grief from the separation becomes overwhelming and he travels to Thailand to search for her. As the war closes in on Ahn...