Electrocardiography is a mature discipline, so familiar to both doctors and patients that it's hardly noticed, one of those tests that have always been there, like the white count and hemoglobin, not something one has to think about much, or question. To some extent this view is valid, but it overlooks some important points. Like the white count and hemoglobin, electrocardiograms are produced by technicians using mechanical devices that turn out numbers, but there is a difference. The whit...

"Epidemic Respiratory Disease" is a comprehensive exploration of the various respiratory diseases that can lead to widespread outbreaks. Authored by Francis G. Blake, Eugene L. Opie, and Thomas M., the book delves into the epidemiology, pathology, and clinical aspects of these diseases. It provides a detailed analysis of how respiratory infections spread, their impact on public health, and the measures that can be taken to control outbreaks. The authors draw on extensive research and case ...

The bacteriologic studies in cases of influenza described in this report fully support Pfeiffer’s claim that B. influenzæ is invariably present in the disease. It is particularly important to note that these results were obtained in early uncomplicated cases of influenza and are not dependent upon cultures made from cases complicated by pneumonia or obtained at autopsy. In view of this fact the tendency so apparent in much of the recent literature to relegate B. influenzæ to a place of sec...

It is a story that will cause some to think and some to prepare as you witness some of the trials and tribulations that can occur when family and friends are omitted by proof of the main character portrayed. It will open your mind to a realization that most of us have never given any thoughts or considerations to its presence.

Transform from a confused beginner into a confident problem-solver with this practical guide to programming logic. Perfect for your morning commute, this encouraging audio experience replaces intimidating jargon with accessible analogies. Stop blindly copying tutorials and start rewiring your brain to think like a professional software developer.Whether you are upskilling for a career change or tackling your first tech project, mastering core coding concepts has never felt this ach...

Trace the immersive culinary history of a minced meat patty that conquered global pop culture and shaped modern society. Perfect for a nostalgic road trip or your daily commute, this evocative journey transports you from bustling roadside diners to gleaming fast-food empires. Experience the sizzle of the grill while exploring how a quick meal for factory workers transformed into an international emblem of both comfort and controversy.As you prep dinner or unwind for the evening, le...

In The Liberty to Take Fish, Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain.The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new...

Named by the proprietors from Gloucester, Massachusetts, New Gloucester began as a frontier town, as it was the most inland settlement in Maine at the time. Incorporated in 1774, the town has been called home by such notables as mapmaker and author Moses Greenleaf, artist D. D. Coombs, original proprietor of the town of Foxcroft Joseph E. Foxcroft, traveling minister Ephraim Stinchfield, Abraham Lincoln's secretary of treasury William Pitt Fessenden, and abolitionist Samuel Fessenden. Shak...

Thinking about feelings is the goal for this book. Thinking provides a rational interpretation of our feelings and the realization of "it's not my fault." The ideas in this book were developed over many years of practice in clinical social work during which individuals were counseled about a wide variety of emotional issues. The life challenges experienced by these individuals are likely similar to what you may be experiencing and may help you toward a positive resolution of your own life ...

“Standing In The Fire” is the autobiography of former Rev Theory lead guitarist Richard Thomas, better known by his stage name “Rikki Lixx”.Richard Thomas is now a solo Christian recording artist with many albums and singles available worldwide. Richard Thomas aka Rikki Lixx opens up in his new autobiography “Standing In The Fire,” Thomas’ book details his journey from a child guitar prodigy to the lead guitarist of rock band Rev Theory as well as other national acts.Richard...

There is clear overlap in interests and influences for the fields of Atlantic, environmental, and southern history, but scholarship in them has often advanced on parallel tracks. This anthology places itself at the intersection, pushing for a new confluence. Editors Thomas Blake Earle and D. Andrew Johnson provide a lucid introduction to this collection of essays that brings these disciplines together. With this volume, historians explore crucial insights into a self-consciously Atlantic e...

One of Real Simple's Best Books of 2018Liam Jones was the love of Juliet’s life. He was her brother’s best friend, then her best friend, then the father of her little boy. In those shining weeks after Zac was born, she had never been happier and neither had Liam.And then one night, Liam disappeared without a trace.Ten-year-old Zac Hutchinson collects facts: octopuses have three hearts, Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth. But no...