This comprehensive reference book on pleural diseases offers the latest insights into both basic and clinical science. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it features an expanded basic science section to deepen understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pleural diseases. The clinical sections are presented in a consistent format, covering definitions, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, investigations, treatment...

14 physicians share lessons they have learned while leading change in healthcare … and how they learned them.

Digital transformation is happening across all industries worldwide, including in Singapore. This book seeks to provide insights on how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can embark on their own journeys of digital transformation, while at the same time remaining agile in responding to industry and consumer needs. It will outline how firms can foster a culture of business transformation to improve efficiency and productivity; elaborate on how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digi...

The Ivy is the quintessential London restaurant, where people go to see and be seen, encapsulating everything that’s glamorous and romantic about dining in the capital.The original Ivy was established in 1917 on the very site where it still stands, in the heart of London's Theatreland. The epitome of glamour, there can be few film stars, musicians, royals, writers, artists and raconteurs who have not passed through its hallowed front doors. There are now also nine ...

Cloud Networking: Understanding Cloud-Based Data Center Networks explains the evolution of established networking technologies into distributed, cloud-based networks. Starting with an overview of cloud technologies, the book explains how cloud data center networks leverage distributed systems for network virtualization, storage networking, and software-defined networking. The author offers insider perspective to key components that make a cloud network possible such as switch fabric techno...

Join Birdy Palirdy's exciting journey! Experience laughs, friendship, and fun on a zany trip to welcome Daisy the puppy. Enjoy Birdy's entrepreneurial antics and silly games in this delightful tale.Road Trip is the highly anticipated sequel to That Bird. In this book, our beloved character, Birdy Palirdy, embarks on a new adventure full of humor and heart. With a collection of entertaining chapters, the story unfolds, revealing different facets of...

Join Birdy, the cheeky robin with a big attitude, on his hilarious adventures! Meet Karsyn, Bella Bass, and the Palirdy family. Learn about wildlife and conservation through laughter and fun!In That Bird, you'll be swept away on a whirlwind journey with Birdy Palirdy, a small robin with a giant personality. Birdy is no ordinary bird; he's convinced he can take on an eagle and win! His confidence and snappy wit make every page a delight to read.Bird...

The identity of Taiwan is a matter of intense local and international debate. This book shows how engineers helped produce two distinct visions of the land of Taiwan and its people, elevating the value of engineering as a career path in the process. The book describes how the technical work of engineers, which typically avoids partisan politics, can actually contribute to partisan differences and conflict. In most countries, the rise of engineering is about the emergence of a single domina...

The identity of Taiwan is a matter of intense local and international debate. This book shows how engineers helped produce two distinct visions of the land of Taiwan and its people, elevating the value of engineering as a career path in the process. The book describes how the technical work of engineers, which typically avoids partisan politics, can actually contribute to partisan differences and conflict. In most countries, the rise of engineering is about the emergence of a single domina...

Life is full of problems it's true, but what if things got way worse? What if most of the world was suddenly destroyed in a global catastrophe? What if problems arose for which no plan of action exists? Say you had to fight, just for air to breathe? Or contend with magical, or telepathic individuals? What if you had power? Come along, if you dare. Escape into the unreal with me, where there are no limitations. Unleash your imagination and let go of all you think is real. And don't forget t...

Gary Lee Brown walks you through his incredible life journey from Brentwood, New York, to winning a football championship on the world's greatest sports stage. However, his greatest battles would not end on the football field. Locking horns with paralysis and depression after his career helped lead him down a path that not only saved his life but the lives of all those around him whom he serves now on a daily basis. Within these pages, you can learn about how he navigated through these dea...

The author's Song & Story Journey has been presented in church venues across Iowa since 2011. The S&S Journey depicts his journey to Jesus Christ through personal stories and is evidenced by the influence of Christ in his song writing. His stories are real, emotional, and heart felt and his songs are uplifting, inspiring and entertaining. His testimony will touch the lives of all who will listen. Pastor Carol Myers, First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, Iowa, had this to say about G...