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...

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...

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...

These are stories of war and love to excite you and entertain you. Some stories take place in Vietnam, while others touch on World War II and the Middle East. Some deal with the unintended consequences of war. But regardless of where the action takes place, the consequences are the same. Follow an adventure in the war-torn Mideast when an Israeli takes a day off to go fishing. Monitor a teenager sheltering in the underground presidential command bunker as nuclear war breaks out. Feel the a...

An immigrant to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, Samuel Garden has to make his way during the turbulent times of the early 1900s. Along the way, he meets a woman he marries. When he learns of her death, he remarries but finds out his first wife is alive and well. What happens next is hilarious. A murderer tries to disappear, but his psychological nature is compelling, overwhelming, and forces him to repeat his crimes. A woman will only eat Chinese food. What happens when ...

Live a longer, healthier life with the 7 keys to longevityThe first step to longevity is making simple lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management. 7 Days to Live Forever distills leading science and research on healthy living and applies it to a practical step-by-step program that makes it easy to master the art of living well.In addition to helping build good habits, 7 Days to Live Forever

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?

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 ...

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,...

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...