This is a book especially devoted to explain the pathophysiology of the fetal diseases by showing solid data and updated references. Very useful for research, presentation, and patient care.

This series starts off in a rather subdued, moody tone and gathers momentum as it goes. Very little in Moorcock is unexplained and apparent loose ends often get tied up in a different series altogether! His trick is always to leave you with a new set of mysteries, rather like the best detective story writers. It's one of the reasons you keep turning the pages and, indeed, keep reading the series! Exploration with Moorcock promises a great journey, some interesting discoveries and some mighty mysteries, just like space exploration, really, or 19th century exploration. This is what maintains the sense of wonder, even through his non-fantasy books like the great MOTHER LONDON or the Pyat series. As Angela Carter says in her introduction to Moorcock's book on writing technique DEATH IS NO OBSTACLE, he is a writer driven by a generous talent and an enormous curiosity. It is that curiosity which constantly drives him to explore new ideas, new ways of story telling and new ways of looking at the world! His influence has been immeasurable on the science fiction field alone. His ideas infuse the field. I read this first when I was a teenager. It led me to some of America and France's greatest modern writers, several of whom have already acknowledged Moorcock as a contemporary master! In England and France he is known as an important literary talent. This is a great introduction to the Eternal Champion series, but it is only a fraction of the mighty multiverse that is Michael Moorcock (as one of his own music hall characters might proclaim)! If you want wit and farce and Elric, try Elric at the End of Time. If you want dark melodrama and moody characters, Elric of Melnibone is the guy for you!

"Elric of Melnibone," by Michael Moorcock, is a sword-and-sorcery tale whose hero, Elric, is the albino king of an ancient island nation. Elric lives in a world of magic and warfare; it's a place where humans have dealings with powerful supernatural beings.

This is a decidedly adult fantasy story; Elric's is a world of drugs and slavery, and this story is dark, violent, and full of political intrigue. Moorcock succeeds in giving the story an evocative, mythic feel. The author has created, in addition to Elric, some really memorable characters (such as Doctor Jest, the master torturer). The book is full of wonderfully cinematic scenes and skillfully realized fantasy concepts. And the melancholy Elric makes for an interestingly offbeat hero.

Ultimately, "Elric" is about such resonant issues as love, ambition, responsibilty, and the seeming pull of destiny. For a compelling companion text, try Ursula K. LeGuin's "A Wizard of Earthsea."

I cannot recommend this book highly enough to any writer or reader seeking the consumate fantasy hero novel. Its construction and wording are exquisite, and it follows all of the classic elements Robert Campbell mentions in "The Warrior's Journey." Elric is such a rich, fascinating character that it is impossible not to identify with his struggles. The war between Chaos and Law is our own internal struggle, the warring conscience of Mankind, ever at odds, striving for balance, yet rarely acheiving it. Like Elric, we find only small solace, even in Tanelorn, for struggle is what drives us--the fire in the brain, the quest for the unattainable. We are all Warriors At The Edge of Time, and Moorcock uses his magnificent style to convey this ongoing war we call "life" with elegent prose that truly makes "Elric of Melnibone" one of the pivotal fantasy novels of our century. A must read! A perfect 10!

This is the book to read for anesthesia resident to complete their training

We have got the textbook and we thought that the book our main anesthesiology resource.

Recently we have a case of cerebrospinal fluid-cutaneous fistula following spinal anesthesia used for indirect inguinal hernia repair. But we couldn't see any comment in the textbook about the management of cerebrospinal fluid fistula from inthratecal space to skin due to postdural puncture for purpose of spinal (intrathecal) anesthesia.

Cutaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula are known to occur rarely under spinal puncture during spinal anesthesia, and CSF leaks via that fistula. This complication is often self-limiting but sometimes needed some treatment procedures such as intravenous fluid restruction, patient prone position, strecth dressing of wound, epidural injection of autologous blood patche or fibrin glue, or uncommonly use of CSF drainage system.

We think that if this complication and its' management is included in new edition of the textbook it will be better.

With our regards,

Hakan Erbay, M.D. Assisstant Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

Erkan Tomatir, M.D. Associated Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

We have got the textbook and we thought that the book our main anesthesiology resource. Recently we have a case of cerebrospinal fluid-cutaneous fistula following spinal anesthesia used for indirect inguinal hernia repair. But we couldn't see any comment in the textbook about the management of cerebrospinal fluid fistula from inthratecal space to skin due to postdural puncture for purpose of spinal (intrathecal) anesthesia. Cutaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula are known to occur rarely under spinal puncture during spinal anesthesia, and CSF leaks via that fistula. This complication is often self-limiting but sometimes needed some treatment procedures such as intravenous fluid restruction, patient prone position, strecth dressing of wound, epidural injection of autologous blood patche or fibrin glue, or uncommonly use of CSF drainage system. We think that if this complication and its' management is included in new edition of the textbook it will be better.

With our regards,

Hakan Erbay, M.D. Assisstant Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

Erkan Tomatir, M.D. Associated Professor of Anesthesiology Pamukkale University, Medical Faculty Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Denizli, Turkey

I have to say that as someone who has long felt an inexplicable kinship with Unicorns, it was genuinely heart-stopping to find a book titled "Are You A Unicorn?" I thought that at last, someone would be able to explain this odd, intense, unceasing passion I have felt for these creatures of mythology- creatures I don't just recognize, but with which I identify to the point of believing I am in fact a Unicorn. Reading this book, however, was a crushing disappointment. I have NEVER believed that Unicorns stem from any type of religious tradition, Judeo-Christian or otherwise. It was almost insulting to read the author's very wide and ambiguous conjectures concerning the ties between Unicorn origins and Christianity. Unicorns have been around much longer than Christianity has- it is ridiculous to call Christians "unicorns" and Jews "Lions". The book views itself on a quest to answer the questions Lady Amalthea posits in Peter S Beagle's The Last Unicorn, but doesn't come close to answering any of the questions- the book is far too preoccupied with generalizing and categorizing "special" people as Unicorns. Personally, while reading this book I felt as though author was insulting my intelligence, patting and prodding readers as though they didn't understand the special circumstances that come with being a Unicorn. The writing is amateurish and the analysis very shallow. This book is for the fool-hardy and insecure- if you really, truly love Unicorns- if each time you see one or think of one you know what it is like to be such a creature- you will not find much meaning or importance in what Mr. Wilkinson has cobbled together in this would-be Unicorn manual. It goes without saying that Peter S. Beagle himself would be appalled to find what this book states about the origin and nature of Unicorns.

I found this book to be extremely helpful on a number of levels, Mr. Wilkinson is not at all biased in my opinion - in fact, I am Wiccan, and I did not find this book in the least bit bigoted. Here is a direct quote among many people in many religions and in myths, legends, poetry and fairy tales. . . . I will accept truth wherever I find and I encourage my readers to share their truth with me wherever they have found it. I believe that when all of this truth is gathered together, we will find a common theme of the return of the unicorn to fight for good and help save mankind. God is gathering his unicorn children and he will use many voices to call them." He is very open about being a Christian, but he is also bery tolerant of other views, and repeatedly states through out the book that he realizes the Christian point of view may oofend some, but he hopes that instead, we can all be open-minded and tolerant of one another and the ways in which we have come to find ourselves unicorns. This book has been an enormous personal revelation to me, as it has enabled me to find others with similar views. I am sure it has done the same with many of its other readers, and will continue to do so. This book should be read with a view to the truly magical and the truly enduring. Although much is made of Unicorns in the bible, Unicorns are found in nearly every culture on earth. I am grateful to Roy Wilkinson for having written this book.

I have read 41 books on the subject of Unicorns, as well as numerous novels & short stories pertaining to Unicorns. This book is truely well researched, & very well written. It's view point is quite unique, in that based on the research, it calls to the Unicorn inside a person, no matter what their religion. I found the book quite meaningfull, & it should appeal to people interested in the subject of Unicorns, no matter what their background. It is a different view point on this subject. While most books only examine the history, ledgend & lore of the subject, this book uses that just as a foundation for his treatment of the subject as it applies to people in today's world. This is an important & significant book. I highly recommend it.

This book is great in that you get to see medieval life through the eyes of those who were there as the entries are all taken from actual texts of the time. Each entry is one to two pages long, so this is a good book to read a little bit at a time (it gets tedious if you try to read it straight through all at once).

The illustrations are wonderful, in color, and on every page. However, they don't necessarily relate to the text on that page, so it's better to read through the book, then go through it again and look at the illustrations separately.

The book is also quite beautiful, with a full color picture on the actual book cover (underneath the protective paper cover) and a ribbon attached to the binding to keep your place. The illustrations, beauty, and first rate construction of this book in themselves justify the price of the book (I'm surprised they don't charge more).

The "Complaint of Virgins" entry in the editorial review is actually about a girl who is the youngest in an impoverished family and does not have a dowry and therefore will likely never be able to marry.

I bought this book because I am becoming involved in a medieval reenactment group and I wanted to get a feel for what life was like in those times. I gave this book a 3-star rating based on its mass appeal - it will not appeal to everyone. If you're looking for light entertainment and amusing anecdotes, this book is not for you. You will probably find most of the entries a bit on the dull side unless you're into the history of the time period. But, if you are looking for something that will give you insight into the culture and customs of medieval europe, then you will enjoy this book.

A beautifully presented book. As a calligrapher I found it an excellent resource for both medieval quotes and illustrations. The layout makes it a very appealling book just to be able to dip into. The quotes cover a range of topics from the amusing to grotesque and give an insight into medieval life.

EMT Manual 3rd ed. does not replace the standard EMT texts currently in use. Instead it offers enrichment material for those EMTs interested in a higher level of understanding, and as a quick reference for practicing EMTs.

It is well laid-out and contains comprehensive information on a variety of ailments. You can find your information by either matching the patient's signs and symptoms, or by specific emergency. The list of common poisons, chemicals, street drugs, and prescription medications is one of the most extensive I've seen in this type of book.

It's limitations include a lack of basic child development issues that may be helpful to the EMT caring for the pediatric patient. It also recommends the use of rebreather devices for patients that are tachypneic...even though this is considered a dangerous practice today. Finally, the inclusion of tabs to quickly navigate to specific areas of the book would make it even more user-friendly.

Overall, it's a text worth keeping in your briefcase or on your ambulance or rescue unit.

This book focuses on early machines up to the development of the IBM 360. It covers both the technology and the personalities involved. It contains startling facts such as the Z4 (a mechanical computer) could reorder instructions to improve speed (circa 1948). It outline some of the most brilliant work in computer science. I wish it had more technical detail, however it does have an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in a deep understanding of computers. and where they are going.

Nice how-to material on the electronic resume, content and formatting. Could profit from including analysis of effectiveness of resume-posting on job sites. If you are interested email me. I am collecting Web job hunting resources available for WI jobs, and found a couple of good references in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to creat an electronic resume.

A very good illustrated book, plenty of informations about all the signs you could find in a wood, a beach, a street.. Just open the book and you'll be able to find out which species of bird flown on your garden, which one eat your loved flowers... Very nice and veru useful!

Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1950s was one of my boyhood heros. I avidly read his books about exploration in the Gobi and China. But Andrews faded away into obscurity over the years. This book revives his memory.

For a reader unfamiliar with Andrews this book might be rated outstanding. For me, familiar with the outlines of his life, it was only good, not imparting enough new information. For example, a fascinating fact about Andrews is the animosity his colleagues at the American Museum of Natural History had for him. The best example of this animosity is that when Andrews died in 1960, the Museum did not even acknowledge the death of its most famous employee and former Director in any Museum publication. This snub to Andrews is somewhat akin to the TV networks failing to report the death of Walter Cronkite, when and if he passes into the hereafter. Why such hatred and spite toward Andrews, a personable, outgoing, charismatic leader? Who were those in the Museum who held a grudge against him and why? The author doesn't cover this topic adequately, leaving unanswered questions in my mind.

Thus, while this book is well worth reading, there remain facets of Andrew's life still closed and mysterious. But this book does a fine job of reviving recognition of Andrews who was famous in his day. He deserves the acclaim.

This is a great rollercoaster ride of a book. As the saying goes, a novelist couldn't dream up the real adventures that Roy Chapman Andrews lived through. Right from the get-go, Andrews had incredible energy and before he was 30 he had accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime!

As a teenager, Andrews, using a book on taxidermy as a guide, taught himself to mount animals and birds. As the author explains, "He soon became so skilled that he acquired a license from the Wisconsin Conservation Department and started a part-time business mounting trophies for hunters, the proceeds from which paid for most of his college tuition." Andrews always knew what he wanted to do for a living and he went right after it... To quote Andrews, "Actually, I never had a choice of profession. I wanted to be an explorer and naturalist so passionately that anything else as a life work just never entered my mind."

After college, even though he had received a letter from the director of the American Museum of Natural History in New York stating that they had no job openings, Andrews went to New York anyway and showed up at the museum. With his combination of charm and determination he convinced the director to hire him. Andrews started off as an "assistant", basically doing janitorial services, but quickly worked his way up. Still only 23 years old, he was sent by the museum to salvage the remains of a North American right whale that had washed ashore in February 1907, at Amagansett on Long Island. The museum wanted the whale for its cetacean collection. In 20 below zero farenheit weather, Andrews and another museum employee, along with local fishermen, started to "excavate" the whale from the sand. After a couple of days of backbreaking work a severe winter storm struck the area and reburied the whale. Andrews and his co-worker had to start all over again, and it took them a further 10 days to accomplish their goal.

After that, Andrews was off to the races. The museum sent him out to shore-whaling stations in British Columbia and Alaska to gather anatomical data on whales. Andrews started to write papers on various topics. When he got back to New York he began attending Columbia University so that he could pursue a doctorate in zoology. In his anatomy studies he became quite adept at dissections. His instructor, a prominent surgeon, was so impressed with Andrews' skills that the instructor thought Andrews should pursue a career as a surgeon! Andrews also gave a lecture and slideshow and did so well that he got a standing ovation. He was invited to participate in a lecture program sponsored by the city's Department of Education. At this point, we are only up to 1908-1909 and Andrews was only 24-25 years old.

I hope this gives you some idea of how interesting and exciting Andrews' life story is. All the Central Asiatic Expeditions, with howling sandstorms, civil wars and vicious bandits are still to come!

This was easily one of the best books I've read in the past year. In what is always a great tribute to a wonderful story, I wish I could wipe my memory clean and start it all over again!

Before the Jurassic Park boom, little boys all had an enthusiasm for dinosaurs, and much of that enthusiasm was fueled by an explorer who only now has his first full biography, _Dragon Hunter: Roy Chapman Andrews and the Central Asiatic Expeditions_ (Viking) by Charles Gallenkamp. It is a great monument to a forgotten explorer and collector.

Andrews began an autobiographical volume with a foreword that included the words, "I was born to be an explorer. There was never any decision to make. I couldn't do anything else and be happy." He had humble beginnings in Benoit, Wisconsin, but dreamed of exploring for the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He literally told the director there that if it were just a matter of mopping the museum floors, that was what he wanted to do. And he did it, eventually becoming the director of the museum. From floors he went to taxidermy, and then to field expeditions about whales, and then to his five huge famous expeditions into Mongolia from 1922 to 1930. Andrews had superb skills at planning and organizing his expeditions, but was he was a brilliant salesman, enlisting the financial aid of members of New York society. The descriptions of his expeditions make exciting reading, as sandstorms, snowstorms, and brigands all battered the cars, camels, and explorers. But he brought back dinosaur eggs, which caused a sensation, _Velociraptor_, and much more.

_Dragon Hunter_ is a well researched and at times exciting telling of the adventures of an American original. Gallenkamp has usefully summarized the Mongolian regional politics as well as New York society of the time, and has made it clear just how the publicity-happy Andrews became a sensation in his day. His record had been sadly neglected by the museum, which is now making amends. The book ends with an epilogue to show how the finds that Andrews fought to get back to the museum have proved a foundation of much of modern paleontology. We have explorers of other types now, but we will not see explorations of this grandeur, size, and style again.