From One to Zero: A Universal History of Numbers

As a resource for Teachers of mathematics the book is excellent. It covers the number system of almost every concievable culture and any teacher with the slightest imagination could use the information in an interesting way in the classroom.The book covers a lot of information which is not dealt with by the standard english language history of mathematics books, and as such is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the subject.

Munich

Munich is the beautiful and pleasant capital of the South German Federal State of Bavaria and the same time the gateway to the Alps. Munich is famous for its annual Oktober Fest celebrations. Dukes, kings and emperors have resided in the city over the years. They have left their distinctive marks all around the city. In this free travel guide you find six tours which will guide you around.

Joan of Arc and Richard III - Sex, Saints and Government in the Middle Ages

Joan of Arc and Richard III loom large in the histories of their countries, but the myths surrounding them have always obscured just who they were and what they hoped to accomplish. In this book, medieval historian Charles Wood brings these fascinating figures to life through an original combination of traditional biography and wide-ranging discussion of the political and social world in which they lived. Wood draws on a range of unusual sources--from art and legal codes to chronicles and lives of saints--to present a new picture of medieval people and their concerns.

The Mystery of Numbers

This is not a math book, but rather a journey through time and cultures that focuses on the place of numbers in various human systems. As such, it is entertaining, enlightening, and may even be somewhat unsettling to those who have always dismissed mysticism and numerology as bogus. Shimmel has translated and added to Franz Carl Endres's book of the same name, broadening the scope of the German original. Her introduction, which stands by itself, is a clear, concise, and interesting survey of the history of numbers and their importance to many societies.

CURRENT Procedures Surgery

Learn to perform more than 50 of the most common surgical procedures with this step-by-step, superbly illustrated guide!
"This book covers basic surgical procedures at an appropriate level of detail for midlevel surgical residents....The book is unique in that it presents information in a bullet-point format, making for fast and efficient reading....This book does a good job of breaking down the steps of a common general surgery procedure. It is easy to read and understand, with good visuals.