Ancient Records of Egypt Vol. 1: The First Through the Seventeenth DynastiesIn 1906, Breasted, America's first noted Egyptologist, published this series in which he presents a history of the golden age of Egypt gleaned from its records, many of which he was the first scholar to be allowed to study. This edition, the first in paperback, offers a new introduction by historian Peter A. Piccione, who places Breasted's work in a modern context. A solid series for academic libraries and priced so that public libraries also can afford them." -- "Classic Returns," Library Journal "The republication of this seminal work after nearly a century, by the University of Illinois, is as welcome as it is unexpected."
Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body System 4 ed.
A programmed learning, word-building approach is ideal for self-paced learning and review and in-class instruction! The 4th Edition of this popular textbook continues to incorporate the most current trends and approaches to teaching medical terminology. Each body system unit features a summary of major combining forms, a comprehensive pathology section, and additional medical records and evaluations to help your students learn quickly and easily.
The assessment of risks posed by natural hazards such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis or cyclones, may not reflect the full range or magnitude of events possible. As human populations grow, especially in hazard-prone areas, methods for accurately assessing natural hazard risks are becoming increasingly important. Jonathan Nott describes the many methods used to reconstruct such hazards from natural long-term records. He demonstrates how long-term records are essential in gaining a realistic understanding of the variability of natural hazards...
Got a thirst for knowledge of all things nasty? Then this yuckopedia’s for you! A team of cartoon characters guides you through a feast of festering facts so horrible they’re hard to believe. Featuring gross truths about the human body, food, animals, history, science, and even world records in horribleness, it’s a real education in all things rotten. . . . Enter ye not, those of a weak constitution . . .
