This first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by world leaders in the field, this guide analyzes diagnostic and imaging techniques for disease evaluation and management including advances in colonoscopy, radiology, and surgery.

Word Order and Scrambling introduces readers to recent research into the linguistic phenomenon called scrambling and is a valuable contribution to the fields of theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and applied linguistics.

• Introduces readers to recent research into the linguistic phenomenon called scrambling, or free word order.
• Explores major issues including factors responsible for word order variations, how scrambled constructions are processed, and whether variations are available in early child language development and in second language acquisition.
• Discusses a number of typologically diverse languages including Hindi, Japanese, and Navajo.
• Provides enlightening information on different aspects of word order variation and the consequences for our understanding of the nature of human language.

Foster Hirsch is Associate Professor of English and Film at Brooklyn College. He has written numerous articles for the New York Times, the Nation, The New Republic and many other publications. He is also the author of several books on film and literature, including studies of Edward Albee, George Kelly, Laureuce Olivier, and the Epic Film.

From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:

    * Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot
    * A calendar of events for every season
    * A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita
    * Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry
    * Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip

With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York."

Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of "my kind of town," he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully entertaining and welcoming. There’s plenty to do and this guide clues you in with the latest info on:

    * Four options for exploring the city
    * Five day trips to nearby attractions
    * Accommodations, ranging from three of the world’s best luxury hotels to wonderful historic getaways with modern amenities
    * A shopping guide that covers power shopping along the Magnificent Mile and bargain hunting in unique shops
    * The action and attractions, ranging from Soldier Field or Wrigley Field to the Hancock Observatory to Navy Pier
    * Restaurants, including everything from elegant to family-style, and from Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza to all kinds of ethnic cuisine
    * Intriguing architecture and incredible museums, including the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Art Institute of Chicago
    * Fantastic outdoor attractions, including Millenium Park, Grant Park, North Avenue Beach, two great zoos, and more
    * What to do when the sun goes down, whether you like the blues, ska, or hip-hop… the hot night spots or great theater
    * Culture, ranging from Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to The Second City and Improv Olympics
    * Sports—baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more—in a city of notoriously passionate fans