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The Fourth Edition of Urodynamics Made Easy provides a concise and user-friendly guide to the principles and clinical practice of urodynamics as applied to the routine diagnosis and management of patients. The emphasis of this book is on the ethos behind the practice of urodynamics and how this needs to be integrated into the evaluation of all patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. It offers clear information presented in a visually appealing and easily accessible format. A great and simple teaching tool that will assist the novice as well as the more experienced practitioner Superbly illustrated in full colour. An invaluable and practical, yet comprehensive, resource for all those interested in growing their understanding of and expertise in pelvic floor diseases. This edition has been completely updated, especially in relation to the electronic urodynamic measuring devices now available. The clinical relevance has also been enhanced. Urodynamics made Easy provides an invaluable source of information to urologists, gynaecologists and urodynamic nurses, and will also be of interest to general surgeons, radiologists and general practitioners.

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Para dibujar los personajes más característicos de Anime.Esta guía indispensable enseña a crear personajes dinámicos de los géneros de animemás populares. Usando como punto de partida sencillas plantillas, se aprenderá a hacersurgir una amplia gama de personajes de anime totalmente originales: los clásicoscolegiales, preadolescentes, villanos, tipos humorísticos y figuras de fantasía.El maestro Chris Hart ofrece en este libro: plantillas de la cabeza y el cuerpo para dibujarpersonajes; instrucciones paso a paso accesibles y específicas; detalles de peinados,moda y accesorios para completar la apariencia del personaje; y ejercicios de dibujopara practicar la aplicación y combinación de todos los elementos que necesitan lospersonajes que aparecen en la escena.

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Una exploración de los significativos sueños y visiones que anuncian la proximidad de la muerteEl doctor Kerr, director de un centro médico dedicado a enfermos terminales, empezó a observar que, poco antes de morir, muchos de sus pacientes tenían sueños felices y extraordinariamente significativos. Esas experiencias, que según los propios soñadores eran más reales que la propia realidad, les permitían interactuar con sus seres queridos fallecidos, que les ayudaban a reconciliarse con su vida y a realizar una transición fluida y pacífica.Son estos sueños solamente procesos oníricos debidos a las circunstancias terminales de los pacientes, o son algo más, quizá auténticos encuentros con almas en otros planos? A partir de entrevistas realizadas a más de mil cuatrocientos pacientes y datos cuantitativos recogidos durante una década, el Dr. Kerr no arriesga ninguna conclusión, pero reflexiona sobre la importancia de estos acontecimientos fuera de lo común que humanizan el proce

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Liberation theology is widely referred to in discussions of politics and religion but not always adequately understood. This Companion offers an introduction to the history and characteristics of liberation theology in its various forms in different parts of the world. Authors from four continents examine the emergence and character of liberation theology in Latin America; black theology; Asian theology; and the new situation arising from the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa. The major Christian Church's attitude to liberation theology, and the extent of the movement's indebtedness to Marxism, are examined; and a political theologian writing from another perspective of Christian theology offers an evaluation. Through a sequence of eleven chapters readers are given a comprehensive description and evaluation of the different facets of this important theological and social movement. There is also an Introduction relating liberation theology to the history of theology, and a Sel

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Corre el año 1933, Hitler ha sido nombrado canciller de Alemania y la situación en Austria es cada vez más inestable. Sin embargo, Chatsworth, productor de cine británico, se dispone a realizar un drama romántico basado en una obra musical vienesa. Está convencido de que la película, titulada La violeta del Prater, será un éxito comercial si la dirige Friedrich Bergmann?un judío austríaco tan genial como impredecible que ha dejado a su familia en Viena?y escribe el guión Isherwood?una promesa de la literatura inglesa que acaba de regresar a Londres tras vivir en Berlín?. El resultado de este encuentro no es sólo un certero retrato de Londres y Viena en los críticos momentos que precedieron el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, sino también la apasionante historia, basada en las experiencias del propio Isherwood, de cómo nace y toma forma una película, superando las tensiones, las intrigas y la pugna de egos que a menudo amenazan el proyecto.

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Die Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union bedienen sich in zahlreichen Politikfeldern nicht einer durch die gemeinsame Rechtsetzung geprägten Integrationsmethode, sondern einer vorwiegend lediglich politisch verbindlichen "Methode der Koordinierung". Christopher Schoenfleisch beleuchtet die Funktionsweisen, Vorzüge und Defizite dieser Methode im Prozess der Europäischen Integration. Am Beispiel der durch eine solche Koordinierung geprägten Europäischen Wirtschaftsunion arbeitet er die Koordinierungsmechanismen vor dem Hintergrund des europäischen Kompetenz- und Legitimationsrahmens dogmatisch auf. Die Reform der Europäischen Wirtschaftsunion im Zuge der ab dem Jahre 2010 aufgekommenen Eurokrise verdeutlicht dabei das grundlegende politische Dilemma der Koordinierung: Der Zugewinn an gemeinsamer politischer Handlungsfähigkeit ist nur zum Preis des Verlusts demokratischer Legitimation zu haben.

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Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the “fabulous, addictive” (Chicago Sun-Times) New York Times bestseller Diana’s Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix’s The Crown. Diana’s Boys revealed the powerful bond between the teenaged princes, and how it strengthened even more in the wake of their mother’s tragic death. Now, twenty years later, Queen Elizabeth II is in her mid-nineties, Prince Charles is in his seventies, and all eyes are turned increasingly toward William and Harry again. Christopher Andersen picks up where he left off, covering everything that has happened to the brothers as they have grown up, gotten married to two remarkable women, and had children—all while facing continual waves of controversy and questions about the ways their relationship has shifted. Andersen examines how the Queen’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering to mold her grandsons in the Windsor image after Diana’s death, and her expectations of William as the future king, played out. He questions whether the brothers’ famously close relationship can survive Harry’s departure from the Royal Family—the first time this has happened since their great-great-uncle King Edward abdicated the throne to marry a divorcée. He delves into the impact sisters-in-law Kate and Meghan have had on each other as well as on their princes, and how marriage and fatherhood have changed the brothers and, in some ways, also driven a wedge between them. Andersen also looks with an honest eye at how the princes and their wives have been continuously buffeted by scandal—including headline-making allegations of bullying, racism, betrayal, and emotional abuse that has pushed more than one royal to the brink of self-destruction. Based on in-depth research and with his “fascinating and insightful” (The Christian Science Monitor) writing, Andersen leaves no stone unturned in this intimate and riveting look into the private lives of the world’s most famous princes.

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How would a restaurant reviewer critique an essay? How would a martial arts master facilitate language practice? How would a bartender create a supportive environment for learning? And how would a social activist promote critical thinking in the classroom? Answers to these questions and more can be found in chapters that offer practical tips from language teachers with extensive experience in other fields. It is a book full of surprises that translate into new ways of thinking about teaching and the classroom.

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Chris Hart's latest entry in his blockbuster series explodes with girl power! From fighters and princesses to magical characters and ordinary schoolgirls; manga features an array of female types and Hart goes step-by-step through the techniques for creating them all, so that artists of any level can follow along. His huge cast of characters includes angels of light and darkness, a sushi chef, samurai, shopaholics, a pirate, a judge, athletes and a veterinarian tending to a sick cute monster. Furthermore, since manga girls rarely sit still, aspiring illustrators will learn how to draw them in action, in a variety of situations.

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Four passengers meet on a train journey through Eastern Europe during the First World War, and face a mystery that must be solved if they are to survive...Bizarre creatures, satanic rites, terrified passengers and the romance of travelling by train, all feature in this classically styled horror. Imagine there was a supernatural chiller that Hammer Films never made. A grand epic produced at the studio's peak, which played like a cross between the Dracula and Frankenstein films and Dr Terror's House Of Horrors... Four passengers meet on a train journey through Eastern Europe during the First World War, and face a mystery that must be solved if they are to survive. As the 'Arkangel' races through the war-torn countryside, they must find out: What is in the casket that everyone is so afraid of? What is the tragic secret of the veiled Red Countess who travels with them? Why is their fellow passenger the army brigadier so feared by his own men? And what exactly is the devilish secret of the Arkangel itself? Bizarre creatures, satanic rites, terrified passengers and the romance of travelling by train, all in a classically styled horror novel.

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Winner of the 1993 Lavan Younger Poets Award from the Academy of American Poets, Merrill's previous work has received wide acclaim.

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The Big Book of Drawing Anime is the ultimate reference on creating and drawing your own unique anime characters. It covers the basics you need to know for a solid foundation on how to draw anime, from anime heads and faces to poses, including a 101 on figure drawing that will have you creating unforgettable characters in no time.

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From the first crack of musket fire at Lexington and Concord to the downing of the British colors at Yorktown, Christopher Ward does not tell the whole history of the American Revolution, but rather, illuminates the history of the war caused by that revolution—the military operations on land in the War for Independence. When The War for the Revolution was first published almost sixty years ago, it was instantly recognized as a modern classic of American historical scholarship, as well as a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction Revolutionary War history. Today it is probably the most cited single work on the American Revolutionary War. The combination of a simple format and eloquent writing make The War of the Revolution an ideal reference for the professional historian and American history buff alike.

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The combined forces invasion of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on 23 April 1918 remains one of Britain’s most glorious military undertakings; not quite as epic a failure as the charge of the Light Brigade, or as well publicised as the Dam Busters raid, but with many of the same basic ingredients.A force drawn from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines set out on ships and submarines to try to block the key strategic port, in a bold attempt to stem the catastrophic losses being inflicted on British shipping by German submarines. It meant attacking a heavily fortified German naval base. The tide, calm weather and the right wind direction for a smoke screen were crucial to the plan.Judged purely on results, it can only be considered a partial strategic success. Casualties were high and the base only partially blocked. Nonetheless, it came to represent the embodiment of the bulldog spirit, the peculiarly British fighting élan, the belief that anything was possible with enough dash and daring.The essential story of the Zeebrugge mission has been told before, but never through the direct, first-hand accounts of its survivors – including that of Lieutenant Richard Sandford, VC, the acknowledged hero of the day, and the author’s great uncle. The fire and bloodshed of the occasion is the book’s centrepiece, but there is also room for the family and private lives of the men who volunteered in their hundreds for what they knew effectively to be a suicide mission.Zeebrugge gives a very real sense of the existence of the ordinary British men and women of 100 years ago – made extraordinary by their role in what Winston Churchill called the ‘most intrepid and heroic single armed adventure of the Great War.’

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Union surgeon James Dana Benton witnessed firsthand the suffering and death brought about by the ghastly wounds, infections, and diseases that wreaked havoc to both the Union and Confederate armies. A native of New York, Dr. Benton penned a series of letters throughout the war to his family relating his experiences with the 111th New York Infantry as an assistant surgeon, and later with the 98th New York as surgeon. His unique correspondence, together with insights from author Chris Loperfido, coalesce to produce Death and Disease in the Civil War: A Union Surgeon’s Correspondence from Harpers Ferry to Richmond. Dr. Benton was present for some of the war’s most gruesome and important battles, including Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg. He was also present at Harpers Ferry, Second Battle of Auburn, Battle of Morton’s Ford, and Abraham Lincoln’s second Inaugural address. His pen offers an insightful and honest look into what everyday life was like for the surgeons who tirelessly worked to save the men who risked their lives for the preservation of the nation. Loperfido’s Death and Disease in the Civil War should be read by every student of the Civil War to better understand and come to grips with what awaited the wounded and the medical teams once the generals were finished with their work.

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There's No Shortcut to Success Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean you’ll fail, but it doesn’t ensure success either. You’re going to have to fail sometimes and learn from it. You’re going to have to do the things you don’t like doing. Christopher G. Micetich learned that the hard way. Growing up, he had a calling to lead, to strive for perfection in any challenges laid before him. He took this mindset into the world of entrepreneurs, hungry for success—hungry for recognition. One Day You’ll Understand: Life and Business Lessons from A Serial Entrepreneur isn’t a step-by-step, how-to guide on becoming rich. It’s a book that takes you through Christopher’s life, showing you how he used his natural entrepreneurial spirit to imbue everyone around him with confidence and hard work. With this information, Christopher believes any entrepreneur can learn from his experiences and understand that wisdom is often a by-product of grit, and that success is achieved through a persistent, persevering spirit. There’s no “secret formula” to success, no one-way street to fame and fortune. Follow Christopher’s journey, where you’ll see the hard knocks and crumbled roads leading to where he is today. Find what gave him the freedom of purpose, and you might find yours too.

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Most people consume an abundance of highly processed foods that acidify the body. As a result, they are afflicted with health problems ranging from minor skin irritations, chronic fatigue, back pain, and depression to arthritis, ulcers, and osteoporosis. To enjoy optimum health, the body needs balanced quantities of alkaline and acid substances. In The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health, naturopath and detoxification expert Christopher Vasey shows how a simple change in diet to restore your acid-alkaline balance can result in vast improvements in health. With two new chapters, this updated and expanded second edition provides the latest information on proper hydration and deacidification, important alkalizing supplements, and how to eliminate the body’s accumulated acids through intestinal cleansing. It also includes a new, detailed example of an alkaline detoxifying diet. Rather than organizing alkaline and acid foods based on their chemical composition, Vasey categorizes foods by their effect on the body, explaining that some foods, such as fruits, can have either an alkalizing or an acidifying effect, depending on who eats them. He describes how to determine your acid levels and how to design a diet best suited for your particular health needs.

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