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An Approach to Successful Stapedectomy is a comprehensive book covering most of the real-world topics related to stapedectomy. The innovation from pick and perforator to microdrill and then to CO2 laser is a big landmark in the development of instruments for stapedectomy. The book covers various aspects of innovation in surgical techniques and the instruments used. Various topics like stapedectomy versus stapedotomy, reconstruction of stapedius muscle, methods to handle loose piston over incus, surgery in short incus, problems during stapedectomy, revision surgery, laser stapedotomy, and stapedotomy in patients with abnormal facial nerve are discussed in depth in this book. This book will aid in laying a strong foundation for budding otologists and will help them evolve into better stapes surgeons. Key Features: Various difficult situations encountered during surgery have been documented in the book. A series of photographs from author’s own collection are included to demonstrate each step of surgery for easy understanding of the subject. The use of laser in stapedectomy has been discussed in detail. Use of laser is a great landmark in the history of stapedectomy. It imparts excellent hearing results. Patients experience less vertigo, hence shorter hospital stay.

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Whether you're a professional builder or a homeowner about to embark on building work, this handy-sized book contains everything you need to know to ensure the work runs smoothly. Thorough, clearly explained advice and information will guide you through the whole process and answer any questions you may have. This second edition includes up-to-date guidance and legislation.

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Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice This book embarks on an ambitious journey to challenge existing paradigms and spark a radical shift in the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of person-centred healthcare education, offering a multi-dimensional framework that redefines learning and practice in the healthcare landscape. This comprehensive guide, with contributions from top experts in the field, dissects the critical components of a person-centred curriculum, spanning philosophy, strategy, values, leadership, and practical skills. The book empowers readers with real-world case studies, tools, and reflective exercises, propelling the implementation of transformative person-centred healthcare practices. Derived from the concepts introduced by the first European-funded project to frame and develop a person-centred healthcare curriculum, Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Health

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The design of hydraulic machinery in general, and of centrifugal pumps in particular, has been, and still is, essentially empirical. One reason for this is the great variety of types, sizes, and uses of centrifugal pumps, resulting in a great multiplicity of design considerations.

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This volume discusses the Coelomycetes in all their varied forms.

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A brief explanation of the geology shown on the relevant 1: 50 000 scale geological map(s).

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From the fan-favorite author of Underneath the Sycamore Tree comes the first in a raw, real romance series following the lives of the Lindon U football players and the complicated girls who change their lives forever.When Ivy asked her best friend to run away with her at sixteen, she knew he'd say no. He had football, an amazing family, and a happy home to go back to every day. So the night Ivy snuck out of his bedroom window after hugging him goodbye, she accepted she'd probably never see him again.Then they both wound up at Lindon University four years later.Ivy is barely picking up the pieces of her life when the boy whose initials she used to doodle hearts around approaches her at work. Aiden Griffith. Lindon U's star tight end. Still as attractive. Still as dedicated. With rumors of him being drafted to the NFL coming to fruition, Ivy knows it's only a matter of time before they have to say goodbye again.But he can't seem to let her go, no matter what she says, and she doesn't think she wants him to.

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This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want. With his trademark accessible style, Peterson instructs readers on how to achieve successful images in almost any situation, explaining the fundamentals of exposure and its component parts of light, aperture and shutter speed. With an emphasis on getting the best exposure even in tricky situations, 'Understanding Exposure' shows how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, how to freeze action and how to take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash and light. With all new images, and updated captions throughout, this revised edition is sure to be as popular as ever.

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This book discusses the roles of civil society in the initiation stage of democratization in China. It argues that there is a semi-civil society in China and that this quasi-civil society that plays dual roles in the initial stage of democratisation in China. It makes a contribution to existing theories on democratic functions of civil society by applying, testing, revising and developing these theories in the context of Chinese democratization.

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Cet ouvrage collectif presente les pratiques administratives des divers gouvernements, au sein de l'Union Europeenne, a l'egard des religions ou communautes de convictions. En Europe, quelles sont les attentes des grandes religions et comment dialoguent-elles avec les autorites de Bruxelles afin d'apporter leur contribution specifique a la construction europeenne? Dans ce volume, de hauts responsables des religions catholique, protestante, orthodoxe, israelite, musulmane aupres de la Commission exposent les modalites de ce dialogue entre l'Europe et les religions. Tous les Etats membres de l'Union Europeenne sont confrontes aux memes evolutions des realites religieuses et tous s'accordent pour reconnaitre les memes principes fondamentaux relatifs a la liberte religieuse. Pourtant, chaque Etat reste competant pour determiner le statut juridique qu'il entend accorder aux confessions religieuses. A partir d'une selection significative d'Etats membres de l'Union Europeenne, les auteurs presentent l'organisation et les competences des Directions et Bureaux charges, aupres des gouvernements, de l'administration des Affaires religieuses.

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Winners of the annual international Graphis New Talent AwardsEnhance your candidacy by standing out and putting yourself ahead of other applicants for your dream job.Graphis New Talent 2020 is an imperative tool for both teachers and students to not only develop their skills, but enhance their candidacy by helping them stand out and putting them ahead of other applicants for their dream job. This book challenges students with a passion to create unique and unprecedented work that'll jumpstart their careers in their chosen professions, be it design, photography, fashion, or advertisement. We encourage submissions from new talent worldwide.This book is a motivational reference book for those who want to be inspired and exceed their own expectations in their selected passions. When going up against other competitors internationally, students get a real world sense of how their work fairs from their competitors. They can also reference other Graphis' award books to weigh their work against the professionals who they are trying to get hired by.Featuring fine art quality print, full-page images of Platinum and Gold Award-winning work, Silver Award-winning work and Honorable Mentions are also presented.

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Graphis Poster Annual 2021Presenting Platinum winners Ariane Spanier and Fons Hickmann from Germany, FX Networks and Landor from the US, Hoon-Dong Chung from Korea, Hajime Tsushima and OGAWAYOUHEI Design from Japan, Marcos Minini from Brazil, Underline Studio from Canada, and Young Huale from China. A highly qualified panel of designers such as Jisuke Matsuda (Atelier Jisuke) from Japan, Mann Lao (Chiii Design) from China, Marcos Minini from Brazil, Pekka Loiri from Finland, and Spencer Till (Lewis Communications) and Thomas Wilder (Collins) from the US.This book contains award-winning work from the judges, as well as international Platinum, Gold, and Silver-winning work. Honorable Mentions are presented, and a list of international poster museums are included. Platinum and Gold Winners share their creative processes from the Assignment to the Approach, to the Results. All contributors and teams are credited.

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Winners of the international Graphis Logo/Letterhead AwardsLogos and Letterheads are the visual captivity of every brand. There is so much more than just choosing beautiful fonts: it's a vital component of user interface design. Good Logo/Letterhead will establish a strong visual hierarchy, provide a graphic balance to the website, and set the product's overall tone.This book is essential for all those who wish to create promotional material and advertising. With this they can learn how to truly speak to their audience, influence mood and feelings, and grab their audience's attention.

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Graphis JournalTake a deep dive into the minds of some of today's renowned designers, photographers, art directors, and more inside the Graphis Journal.A quarterly print and digital magazine we hope inspires your creativity — The Journal is filled with thought-provoking, intimate, meaningful interviews and stories that take you inside the minds, work, and spaces of top designers, agencies, photographers, artists, and other outstanding creatives around the globe.Each Journal issue is beautifully printed and features 12 lead stories and Q&As from creatives in their own words plus images of some of their finest work. You'll learn the celebrations, challenges, and what inspired them along the wayFeaturing fine art quality print, full-page images of Platinum and Gold Award-winning work, Silver Award-winning work and Honorable Mentions are also presented.

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