This is really a great book on respiratory care. In many areas it beats out Egan's RC except for sections on mechanical ventilation and neonatal chapter. It has an excellent section on cardiopulmonary diseases(as does Egan's RC)and a chapter on mechanical ventilation for neonates and peds. One section that needs to be improved is cardiopulmonary A&P, which was done pretty much vaguely(Egan's has great section on this area). Also the first section is just too long (important area, but not that important to be included in a major text; needs to be shortened from 200 pgs to less than 50 and use that space for improving MV, cardiopulmonary A&P, and neonatal chapters). This book also has great illustration in 2-color and basically it is a great book; mainly for RT's, but has many sections that can be of use for med students ,nurses,docs and so on. Highly recommend.

After reading this novel I felt it was my duty to take control of the way things are in this world. If you are like me, you question many things such as, your existence, who is in control, why do I believe in the things I believe in, and more important than anything, who am I? Although the actions taken by the characters are a bit exaggerated, in the world we live in today it seems quite possible for something like this to happen. I must say that while reading this novel I experienced every emotion man possesses. The authors have a strange way of putting you in the story and making you feel as if you are a part of the decision making and interaction between the characters. This is a quick read and I found myself unable to put it down. One phrase comes to mind when reading this book...Open your eyes. In this novel and in the world we live in, there is more than meets the eye. I look forward to seeing more from this author.

Margaret Randall presents a dynamic collection of 14 personal interviews with Nicaragua's most important writer-revolutionaries who played major roles in the 1979 revolution and the subsequent reconstruction. These artists speak of their writing and their pratical tasks in constructing a new society. Among the writers included are Gioconda Belli, Tomás Borge, Omar Cabezas, Ernesto Cardenal, Vidaluz Menéses, Julio Valle-Castillo, and Daisy Zamora.

"This is a book that encourages and empowers those of us who are poets, those of us who write and those of us who work to change society to fit the hopes and dreams of the common people." --Alice Walker

"..the truthfulness as they tell their lives...as literary workers in a revolutionary time...the happiness, the toll, the sacrifice that's part of the process. And...the pride of being heard, your next poem waited for-your trade 'poet' respected and emulated by the young." --Grace Paley

Jane Alexander's hardcover book, "Rituals for Sacred Living", is a beautifully illustrated and arranged book to calm and focus we busy people living in the fast-paced world of today. In eight brief chapters she explains "sacred living", and how to connect you with yourself and the Universe. Other chapter titles include: "Your home as a reflection of the soul, "Sacred areas in the home", "Mealtime rituals", "Spiritual cleansing", "Releasing negative energy", "Sacred sexuality" and "Celebrating life's cyles." This book is lavishly illustrated, with full color photos or drawings on each page. The feeling I was left with was of great reverence and enthusiasm for life, whether Alexander was gently pointing out the underlying benefits of the easy self-discipline lessons, or the meaningful enjoyments of daily living. The hardcover-only edition will assist in preserving this rich and ripe guide. Enjoy! Give generously as gifts as well as to your self.

A super collection of color photos of America's Mother Road. I first came across Kittel's work in 1986 when I bought his 'Southwest USA' and the following year 'A New England Autumn'. As well as photographing the landscape he has an eye for capturing man-made America and as a foreigner that does not mean he searches out the ugly and the squalid. What I find so impressive about his work is the color and depth he manages to capture, you are really there looking at the scene as he saw it. The only other photographer I know of who also captures color in the same way is Stephen Shore in his 1982 book 'Uncommon Places'

Kittel's photo essay of Route 66, in eighty-three (well printed) images captures the sights he found along the way. It starts with a spread of the morning rush-hour on a corner of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue in Chicago and ends with a picture of Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Avenue in California, the photos in-between show motels, gas stations, shops and frequently the people who run them, road signs, landscapes and more. Actually just the sort of photos that you would expect to see in a book about Route 66 but not until now with this quality and beauty. Some of these images are quite stunning, page sixty-one shows the Munger Moss motel in Labanon, Missouri, with its huge neon sign, page sixty-four has a near dusk image of the Boots Motel in Carthage, Missouri, the neon strips creating a glow on the sidewalk, page 157 shows a street corner in Barstow, with at least ten commercial signs disappearing into the distance to the left of the photo

In five sections between the photos pages author Freddy Langer's words cover the history of the highway in one paragraph decorative blocks. I think you can read better histories elsewhere and fortunately the text pages don't take up too much space. There are several general books about Route 66 but I got one recently that I feel is an excellent complement to Gerd Kittel's book, check out 'Travelling Route 66' by Nick Freeth. The publishers had the great idea of making it small (about the size of a postcard) but with four hundred, all color pages. It is a travelogue, state by state, with maps, of what you can see and do if you drive the whole 2,250 miles of America's most famous road. So get out there and get your kicks.

I really enjoyed this book. It seemed very life-like. It told stories of real problems that a little girl might have, with a school bully, an absent father, and her own shyness. The crazy Aunt Carrie made the book exciting and mysterious. I recommend this book to anyone who like excitement and an interesting plot.

Lensen's narrative of the Admiral Putiatin's 1853-54 mission offers a unique perspective on the 1854 "opening" of Japan. Most American historians give Commodore Perry far too much credit and discount Putiatin's efforts, but Lensen shows that Putiatin's presence had a decisive influence on the Japanese decision to negotiate. Plus, Putiatin gained a better treaty for the Russians than Perry did for the Americans. In addition to its scholarly treatment of the material, Lensen's book is a rip-roaring good sailor's tale. Few academic books read as well or are as engaging as this one.

This volume is a valuable literature on international relations with regard to understanding the complicated nature of arms control bargaining process. Authors examined growing threats of missile proliferation during 1980s and the emergence of the Missile Technology Control Regimes (MTCR) as well as Russia's missile export policy and its reluctance to involve the MTCR. This study well shows the U.S. efforts for preventing missile proliferation and how it persuaded Russia to participate and embrace the MTCR

hello my dear i,m need ,(prince lgor)note for alexander borodine ,for piano and choral.

send it to my ,really i need it i can ,t found it in my cantry ,soon as possible sally

If you enjoy realistic fiction children's book's, you will love this one. Sarah and her mother are hiking to the top of Baldhead to pick up a surprise for father's birthday. Sarah is very nervous about the climb, and she fears falling or slipping on the rocks. However, when mom gets hurt, Sarah needs to face her fear or rock climbing. Will she be able to successfully help her mother without putting herself in danger? This story will not only take you on an adventure, but it is filled with bits of humor that the whole family will love.