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Flesh and Blood: A Scarpetta Novel (Kay Scarpetta Series #22)
by Patricia CornwellIn this Kay Scarpetta novel, the master forensic sleuth finds herself in the unsettling pursuit of a serial sniper who leaves no incriminating evidence except fragments of copper. It’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta’s birthday, and she’s about to head to Miami for a vacation with Benton Wesley, her FBI profiler husband, when she notices seven pennies on a wall behind their Cambridge house. Is this a kids’ game? If so, why are all of the coins dated 1981 and so shiny they could be newly minted? Her cellphone rings, and Detective Pete Marino tells her there’s been a homicide five minutes away. A high school music teacher has been shot with uncanny precision as he unloaded groceries from his car. No one has heard or seen a thing.The shots seem impossible, yet they are so perfect they cause instant death. The victims appear to have had nothing in common, and there is no pattern to indicate where the killer will strike next. First New Jersey, then Massachusetts, and then the murky depths off the coast of South Florida, where Scarpetta investigates a shipwreck, looking for answers that only she can discover and analyze. And it is there that she comes face to face with shocking evidence that implicates her techno genius niece, Lucy, Scarpetta’s own flesh and blood.
Flesh and Blood: The Harrowing and Moving Story of a Mother's Fight to Bear Her Late Husband's Children
by Diane Blood AuthorDiane Blood first hit the headlines in 1996 when she went to court to fight for the right to use her late husband's sperm to try for the child they had planned together before his sudden death from meningitis. Diane's case caused an ethical storm and was debated in the courts, in Parliament and in the media. With huge public support, yet against almost impossible odds, she won on appeal and went on to have two miraculous little boys. The legal battles were not over, however, as the law still prevented Diane from naming the boys' father on their birth certificates. After many hurdles and stumbling blocks, she triumphed again and made constitutional history when the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Deceased Fathers) Act finally came into force on 1 December 2003 and she was allowed to re-register her children's births. Flesh and Blood asks many important questions and helps provide some of the answers. It shows how controversial policies are made that affect all our lives. Beyond that, it is a simple story of life, death and procreation: an incredibly vivid account written by the woman who lived through the despair and jubilation.
Flesh and Silver
by Stephen L. BurnsA brilliant doctor gives up his status as a human being when he becomes a Bergmann surgeon--healing fatal sickness and wounds with psychic powers and mechanical precision. Though a great healer, he is an outcast, and he and his kind wander from emergency to emergency, at the beck and call of MedAm. When not working, he is drinking, lost in a fog, trying to forget the things which he has lost. But when a dying despot hijacks him, he is forced to face what his life has become, and--with the help of a killer for hire--reclaim what it means to be a healer.
Flexible Batteries
by Yang Zhao Huisheng Peng Ye Zhang Lie WangFlexible Batteries highlights the key advances in flexible batteries, a booming new direction in the energy storage field. The authors first introduce lithium-ion batteries, which are currently the most widely used batteries. Flexible aqueous batteries such as aqueous lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and zinc-ion batteries are discussed subsequently due to the safety concerns in organic electrolytes. Since flexible metal-air batteries are recognized as primary choices for the next generation, the authors take lithium-air and aluminum-air batteries as examples to explore their applications in flexible battery construction. They further summarize flexible batteries under the most challenging working conditions such as stretching and integrating flexible batteries with flexible energy harvesting devices, sensors, and supercapacitors. Covering both fundamental and application development, this book may effectively bridge academics and industry. It will be helpful not only to scholars and students studying materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, physics, energy science, and biomedical science but also to scientists and engineers in the industry.
Flexible Bioelectronics with Power Autonomous Sensing and Data Analytics
by Sameer Sonkusale Maryam Shojaei Baghini Shuchin AeronThis book provides readers with an introduction to the materials and devices necessary for flexible sensors and electronics, followed by common techniques for fabrication of such devices and system-level integration. Key insights into fabrication and processing will guide readers through the tradeoff choices in designing such platforms. A comprehensive review of two specific, flexible bioelectronic platforms, related to smart bandages for wound monitoring and thread-based diagnostics for wearable health, will demonstrate practical application at the system level. The book also provides a unique electrical engineering perspective by reviewing circuit architectures for low noise signal conditioning of weak signals from sensors,, and for low power analog to digital converters for signal acquisition. To achieve energy autonomy, authors provide several example of CMOS energy harvesting front end circuits and voltage boosters. Beyond circuit architectures, the book also provides a review of the modern theory of sampling and recovery of sparse signals, also known as compressed sensing. They then highlight how these principles can be leveraged for design and implementation of efficient signal acquisition hardware and reliable processing of acquired data for flexible electronic platforms.
Flexible Bodies: Tracking Immunity in American Culture from the Days of Polio to the Age of AIDS
by Emily MartinEmily Martin traces Americans' changing ideas about health and immunity since the 1940s. She explores the implications of our emphasis on 'flexibility' in contexts from medicine to the corporate world, warning that we may be approaching a new form of social Darwinism.
Flexible Bronchoscopy
by Ko-Pen Wang Atul C. Mehta J. Francis Turner Jr.With the development of new instruments and the refining of new techniques, flexible bronchoscopy has become one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in pulmonary medicine. This new edition of Flexible Bronchoscopy is an essential addition to the bronchoscopist's bookshelf. It highlights possible complications, contra-indications and precautions. In addition it addresses all current techniques and future technologies in interventional bronchoscopy. For ease of use Flexible Bronchoscopy is divided into four major sections: Fundamentals of Bronchoscopy Diagnostic Bronchoscopy Therapeutic Bronchoscopy Special Considerations Flexible Bronchoscopyis an ideal training manual for all respiratory and pulmonary physicians, as well as trainees and residents working in the field of respiratory medicine, who need to develop the skill of interventional bronchoscopy.
Flexible Bronchoscopy
by Ko-Pen Wang Atul C. Mehta J. Francis TurnerIn this fourth edition of the popular Flexible Bronchoscopy, which has been revised and updated throughout, the world's leading specialists discuss the technical and procedural aspects of performing diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy. Four new chapters have been added, taking into account new developments in EBUS and electromagnetic navigation.
Flexible Bronchoskopie für Einsteiger: Grundlagen, Techniken, Befundung, Atlas
by Felix HerthDie flexible Bronchoskopie ist ein unverzichtbares Element der pneumologischen Diagnostik und Therapie. Um alle Möglichkeiten souverän nutzen zu können, muss man die Grundlagen und Techniken kennen, erlernen und beherrschen. Für Einsteiger als praxisorientierte Kurslektüre geeignet u. a. für die Bronchoskopiekurse der DGP. Als unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für den erfahrenen Untersucher. Aus dem Inhalt Anatomie, Indikation, Durchführung mit Vor- und Nachbereitung, Befundbericht Flexible Bronchoskopie unter Beatmung. Probenentnahme. Autofluoreszenz, Narrow Band Imaging und neuere optische Verfahren CHARTIS-Diagnostik. Schluckdiagnostik. Stimmbanddiagnostik/Vocal Chord Dysfunction. Endobronchiale Ultraschalldiagnostik (EBUS) Komplikationen und deren Management Besonderheiten bei lungentransplantierten Patienten Mit hochwertigen Abbildungen und Videos. Normalbefunde, Normvarianten und Pathologika. Für Pneumologen, Internisten, Thoraxchirurgen, Intensivmediziner. Auch geeignet für Atmungstherapeuten, Fachweiterbildungsteilnehmer Endoskopiepflege. Unter Berücksichtigung der deutschen und europäischen Leitlinien.
Flexible Dienstleistungsarbeit gesundheitsförderlich gestalten: Herausforderung für ambulante soziale Dienste und agile IT-Services
by Guido BeckeDies ist ein Open-Access-Buch.Im Zentrum des Bands steht die gesundheitsförderliche Gestaltung flexibler Dienstleistungsarbeit. Am Beispiel von technischen, d. h. agilen IT-Services und sozialen, d. h. ambulanten hauswirtschaftlichen Diensten werden Belastungskonstellationen und Gesundheitsressourcen von Beschäftigten im Umgang mit Flexibilitätsanforderungen analysiert. Zugleich werden betrieblich erprobte und evaluierte Interventionslösungen sowie Erfahrungen ihres regionalen Transfers diskutiert. Es zeigt sich, dass beide Beispielbereiche flexibler Dienstleistungsarbeit durch relativ hohe Anforderungen an die Interaktionsarbeit mit Kund*innen geprägt, aber in unterschiedliche Interaktionsordnungen eingebunden sind. Vorstellungen von einfacher hauswirtschaftlicher Dienstleistungsarbeit sind in Anbetracht komplexer Interaktionsanforderungen zu revidieren.
Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optima l Physique, Performance & Health
by Alan AragonThe last nutritional model you will ever need to achieve and maintain your optimal physique, peak performance, and robust health.Do you find yourself confused by the ever-changing diet landscape? Low-carb, keto, low-fat, Paleo, supplements you can&’t pronounce, and of course the fix-all magic bullet—it becomes a minefield of endless frustration with little or no sustainable results to show for it. In his new book Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving & Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance, and Health, Alan Aragon is here to put an end to the confusion and put you on a path to success. With over 25 years of experience as a nutrition researcher and educator, Alan reveals the biggest diet secret of all—no single diet is best for everyone. The key to success is finding a tailored program that meets your individual needs and helps you build lifelong habits to support your goals. Flexible Dieting is a research-based, field-tested approach to nutrition that focuses on macronutrient balance and proper food sourcing that will help you achieve your dietary and physical goals at your own pace. With this simple weight-loss plan, Alan shows you how to eat within your specific macronutrient targets, making weight loss achievable and sustainable while fostering a healthy relationship with food and offering more freedom in your food choices.
Flexible High Performance Magnetic Field Sensors: On-Scalp Magnetoencephalography and Other Applications
by Etienne Labyt Tilmann Sander Ronald WakaiThis contributed volume reviews the latest advances in all the new technologies currently developed for MagnetoEncephaloGraphy (MEG) recordings, as well as sensor technologies and integrated sensor arrays for on-scalp MEG. The book gives an account of the first MEG imaging studies and explores the new field of feasible, experimental paradigms of on-scalp MEG. This is an ideal book for engineers, researchers, and students in the neurosciences interested in MEG imaging.
Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in Children
by Pierre LascombesOver the past three decades, the flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) technique that originated in the University of Nancy in France has evolved to the point where it is becoming the gold standard for the treatment of many fractures in children. This comprehensive textbook on FIN is written by Pierre Lascombes and his colleagues from the University of Nancy and covers all its potential applications. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on general considerations such as biomechanics, choice of implant, basic principles of surgical technique, and rehabilitation. The second part describes in detail the techniques developed for each particular fracture type with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations. In the final part, a range of further indications for FIN in children are discussed. By clearly explaining the basic principles and various uses of FIN, this book will prove of value to both novice and experienced traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons.
Flexible Nonparametric Curve Estimation
by Hassan DoostiThis book delves into the realm of nonparametric estimations, offering insights into essential notions such as probability density, regression, Tsallis Entropy, Residual Tsallis Entropy, and intensity functions. Through a series of carefully crafted chapters, the theoretical foundations of flexible nonparametric estimators are examined, complemented by comprehensive numerical studies. From theorem elucidation to practical applications, the text provides a deep dive into the intricacies of nonparametric curve estimation. Tailored for postgraduate students and researchers seeking to expand their understanding of nonparametric statistics, this book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to explore the applications of flexible nonparametric techniques.
Flexible Shift Planning in the Service Industry
by Jens O. BrunnerThe book presents new ideas to model and solve the flexible shift planning problem of personnel workers in the service industry. First, a new modeling approach is proposed that requires shifts to be generated implicitly rather than employing a predefined set of shift types like three 8-hour or two 12-hour shifts to cover varying forecast demand. The objective is to minimize the total cost of the assignments given the general and individual labor restrictions. Second, to find high quality assignments two solution methodologies are presented. A heuristic decomposition strategy decomposes the problem into weekly subproblems whereas a branch-and-price algorithm that uses several branching rules decomposes the model by worker types. The master problem uses a set covering formulation whereas the subproblems are mixed integer programs. The modeling and solution methodologies are developed and tested using the example of physicians from an anesthesia department of a German university hospital.
Flexible Ureteroscopy
by Guohua Zeng Kemal Sarica Kandarp ParikhThis book describes basic information and current applications of flexible ureteroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of renal stones, covering topics on history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and training for beginners. Basic as well as advanced techniques of flexible ureteroscopy for large renal stones, pediatric patients, and in special situations are presented in details with representative cases and high-resolution illustrations. In addition, disposable, wireless, and robotic flexible ureteroscopy are introduced in details to help readers to learn advanced techniques. It will be a useful reference for urologists, especially for those who are interested in improving their flexible ureteroscopy skills in clinical practice.
Flexible Working and Training for Doctors and Dentists: Pt. 1, 2007
by Anne Hastie Elisabeth Paice Elizabeth BoathThis work includes a foreword by Elisabeth Paice. "Flexible Training and Working for Doctors and Dentists" is a real-world, practical guide to the opportunities available for flexible training and working. It explains the current rules and regulations and promotes the 'Improving Working Lives' initiative for NHS workers - a Department of Health priority. It presents a wealth of information, including details on sabbaticals, management roles, maternity and sickness leave, academic life and the GP returner scheme. This straightforward guide will be invaluable to doctors and dentists working in primary and secondary care, medical and dental students and staff, and doctors and dentists in training. Healthcare policy makers and shapers will find it an excellent resource, along with healthcare managers and careers counsellors. "The first book on flexible training and working in medicine and dentistry. The subject matter is highly topical. The proportion of women in medicine and dentistry rises each year, and with it the demand for less than full-time working. This book will prove a useful resource for any doctors or dentists who are contemplating working less than full-time themselves, or who guide or manage others making these choices. Clinical tutors, course organisers and deanery staff will find it invaluable, and unique." - Elisabeth Paice, in her Foreword.
Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout VS Big Pharma: The Fight to Save My Son's Life
by Patrick GirondiFlight of the Rondone is a true rags to riches tale the New York Times stated is &“meant for television.&” The protagonist, a high school dropout, is nicknamed in Italian U Carneveil (Walking Circus) for his entertaining and eccentric nature. Patrick Girondi starts his career shining shoes, stealing car parts, and escaping life-threatening situations while outwitting the Chicago police. He claws up to being a famous success story on the Oprah Show. His fortunes quickly change when his eldest son, Santino, is diagnosed with a fatal blood disease. Girondi hunts for a cure in a drama that has boundless implications in the world of gene therapy. As Girondi writes, &“I&’d been strangled, shot at, skated more than twenty arrests, made it through 3 FBI witch-hunts and went from the docks to trading and big money. I would see my son cured. How hard could it be?&” After decades of struggle, he delivered the world&’s first commercial batch of vector with the potential to cure Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. But again, the success of the cure—and the fate of his son—is imperiled, in a world of lab jackets, mysterious deaths, and cut-throat Wall Street banksters. This is a story of love, beating the odds, or as Girondi calls it, pure luck. It is a gritty and realistic tale told with little regard for empire or etiquette.
Fling with Her Long-Lost Surgeon
by Sue MacKayIn the latest Harlequin Medical Romance from Sue MacKay, a fling with the surgeon from her past is just what the doctor ordered!Is the surgeon from her past……the answer to her future? Gynecologist Georgie has sworn off love for good—she&’s already lost more than she can bear. So when brooding surgeon Blake returns to town, the attraction zinging between them is something she should ignore. Yet Blake understands her more than anyone… Since he&’s only back temporarily, a fling could be just what the doctor ordered! Georgie tells herself it can never be forever—until she realizes how happy she is in his arms!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Fling with the Children's Heart Doctor
by Becky WicksWill she find a new home……In the surgeon&’s arms?For Dr. Freya Grey, spending six months working with Amsterdam&’s leading children&’s cardiac surgeon, Lucas Van de Berg, proves a delicious distraction from painful memories. But knowing that she can&’t stay in the city that haunts her, Freya is torn between her head and her heart. Lucas has shown her Amsterdam in a new light…but is that enough to make her want to stay? &“…absolutely entertaining, fast-paced and a story I couldn&’t put down…. Overall, Ms. Wicks has delivered a wonderful read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance was delightful and special….&”-Harlequin Junkie on From Doctor to Daddy &“An emotional roller coaster romance with both characters learning to trust, superb read.&”-Goodreads on Tempted by the Hot-Shot Doc
Flipons: The Discovery of Z-DNA and Soft-Wired Genomes
by Alan HerbertAlan Herbert has played a leading part in discovering the biological roles for a high-energy form of DNA twisted to the left rather than to the right. Both Z-DNA and the Z-RNA sensing proteins are critical for protecting hosts against both viruses and cancers. The proteins also play critical roles in the programmed cell death of aging cells. Other types of flipons exist and alter the readout of transcripts from the genome, encoding genetic information by their shape rather than by their sequence. Many of these flipons are within repeat elements that were previously considered to be just genomic junk. Instead these genetic elements increase the adaptability of cells by flipping DNA conformation. By acting as digital switches, the different flipon types can alter cellular responses without any change to their sequence or any damage to DNA. These highly dynamic structures enable the rapid evolution of multicellular organisms. The junk DNA in repeats also encode peptide patches that enable the assembly of cellular machines. The intransitive logic involved enhances the chance of an individual surviving a constantly changing environment.Key Features Causes us to rethink how information is encoded in the genome Changes our understanding of how our genome evolved and how we protect ourselves against viruses and cancers while sparing normal cells Shows that high energy forms of DNA, such as left-handed DNA do exist inside the cell Accessible to those in academia and the general public, and speaks to the next generation, encouraging them to find their own path in scientific discovery The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative License (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Flirting With Trouble
by Leandra LoganCan A High-Society Girl Give Up Life In The Fast Lane For Love In Fairlane? Shop-till-you-drop socialite Amanda Pierpoint is the New York gossip columnist everyone's gossiping about. Trying to please her father, she's almost ready to settle down — until Pierpoint Sr., the media mogul, goes too far. He's picked her future husband with less thought than he gives to his after-dinner cigar! Obviously it's time to get out of town. A pair of dark glasses and a dye job later, she's on the run — to a small dot on the map named Fairlane, where she causes a traffic mishap while ogling "Handsome" Hanson's taut muscles glistening in the noonday sun. Dr. Brett, as the locals call him, has secrets, too — his precocious daughter, ex-wife and red Corvette are all part of a hush-hush past. But their boardinghouse roomies are looking for intrigue. "Handsome" and Amanda falling for each other? That's perfect! Of course, when her father arrives with fiance in tow, her cover's blown and the truth comes out. Now what will the publicity-shy doctor do?
Flirting with the Doc of Her Dreams
by Janice LynnIt started with a text...Dr. Eli Randolph is nurse Beth Taylor's ultimate fantasy man. Gorgeous, kind, talented-he's ideal! Apart from the fact he doesn't know she exists...and Beth's had quite enough rejection for one lifetime.Then, thanks to an accidental risqué text message, suddenly Eli knows exactly who Beth is-and what she wishes she could do with him! Soon she's flirting like crazy with the doc of her dreams, and she's about to discover that sometimes reality is better than her imagination....
Flirting with the Florida Heart Doctor
by Janice LynnIn Janice Lynn&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, a doctor&’s challenge to start saying yes is put to the test when her charming cardiologist colleague asks her out on a date… SUN, SEA AND A SOULMATE? Having escaped a toxic relationship, Dr. Hailey is ready to embrace a sun-filled fresh start in Florida. With a new look and new attitude, Hailey&’s making a habit of saying yes…even to dinner with oh-so charming colleague Cayden! Despite mending hearts for a living, cardiologist Cayden has been unlucky with his own. Dating disasters have left him wary, but beautiful and vivacious Hailey draws him in. Yet regardless of their deepening connection, she&’s not looking for something serious. Is Cayden flirting with danger, or could they find the happy-ever-after they both stopped hoping for—together?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Flirting with the Socialite Doc
by Melanie MilburneThe new doc in town...Accepting a GP sting in a remote Australian town seems like the perfect opportunity for Lady Isabella Courtney to mend her broken heart. But keeping a low profile is easier said than done when she mistakes the-incredibly hot-local cop for a stripper!Zach Fletcher is back in Jerringa Ridge to take care of his injured father. And new doc Izzy is a delicious distraction he doesn't need. But something about her gets under her skin, and soon Zach finds himself flirting with trouble...!