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Perils of Command: A John Pearce Adventure (John Pearce)
by David DonachieJohn Pearce, having negotiated the highly questionable sale of the two French prizes taken in The Devil to Pay, has left HMS Flirt, as well as the crew and the wounded Henry Digby, in Brindisi and is now headed for Naples to see his lover. In an uncomfortable journey he seeks to work out a way to best both Admiral Sir William Hotham and Captain Ralph Barclay, men who are his sworn enemies. All his calculations are thrown into turmoil when he discovers that Emily is pregnant which, while it is a cause for joy, is also a reason to worry; she is still married to Ralph Barclay and by the laws of the time he can claim the child as his own.
Texas Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by June NaylorTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Texas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Lone Start State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed—from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, hidden attractions, unique finds and unusual locales. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Camping Michigan: A Comprehensive Guide To Public Tent And RV Campgrounds (State Camping Series)
by Kevin RevolinskiNo other campground guidebook focuses solely on the Michigan quite like Kevin Revolinski's. Michigan offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Fully revised and updated, Camping Michigan opens the door to these places. It includes:Ø Up-to-date trail information and route descriptionsØ Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trailsØ Difficulty ratings for each hikeØ Historical highlightsØ Detailed trail mapsØ Zero-impact camping, and wilderness safety tips and techniques
Moving to Maine: The Essential Guide to Get You There and What You Need to Know to Stay
by Victoria DouderaThis is a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here. The book answers questions about what Maine is really like as a place to live, providing a broad range of information about schools, housing, cultural life, taxes, work and employment opportunities, and even the weather.
Prince of Legend: A Crusades Novel (Crusades)
by David DonachieThe final volume in the powerful Crusades trilogyThe crusading armies go from besieging the citadel of Antioch to themselves being besieged. Although Bohemund, leader of the Apulian Normans, manages to take a firm grip on the city, the army of crusaders is depleted, thinned by death, disease, and defection.And for Bohemund and his nephew Tancred there is yet another difficulty: the dissent between the Crusade leaders has broken out into the open, with the wealthy Raymond of Toulouse stirring up conflict. If the Christian host is fighting on two fronts, so is Bohemund himself. With the enemy Turks at his front and his warring peers at his back, can he gain the mighty city of Antioch once and for all? Only one of the greatest battles of the age will decide.
Thermodynamik: nicht nur für Dozentinnen und Dozenten
by Klaus StierstadtDieses Lehrbuch führt in die Thermodynamik ein, basierend auf mikroskopischen Grundlagen – den Eigenschaften und dem Zusammenwirken der Atome. Besonderheiten Es vermittelt eine klar verständlich formuliert Einführung in die Thermodynamik auf mikroskopischer Grundlage. Die thermodynamischen Größen Temperatur, Wärme und Entropie werden auf die Eigenschaften der Atome zurückgeführt und so erklärt. Der Hauptteil entspricht einer vierstündigen Vorlesung, während der umfangreiche Anhang Stoff für Ergänzungsstunden, Seminare oder Übungen bietet. Der Inhalt: Einführung.- Was ist Temperatur?- Was ist Wärme?- Die Entropie.- Die Hauptsätze der Thermodynamik.- Offene Systeme.-Thermodynamische Potentiale.- Erscheinungsformen der Materie, Phasen und Phasenübergänge.- Suszeptibilität und Response – Die Eigenschaften der Stoffe.- Vom Gas zur Flüssigkeit. – Kristalline Festkörper.- Reale Magnete.- Strömung und Transport.- Schwankungen. Neuerungen: Die dritte Auflage des Buches ist speziell auf eine vierstündige Bachelorvorlesung ausgerichtet. Die Zielgruppe: Das Buch richtet sich an Studierende im Bachelorstudium Physik, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Biologie, Chemie, Medizin usw. sowie deren Lehrende. Vorkenntnisse: Erste Kenntnisse in Mechanik, Elektrodynamik, Quantenmechanik und Atomphysik sollten vorhanden sein.
Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 3: Proceedings of ICoRD 2025 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Amaresh Chakrabarti Mohammad Shahid Vishal Singh Prasad S. OnkarThis book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2025) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation. This tenth edition of this biennial conference delves into the multifaceted nature of design, showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research about design to the stakeholders; aid the ongoing process of developing and extending the collective vision through emerging research challenges and questions; and provide a platform for interaction, collaboration and development of the community in order for it to take up the challenges to realize the vision. The contemporary world is in the midst of significant shifts, encompassing everything from climate change to the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. These transformations impact the fabric of everyday human lives and society as a whole. In this context, design emerges as a crucial player, offering a pivotal role in navigating these changes to foster a balanced and just world. This conference edition, therefore has the theme of 'Responsible and Resilient Design for Society', underscoring the importance of adopting approaches that contribute to building a resilient society while acknowledging the responsibilities that come with being designers and researchers. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems and services.
Logics in Artificial Intelligence: 19th European Conference, JELIA 2025, Kutaisi, Georgia, September 1–4, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16094)
by Temur Kutsia Besik Dundua Giovanni CasiniThis two-volume set LNAI 16093-16094 constitutes the proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Logics in Artificial Intelligence, JELIA 2025, held in Kutaisi, Georgia, during September 1–4, 2025. The 39 full papers and 5 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. They were organized in the following topics: Part I: Special Track: Logics for Explainable and Trustworthy AI; Argumentation; Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization; Deontic Reasoning; Description Logics and Ontological Reasoning; Higher-order and Non-classical Logics; Logic Programming and Answer Set Programming. Part II: Non-monotonic Reasoning and Belief Change; Propositional Reasoning, QBF, and Satisfiability Problems; Temporal Reasoning; Theorem Proving.
Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 2: Proceedings of ICoRD 2025 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Amaresh Chakrabarti Mohammad Shahid Vishal Singh Prasad S. OnkarThis book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2025) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation. This tenth edition of this biennial conference delves into the multifaceted nature of design, showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research about design to the stakeholders; aid the ongoing process of developing and extending the collective vision through emerging research challenges and questions; and provide a platform for interaction, collaboration and development of the community in order for it to take up the challenges to realize the vision. The contemporary world is in the midst of significant shifts, encompassing everything from climate change to the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. These transformations impact the fabric of everyday human lives and society as a whole. In this context, design emerges as a crucial player, offering a pivotal role in navigating these changes to foster a balanced and just world. This conference edition, therefore has the theme of 'Responsible and Resilient Design for Society', underscoring the importance of adopting approaches that contribute to building a resilient society while acknowledging the responsibilities that come with being designers and researchers. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems and services.
Proceedings of the 18th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction- Volume1: EASEC-18, 13–15 November 2024, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #677)
by Kriengsak Panuwatwanich Somnuk Tangtermsirikul Pennung Warnitchai Ganchai TanapornraweekitThis book presents the proceedings of the 18th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-18), held in Chiang Mai, Thailand on November 13–15, 2024. Under the theme &“Construction Engineering for a Responsible Growth and Sustainable Future,&” the conference brought together novel research and advancements in materials science and engineering in construction, foundation and geotechnical engineering, resilient structures and design for natural disasters and extreme events, structural analysis and design, smart infrastructure systems and construction management, advanced construction techniques, operations, and maintenance, transportation engineering, circular and green construction economy, and professional practices and engineering education. Contributing to the overarching conference theme, specialized symposia were also organized to address salient issues on structural stability and structural vibration control of engineering structures against multiple dynamic hazards, seismic resilient structures, structural health monitoring, Bayesian system identification of civil engineering structures, and advanced concrete technology and composite structures.
Quantum Machine Learning in Industrial Automation (Information Systems Engineering and Management #65)
by Asit Kumar Das Soumi Dutta Fernando Moreira Anupam Ghosh Vinod Kumar ShuklaThis book focuses on quantum machine learning that harnesses the collective properties of quantum states, such as superposition, interference, and entanglement, uses algorithms run on quantum devices, such as quantum computers, to supplement, expedite, or support the work performed by a classical machine learning program. The devices that perform quantum computations are known as quantum computers. Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize computation by making certain types of classically intractable problems solvable. A few large companies and small start-ups now have functioning non-error-corrected quantum computers composed of several tens of qubits, and some of these are even accessible to the public through the cloud. Additionally, quantum simulators are making strides in fields varying from molecular energetics to many-body physics. Most known use cases fit into four archetypes: quantum simulation, quantum linear algebra for AI and machine learning, quantum optimization and search, and quantum factorization. Advantages of quantum computing are many and to list a few, first, they&’re fast. Ultimately, quantum computers have the potential to provide computational power on a scale that traditional computers cannot ever match. In 2019, for example, Google claimed to carry out a calculation in about 200 seconds that would take a classical supercomputer around 10,000 years. Second, they can solve complex problems. The more complex a problem, the harder it is for even a supercomputer to solve. When a classical computer fails, it&’s usually because of a huge degree of complexity and many interacting variables. However, due to the concepts of superposition and entanglement, quantum computers can account for all these variables and complexities to reach a solution. Last but not the least, they can run complex simulations. The speed and complexity that quantum computing can achieve means that, in theory, a quantum computer could simulate many intricate systems.
Stochastic Geometry: Percolation, Tesselations, Gaussian Fields and Point Processes (Lecture Notes in Mathematics #2365)
by Hermine BierméThis volume covers a broad spectrum of topics in stochastic geometry, including percolation, tessellations, Gaussian fields and point processes. Based on lectures given at the Stochastic Geometry Days held by the Stochastic Geometry Research Group from 2019 to 2022, the book opens with an introduction to Russo–Seymour–Welsh theory for the study of percolation, before going on to explore random tessellations and their applications, the geometry of Gaussian random fields, and the zeros of analytic Gaussian fields. This discussion naturally leads to the concept of determinantal point processes, whose applications in signal processing are the focus of the final chapter. Providing a unique and accessible overview of active fields in stochastic geometry, their tools and models, this collection of lectures will encourage further research and applications.
Organizations and Knowledge Management (Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning #16)
by Marco ValeriThe premise of this book is that in the contemporary fast-evolving competitive landscape, traditional management models are outdated. The author emphasizes instead the importance of continuous knowledge regeneration and human capital in achieving sustainable success. Through insightful chapters on post-modernism in organizational design, complexity, and strategic learning, this book guides organizations in recognizing the value of human knowledge and the dynamic nature of routines. It challenges outdated management models, urging leaders to reinvent their organizations with intelligence and adaptability. Essential reading for business leaders, managers, and academics, this book offers a comprehensive framework for fostering innovative, knowledge-driven organizations.
Molekulardynamik: Grundlagen der Simulation großer Biomoleküle in Physik, Chemie und Biologie
by Hauke PaulsenDieses Lehrbuch führt ein in die computergestützte Methode die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Atomen und Molekülen durch empirische Potentiale zu beschreiben und deren Dynamik zu berechnen. Besonderheiten:Mittels Einführung und Anwendungsbeispiel werden die Lesenden schrittweise mit grundlegenden Aspekten von klassischen Molekulardynamik-Simulationen großer Biomoleküle vertraut gemacht. Das Ergebnis einer solchen Simulation, die sogenannte Trajektorie, lässt sich in einer anschaulichen Analogie mit einem „Film&“ vergleichen: Dazu gehören im dritten Kapitel als „Akteure&“ die Atome und Moleküle, im vierten als „Filmset&“ die Simulationsboxen, im fünften als „Rollenbeschreibungen&“ die klassischen Wechselwirkungsmodelle für die Atome und im sechsten als „Drehbuch&“ die Algorithmen, die die Bewegungsgleichungen numerisch integrieren. Anschließend erfolgt der Einbezug von Begriffen aus der statistischen Mechanik und ein ausführlicher Anhang liefert für das Verständnis nützliche mathematische und physikalische Grundlagen. Diese kompakte Einführung in klassische Molekulardynamik-Simulationen schließt die Lücke zur Spezialliteratur. Elektronisches Zusatzmaterial wie Videodarstellungen von Simulationen, Strukturdateien von Molekülen und Skripte zur Durchführung von Simulationsrechnungen sollen den Lesenden eine aktive Auseinandersetzung mit dem Lehrstoff erleichtern. Der Inhalt:1. Einleitung – 2. Ein praktisches Beispiele – 3. Atome und Moleküle – 4. Simulationsboxen – 5. Wechselwirkungen – 6. Integration der Bewegung – 7. Ensembles – 8. Thermostate – 9. Barostate Zielgruppe:Dieses Buch bietet Studierenden der Physik, Biologie, Chemie und verwandter Fachgebiete eine grundlegende Einführung. Den Fortgeschrittenen kann es nicht zuletzt wegen der umfangreichen Literaturverweise als Referenz dienen. Vorkenntnisse:Die nötigen physikalischen Grundlagen werden wiederholt, um so jedem Lesenden ein einheitliches Vorwissen zu bieten.
Advances in Nonlinear Evolution Equations (Infosys Science Foundation Series)
by Mohamed Jleli Bessem Samet Calogero VetroThis book presents a collection of significant and original contributions that delve into the realm of nonlinear evolution equations and their applications, encompassing both theory and practical usage. Serving as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, it facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas among scientists from diverse fields who share a keen interest in the intricate world of evolution equations. The book bridges the gap between theory and practicality, offering valuable insights for researchers and enthusiasts alike, transcending disciplinary boundaries. Evolution equations, a subset of partial differential equations, serve as mathematical tools to depict the temporal transformation of physical systems from their initial states. These equations find widespread utility in modeling various real-world phenomena across diverse disciplines. Notable examples of nonlinear evolution equations include the heat equation, which characterizes the evolution of heat distribution over time; the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, instrumental in understanding data transmission in fiber optic communication systems; the Korteweg-de Vries equation, illuminating the dynamics of surface water waves; and the portrayal of ion-acoustic waves in cold plasma.
When the Eagle Hunts (Eagles of the Empire #3)
by Simon ScarrowIF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTS is the compelling third novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' IndependentBritannia, AD 44. Cato, a thoughtful junior officer in the Roman army, and his commanding centurion, Macro, are simply pawns in Rome's lust to conquer Britain. During the freezing winter, the two men and their legion fight the native savages in hand-to-hand battles that haunt Cato for days after.But in a place full of enemies, the most vicious are the Druids of the Dark Moon; brutal, merciless men who have captured the wife and children of General Plautius himself.So Macro and Cato are given a mission: to travel deep into enemy territory and recover the hostages. If they fail, the fate of the Roman army may just hang in the balance...
The Book of Yoga Self-Practice: 20 tools to help you create and sustain a fulfilling independent yoga practice
by Rebecca Anderton-DaviesToo busy? Too stressed? Can't focus? But would you love to discover the power of regular practice?This book is for you. The Book of Yoga Self-Practice is the ultimate guide for every aspiring yogi or dedicated student who wants to find the magic of an independent yoga self-practice - one that's simple, practical, captivating and attainable.No need to travel to a class, or struggle to find the exact type of teaching you need in any given moment. No need to follow a video or come up with the pre-planned sequence. No need to keep spending money on classes or subscriptions that never quite fit the bill. This step-by-step guide will show you how to overcome the challenges of starting, continuing and progressing in a yoga self-practice. It combines heartfelt writing with beautiful, clear design to provide 20 usable and unbelievably helpful tools that you can implement in your yoga practice today. Learn to practice anywhere at anytime, not just do poses. Fast, slow, short, long - your flow starts here. Start reaping the incredible rewards for your body and mind.
The Eagle's Prey (Eagles of the Empire #29)
by Simon ScarrowIF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE'S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping historical novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily ExpressBritannia, AD 44. The time has come to claim Britain for the Empire. Centurions Cato and Macro are preparing for what their leaders say will be the final battle against those natives refusing to accept the civilising force of Rome. The British savages will surely stand no chance against the might of the unstoppable Roman army.But young Cato is more concerned about hot-headed cohort commander, Maximius, than about the enemy, and with Roman troops being brutally slaughtered, even grizzled veteran Macro is having doubts about the promised ease of their success. Will they be victorious - or will the battle cost both of them more than they could ever imagine?
Centurion (Eagles of the Empire #8)
by Simon ScarrowIF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!CENTURION, a no. 1 bestseller, is the unputdownable eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The TimesAD 46. Roman army officers Cato and Macro have survived many dangerous missions together. They look out for one another. They're faithful to their Emperor. And from their men they demand bravery and ruthless efficiency.With the news that Rome's old enemy, Parthia, is poised to unleash its might against the border kingdom of Palmyra, Cato and Macro must embark on a desperate quest to protect the Empire. Outnumbered and deep in treacherous territory, they will have to endure a pitched battle that will test their courage and loyalty as never before...
Frank and Red: The 'warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good' story of an unlikely friendship.
by Matt Coyne'Best book of the year!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fantastic debut' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐The brilliant, heart-warming debut novel from the Sunday Times best-selling author of Dummy and Man vs Toddler'A lovely feel-good treat' The Times | 'Simply perfect' Daily Mirror | 'Hilariously funny... and beneath it all really quite lovely' The Metro | Brilliant, just brilliant' Huffington Post | Debut of the Year Woman and Home | A Prima Book of The Year__________________Sometimes, the friend you need is the one you never saw coming.Frank and Red are a mess.Frank is a grumpy old curmudgeon. A recluse whose only company is the 'ghost' of his dead wife, Marcie. He is estranged from his friends, his son, and the ever-changing world beyond his front gate. And then Red moves in next door.Red is six. A boy struggling to adjust to the separation of his mum and dad, a new school, and the demonic school bully. Red is curious, smart, he never stops talking, and he's got a trampoline. From the moment Red's blonde mop appears over the top of the fence that divides their two gardens, the unlikeliest of friendships is born. . . . And it is a friendship that will change both of their lives forever.Readers CAN'T GET ENOUGH of this INCREDIBLY MOVING debut novel:'Raw, real and heartrending, uplifting and simply a delicious read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Moving and funny, uplifting and full of hope' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Stunningly well-written, warm hearted, incredibly funny and moving story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written, warm and empathic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire #1)
by Simon ScarrowIF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The TimesAD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now.Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive...
Last Chance: The stunning new thriller from the legendary SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author (The Spider Shepherd Thrillers #22)
by Stephen LeatherA GLOBAL CABAL OF HITMEN. ONE MAN STOOD IN THEIR PATH.'Two things to make a Summer afternoon great: a Stephen Leather novel, and a cold beer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Spider keeps getting better and better' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best series I have ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A group of professional killers, known as The Office, are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged.After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough. The Office must be destroyed, root and stem.Dan 'Spider' Shepherd, the secret service's most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation and unmasking its leader. But just how far is he willing to go in the name of justice . . . ?A hundred-mile-an-hour whirlwind of a novel from one of the world's most gifted thriller authors.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER'Let Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it' Sun'He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real' Daily Mail'Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storylines he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain' Financial Times'A master of the thriller genre' Irish Times'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' Chris Ryan
Secondary Geography in Action
by David PreeceSecondary Geography in Action is a guide to interpreting subject-specific educational research in real-world classrooms, drawing on David Preece's many years of experience in the field.
Secondary Geography in Action
by David PreeceSecondary Geography in Action is a guide to interpreting subject-specific educational research in real-world classrooms, drawing on David Preece's many years of experience in the field.
The Dean Disordered: Jonathan Swift and Humoral Medicine (Peculiar Bodies)
by Paul William ChildUnderstanding Jonathan Swift&’s medical and literary lifeThe Dean Disordered bridges biography and literary criticism to examine the chronic afflictions suffered by the great Irish satirist Jonathan Swift, investigating not only how these ailments affected his day-to-day social life and ambitions but also how he represented them in his correspondence and imaginative writings. By historicizing Swift&’s medical issues, Paul William Child returns the creator of the iconic character of Gulliver (a surgeon, notably) to the humoral body that he knew. Child situates Swift&’s complaints within the theory of illness as an imbalance of fluid humors that had persisted since classical days, considering how Swift tried to make sense of and contain his own humors through narrative explanation, medical interventions and regimen, performances in the &“sick role,&” and imaginative representations. Rather than accepting modern diagnoses of Swift&’s illnesses, The Dean Disordered reconstructs the medical culture of his time. The book opens a window into Swift&’s experience of illness and prompts us to read both the man and his works anew.