Cosmetic surgery is no longer the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous: millions of people seek surgery every year to remove scars and blemishes, streamline the body shape and slow down the ageing process. But unbiased information about the realities of cosmetic surgery and whether it is necessary can be hard to come by. An essential resource for those in search of the body beautiful, this book tackles every question the layman might have and also considers alternative options to surgery. The Cosmetic Surgery Companion describes the surgical options available for improving each body zone, providing detailed information and clear illustrations explaining the surgery itself as well as the necessary before- and aftercare. The important thing is to make an informed
This definitive, get-gorgeous bible offers hundreds of insider tips and tricks on everything from scoring a flawless luminous complexion to creating sex-kitten hairstyles, to working the latest make-up trends. Packed with beautiful images, the how-to instruction is presented in a fun, fresh and visually-engaging way. And since "Cosmo" editors are experts in what men find alluring, there are plenty of pointers on that topic too, including: the secrets to silky, touchable hair, come-hither eyes and kissable lips. Plus, the scents that'll drive him wild (in a good way!). Also in here: decadent at-home spa ideas that advise women how to pamper themselves like a pro (no appointment necessary). Of course every beauty junkie is bound to make a mistake now and then, so "Cosmo"
"Cottrell's Neuroanesthesia, 5th Edition", edited by James E. Cottrell, MD, FRCA and William L. Young, MD, delivers the complete and authoritative guidance you need to ensure optimal perioperative safety for neurosurgical patients. Integrating current scientific principles with the newest clinical applications, it not only explains what to do under any set of circumstances but also why to do it and how to avoid complications. Comprehensive updates reflect all of the latest developments in neurosurgical anesthesia, and contributions from many new experts provide fresh insights into overcoming tough clinical challenges. Access to the complete contents online at expertconsult.com enables you to rapidly and conveniently consult the book from any computer.
One of the biggest trends in textiles at the moment is the use of the embellisher - a simple-to-use machine that is very popular amongst craftspeople and contemporary textile artists. This book, includes a detailed and comprehensive techniques section, then six chapters exploring different aspects of needle punching with step-by-step projects and a gallery of inspirational ideas, illustrated with sumptuous photography. This is the ideal introduction to this popular new technique. 'the projects in this book offer ideas for a wide range of finished objects' Stitch, Oct/Nov 2010 "If you've treated yourself to an embellishing (needle-punch) machine and don't quite know what to do next, this book is for you...An ideal introduction to this popular technique." Sew Today
This new title in the Law Guidebook series, the Criminal Law Guidebook, brings alive the subject of criminal law and procedure by using practical applications and everyday scenarios. It takes an incremental approach to develop students' practical skills in analysis, problem solving and legal argument and comprehensively covers all Australian jurisdictions, including SA criminal law which is often excluded from criminal law texts. Please click on Student Resources to access the online resource centre.
The Criminal Litigation Handbook offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the areas of criminal litigation covered on the Legal Practice Course. Making effective use of realistic case studies which are backed up by documentation online, the text combines theory with practical considerations and encourages students to focus on putting their knowledge into a practical context. Written in an informal and accessible style, the text covers all procedural and evidential issues that arise in criminal cases. The more complex areas of criminal litigation are examined using numerous diagrams, flowcharts, and examples while potential changes in the law are highlighted by specially designed 'Looking Ahead' boxes. Each chapter ends with a key point summary and self-test
Daizy is ready to dazzle everyone with her brand-new pink guitar - maybe she'll even find her star quality! But then Dad comes up with another crazy idea, which means swapping happy family life for milking African goats. Eeeek! Daizy needs a clever plan.
When the partially dismembered body of a young man is found in the Florida Everglades, Deborah Jones, star reporter for the "Miami Herald", finds herself caught up in a story that has ramifications far beyond anything she could have ever imagined. The victim had contacted Deborah anonymously just the day before, promising her top secret government documents if she'd agree to a meeting. But he didn't show up, calling to say he feared for his life. Deborah Jones is a woman not easily deterred by threats. But when a second person dies in mysterious circumstances, it is clear to her and to everyone on her newspaper that Deborah could be the next person on an assassin's list. "Explosive stuff" Peterborough Evening Telegraph
John Harvey has been described as the master of British crime and in A Darker Shade of Blue he has collected together some of his very best writing.
From the killing fields of the East Midlands to the mean streets of London, from the jazz clubs and clip joints of Soho to the barren fenlands of East Anglia, this is a world of broken families and run-down estates, revenge killings and prostitution, drugs, guns and corruption; a world of overstretched police forces and underpaid detectives, men and women who strive nonetheless for a kind of justice; a world in which everything, even friendship, has a price.
Featuring characters like Frank Elder, who tried to turn his back on police work and failed; Jack Kiley, ex-copper and one-time professional footballer, now a
Contains material from the lecture courses conducted at the Theoretical Advanced Study Institute (TASI, Colorado, USA) on high energy physics and cosmology in 2008. This book presents in parallel series of lectures in the areas of Large Hadron Collider phenomenology and experimentation; and advanced theoretical topics beyond the standard model.
Chichikov is willing to relieve their owners of the tax burden by buying the titles for a song. What he does not say is that he then proposes to take out a huge mortgage against these fictitious citizens and buy himself a nice estate in Eastern Russia. Will he get away with it? Who will rumble him?
In the heat of battle you have a choice: Death or Glory . . .
Libya, 1942 - Rommel's Africa Korps is sweeping across the desert. Ragged Allied forces are being torn apart in brutal fire-fights on the scorched sands. A desperate message to the Prime Minister is entrusted to First Officer Madeleine Rose, WRNS. Her codename: Runefish.
When GHQ hears that Runefish's plane is lost behind enemy lines, they send for battle-hardened Sergeant Tom Caine. Caine is a first class soldier who nearly always does what he's told. He will lead a squad of specialist commandos into the heart of enemy territory and either rescue or execute Runefish. If he refuses to take this near-suicide mission he faces court martial. Now the outcome of the war depends on his following orders.
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Her name is Elise Freeman, and her chilling cry for help - to whoever may be listening - comes too late to save her. On a DVD found near her lifeless body, the emotionally and physically battered woman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at one of LA's most prestigious prep schools. With Elise dead, homicide detective Milo Sturgis is assigned to probe the hallowed halls of Windsor Prep Academy. And if ever he could use Dr Alex Delaware's psychological prowess, it's now.
From the start, this case promises to be an uphill climb for truth and a down-and-dirty fight for justice. Searching for
During recent years, the influence of the immune system and xenobiotic metabolism on the pathogenesis of skin diseases has become evident. This can be observed in disorders such as atopic diseases and atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin tumors as well as extrinsic skin aging. Consequently, researchers from the fields of dermatology, environmental research and toxicology have joined in a meeting to advance the interdisciplinary translational research. Highlights are published as original papers or reviews in this special topic issue. The contributions written by renowned experts discuss topics ranging from photoprotection beyond ultraviolet radiation to porphyria, and from actinic keratosis and nanocarriers to cytochrome P450 isoenzymes. To clinicians and researchers in
The young Thomas Hardy, working as an architect, but fired with literary ambition, tried for years to get into print. He finally succeeded with "Desperate Remedies", a 'sensation novel' in the mode of Wilkie Collins.
In 1869 a young Russian was strangled, shot through the head and thrown into a pond. His crime? A wish to leave small group of violent revolutionaries, from which he had become alienated.
With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised 6th edition of Dictionary of Computing provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English speakers. Supplements include tables of codes and programming languages. Each entry includes an example sentence to show how the term is used in context, with quotations from magazines and newspapers to show how terms are used in real life.
Co-published by Oxford University Press and the International Law Institute, and prepared by the Office of the Legal Adviser at the Department of State, the Digest of United States Practice in International Law presents an annual compilation of documents and commentary highlighting significant developments in public and private international law, and is an invaluable resource for practitioners and scholars in the field.
Each year's volume compiles excerpts from documents such as treaties, diplomatic notes and correspondence, legal opinion letters, judicial decisions, Senate committee reports and press releases. Each document is selected by members of the Legal Adviser's Office of the U.S. Department of State, based on their judgments about the significance of the
The rise of digital photography is perhaps the most manifest legacy of the digital revolution in art. Through the use of sophisticated software and scanners, artists are able to enhance photographs, saturate them with colour, and create mesmerizing effects. Focusing exclusively on digital photography and its enormous varieties of technique and style being practiced today, Sylvia Wolf explores a genre that challenges our notions of the art and the role of the artist. This lavishly illustrated book takes readers from the earliest experiments in digital photography to the latest innovations. Wolf candidly discusses issues of authenticity and narrative and points to technological trends of the future. A global panoply of artists, including Andreas Gursky, Chris Jordan,
Includes cruising the Nile and touring ancient Egypt. This title offers insider secrets on the best buys at the Cairo markets. It helps to explore the energetic metropolis of Alexandria and the Red Sea's top dive spots.
