Before Captain Cook's three voyages, to Europeans the globe was uncertain and dangerous; after, it was comprehensible and ordered. Written as a conceptual field guide to the voyages, Longitude and Empire offers a significant rereading of both the expeditions and modern political philosophy. More than any other work, printed accounts of the voyages marked the shift from early modern to modern ways of looking at the world. The globe was no longer divided between Europeans and savages but populated instead by an almost overwhelming variety of national identities. Cook's voyages took the fragmented and obscure global descriptions available at the time and consolidated them into a single, comprehensive textual vision. Locations became fixed on the map and the people, animals, plants, and artifacts associated with them were identified, collected, understood, and assimilated into a world order. This fascinating account offers a new understanding of Captain Cook's voyages and how they affected the European world view.
RUNAWAY is a fascinating account of the life and music of 60s rock star Del Shannon. From humble beginnings in the rural Midwest, this bar band guitarist rocketed to overnight superstar status when his first big hit clinched the #1 spot on the American Billboard charts, resulting in an international hit in over 20 other countries during the year 1961. Del Shannon soon followed up “Runaway” with more hits, including “Hats Off To Larry,” “So Long Baby,” “Hey! Little Girl,” “The Swiss Maid,” “Little Town Flirt,” “Two Kinds of Teardrops,” “Handy Man,” “Do You Wanna Dance,” “Keep Searchin’,” and “Stranger In Town.” Shannon was the first American artist to cover a Beatles song in “From Me To You.” In the late 60s and early 70s, he shifted his focus into production, launching the career of country artist Johnny Carver, discovering a group called Smith that saw a #3 hit with a Shannon-Smith arrangement of “Baby It’s You,” and produced fellow contemporary Brian Hyland’s Top 5 hit “Gypsy Woman.” Del worked with Jeff Lynne and Dave Edmunds in the 70s, with Tom Petty seeking him out to produce Shannon’s comeback album in 1981, resulting in a #33 hit “Sea of Love” in America.
The most comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Glaucoma affects millions of people worldwide and is the second leading cause of blindness. Major advances in innovative surgical techniques, collectively termed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), have revolutionized the field. These groundbreaking ophthalmic surgery approaches are effective, are not bleb-dependent, and they result in fewer complications. Authored by a Who's Who of prominent experts in the MIGS movement, this book represents the most comprehensive book written to date on the subject. Leading glaucoma surgeons offer unique perspectives and experience gleaned from developing and mastering these state-of-the-art techniques. The first four sections discuss fundamental concepts of eye anatomy and structure, outflow implications, and aqueous production. The remaining sections cover the latest cutting-edge procedures elucidated through text descriptions and case studies, with the final two chapters offering insights into how to best incorporate MIGS into your practice and possibilities for combining MIGS procedures to expand the treatment algorithm for patients with more moderate to advanced disease. Meticulous, step-by-step drawings, photos, and surgical videos further delineate advanced MIGS techniques. Select State-of-the-Art Procedures Trabecular Outflow Trabectome Gonioscopic Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) Ab Interno 360 Degree Goniotomy (TRAB360) iStent Hydrus Eximer Laser Trabeculoplasty Uveoscleral Outflow Canaloplasty SOLX Gold Shunt CyPass iStent Supra Aqueous Humor Reduction Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation Transconjunctival Filtration Aquesys XEN Gel Stent InnFocus Microshunt This remarkable resource will enable ophthalmologists to incorporate cutting-edge MIGS into practice. It is a must have for any clinician who endeavors to advance the treatment of glaucoma.
This volume, a spin-off of the ever popular "letters" column of Prevention magazine, combines folk wisdom and doctor savvy into treatments for hundreds of everyday ills. The best of the family-based, home-tested, doctor-approved folk remedies from across America.
Includes material on weight lifting, stretching, running, bicycling, "and more", as well as "real-life scenarios" featuring Pat O'Brien, Thomas R. Carper, governor of Delaware, David Bradley, author, Gary Barnett, Doug Colbeth, and Tom Peters.
Men's Health is the largest health magazine in the country, with a circulation of 1.5 million. With international editions in six languages, men around the world look to the magazine for guidance in all aspects of their lives. Now the writers and editors of the magazine have compiled this series of guides devoted to subjects ranging from fitness and sex to nutrition and smart career moves. Is your library complete?
Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez (Miles Morales, Iron Man, Batman/Superman) for a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Superman, Batman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and...is that Black Adam?! Superman is leading the charge to reinvent the Justice League, and at the same time, a new, cosmic-powered threat arrives from Naomi’s homeworld to rule the Earth! This special hardcover edition collects the entire epic opening saga of this all-new era for the Justice League! Collects Justice League #59-63.
Introducing…the United Order! This all-new all-star group of alien warriors representing all voices in the newly formed United Planets comes to the new Justice League looking for help. The biggest threat to the universe is on the loose, and all roads lead to…Superman. As the Justice League heads to deep space, back on Earth, Checkmate breaks into the Hall of Justice looking for clues to Black Canary’s secret affiliation. All this, and Black Adam declares himself leader of the League. Collects Justice League #64-71.
The Justice League and Justice League Dark team up to navigate the remade world of chaos. Xanadoth, the original Lord of Chaos, has returned. With unlimited power and revenge against all on its mind, the Lord of Chaos has taken the form of Black Adam, Doctor Fate has been possessed, and no one is safe. Also, The return of Wonder Woman, along with…O.M.A.C.! Jack Kirby’s greatest creation, the One-Man Army Corps, returns to the DC Universe just in time to team up with the reunited Justice League to stop secret forces of evil from gathering! Join writer Brian Michael Bendis as he joins forces with artist Emanuela Lupacchino, Syzmon Kudranski, and Sanford Greene as he brings the legacy of the League to life! Collects Justice League #72-74 and Justice League 2022 Annual #1.
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