This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of Victorian medicine in all its grisly weirdness ... Historian Thomas Morris has assembled the stories thematically so readers will witness mysterious illnesses (such as the Rhode Island woman who peed through her nose), horrifying operations (1635: A hungover Dutchman swallows a knife, which is then surgically removed from his stomach), dubious treatments ('take twelve young swallows out of the nest'), unfortunate predicaments (such as that of the boy who honked like a goose after inhaling a bird's larynx), and many other marvels"--Provided by publisher.
Early in the twenty-first century, homelessness remains a pressing social issue in the United Kingdom. Yet, the needs and experiences of people who are, or have been, homeless are often ignored or misunderstood. This book depicts the real life stories of five people experiencing homelessness and describes, in their own words, the life events that preceded their homeless episodes and the challenges they face in moving forward with their lives.
Come along with storyteller and mythographer Gareth Morris on this journey through world mythology, featuring some of his favourite tales and myths. Retold in a compelling, engaging manner, The World's Storybook is an excellent introduction to the world of tales, myths and legends.This work includes such timeless tales as Anansi, Icarus, Rumplestiltskin and King Midas, all re-imagined in this heartwarming and colourful exploration of world mythology.
The recent changes in the format of the fellowship examinations have culminated in the introduction of the new MRCS and AFRCS examinations to replace the former FRCS. This is an aid to the candidate preparing for these new exams and concentrates on the commonly encountered aspects of general surgery and the important aspects of other surgical specialties. The book is in a question and answer format. Each case scenario describes an actual patient history and follows in a systematic fashion the processes involved in obtaining a diagnosis to deciding upon the correct plan of management.
Llyfr i blant 7-9 mlwydd oed. Mae Curig yn cael syndod mawr wrth glywed morlo yn dweud y drefn wrtho am gicio tun i'r môr. Ond mae gwaeth i ddod wrth i'r morlo fynd ag o ar daith anhygoel i weld y llanast ofnadwy y mae llygru diofal pobl yn gallu ei wneud i fyd natur. Stori-sy'n-odli fachog, lawn antur, am gyfrifoldeb pob un ohonom i warchod ein byd. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
A collection of highly achieved work... such a talented Welsh exile... whose stance on matters Welsh is both thoughtful and provocative. - Neil Astley, Bloodaxe. strong, passionate and, like all the best Welsh poetry, tinged with regret and humour without losing an ounce of lyricism. - Christopher Mills, Red Sharks. ...very alive with an alert use of words... - Anne Lewis-Smith, Envoi Poets (Pembrokeshire). Many appealing poems in this (collection). Marked For Life is a recognisable and chilling scenario and First Year Drama an authentic report from the chalkface... Other poems that struck me as particularly strong were Welsh Jokes, Death of a Dictator and Favourite. Also the first section of Torfaen Monologues... A distinct Welsh element... (not without its) ironies - Harry Chambers, Peterloo Poets. Superb: some wonderful poetry in this... Marked For Life is quite brilliant. - James Sale, Director of the Schools' Poetry Association.
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