The Merchant is the English translation of Paolo Dorsas best-selling novel Il Mercante published in Italy in 2006: a thriller about the dark side of the worlds financial systems and the international but illegal trade in arms to poor countries. It is both an exciting adventure novel and a compelling love story. Tonio is the young manager of an Italian bank in Paris. His tranquil life with few emotional ties is shattered by two unexpected encounters which lead to a tense game in which love, friendship and danger change his life for ever. First he meets Irene, a beautiful and rich Sicilian girl who is shopping in Paris in preparation for her wedding. Then a few days later he saves the life of Pierre, a Swiss industrialist who skids off an icy mountain road in front of him. From these two events Tonio finds himself drawn into a tangled and treacherous web in which murder, arms dealers, the underworld of Southern Italy and the guerrillas of North Africa become part of his new life. The story of how he rises to meet the resulting challenges provides a fast-moving thriller combining exciting action, forbidden love and warm compassion.
Salim is the only son of a family of Moroccan immigrants living on the French island of Corsica. His desire to stand up and rebel against the poverty and ignorance of his peers leads him to strive for excellence in every aspect of his life. He lives in Casta, a small village in the north of the island where everybody’s life is constantly under scrutiny. His problems with the locals start during his school days when he has to defend himself against bullying and false accusations. It is also the time when he finds love for his best fan: Maria, the beautiful daughter of a supporter of the Corsican independence movement. When Bernard, Salim’s friend, mentor and employer, dies in a road incident - too easily dismissed as an accident by the racist Head of the local police - his life changes drastically. He doesn’t believe in the accidental death of his friend and starts his own personal investigation. When the feelings Bernard had for Salim are reflected in his will, he has to face not only prejudice, racism and envy but, most of all, a parallel world of crime, drugs and violence present on the island. His new status also makes him question the strength of his love for Maria, and to reconsider his feelings for Sylvie, Bernard’s lover. This is a story about intrigue, crime and passion set against the stunning background of the Island of Corsica.
Confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases with the updated edition of Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology. Widely used by residents and practicing pathologists alike, this comprehensive medical reference provides brief, bulleted descriptions of both common and rare disorders, integrating excellent illustrative examples of the pathology with selected references. It's the perfect go-to resource to have by your microscope! Quickly access essential information through concise, bulleted text; a consistent approach to diagnosis and interpretation; and a comprehensive yet manageable size. Formulate an accurate diagnosis with coverage of all of the relevant ancillary diagnostic techniques, and ensure every diagnostic possibility is explored with help from quick checklists throughout. Make informed decisions when delineating one disease from another with discussions covering all of the major organ systems. Understand what diagnostic criteria to consider or exclude with expert "pearls" and practical tips throughout. Take advantage of extensive updates on tumor classifications and diseases, as well as expanded coverage of medical renal pathology. Stay abreast of the latest developments in molecular testing, including diagnostics, biomarkers, and targeted therapies, for entities such as the breast, lung, gastrointestinal tract, and melanoma. View over 1,350 full-color macro and microphotographs that provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.
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Confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases with the updated edition of Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology. Widely used by residents and practicing pathologists alike, this comprehensive medical reference provides brief, bulleted descriptions of both common and rare disorders, integrating excellent illustrative examples of the pathology with selected references. It's the perfect go-to resource to have by your microscope! Quickly access essential information through concise, bulleted text; a consistent approach to diagnosis and interpretation; and a comprehensive yet manageable size. Formulate an accurate diagnosis with coverage of all of the relevant ancillary diagnostic techniques, and ensure every diagnostic possibility is explored with help from quick checklists throughout. Make informed decisions when delineating one disease from another with discussions covering all of the major organ systems. Understand what diagnostic criteria to consider or exclude with expert "pearls" and practical tips throughout. Take advantage of extensive updates on tumor classifications and diseases, as well as expanded coverage of medical renal pathology. Stay abreast of the latest developments in molecular testing, including diagnostics, biomarkers, and targeted therapies, for entities such as the breast, lung, gastrointestinal tract, and melanoma. View over 1,350 full-color macro and microphotographs that provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition, by Paolo Gattuso, MD, Vijaya B. Reddy, MD, Odile David, MD, and Daniel J. Spitz, MD, is skillfully designed to help you confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases. Covering a complete range of tumors and tumor-like conditions in all organ systems, it provides a user-friendly road map to the main criteria you should consider in order to differentiate between a variety of potential diagnoses that all have a very similar appearance. Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Quick checklists cover all diagnostic possibilities to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. A concise, bulleted textual format facilitates quick retrieval of essential facts. A consistent approach to diagnosis and interpretation expedites reference. Coverage of all relevant ancillary diagnostic techniques addresses all of the investigative contexts needed to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Expert "pearls" offer practical tips on what diagnostic criteria to consider or exclude. A comprehensive, yet manageable size allows for quick consultation. Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Immunohistochemical and molecular techniques throughout enable you to review all of the latest diagnostic considerations in one place. Expanded coverage of non-neoplastic entities assists you in recognizing benign lesions that may mimic the appearance and characteristics of malignant ones. Extensive updates include the latest classification schemes and relevant diagnostic techniques. A brand-new, color-coded layout highlights key points more clearly and helps you turn to the sections you need more speedily.
The Merchant is the English translation of Paolo Dorsas best-selling novel Il Mercante published in Italy in 2006: a thriller about the dark side of the worlds financial systems and the international but illegal trade in arms to poor countries. It is both an exciting adventure novel and a compelling love story. Tonio is the young manager of an Italian bank in Paris. His tranquil life with few emotional ties is shattered by two unexpected encounters which lead to a tense game in which love, friendship and danger change his life for ever. First he meets Irene, a beautiful and rich Sicilian girl who is shopping in Paris in preparation for her wedding. Then a few days later he saves the life of Pierre, a Swiss industrialist who skids off an icy mountain road in front of him. From these two events Tonio finds himself drawn into a tangled and treacherous web in which murder, arms dealers, the underworld of Southern Italy and the guerrillas of North Africa become part of his new life. The story of how he rises to meet the resulting challenges provides a fast-moving thriller combining exciting action, forbidden love and warm compassion.
Salim is the only son of a family of Moroccan immigrants living on the French island of Corsica. His desire to stand up and rebel against the poverty and ignorance of his peers leads him to strive for excellence in every aspect of his life. He lives in Casta, a small village in the north of the island where everybody’s life is constantly under scrutiny. His problems with the locals start during his school days when he has to defend himself against bullying and false accusations. It is also the time when he finds love for his best fan: Maria, the beautiful daughter of a supporter of the Corsican independence movement. When Bernard, Salim’s friend, mentor and employer, dies in a road incident - too easily dismissed as an accident by the racist Head of the local police - his life changes drastically. He doesn’t believe in the accidental death of his friend and starts his own personal investigation. When the feelings Bernard had for Salim are reflected in his will, he has to face not only prejudice, racism and envy but, most of all, a parallel world of crime, drugs and violence present on the island. His new status also makes him question the strength of his love for Maria, and to reconsider his feelings for Sylvie, Bernard’s lover. This is a story about intrigue, crime and passion set against the stunning background of the Island of Corsica.
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