This book encompasses all aspects of pediatric radiology. It provides an overview of how to approach the imaging of children including the relative values of each of the imaging modalities for pediatric pathology. The book is divided into systems-based chapters as well as a chapter on the different imaging modalities (radiographs, fluroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear scintigraphy). Each chapter is divided into three sections; the first section lists common clinical presentations, the differential causes and the appropriate imaging pathways needed to confirm the diagnosis. The second section discusses the differential diagnosis of radiological features. The final section details the imaging findings in a wide variety of clinical conditions. In all sections, the value of all imaging modalities will be stressed. Pediatric Radiology discusses recent imaging advances for each condition. There are extensive good quality images throughout the book, with additional illustrations. There is extensive cross-referencing to aid the reader. The book is an important revision aid as well as an up-to-date reference.

Paediatric Radiology (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Paediatrics)

Medical Books

Williams, Helen

JOHNSON, KARL

Foster, Katharine

Miller, Claire

Nursing

Oxford University Press

A famous magician's journey to find the greatest cardsharp ever evokes the forgotten world of magic where Americans found escape during the Great Depression It has the nostalgic quality of an old-fashioned fable, but Karl Johnson's The Magician and the Cardsharp is a true story that lovingly re-creates the sparkle of a vanished world. Here, set against the backdrop of America struggling through the Depression, is the world of magic, a realm of stars, sleight of hand, and sin where dreams could be realized-or stolen away. Following the Crash of '29, Dai Vernon, known by magicians as "the man who fooled Houdini," is tramping down Midwestern backroads, barely making ends meet. While swapping secrets with a Mexican gambler, he hears of a guy he doesn't quite believe is real-a legendary mystery man who deals perfectly from the center of the deck and who locals call the greatest cardsharp of all time. Determined to find the reclusive genius, Vernon sets out on a journey through America's shady, slick, and sinful side-from mob-run Kansas City through railroad towns that looked sleepy only in the daytime. Does he find the sharp? Well, Karl Johnson did-after years of research into Vernon's colorful quest, research that led him to places he never knew existed. Johnson takes us to the cardsharp's doorstep and shows us how he bestowed on Vernon the greatest secret in magic. The Magician and the Cardsharp is a unique and endlessly entertaining piece of history that reveals the artistry and obsession of a special breed of American showmen.

The Magician and the Cardsharp: The Search for America's Greatest Sleight-of-Hand Artist

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Henry Holt and Co.

"Johnson details exciting anecdotes of scams, hoaxes, and instances of conjuring . . . His stories unfold like magic." ―David Blaine, Entertainment Weekly
In the 1920s, during an era when Americans were crazy for magic, Dai Vernon earned a reputation as a genius of the magical arts. When hard times descended after the crash of '29, the lights of New York faded, audiences dwindled, and Vernon headed west. Little did he realize that his life was about to change.
In Wichita, Kansas, while swapping secrets with a Mexican gambler, Vernon was told a story he didn't quite believe, the tale of a legendary cardsharp who could pull off the impossible―dealing perfectly from the center of the deck. Vernon set out to find the reclusive cardsharp, discovering a fascinating and dangerous kingdom of games and tricksters along the way. Did he finally get his man or did the greatest cardsharp who ever lived just vanish into thin air? 
A story with the nostalgic quality of an old-fashioned fable, The Magician and the Cardsharp is a unique and endlessly entertaining piece of history.

Arts & Literature

Holt Paperbacks

Rebound is an inspiring comeback story of Karl Johnson, who found himself living on the streets after serving eleven years in state prison for being one of the best runners of cocaine in Los Angeles. He is number nine is the line-up of sixteen kids, and his family is marked by greatness. His brother was Dennis Johnson of the Boston Celtics – five-time NBA all-star and Hall of Famer. At its core, Rebound explores the mystery of the human spirit – why do some of us soar and others do not given the same set of circumstances? And in Karl’s case – someone who consistently chose the wrong path – why does he finally find himself in the position to soar? Karl’s story is shocking at times, but his determination to find the right path finds readers cheering for him. Rebound breaks from the familiar storyline of a homeless man who becomes a millionaire or spiritual leader. This is simply a story about someone who found a “normal” life after years of crime, violence, and drugs. There is something big about the everydayness of Karl’s story – he left the narcissistic world of drugs behind, finding joy in getting up every day and going to work. Rebound reveals the power of a city that cares. His chance arrival in Central California’s Fresno questions whether it was chance at all. Karl finally discovered friendships that were not defined by prison walls or the drug world. The special bonds he formed give us faith in human compassion. Through Karl’s storytelling, we learn that no matter how many times we find ourselves off course, we will always find ourselves back on the road we are meant to travel. There is magic in Karl’s story, as he teaches us that it is never too late to be on the rebound of our lives.

Rebound: an inspiring comeback story that explores the mystery of the human spirit

Bauer, Samantha

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Myths of the Atlantic African Slave Trade: Conquistadors, Invasions, Addictive Substances, Guns, and European False Gods

History

Africa

Independently published

50 Barn Cupolas

Americas

Growthwords

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