Fracture

Fracture

Author: Oakley, Ann

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2007-04-25

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1447300637

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The starting point of Ann Oakley's fascinating book is the fracture of her right arm in the grounds of a hotel in the USA. What begins as an accident becomes a journey into some critical themes of modern Western culture: the crisis of embodiment and the perfect self; the confusion between body and identity; the commodification of bodies and body parts; the intrusive surveillance and profiteering of medicine and the law; the problem of ageing; and the identification of women, particularly, with bodies - from the intensely ambiguous two-in-one state of pregnancy to women's later transformation into unproductive, brittle skeletons. Fracture mixes personal experience (the author's and other people's) with 'facts' derived from other literatures, including the history of medicine, neurology, the sociology of health and illness, philosophy, and legal discourses on the right to life and people as victims of a greedy litigation system. The book's genre spans fiction/non-fiction, autobiography and social theory.


Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand

Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand

Author: Dana Kollmann

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0806541261

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Step past the flashing lights into the true scene of the crime with this frank, unflinching, and unforgettable account of life as a crime scene investigator. Whether explaining rigor mortis or the art of fingerprinting a stiff corpse on the side of the road, Dana Kollmann details her true, unvarnished experiences as a CSI for the Baltimore County Police Department. Unlike the popular crime dramas proliferating on today's television networks, these forensic tales forgo glitz for grit to show what really goes on. Kollmann recounts stories that the cops and the CSI's usually leave in the field, bringing the sights, smells and sounds of a crime scene alive as never before. Unveiling the process and science of crime scene investigation in all its can't-tear-your-eyes-away fascination, Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand takes you into the strange world behind the yellow tape, offering a truly eye-opening perspective on the day-to-day life of a CSI.


100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know

100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know

Author: Jerald Simon

Publisher: Jerald Simon

Published: 2018-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781948274111

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100 Different Ways to play the same song. Piano students learn 100 fun left hand patterns to take any music and change it up 100 different ways. Also included in the book is the FUN FAKEBOOK which includes 100 piano pieces in facebook format where the melody (Right Hand - treble clef) and the given chords for each measure are shown. The students can then fake or make up a left hand pattern to go along with the melody.


Prison Break (young adult action adventure superheroes)

Prison Break (young adult action adventure superheroes)

Author: Lucas Flint

Publisher: Secret Identity Books

Published: 2019-09-20

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13:

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When their favorite teacher almost assassinates the President of the United States before their eyes, Bait and Switch think that life can't get any worse. That is, until they learn that their supervillain father has led the most successful prison break in American history and formed an army of supervillains out of the various prison escapees who broke out with him. His target: Bait and Switch themselves, whose powers he intends to use for world domination. Now Bait and Switch must defeat their father and his supervillain army one last time before he gets them. But with the leaders of the world's largest superhero organization also trying to silence them, Bait and Switch may be at the end of their line. KEYWORDS: superhero action fiction, superhero fantasy, superhero fiction novel, superhero science fiction, superhero scifi, superhero young adult, superhero city, superhero books, superhero action, superhero books for kids, superheroes, cool superheroes, action adventure books, superhero action adventure books, action adventure fiction, superhero action adventure fiction, young adult action adventure, action adventure young adult


The Rival Campers; Or, The Adventures of Henry Burns

The Rival Campers; Or, The Adventures of Henry Burns

Author: Ruel Perley Smith

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Rival Campers; Or, The Adventures of Henry Burns' by Ruel Perley Smith, readers are transported to a classic tale of outdoor adventure and rivalry among a group of young campers. Written in a lively and descriptive style, the book captures the spirit of youth, friendship, and rivalry in a natural setting. Drawing on the rich tradition of boys' adventure literature, 'The Rival Campers' provides an entertaining and engaging read for readers of all ages, with its vivid descriptions of camping expeditions, challenges, and triumphs in the great outdoors. Smith's attention to detail and lively storytelling make this book a delightful choice for fans of classic adventure fiction. Ruel Perley Smith, a prolific author of children's literature, draws on his own experiences in the outdoors to create a compelling and relatable story that resonates with readers who enjoy tales of friendship, competition, and adventure. With its timeless themes and engaging narrative, 'The Rival Campers' is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story and the great outdoors.


Begin the Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A. D. 2070 (second edition)

Begin the Adventure / How to Break the Light Barrier by A. D. 2070 (second edition)

Author: Homer B. Tilton

Publisher: Infinite Study

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1599730146

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In 1905 Einstein found from relativity that there is an impenetrable light barrier. He reiterated this "finden" in 1916, writing, "...We conclude that in the theory of relativity the velocity c plays the part of a limiting velocity, which can neither be reached nor exceeded by any real body." Poincare and Lorentz did not share Einstein's view. Then in a 1921 lecture and a 1922 book, "Sidelights on Relativity," Einstein wrote (pp. 35-6), "Poincare is right. The idea of the measuring-rod and the idea of the clock coordinated with it in the theory of relativity do not find their exact correspondence in the real world." Thus the light barrier was questioned by the same man who erected it, and the last theoretical obstacle to practical star travel was lifted; but few noticed. Fifty years later Mendel Sachs wrote about Einstein's "change of mind," again in 1985, 1993, and at other times; but Sachs' writings were scorned. The first author became aware of Sachs' writings in 2004 and the two exchanged views for a time. This book presents a hard-science case for practical star travel. The first six chapters lay it all out in a logical and factual manner consistent with the theory of relativity. Chapters 7 and 8 outline a "Grand Experiment" designed to probe the light barrier. Chapters 7-9 contain future-fiction accounts of possible scenarios of Humanity's first swaddling steps to the stars. Chapter 10 presents a separate argument questioning the idea of an absolute light barrier.