Organ Transplantation and Blood Transfusion in Twentieth-Century America
Organ transplantation is one of the most dramatic interventions in modern medicine. Since the 1950s, thousands of people have lived with “new” hearts, kidneys, lungs, corneas, and other organs and tissues transplanted into their bodies. But, even before the 1950s, American surgeons had attempted to treat catastrophic disease or injuries using tissues and organs retrieved from the bodies of other people and other species.
Mastering Negotiations: Break Stalemates, Defuse Conflicts and Give Yourself the Edge
With so much of modern business and enterprise relying on the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements, the so called "win-win" situation, the modern manager needs to be able to plan, deliver and follow through on critical negotiations. This book provides the core skills needed to succeed and: Focuses on all aspects of negotiations at the senior level Provides a framework for effective action Develops negotiating skills to an advanced level, showing managers how to achieve the best possible agreement and how to make sure it lasts.
Live & Work in America: Comprehensive, Up-to-date , Practical Information About Everyday Life in the United States
Whether you are a foreigner on holiday and exploring the possibilities of living in the United States, or whether you have already made up your mind to go there full-time, this easy-toread handbook will tell you how to go about it. It covers all you need to know about: - How to obtain visas, whether for tourism or business - How to obtain permanent residency, on a number of possible grounds -
Although he spent much of his career in obscurity, Herman Melville, the author of classics such as "Moby-Dick", "Billy Budd", and "Bartleby, the Scrivener," has since become known as one of America's greatest writers.
A Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants: North America North of Mexico
This essential guide to safety in the field features 90 venomous animals and more than 250 poisonous plants and fungi. The 340 line drawings make identification fast and simple; 160 species are also illustrated with color photographs.
