The observation of this phenomenon was made during a solarĮclipse, when the image of the star could be seen close to the sun. This was verified by astronomers, who found thatĪ ray of light traveling from a distant star to the earth and passingĬlose by the sun is bent toward the sun by its gravi- tationalĪttraction. (1905), it was pointed out by Albert Einstein (1879-1955) that energyĪlso has mass, and that light is ac- cordingly attracted by matter Years scientists thought that matter and radiant energy could beĭistinguished through the possession of mass by matter and the lack of Toward the center of the earth by the force of gravity thisĪttraction is called the weight of the portion of matter. Matter has mass, and any portion of matter on the earth is attracted Isn't that wrong? It is curved by the fact that spacetime itself curves. That light is accordingly attracted to matter by gravitation." ".it was pointed out by Einstein that energy also has a mass, and
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Richard Buckley, this bestselling reference provides a clear view of orthopaedic anatomy from the surgeon's perspective using easy-to-follow descriptions and hundreds of superb full-color illustrations.īrings you up to date with recent changes in the field, using a highly relevant anatomic approach that has become increasingly important as approaches become smaller.ĭetails the techniques and pitfalls of each surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection.Ĭontains 21 new surgical approaches, including fixation of rib fractures, the suprapatellar approach for tibial nail insertion, a minimally invasive approach to the clavicle, the posterior triceps-on approach to the distal humerus, three new approaches to the distal femur, as well as several others. Stanley Hoppenfeld (1934-2020), whose ideas have influenced orthopaedic surgical care worldwide. 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The Destruction, by Bret Easton Ellis, "is a new exercise in fictional autobiography and a crime novel provided with the procacy, satire and that desire for the profusion of details that are the trademark of the house, and, if you like, it is also a detailed map of Los Angeles," writes Javier Aparicio Maydeu in his review of the latest book by the author of America Psycho. and if she doesn’t stop it, Grace isn’t the only one who will get hurt. But they can’t control Grace–no more than Grace can control what she knows or what she needs to do. Not Alexei, the Russian boy next door who is keeping an eye on Grace for reasons she neither likes nor understands.Įverybody wants Grace to put on a pretty dress and a pretty smile, blocking out all her unpretty thoughts. Not her new friends, who all live on Embassy Row. Not her grandfather, a powerful ambassador. 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In a voice that is energetic, wry, and direct, Murray tells of a childhood dramatically altered by the sudden loss of her spirited, hard-working parents. At last, with the republication of this “beautifully crafted” memoir, Song in a Weary Throat takes its rightful place among the great civil rights autobiographies of the twentieth century. Yet Murray’s name and extraordinary influence receded from view in the intervening years now they are once again entering the public discourse. Kennedy Book Award and the Lillian Smith Book Award among other distinctions. First published posthumously in 1987, Pauli Murray’s Song in a Weary Throat was critically lauded, winning the Robert F. I adored the bookish elements of it - how it was about a writer and how books seemed to play such an integral part of the story. I loved the feel of the book - the creepy and twisted and weird story line and how it unraveled oh so slowly. Can Lea trust what Miss Winter is telling her or is she being led astray as others have before her? Piece by piece, Lea is given a view of a terrible childhood filled with dread and remorse. But she accepts and enters a world where Miss Winter brings to life the horrible and twisted past of her family's secrets. Not only is Miss Winter a recluse, but she is also famous for her wild stories about her past, none of which are true. When the mysterious Vida Winter, a famous but secretive author, sends Margaret Lea an invitation to write her biography, Lea is astounded. Snyderīook Review: Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodesīook Review: The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein and. Retro Friday Book Review: The Thirteenth Tale Dian.īook Review: Outside In by Maria V. Retro Friday Book Review: The Secret Garden by Fra.īook Review: Bless This Mouse by Lois Lowryīook Review: before i fall by Lauren Oliverīook Review: The Magnificent 12: The Call by Micha.Įnding the Read-a-Thon Madness (for now)! Book Review: The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchellīook Review: A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitzīook Review: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice.ĭiscovery could lead to devastating consequences for both Leelo and the outsider, Jaren, but as they grow closer, Leelo realizes that not all danger comes from beyond the lake-and they can only survive if Leelo is willing to question the very fabric of her society, her people, and herself. When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she's supposed to do. But as much as Leelo cares for her community, she struggles to accept that her younger brother will be exiled by his next birthday, unless he gains the magic of enchanted song so vital to Endla. Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. Either way, they're never heard from again. Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Among the schools at which she has taught are Yale, Stanford, Chicago, Harvard, Osgoode Hall (Toronto), Basel (Switzerland), Hebrew University (Jerusalem), and Columbia. Karadzic under the Alien Tort Act, the first recognition of rape as an act of genocide. Representing Bosnian women survivors of Serbian genocidal sexual atrocities, MacKinnon, along with her co-counsel, won a damage award of $745 million in August 2000 in Kadic v. MacKinnon pioneered the legal claim for sexual harassment and, with Andrea Dworkin, created ordinances recognizing pornography as a civil rights violation and the Swedish model (Equality Model) for abolishing prostitution. The Supreme Court of Canada has largely accepted her approaches to equality, pornography, and hate speech, which have been influential internationally as well. Army, you kept the encouraging words of George Kubler inscribed on a page of exam blue book in your shirt pocket, a beacon calling you back to Yale, where you would concentrate on the arts of Africa. During a two-year stint as a private in the U.S. 1965 Yale University, faculty member at your alma mater since 1964: You came to Yale from El Paso thinking of little but football and graduated four years later with a newly kindled passion for art. Colonel John Trumbull Professor of the History of Art and Professor of African American Studies Keene's comic book action, however, often comes with a horrific or violent bent. Keene's comfort with action is probably why he's had no problem crossing over into comic books, since the world of superheroes is famous for fantastical, larger-than-life fight scenes and adventures. It has a bloody, fatalistic tone you'll find in most horror-whether it's in a book or a film-but the characters battle so fiercely and are so heavily armed that it veers into the same testosterone-fueled territory that action movies embody. City of the Dead, for example, is a fast-paced, intense reading experience with non-stop action that pulls no punches with its gore and harshness. His 2003 novel The Rising and its 2005 sequel City of the Dead-arguably his most popular works-are the reason he's earned a reputation as a master of horror with a visceral edge. The series is an intense tale about humanity's fate post-zombie apocalypse and exemplifies Keene's taste for darker, action-oriented tales. He's penned comic books for various publishers, including Marvel and DC, but his 25-issue series The Last Zombie for Antarctic Press symbolizes his legacy as a storyteller. Brian Keene is a prolific writer who's written more than 40 books, mostly in the horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres, but his fertile imagination has planted seeds in other media. |