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Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Author : Robin Sloan

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 301 pages

File Size : 16,46 MB

Release : 2012-10-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1443415804

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The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a web-design drone, and serendipity, sheer curiosity and the ability to climb a ladder like a monkey have landed him a new gig working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. But Clay begins to realize that this store is even more curious than its name suggests. There are only a few customers, but they come in repeatedly and never seem to actually buy anything. Instead they “check out” impossibly obscure volumes from strange corners of the store, all according to some elaborate, long-standing arrangement with the gnomic Mr. Penumbra. The store must be a front for something larger, Clay concludes, and soon he has embarked on a complex analysis of the customers’ behaviour and roped his friends into helping him figure out just what’s going on. But once they take their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the secrets extend far beyond the walls of the bookstore. Evoking both the fairy-tale charm of Haruki Murakami and the enthusiastic novel-of-ideas wizardry of Neal Stephenson or Umberto Eco, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is exactly what it sounds like—an establishment you have to enter and will never want to leave.



Ajax Penumbra 1969

Author : Robin Sloan

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 65 pages

File Size : 17,85 MB

Release : 2013-09-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 144343261X

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From Robin Sloan, author of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, the story of Mr. Penumbra’s first trip to San Francisco—and of how he got entangled with the city’s most unusual always-open enterprise . . . It is August 1969. The Summer of Love is a fading memory. The streets of San Francisco pulse to the sounds of Led Zeppelin and Marvin Gaye. And of jackhammers: A futuristic pyramid of a skyscraper is rising a few blocks from City Lights bookstore and an unprecedented subway tunnel is being built under the bay. Meanwhile, south of the city, orchards are quickly giving way to a brand-new industry built on silicon. But young Ajax Penumbra has not arrived in San Francisco looking for free love or a glimpse of the technological future. He is seeking a book—the single surviving copy of the Techne Tycheon, a mysterious volume that has brought and lost great fortune for anyone who has owned it. The last record of the book locates it in the San Francisco of more than a century earlier, and on that scant bit of evidence, Penumbra’s university has dispatched him west to acquire it for their library. After a few weeks of rigorous hunting, Penumbra feels no closer to his goal than when he started. But late one night, after another day of dispiriting dead ends, he stumbles across a 24-hour bookstore, and the possibilities before him expand exponentially . . .



Sourdough

Author : Robin Sloan

Publisher : MCD

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 30,24 MB

Release : 2017-09-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0374716439

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From Robin Sloan, the New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, comes Sourdough, "a perfect parable for our times" (San Francisco Magazine): a delicious and funny novel about an overworked and under-socialized software engineer discovering a calling and a community as a baker. Named One of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Southern Living Lois Clary is a software engineer at General Dexterity, a San Francisco robotics company with world-changing ambitions. She codes all day and collapses at night, her human contact limited to the two brothers who run the neighborhood hole-in-the-wall from which she orders dinner every evening. Then, disaster! Visa issues. The brothers quickly close up shop. But they have one last delivery for Lois: their culture, the sourdough starter used to bake their bread. She must keep it alive, they tell her—feed it daily, play it music, and learn to bake with it. Lois is no baker, but she could use a roommate, even if it is a needy colony of microorganisms. Soon, not only is she eating her own homemade bread, she’s providing loaves to the General Dexterity cafeteria every day. Then the company chef urges her to take her product to the farmer’s market—and a whole new world opens up.



Textbook of Radiology And Imaging, Volume 1- E-Book

Author : Bharat Aggarwal

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 1446 pages

File Size : 35,74 MB

Release : 2023-08-31

Category : Medical

ISBN : 8131259633

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This book is a classic guide for trainees and practitioners with a comprehensive overhaul, this book successfully bridges the gap between advancing technology, terminology, and the emergence of new diseases. With its all-encompassing approach, this book serves as the ultimate resource for radiology professionals, eliminating the need for multiple texts on various systems and recent updates. Trainees and practitioners alike will find immense value, as it caters to both skill enhancement and exam preparation for residents.For trainees, the book provides essential tools to elevate their expertise as it covers various topics. Meanwhile, community practitioners will greatly benefit from evidence-based guidelines and protocols presented in the book. - The new edition of Sutton retains the overall format, presentation style and comprehensive coverage of the previous editions. - Significant advances in imaging techniques and newer applications of different modalities have been incorporated in all sections - Radiology lexicons and updated classification systems for various diseases have been included. There is emphasis on differential diagnosis, appropriateness criteria and disease management. - Salient features have been highlighted as imaging pearls and teaching points. - New sections for Imaging Physics & Principles of Imaging, Emergency Radiology, Pediatric Radiology and Nuclear Medicine have been added to make the book more comprehensive. - Crucial topics on patient safety, quality assurance and structured reporting have been included to help radiologists become processes driven and ensure better patient care. - Chapters on Information technology and Artificial intelligence introduce residents to the digital environment that we live in and its impact on day to day practice. - A section on Interventional Radiology has been included to enable residents to get a deeper understanding of this subspeciality and explore its scope in modern medicine. - This edition of Sutton is aimed at presenting an exhaustive teaching and reference text for radiologists and other clinical specialists.



The Zerot Infestation, Books 1 - 3

Author : A K Lambert

Publisher : A K Lambert

Page : 856 pages

File Size : 47,92 MB

Release : 2024-02-13

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN :

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On the planet Preenasette in the Alpheratz system, two countries, Verceti and Trun, are engaged in a three-hundred-year war. The conflict has become sterile and is mainly carried out in space and is of little interest to the occupants of each country who carry on going about their daily lives. Then, an unseen foe (the Zerot) infiltrates the Trun, turning vital governing and military members into their bondservants, forcing them to carry out atrocities and ramp up the war on the planet’s surface as well as in space. The Zerot Cadre has twenty years to bring the world to its knees in readiness for the arrival of a Violation armada that will annihilate all Preenasettians—both Vercetian and Trun. Back in Zerot, three ancient dynasties wager on the outcome of the war and how quickly the Violation armada can complete their deadly task. To them, it is just a game—one more planet removed from existence, like many hundreds before. On Verceti, their system of ruling is under serious threat, so they decide to send their three youngest Royals (in training for the ruling council and referred to as Princes and Princesses, but without any bloodlines) off-world to protect them from repeated assassination attempts. Grace arrives on Earth with her Life Team that will train and look after her. They settle in a manor house in a secluded part of Southern Ireland, but within the team is a spy who alerts the Trun. A Trun battle cruiser is dispatched to Earth to kill the princess if the spy doesn’t. And to add to the princess’s woes, there is a Zerot en route to Earth with similar instructions. Grace will need all her training and the help of many Earthlings if she is to escape certain death.



Shadows of the Void Books 1 - 10

Author : J.J. Green

Publisher : InfiniteBook

Page : 1070 pages

File Size : 37,14 MB

Release : 2020-04-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Kickass sci-fi heroine versus deadly aliens Growing up as a Martian on Earth has left Jas Harrington solitary, quick-tempered, and with zero tolerance for fools. All plus points when working as chief security officer aboard prospecting starships. Jas' latest berth is aboard the Galathea, which trawls the reaches of the galaxy seeking precious minerals and rare resources. She thinks it's a routine trip. She's wrong. An inspection of a far-flung planet leaves Jas suspicious that there's more to the place than meets the eye. If only she could convince the captain of the need for caution, but she might as well wish for a tasty meal in the ship's canteen. If she fails, the ship's crew, the galactic empire, and humanity itself are at risk. Shadows of the Void is a fast-paced, action-packed space opera. Complete series. Pick up your copy today! Keywords: space fleet, space exploration, space mining, AI, androids, alien contact, first contact, space battles, earth invasion, starships, spaceships, galactic empire, galactic exploration



Youmans Neurological Surgery E-Book

Author : H. Richard Winn

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 4950 pages

File Size : 46,57 MB

Release : 2011-11-17

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1455712760

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Effectively perform today’s most state-of-the-art neurosurgical procedures with Youmans Neurological Surgery, 6th Edition, edited by H. Richard Winn, MD. Still the cornerstone of unquestioned guidance on surgery of the nervous system, the new edition updates you on the most exciting developments in this ever-changing field. In print and online, it provides all the cutting-edge details you need to know about functional and restorative neurosurgery (FRN)/deep brain stimulation (DBS), stem cell biology, radiological and nuclear imaging, neuro-oncology, and much more. And with nearly 100 intraoperative videos online at www.expertconsult.com, as well as thousands of full-color illustrations, this comprehensive, multimedia, 4-volume set remains the clinical neurosurgery reference you need to manage and avoid complications, overcome challenges, and maximize patient outcomes. Overcome any clinical challenge with this comprehensive and up-to-date neurosurgical reference, and ensure the best outcomes for your patients. Rely on this single source for convenient access to the definitive answers you need in your practice. Successfully perform functional and restorative neurosurgery (FRN) with expert guidance on the diagnostic aspects, medical therapy, and cutting-edge approaches shown effective in the treatment of tremor, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and psychiatric disorders. Sharpen your neurosurgical expertise with updated and enhanced coverage of complication avoidance and intracranial pressure monitoring, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, pain, peripheral nerve surgery, radiosurgery/radiation therapy, and much more. Master new techniques with nearly 100 surgical videos online of intraoperative procedures including endoscopic techniques for spine and peripheral nerve surgery, the surgical resection for spinal cord hemangiomas, the resection of a giant AVM; and the radiosurgical and interventional therapy for vascular lesions and tumors. Confidently perform surgical techniques with access to full-color anatomic and surgical line drawings in this totally revised illustration program. Get fresh perspectives from new section editors and authors who are all respected international authorities in their respective neurosurgery specialties. Conveniently search the complete text online, view all of the videos, follow links to PubMed, and download all images at www.expertconsult.com.



Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice - E-Book

Author : Bruce W. Long

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 658 pages

File Size : 26,66 MB

Release : 2016-09-06

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323473806

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Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 5th Edition makes it easy to learn and perform basic procedures. This edition has been revised to improve information clarity and reflect changes in practice. It incorporates all the subjects mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum, so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. Coverage includes the latest information on x-ray science and techniques, processing, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, patient care, and pathology, along with updated step-by-step instructions for positioning and procedures. - Concise coverage thoroughly prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of upper and lower extremities, spine, chest and head. - Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators. - The latest information on state licensure and limited radiography terminology ensures that you understand the role of the limited practitioner. - Math and radiologic physics concepts are presented at an easy-to-understand level. - Chapter on Bone Densitometry provides all the information you need to know to for the ARRT exam and clinical practice. - NEW! Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect current practice and meet the requirements of the ASRT Limited Scope Content Specifications. - NEW! Updated drawings, photos, and medical radiographs enhance your understanding of key concepts and illustrate current technology. - NEW! Two-color design helps make complex material easier to comprehend.



Marcel, the young positive mind, book1

Author : Antoine Archange Raphael

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 29,36 MB

Release : 2013-11-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1304610233

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This book is an instance in which the whole community is mistaken in its apperception of reality, while an adolescent gets it right. In fact, he maintains that systematic doubt allows us to keep things in check. Without it, knowledge would have remained still from the past to eternity.



Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology - E-Book

Author : Margi Sirois

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 894 pages

File Size : 30,8 MB

Release : 2016-07-19

Category : Medical

ISBN : 032335484X

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Prepare for veterinary technician credentialing examinations and clinical practice with Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 4th Edition. Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this comprehensive text helps you develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills. It includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. More than 80 step-by-step procedures throughout the text emphasize your roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information. - Updated companion site with varying questions provide you with additional modes of study. - Step-by-step procedures help you learn the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician. - Summary tables and boxes condense key information to make complex material easier to understand. - Clinical discussion of the role of the technician allows you to focus on your responsibilities in every aspect of practice. - NEW! Expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology reflect advances in veterinary technology. - NEW! Review questions throughout text help you to understand and retain core concepts.