Subject(s): Cross, Alex (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | Police -- Fiction -- Washington (D.C.) | African American police -- Fiction | Police psychologists -- Fiction | Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction Summary: A child killer is stalking the inner city of Washington, D.C., his latest victim Shanelle Green, an adorable first grader from Sojourner

Subject(s): Zombies -- Fiction Summary: "In The Walking Dead universe, there is no greater villain than The Governor. The despot who runs the walled-off town of Woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice: whether it's forcing prisoners to battle zombies in an arena for the townspeople's amusement, or chopping off the appendages

Subject(s): Human anatomy | Human physiology Summary: This work arms readers with the knowledge and detail they will need to move on with their allied health careers. It integrates text and illustrations to emphasise critical thinking, conceptual understanding and relevant application of knowledge Partial contents: [v. 2] Gerard J. Tort

Subject(s): Airway (Medicine) | Respiratory therapy | Inhalation anesthesia | Trachea -- Intubation Summary: "Every anaesthetist reaches the end of their career with a collection of difficult airway experiences. Managing airway challenges relies on a combination of good clinical practice, knowledge of relevant basic sciences and critical ev

Subject(s): Human genetics -- Variation | Genetic disorders | Diseases Summary: According to the National Institute of Health, a genome-wide association study is defined as any study of genetic variation across the entire human genome that is designed to identify genetic associations with observable traits (such as blood pressure or weight), or

Subject(s): Salinger, J. D. 1919-2010 (Jerome David) | Authors, American -- Biography -- 20th century Summary: One of the most popular and mysterious figures in American literary history, J.D. Salinger eluded fans and journalists for most of his life. Now comes a new biography. Filled with new information and revelations, garnered from countles

Subject(s): Heterogeneous catalysis Summary: "Heterogeneous catalysis plays a part in the production of more than 80% of all chemical products. It is therefore essential that all chemists and chemical engineers have an understanding of the fundamental principles as well as the applications of heterogeneous catalysts. This book introduces th

Subject(s): Face -- Surgery | Surgery, Plastic Summary: This book provides a highly illustrated, case-based approach to common face and neck procedures. In this full-color reference, internationally renowned surgeon Joe Niamtu III, DMD, covers techniques including brow, face, and neck lifts; nose, eye, and ear surgery; cosmetic surgery practice

Subject(s): Transsexuals -- Juvenile fiction | Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction | Identity (Psychology) -- Juvenile fiction | Dysfunctional families -- Juvenile fiction Summary: Fifteen-year-old Regan's life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother Liam's transsexuality a secret, changes when Liam decides to s

Subject(s): Sailboats -- Fiction | Sailing -- Fiction | Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction | Families -- Fiction | Grandfathers -- Fiction | Sea stories Summary: Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic crossing aboard the Wanderer, a forty-five foot sailboat, which, along with uncles and another cousin, is en route