Bøger af David Chiu

These brand-new additions to the World of Work series will open new career opportunities for curious and serious young readers concerned with what they want to do in the future.We all write and mail letters, and we have all heard tales of the neighborhood letter carrier being bitten by a dog. But what really happens once a letter slides into the mailbox? How many letter carriers actually get bitten by Fido? Finally, an up-to-date, easily accessible, and well-researched book that explains every aspect of the Postal Service -- from where to take the Postal Office exam and how unions work, to salaries and benefits and the responsibilities of a window clerk. This book will appeal to a wide range of teenagers. There's something of interest here for every reluctant reader.

A competition of strength, endurance, and strategy, wrestling is one of the world's oldest sports, boasting such famous participants as Plato, Henry VIII, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. The author provides a compelling look at the different styles and maneuvers of wrestling. Vibrant photos and informative writing bring this sport to life for the reader.

An in-depth analysis of hand surgery principles from internationally renowned hand surgeons Hand surgery is a multidisciplinary pursuit that requires exceptional artistry, superb skills, and harmonious teamwork developed over decades of practice.  Reconstruction of the Thumb and Finger  is a unique resource that follows a Socratic approach to teaching in a world consumed by computers. It reflects 225 years of collective surgical effort by five prominent hand surgeons, who have practiced from the embryonic stages of pedicle flaps and digital transposition to revascularization and free tissue transfers. The differing goals, techniques, expectations, and collaborative approaches advocated by these masters are articulated throughout this exceptional book. The first chapter provides a comprehensive overview of anatomical and functional eloquence of the hand, including thorough descriptions of the musculoskeletal system, principles of thumb and digit reconstruction, and a detailed classification of defects. Traumatic loss and congenital differences of the thumb and finger are systematically divided into specific levels in 20 chapters. At each interval, various methods of reconstruction are presented with an emphasis on both new and older techniques. Chapter 20 covers elective incisions of the finger, hand, wrist, and forearm. Key Highlights A comparative digital defect indexing system (DDI) based on the surface involved, the critical zone of injury or loss, and a sum of tissue loss From simple to complex, each case includes the treatment rationale, functional/anatomical loss, reconstruction objectives, multiple treatment options, technical provisos, long-term outcomes, and clinical pearls Older clinical cases with long-term data bridge the gap from older to current microvascular techniques Pertinent anatomy is artfully illustrated by one of the recognized founding fathers of hand surgery, the late J. William Littler, including unpublished drawings and classic illustrations Reflecting many decades of research and collaboration, this authoritative medical reference is indispensable reading for novice to seasoned hand surgeons and microsurgeons. It also provides a robust teaching tool for medical students and allied health personnel.