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The Excruciating History of Dentistry: Toothsome Tales & Oral Oddities from Babylon to Braces
For those on both sides of the dreaded dentist's chair, James Wynbrandt has written a witty, colorful, and richly informative history of the art and science of dentistry To all of those dental patients whose whine rises in tandem with that of the drill, take note: You would do well to stifle your terror and instead offer thanks to Apollonia, the patron saint of toothache sufferers, that you face only fleeting discomfort rather than the disfiguring distress, or slow agonizing death oft meted out by dental-care providers of the past. The transition from yesterday's ignorance, misapprehension, and superstition to the enlightened and nerve-deadened protocols of today has been a long, slow, and very painful process.For example, did you know that: *Among the toothache remedies favored by Pierre Fauchard, the father of dentistry, was rinsing the mouth liberally with one's own urine.*George Washington never had wooden teeth. However, his chronic dental problems may have impacted the outcome of the American Revolution. *Soldiers in the Civil War needed at least two opposing front teeth to rip open powder envelopes. Some men called up for induction had their front teeth extracted to avoid service. *Teeth were harvested from as many as fifty thousand corpses after the Battle of Waterloo, a huge crop later used for dentures and transplants that became known as "Waterloo Teeth." .
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The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
In recent years, doctors and scientists have made great strides in increasing our knowledge of hundreds of genetic disorders. Many serious disorders have now been identified as having a genetic basis, and treatment for birth defects has improved substantially."The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition" offers lay readers and professionals alike the most comprehensive single-volume reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This accessible volume contains more than 1,000 expertly written entries - including more than 135 new entries and more than 60 revised entries, extensive appendixes providing updated tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and a concise introductory history of human genetics. This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research..
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Flying High: How JetBlue Founder and CEO David Neeleman Beats the Competition... Even in the World's Most Turbulent Industry
Flying High traces the incredible career of the founder and chairman of JetBlue, David Neeleman, from his teenage ventures and beginnings in the travel industry , to his short stint at Southwest Airlines and the ultimate launch of JetBlue. In a series of interviews with Neeleman's friends, associates, and high-ranking officials in both business and aviation, this books tells the store of Neeleman and explores the rules of success he both lives and builds his companies by..
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A Brief History Of Saudi Arabia (Brief History)
An important ally in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is a mysterious land to most Americans, who may know it only as the place where Islam originated and Islamic fundamentalism is a powerful force. In recent years, the relationship between the governments of the United States and Saudi Arabia has come under increasing pressure, and among the general public in the United States there is a need and desire for a greater understanding of this country. A language barrier and the closed nature of the Saudi Arabian society have done little to invite or ease open inquiry to all but trained academics and linguists. A Brief History of Saudi Arabia redresses the lack of suitable references to this unique and important country and offers a balanced, informed perspective on its long history. This readable and comprehensive overview of the history of Saudi Arabia places the political, economic, and cultural events of today into a broad historical context. It provides a concise yet thorough account of the genesis of Saudi Arabia, from the geology of its land mass and its settlement in prehistoric times through recent events that have reminded the world of Saudi Arabia's strategic importance to glob.
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A Brief History of Pakistan (Brief History)
This book presents the major events, people, and traditions that have shaped Pakistan "A Brief History of Pakistan" presents a concise yet thorough account of this land whose past as a birthplace of civilization is as important to world history as is its pivotal place in contemporary geopolitics. Coverage includes the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped this country. By illuminating the nation's past, this book gives readers a detailed perspective of Pakistan today and enables them to intelligently consider how it might change in the future.Coverage includes: The land and its people; The Indus Valley Civilization; The Vedic Age in Pakistan; The Mogul Period; British rule; The struggle for independence; Partition; Civilian and military rule; Islamization of Pakistan; Pakistan under Pervez Musharraf; Relations with the United States, India, and Afghanistan; Pakistan's nuclear weapons program; and, Secular/Islamic tensions..
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The Wynbrandt Name in History
This book is part of the Our Name in History series, a collection of fascinating facts and statistics, alongside short historical commentary, created to tell the story of previous generations who have shared this name. The information in this book is a compendium of research and data pulled from census records, military records, ships' logs, immigrant and port records, as well as other reputable sources. Topics include: - Name Meaning and Origin
- Immigration Patterns and Census Detail
- Family Lifestyles
- Military Service History
- Comprehensive Source Guide, for future research
Plus, the "Discover Your Family" section provides tools and guidance on how you can get started learning more about your own family history. About the Series Nearly 300,000 titles are currently available in the Our Name in History series, compiled from Billions of records by the world's largest online resource of family history, Ancestry.com..
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Overview of trademarks.: An article from: Association Management
This digital document is an article from Association Management, published by American Society of Association Executives on October 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1410 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. From the supplier: Trademark ownership is an issue that must be handled by trade and professional groups with care due to its implications in terms of intellectual property laws. Businesses are not required by law to acquire government approval in using trademarks. However, federal registration of trademarks, the use of trademark symbols and the acquisition of trademark licenses can be beneficial to organizations. Citation DetailsTitle: Overview of trademarks. Author: Jerald A. Jacobs Publication:Association Management (Magazine/Journal) Date: October 1, 1997 Publisher: American Society of Association Executives Volume: v49 Issue: n10 Page: p110(2) Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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Copyright basics. (copyright and trademark laws as applied to associations): An article from: Association Management
This digital document is an article from Association Management, published by American Society of Association Executives on September 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1351 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. From the supplier: The Copyright Act and trademark laws guarantee protection of intellectual property by associations. These laws have become increasingly important especially with the trend in information technology and the use of Web sites which may be indiscriminately utilized by exploitative individuals. The copyright law also has a provision for Work Made for Hire which connotes that staff or volunteers hired by an association to author a particular work are the legal owners of the work, and not the association, unless a written assignment of their rights have been executed. Citation DetailsTitle: Copyright basics. (copyright and trademark laws as applied to associations) Author: Jerald A. Jacobs Publication:Association Management (Magazine/Journal) Date: September 1, 1997 Publisher: American Society of Association Executives Volume: v49 Issue: n9 Page: p99(2) Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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