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Seismic status in Bangladesh

Seismic status in Bangladesh

Computed tomography of the chest: I. Basic principles

### Key points The conventional chest radiograph superimposes a three-dimensional image onto a two-dimensional surface, so limiting its clinical usefulness. Since its introduction in 1971, X-ray computed tomography (CT) has rapidly evolved into an essential diagnostic imaging tool that forms a cross-sectional image, avoiding the super-imposition of structures that occurs in conventional chest imaging, with a >10-fold increase in attenuation sensitivity. Although CT imaging is reported by radiologists, it is important for both anaesthetists and intensivists to be able to interpret the scans, as reporting facilities may not be immediately available. Furthermore, the radiologist may not fully report all facets of a detailed scan and further information may be acquired by a physician with the ability to interpret CT scans. This is the first in a series of two articles written for anaesthetists and intensivists covering both thoracic anatomy and pathology as it relates to CT. A CT scanner makes many measurements, from different rotational angles, of X-ray attenuation ( weakening in force or intensity ) through the cross-sectional plane of the thorax. It then uses these data to reconstruct a digital representation of the cross-section with …

Ben Jones. Beyond the State in Rural Uganda. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press Ltd, 2009. xv + 199 pp. Maps. Illustrations. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index. $105.00. Cloth. £22.99. Paper.

Ben Jones. Beyond the State in Rural Uganda. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press Ltd, 2009. xv + 199 pp. Maps. Illustrations. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index. $105.00. Cloth. £22.99. Paper. - Volume 53 Issue 2

Intrigue and Treason. The Tudor Court, 1547-1558 (review)

Reviewed by: Intrigue and Treason. The Tudor Court, 1547-1558 Ralph Houlbrooke Intrigue and Treason. The Tudor Court, 1547-1558. By David Loades. Harlow:Pearson Longman. 2004. x, 326 pp. £19.99. ISBN 0582772265. This study of the mid-Tudor court focuses on the interaction between political and institutional developments. Biographer of Mary Tudor and John Dudley, historian of the major conspiracies of Mary's reign, and anatomist of the Tudor court, David Loades is well-qualified to write such a study. After an initial definition of the court and analysis of its functions during the early 1540s, he devotes most of his book to a brisk political narrative covering the years 1540-59, punctuated by accounts of changes in organization and personnel, together with descriptions of court entertainments, viewed as magnificent manifestations of royal power. A final chapter pulls together the book's thematic strands and succinctly demonstrates that its lurid title is deceptive. 'The court was always a place of intrigue, and inevitably it was fiercely competitive' (p. 288). Nevertheless, such intrigue caused few if any of the major political upheavals of the period. Neither the fall of Southampton in 1547 nor that of Somerset in 1549 resulted from it. Control of the court was not enough to save Somerset from being stripped of his protectoral dignity by the conciliar majority opposed to him. Thomas Seymour used his personal relationship with Edward VI in his attempts to involve his royal nephew in his dangerous intrigues, but he had no power base or party in the court. 'Both Northumberland and Mary were confronted with numerous protests and conspiracies, but none of these had either root or flower in the court' (p. 291). Mary's court, indeed, 'seems to have been remarkably free from plotting and faction, and completely free from anything that could be called treason' (p. 293). According to Loades, Edward VI, unprompted by any courtier, was the original author of the attempted exclusion of Mary from the throne in 1553, and the ensuing struggle was 'fought out partly in the council and partly in the country', at a time when 'the court was virtually in abeyance' (p. 291). The years covered by this book did nevertheless see notable episodes of political turbulence. In giving them a central place [End Page 267] in his narrative, Loades supplies a valuable corrective to the impression of purposeful consensus given by some recent accounts of Edward's reign in particular. He is almost certainly right to suggest that Northumberland was too hard on himself when, before his death, he confessed that he had fabricated the case that brought Somerset to the block. The erstwhile protector's disgruntled indiscretions had made him seem a dangerous liability. The most thought-provoking chapter among those Loades devotes to Edward's reign is however about the king's education and entertainment. Loades casts no doubt on Edward's commitment to godly kingship, but nevertheless suggests that William Thomas, under Northumberland's aegis, imparted aMachiavellian moral relativism to the king's studies which was the antithesis of his tutor John Cheke's approach. Among the chapters concerned with the Marian court the most interesting is perhaps the one about 'King Philip', which demonstrates how well Mary's much maligned husband fulfilled the very difficult role of king consort and how positively he influenced the English regime. His participation in knightly combats brought a touch of sorely needed glamour to Mary's court. Loades exploits in some of his most vivid passages the contrast between Mary, the pious, dowdy queen utterly without charisma who embraced marriage out of duty, and her sister, the perhaps unwilling virgin, 'an instinctive flirt . . . a young woman whose sexuality was as lively as her mind' (p. 257), who used to the full her power to excite and manipulate men. [End Page 268] Ralph Houlbrooke University of Reading Copyright © 2006 Edinburgh University Press Ltd.

A short textbook of orthopaedics and traumatology. By J. N. Aston, M.B., F.R.C.S., Orthopaedic Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. 8½×5½ in. Pp. 307, with 167 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 27s. 6d.; Library edition, 40s

Journal Article A short textbook of orthopaedics and traumatology. By J. N. Aston, M.B., F.R.C.S., Orthopaedic Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. 8½×5½ in. Pp. 307, with 167 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 27s. 6d.; Library edition, 40s Get access A Short Textbook of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. By Aston J N, M.B., F.R.C.S., Orthopaedic Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. 8½×5½ in. Pp. 307, with 167 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 27s. 6d.; Library edition, 40s British Journal of Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 2, February 1968, Page 160, https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800550232 Published: 06 December 2005

The management and nursing of burns. By J. Ellsworth Laing, M.B., F.R.C.S., Consultant in Charge, Wessex Regional Bums Centre, Salisbury, and Joyce Harvey, S.R.N., S.C.M., Departmental Sister, Wessex Regional Bums Centre, Salisbury. 8½×5½ in. Pp. 116, with 32 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 10s. 6d.; Library edition, 17s. 6d

The management and nursing of burns. By J. Ellsworth Laing, M.B., F.R.C.S., Consultant in Charge, Wessex Regional Bums Centre, Salisbury, and Joyce Harvey, S.R.N., S.C.M., Departmental Sister, Wessex Regional Bums Centre, Salisbury. 8½×5½ in. Pp. 116, with 32 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 10s. 6d.; Library edition, 17s. 6d

UK education’s support for its aerospace industry

This paper describes the change of dominance, in the provision of engineering education and training, from that of major large scale industry to that of the UK public sector. Using aerospace engineering as an example, it emphasises the need for education to demonstrate more openly and effectively its ability to provide world class support for UK industry. This industry is now dominated by small and medium enterprises and in aerospace, as well as other high technological areas, it is facing increasingly severe competition from overseas. Ways of helping the further and higher education institutions to achieve such support is described by their initiation of the well established Association of Colleges of Aerospace Technology (ACAT) and the relatively new Association of Aerospace Universities (AAU). These bodies comprise mainly aerospace engineering teaching staff but there are some members from industry. Their aims are to continually improve the image, effectiveness and relevance of aerospace education. Details of ACAT and AAU are given in the appendices together with ideas for collaboration with Internet initiatives of Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology (MCB University Press Ltd) and the Aerospace Academic Network (AAN).

Eva Österberg, Mentalities and other realities: essays in medieval and early modern Scandinavian history. (Lund and Bromley: Lund University Press and Chartwell-Bratt Ltd, 1991.) Pages 207.

Eva Österberg, Mentalities and other realities: essays in medieval and early modern Scandinavian history. (Lund and Bromley: Lund University Press and Chartwell-Bratt Ltd, 1991.) Pages 207.

Book Reviews : Women and Training Developing a Major Resource edited by Ann Cooke (1986) MCB University Press Ltd, 43p

Book Reviews : Women and Training Developing a Major Resource edited by Ann Cooke (1986) MCB University Press Ltd, 43p

Book Reviews : Managerial and Professional Employees in Britain, by E.J. Snape and G.J. Bamber, (1987). MCB University Press Ltd, London, 48p

Book Reviews : Managerial and Professional Employees in Britain, by E.J. Snape and G.J. Bamber, (1987). MCB University Press Ltd, London, 48p

Development of Aircraft Engines and Fuels. R. Schlaifer and S. D. Heron. Division of Research, Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, USA, and Pergamon Press Ltd, Oxford. (Reprint). 1970. 754 pp. £17.50.

Development of Aircraft Engines and Fuels. R. Schlaifer and S. D. Heron. Division of Research, Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, USA, and Pergamon Press Ltd, Oxford. (Reprint). 1970. 754 pp. £17.50.

Minerals and men : McDivitt, J.F. and Manners,G. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, USA or The John Hopkins University Press Ltd, 2 Brook Street, London W1, England (1974) 174 pp

Minerals and men : McDivitt, J.F. and Manners,G. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, USA or The John Hopkins University Press Ltd, 2 Brook Street, London W1, England (1974) 174 pp

Principles of Automatic Control. 3rd edition. By MARTIN HEALEY. (English University Press Ltd, 1975.) [Pp. 352.] Price £2-95.

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M. J. Bradshaw 1972. A New Geology. (2nd edition.) 280 pp., many illus and figs. English Universities Press Ltd, London. Price £1.45.

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A review of: “Non-linear Optimisation”. By L. C. W. DIXON. (English Universities Press Ltd, 1972.) [Pp, 213.] Price £3·50.

A review of: “<i>Non-linear Optimisation</i>”. By L. C. W. DIXON. (English Universities Press Ltd, 1972.) [Pp, 213.] Price £3·50.

Pathology

Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 2, Issue 3 p. 138-138 Book Reviews Pathology First published: 01 July 1973 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1973.tb128711.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Pathology. By C. P. Mayers, P.R.C.Path.; 1972. London: The English Universities Press Ltd; Sydney: Hodder & Stoughton (Australia) Pty Ltd. 81″ × 51″, pp. 174, with diagrams. Price: $7.50 cloth, or 34.15 paperback. Volume2, Issue3July 1973Pages 138-138 RelatedInformation

A review of: “Operational Research in Industrial Systems”. Edited by J. BRENNAN. (The English Universities Press Ltd, 1972.) [Pp. 325.] Price £5·00.

A review of: “<i>Operational Research in Industrial Systems</i>”. Edited by J. BRENNAN. (The English Universities Press Ltd, 1972.) [Pp. 325.] Price £5·00.

Global Geophysics R. H. Tucker, A. H. Cook, H. M. Iyer and F. D. Stacey (English Universities Press Ltd, London, pp. 199, 2.25)

Global Geophysics R. H. Tucker, A. H. Cook, H. M. Iyer and F. D. Stacey (English Universities Press Ltd, London, pp. 199, 2.25)

A Short Textbook of Surgery. By Selwyn Taylor, D.M., M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Dean, Royal Postgraduate Medical School; L. T. Cotton, M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Surgeon, King's College Hospital; and J. G. Murray, Ch.M., F.R.C.S. (E.), Professor of Surgery, King's College Hospital Medical School. 8½ × 5½ in. Pp. 628+x, with 87 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 30s.; Library edition,

A Short Textbook of Surgery. By Selwyn Taylor, D.M., M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Dean, Royal Postgraduate Medical School; L. T. Cotton, M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Surgeon, King's College Hospital; and J. G. Murray, Ch.M., F.R.C.S. (E.), Professor of Surgery, King's College Hospital Medical School. 8½ × 5½ in. Pp. 628+x, with 87 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 30s.; Library edition, 42s Get access A Short Textbook of Surgery. By Taylor Selwyn, D.M., M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Dean, Royal Postgraduate Medical School; Cotton L T, M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Surgeon, King's College Hospital; and Murray J G, Ch.M., F.R.C.S. (E.), Professor of Surgery, King's College Hospital Medical School. 8½ × 5½ in. Pp. 628+x, with 87 illustrations. 1967. London: The English Universities Press Ltd. Paperback, 30s.; Library edition, 42s. British Journal of Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 9, September 1967, Page 814, https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800540923 Published: 08 December 2005

Book Reviews

Teach Yourself Genetics R. J. BERRY pp. xi+164, 24 figs. London: The English Universities Press Ltd, 1965. 7s. 6d. Reviewed by G. Haskell The Tissues of The Body (5th ed.). SIR W. E. LE GROS CLARK xi+423 pp. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1965. 55s. Reviewed by P. C. Williams Nuffield Biology Texts and Teachers' Guides I. Introducing Living Things II. Life and Living Processes HI. The Maintenance of Life IV. Living Things in Action Longmans/Penguin 1966. Volume V, to be published April 1967—not reviewed. Reviewed by John Mattocks and Peter Prosser Animal Biology A. J. GROVE and G. E. NEWELL In collaboration with J. D. CARTHY and E. H. MERCER University Tutorial Press. 7th Edition. 38s. 6d. Reviewed by W. H. Freeman