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Through his work in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Donald Laub changed the lives of thousands of people who had been shunned by society. Dr. Laub''s influence fostered the development of three key areas in the surgical profession: pioneering and influencing international humanitarian medical missions in the developing world, being at the forefront of gender affirmation surgery for transgender people since 1968, and the education and training of over 50 plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

With 1.3 billion people identifying as having a disability, an overview of how companies including Google, PepsiCo and Nordstrom are attracting people with disabilities as customers and employees, not charitably but lucratively.

The winner of the Banff Mountain Book Festival Grand Prize. The story of Jean McNeil's time as writer-in-residence with the British Antarctic Survey and other journeys in cold climates.

In The Kaizen of Poker, Sheree Bykofsky will help you take your game to the next level - and to the level after that. By learning how to identify and focus on the skills and strategies you need to improve most, you will find yourself raking in more pots and leaving the game a winner far more often. Expanding on Secrets the Pros Won''t Tell You About Winning Hold''Em Poker by Lou Krieger and Sheree Bykofsky, here she takes the Japanese concept of ''Kaizen'' - continuous improvement - and applies it to the card game we all love best.

A new edition of the first book in the acclaimed Pop Classics series The Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since Showgirls flopped spectacularly that it's time for a good hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage operation on a very public, very expensive train wreck, It Doesn't Suck argues that Showgirls is much smarter and deeper than it is given credit for. In an accessible and entertaining voice, the book encourages a shift in critical perspective on Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, analyzing the film, its reception, and rehabilitation. This in-depth study of a much-reviled movie is a must-read for lovers and haters of the 1995 Razzie winner for Worst Picture. This expanded edition includes an exclusive interview between the author and Showgirls director Paul Verhoeven, as well as a new preface.

A white rock 'n' roll guitarist on stage with the Godfather of Soul In this unvarnished account of toiling under one of popular music's most notorious bosses, Damon Wood details his six years spent playing guitar for James Brown's Soul Generals. In a memoir certain to fascinate Mr. Dynamite's millions of fans, as well as musicians and industry insiders, Wood recalls how a chance encounter with James Brown led him to embrace soul and funk music under the tutelage of its greatest progenitor. Numerous interviews with bandmates provide multiple perspectives on James Brown's complex character, his leadership of his band, the nature of soul and funk, and insights and sometimes harsh lessons learned along the way. This is a sideman's story of the gritty reality of working close to the spotlight but rarely in it. Damon Wood describes life on the road -- often on James Brown's infamous tour bus -- with one guitar, a change of clothes, and two dozen comrades-in-arms as they brought the funk to clubs, theaters, and the biggest music festivals on earth. Working for James Brown could be fear-inducing, inspiring, exhilarating, and exasperating -- all in the space of a single performance.

Move back through time into the alluring worlds of the Alchemists' Council The anticipated second book in Cynthea Masson's series takes readers to Flaw Dimension, centuries before the events of book one. Rebel scribe Genevre, exploring secreted libraries with Dragonsblood pulsing through her young veins, accidentally discovers a 5th-Council manuscript with a long-forgotten alchemical formula whose implications could permanently transform both the Alchemists' Council and the Rebel Branch. A revolution looms as High Azoth Dracaen strengthens the power of the Rebel Branch, Cedar and Saule take treacherous steps against fellow alchemists, and the unprecedented mutual conjunction of Ilex and Melia changes the fate of all dimensions. With insurgents gathering, Ilex and Melia's attempt to open a forbidden breach through time could bring salvation -- or total destruction -- to the elemental balance of the world. The battle over free will for all of humanity continues in The Flaw in the Stone, the remarkable second instalment of this epic fantasy trilogy.

Provides a comprehensive look at NXT - WWE's newest brand which has an increasing, global following. With an introduction by Vincent K. McMahon.

Documenting the rise of women s wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women s wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today s hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Penny Banner, Wendi Richter, Trish Stratus, Chyna, and Lita, are celebrated alongside today s stars, like Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley. With rare photographs and an exploration of women s wrestling worldwide including chapters on Japan, Mexico, England, and Australia Sisterhood of the Squared Circle is a priceless contribution to the history of professional wrestling."

A Dream Given Form provides an accessible, comprehensive, and critical look at Babylon 5, one of the most groundbreaking series of all time. Nearly 20 years after the show ended, this indispensable companion not only covers all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also the feature-length TV movies, the spinoff series Crusade (including three non-produced episodes), The Legend of the Rangers, The Lost Tales, the canonical novels, the DC comic book series, and the short stories set in the Babylon 5 universe.

A celebration of the classic-era Motorhead line-up of Lemmy Kilmister, 'Fast' Eddie Clarke and Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor. Examines their rise to prominence during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late 1970s, and brings the story up to date with the deaths of Phil and Lemmy in 2015.

The legendary director looks back on his career which spans six decades and includes 20 films and 50 television shows.

Young Neil is the most in-depth resource available about the first 20 years of Neil Young''s life. Exploring a time in this Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer''s life that has yet to be documented with such depth of research, Young Neil is an exhaustive document of his Sugar Mountain'' years, from 1945 to 1966. From his birth in Toronto through his school years in Florida, Ontario, and Manitoba, the book examines the development of Young''s unique talent against a backdrop of shifting post-war values, a turbulent family history and a musical revolution in the making.''

A guidebook to the language of the most shadowy of subcultures, this work collects and defines more than 550 Gothic words and phrases. Compiled by an acclaimed Goth journalist and poet, this compendium provides insight into the unique vernacular of this fascinating community, describing in detail and with black humor the fashion, music, and lifestyle as well as sharing insider slang such as Baby Bat, Corp Goth, and the Gothic Two-Step. A Goth Band Family Tree and essential Goth listening, reading, and viewing recommendations are also included in this phantasmagorical work.

Translated for the first time into English, this masterpiece of French literature is striking, not only for its astonishing subject matter but for the poetic beauty of the late author's subtle, intricate prose. As the haunting protagonist Lucien grapples with a taboo desire, the novel goes far beyond mere gothic horror to explore the melancholy in the loneliest depths of the human condition, forcing readers to confront their own mortality with an unprecedented intimacy. "The Necrophiliac "has become a cult classic in the 40 years since its original publication, one that is especially intriguing due to the insight it lends into the author's fascinatingly reclusive mind.

Taking devoted fans deep into the heart of Mystic Falls, the fictional setting of the CW hit series "The Vampire Diaries," this guide will satisfy the curiosity of the series' many loyal viewers. Garnering huge ratings for the network week after week, "The Vampire Diaries"' mix of horror, romance, drama, and self-aware humor has won it a growing and devoted fan base in its very first season. A complete episode guide and biographical portraits of the cast and veteran writer/producer Kevin Williamson, whose credits include "Dawson's Creek" and the Scream movies, make this an essential resource for fans. The story behind the creation of the show, information about the bestselling book series by L. J. Smith that first introduced Elena and the Salvatore brothers, and the rich veins of history and mythology that run through the scripts are explored in this essential companion to this new audience favorite.

A study in probability, strategy, and game theory, this handy companion explores all the mathematical methods of mastering the game of poker. Using an original concept called "Total Odds," the book presents a complete odds work-up for both Texas Hold'Em and the high and low hands of Omaha. These principles are accessible to any poker player at any skill level, and the calculations are color-coded, making them easy to follow. Serving as a convenient primer for the beginner and a reference text for more experienced players, this guide is a safe bet for anyone looking to win.