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Duplicity Theory of Vision: From Newton to the Present
Par Bjørn Stabell, Ulf Stabell. 2009
The duplicity theory of vision concerns the comparisons (both differences and similarities) and interaction between the cone and rod systems…
in the visual pathways, with the assumption that the cone system is active during daylight vision and the rod system functions in low light (night time). Research on this aspect of vision dates back to the 17th century and the work of Newton, and is still ongoing today. This book describes the origin and development of this fundamental theory within vision research - whilst also examining the Young-Helmholtz trichromatic colour theory, and the opponent colour theory of Hering - and presents evidence and ideas in light of modern conceptions of the theory. Written for academic researchers and graduate students, the book brings back knowledge of the tradition of duplicity theory, inspiring questions related to anatomy, comparative biology, molecular biology, photochemistry, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics and psychophysics.Language of Evil
Par Robert Beattie. 2009
Brilliant linguist, charming professor, and renowned writer Tom Murray had a way with words. He used them to seduce. And…
he used them to get away with murder. Erudite Kansas City professor Tom Murray seduced, then married his starry-eyed student Carmin Ross. But when Carmin attempted to leave their violent marriage, Tom stabbed her in the throat thirteen times, but left behind no evidence. Convinced he'd committed a perfect crime, Tom didn't even solicit a lawyer. But he hadn't counted on relentless small town deputy sheriff Doug Wood, who refused to be underestimated. What happened next would result in one of the most unforgettable, shocking, and unexpected trials in Kansas state history.A Slaying in the Suburbs
Par Steve Miller, Andrea Billups. 2009
The true story of the Tara Grant murder. To their suburban Detroit neighbors, Stephen and Tara Grant were happy as…
could be. But their marriage, plagued by resentment and extramarital affairs, was held together only by their children. Until the night Stephen snapped, strangled and dismembered his wife, then disposed of her body piece by piece in the very park his children played in.The Queen's Necklace
Par Antal Szerb, Len Rix. 1942
In August 1785, Paris buzzed with a scandal that had everything--an eminent churchman, a female fraudster, a part-time prostitute and…
the hated Queen herself. Its centrepiece was the most expensive diamond necklace ever assembled, and the tangle of fraud, folly, blindness and self-delusion it provoked. The humiliation the affair brought on the royal family contributed to their appalling deaths in the Revolution just four years later.In this unusual, witty and often surprising version of the story, the great Hungarian novelist Antal Szerb takes the narrative as a standpoint from which to survey the entire age--including aspects of it seldom considered by more orthodox historians. The author's vast knowledge is worn very lightly and the book teems with amusing anecdotes, but it is, at heart, a deeply personal work, a remarkable gesture of defiance against the brutal world in which it was written.April 16th: Virginia Tech Remembers
Par Roland Lazenby. 2007
A gripping, emotional account of the worst school shooting in United States history, told by those who lived through it…
Monday, April 16, 2007 started like any other Monday at Virginia Tech, with professors and students preparing for another busy week of classes. However, word quickly circulated of a shooting in the dorms - and the gunman was still loose. The campus went into lockdown, and as the gruesome events unfolded in Norris Hall, a group of journalism students trapped in a nearby building transmitted stories and updates to the student-run website, PlanetBlacksburg.com. Now, these students, together with their journalism instructor and members of the Virginia Tech community, have documented the events of that day. April 16th: Virginia Tech Remembers gives a voice to the students, faculty, and staff who lived through the shooting, and serves as a memorial for the 32 victims. The book also describes the onslaught of media coverage that immediately followed, and reveals the remarkable resilience of the students of Virginia Tech throughout the entire ordeal.Villains, Scoundrels, and Rogues
Par Paul Martin. 2014
Everyone loves a good villain! From the back pages of history, vivid, entertaining portraits of little-known scoundrels whose misdeeds range…
from the simply inept to the truly horrifying.Even if you're an avid history buff, you've probably never heard of this disreputable cast of characters: A drunken, ne'er-do-well cop who abandoned his post at Ford's Theatre, giving assassin John Wilkes Booth unchallenged access to President Lincoln; a notorious Kansas quack who made millions by implanting billy goat testicles in gullible male patients; and America's worst female serial killer ever. These are three of the memorable but little-known rogues profiled in this eye-opening and entertaining book.Dividing his profiles into three categories--villains, scoundrels, and rogues--author and former National Geographic editor Paul Martin serves up concise, colorful biographies of thirty of America's most outrageous characters. Whether readers choose to be horrified by the story of Ed Gein, Alfred Hitchcock's hideous inspiration for Psycho, or marvel at the clever duplicity of the con artist who originated the phony bookie operation portrayed in The Sting, there's something here for everyone.Brimming with audacious, unforgettable characters often overlooked by standard history books, this page-turner is a must for anyone with an interest in the varieties of human misbehavior.From the Trade Paperback edition.A Sudden Shot
Par Camille Kimball. 2009
Arizona never experienced a summer like this, as snipers Dale Hausner and Sam Dieteman took aim at anything?and everything?in their…
path. Phoenix was a city in terror as the deadly spree ultimately claimed 37 vicitims, people and pets? until one detective began to put the pieces together to nail the murderous duo.Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case
Par Diane Dimond. 2005
The explosive definitive account of the Michael Jackson saga, chronicling the King of Pop's battles against child molestation charges from…
1993 to 2005, from award-winning journalist Diane Dimond, who broke the story first, over twelve years ago. Michael Jackson has long captured the world's attention, first as the dynamic lead singer of the Jackson Five, then during his highly successful breakout solo career. But somewhere along the line Jackson transformed himself into something hardly recognizable and was investigated -- not once, but twice -- for crimes we could hardly imagine. Even now, after his unexpected acquittal on multiple charges of child molestation, there is a sense that the real truth behind the allegations is not known. The character of Michael Jackson -- from his humble beginnings to his rich career and the birth of Neverland Ranch -- is destined for great debate among fans, journalists, historians, and psychiatrists for years to come. In the meantime, there is Diane Dimond, the journalist of record on the Jackson case. In November 2003, when the Santa Barbara county sheriff's department conducted another raid on Neverland Ranch, Diane Dimond and her camera crews were the only ones there to capture the moment and report the news to the world. Now, for the first time, Dimond recounts the multifaceted details of the Jackson case, utilizing her extensive notes and sources. What she tells us is a shocking story. Be Careful Who You Love will take you behind the scenes and into the courtroom of one of the most controversial cases of the decade, while giving readers a dramatic glimpse of one reporter's vigilance and unending quest to uncover the truth.Quest for Justice
Par Richard S Jaffe. 2012
Spotlighting sensational murder cases as well as his representation of the Olympic and Birmingham bomber, Eric Rudolph, here is the…
story of Richard Jaffe, the most successful attorney ever at exonerating innocent people accused of murder and wrongfully sentenced death row inmates.Join Jaffe, a commentator during the O.J. Simpson trials and frequent guest on NPR, CNN and NBC. Follow him as he learns the truth about savage capital crimes, then through tense courtroom trials as he advocates for those who are literally fighting for their lives.It's a taut, suspenseful journey through crime and the legal process: murder scenes, courtrooms, judges' chambers and prison visiting rooms. Hear how the death penalty is decided and administered. Peer into Jaffe's soul and look into the souls, hearts and eyes of the men and women he has defended and those who opposed him in these battles to the death:The serial bomber who evaded capture for over five yearsThe young attorney falsely accused of conspiracy to murder a police detectiveThe bribe-taking judge who pulled a gun on Jaffe in the courtroomQuest for Justice offers a no-holds-barred, behind-the-scenes look at America's criminal justice system.Killers in the Family
Par Robert L. Snow. 2014
Everyone in the neighborhood thought the Reese family was no good, but it would be twenty-six years before they really…
learned how bad they were... In July 2008, there were a rash of murders in Indianapolis, three of which occurred during robberies committed by Brian Reese. It turned out he learned his life of crime at home: his father, Paul Sr., who served as his lookout man, had been in and out of prison numerous times, and his mother, Barbara--who was Brian's getaway driver the day of his arrest (right after he shot a police officer)--had once been convicted of embezzlement. The four Reese brothers had been in and out of prison with more than three dozen convictions among them. It was no wonder parents warned their children to stay away from the Reeses. But soon they would learn that the family's secrets were darker than they ever imagined... INCLUDES PHOTOSAmerican Murder
Par Mike Mayo. 2008
Investigating the way Hollywood scoops up notorious criminals and turns them into legends, this entertaining who's-who guide provides thumbnail sketches…
of such killers as Ma Barker, Black Beard, Al Capone, John Wesley Hardin, and Charles Starkweather. Noting that some figures are glamorized in popular culture (Jesse James), while others are demonized (Charles Manson), this encyclopedic collection explores the legends' emotional truths as depicted in movies, stories, and songs. Facts of the real cases behind these notorious criminals are also presented, including the landmark rulings that pioneered new approaches to criminal justice.The Color of Night
Par L. C. Timmerman, John H Timmerman. 2011
The Color of Night is a skillfully woven true crime account of a horrendous crime, a family's quest for answers,…
and the landmark case that tested the Federal Death Penalty Act. Nineteen-year-old Rachel Timmerman, who was about to testify against the man who had raped her, disappeared with her toddler daughter, Shannon. A month later, Rachel's body was discovered in a lake chained to cinde blocks and with her eyes and mouth covered in duct tape. Soon a trail of bodies begins to emerge. Is a serial killer at large? Written by Rachel's father and uncle, The Color of Night is a shocking story of violence, murder, and the search for justice.Virtual Unreality
Par Charles Seife. 2014
The bestselling author of Proofiness and Zero explains how to separate fact from fantasy in the digital world Digital information…
is a powerful tool that spreads unbelievably rapidly, infects all corners of society, and is all but impossible to control--even when that information is actually a lie. In Virtual Unreality, Charles Seife uses the skepticism, wit, and sharp facility for analysis that captivated readers in Proofiness and Zero to take us deep into the Internet information jungle and cut a path through the trickery, fakery, and cyber skullduggery that the online world enables. Taking on everything from breaking news coverage and online dating to program trading and that eccentric and unreliable source that is Wikipedia, Seife arms his readers with actual tools--or weapons--for discerning truth from fiction online.The Little Black Book of Innovation: Demystifying the Process of Innovation
Par Scott D Anthony. 2012
Run Jane Run
Par Jane Wells. 1996
Jane Wells was trapped in a nightmare. The man she married was an abusive, philandering maniac. The courts knew this,…
but because of a Kentucky law that forbids pregnant women to divorce, she was forced to endure a living hell.After Jane gave birth to her daughter, she entered a battered women's shelter, filed charges against Michael, and sued for divorce. Fate finally seemed to smile down on her when her first husband, her childhood sweetheart, reappeared offering his help.Thinking she was safe at last, Jane encountered a legal system that fueled Michael's vengeful rage, abuse, and harassment of her life and family. When a judge inexplicably reversed a restraining order, Michael's path of destruction would lead inexorably, one streamy day in July, to a vicious act of murder.We're Going to Win This Thing: The Shocking Frame-up of a Mafia Crime Buster
Par Charles Brandt, Lin Devecchio. 2011
FBI agent Lin DeVecchio was a key player in the New York mafia wars from the late seventies through the…
early nineties. Yet despite his stunning success fighting organized crime, DeVecchio was accused of switching sides. Now, DeVecchio and bestselling author Charles Brandt, tell the story of a law enforcement officer who beat the mob bosses, only to end up fighting for his own freedom.Uncommon Service: An Introduction to the Four Fundamental Principles of Service Excellence
Par Frances Frei, Anne Morriss. 2012
Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Par Xuguang Sun. 2018
This book provides the concise descriptions of the basic and clinical knowledge about Acanthamoba keratitis including characteristics of pathogen…
risk factors clinical manifestations diagnosis and treatment with abundant figure illustrations and typical cases to ophthalmological practitioners and researchers p p Acanthamoeba pathogen is widely distributed in the nature However Acanthamoeba keratitis is generally considered as a type of sight-threatening keratitis that is difficult to treat At early stage Acanthamoeba keratitis usually shows atypical clinical manifestations that are often misdiagnosed as viral or bacterial keratitis Moreover there are not approved topical anti-amoebicdrugs available up to now We hope ophthalmological practitioners can obtain a comprehensive understanding of this infection through this bookBlood Aces
Par Doug Swanson. 2014
The astonishing story of Benny Binion--a rip-roaring saga of murder, money, and the making of Las Vegas Benny Binion was…
many things: a cowboy, a pioneering casino owner, a gangster, a killer, and founder of the hugely successful World Series of Poker. Blood Aces tells the story of Binion's crucial role in shaping modern Las Vegas. From a Texas backwater, Binion rose to prominence on a combination of vision, determination, and brutal expediency. His formula was simple: run a good business, cultivate the big boys, kill your enemies, and own the cops. Through a mix of cold-bloodedness, native intelligence, folksiness, and philanthropy, Binion became one of the most revered figures in the history of gambling, and his showmanship, shrewdness, and violence would come to dominate the Vegas scene. Veteran journalist Doug J. Swanson uses once-secret government documents and dogged reporting to show how Binion destroyed his rivals and outsmarted his adversaries--including J. Edgar Hoover. As fast paced as any thriller, Blood Aces tells a story that is unmatched in the annals of American criminal justice, a vital yet untold piece of this country's history.