A car bomb sets off a murder investigation for detective Carver, when the victim, who has just walked out of the sleuth's office after identifying himself as Bert Renway, coughs up dental records in the autopsy that tell a different story

Integrating and summarizing the essentials of medical pharmacology, this work offers a format which allows rapid review and assimilation of facts and concepts. It also provides a network of cross-references to other information in the volume as well as references to "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry", thus facilitating the mastery of the inter-relationships between the biomedical disciplines. Practice questions (of the type used by the National Boards of Medical Examiners) are included throughout the text, allowing the reader to monitor his/her understanding of the material. Answers with explanations accompany these question sections.

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Parish Boundaries chronicles the history of Catholic parishes in major cities such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia, melding their unique place in the urban landscape to the course of twentieth century American race relations. In vivid portraits of parish life, John McGreevy examines the contacts and conflicts between Euro-American Catholics and their African-American neighbors. By tracing the transformation of a church, its people, and the nation, McGreevy illuminates the enormous impact of religious culture on modern American society."Parish Boundaries can take its place in the front ranks of the literature of urban race relations."—Jonathan Dorfman, Washington Post Book Review"A prodigiously researched, gracefully written book distinguished especially by its seamless treatment of social and intellectual history."—Robert Orsi, American Historical Review"Parish Boundaries will fascinate historians and anyone interested in the historic connection between parish and race."—Ed Marciniak, Chicago Tribune"The history that remains to be written will rest on the firm foundation of Mr. McGreevy's remarkable book."—Richard Wightman Fox, New York Times Book Review

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The scene is set for a huge funeral in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The rich and the famous from all over America - and beyond - have arrived to honour a former First Lady after her sudden, unexpected death. Then follows an attack that was three years in the planning.

Product Description: Parish Boundaries chronicles the history of Catholic parishes in major cities such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia, melding their unique place in the urban landscape to the course of twentieth century American race relations...read more

Product Description: Integrating and summarizing the essentials of medical pharmacology, this work offers a format which allows rapid review and assimilation of facts and concepts. It also provides a network of cross-references to other information in the volume as well as references to "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry", thus facilitating the mastery of the inter-relationships between the biomedical disciplines...read more

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Delicate drawings accent a detailed guide to all of the woody plants indigenous to the American Southwest