DAVID SCHNEIDER

A hilarious story about a finicky eater who absolutely refuses to eat his peas despite all of the pleading, prodding and nudging from his family and friends. Dillans stubborn stance leads to a funny chain of events as the neighbors cheer the picky eater on!

Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr. David Schneiders The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing developments of anesthesia and antiseptic operating rooms to the implant revolution of the twentieth century.The Invention of Surgery is history of surgery that explains this dramatic, world-changing progress and highlights the personalities of the disciplines most dynamic historical figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering scientists who first understood what causes disease and how surgery could powerfully intercede in peoples lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the last century. And as Schneider argues, surgery has not finished transforming; new technologies are constantly reinventing both the practice of surgery and the nature of the objects we are permanently implanting in our bodies. Schneider considers these latest developments, asking Whats next? and analyzing how our conception of surgery has changed alongside our evolving ideas of medicine, technology, and our bodies.

Dad just wants to relax, but Mom has other plans! Little Johnny needs to eat enough veggies to earn the "Veggie Star" award in class, and since Moms out of town, Dads got the job. But theres a catch: Little Johnnys a picky eater, and Moms 103-step veggie medley recipe is the only way shes found to get him to eat his greens! When Dad discovers his favorite BBQ spot has a veggie medley special, he thinks hes lucked out-greasy meat for him and veggies for Little Johnny!What follows is a laugh-out-loud adventure as Dad and Little Johnny tackle everything from a never-ending line at the restaurant to hilarious kitchen disasters as Dad fumbles his way through Moms complicated recipe. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Dad "takes charge" in his own way and puts together a veggie medley that only he could dream up! A funny, feel-good story for kids and parents alike-especially dads-that celebrates the joys and mishaps of family life and the imperfect art of stepping up.

Drag queen. Prostitute. Drug addict. American bodhisattva.These words describe the unlikely persona of Issan Dorsey, one of the most beloved teachers to emerge in American Zen. From his early days as a gorgeous female impersonator to the LSD experiences that set him on the spiritual path, Issans life was never conventional. In 1989, after twenty years of Zen practice, he became the Founding Abbot of San Franciscos Hartford Street Zen Center, where he established Maitri Hospice for AIDS patients. Featuring Bernie Glassmans foreword to the second edition, as well as a new foreword by Koshin Paley Ellison, Street Zen paints a vivid portrait of a teacher whose creativity, honesty, joy, and compassion awakened new possibilities for American Buddhism.

"Bold and compelling... Uniformly excellent, and often wryly amusing."" - The Wall Street Journal "A globetrotting historical adventure, told from the inside of the operating room... Medical writing at its most exhilarating." - Michael Paul Mason"Comprehensively researched, deftly told, and radiating both intellect and passion... Essential reading for anyone interested not only in the history but also in the future of medicine." - Frank Huyler"A history of surgery that is informative, entertaining, and highly readable." Library JournalA fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by the disciplines most dynamic, pioneering doctors.Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr. David Schneiders The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing "implant revolution" of the twentieth century.The Invention of Surgery explains this dramatic progress and highlights the personalities of the disciplines most dynamic historical figures. It links together the lives of the pioneering scientists who first understood what causes disease, how organs become infected or cancerous, and how surgery could powerfully intercede in peoples lives, and then shows how the rise of surgery intersected with many of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the last century, including the evolution of medical education, the transformation of the hospital from a place of dying to a habitation of healing, the development of antibiotics, and the rise of transistors and polymer science.And as Schneider argues, surgery has not finished transforming; new technologies are constantly reinventing both the practice of surgery and the nature of the objects we are permanently implanting in our bodies. Schneider considers these latest developments, asking "Whats next?" and analyzing how our conception of surgery has changed alongside our evolving ideas of medicine, technology, and our bodies.