Borden Books

I gave this to my daughter before she left to start sophomore year at college; I earmarked pages where she can book her plane tickets back home for Thanksgiving at a student rate, where she can get cheap textbooks and so on. This is a great guide for her, but even better for ME since I am paying her tuition costs which are getting higher, and am always looking for ways to trim the fat.

I'm buying copies of this book as the perfect gift for college-bound H.S. students, recent H.S. grads, and students already in college. Freebies are listed, as well as places where you can get sizable discounts on just about anything. I always knew that discounts were available with a student I.D. card, but had no idea how many places accepted it. This book tells you about all of them. The format is easy to follow, and the author's tone is friendly and conversational. She really knows her stuff!

This book was produced by the Borden Institute which writes the Textbooks of Military Medicine for the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). It is a series of case studies from surgeons deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Each case presented begins with a narrative that describes how the wounded patient arrived and the care they received followed by teaching points from the surgeons who cared for the patients and then a section that describes best practices for surgeons who encounter similar situations including contemporary damage control techniques.

The foreward is written by Bob Woodruff who was critically injured in Iraq and who was evacuated to a military hospital in Iraq where he received life saving neurosurgery. In addition to describing his care he pointedly states, "it is our dream that the attention to the wounded remains as focused in the long journey to heal as it is in those white-hot moments in the surgical theater when nothing is spared to save a life."

The book is beautifully illustrated with over 450 color photographs. The pictures accompany the cases described and are dramatic but will be disturbing to some. Often, the pictures show the initial injuries and in some cases "after" pictures show the patients when they have recovered from their wounds. These photos were taken by the surgeons themselves at various stages of the patient's care.

Beyond its obvious usefulness in preparing surgeons for combat, the book also uniquley demonstrates what war surgery is, and the great work that medical personnel of the United States Armed Forces perform. It is in many ways the story of their war.

The Authors and Editors of this book have really put together an outstanding piece of work that should not only be extremely useful to military and civilian trauma surgeons but will also stand alone as a document to the incredible work being done in the current conflicts. (Disclaimer: - although I am not a listed contributor, I did help take care of some of the patients listed in the book)

This is a great resource for surgeons (especially if it has been a while since they were immersed in trauma) to look over on the 14+ hour flight to Kuwait. While it cannot cover every single injury that may be faced downrange, it will certainly cover the majority of situations and definitely get the trauma mindset in gear. Other great reads on that flight include Top Knife: Art and Craft in Trauma Surgeryand Operative Trauma Management.

There was some minor controversy regarding the publishing of this book (mostly due to the photographs and some descriptions of the mechanism of the injuries) but I am glad the Army Surgeon General supported this book and that it is available. Time will only tell what long term medical and surgical advances will come from this war, but this book is an excellent start.

You must notice that is not a 3D pictures book. It is what is displayed in the cover.
I wanted a 3D images book (with 3D glasses, etc), so I was a little disappointed and surprised at the same time.
We were traditionally trained to see angiographic images( 2D images), but not 3D perspective.
It is a new point of view for neurosurgeons like me who were trained in the carotid puncture angiographic era.
I understand now, that I must read it, because angiographic studies come in this format now, and we have to get used to it.

It's in great condition, and it was a hard to find book. It also had a good price.

Textbook was received in good, wrapped condition. Inside had text highlighted but the highlighted areas were helpful so I'm not complaining. 5 stars.

Bluegrass portrays the racing world and it's trials, tribulations, and rewards beautifully, better than any other book about racing that i've read(and i have read many, many books on thouroughbred racing by many different authors). This is an awesome book and i think anyone who is even the least bit interested in racing should read it.This is the only book on thouroughbred racing that i've read that talks so intensively about the bloodlines(which are true bloodlines, not made up) of each and every horse in the story. It was an absolutely wonderful book and if you have never read it, i very highly recomend it!

The Borden Murder Mystery, by Arthur S. Phillips

Andrew J. Borden accumulated large wealth through parsimonious thrift and "by means which fell within the letter of the law". Mr. Borden's "conduct in business matters had made him many enemies"; "the sharpest man in town". Borden was rumored to charge more for funeral services than actually provided. He raised rents for tenants who earned more. Borden's daughters did not enjoy the fittings of their social rank. Lizzie's character was benevolent in religious and charitable work. Reporter John J. Manning said the guest bedroom was "not very light", and a body could not have been seen from the hall. One photograph shows Andrew J. Jennings peeking from the front door closet while concealed therein. The walls and ceilings were covered with hundreds of blood spots, yet Lizzie's clothing had none. The murder weapon was never found. Denying counsel to Lizzie at the Inquest resulted in the exclusion of her testimony at the trial.

After forty years Arthur S. Phillips was the sole survivor of those who participated professionally in this trial. Phillips joined the defense team with all the enthusiasm of a new lawyer. "The mass of documents and other evidence collected by the defence have never been disclosed or discussed", because it would be necessary for any new police investigation. [Some believe this hidden history would solve the Borden murders.] A perfectly sane, normal woman without any criminal history could not hack her stepmother and father to death. Lizzie was believed guilty because no one else could have committed this crime. If Lizzie later showed a lack of mental balance it was because she lived alone, was ogled in public, and was very annoyed by public activities.

At the time of the murders there were two strangers loitering around the front of the house with a team as seen by Mark Chase, a former assistant to the Chief of Police. Dr. Benjamin J. Handy saw a stranger acting in an unusual and agitated manner. Mrs. Sarah R. Hart also saw him. The back screen door was unfastened during the morning. Lawyer Jennings was aided by George D. Robinson and Melvin O. Adams to avoid an "anti-climax", some minor matter that could unduly affect a jury. Phillips gives an example that refuted the claim of the Prosecutor that Lizzie was not up in the barn.

Public opinion is created and maintained by news stories and editorials in the press. The Fall River `Globe' produced stories to make Lizzie appear guilty, and that money and social position can "turn the wheels of justice". Bridget was detained by the prosecution and was unavailable to the defendant's attorneys. Andrew J. Borden was not liberal with his family, but Lizzie had $2,800 in her banks, plus textile shares and was not in want. Many children dislike a stepmother. Lizzie couldn't have committed the crime, but has been judged guilty by the classes. This is the real mystery, "Others had more reason to kill him" even if we do not know the reason for which it was done.

All the great Borden products are featured in a good number of recipes in a nice spiral bound book. Some of my favorites are The Spinach Vegetable Dip, Teriyaki Marinade, Chicken Noodle Soup (my husband loves this when he is sick,) All American Meat Loaf and Easy Cheesy Meat Loaf, Chuckwagon Roast and Vegetables, Lemon Tea Muffins, Choca Cha Cha Shake, Chocolate Coconut Soda, Magic Cookie Bars, Frozen Peanut Butter Pie. As you can see, there is a wide range of recipes. I really enjoy it!

The Good Reference Book for Beginners, filled with lots of illustrations and concise information that suitable for anyone. As for Amatuer and Professional Bowlers, I will strongly recommend the sequence of this book "Bowling: Knowledge is the Key" also by Fred Borden which cater for the Advanced Bowlers.

In the book "Bowling : 10 Keys to Success", 10 Keys to Success includes the following: 1) Bowling Safety 2) Stance Position 3) Approach 4) Armswing 5) Release 6) Finish Position 7) Making Spares 8) Adjusting to Lanes 9) Bowling Balls 10) The Mental Game.

Richard Wallin and company have prepared the definitive history of the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railroad. This 1979 publication is illustrated with 355 black and white photos and maps that document this short railroad (121 route miles). This book has rare and valuable photos of the locomotives and industries of the C&IM as well and extensive and informative text. If this is your railroad, you must have a copy. 240 pages, hardback.