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The immense growth in the number of articles on adenosinecardioprotection in recent years has been related in large part to thehypothesis that adenosine plays a role in ischemic preconditioning.Ischemic preconditioning is the phenomenon in which a brief period ofischemia (and reperfusion) prior to a more prolonged occlusion reducesmyocardial infarct size. This form of myocardial protection hasreceived much interest because ischemic preconditioning has been shownto be the most potent means of reducing infarct size in all animalmodels so far tested. Within the last six years, the principal focus of adenosinecardioprotection research has centered on the role of adenosinereceptors. It is currently thought that adenosine protects theischemic heart primarily via the activation of adenosine A1receptors located on the cardiac myocytes. Adenosine is used clinically for terminating supraventriculartachycardia, and as a diagnostic tool in coronary imaging, and hasbeen used postoperatively for blood pressure control after heartsurgery. There are also recent reports that adenosine may be safelytolerated and a potentially beneficial additive to cardioplegicsolutions during open heart surgery in humans. There is even evidencethat ischemic preconditioning may occur in humans under variousclinical situations. This volume contains chapters from contributors to the first threesymposia on `Adenosine, Cardioprotection, and its ClinicalApplication'. All aspects of adenosine cardioprotection and ischemicpreconditioning, including potential mechanisms and clinicalapplications, are discussed by experts in these areas. The reader willfind this book to be an excellent source of information on thesetopics, as well as a guide to future experiments. ... Read more

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Robert Downey is a legendary actor whose time is dawning after his dark struggles with drug and the law. Laugh with his great sense of humor, and see how he is often said to be the only good thing in a movie. ... Read more

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Only got a 2 because it is RDJ
The book is written very poorly. So poorly in fact it is hard to tell what is going on and sometimes who is speaking. Not too many choices out there, but if I had it to do over again. I wouldn't have bothered.

The subject is greater than the book itself....
My intrigue with RDJ became intense after seeing his Youtube interviews with Val Kilmer for "KKBB".He's the type of guy everyone wants to hang out with.Unfortunately, this book has no structure whatsoever.To try and capture someone so fast and brilliant and witty in words and quotes is rather difficult and I have to say that the layout of this book does not do him justice, by turning many of his life's philosophies, into
mis-timelined ramblings...especially when throwing Val Kilmer's witt into the mix.RDJ's story and personality alone is strong enough to carry this book, but I'm afraid that in many respects...deciphering the passages and references in this book, can become quite tedious, as there is very little narration and explanation.

Wasn't familiar with RDJ now a fan
I didn't know much about Robert Downey Junior, but one of my friends suggested I read this book. The book was great, I found him to be a very interesting person. His struggle with drug addiction was very compelling, and I'm glad that he has overcome it.
The book was filled with great RDJ quotes, each one funnier than the last.
I didn't really realize how many movies he has been in, it doesn't seem like you see him very often, but after reading the book you find out that most of his roles have been in smaller films.
I am very glad that I got an opportunity to read the book, and I think I'm going out and renting Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang so I can see more of him.
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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Thomson Gale on March 21, 2004. The length of the article is 819 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Kassovitz, Hollywood y los fantasmas.(Espíritus ocultos: en compañía del miedo)(Gothika)(Reseña de película)
Author: Tomás Pérez Turrent
Publication: Siempre! (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 21, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 50Issue: 2649Page: 70(1)

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on December 29, 1996. The length of the article is 593 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Restauración.(TT: Restoration)
Author: Susana Cato
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 29, 1996
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
Issue: n1052Page: p66(2)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on June 8, 1998. The length of the article is 746 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Conflicto de intereses.(TT: Conflict of Interests.)(Reseña)
Author: Pedro Crespo
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 8, 1998
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 80(1)

Article Type: Reseña

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This digital document is an article from Artforum International, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1917 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Minding the gap: Elizabeth Schambelan on Diane Arbus.(FILM)(Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus)(Movie review)
Author: Elizabeth Schambelan
Publication: Artforum International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 45Issue: 3Page: 73(2)

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This digital document is an article from The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine), published by Thomson Gale on March 27, 2007. The length of the article is 714 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cinephile.(Zodiac)(Movie review)
Author: Kyle Buchanan
Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 27, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 982Page: 57(2)

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This digital document is an article from Actual, published by Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V. on November 1, 2009. The length of the article is 1707 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: 5 Famosos que lograron renacer: se sobrepusieron a situaciones terribles que eclipsaron su carrera artîstica y amenazaron su existencia. Su esfuerzo no ha pasado inadvertivido para el pûblico, que los ha vuelto a colocar entre sus favoritos.
Author: Pedro C. Baca
Publication: Actual (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2009
Publisher: Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V.
Volume: 15Issue: 194Page: 60(4)

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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by National Catholic Reporter on November 4, 2005. The length of the article is 1044 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Media and marriage: 'Good Night' examines Murrow-McCarthy clash in the 1950s; 'Squid' screenwriter revisits his parents' divorce.(MOVIES - Good Night, and Good Luck; The Squid and the Whale)(Movie Review)
Author: Joseph Cunneen
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Date: November 4, 2005
Publisher: National Catholic Reporter
Volume: 42Issue: 3Page: 18(1)

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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by Thomson Gale on October 27, 2006. The length of the article is 1070 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Genuine strength: 'The Queen' finds it in Elizabeth II, 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints' in Queens.(MOVIES)(Movie review)
Author: Joseph Cunneen
Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 27, 2006
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Volume: 43Issue: 2Page: 16(1)

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This digital document is an article from Commonweal, published by Commonweal Foundation on June 6, 2008. The length of the article is 1474 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Suiting up 'Iron Man' & 'Redbelt'.(Screen)(Movie review)
Author: Richard Alleva
Publication: Commonweal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 6, 2008
Publisher: Commonweal Foundation
Volume: 135Issue: 11Page: 18(2)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on November 5, 2000. The length of the article is 949 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: "Jóvenes prodigiosos".(película)(TT: Wonder Boys.)(TA: movie)(Reseña)
Author: Pedro Crespo
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 5, 2000
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
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Kindle version of Sir Arthur Doyle's classic book. Includes easy to use chapter navigation. The book will soon be a movie directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (152)

to be or not to be (free!)
I love the book, the rating is not for the quality of the stories.

However this, and many other kindle books, are advertised as "free" and then when I get to the actual buying page it shows a price - sure, its cheap, $3 or less, but that is not free.

One of the reasons I was considering getting a kindle was the huge quantity of "free" classics, but as it turns out most of them aren't. At least not for international customers.

So no kindle for me. If I have to pay for these books, I'll keep buying them in paper.

Fun Read
I love a good mystery and decided to return to the best. It has been years since I read Sherlock Holmes, but the adverntures are still fantastic. A must have for the mystery lover.

Price outside USA
I would apologize first because this is not the right place to vent out my frustration. But here goes, I own the paperback version of this book (bought it 10 years ago), I think its great and if you are a US citizen/resident go ahead download it and have fun reading it. I have great difficulty understanding why Amazon charges 2.00$(this is not the price of delivery as I have the WiFi only Kindle and yeah, the book is out of copyright in my country(India) as well) for this ebook as well as several other out of copyright books to non - US citizens. It is available for free on Gutenberg, but if I have to download all classic ebooks from Gutenberg I could have as well bought any other ebook reader and not the Kindle. I feel cheated as before ordering my kindle, I saw Jeff Bezos interview with Charlie Rose(http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/mYYH89PLHLMUW/ref=ent_fb_link?pf_rd_p=1275764362&pf_rd_s=center-26&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002Y27P3M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1D91A9WQWAM277VR4H80) in which he speaks about the free classics as well as Amazon's customer focus. I guess ripping off your international customers, who incidentally pay more for the Kindle(hell, I payed around 200 USD for my WiFi only device) really shows your wonderful customer orientation.

Lovers of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy reading the twelve tales in this free Kindle edition
Kindle, as all people should know, offers a host of free books, including classics. Here is a chance to reread books that you haven't read in ages. This version of twelve of Doyle's Holmes tales is, of course, splendid, far better than watching the TV versions. Rereading the stories bring surprizes. For example, I did not know that Watson was married. I had seen speculations that he and Holmes were homosexuals, this is ok, but disproved by the second page of the first story. I also did not know - or forgot - that Holmes smoked cigars. Nor did I know that Watson had returned to practice medicine. Of course I remembered that he did not say "Elementary, my dear Watson." He said "It is simplicity itself." These and many other things reminded me that I although am no Holmes, and lack his memory, I enjoy reading about this clever thinker.

very unique stories
This book is about the great detective collection of new cases is one of the best. What stands about this anthology is that it traces Holmes career from the start, and led to the right in the end. All the stories are unique and interesting in their own way. Another advantage is that in describing the more modern writers Holmes back of the book written by a list of books. ... Read more

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles is now available through Buki Editions! With a fully-functioning table of contents for ease of navigation. ... Read more

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Ultimate Iron Man #1 Foil Edition Hand Signed/Autographed by Artist Andy Kubert. PGX Graded 9.4 Near Mint condition with White Pages. PGX is one of the world's most influential and well known professional comic grading services. Professional comic book grading eliminates concerns about grade misrepresentations by providing an expert assessment of condition and quality. Every comic book certified by PGX is graded by one of the comic book industry's most experienced and trusted teams, according to consistent, well-established grading standards. Once certified by PGX, a comic book is encapsulated in a sealed, state-of-the art, tamper-evident holder, providing superior protection and stability for long-term investment preservation. Because these Professionally Graded books are sealed, they are intended for Investors and Collectors rather than for reading. Each PGX rated comic book is given an individual serial number and graded on a 1 to 10 scale. ... Read more

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Box set, contains 8 original Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts (1939-1946). These are the American broadcasts, which include original commercials, war-time public service announcements, and more. Programs include: A Scandal in Bohemia; The Second Generation; In Flanders Fields; The Eyes of Mr Leyton; The Tell Tale Pigeon Feathers; The Indiscretion of Mr Edwards; The Problem of Thor Bridge; and Double Zero. ... Read more