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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Michael Davitt (Irish name: Mícheál Mac Dáibhéid) (March 25, 1846 May 30, 1906) was an Irish republican and nationalist agrarian agitator, a social campaigner, labour leader, journalist, Home Rule constitutional politician and Member of Parliament (MP), who founded the Irish National Land League. Michael Davitt was born in Straide, County Mayo, Ireland, at the height of the Great Famine, the second of five children born to Martin and Catherine Davitt. They were of peasant origin, but Davitts father had a good education and could speak English and Irish. In 1850, when Michael was four and a half years old, his family was evicted from their home in Straide due to arrears in rent. They entered a local workhouse but when Catherine discovered that male children over 3 years of age had to be separated from their mothers, she promptly decided her family should travel to England to find a better life, like many Irish people at this time. They travelled to Dublin with another local family and in November reached Liverpool, making the 77 kilometre journey to Haslingden, in East Lancashire, by foot. There they settled. Davitt was brought up in the closed world of a poor Irish immigrant community with strong nationalist feelings and in his case a deep hatred of landlordism. After attending infant school the young Davitt began working at the age of nine as a labourer in a cotton mill but a month later he left and spent a short period working for Lawrence Whitaker, one of the leading cotton manufacturers in the district, before taking a job in Stellfoxe's Victoria Mill, near Baxenden. Here he was put to operate a spinning machine. On 8 May 1857 his right arm was entangled in a cogwheel and mangled so badly it had to be amputated. He did not receive any co... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1459891 ... Read more

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As amputee sports gain worldwide recognition, it is natural that books and articles begin to be written about them. These would be from very different points of view because of the differing individuals and institutions which have an interest here. This book, Amputee Sports for Victims of Terrorism, is an almost entirely new departure, on the one hand because it takes as its topic these new sports, in particular amputee football, and secondly because the workshop which created it brought together the varied interest groups for the first time. The amputee sportsmen, trainers, administrators, medical professionals, social workers, not to forget the army, came together with the common aims of giving theoretical and practical information on amputee sports, promoting their international organization and regulation, and of increasing awareness of these sports which have been recognised as an effective means of rehabilitating amputees and promoting their well-being. The editors hope that this book will be a useful reference point for future work on amputee sports.

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Chapters: Animal Amputees, Fictional Amputees, Anakin Skywalker, Pete, Luke Skywalker, Captain Hook, Beren, Maedhros, Darth Vader, Cotton Hill, Warren Worthington Iii, Black Knight, Jason Voorhees, Aquaman, Lizard, Blade, Bishop, Forge, Baxter Stockman, Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell, Cyborg, Edward Elric, Joe Dawson, Felix Leiter, Paul Robinson, Ash Williams, Frieza, Leonardo, Flash Thompson, Uryū Ishida, Garth Ranzz, Barret Wallace, Yang Guo, Leatherface, Spongebob Squarepants, Jiraiya, Lindsey Mcdonald, Felix Gaeta, Scar, Boodikka, Ocelot, Silver Samurai, Commander Steel, Faust Viii, Boy Blue, Black Hand, Joseph Joestar, Bolivar Trask, Grim Reaper, Doctor Claw, Robert Romano, Professor Hamilton, Stathis Borans, Andrew Waltfeld, Guts, Karl Ruprecht Kroenen, Klaw, Master Billy Quizboy, Rex Goodwin, Garrison Kane, the Girl Without Hands, the Machine Girl, Julius No, Long John Silver, Box, Chemistro, the Curse, Alex Krycek, Toji Suzuhara, Count Petofi, Nog, Razor Fist, Chase Edmunds, Risk, B. D., Kgbeast, Riderman, Al Robbins, Fatality, Hook-Handed Man, Susannah Dean, Headless Horseman, Faith, Ray Barnett, Sarge Steel, Bud Roberts, Ma Gnucci, Mysterio, Tyr, Rotwang, Don Brennan, Mike, Dr. Loveless, Philip Kiriakis, Tange Sazen, Central American Amputee Soccer Championship, Amber, Frankie "Four-Fingers", Cherry Darling. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 695. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Jason Voorhees is a fictional character from the Friday the 13th series of slasher films. He first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980), as the son of camp cook-turned-murderer, Mrs. Voorhees, in which he was portrayed by Ari Lehman. Created by Victor Miller, with contributions by Ron Kurz, Sean S. Cunningham, and Tom Savini, Jason was not originally intended to carry the series as the main villain. The ch...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=329119 ... Read more

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Chapters: Alex Zanardi, Alessandro Nannini, Orazio Fagone. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 23. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Alessandro "Alex" Zanardi (born October 23, 1966) is an Italian racing driver. He won two CART championship titles in North America during the late 1990s. He also had a less successful career as a Formula One driver. More recently, he has attracted widespread praise for his return to competition in the aftermath of a crash in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his legs. He returned to racing less than two years after the accident, competing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for BMW Team Italy-Spain between 2003 and 2009. Alex Zanardi was born in Bologna, Italy and moved with his family to the village of Castel Maggiore on the outskirts of the city when he was four. His sister was a promising swimmer until her death in an automobile collision. Zanardi began racing karts at the age of 13. In 1988, he joined the Italian Formula 3 series, becoming a championship contender by 1990. In 1991, he moved up to the Formula 3000 series with the Il Barone Rampante team, who were themselves newcomers to the series. Winning on his F3000 debut, he went on to score two more wins that season, en route to second in the championship. By the end of 1991 he had commenced his career in Formula One. Three starts for Jordan were his reward for a strong F3000 campaign. For 1992 Zanardi had to be content with guest drives for Minardi, replacing the injured Christian Fittipaldi. In the off-season, he tested for Benetton, but contracted with Lotus for 1993. Zanardi compared reasonably to teammate Johnny Herbert and was important in fine-tuning the team's active suspension system, scoring his first ever F1 point at the Brazilian Grand Prix. However, his season ended prema...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=348734 ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of amputees and prostheses. Amputees are people who have lost a limb or part of a limb. Your limbs are your arms and legs. Losing a limb or part of a limb can be the result of illness or injury. Some people lose limbs in accidents or during a war. In other cases, people lose limbs as the result of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer and vascular diseases. If a limb or part of a limb causes great pain or threatens your health, you may need an amputation - surgical removal. Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other problems that can occur include grief, surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt. There is also coverage of war injuries and related veterans health issues.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Chapters: Mexican Amputees, Paralympic Competitors for Mexico, Frida Kahlo, Álvaro Obregón, Antonio López de Santa Anna, José Clemente Orozco, Dr. Atl, Cristopher Tronco Sánchez. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 53. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: General Álvaro Obregón Salido (February 19, 1880 July 17, 1928) was President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924. He was assassinated in 1928, shortly after winning election to another presidential term. A successful Sonoran chickpea farmer and municipal president of Huatabampo, Obregón first volunteered for military service in 1912, when he supported the regime of Francisco I. Madero against a rebellion in Chihuahua led by Pascual Orozco. This was his first display of what would prove to be considerable military skills. Following La decena trágica, Obregón offered his military services to the Sonoran government in opposition to the regime of Victoriano Huerta. He supported Sonora's decision to follow Venustiano Carranza as leader of a revolution against the Huerta regime, and Carranza appointed Obregón commander-in-chief of the revolutionary forces in northwestern Mexico. In 1913, Obregón's troops advanced south throughout western Mexico. Following tensions with Pancho Villa, Carranza ordered Obregón to accelerate his march to ensure that Obregón's forces, loyal to Carranza, entered Mexico City before the forces of Pancho Villa. Obregón spent 1915 leading Carrancista forces against troops loyal to both Villa and Emiliano Zapata, both former allies of Carranza. In April 1915, at the Battle of Celaya, he lost his right arm. Following the pacification of the Villistas and Zapatistas, Carranza appointed Obregón as his minister of war in 1915. In 1917, however, Obregón resigned from cabinet in order to distance himself from Carranza and position hi...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=392519 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Daryl Beattie, Troy Bayliss, Adam Hills, Russell Ingall, Sophie Delezio, Cecil Hincks, Harvey Stanley Hyde Blackburn, Jack Newton, Terry Matterson, Roberts Dunstan, Matthew Cowdrey, Brett Backwell, Ben Austin, Daniel Chick, Michael Milton, Graham Edwards, Melissa Carlton, Neil Fuller, Jack Mueller, Elizabeth Cain, Warren Macdonald, Sam Carpenter, Stephen Wilson, Brentyn Milverton, David Griffin. Excerpt:Adam Hills Adam Hills (born 10 July 1970) is a Perrier and Gold Logie -nominated Australian comedian and television presenter . He has appeared on Australian and British television and is best known for his role hosting the Australian ABC music trivia show Spicks and Specks . He began performing as a stand-up comedian in 1989 at the age of 19, and since 1997 has produced ten solo shows which have toured internationally. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival , the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Montreal Just for Laughs festival, earning three consecutive Perrier Award nominations for his Edinburgh shows in 2001, 2002 and 2003. In 2002, he scored a minor hit with his single Working Class Anthem , in which he sang the lyrics of the Australian National Anthem to the tune of Working Class Man , a famous song by iconic Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes . Personal life Originally from the Sydney suburb of Loftus , Hills developed an interest in comedy after discovering an inflight comedy channel on a plane at the age of eight. Hills was born without his right foot and wears a prosthesis , which has become a frequent source of comedy in his act. He studied a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) at Macquarie University , graduating in 1991. He is married to opera soprano Ali McGregor . Their wedding took place in late December 2009 and they are expecting their fir... ... Read more

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Title: Paralympian runs with the best; Double-amputee ready for 400m against elite field at U.K. meet.(Sports)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 11, 2007
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This is nonfiction commentary.Chapters: Forrest Gump. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 149. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, and Gary Sinise. The story is of Forrest Gump, a simple man who comes from Alabama and his journey through life meeting historical figures, influencing popular culture, and experiencing firsthand historic events of the late 20th century. The film differs substantially from Winston Groom's novel on which it was based. Filming took place in late 1993, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Extensive visual effects were used to incorporate the protagonist into archived footage as well as for developing other scenes. An extensive soundtrack was featured in the film, and its commercial release made it one of the top selling albums of all time. Released in the United States on July 6, 1994, Forrest Gump was well received by critics and became a commercial success as the top grossing film in North America released that year. The film ended up earning over $677 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The film garnered multiple awards and nominations, including Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, People's Choice Awards, and Young Artist Awards, among others. Since the film's release, varying interpretations have been made of the film's protagonist and its political symbolism. In 1996, a themed restaurant opened based on the film, and has since expanded to multiple locations worldwide. Although a screenplay was developed on Groom's second novel, as of 2010, no sequel has been officially greenlit. Forrest Gump, sitting at a bus stop in Savannah, Georgia, watches as a feather...http://booksllc.net/?id=41528 ... Read more

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Title: Eddie Brooks receives National Commander's Trophy.(Arlis James Edward Brooks wins National Amputee Golf Association's title)
Author: Jim Hall
Publication: DAV Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
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Chapters: Josiah Wedgwood, Heather Mills, Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, Douglas Bader, Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, Rick Allen, William Ernest Henley, Sir Edward Bradford, 1st Baronet, John Pascoe Grenfell, Richard Tyler, Robin Howard, Henry Addison, Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley, Jimmy Dugdale, Thomas Hancock, George Stott, Godfrey Wedgwood, Edmund Goodman. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 141. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Heather Anne Mills (born 12 January 1968) is an English charity campaigner and former model, and the former wife of musician Paul McCartney; during the marriage she was called Heather Mills McCartney. Mills has an older brother, Shane, a younger sister, Fiona and a half-sister, Claire. Mills started her own model agency, in 1986 and married Alfie Karmal, on 6 May 1989, but divorced in 1991. Mills was living with her ski instructor Milos Pogacar in Croatia in 1990, just before the Croatian War started and later organised supplies for Croatia, accepting modelling assignments in Austria to pay for the trip. In London, in 1993, Mills was hit by a police motorbike and suffered serious injuries, losing her left leg, 6 inches below her knee. She later sold her story to the News of the World and used the proceeds to establish the Heather Mills Health Trust, which recycles discarded prosthetic limbs. Mills met McCartney at a Pride of Britain charity event and they were married on 11 June 2002. Mills gave birth to Beatrice Milly McCartney on 28 October 2003. Mills separated from McCartney in 2006, which led to a highly publicised divorce, in which she was awarded £24.3 million in a court settlement, on 17 March 2008. Mills is a patron of Viva, the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation, vice-president of the Limbless Association and was former...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=213199 ... Read more

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Title: Different rhythms.(Lifestyle)(Men with cerebral palsy and a woman amputee star in new dance)
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Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: May 3, 2007
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