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Louise is not happy about giving up her Saturday to help out at her little brother's Birthday party - a trip to Laser Adventure. But Laser Adventure turns out to be anything but dull, for Louise discovers that someone is playing the game with a gun that isn't firing harmless laser beams. ... Read more

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gripping thriller a must for all.
this book is UNBELIVEABLE

its alife affirming stuff.

Myself, i actually work in a laser tag arena and me and my colleques sat watching the clock waiting for this book to arrive once we had ordered it, and when we recieved it we were not disappointed.

the exploits of louise GRIPPED us and held our focus throughout, we knew she would pull through SHE HAD TO.

every page turned was a new wave of excitement for us.

Unfortunately, someone tore the final page out of our copy and we have no idea of how louise beats the phantom zapper? can someone tell us? ... Read more

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Chapters: Darkzone, Laser Quest, Q-Zar, Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System, Photon: the Ultimate Game on Planet Earth, Lazer Tag Academy. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 57. 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: Darkzone, Megazone, Ultrazone and Zone 3 are names of a laser tag system manufactured by P ... Read more

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Chapters: Roller Hockey, Floorball, Darkzone, Box Lacrosse, Ithf Table Hockey, Arena Football, Inline Hockey, Laser Quest, Q-Zar, American Handball, Indoor Cricket, Arena Baseball, Squash Tennis, Indoor Soccer, Button Football, Indoor Cycling, Wallyball, Indoor Rules, Photon: the Ultimate Game on Planet Earth, Stické, Racketlon, Floor Hockey, Rapid Ball, Xare, Cosom Hockey. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 166. 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: Darkzone, Megazone, Ultrazone and Zone 3 are names of a laser tag system manufactured by P ... Read more

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Chapters: Matrox, Supernova Entertainment, Laser Quest, Istockphoto, Cookie Jar Group, Ssi Micro, Holt Renfrew, Skywave Mobile Communications, Attic Books, Medcan, North Pacific Yachts, Zeros 2 Heroes Media, Maple Leaf Sports ... Read more

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Dr. Sunita Agarwal, Dr.Athiya Agarwal and Dr.Amar Agarwal (Editors) have brought out the latest on Cataract Surgery in the book "Phako, Phakonit and Laser Phako: A Quest for the Best". This book has been published in English and Spanish by HIGHLIGHTS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY.

Phakoemulsification brought the incision for cataract surgery down to 3 mm. In this book the complete gamut of Phako surgery including the understanding of the Phako machine have been covered. It is published in hard cover with more than 500 pages and over 300 top-class illustrations. Various phako techniques like Stop and Chop and the Karate Chop, and difficult cases like subluxated cataracts being managed by endocapsular rings and mature cataracts using various dyes, are also explained. No anesthesia cataract surgery which has set minds thinking has been taught and compared with other modalities of anesthesia.

Phakonit has broken the 1 mm barrier in cataract surgery. In this book the technique of converting from Phako to Phakonit and from Foldable IOL's to Rollable IOL's has been discussed in detail. Laser Phako has used laser energy which can be in the form of the Erbium Laser or the Nd:Yag laser. A separate Section presents Laser Sclerotomy and how the surgeon can move into this technology.

Another Section covers Complications of Phakoemulsification including various topics like removal of dropped nuclei by FAVIT and also management of endophthalmitis.

This complete book will teach all there is to know and more on Phako, Phakonit and Laser Phako so that one can understand and implement various surgical procedures and obtain the best results. One should always strive for knowledge and have a Quest for the Best. ... Read more

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Univ. of Rochester, NY. Presents new technologies available to achieve customized corneal ablation. Shows how to combine these technologies with current techniques and move beyond standard LASIK into 'SuperVision.' Full-color illustrations and highlighted key facts are included. DNLM: Cornea--surgery. ... Read more

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Customizing our Vision!!!
This is a great book that describes the history, the physics, the theories, the requirements, and the current technology of customized ablation using wave front technology.At times the text can be confusing and requires rereading if not a physicist.However the book presents a very readable and detailed account of wave front analysis.I recommend this to anyone who wants to know the in's and out's of the the most current refractive surgical technique! ... Read more

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Sunlight and gravity cause facial aging. Lasers enable safe and predictable resurfacing to smooth facial wrinkles as well as surgery to remove aging tissue from eyelids while minimizing bruising. Lasers can also eliminate excess blood vessels and unwanted hair, and erase tattoos without scarring.

Laser surgery must be performed with great precision and care. Ideally, it should provide satisfactory improvement of one's appearance and do so with no adverse side effects. It is a complement to such non-laser surgeries as face-lift.

Understanding Cosmetic Laser Surgery spells out the technology of the laser and its suitability for many cosmetic surgeries. Included in the discussions are the physiology of the skin, the basics of the surgical procedure, the preparation for surgery, a pointing out of risks, and an advisory on the postoperative recovery. This information is presented in clear, jargon-free language that explains how a laser procedure is accomplished without affecting the surrounding skin.

A comprehensive overview that keeps the patient's perspective in mind, Understanding Cosmetic Laser Surgery is for the general reader and for those considering this elective surgical procedure.

This useful, enlightening book written by a practicing professional answers questions patients ask and lets them know what to expect from surgery.

Robert Langdon, a private-practice dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in Guilford, Connecticut, is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the Yale University School of Medicine. ... Read more

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Excellent book!
Dr. Langdon has written an extremely informative book.With the detail of a medical expert and scientist Dr. Langdon explains to the reader the various aspects of modern cosmetic laser procedures and laser technology.I found this book clearly written, easy to read and walked away with a deeper understanding then I expected.

I recommend this book to anybody that is interested in a better insight into cosmetic laser procedures and the options available.
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The book is a well-written popular medical book on thelatest in LASIK (laser eye correction). Among the leading surgeons inLASIK surgery, our authors are the most outstanding in theworld. Dr. Maloney at UCLA is perhaps the leading LASIK surgeon in theworld. He explains in easy-to-read text the methods and procedures forLASIK. The book has color photos done by the award winning artistStephen Gordon who has created the striking cover and the series ofart work explaining step-by-step of the LASIK procedure. There is agreat interest among lay persons to understand LASIK. This book givesfull details and explains the excitement of this wonderful eye surgeryfor better vision. ... Read more

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Dr. Maloney didn't write it?
Why the deception?Why would a doctor of Robert Maloney's supposed stature deceive his patients and prospective patients into thinking he's the author of this book?

Anyway, the book warns about thinks like big pupils, but I've read on newsgroups that Robert Maloney even testfied that pupil size is not as important as it once was.I know enought about lasik to know that if the area lasered isn't at least as big as your pupils, you are begging for problems with night vision.
Every other doctor I've consulted with told me that they think pupil size is exceptioanlly important and would not do surgery on a patient with huge pupils because its malpractice.

Therefore, knowing all of this I don't trust the rest of this book at all.Its quite a shame, because the book looks pretty darn good from the outside.

THANK YOU DR MALONEY FOR YOUR BOOK
A friend who had the LASIK surgery with Dr Maloney told me to order this book. Not only did I read this book...Dr Maloney performed my LASIK surgery a few weeks later. He is an excellent surgeon.I took my book with me tomy first appointment and Dr Maloney ACTUALLY took the time to explainspecific written information and diagrams directly from his book. The bestis Chapter 5...if you arethinking of having LASIK, order this book andyou willSEE what I am talking about.

Review Of Book
I found this to be very informative, both on the procedure as well as the doctors. I especially appreciated chapter 5, how to choose a surgeon. There are many surgeons out there who make huge promises - how does one choose?

Great Information for anyone considering Lasik
I would describe this book as valuable and very objective.The idea of anyone cutting into your eyes is a pretty scary thought. This book helped me understand the process and my options. It made the thought of eyesurgery less intimidating.Personally, I believe it's must read materialand far superior to the tri-fold brochures you get at the typical Doctor'soffice. I really appreciated the section on what to look for in a Surgeon,much of it is common sense, but as a layman, you need to know the questionsto ask.It looks to me like everything Dr. Maloney and Dr. Davidorf havewritten is right on the mark.

LASIK Vision Correction by Robert K. Maloney, M.D.
Being very nearsighted and hearing all the hype and ads about LASIK I decided to do an indepth investigation on the surgeons and the procedure. This book is extremely informative!I found it very comprehensive indetail about the surgery.I went for consultations at three differentLaser Vision places and by far Dr. Maloney and his staff are the mostprofession, and skilled in this surgery. I had the surgery and see 20/20. Irecommend this book and Dr. Maloney to everyone looking for this surgery. I traveled 5000 miles to have the surgery performed and it was well worthit! ... Read more

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While Tom is working on his latest new invention, the electric rifle, he meets an African safari master whose stories of elephant hunting sends the group off to deepest, darkest Africa. Hunting for ivory is the least of their worries, as they find out some old friends are being held hostage by some native Africans.

Trivia: The modern stun gun - 'Taser' was inspired by this story The Taser is an acronym for: Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle.


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Entertaining, but out of date . . . .
I have just read Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle, and enjoyed it.The book was written in 1911, which means it is nearly 100 years old.It is surprising that it can still prove entertaining, but it shows the "notions" of its time.

The story is typical of the approx. 35 "Tom Swift Sr." books-- written from 1910 to about 1935.Tom comes up with an invention -- in this case, his electric rifle -- and has a number of adventures with it.In this book, Tom first designs the rifle and builds it.There's a sense of expectation, and there's the excitement of testing the weapon out.The new rifle fires blobs of electrons that are like tiny balls of electricity.The weapon is silent, and has a dial that can set the power from "stun" to "destruction."So far so good. We are into a good story, and enjoying ourselves.

Next, Tom decides to go to Africa, to the elephant land, as he calls it, to test the rifle out on big game. He brings along Mr. Durban, an old "shakir" and white hunter, who cut his teeth hunting elephants in Africa.This is where the notions of a century ago start to come into conflict.In the book, Tom and his friends "mow down" countless elephants for their tusks.They also circle over a herd of Cape Buffalo, firing continually, and wiping out a good part of the herd.The buffalo slaughter is justified because "the buffalo MIGHT harm nearby natives in a village."Tom's friend Mr. Damon gets in some trouble for trying to shoot rhinoceros while they are sleeping.It goes on and on.All the members of the expedition -- Tom, Mr. Damon, Ned, and Mr. Durban -- are delighted that they have Tom's airship loaded from one end to the other with ivory.At the end of the book, we are told that they sold the ivory and more than recompensed the cost of the expedition.Well, this is fine.Today, we would not be so sanguine about this type of "mowing down" of game animals.

I personally think the book was heavily influenced by Theodore Roosevelt's famous expedition to Africa to hunt big game.Roosevelt, like many hunters of his day, seemed to feel his macho was at stake in hunting, and did not want to kill just one elephant, but dozens.As for African antelope -- stack them up like cordwood.At that time, Africa was teeming with game and wilderness.We can't really apply today's environmental sensibilities to a boy's book written a century ago.

The book has a very major plot element involving the rescue of two white, American missionaries from the clutches of a savage native tribe.There are heated battles, and many exciting scenes.Tom sets the electric rifle to stun, so we do not have wholesale slaughter of people.Even so, the action chapters are well turned, and provide page-turning moments.

It is only because this book is not comfortable reading in today's world that I rate the book "three stars."It is certainly not the first Tom Swift I would purchase.Even so, with a little understanding and some accomodation to the different world-view of the author, it can still entertain. It has entertaining and enjoyable characters, rich doses of humor, some lively dialog, and enough action to please any teenager.Or any superannuated, would-be teenager such as myself.

Hope this helps you get some sense of what's in this rather typical "Tom Swift Sr" adventure.If it is not your cup of tea, remember-- there are 34 other ones without these criticisms or shortcomings. ... Read more