166 color photos, 16 color plates The first use of the U.S. Army half-track in their intended role as infantry vehicles came during Operation Torch in November 1942. Since then, the half-tracks were used in all theaters of operations, from North Afri...

At the height of his career, Bert Stern operated a large studio, not unlike Andy Warhol's Factory, from which he created award-winning advertisements, editorial photographs, magazine covers, films and portraits. Firmly associated with the golden age...

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A concise and comprehensive review of findings and differential diagnoses found on the oral board examination for diagnostic radiology. Drawing on pertinent and key differential diagnoses, the authors have assembled and organized the diagnoses most l...