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Through 24 intriguing, never-before-told cases, Britain's top forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd takes us on a journey through life in death. From old to young, murder to misadventure, and from illness to accidental death, each body can reveal something - about human development, about mortality, about its owner's life story, and even about Shepherd himself. This is a powerful, moving and above all reassuring book uncovering the secrets of death - how to understand it, postpone it, and, when our time comes (as it must), how to embrace it as the last great adventure

Dr Richard Shepherd is the UK's foremost forensic pathologist. At medical school, while performing his first autopsy, he held the heart of the patient in his hand and thought of his late mother, taken too early by heart disease. He became driven by the challenge of finding the truth, of seeing justice, and by compassion: sometimes for the dead, but always for those they have left behind

Since the first edition was published in 1947, Simpson's Forensic Medicine has become the classic introduction to forensic medicine and pathology. Written by one of the leading forensic pathologists in the field, this new edition is completely up-to-date and revised to include information on living subjects.

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Exploring the timeless question of leadership, the book draws parallels between the challenges faced by the ancient "Judges" and those encountered in the modern era. It emphasizes that, despite cultural shifts, the core issues of the human heart remain unchanged. By examining the attitudes and responses of these historical figures, readers are invited to reflect on contemporary leadership dilemmas and the enduring quest for guidance. The work encourages learning from past successes and failures to navigate today's complex landscape of leadership.

This collection features a series of sermons delivered at the University of Oxford in 1788, focusing on the foundations and credibility of the Christian faith. The work aims to engage the intellect and spirit of its audience, presenting theological arguments and reflections that underscore the significance of Christianity in a scholarly context. Its unchanged reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, offering insights into the religious discourse of the time.

This collection features a series of sermons delivered at the University of Oxford, exploring the foundations and credibility of the Christian faith. Originally preached as part of the Bampton Lectures in 1788, the work engages with theological concepts and arguments that underpin Christianity. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, offering readers a historical perspective on religious discourse during that era.