Synthesizes our current knowledge of the anatomical and functional organization of the basal ganglia in various vertebrates. Offers a detailed account of the basal ganglia (or homolog) in representatives of each major group of nonmammalian vertebrates as well as in mammals. Presents reviews of the anatomical and functional organization of the core structures of the basal ganglia, and the relationship between the basal ganglia and limbic structure.
Treasure in the Sand centers on Andrea Karr and the alarming series of death that being to happen after her husband James Wood's fatal hit-and-run accident. Then Andrea receives a mysterious phone call from a stranger telling her to meet him on the beach. There, she discovers another dead body-her husband's business colleague. Events unfurl rapidly as Andrea finds her shop vandalized and strangers suddenly speaking to her too boldly or throwing pop bottles at her, and her husband's case detective's peculiarly rude behavior. But most confusing of all, was when Andrea discovers her husband had been conducting some activities secretly from her, slowly to realize that she did not know him as she thought. Who really was James Woods, and why would anyone kill him? Andrea must find the answers before she becomes the next victim. Treasures in the Sand packs up a tight coil of suspense that will spring a surprising conclusion for readers.
Every year, Emma looks forward to a month of peace and relaxation at her summer cottage deep in the Gatineau Valley. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big city of Toronto, she forgets her demanding artist or clients. Being a well-renowned art critic and owner of a famous art gallery, her days or nights are never her own; it's always invitations to parties or galas, meeting famous people, or trying to sell the work of an upcoming artist. Her life was not her own; she felt like it was everyone else's but hers. Little did she know that year, the month of August 2003, would be everything but peaceful and quiet. She never planned on falling in love with a childhood friend or being harassed by an Italian man; her life was never threatened by truckers, nor by no means was she ever caught in the middle of a drug war. After her holidays, will her life ever be quiet again? Will she return to her soltice?