Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell

by Hugh Blair Grigsby

2022 · DigiCat

In "Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell," Hugh Blair Grigsby provides a compelling exploration of Tazewell's life, interweaving biographical narrative with ruminations on moral philosophy and civic duty. Grigsby's prose is both eloquent and analytical, reflecting the 19th-century tradition of American oratory that aims to inspire moral reflection and social responsibility. The discourse encapsulates Tazewell's contributions to Virginia law and politics, serving not only as a biography but as a mirror for the values and challenges of early American democracy. Grigsby, a prominent Virginia historian and politician in his own right, offers unique insights informed by his deep engagement with the political landscape of the time. His contemporaneous perspective, coupled with his scholarly pursuits, provides a foundation for the veneration of Tazewell, who was not only a personal acquaintance but also a figure emblematic of the Southern Whig tradition and the antebellum cultural ethos. Grigsby's admiration for Tazewell is palpable, as he seeks to immortalize the statesman's legacy. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of biography, history, and political ethics in 19th-century America. Grigsby's insightful analysis and profound reverence for Tazewell's character promise to engage readers, prompting reflection on the values that underscore civic leadership and the responsibilities inherent in public service.

Pediatric Allergy: Principles and Practice

by Stanley J. Szefler, MD, Francisco A Bonilla, MD, PhD, Cezmi A Akdis, Hugh Sampson

2015 · Elsevier Health Sciences

The third edition of Pediatric Allergy continues this title's steadfast tradition of providing comprehensive, authoritative guidance on the day-to-day diagnosis and management of pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases. You'll have the most up-to-date research at hand thanks to an easily accessible full-color format that highlights a host of new chapters, extensive updates, and clinically focused coverage. Whether you're a student, resident, pediatrician or allergist, you'll appreciate this user-friendly and versatile source for providing optimal care! Includes diagnostic tests available for asthma, upper respiratory allergy, and more. Equips you with an understanding of the immune mechanisms underlying allergic diseases. Features coverage of drug allergies and cross-reactivity. Highlights clinical pearls discussing the best approaches to the care and treatment of pediatric patients. Appendices listing common food allergies and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases make for quick reference to essential material. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Revised asthma section examines current asthma guidelines; school-centered asthma programs; exercise-induced asthma; and new directions in asthma therapy. Includes the most current knowledge relating to emerging asthma within young children, medication adherence, and the impact of infection on the natural history of asthma. New information on gene therapy, stem-cell therapy, and a host of new immunodeficiency diseases helps you obtain the best results from the therapeutics for pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases. Features brand-new chapters on immunopathology; diagnostics and management; potential immunotherapeutic strategies for treating food allergies; current status of immunotherapy for food allergy; and biologic therapies. Focused coverage of today's hot topics in pediatric allergy includes the use of targeted biologics to treat specific activation pathways leading to severe allergic diseases; defects of innate immunity; rheumatic diseases of childhood; and inflammatory disorders. Discusses new studies examining potential etiologies for the increase in food allergy and examines potential immunotherapeutic strategies for treating food allergies. New evidence-based principles of medical care help you make the best use of available medications for your patients.

Using Geochemical Data

by Hugh Richard Rollinson, Hugh Rollinson, Victoria Pease

2021 · Cambridge University Press

How best to interpret and apply geochemical data to understand geological processes, for graduate students, researchers, and professionals.