"My earliest memories of my life were of a family in a constant state of emotional and psychological chaos and turmoil. ... Oftentimes, fear filled my mind as I tried to find a safe place to hide from that scary presence in my home. That presence, that person in my home, was my dad." Drew Brett, a child growing up in the Midwest in the 1970s, wants a place to feel safe in a stable home. His father, normal and well-adjusted in the eyes of everyone outside of the family, is abusive toward his wife and two children. Whenever someone challenges Dad, he becomes defensive and enraged and takes it...

Achieve the best outcomes with expert, practical, highly visual guidance Operative Techniques in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery features the biliary system, liver, spleen, and pancreas surgery content from Operative Techniques in Surgery, the comprehensive 2-volume set edited by Michael W. Mulholland, MD, PhD. Ideal for practitioners who wish to focus on mastering today's best biliary system, liver, spleen, and pancreas surgery procedures, it guides you step-by-step through each technique in a consistent manner, using concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations,...