Biography: science, technology and medicine

An estimated 1 out of every 6 men will have to come to grips with prostate cancer, and while there is abundant clinical information about prostate cancer available, we dont hear much from the men who have actually been through prostatectomy surgery or what theyve experienced during recovery.

Born in Boston, Stephen Bodio wandered into Magdalena, New Mexico, in the 1970s while on his way to Montana and never left.

Karl Maramorosch may be best known for his accomplishments as a top scientist, but the story of how he became such a success has never been tolduntil now.

The Human Kind is a compelling account of some of the hardest cases in one doctor's career.

In this book, Rudolf A.

'TIMELY' David Mitchell 'MOVING .

One hundred years ago, Henry Thoreau wrote of the charms and joys of simple living in the woods, away from the hectic nuisances of our city civilization.

When the world stopped, all hopes rested on finding a vaccine.

'Extraordinary, profoundly moving, all-consuming .

Cancer stories usually start with some kind of struggle or fight.

So when facing a life threatening trial, how do you refuel the transformation needed to replenish the balance in life itself?

To Thomas T.

One hundred years ago, Henry Thoreau wrote of the charms and joys of simple living in the woods, away from the hectic nuisances of our city civilization.

David Morine's long love affair with Maine began when he was a boy in 1946 and his parents rented their first lakeside cabin in Fryeburg.

Known as the original “Snakemaster” from his various television shows, Austin Stevens is one of the most famous herpetologists in the world.

"e;John Henry Biggart was quite simply the most creative force in Ulster medicine in the twentieth century, perhaps ever.

Winner of the 2019 Silver Nautilus Book Award, Identity Theft centers on Debra’s experience: her stroke, her extraordinary efforts to recover, and her journey to redefine herself.

'A monumental achievement - one of the great scientific biographies.

'No other person who has flown in space has captured the experience so vividly' - New York Times Book Review In July 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon.

Science is just one way of looking at life.

A trainer shares true stories of famous lion, orangutan, and other animal actors that “will hold readers enthralled” (School Library Journal).

CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF 2022 BY THE GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN'A STAND OUT' SUNDAY TIMES'STARTLINGLY HONEST AND DEVASTATINGLY GOOD' RACHEL CLARKE'YOU EMERGE KNOWING HOW LUCKY YOU ARE TO HAVE READ IT' ALI SMITH, NEW STATESMAN'SEARING' GUARDIAN, 50 hottest reads for summer'The most powerful and evocative account of working through the pandemic that I have read' ADAM KAY'A laser guided insight into what's been happening in hospitals during the pandemic laying bare what we were all clapping for .

In the bestselling tradition of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Helen MacDonald's H Is for Hawk, Karen Auvinen, an award-winning poet, ventures into the wilderness to seek answers to life's big questions with ';candor [and] admirable courage' (Christian Science Monitor).

Born in 1836 near Strabane, Co.

Life and death in a modern hospital, from Seamus O'Mahony, the award-winning author of The Way We Die Now and Can Medicine Be Cured?

Note to customers: This book is also available under the title "e;You Can't Park There!

The firsthand pandemic experiences of rural health-care providers-who were already burdened when COVID-19 hit-raise questions about the future of public health and health-care delivery.

Living in the Belgian Congo with her husband in the 1960s, Frans mother became pregnant with a daughter.

'Science-led and packed with practical tips, this book will change your life for the better' Fearne CottonAs seen on TedTalk - over 2 million views________________________________When panic strikes, grab this book.

By the age of 11, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion.

Known as the original Snakemaster from his various television shows, Austin Stevens is one of the most famous herpetologists in the world.

Like many new general practitioners in the 1950s, Dr.

Like many new general practitioners in the 1950s, Dr.

Their son, mostly for fun, writes this collection of vignettes about two prominent scientists.

This book is a story about a man's heart and the pump, batteries and electronic controller that keep his heart and his life going.

Lets Talk Mental health is a book full of stories, remarkably inspiring stories from people from all walks of life and professions who speak candidly about mental health issues.