Biography: science, technology and medicine

In Bootstrap Geologist Shinn enthusiastically shares the highs and lows of his remarkable life.

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';The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this centuryfascinating.

A compassionate, honest, and illuminating look at the dying process .

You Will Feel The Heat From This Gripping Tale From Ground Zero At Katrina.

"e;[A] deeply informative biography .

A "e;compelling-and wonderfully told"e; biography of the American physician who pioneered a treatment for a cancer of lymph tissue (Wall Street Journal).

Inspired by a long fascination with Galileo, and by the remarkable surviving letters of Galileo's daughter, a cloistered nun, Dava Sobel has written a biography unlike any other of the man Albert Einstein called "e;the father of modern physics- indeed of modern science altogether.

The dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of one man's forty-year obsession to find a solution to the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--"e;the longitude problem.

"e;[A] deeply informative biography .

A reference on preventing, treating, and coping with dementia, from "e;one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have"e; (Publishers Weekly).

Two doctors offer a guide for terminal patients to help them take control of their final days and die with dignity.

This gripping memoir about what it means to face uncertainty details the plans Janine had for her family and her life that were gutted by her then 10-year-old son Mason's diagnosis of a cancerous brain tumor, only to be followed by her own cancer diagnosis.

A raccoon bite on the arm doesn't seem that serious, but it soon becomes a life-or-death medical crisis for Melissa Loomis.

A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer's disease-with expert medical advice and one woman's inspiring personal journey.

When Anne Innis saw her first giraffe at the age of three, she was smitten.

When Anne Innis saw her first giraffe at the age of three, she was smitten.

The Spanish experience of a dedicated doctor without borders.

Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a man who had everything, and yet had nothing.

The biography of value investor Peter Cundill - marathon runner, world-traveler, philosopher, cultural enthusiast, and playboy.

Peter Cundill (1938-2011) was highly regarded as one of the greatest value investors of his time, but he was also a teacher and mentor who was generous with his knowledge and shared the wealth of his experience with many aspiring investors.

The untold story of a Canadian pioneer in genetics, undergraduate science education, and the establishment of Medicare.

The first biologist to establish the study of genetics in a Canadian university, W.

Restless, dynamic, conflicted, a surgeon, an artist, and a writer, Norman Bethune was an extraordinary Canadian.

Restless, dynamic, conflicted, a surgeon, an artist, and a writer, Norman Bethune was an extraordinary Canadian.

Macphail's writing - characterized by clarity of expression and support for unpopular positions - allowed him to develop and document many of the important political, social, and intellectual themes of his time.

Rocke Robertson (1912 - 1998) was a McGill-trained surgeon who served at the front lines in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns in World War II.

Macleod was an ardent believer in the social principles of health care.

Macphail's writing - characterized by clarity of expression and support for unpopular positions - allowed him to develop and document many of the important political, social, and intellectual themes of his time.

Rocke Robertson (1912 - 1998) was a McGill-trained surgeon who served at the front lines in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns in World War II.

In "e;A Physician's Guide to Coping with Death and Dying"e; Jan Swanson and Alan Cooper, a physician and a clinical psychologist with many years of experience, offer insights to help medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, and others become more aware of the different stages in the dying process and learn how to communicate more effectively with patients and their families.

Against the Current offers a personal account of the plight of European refugees and the importance of immigrants to Canada's post-war growth.

Macleod was an ardent believer in the social principles of health care.

With humor and pathos, Forrest Pritchard recounts his ambitious and often hilarious endeavors to save his familys seventh-generation farm in the Shenandoah Valley.

Winner:Banff Award for Mountain and Wilderness LiteratureThe British Sportsbook Award for Outstanding General Sports WritingThe Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureFinalist for the HW Fisher Biographers PrizeEverest was not conquered by force of will alone.

Entrepreneur and media mogul Ted Turner has commanded global attention for his dramatic personality, his founding of CNN, his marriage to Jane Fonda, and his companys merger with Time Warner.

In this engaging and eye-opening read, forager-journalistBecky Lerner sets out on a quest to find her inner hunter-gatherer in the city of Portland, Oregon.

';If we mean to change our ways, how will we do it?

See the BBCs slideshow of photos from Love, Loss, and Laughter.

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It is difficult to find a surgeon like Enzo Piccinini.

So what have the Scots ever done for the world then?

'I'm in the wrong job,' I said to our practice nurse, 'I should definitely have been a detective.

Much has been written about Charles Darwin but this is the first biography of his strong, intelligent wife.

I, WOZ offers readers a unique glimpse into the offbeat and brilliant but ethical mind that conceived the Macintosh.

2016 marks the 60-year anniversary of the phrase Artificial Intelligence and in this fascinating book, Luke Dormehl charts the weird and wonderful journey of one of mankind s greatest projects, the creation of Thinking Machines.

South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity.

Elon Musk is an inspirational role model for young entrepreneurs, breaking boundaries and revolutionising the tech-world.