Catálogo de libros: Biografía: ciencia, tecnología y medicina

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  • Welcoming an Unwelcome Guest
    Marisa Van Staden
    Drawing from the true story of a young woman grappling with the tumultuous changes brought upon her body and mind by a life-altering medical diagnosis - Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis - this narrative unfolds as an unwelcome odyssey within her own flesh. It chronicles a yourney where each day is a battleground against the spectre of relapse, a constant negotiation with rebelliou...
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    11,71 €

  • Patient
    Akshay Rao
    Patient is a quirky, humorous, and occasionally poignant romp through the American health care system. After a seemingly mild case of COVID-19, the author finds himself hospitalized with acute renal failure. The connection to COVID-19 is tenuous at best, yet he is examined from head to toe with the ruthless efficiency that only a hospital with the latest technology can accompli...
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    13,04 €

  • For the Birds
    Marilyn B. Ogilvie
    A first-rate ornithologist, Margaret Morse Nice (1883-1974) pioneered field studies on song sparrows and advocated for women’s active role in the sciences. Yet her nontraditional path toward scientific progress, as well as her gender, meant that she had to reach the highest pinnacles of achievement in order to gain prominence in her chosen field. Luckily for Nice, she was more ...
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    42,48 €

  • Yes, You Can Succeed
    Charles S. Modlin MD MBA
    As a renowned kidney transplant surgeon and one of a small number of African Americans to hold such a title, Dr. Charles Modlin has overcome enormous odds, roadblocks, and trials. In his book, It Isn’t Difficult to Do It if You Know How to Do It, he provides an extensive compilation of the successful strategies used to overcome challenges and accomplish his goals in hopes of en...
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    36,44 €

  • A BOOK CALLED STUART
    STUART H GOLLINGER
    This is an autobiographical book about my life’s journey from a little boy to presently an 82- year-old senior, and my efforts to succeed as a tax attorney and also as a care-giver to my wife, Jeri, who has struggled for so many years with Multiple Sclerosis and then Ovarian Cancer. Everything stated herein is true and accurate to the best of my memory. ...
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    10,22 €

  • Enduring
    Donna Larkin
    One wife’s story of caring for her husband with dementia-and the lessons for caregivers she learned along the way. After the death of her husband, author Donna Larkin realized that she-and the other women in her dementia caregivers’ support group-had accumulated invaluable strategies and tools that might be helpful for others recently finding themselves in a similar situation. ...
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    12,56 €

  • The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems
    Catherine Hannah
    In May 2020, Catherine Hannah’s drive to work ended in a serious car crash. These are her poems, her story. This is her diary.This honest account of road trauma recovery is a celebration of human spirit and the power of poetry for healing. Over 3.5 years, 76 poems and a sprinkle of photographs, Catherine navigates:traumatic brain injury and post concussion syndromePTSD (Post Tr...
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    9,67 €

  • Hackers, Crackers, Pirates and Phreaks
    George Parthimos
    Hackers, Crackers, Pirates, and Phreaks provides a vivid first-hand account of the emergence of the 1980’s global computer underground, and its ultimate downfall, as seen through the eyes of one of its pioneering members.Follow the compelling journey of ’The Rebel,’ an inquisitive 12-year-old who transforms to become one of the world’s most prolific software pirates by the age ...
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    14,29 €

  • Joseph
    Louis R T Mulholland
    Assaulted, Humiliated, Robbed, Abandoned, Exploited, Loathed - are some of the experience Joseph had to unfortunately deal with on a day to day basis. Taking readers on a dark journey back in time when laws and regulations were inadequate leaving people with differences lost and misunderstood. This is a world unlike anything one could imagine today. Where anything out of the or...
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    14,82 €

  • Joseph
    Louis R T Mulholland
    Assaulted, Humiliated, Robbed, Abandoned, Exploited, Loathed - are some of the experience Joseph had to unfortunately deal with on a day to day basis. Taking readers on a dark journey back in time when laws and regulations were inadequate leaving people with differences lost and misunderstood. This is a world unlike anything one could imagine today. Where anything out of the or...
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    22,97 €

  • The Story of Leonardo da Vinci
    Clifford S. Witend / Clifford SWitend
    Discover the life of Leonardo da Vinci!In this book, you get an exclusive look into the life of a Renaissance master! Leonardo da Vinci was a famous artist and thinker. He created well-known paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and even had ideas for modern-day inventions like cars and contact lenses. Before he amazed the world with his creative mind, he was a brig...
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    9,48 €

  • Co-conspirator for Justice
    Susan M. Reverby
    Alan Berkman (1945–2009) was no campus radical in the mid-1960s; he was a promising Ivy League student, football player, Eagle Scout, and fraternity president. But when he was a medical student and doctor, his politics began to change, and soon he was providing covert care to members of revolutionary groups like the Weather Underground and becoming increasingly radicalized by h...
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    37,53 €

  • Skull Fragments
    Len Roach
    It’s estimated that one in three people have suffered an acquired brain injury in their lifetime. Yet so little is understood about brain health and its various injuries, especially the daily and personal effects. Author Len Roach knows these effects personally. He’s been learning to cope with them for thirty years.Skull Fragments: Expressions of My TBI Life is a memoir that be...
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    16,36 €

  • SUDDENLY MY ZODIAC SIGN CHANGED FROM GEMINI TO CANCER
    Ben Anderson / Scott G. Halversen
    Thrown for a loop by stage 4 lymphoma and a secondary brain tumor, a cancer patient recounts how he landed on his feet with a positive attitude and an offbeat sense of humor. He’s put together a mixed bag of suggested activities, attitudes, and nitty-gritty hospital tips to help you get through chemo. ...
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    22,66 €

  • SUDDENLY MY ZODIAC SIGN CHANGED FROM GEMINI TO CANCER
    Halversen Illustrations by Ben Anders... / Scott G. Halversen
    Thrown for a loop by stage 4 lymphoma and a secondary brain tumor, a cancer patient recounts how he landed on his feet with a positive attitude and an offbeat sense of humor. He’s put together a mixed bag of suggested activities, attitudes, and nitty-gritty hospital tips to help you get through chemo. ...
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    30,30 €

  • Nursing, Yes I Do!
    Aubrey Labalia
    Nursing, Yes I Do! Is a compelling story of a high school graduate who had an aspiration to become a nurse, without knowing the hardship, drama, heroism, or heartache that comes from being a medical professional. Follow Aubrey in her memoir of entering the healthcare workforce and experiencing being commended by some, abused or criticized by others, while seeing the birth of a...
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    18,44 €

  • Urgent Calls from Distant Places
    Marc-David Munk
    A profound exploration of emergency medicine practiced at the most remote and challenging frontiers of East Africa. This inspiring memoir finds hope and meaning in the face of extraordinary odds as a young physician asks: What are the ethical and moral dimensions of saving one life knowing countless others will die?In 2008, a young doctor set out for Kenya to volunteer with th...
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    31,32 €

  • Urgent Calls from Distant Places
    Marc-David Munk
    A profound exploration of emergency medicine practiced at the most remote and challenging frontiers of East Africa. This inspiring memoir finds hope and meaning in the face of extraordinary odds as a young physician asks: What are the ethical and moral dimensions of saving one life knowing countless others will die?In 2008, a young doctor set out for Kenya to volunteer with th...
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    23,30 €

  • Intentional Deceit
    M.D. Dr. Ronald E. Wheeler
    Dr. Ronald E. Wheeler, a successful urologist for over 30 years, was taken down and stripped of his license to practice, lost his ability to provide for himself and his family, and was wrongly imprisoned by a corrupt board of health by three physicians who believed he was a threat to their practices. From enduring a trial without a proper attorney to wrongful incarceration for ...
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    58,67 €

  • Intentional Deceit
    M.D. Dr. Ronald E. Wheeler
    Dr. Ronald E. Wheeler, a successful urologist for over 30 years, was taken down and stripped of his license to practice, lost his ability to provide for himself and his family, and was wrongly imprisoned by a corrupt board of health by three physicians who believed he was a threat to their practices. From enduring a trial without a proper attorney to wrongful incarceration for ...
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    50,79 €

  • Addiction’s Grip
    Armando Fuentes
    Welcome to my book, specifically tailored for parents and teenagers who are seeking to understand the devastating consequences of fentanyl overdoses and the impact of this administration’s open Southern border on the loss of my son. In the pages that follow, I will explore a heart-wrenching story that sheds light on the realities and dangers associated with drug abuse and flawe...
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    19,02 €

  • Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia
    Amanda LaPera
    No drugs. No alcohol. So, how does a fifty-three-year-old develop schizophrenia? That question puzzles Joseph’s family when his mind descends into madness, filled with delusions and paranoia. He roams the world as a self-proclaimed prophet-of-God-purportedly arrested in Israel, advised the Mafioso in Italy, and hailed as a prophet in Africa. When he returns to the United States...
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    37,97 €

  • Losing Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia
    Amanda LaPera
    No drugs. No alcohol. So, how does a fifty-three-year-old develop schizophrenia? That question puzzles Joseph’s family when his mind descends into madness, filled with delusions and paranoia. He roams the world as a self-proclaimed prophet-of-God-purportedly arrested in Israel, advised the Mafioso in Italy, and hailed as a prophet in Africa. When he returns to the United States...
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    25,71 €

  • Through the Lens of Humanity (a memoir)
    Mark E. Anderson
    In Through the Lens of Humanity, we are invited to accompany Mark Anderson on his humanitarian and spiritual journeys into a world of unfamiliar countries and cultures, where the marvels of beauty and shared community often clash with unspeakable tragedies of poverty, war and intolerance.  Drawn from Anderson’s own experiences, we are privy to conversations with some of the mos...
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    40,34 €

  • Addiction’s Grip
    Armando Fuentes
    Welcome to my book, specifically tailored for parents and teenagers who are seeking to understand the devastating consequences of fentanyl overdoses and the impact of this administration’s open Southern border on the loss of my son. In the pages that follow, I will explore a heart-wrenching story that sheds light on the realities and dangers associated with drug abuse and flawe...
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    16,52 €

  • Valleys and Mountains
    Merilee Kaufman
    Have you ever traveled life’s treadmill of disasters: hit valleys such as parental split and career aspirations? Then, did serious diseases such as insulin-dependent diabetes and heart disease become your everyday partner?  Ascending mountains, the author has achieved academic and artistic accomplishments, developed lasting friendships, and found love.Award-winning writer/poet/...
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    13,62 €

  • Elon Musk
    Stellar Stories
    Unlock the Secrets of a Modern VisionaryA Visionary’s Journey isn’t just a book; it’s a voyage through the mind of one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our time. Are you ready to dive deep into the world where bold ideas meet relentless execution? Why This Book? Why Now?For Innovators & Dreamers: If you’ve ever dared to dream big or push boundaries, Musk’s story isn’t...
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    6,96 €

  • The Vertigo Mastery Bible
    Dr. Ankita Kashyap / Prof. Krishna N. Sharma
    Embark on a transformative journey towards conquering vertigo with 'The Vertigo Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Vertigo Management.' This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate nuances of vertigo, unraveling its mysteries from the basics to advanced management strategies. From understanding the anatomy of an episode to exploring the psychological impact on men...
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    9,85 €

  • They Are Going To Kill Us All
    Dr. Kevin Ford
    The book started out as a medical autobiography using alternative health and unusual medical lab testing to investigate various chemicals, toxins and poisons and other nutritional, metabolic, and neurologic functions. Then I added some medical history for a larger overview on health. I updated it and changed the title so include the recent current events including COVID, Dr. Fa...
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    13,42 €

  • An Alert, Well-Hydrated Artist in No Acute Distress
    Catherine Armsden
    Two Artists, a Singular Friendship, and a Six-State Quest for a DiagnosisHadley Ferguson and Catherine Armsden, a painter and a writer, have each spent years seeking a diagnosis for their troubling symptoms. When they are finally diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, they meet in an online support group and quickly become long-distance friends. But for Hadley, the shared diagnosi...
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    25,10 €


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