Catálogo de libros: Biografía: ciencia, tecnología y medicina

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  • Changing Faces II
    Darrel Dabbs
    Dabbs wasn’t quite a teenager when his vitiligo surfaced.  It showed up as a little patch around his eyes when he was in sixth grade, Dabbs said.  It spread to his lips, mouth, hands and then across his body.            For years, he wore makeup to avoid stares and have a consistent skin tone. He had his lips tattooed so they wouldn’t be pink.  “It made me look so much better,”...
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    23,23 €

  • TU YOUYOU’S JOURNEY IN THE SEARCH FOR ARTEMISININ
    DAN LI MANYUAN WANG LAN Y ZHIQIANG HU / Wenhu Zhang / Yiran Shao / Junxian Yu
    Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.As Tu Youyou is the first female scientist from China to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, this win created a sudden wave of interest in medicine, r...
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    82,76 €

  • Nipples To Kneecaps
    Mandy Brown
    'Nipples to Kneecaps – To Die or Not to Die with Cancer' is the true, inspirational story of Steve, a man who seemed to have it all…until a cancer diagnosis threatened to take it all away.Historians recall that the mid-1980s boasted big hair, loud music, and iconic Hollywood superstars. Mandy recalls, “My dear girl, I have seen many a patient in my time and we cannot he...
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    15,07 €

  • We've Lost My Prostate, Mate! ... And Life Goes On
    Alan White
    Being diagnosed with prostate cancer once in a lifetime is enough. In 2011, Alan White was facing a second round with this life-threatening disease.Alan’s years of experience as a natural health practitioner and counsellor helped him and his wife, Fiona, to make the choice that no man really wants to make – surgical removal of the prostate gland – and to recover, physically and...
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    18,52 €

  • A Hero in a Bandana
    Brad W Hoover
    You are invited to come along on a gripping journey involving one brave boy and his steadfast family. A story from the hand of an ER physician from the opposite end of the white coat, it describes a parent's nightmare yet also a community's uplifting love and undying support. See how this ordinary father's journal transforms into an extraordinary primer on not only survival but...
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    7,25 €

  • Eco-Logical Lives. the Philosophical Lives of Richard Routley/Sylvan and Val Routley /Plumwood.
    Dominic Hyde
    Richard Sylvan and Val Plumwood were eminent twentieth-century Australian philosophers who, in the way of philosophers, devoted their lives to examining fundamental assumptions about thought and the world. Though they were both renowned logicians - and probed metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, social and political theory and economics - it was their determination to fuse the pr...
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    109,13 €

  • The Soul of a Doctor
    Gordon Harper / Sachin H. Jain / Sachin HJain / Susan Pories
    By the time most of us meet our doctors, they’ve been in practice for a number of years. Often they seem aloof, uncaring, and hurried. Of course, they’re not all like that, and most didn’t start out that way. Here are voices of third-year students just as they begin to take on clinical responsibilities. Their words focus on the odd transition students face when they must deal...
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    13,66 €

  • My Inventions
    Nikola Tesla
    Nikola Tesla has been called the most important man of the twentieth century. Certainly he contributed more to the field of electricity, radio, and television than any other person living or dead. Ultimately he died alone and impoverished having driven all of his friends away through his neurotic and eccentric behavior. Tesla was never able to fit into the world that he found h...
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    20,52 €

  • Passage to Persia - Writings of an American Doctor During Her Life in Iran, 1929-1957
    In 1929 Adelaide Kibbe was a 27-year-old missionary physician who set out from New York, on the steamer SS American Banker, headed for Iran. Her route to Persia took her through England, Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland and Egypt. It would be 28 years before she returned home, and during the ensuing decades she would see huge changes in her adopted country: the development of ...
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    17,13 €

  • The Armchair Activist's Handbook
    Ruth Stokes
    Would you change the world, if only you knew how? Do you dream of doing more than signing online petitions but don't want to camp out on a pavement to prove a point? Are you frustrated because you're not making a difference but don't want to turn your life upside down in the name of action? Then this is the book for you. THE ARMCHAIR ACTIVIST'S HANDBOOK will help you find easy ...
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    15,01 €

  • As I Live In My Skin
    Mary Schramm
    Dr Mary Schramm is a retired obstetrician/gynaecologist. She worked in Fiji for nearly 40 years, and more briefly in Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. She has now retired to her roots, in northeastTasmania, and lives mostly in her garden!In this collection of poetry and prose, and letters written from Fiji, covering coups and cyclones among other happenings, Mary shares...
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    31,84 €

  • The Alchemist’s Way
    Paul Boerger
    Ancient alchemists transformed ordinary materials into gold. Today’s alchemists create the extraordinary by unlocking potential-both in themselves and others-through the six core tenets of leadership: The 3 Cs of Setting Goals, Building Belief, Character and Integrity, Vitality and Energy, Daily Habits and Morning Rituals, and The Heart of the Servant Leader. This isn’t just an...
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    37,35 €

  • Fighting Spirit
    Belinda Borrelli
    At just 25 years old, Belinda Borrelli was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma-her first serious health crisis, but far from her last. In the years that followed, she would face multiple cancer diagnoses and serious heart complications. Yet through every setback, she found strength she didn’t know she had. With relentless determination, the support of her close-knit family, and o...
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    22,76 €

  • Robert Boyle, Inventor and Philanthropist
    Lawrence Saunders
    Robert Boyle, Inventor and Philanthropist: A Biographical Sketch, by Lawrence Saunders, offers a concise account of the life and work of the renowned 17th-century scientist and philosopher, Robert Boyle. This biographical sketch delves into Boyle’s significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and physics, as well as his lesser-known philanthropic endeavors. Saunders p...
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    20,21 €

  • Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection
    Edward Bagnall Poulton
    Explore the life and groundbreaking work of one of history’s most influential scientists in 'Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection' by Edward Bagnall Poulton. This concise biography delves into Darwin’s revolutionary ideas, tracing the development of his theory of natural selection and its profound impact on our understanding of the natural world. Poulton’s work of...
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    35,56 €

  • Robert Fulton and the Submarine
    William Barclay Parsons
    Robert Fulton and the Submarine delves into the life and work of Robert Fulton, focusing specifically on his pioneering efforts in submarine development. This biography by William Barclay Parsons explores Fulton’s inventive genius and his contributions to naval technology during a pivotal period in history. The book recounts Fulton’s experiments, challenges, and ultimate impact...
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    23,23 €

  • Researcher and Educator in Electromagnetics, Microwaves, and Optoelectronics, 1935-1995; Dean of the College of Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1959-1963
    Ann Lage / Charles Susskind / John R. ive Whinnery
    This book presents the oral history transcript of John R. Whinnery, a distinguished researcher and educator in electromagnetics, microwaves, and optoelectronics. From 1935 to 1995, Whinnery made significant contributions to the field and served as Dean of the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley from 1959 to 1963. This transcript offers insights into his career, his research, ...
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    26,08 €

  • Heroes of Science. Chemists
    M M. Pattison 1848-1931 Muir
    'Heroes of Science. Chemists' offers a captivating glimpse into the lives and accomplishments of pioneering figures in the field of chemistry. Written by M.M. Pattison Muir and originally published in 1883, this volume brings to light the historical context and groundbreaking discoveries of influential chemists. Readers will discover the personal stories and scientific contribu...
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    25,98 €

  • Research With Hardin Jones at Donner Laboratory, 1957-1978
    Alexander Grendon / Sally Smith Hughes
    This oral history transcript documents the research of Hardin Jones at the Donner Laboratory from 1957 to 1978. Conducted in 1979, the interview with Jones, along with contributions from Alexander Grendon, delves into the pioneering work undertaken at this influential research institution. The transcript provides invaluable insights into the development of biomedical research,...
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    35,70 €

  • Marian E. Koshland, 1921-1997
    Bancroft Library. Regional Oral Histo...
    This oral history transcript documents the life and career of Marian E. Koshland (1921-1997), a distinguished biochemist and immunologist. It explores her experiences as a woman in academic science during the 20th century, her research contributions, and her involvement in community activities. The transcript provides insights into Koshland’s work at the University of Californi...
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    36,49 €

  • Research With Hardin Jones at Donner Laboratory, 1957-1978
    Alexander Grendon / Sally Smith Hughes
    This oral history transcript documents the research of Hardin Jones at the Donner Laboratory from 1957 to 1978. Conducted in 1979, the interview with Jones, along with contributions from Alexander Grendon, delves into the pioneering work undertaken at this influential research institution. The transcript provides invaluable insights into the development of biomedical research,...
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    23,22 €

  • T-PA and Other Research Contributions at Genentech
    Diane Pennica / Sally Smith Hughes
    This oral history transcript documents the research contributions at Genentech, focusing on T-PA (tissue plasminogen activator). Featuring interviews with key scientists and researchers, including Diane Pennica, the transcript provides valuable insights into the development of this life-saving drug and the scientific environment at Genentech during a pivotal period in biotechn...
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    33,79 €

  • Marian E. Koshland, 1921-1997
    Bancroft Library. Regional Oral Histo...
    This oral history transcript documents the life and career of Marian E. Koshland (1921-1997), a distinguished biochemist and immunologist. It explores her experiences as a woman in academic science during the 20th century, her research contributions, and her involvement in community activities. The transcript provides insights into Koshland’s work at the University of Californi...
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    25,17 €

  • Samuel F. B. Morse; his Letters and Journals, ed. and Supplemented by his son Edward Lind Morse
    Edward Lind Morse / Samuel Finley Breese Morse
    Explore the life and legacy of Samuel F.B. Morse in 'Samuel F. B. Morse; his Letters and Journals, ed. and Supplemented by his son Edward Lind Morse, Volume 1.' This collection offers a unique glimpse into the mind of the inventor and artist through his personal correspondence and journals, meticulously compiled and supplemented by his son, Edward Lind Morse. Delve into the det...
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    42,41 €

  • T-PA and Other Research Contributions at Genentech
    Diane Pennica / Sally Smith Hughes
    This oral history transcript documents the research contributions at Genentech, focusing on T-PA (tissue plasminogen activator). Featuring interviews with key scientists and researchers, including Diane Pennica, the transcript provides valuable insights into the development of this life-saving drug and the scientific environment at Genentech during a pivotal period in biotechn...
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    20,16 €

  • Samuel F. B. Morse; his Letters and Journals, ed. and Supplemented by his son Edward Lind Morse
    Edward Lind Morse / Samuel Finley Breese Morse
    Explore the life and legacy of Samuel F.B. Morse in 'Samuel F. B. Morse; his Letters and Journals, ed. and Supplemented by his son Edward Lind Morse, Volume 1.' This collection offers a unique glimpse into the mind of the inventor and artist through his personal correspondence and journals, meticulously compiled and supplemented by his son, Edward Lind Morse. Delve into the det...
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    28,78 €

  • Breaking F*ckn News
    Nathan Grey
    Breaking F*ckn News: How the News Revolution Transformed Our Minds and How to Take Them BackRemember when 'news' meant a 30-minute broadcast or a physical newspaper with actual fucking boundaries? That world is dead. What we’ve got now is an endless catastrophe stream-democratic collapse predictions, Ukraine frontline updates, Middle Eastern escalation-each crisis bleeding into...
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    15,43 €

  • Flow
    Professor Henry Keith Moffatt
    'The life of an academic is in a constant state of flux and tension between work and family life. The work itself is in perpetual tension between teaching, administration and research. Research can at times be all-consuming, and it is the occasional breakthrough in scientific research that lends excitement and a great sense of worth and achievement to this activity.' So writes ...
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    18,55 €

  • Chimera. A patient’s journey of hope through transplantation
    Miguel Quemada
    'The conclusion was undeniable: If I wanted to stay alive, I would have to become a chimera' This novel begins with the aim of understanding the transformations I was undergoing as I became a human chimera, medical term used for persons who have received an organ transplant. The name comes from the mythological monster composed of the union of several animals. Patients who suff...
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    20,03 €

  • Ripples from the Rupununi
    Brian H. Cameron
    Somewhere over the rainforest in Guyana there’s a land called the Rupununi, a creek-crossed savannah inhabited for millenia by Indigenous people of great capacity. This is where Dr. Jamshid Aidun, a Persian Canadian surgeon and a humble man of faith, went to lead the Bahá’í Community Health Partnership, and to heal his own broken heart.Moving to Guyana from his surgical practic...
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    22,78 €


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