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Ten 2nd Chances: This Doctor Died and Went to Hell, Why?

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Treuherz (Author), Elizabeth Ann Atkins (Editor), Claudia Treuherz (Contribution by) Number of Pages: 310 Dimensions: 0.65 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 15, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby John G. Sotos (Author)The Physical Lincoln Complete combines two groundbreaking books -- The Physical Lincoln and The Physical Lincoln Sourcebook -- into one handy volume. It is the ultimate guide to the startling health history of Abraham Lincoln and his family. The first book, The Physical Lincoln, offers a solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in American history: What made Abraham Lincoln so tall, thin, and less than attractive? What gave him his l...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Cowley (Author)Canadian surgeon Lucille Teasdale and her husband founded Lacor Hospital in northern Uganda in 1961. For 35 years the two doctors treated such contagious diseases as malaria, TB, and AIDS, and Teasdale performed thousands of operations under difficult conditions. They lived through civil war, hostage takings, and epidemics. Teasdale received the highest humanitarian awards from the U.N. for her life's work in Africa. Deborah Cowley, an Ot...

The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains

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Report copyright infringementby Pria Anand (Author)In this collection of medical tales "reminiscent of Oliver Sacks...the best of medical writing" (Abraham Verghese, author of The Covenant of Water), a neurologist reckons with the stories we tell about our brains, and the stories our brains tell us. A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chord...

An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Gluck (Author)In this thought-provoking memoir, an award-winning journalist explores the chaos, doubt, and search for meaning that come with staying one step ahead of cancer for decades. "An Exercise in Uncertainty has a powerful and restorative story to tell us. Jonathan Gluck's life of illness and survival is a vital primer for us all--a lesson in how to face and comprehend two of the basic facts that render us human: We die, but much more important,...

Ripples from the Rupununi: Dr. Aidun's Healing Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Brian H. Cameron (Author), Laureen Pierre (Contribution by)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 practice in Manitoba, Aidun was t...

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Keene (Author)It's amazing what we can learn from animals ... From summers at his grandparent's farm to serving the community through animal care as the local veterinarian, Dr. Keene spins heartwarming stories that do more than just entertain. These memoirs are rich with anecdotes and insights on how to care for your pets, for others, and yourself. God loves all creatures great and small, and surprisingly He can use the life and love of animals to teach ...

Little Miss Diagnosed: A Surgeon's Guide to Breaking Bones and Bending Rules

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Report copyright infringementby Erin Nance MD (Author)From the real-life Meredith Grey, comes an inspiring collection of essays based on Dr. Erin Nance's popular TikTok account @littlemissdiagnosed, detailing Dr. Nance's journey as a young female orthopedic surgeon navigating challenging cases and ethical dilemmas in the high-stakes, cutthroat world of medicine. In her debut essay collection, renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance offers a raw, unfiltered look into the exhilarating yet co...

Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Macauley (Author)As one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, "I'm so glad I don't have your job." To which he would explain that palliative care is more about living than dying, then offer to share some of the inspiring stories he witnessed on a daily basis. He might mention that also being an Episcopal priest helped him console people in the hardest situations. But he never revealed t...

Facing Inward: A Memoir of Celebrity, Sexuality and Chronic Disease

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Carter (Author)Facing Inward is a memoir that weaves together stories of resilience, love, and self-discovery. At the heart of it is a candid reflection on a life shaped by chronic illness, Southern family dynamics, and an unshakable sense of feeling different.Moving through pivotal phases of her life-childhood, a life-saving kidney transplant, and the Covid-19 pandemic-Melissa opens a window into her experiences as a lesbian, media personality, and som...

Welcome back: A TBI recovery story from Provider to Patient

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Report copyright infringementby Dickey (Author)After 24 years in healthcare, one fateful evening transformed Mandi from practitioner to patient. A motor vehicle accident left her with a signifiant traumatic brain injury that has taken her much longer than expected to recover from. Follow along as she shares her journey back from her worst day through the first year. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.47 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: May 30, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Nightingale (Author), Rosalind Nightingale Nash (Author)"Florence Nightingale to her Nurses: A selection from Miss Nightingale's addresses to probationers and nurses of the Nightingale school at St. Thomas's hospital" offers a rare glimpse into the foundational principles of modern nursing. This carefully curated collection presents Florence Nightingale's own guidance to her students, providing invaluable insight into her revolutionary approach to heal...

Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver

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Report copyright infringementby Beverly E. Thorn (Author)"This is a book I immediately wanted to give to a friend-and keep a copy for my bookshelf. Wise, clear, well-researched, and helpful." -Katy Butler, bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door and The Art of Dying WellWhen Dr. Beverly E. Thorn became a caregiver for her husband, Walt, she joined a massive army. Worldwide, unpaid dementia caregiving requires the equivalent of forty million full-time workers, and that number will only...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian H. Cameron (Author), Laureen Pierre (Contribution by) Number of Pages: 290 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 17, 2025

Face in the Mirror: A Surgeon, a Patient, and the Remarkable Story of the First Face Transplant at Mayo Clinic

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Report copyright infringementby Jack El-Hai (Author)The captivating story of the first face transplant at Mayo Clinic. For years, they came in on weekends to plan and practice--nearly sixty surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, preparing to harmonize in a vast medical symphony. For the team at Mayo Clinic, it was their most complex surgery to date: a face transplant. At the heart of this event was Andy Sandness. He grappled with feelings of isolation and shame after a disfiguring suicide...

Writer, M.D.: The Best Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction by Doctors

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Report copyright infringementby Leah Kaminsky (Author)From Chekhov to Maugham to William Carlos Williams, doctors have long given voice to their unique perspectives through literature. Writer, M.D. celebrates this rich tradition with a collection of fiction and nonfiction by today's most beloved physician-writers, including, - Abraham Verghese, on the lost art of the physical exam- Pauline Chen, on the bond between a med student and her first cadaver- Atul Gawande, on the ethical dilemmas of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Dwalah Fisher (Author)Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Dwalah Fisher in Coached by Cancer: The MVP Was Me. As a former volleyball and basketball coach and college professor, Dr. Fisher was no stranger to adversity. But when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at 47, the lifelong athlete suddenly found herself "a rookie" in the fight of her life. This compelling memoir details how her battle with cancer taught her important principles about...

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Report copyright infringementby Cynthia L. Fannin (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 27, 2025

Something Hidden: The Life of Wilder Penfield

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Report copyright infringementby Jefferson Lewis (Author)Wilder Penfield was a pioneering neurosurgeon and neurologist who not only revolutionized the treatment for epilepsy but in the process mapped out the human brain for the first time. Much of what we know today about the brain is based on Penfield's work - but he was not satisfied with his widely-heralded scientific work (four times nominated for the Nobel Prize) - he wanted to conquer the mystery of the mind. Number of Pages...

Miracles of GRACE Unfolding... One Baby at a Time

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Report copyright infringementby Lori Sheldon Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 02, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Sandee Barry Mills (Author) A desperate and frantic mother is on a mission to find a diagnosis and treatment for her young daughter, Storey, who began to show signs of a rare condition at two years old. The story unfolds with the family home in close proximity to wildlife and the natural healing world of Montana. The mother searches western medicine and alternative therapies, equally. Storey's mother believes that miracles happen, this keeps her hope alive whil...

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Report copyright infringementby Shawn A. Roussin (Author), Cecelia B. Roussin (Illustrator)I was going to be a rockstar. It was my dream to tour the world, promoting platinum records at sold out stadiums in front of thousands of screaming fans.But while chasing that dream, I encountered a series of life-changing events that I could not ignore, and an improbable new dream emerged... medicine.So, I put down my drumsticks and grabbed a stethoscope to begin the unlikeliest of pursuits-completing ...

Becoming the Best U While Watching Your Life Go down the Drain: The Lessons Cancer Taught Me

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy Rugart Plummer (Author), Robert Rugart (Author)It's about time someone shared the realities of cancer and offered guidance for patients, survivors, and caregivers alike. From sneaking pianos into the hospital to throwing a wonderful wig party and everything in between, Nancy and her son Robert tell the gritty, albeit inspirational tale of her battle with stage four ovarian and metastatic brain cancer. This book is a compilation of her own experiences, ins...

Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Austin (Author)With record burnout among doctors and the majority of patients dissatisfied with care, it is clear that healthcare needs to be revitalized.Dr. Andrea Austin takes readers on a transformative journey from the frontline of medicine to the heartline of healing. Drawing from her rich experiences as a physician in the Navy, including a deployment to Iraq and navigating the challenges of emergency medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Austi...

Life's Little Adventures: The Journey Continues

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Report copyright infringementby Mark McGrath (Author)Author Mark McGrath returned home with his four children to be with family and friends, and to continue a career in nursing. Tears and laughter flourish throughout his many adventures, trials and unforgettable moments as a nurse and as a father. Join him as... the journey continues. About the Author: Mark McGrath Mark McGrath is a single father of four children currently residing in Bayside, New York. Born and raised in the Bronx, he att...

The How of HOPE: One Family's Story of Overcoming Mental Illness

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Cragnolini (Author)As a mental health professional, Rebecca Cragnolini never in her wildest dreams thought that while she was giving birth to their child, her wonderful, loving partner, Andre, would be in the midst of a psychotic episode.Six weeks prior he had attempted to end his own life. Now, as she gave birth, he sat quietly in the corner believing that she was not pregnant, they were not in a hospital and the doctors and nurses were not real, but i...

Pigs, Pets, and Public Health: One Veterinarian's Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald Douglass Warner (Author)A veterinarian is arguably the most broad-based medical practitioner, a "One Health" provider. Such a practitioner understands the intersections and overlap of animal health, human health, and the shared environment between the two. Pigs, Pets, and Public Health captures the multi-faceted expertise that such work requires and shows us how rural communities prepare individuals well for it. From his upbringing on a farm in Beaver To...

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Report copyright infringementby Helen Clapesattle (Author)Dr. William and Dr. Charles Mayo is a biography written by Helen Clapesattle about the renowned Mayo brothers who founded the Mayo Clinic. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and medical careers of Dr. William and Dr. Charles Mayo, from their childhood in rural Minnesota to their rise as prominent surgeons and medical innovators.The author explores the brothers' close relationship and their shared passion for medicine, wh...

Rear View Wisdom: Life Lessons from Treating Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Michael High (Author), Jeanette MacLean (Illustrator)Over thirty-five years of treating animals in Seattle and all across Western Canada has given Michael High more than a lifetime of stories. He has worked with hilarious, challenging and tender animals, all of whom have left an impact on him. From being a new graduate on Vancouver Island doing everything for the first time to that period near retirement in Seattle doing everything for the last time, Michael Hi...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Alexander (Author)From the people who brought you the bestselling Confessions of a GP.After sixteen years of high-pressure nursing, Michael Alexander has traded in his hospital uniform for the fresh air, comfort and routine of an International private school in the French Alps. Bliss! But it's not long before he discovers that school nursing is not all permission slips, sniffles and gift baskets. Disastrous school trips; after hours dorm sleepovers; awk...

Cowboys and Indian Book 3: Specialist in the Field

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Report copyright infringementby Sandip Mathur (Author)Dr. Sandip Mathur, born in India and trained in England and Houston, writes about his third year as a young doctor in rural Texas. The third year was very different. Dr Mathur shifted from general medicine to his specialty and treated a new set of emergencies: massive internal bleeding, swallowed explosive batteries, cancerous growths, and other challenges. Not everything went well. He faced skepticism and derision from his rivals in the b...

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Ingrassia (Author)Nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award in NonfictionNamed a best book of the year by Amazon, NPR, and KirkusWeaving his own moving family story with a sweeping history of cancer research, Lawrence Ingrassia delivers an intimate, gripping tale that sits at the intersection of memoir and medical thriller Ingrassia lost his mother, two sisters, brother, and nephew to cancer--different cancers developing at different points ...