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Report copyright infringementby Jenny Stetson (Author)The story is about a adult female with degenerative disc disease and suffered an on duty injury requiring surgery. The surgery was to implant an orthopedic device which caused a severe allergic reaction. The female suffered immensely well doctors didn't know what to do. Female went into a very dark place before fighting for her life and investigating why she was so sick. None of the doctors could figure it out. If female had not done thoro...

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Report copyright infringementby Cynthia Broze (Author)Nurses of Los Angeles: Uncapping the Mystery details the leaders, the schools, and the lives of nurses who worked daily to achieve their goals. More than 450 color photographs, from 1858 to 2024, accompany each historical story and biography as it is told.When California became a state in 1850, the treeless basin named Los Angeles had no newspapers, colleges, libraries, or public schools. Residents obtained water from open canals in front ...

Dr. Danger: Life Story Of A Rural Veterinarian

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Report copyright infringementby Art Schatz (Author), Penny Nicoles (Illustrator)Dr. Art Schatz has been deeply involved with animals since he was born. During his childhood in rural Canada, his family had no local veterinarians nearby, so he learned to tend to the farm animals and turned that passion into a career. After veterinary college, Dr. Schatz entered a career primarily with large animals. Life is not a straight path, and Dr. Schatz's is no exception; after developing an insidious ill...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Martin (Author)What happens when your world falls apart? How do you start again?By all markers, Richard Martin's life was a success: he was happily married, a great father, and lived a fulfilling life, professionally and personally. But the pressures of a high-flying legal career, his increasing social commitments, and family illness all took their toll.Richard pulls no punches in describing his breakdown and the crushing social anxiety that left him sc...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Franklin Dyer (Author), Michael B. Chesson (Editor)J. Franklin Dyer's journal offers a rare perspective on three years of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a surgeon at the front. The journal, taken from letters written to his wife, Maria, describes in lengthy and colorful detail the daily life of a doctor who began as a regimental surgeon in the Nineteenth Massachusetts Volunteers and was promoted to acting medical director of the Second Corps, Army...

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Report copyright infringementby Michel Baudry (Author), Stella M. Sung (Author) Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 20, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Judith T. Newman (Author)Judith looks as fragile as a flower. But inside, she's made of pure tempered steel. Her passion is to learn, then transfer new skills to eye doctors in developing countries creating a 'ripple effect' in a global sense. It's one of the reasons why I love her.- Philip J. Krueger B.S., M.S. This is the awe-inspiring, true-story of one petite, blonde eye surgeon traveling into the interior of Africa, Communist China, India, Nepal, Tibet, So...

More Confessions of a Trauma Junkie: My Life as a Nurse Paramedic

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Report copyright infringementby Sherry Jones Mayo (Author), Neal E. Braverman (Foreword by)More True Stories from EMS and the ER More Confessions shares the raw and honest feelings of emergency service professionals through true 'story behind the story' revelations. Disclosing experiences from both sides of the gurney, Sherry and other EMS, ER, paramilitary, and firefighter responders walk you along their fragile line of sanity. Using humor as a life raft during perfect storms, workers reflec...

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Report copyright infringementby Marsha Jacobson (Author)An intimate memoir on living a joyful life with mental illness.Marsha Jacobson was thirteen when her world shifted: Depression hit so severely that she could hardly eat. Once a spunky girl, Marsha became withdrawn, afraid to share her thoughts. Her parents, while loving, were not open to discussing mental illness.Marsha struggled with depressive episodes and anxiety throughout adolescence and at university, but at age thirty, she opened ...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Treuherz (Author), Elizabeth Ann Ann Atkins (Editor), Claudia Treuherz (Contribution by) Number of Pages: 310 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 15, 2025

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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 ...