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  • Come Ride With Me
    Steve Kawamura
    Hop on the ambulance with veteran paramedic Steve Kawamura as he navigates his way through over twenty years of paramedic calls. Compelling stories of life, death and overcoming adversity are told in a fast-paced format that will have the reader feeling like they are right beside a paramedic. Witness the challenges Steve faces as he provides care to patients in an ever-changing...
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    24,17 €

  • Come Ride With Me
    Steve Kawamura
    Hop on the ambulance with veteran paramedic Steve Kawamura as he navigates his way through over twenty years of paramedic calls. Compelling stories of life, death and overcoming adversity are told in a fast-paced format that will have the reader feeling like they are right beside a paramedic. Witness the challenges Steve faces as he provides care to patients in an ever-changing...
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    31,72 €

  • The Quad Life
    Joel Vander Molen
    At three years old, Joel was involved in a motor vehicle accident and received a high-level spinal cord injury. Unable to breathe independently, feel or control anything below his shoulders, life changed instantly.Being paralyzed from the neck down didn’t stop Joel from achieving everything he put his mind to. With determination, a loving family, multiple caregivers, and a stro...
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    14,74 €

  • The Devil’s Weapon
    Chris Paige
    The wartime construction of nuclear weapons is widely attributed to the United States of America in the form of the Manhattan Project supervised by General Groves. But the story of how Britain had become the first country in the world which had set about conceiving and making an actual nuclear weapon has been overlooked. Details of the British researches, the design of a plant ...
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    27,35 €

  • Living and Loving with Parkinson’s Disease
    Rolf Lulloff
    Annie and Rolf Lulloff were entering an exciting stage of life in 1976 when the first signs of health issues that lie ahead for Annie began to emerge. A sudden loss of sense of smell, severe anxiety attacks, vision issues, and other neurological challenges piled up, eventually culminating in a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease on New Year’s Eve, 1989.But the Lulloffs were not ab...
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    17,61 €

  • A Hard Silence
    Melanie Brooks
    'A profound and riveting journey through shame and grief, A Hard Silence is, quite simply, unforgettable.' Monica Wood, author of When We Were the KennedysIn the mid 1980s, Canada’s worst public health disaster was unfolding. Catastrophic mismanagement of the country’s blood supply allowed contaminated blood to be knowingly distributed nationwide, infecting close to two thousan...
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    19,57 €

  • Radium Revolution How Marie Curie’s Discovery Changed the World
    Davis Truman
    Step into the captivating world of scientific discovery and groundbreaking innovation with "Radium Revolution." This extraordinary book unveils the remarkable story of one of history's most iconic scientists, Marie Curie, and her groundbreaking discovery of radium. This revelation forever altered the course of human knowledge and progress.As you turn the pages, you'll w...
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    12,16 €

  • The Water Bearer Who Refused to Drown
    Jordyn Osborne
    A water bearer is the symbol attributed to Aquarius...the 11th sign of the Zodiac-my sign. According to lore, the water bearer not only pours out water, but also wisdom, mercy, and compassion.I am the main character in this memoir, and the story technically begins in 2018 with the onset of 24/7 crippling anxiety. I detail my sifting, wading, struggling through misdiagnosis afte...
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    10,25 €

  • Round the Twist
    Lisa Febre
    In 2021, as the covid pandemic stretched into its second year, a different kind of disease was brewing inside of Lisa, a 47-year-old vegan and yoga practitioner. Without any of the classic risk factors or symptoms, she was desperate to rationalize away the obvious tumors on her scans, wanting to believe anything except cancer was possible.The long and difficult journey to diagn...
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    28,59 €

  • Tainted
    Leslie Sharp
    'Tainted' is a gripping tale that delves into the devastating true events of the Canadian Blood Disaster, exploring a mother’s courageous battle to save her son’s life. Set in the late 1980s, the story follows Leslie, a loving and resilient mother, and her young son, Jarad, who has been diagnosed with a rare medical condition. Entrusting the healthcare system to help her son, L...
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    23,97 €

  • That’s How the Light Got In
    Anne Merriman
    Every person has a calling from deep within, if they listen. Every person must live their own hero’s journey if they are to fulfill it. Anne Merriman’s life shines a beacon of light on how everyone can walk their own true path. Born and raised in Liverpool during World War II, Anne felt called to be a nun and joined the Medical Missionaries of Mary. After becoming a doctor and ...
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    16,83 €

  • Bipolar Refugee
    Peter Wiesner
    In 1939, Mary Krotoczynski left Berlin on the Kindertransport while her parents remained to perish in the Holocaust. In this memoir, her son chronicles her courageous struggles as a refugee, first in England and postwar Germany, and then in America. Mary fought to build a new life after losing her family and homeland as she bravely coped with bipolar disorder and the inequities...
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    21,59 €

  • A Scientist
    Sushant Singh
    A ScientistFrom ancient times to the present, India has been the birthplace of numerous remarkable scientists. The role models of average youth have shifted from scientists and ’Gurus’ to individuals wielding power, fame, and wealth, such as politicians, celebrities, and influential government officials. With changing ’Yugas,’ corruption has seeped into society, becoming the no...
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    14,47 €

  • Incurable Optimist
    Jennifer Cramer-Miller
    Perfect for readers inspired by Between Two Kingdoms, this inspirational memoir of a twenty-two-year-old woman’s sudden autoimmune kidney failure details a resilient journey of chronic illness, unfailing love, and moving forward with joy. ...
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    13,76 €

  • Saul to Paul to Luther
    Dr. Ira E. Williams
    Saul’s Damascus Road event is one of the most dramatic events in the Bible, and for so many different reasons that can and has directly impacted the lives of so many Christians. The reasons for that event that have so impacted my life are the following: Jesus spoke to Saul, and that alone would be enough, but Jesus also identified Saul as being, 'My perfect tool,' and Saul, the...
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    12,99 €

  • I’m a Lucky Woman
    Leslie Lawrence
    This inspirational debut reveals a compelling portrait of one woman’s triumphant cancer journey. Leslie Lawrence was undaunted by her breast cancer diagnosis and determined to face her illness head-on. Her metamorphosis from breast cancer patient to survivor is a beautiful reminder that a diagnosis is not a death sentence. Leslie had the wits and the drive to chronicle her emot...
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    35,43 €

  • Driving Home Naked
    Melinda G. McCall
    Buckle up for a wild ride in the vet truck with Dr. Melinda McCall, a large animal veterinarian in rural Virginia. No two days are alike as she skillfully deals with the antics of both animals and humans with humor and grit-and makes you howl with laughter along the way. ...
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    13,98 €

  • Answering Alaska’s Call
    Linda Fritz
    Milo Fritz always dreamed big, ever eager to push the boundaries of what was considered possible.  In 1940, the young Columbia- and Duke-educated eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist and his wife Betsy, an RN, leave the familiar comforts of Milo’s hometown of Pelham, New York to begin a new life in Ketchikan, Alaska. There, Dr. Fritz hopes to realize his 'mad dream of a Medica...
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    16,26 €

  • Pete’s Bogus Journey
    Peter Cackett
    There is no doubt that life is a bogus journey and it does not end well for any of us. However, join eye surgeon Pete Cackett on his eventful pathway through life and career in medicine and learn from his own unfortunate mishaps. Discover how it is possible to make your own journey less bogus, especially if you follow his advice and tips from his 'Hidden Curriculum'. This book ...
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    35,20 €

  • Terminal to Remission with Cannabis Oil
    Allison J McMaster
    Allison, a typical mum, had her world turned upside down by a devastating cancer diagnosis that gave her less than two years to live. The doctors’ prognosis was so grim that her life insurance was paid out and Allison, her husband and young son started taking their final bucket-list holidays.  But Allison wasn’t ready to give up hope when the medical system ran out of ideas, so...
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    13,04 €

  • One Curious Doctor
    Hilton Koppe
    Hilton Koppe was working as a doctor in small-town Australia when he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. As the fallout from the trauma of the diagnosis began to settle, he tried to work out how he ended up in this position. Was the PTSD a consequence of vicarious trauma from working as a country doctor for over thirty years? Did it come from his life-long feelin...
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    36,57 €

  • Poor No More
    MD Steven Bentley
    Now retired, author Dr. Steven Bentley was a successful emergency physician. But his path in life wasn’t always an easy one. In Poor No More-An American Dream, he shares his story of how he survived a rare birth defect, abject poverty, an alcoholic mother, a KKK father, an abusive children’s home, and a cruel step-mother.This memoir tells how Bentley emerged from a difficult ch...
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    12,80 €

  • What Took Jesus’ Life?
    Suzanne Lee Barron
    Walk with Jesus through his last 36 hours gaining a deep hard-cord scientific understanding of what he endured during His sufferings. Breaking down every aspect of those trials from the miles he walked to the length of the leather whip. Nothing is left out. This story is sure to help you remember everything He did to show us the TRUTH. Make sure you have napkins nearby because ...
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    3,53 €

  • Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
    Benjamin Franklin
    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic American history biography, political biography the traditional name for the unfinished autobiography of Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a tortuous publication history after Franklin’s death, this work has become one of the most famous and infl...
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    16,67 €

  • Take a Seat
    Peter Fowler
    This book encompasses the fascinating 40 year journey in life of someone who just wasn’t your average practicing GP, but someone whose passion and drive were to use his skills and medical ability to bring quality of life to every patient that crossed his path. He thrives on challenges in every situation and circumstance. Wherever there was a medical need, however big or small,...
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    10,97 €

  • Humbolt’s Travels and Discoveries in South America
    Alexander von 1769-1859 Humboldt
    A first-hand account of the explorations of Alexander von Humboldt, the great German naturalist and geographer, detailing his travels throughout South America in the early 19th century. The author describes his encounters with indigenous peoples and the flora and fauna he encountered, as well as providing invaluable scientific observations on the geography and geology of the re...
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    36,44 €

  • Lebenserinnerungen
    Werner von Siemens
    This book is a memoir by the German inventor Werner von Siemens, one of the founding fathers of electrical engineering. The memoir covers Siemens’ early life, his education and apprenticeship, and his subsequent career as an inventor and entrepreneur. The book also provides insight into the social, cultural, and political context of 19th-century Germany, and offers a glimpse in...
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    37,47 €

  • Thomas Alva Edison
    Francis Arthur Jones
    This biography provides an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, one of the most prolific inventors in history. The book covers Edison’s childhood, his inventions, and his impact on modern society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'p...
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    41,50 €

  • John Torrey, 1807-1894
    James H Torrey
    A biographical essay on the life and accomplishments of John Torrey, one of the most prominent botanists of the nineteenth century. Written by his grandson, the book offers a vivid portrait of Torrey’s pioneering work in plant taxonomy and his contributions to the development of American science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part ...
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    32,93 €

  • Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy
    George Biddell Airy / Wilfrid Airy / Cambridge University
    In this autobiography, Sir George Biddell Airy details his life from humble beginnings to becoming an esteemed astronomer and mathematician. This first-person account is sure to captivate and inspire readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in...
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    41,58 €


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