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Real Life Stories (Hardcover): Paul Emerson Real Life Stories (Hardcover)
Paul Emerson
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Part memoir and part medical history, "Real Life Stories" presents remembrances, personal anecdotes, and stories from the life and career of Paul Emerson. It also shares the harrowing and heartwarming story of a young Filipino boy's struggle for survival.

Paul Emerson was born in a small town in Pennsylvania. He grew up in a close-knit extended family in his grandfather's house. But his upbringing was much like those of other young boys who were born in the 1930s. He was seven years old when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, an event that is etched in his mind forever. He shares his memories of growing up and of various events in his adult life.

He also shares the memorable story of Rinor Marcial, a young boy from the Philippines who was badly burned with gasoline during the Christmas holiday one year. After being treated by local medical center, he returned to his bamboo bungalow home, where his sleeping position caused complications. Rinor was discovered by a missionary who was determined to get him admitted to a Shriner's Burns Institute in Galveston, Texas.

His heartwarming story is just one of the many "Real Life Stories" included in this memorable collection from Paul Emerson.

Napoleon's Penis - Plus Other Engaging and Outrageous Tales (Hardcover): Facp Stanley M Bierman Napoleon's Penis - Plus Other Engaging and Outrageous Tales (Hardcover)
Facp Stanley M Bierman
R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An engaging series of vignettes reflective of fifty years as a practicing dermatologist specializing on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), incorporating the author's views on the sexual revolution of the 1960s, AIDS, death, melancholy, racism, legal aspects of STDs and focusing on the author's world travels

Immanuel Velikovsky - The Truth Behind the Torment (Hardcover, New Revised ed.): Ruth Velikovsky Sharon Immanuel Velikovsky - The Truth Behind the Torment (Hardcover, New Revised ed.)
Ruth Velikovsky Sharon; Contributions by C. J. Ransom
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Through a Doctor's Eyes - Our Problematic System (Hardcover): Vincent N. Cefalu, Dr Vincent N. Cefalu Through a Doctor's Eyes - Our Problematic System (Hardcover)
Vincent N. Cefalu, Dr Vincent N. Cefalu
R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cancer Family - The Search for the Cause of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer (Hardcover): MD C Richard Boland Cancer Family - The Search for the Cause of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer (Hardcover)
MD C Richard Boland
R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Joy of Medical Practice - Forty Years of Interesting Patients (Hardcover): John C. Barber The Joy of Medical Practice - Forty Years of Interesting Patients (Hardcover)
John C. Barber
R790 Discovery Miles 7 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From the day that Dr. Barber went into the wards as a junior medical student until the day he retired more than forty years later, he was involved in medical care, serving his patients to the utmost of his ability.

As an ophthalmologist, he rarely dealt with life-threatening disorders, but he was able to save and restore vision. He also witnessed firsthand the impact of visual loss on people, many of whom could not have their vision saved.

His greatest joy was that of patient care. Meeting people and being able to help them overcome a disease was always very important. He loves to tell the stories of his favorite patients and how they influenced him. They include:

● A nun who could not wear black;
● A baby with a congenital orbital teratoma;
● A lady who always sat in the dark;
● And many more interesting characters

Discover or rediscover the joys of pursuing a career in medicine, or, if you are a patient, find others who are going through the same problems you might be suffering from in "The Joy of Medical Practice."

Discovering the Cause and the Cure for America's Health Care Crisis - A Physician's Memoir (Hardcover): Roger H.... Discovering the Cause and the Cure for America's Health Care Crisis - A Physician's Memoir (Hardcover)
Roger H. Strube MD
R765 R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Save R84 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The health care system remains in crisis, and it's hurting the overall economy. Join an insider as he examines the problem and offers solutions.

Everyone knows that there are severe challenges when it comes to health care delivery and financing these days. Even so, not many people are offering viable solutions. Author Roger H. Strube, MD, spent thirty-six years in medical education, training, practice, and health care administration, and he's not satisfied with the status quo. He shares his personal experiences along with a vision of how to fix the problems associated with a broken system.

If you have been frustrated by excessive paperwork, high expenses, and poor treatment in the current health care system, Strube can help you understand the root causes behind the troubles. You'll discover
ways that the medical-industrial complex cripples the economy; a plan to get control of skyrocketing medical expenses while improving the quality of care; strategies to develop the right decision-making tools and protocols; a vision to bring the practice and administration of medicine into the electronic age.

All Americans must understand our core problems and realize what real reforms can be made to control costs and improve our health care system. Learn an insider's perspective on "Discovering the Cause and the Cure for American's Health Care Crisis."

The Strangest Man - The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom (Paperback): Graham Farmelo The Strangest Man - The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom (Paperback)
Graham Farmelo
R684 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R56 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Paul Dirac was among the greatest scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of Einstein's most admired colleagues, he helped discover quantum mechanics, and his prediction of antimatter was one of the greatest triumphs in the history of physics. In 1933 he became the youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Dirac's personality, like his achievements, is legendary. The "Strangest Man" uses previously undiscovered archives to reveal the many facets of Dirac's brilliantly original mind.

More Than Bipolar - A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope (Hardcover): Lizabeth D. Schuch More Than Bipolar - A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope (Hardcover)
Lizabeth D. Schuch
R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"A valuable book, fresh with insights."

-Pete Earley, author of Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness

Until she experienced her first manic episode at the age of seventeen, author Lizabeth D. Schuch had little knowledge of mental illness. From that point on, her life would never be the same.

In her memoir, "More Than Bipolar," she discusses her twenty-five years of experience with bipolar disorder, sharing the wisdom attained to break the hold of stigma, shame, and fear surrounding this illness.

Schuch reveals the full reality of what living with this illness looks like. She shares the truth, from its manic and depressive extremes to the life lessons of understanding and maturity necessary to live well in recovery. More Than Bipolar also provides information about the importance of getting a proper diagnosis, working with the medical providers, trusting your own instincts about your care, and having the insight to know when the warning signs are leading you in the wrong direction.

"More Than Bipolar" focuses on knowledge gained and strength restored on the path of a complete bipolar journey. It shows that living well with bipolar disorder is possible and may indeed be a part of the diagnostic picture.

Instructions to Finding Peace in Pain - An empirical Narrative (Hardcover): Haneef Rasheed Instructions to Finding Peace in Pain - An empirical Narrative (Hardcover)
Haneef Rasheed
R892 Discovery Miles 8 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Life Changing Smiles (Hardcover): William J Baker Jr Life Changing Smiles (Hardcover)
William J Baker Jr
R644 Discovery Miles 6 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Divine Intervention - A Tragic Memoir of Unwavering Faith (Hardcover): Gunmolly Kodiad Divine Intervention - A Tragic Memoir of Unwavering Faith (Hardcover)
Gunmolly Kodiad
R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Inside Trump's EPA (Hardcover): Mike Stoker Inside Trump's EPA (Hardcover)
Mike Stoker
R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
God's Man - The Tales of a Reluctant Doctor (Hardcover): Alfred Scherer God's Man - The Tales of a Reluctant Doctor (Hardcover)
Alfred Scherer
R538 R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dr. Alfred Scherer's path to his true self and calling was not an easy one. His childhood was one of struggle, both personal and physical. Soon, the small, weak child learned to flex his intellectual muscles and curiosity. When a dedicated high school biology teacher took the bright young man under his wing, Alfred's potential took flight. He followed his destiny to become a healer.

When he heard a still, small voice in his head, he knew his life was about to change.

He followed that internal guidance and soon, with God's help and support, became a doctor. "God's Man: The Tales of a Reluctant Doctor" shares the story of Alfred's life, education, love, and career. During his four decades working in hospitals and small towns, he wrestled to forge productive relationships with other doctors and the medical-political system and all its minions. His was an adventure into saving lives, as well as a journey into understanding himself and his relationship with God. His memoir details how God directed his life and created a success out of imminent disaster.

Alfred's story is proof that out of the turmoil is born a man who comes to understand himself.

Stem Cells and Sex Wars - Challenging the Incurable (Hardcover): Burton Feinerman M.D. Stem Cells and Sex Wars - Challenging the Incurable (Hardcover)
Burton Feinerman M.D.
R647 Discovery Miles 6 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

THE EXCITING DIVERSE LIFE OF A physician SCIENTIST WHO MERGED RESEARCH, MEDICINE, TRAVELS TO EXOTIC PLACES, FUN, SEX, HARDSHIP AND TRIUMPHS DISCOVERING NEW TREATMENTS TO CHALLENGE INCURABLE DISEASES SUCH AS ALS, ALZHEIMER]S, PARKINSON, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AUTISM, BRAIN DAMAGE, DIABETES, COPD, BLINDNESS, TAY-SACHS, HUNTINGTON, KIDNEY DISEASE. EXCITING ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE AND LI

''Paging Student Doctor Dye!'' (Hardcover): Brittany Lynn Dye ''Paging Student Doctor Dye!'' (Hardcover)
Brittany Lynn Dye
R890 Discovery Miles 8 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Comfort in Affliction (Hardcover): Amanda Slikker My Comfort in Affliction (Hardcover)
Amanda Slikker
R979 Discovery Miles 9 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Solar Independent Utility Systems Manual - (A Greener Way of Living) Dedicated To: The Cause of a Moneyless Society and to All... Solar Independent Utility Systems Manual - (A Greener Way of Living) Dedicated To: The Cause of a Moneyless Society and to All Who Want to Save Our Planet! (Hardcover)
Kyle William Loshure
R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is about all the information Kyle learned over his 31 years of interest in solar power. This includes all the information you need to become 100% utility independent. The possibilities of sun electricity (solar power), rain, radiant heat, geothermal, battery banks, inverters, ac-dc lighting, water storage-recycling-filtration, water heating, wire sizing, refrigeration, cooking, fuses, conservation, photovoltaic solar panel positioning/placement, grid-tie, parallel, standalone systems, as well as an overview of how we got here through the inventions of Tesla, Franklin, Einstein, and Edison all are mentioned in this manual.

From Lectern to Laboratory - How Science and Technology Changed the Face of America's Colleges (Hardcover): W. Nikola-Lisa From Lectern to Laboratory - How Science and Technology Changed the Face of America's Colleges (Hardcover)
W. Nikola-Lisa
R696 Discovery Miles 6 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Medical Encounters - True stories of patients - Memoirs of a Physician (Hardcover): S. K. Jindal Medical Encounters - True stories of patients - Memoirs of a Physician (Hardcover)
S. K. Jindal
R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Finish YOUR Race - Empower Your Life with Strategies from a Cancer Survivor (Hardcover): Don Armstrong Finish YOUR Race - Empower Your Life with Strategies from a Cancer Survivor (Hardcover)
Don Armstrong
R607 Discovery Miles 6 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
(Mis)carriage - A Mother's Story of Why Pregnancy Loss Matters (Hardcover): Regan Parker (Mis)carriage - A Mother's Story of Why Pregnancy Loss Matters (Hardcover)
Regan Parker
R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Self Examination - What You Will Never Know About Your Physician (Hardcover): Thomas Arno Facc Self Examination - What You Will Never Know About Your Physician (Hardcover)
Thomas Arno Facc
R824 Discovery Miles 8 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Susan - The Story of a Miracle (Hardcover): George White Susan - The Story of a Miracle (Hardcover)
George White
R701 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R73 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On January 26, 2012, the lives of George and Susan White were suddenly turned upside when Susan awoke with horrifying stomach pain. After being rushed to the emergency room, Susan learned that gallstones had become trapped in her bile duct. In a matter of hours, George's wife had transformed from a perfectly healthy woman to a hospital patient struggling to survive.

In this memoir, George shares details from the roller-coaster journey he and his wife began that January morning. Susan contracted pancreatitis and began to suffer from serious complications that kept her in various hospitals for months to come. As George documents an experience that was both stressful and rewarding, he offers a glimpse into both the difficult times they faced during Susan's illness and the comforting moments fueled by love and generosity from friends and family. As Susan slowly began to recover, George chronicles how both he and his wife changed their outlooks on life and became more grateful for everything.

"Susan: The Story of a Miracle" is an inspirational personal story of hope, faith, family, and friends as a husband and wife bravely face a health scare together and discover that miracles really do happen.

On Wings of Hope - Leading Lily Home (Hardcover): Cynthia Lynch Bischoff On Wings of Hope - Leading Lily Home (Hardcover)
Cynthia Lynch Bischoff
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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