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The Year the World Went Mad - A Scientific Memoir (Hardcover): Mark Woolhouse The Year the World Went Mad - A Scientific Memoir (Hardcover)
Mark Woolhouse; Foreword by Matt Ridley
R531 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In January 2020, leading epidemiologist Professor Mark Woolhouse learned of a new virus taking hold in China. He immediately foresaw a hard road ahead for the entire world, and emailed the Chief Medical Officer of Scotland warning that the UK should urgently begin preparations. A few days later he received a polite reply stating only that everything was under control. In this astonishing account, Mark Woolhouse shares his story as an insider, having served on advisory groups to both the Scottish and UK governments. He reveals the disregarded advice, frustration of dealing with politicians, and the missteps that led to the deaths of vulnerable people, damage to livelihoods and the disruption of education. He explains the follies of lockdown and sets out the alternatives. Finally, he warns that when the next pandemic comes, we must not dither and we must not panic; never again should we make a global crisis even worse. The Year the World Went Mad puts our recent, devastating, history in a completely new light.

The Edisons of Fort Myers - Discoveries of the Heart (Paperback): Tom Smoot The Edisons of Fort Myers - Discoveries of the Heart (Paperback)
Tom Smoot
R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1885, Thomas Edison, age thirty-nine and already a world-famous inventor, met the two great loves of his life: Mina Miller and Fort Myers, Florida. Mina soon became his second wife, and Fort Myers--a remote, almost inaccessible, village on Florida's southwest coast--became their winter home.

Other tomes tell the global account of Thomas Edison, the American icon named by Life magazine as the "Man of the Millennium." This book offers a look at his life in his tropical retreat, his "jungle," where for forty-six years he and his bride sought refuge from the cold winters and the demanding lifestyle of his New Jersey home, laboratory, and business complex.

While in Fort Myers he watched over his extensive botanical gardens, fished from both his boat and his long dock, interacted with the locals, and labored for many hours in his laboratory. Henry Ford and his family lived nextdoor and many dignitaries came to visit, including President-elect Hoover and Harvey Firestone.
The Edisons became an essential part of the Fort Myers story. They made lifelong friendships with townsfolk and joined in local activities until the love affair of the Edisons was cut short by the death of Thomas in 1931. Mina continued to live out her love for Fort Myers and its people until her death in 1947. She gave their winter estate, Seminole Lodge (Thomas's "jungle"), to the grateful citizens of Fort Myers.

Confessions of a Trauma Junkie - My Life as a Nurse Paramedic (Hardcover): Sherry Jones Mayo Confessions of a Trauma Junkie - My Life as a Nurse Paramedic (Hardcover)
Sherry Jones Mayo
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ride in the back of the ambulance with Sherry Jones Mayo
Share the innermost feelings of emergency services workers as they encountertrauma, tragedy, redemption, and even a little humor. Sherry Jones Mayo has beenan Emergency Medical Technician, Emergerncy Room Nurse, and an on-scene criticalincident debriefer for Hurricane Katrina. Most people who have observed orexperienced physical, mental or emotional crisis have single perspectives. Thisbook allows readers to stand on both sides of the gurney; it details a progressionfrom innocence to enlightened caregiver to burnout, glimpsing into each stage personallyand professionally.
Emergency Service Professionals Praise "Confessions of a Trauma Junkie"
"A must read for those who choose to subject themselves to life at its best and atits worst. Sherry offers insight in the Emergency Response business that most peoplecannot imagine."
--Maj Gen Richard L. Bowling, former Commanding General, USAF Auxiliary (CAP)
"Sherry Mayo shares experiences and unique personal insights of first responders.Told with poetry, sensitivity and a touch of humor at times, all are real, providingviews into realities EMTs, Nurses, and other first responders encounter. Recommendedreading for anyone working with trauma, crises, critical incidents in anyprofession."
-- George W. Doherty, MS, LPC, President Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute
"Sherry has captured the essence of working with people who have witnessedtrauma. It made me cry, it made me laugh, it helped me to understand differentlythe work of our Emergency Services Personnel. I consider this a 'MUST READ' forall of us who wish to be helpful to those who work in these professions."
--Dennis Potter, LMSW, CAAC, FAAETS, ICISF Instructor
"Confessions of a Trauma Junkie is an honest, powerful, and moving account ofthe emotional realities of helping others Sherry Mayo gives us a privileged lookinto the healing professions she knows firsthand. The importance of peer supportis beautifully illustrated. This book will deepen the readers respect for those whoserve."
--Victor Welzant, PsyD, Director of Education and Training, The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc
Learn more at www.SherryJonesMayo.com
Available in trade paper, hardcover, and eBook formats
From the Reflections of America Series
Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
MED003010 Medical: Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services
BIO017520 Biography & Autobiography: Medical - General
PSY022040 Psychology: Psychopathology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Tales from Both Sides of the Brain - A Life in Neuroscience (Paperback): Michael S Gazzaniga Tales from Both Sides of the Brain - A Life in Neuroscience (Paperback)
Michael S Gazzaniga
R437 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R51 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee (Hardcover): Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee (Hardcover)
Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth; Edited by Andras Miklos Nagy
R664 Discovery Miles 6 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1853, Langstroth published The Hive and the Honey-Bee (Northampton (Massachusetts): Hopkins, Bridgman, 1853), which provided practical advice on bee management and, is the basis of this publication. Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry by using bee space in his top-opening hive. In the summer of 1851 he found that, by leaving an even, approximately bee-sized space between the top of the frames holding the honeycomb and the flat coverboard above, he was able quite easily to remove the coverboard, which was normally well cemented to the frames with propolis, making separation hard to achieve. He later used this discovery to make the frames themselves easily removable. If a small space was left (less than 1/4 inch or 6.4 mm) the bees filled it with propolis; on the other hand, when a larger space was left (more than 3/8 inch or 9.5 mm) the bees filled it with comb. On 5 October 1852, Langstroth received a patent on the first movable frame beehive in America. A Philadelphia cabinetmaker, Henry Bourquin, a fellow bee enthusiast, made Langstroth's first hives for him and by 1852 Langstroth had more than a hundred of these hives and began selling them where he could. Langstroth spent many years attempting to defend his patent without success. He never earned any royalties because the patent was easily and widely infringed. Langstroth hives are still in common use today.

Shattered Earth - Approaching Extinction (Hardcover): Ian Prattis Shattered Earth - Approaching Extinction (Hardcover)
Ian Prattis
R849 R776 Discovery Miles 7 760 Save R73 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Practical Alchemy: A Memoir (Hardcover): Walter A. Harrison Practical Alchemy: A Memoir (Hardcover)
Walter A. Harrison
R1,566 Discovery Miles 15 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Writing a memoir was not only an interesting experience for this Professor of Applied Physics at Stanford University, but it also provided him an opportunity to revisit his past with his sons. The author graduated from Cornell in 1953 in Engineering Physics and received his PhD in Physics in 1956 at the University of Illinois. He was then at the General Electric Research Laboratory until 1965, when he moved to Stanford. He has seen his life transform from a physics student to husband, father, author, professor, scoutmaster, von Humboldt scholar, and sometimes musician. His published books include Pseudopotentials, Solid State Theory, Elementary Electronic Structure, and Applied Quantum Mechanics. Here he draws a parallel with the ancient alchemical goal of transforming lead into gold. The reader will find this engaging memoir rich in anecdotes and stories that constitute the various transformations resulting in what may be called a 'golden experience'.

Hope And Vision Of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The (Paperback): Michaela Day Hope And Vision Of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The (Paperback)
Michaela Day
R803 Discovery Miles 8 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Michael DayaEURO (TM)s insightful aEURO~philosophical biographyaEURO (TM) of J Robert Oppenheimer stands out from other works on the so-called aEURO~father of the atomic bombaEURO (TM) by its focus on the post-war period and by the depth of its philosophical engagement with his humanistic thought on science and culture.'Centaurus ReviewIncorporating elements from history, science, philosophy and international relations theory, this book takes a fresh look at the life and thought of Robert Oppenheimer.The author argues that not only are Oppenheimer's ideas important, engaging and relevant, but also more coherent than generally assumed. He makes a convincing case that Oppenheimer has much to say about 21st century issues, and his voice should be brought back into the public forum.The book recovers and reconstructs what Oppenheimer said and wrote during the 1940s, 50s and 60s (i.e., his hope and vision) with the goal of identifying what might be of general philosophical interest today. It considers not only Oppenheimer's thought, but also his life using philosophical ideas developed by contemporary philosophers.In addition, to deepen and broaden the discussion and demonstrate the relevance of Oppenheimer's vision for the present, the author analyzes his views using contemporary international relations theory with a special emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. This examination reveals ways in which Oppenheimer's reasoning was prescient of current work being carried out to control, and possibly move beyond, the nuclear revolution.

Tributes To Savio L-y Woo On His 70th Birthday (Hardcover): Jennifer S. Wayne, Zong-Ming Li, Chih-Hwa Chen, Kirstin Woo Tributes To Savio L-y Woo On His 70th Birthday (Hardcover)
Jennifer S. Wayne, Zong-Ming Li, Chih-Hwa Chen, Kirstin Woo
R5,376 Discovery Miles 53 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a compilation of tributes to a gentleman who has impacted the field of biomedical engineering and musculoskeletal science for four decades through his research, his guidance and mentorships, his friendships, and his love for the field, family, and friends. It provides readers with a view of how one man can impact so many.

Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way (Hardcover): Walter Thirring Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way (Hardcover)
Walter Thirring; Translated by Margaret-Ann Schellenberg
R1,382 Discovery Miles 13 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Walter Thirring is the last offspring of an Austrian family of scientists. In this moving narrative, he describes how he survived the Nazi occupation and became instrumental in reconstructing European science.Thirring is one of the last living physicists who worked on the greatest discoveries and with the greatest scientists of the 20th century. He recollects encounters with the old masters like Einstein, Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Pauli and others as well as his collaborations with the present stars like Murray Gell-Mann and Elliott Lieb. The book presents the challenges faced when one of the major paradigm shifts took place, namely, the shift away from atomistic theory and Newtonian physics towards field theory and quantum mechanics. Every step is presented in clear, understandable language which reflects Thirring's extensive experience in training the next generation. Additionally, Thirring describes his fascinating and profound life experiences, growing up under Nazi occupation, serving in the war, striving to establish scientific excellence and in reaching out across the Iron Curtain. A true Renaissance man, he concludes by discussing his love of music, and it is clear that his passion for learning is only matched by his passion for music, a sampling of which can be found at .A work that inspires at every junction and is decisively re-readable, Thirring's autobiography is assuredly a must-have for anyone interested in science, physics and history.

Green Wood and Chloroform - How a Young English Doctor Settled in Rural Maine (Paperback): Anthony Betts Green Wood and Chloroform - How a Young English Doctor Settled in Rural Maine (Paperback)
Anthony Betts
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Like many new general practitioners in the 1950s, Dr. Anthoy Betts faced few real opportunities under the new British National Health Care system. So, with little more than a suitcase, he and his wife and two babies set off for the U.S.A. Moving to rural Maine in the middle of January, they quickly learned practical lessons about snow tires, long johns, dry gas, and the distinction between "green" and "white" firewood. Dr. Betts also found that his new practice sometimes required procedures not endorsed in any modern medical text-for example, home births took place atop a thick layer of newspapers spread on the floor in front of the wood stove! He was expected to be on call at all times, though he learned that if he hung a "Gone Fishing" sign on his door nobody would question his absence. And he also quickly learned not to trust verbal directions to houses on back-country roads. Despite the differences of language and social custom, the young urban Englishman was welcomed by most of his patients and fellow doctors-even sharing an office with Dr. Jack Hornberger, the real Hawkeye and author of M*A*S*H, newly returned from Korea to build his own practice. Dr. Betts's sense of humor helped him adapt to the strange culture he encountered in Maine. And it is that same wry amusement that makes this memoir so immensely enjoyable.

Hope And Vision Of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The (Hardcover): Michaela Day Hope And Vision Of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The (Hardcover)
Michaela Day
R1,563 Discovery Miles 15 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Michael DayaEURO (TM)s insightful aEURO~philosophical biographyaEURO (TM) of J Robert Oppenheimer stands out from other works on the so-called aEURO~father of the atomic bombaEURO (TM) by its focus on the post-war period and by the depth of its philosophical engagement with his humanistic thought on science and culture.'Centaurus ReviewIncorporating elements from history, science, philosophy and international relations theory, this book takes a fresh look at the life and thought of Robert Oppenheimer.The author argues that not only are Oppenheimer's ideas important, engaging and relevant, but also more coherent than generally assumed. He makes a convincing case that Oppenheimer has much to say about 21st century issues, and his voice should be brought back into the public forum.The book recovers and reconstructs what Oppenheimer said and wrote during the 1940s, 50s and 60s (i.e., his hope and vision) with the goal of identifying what might be of general philosophical interest today. It considers not only Oppenheimer's thought, but also his life using philosophical ideas developed by contemporary philosophers.In addition, to deepen and broaden the discussion and demonstrate the relevance of Oppenheimer's vision for the present, the author analyzes his views using contemporary international relations theory with a special emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. This examination reveals ways in which Oppenheimer's reasoning was prescient of current work being carried out to control, and possibly move beyond, the nuclear revolution.

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894) - A Collection of Articles and Addresses (Paperback): Joseph E. Mulligan Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894) - A Collection of Articles and Addresses (Paperback)
Joseph E. Mulligan
R1,168 Discovery Miles 11 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Published in 1994: This book is to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of Heinrich Hertz's death at the terribly young age of thirty-six. The introductory biography together with eleven papers by Hertz and seven about him are intended to highlight the importance of Hertz's contributions to physics and at the same time to serve the needs of anyone interested in doing research on this highly gifted scientist.

Elderhood - Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life (Paperback): Louise Aronson Elderhood - Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life (Paperback)
Louise Aronson
R527 R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Save R57 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Admissions - Life as a Brain Surgeon (Paperback): Henry Marsh Admissions - Life as a Brain Surgeon (Paperback)
Henry Marsh 1
R470 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
American Engineers of the Nineteenth Century - A Biographical Index (Paperback): Christine Roysdon, Linda A. Khatri American Engineers of the Nineteenth Century - A Biographical Index (Paperback)
Christine Roysdon, Linda A. Khatri
R1,136 Discovery Miles 11 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1978. This biography aims solve the problem of the lack of access to information regarding American engineers and technologists of the nineteenth-century, whilst also providing opportunities for scholars to study and assess the work of hitherto little known, potentially important figures. This title will be of interest to scholars and students of science and history.

Angel of Bataan - The Life of a World War II Army Nurse in the War Zone and at Home (Paperback): Walter Macdougall Angel of Bataan - The Life of a World War II Army Nurse in the War Zone and at Home (Paperback)
Walter Macdougall
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Alice Zwicker was the only service woman from Maine to be a prisoner of the enemy in either of the two World Wars. But there is more to the story than that. Across the nation, wherever one of the seventy-seven Angels of Bataan returned home, there was a hero's welcome. Those Army and Navy nurses had shown what American women could do and be, even in times of defeat. This is Alice's story: her growing up in a small Maine town, her commitment to the profession of nursing, and her immersion in World War II. There was Manila, Bataan, Corregidor, and then three long, hungry years when she was held prisoner by the Japanese. For Alice, the terrible legacy of war did not end with her liberation from internment camp, or even with her coming home. When victory finally arrived for Alice, it was achieved in her own soul.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (Paperback): Jo Manton Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (Paperback)
Jo Manton
R1,189 Discovery Miles 11 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1965. In 1865, a woman first obtained a legal qualification in this country as physician and surgeon. Elizabeth Garrett surprised public opinion by the calm obstinacy with which she fought for her own medical education and that of the young women who followed her. This full biography is based largely on unpublished material from the hospitals and medical schools where Elizabeth Garrett Anderson worked, and the private papers of the Garrett and Anderson families. This title will be of great interest to history of science students.

Life of Mendel (Paperback): Hugo Iltis Life of Mendel (Paperback)
Hugo Iltis
R1,317 Discovery Miles 13 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1932. The widespread influence of Gregor Johann Mendel's work and his own remarkable destiny combine to arouse interest in the personality and the life of this investigator who, little known in his lifetime, was one of the pioneers of science. This comprehensive biography of the life and work of Mendel will be of great interest to historians and scientists.

The Mercurial Chemist - A Life of Sir Humphry Davy (Paperback): Anne Treneer The Mercurial Chemist - A Life of Sir Humphry Davy (Paperback)
Anne Treneer
R1,217 Discovery Miles 12 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1963. Humphry Davy, knighted by the Prince Regent in 1812 for his contributions to science, and later created baronet for his invention of the miners' safety lamp, was among the foremost European chemists in the early nineteenth century. Anne Treneer tells in full the story of Humphry Davy's life. From letters, journals and memoirs of the time, Davy and his contemporaries come to life. This title will be of great interest to scientists and historians.

Conversations with My Son - A Diary (Hardcover): Terryann Fisher, Troy Michaels Conversations with My Son - A Diary (Hardcover)
Terryann Fisher, Troy Michaels
R600 R549 Discovery Miles 5 490 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

TerryAnn Fisher never dreamed she would outlive her son. In her compelling memoir, Conversations with my Son, she chronicles her life from the day she received the phone call that would change her life forever to the moment her son Troy took his last breath. This is the story of TerryAnn and Troy and their journey together. TerryAnn s son, Troy, was diagnosed with AIDS when he applied for the Coast Guard and his mother hoped that the recruiter was kind when he revealed the blood test results to Troy. With an honest and self-disclosing style, TerryAnn chronicles Troy s symptoms, his physical and emotional struggles, and her own fears. Conversations with my Son shares one mother s poignant anecdotes with the hope that she can help others deal with the myriad of emotions that accompany caring for a terminally ill loved one.

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894) - A Collection of Articles and Addresses (Paperback): Joseph E. Mulligan Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894) - A Collection of Articles and Addresses (Paperback)
Joseph E. Mulligan
R1,317 Discovery Miles 13 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book, first available in 1994, was published to commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of Heinrich Hertz's death at the terribly young age of thirty-six. The introductory biography together with eleven papers by Hertz and seven about him are intended to highlight the importance of Hertz's contributions to physics and at the same time to serve the needs of anyone interested in doing research on this highly gifted scientist.

Caregiver's Survival Toolkit - Go from Surviving to Thriving (Hardcover): Pamela C Spahr Caregiver's Survival Toolkit - Go from Surviving to Thriving (Hardcover)
Pamela C Spahr
R852 Discovery Miles 8 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I Really Didn't Want to Become a Doctor - Tales and Musings from a Family Doc Retired After 50-Plus Years (Paperback):... I Really Didn't Want to Become a Doctor - Tales and Musings from a Family Doc Retired After 50-Plus Years (Paperback)
Howie C. Wolf
R761 Discovery Miles 7 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book traces memoirs of a family doctor who shunned the notion of becoming a physician as he observed his family doctor father while growing up. To spend so many years in school-only to have meals, sleep, and vacations interrupted by needy patients-offered no allure. Not until his third year of college did he make the career choice, and his tale traverses his experiences from college, medical school, internship, U.S. Navy, to practicing in Colorado. His story includes abundant patient anecdotes, plus his take on racism, medical malpractice, and health reform. Dr. Wolf's humanism is evident throughout, and is evidenced by the fact that the royalties from his book will go to a Boulder County low-income clinic he helped found in 1977.

A Matter of Life and Death - Courage, compassion and the fight against coronavirus - a palliative care nurse's story... A Matter of Life and Death - Courage, compassion and the fight against coronavirus - a palliative care nurse's story (Paperback)
Kelly Critcher
R269 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R31 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It was a low-level panic at first, but very quickly there were big changes taking place. Day by day, wards were being cleared to make way for Covid-positive patients. Things were getting worse by the day. For the first time in my nursing career, I felt scared. As a palliative care nurse, it is Kelly Critcher's job to look death in the eye - to save a patient while the fight can still be won, and confront life's end with grace and kindness when it can't. In early 2020, everything changed for nurses on the NHS front line. Working on Covid wards and the High Dependency Unit, Kelly spent the height of the coronavirus crisis at Northwick Park hospital - perhaps the UK hospital most deeply ravaged by the illness. She, and many others like her, battled tirelessly in a critical care unit pushed to breaking point, delivering the bad news and fighting the good fight, day-in, day-out, throughout the gravest test our health service has faced since its inception. Kelly's story weaves together her raw, emotional diaries from the COVID frontline with a broader reflection on the truths about a life spent caught between battling for her patients' lives and helping them face down death with courage and compassion. Bringing together the enormity of the last twelve months - and the scars it will leave - this is a book for our times.

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