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The Great Influenza

The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History

de John M. Barry ...

Narrado por Scott Brick ...

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19 hora 27 minutos

In the winter of 1918, at the height of World War I, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four weeks than AIDS has killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

In the winter of 1918, at the height of World War I, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four weeks than AIDS has killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages,
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Hot Zone

de Richard Preston ...

Narrado por Richard M. Davidson ...

Completo

11 hora 2 minutos

A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this exotic "hot" virus. The Hot Zone tells this dramatic story, giving a hair-raising account of the appearance of ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this exotic "hot" virus. The Hot Zone tells this dramatic story, giving a hair-raising account of the appearance of
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The Contagion Next Time

de Sandro Galea ...

Narrado por Roman Howell ...

Completo

10 hora 3 minutos

In a few short months, COVID-19 devastated the world and, in particular, the United States. It infected millions, killed hundreds of thousands, and effectively made the earth stand still. Yet America was already in poor health before COVID-19 appeared. Racism, marginalization, socioeconomic inequality—our failure to address these forces left us vulnerable to COVID-19 and the ensuing global health ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

In a few short months, COVID-19 devastated the world and, in particular, the United States. It infected millions, killed hundreds of thousands, and effectively made the earth stand still. Yet America was already in poor health before COVID-19 appeared. Racism, marginalization, socioeconomic inequality—our failure to address these forces left us vulnerable to COVID-19 and the ensuing global health
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Pandemic Perspectives

A filmmaker's journey in 10 essays

de Howard Burton ...

Narrado por Howard Burton ...

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5 hora 3 minutos

Directly inspired by award-winning author, physician and self-professed “biology watcher” Lewis Thomas, Howard Burton takes us on a thought-provoking tour of a wide range of social and scientific issues which he encountered through the process of making the documentary film, Pandemic Perspectives. Howard provides unique and fresh insights into a wide range of issues ranging from biology to ... Leer más

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Directly inspired by award-winning author, physician and self-professed “biology watcher” Lewis Thomas, Howard Burton takes us on a thought-provoking tour of a wide range of social and scientific issues which he encountered through the process of making the documentary film, Pandemic Perspectives. Howard provides unique and fresh insights into a wide range of issues ranging from biology to
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Natural Cures for Killer Germs: Evidence-Informed Natural Remedies, Daily Habits, and Immune Support Strategies to Help Your Body Fight Back Safely

de Isabel Kraus ...

Narrado por Isabel Kraus ...

Completo

2 hora 23 minutos

Fortify your body against seasonal threats using evidence-based natural remedies and proven immune support strategies. Whether you are safeguarding your family during cold and flu season or navigating busy daily commutes, this reassuring audio guide delivers practical, empowering solutions. Discover how everyday lifestyle choices serve as your ultimate first line of defense against harmful ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Fortify your body against seasonal threats using evidence-based natural remedies and proven immune support strategies. Whether you are safeguarding your family during cold and flu season or navigating busy daily commutes, this reassuring audio guide delivers practical, empowering solutions. Discover how everyday lifestyle choices serve as your ultimate first line of defense against harmful
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Die nächste Pandemie

Wo neue Erreger entstehen, wie sie die Welt erobern – und ob wir heute besser vorbereitet wären

de Jakob Wagner ...

Narrado por Alexander (AI) ...

Completo

1 horas 33 minutos

Willkommen in einer Welt, in der unsichtbare Gefahren unseren Alltag bestimmen können. Die Coronapandemie hat uns allen gezeigt, wie verwundbar unsere moderne Gesellschaft ist. Doch die entscheidende Frage bleibt: Sind wir heute besser vorbereitet? In diesem Hörbuch erfährst du alles über die Mechanismen hinter globalen Gesundheitskrisen und wie wir der nächsten Bedrohung einen Schritt voraus sein ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Willkommen in einer Welt, in der unsichtbare Gefahren unseren Alltag bestimmen können. Die Coronapandemie hat uns allen gezeigt, wie verwundbar unsere moderne Gesellschaft ist. Doch die entscheidende Frage bleibt: Sind wir heute besser vorbereitet? In diesem Hörbuch erfährst du alles über die Mechanismen hinter globalen Gesundheitskrisen und wie wir der nächsten Bedrohung einen Schritt voraus sein
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What Really Happened In Wuhan

de Sharri Markson ...

Narrado por Danielle Carter ...

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16 hora 28 minutos

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring
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Science Goes Viral

Captivating Accounts of Science in Everyday Life

de Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrado por Raoul Bhaneja ...

Completo

9 hora 53 minutos

Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of demarcating non-science from scienceScience has gone viral! In more ways than one.Since we first heard rumblings about a novel type of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, terms like ... Leer más

$22.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of demarcating non-science from scienceScience has gone viral! In more ways than one.Since we first heard rumblings about a novel type of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, terms like
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El mapa fantasma

La EPIDEMIA que cambió la ciencia, las ciudades y el mundo moderno

de Steven Johnson ...

Narrado por Bern Hoffman ...

Completo

9 hora 43 minutos

En El mapa fantasma se cuenta la historia de la aterradora epidemia de cólera que envolvió Londres en 1854 y sus dos héroes poco probables: el anestesista doctor John Snow y el afable clérigo, el reverendo Henry Whitehead, quienes derrotaron la enfermedad mediante una combinación de conocimiento local, investigación científica y elaboración de mapas.Al contar su extraordinaria historia, Steven ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

En El mapa fantasma se cuenta la historia de la aterradora epidemia de cólera que envolvió Londres en 1854 y sus dos héroes poco probables: el anestesista doctor John Snow y el afable clérigo, el reverendo Henry Whitehead, quienes derrotaron la enfermedad mediante una combinación de conocimiento local, investigación científica y elaboración de mapas.Al contar su extraordinaria historia, Steven
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Crisis in the Red Zone

The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come

de Richard Preston ...

Narrado por Ray Porter ...

Completo

13 hora 2 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping account of the deadliest Ebola epidemic yet, an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses, and a tribute to the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us—from the #1 bestselling author of The Hot Zone“Crisis in the Red Zone reads like a thriller. That the story it tells is all true makes it all more terrifying.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer ... Leer más

$25.00 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping account of the deadliest Ebola epidemic yet, an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses, and a tribute to the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us—from the #1 bestselling author of The Hot Zone“Crisis in the Red Zone reads like a thriller. That the story it tells is all true makes it all more terrifying.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer
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Cabin Fever

The Harrowing Journey of a Cruise Ship at the Dawn of a Pandemic

de Michael Smith, Jonathan Franklin ...

Narrado por George Newbern ...

Completo

8 hora 17 minutos

The true story of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway—COVID-19—days before the world shut down in March 2020. This riveting narrative thriller takes readers behind the scenes with passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead.In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

The true story of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway—COVID-19—days before the world shut down in March 2020. This riveting narrative thriller takes readers behind the scenes with passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead.In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on
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Beyond The Virus

de Susan Giannoni Zepeda ...

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5 hora 53 minutos

Amid a world besieged by illness, Maria and Alberto's deep bond is tested. As Maria combats a mysterious virus, their twin's stability is anchored by friend Nancy. Maria endures a harrowing struggle with osteonecrosis yet finds solace in writing, befriending Marjorie and exploring soft wave therapy. Gradually, pain fades, and Maria's slow recovery begins. This intimate tale of resilience and love ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Amid a world besieged by illness, Maria and Alberto's deep bond is tested. As Maria combats a mysterious virus, their twin's stability is anchored by friend Nancy. Maria endures a harrowing struggle with osteonecrosis yet finds solace in writing, befriending Marjorie and exploring soft wave therapy. Gradually, pain fades, and Maria's slow recovery begins. This intimate tale of resilience and love
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La Pandemia de Gripe Española

La Pandemia Más Mortal de la Historia y Cómo Cambió el Mundo

de Elliot Frank ...

Narrado por Samuel Pelemonte ...

Completo

3 hora 40 minutos

Aprenda todo sobre las tragedias que ocurrieron durante la época de la pandemia de gripe española y adquiera una comprensión más profunda del pasado.¿Sabía que la gripe española de 1918 es la pandemia más mortífera de la historia?Infectó alrededor de un tercio de la población mundial y mató a entre 40 y 100 millones de personas. Al igual que lo que está sucediendo ahora, cuando el SARS-CoV-2 plaga ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Aprenda todo sobre las tragedias que ocurrieron durante la época de la pandemia de gripe española y adquiera una comprensión más profunda del pasado.¿Sabía que la gripe española de 1918 es la pandemia más mortífera de la historia?Infectó alrededor de un tercio de la población mundial y mató a entre 40 y 100 millones de personas. Al igual que lo que está sucediendo ahora, cuando el SARS-CoV-2 plaga
... Leer más
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Plague

A Very Short Introduction

de Paul Slack ...

Narrado por Gareth Richards ...

Completo

32 minutos

Throughout history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. It was responsible for the "Plague of Justinian" in 542, the Black Death of 1348, and the Great Plague of London in 1665, as well as for devastating epidemics in China and India between the 1890s and 1920s. In the twenty-first century Coronavirus pandemics have served as a powerful reminder that we have not escaped the global ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Throughout history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. It was responsible for the "Plague of Justinian" in 542, the Black Death of 1348, and the Great Plague of London in 1665, as well as for devastating epidemics in China and India between the 1890s and 1920s. In the twenty-first century Coronavirus pandemics have served as a powerful reminder that we have not escaped the global
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An Elegant Defense

The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives

de Matt Richtel ...

Narrado por Fred Sanders ...

Completo

12 hora 33 minutos

A magnificently reported and soulfully crafted exploration of the human immune system–the key to health and wellness, life and death. An epic, first-of-its-kind book, entwining leading-edge scientific discovery with the intimate stories of four individual lives, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times journalist.“An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel is one of those rare nonfiction books that ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

A magnificently reported and soulfully crafted exploration of the human immune system–the key to health and wellness, life and death. An epic, first-of-its-kind book, entwining leading-edge scientific discovery with the intimate stories of four individual lives, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times journalist.“An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel is one of those rare nonfiction books that
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American Contagions

Epidemics and the Law from Smallpox to COVID-19

de John Fabian Witt ...

Narrado por Mike Chamberlain ...

Completo

2 hora 55 minutos

A concise history of how American law has shaped—and been shaped by—the experience of contagion, "taking us from the smallpox outbreaks of the colonies to COVID-19. . . . The conclusion [Witt] arrives at is devastating." —Jennifer Szalai, The New York TimesFrom yellow fever to smallpox to polio to AIDS to COVID-19, epidemics have prompted Americans to make choices and answer questions about their ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A concise history of how American law has shaped—and been shaped by—the experience of contagion, "taking us from the smallpox outbreaks of the colonies to COVID-19. . . . The conclusion [Witt] arrives at is devastating." —Jennifer Szalai, The New York TimesFrom yellow fever to smallpox to polio to AIDS to COVID-19, epidemics have prompted Americans to make choices and answer questions about their
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27 Beats Per Minute

Meditations on Life, Literature and Paris

de Henk Pröpper ...

Narrado por Simon Slater ...

Completo

5 hora 33 minutos

'A very special book that I enjoyed enormously' Cees NooteboomA dazzling ode to life, literature and Paris, the French capital that even in emptiness and desolation will always be magnificent.Soon after Henk Pröpper moves from Amsterdam to Paris, both the world and his heart almost come to a full stop. He undergoes major surgery and awakes in an empty city in lockdown. Paris is transformed into an ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'A very special book that I enjoyed enormously' Cees NooteboomA dazzling ode to life, literature and Paris, the French capital that even in emptiness and desolation will always be magnificent.Soon after Henk Pröpper moves from Amsterdam to Paris, both the world and his heart almost come to a full stop. He undergoes major surgery and awakes in an empty city in lockdown. Paris is transformed into an
... Leer más
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Plague of Justinian, The

de Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - Pandemics
Completo

2 hora 42 minutos

A deep dive into the first recorded pandemic of the ancient world, this book traces the Plague of Justinian's journey through the Byzantine Empire, uncovering the profound and lasting effects on society, religion, and the economy. Through a detailed analysis, it brings to light the ways this pandemic left a lasting mark on history and offers timeless lessons on resilience and adaptation. ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A deep dive into the first recorded pandemic of the ancient world, this book traces the Plague of Justinian's journey through the Byzantine Empire, uncovering the profound and lasting effects on society, religion, and the economy. Through a detailed analysis, it brings to light the ways this pandemic left a lasting mark on history and offers timeless lessons on resilience and adaptation.
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A Planet of Viruses

Third Edition

de Carl Zimmer ...

Narrado por Stephen Bowlby ...

Completo

3 hora 27 minutos

In 2020, an invisible germ—a virus—wholly upended our lives. We're most familiar with the viruses that give us colds or Covid-19. But viruses also cause a vast range of other diseases, including one disorder that makes people sprout branch-like growths as if they were trees. Viruses have been a part of our lives for so long that we are actually part virus: the human genome contains more DNA from ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

In 2020, an invisible germ—a virus—wholly upended our lives. We're most familiar with the viruses that give us colds or Covid-19. But viruses also cause a vast range of other diseases, including one disorder that makes people sprout branch-like growths as if they were trees. Viruses have been a part of our lives for so long that we are actually part virus: the human genome contains more DNA from
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Flu

de Gina Kolata ...

Narrado por Gina Kolata ...

Abreviado

6 hora 13 minutos

A national bestseller, the fast-paced and gripping account of the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918 from acclaimed science journalist Gina Kolata, now featuring a new epilogue about avian flu.When we think of plagues, we think of AIDS, Ebola, anthrax spores, and, of course, the Black Death. But in 1918 the Great Flu Epidemic killed an estimated forty million people virtually overnight. If such a plague ... Leer más

$12.50 USD

A national bestseller, the fast-paced and gripping account of the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918 from acclaimed science journalist Gina Kolata, now featuring a new epilogue about avian flu.When we think of plagues, we think of AIDS, Ebola, anthrax spores, and, of course, the Black Death. But in 1918 the Great Flu Epidemic killed an estimated forty million people virtually overnight. If such a plague
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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction

de Christian W. McMillen ...

Narrado por Joe Barrett ...

Completo

4 hora

Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease.This Very Short Introduction describes history's major pandemics—plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS—highlighting how each disease's ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease.This Very Short Introduction describes history's major pandemics—plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS—highlighting how each disease's
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Echoes of the Spanish Flu

de Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiolibro 3 - Pandemics
Completo

3 hora 18 minutos

This book delves into the harrowing yet illuminating story of the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic, exploring its origins, symptoms, and the unprecedented global spread. From the disease's impact on everyday life to shifts in public health policy, it examines the pandemic's lasting effects on society, science, and culture, drawing critical insights for today's world. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This book delves into the harrowing yet illuminating story of the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic, exploring its origins, symptoms, and the unprecedented global spread. From the disease's impact on everyday life to shifts in public health policy, it examines the pandemic's lasting effects on society, science, and culture, drawing critical insights for today's world.
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Apollo's Arrow

The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live

de Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

Narrado por Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

Completo

12 hora 10 minutos

A piercing and scientifically grounded look at the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and how it will change the way we live—"excellent and timely." (The New Yorker)Apollo's Arrow offers a riveting account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it swept through American society in 2020, and of how the recovery will unfold in the coming years. Drawing on momentous (yet dimly remembered) ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A piercing and scientifically grounded look at the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and how it will change the way we live—"excellent and timely." (The New Yorker)Apollo's Arrow offers a riveting account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it swept through American society in 2020, and of how the recovery will unfold in the coming years. Drawing on momentous (yet dimly remembered)
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The Outbreak Atlas

de Rebecca Katz, Mackenzie S. Moore ...

Narrado por Alex Picard ...

Completo

9 hora 16 minutos

The public has taken a new level of interest in outbreak response since 2020. Public health professionals are calling on citizen scientists' participation as outbreaks are increasingly occurring in complex environments, expanding the number of people and types of activities required to control the spread of disease. However, there is no comprehensive source mapping this complexity and detailing ... Leer más

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The public has taken a new level of interest in outbreak response since 2020. Public health professionals are calling on citizen scientists' participation as outbreaks are increasingly occurring in complex environments, expanding the number of people and types of activities required to control the spread of disease. However, there is no comprehensive source mapping this complexity and detailing
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