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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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Down the Covid-19 Rabbit Hole

Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic

Narrado por Joe Louis ...

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17 hora 37 minutos

A detailed examination of the COVID-19 pandemic.Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole discusses the widespread misuse of science during the pandemic, the likely origin of COVID-19, the pathophysiology of the disease itself, and the harms associated with the various vaccines that have been produced, particularly those based on the novel mRNA platforms. This book also looks at the widespread failure of the ... Leer más

$44.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A detailed examination of the COVID-19 pandemic.Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole discusses the widespread misuse of science during the pandemic, the likely origin of COVID-19, the pathophysiology of the disease itself, and the harms associated with the various vaccines that have been produced, particularly those based on the novel mRNA platforms. This book also looks at the widespread failure of the
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El viaje del VIH/SIDA

de Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiolibro 5 - Pandemias
Completo

3 hora 15 minutos

Este libro narra la evolución del VIH/SIDA desde el brote inicial a principios de los años 80 hasta la actualidad, explorando los cambios científicos, sociales y culturales que han transformado la comprensión y la respuesta mundial ante el virus. A lo largo de los capítulos, el lector obtiene una visión profunda sobre el estigma inicial, los avances médicos revolucionarios, el activismo y la ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Este libro narra la evolución del VIH/SIDA desde el brote inicial a principios de los años 80 hasta la actualidad, explorando los cambios científicos, sociales y culturales que han transformado la comprensión y la respuesta mundial ante el virus. A lo largo de los capítulos, el lector obtiene una visión profunda sobre el estigma inicial, los avances médicos revolucionarios, el activismo y la
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The American Plague

The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, The Epidemic That Shaped Our History

de Molly Caldwell Crosby ...

Narrado por Paul Woodson ...

Completo

8 hora 29 minutos

Over the course of history, yellow fever has paralyzed governments, halted commerce, quarantined cities, moved the U.S. capital, and altered the outcome of wars. During a single summer in Memphis alone, it cost more lives than the Chicago fire, the San Francisco earthquake, and the Johnstown flood combined.In 1900, the U.S. sent three doctors to Cuba to discover how yellow fever was spread. There, ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Over the course of history, yellow fever has paralyzed governments, halted commerce, quarantined cities, moved the U.S. capital, and altered the outcome of wars. During a single summer in Memphis alone, it cost more lives than the Chicago fire, the San Francisco earthquake, and the Johnstown flood combined.In 1900, the U.S. sent three doctors to Cuba to discover how yellow fever was spread. There,
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Hot Zone

de Richard Preston ...

Narrado por Howard McGillin ...

Abreviado

3 hora 5 minutos

The virus kills nine out of ten of its victims. Its effects are so quick and so gruesome that even biohazard experts are terrified. It is airborne, it is extremely contagious, and it is about to burn through the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Is there any way to stop it?This doomsday scenario confronted a biohazard SWAT team struggling in secret to stop the outbreak of an exotic "hot" virus at an ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

The virus kills nine out of ten of its victims. Its effects are so quick and so gruesome that even biohazard experts are terrified. It is airborne, it is extremely contagious, and it is about to burn through the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Is there any way to stop it?This doomsday scenario confronted a biohazard SWAT team struggling in secret to stop the outbreak of an exotic "hot" virus at an
... Leer más
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Quarantine: How Humanity Fought Plague by Locking the World Away

de Marcus Lindholm ...

Narrado por Marcus Lindholm ...

Completo

1 horas 59 minutos

Explore the tense medical history of how societies battled deadly contagion by closing borders and isolating populations. Perfect for a focused commute, this deep-dive transports you from ancient plague-struck seaports to modern global lockdowns.Listeners seeking a reflective educational journey will witness the heartbreaking sacrifices of exiled patients and the heavy ethical burdens of public ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Explore the tense medical history of how societies battled deadly contagion by closing borders and isolating populations. Perfect for a focused commute, this deep-dive transports you from ancient plague-struck seaports to modern global lockdowns.Listeners seeking a reflective educational journey will witness the heartbreaking sacrifices of exiled patients and the heavy ethical burdens of public
... Leer más
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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
... Leer más
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Lyme Disease: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Long-Term Recovery

de Natalie Schaefer ...

Narrado por Natalie Schaefer ...

Completo

2 hora 17 minutos

Navigate the confusion of Lyme disease and chronic illness with a practical roadmap designed to reclaim your daily health. Whether you are desperately seeking answers for mysterious fatigue, or feeling overwhelmed by contradictory medical advice, this guide provides immediate clarity. Find a validating, empowering audio companion for your personal recovery journey.Move beyond sensational online ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Navigate the confusion of Lyme disease and chronic illness with a practical roadmap designed to reclaim your daily health. Whether you are desperately seeking answers for mysterious fatigue, or feeling overwhelmed by contradictory medical advice, this guide provides immediate clarity. Find a validating, empowering audio companion for your personal recovery journey.Move beyond sensational online
... Leer más
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Leading Through A Pandemic

The Inside Story of Humanity, Innovation, and Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Crisis

de Michael J. Dowling, Charles Kenney ...

Narrado por Danny Campbell ...

Completo

6 hora 26 minutos

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19Crisis takes readers inside Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19Crisis takes readers inside Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on
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Virus

Vaccinations, the CDC, and the Hijacking of America's Response to the Pandemic

de Nina Burleigh ...

Narrado por Nina Burleigh ...

Completo

6 hora 3 minutos

A few months before the virus slammed the world, global public health experts declared the United States the most prepared for a possible pandemic. Instead, we watched as the disease killed half a million Americans. A stunned nation has been too busy grieving and doing damage control to ask why, or to comprehend just how much of the blundering and chaos of the pandemic response was either ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

A few months before the virus slammed the world, global public health experts declared the United States the most prepared for a possible pandemic. Instead, we watched as the disease killed half a million Americans. A stunned nation has been too busy grieving and doing damage control to ask why, or to comprehend just how much of the blundering and chaos of the pandemic response was either
... Leer más
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The Vaccine Bible

A Comprehensive, Commonsense Guide to What Keeps Us Safe from the Flu, Measles, Hepatitis, and More

de Michael T. Myers, Jr., MD ...

Narrado por Rob Greenbaum ...

Completo

11 hora 6 minutos

Take control of your and your family's health with The Vaccine Bible**, a common-sense, medically sound resource for everyone searching for the straightforward facts about vaccines.**For those looking for clear and reliable information on vaccines for themselves and their families, it can feel like an overwhelming amount of confusing information. Sorting through it all takes time. And for most ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Take control of your and your family's health with The Vaccine Bible**, a common-sense, medically sound resource for everyone searching for the straightforward facts about vaccines.**For those looking for clear and reliable information on vaccines for themselves and their families, it can feel like an overwhelming amount of confusing information. Sorting through it all takes time. And for most
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The Spanish Flu Epidemic and Its Influence on History

de Jaime Breitnauer ...

Narrado por Gabrielle Baker ...

Completo

6 hora 53 minutos

Where did Spanish flu come from, and what can the possible sites of origin tell us today? This book looks at how Spanish flu changed the focus of scientific thought from eugenics to the creation of public health, and how it unfolded across each continent.In Budapest, a lone woman dies quietly on a bench in the late afternoon sun, while in South Africa, a group of men plunge to their death in the ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Where did Spanish flu come from, and what can the possible sites of origin tell us today? This book looks at how Spanish flu changed the focus of scientific thought from eugenics to the creation of public health, and how it unfolded across each continent.In Budapest, a lone woman dies quietly on a bench in the late afternoon sun, while in South Africa, a group of men plunge to their death in the
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Ending Epidemics

A History of Escape from Contagion

de Richard Conniff ...

Narrado por Tom Beyer ...

Completo

14 hora 40 minutos

After the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to imagine a time not so long ago when deadly diseases were a routine part of life. It is harder still to fathom that the best medical thinking at that time blamed these diseases on noxious miasmas, bodily humors, and divine dyspepsia. This all began to change on a day in April 1676, when a little-known Dutch merchant ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

After the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to imagine a time not so long ago when deadly diseases were a routine part of life. It is harder still to fathom that the best medical thinking at that time blamed these diseases on noxious miasmas, bodily humors, and divine dyspepsia. This all began to change on a day in April 1676, when a little-known Dutch merchant
... Leer más
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COVID-19 For Dummies

de Edward K. Chapnick, MD ...

Narrado por Steve Menasche ...

Completo

8 hora 7 minutos

COVID-19 For Dummies gives you reliableinformation on what COVID-19 is, how it spreads, how it can be treated, and how to manage long COVID. What is a coronavirus? What is a variant? What should we be doing to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19 infection? This jargon-free guide answers all your basic questions. You'll also learn the fundamentals of immunology, how vaccines work, and ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

COVID-19 For Dummies gives you reliableinformation on what COVID-19 is, how it spreads, how it can be treated, and how to manage long COVID. What is a coronavirus? What is a variant? What should we be doing to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19 infection? This jargon-free guide answers all your basic questions. You'll also learn the fundamentals of immunology, how vaccines work, and
... Leer más
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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction, 2nd edition

de Christian W. McMillen ...

Narrado por William Sarris ...

Completo

4 hora 26 minutos

The 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics
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Countdown to Extinction: Navigating the Existential Threats That Could End Humanity

de Josh Luberisse ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Completo

14 hora 18 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Countdown to Extinction: Navigating the Existential Threats That Could End Humanity is a compelling and urgent exploration of the profound challenges that threaten the future of human civilization. As we stand at a pivotal moment in history, this book delves into the most pressing existential risks of the 21st century—from the rise of artificial ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Countdown to Extinction: Navigating the Existential Threats That Could End Humanity is a compelling and urgent exploration of the profound challenges that threaten the future of human civilization. As we stand at a pivotal moment in history, this book delves into the most pressing existential risks of the 21st century—from the rise of artificial
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COVID-19 and World Order

The Future of Conflict, Competition, and Cooperation

Narrado por Mike Lenz ...

Completo

17 hora 45 minutos

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. As Henry Kissinger warned, "The coronavirus epidemic will forever alter the world order."What will be the consequences of ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. As Henry Kissinger warned, "The coronavirus epidemic will forever alter the world order."What will be the consequences of
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Preventable

How a Pandemic Changed the World & How to Stop the Next One

de Devi Sridhar ...

Narrado por Devi Sridhar ...

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13 hora 47 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic - ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic -
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Life, Death and Biscuits: The inspiring diaries of a Critical Care nurse on the Covid front line

de Anthea Allen ...

Narrado por Anthea Allen ...

Completo

8 hora 48 minutos

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen’s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.’ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen’s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.’ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in
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Microbes

The Life-Changing Story of Germs

de Phillip K. Peterson ...

Narrado por Mike Lenz ...

Completo

11 hora 4 minutos

This is the only book that tells both sides of the story of germs: that they are critically important for our health and that the dangers of emerging pathogens continue to wreak havoc in our bodies and around the world.With straight-forward and engaging writing, infectious diseases physician Phillip Peterson surveys how our understanding of viruses has changed throughout history, from early ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

This is the only book that tells both sides of the story of germs: that they are critically important for our health and that the dangers of emerging pathogens continue to wreak havoc in our bodies and around the world.With straight-forward and engaging writing, infectious diseases physician Phillip Peterson surveys how our understanding of viruses has changed throughout history, from early
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When Germs Travel

Six Major Epidemics That Have Invaded America and the Fears They Have Unleashed

de Howard Markel ...

Narrado por Steven Jay Cohen ...

Completo

8 hora 37 minutos

The struggle against deadly microbes is endless. Diseases that have plagued human beings since ancient times still exist, new maladies make their way into the headlines, we are faced with vaccine shortages, and the threat of germ warfare has reemerged as a worldwide threat.In this riveting account, medical historian Howard Markel takes an eye-opening look at the fragility of the American public ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The struggle against deadly microbes is endless. Diseases that have plagued human beings since ancient times still exist, new maladies make their way into the headlines, we are faced with vaccine shortages, and the threat of germ warfare has reemerged as a worldwide threat.In this riveting account, medical historian Howard Markel takes an eye-opening look at the fragility of the American public
... Leer más
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Staying Alive in Toxic Times

A Seasonal Guide to Lifelong Health

de Dr Jenny Goodman ...

Narrado por Dr Jenny Goodman ...

Completo

10 hora 4 minutos

The must-have health bible that explains exactly how to stay in radiant, optimal health all year round.Are you confused about what supplements you should be taking? Do you want to know how you can reverse the effects of pollution on your body? Would you like to eat seasonally?Drawing on Dr Jenny Goodman's 20+ years' experience as a medical doctor, lecturer and qualified nutritionist, Staying Alive ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The must-have health bible that explains exactly how to stay in radiant, optimal health all year round.Are you confused about what supplements you should be taking? Do you want to know how you can reverse the effects of pollution on your body? Would you like to eat seasonally?Drawing on Dr Jenny Goodman's 20+ years' experience as a medical doctor, lecturer and qualified nutritionist, Staying Alive
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Deadliest Enemy

Our War Against Killer Germs

de Mark Olshaker, Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH ...

Narrado por Jamie Renell ...

Completo

11 hora 26 minutos

A leading epidemiologist shares his "powerful and necessary" (Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone) stories from the front lines of our war on infectious diseases and explains how to prepare for global epidemics -- featuring a new preface on COVID-19.Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

A leading epidemiologist shares his "powerful and necessary" (Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone) stories from the front lines of our war on infectious diseases and explains how to prepare for global epidemics -- featuring a new preface on COVID-19.Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects
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