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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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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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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
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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

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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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Down the Covid-19 Rabbit Hole

Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic

Narrado por Joe Louis ...

Completo

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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History of Medicine & Plagues: How Humanity Fought Disease From Ancient Remedies to Modern Pandemics

de Jonathan Kessler ...

Narrado por Jonathan Kessler ...

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2 hora 2 minutos

Step onto the frontlines of humanity's desperate battle against deadly pandemics and witness the birth of modern public health. From ancient healers mixing herbs along the Nile to terrified medieval gravediggers facing the Black Death, this immersive historical nonfiction traces our relentless fight to survive. Medical history is not a sterile march of scientific facts, but a chaotic clash between ... Leer más

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Step onto the frontlines of humanity's desperate battle against deadly pandemics and witness the birth of modern public health. From ancient healers mixing herbs along the Nile to terrified medieval gravediggers facing the Black Death, this immersive historical nonfiction traces our relentless fight to survive. Medical history is not a sterile march of scientific facts, but a chaotic clash between
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On Pandemics

Deadly Diseases from Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus

de David Waltner-Toews ...

Narrado por David Godfrey ...

Completo

9 hora 6 minutos

Containing important information about the coronavirus, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow primer on pandemics, epidemics, and the panics they ignite around the world also shares solutions for a safer, healthier future.“A quiet little gem of understanding in a cacophony of panic and fear.”—Quill & Quire, STARRED reviewAuthored by a leading epidemiologist, this engrossing book answers our questions ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Containing important information about the coronavirus, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow primer on pandemics, epidemics, and the panics they ignite around the world also shares solutions for a safer, healthier future.“A quiet little gem of understanding in a cacophony of panic and fear.”—Quill & Quire, STARRED reviewAuthored by a leading epidemiologist, this engrossing book answers our questions
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Breathe, Rest, Recover

Yoga Therapy for Healing from Long Covid and Fatigue

de Fiona Agombar, Nadyne McKie ...

Completo

8 hora

Long Covid symptoms can often leave people feeling incredibly fatigued and stressed, and conventional yoga practice may not be suitable for their needs or ability. This practice-based guide addresses the symptoms of Long Covid and fatigue directly and offers adapted techniques to help yoga therapists and health professionals work with clients struggling with their symptoms.Beginning with an ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

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Long Covid symptoms can often leave people feeling incredibly fatigued and stressed, and conventional yoga practice may not be suitable for their needs or ability. This practice-based guide addresses the symptoms of Long Covid and fatigue directly and offers adapted techniques to help yoga therapists and health professionals work with clients struggling with their symptoms.Beginning with an
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Pandemic Protection

Safe, Natural Ways to Prepare Your Immune System Before You Need It

de Don Colbert ...

Narrado por Tim Lundeen ...

Abreviado

3 hora 23 minutos

From New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Don Colbert Prepare your immune system before you need it. Many believe the pandemic crisis of 2020 is only a foretaste of things to come. If so, it serves as a wake-up call to remind us of the urgency of protecting our health. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the entire world has had to rethink the way we do health. With this new paradigm backed by the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Don Colbert Prepare your immune system before you need it. Many believe the pandemic crisis of 2020 is only a foretaste of things to come. If so, it serves as a wake-up call to remind us of the urgency of protecting our health. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the entire world has had to rethink the way we do health. With this new paradigm backed by the
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Pandemic History: How Deadly Outbreaks Have Shaped Civilization From the Black Death to Covid-Era Lessons

de Richard Halcombe ...

Narrado por Richard Halcombe ...

Completo

1 horas 58 minutos

Uncover the gripping medical history of how unseen microscopic enemies and deadly plagues forged modern civilization. Perfect for a focused commute, this highly evocative narrative moves beyond mere body counts to examine the raw human realities of panic, courage, and survival against infectious threats.From ancient empires ravaged by classical diseases to industrializing cities choking on cholera ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover the gripping medical history of how unseen microscopic enemies and deadly plagues forged modern civilization. Perfect for a focused commute, this highly evocative narrative moves beyond mere body counts to examine the raw human realities of panic, courage, and survival against infectious threats.From ancient empires ravaged by classical diseases to industrializing cities choking on cholera
... Leer más
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Brief History of Viruses, A: The Tiny Invaders That Shaped Human History

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

Completo

1 horas 54 minutos

Uncover how invisible pathogens and devastating pandemics have secretly engineered the rise and fall of global empires. Perfect for deep-focus learning during your daily commute, this captivating medical history reveals the dramatic race against time to understand infectious diseases. Transform complex microbiology into a gripping narrative of human survival and triumph.Whether you are seeking ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover how invisible pathogens and devastating pandemics have secretly engineered the rise and fall of global empires. Perfect for deep-focus learning during your daily commute, this captivating medical history reveals the dramatic race against time to understand infectious diseases. Transform complex microbiology into a gripping narrative of human survival and triumph.Whether you are seeking
... Leer más
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Booster Shots

The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health

de Adam Ratner MD, MPH ...

Narrado por Adam Ratner MD, MPH ...

Completo

7 hora 32 minutos

A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the antivaccine movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemicEvery single child diagnosed with measles represents a system failure—an inexcusable unforced error. The technology to prevent essentially 100 percent of measles cases has been in our hands since before the moon landing. But this serious ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the antivaccine movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemicEvery single child diagnosed with measles represents a system failure—an inexcusable unforced error. The technology to prevent essentially 100 percent of measles cases has been in our hands since before the moon landing. But this serious
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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
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