The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells--taken without her knowledge in 1951--became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, and more. Henrietta's cells have been bought and sold by the billions, yes she remains virtually unknown, and her family can't afford…

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai--a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa--home to the world’s longest-living people--finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Inspiring and soothing, this book will bring you closer to these centenarians’ secrets: how they leave urgency behind; keep doing what they love for as long …

Firehorse

Spirited fifteen-year-old horse lover Rachel Selby is determined to become a veterinarian, despite the opposition of her rigid father, her proper mother, and the norms of Boston in 1872, while that city faces a serial arsonist and an epidemic spreading through its firehorse population.

Ruins

As a war between the humans and the Partials looms, Samm finds himself trapped beyond a toxic wasteland, and Kira finds herself under the control of Dr. Morgan who is desperate to save the Partials.

Dr. and Master Sha: Miracle soul healer: Exploring a mystery

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9781940363714

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203.1092 GLA d

A short history of disease: Plagues, poxes and civilizations

A concise and accessible history of infectious and non-infectious diseases, complete with the most up-to-date research on 2014's Ebola outbreak Using an interdisciplinary approach, this survey chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric origins to the present day, offering a comprehensive, accessible guide to ailments an…

Milestones of medicine

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027642378x

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160 p. ; photos

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The 20th Eventful Century

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610.904 BUR m

Emergency room

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0590457403

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213 p.

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Kesehatan: Pro dan Kontra Ilmu Kedokteran Modern

Memasuki abad ke 21 perkembangan di bidang ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi mengalami kemajuan pesat. Kemajuan tersebut selain membawa banyak manfaat bagi masyarakat juga memunculkan sejumlah kontroversi.