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11 uur 2 min

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 ... Meer lezen

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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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2020

A Reckoning

door Eric Klinenberg ...

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15 uur 23 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Renowned sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg turns a year of devastation into a year of revelation in this wise, deeply researched and cathartic account of the pandemic.What unites us? What divides us? What do we value? Sociologist Eric Klinenberg had been studying what crises reveal about societies for over two decades when his home of New York became the ... Meer lezen

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Brought to you by Penguin.Renowned sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg turns a year of devastation into a year of revelation in this wise, deeply researched and cathartic account of the pandemic.What unites us? What divides us? What do we value? Sociologist Eric Klinenberg had been studying what crises reveal about societies for over two decades when his home of New York became the
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When Germs Travel

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

door Howard Markel ...

Verteld door Steven Jay Cohen ...

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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 ... Meer lezen

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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
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Ending Epidemics

A History of Escape from Contagion

door Richard Conniff ...

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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 ... Meer lezen

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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction

door Christian W. McMillen ...

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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 ... Meer lezen

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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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Apollo's Arrow

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

door Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

Verteld door Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

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12 uur 10 min

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) ... Meer lezen

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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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How to Survive a Pandemic

door Michael Greger ...

Verteld door Michael Greger, Raphael Corkhill ...

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15 uur 18 min

From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens—both pre-existing ones and those newly identified—emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths ... Meer lezen

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From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens—both pre-existing ones and those newly identified—emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths
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Echoes of the Spanish Flu

door Santiago Machain ...

Verteld door Santiago Machain ...

Serie Luisterboek 3 - Pandemics
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3 uur 18 min

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. ... Meer lezen

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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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The Black Death

A Global History

door Thomas Asbridge ...

Verteld door Thomas Asbridge, Justin Avoth ...

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19 uur 1 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Thomas Asbridge’s remarkable new book reveals the global impact of humanity’s greatest natural disaster, and the terrible human cost of this calamity.In the mid-fourteenth century, a lethal plague struck the medieval world, causing unimaginable suffering and destruction. This terrifying pandemic – the Black Death – was unquestionably one of history’s defining episodes, ... Meer lezen

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Brought to you by Penguin.Thomas Asbridge’s remarkable new book reveals the global impact of humanity’s greatest natural disaster, and the terrible human cost of this calamity.In the mid-fourteenth century, a lethal plague struck the medieval world, causing unimaginable suffering and destruction. This terrifying pandemic – the Black Death – was unquestionably one of history’s defining episodes,
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The Virus and the Host

Protect Yourself from Infectious Disease by Reducing Toxicity, Improving Immunity, and Minimizing Chronic Illness

door Dr. Chris Chlebowski ...

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8 uur

There will almost certainly be more pandemics in our future. Yet, during the coronavirus crisis, not a single major public-health official took the simple step of telling Americans what we all need to hear: robust good health?healthy immunity, low inflammation, low toxic burden, and freedom from stealth infection and chronic disease?is our best defense against infectious viral disease. The way our ... Meer lezen

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There will almost certainly be more pandemics in our future. Yet, during the coronavirus crisis, not a single major public-health official took the simple step of telling Americans what we all need to hear: robust good health?healthy immunity, low inflammation, low toxic burden, and freedom from stealth infection and chronic disease?is our best defense against infectious viral disease. The way our
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Breathe, Rest, Recover

Yoga Therapy for Healing from Long Covid and Fatigue

door Fiona Agombar, Nadyne McKie ...

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8 uur

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 ... Meer lezen

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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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Ecos De La Gripe Española

door Santiago Machain ...

Verteld door Santiago Machain ...

Niet ingekort

3 uur 33 min

Este libro se adentra en la sobrecogedora pero reveladora historia de la pandemia de Gripe Española de 1918-1919, explorando sus orígenes, síntomas y su propagación global sin precedentes. Desde el impacto de la enfermedad en la vida cotidiana hasta los cambios en las políticas de salud pública, analiza las consecuencias duraderas de la pandemia sobre la sociedad, la ciencia y la cultura, ... Meer lezen

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Este libro se adentra en la sobrecogedora pero reveladora historia de la pandemia de Gripe Española de 1918-1919, explorando sus orígenes, síntomas y su propagación global sin precedentes. Desde el impacto de la enfermedad en la vida cotidiana hasta los cambios en las políticas de salud pública, analiza las consecuencias duraderas de la pandemia sobre la sociedad, la ciencia y la cultura,
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Viral Deception

Unveiling COVIDs Hidden Agenda

door Robert Enochs ...

Verteld door James Wilson ...

Niet ingekort

2 uur 23 min

Are you ready to uncover the truth behind the most disturbing global crises of our time? "Viral Deception: Unveiling COVID's Hidden Agenda" takes you on a riveting journey that may forever change your perception of the pandemic and the powers orchestrating it. Witness how a seemingly natural epidemic could be the smoke screen of this century, artfully crafted and strategically unleashed.Explore ... Meer lezen

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Are you ready to uncover the truth behind the most disturbing global crises of our time? "Viral Deception: Unveiling COVID's Hidden Agenda" takes you on a riveting journey that may forever change your perception of the pandemic and the powers orchestrating it. Witness how a seemingly natural epidemic could be the smoke screen of this century, artfully crafted and strategically unleashed.Explore
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Breaking Through

A Remarkable Memoir of Grit, Determination and Discovery

door Katalin Karikó ...

Verteld door Eva Magyar ...

Niet ingekort

11 uur 3 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.From butcher's daughter in communist Hungary to winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, this is the story of one woman's extraordinary determination and her breakthrough discovery that saved millions of lives.**Katalin Karikó began life as a butcher’s daughter in communist Hungary. Raised in a one-room home of clay and straw with no running water, she saw potential ... Meer lezen

16,04 €

**Brought to you by Penguin.From butcher's daughter in communist Hungary to winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, this is the story of one woman's extraordinary determination and her breakthrough discovery that saved millions of lives.**Katalin Karikó began life as a butcher’s daughter in communist Hungary. Raised in a one-room home of clay and straw with no running water, she saw potential
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The Outbreak Atlas

door Rebecca Katz, Mackenzie S. Moore ...

Verteld door Alex Picard ...

Niet ingekort

9 uur 16 min

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 ... Meer lezen

18,89 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

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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Viruses for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Tiniest Invaders in Nature

door Andrew Falkner ...

Verteld door Andrew Falkner ...

Niet ingekort

1 uur 46 min

Unlock the hidden world of microbiology and conquer health anxiety by mastering the science of microscopic pathogens. Perfect for a mindful morning commute or a relaxing afternoon of focused learning, this reassuring audio experience demystifies the complex realm of cellular biology. You will explore how these fascinating micro-organisms exist in a strange twilight zone between living and non ... Meer lezen

8,99 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

Unlock the hidden world of microbiology and conquer health anxiety by mastering the science of microscopic pathogens. Perfect for a mindful morning commute or a relaxing afternoon of focused learning, this reassuring audio experience demystifies the complex realm of cellular biology. You will explore how these fascinating micro-organisms exist in a strange twilight zone between living and non
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Remedies for Sorrow

An Extraordinary Child, a Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth

door Megan Nix ...

Verteld door Megan Nix ...

Niet ingekort

10 uur 33 min

**This "compulsively readable memoir...brings to light an issue that has been too long ignored...An immensely important book" (Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author of Expecting Better and Cribsheet).A story of a mother’s fierce love for her exceptional child and her courageous journey to break the silence about a hidden risk to pregnant women: "both a beautiful family story and an urgent ... Meer lezen

18,00 €

**This "compulsively readable memoir...brings to light an issue that has been too long ignored...An immensely important book" (Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author of Expecting Better and Cribsheet).A story of a mother’s fierce love for her exceptional child and her courageous journey to break the silence about a hidden risk to pregnant women: "both a beautiful family story and an urgent
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Country of Poxes

Three Germs and the Taking of Territory

door Dr. Baijayanta Mukhopadhyay ...

Verteld door Natalie Robitaille ...

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13 uur 12 min

Country of Poxes is the story of land theft in North America through three diseases: syphilis, smallpox and tuberculosis. These infectious diseases reveal that medical care, widely considered a magnanimous cornerstone of the Canadian state, developed in lockstep with colonial control over Indigenous land and life.Pathogens are storytellers of their time. The 500-year-old debate over the origins of ... Meer lezen

27,48 €

Country of Poxes is the story of land theft in North America through three diseases: syphilis, smallpox and tuberculosis. These infectious diseases reveal that medical care, widely considered a magnanimous cornerstone of the Canadian state, developed in lockstep with colonial control over Indigenous land and life.Pathogens are storytellers of their time. The 500-year-old debate over the origins of
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Stopping the Next Pandemic

How Covid-19 Can Help Us Save Humanity

door Debora MacKenzie ...

Verteld door Cynthia Barrett ...

Niet ingekort

12 uur 12 min

'Excellent . . . analyses clearly and authoritatively how the coronavirus pandemic played out, what governments should have done, and what we need to do when it happens again - as it undoubtedly will' Financial Times'You could not hope for a better guide to the pandemic world order than Debora MacKenzie, who's been on this story from the start. This is an authoritative yet readable explanation of ... Meer lezen

22,76 €

'Excellent . . . analyses clearly and authoritatively how the coronavirus pandemic played out, what governments should have done, and what we need to do when it happens again - as it undoubtedly will' Financial Times'You could not hope for a better guide to the pandemic world order than Debora MacKenzie, who's been on this story from the start. This is an authoritative yet readable explanation of
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Pandemic Perspectives

A filmmaker's journey in 10 essays

door Howard Burton ...

Verteld door Howard Burton ...

Niet ingekort

5 uur 3 min

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 ... Meer lezen

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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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The Vaccine

Inside the Race to Conquer the COVID-19 Pandemic

door Joe Miller, Özlem Türeci, Ugur Sahin ...

Verteld door Nathan Osgood ...

Niet ingekort

11 uur 34 min

The dramatic story of the married scientists who founded BioNTech and developed the first vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic.Nobody thought it was possible. In mid-January 2020, Ugur Sahin told Özlem Türeci, his wife and decades-long research partner, that a vaccine against what would soon be known as COVID-19 could be developed and safely injected into the arms of millions before the end of ... Meer lezen

24,29 €

The dramatic story of the married scientists who founded BioNTech and developed the first vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic.Nobody thought it was possible. In mid-January 2020, Ugur Sahin told Özlem Türeci, his wife and decades-long research partner, that a vaccine against what would soon be known as COVID-19 could be developed and safely injected into the arms of millions before the end of
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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction, 2nd edition

door Christian W. McMillen ...

Verteld door William Sarris ...

Niet ingekort

4 uur 26 min

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 ... Meer lezen

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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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The Great Plague

A People's History

door Evelyn Lord ...

Verteld door Jennifer M. Dixon ...

Niet ingekort

5 uur 34 min

Focusing on Britain's peasants, shopkeepers, and other commoners, this history of the deadly Black Plague is a "local account of the countrywide calamity" (The Times).In this intimate history of the extraordinary Black Plague pandemic that swept through the British Isles in 1665, Evelyn Lord focuses on the plague's effects on smaller towns, where every death was a singular blow affecting the ... Meer lezen

17,99 €

Focusing on Britain's peasants, shopkeepers, and other commoners, this history of the deadly Black Plague is a "local account of the countrywide calamity" (The Times).In this intimate history of the extraordinary Black Plague pandemic that swept through the British Isles in 1665, Evelyn Lord focuses on the plague's effects on smaller towns, where every death was a singular blow affecting the
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Plague

A Very Short Introduction

door Paul Slack ...

Verteld door Gareth Richards ...

Niet ingekort

32 min

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 ... Meer lezen

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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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Hot Zone

2020

When Germs Travel

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How to Survive a Pandemic

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The Black Death

The Virus and the Host

Breathe, Rest, Recover

Ecos De La Gripe Española

Viral Deception

Breaking Through

The Outbreak Atlas

Viruses for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Tiniest Invaders in Nature

Remedies for Sorrow

Country of Poxes

Stopping the Next Pandemic

Pandemic Perspectives

The Vaccine

Pandemics

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