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Country of Poxes

Three Germs and the Taking of Territory

by Dr. Baijayanta Mukhopadhyay ...

Narrated by Natalie Robitaille ...

Unabridged

13 hours 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 ... Read more

$25.19 CAD

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
... Read more
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Pandemic Perspectives

A filmmaker's journey in 10 essays

by Howard Burton ...

Narrated by Howard Burton ...

Unabridged

5 hours 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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The Vaccine

Inside the Race to Conquer the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Narrated by Nathan Osgood ...

Unabridged

11 hours 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 ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

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
... Read more
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The Vaccine Bible

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

by Michael T. Myers, Jr., MD ...

Narrated by Rob Greenbaum ...

Unabridged

11 hours 6 min

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 ... Read more

$32.02 CAD

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
... Read more
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The Monster Enters

COVID-19, AVIAN FLU AND THE PLAGUES OF CAPITALISM

by Mike Davis ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

5 hours 37 min

In this substantially expanded edition of his earlier book, The Monster at Our Door, the renowned activist and author Mike Davis looks at the COVID-19 pandemic now sweeping the world. He sets the current crisis in the context of previous viral catastrophes, notably the 1918 influenza disaster that killed at least forty million people in three months and the Avian flu of a decade and a half ago ... Read more

$16.00 CAD

In this substantially expanded edition of his earlier book, The Monster at Our Door, the renowned activist and author Mike Davis looks at the COVID-19 pandemic now sweeping the world. He sets the current crisis in the context of previous viral catastrophes, notably the 1918 influenza disaster that killed at least forty million people in three months and the Avian flu of a decade and a half ago
... Read more
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Plague

A Very Short Introduction

by Paul Slack ...

Narrated by Gareth Richards ...

Unabridged

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 ... Read more

$16.00 CAD

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
... Read more
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The Great Plague

A People's History

by Evelyn Lord ...

Narrated by Jennifer M. Dixon ...

Unabridged

5 hours 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 ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

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
... Read more
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Lyme Disease: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Long-Term Recovery

by Natalie Schaefer ...

Narrated by Natalie Schaefer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

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 ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction, 2nd edition

by Christian W. McMillen ...

Narrated by William Sarris ...

Unabridged

4 hours 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 ... Read more

$19.70 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Crisis Averted

The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks

by Caitlin Rivers PhD ...

Narrated by Jaime Lamchick ...

Unabridged

7 hours 11 min

**“Readers should come away from Crisis Averted with a better comprehension of what public health does and why it is such a crucial endeavor.” —The Washington Post"A master class in how we can pinpoint and prevent health crises before they spiral out of control."—Scott Gottlieb, MD, author of Uncontrolled SpreadA fascinating window into the secret life of epidemiology, weaving together stories of ... Read more

$25.19 CAD

**“Readers should come away from Crisis Averted with a better comprehension of what public health does and why it is such a crucial endeavor.” —The Washington Post"A master class in how we can pinpoint and prevent health crises before they spiral out of control."—Scott Gottlieb, MD, author of Uncontrolled SpreadA fascinating window into the secret life of epidemiology, weaving together stories of
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La gran gripe

La pandemia más mortal de la historia

by John M. Barry ...

Narrated by Bern Hoffman ...

Unabridged

22 hours 35 min

El arma más fuerte contra la pandemia es la verdad. He aquí el relato definitivo de la epidemia de gripe de 1918. Magistral en su amplitud de perspectiva y profundidad de investigación, La gran gripe nos proporciona un modelo preciso y esclarecedor ahora que nos enfrentamos a nuevas pandemias. Como concluye Barry: «La última lección de 1918, una simple pero la más difícil de ejecutar, es que los ... Read more

$36.90 CAD

El arma más fuerte contra la pandemia es la verdad. He aquí el relato definitivo de la epidemia de gripe de 1918. Magistral en su amplitud de perspectiva y profundidad de investigación, La gran gripe nos proporciona un modelo preciso y esclarecedor ahora que nos enfrentamos a nuevas pandemias. Como concluye Barry: «La última lección de 1918, una simple pero la más difícil de ejecutar, es que los
... Read more
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COVID-19

Everything You Need to Know about the Corona Virus and the Race for the Vaccine

by Dr Dr Michael Mosley ...

Narrated by Dr Dr Michael Mosley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Discover the most essential and comprehensive information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, how to ward off infection, and safeguard your mental and physical health during isolation—from the award-winning science journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fast 800 and The FastDiet.Dr. Michael Mosley has experienced the effects of coronavirus firsthand, as he and both his ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Discover the most essential and comprehensive information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, how to ward off infection, and safeguard your mental and physical health during isolation—from the award-winning science journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fast 800 and The FastDiet.Dr. Michael Mosley has experienced the effects of coronavirus firsthand, as he and both his
... Read more
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Pandemic Protection

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

by Don Colbert ...

Narrated by Tim Lundeen ...

Abridged

3 hours 23 min

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 ... Read more

$24.29 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Preventable

The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response

by Andy Slavitt ...

Narrated by Bradley Whitford ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Coronavirus crisis from one of themost recognizable and influential voices in healthcareFrom former head of Obamacare Andy Slavitt, Preventable is the definitive inside account of the United States' failed response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Slavitt chronicles what he saw and how much could have been prevented -- an unflinching investigation of ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Coronavirus crisis from one of themost recognizable and influential voices in healthcareFrom former head of Obamacare Andy Slavitt, Preventable is the definitive inside account of the United States' failed response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Slavitt chronicles what he saw and how much could have been prevented -- an unflinching investigation of
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Reaparto C-19

by Graziano Di Benedetto ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

Un infermiere riceve la comunicazione che di lì a poco modificherà la sua vita famigliare e il suo lavoro.Chiamato d’urgenza al reparto covid di un ospedale piemontese, si trova di fronte a una realtà nuova, carica di incognite e di paure che superano i muri delle stanze dove per tanti si consuma la tragedia della morte.Graziano Di Benedetto racconta, o meglio, documenta questa storia dall’interno ... Read more

$16.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Un infermiere riceve la comunicazione che di lì a poco modificherà la sua vita famigliare e il suo lavoro.Chiamato d’urgenza al reparto covid di un ospedale piemontese, si trova di fronte a una realtà nuova, carica di incognite e di paure che superano i muri delle stanze dove per tanti si consuma la tragedia della morte.Graziano Di Benedetto racconta, o meglio, documenta questa storia dall’interno
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Os vírus que nos assombram

by Vários Autores ...

Narrated by Adriana Sousa, Geraldo Cortes ...

Abridged

1 hour 27 min

Explore em Vírus que nos assombram a aterradora disseminação dos maiores vírus que marcaram a história recente da saúde global. De epidemias devastadoras a pandemias que pararam o mundo, a obra revela o impacto dos microrganismos mais temidos, detalhando como surgiram, se espalharam e foram combatidos. Com particularidades científicas e históricas, conheça os desafios enfrentados por médicos e ... Read more

$3.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore em Vírus que nos assombram a aterradora disseminação dos maiores vírus que marcaram a história recente da saúde global. De epidemias devastadoras a pandemias que pararam o mundo, a obra revela o impacto dos microrganismos mais temidos, detalhando como surgiram, se espalharam e foram combatidos. Com particularidades científicas e históricas, conheça os desafios enfrentados por médicos e
... Read more
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Staying Alive in Toxic Times

A Seasonal Guide to Lifelong Health

by Dr Jenny Goodman ...

Narrated by Dr Jenny Goodman ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

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 ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

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
... Read more
Audiobook

Unmasked

COVID, Community, and the Case of Okoboji

by Emily Mendenhall ...

Narrated by Joana Garcia ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

Unmasked is the story of what happened in Okoboji, a small Iowan tourist town, when a collective turn from the coronavirus to the economy occurred in the COVID summer of 2020. State political failures, local negotiations among political and public health leaders, and community (dis)belief about the virus resulted in Okoboji being declared a hotspot just before the Independence Day weekend, when an ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

Unmasked is the story of what happened in Okoboji, a small Iowan tourist town, when a collective turn from the coronavirus to the economy occurred in the COVID summer of 2020. State political failures, local negotiations among political and public health leaders, and community (dis)belief about the virus resulted in Okoboji being declared a hotspot just before the Independence Day weekend, when an
... Read more
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Viruses, Pandemics, and Immunity

by Arup K. Chakraborty, Andrey S. Shaw ...

Narrated by Donald Corren ...

Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

Throughout history, humans have contended with pandemics, but the devastation wrought by them had been largely forgotten by the twenty-firstcentury. Now, the enormous human and economic toll of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease offers a vivid reminder that infectious disease pandemics areone of the greatest existential threats to humanity. This book provides an accessible explanation of how ... Read more

$23.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Throughout history, humans have contended with pandemics, but the devastation wrought by them had been largely forgotten by the twenty-firstcentury. Now, the enormous human and economic toll of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease offers a vivid reminder that infectious disease pandemics areone of the greatest existential threats to humanity. This book provides an accessible explanation of how
... Read more
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Diseases without Borders

Boosting Your Immunity Against Infectious Diseases from the Flu and Measles to Tuberculosis

by Michael Savage ...

Narrated by Barry Baer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

New York Times bestselling author and expert in epidemiology Dr. Michael Savage explains the origins of viruses and their impact on the U.S.With new and resurgent diseases resulting from unregulated immigration and a politicized public health system, Michael Savage sees the need for some changes - starting with the President and the Center for Disease Control telling us the truth.Savage makes his ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

New York Times bestselling author and expert in epidemiology Dr. Michael Savage explains the origins of viruses and their impact on the U.S.With new and resurgent diseases resulting from unregulated immigration and a politicized public health system, Michael Savage sees the need for some changes - starting with the President and the Center for Disease Control telling us the truth.Savage makes his
... Read more
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Quarantine: How Humanity Fought Plague by Locking the World Away

by Marcus Lindholm ...

Narrated by Marcus Lindholm ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

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 ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎预防手册Pneumonia Prevention Handbook for Novel Coronavirus Infection

by 浙江省疾病预防控制中心Zhejiang CDC ...

Narrated by 浙江教育出版社Zhejiang Education Press ...

Unabridged

32 min

内容简介本书于2020年1月出版，由浙江出版联合集团、浙江教育出版社联合浙江省疾病预防控制中心组织专家编写。该书主要分为基础篇、诊疗篇、预防篇、常见问题篇及附录，以图文并茂、通俗易懂的方式，指导个人防护，降低传播风险。希望广大群众不信谣、不传谣，少出门、不聚会，讲卫生、戴口罩，用科学的态度、积极的措施防护自己、保护他人，打一场疫情防控的人民战争。2020年1月，湖北省武汉市多个地区发生新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情。该疫情正值春运，人员流动大、范围广，疫情防控工作面临严峻挑战。打赢这场看不见硝烟的战争，必须动员更多人争分夺秒，“与病毒做一场赛跑”。浙江省疾病预防控制中心、浙江教育出版社彰显使命担当，服务大局，服务社会，服务大众连夜组织专家紧急编制《新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎预防手册》，普及疫情防控科学知识，发声指导。作者简介夏时畅，浙江省疾病预防控制中心健康促进与教育学首席专家，浙江省 ... Read more

$3.59 CAD

内容简介本书于2020年1月出版，由浙江出版联合集团、浙江教育出版社联合浙江省疾病预防控制中心组织专家编写。该书主要分为基础篇、诊疗篇、预防篇、常见问题篇及附录，以图文并茂、通俗易懂的方式，指导个人防护，降低传播风险。希望广大群众不信谣、不传谣，少出门、不聚会，讲卫生、戴口罩，用科学的态度、积极的措施防护自己、保护他人，打一场疫情防控的人民战争。2020年1月，湖北省武汉市多个地区发生新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情。该疫情正值春运，人员流动大、范围广，疫情防控工作面临严峻挑战。打赢这场看不见硝烟的战争，必须动员更多人争分夺秒，“与病毒做一场赛跑”。浙江省疾病预防控制中心、浙江教育出版社彰显使命担当，服务大局，服务社会，服务大众连夜组织专家紧急编制《新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎预防手册》，普及疫情防控科学知识，发声指导。作者简介夏时畅，浙江省疾病预防控制中心健康促进与教育学首席专家，浙江省
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Smallpox

by Santiago Machain ...

Narrated by Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Pandemics
Unabridged

2 hours 47 min

This comprehensive history delves into the devastating impact of smallpox on human civilization. It explores the disease's origins, its spread across continents, and the scientific breakthroughs that led to its eradication. ... Read more

$6.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This comprehensive history delves into the devastating impact of smallpox on human civilization. It explores the disease's origins, its spread across continents, and the scientific breakthroughs that led to its eradication.
... Read more
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Plague of Justinian, The

by Santiago Machain ...

Narrated by Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Pandemics
Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

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. ... Read more

$6.30 CAD or Free with 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.
... Read more

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