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Country of Poxes

Three Germs and the Taking of Territory

par Dr. Baijayanta Mukhopadhyay ...

Lu par Natalie Robitaille ...

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13 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
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Pandemic Perspectives

A filmmaker's journey in 10 essays

par Howard Burton ...

Lu par Howard Burton ...

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5 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

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

Lu par Nathan Osgood ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
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The Vaccine Bible

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

par Michael T. Myers, Jr., MD ...

Lu par Rob Greenbaum ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
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The Monster Enters

COVID-19, AVIAN FLU AND THE PLAGUES OF CAPITALISM

par Mike Davis ...

Lu par Stephen R. Thorne ...

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5 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
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Plague

A Very Short Introduction

par Paul Slack ...

Lu par Gareth Richards ...

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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 ... En savoir plus

$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
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The Great Plague

A People's History

par Evelyn Lord ...

Lu par Jennifer M. Dixon ...

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5 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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

par Natalie Schaefer ...

Lu par Natalie Schaefer ...

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2 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction, 2nd edition

par Christian W. McMillen ...

Lu par William Sarris ...

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4 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Soap and Water & Common Sense

The definitive guide to viruses, bacteria, parasites and disease

par Dr. Bonnie Henry ...

Lu par Dawn Harvey ...

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8 heure 9 min

The definitive guide to fighting coronaviruses, colds, flus, pandemics, and deadly diseases, from one of North America’s leading public health authorities, now updated with a new introduction on protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.Dr. Bonnie Henry, a leading epidemiologist (microbe hunter) and public health doctor at the forefront of the fight against the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus ... En savoir plus

$17.96 CAD

The definitive guide to fighting coronaviruses, colds, flus, pandemics, and deadly diseases, from one of North America’s leading public health authorities, now updated with a new introduction on protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.Dr. Bonnie Henry, a leading epidemiologist (microbe hunter) and public health doctor at the forefront of the fight against the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus
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The Flu Pandemic and You

A Canadian Guide

par Vincent Lam, Dr. Colin Lee ...

Lu par Fred Sanders ...

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10 heure 3 min

An essential survival guide—both to pandemic influenza, and to the hype surrounding it.Written by an emergency physician and a public health physician, The Flu Pandemic and You is a timely and forthright guide on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic, and how to understand the broader context in which this health threat exists.With cool heads and professional expertise, Drs. Lam and Lee ... En savoir plus

$17.96 CAD

An essential survival guide—both to pandemic influenza, and to the hype surrounding it.Written by an emergency physician and a public health physician, The Flu Pandemic and You is a timely and forthright guide on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic, and how to understand the broader context in which this health threat exists.With cool heads and professional expertise, Drs. Lam and Lee
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Cabin Fever

The Harrowing Journey of a Cruise Ship at the Dawn of a Pandemic

par Michael Smith, Jonathan Franklin ...

Lu par George Newbern ...

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8 heure 17 min

The true story of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway—COVID-19—days before the world shut down in March 2020. This riveting narrative thriller takes readers behind the scenes with passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead.In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on ... En savoir plus

$24.30 CAD

The true story of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway—COVID-19—days before the world shut down in March 2020. This riveting narrative thriller takes readers behind the scenes with passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead.In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on
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Booster Shots

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

par Adam Ratner MD, MPH ...

Lu par Adam Ratner MD, MPH ...

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7 heure 32 min

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 ... En savoir plus

$25.19 CAD

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 Great Influenza

The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History

par John M. Barry ...

Lu par Scott Brick ...

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19 heure 27 min

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, ... En savoir plus

$23.40 CAD

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

par Richard Preston ...

Lu par Richard M. Davidson ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$32.39 CAD

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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Microbes

The Life-Changing Story of Germs

par Phillip K. Peterson ...

Lu par Mike Lenz ...

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11 heure 4 min

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 ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

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

par Howard Markel ...

Lu par Steven Jay Cohen ...

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8 heure 37 min

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 ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

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

par Richard Conniff ...

Lu par Tom Beyer ...

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14 heure 40 min

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 ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

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
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Pandemics

A Very Short Introduction

par Christian W. McMillen ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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4 heure

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 ... En savoir plus

$19.70 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
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Apollo's Arrow

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

par Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

Lu par Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD ...

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12 heure 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) ... En savoir plus

$29.69 CAD

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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新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎预防手册Pneumonia Prevention Handbook for Novel Coronavirus Infection

par 浙江省疾病预防控制中心Zhejiang CDC ...

Lu par 浙江教育出版社Zhejiang Education Press ...

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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 ... En savoir plus

$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

par Santiago Machain ...

Lu par Santiago Machain ...

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2 heure 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. ... En savoir plus

$6.30 CAD ou Gratuit avec 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.
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Plague of Justinian, The

par Santiago Machain ...

Lu par Santiago Machain ...

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2 heure 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. ... En savoir plus

$6.30 CAD ou Gratuit avec 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.
... En savoir plus
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Science Goes Viral

Captivating Accounts of Science in Everyday Life

par Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Lu par Raoul Bhaneja ...

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9 heure 53 min

Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of demarcating non-science from scienceScience has gone viral! In more ways than one.Since we first heard rumblings about a novel type of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, terms like ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of demarcating non-science from scienceScience has gone viral! In more ways than one.Since we first heard rumblings about a novel type of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, terms like
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