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Hot Zone

by Richard Preston ...

Narrated by Richard M. Davidson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 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 ... Read more

$35.99 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
... Read more
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History of Medicine & Plagues: How Humanity Fought Disease From Ancient Remedies to Modern Pandemics

by Jonathan Kessler ...

Narrated by Jonathan Kessler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

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 ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... 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

$27.99 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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Merits of the Plague

by Joel Blecher, Mairaj Syed, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani ...

Narrated by Fajer Al-Kaisi ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

**The preeminent meditation on plagues and pandemics from the Islamic world, now in English for the first timeA Penguin Classic**Six hundred years ago, the author of this landmark work of history and religious thought—an esteemed judge, poet, and scholar in Cairo—survived the bubonic plague, which took the lives of three of his children, not to mention tens of millions of others throughout the ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

**The preeminent meditation on plagues and pandemics from the Islamic world, now in English for the first timeA Penguin Classic**Six hundred years ago, the author of this landmark work of history and religious thought—an esteemed judge, poet, and scholar in Cairo—survived the bubonic plague, which took the lives of three of his children, not to mention tens of millions of others throughout the
... Read more
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On Pandemics

Deadly Diseases from Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus

by David Waltner-Toews ...

Narrated by David Godfrey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

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 ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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El mapa fantasma

La EPIDEMIA que cambió la ciencia, las ciudades y el mundo moderno

by Steven Johnson ...

Narrated by Bern Hoffman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

En El mapa fantasma se cuenta la historia de la aterradora epidemia de cólera que envolvió Londres en 1854 y sus dos héroes poco probables: el anestesista doctor John Snow y el afable clérigo, el reverendo Henry Whitehead, quienes derrotaron la enfermedad mediante una combinación de conocimiento local, investigación científica y elaboración de mapas.Al contar su extraordinaria historia, Steven ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

En El mapa fantasma se cuenta la historia de la aterradora epidemia de cólera que envolvió Londres en 1854 y sus dos héroes poco probables: el anestesista doctor John Snow y el afable clérigo, el reverendo Henry Whitehead, quienes derrotaron la enfermedad mediante una combinación de conocimiento local, investigación científica y elaboración de mapas.Al contar su extraordinaria historia, Steven
... Read more
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Breathe, Rest, Recover

Yoga Therapy for Healing from Long Covid and Fatigue

by Fiona Agombar, Nadyne McKie ...

Unabridged

8 hours

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 ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

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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
... 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

$26.99 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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Pandemic History: How Deadly Outbreaks Have Shaped Civilization From the Black Death to Covid-Era Lessons

by Richard Halcombe ...

Narrated by Richard Halcombe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

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 ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Brief History of Viruses, A: The Tiny Invaders That Shaped Human History

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

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 ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with 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
... Read more
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Crisis in the Red Zone

The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come

by Richard Preston ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping account of the deadliest Ebola epidemic yet, an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses, and a tribute to the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us—from the #1 bestselling author of The Hot Zone“Crisis in the Red Zone reads like a thriller. That the story it tells is all true makes it all more terrifying.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping account of the deadliest Ebola epidemic yet, an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses, and a tribute to the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us—from the #1 bestselling author of The Hot Zone“Crisis in the Red Zone reads like a thriller. That the story it tells is all true makes it all more terrifying.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer
... Read more
Audiobook

COVID-19 and World Order

The Future of Conflict, Competition, and Cooperation

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

17 hours 45 min

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. As Henry Kissinger warned, "The coronavirus epidemic will forever alter the world order."What will be the consequences of ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. As Henry Kissinger warned, "The coronavirus epidemic will forever alter the world order."What will be the consequences of
... Read more
Audiobook

What Really Happened In Wuhan

by Sharri Markson ...

Narrated by Danielle Carter ...

Unabridged

16 hours 28 min

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring ... Read more

$50.99 CAD

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring
... Read more
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Preventable

How a Pandemic Changed the World & How to Stop the Next One

by Devi Sridhar ...

Narrated by Devi Sridhar ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic - ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health.Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she highlights lessons learned from outbreaks past and present in a narrative that traces the COVID-19 pandemic -
... Read more
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Life, Death and Biscuits: The inspiring diaries of a Critical Care nurse on the Covid front line

by Anthea Allen ...

Narrated by Anthea Allen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen’s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.’ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A heart-breaking story of courage and compassion from the front line of the toughest battle our nurses have had to fight. Anthea Allen’s writing is raw, honest and full of love for those she cares for.’ Susanna ReidAn extraordinarily powerful memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in
... Read more
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Microbes

The Life-Changing Story of Germs

by Phillip K. Peterson ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

11 hours 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 ... Read more

$27.99 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
... Read more
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When Germs Travel

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

by Howard Markel ...

Narrated by Steven Jay Cohen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 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 ... Read more

$27.99 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
... 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

$34.99 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
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Deadliest Enemy

Our War Against Killer Germs

by Mark Olshaker, Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH ...

Narrated by Jamie Renell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 26 min

A leading epidemiologist shares his "powerful and necessary" (Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone) stories from the front lines of our war on infectious diseases and explains how to prepare for global epidemics -- featuring a new preface on COVID-19.Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

A leading epidemiologist shares his "powerful and necessary" (Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone) stories from the front lines of our war on infectious diseases and explains how to prepare for global epidemics -- featuring a new preface on COVID-19.Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects
... Read more
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How to Survive a Pandemic

by Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM ...

Narrated by Raphael Corkhill, Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM ...

Unabridged

15 hours 19 min

This program is read by the author.A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them, by the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.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 ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

This program is read by the author.A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them, by the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.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
... Read more
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The Outbreak Atlas

by Rebecca Katz, Mackenzie S. Moore ...

Narrated by Alex Picard ...

Unabridged

9 hours 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 ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with 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
... 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

$13.99 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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Soap and Water & Common Sense

The definitive guide to viruses, bacteria, parasites and disease

by Dr. Bonnie Henry ...

Narrated by Dawn Harvey ...

Unabridged

8 hours 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 ... Read more

$19.99 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
... Read more
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Leading Through A Pandemic

The Inside Story of Humanity, Innovation, and Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Crisis

by Michael J. Dowling, Charles Kenney ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 26 min

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19Crisis takes readers inside Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19Crisis takes readers inside Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on
... Read more

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