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Empire of Pain

The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

by Patrick Radden Keefe ...

A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin, by the prize-winning, bestselling author of Say NothingThe Sackler name adorns the walls of many storied institutions—Harvard, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oxford, the Louvre. They are one of the richest ... Read more

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A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin, by the prize-winning, bestselling author of Say NothingThe Sackler name adorns the walls of many storied institutions—Harvard, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oxford, the Louvre. They are one of the richest
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Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry

A Clinical Approach

by Michael A. Lieberman, Alisa Peet ...

Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach, 6th Edition links biochemistry to physiology and pathophysiology, empowering students to confidently apply fundamental concepts to the practice of medicine — from diagnosing patients to recommending effective treatments. This proven, application-centered approach builds biochemical coverage around related clinical concepts to anchor students’ ... Read more

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Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach, 6th Edition links biochemistry to physiology and pathophysiology, empowering students to confidently apply fundamental concepts to the practice of medicine — from diagnosing patients to recommending effective treatments. This proven, application-centered approach builds biochemical coverage around related clinical concepts to anchor students’
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A Journey in Surgery

The Memoir of a Canadian Surgeon

by Dennis Pitt ...

The pathway to a career isn’t always straightforward. Not everyone dreams of becoming a doctor, let alone a surgeon, since childhood. Author Dennis Pitt certainly didn’t. Like his grandfather and parents, Dennis had his sights set on a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But after a few pivotal events, he applied to medical school. And once there, the path wasn’t any clearer: What area to ... Read more

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The pathway to a career isn’t always straightforward. Not everyone dreams of becoming a doctor, let alone a surgeon, since childhood. Author Dennis Pitt certainly didn’t. Like his grandfather and parents, Dennis had his sights set on a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. But after a few pivotal events, he applied to medical school. And once there, the path wasn’t any clearer: What area to
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Quackery

A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything

by Lydia Kang, Nate Pedersen ...

What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth?Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine—yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison—was dosed like Viagra.Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor, ... Read more

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What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth?Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine—yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison—was dosed like Viagra.Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor,
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The Emperor of All Maladies

A Biography of Cancer

by Siddhartha Mukherjee ...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.Now ... Read more

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.Now
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The Plant Paradox

The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain

by Steven R. Gundry, MD ...

Series Book 1 - The Plant Paradox
From renowned cardiac surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD, the New York Times bestselling The Plant Paradox is a revolutionary look at the hidden compounds in "healthy" foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains that are causing us to gain weight, trigger inflammation, and develop chronic disease.Most of us have heard of gluten—a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

From renowned cardiac surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD, the New York Times bestselling The Plant Paradox is a revolutionary look at the hidden compounds in "healthy" foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains that are causing us to gain weight, trigger inflammation, and develop chronic disease.Most of us have heard of gluten—a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body.
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The Black Death

A Global History of Humanity's Most Devastating Pandemic

by Thomas Asbridge ...

“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid ... Read more

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“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid
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The Great Mortality

An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time

by John Kelly ...

“Powerful, rich with details, moving, humane, and full of important lessons for an age when weapons of mass destruction are loose among us.” — Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombThe Great Plague is one of the most compelling events in human history—even more so now, when the notion of plague has never loomed larger as a contemporary public concern.The ... Read more

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“Powerful, rich with details, moving, humane, and full of important lessons for an age when weapons of mass destruction are loose among us.” — Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombThe Great Plague is one of the most compelling events in human history—even more so now, when the notion of plague has never loomed larger as a contemporary public concern.The
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Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

by John T. Cacioppo, William Patrick ...

A pioneering neuroscientist reveals the reasons for loneliness and what to do about it.John T. Cacioppo’s groundbreaking research topples one of the pillars of modern medicine and psychology: the focus on the individual as the unit of inquiry. By employing brain scans, monitoring blood pressure, and analyzing immune function, he demonstrates the overpowering influence of social context—a factor so ... Read more

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A pioneering neuroscientist reveals the reasons for loneliness and what to do about it.John T. Cacioppo’s groundbreaking research topples one of the pillars of modern medicine and psychology: the focus on the individual as the unit of inquiry. By employing brain scans, monitoring blood pressure, and analyzing immune function, he demonstrates the overpowering influence of social context—a factor so
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Le mystère Alzheimer

L'accompagnement, une voie de tendresse et de compassion

by Marie Gendron ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Au hasard du quotidien ou sous le choc du diagnostic, les mots «maladie d'Alzheimer» suscitent une multitude d'interrogations. Avec humanité, clarté et justesse, Marie Gendron apporte des réponses à toutes ces questions et propose de précieuses suggestions empreintes de dignité pour accompagner les personnes atteintes. Elle présente aussi de riches preuves attestant que ces personnes n'ont pas ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Au hasard du quotidien ou sous le choc du diagnostic, les mots «maladie d'Alzheimer» suscitent une multitude d'interrogations. Avec humanité, clarté et justesse, Marie Gendron apporte des réponses à toutes ces questions et propose de précieuses suggestions empreintes de dignité pour accompagner les personnes atteintes. Elle présente aussi de riches preuves attestant que ces personnes n'ont pas
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The Brain

A Very Short Introduction

by Michael O'Shea ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects ... Read more

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How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects
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Nothing Ordinary

The Story of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

by Larry Krotz ...

This is the story of how 800,000 citizens created their own school of medicine, and what it has meant for the region and its people.Northern Ontario is a vast territory — almost as big as France and Germany combined — with a widely scattered population the size of only 10% of the rest of the province. Rich in forests, minerals, scenery and brilliant, hardy people, Ontario’s north, like many other ... Read more

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This is the story of how 800,000 citizens created their own school of medicine, and what it has meant for the region and its people.Northern Ontario is a vast territory — almost as big as France and Germany combined — with a widely scattered population the size of only 10% of the rest of the province. Rich in forests, minerals, scenery and brilliant, hardy people, Ontario’s north, like many other
... Read more
Medical Terminology For Dummies

by Beverley Henderson, Jennifer L. Dorsey ...

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fieldsMedical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in a healthcare setting. You'll also find ideas for creating mind maps and games ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fieldsMedical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in a healthcare setting. You'll also find ideas for creating mind maps and games
... Read more
myoActivation Explained

For people experiencing chronic pain and myofascial dysfunction.

by Dr Liesl Roome, MBChB, CCFP, Dr Gillian Lauder, Barb Eddy ...

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5, disrupting everything from work to relationships and often pulling people into cycles of isolation and limited mobility. Treatment options are often hard to access and may involve heavy medications with mixed results.As medical understanding of the myofascial system grows—a complex network of muscles, connective tissues, and sensory pathways in your body—new ways to ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5, disrupting everything from work to relationships and often pulling people into cycles of isolation and limited mobility. Treatment options are often hard to access and may involve heavy medications with mixed results.As medical understanding of the myofascial system grows—a complex network of muscles, connective tissues, and sensory pathways in your body—new ways to
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As Nature Made Him

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl

by John Colapinto ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“We should aspire to Colapinto's stellar journalist example: listening carefully to the circumstances of those who are different rather than demanding that they conform to our own.” —Washington PostThe true story about the "twins case" and a riveting exploration of medical arrogance, misguided science, societal confusion, gender differences, and one man's ultimate
... Read more
怪奇醫學研究所：72個顛覆想像的趣味醫學故事

by 蘇上豪 ...

一本深具開創性，將醫學、心理學、物理、化學、生物等融匯於一爐的集錦之作。收錄72個趣味小故事，發掘文字背後隱藏的真相，並提供一種新思路。★叩診的聽音診病，竟來自酒桶的靈感★天生一張娃娃臉，竟有意想不到的好處★極地遇險吃狗續命，竟發生行為舉止怪異★吃腦補腦，人類頭骨有特殊的治癒能力嗎？★面對不婚不生，羅馬皇帝如何催婚？★鏈鋸一開始不是為了伐木，是為幫助女性分娩而發明★杜松子酒不是為了做雞尾酒的，是哺乳期的營養★毒蜥蜴的唾液能醫糖尿病，還能減肥作者以生動有趣又深具啟發的方式來陳述原本應該複雜且枯燥的人物或軼事。採用筆記小說的手法，每篇文章像生動的短片在讀者面前呈現，通過史料的爬梳整理，剖析實際案例，還原真實故事，帶來更多的啟示。專文推薦（依姓氏筆畫排序）祁立峰作家╱師大國文系教授翁佳音中研院台史所兼任研究員、政大師大兼任教授謝金魚歷史作家<p... ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

一本深具開創性，將醫學、心理學、物理、化學、生物等融匯於一爐的集錦之作。收錄72個趣味小故事，發掘文字背後隱藏的真相，並提供一種新思路。★叩診的聽音診病，竟來自酒桶的靈感★天生一張娃娃臉，竟有意想不到的好處★極地遇險吃狗續命，竟發生行為舉止怪異★吃腦補腦，人類頭骨有特殊的治癒能力嗎？★面對不婚不生，羅馬皇帝如何催婚？★鏈鋸一開始不是為了伐木，是為幫助女性分娩而發明★杜松子酒不是為了做雞尾酒的，是哺乳期的營養★毒蜥蜴的唾液能醫糖尿病，還能減肥作者以生動有趣又深具啟發的方式來陳述原本應該複雜且枯燥的人物或軼事。採用筆記小說的手法，每篇文章像生動的短片在讀者面前呈現，通過史料的爬梳整理，剖析實際案例，還原真實故事，帶來更多的啟示。專文推薦（依姓氏筆畫排序）祁立峰作家╱師大國文系教授翁佳音中研院台史所兼任研究員、政大師大兼任教授謝金魚歷史作家<p...
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Signature in the Cell

DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design

by Stephen C. Meyer ...

“Signature in the Cell is a defining work in the discussion of life’s origins and the question of whether life is a product of unthinking matter or of an intelligent mind. For those who disagree with ID, the powerful case Meyer presents cannot be ignored in any honest debate. For those who may be sympathetic to ID, on the fence, or merely curious, this book is an engaging, eye-opening, and often ... Read more

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“Signature in the Cell is a defining work in the discussion of life’s origins and the question of whether life is a product of unthinking matter or of an intelligent mind. For those who disagree with ID, the powerful case Meyer presents cannot be ignored in any honest debate. For those who may be sympathetic to ID, on the fence, or merely curious, this book is an engaging, eye-opening, and often
... Read more
Choice Theory

A New Psychology of Personal Freedom

by William Glasser, M.D. ...

$11.99 CAD
No More Tears

The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson

by Gardiner Harris ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist“A damning portrait.”—Associated Press**“A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world’s largest healthcare conglomerate.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist“A damning portrait.”—Associated Press**“A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world’s largest healthcare conglomerate.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of
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The Anatomist, the Barber-Surgeon, and the King

How the Accidental Death of Henry II of France Changed the World

by Seymour I. Schwartz ...

This unique study examines a critical juncture in the history of the Renaissance brought about by a freak accident. Combining both a history of sixteenth-century medicine and European politics, the author describes the far-reaching effects of the death of King Henry II of France (1519-1559). Grievously wounded by an accidental blow to the head suffered during a mock jousting competition, the king ... Read more

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This unique study examines a critical juncture in the history of the Renaissance brought about by a freak accident. Combining both a history of sixteenth-century medicine and European politics, the author describes the far-reaching effects of the death of King Henry II of France (1519-1559). Grievously wounded by an accidental blow to the head suffered during a mock jousting competition, the king
... Read more
The Professor and the Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

by Simon Winchester ...

A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray,
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Investable!

When Pandemic Risk Meets Speculative Finance

by Susan Erikson ...

A critical and sobering look at how international bankers and investors turn pandemics into investment opportunities, and what we stand to lose when we rely on “innovative finance.”In a world increasingly defined by crisis, bankers and investors behind the scenes turn catastrophes like pandemics into financial securities that can be bought and sold. Offering new insights into how the excesses of ... Read more

$28.79 CAD

A critical and sobering look at how international bankers and investors turn pandemics into investment opportunities, and what we stand to lose when we rely on “innovative finance.”In a world increasingly defined by crisis, bankers and investors behind the scenes turn catastrophes like pandemics into financial securities that can be bought and sold. Offering new insights into how the excesses of
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Wonder Drug

The Secret History of Thalidomide in America and Its Hidden Victims

by Jennifer Vanderbes ...

“A shocking saga of pharmaceutical malpractice . . . Wonder Drug is both a first-rate medical thriller and the searing account of a forgotten American tragedy.”—Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of PainA “fascinating and compassionate” (People) account of the most notorious drug of the twentieth century and the never-before-told story of its American survivors.Longlisted for the Andrew ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

“A shocking saga of pharmaceutical malpractice . . . Wonder Drug is both a first-rate medical thriller and the searing account of a forgotten American tragedy.”—Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of PainA “fascinating and compassionate” (People) account of the most notorious drug of the twentieth century and the never-before-told story of its American survivors.Longlisted for the Andrew
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The Liberty Paradox

Living with the Responsibilities of Freedom

by David Kinley ...

How do we balance freedom with the responsibilities we owe each other as members of society?Are we free to do whatever we want? This idea challenges us throughout our daily lives, from how to tackle pandemic restrictions and vaccine mandates to how to respond to technological innovations and climate change warnings. In The Liberty Paradox, David Kinley argues that we must rehabilitate the notion ... Read more

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How do we balance freedom with the responsibilities we owe each other as members of society?Are we free to do whatever we want? This idea challenges us throughout our daily lives, from how to tackle pandemic restrictions and vaccine mandates to how to respond to technological innovations and climate change warnings. In The Liberty Paradox, David Kinley argues that we must rehabilitate the notion
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