#1 International Bestseller: A frontline trauma surgeon tells his "riveting" true story of operating in the world's most dangerous war zones ( The Times).For more than twenty-five years, surgeon David Nott has volunteered in some of the world's most perilous conflict zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993 to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he has carried out lifesaving operations in the most challenging conditions, and with none of th...

A powerful and intensely moving memoir by an NHS surgeon who volunteered in war zones, operating under the most extreme circumstances.‘Brave, compassionate and inspiring – it left me in floods of tears’ – Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtFor more than twenty-five years, David Nott has taken unpaid leave from his job as a general and vascular surgeon with the NHS to volunteer in some of the ...

The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller‘Brave, compassionate and inspiring – it left me in floods of tears’ Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtFor more than twenty-five years, David Nott has taken unpaid leave from his job as a general and vascular surgeon with the NHS to volunteer in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993, to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he ha...

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a remarkable anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences and profound reflections of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This collection presents a wide range of literary styles, from detailed diary entries to eloquent memoirs, capturing the raw and unfiltered perspectives of those who fought on the front lines. Through these diverse narratives, the anthology explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the ...

This anthology is dedicated to honoring the extraordinary courage, sacrifices, and unwavering devotion of all Americans who participated in the Civil War—soldiers, volunteers, medical personnel, and civilians who supported the troops. In the hope that such a deep divide and bloodshed never again darken our nation, we pay tribute to those who gave their lives or sacrificed all they had in service of the greater good they believed in. This monumental anthology captures a range of literary st...

This anthology is dedicated to honor and preserve from oblivion the great courage, the sacrifices and the ultimate devotion of all Americans during the Civil War - the soldiers, the volunteers, the medical stuff and the civilians who supported the troops. In the hope this great divide and bloodthirsty hatred never emerges again in our nation, we honor the people who gave their lives or sacrificed everything they could offer in order to serve the greater good in which they believed. The edi...

Whether switching on the TV, picking up a newspaper or simply logging on to the internet, one is constantly faced with images of natural disasters, conflict and human suffering. Humanity has experienced these problems throughout time and we have evolved methods and mechanisms for alleviating suffering, from trauma care following a traffic accident to international pacts and the Millennium Development Goals.In exploring such diverse cases of aid intervention, Disaster Medicine: ...

The first edition of conflict and catastrophe was produced in 2002 and a second, successful edition, followed in 2009. The decision to produce these works sprung from painful problems experienced by colleagues and authors themselves during many humanitarian and related deployments. The guide for both editions was to provide, in one volume, an entry level text covering all aspects of deployment, with an emphasis on medicine and healthcare in these environments. This third revised, expanded ...

Flexible Bayesian Regression Modeling is a step-by-step guide to the Bayesian revolution in regression modeling, for use in advanced econometric and statistical analysis where datasets are characterized by complexity, multiplicity, and large sample sizes, necessitating the need for considerable flexibility in modeling techniques. It reviews three forms of flexibility: methods which provide flexibility in their error distribution; methods which model non-central parts of the distribution (s...

The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is James S Pyke-Nott.

Fundamentals of Frontline Surgery is an easy to read text, written by world class faculty, that provides clinicians with succinct and didactic information about what to do in high intensity, resource limited situations.With global conflicts and humanitarian emergencies on the rise, there has been a dramatic uptake in the number of volunteers for both military and humanitarian operations. This manual aids best practice and fast decision making in the field.