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Ebola Island

Author : Gregor Pratt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781709976155
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (761 download)

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Download or read book Ebola Island written by Gregor Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Gamble is a shallow greedy class action lawyer on the verge of a big payday when the judge allows the class claim to go forward and orders the United States and its CDC to provide discovery. George Parker, head of security at the CDC, needs to keep things hidden. By trickery Jack is found to have Ebola and summarily shipped out and dropped among the class he represents in the middle of Ebola Island, formerly known as Madagascar.Ebola Island is out of control. Food, medicine, supplies and money have been systematically siphoned off leaving the residents of the island sick and starving. Many have turned to cannibalism to survive. All vestiges of order or control have been overrun by the time Jack is dropped at an airstrip on the island. To survive Jack must cross the island on foot with no food or water except what can be scavenged and he must avoid the roving bands of cannibals. To make matters more difficult Parker has sent trained armed men to track and kill Jack and has put a huge reward out to area bounty hunters if they can find and kill Jack. Against these obstacles, Jack has the help of two unarmed locals and support back in Cincinnati from his lawyer and his girlfriend."Remarkable characters propel a potent story brimming with action and suspense. " Kirkus Reviews.A portion of the author's proceeds will be donated to The Middletown Community Foundation in the author's home town.

Ebola: The Natural and Human History of a Deadly Virus

Author : David Quammen
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393351564
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Ebola: The Natural and Human History of a Deadly Virus written by David Quammen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A frightening and fascinating masterpiece of science reporting that reads like a detective story.” —Walter Isaacson In 1976 a deadly virus emerged from the Congo forest. As swiftly as it came, it disappeared, leaving no trace. Over the four decades since, Ebola has emerged sporadically, each time to devastating effect. It can kill up to 90 percent of its victims. In between these outbreaks, it is untraceable, hiding deep in the jungle. The search is on to find Ebola’s elusive host animal. And until we find it, Ebola will continue to strike. Acclaimed science writer and explorer David Quammen first came near the virus while he was traveling in the jungles of Gabon, accompanied by local men whose village had been devastated by a recent outbreak. Here he tells the story of Ebola—its past, present, and its unknowable future. Extracted from Spillover by David Quammen, updated and with additional material.

Lab 257

Author : Michael C. Carroll
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061842893
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Lab 257 written by Michael C. Carroll and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strictly off limits to the public, Plum Island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds -- and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of Plum Island. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of New York City is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore. Based on declassified government documents, in-depth interviews, and access to Plum Island itself, this is an eye-opening, suspenseful account of a federal government germ laboratory gone terribly wrong. For the first time, Lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between Plum Island, Lyme disease, and the deadly West Nile virus. The book also probes what's in store for Plum Island's new owner, the Department of Homeland Security, in this age of bioterrorism. Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes.

Ebola and Marburg Viruses

Author : Hans-Dieter Klenk
Publisher : Garland Science
ISBN 13 : 9780954523237
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (232 download)

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Book Synopsis Ebola and Marburg Viruses by : Hans-Dieter Klenk

Download or read book Ebola and Marburg Viruses written by Hans-Dieter Klenk and published by Garland Science. This book was released on 2004 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ebola and Marburg viruses are a pair of filoviruses that are among the most lethal hemorrhagic viruses on the planet. The authors present a review of past and current research into these pathogens, including 12 papers addressing the structure of the viral proteins; genomic replication; molecular mechanisms of entry; pathogenesis in nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, and mice; virus modulation of innate immunity; and cellular and molecular mechanisms of Ebola pathogenicity and related approaches to vaccine development.

A Day-by-Day Chronicle of the 2013-2016 Ebola Outbreak

Author : Stephan Gregory Bullard
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319765655
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis A Day-by-Day Chronicle of the 2013-2016 Ebola Outbreak by : Stephan Gregory Bullard

Download or read book A Day-by-Day Chronicle of the 2013-2016 Ebola Outbreak written by Stephan Gregory Bullard and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful history describes the daily progression of the Ebola outbreak that swept across West Africa and struck Europe and America from December 2013 to June 2016. A case study on a massive scale, it follows the narratives of numerous patients as well as the journey of physicians and scientists from discovery to action and from tracking to containment. The unfolding story reveals ever-shifting complexities such as the varied paths the infection took from country to country, the multiple responses of community members, and the occurrence of flare-ups when the outbreak was seemingly over. The book’s finely-documented present-tense reporting records key facts, events, and observations, including: Routes of Ebola transmission, incubation, symptoms, short- and long-term effects on survivors Early attempts to understand and contain the virus and curb practices contributing to its spread Medical, governmental, and public responses, from local education programs to global efforts Communication and conflict between healthcare workers and communities Social and economic outcomes of Ebola in the affected nations Ebola remains incurable, although a vaccine is now available. For members of the medical community, public health officials, medical historians, scholarly professionals, and interested laypeople, A Day-by-Day Chronicle of the 2013-2016 Ebola Outbreak makes starkly clear what we can learn from these events not only for future outbreaks of Ebola, but also for the emergence of as-yet unknown diseases.

The Hot Zone

Author : Richard Preston
Publisher : Corgi
ISBN 13 : 9780552143035
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book The Hot Zone written by Richard Preston and published by Corgi. This book was released on 1995 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a killer with the infectiousness of the common cold and power of the Black Death. Imagine something so deadly that it wipes out 90% of those it touches. Imagine an organism against which there is no defence. But you don't need to imagine. Such a killer exists: it is a virus and its name is Ebola. The Hot Zone tells what happens when the unthinkable becomes reality: when a deadly virus, from the rain forests of Africa, crosses continents and infects a monkey house ten miles from the White House. Ebola is that reality. It has the power to decimate the world's population. Try not to panic. It will be back. There is nothing you can do...

Plum Island

Author : Nelson DeMille
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0759528330
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book Plum Island written by Nelson DeMille and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide detective John Corey convalesces in the Long Island township of Southold, home to farmers, fishermen -- and at least one killer. Tom and Judy Gordon, a young, attractive couple Corey knows, have been found on their patio, each with a bullet in the head. The local police chief, Sylvester Maxwell, wants Corey's big-city expertise, but Maxwell gets more than he bargained for. John Corey doesn't like mysteries, which is why he likes to solve them. His investigations lead him into the lore, legends, and ancient secrets of northern Long Island -- more deadly and more dangerous than he could ever have imagined. During his journey of discovery, he meets two remarkable women, Detective Beth Penrose and Mayflower descendant Emma Whitestone, both of whom change his life irrevocably. Ultimately, through his understanding of the murders, John Corey comes to understand himself. Fast-paced and atmospheric, marked by entrancing characters, incandescent storytelling, and brilliant comic touches, Plum Island is Nelson DeMille at his thrill-inducing best.

Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

Author : David Quammen
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393066800
Total Pages : 591 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic written by David Quammen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterpiece of science reporting that tracks the animal origins of emerginghuman diseases.

East Indies Pilot: Islands eastward of Celebes and Timor, including New Guinea and Louisiade Archipelago

Author : United States. Hydrographic Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book East Indies Pilot: Islands eastward of Celebes and Timor, including New Guinea and Louisiade Archipelago written by United States. Hydrographic Office and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds

Author : Paul Farmer
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 0374716986
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds written by Paul Farmer and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Paul Farmer brings his considerable intellect, empathy, and expertise to bear in this powerful and deeply researched account of the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014. It is hard to imagine a more timely or important book.” —Bill and Melinda Gates "[The] history is as powerfully conveyed as it is tragic . . . Illuminating . . . Invaluable." —Steven Johnson, The New York Times Book Review In 2014, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea suffered the worst epidemic of Ebola in history. The brutal virus spread rapidly through a clinical desert where basic health-care facilities were few and far between. Causing severe loss of life and economic disruption, the Ebola crisis was a major tragedy of modern medicine. But why did it happen, and what can we learn from it? Paul Farmer, the internationally renowned doctor and anthropologist, experienced the Ebola outbreak firsthand—Partners in Health, the organization he founded, was among the international responders. In Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds, he offers the first substantive account of this frightening, fast-moving episode and its implications. In vibrant prose, Farmer tells the harrowing stories of Ebola victims while showing why the medical response was slow and insufficient. Rebutting misleading claims about the origins of Ebola and why it spread so rapidly, he traces West Africa’s chronic health failures back to centuries of exploitation and injustice. Under formal colonial rule, disease containment was a priority but care was not – and the region’s health care woes worsened, with devastating consequences that Farmer traces up to the present. This thorough and hopeful narrative is a definitive work of reportage, history, and advocacy, and a crucial intervention in public-health discussions around the world.

Island Epidemics

Author : Andrew David Cliff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780198288954
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (889 download)

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Download or read book Island Epidemics written by Andrew David Cliff and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Island Epidemics, the authors show that the complex warfare of invasion and extinction observed by Darwin for plants and animals applies with equal force to human diseases. A world picture is presented of diseases, which range from the familiar (influenza and German measles) to the exotic (kuru and tsutsugamushi), and islands which range in remoteness, from the accessible United Kingdom to the inaccessible Tristan da Cunha and Easter Island.

Islands

Author : Steven Roger Fischer
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1780230532
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Islands written by Steven Roger Fischer and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lost’s Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashed, the survivors found themselves on a seemingly deserted island. In Defoe’s novel, Robinson Crusoe spends twenty-eight years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, while in the movie Castaway Tom Hanks survives over four years on a South Pacific island. And Jurassic Park kept its dinosaur population confined to an island off the coast of Central America. Islands often find themselves at the center of imagined worlds, secluded and sometimes mystical locales filled with strange creatures and savage populations. The cannibals, raptors, and smoke monsters that exist on the islands of popular culture aside, the more than one million islands and islets on the planet are indeed small , geological, biological, and cultural laboratories. From Britain to Japan, from the Galapagos to Manhattan, this book roams the planet to provide the first global introduction to these waterlocked landforms. Longtime island dweller Steven Roger Fischer shows that, since time began, islands have been one of the primary birthplaces for plants, animals, and proto-humans. These eyots of stone and sand—whether in ocean, lake, or river—fostered the human race, and Fischer recounts how humanity then exploited these remarkable habitats as stepping stones to global dominion. He explores island economics, warfare, and politics, and he examines the role they have played in literature, art and psychology. At the same time, he sparks our imagination with visions of islands—from Atlantis to Tahiti, Treasure Island to Hawaii. Ultimately, he reveals, these isolated mini-worlds are a measure of humankind itself. An engaging account of the islets that have enriched, lured, terrified, and inspired us, Islands shines new light on these cradles of earth—and human—history.

Coma Island

Author : Larry Medina
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Coma Island written by Larry Medina and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's take a trip to Hell. and see for our self's on what Hell is Like. But you mite not Like what you'll see. CAUTION: Don't Read Alone!

Pandemic

Author : Sonia Shah
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374122881
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book Pandemic written by Sonia Shah and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interweaving history, original reportage, and personal narrative, Pandemic explores the origins of epidemics, drawing parallels between the story of cholera-- one of history's most disruptive and deadly pathogens-- and the new pathogens that stalk humankind today"--

The Evolution of Robert Carr

Author : Paul K. Lovett
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1483427935
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Robert Carr written by Paul K. Lovett and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul K. Lovett's science fiction satire The Evolution of Robert Carr is an audacious, operatic romp through a dystopian near future where genetic enhancements have pushed the divide between rich and poor ever closer to its social breaking point. The subversive tale opens on Robert Carr's eighteenth birthday when he is about to join the top 2%% of the population by becoming a recipient of an exorbitantly expensive neural enhancement procedure. Yet Robert is rather uniquely reticent to the prospect. He fears becoming distant, cold, inhuman, like his enhanced best friend. And that his girlfriend, one of the revolutionary Dragoons, will spurn him. "Lovett has crafted a sci-fi novel with sharp social commentary that cleverly examines such issues as the staggering income gap, the emerging role of technology, and the place of religion in a tech-driven world." -Kirkus Reviews

Pacific Islands ...

Author : Great Britain. Hydrographic Department
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pacific Islands ... written by Great Britain. Hydrographic Department and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sailing Directions for New Guinea

Author : United States. Defense Mapping Agency. Hydrographic Center
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sailing Directions for New Guinea written by United States. Defense Mapping Agency. Hydrographic Center and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: