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  COVID-19 - A History

  Jacalyn Duffin

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  For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada.  
  Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular. Taking a broad approach, the book explains the advent of tests, treatments, and vaccines, as well as the practical politics behind interventions, including quarantines, barrier technologies, lockdowns, and social and financial supports. In concluding chapters Duffin analyzes the outcome of successive waves of COVID-19 infection around the world: the toll of human suffering, the successes and failures of control measures, vaccine rollouts, and grassroots opposition to governments’ attempts to limit the spread and mitigate social and economic damages.  
  Closing with the fraught search for the origins of COVID-19, Duffin considers the implications of an “infodemic” and provides an cautionary outlook for the future.

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  Into my Hands - A Midwife’s Memoir

  Catherine Rae Shields

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  "Into My Hands" is an intimate and inspiring memoir that delves into the life of a passionate midwife, tracing her path from childhood to her fulfilling career in midwifery. This poignant narrative was born from a transformative moment in the author's early twenties, following a traumatic birth experience with her own daughter. It was then that she resolved to put an end to birth trauma and dedicate her life to supporting women during the sacred journey of childbirth. 
  With a background as a labor and delivery nurse and a nurse-midwife, she embarked on a remarkable journey to achieve her mission. In her role, she went above and beyond to provide comfort, aid, and unwavering reassurance to mothers in their birthing moments. "Into My Hands" is not only a personal account but also a tribute to the countless mothers she had the privilege to work with, as they generously share their own unique birth stories. 
  This memoir beautifully captures the profound impact of having a midwife's skilled and caring hands present during childbirth. It's a testament to the strength, resilience, and the incredible bond that forms between midwives and the women they serve. Through this book, readers will gain a deep appreciation for the transformative power of compassionate care during one of life's most extraordinary experiences.

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  The Ultimate Guide to Growing...

  Lily Johnson

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  Get the keys to growing your own mushrooms with "The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Mushrooms." With the help of this thorough guide, which provides step-by-step directions suitable for both novice and seasoned growers, you can be sure to yield a bountiful harvest of tasty and nourishing mushrooms. 
  Explore the fascinating world of fungus with in-depth chapters on mushrooms' fundamental biology and anatomy, and discover how to precisely control the temperature, light, and humidity to create the ideal growing habitat. Whether you decide to grow mushrooms indoors or outdoors, learn which substrates work best for each species and learn about the tools and equipment necessary to make the growing process go more smoothly. 
  To increase your yields, investigate cutting-edge methods like as liquid culture and mycorrhizal cultivation and try out novel substrates. Diagnose typical problems with useful guidance on eradicating pests, contaminants, and environmental imbalances to guarantee your success at every turn. 
  The most comprehensive book for learning the art and science of mushroom growing is "The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Mushrooms". Savor the benefits of fresh, locally farmed mushrooms and set off on a rewarding path into sustainable agriculture with the help of this book.

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  Affirmations For Positive Thinking

  Affirmational Journey

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  Do you struggle with negative thoughts that cloud your mind? Are you seeking a way to cultivate a more positive and optimistic outlook on life? This audiobook is your gateway to transforming your mindset through powerful affirmations for positive thinking. Each affirmation is carefully designed to help you shift from negativity to positivity, encouraging a brighter and more hopeful perspective. By listening to these affirmations regularly, you will train your mind to focus on the good, embrace optimism, and foster a positive mental attitude. Whether you're dealing with daily stress, overcoming challenges, or simply wanting to improve your outlook, these affirmations will guide you towards a more positive and fulfilling life. Start your journey to positive thinking today and see the world in a new light.

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  Moonlight Elk - One Woman's Hunt...

  Chris Tiegreen

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  Christie Green learned to hunt in order to complement the food she grew in her garden. As an act of practical agency this fulfilled her needs, yet a restlessness stirred within. She longed for a life defined by something deeper than cultural norms. Could she travel beyond the supposed domain of women and venture into the wild, where men were said to prevail? 
   
   
   
  Here, hunting in the wild, the moon cycles through her, rising and falling, whispering messages from the dark side. Rather than circle the hot insistence of a masculine sun, Green begins to attune to the more elusive, mysterious murmuration of the moon. Animals and dreams, lunar partners, choreograph Green through time and space. She longs to dream, toil, live, and love at the edges of the fertile ecotones where she can withdraw inward, retreat like an animal into hiding, and then come into full, radiant view on her own terms. Green sheds the burdens of her domestic self and witnesses the animals defying reason as they walk her into their world, ambling her along, straddling night and day, waking and sleeping. Through them, definitions of gender dissolve and boundaries blur. In the process, Green eclipses western society's definitions of her as a woman, mother, lover, and entrepreneur, courageously birthing her own independence through a profound connection to the animals and the places they call home.

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  Cancer - A Very Short...

  Nick James

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  In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a "war" on cancer. More than thirty years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around one in three developing the disease. Curing cancer is not "rocket science," but the question is, why has cancer proved to be harder to tackle than the moon landings turned out to be? 
   
   
   
  Cancer research is a major economic activity. There are constant improvements in treatment techniques that result in better cure rates and increased quality and quantity of life for those with the disease, yet stories of breakthroughs in a cure for cancer are often in the media. 
   
   
   
  In this Very Short Introduction Nick James, founder of the CancerHelp UK website, examines the trends in diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as its economic consequences. Asking what cancer is and what causes it, he considers issues surrounding expensive drug development, what can be done to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use of complementary and alternative therapies.

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