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  Summary & Analysis - The Queen...

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  SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 
    
  THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY ERIKA JOHANSEN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BOOK SUMMARY STATION 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Tenth Horse 
  The Journey Begins 
  The Fetch 
  The Road to the Keep 
  The Cages 
  Queen Kelsea 
  The Queen's Wing 
  Confrontations 
  The Road to the Argive 
  Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen follows the journey of Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, who is the seventh Queen of the Tearling. Raised in isolation by Carlin and Barty, Kelsea learns history, languages, and the importance of her future role. She returns to the Keep at nineteen years old to take her rightful place on the throne and is immediately confronted with the corruption that has taken hold in the kingdom. 
    
  Kelsea battles with her identity and legacy as she attempts to save her people from a terrible fate. The novel explores themes of power, justice, and the significance of knowledge and education, as Kelsea tries to lead her kingdom. She is aided by loyal people such as the Mace and struggles to determine whom she can trust. The narrative also delves into the dark history of the Tearling, revealing the horrors of serfdom and the lottery, and challenging Kelsea to make difficult decisions.

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  Invisible Illness - A History...

  Emily Mendenhall

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  A moving cultural history of disability—and a powerful call to action to change how our medical system and society supports those with complex chronic conditions 
    
  From lupus to Lyme, invisible illness is often dismissed by everyone but the sufferers. Why does the medical establishment continually insist that, when symptoms are hard to explain, they are probably just in your head? 
    
  Inspired by her work with long COVID patients, medical anthropologist Emily Mendenhall traces the story of complex chronic conditions to show why both research and practice fail so many. Mendenhall points out disconnects between the reality of chronic disease—which typically involves multiple intersecting problems resulting in unique, individualized illness—and the assumptions of medical providers, who behave as though chronic diseases have uniform effects for everyone. And while invisible illnesses have historically been associated with white middle-class women, being believed that you are sick is even more difficult for patients whose social identities and lived experiences may not align with dominant medical thought. Weaving together cultural history with intimate interviews, Invisible Illness upholds the experiences of those living with complex illness to expose the failures of the American healthcare system—and how we can do better. 
    
  "This book challenges us to address discrimination in clinical care for people with complex chronic conditions like long Covid, questioning why some are believed while others aren't—a persistent disparity in US healthcare."—Oni Blackstock, primary care and HIV physician and founder of Health Justice

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  Road by Cormac McCarthy The...

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Road with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, the story of a father and son travelling south to escape the harsh winter in a postapocalyptic world. On the way, they must contend with food shortages, hordes of vicious cannibals and the existential problem of what there is left to live for in a world devoid of humanity. Described by The Times as "a work of such terrible beauty that you will struggle to look away", the novel won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and has been adapted into a major motion picture. Known for his original and effective writing style, Cormac McCarthy is the multi-award-winning author of several acclaimed novels, including No Country for Old Men and Blood Meridian.Find out everything you need to know about The Road in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Extended Summary - The Obelisk...

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE OBELISK GATE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY N.K. JEMISIN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Life on the Moon 
  The High-Stakes E.V.A. Exam 
  A Smuggler’s Life 
  The Big Job 
  A Dangerous Turn 
  The Conspiracy Unfolds 
  The Chase and Escape 
  The Final Confrontation 
  Resolution and Growth 
  Analysis and Themes 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Obelisk Gate” by N.K. Jemisin is a science fiction novel set in a world ravaged by catastrophic earthquakes and environmental collapse. The story follows two main characters, Essun and her daughter Nassun, who possess the dangerous power of orogeny—the ability to control seismic energy. As they navigate a broken world, Essun struggles to protect her community while grappling with her leadership role and burgeoning power. Meanwhile, Nassun, under the guidance of the mysterious Schaffa, begins to embrace her orogenic abilities, leading to a clash between their conflicting ideologies. Themes of survival, identity, and the abuse of power are central to the narrative.

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  Allergology - Allergies and...

  Mike Crawford

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  Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to substances that are typically harmless to most people. These substances, known as allergens, can include food, pollen, dust, pet dander, insect venom, and certain medications. When an allergic individual comes into contact with an allergen, their immune system mistakenly identifies it as a threat and triggers a defensive response. This response can range from mild symptoms, such as sneezing or a skin rash, to severe and potentially life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis.  
  The immune system plays a central role in allergic reactions. Normally, it defends the body against harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. However, in individuals with allergies, the immune system misidentifies allergens as dangerous invaders. The primary component involved in allergic reactions is Immunoglobulin E (IgE), a type of antibody that binds to specific allergens. This binding signals immune cells, such as mast cells and basophils, to release histamine and other inflammatory chemicals, leading to symptoms like swelling, redness, itching, and respiratory distress. 
  Allergic reactions are classified into different types based on the mechanism and timing of the immune response. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions occur within minutes of allergen exposure and are mediated by IgE. These reactions include hay fever, asthma attacks, and food allergies. Delayed hypersensitivity reactions, on the other hand, take several hours or even days to develop and involve different immune pathways, such as T-cell activation. Contact dermatitis, a reaction to certain chemicals or metals, is an example of a delayed allergic response.

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  Dismissed - Tackling the Biases...

  Kathy Palokoff, Angela Marshall

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  Health-care providers and their patients are human, and all humans have unconscious biases that affect how we listen, observe, and act. Bias impacts patients when they are at their most vulnerable. Health-care bias can mean the difference not just between suffering and relief, but between life and death. 
   
   
   
  For the first time, an author with the unique perspective of being one of America's top doctors, a woman, and Black, candidly addresses the issue of bias in health care, sharing personal and patient stories and pragmatic solutions. Dr. Angela Marshall, repeatedly named a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian magazine, draws on extensive research, poignant stories from some of the thousands of patients she has treated, and her own compelling personal experience, to examine the bias from both patients' and health-care providers' points of view. She offers a bold blueprint for change, filled with fresh solutions that can help everyone in our health-care system. 
   
   
   
  Dismissed not only explains what so many people feel so profoundly—that the system is working against them. It also reveals what health-care practitioners, patients, and society in general can do to make it right.

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