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Torn by a quirk of fate from his life as a dilettante and intellectual, Humphrey van Weydon finds himself at the whim of the ruthless Wolf Larsen. The 2 men - the one youthful, idealistic, and upper-class, the other ruthless, dangerous, self-taught, and self-determined - inevitably become adversaries. As he does in Call of the Wild and White Fang, Jack London dramatizes in this story the violent encounter between safe, genteel comfort and a brutal set of circumstances.

Plastic surgery has become the answer for many Americans, and in American Plastic sociologist Laurie Essig explores how we arrived at this particular solution. Over the last decade there has been a 465 percent increase in cosmetic work, and we now spend over $12 billion annually on procedures like liposuction, face-lifts, tummy tucks, and boob jobs.

Bienvenido al mundo de Enfermera Saturada, un mundo donde el delirio se mezcla con el humor, a veces negro y siempre muy fino, pero donde el día a día del hospital siempre supera a la ficción.

Challenging Operations takes up the apparent paradox of medical professionals resisting reforms designed to help them and their patients. Through vivid anecdotes, interviews, and incisive observation and analysis, Katherine Kellogg reveals the complex ways that institutional reforms spark resistance when they challenge long-standing beliefs, roles, and systems of authority. Shedding new light on the difficulty of implementing reforms, Challenging Operations offers concrete recommendations for effectively meeting that challenge.

In I Love My Kids, but I Want My Body Back, Dr Malcolm Linsell shares his patients’ experiences so other women will know what to expect when contemplating plastic surgery. From initial consultation to surgery and beyond, 10 women reveal how their body image issues had a negative impact on their mental and physical health, relationships, and quality of life. Their stories are honest accounts of how they found the courage to change what they didn’t like about their bodies, creating for themselves a calm self-assurance that radiates out to those around them.

A fascinating guide to a career in neurosurgery written by award-winning journalist John Colapinto and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for someone considering a path to this most challenging profession. Choosing what to do with your life begins...

Celebrated by medical students for over a decade, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes is the highest-yield surgery review for the shelf and USMLE Step 2 CK exams. Designed for portable prep, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes reinforces the most important surgery information in a practical, easy-to-digest review followed by 180 vignette-based practice questions. It fits perfectly in your lab coat so you can refresh your knowledge in between cases.

Your patient has three comorbidities, six medications, and a condition you barely remember from lecture. Med-Surg II doesn't slow down. You're expected to manage complex multi-system disorders, prioritize nursing interventions across competing problems, and apply critical thinking under pressure — all while keeping dozens of conditions straight.

Foundations and Frontiers in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery bridges general dentistry and advanced surgical care, offering dental students, residents, and seasoned clinicians a clear, research-based roadmap. It begins with an overview that defines objectives and structure. The first chapter addresses restorative and prosthetic fundamentals—diagnosis, treatment planning, and seamless transition to surgical procedures.

This program is read by the author. Paul Craddock's Spare Parts offers an original look at the history of medicine itself through the rich, compelling, and delightfully macabre story of transplant surgery from ancient times to the present day. How did an architect help pioneer blood transfusion...

From an eminent surgeon and historian comes the “by turns fascinating and ghastly” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice) story of surgery’s development—from the Stone Age to the present day—blending meticulous medical research with vivid storytelling. There are not many...

**A new unabridged recording** A brilliant and courageous doctor reveals, in gripping accounts of true cases, the power and limits of modern medicine. Sometimes in medicine the only way to know what is truly going on in a patient is to operate, to look inside with one's own eyes. This audio is...

Wenn ein krankes Kinderherz nach erfolgreicher Operation wieder zu schlagen beginnt, ist das kaum weniger als ein Wunder. Selbst für einen renommierten Chirurgen wie Martin Kostelka, der schon über 10 000 Eingriffe durchgeführt hat – zumeist an Babys und Kleinkindern, mit herausragender Erfolgsquote. Es ist ein Privileg, dass Professor Kostelka nun erstmals tiefe Einblicke in seinen immens verantwortungsvollen Berufsalltag gewährt. Eindringlich erzählt der Kinderherzchirurg von Schicksalen voll banger Hoffnung, bewegenden und teils außerordentlich komplizierten Fällen.

When retired emergency physician and kidney donor Matt Harmody joined a team of four other donors to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state, they weren’t just chasing a Guinness world record. They were out to prove a radical truth: Life after kidney donation has no limits.

This riveting book from a bestselling author and neurosurgeon explores the unbelievable science that has saved lives and made recovery possible despite all odds. "An exciting medical thriller with the compassion, hope, excitement and aspiration that define Sanjay." —Lance Armstrong, Olympic...

The first–ever, comprehensive guide for organ transplant recipients, living donors, and caregivers from Mayo Clinic, a global leader in transplant surgery and research. With decades of experience and over 30,000 life–saving organ transplants performed, Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and...

El corazón en la mano es el testimonio de Horacio Vogelfang, un médico argentino que, contra todas las adversidades, lideró el primer trasplante cardíaco infantil en el Hospital Garrahan. Una historia real de coraje, ciencia y vocación. ¿Qué se siente sostener un corazón detenido en las manos a la espera de que vuelva a latir? En El corazón en la mano, Horacio Vogelfang narra un recorrido extraordinario: desde su niñez en La Paternal, caminando con dificultad tras la poliomielitis, hasta convertirse en pionero en cardiocirugía infantil de alta complejidad en el Hospital Garrahan.

This play is intended for all to listen to. It is a combination of veterinary surgery, engineering and science. It outlines the various disciplines and problems that a surgeon must deal with day to day. Examples of actual cases are provided to bring all the science and medicine together. Each topic is explored and teased out in a certain way to merge the concepts. The focus on implant design is deliberate, with the intention of hopefully rallying support for an alternative approach.

Every year, thousands face kidney disease and dialysis, but there is a better solution: Living Kidney Donation. Understanding Living Kidney Donation: The Best Treatment for Kidney Disease is a clear, compassionate guide that explains the donation process from start to finish. Written by Glenna Frey, a nephrology nurse with 40+ years of experience and a living kidney donor herself, and narrated by her daughter, Amanda Frey, this audiobook will help you:

Whether you're a new grad, transitioning from bedside, or just stepping into the surgical world, the OR can feel intimidating—especially in orthopedics. Orthopedic OR Nursing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide for New Circulators gives you a realistic, empowering roadmap to survive your first year and grow into a trusted circulator.