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"A sweeping look at how the major transformations in history--from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism--have been shaped not by humans but by germs. According to the accepted narrative of progress, humans have thrived thanks to their brains and brawn, collectively bending the arc of history. But in this revelatory book, professor Jonathan Kennedy argues that the myth of human exceptionalism overstates the role that we play in social...
2) Morbius
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Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.
4) Zhara
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Forbidden from practicing magic and burdened by her responsibilities, Jin Zhara's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with the Guardians of Dawn, a group dedicated to fighting a demonic plague that is corrupting magicians.
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In spring of 1918, World War I was underway, and troops at Fort Riley, Kansas, found themselves felled by influenza. By the summer of 1918, the second wave struck as a highly contagious and lethal epidemic and within weeks exploded into a pandemic, an illness that travels rapidly from one continent to another. It would impact the course of the war, and kill many millions more soldiers than warfare itself. Of all diseases, the 1918 flu was by far the...
7) Syphilis
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This book describes syphilis, a curable infection caused by bacteria, and its detection and treatment.
8) Gonorrhea
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Provides a thorough, non-judgmental understanding of the disease gonorrhea, how it is transmitted, how it manifests in the body, and the effects of the disease if left untreated. Also covers the negative social impact of dealing with a sexually transmitted disease and includes resources for finding professional help.
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Cast out of Eden and separated from the boy she dared to love, Allie will follow the call of blood to save her creator, Kanin, from the psychotic vampire Sarren. But when the trail leads to Allie's birthplace in New Covington, what Allie finds there will change the world forever--and possibly end human and vampire existence.
10) Genital herpes
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This book describes genital herpes, the most common sexually transmitted disease, and its treatment and prevention.
11) Gonorrhea
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This book describes gonorrhea, a common and highly contagious sexually transmitted disease, and its detection, treatment, and prevention.
12) Mental illness
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Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book examines mental illness in soldiers, Holocaust survivors, and survivors of natural disasters; mental illness and human rights; mental illness and substance abuse; and treatment of mental illness.
13) Living with acne
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Overviews the causes and treatments of acne. Offers teens advice on getting help, and coping strategies. Includes statistics, a glossary, organizations to contact, and additional resources.
14) Chlamydia
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This book describes chlamydia, the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease, and its treatment and prevention.
15) Chlamydia
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People who have chlamydia, the most common bacteria-caused sexually transmitted infection in the United States, often do not exhibit symptoms. However, teens who think they've been exposed to chlamydia have many easy-to-find resources to get more information, find a testing center, and receive medication, without the need for parental consent or notification. Readers will also find helpful coping mechanisms for dealing with chlamydia, as well as strategies...
17) Killer viruses
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In 1918, an influenza pandemic swept the world. Exact death counts are not known, but an estimated 50 to 100 million people died in only eight weeks. With recent outbreaks of swine flue, bird flu, SARS, and hantavirus, many people are wondering if 1918 could repeat itself. The world has learned a lot in the last ninety years. Have we learned enough? How likely is it that that an outbreak of such a disease could occur again? This book provides the...
18) Endometriosis
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This book describes endometriosis, a disease where tissue similar to the inside lining of the uterus ends up in other parts of the body, and its treatment.
20) STDs
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In this book, you'll read case studies and receive up-to-date information on the symptoms and treatments of major STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, Hepatitis B, genital warts, and HIV/AIDS.