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The Third Great Plague

A Discussion of Syphilis for Everyday People

by John H. Stokes ...

John H. Stokes'Äô "The Third Great Plague" provides an incisive analysis of the bubonic plague's resurgence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, interweaving historical narratives with contemporary reflections on public health crises. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Stokes presents a meticulous examination of the socio-political, economic, and scientific contexts that shaped ... Read more

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John H. Stokes'Äô "The Third Great Plague" provides an incisive analysis of the bubonic plague's resurgence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, interweaving historical narratives with contemporary reflections on public health crises. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Stokes presents a meticulous examination of the socio-political, economic, and scientific contexts that shaped
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The Third Great Plague

"A Discussion of Plague, Syphilis, Etc. for Everyday People"

by John H. Stokes ...

The struggle of man against his unseen and silent enemies, the lower or bacterial forms of life, once one becomes alive to it, has an irresistible fascination. More dramatic than any novel, more sombre and terrifying than a battle fought in the dark, would be the intimate picture of the battle of our bodies against the hosts of disease. If we could see with the eye of the microscope and feel and ... Read more

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The struggle of man against his unseen and silent enemies, the lower or bacterial forms of life, once one becomes alive to it, has an irresistible fascination. More dramatic than any novel, more sombre and terrifying than a battle fought in the dark, would be the intimate picture of the battle of our bodies against the hosts of disease. If we could see with the eye of the microscope and feel and
... Read more
The Third Great Plague

"A Discussion of Plague, Syphilis, Etc. for Everyday People"

by John H. Stokes ...

The struggle of man against his unseen and silent enemies, the lower or bacterial forms of life, once one becomes alive to it, has an irresistible fascination. More dramatic than any novel, more sombre and terrifying than a battle fought in the dark, would be the intimate picture of the battle of our bodies against the hosts of disease. If we could see with the eye of the microscope and feel and ... Read more

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The struggle of man against his unseen and silent enemies, the lower or bacterial forms of life, once one becomes alive to it, has an irresistible fascination. More dramatic than any novel, more sombre and terrifying than a battle fought in the dark, would be the intimate picture of the battle of our bodies against the hosts of disease. If we could see with the eye of the microscope and feel and
... Read more
Pandemic Origins: 5 Classic Books on the Study of Epidemics

Studies on Epidemic Influenza: Comprising Clinical and Laboratory Investigations, The pathology of influenza, The Third Great Plague, etc.

by Frank P. McNamara, Isabel M. Wason, M. C. Winternitz, John Caius, J. F. C. Hecker, John H. Stokes, University of Pittsburgh. School of Medicine, Provincial Board of Health of Ontario ...

Pandemic Origins: 5 Classic Books on the Study of Epidemics is a profound exploration of the historical and scientific narratives that shape our understanding of epidemics. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from clinical observations to historical analysis, providing a broad and nuanced perspective on the origins and impact of epidemics. Readers are invited into the meticulous ... Read more

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Pandemic Origins: 5 Classic Books on the Study of Epidemics is a profound exploration of the historical and scientific narratives that shape our understanding of epidemics. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from clinical observations to historical analysis, providing a broad and nuanced perspective on the origins and impact of epidemics. Readers are invited into the meticulous
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A Life in the Shadowlands

by John Stokes ...

Living in the eye of the hurricane. That's been my life as a Foster Carer. Mostly, it's been in a peacefully calm and loving place that is, however, constantly surrounded by the raging storms of trauma, fury and teenage angst. Drugs, drink, crime and all the horrors of abuse can come to visit and disrupt our lives but a loving home survives and is always shelter from the storm and sometimes for ... Read more

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Living in the eye of the hurricane. That's been my life as a Foster Carer. Mostly, it's been in a peacefully calm and loving place that is, however, constantly surrounded by the raging storms of trauma, fury and teenage angst. Drugs, drink, crime and all the horrors of abuse can come to visit and disrupt our lives but a loving home survives and is always shelter from the storm and sometimes for
... Read more
Lowry Air Force Base

by Jack Stokes Ballard, John Bond, George Paxton ...

Series series Images of America
From 1937 to 1994, Lowry Air Force Base, located on the eastern edge of the city of Denver, served the nation and the surrounding community in many distinguished ways. The air base, primarily a technical training center, graduated more than 1.1 million enlisted members and officers in skills ranging from armament to photography, tremendously strengthening the country�s war efforts in World War II, ... Read more

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From 1937 to 1994, Lowry Air Force Base, located on the eastern edge of the city of Denver, served the nation and the surrounding community in many distinguished ways. The air base, primarily a technical training center, graduated more than 1.1 million enlisted members and officers in skills ranging from armament to photography, tremendously strengthening the country�s war efforts in World War II,
... Read more
The Cultural Lives of Greyhounds

by John Stokes ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book aims to enhance our intellectual understanding of the relationship between human beings and domestic animals, with a focus on a specific breed of dog: the greyhound. It combines literary criticism, cultural history and the rapidly expanding field of human/animal studies by tracing the creative representation of the greyhound, from the earliest references in classical myth to multiple ... Read more

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This book aims to enhance our intellectual understanding of the relationship between human beings and domestic animals, with a focus on a specific breed of dog: the greyhound. It combines literary criticism, cultural history and the rapidly expanding field of human/animal studies by tracing the creative representation of the greyhound, from the earliest references in classical myth to multiple
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Four voices

Managing love, loyalty, family wealth and succession through the generations

by John Vamos ...

Narrated by Dave Stokes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

From Italian, English and Mexican proverbs to Arabian or Chinese parables the curse of family business is always the same. Namely, that the first generation makes it, the second generation enjoys it and the third generation destroys it! Rags to riches and back again in three generations.But it doesn't have to be this way.This book tells the story of love, loyalty and wealth, and how they can ... Read more

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From Italian, English and Mexican proverbs to Arabian or Chinese parables the curse of family business is always the same. Namely, that the first generation makes it, the second generation enjoys it and the third generation destroys it! Rags to riches and back again in three generations.But it doesn't have to be this way.This book tells the story of love, loyalty and wealth, and how they can
... Read more
Discoveries in Australia

With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle

by John Lort Stokes ...

John Lort Stokes, a British naval officer and explorer, penned a fascinating account titled 'Discoveries in Australia' detailing his expedition of the Australian coastline in the mid-19th century. Stokes' book is written in a clear and concise manner, providing readers with a firsthand look at the geography, wildlife, and interactions with indigenous populations during his voyages. His ... Read more

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John Lort Stokes, a British naval officer and explorer, penned a fascinating account titled 'Discoveries in Australia' detailing his expedition of the Australian coastline in the mid-19th century. Stokes' book is written in a clear and concise manner, providing readers with a firsthand look at the geography, wildlife, and interactions with indigenous populations during his voyages. His
... Read more
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A Succession Blueprint

The companion guide to Four Voices

by John Vamos ...

Narrated by Dave Stokes ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

When it comes to family wealth, there is a curse active throughout the world: the first generation (G1) makes it, the second generation (G2) enjoys it, and the third generation (G3) destroys it. Rags to riches and back again in three generations.But it doesn't have to be this way. A Succession Blueprint is the companion guide to Four Voices: Managing love, loyalty, family wealth and succession ... Read more

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When it comes to family wealth, there is a curse active throughout the world: the first generation (G1) makes it, the second generation (G2) enjoys it, and the third generation (G3) destroys it. Rags to riches and back again in three generations.But it doesn't have to be this way. A Succession Blueprint is the companion guide to Four Voices: Managing love, loyalty, family wealth and succession
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2)

With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle

by John Lort Stokes ...

Discoveries in Australia is a two volume account of the voyages of H. M. S. Beagle by the coasts of Australia, written by Admiral Stokes, an officer in the Royal Navy who served on the Beagle for close to eighteen years. The work covers the expedition by command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty which took place from 1837 to 1843 and provides accounts of exploring and surveying coasts ... Read more

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Discoveries in Australia is a two volume account of the voyages of H. M. S. Beagle by the coasts of Australia, written by Admiral Stokes, an officer in the Royal Navy who served on the Beagle for close to eighteen years. The work covers the expedition by command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty which took place from 1837 to 1843 and provides accounts of exploring and surveying coasts
... Read more
An Eagle's Sky: My Life as a Birdman

by John Stokes ...

This is an incredible true story about a man who wields his visceral passion for birds and flight that ultimately leads to giving a one-winged Bald Eagle a second chance to fly. Follow John Stokes as he takes you down the remarkable path of his life, from his early fascination with sparrows to later establishing a bird rehabilitation program where he meets Osceola, the eagle that changes his life. ... Read more

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This is an incredible true story about a man who wields his visceral passion for birds and flight that ultimately leads to giving a one-winged Bald Eagle a second chance to fly. Follow John Stokes as he takes you down the remarkable path of his life, from his early fascination with sparrows to later establishing a bird rehabilitation program where he meets Osceola, the eagle that changes his life.
... Read more

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