An accessible but thorough look at the human immune system examines the history of its discovery, the ways in which it can harm as well as help us, the ethics of organ transplantation, and the biology of AIDS. UP.
Ronald W. Clark Livres
2 novembre 1916 – 1 janvier 1987
Cet auteur britannique a acquis une reconnaissance pour ses biographies, ses œuvres de fiction et de non-fiction. Sa carrière journalistique, débutée en 1933, l'a mené à des événements mondiaux cruciaux. En tant que correspondant de guerre, il a vécu de première main les débarquements du jour J en Normandie, puis a couvert les hostilités jusqu'à leur fin. De retour en Grande-Bretagne, il s'est entièrement consacré à l'écriture, ses œuvres reflétant la profondeur de ses expériences et son acuité journalistique.
Sex and the Origins of Death
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Exploring the concept of death, the book examines how obligatory death due to natural aging is a relatively recent development in the history of life, emerging over a billion years after life first appeared. It posits that this programmed death coincided with the advent of sexual reproduction, suggesting a significant evolutionary shift. Through this lens, the author delves into the relationship between aging, reproduction, and the evolution of life itself, challenging traditional perceptions of mortality.
A biography of the 20th-century's greatest scientist.
Highlighting significant medical breakthroughs of the last century, the book discusses innovations such as vaccines, allergy treatments, and advancements in cancer care and organ transplants. It delves into the functioning of essential bodily systems while offering insights into ongoing research efforts. This exploration underscores the importance of medical science in improving health and combating diseases like AIDS, making it a crucial read for those interested in the evolution of healthcare.
Meticulously researched, this book examines US dollar hegemony and the unsustainable macroeconomics of 'petrodollar recycling', pointing out that issues underlying the Iraq war also apply to geostrategic tensions between the US and other countries including the member states of the EU, Iran, Venezuela and Russia. The author warns that without changing course, the American Experiments will end the way all empires end -- with military over-tension and subsequent economic decline. He recommends the multilateral pursuit of both energy and monentary reforms within a United Nations framework to create a more balanced global energy and monetary system -- thereby reducing the possibility of future oil and oil-currency related warfare.
Einstein
The Life and Times
A description of the scientist's personal life and career.
A History of the Councils of the Church: From the Original Documents
- 528pages
- 19 heures de lecture
A History of the Councils of the Church: From the Original Documents; Volume 5
- 498pages
- 18 heures de lecture
A History of the Councils of the Church: From the Original Documents; Volume 2
- 534pages
- 19 heures de lecture
First published in the mid-nineteenth century, this scholarly work remains a classic of church history. It provides a detailed account of the various ecumenical councils held by the Catholic Church from the early centuries to the Council of Trent.
This volume presents a faithful reprint of the original 1897 edition, focusing on the Anglican Reformation. It offers insights into the historical and theological developments within the Anglican Church during this transformative period. The book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the complexities of Anglicanism and its evolution over time.