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This book offers a fascinating and eye-opening journey through the complex and contradicting world of cigarettes. Through a meticulous exploration of the intertwining strands of finance, politics, and public health, Kluger presents the rise of the tobacco industry and the ensuing debates on regulation. The most striking feature of this book is its ability to humanize the key players involved, shedding light on the intricate web of motivations and interests. With its rich detail and dispassionate analysis, "Ashes To Ashes" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of cigarettes on society.

Whether you're a healthcare professional or a patient, "Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations" is an invaluable resource that takes the complex world of medical terminology and breaks it down into easily understandable terms. With an extensive list of over 6,000 abbreviations and acronyms, this book will help you navigate through medical documents, decipher prescriptions, and make sense of often puzzling medical jargon. Say goodbye to confusion and save precious time with this comprehensive guide by your side.

Imagine understanding the undercurrent that has shaped civilizations: infectious diseases. "The Plague Cycle" by Charles Kenny isn't just a history book; it's a mirror that reflects the enduring struggle between humanity and the microscopic forces that have influenced our societies, economies, and the very growth of civilizations themselves. Drawing connections across time, Kenny offers a resonant perspective on the past, while shedding light on our present challenges, especially in the context of recent global events. If you're curious about the intersection of health, history, and human progress, this book adds a compelling layer to your understanding.

What if the best was yet to come? Recent studies show that our happiness levels peak at age 82, and that our decision-making skills improve as we age. As more of us live past the age of 80, in this ground-breaking book, Dr Daniel Levitin uses cutting-edge research from neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate the benefits of getting older.Packed with engaging interviews with individuals who thrived far beyond the conventional age of retirement, this book also reflects on challenges many readers will recognize. Levitin offers a realistic personal plan full of practical, cognitive enhancing tricks for everyone to follow over the years.Successful Ageing is a radical exploration of what we all can learn from those who age joyously. This book will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens of a society in which the average life expectancy continues to rise.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a comprehensive understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic first began and how it spread around the world. Michael Lewis delivers a gripping chronicle of the early days of COVID-19, and how the US fumbled its response. With powerful storytelling, the book highlights the bravery of people on the front lines and showcases how much we have yet to learn about how to handle pandemics. Highly recommended for anyone interested in public health and healthcare policy.

A preeminent doctor and bioethicist gives an incisive tour of ten health care systems across the globe, in search of an answer to whose is best --- and how we can be more like them.One thing we can all agree on: America does not have the world's best healthcare, at least not for all its citizens across 50 very different states. But which country does, and what can they teach us?Author, physician, and bioethicist, Ezekiel Emanuel has examined the world's leading providers of healthcare.Drawing from an analysis of ten countries --- Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK --- the results are in. No health care system is perfect, whether the problem is too many hospital beds in Germany or treating chronic illness in France, and some problems are shared across many countries, from truly addressing mental healthcare to containing the rising costs of chronic care. But the lessons from the best healthcare practices allow us to adapt some of the good found in other countries and avoid making the same mistakes as others. Healthcare remains uniquely important to all Americans, and uniquely fraught: here is the best evidence from around the world of what excellence looks like and how we can deliver it here.