The Island of Doctor Death
Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: New York : Pocket Books ; Markham, Ont. : Distributed in Canada by PaperJacks
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 9780671828240
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The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories and Other Stories
Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Orb Books
Published: 1997-07-15
Total Pages: 395
ISBN-13: 1429966807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA superb collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories is a book that transcends all genre definitions. The stories within are mined with depth charges, explosions of meaning and illumination that will keep you thinking and feeling long after you have finished reading. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Publisher: Del Rey
Published: 2022-07-19
Total Pages: 363
ISBN-13: 0593355342
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. “This is historical science fiction at its best: a dreamy reimagining of a classic story with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist themes. Some light romance threads through the heavier ethical questions concerning humanity.”—Library Journal (starred review) “The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling—the sleek and the bizarre, wild passions and deep hatreds—with cool equanimity.”—The New York Times (Editors’ Choice) ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Polygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, Booklist Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities. All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction. For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.
The Secret of the Yellow Death
Author: Suzanne Jurmain
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2014-05-20
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 0547528353
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Extremely interesting . . . Young people interested in medicine or scientific discovery will find this book engrossing, as will history students” (School Library Journal). [He had] a fever that hovered around 104 degrees. His skin turned yellow. The whites of his eyes looked like lemons. Nauseated, he gagged and threw up again and again . . . Here is the true story of how four Americans and one Cuban tracked down a killer, one of the word’s most vicious plagues: yellow fever. Journeying to fever-stricken Cuba in the company of Walter Reed and his colleagues, the reader feels the heavy air, smells the stench of disease, hears the whine of mosquitoes biting human volunteers during surreal experiments. Exploring themes of courage, cooperation, and the ethics of human experimentation, this gripping account is ultimately a story of the triumph of science. “[A] powerful exploration of a disease that killed 100,000 U.S. citizens in the 1800s.” —Kirkus Reviews Includes photos
Storeys from the Old Hotel
Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1995-12-15
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780312890490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe World Fantasy Award-winning volume, in its first paperback edition. This brilliant collection of 31 remarkable stories from the past two decades contains many of Wolfe's most appealing and accessible works. "A fine collection that showcases the wide range of Wolfe's weird and wonderful talent".--Kirkus Reviews.
Life and Death in Rikers Island
Author: Homer Venters
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2019-02-19
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1421427354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revelatory and groundbreaking book concludes with the author's analysis of the case for closing Rikers Island jails and his advice on how to do it for the good of the incarcerated.
The Best of Gene Wolfe
Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2009-03-17
Total Pages: 479
ISBN-13: 0765321351
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This Is Assisted Dying
Author: Stefanie Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-03-29
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1982129514
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn international bestseller, this compassionate memoir by a leading pioneer in medically assisted dying who helps suffering patients explore and fulfill their end of life choices is “written with sensitivity, grace, and candor...not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Dr. Stefanie Green has been forging new paths in the field of medical assistance in dying since 2016. In her landmark memoir, Dr. Green reveals the reasons a patient might seek an assisted death, how the process works, what the event itself can look like, the reactions of those involved, and what it feels like to oversee proceedings and administer medications that hasten death. She describes the extraordinary people she meets and the unusual circumstances she encounters as she navigates the intricacy, intensity, and utter humanity of these powerful interactions. Deeply authentic and powerfully emotional, This Is Assisted Dying contextualizes the myriad personal, professional, and practical issues surrounding assisted dying by bringing readers into the room with Dr. Green, sharing the voices of her patients, her colleagues, and her own narrative. As our population confronts issues of wellness, integrity, agency, community, and how to live a connected, meaningful life, this progressive and compassionate book by a physician at the forefront of medically assisted dying offers comfort and potential relief. “A humane, clear-eyed view of how and why one can leave the world by choice” (Kirkus Reviews), This Is Assisted Dying will change the way people think about their options, and ultimately is less about death than about how we wish to live.
H. G. Wells: The Island of Dr. Moreau
Author: Dobbs
Publisher: Insight Comics
Published: 2018-10-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781683832034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWatch as the line between man and animal is blurred in this thrilling H. G. Wells graphic novel adaptation! Shipwrecked in the Pacific Ocean, Edward Prendick is rescued only to find himself on the strange island of Dr. Moreau. Hidden away on his remote island, Dr. Moreau has been conducting bizarre experiments for over ten years, genetically modifying animals to give them each a conscience and the ability to speak. These “Beastmen” obey a very precise set of rules called The Law, which forbids them to exhibit any primitive behavior and commands that they worship Dr. Moreau like a god. Trapped on the jungle island, Prendick soon discovers that the animal impulses of these creatures are far from forgotten. Based on the original story by H. G. Wells, this graphic novel adaptation brings a whole new look to the disturbing and visionary tale of The Island of Doctor Moreau. Rediscover this science fiction classic in comic book form today!
