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Myotonic Dystrophy

by Peter Harper ...

Series series The Facts
Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on individuals who are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many decades of a patient's life but, unlike the other dystrophies, it also affects the organs in the body, making this a very distinctive disorder, and a very troubling ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on individuals who are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many decades of a patient's life but, unlike the other dystrophies, it also affects the organs in the body, making this a very distinctive disorder, and a very troubling
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The Evolution of Medical Genetics

A British Perspective

by Peter Harper ...

This informative new book presents an accessible account of the development of medical genetics over the past 70 years, one of the most important areas of 20th, and now 21st, century science and medicine. Based largely on the author’s personal involvement and career as a leader in the field over the last half century, both in the UK and internationally, it draws on his interest and involvement in ... Read more

$100.30 CAD

This informative new book presents an accessible account of the development of medical genetics over the past 70 years, one of the most important areas of 20th, and now 21st, century science and medicine. Based largely on the author’s personal involvement and career as a leader in the field over the last half century, both in the UK and internationally, it draws on his interest and involvement in
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Now Comes Good Sailing

Writers Reflect on Henry David Thoreau

Narrated by William Hope, Barbara Barnes, Kaliswa Brewster, Kate Harper, Peter Marinker, Ako Mitchell ...

Unabridged

12 hours 19 min

This audiobook brings together original pieces on Thoreau by twenty-seven of today's leading writersWith narration by William Hope, Barbara Barnes, Kaliswa Brewster, Kate Harper, Peter Marinker, and Ako MitchellFeatures essays by Jennifer Finney Boylan • Kristen Case • George Howe Colt • Gerald Early • Paul Elie • Will Eno • Adam Gopnik • Lauren Groff • Celeste Headlee • Pico Iyer • Alan Lightman ... Read more

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This audiobook brings together original pieces on Thoreau by twenty-seven of today's leading writersWith narration by William Hope, Barbara Barnes, Kaliswa Brewster, Kate Harper, Peter Marinker, and Ako MitchellFeatures essays by Jennifer Finney Boylan • Kristen Case • George Howe Colt • Gerald Early • Paul Elie • Will Eno • Adam Gopnik • Lauren Groff • Celeste Headlee • Pico Iyer • Alan Lightman
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A Short History of Medical Genetics

by Peter S. Harper ...

An eminent geneticist, veteran author, OMMG Series Editor, and noted archivist, Peter Harper presents a lively account of how our ideas and knowledge about human genetics have developed over the past century from the perspective of someone inside the field with a deep interest in its historical aspects. Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

An eminent geneticist, veteran author, OMMG Series Editor, and noted archivist, Peter Harper presents a lively account of how our ideas and knowledge about human genetics have developed over the past century from the perspective of someone inside the field with a deep interest in its historical aspects. Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of
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A Short History of Medical Genetics

by Peter S. Harper ...

An eminent geneticist, veteran author, OMMG Series Editor, and noted archivist, Peter Harper presents a lively account of how our ideas and knowledge about human genetics have developed over the past century from the perspective of someone inside the field with a deep interest in its historical aspects. Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

An eminent geneticist, veteran author, OMMG Series Editor, and noted archivist, Peter Harper presents a lively account of how our ideas and knowledge about human genetics have developed over the past century from the perspective of someone inside the field with a deep interest in its historical aspects. Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of
... Read more
History of Human Genetics

Aspects of Its Development and Global Perspectives

Edited by Susanne Doetz, Heike I. Petermann, Peter S. Harper ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Written by 30 authors from all over the world, this book provides a unique overview of exciting discoveries and surprising developments in human genetics over the last 50 years.The individual contributions, based on seven international workshops on the history of human genetics, cover a diverse range of topics, including the early years of the discipline, gene mapping and diagnostics. Further, ... Read more

$357.99 CAD

Written by 30 authors from all over the world, this book provides a unique overview of exciting discoveries and surprising developments in human genetics over the last 50 years.The individual contributions, based on seven international workshops on the history of human genetics, cover a diverse range of topics, including the early years of the discipline, gene mapping and diagnostics. Further,
... Read more
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Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

Are You Ready to Be Un-Settled?

Narrated by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Erin Tripp, Joelle Peters, Kaniehtiio Horn, Maika Harper, Shane Ghostkeeper, Sheldon Elter, Tara Sky, Lisa Cromarty ...

Unabridged

13 hours 24 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be un-settled?” Featuring stories by:Norris Black • Amber Blaeser-Wardzala • Phoenix Boudreau • Cherie Dimaline • Carson Faust • Kelli Jo Ford • Kate Hart • Shane Hawk • Brandon Hobson • Darcie Little Badger • Conley Lyons • Nick Medina • Tiffany Morris • Tommy Orange • Mona ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be un-settled?” Featuring stories by:Norris Black • Amber Blaeser-Wardzala • Phoenix Boudreau • Cherie Dimaline • Carson Faust • Kelli Jo Ford • Kate Hart • Shane Hawk • Brandon Hobson • Darcie Little Badger • Conley Lyons • Nick Medina • Tiffany Morris • Tommy Orange • Mona
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When Worlds Collide

by Joshua Palmatier, S.C. Butler, Alan Smale, Stephen Leigh, Esther Friesner, Nancy Holzner, Howard Andrew Jones, Violette Malan, Jordan Chase-Young, Gary Kloster, Louis Evans, Christopher Leapock, Peter S. Drang, Auston Habershaw, Steven Harper ...

What could possibly happen when two cultures meet for the first time?In WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, anything.WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE presents fourteen original stories where two different societies intersect and deal with the aftermath of that meeting. Will the conflicting cultures merge and adapt and find peace? Or will they clash, unable to either accept their differences or acknowledge their commonalities ... Read more

$9.61 CAD

What could possibly happen when two cultures meet for the first time?In WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, anything.WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE presents fourteen original stories where two different societies intersect and deal with the aftermath of that meeting. Will the conflicting cultures merge and adapt and find peace? Or will they clash, unable to either accept their differences or acknowledge their commonalities
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A Violent Masterpiece

A Novel

by Jordan Harper ...

Narrated by Peter Giles, Christine Lakin, Rama Vallury ...

Unabridged

12 hours 38 min

This epic crime novel tells a story of Los Angeles power brokers and those at the edge—and a single shattering incident that threatens to bring it all crashing down.Los Angeles, right now. America with its back up against the wall. This Frankenstein's monster of crimes and lurid dreams sewn together into something like a city.A city ready to explode: A Hollywood pedophile is arrested, and is ready ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

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This epic crime novel tells a story of Los Angeles power brokers and those at the edge—and a single shattering incident that threatens to bring it all crashing down.Los Angeles, right now. America with its back up against the wall. This Frankenstein's monster of crimes and lurid dreams sewn together into something like a city.A city ready to explode: A Hollywood pedophile is arrested, and is ready
... Read more

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Promoting the Emotional Well Being of Children and Adolescents and Preventing Their Mental Ill Health

A Handbook

by Panos Vostanis ...

This comprehensive guide provides overviews of the key psychological processes affecting mental health, such as development, attachment, emotion regulation and attention, and draws out the implications for preventive measures and promotion of emotional well-being. The authors, from a range of professional disciplines, emphasise the importance of early intervention and prevention, exploring in ... Read more

$48.39 CAD

This comprehensive guide provides overviews of the key psychological processes affecting mental health, such as development, attachment, emotion regulation and attention, and draws out the implications for preventive measures and promotion of emotional well-being. The authors, from a range of professional disciplines, emphasise the importance of early intervention and prevention, exploring in
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The Nek

A Gallipoli Tragedy

by Peter Burness, Glyn Harper ...

Series Book 1 - Anzac Battles Series
One of the greatest tragedies in Australian military history occurred at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915, when hundreds of Australian light horsemen were repeatedly ordered to charge the massed rifles and machine-guns of the Turkish enemy. It was a hopeless endeavour, and the resulting bloodbath has horrified every generation since and been the subject of considerable scrutiny by historians. The charge ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

One of the greatest tragedies in Australian military history occurred at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915, when hundreds of Australian light horsemen were repeatedly ordered to charge the massed rifles and machine-guns of the Turkish enemy. It was a hopeless endeavour, and the resulting bloodbath has horrified every generation since and been the subject of considerable scrutiny by historians. The charge
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The Valley of the Giants (Once Upon a Time in California)

Enriched edition. Story of the Gilded Age

by Peter B. Kyne, Melanie Harper ...

Peter B. Kyne's 'The Valley of the Giants' (Once Upon a Time in California) is a captivating narrative set in the redwood forests of California during the early 20th century. The book follows the story of a young timberman who battles against the giants of the forest while navigating love, loyalty, and greed. Kyne's writing style is rich in detail and vivid imagery, immersing readers in the lush ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Peter B. Kyne's 'The Valley of the Giants' (Once Upon a Time in California) is a captivating narrative set in the redwood forests of California during the early 20th century. The book follows the story of a young timberman who battles against the giants of the forest while navigating love, loyalty, and greed. Kyne's writing style is rich in detail and vivid imagery, immersing readers in the lush
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