Books with title Epidemics

In this newly updated anthology, authors examine the resurgent problem of infectious disease around the world and discuss how governments and individuals should respond to the threats posed by epidemics. Chapters include: Do Infectious Diseases Pose a Significant Threat to Humanity? What Can Be Done to Curtail the AIDS Epidemic? Are Vaccines Harmful? How Can Food-Borne Illness Be Prevented?

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After returning to the University of Chicago, Noelle Nielsen learns her past isn’t completely behind her yet. Visions of the future keep plaguing her and the Archbishop beckons her back to the Dom. No one, except for Tempest, must know why she is in Cologne, Germany again.Amidst world destruction and an army of Grotesques seeking to steal the Secret Scroll, Noelle must remain calm and help the Archbishop save mankind from annihilation.

After a deadly virus breaks out, society as a whole begins to shut down and fracture but not all is as it seems. Awaking from a hospital bed Mark finds him-self thrown into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the sinister Dr Weiss as he desperately tries to be reunited with his family and uncover the truth behind the outbreak. Follow him on his journey as it takes him to the edge of despair and beyond.

Viruses and bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them, and yet they are powerful enough to change the course of human history. Ancient epidemics like smallpox and the plague and current scourges like HIV/AIDS and cholera have profound impacts on the way we live today. Epidemics and Pandemics takes you through the science, history, and current status of the severe and often scary world of widespread outbreaks. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each book. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapters they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each book as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, take

After returning to the University of Chicago, Noelle Nielsen learns her past isn’t completely behind her yet. Visions of the future keep plaguing her and the Archbishop beckons her back to the Dom. No one, except for Tempest, must know why she is in Cologne, Germany again. Amidst world destruction and an army of Grotesques seeking to steal the Secret Scroll, Noelle must remain calm and help the Archbishop save mankind from annihilation.