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Chronicles the 2013-2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the global efforts of health professionals to contain the virus, and provides an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses

The coast redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens, are the largest and tallest living organisms on Earth, found in the misty, uncharted valleys of Northern California. Despite the devastating loss of ninety-six percent of their ancient forests due to logging, the remaining fragments are breathtaking natural wonders. These magnificent trees can have trunks up to thirty feet wide and soar over thirty-five stories high, creating awe-inspiring, cathedral-like environments in the sky.

Exploring the cosmos, this narrative delves into the groundbreaking efforts of astronomers at California's Palomar Observatory. With the Hale Telescope, they strive to uncover the mysteries of the universe's creation, showcasing Richard Preston's talent for making complex scientific topics engaging. The book offers a thrilling insight into the challenges and discoveries faced by these astronomers as they push the boundaries of our understanding of space.

The virus kills nine out of ten of its victims. Its effects are so quick and so gruesome that even biohazard experts are terrified. It is airborne, it is extremely contagious, and it is about to burn through the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Is there any way to stop it? This doomsday scenario confronted a biohazard SWAT team struggling in secret to stop the outbreak of an exotic "hot" virus at an Army research facility outside Washington. "The Hot Zone" tells the dramatic story of their dangerous race against time, along with an alarming account of how previously unknown viruses that have lived undetected in the rain forest for eons are now entering human populations. From the airlocked confines of a biosafety level 4 military lab, to an airliner over Kenya carrying a passenger dissolving into a human virus bomb, to a deserted jungle cave alive with deadly virus, THE HOT ZONE is a non-fiction thriller like no other. "The Andromeda Strain" was fiction--- "this is real!"

Relates the story of the eradication of smallpox, and introduces us to some of the most sophisticated scientific minds in America, past and present. On the front lines of the fight to protect the civilian population against biological weapons is virologist Peter Jahrling. He is leading a team of scientists in controversial--and successful--experiments with live smallpox, reawakening the virus at the CDC, and seeking to find a cure for the disease. The moving story of his trials and triumphs, set against the backjdrop of the virus's history, frame Preston cutting analysis of the future of our nations biodefense

“One of those books you literally can’t put down . . . makes The Hot Zone virus—far away in a rainforest—look like no big deal.”—Detroit Free Press Five days ago, a homeless man on a subway platform died in agony as startled commuters looked on. Yesterday, a teenager started having violent, uncontrollable spasms in art class. Within minutes, she too was dead. Dr. Alice Austen is a medical pathologist at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. What she knows is that the two deaths are connected. What she fears is that they are only the beginning. . . . “Manages to grab you with the authenticity of its scientific detective work and haunt you with its sheer plausibility.”—Entertainment Weekly

Exploring bizarre illnesses and deadly plagues, the book delves into the obsessive efforts of scientists striving to uncover mysteries and save lives. Richard Preston's bestselling works, including The Hot Zone and The Demon in the Freezer, captivate readers by revealing the strange and often terrifying aspects of nature. These narratives blend scientific inquiry with gripping storytelling, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of human health and the natural world.

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This treatise provides practical observations on conveyancing, including a detailed analysis of the law of merger, quantity, and quality of estates. It serves as an essential reference guide for legal practitioners who specialize in conveyancing practice.