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The story of how a boy came to be infected with blood borne viruses, and in spite of multiple death sentences, lived to become the worlds first ever LGBTQ+ Ambassador for Haemophilia.Faced daily with my own mortality, I chose to live fabulouslyeach of my fifty-five years has been full of love, laughter, adventure and feather boas.Mark Ward is the founder of Haemosexualan online support and information resource championing equality, education and better healthcare for everyone with a bleeding disorder, no matter what their sexual orientation. Marks battle to secure a public enquiry into the Infected Blood Scandalwhich is finally due to report in Mayhas led him to places he never expected, and to meet people he never dreamt of.Mark is a survivor, literally, of the HIV visited upon him through contaminated blood, but rather than merely revelling in the simple fact of life, he has heroically dedicated himself to ensuring life remains possible for others.Sam Stein KCThis forthright (and fabulous) memoir, recounts the journey of an unlikely lad from Letchworth who grows up to be a renowned and respected rights campaigner. With foreword by Sam Stein KC.This is a remarkable bookbrave, funny and honest. Ward is a gifted writer with a profound story to tell and he does it beautifully. Peter MoffatThis is a story of one of the worst cover ups of our time, and the authors part in the fight to expose it, but it is also the story of a human being who managed to live a life filled with joy despite the mistreatment he endured. An inspirational tale. Elkan Abrahamson, Director of Covid Enquiry Department, Jackson Lees Law GroupThis is a profound and important book from a courageous individual who has lived through the darkest episode of medical history, and contributed to the resolution for the thousands impacted in the UK Brian OMahony, CEO of Irish Haemophilia Society

John Wilson did more than anyone else to prevent and cure blindness, and help blind people, throughout the world between the 1940s and his death in 1999. In addition, he made a significant contribution to the cause of disabled people in general. His achievements deserve comparison with those of other charismatic figures such as Helen Keller and Albert Schweitzer. A man of action and unflagging energy, with exceptional determination, imagination and compassion, and analytical and organizational ability, he changed millions of peoples lives for the better by developing systems and techniques for preventing and curing blindness, and by spurring on the process by which blind people have come to be able to play a full, active and creative role in society. His story is a moving one. Blinded himself in a school experiment in 1931 at the age of twelve, he went on to read law at Oxford. After joining the National Institute for the Blind as an administrator, he took part in 1946-7 in an epic government-sponsored tour of the African and Middle Eastern territories in what was then the British Empire that lasted nine months, studying the intractable problems of blindness there. It led to the formation of what was to become the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, now known as Sight Savers International. In the wake of his sustained campaigns for the cure and prevention of blindness, above all in Africa and the Indian sub-continent, underpinned by the indomitable support of his wife Jean, John Wilson became a leading activist and mentor for blind and disabled people both at the UN and world-wide; and he was to found further important institutions such as the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and Impact, which focusses on the universal challenge of avoidable disability. He was an enthusiastic globe-trotter, a powerful orator, a much-loved member of his family and a highly respected friend and colleague of large numbers of people with whom he worked across the continents. This inspiring tale of how one remarkable man travelled the world and transformed countless lives will have a strong appeal to the general public. It will also be of direct interest to people involved in charities and other institutions, particularly those concerned with blindness and disability. Meticulously researched, it is primarily based on John Wilsons Braille diaries and his other papers, the records at Sight Savers and interviews in many different countries with people who knew him. Lord Colin Low, chairman, Royal National Institute of the Blind: I have just finished reading Blindness and the Visionary and felt I must write and tell you how enthralling I found it...[it is] an absolutely splendid addition to the literature on blindness, in every way worthy of its subject. Ramachanda Pararajasegaram, consultant to World Health Organization, in International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Review: ...the story, related with sensitivity and objectivity, of a unique personality destined...to become a globally renowned voice, rendering a clarion call to action, against avoidable disablement...I have had immense enjoyment reading this book, which has deepened my understanding even better of the humanity behind John Wilson. I feel re-inspired, re-enthused and re-energized to help carry out what we have collaboratively pledged to do...No reader would fail to be inspired by this book on [his] life and work, so expertly put together by John Coles...

Historia inédita de Félix J. Weil, heredero de la fortuna de su padre Hermann, amasada en el boom agroexportador argentino que se inicia a fines del siglo 19, que es fundador y mecenas de una de las corrientes de pensamiento mas influyentes del siglo 20: la Escuela de Frankfurt.Nacido en Buenos Aires, hijo de un inmigrante aleman que fue uno de los mas grandes comerciantes mundiales de granos de su epoca, Felix J. Weil destina parte de su fortuna y de la de su padre a la creacion, en 1923, de una institucion academica orientada a la formacion de una intelectualidad progresista europea: el Instituto de Investigacion Social, que pasara a la historia como Escuela de Frankfurt. Este libro apasionante, basado en documentacion inedita, echa luz sobre la vida del personaje que participo de la revolucion alemana de 1918, colaboro con la Internacional Comunista y fue mecenas de destacados artistas e intelectuales. El mismo que intervino en Buenos Aires en la elaboracion de la ley de impuesto a los reditos y que escribio El enigma argentino, notable y polemica obra sobre los problemas de nuestro pais en visperas del peronismo. Radiografia incisiva y esclarecedora de momentos y personajes clave de la Argentina y el mundo, este trabajo monumental de Mario Rapoport muestra los hilos de una trama casi novelesca en la que los negocios, las revoluciones, los intelectuales, las corrientes de pensamiento critico y las guerras urden la historia del siglo XX.

Um retrato íntimo e abrangente sobre a perturbação de personalidade borderlineA doença mental continua a ser fortemente estigmatizada na nossa sociedade. E os doentes com perturbação de personalidade

Construir um veleiro do zero, no quintal de casa, sem experiência prévia, pode parecer loucura para muitos. Para Ângelo, foi o desafio que transformou sua vida. Neste livro, ele compartilha sua incrí

O câncer é ainda percebido como uma doença fatal e sentido como uma condenação e/ou como um castigo. Diante do diagnóstico, a pessoa se sente tomada por um turbilhão de emoções e de pensamentos – med

Quem foi verdadeiramente Carl Jung?Esta biografia fascinante acompanha a vida de um dos mais extraordinários psicólogos dos tempos modernos. Lily Yuan leva-nos numa jornada pela vida de Jung, começando pelos anos formativos da infancia, passando pela sua relaço tumultuosa com o colega psicanalista Sigmund Freud, e sem esquecer as viagens pelo mundo nos seus ultimos anos de vida.Jung desenvolveu ideias inovadoras como a extroverso e a introverso, a sombra e a sincronicidade; criou uma serie de obras de arte impressionantes, e o seu legado pode ser visto a nossa volta na musica que ouvimos, nas historias que lemos e nos filmes que vemos.Com explicaçes claras das suas ideias inovadoras e perspetivas sobre a personalidade unica de Jung, esta e uma introduço fascinante a uma das grandes mentes do seculo XX.Excerto:"Carl Gustav Jung. O genio psiquiatrico e fenomeno mundial por tras dos arquetipos, tipos de personalidade e analise dos sonhos. O homem que ousadamente trouxe a luz a psicologia analitica. Jung e amiude retratado como um pensador calmo e discreto com iconicos oculos redondos numa postura meditativa, acompanhada de um sorriso travesso. Muitos conhecem as suas frases, mas poucos compreendem a sua historia. O que aconteceu durante a sua vida? Quem e que ele encontrou? Para onde viajou? Qual era a motivaço por tras das suas açes? Exatamente quando ocorreram os pontos cruciais (e menos divulgados) da sua vida? E, claro, o que o levou a ser como era?"

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¿Te has preguntado alguna vez de qué están hechas las estrellas? Esta es la historia de una chica a la que, al igual que a ti, le encantaba mirar el cielo. Se llamaba Cecilia Payne y fue la primera en descubrir uno de los grandes misterios del Universo. Pero su revolucionario hallazgo no fue facil de aceptar en aquella epoca. Solo con perseverancia, valentia y pasion por el conocimiento logro convertirse en una pionera del ambito cientifico. Y, en el proceso, abrio camino a todas las mujeres que como ella soñaban con dedicarse a la ciencia.Tanto el registro de la narracion como el estilo de las imagenes estan adecuados a escolares con una franja de edad entre 8 y 11 años. El texto y las ilustraciones se aseguran de tratar temas didacticos transversales a los ambitos de actividad del personaje, de cara tanto a la lectura en familia como al uso en centros escolares y al refuerzo al programa educativo.

Historia a la vez familiar y social, vinculada al avance del fracking en Allen, Río Negro, sobre las tierras que los inmigrantes habían transformado al plantar peras y manzanas. En 2011, en la chacra del abuelo de la autora -conocida militante social y ambientalista- asoma una torre de petroleo. Una historia familiar que mezcla la literatura, la sociologia y la filosofia con la militancia socioambiental.Cuando don Alfredo vio que una torre asomaba por entre los alamos, se pregunto con sorpresa: "¿Que hace eso tan cerca del pueblo?". Nadie se habia animado a decirle que los administradores de esas tierras -parte de su familia- habian firmado un contrato con una empresa norteamericana para instalar, entre los perales y manzanos de la chacra que habia sido de su padre, una plataforma de explotacion de hidrocarburos.Eso sucedio en 2011, y a partir de entonces las plantaciones de frutales empezaron a ser desmontadas, y los pozos de extraccion de petroleo y de gas proliferaron en Allen, en el corazon del Alto Valle de Rio Negro. De manera asordinada pero vertiginosa, esa localidad se convirtio, junto con Vaca Muerta, en cabecera de playa del fracking en la Argentina.Don Alfredo es el padre de Maristella Svampa, que nacio en esas tierras y que, de pronto, vio como su familia, la comunidad donde se crio y sus actividades de reconocida militante socioambiental en el pais y el exterior se entrelazaban en un doloroso y acuciante primer plano.Chacra 51 es la narracion intima de esa experiencia, pero tambien, y sobre todo, es un llamado urgente a enfrentar el avance de una actividad que, detras del proclamado "progreso", impone daños irreversibles en un planeta castigado y en la vida que sostiene.

Santiago Ramón y Cajal asistió a las peñas de café y de los casinos durante nada menos que cuarenta años y se convirtió, en el periodo de su vida en el que residió en Madrid, en un habitual de las tertulias que se organizaban en el Cafe Suizo, el Cafe Castilla o el Cafe del Prado. Precisamente ahi, en la "candente y estimulante atmosfera del cafe", tiene su origen Charlas de cafe: pensamientos, anecdotas y confidencias, un libro miscelaneo, mezcla de "fantasias, divagaciones, comentarios y juicios", en el que nuestro autor acumulo y clasifico ese pensamiento espontaneo y necesariamente fragmentario, que no formaba parte de su obra como cientifico, sino de su necesidad irreprimible de expresarse como ser humano que ve, observa y opina sobre todo aquello que le rodea.

The partnership of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace was one that would change science forever. They were an unlikely pair one the professor son of a banker, the other the only child of an acclaimed poet and a social-reforming mathematician but perhaps that is why their work was so revolutionary. They were the pioneers of computer science, creating plans for what could have been the first computer. They each saw things the other did not: it may have been Charles who designed the machines, but it was Ada who could see their potential. But what were they like? And how did they work together? Using previously unpublished correspondence between them, Charles and Ada explores the relationship between two remarkable people who shared dreams far ahead of their time.

In "Charles Darwin," Grant Allen presents a compelling exploration of the life and work of one of the most prominent figures in scientific history. The book artfully combines biographical narrative with an analysis of Darwins revolutionary ideas, particularly focusing on the implications of his theories of evolution and natural selection. Allens engaging prose and vivid storytelling immerse the reader in the scientific milieu of the 19th century, capturing the fervor of intellectual debates surrounding evolution and the reception of Darwins groundbreaking work, particularly "On the Origin of Species." Grant Allen, a notable Canadian writer and journalist of the late 19th century, was deeply influenced by evolutionary thought and the scientific advancements of his time. His background in natural science and his engagement in social issues allow a nuanced perspective on Darwin not only as a scientist but also as a man navigating the complexities of public scrutiny. Allens works often blend science with literature, reflecting his keen interest in the interplay between scientific discovery and societal change. I highly recommend "Charles Darwin" to readers interested in the intersections of science and literature, as well as those who wish to understand the profound implications of Darwins legacy. Allens eloquent narrative ensures that both the casual reader and the dedicated scholar will find value and insight, making this book a vital addition to the library of anyone interested in the evolution of modern thought.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

The publication of The Origin of Species in 1859 was the culmination of more than twenty years of work by Charles Darwin and the ideas he presented in it would lead to a fundamental change in the way we think about life on earth. Evolution, as it came to be known, described how the extraordinary variety of life could develop and adapt by natural means rather than being entirely the creation of a supreme being. It was controversial at the time and now, as the bicentenary of Darwins birth approaches in 2009, it remains the subject of bitter argument, with the opposing sides of the debate, the supporters of Darwinian evolution like Richard Dawkins and the proponents of intelligent design, as polarised as they have ever been.The theory, as revolutionary as it was, did not come out of thin air, but developed within the context of the scientific and philosophical thinking of the period. In order to arrive at a better understanding of the current debate, this book looks at key moments in Darwins life and at the relevant aspects of the intellectual climate of the time which, taken together, would lead him towards the theory. It goes on to consider how evolution has developed, how its opponents have responded and how the arguments between scientific rationalism and religious faith are much the same now as they were in Darwins day.

Desde una mirada integral y crítica, Juan Martín Rodríguez Casopresenta la figura de uno de los científicos más influyentes de la historia: Charles Darwin, el padre del naturalismo, y habilitará al lector a repensar su ateismo historicamente difundido. El aporte de esta obra es, sin duda, evitar la trampa de situar al cientifico en circuitos ideologicos fijos que obstaculicen cualquier intento de dialogo interdisciplinar, aqui el de ciencia y religion, cuyo campo de estudio puede aportar otras respuestas a novedosos debates contemporaneos.

Churchills Bomb - from the author of the Costa award-winning biography The Strangest Man - reveals a new aspect of Winston Churchills life, so far completely neglected by historians: his relations with his nuclear scientists, and his management of Britains policy on atomic weapons.Churchill was the only prominent politician to foresee the nuclear age and he played a leading role in the development of the Bomb during World War II. He became the first British Prime Minister with access to these weapons, and left office following desperate attempts during the Cold War to end the arms race.Graham Farmelo traces the beginnings of Churchills association with nuclear weapons to his unlikely friendship with H. G. Wells, who coined the term atomic bombs. In the 1930s, when Ernest Rutherford and his brilliant followers, such as Chadwick and Cockcroft, gave Britain the lead in nuclear research, Churchill wrote several widely read newspaper articles on the huge implications of their work.British physicists, in 1940, first showed that the Bomb was a practical possibility. But Churchill, closely advised by his favourite scientist, the controversial Frederick Lindemann, allowed leadership to pass to the US, where the Manhattan Project made the Bomb a terrible reality. British physicists played only a minor role in this vast enterprise, while Churchill ignored warnings from the scientist Niels Bohr that the Anglo-American policy would lead to a post-war arms race. After the war, the Americans reneged on personal agreements between Roosevelt and Churchill to share research. Clement Attlee, in a fateful decision, ordered the building of a British Bomb to maintain the countrys place among the great powers. Churchill inherited it and ended his political career obsessed with the threat of thermonuclear war.Churchills Bomb is an original and controversial book, full of political and scientific personalities and intrigues, which reveals a little-known side of Britains great war-leader.

La obra presenta una selección de cien biografías de relevantes científicos cubanos ya fallecidos que vivieron en la Isla o dedicaron su vida a investigaciones realizadas en nuestro territorio. Contempla desde los origenes de la ciencia en Cuba hasta el año 2000.

Ciência e Tecnologia Aplicada: Uma Abordagem Multidisciplinar é uma obra organizada pelo Grupo de Ciência e Tecnologia Aplicada, idealizado pelo Fisioterapeuta, Cientista, Professor e Escritor Davi S