History, Medicine, and Science: Nonfiction and Fiction discussion

Are you a member of the History, Medicine and Science group? Do you also write books on History, Medicine and Science?

We'd love to hear your news! This is the only place in the forum where it is appropriate to share updates about your books. If you are a regular contributor to this forum and have frequent news to share, let us know. We can talk about creating a folder for your news.

I just joined the group and wanted to introduce my debut novel, A SPARK OF DEATH, The First Professor Bradshaw Mystery. The series is set in 1901 Seattle and features Benjamin Bradshaw, Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington. The book will be released from Poisoned Pen Press on July 5, 2011. I've put 3 copies in the Giveaway program that runs through July 5.

For reviews, events, and excerpt (Chapter 1), please visit my webpage at http://bernadettepajer.com/

A Spark of Death: A Professor Bradshaw Mystery

Thanks, and happy reading!
Bernadette

Hi Bernadette. Good luck with the book release--you must be SO EXCITED!

Holly:

At last! Here is the book about science (and history) you have been waiting for.

“48 Hours to Chaos: An Engineer Looks at Life and How the World Really Works,” explains all those little questions that have been bugging you all your life. Why do other people act in ways that seem illogical to you? Why must there be so much conflict and strife in our modern society? Why do we still have wars in our enlightened era? Can't we all just be nice to each other and get along? How come life is so complicated? We address these questions and much, much more.

I like to say “48 Hours to Chaos” can be used as a guidebook to lead you safely through the minefields of science, economics, history, politics, religion, philosophy, government, and other forms of human behavior. Let the perspective of an engineer show you the way to understanding the complexities in modern life.

For more information, stop by my website at http://www.johndwaterman.com

Also available online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Later, John.

Happy New Year, everyone! I am working on a non-fiction medical history book. One of my new year's resolutions is to become part of some kind of writing critique group to both get feedback from other writers, and inspire and encourage my progress. Is anyone similarly interested or does anyone have experience on how this works? I would love to hear from you!

Hello everyone!

I recently joined the group and am excited to find a group with kindred interests. I've already read a number of books listed here and this will be a place to get more leads.

I also hope some of you will look at my e-book for children, "The Boy Who Loved Ants: Edward O. Wilson." It's a short non-fiction bio of the eminent scientist, for children ages 7 and up, based on Wilson's fascinating autobiography, "Naturalist." My book starts with his interest in exploring outdoors, contains ant information and photos, and shows how the shy boy who loved ants became a world leader in nature conservation. It's only $0.99, and available through Amazon.com, but I suggest readers order it through Smashwords because they offer a wider choice of formats.

I hope you and a family member will enjoy it!

Thanks -

Sara van Dyck

Robin wrote: "Happy New Year, everyone! I am working on a non-fiction medical history book. One of my new year's resolutions is to become part of some kind of writing critique group to both get feedback from oth..."

Hello Robin -

I just joined the group and read your message. I can't participate in a critique group myself, but want to strongly encourage you to find a few other writers to work with. I have published 4 books and have found my writers' group invaluable for the reasons you mention.

Your topic sounds interesting and the kind of thing people enjoy. How is your work going? Have you found a group? Having struggled with this myself, I'd be glad to hear from you.

Sara

Thanks for the note Sara. I joined a writer's group, but it turns out that everyone is writing fiction. I am still looking!

My work is coming along, but slowly. I am excited to say, however, that I am taking a week in July to be by myself to write. It will be a first for that, and I have high hopes.

I appreciate your encouragement so much!

Robin

Hello
I just want to let you know that my biographical novel, Guises of Desire, based on the life of Bertha Pappenheim, the 'founding patient' of psychoanalysis, is free this weekend on Kindle Amazon (until midnight 6 January Standard Pacific time.
Guises of Desire

Holly -

I don't know where to post this. I just posted an update in the authors section about my children's e-book about Edward O. Wilson, and offered a coupon for a free copy for members of this group. (Please take a look so you'll know why I posted this.) I hope this is not inappropriate or spamming, but if so, do delete it. I am just so pleased to have the book corrected! Thanks - Sara van Dyck

Hi Holly and all,
I just joined this group and look forward to participating!
I just came out with a new history of the natural health movement in the U.S. entitled "Health at Gunpoint."
I delve quite a bit into the barbaric state of medicine and sanitation in the 1800s, and I give a background on the various schools of healing that developed over the last few centuries.
I am hoping to do regular Goodreads book giveaways, and I encourage members to "shelve" my book and to give me feedback once you have read it!
Many thanks.
James
Health at Gunpoint: The FDA's Silent War Against Health Freedom

Since I just discovered this thread it should be obvious that I am NOT a regular participant in the group. However, since I produce 2 science-oriented podcasts I often interview book authors. I interviewed Holly about her book Blood Work back when it was first published.

Books and Ideas #41

Obviously I can't interview everyone, but if anyone wants to send me a review copy of their work they can contact me via Goodreads or at [email protected].

Ginger wrote: "Since I just discovered this thread it should be obvious that I am NOT a regular participant in the group. However, since I produce 2 science-oriented podcasts I often interview book authors. I int..."

I've just emailed you about this.

Good Evening! I would love to take the opportunity to invite people to take a look at the new book Dropping the Bucket and Sponge: A History of Early Athletic Training This is an early history of sports medicine and has tons of interesting information about the early treatment of injury. I will be giving away several copies of this book over the next few months in the "giveaways" section. It is suitable for those interested in medicine, history, and/or athletics. Thanks for your time!

Hi Dan-

This sounds like a fascinating addition to the story of the 19th century struggles to bring scientific and medical knowledge into public health. And we are, incredibly, still today struggling with that issue.

Just contributed to a new book: Letters to Doctors: Patients Educating Medical Professionals through Practical True Life Experiences.

Hello,

My Name is Dr. Kaltoum BELHASSAN, I graduated and got my PhD from the University of Dhar El Mehraz, Fez "Morocco" in Hydrogeology field. I am currently based in the UK.

My new book description is:

Water exists in many places in the universe and may be the principal element for life on Earth’s surface. Its presence is a hallmark of the habitable zones for living things (humans, animals, and plants). About 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered with water, but only about 1 percent of the water on Earth’s surface is usable by living things (groundwater and surface water). Water has several properties that make it unique among compounds and make it possible for all forms of known life to function. Water is a uniquely wonderful substance on Earth that naturally occurs in three different states: solid, liquid, and gaseous. All living things depend on water. When water resources are polluted, all forms of life are threatened. Water scarcity is a function of cultural activities and human civilization. It is very important to highlight water’s pivotal role as the essential ingredient for life and to develop a comprehensive framework for creating water-resource policies to manage water resources. This book includes photographs of water and life to demonstrate to the reader water’s properties and water’s effects on life.

You can find out through thoese links cited below:
CreateSpace eStore
https://www.createspace.com/4570222
Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494718995
Amazon United Kingdom - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1494718995
Amazon Germany - http://www.amazon.de/dp/1494718995
Amazon Spain - http://www.amazon.es/dp/1494718995
Amazon France - http://www.amazon.fr/dp/1494718995
Amazon Italy - http://www.amazon.it/dp/1494718995
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTQJ6RI

I hope this book will be interesting to all.

Regards.

Kaltoum

Hi everyone!

Thought you might like to check out one of my books...

This is the description:

"Let's face it, it's probably more for the adults than the kids, but this cute and quirky science themed ABC book is great for a laugh and as a awesome gift for science buffs with, or expecting, mini buffs."

This is the link: http://sweetadz.wix.com/the-art-of-ad...

I'm looking forward to chatting with y'all in this group!

Hello,

Below is a synopsis of my novel Texas Medicine with a link to kindle edition or Amazon. It is down to earth medicine, no strange epidemics or sinister drug company plots. I would suggest you read the reviews.

Texas 1990. Steve Marcus, a neurologist in Texas, dreaded going to work and hated going home. Overworked, with his marriage on the rocks, everything around him was going wrong. His world had become overrun with lawyers, malpractice lawyers, criminal lawyers, and divorce lawyers. Just when he thought things couldn't get any worse, he is activated by the U. S. Navy for Operation Desert Storm.


http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Medicine-...

Hi Alan...I just ordered your novel Texas Medicine on Amazon. Paperback...so I can share. Sounds intriguing! Your reviews were also 5 stars. Sounds like you've created a wild ride!

I just found this group. Have no new news to post, but I have three books published that may be of interest to group members:

Reluctant Intern, novel
Deadly Practice, novel
What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Your Lower Back, layman's guide to low back pain and treatment

If anyone has any questions about any of these, let me know and I'll be happy to respond.

Bill Yancey

Kia ora from NZ! I am the author of neuropsychology case study books "Fractured Minds" and "Trouble in Mind" (Oliver Sacks-like stories of my patients), but now my first novel "A Drop in the Ocean" A Drop in the Ocean publshed by US publisher She Writes Press is about to be published (May 3rd). Although it is 'bookclub' fiction, it has as one of its themes, Huntington's Disease and the ethical issues around testing for the HD gene. It includes Author's notes on HD at the end and reader's bookclub topics (including medical ethics and HD.) It won the Gold in the 2016 IPPYS (Independent Publisher Book Awards) for Best Regional Fiction, Australia and NZ. Currently it is a Goodreads Giveaway, finishing May 7th. I am a great believer in stories (fact or fiction) as a way to bring people on board over medical issues. Love you to read it!

I'm a new GoodReads author, also new to this group. My second novel, Medicines & Poisons, is a medical/family drama revolving around cancer therapy discovery by very smart, slightly strange physicians and scientists. It's been around for a while on Amazon - if somebody in this group has interest in reading it I'll send you an ebook at no charge. Let me know if epub or mobi is best for you and ping me at [email protected] or message me here at GoodReads.

Medicines & Poisons

Thanks.

Forgot to mention in my post of Jan. 06, 2016 that I will be happy to send a free digital version (Nook, Kindle, PDF, or Word) of any of those books to anyone who would write honest reviews (however brief) for both Goodreads and Amazon. Thanks. See my Goodreads author page to send message.

❝The Right To The Truth❞

Subtitle:

“For families and friends of patients with cancer”

Provocative book reveals widespread abuse of cancer patients’ rights. Arguments offered along with stories of clinical cases to help protect patients from exploitation.

Paperback & kindle edition.

Free Excerpt offered in the book’s official webpage:

www.papachristos.eu/righttothetruth

I just published a book about rural medicine in America from 1971-2010 that centers around the life of a family practice physician in the foothills of California.Warren Borgquist MD: Family, Friendship and Rural Medicine.

I'd appreciate some Goodreads reviews if you decided to check it out.

No one believed me. “Children couldn’t have been treated like that”. But we were.’ Harry Drabble

‘Yet‘: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma and Disability

In 1937, two-year-old Harry Drabble was diagnosed with bovine tuberculosis after drinking unpasteurised milk. Torn from his mothers’ arms, he spent much of his childhood confined to Sheffield’s King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children where he endured emotional neglect and profound isolation while physically confined to a bed.

Told through Harry’s own unflinching words and with insights from his daughter, author and counsellor Helen Parker-Drabble, this moving memoir tells the story of his extraordinary resilience and exposes the shocking inadequacies of mid-twentieth century healthcare.

As a result of his experiences, Harry developed a determined outlook based on adding ‘…yet’ when faced with impossible obstacles. He would say to himself, ‘I can’t walk…yet,”I can’t go to school…yet,’ ‘I can’t marry and have a family…yet’, before proving with thoughtful perseverance he could, and did, achieve all those milestones and more.

This father-daughter collaboration offers a rare window into a hidden chapter of British medical history while delivering a timeless message about fortitude in overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.

Now on prelaunch at Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Hello. Just discovered this group and living the conversation. I’m an ophthalmic surgeon and just had published by Penmore Press my debut medical thriller, Deadly Vision — a high-concept thriller with haunting psychological suspense about an experiment in virtual reality heart surgery that goes horribly awry when the powerful forces amassing within the medical center and the national political scene do anything they can to stop it.

Already at work plotting out my next medical thriller

Thanks for accepting me to the group. As a novelist and screenwriter of many genres including historical fiction, I would like to have you read my latest publication, Mackay-Bennett: Ship of the Dead-After Titanic. Everyone know about the Titanic disaster and the rescue of survivors by the Carpathia, but what happened next? My heavily researched novel tells "the rest of the story," of how the White Star Corporation commissioned the Mackay Bennett to gather the dead. Go inside the minds of the crewmen given such a task. I would love to read your reviews. Thanks in advance. Gary https://a.co/d/8ndA2Lr