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2 BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED WITH KINDLE VERSION! OVER 400 PAGES OF MEDICAL STORIES! In Volume 1 of Code Blue: Tales From The Emergency Room, Dr. Jeffery Chambers introduces readers to the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency medicine through an array of gripping stories. This anthology encapsulates miraculous recoveries, tragic losses, and unexpected moments of levity amidst the chaos of the ER, offering a multifaceted portrayal of both patients and healthcare professionals under pressure. Dr. Chambers weaves tales of seasoned nurses, rookie doctors, and resilient patients, each bringing...

Life and death go hand in hand, two sides of the same coin. Most people in America die in a hospital, but many families choose hospice for end of life care. Death, as experienced by hospice nurses, can be beautiful, peaceful, humorous, touching, tragic, disturbing, and even otherworldly. Hospice nurses midwife the dying into the next world every day. Death transforms not just the patient and family, but the hospice nurse as well. The stories in this book are presented with the hope that their transformation extends to you, too. Heidi Barr, R.N.

Over 500 Pages of Thrilling Emergency Room Stories. In Paging Doctor…, Dr. David Berg invites readers into the pulse-pounding, emotionally charged world of emergency medicine. This collection features 50 gripping emergency room cases, told through personal accounts from doctors, nurses, and medical professionals on the frontlines. From harrowing trauma cases and miraculous recoveries to quieter, poignant moments of human connection, these stories capture the full spectrum of experiences in the ER. Each case reveals the unique blend of skill, intuition, and empathy required to navigate the...

Almost 600 pages of thrilling emergency room and ICU medical stories! In The Mega Medical Stories Book, Volume 2, bestselling author David Berg, M.D., returns with another remarkable collection of 100 gripping medical stories, offering readers a deeper dive into the fast-paced, unpredictable, and inspiring world of healthcare. This second volume expands on the foundation of the series, bringing new voices and fresh perspectives from the doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to save lives. From astonishing medical miracles and rare diagnoses to ...

Over 500 pages of thrilling emergency room and ICU medical stories! In The Mega Medical Stories Book, Volume 1, bestselling author and renowned physician David Berg, M.D., presents an extraordinary collection of 100 captivating medical stories straight from the frontlines of healthcare and taken from his bestselling series, Stat, Crash, and On Call. Told by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, each story offers a unique glimpse into the triumphs, challenges, and emotional moments that define modern medicine. From dramatic life-saving procedures and rare diagnoses to ...

You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for ourselves? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration for kids ages 10 and up to help them succeed on and off the court.

When Frank Thompson sees a poster requesting recruits for the new Union army, he is ready and willing to enlist. Except Frank isn’t his real name. In fact, Frank isn’t a man—he is really Sarah Emma Edmonds. At only nineteen years old, Sarah had already been dressing as a man for three years and living on the run in order to escape an arranged marriage. She had tasted freedom, and there was no going back.

On Call: Emergency Room Stories, Volume 5 continues to immerse readers in the high-pressure and unpredictable environment of the ER, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. This volume presents a fresh collection of medical crises, from the dramatic rescue of a patient electrocuted while working on a boat to the intricate care required for a case of multiple trauma injuries. Each story is told from the perspective of ER doctors and medical staff, offering an in-depth view of the split-second decisions, problem-solving under pressure, and dedication that define their ...

ER Stories From the Inside pulls back the curtain on the chaos, heartbreak, absurdity, and dark humor of life in the emergency room. Written by a veteran nurse with decades of experience, these real-life stories aren’t polished, sugarcoated, or fictionalized. They’re honest. Sometimes brutal. Sometimes hilarious. Always real. From unforgettable patients to the moments that haunt long after shift’s end, this collection captures the emotional intensity of frontline healthcare with clarity and grit. Each story offers a glimpse into the human side of medicine—the messy, complicated, ...

Go further into the chaotic yet controlled environment of the ER and ICU, where every decision counts and teamwork is the lifeline. From the miraculous survival of a patient injured in a high-speed car crash to the life-saving intervention of a child in septic shock, these gripping stories offer a window into the relentless pace and emotional depth of emergency medicine. Narrated through the firsthand accounts of doctors, nurses, and paramedics, Volume 7 provides an unflinching look at the triumphs, setbacks, and ethical dilemmas that shape their daily lives. Readers will experience the ...

Prepare to laugh, cry, and hold your breath—because when the pager goes off, the real stories begin. Known for his acclaimed works STAT and Crash, Dr. Berg once again brings together an unforgettable collection of stories penned by the brave and compassionate medical professionals who face life and death every day in the ER and ICU. From the adrenaline of trauma cases to the quiet heroism of end-of-life care, On Call, Volume 8 offers an unflinching look at the triumphs, tragedies, and humanity behind the scrubs. Each story captures the raw emotions, moral dilemmas, and split-second ...

Dive deeper into the high-stakes world of the ER. Volume 6 brings gripping new accounts of life-and-death situations, capturing the intense moments where quick thinking and expert care make all the difference. From the dramatic revival of a near-drowning victim to the complex management of a rare infectious disease outbreak, these stories spotlight the dynamic challenges faced by ER teams every day. Told through the eyes of emergency room doctors, nurses, and first responders, On Call: Volume 6 offers an authentic look at the extraordinary resilience, dedication, and ingenuity required to ...

Grasshoppers, waterstriders, and fireflies light up the pages of this rib-tickling book of poetry for two voices. Written as spirited duets, the poems ring with the love songs of book lice, the serenades of moths, and a choir of cicadas. Each one is a treat, filled with busy insect life. In addition to the voices of these frisky critters, there are also fascinating tidbits about their lives and habits.

Based on a True Story. Imposter Nurse is riveting story of a woman named Angie. After moving with her family and getting settled into a quiet, little New England town, Angie feels the desire to go back to work. Her search concludes at the Main Street Nursing Home where she gets hired to work the evening shift. She soon meets fellow nurse Lorraine, and, right from the start, everything she encounters with this caretaker just doesn't seem right. Before long, Angie is at odds with Lorraine and from there the story takes on several twists and surprises. This is the second book from author ...

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...

Bullied, overlooked and under-appreciated, Lissa McColl learns at an early age to do very bad things. As a nurse, she is respected and valued for the first time in her life. But Lissa hates her job and the selfish, rude and inconsiderate people she has to deal with. But being underestimated in this job had its advantages. Lissa can get close to people, find out their secrets… sometimes with deadly results.

Nell Sweeney has led an ordinary life. Every day, she walks to and from the hospital where she works as a nurse, believing that no harm can befall her. Until one day she is taken. Because someone out there has a secret. Someone out there has been watching Nell—and they’ve been watching others like her, too. Nell is the unlucky one—she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. And if she isn’t found soon, someone will make sure that she isn’t the last woman to be taken.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule - until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.

The narrator - the old nurse of the title - is an old family retainer who has worked in the service of the same family for three generations. She tells the young children about a dark incident that she experienced in the company of the children’s mother, when she was a young woman and visiting her mother’s ancestral home.