"As a panicked world goes into lockdown, Lucy Barton is uprooted from her life in Manhattan and bundled away to a small town in Maine by her ex-husband and on-again, off-again friend, William. For the next several months, it's just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the moody, swirling sea. Rich with empathy and emotion, Lucy by the Sea vividly captures the fear and struggles that come with isolation,...

"Renowned political scientist Ian Bremmer draws lessons from global challenges of the past 100 years--including the pandemic--to show how we can respond to three great crises unfolding over the next decade. In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer details how domestic and international conflicts leave us unprepared for a trio of looming crises--global health emergencies, transformative climate change, and the AI revolution....

"In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever sister, Moji; her sporty brother, Dapo; and bossy Grandmommy. Tola is so happy! But news of a new virus—and a lockdown, too—sends Moji away in one direction and Dapo in another. Then, when Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead. She works for the wealthy Diamond family and makes new friends among the household staff. But even the wealthy...

"A mysterious pandemic causes a quarter of the world to permanently lose the ability to sleep--without any apparent health implications. The outbreak creates a new class of people who are both feared and ostracized, most of whom optimize their extra hours to earn more money"-- Journalist Jamie Vega is Sleepless: he can't sleep, nor does he need to. When his boss dies on the eve of a controversial corporate takeover, Jamie doesn't buy the too-convenient...

Ebola Virus is a disease that affects humans and other mammals, and it is caused by four out of five virus classified in the genus of Ebola virus. It's described by the as a severe, sometimes fatal disease that has a strong impact on human health and harsh effects the community. With the recent outbreak in Dallas now effecting two nurses, the world is asking questions and demanding answers. Can we rely on the government to watch out for us? Americans...

Today's date is November 16th, 2021. I am writing to you at exactly 21:51 pm. It's pitch black outside. The only thing I have heard is two large foxes that play and _ight outside almost every night. It feels the same, but the reality is right now life isn't the same. The thoughts in this book are expanded thoughts I had written over the period of the pandemic. There are also some _ictional stories based on real events. There are also a rambling or...

Here is a list of common human diseases, both infectious and noninfectious. Knowing these diseases, what causes them and how they are treated will aid in improving your knowledge of staying healthy. It will also help you realize what you should or should not do when you're sick to stop the spread of the disease. What a rewarding book this is!

This book goes right to the questions and topics everyone is asking and talking about. Like, What Is Ebola? Ebola Symptoms & Diagnosis, How to Survive Ebola? How Is It Transmitted? These topics and more are addressed in this new book by Steve Jones.

Coronavirus is the latest viral outbreak to be all over the news. This is a serious infection that has already taken over 1,500 lives, and that is rapidly spreading across the world. It is only right that we be on high alert, and that government agencies are labelling this as a significant emergency of global concern. Many governments are now evacuating their citizens from the most at-risk areas of China, while trade bans and travel restrictions...

The must-have guide for anticipating, preparing, and protecting yourself from a potential coronavirus outbreak with 101 science-based tips. The Coronavirus Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide, written by Wang Zhou and a panel of experts at the center of the coronavirus pneumonic epidemic (COVID-19). With graphic illustrations and plain language, this book is an introduction to COVID-19 that anyone can understand and use to safeguard themselves...