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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, ...

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.

SLASHED: THE UNFORGETTABLE TRUE STORY THAT HAUNTED A GENERATION On a sweltering July night in 1966, Chicago’s South Side descended into madness. Eight young student nurses—each with a dream, a future, and a purpose—were bound, brutalized, and murdered inside their shared townhouse. The man responsible, Richard Speck, would become one of the most infamous names in American criminal history. The nation would never be the same. “The night Chicago screamed” was more than a headline—it was the night America lost its innocence. THE KILLER WHO CHANGED AMERICA FOREVER Richard Speck ...

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...

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 ...

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST "A stunning exposé of why Black people in our society 'live sicker and die quicker'—an eye-opening game changer."—Oprah Daily From an award-winning writer at the New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project comes a landmark book that tells the...

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...

-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 ...

A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep. Jennifer Heisz shares paradigm-shifting research on how exercise...

Young children will enjoy listening to, and then singing the same story! The Listen & Sing-Along Classic Favorites Collection features “The Wheels On The Bus,” “Old MacDonald Had A Farm,” “Down By The Bay,” and “B-I-N-G-O.” Little ones will laugh as the wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round as it travels through the town, and then “moo” and “oink” as they sing “e-i-e-i-o” in the classic song “Old MacDonald Had A Farm.” Can you imagine seeing a frog walking a dog down by the bay?

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 ...

“DiGregorio’s storytelling is pitch-perfect; narrative and nursing, she understands, come from the same place and both are concerned with a deep understanding of character and plot….This is a brilliant book, and DiGregorio is a beautiful writer. Taking Care deserves to be on the reading...

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 ...

In the heart of the Vietnam War, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the 85th Evacuation Hospital at Phu Bai stood as a beacon of hope and healing. Within its walls, a tapestry of bravery, resilience, and camaraderie unfolded, woven by the hands and hearts of the men and women who served there. This anthology captures the essence of life at the 85th Evacuation Hospital—the triumphs, the tragedies, and the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of war. Tales of the 85th Evacuation Hospital is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who answered the call of duty and forever shaped the ...

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.

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as...

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 ...

-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 ...

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.

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.