Download or read book The Invisible Kingdom written by Meghan O'Rourke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION Named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2022 by NPR, The New Yorker, Time, and Vogue “Remarkable.” –Andrew Solomon, The New York Times Book Review "At once a rigorous work of scholarship and a radical act of empathy.”—Esquire "A ray of light into those isolated cocoons of darkness that, at one time or another, may afflict us all.” —The Wall Street Journal "Essential."—The Boston Globe A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O’Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of “invisible” illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID, synthesizing the personal and the universal to help all of us through this new frontier. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O’Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O’Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health.
Download or read book Invisible Kingdom Volume 1 written by G. Willow Wilson and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eisner Winner for Best New Series of 2020! Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning author G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) and acclaimed artist Christian Ward (2020 Eisner Winner for Best Painter/Digital Artist on this title) team up for an epic sci-fi saga! In a small solar system in a far-flung galaxy, two women—one a young religious acolyte and the other, a hard-bitten freighter pilot—uncover a conspiracy between the leaders of the most dominant religion and an all-consuming mega-corporation. On the run from reprisals on both sides, this unlikely pair must decide where their loyalties lie—and risk plunging the world into anarchy if they reveal the truth. Collects Invisible Kingdom #1–#5.
Download or read book The Long Goodbye written by Meghan O'Rourke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-14 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anguished, beautifully written... The Long Goodbye is an elegiac depiction of drama as old as life." -- The New York Times Book Review From one of America's foremost young literary voices, a transcendent portrait of the unbearable anguish of grief and the enduring power of familial love. What does it mean to mourn today, in a culture that has largely set aside rituals that acknowledge grief? After her mother died of cancer at the age of fifty-five, Meghan O'Rourke found that nothing had prepared her for the intensity of her sorrow. In the first anguished days, she began to create a record of her interior life as a mourner, trying to capture the paradox of grief-its monumental agony and microscopic intimacies-an endeavor that ultimately bloomed into a profound look at how caring for her mother during her illness changed and strengthened their bond. O'Rourke's story is one of a life gone off the rails, of how watching her mother's illness-and separating from her husband-left her fundamentally altered. But it is also one of resilience, as she observes her family persevere even in the face of immeasurable loss. With lyricism and unswerving candor, The Long Goodbye conveys the fleeting moments of joy that make up a life, and the way memory can lead us out of the jagged darkness of loss. Effortlessly blending research and reflection, the personal and the universal, it is not only an exceptional memoir, but a necessary one.
Download or read book The Invincible Kingdom written by Rob Ryan and published by Crocodile Books. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third title in the stunningly illustrated fairytale trilogy for all ages from internationally-acclaimed papercut artist Rob Ryan. Born into the royal family, John has always known he doesn’t want to be King. To escape his destiny he’s run away and built a different kind of future for himself. But just when everything seems to be going right for John, his past catches up with him: Lord Von Dronus, the palace’s senior courtier, is determined to hunt him down. Forced into hiding with his best friend, June, it seems as though John will never be able to live an ordinary life. Until one night he decides to put an audacious plan into place. Inspiring, funny, and moving, The Invincible Kingdom is about following your dreams and creating your own happily ever after.
Download or read book The Invisible Kingdom written by Rob Ryan and published by Crocodile Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gorgeous words and stunning illustrations combine in a book for anyone aged 8-80, by internationally renowned paper-cut artist. This is a story about a prince. He lived in a palace that seemed to have been specially designed to make someone who already felt small feel even smaller. He rarely saw his parents, who were always busy being the King and Queen; and, unlike other children, the Prince never spent time dreaming about what he would be when he grew up because he knew that when his father died, he would become King. It was his destiny. The only person who treated the Prince like a normal child was the Bootman. Understanding that everyone needs something to call their own, the Bootman gave the Prince a pen with invisible ink and a special flashlight that allowed him to create a world that only he could see. One night, as the Prince was drawing on the curtains that surrounded his bed, he noticed a small hole and beyond that a trapdoor, which led to the attic. And in the attic he found a window and a way to sneak out of the palace and experience the real world. The Invisible Kingdom is an exquisite book about a small boy, a big imagination, and learning to be your own person.
Download or read book In the Land of Invisible Women written by Qanta Ahmed MD and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strikingly honest look into Islamic culture?—in particular women and Islam?—and what it takes for one woman to recreate herself in the land of invisible women. Unexpectedly denied a visa to remain in the United States, Qanta Ahmed, a young British Muslim doctor, becomes an outcast in motion. On a whim, she accepts an exciting position in Saudi Arabia. This is not just a new job; this is a chance at adventure in an exotic land she thinks she understands, a place she hopes she will belong. What she discovers is vastly different. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a world apart, a land of unparalleled contrast. She finds rejection and scorn in the places she believed would most embrace her, but also humor, honesty, loyalty and love. And for Qanta, more than anything, it is a land of opportunity. Very few Islamic books for women give a firsthand account of what it's like to live in a place where Muslim women continue to be oppressed and treated as inferior to men. But if you want to learn more about the Islamic culture in an unflinchingly real way, this book is for you. "In this stunningly written book, a Western trained Muslim doctor brings alive what it means for a woman to live in the Saudi Kingdom. I've rarely experienced so vividly the shunning and shaming, racism and anti—Semitism, but the surprise is how Dr. Ahmed also finds tenderness at the tattered edges of extremism, and a life—changing pilgrimage back to her Muslim faith." — Gail Sheehy
Download or read book The Invisible Kingdom written by Idan Ben-Barak and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the wit of Bill Bryson and the spirit of Natalie Angier, Idan Ben- Barak takes us on a fantastic voyage into the infinitesimal world of microbiology. In The Invisible Kingdom, he introduces us to the amazing lives and workings of genes, proteins, bacteria, and viruses, and the ways in which they interact to shape life on Earth. Exploring everything from radioactive waste and insect sex-change operations to the inner workings of antibiotics, Ben-Barak reveals how important these tiny critters are to all of us. He brings this largely unseen world to life with refreshing analogies and metaphors: cells "pop like bubbles" and bacteria "dream of rain." On the journey, we learn about the teamwork required to rot human teeth, the origins of diseases, what really goes on inside cow stomachs, and the ways in which microbes benefit human life. An infectious and informative scientific exploration, The Invisible Kingdom will change the way we see the world around us.
Download or read book Invisible Kingdom 10 written by G. Willow Wilson and published by Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues). This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a desperate bid to repair their ship and outrun the Riveteers, the crew of the Sundog discover unexpected allies—and realize their sacrifices may not have been in vain after all.
Download or read book Invisible Kingdom 2 written by G.Willow Wilson and published by Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues). This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her shocking discovery of religious corruption, Vess must choose between quiet obedience in the monastery, and deafening truth . . . in exile. Meanwhile, Grix learns that Lux will stop at nothing to keep her newfound knowledge from leaking, and decides to make a break for it. Both women might feel terribly alone—but not for much longer.
Download or read book Invisible Kingdom Library Edition written by G. Willow Wilson and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sweeping, multi-Eisner-Award winning and Hugo nominated sci-fi epic is collected in an oversized hardcover edition! This special library edition features every cover, extensive process art section, and the original pitch of this thrilling tour-de-force! In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to The Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy. And when the valiant crew of the Sundog is captured by the dangerous Siblings of Rebirth, Vess and Grix must fight to save not only the universe, but also their newfound love—against all odds. Praise for Invisible Kingdom: "Sharp, funny, and utterly breathtaking, Wilson and Ward's Invisible Kingdom is a world you won't want to leave."—Kelly Sue DeConnick (Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel) "Invisible Kingdom is the comic I didn't know I wanted and now can't live without. It's a vitamin boost for the eyes and mind, full of great vistas of ideas. Two master creators doing a barrel roll just outside our atmosphere. You want this book."—Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Batgirl) "G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward are two of contemporary comics most visionary creators, and in Invisible Kingdom they are working together at the height of their powers to tell a stunningly relevant story with rip-roaring wisdom and mind-bending visuals. Highly recommended."—Saladin Ahmed (Ms Marvel, Black Bolt) "Invisible Kingdom isn't just for science fiction fans; it's for readers who enjoy a fast-paced narrative that also pushes boundaries. Simultaneously up close and personal yet vast in scope. It's my kind of space opera."—Nnedi Okorafor (LaGuardia, The Binti Trilogy, Who Fears Death) "A smart pop-art feminist Star Wars. Fans of science fiction epics... will want to strap in for the longer ride."—Publishers Weekly "One of the most unique sci-fi comics since Saga& resonates in the present day."—Bleeding Cool "A stunning and immersive world."—Sequential Planet "Invisible Kingdom delivers spiritual sci-fi with spectacular visual style."—The A.V. Club
Download or read book The Kingdom of Heaven Within the Holy Book of the Great Invisible Spirit written by Sanetha and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spiritual subject of past lives and reincarnation is highly controversial. Most religions don't believe it, and science cannot prove it yet. This book is an energy healing communication with a DNA surprise, assisting you to integrate and understand the deep-seated truths about who you are and where you came from. The information explains what is happening to us, the earth, and the universe, and what one needs to do to adapt to the new energies on the planet at this time and for the years to come. These pages contain a profound message with the new energya message that I have delivered many times over my many lifetimes. Who am I? and Where do I come from? are questions that have been on the minds of everyone since the beginning. These thoughts are imprinted in our basic DNA. When I became aware of who I was in the previous lifetime just before this one (less than five months between lives)my newfound identity propelled me into the search for the answers to the questions gnawing at my soul. Each answer provided new questions, leading me down the enlightened path to an encounter with the Grand Divine Plan, delivering a message of peace and preparation. We all have gifts and abilities unimaginable, ready for anyone who walks through the door. My search brought me into an awareness of knowing many of my past lives. It also revealed that my purpose of discovering was not about who I was, but that I would write about past lives and reincarnation at a time on the planet when this information would be so needed.
Download or read book The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi written by Keith Seifert and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi are essential to all life on Earth and yet fungal diseases and toxins lead to over one million deaths each year. How can we strike a better balance with our microbial cousins? These remarkable microbes enrich our lives: from releasing the carbon in plants, to producing life-changing medicine, to adding umami flavour and B vitamins to our food. But not all fungi are good for us. This compelling book from esteemed mycologist Keith Seifert ventures into our homes, bodies, farms, and forests to profile the fungi that inhabit our environments. Drawing from the latest research, he explains where fungi came from and how yeasts, lichens, and moulds have evolved and adapted over millions of years. The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi urges us to better understand our relationship with fungi, while revealing their world in all its beautiful complexity.
Download or read book The Kingdom Revealed written by Rob Ryan and published by Crocodile Books. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful, touching and surprising, The Kingdom Revealed is about appreciating the everyday and learning what matters most. This is a story about a young boy who doesn’t want to be King. What he wants, more than anything, is to be normal. So one night, he runs away from the palace. He climbs out of his four-poster bed, disappears through a hidden door in the ceiling, creeps down a long-forgotten passageway, opens a small window and leaves behind everything he’s ever known. At first, the world outside the palace seems a magical place that the King delights in exploring. But with no friends to call on, no money in his pocket, in fact nothing apart from the clothes he is wearing, it isn’t long before the young King realizes that life on his own is going to be full of challenges Meanwhile, Lord Von Dronus, the most senior of all the King’s courtiers, is determined to find the young King before anyone realizes he's disappeared.
Download or read book Halflife written by Meghan O'Rourke and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Impressive. A box full of surprises and intense delights.--Billy Collins
Download or read book Invisible Empire written by Pranay Lal and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Viruses are the world's most abundant life form, and now, when humanity is in the midst of a close encounter with their immense power, perhaps the most feared. But do we understand viruses? Possibly the most enigmatic of living things, they are sometimes not considered a life form at all. Everything about them is extreme, including the reactions they evoke. However, for every truism about viruses, the opposite is also often true. So complex and diverse is the world of viruses that it merits being labelled an empire unto itself. And whether we see them as alive or dead, as life-threatening or life-affirming, there is an ineluctable beauty, even a certain elegance, in the way viruses go about their lives-or so Pranay Lal tells us in Invisible Empire: The Natural History of Viruses. This is a book that defies categorisation. It brings together science, history and great storytelling to paint a fascinating picture of viruses as a major actor, not just in human civilisation but also in the human body. With rare photographs, paintings, illustrations and anecdotes, it is a magnificent and an extremely relevant book for our times, when we are attempting to understand viruses and examining their role in the lives of humans.
Download or read book Invisible Kingdom 1 written by G.Willow Wilson and published by Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues). This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a in a far-flung star system, this new epic sci-fi monthly saga tells the tale of two women – a young religious acolyte and a hard-bitten freighter pilot – who separately uncover a vast conspiracy between the leader of the system's dominant religion and the mega-corporation that controls society. On the run from reprisals on both sides, this unlikely pair of rebels risk plunging the world into anarchy if they reveal the truth. But when your beliefs betray you, what choice is there left? By Hugo Award-winning writer G. Willow Wilson (Wonder Woman, Ms. Marvel) and Eisner Award-winning artist Christian Ward (Black Bolt, ODY-C).
Download or read book The Invisible Kingdom Learning to See What God Sees written by Nicholas Carl Moore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am passionate about "marketplace ministry." I abandoned legalism and the laziness, comfort and apathy associated with being a Christian. For many years I "sat" on the gifts and talents afforded me by the grace of God. I was frustrated and irritated. I was bored with the regiment of Sunday mornings. I was invisible. I wanted more. I needed more. I asked God to set me free and He did it! I was given the gift of Mandate Ministries in 2008 and it is obvious to me that God spoke the same breath of life into other men who was tiring of "church" and longing for the Kingdom but didn't exactly know how to get there! We weren't invisible to man, we were invisible to God!
