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82) Hacksaw Ridge
Series
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
During the bloodiest battle of WWII, in Okinawa, Desmond Doss saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he singlehandedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers. Doss...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Careers in health care are among the hottest, most in-demand occupations in the United States today. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at health care jobs ranging from home health aides to registered nurses to physical therapists." --
87) Real superheroes
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This charming picture book by author-illustrator Julia Seal celebrates the brave everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times. From supermarket staff to delivery drivers to doctors and nurses and more, this book is dedicated to the real superheroes who look after us. --Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"You've heard about them. Extraordinary ... unexplainable ... seemingly miraculous true stories that couldn't have happened -- but did. Real-life stories of life changes, answered prayers, inner and outer healing where they appeared impossible. Again and again, bestselling author Dr. Robert Lesslie has encountered such Miracles in the ER during his decades of experience in emergency medicine. In these vignettes -- all true stories -- Dr. Lesslie chronicles...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Nearly 106 million viewers tuned in for this series finale of M*A*S*H. Even as the final ceasefire draws near, life at the 4077 is as hectic and crazy as ever. Hawkeye is reluctant to operate after recuperating from a nervous breakdown; B.J. receives erroneous orders to ship out early; Winchester forms a musical bond with a group of POWs; Hot Lips makes plans for her future; Klinger gets engaged.
Author
Publisher
St. Martins Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Twenty years ago, the most common cause of death for medical humanitarians and other aid workers was traffic accidents; today, it is violent attacks. And the death of each doctor, nurse, paramedic, midwife, and vaccinator is multiplied untold times in the vulnerable populations deprived of their care. In a 2005 report, the ICRC found that for every soldier killed in the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 60 civilians died due to...
93) Elisha Barber
Author
Series
Publisher
Daw Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Drawn into the dangerous world of sorcery, medieval barber-surgeon Elisha Barber, fights to bring down conspiracies in both the mortal and magical realms while adjusting to his newfound abilities.
94) Montana destiny
Author
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Emergency medic Marilee Trainor likes her freedom and lives for trouble. Then she stumbles upon a clue to the legendary McCord Gold and suddenly finds herself in a mysterious killer's sights--and in the arms of irresistible playboy Wyatt McCord. This McCord cousin has been everywhere, yet the ranch is the only place he feels at home. Now Marilee's courage and independence make him want to protect her, win her heart, and finally settle down. But trust...
Publisher
Roadside Attractions
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The true story of William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force medic who saved more than sixty men in one of the bleakest battles of the Vietnam War. Presented the chance to escape on the last helicopter, Pitsenbarger stayed behind to save and defend his comrade in arms. Twenty years later, Pitsenbarger's fellow soldiers and father seek the help of investigator Scott Huffman and other surviving veterans to finally secure him The Congressional Medal of Honor...
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