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Parade of the Dead

A U.S. Army Physician's Memoir of Imprisonment by the Japanese, 1942-1945

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

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Parade of the Dead

A U.S. Army Physician's Memoir of Imprisonment by the Japanese, 1942-1945

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

The grisly procession of dead had grown alarmingly...men who had endured the terrible ordeal of Bataan, who were 10,000 miles from home, and who then died in the most miserable conditions. For me, as a doctor, the most distressing thought was that they could have been saved, almost without exception, by proper diet and medical care." Imprisoned by the Japanese in 1942, Lieutenant John Bumgarner, U.S. Army Medical Corps, attempted to care for the survivors of the Bataan Death March. A lack of medical supplies, coupled with poor diet and unsanitary living conditions, made the task virtually impossible. Dr. Bumgarner was imprisoned until the Japanese surrender in 1945, all the while attending to his fellow prisoners of war who often had little chance of survival. His powerful story is a strong reminder of the brutality of war and captivity.

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0786419199

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9780786419197

The Health of the Presidents

The 41 United States Presidents Through 1993 from a Physician's Point of View

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

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The Health of the Presidents

The 41 United States Presidents Through 1993 from a Physician's Point of View

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

Surrounded by well-meaning aides, physicians sworn to confidentiality, and in some cases, sycophants, the president of the United States usually keeps the state of his health well-guarded from the American public. Though the intention of the 25th Amendment is to provide for the removal of an impaired president, the level of discretion involved in such a decision has caused many to question whether it serves the national interest. In large part, the men who have served as president have been past middle age and susceptible to the dame maladies as the rest of the aged population. The complete medical history of each of the first 41 U.S. presidents, emphasizing illnesses that affected them during their administrations, is here set out for the lay reader by a physician. The presidents' health care regimens (diet, exercise, home remedies, etc.) and physicians' treatments are also discussed.

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0786420677

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9780786420674

Sarah Childress Polk

A Biography of the Remarkable First Lady

By: John R. Bumgarner

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Sarah Childress Polk

A Biography of the Remarkable First Lady

By: John R. Bumgarner

Historians generally consider James K. Polk one of the most effective presidents in United States history. Many of them doubt, however, that President Polk would have been successful without the counsel of his wife Sarah. The president dominated his cabinet and trusted no one--except for his wife. Sarah Childress Polk (1803-1891) was a highly educated woman who became President Polk's virtual secretary and more: She critiqued his speeches, evaluated his Cabinet decisions, and worked side by side with her husband. Mrs. Polk was praised for her astute views on matters of state by both Polk's supporters and his opponents. She outlived her husband by 42 years, and was often consulted by politicians who respected her opinions and trusted her instincts, including Confederate and Union officers in the Civil War. This is the story of a powerful and tireless first lady who became one of the most influential Americans of the middle and late nineteenth century.

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177

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1476613443

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9781476613444

Genomes and What to Make of Them

By: Barry Barnes,John Dupre

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Genomes and What to Make of Them

By: Barry Barnes,John Dupre

The announcement in 2003 that the Human Genome Project had completed its map of the entire human genome was heralded as a stunning scientific breakthrough: our first full picture of the basic building blocks of human life. Since then, boasts about the benefits - and warnings of the dangers - of genomics have remained front-page news, with everyo...

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1459605934

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Hurst's the Heart

By: John Willis Hurst

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Hurst's the Heart

By: John Willis Hurst

The most comprehensive and current resource on the heart! This unparalleled text continues to focus on patient care rather than the scientific aspect of the specialty.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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007142265X

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9780071422659

The Health of the Presidents

The 41 United States Presidents Through 1993 from a Physician's Point of View

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

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The 41 United States Presidents Through 1993 from a Physician's Point of View

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Parade of the Dead

A U.S. Army Physician's Memoir of Imprisonment by the Japanese, 1942-1945

By: John R. Bumgarner, M.D.

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A U.S. Army Physician's Memoir of Imprisonment by the Japanese, 1942-1945

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Parade of the Dead

Parade of the Dead

The Health of the Presidents

The Health of the Presidents

Sarah Childress Polk

Sarah Childress Polk

Genomes and What to Make of Them

Genomes and What to Make of Them

Hurst's the Heart

Hurst's the Heart

The Health of the Presidents

The Health of the Presidents

Parade of the Dead

Parade of the Dead

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