The Magic Bullet

When St. Paul financier Artemis Dodge is found dead in his armored penthouse sanctuary on the thirtieth floor of the city's tallest building, Irishman Shadwell Rafferty, an old friend of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, is called in to get to the bottom of things. He soon finds himself navigating a world of greedy tycoons and political intrigue and begins to investigate Dodge's young widow, his slippery assistant, and a mysterious anarchist. In addition, Rafferty goes up against his enemies at the police department and his unsavory rival, the St. Paul detective Mordecai Jones.

From Victorian anxieties about syphilis to the current hysteria over herpes and AIDS, the history of venereal disease in America requires us to examine social attitudes as well as purely medical concerns. This brilliant study is the first book to chronicle the range and direction of American reactions to the VD problem over the last hundred years. As the author makes clear, the medical promise of "magic bullets"--Drugs that would rid us of disease- is, in the case of VD, a promise unfulfilled. Despite dramatic advances, these diseases continue to exist in epidemic proportions. Focusing on this paradox of effective medicine and persistent disease, the author recounts the assorted medical, military, and public health responses to the problems that have arisen over the years; these have ranged from the widespread incarceration of prostitutes during World War I to the legal requirements for premarital blood tests. In the author's view, American concerns about venereal disease have been inextricably tied to a set of social and cultural values relating to sexuality, gender, ethnicity, and class. He shows how plans to combat sexually transmitted infections have typically emphasized the regulation of individual conduct. At the heart of such efforts, Brandt argues, is an ongoing tendency to see venereal disease as both a punishment for sexual misbehavior and an index of social decay. The tension between medical and moral approaches to VD has significantly impeded efforts to control these infections, for it has been too often assumed that merely controlling behavior is the answer. In tracing the social history of VD, this book offers a lucid, perceptive commentary on the relationship between medical science and cultural values, between sexuality and disease. -- from Book Jacket.

While scientists win occasional skirmishes in the battle against cancer, the overall war continues to go badly. Stories abound about revolutionary drugs that may be available in the future, but offer no real help to those who have cancer today. At present, conventional approaches continue to rely on a narrowly focused strategy of treatments, with doctors using, at best, only one or two drugs or other therapies at a time. While this may be acceptable in a laboratory setting or a clinical trial, it has done little to diminish the number of people who die each year from this dread disease. Recently, however, conventional medicine’s core strategy has been re-examined, and a new, potentially more effective approach has emerged—one that combines the best of Eastern wisdom with Western science. Beyond the Magic Bullet—The Anti-Cancer Cocktail by Dr. Raymond Chang takes a penetrating look at this bold new way of treating cancer. The book begins by examining modern medicine’s use of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted drugs in the war against cancer. It then offers a new therapy based on the knowledge that certain off-label drugs, nutrients, and therapies are each somewhat effective against cancer. By combining these therapeutic agents into a “cocktail,” doctors have found that they can attack the cancer all at once, on many different levels and at several different angles, with the goal of overwhelming the disease. Dr. Chang not only discusses the effectiveness of the cocktail, but also provides an examination of the most valuable agents available. For over a thousand years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has used the cocktail approach to safely and effectively fight disease. Throughout the world, the most successful treatments for HIV and Hepatitis C are based on this strategy. Beyond the Magic Bullet—The Anti-Cancer Cocktail leads the way to a bright new future of hope and healing.

Get a quick start with your Magic Bullet Blender and meet your goals for better health and delicious meals!This book shows you exactly how to get the most out of your Magic Bullet so you can create delicious soups, shakes, sauces, breads, smoothies, desserts and even mixed drinks like a pro!!No other book contains such an assortment of helpful, specific instructions and delicious choices for how to use your Magic Bullet blender, with 100 of some of the most popular recipes, this book is truly the perfect companion for anyone who owns a Magic Bullet! LEARN HOW TO: - use your Magic Bullet to make soups - milkshakes and protein shakes - use your blender as a food processor - make sauces and dressings - make baked foods, breads, nut butters - make entrees such as burgers - make incredible desserts from cheesecake to ice cream! - Don't forget the tantalizing smoothies!! Do you own a Magic Bullet? Then this is your book. All of our recipes and "how to" information is designed specifically for your Bullet blender, and to help you with your lifestyle and health goals. Grab it today! MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!!Free shipping for Prime members

This recipe book is specifically designed for Magic Bullet Blender blender model and includes delicious classic soup recipes like broccoli and cheddar soup, tomato soup gazpacho, and more. There are also both hot and cold soup recipes included, and most of the cold soup recipes are made with delicious fresh fruit and are a great alternative to the standard smoothie that you might make with your Vitamix. Complete with nutritional information, these recipes are designed to be easy to make and healthy; most of them are around 100 to 200 calories per serving and made with delicious whole foods and natural ingredients. IN THIS Magic Bullet Blender Recipe Book, YOU WILL FIND: Organic green smoothie recipes Juicing recipes that actually taste great Nut milk recipes Organic nut butter recipes Easy soup recipes Fresh spices and herbs Flavored coffee & tea blends Milkshake recipes Homemade skincare recipes Don't wait for another second to get this amazing cookbook now.