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1	A Spot of Bother more books like this by Mark Haddon Four damaged people fall apart--and come together--as a family in Haddons hilarious and disturbing portrait of a dignified man trying to go insane politely in this unforgettable follow-up to the international bestseller "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Body of Work: Meditations on Mortality from the Human Anatomy Lab more books like this by Christine Montross In this hauntingly moving memoir of the relationship between a cadaver named Eve and the first-year medical student who cuts her open, Montross provides an uncommon perspective on the emotional difficulty a first year medical student can face. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time more books like this by John Kelly, B.A. A compelling and harrowing history of the Black Death epidemic that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century killing 25 million people. It was one of the most devastating human disasters in history. "The bodies were sparsely covered that the dogs dragged them forth and devoured them . And believing it to be the end of the world, no one wept ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $4.94! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality more books like this by Pauline W Chen Chen, a brilliant transplant surgeon, charts her personal and professional rites of passage in dealing with mortality. Focusing on the enormous moral and psychological pressures on doctors, Chen also reports on signs of change within the profession. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.76! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Oath more books like this by John Lescroart Doctor Eric Kensing is living in fear that he is about to be indicted for the death of a patient. That patient was his boss, Tim Markham. But Kensing and Markham aren't just connected by work - Kensing's wife is one of Markham's many lovers. It's not looking good for Kensing, so he enlists the help of lawyer Dismas Hardy. Some say Kensing is not ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Shadow Box more books like this by Michael Cristofer see all copies from $6.25! new only from $18.99! \| first editions
7	A Touch of Mortality more books like this by Ann Granger From the author A FINE PLACE FOR DEATH, another crime novel featuring Chief Inspector Markby. When a couple move from London to rural Oxfordshire, their hopes of a quiet life are dashed when quarrels with neighbours become intense and they receive a potentially lethal letter bomb, but then a body is found . see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Denial of the Soul: Spiritual and Medical Perspectives on Euthanasia and Mortality more books like this by M Scott Peck, M.D. An exploration of euthanasia which considers the spiritual and moral perspectives. Stories from the author's own experiences are used to consider the core issues that arise when people face the decision of euthanasia. The deeper meanings of life and death are faced and the question asked whether there is an ethical right to euthanasia. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Old Mortality more books like this by Sir Walter Scott "Old Mortality" (1816), which many consider the finest of Sir Walter Scott's "Waverley" novels, is a historical romance that places an anachronistically liberal hero against the forces of fanaticism in 17th century Scotland, in the period infamous as the "killing time". Its central character, Harry Morton, joins the rebels in order to fight ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Bodies in Motion and at Rest: On Metaphor and Mortality more books like this by Thomas Lynch This second book of essays by Thomas Lynch, the essayist, poet and funeral director from Milford, Michigan, includes his thoughts on Kurt Cobain, St. Paul, Irish alcoholism, sex, and a cat he always hated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Grimus more books like this by Salman Rushdie Flapping Eagle is a young Indian given the gift of immortality after drinking a magic fluid. Tiring of the burden of immortal life he sets off to find the mystical Calf Island, where he can rejoin the human race. His journey is peopled with strange assortments of characters, including the clumsy, loquacious Virgil Jones; his ugly, tragic companion ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Black Death: The Great Mortality of 1348-1350: A Brief History with Documents more books like this by John Aberth This new text offers a wealth of documentary material focused on the initial outbreak of the plague that ravaged the world in the 14th century. A comprehensive introduction providing background on the origins and spread of the Black Death is followed by nearly 50 documents covering the responses of medical practitioners; the social and economic ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $4.99! \| SVS
13 view cover	Living with the End in Mind: A Practical Checklist for Living Life to the Fullest by Embracing Your Mortality more books like this by Erin Tierney Kramp, Douglas H Kramp, Emily P McKhann The aim of this comprehensive and informed checklist is help readers live deeper, more spiritual lives by viewing their awareness of their own mortality as a source of comfort. It helps readers to prepare ahead for a range of issues related to death--one's own or that of a loved one. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Pain Killer: A "Wonder" Drug's Trail of Addiction and Death more books like this by Barry Meier Meier, an investigative reporter, explores the troubling history of OxyContin, the opium-derived drug prescribed for patients with chronic pain. He weaves together the stories of the profit-focused drug company that manufactured the drug (and also took it's time reporting the drug's addiction potential to the public), the DEA, the media, and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions
15	Raising the Dead: 2a Doctor's Encounter with His Own Mortality more books like this by Richard Selzer, MD The author, a former surgeon, developed Legionnaire's Disease in 1991 and was pronounced dead, only to revive inexplicably 10 minutes later. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Old Mortality more books like this by Sir Walter Walter Scott Set at the end of the 18th century, the story is told by a man who tends the graves of the old Scottish Covenanters. As he tells their stories, a picture of Scotland during the Jacobite Rebellion is created, particularly in the tale of the novel's hero, Henry Morton, a Covenanter in love with a woman from a family of royalist sympathizers, and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Injury Fact Book more books like this by Susan P Baker This is a comprehensive but concise reference that documents the nature and importance of the injury problem in the United States. For each of more than sixty causes of injury, data are presented by age, race, sex, geographic area, urban/rural residence, and per capita income. This second edition includes new chapters on injuries related to sports ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.00! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Prejudicial Error more books like this by Bill Blum John Solomon once had it all as chief trial deputy of the Los Angeles D.A.'s office, until an illict affair destroyed his career. Now he has one final shot at redemption--the politically charged defense of an accused cop killer. As the trail of corruption races headlong from the ganglands to the D.A.'s office, John realizes that a death sentence ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Watch Over Mortality: The Philosophical Story of Julian Marias more books like this by Harold Raley In this book, Harold Raley offers the English-speaking world Julian Marias's compelling alternatives to contemporary minimalist thoughts, and does so in a dynamic style that itself reflects the humane spirit and verve of what may well prove to be the most innovative philosophy of modern times. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions
20 view cover	Cause of Death: A Perfect Little Guide to What Kills Us more books like this by Jack Mingo (Editor), Erin Barrett (Editor), Lucy Autrey Wilson (Editor) This highly engaging and informative book explores the irony of fact versus perception and provides witty and sometimes wacky examples of the leading causes of death in this country. see all copies from $8.06! new only from $8.95! \| SVS
21 view cover	Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality more books like this by Judith L Lief In "Making Friends with Death, "Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, who's drawn her inspiration from the" Tibetan Book of the Dead, "shows us that through the powerful combination of contemplation of death and mindfulness practice, we can change how we relate to death, enhance our appreciation of everyday life, and use our developing acceptance of our ... see all copies from $7.77! new only from $9.21! \| first editions \| SVS
22	The mortality merchants more books like this by G. Scott Reynolds see all copies from $2.95! first editions
23	Death in the Middle Ages; mortality, judgment and remembrance more books like this by T. S. R. Boase see all copies from $2.02! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24	The Troubled Dream of Life: Living with Mortality more books like this by Daniel Callahan The most eminent expert on medical ethics offers a deeply personal perspective on how we can reap the rewards of modern medicine and be at peace with the idea of our own mortality. Callahan explains how we can live more in harmony with our bodies and be less haunted by the fear of death. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Denial of the Soul: Spirirtual and Medical Perspectives on Euthanasia and Mortality more books like this by M Scott Peck, M.D. An examination of the moral issues involved in the current debate over suicide and euthanasia, by the well-known psychiatrist and author of "The Road Less Travelled". Taking us through a wide range of personal stories, Dr. Peck explores the intense feelings, conflicting beliefs, and medical and ethical concerns that swirl on all sides of this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| first editions

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