What should you expect? Every Thursday I’ll post a list of new books I’ve received through publishers or I’ve purchased myself. I will also include a portion about my activities in the book community that are especially exciting or “bookish” in my opinion.
I recently joined a Postcards Exchange Group on Goodreads which I posted about last week. I received two post cards already and both are equally beautiful:
I also received my #OTSPSecretSister this week! I am super excited to be part of the first Canadian round of this exciting project! I can’t wait to post about my first communication from my Sister or see how my Sister will react!
In news completely unrelated to the community: I have purchased a new layout for Silk&Serif that should speed up loading times and look slightly more professional. I don’t think you guys will notice too much of a difference in how Silk&Serif works because the changes will be purely cosmetic.Thank you to Studio Mommy for creating such a cute pre-made layout!
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by Dr. William E. Paul: Edelweiss.
I have always been fascinated with the human immune system and biology. Immunity promises to be an insightful and educational read. This significant book conveys Dr. William E. Paul’s enduring enthusiasm for the field of immunology, the incredible accomplishments of the past half-century, and the future’s untapped promises.The immune system has incredible power to protect us from the ravages of infection by killing disease-causing microbes or eliminating them from the body. Boosted by vaccines, it can protect us individually and as a “herd” from diseases such as measles. As Dr. Paul explains, however, the power of the immune system is a double-edged sword: an overactive immune system can wreak havoc, destroying normal tissue and causing diseases such as type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. The consequences of an impaired immune system, on the other hand, are all too evident in the clinical agonies of AIDS and other immunodeficiency diseases.Packed with illustrations, stories from Dr. Paul’s distinguished career, and compelling narratives of scientific discovery, Immunity presents the three laws of the human immune system―universality, tolerance, and appropriateness―and explains how the system protects and harms us. From the tale of how smallpox was overcome to the lessons of the Ebola epidemic to the utility of vaccines and the hope that the immune system can be used to treat or prevent cancer, Dr. Paul argues that we must position ourselves to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies and promising new tools in immunological research, including big data and the microbiome. |
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