G. Wayne Miller Books

Few of the great stories of medicine are as palpably dramatic as the invention of open-heart surgery, yet, until now, no journalist has ever brought all of the thrilling specifics of this triumph to life.This is the story of the surgeon many call the father of open-heart surgery, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who, along with colleagues at University Hospital in Minneapolis and a small band of pioneers elsewhere, accomplished what many experts considered to be an impossible feat: He opened the heart, repaired fatal defects, and made the miraculous routine.Acclaimed author G. Wayne Miller draws on archival research and exclusive interviews with Lillehei and legendary pioneers such as Michael DeBakey and Christiaan Barnard, taking readers into the lives of these doctors and their patients as they progress toward their landmark achievement. In the tradition of works by Richard Rhodes and Tracy Kidder, King of Hearts tells the story of an important and gripping piece of forgotten science history.

The only biography of Claiborne Pell, the six-term senator from Rhode Island best known as the sponsor of the educational Pell Grants

A novel of terror. “A modern-day journey into a darkened world where the souls of children are the stakes.” —Library Journal “Well-paced and effective.” —Publishers Weekly “Wonderfully written.” —The Horror Show

Few of the great stories of medicine are as palpably dramatic as the invention of open-heart surgery, yet, until now, no journalist has ever brought all of the thrilling specifics of this triumph to life. This is the story of the surgeon many call the father of open-heart surgery, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who, along with colleagues at University Hospital in Minneapolis and a small band of pioneers elsewhere, accomplished what many experts considered to be an impossible feat: He opened the heart, repaired fatal defects, and made the miraculous routine. Acclaimed author G. Wayne Miller draws on archival research and exclusive interviews with Lillehei and legendary pioneers such as Michael DeBakey and Christiaan Barnard, taking readers into the lives of these doctors and their patients as they progress toward their landmark achievement. In the tradition of works by Richard Rhodes and Tracy Kidder, King of Hearts tells the story of an important and gripping piece of forgotten science history. From the Hardcover edition.

The narrative follows Alan Hassenfeld's family journey from impoverished immigrants fleeing religious persecution to the founders of Hasbro, the world's largest toy company. Alan's grandfather and great-uncle began their American life selling rags, while his father and brother propelled the company to fame with iconic toys like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe. Despite his family's legacy, Alan aspired to a different life filled with writing and adventure, never envisioning himself in the corporate role that others expected of him.

This book on the first year of the Biden presidency will appeal broadly to citizens, media, and general interest readers in the US and abroad.

Jaki jest twój sposób myślenia? Co nasze mózgi mówią o nas samych? Jak wykorzystać potencjał własnego mózgu i efektywnie pracować z innymi? Sposoby, w jakie ludzie wykorzystują górną i dolną część mózgu określają cztery podstawowe tryby poznawcze, czyli ogólne sposoby myślenia leżące u podstaw naszego stosunku do świata i interakcji z innymi ludźmi. To tryb tryb działania, obserwatora, stymulacji i adaptacji. Zgodnie z teorią Kosslyna i Millera, każdy z nas ma charakterystyczny dla siebie tryb poznawczy, który wpływa na to jak odnosimy się do innych i jak radzimy sobie w różnych sytuacjach. Dzięki kwestionariuszowi zawartemu na początku książki czytelnik może szybko ocenić, który tryb najlepiej określa jego własny dominujący sposób myślenia i wykorzystać tę wiedzę w życiu prywatnym, zawodowym, a przede wszystkim w zrozumieniu samego siebie.