Stephen, Michael J

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Breath Taking: The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs

Will appeal to listeners who enjoy popular science about human anatomy, such as Bill Bryson’s The Body, James Nestor’s Breath, and Alice Roberts’s Don’t Die Young. Recommended mostly for public libraries; academic libraries supporting medical school curricula may prefer to stick with textbooks.
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Breath Taking: The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs

Readers of Siddhartha Mukherjee and Atul Gawande will appreciate Stephen’s writing. Blending science writing and medical reporting, this is a detailed, yet accessible account that will engage anyone concerned with their respiratory health
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Cinema ’62: The Greatest Year at the Movies

Despite Farber and McClellan’s valiant efforts, overall this is a book best left to film students and critics.
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Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star

With a glimpse into the lives of the full range of film stars, an examination of the tribulations in Hollywood through World War II, and a complete look at Swanson's robust life, this well-written title is sure to please any reader with a passion for classic Hollywood movies.
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Beautiful

Deeply researched and written with humor, grace, and a great respect for his subject, Shearer's biography will be of interest not only to film buffs but also to students of women's history in science. Highly recommended.
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