"As a panicked world goes into lockdown, Lucy Barton is uprooted from her life in Manhattan and bundled away to a small town in Maine by her ex-husband and on-again, off-again friend, William. For the next several months, it's just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the moody, swirling sea. Rich with empathy and emotion, Lucy by the Sea vividly captures the fear and struggles that come with isolation,...

"Willow is alone, confined to a bed with restraints. She can't remember how she got there...or how long she's been there. An old lady appears in her room to feed her twice a day. Granny doesn't talk, but Willow can hear thumping from somewhere beyond her door. It's not Granny's shuffling steps. It's too loud to be Granny's cat. Is it someone? Something? Then Granny's cat dies in Willow's room. And Granny follows a few days later. Willow will do anything...

Grace isn't exactly thrilled when her newly widowed mother, Jackie, asks to move in with her. They've never had a great relationship, and Grace likes her space―especially now that she's stuck at home during a pandemic. Then again, she needs help with the mortgage after losing her job. And maybe it'll be a chance for them to bond―or at least give each other a hand. But living with Mother isn't for everyone. Good intentions turn bad soon after Jackie...

"In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever sister, Moji; her sporty brother, Dapo; and bossy Grandmommy. Tola is so happy! But news of a new virus--and a lockdown, too--sends Moji away in one direction and Dapo in another. Then, when Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead. She works for the wealthy Diamond family and makes new friends among the household staff. But even the wealthy have problems--and...

Now, the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading from China to Italy, Spain and almost the whole Europe; in the meantime, to the United States, to the whole world. All governments in the world are fighting against this virus, everyone in the world is fighting against this virus. In these days of this pandemic, what to do, how to do, your government probably already told you, but the more you know, the better you can do in this fighting.This book will...

Today's date is November 16th, 2021. I am writing to you at exactly 21:51 pm. It's pitch black outside. The only thing I have heard is two large foxes that play and _ight outside almost every night. It feels the same, but the reality is right now life isn't the same. The thoughts in this book are expanded thoughts I had written over the period of the pandemic. There are also some _ictional stories based on real events. There are also a rambling or...

This poignant book delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York City, aptly known as the 'Capital of the World.' Divided into three compelling parts, it unravels the harrowing narrative through text and captivating imagery.In the first part, readers are immersed in a comprehensive chronicle of the pandemic, capturing its relentless grip on the city and its inhabitants. It delves into the multifaceted consequences that unfolded,...

Ebola Virus is a disease that affects humans and other mammals, and it is caused by four out of five virus classified in the genus of Ebola virus. It's described by the as a severe, sometimes fatal disease that has a strong impact on human health and harsh effects the community. With the recent outbreak in Dallas now effecting two nurses, the world is asking questions and demanding answers. Can we rely on the government to watch out for us? Americans...

"El Ser Confinado", Diarios de una Pandemia, es una obra para atesorar, ilustra la pandemia mundial iniciada en el año 2019, en la República Popular China, la cual se expandió por la totalidad del planeta tierra, desde una mirada contemporánea y real, a través de los relatos de cien personas, de diferentes edades, desde diferentes lugares y países del mundo. ¿Cómo vivieron el virus Covid-19 desde uno o varios aspectos de su vida?, el libro...

As bird flu sweeps through Asia, the rest of the world has begun to worry that it might spread west and start infecting humans. As many experts have pointed out, an influenza pandemic is only a matter of time and that time could be now. Or is it? In Bird Flu, Dr. Marc Siegel cuts through the hype, the facts, the fears, and the realities to explain what has the experts so worried and why there's still plenty of reason to be calm. Among the questions...