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Ever wondered who developed insulin? Or, who completed the first heart transplant? Explore the inspiring lives of some of the most amazing doctors and nurses. Gain an insight into the lives they led and the challenges they faced. We have all relied on doctors and nurses at various points during our lives, however, the great stories behind so many important and influential achievements, remain unknown. This eBook explores how doctors and nurses have developed their remarkable skills and methods to help patients, supported by researchers in many fields. Explore the life stories of an amazing range of characters including Florence Nightingale, Elizabeth Blackwell, Ignaz Semmelweis and Che Guevara. These people paved the way for modern medicine and saved countless lives by advancing the boundaries of treatment. Their great stories come back to life through a new story format called a BioView (R). It is as if these amazing doctors and nurses returned through time to tell the story of their life and their amazing achievements. A BioView (R) is a short biographical story, similar to an interview, about an amazing person. They provide an easy way of learning about people who made major contributions to our world. The unique format and flow enables each person's story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you and reflects their interests, emotions and passions. These are unique, inspirational life stories from Amazing People Worldwide (R).

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Educational psychologist and entrepreneur, Dr Charles Margerison, created the concept for the Amazing People series during a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, when he wondered what Shakespeare might say if he was interviewed about his life achievements. The series now features the stories of over 500 amazing people. As well as working in educational institutions for many years, Dr Margerison has consulted widely for global organizations. He was previously Professor of Management at Cranfield University, UK, and the University of Queensland, Australia. The author of numerous books, Dr Margerison is a member of the Royal Institution and the Royal Society of Literature.

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