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Before he runs out of time, Irish bon vivant Malachy McCourt shares his views on death - sometimes hilarious and often poignant - and on what will or won't happen after his last breath is drawn. Dur……続きを見る

National Book Critics Circle Award finalist David R. Dow confronts the reality of his work on death row when his father-in-law is diagnosed with lethal melanoma, his beloved Doberman becomes fatally……続きを見る

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift. They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he w……続きを見る

Pioneering metal writer Keith Kahn-Harris presents a moving, visionary exploration of Ozzy Osbourne, and of metal music and culture: the potent legacy Ozzy left us. What is a ‘good death’? How about……続きを見る

A Compassionate Guide for Healthcare Professionals Turn the Hardest Conversations in Medicine into Moments of Trust, Clarity, and Compassion Every healthcare professional will face itーthe moment wh……続きを見る

Transform Your Practice with the Ultimate Guide to Modern Grief Counseling Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the most complex clinical challenges helping pr……続きを見る

Les sociétés européennes ont construit, depuis le xixe siècle, un régime funéraire qui a placé le corps au centre des soins que les vivants prodiguent aux morts et qui s’articule autour de la tombe ……続きを見る

The global crisis of road traffic fatalities and injuries has remained an ongoing challenge, plagued by inconsistent estimation methods, data gaps, and underreporting. With 39.5 million road deaths ……続きを見る

Kevin Fong, doctor, expert in major-incident planning and response, and writer-presenter of the hit podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon, shares crucial insights into teamwork, crisis management and resil……続きを見る

Afscheid nemen kan anders. Ook je uitvaart mag je liefde voor het leven weerspiegelen: van een ceremonie in je eigen tuin tot een begrafenis in het bos, van een zelfgemaakte wade tot rijden met eige……続きを見る

Samenleven met de dood veranderde Lieke Marsmans wereldbeeld: ze raakte geïnteresseerd in God en ufo's, in kwantummechanica en christelijke denkers. Dit boek is een filosofische trip tot in de diept……続きを見る

Hoe vind je troost als je weet dat je nog maar kort te leven hebt? Hoe verwerk je zoveel verdriet en pijn en hoe geef je nog betekenis aan je leven? Voor zulke vragen staat Annemaaike Serlier-van de……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive collection of seminal research into palliative care and hospice, providing an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of end-of-life car……続きを見る

¿Y si recordar que la vida es finita pudiera ayudarte a vivir con más calma, claridad y propósitoーsin caer en el miedo ni en la oscuridad? Memento Mori: Recuerda que morirás nace de una visión prof……続きを見る

Antes de Partir. Em uma pequena cidade no sul dos Estados Unidos, Ema Carter, uma jovem médica de 22 anos, recebe o diagnóstico que muda tudo: um câncer terminal, com no máximo um ano de vida. Em ve……続きを見る

Em Queridos e Amados Filhos, Vanessa Daudt transforma a dor do luto em palavras de amor, fé e eternidade. Através de cartas e reflexões escritas as filhos, ela compartilha a jornada de quem precisou……続きを見る

Anatomy of a Yes is a firsthand account of life, death, and second chances in the overlooked hills and hollers of Appalachian America-told from the unique vantage point of a trauma chaplain turned o……続きを見る

« Hier, mon chien Gruyère est mort. Il est mort tout doucement, près de moi. Je l’ai flatté, je l’ai caressé. Gruyère était mon chien, mon premier chien. » Ainsi commence ce texte touchant et chaleu……続きを見る

Critically examines the chronic undercounting and increasing misclassification of suicide in the United Statesーand why this issue matters. In Hidden Suicides and Fatal Overdoses, Ian Rockett confro……続きを見る

Navigate death and grieving with greater openness, honesty, and preparation thanks to the supportive expertise of Singapore's leading "life celebrant." Growing up with a hardworking undertaker fathe……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE NERO NON FICTION AWARD 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON FICTION A spectacularly original memoir that’s at once an elegy for ……続きを見る

The present volume undertakes socio-demographic analyses of four major topics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic: Data Issues; Statistical Modeling; Analyses; and Policy Concerns. Regarding Data Issu……続きを見る

Employing the modern aesthetics of Burke and Kant, as well as Lyotard's postmodern interpretation, this book delineates the elements of sublime experience through exploring the enigmatic cinematic d……続きを見る

Dans nos sociétés modernes, la mort s’est peu à peu retirée du regard des vivants. Jadis entouré des siens, le mourant est désormais isolé derrière les murs des hôpitaux ou des maisons de retraite, ……続きを見る

An engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that led to the New England Vampire Panic in the 1890s, from critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author A……続きを見る

In a strikingly candid look at the funeral industry that offers both heart and humor (as well as timeless information) Joe Kalmer of Kalmer Memorial Services proves that one doesn’t need to break th……続きを見る

The Undertakers' Manual is a comprehensive guide originally published in the late 19th century, designed to serve as an authoritative resource for undertakers, embalmers, and those involved in the f……続きを見る

The Cremation of the Dead: Considered from an Aesthetic, Sanitary, Religious, Historical, Medico-Legal, and Economical Standpoint is a comprehensive and thought-provoking treatise by Hugo Erichsen, ……続きを見る

Cremation of the Dead: Its History and Bearings Upon Public Health is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the practice of cremation, authored by Dr. Hugo Erichsen. First published in the la……続きを見る

Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work by William Tebb, first published in the late 19th century, that delves into the chilling and often ov……続きを見る