Empire Antarctica von Francis, Gavin

'Stylish and exhilarating... from a wide-ranging mind and a profound humanity... inspiring' Hilary Mantel'A wonderful series of meditations - clinical, anthropological, literary and deeply humane - on his patients and their illnesses.'...

Blending stories of his own travels with great voyages from literature and philosophical exploration, Gavin Francis considers the unique appeal of islands. Francis also wrote "Adventures In Human Being" and "Empire Antarctica". 'Gavin...

Sunday Times bestsellerWe have a lifetime's association with our bodies, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the reader on a journey through health and illness, offering...

Intensive Care von Francis, Gavin

Auf dem Weg Richtung Arktis und Nordpol liegen Europas nördlichste Außenposten. Es ist eine sensible Region, wichtig für das Gleichgewicht der Erde, jedoch bedroht durch die Klimaveränderung und das Abschmelzen des Eises. Gavin Francis...

A short, uplifting account of hope and healing by the author of Adventures in Human Being. von Francis, Gavin