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Memoir of the internationally acclaimed heart surgeon Victor Chang (1936-1991), written by his daughter Vanessa. Inspired by letters she received from the general public after her father's death, the author recounts her father's life and work, from his birth in China, his move to Australia when he was 15, his career in heart surgery and the first heart-lung transplant, to his research into the development of an artificial heart.
Mungkin ada yang mengira bahwa berkirim surat kepada Presiden dan Ibu Negara yang sehari-hari sibuk, bagaikan menulis di atas pasir pantai, yang bisa begitu saja lenyap tak berbekas karena tersapu gelombang. Namun, tidak seperti itu yang terjadi pada masa pemerintahan Presiden Soeharto dengan pendamping setianya, Ibu Negara Hj. Siti Hartinah Soeharto. Hal itu dibuktikan oleh begitu banyak disposisi Pak Harto dan Ibu Tien yang disimpan oleh Dr. Rusmono, yang bertugas sebagai dokter pribadi beliau berdua selama delapan tahun pada 1986–1993. Ibu Tien Soeharto adalah Ibu Negara yang selalu mendampingi Presiden RI kedua di seluruh acara resmi kenegaraan dan menjadi penggerak utama pada acara- a...
Jacaranda Science Quest 8 Victorian Curriculum, 2nd Edition learnON & Print This combined print and digital title provides 100% coverage of the Victorian Curriculum for Science. The textbook comes with a complimentary activation code for learnON, the powerful digital learning platform making learning personalised and visible for both students and teachers. The latest editions of Jacaranda Science Quest Victorian Curriculum series include these key features: Content is completely revised and updated, aligned to the Science 7-10 Victorian Curriculum, and consistent across all platforms - learnON, eBookPLUS, PDF, iPad app and print Concepts are brought to life with engaging content, diagrams an...
For junior secondary school age.
Volume 19 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) contains concise biographies of individuals who died between 1991 and 1995. The first of two volumes for the 1990s, it presents a colourful montage of late twentieth-century Australian life, containing the biographies of significant and representative Australians. The volume is still in the shadow of World War II with servicemen and women who enlisted young appearing, but these influences are dimming and there are now increasing numbers of non-white, non-male, non-privileged and non-straight subjects. The 680 individuals recorded in volume 19 of the ADB include Wiradjuri midwife and Ngunnawal Elder Violet Bulger; Aboriginal rights act...
The Dark Descent: The Untold Story of Victor Chang Kang-Lin takes readers on a gripping journey into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in recent history. Victor Chang Kang-Lin, once celebrated as a prodigy in the fields of medicine and innovation, harbored secrets that would eventually lead to his tragic downfall. This riveting account uncovers the complexities of a man who straddled the line between genius and darkness, exploring the untold facets of his life that the public never knew. From his groundbreaking achievements to the inner demons that haunted him, The Dark Descent delves deep into the psychological and moral struggles that shaped Victor's path, revealing how a life of promise spiraled into a story of mystery, betrayal, and ultimate despair. This book offers a rare glimpse into the making and unmaking of a man whose life was as extraordinary as it was tragic.
When Princess Diana died in August 1997, the nation mourned for a woman they felt they had come to know intimately; having witnessed the quiet, blushing Lady Diana Spencer transform into an elegant, stylish ambassador who tirelessly campaigned for the causes in which she believed. With the announcement of her untimely death came an unprecedented wave of collective grieving. In this revealing book, royal expert Judy Wade uncovers the woman behind the public's princess, speaking to some of Diana's closest friends and confidantes to reveal the truth about her. They journey inside her Kensington Palace apartment and describe how she cleaned her own bath and nagged her sons to improve their manne...