ISBN: 9780870716539 - the wet engine: exploring the mad wild miracle of the heart (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Examines the heart as a physical organ - how it is supposed to work, how surgeons try to fix it when it doesnt - and as a metaphor: the seat of the soul, the power house of the body, the essence of spirituality. Brian Doyle considers the scientific, emotional, literary, philosophical, and spiritual understandings of the heart - from cardiology to courage, from love letters and pop songs to Jesus. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. New. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 128 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 128 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: VFXC; VXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 400. . 2012. New edition, originally pubished by Paraclete Pres. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this poignant and startlingly original book, Brian Doyle examines the heart as a physical organhow it is supposed to work, how surgeons try to fix it when it doesn'tand as a metaphor: the seat of the soul, the power house of the body, the essence of spirituality. In a series of profoundly moving ruminations, Doyle considers the scientific, emotional, literary, philosophical, and spiritual understandings of the heartfrom cardiology to courage, from love letters and pop songs to botany and Jesus. Weaving these strands together is the torment of Doyle's own infant son's heart surgery and the inspiring story of the young heart doctor who saved Liam's life.First published in 2005, The Wet Engineis a book that will change how you feel and think about the mysterious, fragile human heart. This new paperback edition includes a foreword by Dr. Marla Salmon, dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Examines the heart as a physical organ - how it is supposed to work, how surgeons try to fix it when it doesn t - and as a metaphor: the seat of the soul, the power house of the body, the essence of spirituality. Brian Doyle considers the scientific, emotio.