Background
Nourse, Alan Edward was born on August 11, 1928 in Des Moines. Son of Benjamin Chamberlain and Grace Frances (Ogg) Nourse.
(Star Surgeon: A Remarkably Intelligent, Insightful and Ch...)
Star Surgeon: A Remarkably Intelligent, Insightful and Challenging Sci-Fi Novel Before the classic sci-fi shows of the 60s and 70s were books like Star Surgeon which were often the cause of inspiration for some well-known sci-fi stories that followed. Written by Alan Nourse, who was a doctor himself at some point during his life, Star Surgeon explores the relations and possible cooperation between humans and aliens, while touching upon sensitive topics such as humanity's - and more specifically the medical community's - ability to flow with new and unexpected changes. The novel follows the storyline of Dal Timgar, the first alien to ever study at and graduate from a prestigious medical university on Earth. While considered a potentially brilliant medical doctor, Timgar has to fight against the discriminations and prejudices of his superiors and his classmates, in his effort to prove himself, while also dealing with interstellar medical emergencies. It's easy to see how numerous popular sci-fi shows and fragments from well-known sci-fi movies and books that followed would be loosely based on Nourse's novel. Advanced medicine is an important part of any sci-fi story, and when you throw the relationship between humans and aliens into the mix, you get potential story arcs that cannot be ignored. Star Surgeon explores several of the challenges that these story arcs may represent, and also tackles the problem of how, as human beings, we find it so difficult to accept changes, even when they are for our own good. Moreover, the novel presents Dal Timgar as a complex and well-developed character who feels quite real and unique, making the story all the more entertaining. With an engaging plot, an excellent style and detailed descriptions, Star Surgeon is a work of literary art that can compare to some of the most significant sci-fi novels of the 20th century.
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(Star Surgeon Epic Audio Collection is an live audio recor...)
Star Surgeon Epic Audio Collection is an live audio recording of performers reading the book in it's original text. This edition is part of the Epic Audio Collection of talking books.
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("Following the success of Tiger by the Tail came this new...)
"Following the success of Tiger by the Tail came this new collection of short science fiction stories by Alan E. Nourse. The strange case of The Counterfeit Man is only one of the exciting adventures. Here, too, is Harry Scott, whose search for safety in a strange city of the future leads him into the arms of his enemies, and Chris Taber, who conquers the fear in his own mind, but will not tell others how he did it. You will also share the loneliness of Joe Baker, who has wandered the earth for decades yet cannot remember his own age, and Amy Ballantine, whose remarkable gift of second sight has made her a cripple in the world of ordinary people. You will attend a meeting of the board of directors of the Titanium Workers of America, and accompany James Wheatley as he seeks Än Ounce of Cure" and and find that these activities move you not only to laughter but to serious, frightening thought. In these pages are science fiction stories of all sorts - some humorous, some grim, some sentimental - but all marked by the richness of idea and variety of theme so characteristic of the work of this popular physician-writer."
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(Early Ace Double book. "The Last Planet" was originally p...)
Early Ace Double book. "The Last Planet" was originally published in 1953 as "Star Rangers," and is Norton's second book. "A Man Obsessed" is an original novel, later retitled "The Mercy Men."
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(When Dal Timgar, of all in his medical class, was denied ...)
When Dal Timgar, of all in his medical class, was denied assignment to a general practice patrol ship going out from Hospital Earth to serve the medical needs of the Galactic Confederation, it seemed to him that his eight years of study in the great medical center of the galaxy had ended in failure.
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(This fast-moving tale of the far future deals with the qu...)
This fast-moving tale of the far future deals with the quest of the Hunter brothers for a mysterious bonanza located somewhere in the asteroid belt. The dangers and details of asteroid mining are carefully outlined, and the bonanza itself proves to be an open gate to wider future in the stars...
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(The startling news of the Hidden Addiction is that all ad...)
The startling news of the Hidden Addiction is that all addictions are rooted in the same genetic flaw in your body. Dr. Phelps explains that addiction does not result primarily from emotional stress, lack of willpower, or some other psychological factor. It is a concrete physiological condition that can be addressed, and a detailed treatment program is provided in this book.
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(Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic...)
Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel, “A Pattern for Monsters” is by veteran science fiction writer, Randall Garrett. It didn’t make sense to reporter Brad Stevens. The Larchmont nursing home fire had been a big one—the biggest blaze in years. So why wasn’t he allowed past the fire lines like reporters usually were? Then after the fire when he called the nearby hospital he was told that—strangely enough—there hadn’t been a single admission from the Larchmont fire. Then it turned out there were no records of the ambulance service whose vehicles had taken the victims away. It was a perplexing mystery that Stevens and his photographer pal Parker couldn’t figure out. The police denied every ugly rumor and called their iron censorship a routine matter, explaining that the fire was nothing out of the ordinary. But the telephoto lens told a different story. And when Stevens saw Parker’s photo of a fire victim with two heads, they both realized it had been far more than a routine fire and rescue operation… The second novel is “Star Surgeon” by another sci-fi veteran, Alan E. Nourse. Back in the 1950s when the original version of “Star Surgeon” was first written (Amazing Stories, 12/59), space opera rarely varied from the usual science fiction formulas of the day. That’s why when “Star Surgeon” came out it was such a breath of fresh air to fans of the genre. Here you had a grand tale of intergalactic medicine and the men who practiced it. In fact, the tale’s main character, Dal Timgar, wasn’t even from good old Earth, but a non-human from the faraway planet of Garv II. Timgar had grown up wanting to be a doctor, but unfortunately only humans had ever been trained to serve in the Galactic Confederation of Worlds. This proved to be a challenge that pitted Timgar against both friends and enemies, and at times…even himself. Alan E. Nourse’s “Star Surgeon” is a science fiction gem that gives the reader many exciting space opera thrills, interwoven with a unique brand of medical intrigue
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(Issued in two bindings: boards with a dustjacket and illu...)
Issued in two bindings: boards with a dustjacket and illustrated boards (Library binding); there was also a Book Club edition. See individual listing for specific format. This is a novel-length expansion of two previously published stories, "High Threshold" and "The Universe Between" from 1951.
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(Dal Timgar is a being from another planet, interested in ...)
Dal Timgar is a being from another planet, interested in becoming a doctor. He wants to study on Earth, but must face many challenges as the first non-human to study medicine.
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Perfect spine. Bright clean cover has light shelf and edge wear. Text is perfect. Same day shipping First Class.
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(Describes the symptoms and treatment of common childhood ...)
Describes the symptoms and treatment of common childhood diseases and infections and lists basic immunization vaccines.
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(Ten chilling, thrilling, sometimes amusing, science-ficti...)
Ten chilling, thrilling, sometimes amusing, science-fiction short stories: The Counterfeit Man (aka Counterfeit), The Canvas Bag, An Ounce of Cure, The Dark Door, Meeting of the Board, Circus, My Friend Bobby, The Link, Image of the Gods, The Expert Touch, and Second Sight.
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HE HUNTED HORROR THROUGH A MANIAC WORLD! Jeffrey Meyer had a killing on his mind. It meant nothing to him that his towering Twenty-first Century world was going mad. He shouldered aside the rising tide of narcotics-mania, the gambling fever, the insatiable lust for the irrational. Jeff had his own all-consuming obsession—Paul Conroe must die! After a five-year frenzied chase, Jeff had his victim cornered; he'd driven him into the last hideaway of the world's most desperate men—the sealed vaults of the human-vivisectionists. And Jeff knew that to reach his final horrible objective, he must offer himself also as a guinea pig for the secret experiments of the world's most feared physicians!
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Mission: tiger by the tailmission brief: tigers are being reported missing from wildlife reserves across india, bangladesh and nepal. Several hundred tigers have vanished. Something, or someone, is taking them. And if they are not stopped, this could mean the end of the species. It is time the animal intelligence agency got involved.note: the animal intelligence agency is a multi-species non-governmental agency. Specially trained animal and human agents work undercover to save animals and save the world. Some of them have the licence to kill. The following agents have been assigned to the case: agent no. 002species: panthera tigris tigrisname: bagha one of our most experienced agents. 250 kilos of sheer intelligence and muscle. Licensed to kill. Agent no. Xxxx species: semnopithecus entellusname: kela formerly an agent but removed from duty in disgrace after the incident of the exploding mangoes. Licence cancelled. Note: keep a close watch. Highly unpredictable. Agent no. 11.5species: homo sapiens sapiensname: ranaskinny. Allergic to everything. No brawn, plenty of brain. Great facility with technology. Fluent in junglespeak. Has the ability to speak to nearly all species. Note: also allergic to cat hair. Might be a problem when he partners with agent no. Oo2. Agents have been instructed that this is an alpha mission. Highest degree of difficulty and danger. The leads they have to follow lie in kathmandu, the sera monastery in tibet and the forbidden city in china. They will face danger, destruction, and possible death. The fate of the tiger species is in their hands.
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(The death of an independent asteroid miner would be no un...)
The death of an independent asteroid miner would be no unusual news to the Martian colony. Asteroid mining was gambling, for high stakes, with your life in constant jeopardy. But when Roger Hunter's mangled body was found in the exploded wreck of his ship, his two sons found reason to suspect murder. Their father appeared to have made a discovery which would affect the course of history. Suddenly, certain space pirates found they had to cope with a ghost that belonged to the past, and a weapon that belonged in the future.
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This edition's format is optimized for the Kindle. Contents: About the Author, An Ounce of Cure, The Dark Door, Meeting of the Board, Circus, My Friend Bobby, The Link, Image of the Gods, Second Sight. ***** About the Author: Alan Edward Nourse 1928?1992 was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He earned a B.Sc. degree in 1951 from Rutgers. From 1951 he started publishing science fiction, and nonfiction on medicine and science. His Sci Fi frequently had a medical theme. He earned a M.D. degree in 1955 from the University of Pennsylvania. His writing for science fiction magazines helped pay for his medical degree. He practiced medicine in North Bend, Washington. As "Family Doctor" he wrote a regular column for Good Housekeeping magazine. Fellow Sci Fi writer Robert Heinlein dedicated "Farnham's Freehold" to Nourse.
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Armchair fiction presents the tenth entry in a new series of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel, “Beyond the Rings of Saturn” is an old-fashioned space adventure by Robert Moore Williams. Johnson Crane was sent to Saturn as an interplanetary troubleshooter, and he ran into far more trouble than he was expecting. However, when the trouble’s a beautiful woman, sometimes it’s just too hard to pull the trigger. Lots of good-guys-versus-bad-aliens thrills. The second novel, “A Man Obsessed” is a spine-tingling sci-fi horror tale by Alan E. Nourse. Jeffery Meyer had his own all-consuming obsession—a man from his past must die! After a five-year frenzied chase, Jeff had his victim cornered; he’d driven him into the last hideaway of the world’s most desperate men—the sealed vaults of the human-vivisectionists. And Jeff knew that to reach his final horrible objective, he must offer himself as a guinea pig for the secret experiments of the world’s most feared physicians!
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Nourse, Alan Edward was born on August 11, 1928 in Des Moines. Son of Benjamin Chamberlain and Grace Frances (Ogg) Nourse.
Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University, 1951; Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1955.
Partner, North Bend (Washington) Clinic, 1958-1963; freelance writer, since 1950.
(When Dal Timgar, of all in his medical class, was denied ...)
(Ten chilling, thrilling, sometimes amusing, science-ficti...)
(Star Surgeon: A Remarkably Intelligent, Insightful and Ch...)
(This fast-moving tale of the far future deals with the qu...)
(Examines rashes, infections, and other common childhood d...)
(Mission: tiger by the tailmission brief: tigers are being...)
(Issued in two bindings: boards with a dustjacket and illu...)
(Describes the symptoms and treatment of common childhood ...)
(Star Surgeon Epic Audio Collection is an live audio recor...)
(The startling news of the Hidden Addiction is that all ad...)
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Served with United States Navy, 1946-1948. Member Science Fiction Writers American (president l967-68, American Medical Association (Physician's Recognition award l986), Washington State Medical Society, King County Medical Society, Kittitas County Medical Association.
Married Ann Jane Morton, June 11, 1952. Children: Benjamin C., Rebecca S., Jonathan A., Christopher O.