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Richard Preston

Richard Preston is a bestselling author of 10 books, nonfiction and fiction, whose works reveal hidden worlds of nature and wonder.  His books have been published in more than 35 languages.  Preston is a contributor to the The New Yorker, and all of his nonfiction books have first appeared as articles there.

His awards include the American Institute of Physics science-writing award and the National Magazine Award, and he’s the only non-physician ever to receive the Centers for Disease Control’s Champion of Prevention Award.  An asteroid has been named for him. Asteroid 3792 Preston travels on a wild orbit near Mars, and could some day slam into the earth.

 

 

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  • +Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Viruses to Come
    Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Viruses to Come
  • +An Essay in a Course of Lectures On Abstracts of Title: To Facilitate the Study, and the Application of the First Principles, and General Rules of the Laws of Property; Stating in Detail, the Duty of Solicitors in Preparing, &c., and of Counsel Advising,
    An Essay in a Course of Lectures On Abstracts of Title: To Facilitate the Study, and the Application of the First Principles, and General Rules of the Laws of Property; Stating in Detail, the Duty of Solicitors in Preparing, &c., and of Counsel Advising,
  • +An Elementary Treatise On Estates: With Preliminary Observations On the Quality of Estates; Volume 2
    An Elementary Treatise On Estates: With Preliminary Observations On the Quality of Estates; Volume 2
  • +A Treatise On Conveyancing: With a View to Its Application to Practice: Being a Series of Practical Observations, Written in a Plain Familiar Style, Which Have for Their Object to Assist in Preparing Draughts, and in Judging of the Operation of Deeds, By
    A Treatise On Conveyancing: With a View to Its Application to Practice: Being a Series of Practical Observations, Written in a Plain Familiar Style, Which Have for Their Object to Assist in Preparing Draughts, and in Judging of the Operation of Deeds, By
  • +Further Observations on the State of the Nation; The Means of Employment of Labor; The Sinking Fund, and Its Application; Pauperism; Protection Requisite to the Landed and Agricultural Interests
    Further Observations on the State of the Nation; The Means of Employment of Labor; The Sinking Fund, and Its Application; Pauperism; Protection Requisite to the Landed and Agricultural Interests
  • +Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come
    Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come
  • +Tracts on I. the Definition and Nature of Cross Remainders. II. Fines and Recoveries by Tenant in Tail. III. Difference Between Merger, Remitter and Extinguishment. ... VII. the Language of Powers. by Richard Preston,
    Tracts on I. the Definition and Nature of Cross Remainders. II. Fines and Recoveries by Tenant in Tail. III. Difference Between Merger, Remitter and Extinguishment. ... VII. the Language of Powers. by Richard Preston,
  • +An Elementary Treatise, by Way of Essay, on the Quantity of Estates, &c. by Richard Preston,
    An Elementary Treatise, by Way of Essay, on the Quantity of Estates, &c. by Richard Preston,
  • +A Succinct View of the Rule in Shelley's Case; Exhibiting, by Negative and Affirmative Propositions, the Instances in Which Several Limitations, ... Do and Do Not Give the Inheritance to the Ancestor. by Richard Preston,
    A Succinct View of the Rule in Shelley's Case; Exhibiting, by Negative and Affirmative Propositions, the Instances in Which Several Limitations, ... Do and Do Not Give the Inheritance to the Ancestor. by Richard Preston,
  • +A Succinct View of the Rule in Shelley's Case; Exhibiting by Negative and Affirmative Propositions, the Instances in Which Several Limitations, ... Do and Do Not Give the Inheritance to the Ancestor. by Richard Preston,
    A Succinct View of the Rule in Shelley's Case; Exhibiting by Negative and Affirmative Propositions, the Instances in Which Several Limitations, ... Do and Do Not Give the Inheritance to the Ancestor. by Richard Preston,
  • +The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story
    The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story
  • +The Best American Science and Nature Writing
    The Best American Science and Nature Writing
  • +The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring
    The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring
  • +Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science
    Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science
  • +Serenity Granted: Accepting Hardship as a Pathway to Peace
    Serenity Granted: Accepting Hardship as a Pathway to Peace
  • +Serenity Granted: Accepting Hardship as a Pathway to Peace
    Serenity Granted: Accepting Hardship as a Pathway to Peace
  • +Tracts On The Definition And Nature Of Cross Remainders, Fines And Recoveries By Tenant In Tail, Difference Between Merger, Remitter And Extinguishment (1797)
    Tracts On The Definition And Nature Of Cross Remainders, Fines And Recoveries By Tenant In Tail, Difference Between Merger, Remitter And Extinguishment (1797)
  • +Tracts on the Definition and Nature of Cross Remainders, Fines and Recoveries by Tenant in Tail, Difference Between Merger, Remitter and Extinguishment (1797)
    Tracts on the Definition and Nature of Cross Remainders, Fines and Recoveries by Tenant in Tail, Difference Between Merger, Remitter and Extinguishment (1797)
  • +An Essay in a Course of Lectures on Abstracts of Title: To Facilitate the Study, and the Application of the First Principles, and General Rules of the Laws of Property; Stating in Detail, the Duty of Solicitors in Preparing, &c., and of Counsel Advising,
    An Essay in a Course of Lectures on Abstracts of Title: To Facilitate the Study, and the Application of the First Principles, and General Rules of the Laws of Property; Stating in Detail, the Duty of Solicitors in Preparing, &c., and of Counsel Advising,
  • +A Treatise On Conveyancing: With a View to Its Application to Practice: Being a Series of Practical Observations, Written in a Plain Familiar Style, Which Have for Their Object to Assist in Preparing Draughts, and in Judging of the Operation of Deeds, by
    A Treatise On Conveyancing: With a View to Its Application to Practice: Being a Series of Practical Observations, Written in a Plain Familiar Style, Which Have for Their Object to Assist in Preparing Draughts, and in Judging of the Operation of Deeds, by

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