In this book, world-renowned foot and gait specialist, Courtney Conley, and physiotherapist, Milica McDowell, transform our understanding of the importance of one of the simplest and most accessible forms of movement. Drawing on cutting-edge research, evolutionary biology and real-life stories from their practice, they show that walking is one of our most powerful and under-prescribed medicines.

Uploaded September 2026

Global health experts are optimistic that the end of AIDS is within reach. Yet while programs to combat HIV/AIDS have been essential, they exist alongside public healthcare systems that have struggled to gain donor attention and support. Unequal Worlds of Care examines how policymakers, providers, and patients in Malawi navigate a healthcare system transformed unevenly by foreign aid.


Uploaded September 2026

Mental illness touches every part of American life, yet those living with it remain both overrepresented and underserved. In Through the Fire, mental health law expert Fredrick Vars draws on his own experience and the stories of advocates to highlight promising reforms, including respite housing, peer support, and Assertive Community Treatment. Vars shows how empowering people with mental illness to advocate for themselves and others can help create a more compassionate and effective system.

Uploaded September 2026

The Rule of Love argues that justice alone cannot fully explain our moral responsibility to care for people suffering from illness. Drawing on thinkers from Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther King Jr. to Emmanuel Lévinas, Iris Murdoch, and bell hooks, the book presents agape—love grounded in reason and practice—as a moral virtue that can work alongside justice. It explores how this approach could reshape global health governance and our shared responsibility to care for people across borders.

Uploaded September 2026

In The Healing of America, bestselling author T. R. Reid explores how countries such as France, Germany, Japan, the U.K., and Canada provide universal health care at lower costs than the United States. Through interviews with doctors, officials, experts, and patients, Reid examines the strengths and shortcomings of different systems and considers what the U.S. might learn from them. The result is a global look at possible paths toward affordable, accessible health care for everyone.

Uploaded September 2026

Patchwork Pandemic examines how individual U.S. states responded to the HIV/AIDS crisis and how federalism shaped public health inequalities. Focusing on California, Illinois, and Texas, the book shows how states took the lead when federal action was slow, while fragmented policies created disparities in healthcare, discrimination protections, and health outcomes. It highlights how government structures can shape the impact of pandemics.

Uploaded September 2026

An insider’s guide to transforming healthcare through innovation. Drawing on her experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and professor, Halle Tecco explores how to address high costs, poor outcomes, and inequities through practical, scalable solutions. She examines regulatory hurdles and other barriers while showing how innovation can create a more effective and equitable healthcare system.

Uploaded September 2026

A critique of conventional economics that highlights the essential value of care work. Nancy Folbre examines the history and economics of caregiving in the United States, explaining why care providers remain undervalued and economically vulnerable. She argues that recognizing the broader social benefits of care could support policies that create a more equitable and sustainable economy.

Uploaded September 2026

A concise guide to the legal and ethical issues facing healthcare professionals. Using real court cases, laws, and practical examples, George Pozgar covers topics including torts, contracts, criminal law, civil procedure, and ethical dilemmas. The book helps students apply these concepts to real-world healthcare situations through engaging, hands-on learning activities.

Uploaded September 2026

A call to reimagine public health by addressing the human and systemic factors that drive pandemics. Drawing on lessons from HIV and COVID-19, Perry N. Halkitis examines how misinformation, inequity, cultural beliefs, and social structures can fuel disease spread. He advocates for a holistic, person-centered approach built on empathy, community engagement, trust, and health equity.

Uploaded September 2026