Howard Markel Books

Vaccination Ethics and Policy: An Introduction with Readings

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The Kelloggs

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***2017 National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist for Nonfiction***"What's more American than Corn Flakes?" —Bing CrosbyFrom the much admired medical historian (“Markel shows just how compelling...

When Germs Travel

By Howard Markel

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An anatomy of addiction

By Howard Markel

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The astonishing account of the decades-long cocaine use of Sigmund Freud and William Halsted. The author discusses the physical and emotional damage caused by the constant use of the then-heralded...

When Germs Travel

By Howard Markel

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The struggle against deadly microbes is endless. Diseases that have plagued human beings since ancient times still exist, new maladies make their way into the headlines, we are faced with vaccine s...

The Midnight Meal and Other Essays About Doctors Patients and Medicine Conversations in Medicine and Society

By Jerome Lowenstein

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Formative Years

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The practical pediatrician

By Howard Markel

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The practical pediatrician

By Howard Markel

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The H. L. Mencken Baby Book

By Howard Markel, Frank A. Oski

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.