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Three books across medicine, memoir, and family fiction — from a neurosurgeon's practical textbook to patient stories and a pandemic-era children's tale.

Paperback and Kindle editions available on Amazon — with sample reads for each title.

Grabbing Life by the Horns
(01)Memoir · NonfictionSeptember 22, 2022

Grabbing Life by the Horns

A patient and neurosurgeon's remarkable journey

What does a would-be horn implant candidate, an accused serial killer, and a woman coveting her mother's spine all have in common? They've all turned to top US neurosurgeon Dr. Burak M Ozgur for help. In this collection of touching, peculiar, and sometimes downright funny stor…

Pugsly’s Idea Goes Viral
(02)Children’s FictionOctober 13, 2024

Pugsly’s Idea Goes Viral

A children’s story about big ideas and even bigger dreams

Life couldn't be better for our charming pug-tagonist and his quirky petmates until a group of raccoons shares a startling revelation about humans. Determined to keep his beloved owners safe at home, Pugsly orchestrates a mischievous plan with the help of neighborhood animals.…

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
(03)Medical · NeurosurgeryOctober 8, 2009

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Techniques, Evidence, and Controversies

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a beautifully illustrated atlas describing the 18 most widely accepted minimally invasive procedures in spine surgery. Written by leaders in both neurologic and orthopedic spine surgery, this book offers the most up-to-date material and the…