{"title":"Brendan Borrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating works of Brendan Borrell, a distinguished voice in Science \u0026amp; Nature literature. Brendan Borrell, a talented author and journalist, has made significant contributions to the field with his insightful writings that unravel complex scientific narratives with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Borrell's acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThe First Shots\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting exploration of the global race to create a COVID-19 vaccine. This book delves into the intricate web of scientific innovation, political manoeuvring, and human determination that defined this historic endeavour. Borrell's compelling storytelling offers readers an enlightening look at the confluence of science and society in times of crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a science enthusiast or a curious reader seeking to understand the world around us, Brendan Borrell's books provide an engaging and educational experience. Dive into his collection and discover how he illuminates the remarkable stories underpinning scientific advancements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-first-shots-by-brendan-borrell-9781922458247","title":"The First Shots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enthralling real-life thriller that tells the full inside story of the high-stakes race for a lifesaving vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full inside story of the high-stakes global race for the lifesaving vaccine to end the pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeroic science. Chaotic politics. Billionaire entrepreneurs. In \u003cem\u003eThe First Shots\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning journalist Brendan Borrell brings to life the defining story of our times through absorbing, first-time reporting on those leading the fight against a vicious virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorrell draws on exclusive, high-level access to take us inside the intense competition among brilliant scientists and the epic rivalries among Washington power players. His propulsive narrative depicts key players such as infectious-diseases expert Michael Callahan, who was secretly on the ground in Wuhan to gauge the terrifying ravages of 'disease X'; Robert Kadlec, one of Operation Warp Speed's architects, whose audacious plans ran straight into the buzz-saw of the Trump White House factions; and Stéphane Bancel of Moderna Therapeutics, the upstart company that went toe to toe with pharma behemoth Pfizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA real-life thriller playing out over eighteen months of fear, resolve and triumph, \u003cem\u003eThe First Shots\u003c\/em\u003e lays bare the stunning story behind the medical-science 'moonshot' of our lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342757220588,"sku":"9781922458247","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12993593482872.jpg?v=1743940345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brendan-borrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}